≈Miami, FL...

{ One Week Later | (1:23 p.m) }

"Okay...Uh...You have my number if you need something...Uh...my mom's too..." 

Kalvin rolled his eyes playfully at her, "You need to relax. We'll be fine, Cora. Don't worry. I'm responsible and you can trust me with your kids. Anyways, you already leave us alone." He said reassuring her. It's been one week since he was living with Cora and the twins and things went smoothly. They all got to know each other more and got closer also. 

"Yeah, but...I won't be in town for two days. Maybe, I should cancel it." Cora had to go in New York for her business. A company wanted to use her club for celebrating the release of their new product. The CEO was really busy and couldn't come, so she proposed to offer her the travel, also as the hotel room and anything she needed, so she could come herself, see the product and they could talk more about that party. Cora was hesitating at first, but Sancy, who was with her when she received the call, encouraged her to do this. It was an opportunity she couldn't miss.

As her mother was herself out of town, she couldn't watch the kids. Halley and Latoya were busy too and Sancy had a lot of work to do. Her last option was Kalvin. She knew her children were safe with him, but she was a mama bear and couldn't help but being worried to leave them. 

Kalvin shook his head, "No. Go and do your things. Look, we're gonna call you to say good night and good morning and even in the middle of the day, okay ? "

She nodded her head, "And send me one or two pictures too." She added looking at him with a smile. 

He chuckled, "Okay. Now go before to miss your flight. And good luck. Call when you land." He said hugging her. She hugged him back and when they pulled away, she kissed his cheek. 

Kalvin beamed waving at her, then he took a deep breath praying God for everything to be alright. 

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(3:07 p.m) 

"Hey, Kal ! " The twins greeted him in unison. 

"Hey, monkeys ! " He greeted them back, causing the kids to make a grimace as they were getting in the car. 

"No, we don't like that nickname either. Think about something else, Mr.Ryans." Acacia said chuckling.

"Aw. Well, what about...Uh...Tic and Tac ? Oh yeah, I like it." 

"No ! " They exclaimed at the same time. 

He smirked, "Hey, be quiet back there. So, do y'all have homework ? " He asked starting driving. 

They groaned in annoyance, "Yes." 

Kalvin laughed, "I went through it, don't worry, you'll be fine."

"Yeah, but it's the weekend ! Why do these teacher hate us so much ? " Acacia whined pouting.

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{ The Next Day | (11:54 a.m) }

Yesterday went well. Kalvin and the twins got perfectly along. Of course Kal and Acacia had one or two of their little arguments, but it was all. Before to go to bed, they called Cora as Kalvin promised her to do. And they called also this morning when they woke up, what reassured her more than anything else. 

Today was Saturday and the kids hadn't school, but they had to study for this history exam they were going to have on Monday. The subject was the Cold War and now Kalvin was going to question them to help. 

As they were going to start, the doorbell suddenly rang. Kalvin went to answer and there was standing his best friend. He frowned wondering what Terry was doing here. 

"Hey, bro ! "

"Uh...Hey...Why are you here ? " He asked curiously and folding his arms. 

"Well...I have nothing to do." He answered shrugging. 

"So, you decided to come here ? " Terry nodded his head, "Okay. Come in." 

"Kal, it's not your house, so why are you inviting him inside ? " Acacia asked behind Kalvin. 

He startled surprised to hear her voice. He didn't even know that she was there and listening to them. He sighed, "He's here to study with us."

"Yeah, it's gon' be cool." Terry added smiling. 

She rolled her eyes, "I guess. But, don't break anything and don't make yourself too comfortable. And take off your shoes. And welcome. " She warned him with a serious face. 

The two men shared a look as she was walking back in the living room to tell her brother who was at the door, "I'm a little scared. Is she going to give my car away too ? " 

Kalvin smacked his lips and hit his head, "Shut up ! "

"Ouch ! " Terry exclaimed rubbing the back of his head, "Damn, sorry. I didn't know you were still hurt about this. Shit, I would be too, to be honest. Did you even try to find your McLaren ? " 

Kalvin groaned in annoyance, "I was so mad, I didn't even think about it. But I think it's too late now."

"It's never too late."

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(2:43 p.m)

"Okay. Next question...Uh...Why do we call this the Cold War ? " Kalvin asked Almar. It's been a bit more than two hours that they were studying and for now the twins answered correctly to all Kalvin's questions.

"Because it was cold and they were fighting each other. It's simple like hello." Terry responded nodding his head proudly. The three looked at him wondering if he was really serious. He couldn't be. Seeing their face expression, Terry burst out laughing and soon he was on the floor holding his stomach and crying since he was laughing so hard. Acacia shook her head, grabbed a pillow and hit him with that. She repeated the gesture until he calmed down.

"You're NOT funny ! " She told him, then folded her arms across her chest, "It's serious what we're doing right now."

Terry smacked his teeth. Already when he was their age, he wasn't a big fan of school and hated to study, but somewhat he had always managed to have good grades. In high school, during his junior year, he even skipped his classes for two weeks and when he came back from his 'little vacation' -that he attributed to himself- he was lost a bit at first, but then caught up real quick. It amazed everybody that he made it and had been gratuate since he was taking his education for some kind of joke. 

"Plus, it was my turn ! " Almar complained getting frustrated. 

Terry sighed, "I'm tired of this bullshit. We need to get out of this bitch and get some fresh air." He said sitting back next to his friend. Kalvin hit the back of his neck, "Ouch ! What's your damn problem ? "

"Watch your mouth before the kids fool ! "

"Man, hit me one more time and I'm gonna kill you so fast that we'll have to redefine the speed of sound. Don't touch me ! "

Kalvin snorted with laughter, "Oh please ! You won't do sh-" He cut himself off remembering he had to be more polite around the twins. He didn't want them to speak with an inappropriate language for their age because of him.

