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        "Mommy loves you guys, be good for granny and pawpaw tonight." Cali cooed kissing Armoni, Marquette and Adrian on the cheeks.

Adrian lip began to tremble as he reached out for her not wanting her to go. Ashley lifted him up just when the water works came causing Cali's heart to break. She hated leaving her babies but tonight her and Ahmad were going out tonight for their bachelor and bachelorette parties and kids could not be there.

Armoni took off running when she saw her PawPaw Aaron coming from down the stairs along with Marquette, completely forgetting to say bye to their mother. They loved going over to their grandparents house since they had all the snacks and they were fun to be around. Adrian loved it as well but he was always the hardest one to let go cause he would throw a fit, and cry.

He only did it with Cali cause he knew the sad eyes would win her over, he knew Ahmad didn't play that crying shit for no reason so it was never a problem dropping the kids off for him.

The minute he was born which was almost a year ago he had been attached to his mothers hip and hated leaving her side, unless he was with Ahmad. He only let a few people hold him such as Alisha, Shaun or Marcus .. but he mainly liked to be in his parents arms and embrace. "Gon' head and leave child, he'll be just fine with us."

Cali nodded, "Alright, I just hate when he does this." She pouted handing her their bags for the night. "Don't cry mook, I'll be back before you know it."

Ashley bounced him in her arms laughing at how he thought the tears and cries were gonna work. "He just spoiled, soon as I put on some cartoons and give him a snack he'll be just fine."

Kissing his cheek again, she smiled. "Okay well I'll be back first thing in the morning so Armoni can go get her hair done and so the boys can go get haircuts from Chris."

"Alright, have fun baby and tell my son I said to call me when he gets the chance."

"Okay mama, tell my other kids I love them too." She called out walking away from the doorstep to her car.

When she heard the front door close, she jogged to the drivers seat checking the time knowing she needed to get ready. Pulling out her phone, she went straight to Ahmad's contact giving him a call.

Putting the last toy up in the toy closet, Ahmad fetched for his phone and quickly answered when he saw it was Cali. "Hello?"

"Hey baby, what are you doing? and has anybody arrived?"

"Cleaning up this house full of toys, the party bus just pulled up and Marcus on his way with Tommie with the drinks, Shaun and Alisha said they'll be here within' and hour or so .. Hazel and Derek just called me and said they would be here in thirty minutes .. I haven't heard from Chris and Anari though .. Dave and Courtney suppose to be coming and I assumed you talked to Kamry."

Cali nodded switching lanes to get on her exit. "Yeah she's coming and does Marcus really have to bring his new girlfriend knowing Kamry is gonna be there .. its going to cause tension and unwanted drama." She sighed wanting this night to go perfect, especially since its the day before her wedding.

Ahmad swept the floor shrugging his shoulders. "I don't know, I mean we all know it ain't gon' last they break up and make up all the time .. he still loves Kamry just as much as she loves him, they just stubborn and can't get out of their own way."

Over the past two years Marcus and Kamry have managed to break up and make up more than ten times. Sometimes over stupid disagreements, or major disagreements but they always went right back to each other. Half the time their break ups didn't even last a day or a week so many people didn't even count those as break ups but they did.

And if Cali had to be honest, this was the longest they had been apart so she wasn't sure if they were really done or not but Ahmad knows his boy and knows when he his officially done with something or someone, so he knew eventually they would get back together. The main thing that was tarnishing them was fear of getting hurt.

You ever met someone and they just came off too perfect? Like yeah they had flaws and what not but they came off too perfect for you? That was their problem for each other, they just couldn't finally open their eyes and see that they were actually meant for each other.

"I'm sure since we're going out she's gonna come dressed in something just to catch his attention. Just like she did when we all went out for drinks and to the club for my birthday last month."

Putting the broom back up and fixing the pillows on the couch and magazines on the coffee stand he nodded. "Yep, he'll ditch that Tommie chick and he will be in Kamry's bed tonight." Ahmad laughed already knowing how shit was gonna go.

"Yeah true, well I just turned down our road see you in a minute baby. Love you."

