~Autumn~

Man, I'll be damned if a nigga choose a bitch over me! And I'll be damned if I become the side chick! I'll fuck him up! I swear I wanna fucking kill him! That's all I thought about when I got in the car. He tried to touch my hand and talk but I just glared at him and gave him a reminder.

Autumn: We had a fucking deal.. No contact in exchange for your life..

I said through my teeth and pretty soon, I was at home. I shut my phone off in the car because I knew that he'd try some bullshit with me and I ain't wanna hear it. I kept my phone off the whole entire weekend and even skipped a day of school. If he was there, I needed three days to repent for my mind because I was just that pissed.

~Jacob~

The ride was quiet and I didn't bother with trying to apologize. I really fucked up.. Man, I just wish we could've lasted longer because I really do love her and her game strong as fuck. I wanted to see where life would lead us but apparently we can only go so far because I keep messing up. I wonder if she would've been my Mrs. Latimore if I hadn't of cheated.. She probably would be because I'd never let her go.. When she got out the car, she didn't bother saying anything and wouldn't even look at me. I don't blame her but it hurts because I really do love her.. So, I called the only person that I knew would be able to help me..

Julius: Latimore..

Jacob: Hey dad.. Um..

I paused because I just called him my dad.. I didn't call him my sperm donor or even by his first name.. I do believe that I have officially forgiven this man.

Jacob: I messed up, big time..

Julius: What happened?

Jacob: Okay, so you were right. You warned me about Helen and Autumn. Turns out that she's pregnant by me and Autumn hates me. Like hates my soul and I Love her so much. I want her to be mine forever but I messed up!

There was a long pause and then he spoke.

Julius: Meet me over at your moms house and we'll talk. Okay?

Jacob: Alright..

We hung up and met up at my mom's.

Mom: Hey baby.

Jacob: Hey Ma..

Mom: What's wrong, baby?

Jacob: Nothing..

She gave me a look and I knew that I couldn't back out of this.

Jacob: Ma, I messed up and we broke up.. You know I Love her..

Mom: What all did you do?

Jacob: If I tell you, you'll disown me..

Her eyebrow arched and she continued to stare at me. Then the door opened. I was not about to tell her that I got Helen pregnant..

Julius: Ready to go?

I looked at him then my moms.

Jacob: Yeah.. Bye Ma..

I gave her a kiss and we left. I knew she was happy that I was connecting with my father so she let me go. Once we got into his car, it was all bad. I spilled everything. From the day I met her, all the way up until today. I was back in tears and I didn't care. I loved her.

Julius: Jacob, you gotta understand something. A woman's love is like a ball. Once you're in, you're in. But once you're out, you're out.

Jacob: What the hell is that supposed to mean, man?

Julius: It means that she definitely loves you and you have a place in her heart, but she's not gonna let you back in without a fight.

Jacob: So what do you suggest?

Julius: Give her lots of air. Limit yourself to one text a day if you can't take not talking to her and don't call her unless she says it's okay. In school, give her nothing but positive vibes and respect her space.

Jacob: In other words?

Julius: Take the high road or take a chance..

Jacob: On what?

Julius: Your life, possibly. Women are crazy and she just might kill you. Even the sweetest of sweet are capable of making homicides look like suicides..

Jacob: Damn..

Julius: Yeah.

Jacob: Alright.. I'll try it for a few days and if I can't take it, start posting up posters that say missing on it.

We both laughed at that and he looked at me.

Jacob: Wassup man?

Julius: I just want to say that I'm sorry for everything. I'm sorry for missing your first day of school, your first relationship, your first everything.. I just want to be a father to you and I know that you're becoming a man now but I want to at least see you walk across the stage and become successful in life.. Very much unlike me.. I'm so sorry..

I looked into this man's face for the first time in a long time and I could see myself in him.. I'm exactly where he is in life. The sorry fool..  He's trying not to let me be like him, but to learn from him and so far, they've been helpful and let's just face it.. I need my father in my life.

Jacob: I forgive you.. There's still some chips there but yeah man. I forgive you.

He smiled and I knew then that this was one of the happiest days of his life. This was the first moment of many that I'd be able to mention my father to anyone.

Julius: Feel like getting some depression medicine?

Jacob: McDonalds does sound good right about now.

He nodded and we went. We talked even more and when I got back to my place, I had forgotten that Helen was there. She was all smiles and I couldn't help but be grim..

Helen: Hey Jakeybear!

I held up on finger and my eyes focused in on her.

Jacob: Thank you.

I said before going upstairs. She followed, clearly confused.

Helen: Um.. For what?

Jacob: Thank you mommy dearest! You have officially ended the best relationship that I've ever had and you know what? I actually loved her. So you know what? I'm gonna do things right this time and I'm starting with you. Tomorrow, I don't care. Get your shit and lose my digits because until I get a DNA test, you're staying at your house and I don't give a fly fuck if those bitches come back and gut to ass cause you probably deserve it or lied to me in the first place! So, therefore, bye-bye.

I waved at her as I slammed the door in her face. I was ready to start fresh and get everything together. I love Autumn and if that means that I have to do some crazy things to get her back, then so be it. I swear.

This time, I'm gonna do it all right. The first time.