"This is so good", Neveah groans with pleasure
"Isn't it", Mom say amused
I dig my fork into the cake before eating another bite in agreement, I thought mom was playing about wanting a big cake but she meant it. Thankfully so GG can read minds and knows what she's like when pregnant, she had a red velvet cake delivered to our house with the number thirty seven on it. Mom loved it. So anyway now my sisters, her and I are just in the kitchen eating it.
"Are there cakes like this at the charity ball?", Neveah asks
"No see we get these really cute fancy cupcakes, they're literally so good and that's why there's never any leftovers but this time imma make sure ya'll get some" Mom explains whilst showing us the cake size with her hands
"Do I have to come to that?", Trinity asks with disinterest
She shrugs, "I mean you don't have to but it'd be nice if you did. I was thinking afterwards we'd go out and get something to eat with the Campbells"
"Aunt Latoya too?", I mutter
"Ohhhh yeah we can't go if she's going, I don't like how she spoke to Ree" Neveah remembers
"Exactly, sorry mama it's a no. Let's get food with grandma and aunt Ivy instead" Trinity suggests
I love my sisters
"Hold on what'd I miss?", She frowns
"It's nothing", I reply
"It's not nothing, don't feel guilty just cause she's your boyfriends mother", My eleven year old sister lectures
"Oi she's your aunt, lower the sass" Ma then turns back to me
"MK tell me, what'd she say to you?"
"She was just basically saying that Indi's seizure was my fault and that if I wasn't distracting Xavier then he could've stopped it. Then when I was tryna talk she was getting rude and telling me not to talk back"
"She what?", Mom frowns with disapproval
"Exactly" Veah replies whilst sipping on her can of coke
"Baby why didn't you tell me?"
I shrug, "I told daddy so I just assumed that he'd tell you, he said he'd talk to her"
She kisses her teeth, "Don't mind her, but well done for staying composed because I know it's not easy. You're not a distraction and what happened with Indi was not your fault at all" My mother assures me
"Thanks"
"No but honestly shes gotta concentrate on her relationship with the kids cause at the moment it's not looking so good, they're not all copy and pastes of Zion which is what she has to accept"
"Malik's a big meanie but inside he's just a soft teddy bear" Neveah replies as she licks cake off her spoon
"No he's not", I disagree
"Yeah he is", The twins reply
"Hes always been an ass hole"
"That's just how he shows his love" Mom says amused
I look at her unconvinced
"No really, he's mean to you and Indi but that's just big brothers for you. That's how you know he'll take a bullet for you"
As we're talking the front door opens and at first all we see are two big bouquets of roses, behind them are my dad and uncle Cole.
"Awww, aren't ya'll just the cutest" Mama gushes
"Aren't we", Cole grins
She gets up to give him a hug, "Thank you" She murmurs
"No problem birthday girl"
She then goes onto give dad a kiss
"Hi uncle Cole", Me and my sisters say
"Ew not you guys", He playfully replies
Trinity screws him
"Boy bye", Neveah waves him off
"Still got that sass I see-....oooo cake", He takes a fork before digging in immediately
My uncles a grown ass man, at least we think so
"Cole you're greedy as fuck, chill" Mom lectures
"It's our cake Dakota"
"Unless you're feeding for three I don't wanna see you cutting slices"
"Technically I am"
"Boy-
"I don't have to love these kids do I", He double checks
She hits him at the back of the head with a newspaper and he frowns, "Ow"
I laugh whereas dad just leans on the counter, already being used to his brother's stupidity. "Sorry I just had to make sure your brain was still in there"
I tuned out of their conversation as my phone screen lit up, I saw that there was a text from Indiah five minutes ago.
Indi: hey babe can u check on Zay? he just walked out of granny's and isn't answering his phone
Me: yh sure, u guys ok?
Indi: kmt, i'll let him explain
uh oh, what's happening
I switch chats
Me: hey, u home?
He replies almost immediately
Zayâ¤ï¸: nah, u?
Me: mhm. wanna come over?
Zayâ¤ï¸: i'm on ur street
Me: oh fr?
Zayâ¤ï¸: yh, I wanna see u
I already sense somethings not right
Me: wya
Zayâ¤ï¸: just parked
I get up before heading towards the door to put my crocs on, dad looks back from talking to his brother. "Where you going?"
"Convenient store"
He nods an alright and I take my keys before opening the door and walking out of the house, I'm really hoping that nothing's wrong. Or at least if something is wrong then I hope it's not to do with Treyvon, I'm really really hoping not.