"Love you too." Hanging up she sat her phone in her purse then turned into the driveway.

Each day she loved coming home to their home. One because she was coming home to an amazing man and wonderful kids, and two the house was everything she ever wanted. After saving up and planning for two years they had finally got their dream house together and they loved everything about it.

It had a long cement driveway that lead right to their garage. The house wasn't a two story home, it was just real wide and spacious with high ceilings. The house had a total number of five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The decor was black with african art. Ahmad saw some paintings online and fell in love then suggested that be their scheme throughout the house.

The decor screamed blackness, black love, black hope, and black history. Anybody whoever came over instantly fell in love, but the main thing people always adored was the picture of Cali from her maternity shoot that he got framed and it hung at the end of the hallway big as day.

The kitchen was one of Cali's favorite areas in the house, it had Mahognany wood cabinets and a graphite bar right in the center for a place to prepare food, she saw the kitchen design on a tv show and loved how spacious it was so more than three people could actually fit in it, really helpful around thanksgiving time.

Armoni had her own room, while Marquette and Adrian shared a room until they got a little older, but somehow they all always found their way in their parents bed every night.

Ahmad's favorite area in the house was his man cave he created in the basement. He needed an area in the house to where he could have just peace and quiet. He loved his kids but they could get annoying and were sometimes loud for no apparent reason so his man cave was his getaway spot.

His boys were always over at the house either for dinner, or just to chill down there to get away from their women. Of course the girls hated it but they looked at it like they all could be out doing worse but instead they'd rather chill in a basement, drink, play the game and smoke so they didn't complain too much.

Sometimes after a long day Ahmad and Cali would go down there while the kids were sleep for some alone time since their bedroom was pretty much the community room due to everybody loving to come in there at the worst times possible.

Parking her car in the garage, she grabbed her purse then got out popping the trunk to get the ingredients she brought to make a special drink she saw a guy make on facebook. Closing the trunk and the garage she let herself in through the garage door that lead right into the kitchen. Sitting her things down on the counter, she looked at how cleaned it was then made her way to their bedroom to see him naked.

"Hey baby," She greeted cheerfully, since she hadn't seen him all day.

Wrapping a towel around his waist he walked towards her kissing her lips and gripping her ass through the spank tights she wore then headed for the bathroom to shower.

Looking down at the bed she saw he had his outfit for the night laid out. He was wearing red, black and white plaid button up shirt with all black true religion jeans and his black timbs to match.

Wanting to match his fly she went in her closet, grabbed a long sleeve red crop top and grabbed a pair of black high-waisted ripped jeans she brought from Fashion Nova and to top it off with her shoes she grabbed her all black Christian Louboutin red bottoms.

Laying her outfit out next to his, she then started stripping out of her clothes. Throwing them in the hamper, she walked into the bathroom putting her hair in a bun. Opening the door to the shower, she stepped inside walking to her side of it and turned the water on to her liking.

While washing her body she would occasionally look over at Ahmad stealing looks as he did the same. She was caught off guard when he pulled her into him with her backside against his front so his dick was pressed up against her ass turning her on instantly.

It didn't take her long to get the hint that he wanted sex and as his woman and soon to be wife she was going to give him whatever he wanted, plus they had time to spare until their friends arrived.

Bending over and stretching her arms out to hold onto the wall, she moaned lowly when he entered her from the back. This was one of the many perks that came along with no kids in the house, getting dick whenever she wanted with no interruptions and she was going to cherish this moment since it had been a while.

        After their little sex session in the shower they cleaned themselves back up, and got dressed since they knew their friends could pull up any minute now.

Cali was now in the kitchen mixing up the ingredients she needed for her drink, while Ahmad was putting the bottles of vodka and Hennessy on display along with the cups and shot glasses to bring on the party bus.

"So Armoni's flower girl dress was completed today along with the boys suits and they looked so adorable in their outfits, I almost cried."

Shaking his head he poured himself a glass of Henny, "You always crying but that's good, can't wait to see what you and the kids look like tomorrow since you want it all to be a surprise."

"I feel the moment will be better if you're surprised."

