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-2Q

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KATHRYN

"Throw that ass in a circle girl!"PJ shouted as I twirled around.

"PJ! Take my fucking picture so I can go!"I said.

I placed my hands in the pocket of my sweater dress. I had picked out my favorite sweater dress, a dark pink, almost purplish color. I accessorized it with my diamond bracelet my father gave me for my birthday a few years ago, and my nude colored strap-up heels. Amarah helped me pick out which wig I was going to wear. I didn't really like it but whatever my baby girl says goes.

"Not until you throw,"he patted my butt, "in a circle." He traces a circle in the air with his finger.

I rolled my eyes and did a lil twerk, "Yasss bitch fuck it up!"

"I can do that too!"Amarah shouted back.

She bent over and began to pop her little back. I gave her a look and she quickly straightened up. The camera flashed and my picture was taken.

"Eres lindo o lo que sea,"PJ said handing me my phone.

I looked at the picture and saw my beautiful smile. I thank God every day that my father saved up to get my teeth fixed. They used to be so crooked. I was embarrassed to smile for like ever but now it's all I could do.

Phrey waltzed in with a beer in his hands. PJ snatched it from him and took a sip. They were truly a lovely couple. Darnell seemed to love them, which made me questions Darnell sexuality but it was nothing I could control. PJ and Phrey didn't meet any stereotypes.

PJ was very quiet and reserved when I first met him. He's that way around most people. He just acts like a reserved teenage boy. Then when you get to know him, you see a whole different person. He can make anyone smile, but he can scold you until your body burns. I would hate to have to deal with his wraith one day. That day would be a terrible terrible terrible day.

Phrey on the other hand doesn't even look like he swings that way. Phrey was 6'0. He had a muscular figure that would make any lady drool. His arms were covered in tattoos that were very intricate. From a distance you couldn't tell what he had tatted but up close you could see the individual names, dates, flowers, and words. He was very up with the times. He knew everything about everybody before they knew it themselves. He was a hood nigga that everyone looked up too. He ran most of the streets around here and most knew. I didn't know what he did until a few months ago. It was surprising because he had so much going for himself. He just invested hella into a barbershop, that was practically his, and he threw a whole fundraiser for the kids in his neighborhood. He was such a good guy and I was glad he was around Amarah.

Phrey and PJ were made for each other. They were complete opposites but twins in a way. I looked up to their marriage and what they had, hoping one day I would find someone who loved me like Phrey loves his husband.

"Uncle Phrey!"Amarah shouted.

She ran into his arms and hugged him. He smiled all wide as she told him about how I whooped her in the parking lot. Phrey and Amarah had an unbreakable bond. They were like a oversized pea and a microscopic pea in a pod. They loved each other so much, that Amarah was hardly ever over here. Hell it was like we all shared custody of her.

PJ smiled and placed his hand on Phrey's hand. They've been talking about have kids for awhile but they haven't went through with it. It was time because I was tired of sharing my babygirl with these two fools.

"We gon trash her room while she gon,"Phrey whispered to Marah.

"And y'alls bodies gon be in the dumpster. Don't try me,"I said.

Phrey laughed and I joined him. Andre stood in the door way sipping his beer. I waved at him a little. He smiled and stared at my outfit.

Tension between Andre and I could be cut by a knife. We're living in the same house, raising a child, and have no type of relationship. It killed me because I've never done this.

Truth is I wouldn't mind being more than friends, but right now I wanted to live. I almost died a few months ago. I realized that life was hella short to try and be sheltered.

"Well I better get go-"

A car horn blared outside. I pushed everyone aside and ran towards the window. Zamia held her puppy in a blanket outside the door. That damn dog everywhere. He was a extremely cute dog.

I opened the door and she walked in with all types of things. She had a cage in one hand, that was stuffed with a baby bag. I could see the dog food already prepackaged in some of the compartments. There was bottled Deer Park water in there. I shook my head because all of this was unnecessary.

"Hey girl!"She shouted as I opened the door.

"Okay where's the dog sitter? You said he's certified right?"

I giggled. Andre came into the room already sneezing. Zamia placed the dog into Andre's hands. Andre began to sneeze loudly and uncontrollably.

"This is Andre. He used to work at a doggy day care when he was younger. He'll take very very good care of Patrick."

"Oh please do. Patty is a vey precious dog. He needs attention every second so please don't leave him unattended. He's not potty trained yet s-"

"This dog ain't fucking trained?"Andre coughed.

"Of course not silly! He's just 3!"Zamia said with a obvious tone. She turned to look at me. "Ready to go big booty Judy?"

"Yeah I'll be out in two minutes."

"Hurry up! I don't want the press catching me. You already know they waiting for me to show face after Rico lil cheating sc-"

"Zamia go get in the car,"I laughed.

She smirked and walked to the car. Riley blared her car horn once again. I rolled my eyes. Andre was holding the dog. The look of disgust in his face explained every emotion he was feeling.