When I crossed the street I saw that Xavier was leaned against his car, "Hey"
He was dressed in sweats and had his durag on
"Hi", I reply as I scan his face for any injuries
No new ones, thank God
My arms then wrap around his torso and I lie against him as we hug, "You ok?", I murmur
"Yeah", My boyfriend replies shortly
I lift up my head, "I don't believe you"
He tucks a hair behind my ear, "I'm good"
"Why'd you leave your grandmas house without a word"
Zay frowns, "How'd you-....Right. Indiah", He realises
"Doesn't matter, spill"
"Nuttin to do with granny. I got into an argument with my mom"
"What happened"
"She's tryna send me to Trinidad"
I frown, "What?"
"I ain't got issues with going there you know I love it but I don't like her reasons and she was being sneaky about it, tryna make it permanent. My life is here-
I scoff with shock, this is news to me
"Permanent. This isn't even-.... what was the reason?"
"Shes given up so she thinks if she sends me there I'll change and hopefully become like Zion, her words were maybe they'll have better luck with you there. Granny thought she had told me already and was asking how I felt about it. The woman already went and booked the ticket-
"She booked it already? This isn't fair at all, she's being way too harsh on you. No one wants you to be like Zion, you're literally fine as you are"
"Try telling her that-
"I have no problem doing so. What is her issue", I say annoyed
"Ion even know, she didn't even tell pops so he's mad at her too now"
"I don't want you to leave for my very own selfish reasons"
He smiles a little before kissing my head, "I'll never leave you"
I kiss him softly and as it deepens he leans back against the car, my arms wrap around his neck whereas his go around my waist. But as we're making out I feel Xavier wince slightly so I pull away, "What happened?"
"Von's client tried coming at me from the back-
"As in?", I frown
"As in he was greedy and tried asking for more than what he could afford, whilst I was walking away he stabbed me from the back-
"Jesus", I mutter
"Turn around", I then instruct
Xavier does so and I lift up his hoodie and t shirt, he barely got nicked but nonetheless there's still something there. I tut, "You never clean them"
"I can never be asked"
"Xavier this is too much, we have to tell someone-
"Ree-
"No do not Ree me, you don't have to deal with this on your own anymore. Our dads are lawyers for fuck sake, they deal with this shit all the time" I scoff
He sighs as he turns back round, "It doesn't just affect me-
"No you're right it doesn't, it affects you, Malik, Indiah, me. How long until you end up dead-
"I know.......I know", Xavier replies softly
"Look I'm not gonna force you to do or say anything but I'm cleaning that cut and you're staying over"
"Alright", He agrees
At least that way I can keep an eye on him
*
We hear laughter as we enter the doors of my house, "Don't go watching the game with my dad, I still need to clean your-
Mom gasps happily when she notices us, "Zay. I didn't know you were coming"
He grins, "Happy birthday aunt Kota"
I smile a little as I wait for him to finish hugging her, it's a shame really because my mom shows him way more love than aunt Latoya ever has.
"Thanks sweetie, here I know you like red velvet" She cuts him a slice and uncle Cole gapes
"But when I-
"Shhh, ain't about you. This is my son"
My boyfriend laughs as he takes the plate, "You're just not special Cole"
"Listen you may be dating my niece now but I was always Dakota's favourite so let's not get it twisted. And I don't recall you asking for my blessing"
"I got uncle T's blessing, that's all I need"
"Zay"
He turns back and I gesture that we go upstairs, but then of course my brother had to come running in excitedly,"Zayyyy!"
I roll my eyes as he's picked up, "Hey little man"
I sigh
"You ok?", My dad asks me
"Yup"
"I thought you were going to the store"
"I know you know I lied"
"Yeah you're right I do, not sure why you did though"
"Habit, my bad"
I don't know why I did to be honest
"Let's not make that one happen again"
Once Xavier's done talking with my little brother (which I won't lie is very cute) I practically drag him towards the stairs, "You staying for dinner?" Mom calls out
"Yeah", He calls back before turning back to me
"You gon kill me if I choose to watch the match?"
"Yes"
"Alright alright"
"I think sometimes you forget whose boyfriend you are"
He snorts, "Never. Matter of fact you should be happy that your dad likes me"
I roll my eyes
"I'm raiding your panty drawer", He lets me know as soon as we're inside my room
"Funny", I open one of the drawers on my nightstand before taking out a first aid box. I usually leave it in my car just in case but I haven't really been needing it.
"Amariah"
"Yeah?"
