• Melody •

• Later that
night •

My body was back to where I could get up and walk around.

I didn't even care if it was just to make it to the bathroom I was a little better.

Truth was I didn't really want this night to end.

Tomorrow was the real deal. Tomorrow mark the last month of me having to deal with the most traumatic experience I've ever had to go through.

For all that Shang have done for me on these last four months I wanted to do a little something special for him.

Cooking was something that I've learn to love and get into after having to take it easy with some of my other work.

My music was unfortunately put on a hold but luckily my fans had other songs that they could hear from me.

I even drop an unannounced single called

* Dreaming of you
( also up in the media⬆️) *

The song was written for Shang which has been trending since I released it.

I was proud of the outcome that the song was getting.

It was a song I felt spoke to my heart at the time and it gives Shang a piece of me when we he feels alone when I'm no longer here.

He was going to be crushed, and I knew it and I could see it now and I didn't like the feeling that it was giving me.

I needed him to be all the way here for our new baby girl.

I needed him to be strong for her now, because she will need him when I'm not around anymore.

Looking at the clock it was pass nine and usual Shang would be walking through the front doors right now.

I only say that because he never wanted to leave me alone ever after my recent yet again another seizure I had.

It was hard to detect when I would have them and most of the time it just happened out of no where and nothing could trigger it at all.

Before I could even pull my phone out to dial his number the glared off the blinds had my eyes.

Walking over to it, it was headlights from a vehicle.

Still waiting around to see who it could have been the lights soon came to a dim view and I was able to see.

Seeing that it was Shang, I just watch as he fumble in the backseat for a while before I headed back over to the boiling stove.

Moments later the front door sensor went off and in walked Shang.

My back was facing him as I stir the lasagna noodles in the pot.

" hey baby I'm sure your hungry after a long day out. I hope your in the mood for pasta because I'm making lasagna"

With no response I continue to make dinner now shifting over to the meats.

" Shang you hear me? I'm surprise your so quiet"

Turning on my heels I nearly almost dropped the who pot of hamburger meat onto the floor.

My body had felt froze up as my mouth was wide open and nothing was coming out.

All Shang could do was smile as he continue to walk into the kitchen a little further.

Not even few minutes in I could feel tears streaming down my face.

" Melody I know how much you've been wanting to become a mother, and with the devastating news that you received a couple of weeks ago it made it impossible for you to carry, and unfortunately that was a very big pill to swallow."

" Shang my gosh... wait is this real? Who is...."

He lifted a finger while pushing the child up a little further to his chest.

The way the baby snuggle into his neck was so beautiful.

I covered my face before revealing myself again I was most definitely in complete shock.

" so because I'm a man of my word and I told you that you are stuck with me, and I was willing to do anything in my power to make sure that you leave this world the most happiest women that I've ever met, I decided to give you the family that you deserve you, me, and our new little addition"

He came a little closer before extending his arms out.

Placing the fork down I quickly sprinted my arms out forward so that I was able to grab a hold of the baby.

" awe looked how our baby just curled up into my chest. I take it you took the baby to the park because they are knocked out"

He nodded.

" yeah I just wanted to spend some time to get to understand a child needs and wants while letting the reality sink in that i am now a father."

Forgetting all about the food I walked over to the living room as I didn't want my body to start hurting out of no where.

" babe I'm going to turn the food down I'm not really hungry right now" Shang said from the kitchen .

" yeah go ahead, I'm not in the mood for anything to eat myself, I'm just still so happy and thrilled to finally be a mother."

Shang now with a glass of water in his hand came over while taking a seat next to me.

" so did you post a picture I'm sure you told the news to the world and our fans" i question.

" I did take a photo but I wanted to let you see our little addition face to face before I expose the photo for the world to see." He explain.

Kissing their soft hair, I place my chin over their head as I closed my eyes.

" this feels like a fairytale right now, what's the name that you decide to go with"

" I pick the name that we decide to go with if you was able to have carried. I wasn't about to change the name for anything in this world"

As we continue to have our bonding time I lean over to give Shang a sweet kiss.

" mmm what was that for?"

" for honestly just being here for me when it's been rough for the past couple months, for even wanting to still be with me after knowing what you know, me allowing you another chance in my life that I can't do nothing but be happy that I did. Your giving me all that I could ever ask for"

" yeah? What's that"

" A family. So now you can post the photo so everyone could see the proud parents that we are so excited to be"

Without another word and only a big smile from ear to ear, Shang open up his instagram account and on the count of 3 the photo was now visible for all to see.

And the picture did not take long for the likes to come In, his comment section getting flooded, and so many people Sharing the post and posting it up on other accounts or websites.

