Before I even start the chapter...let me just begin with there will be a time skip. The time skip is because I didn't want to drag the wedding process out. Also I don't want to drag this book out even longer. This book is actually done, except I'll write the happy/sad ending. The next book will be based on Amarah. I'll explain more at the end of this chapter. If you like making characters this is your chance!!! Make sure you read until the end of the chapter to understand.

Anyways enjoy 🙂

-2Q

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A year and a half later...

KATHRYN

"You're big ass should've tried to get the dress fitted,"Riley mumbled.

She pulled at the zipper on Zambia's dress. Zamia rolled her eyes. Her belly was defying the odds. We bought these bridesmaids dresses a few months back. No one knew Zamia would gain so much weight.

"Leave my baby alone. She's eating for two,"PJ announced as he walked into the room.

He had on a nice tuxedo that fit him very well. PJ was fine as wine. I won't even lie. When I first met PJ I would've never guessed he wasn't into females.

"400 calories more,"Riley and I complained at the same time.

"She only needs 400 more calories on top of her diet. This child eat about 2,000,"Riley joked.

PJ leaned into Zamia's ear, "This why yo ass should've been friends with strippers."

"Papi Johns! Get out!"Marah shouted.

She came out of the closet and showed off her dress. I smiled. Amarah had grown up within the past year. She acts more like a child, than an adult. Don't get me wrong, she still act like an adult. She's just more calm and to herself.

We changed her schools a few months back. Her and Layah were dramatically changed. Layah made many friends. The teachers love her, but Amarah was having a tough time. Amarah is amazing around other kids. She doesn't talk to many kids, and she doesn't like her teachers. I hated that she had to move, but we knew it was for the best.

"Hush niña. Where's your cousin?"PJ asked.

Amarah rolled her eyes, "Probably talking to her best friend."

"Little girl, watch your tone. Don't make me go get your father. I'm not playing this shit today Amarah."

Zamia pulled her in for a hug, "Don't talk to my baby like that Kat."

"Amarah needa lose that attitude. She about to be eight, not eighteen."

PJ nodded in agreement. I lied. Amarah has gotten worse. Well she has her days. I hate that I have to play the bad parent act, but Andre refuses to do it. He won't treat his baby girl badly. I told him I don't care what she is. Amarah is too young to be talking back. If this was me, my parents would've smacked me into next year.

"The wedding start in 30 minutes women. Y'all needa be ready. I've practiced so much to make this perfect,"PJ complained.

"I told you that I could've gotten my pasto-"

"You're pastor talk way to much. We would be here all fucking day just to see you get married. I ain't ate all day and I'm waiting for this reception!"

"Me too! I ain't ate all day playing with Kathryn. She so last minute."

"It's not my fault that the venue wanted to cancel 2 days before I got married Riley. I had to redirect everything from start to finish," I said with an annoyed tone.

The venue I was going to have it at canceled. They booked something else in place of me before they could tell me. I was pissed. I had to make last minute plans. Pastor let me use her church, but it wouldn't fit everyone. I had to get another church, that actually charged. It was Saturday and that means they had to be ready for church in the morning. Then I had the caterer, flowers, photographer, and all the guest. It was such a hassle.

"I told you to hire a wedding planner."

"That would've just piled to the cost of everything. I have to watch how I'm spending money. Andre's college expenses were paid but his lil night job is not helping. I haven't been to work since I pushed Ms. Hall down the steps so I'm not getting paid in that area."

"You're a fucking fool Kathryn. That lady just wanted to ask how Andr-"

"Her old ass should stay in her lane. That's my husband, not hers. I can't stand her."

Zamia giggled. A few months ago Andre came to my job to deliver me some flowers. Before he could get to me, Ms. Hall found him. She was all up on him when I walked out of my patient's room. To her luck, we were standing beside a staircase. We ended up getting into it, and I pushed her. She fell down 7 stairs, but she acted like she went down 3 flights. I haven't went to work since because I knew she was going to fire me. I've applied at other hospitals and hopefully I get a job there.

"Did y'all find them yet?"Riley asked.

PJ shook his head, "They aren't an-"

"The wedding is in 30 minutes PJ. I can't get married if I don't have my fiancé here."

"Escucha puta, we are going to find them. I have everybody who live in this city looking. Don't worry girl."

The door opened. A little girl squealed as she ran into the room. I held my arms open, and she immediately ran to me. Zamia scoffed loudly. Riley looked up and rolled her eyes. PJ mumbled something under his breath. Amarah crossed her arms over her chest. Lillian looked at the tense room. I could tell she was uncomfortable.

"Hey Nala!"I exclaimed. I looked at the terrible stitching to the back of her dress. "Who did this?"

Lillian played with her hair, "I tried to fix it as best as possible. She wouldn't quit moving."

"You should've taken it off her then,"PJ mumbled.

"I know you're not wearing that to a wedding."

"Ama-"

"No she right. You can't come to somebody else wedding looking like a hoochie mama,"Zamia mouthed off. "She probably harboring Andre over there. You better check ya girl Kathryn."

"Can y'all please not?" I asked softly.

I looked over at Lillian. She already looked like she was about to burst into tears. Lillian had a hard time adjusting to my lifestyle. Andre and I tried to take her in after she had Nala. She was right though. Nala isn't Andre's child. Andre hated that she would grow up without a father. He took her in and now co-parents with Lillian.

Lillian wasn't too fond of the relationship between Nala and I. I treated Nala like she was my own. There was nights Lillian was strung out, and I had to take care of Nala. Lillian can't be upset if we have a bond.

"I just wanted to drop her off. I'm not staying for the wedding,"She whispered.

