≈Miami, FL...

(3:01 p.m)

Kalvin didn't really like the sound of her voice. Something was telling him that there was a problem, but he couldn't think about a specific issue. And plus, it had only see Cora one time, so what did they have to talk about ? He was a little confused, to be honest.

"Uh...Okay...When ? " He asked curiously.

Cora's heart was beating fast as she was about to tell her mother that she broke her precious vase coming from China again. This day Cora effectively thought that she was going to die and never see tomorrow, but twenty years later she was fortunately still alive.

"Uh...today ? " 

"Uh...It's not going to be possible, pretty."

Cora frowned wondering what was his excuse. She really had to tell him and she couldn't wait. Their lives were going to change within the next months, "And why ? " She asked with annoyance in her voice.

"Well, I'm in the airport right now. I'm going to be in Hawaii for one month and we're taking the plane in  seven minutes. Actually, I have to hang up, so...What about I'll call you as soon as I come back and then we'll talk about whatever you want. Okay ? " 

Cora nodded her head like he could see her, "Alright, have fun." 

"Oh, trust me I will. Bye, beautiful." 

She rolled her eyes and threw the phone on the couch sighing. She couldn't believe that she put herself in this mess, but she had no other choice than to accept it. It was the consequence of her act, her responsibility. 

"What he said ? " Sancy asked looking at her sister. 

"He's on his way to Hawaii and he's coming back in one month." 

"What ? But you need to tell me, that's his baby too." Sasha said with a serious tone of voice. She didn't want her youngest daughter to live another pregnancy without the father being present. The first time she wanted to kill the twin's sperm donor so much, but she kept reminding herself that she was too cute to go to jail. Yeah, for her the twins only had a sperm donor, he didn't deserve the title of a father, because a real father would've never left his children and treated their mother like that bastard did. Thinking about that situation was enough for Sasha to get pissed off, so she shook her head making the negative thoughts go away.

"I know mom, but-" Cora stopped speaking as her mind thought about something important, "Wait ! I didn't have my periods yet ! They're supposed to come next week." She said smiling.

Sancy chuckled, "Girl, when you and Kalvin did it, was it just after your last month periods ? Because you ovulated during the periods and so if you have sex just after, there is not like 100 percent of chance, but you can still get pregnant. So...you're not really out of trouble."

Cora smiled faded as she plopped on the couch next to her big sister. Sancy being a biology teacher at the university of Miami, definitely knew what she was talking about, so Cora knew that she wasn't saying bulls just to scare her, but the truth only.

"So what now ? " Cora asked completely lost.

Sasha cleared her throat to have their attention, "Well...wait until the end of the month and if nothing happens down there, then you schedule a doctor appointment and then you'll tell Kalvin." She suggested with a shrug.

Cora sighed, "Okay."

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She still couldn't believe it. Another baby was maybe growing in her stomach. At the end of this month she was going to be fixed on it. She couldn't help, but hoping that it was just a false alert. She couldn't have a child now. No, she didn't want to. She wasn't ready. And the situation was too messy for a baby to come into the world. Her and Kalvin didn't know each other, they just had sex and it was one time. They did talk and learned some things about each other, but they weren't in any kind of relationship and it was what was bothering Cora the most if she was effectively pregnant.

And if she wasn't, what was she going to tell Kalvin now ? She put her head in her hands and let escape a loud sigh. Are you punishing me God ? I swear, I'm going to stop to sleep with random men every month and wait until you send me the right one. So, please make it a false alert. Please. I don't need a baby right now.

"Hey mom ! "

She screamed and turned her head to see Almar on the backseat. She didn't even hear him since she was losing herself in her thoughts and worries. She almost had a heart attack.

She put on a fake smile, "Hey, big boy. How was school ? " She asked to start a conversation.

He shrugged, "It was...school." Was his answer. Almar wasn't a big fan of school. He liked to learn new things every day, but the people there weren't his cup of tea. Preferring to be alone most of the time, he hadn't any friend, except his sister. She was the only one he knew he could trust.

"Where is Acacia ? " 

He avoided eye contact with his mother, trying to find a lie to tell her, but it was taking time and Cora immediately knew that something was wrong since he wasn't answering her, "Did she get in trouble again ? " She asked getting frustrated. 

"Uh..." What a bad liar he was ! He was even too honest for his own good, sometimes.

"Answer me right now, Almar ! I swear, I'm not playing ! Where is she at ? " 

He played with his fingers nervously, "Uh...Maybe she got in a fight at lunch and got suspended for one week. And maybe auntie Latoya came to get her." He mumbled, but she heard him clearly.

"WHAT ?! " Cora was furious. It wasn't the first time her daughter had fought. The last time it was because another girl told her that her hair was fake. She already got a warning and now she got suspended. And for one week ? Cora was apprehending the teenage years, "I'm going to kill both of them ! Where did they go ? " 

Almar shook his head as to tell her that he didn't know and it was true. He felt bad for not having been able to keep the secret. His sister practically begged him and he promised to shut his mouth, but it was too hard for him. Plus, their mother always knew when they were lying.