"It's cool, I ain't tripping," Pulling her into him, he snaked his arm around her waist. "I already know you finna walk down the aisle looking beautiful as ever."

Wrapping her arm around his neck, she kissed his lips a few times. "And I'm sure you're gonna look fine as hell in your suit."

Pulling away at the sound of their doorbell, she kissed his lips one last time then turned back around to finish the drink, while he went to open the door for whoever.

Making sure everything was in order in his house, he checked the peep hole then frowned once he saw just black meaning whoever was at the door was being childish. When he opened it he was met with Marcus and Tommie who held drinks up in the air. "What's good my nigga?" He said all loud slapping hands with him.

"I should've known that you'd be the first person here."

"I beat Kamry here?"

Shaking his head Ahmad just stepped out of the way to let them in but stopped Marcus by grabbing his shirt. "Drinks are in the kitchen so help yourself and just sit the drinks you brought on the counter. Cali is in there by the way too." He explained to Tommie before focusing back on Marcus.

Stepping back outside, he closed the door. "What the hell are you doing nigga?"

"What?"

"Bringing this new girl around Cali, Alisha, Kamry, Hazel and Courtney knowing they all ride for Kamry. You asking for trouble, why you even stringing this girl along when you still checking for Kamry?"

"Ain't nobody checking for Kamry ass, I'm done with her."

Ahmad gave him a look before smacking his teeth and rolling his eyes. "Yeah like you said the last time, and the time before that. You love that girl and you know damn well you ain't tryna leave her."

"Nah, I'm forreal this time .. she don' pushed me to my limit."

"Okay whatever, you already know the girls are petty so get ready and don't get mad when she dancing on another nigga tonight."

        After an hour passed everyboy had now arrived all dressed up looking good. The girls were in the kitchen talking while the guys were in the living room talking before they left.

Kamry had arrived last of course and just how she wanted it Marcus eyes never left her body. She wore a silver and orange body con dress, that hugged her body real well. When she saw who he brought to make her jealous, she had to laugh at his effort .. she knew what her and Marcus had going on was just something that wasn't ending no time soon, no matter how stubborn they both could be at times at the end of the day they both knew they loved each other.

"What's your name?" Alisha asked Tommie who was sipping on a glass of what Cali made.

"Oh um Tommie,"

"And how long have you and my bro been dating?"

Sitting her glass down, she wiped her mouth. "I wouldn't say we're technically dating .. just chilling."

"Oh so you just some girl he fucking?" Cali nudged Alisha giving her a look to chill out. "Don't answer that, she just nosey."

"I know you guys are friends of Kamry over there, his ex and I honestly don't see her as a threat. What you and Marcus had is now over ..its my turn now should've kept a stronger hold on him."

Kamry laughed already knowing her and Marcus would be fucking tonight. But she wasn't going to say anything, she was gon' let her have her little moment since she was feeling herself.

The girls said nothing else as they went back to talking and drinking amongst themselves. Shaun soon entered the kitchen going straight to Alisha kissing her on the lips. "My dad just called and said Nolan threw up again .. but he's doing better now and his fever is starting to go down."

Alisha smiled, "My poor baby, I hate I had to leave him tonight." She pouted.

Nolan was Alisha's and Shaun one year old son that they loved more than anything in the world. He was their blessing from above since he came so unexpectantly but they felt he came at the perfect time.

He was truly the highlight of their life.

"He good, you'll see him first thing in the morning hopefully he feeling alot better by then."

"I have a recipe for this soup Derek makes for Tyler whenever he's sick and it makes my baby feel a whole lot better fast. Its quick and simple to make if you want the recipe.." Hazel offered.

When Hazel got the news of being pregnant fear instantly shot through her mind, but Derek of course always kept her level headed and always reassured her that no matter what would have happened, he wasn't going anywhere. The pregnany wasn't a walk in the park, she was rushed to the ER many times due to complications but in the end her baby boy was born healthy and strong.

She always wanted to experience what it felt like to be a mother and the moment she held him in her arms she had to admit it was the greatest experience for her and Derek.

The girls also found it funny how they were all pregnant around the sametime and all had boys.

