BRI~

I hated that Josiah has been busy so much. I found myself bored shopping for Jr and Isla everyday while I was out. I checked the local boutique because Josiah's birthday was coming up and I wanted to wear something nice while we go out. I haven't been to a club in over a year because I'm always in mommy and work mode. I picked up a few options and went to check out.

After checking out and getting the kids back in the car. I decided to call Josiah, it was usually his break time since he was one of the bosses he took his lunch an hour before he was off and he rarely left the building for lunch. I would make him something or bring him something and chill in his office with him.

His phone went to voicemail both times I tried to call and I sent him a text. "What's going on?"

I arrived home and went straight to the kitchen I wanted to make a big dinner for him since he had the next few days off for his birthday. I prepared his favorite Garlic butter shrimp and steak with a side of red potatoes.

an hour later Jr. came into the kitchen

"What's wrong ma, where is jo at?"

I shrugged "I don't know baby, I guess he is busy"

A few moments later I heard the front door open, I had just finished dinner but usually he was here before then.

He came into the kitchen something looked off about him but he smiled when he seen me "What's up beautiful"

"Where have you been Josiah?"

"I was caught up in some shit at work"

"What happened, everything okay" It was one thing about Josiah that was his flaw and it was the fact that he couldn't lie.

"Yeah it's all good, ima go shower real quick" he left out the kitchen and went upstairs.

I  made jr. plate and fed Isla in the mean time. She was starting to become more active and I would lie if I said I wasn't sad about it. I wanted her to remain a baby.

I made Josiah's plate and he came downstairs and behind me caressing my body "You know I love you Bri Right?"

"Yes, I love you more why you saying it right now what did you do"

He laughed and went to sit down at the table "I didn't do anything, you can't trust me or something?"

I sat his plate down in front of him and went to get my plate. "No it's not that It's just... nevermind you know sometimes I over think shit"

He nodded"That indeed"

we laughed "shut up"

I'll figure it out myself what the hell is going on.

MALAYAH~

"Okay im out of breath" I was trying to workout with Ryan but I don't think he realized that I was pregnant and wasn't nearly as strong as he is.

"We only worked on legs malayah, what you mean"

"I can't do all of that other shit, forget it i'll just be fat" he laughed and got on the treadmill

"I'll be right here waiting on you" I went to sit down and decided to call London back

She answered my FaceTime and sat her phone down so I could get a good glimpse at her dress. "Um where are you going" I asked confused

"I actually have a date tonight.. do you think this dress is too tight?"

"Wait pause.. a date? You know you're still married right?"

"Well technically we are separated"

"Since when?" I was now started to move towards Phor side of the argument. Phor has been over lately expressing how he can't see the kids anymore and how Londyn completely shut him out.

"Since I wanted to be, look there is no saving my marriage right now Malayah I wish you would just understand that and get that through your head"

"Oh okay excuse me for actually giving a fuck" I hung up on her. She has some nerve coming at me.

"What's wrong" Ryan approached me.

"Nothing it doesn't matter, let's focus on how good you look right now" I took a picture of him and posted it. I captioned it "How did I get so lucky"

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Later that night. I laid Imani down in her bed after reading to her. This girl and jayden were both crazy about books and I loved it. Slowly closing the door, I sighed and went to go take a shower. After my shower I noticed Ryan still hadn't came upstairs I know after dinner he said he was going to his space in the basement to work but now I was missing him.

I put my robe and slipper on then headed downstairs. I was almost at the bottom of the stairs when I heard another voice. It was Phor's, im starting to believe he wanted to move in since him and Londyn weren't getting along right now but I really need him to go home he has to fix his marriage on his own.

"So this is the amount after the share split three way" I heard him say.

Now me being nosy I couldn't dare head back up the stairs I needed to hear this.

"You talked to Josiah already? You made sure he didn't tell Bri right?"

"Yeah I called him but he was telling me some shit about his situation at work, you know his young ass can't stay out of trouble when it comes to females" Phor laughed

I crossed my arms because how did I not know about all the shit that is going on.

"You right well look we will meet up in the afternoon tomorrow and call josiah so we can make sure he on board with this. Ima head upstairs before Malayah think I disappeared. And you, you need to go make up to your girl man" Ryan said

"Man, I been trying to call her and get in touch with my kids. She been lying to everyone saying im not there and don't wanna be there for them and you know that's not how I am. I'll stop my whole life for them. But when can I do when she doesn't wanna respond? I'll give it another try tomorrow but she'll have to see me one day she can't stay in the house that long. Iight i'll catch you later" I heard their voice getting distant as they walked to the door.

I hurried back upstairs into the room and got in the bed. Seconds later Ryan appeared in the room and looked at me suspiciously "You good?"

"Never better" I lied. What was he keeping from me now.

LONDON~

My date last night was a complete waste. Not only was the guy a lame but I also didn't feel right being at that table knowing that im not fully single. I guess I felt guilty.

"Just a second Charlotte" she was whining all day today and I was losing my mind. I felt this way after Malachi was born but the difference was I always had someone to help me rather it was Malayah or Phor.

On top of Charlotte whining all day Malachi was very sick and it was becoming hard for me to keep up with the both of them.

"Okay here you go" I gave her the bottle attempting to calm her down, which was a fail because she threw it on the ground and screamed louder. I was growing a headache and wanted to cry so bad.

"Mommy!" Malachi yelled from his room.

"coming" I jogged into his room and seen he was holding his mouth

"Ughh come on" I guided him to the bathroom and made him stand over the toilet just in time because everything he ate was coming up.

"Okay stay right here malachi" I ran back into the living room and picked Charlotte up then into the laundry room grabbing a towel to clean malachi up.

On my way back to the bathroom there was a light knock on the door. Probably the neighbor Mrs.Jackson, she always helped me with the kids whenever she felt worried. I sighed of relief and opened the door.

"Im sorry if the kids are too loud mrs.jackson im having a hard.."

Instead of Mrs.Jackson being there it was Phor.

"time" I finished my sentence.