"We know exactly what you want to say, Kal. But, anyways. Terry is..." She stopped herself debating if she really wanted to say that, "Uh...For once in his life, he is right. We do need to get out a little, I don't know about you A but...My head is about to explode."

Almar shrugged, "I'm fine, but if the majority wants to take a break, then okay. I don't really care." 

They suddenly all turned their head to Kalvin waiting for him to speak out, "Well...Let's go to Mama C's. She had the best apple pie. Plus, it's been awhile, T. We promised to visit for months now." He suggested causing his best friend to smile widely. 

"Oh yes ! Mama C is my nigga ! Let's go ! " He said happily and standing up. In less than one minute, he had already put his shoes on and was in front of the door, "C'mon guys ! "

Acacia shook her head in disbelief, "Kal, you need to find you another friend, because this one right here..." 

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Forty minutes later and the little group was finally at Mama C's. The two men couldn't wait to see one of their favorite women of the world. Mama C was an independent and successful woman in her fifties, but didn't look like it. When you saw her, you would more think that she was ten years younger. She was a famous writer and after the release of her fourth book, she decided to open a little coffee bar where she was spoiling her customers with her succulent pastry.  

The little doorbell rang as they were entering in causing Mama C to look up and when she recognized them, she grinned and walked instantly towards them. She considered Terry and Kalvin as her own sons. The three met when they started playing for the Heats. They were wandering and then ended at the bar. The lovely woman helped them to locate themselves in the city and learned them some useful things by sharing her wisdom.

"My boys ! Aw, give mama a big hug." She greeted them opening her arm and they immediately ran to her, almost making them fall, but fortunately they all stayed on their feet.

"My beautiful African Queen ! " Terry complimented her once they pulled away and then kissed her cheek.

Kalvin kissed her other one, "Damn ! Look at you ! Twenty-One forever, huh ? What's your magic potion Goddess ? "

She chuckled fanning them off, "There is no magic potion, boy. Black don't crack ! That's the motto." She answered smiling. Then her eyes laid on the twins who were just standing there, "Aww ! Hey angels ! I'm Mama C, nice to meet y'all. And welcome ! " She introduced herself extending her hand to Acacia first, who shook it smiling back. 

"I'm Acacia."

Mama C nodded, "Really beautiful name. And you young man ? " 

Almar shook her hand also, "I'm Almar, nice to meet you." 

"I love it ! Are you hungry ? " She asked them. She was a mother for everybody. She loved to take care of people and make sure that they were okay. You could even feel that incredible relaxed atmosphere in the coffee bar. No tension, everything was calm. 

"Uh...Do you have cupcakes ? " Almar asked first.

"And waffles too ? " This time it was Acacia. 

"Of course ! Just ask Lexi and she's gonna give you cupcakes and waffles." She told them showing one of her employees behind the counter. 

"Okay, thank you ! " They said in unison. 

Mama C raised her eyebrow, "Do y'all have something to tell me guys ? Like, when did one of you have kids ? Last time I checked, y'all were both single dogs." The two childhood friends shared a look and then motioned her to sit at a table to talk. Then they told her everything. 

"WOW ! WOW ! WOW ! That's all I can say." 

As Kalvin was about to speak, the twins joined them at their table each one with a plate full of cupcakes, muffins and waffles and in addition they had a vanilla ice cream. 

"Well, I know two people who found Paradise. You're really gonna eat all of this ? " Kalvin was surprised. He wasn't too sure about this though.

"Yes, of course don't worry. Oh ! Let's send mummy a picture."

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≈New York, NY...

Cora sighed as she was walking in her hotel room. She was exhausted and only wanted one thing. Take a long, relaxing and hot bubble bath. Earlier she had finally a meeting with the CEO of Fashion&Style cosmetic company and they talked about the party. Cora was happy and agreed to work with Mrs.Leons, mainly after she saw the check and all the zero there were on it. She couldn't wait to get all that money.

Fashion&Style was about to release a new perfume called Wønderful, that was specially created for women. Cora could smell the product and she absolutely  loved it. She even got a bottle for herself and others for her mother, her sister, Halley, Latoya and Kalia. She wanted to take one for Mrs.Ryans also, but wasn't sure if she was going to appreciate it, so she changed her mind. She didn't hear from Kalvin's mother for weeks, so she didn't know what was going on with her and knew that she couldn't talk about being on good terms with her right now.

"Thanks Carl, I'm good now." She said to the body guard Kalvin hired. Even if they got the restraining order, they still had to be very careful. She didn't even know about this, until she landed in New York and then saw that tall and muscular man dressed in a black suit and wearing black sunglasses next to her rant car. Carl was her personal bodyguard and her chauffeur. 

She sat on the bed and took her shoes off. At the same time her phone made a little sound in her purse. She pulled it out and noticed that she received a text from Kalvin. She slid her thumb on the screen and then the message opened. There was a picture with it too. She beamed widely when she saw the happy smiles on her babies, Kalvin and Terry's faces.

Cora was relieved that everything was alright with her children. She couldn't wait to go back home though. She replied to them and sent them a selfie also.

Then she went in the bathroom and fix herself a bubble bath.

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•A/N: I know, I know, nothing is really happening right now, but I wanted them to have some chill time before...Shh ! I can't tell you or I would ruin the story ;P

Mama C's coffee bar in the M/M.

Thanks for reading !

And sorry for the mistakes.