"Please do, I hate when he's sick .. him and Shaun turn into the biggest babies always whining and shit." Shaun simply shrugged not denying it since he knew whenever he got sick he liked being laid up under her.

"She lowkey like it, she fronting."

"Ahmad and the kids are the same way girl, but Ahmad is worse than the kids .. I mean I find it adorable but I just be like nigga you ain't no damn baby getcho' ass up."

Alisha laughed, "That's all Shaun girl, Nolan mean when he sick .. little ass be cranky when he don't feel well, I don't know who he gets that from."

"You," Shaun mumbled, "Most people when they sick they just wanna lay around and cuddle .. yo ass be hitting me and shit, don't want me touching you, just doing the most." Alisha waved him off.

Soon all the guys entered the kitchen going to their women, Marcus was about to go towards Kamry then realized Tommie was in there. Kamry paid him no mind as she texted away on her phone, but Cali saw what he was about to do and laughed to herself.

"Well I see everybody is ready so I guess we can roll out." Ahmad said grabbing Cali hand.

"Yess, time to get drunk bitches." Alisha announced loudly walking out of the kitchen with the girls following right behind her, while the guys grabbed the drinks.

Walking out the front door, Ahmad locked it behind him as they all walked to the bus loading up. Ahmad grabbed Cali hand taking a seat next to her, while the other couples sat next to each other and as if God wanted to be funny, Marcus sat in the middle of Tommie and Kamry.

"Before we leave .. I want to make a toast," Alisha said standing up, everybody already had glasses of drinks made so they just waited for her to start. "I personally want to say congratulations to my sister and brother. You two together is just what is meant to be, you guys give people hope that a couple can build together, grow financial wise, raise their kids and still love each other whenever shit gets hard. You deserved a man like Ahmad a long time go but I'm glad he is in your life now and same to you Ahmad. To eternal love and happiness for you two,"

"To eternal love and happiness," Chugging down their drinks, everybody started pouring themselves another class while Anari plugged her phone up to the Aux and played Back dat azz up by Juevenille.

"You tryna back that ass up for a nigga?" Ahmad whispered in her ear, then started leaving kisses down her neck.

Blushing she pushed him away then stood up and bent over giving him a full view of her ass. Flipping her hair to the side she placed her hands on her knees then went to work throwing ass. giving him a lap dance. Pulling out his phone he went straight to snapchat recording it and hyping her up.

The memory of the day they first met when they all went out to the club, flooded his mind as he thought back to how much has happened since then.

She was now the mother of his kids, and soon to be wife. He would've never thought someone he simply ran into at Walmart would be his soulmate, but he was glad it did happen.

The whole crew was lit on the bus, dancing and drinking. They all felt like this was a mini vacation from being parents for a night.

Hazel and Derek were off to the side as she grinded in his lap. Alisha and Shaun were drinking and smoking, just vibing as he whispered freaky things he wanted to do to her later tonight.

Anari was showing off her stripper skills to Chris, Dave and Cassidy were pretty much doing the same as the others while Kamry, Marcus and Tommie just sat on their phones drinking.

When the bus came to a stop, everybody hopped up getting off one by one. Being the last one to get off, Marcus grabbed Kamry's arm stopping her as he watched the rest of them enter the strip club.

"What do you want Marcus?"

"You really want me to beat yo ass huh? Coming out dressed like this exposing what's mine to these other niggas."

"What's yours? Last I checked I was single .. and you had a girl." She scoffed even though she lowkey liked the attention.

"Tommie ain't my girl, she's a lesbian. I only invited her to make you jealous."

"Real mature Marcus, grow up."

"But it worked, so stop playing and bring yo ass over here give daddy a kiss."

She held her hand up, "It's not gon' be that easy like before, Marcus I'm tired of this. This breaking up and making up is getting old. All I did was suggest we move in together and you just flipped shit on me .. do you really want to be with me or what?"

Grabbing her hand he nodded, "Yes I want to be with you, but you know how my trust is."

She let out a sigh, "We've been dealing with each other for the past two years, when will you see that I am not her Marcus .. I can't keep doing this if you're just going to compare me to Anaya." When she went to walk off, he stopped her again.