Cora pulled her IPhone out of her black Chanel bag and dialed her best friend's number. She was going to hear her. She waited for Latoya to answer, but no response. Now, she was ready to beat someone's ass. Cora had never liked when people think she's stupid, because it's not the case. 

She called a second time and it went straight  to voice mail. She tried again and she got the same result, so she leave a message : ”Latoya Jones, be happy that Almar is with me or I woul've cursed your ass out like nobody ! Where is my daughter ? You better answer when I'll call again or I swear you'll regret it so much, you'll wish your mother never brought you into this world ! Answer ! ”

Almar was afraid on the backseat. He knew it was a bad idea to let his sister and aunt go without telling their mother, because she was going to find out anyways. If he was Acacia, he would've already flew out of the country by now. 

After five minutes, Cora's phone rang and the caller ID indicated her that it was Latoya, "Before to yell at me, listen. She is very scared right now an-"

"I don't care, she should've thought before to act ! I told her already, but she keeps playing with me. Let me talk to her." Cora was definitely not liking this day. At this point, she just wanted to lay on her bed and sleep.

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Kalvin and his teammates finally pulled in front of the hotel after long hours of fly. They were all exhausted and excited at the same time. They were going to be in Hawaii for one month to help to build an orphanage. And after that, they were going back in Miami to get ready for the Playoffs. This year, they were definitely going to be busy. 

They got out of the mini bus and made their way in the luxurious lobby. The coaches went to check on the reservations as the players waited quietly. The tiredness was taking control of their body and none of them could really talk, so they all stayed silent. After a couple of minutes, everything was good and they could get in their room. 

Kalvin had the room 344 and he was sharing it with his crazy friend Terry. He was not really happy about that though, because Terry always finds a way to get in trouble and he didn't know how, but Kalvin was always getting in it with him, whether he liked it or not. A lot of time, he wondered why they were still friends. Maybe the fact that they were since they were five years old. They grew up together and they considered themselves as brothers. They loved to death and could kill for each other.

"I can't wait to see what's the females have here." Terry said sitting on his bed.

Kalvin shook his head. It's not even been one hour that they arrived, "Hell nah ! The coach said we can't have girls in our room and we have to spend EVERY night in this hotel. I guess, you weren't listening as usual."

Terry fanned him off, "Chill, it's not even the Playoffs yet. So we can have some fun. I mean, without the coach finding out." What's in the dark always ends being exposed to the light. Words his grandma repeated so many times. 

Kalvin rolled his eyes not wanting to know what that psycho head had in his mind. During the last trip in Cuba, they almost died and it was because of two girls that were messing with them and some thugs at the same time. Kalvin had lived in that kind of environment in his childhood, but he promised his mother to never go back in all this crap again, "Terry, no ! We're here to help children, not to fuck some brauds ! So whatever is your plan, you better forget it immediately ! I don't even want to hear it ! "

"But, it's going to be fun. Please, Kal. You're my brother, right ? "

Kalvin rolled his eyes again, "Yes, I am your bro, but I'm not going with you and you're going to stay here anyways. The coach said if we get in trouble again, we won't play. And I swear, God is my witness, if because of you we're suspended at the end of this trip, I'm gonna kill you and won't regret it. Did you hear me ? "

Terry smacked his teeth and laid on his back with his right hand behind his head, "Okay, but you know I can't promise." Kalvin shoot him a death glare, "But I'm gonna try, that I can promise."

It was going to be a long month.

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"Ryans and Daniels, I'm surprised you behaved this time, but I'm also proud of both of you." Coach Richarson said as they were walking towards the parking lot.

The month went by faster than they thought and Kalvin was very relieved when the last day of their trip came. He was proud of Terry too. He respect the rules for once and didn't get them in any trouble. Terry him, was pissed off since he didn't have the occasion to be inside a woman. There were such beautiful females in Hawaii, he wanted to have all of them in his bed ,on the same day ,at the same hour and tried a lot of different positions with them, but no he can't because he didn't want to be suspended during the Playoffs. Basketball was his life and a way for him to be happy without the need to fuck someone. Yeah, sex and basketball were the most important things in his life. Plus, his best friends that became his family with the years.

Kalvin said goodbye to everybody and then got in his car. As he was about to start the engine, he suddenly remembered that he had to call Cora. He still had no idea of what she wanted to talk about. It could be anything. 

He dialed the number with which she called him one month ago, hoping it was still working. She answered after the fifth ring, "Hello ? " Her voice was smooth and agreeable to hear. 

He smiled replaying the image he had of her in his mind, "Hey, it's Kalvin. How are you doing ? "

"Hey ! So, you're back ? I'm doing good and you ? "

"Yeah, I'm back. I'm fine, just a little tired. You still want to talk ? "

"Uh..."

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•A/N: So, I would like to know which character is your favorite. Next chapter is going to be longer, so it'll take time before to be updated. I hope you'll be patient. And thanks for having been until now. I really appreciate your support !

Thanks for reading !

And sorry for the mistakes.