"Don't be mad at me"
"I'm not"
He closes the box as he sits on my bed, holding my waist in the process. "I know you"
I sigh, "It's not you, it's this whole thing. It's just a lot"
"I know, trust me I get it. You shouldn't have to worry about me all the time, really and truly I should be telling you to break up with me but I'm selfish and I need you"
"I need you too", I reply softly
He gives me a kiss, "What can I do to take your mind off of things"
"For starters you can lie down and let me do what I need to do"
"Yes ma'm"
"You've seriously gotta tell me when you get hurt", I say as I rub antiseptic against his lower back
his very sexy back
"I got hurt"
I kiss my teeth, "Shut up"
My boyfriend grins, "I could get used to this actually. You touching me this way-
"Oh yeah?", I press the cotton bud against him and he winces
"Ow-
"It's very clear that Treyvon isn't just gonna let you stop working for him and I'm tired of all this waiting around, don't you at least think we should tell my dad? Xavier, he can help"
"Alright", He unexpectedly says
I frown unconvinced, "So you agree"
"We'll give your idea a try, but there's no going back if I tell him"
"There's no coming back from death either"
"All done", I then say
As I put the box back he kisses my hand, "Thank you"
"You're welcome"
I'm then suddenly pulled on top of him which took me by surprise, "Woah" I say amused
"I'm gonna take you out tomorrow evening"
"Really?"
"Yeah you deserve it. Plus I've never taken you out with just us two"
"Where?"
"Surprise"
"Ok you can't do that cause then I'll stress about what to wear"
"You're good don't worry, casual is fine"
"You're not taking me to mcdonald's are you" I ask suspiciously
Xavier laughs for a good while
"That's not convincing"
"For a first date Ree, seriously? Course I'm not taking you to Mcdonald's"
"Actually it's not our first date"
"You're right, this would be our second"
Our so called first date was when we were kids, we were playing moms and dads with his neighbours. I wanted to be the mom and Xavier wouldn't let his friend Marco be the dad, he went and nominated himself. Anyway I cooked us a fake meal in Leandra's toy kitchen after we put the kids to bed and that was our date night.
"After you wouldn't let Marco be my husband"
"Hell no, he was crushing on you too bad"
"Yeah and you wasn't?"
"I was allowed to"
"Mmm I'm sure you was", I murmur as we kiss slowly
His hand slides up the back of my shirt as the kiss deepens and I grind myself against him, moaning softly against his lips.
"Shh-
"Don't tell me to shush", We end up rolling over so that I'm underneath and Xavier starts to kiss my neck
"Watch the attitude"
My legs clench and he chuckles against me knowingly. As he stays hovered over me I hold his neck and give him a couple of pecks, "Do you think my dad will let you sleep in my room?"
He makes a yikes face, "Definitely not, you're still his princess. And neither will your mom to be fair"
"Well if we play it right then possibly, I could just say we fell asleep" I reply innocently
"One of these days....we kiss inbetween... your mom will come around"
"I hope it's soon, I want cuddles throughout the night"
My mom may be cool with me being in a relationship and what not but at the end of the day she's still Caribbean and she doesn't do the whole boy's sleeping in girls room thing. I mean she said for now at least.
Our conversation is interrupted by a knock
"We spoke about this" My dad voices from the other side of the door
I roll my eyes, "We're literally sitting and talking"
Xavier tries not to snicker
"Then you have no problem opening the door"
I get up from my bed before walking over to the door and opening it, "Don't be this kind of dad"
"Tough, I am that kind of dad"
"It's annoying, go away"
He looks past me, "She's still my princess"
"Uncle T, I get it don't worry"
"Yeah get this too, your teams losing-
"What? No way" He sits up and I roll my eyes before turning back to my dad
"Daddy please get out, seriously. You can talk to him at any time but you choose now-
"If my rule isn't being followed then of course I'm gonna interrupt-
"Mama!", I shout
"Yeah!", She calls back from downstairs
"Your husband's loitering!"
"Trey we spoke about this, come down!-
"I'm just talking!", He calls back
"Leave the damn kids alone, come back"
I smile at him sarcastically, "Goodbye now"
"This door stays open", He warns before eventually leaving
I wave him off and Xavier sits there with amusement as I come back, "Relax baby I don't mind it being open"
"I do"
I left it halfway
"On the bright side, you'll get to watch your dad be protective towards the twins when it's their turn"
"Oh trust me, by the time they get boyfriends he'll allow them to shut the door"
"Probably true", He plays with my curls as I lie against him
"I can imagine you being exactly like that"
He hums in agreement, "Much worse. Any daughter of ours ain't dating until she's twenty"
I look up at him, "Then I guess we'll just keep it a secret from you"
"You, keep secrets?", He almost laughs as he says this
"Excuse me I can keep secrets"
"Not from me, and I always know when you're lying cause you purse your lips"
"No I-....oh shit I do don't I", I realise
"Yes you do"
"You're annoying"
"Sure I am"
I feel something brush against my forehead so of course I look up, he has one of my thongs in his hand. "When did you even get that"
"When we got here", He replies simply
I reach for it but he pulls back, "Nope. You said I could keep the next one, so I'm keeping it"
"You and my underwear I swear", I mutter
A/N
hey loves hope ur all doing good. We love to see Treyton in dad mode don't weð