"Aw y'all look, she can't watch her wannabe baby daddy get married. Bitch get the fu-"

"Shut up!"I shouted. "Lillian didn't force Andre to be Napa's father. Y'all aren't going to beat her up over a decision she made when Andre and I weren't together."

"Kathryn you must be forgetting that bitch tried to sleep with Andre on multiple occasions."

I held my dress up, and walked out of the room. Lillian stood in the doorway. I pulled her to the side and slammed the door shut. She jumped from the loud sound.

She had on a tiny blue dress that displayed all of her assets. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail. It looked like it hadn't been maintained in days.

"I'm sorry about them. They're just trying to defend me."

She looked down at her fingers, "It's cool Ms. Smith."

"Listen Lillian, Andre and I have talked about paying for your school. Our money is tight, but Darnell left all of his money in my hands. I don't want to touch it until I have to, but I can."

"Y'all already do so much for Nala. I'm not trying to put more on y'all."

"My mother is a drunk. I don't want Nala going through what I went through,"I took a deep breath. "I'm trying my fucking hardest not to explode on you. There's so much anger towards you built up on me. If you don't fix your shit, we'll be taking Nala. I'm sorry but I won't have that little girl growing up like I did."

She laughed, "You know what Kathryn? Fuck you. You have this perfect fucking life. Just because you're a survivor doesn't mean you're entitled to an amazing life. That bullet should've ended your fucking life bitch."

She gave me a look. I just stared at her. I've done everything for her, but she obviously isn't thankful. Andre and I have sacrificed so much for her to walk this Earth nicely.

I grabbed her arm as she walked away, "Have you heard from Andre?"

"Yeah he was hittin thi-"

"Kathryn! Phrey-Jesus!"PJ shouted.

ANDRE

"This tha ideal bachela' party. Thank ya,"I mumbled to Phrey beside me.

He nodded in agreement, "Kathryn told me no bitches so I brought the next best thing."

He blew a few rings from his mouth. I took the blunt from him. He threw his head back.

"Ya gettin married tomorra'. Ya ready?"

"I been imaginin today since Kat walked inta ma room."

"Listen brotha, I needa talk ta ya 'bout something serious."

I looked at him. A big smile covered his face.

"Kathryn a one ina kind girl. Ya not gon meet nobody else like that. That means ya gotta keep ha. I know how ya are. Ya get upset ova tha little things, but look...marriage ain't something ya can put down and pick up tha next day. Ya in that shit until tha day ya die. Kathryn and ya got a special kinda love. Ya kna I wouldn't have let ya marry any 'ole girl. Ya like ma lil brotha."

"PJ already gave me that talk Phrey."

"I don't have long hea'. Everyday I wake up I hea' God voice louda and louda. I'm tryna make ma life right. I can't leave hea' without tellin ya."

"Man shut tha fuck up. Ya hea' fa life," I pushed the blunt to him.

"Na' Andre I'm bein' serious. I'on play 'bout shit like this. Ya know that."

I rolled my eyes. He was so damn dramatic. I swear he was fit for PJ. They two dramatic ass people. I loved them though. Phrey been here since I've been little.

My thoughts flashed to the moment when my father talked about his death. He said the same thing as Phrey, and then it happened. I knew Pops was gon die though. He was terminally ill. Nobody could save him, and I had to come to terms with that. Phrey was just talking crazy.

He pushed the blunt back my way, "I'm heading up ta tha room. Ya kna we gotta be at the church at 12 on tha dot. Don't make ma husband kill me na'."

"Goodnight Humphrey."

He chuckled and went into the house. I stared at the black sky. The city lights flickered on and off in front of my mama's house. My mama let us stay here while she went with the girls. We didn't want them to bother us, so we payed her to leave. They would never find us here, and we were right.

My phone blared Kathryn's ringtone. I jumped at the loud ass noise.

"Pick yo tha phone baybeeehhhh. I know ya hear it baybeehhh...pick up the damn phone."

That ringtone be scaring the shit out of me. I swear it sounds so realistic. It sound like she standing right behind me. I grabbed the phone and clicked answer.

"Fiancé!"She giggled into the phone.

"Baybeh go ta sleep."

"I wanted to use fiancé one more time. Tomorrow I'll be calling you husband."

"I'll be callin ya Mrs. Harper. Kathryn Harper...sounds like a marvel character."

"Andre..."The phone was silent. "I love you."

"I love ya ta baybeh."

"I know you ain't on the phone with that ugly ass boy! Hang up!"PJ shouted.

"PJ!"She whined.

The phone went silent. I chuckled and put the blunt out. I cleaned up the little mess we had. I wasn't tryna hear my mama's mouth. I walked into the house and picked up Phrey's shoes off of the floor.

"Ya tryna break ma neck? Damn nigga,"I mumbled.

I didn't hear his smart reply. I walked up the stairs and saw his door shut. I know this nigga ain't go to sleep that fast. I pushed the door open and saw him laying down.

"Phrey!"I shouted.

He mumbled something.

"Nigga fuck is going on with ya?"I asked.

I walked to the side of his bed and saw him hunched over. He held his head in his hands and tears streamed down his eyes. Veins bulged out of his forehead.

"Phrey? Ya okay?"

"Tell PJ I love him man. Tell Alayah she gon be fine. I love ya man."

"Phrey stop playing!"I laughed.

His eyes closed slowly. He gave off a gentle smile.

"Ya always think somebody playin. Ma ass dying and ya think I'm playin."

"Phrey, come on man."

He chest stopped moving. I felt the grip his hand had on mine leave. Tears slipped from my eyes as I watched my brother die.

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Okay so I'm writing a sequel as I said. It's going to be another Lucas Coly story. Actually it'll be a Dreezy and Lucas Story. Here's the character list. Fill it out or don't. I don't care :)

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