World I would like for you all to meet our sweet bundle of joy

~ Wynter Ivy Marsh ~

• The next Morning •

With Shang leaving this morning for his rehearsal for the tour in a week, I was feeling a little down.

I was officially in my last month of my life.

It sounds even more harsh and overwhelming when I keep saying it to myself.

But then when I looked over to the right of me and seeing Wynter adorable little body next to mines made me happy again.

My body was slowly starting to give out on me and how bad Shang wanted to take Wynter with him I suggested that she was good with me.

I may not be as energetic as I use to be but I was till capable of being a mother.

I watch as she toss and turn before waking up.

Wynter was only one year old when she was adopted and all I can say is that her favorite word is dada.

How sweet.

I rubbed my fingers through the softness of her curls but was quickly interrupted by the sound of the door bell.

Reaching over for the camera, it was cooper, autumn and Ashanti.

I complete forgot all about inviting Ashanti over for a one on one talk now I have cooper and autumn here as well.

Releasing the unlock for the front door, I could hear the loudness of autumn coming up the steps.

I haven't told neither one of them about the adoption and having the picture on internet kinda was the big reveal.

" knock, knock" autumn said with excitement.

My mouth parted to say come in but it was too late, the bedroom door was already getting bust open and she came storming straight for my bed.

" oh my goodness, melody she is absolutely stunning. She's so gorgeous wow"

" autumn before you do any touching on Wynter I need you to plead wash your hands"

Her face went from excitement to bitch please.

" ugh you better I want to hold her right now"

I laugh as she keep squealing from the bathroom now causing Wynter to wake up.

" great autumn your loud mouth just woke her up from her nap" I said before putting my eyes on cooper and Ashanti.

They both was looking a bit nervous as copper gave a wave and she soon did the same.

Giving them a slight smile I turn my head back over at autumn who was picking up Wynter.

" please be careful with her, and also make sure that you keep a close eye on her she's quick on her feet" i said

" please she in the good hands of her auntie and I'll let her meet her other auntie and uncle after they have their little meeting"

It was taking everything in me not to throw this pillow at autumn head.

She could be a real pain in the ass at times or all the time.

" come on aunties baby let's go see what type of snacks we can find in your mommy's fridge, then take you outside to go play on your new playground set"

Once autumn left out the door with an excited Wynter by her hip cooper then closed the door.

Now leaving the room in pure quietness.

" I would just like to take the time out and congratulate you on becoming a mother. Im thankful to even be an uncle and I'm just glad that we can try to rekindle our relationship back as a family" cooper began with the conversation.

" I appreciate you wanting to rekindle things after it's been a rocky month since our little falling out, but your my brother and will always be my brother that won't never change"

He tried not to cry before walking over to my bedside and sitting on the edge.

" melody you probably hate me for everything that happen between us when we was younger and I can't take anything back. If I could I would and I promise you that this time I wouldn't have left you in the hands of an evil man, I would have tried and fought harder for the people I loved. I should have took you with me but at the time I was so selfish and was only Thinking about myself and trying to be free that I did nothing but gave him the more purest soul to have ever laid his filthy hands on. You had every right to not like me, hated me, wish I was dead in your eyes I don't blame you for anything that you may have thought. At the end of it all you came out a phenomenal women doing good for yourself and now a mother it's unbelievable how you bounce back and I hope that you can forgive me for my ways"

I gave her sometime to just cry and get everything that she wanted to say out.

I had all the time in the world well thats what it was starting to feel like.

" Ashanti I was angry at you, I was livid and I honestly didn't want to claim you as a part of my family any more. In my eyes it was only me and cooper. Was there times where I wish that I had you in my life to help me becoming a women or the talks about boys? Of course I wish that every day but the most important part really of all this is forgiveness. I forgive you for the hurt that you caused me and the betrayal that you did to me, I also apologize for not even wanting to give you a second chance into my life but I am. Your my sister and I will forever love you. Now that I am unfortunately dying I don't want to leave this world upset mad. mad with the people who caused me harm or just hate in my heart. I no longer want to be that person and when I go I want you beside me holding my hand."

Ashanti busted out into tears while approaching the bed.

With me being weak I wasn't able to get out bed to go and embrace her into a hug so she came to me.

" if you wasn't there for me back then, I would be the happiest sister if you was here for me now. With you, cooper,autumn, Shang, and my sweet baby girl Wynter you are all the happiness that I could have ever ask for. I love you both. I just wish that our parents was here to witness this amazing moment" I said

We all laughed In unity as we continue to catch up.

Their was still one conversation that I haven't had with this particular person just yet but before my body gives out

I will have that talk that's been long overdue.