-the next day
Mariah

"He's so cute, look at his little mug." I held Kendra's son, Hunter

(Pictured: Hunter/ Kendra and Omari's son)

"Yeah. He gets it from Mari." she smiled

Literally right after burying Omari, Kendra went into labor with their son. So instead of being sad about the funeral she was filled with joy while holding her newborn baby boy. I guess it was Omari's way of putting a smile on her face from heaven.

"You and Dorian should have another one. I know Skylar bored." She said

"Chile please, this her play brother right here." I motioned to Hunter.

Don't get me wrong, I love my baby girl more than anything, but I'm in no rush to have another kid right now.

Hunter started crying and I handed him right to Kendra.

"Somebody's hungry." She pulled her breast out and began letting him suckle

"So, how have you been lately?" I asked

"I've been good. Some days are hard, but Rio helps out a lot and Hunter keeps me smiling when I feel like crying." She gazed at her baby with pure love

Rio moved in with her after Omari died, he figured she'd need the help and since I already have a family to tend to he stepped up for Kendra.

"That's good. I'm happy you're doing better." I smiled at her "And you know if you ever need anything-"

"You'll always be there. I know Ry." She cut me off, finishing my sentence "And vice versa."

"Awww I love you KenKen." I gave her a side hug since she was holding the baby

"I love you too." She pecked my cheek

"And y'all call me the gay one." Rio closed the front door as he came in the house

I chuckled "Don't ruin the moment."

I stayed with Rio and Kendra for about two hours, catching up with them and spoiling baby Hunter with hugs.
Then I decided to head to the flower shop to see if I could find out who sent those flowers the other day.

As I drove, I called Dorian to check on Skylar. The phone rang twice throughout the car before he answered.

"Hey baby."

"Hey beautiful. I just put Skylar down for a nap." He answered before I could ask

I chuckled "Ok, good."

"You driving? Where you going?"

"How you know that?" I asked. We're not on FaceTime so I'm genuinely curious how he knows I'm driving

"Yo' location."

I playfully rolled my eyes. "Such a stalker."

"You love my stalkin' ass."

"Pass the moon." I chuckled "If you must know, I'm headed to the florist to find out about those flowers."

"Good, and let me know who sent 'em soon as you find out."

"Yes master."

"Mm. I like 'dat. Say it again."

"Yassuh massa'." I said in an old slave like voice

He sucked his teeth "Never mind."

I laughed loudly, pulling in front of the flower shop.

"Silly ass."

"You love my silly ass." I parked the car and turned it off

"Pass da' moon shawty."

"I love you more baby. I'll call you when I'm done, ok?"

"A'ight." He said before hanging up

I got out and went in the flower shop. There was only one lady in there so this should be easy.

"Yes, I wanted to know if you could give me some information about a delivery that was made yesterday." I approached the florist desk

"Sure."

"I was wondering if you could tell me who sent flowers to Mariah Thompson. There was no note attached."

"Oh...I'm unable to give out information like that."

"I got 300 reasons to change your mind." I slid the money on the counter

"Uh...I can check." She smiled

"The card on file is linked to April Thompson."

"Thank you." I said "Oh and stop pass my beauty bar, Luxur, we'll get rid of that whole Steve Harvey lookin' thing you got going on." I placed my business card on the counter as well before leaving out

I was so pissed at my mother for still bothering me, so instead of calling Dorian when I was done, I headed to my mom's house.

*

"Mariah, what a surprise." She smiled

"Yeah. Can I come in?" I politely asked, holding my hands behind my back so she couldn't see I had on black gloves

"Sure." She opened the door wider and I walked inside

Soon as she closed the door I pulled the gun from my waistband in the back and aimed it at her. I made sure to attach the silencer beforehand, can't have neighbors calling about gunshots.

Her breath caught in her throat "Mariah, w-what-"

"Shut up and sit down." I nudged the gun against her left temple

One she complied, I continued talking "So, explain why the hell you sending flowers and shit to my job."

"I didn't-" she nervously gulped "I swear I-"

I hit her with the butt of the gun "Lie again."

"I swear" she began rocking and crying "Look, your dad got out of prison last week. He-he stole money from my purse a few days ago and I haven't seen him since."

I felt my heart sink into my stomach. The courts were supposed to contact me soon as he got released.

"Please help me, I'm so scared of him." She looked up at me

"Hm. Now you see how I used to feel." I quickly contemplated on what to do "I'll put you out of your misery." I was about to pull the trigger but I felt something pressed against the back of my head and I froze

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." A very familiar voice made my skin crawl

My mom smiled as she snatched the gun away from me.
I grit my teeth as I turned to face my dad, Frank.

(Pictured: Frank Thompson/ Mariah's dad)

"Just as beautiful as I remember." He gazed at me "I missed you, baby. You missed your daddy?" He traced my body with the gun

I stayed quiet, thinking of a way to get the hell out of here.

Somebody stay trying to hurt our girl Mariah

Atp she live a more dangerous life than Dorian. But let's see if he'll come to the rescue this time.

-Carlisha ❤️