"Alright alright, I hear whatchu saying and I understand. I've always been a straight forward person so I'll admit I do want to be with you and I love you .. if you want to move in together then I'm all for it, I know I be on some other shit at times but Kamry you are who I want."

"You really mean that?"

He nodded, "Yes, and no more breaking up or whatever .. we need to learn how to talk shit out rather than ignoring each other .. you mine and I ain't tryna lose you to no other nigga."

Smiling she leaned up kissing his lips, "Finally came to your senses I see," She blushed.

Kissing the back of her hand, he lead them inside the club. Finally reaching their group everybody turned to face them, "Hey love birds, what took y'all so long?" Cali asked.

"We made up," She blushed taking a seat.

They all just shook their heads already knowing that was going to happen. Turning their focus back on the strippers in front of them, they all threw money enjoying themselves.

Cali watched the girls in pure amazement as she watched the girls dance on stage, she had her one dollar bills ready to throw as they sat in a section that was mostly filled with other men who were paying to watch women shake their ass.

After filling up their cups full of liquor, she bobbed her head to No Limit by G-Eazy and wasted no time throwing money at the girls.

Cali was having a ball and squealed when one of the girls got off stage and gave her a birthday lap dance, the guys and her friends around her found her excitement cute. Ahmad watched the girl on girl contact getting turned on by the second.

Ahmad and Alisha recorded the moment, and made sure she had hella drinks getting her lit. It got to the point where she actually wanted to battle one of the strippers and since it was her bachelorette party they let her.

She was bent over throwing her ass in a circle to the beat of the song that played, she twirled around the pole and even tried to do a split and yeah we do mean tried since it wasn't nowhere near perfect but she had the whole club lit and the men and women that were there was loving it throwing money.

Ahmad being her biggest supporter as always was standing up, throwing all the money he could at her laughing at the fact that she got up there. "Cali too lit man," Shaun said and he nodded agreeing.

Squatting down with her legs wide open, she rubbed her hand down her body like she saw what the other strippers do. Then stood back up walking around around the pole.

In the end of course the stripper won due to having more experience but Cali was never going to forget the moment and racked up the cash she earned. Getting off the stage with the help from Ahmad, she wrapped her arms around his neck kissing his lips. "Can we go home and just have sex?" She asked reaching down stroking him through his pants.

Looking over at everybody that they came there with he saw they were still throwing money and dancing themselves so he knew they couldn't leave. "I gotchu later alright?"

She nodded, taking a seat on his lap. "Are you scared for tomorrow?"

"A little, are you?"

"Nope, I'm ready to be your wife and to take your last name." She cheesed kissing his lips again, cupping his face with her hand she deepened the kiss sliding her tongue into his mouth as their lips moved in sync.

Everybody looked over at them smiling at how in love they were with each other. "That'll be us one day," Shaun told Alisha.

"You saying I'm worth being Mrs. Smith?"

He nodded, "Yep,"

"Damn, I was lowkey waiting for your daddy to come holla at me but I guess you'll just have to do for now."

He laughed sarcastically, "You got jokes I see,"

Pecking his lips she just smiled, "You know you're the only man for me."

"Always and forever?"

"Forever and always,"

When the night ended everybody was drunk, too drunk to even drive so they all decided to crash at Ahmad's place which he didn't mind only thing on his mind was making love to Cali all night. And that seemed to be what everyone else wanted to do as well since that was all that could be heard from the rooms.

Ahmad thrusted in and out of Cali from behind, with sweat dripping from both of their bodies as she moaned into the bed to not be so loud.

This would be the last official night that the two would have sex as fiances, and she couldn't wait til tomorrow to finally become Mrs. Aubrey Calieen Sinclair.

It had been a long journey for the two but it was all worth it in the end, love always came out on top and it was going to continue to do so with whatever curveball that came their way.

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I'm so sorry for the wait, but this is the start of book 2 .. a little insight on what has happened in their lives but its so much more to be told and I'm soo excited to write this story! Please enjoy and excuse any mistakes!

Thanks for the love & support
- Denise 💋