"I'm so sorry Andre. Can you handle the rest of tonight?"He sneezed loudly. "If not I can stay home and I'll resched-"

"It's fine Kat. I go-"He sneezed again. "It. I got it."

I gave him a quick hug. He smiled at me and then sneezed. That destroys any chance we ever had at having pet.

"Be home by 2 little girl."

"Last time I checked you aren't my father,"I giggled. He gave me a look, but that quickly ended with a sneeze. "I'll be back by 12."

I walked out of the door and immediately saw Riley dancing. She was doing her lil boogie, and Zamia was trying to do the robot. I got in the car and heard what they were listening to.

"Fuck it up! Fuck it up!"Zamia sung.

"Rake it up! Rake it up!"Riley sung along. "This your part bitch!"

"Okay!"I shouted. "Brought out the pink Lamborghini just to race with Chyna. Brought the wraith to China just to race in China!"

"OKAYYYYY SING IT BITCHHH!"

"I tell all my niggas-"

"Cut the check!"Riley finished.

We all busted out laughing. Zamia was still trying to dance, but Riley and I were having the most fun rapping along. Every time we get together we have to make a music video. It was just who we are.

"You a biatchhhh!"Zamia shouted.

"Bitch did you just bi-atch?"Riley asked.

"Yes I did bee-atch."

"You can tell yo ass was raised by some white parents,"I said.

"Okay Kathryn."

"So we hitting up FY-"

"BITCH YOU WATCH FYRE?"Zamia shouted.

"Oh my fucking gawddddd!"Riley replied. "Shit was a hot fucking mess. Can't believe my husband did some shit like that."

"Ja Rule don't want you Riley,"I laughed.

"He wasn't saying that when he was all up in," She pointed towards her cootie-cat. "This hunny."

"That man who drove the plane said he learned on online and I just couldn't watch no more. He got his license off some stupid shit and gon have the nerve to use it?"

"That's like getting ordained online,"I said.

"Did I tell y'all my father had the fucking nerve to tell me to divorce Rico? Rico has bought my parents a house, a car, and pay for somebody to clean up they mansion every week. Who gon pay for all that if I leave Rico?"

"Zamia you are truly a good digger. That nigga cheated on you again and yo ass still with him."

"I refuse to be a single parent,"She argued.

"Bitch...."Riley and I said at the same time.

Zamia looked at both of us and flashed her bright white smile. I shook my head. That damn dog was her life.

ANDRE

This damn dog about to get put the fuck out. It shitted on my floor, bit Marah, and then had the nerve to go in my kitchen.

"Patrick! Get yo ass out ma kitchen!"I shouted.

The dog barked loudly. I grabbed the broom and tapped it so it would leave. It scurried out of the kitchen and into the living room where PJ was. That dog loved PJ.

"So what's up nigga? I kna ya ass ain't invite me ova hea ta drink beer."

"Lillian pregnant man..."

"Fuck is ya talking about Dre? Ya got tha girl pregnant?"Phrey shouted.

"Nigga shut up! Ya know PJ gon tell Kathryn. I gotta fig'ue this shit out first,"I whispered.

He shook his head, "What ya got ta fig'ue out? Is it ya child or nah?"

I sipped my beer, "She said na' but I think she lyin."

"Nigga ya fucking stupid. Can't believe I'm talking ta ya ass right na. So fucking stupid! Pops raised ya betta than this,"He ranted.

"Really Phrey?"I mumbled.

He looked at me with the most dead wrong eyes. I felt his eyes burn into my soul, like he saw everything I was thinking about in my head.

"Ya got a whole woman takin' ca'e of a child that's now e'en ha's! Then ya have tha nerve to knock up ha assistant! Fuck is wrong with ya Dre?"

"Ya acting like I knocked up ha mama or sum. Ya ova'reacting."

He snatched the bottle of beer from my hand, "Ya know what Andre? Ya fucking stupid. I can't believe ya right now. That lil girl is dying fa some decent parents. Ha mama not e'en ha mama and ya daddy can't act right. When ya gon stop letting ya child down?"

"Phrey ya serious man? It's not tha-"

"I'm taking Marah fa the night. Ya can pick ha up when ya fix ya fucking life. Ya fucking pathetic."

I looked down at my hands as he walked out of the kitchen. I heard him telling Marah she was staying with him. Her happy cries filled the room.

The door slammed as they walked out. My eyes filled with tears as I looked at the scene I had left. Phrey was right. Everything I wanted, needed, was right here in front of me. I knew that child was mine and I just fucked up.

Kathryn doesn't want to play mommy to two children. Hell she barely wants to play mommy to Amarah. I was thankful for her everyday for coming into Amarah's life and giving her a mother figure.

Kathryn was everything I could ever ask for. She took care of Amarah, and she cared for me. Even when she didn't know me, she took a bullet for me.

I ask God every single day if the roles were switched would I do it? Would Phrey do it? Would Ebony do it? Would her mama do it? Would Darnell? Of all people on earth he chose Kathryn, but why her?

Every day I was falling deeper and deeper for her. I don't know where I would be without her. From the moment she took that bullet, I knew she was a blessing from God.

I picked up my phone and scrolled down to her name.

KATHRYN

"Only real shit come out my mouth and only real niggas go in it!"I rapped along.

I downed my shot. The liquid burned my throat, but I was in love with the sensation. Riley stood in the corner watching us drink. She was our designated driver so she couldn't drink. She was one of those people who could get drunk without drinking though.

Zamia winded her hips as SZA sung the chorus. I laughed and began to dance with her. We were by the bar waiting for another round. Zamia grinded on my body. I held her hips as she twerked a little.

"Go best friend! That's my best friend!"Riley shouted as she threw some dollar bills.

"Damn ma'" I joked.

Zamia laughed and stood up, "It's time to go...back home. I gotta see my fine ass husband on teeeeeeeeee v,"She slurred.

"Somebody's a little drunk,"A voice said behind us.

I noticed a patient from the hospital. He was there a few days ago. He tore his ACL and came in during emergency hours. He flirted a lot but I never said anything back. He wasn't my type.

"Yeah we should probably be getting her home,"Riley butted in.

"You're the nurse right? I came in last Wednesday cause I tore my ACL."

I nodded, "Yeah you definitely shouldn't be doing all do this walking. Strenuous movement can hurt you even more."

"Nothing a little alcohol won't fix,"He joked. He held out his hand for me to shake. "Matthew."

I shook his hand gently, "Kat."

"That's a beautiful name."

Riley looked at me like, Did he just? Zamia giggles as Riley held her up.

"You better get going, your friend look like she's going to tip over any second by now."

I laughed, "Yeah, we definitely need to get her home. It was nice seeing you again Matthew."

"You too Kathryn."

I jumped at the sound of my full name. Riley gave me a look. I shot it back her and we scurried out of the club. Zamia was very drunk but she could tell there was a problem.

We all piled in the car and sped off. Once we we're on the highway we looked at each other and busted out laughing.

"Bitch!"Zamia laughed. "That's a beautiful name,"She said in a deep voice.

"Nothing a little alcohol won't fix,"Riley added with her deep voice.

"Somebody's a little drunk."

We continued to roll over in laughter. Riley pulled into my driveway and let me out. Andre already had the dog out on the porch ready to go. I laughed and placed Patty in the car. Zamia thanked me and they soon left.

Andre was sitting on the kitchen counter picking at his nails. I smiled as he looked up at me. I could see the look of worry in his eyes. My smile fell.

"How was it?"He asked.

"Great, I got to let loose a little. I haven't done that in awhile."

"That's good,"He looked me in my eyes. "I gotta tell ya something."

My heart dropped. I had no clue what could be wrong but I already knew it would be devastating.

"I got Lillian pregnant."

I bursted out into laughter, "Lillian has a boyfriend named Jake. That baby is going to be whiter than white. It's definitely not your child Andre."

"How ya kna? Ya kna we was fuckin around?"

"Lillian came into work after every lunch break smelling like you. She was on a dick high. Once she came in with her skirt on inside out. Trust me I know  that y'all were together,"I said as it burned my heart.

He nodded. I turned on my feet and began my journey to my room. My feet sunk into the carpet as I pulled my sweater dress over my head. I carefully removed my wig and placed it with the others.

I unstrapped my bra and threw it across the room. It was nice to have my ladies free. I threw on one Andre's oversized t-shirts he gave me.

The door opened and in walked Andre with tears streaming down his face.

"I love ya Kathryn. I fucking love ya."

"Woah Andre are you drunk?"I asked.

"I love ya! Ever since the day ya woke up I couldn't stop loving ya. Ya saved my life. Ya saved ma daughter. Ya saved tha whole fucking world. I tried to not say it but I can't. I'm in love with ya Kathryn. I love you."

"Andre those are very strong, strong words. We just started talking a-"

"Would Ya Do It Again?"

I stared at him for a few seconds, "Huh?"

"Save me. Would ya do it again?"

I looked into his soul and saw the waterfall of emotions flowing. I couldn't even lie that Andre hadn't caught my soul. We were placed in each other's life for a reason but I couldn't figure out what that reason was.

I knew almost everything about him. He raised his eyebrow when he was about to tell something funny. His big right toe is shaped like Paraguay. He only chewed juicy fruit gum. He could only wash with dove sensitive skin soap. since he was practically allergic to everything. His dog slippers were glued together with cement, so he can't walk in them. He knew how to French braid. His ears wiggled when he got frustrated. His favorite pair of boxers were Monsters Inc themed. He had a crayon glued to the back of his cell phone case.

Would I do it again? Would I risk my life for a complete stranger? Would I risk my life if I knew who he was? Would I do it again?

"Andre, I..."

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