by Tina J
“Aunt Maylan and uncle Vernon, this is Armonie. Armonie, this is my aunt and uncle.” I introduced them.
“Damn. My son did good.” My aunt smacked him.
“I’m just saying. My grand baby is gonna be cute.” Armonie smiled. Brayden must’ve told them before we got here.
“Can I go see him?” Armonie asked and tried to keep herself from crying.
“Sure honey. He’s still in the coma but he can hear you.” Armonie followed and I was about to go until I noticed the way my uncle looked at Haven.
“You’re the nigga who had my son jumped.”
“Actually, I didn’t have him jumped. He swung off, missed me and my boys fought him.” Haven shrugged his shoulders.
“On your order.” My uncle questioned.
“True but he swung first. It was fair game.”
“This nigga.” My uncle jumped and my father and Brayden stepped in front. Colby and Jax stood there ready.
“Stop this Vernon. It’s not the time of place and he’s your nieces’ man.” My mom chimed in.
“You still fuck with him after he jumped your cousin?” Uncle Vernon asked and I put my head down.
“Stop it. Don’t you dare make her feel bad. And you got some nerve after the way you used to treat me.” My mom had her hand on her hips.
“Isa.” She put her hand up. My dad shook his head.
“Haven didn’t know who VJ was and I’m not excusing what he did but we know my nephew can handle his own. If Maylan were out here, she’d probably curse you out for bringing it up.” My uncle went back in the room.
“He’s upset Haven. VJ told him a while back he was over it but that’s still his son.” My father told him.
“I’ll be back. Try not to bring the Reaper out on anyone; especially my family.” He rolled his eyes.
“I’m serious.”
“A’ight, Ariel. Damn.”
“Let me find out my sister got you in check.” I turned and smirked at Brayden.
“Whatever.” Haven said and waved him off. I pecked his lips and went inside with my mom.
It took a lot outta me seeing VJ laid up with machines all over. Armonie laid in the bed and had his hand on her stomach. My aunt Maylan was talking to my uncle and Vanity sat in a chair texting away.
“You ok?” I asked her.
“Yea. Antoine wants to come here but I asked him to wait.” I knew her man from around the way. Well not personally but he’s definitely in the streets and when she visits, he comes to the house with her.
“Why?”
“He thinks Mecca had something to do with it and wants to kill her. Shit, mommy and aunt Isa had to stop Brayden from going out there to get her.” She whispered.
“Why?” She blew her breath.
“Evidently, my brother was leaving Mecca for your friend.” She pointed to Armonie.
“Do you know I had no idea they were creeping?”
“From what mommy says, she knew but not the extent of how much. VJ told her he wanted to move to Jersey and when she asked why, he told her he found someone.”
“Wow. I’m not gonna bother her now but I’m definitely going to ask her questions and him too.”
“I want him awake now.” She wiped her eyes and laid her head on my shoulder.
“I do too.” I rested my head on top of hers. All we can do now is wait.
VJ
“Monie?” I whispered and rubbed her hair as she sat on the chair with her head down on the bed.
“VJ. Oh my God. You woke up.” My sister jumped up screaming. Tears ran down her face as she hugged me tight.
“Vanity my arm hurts.”
“You can feel it?” She asked looking down at it.
“A little. Where is everyone? What time is it?” I glanced around the room and she was the only one here. I know my parents been here and Armonie because I heard them.
“Mommy and daddy went home about two hours ago. Aunt Isa and uncle Birch went with them. Armonie...”
“She’s here?” I thought my sister was her at first and when I realized she wasn’t, I figured she went back to Jersey.
“She was but her mom came and had her go to the hotel.”
“Why?”
“VJ she’s been here since it happened. She’s tired and her mom wanted her to get a good night’s rest.” She picked her phone up and dialed out.
“How long have I been here?” I asked.
“Three months.”
“What? It felt like I slept one day.” I pressed the button for a nurse to come.
“He’s awake mommy.” I could see Vanity crying again. She handed me the phone.
“I’m so glad you woke up. We’re on our way.” I looked at the time on the phone and it read 2:40 am.
“Ma, come up in the morning. It’s late and I don’t want y’all out.”
“I love you so much son.” I could hear her crying.
“I love you too ma. Tell pops I’ll see him tomorrow.” She blew me a kiss through the phone and hung up.
“Glad to see your awake Mr. Davis. Do you need anything before I page the doctor?” The nurse asked.
“I need to shower, shit and shave.”
“VJ!” Vanity shouted.
“Vanity if I’ve been down that long, I need to.” I turned to the nurse and asked if she could bring me a toothbrush, towels and a razor.
“I missed you brother.” Vanity got in bed with me.
“I missed y’all too.” I kissed her forehead.
“Did you meet Monie?” I smiled thinking about her and the fact she stayed by my side even after everything we’ve been through, spoke volumes.
“I did. She’s very nice and overprotective as hell of you.” She laughed.
“What you mean?”
“The nurses tried to wash you up and she blacked out.”
“Blacked out?” I gave her the side eye.
“She told them, ain’t no other woman washing her man.” I laughed. I didn’t even know we were a couple.
“Another time, I guess one of your flings heard what happened and tried to come visit.”
“Flings? You know I didn’t cheat on Mecca.”
“I’m not saying you did. But this chick knew you from somewhere.” She shrugged and finished telling me the story.
“Bro, Monie walked outside, shut it down and told her to tell anyone else who wanted to see you not to bother.” I laughed harder.
“Wait until you see her.”
“Why?”
“She’s changed a lot since the first day we met her.” I heard a machine go off and not too long after drifted off back to sleep. I guess I’ll clean myself up in the morning.
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The doctor came in around 7:30, examined me and had a tech help me in the bathroom. Well he pushed me in there and I handled my own stuff. I did have to hold on to the sink in order to get in the shower. My legs were weak from not moving but I did it.
“Hey son.” My pops hugged me tight as I exited the bathroom. I heard him sniffling a little and it took him a minute to let me go.
“Let me put the break on sir and you can get in the chair.” I told them I was over the bed.
“Thanks.” I felt better after cleaning up. My mom hugged me tight and didn’t wanna let go either. My pops had to pull her off.
“Hi everyone. I stopped to get breakfast. I hope you...” I heard Monie but her face wasn’t visible yet.
“Where’s VJ?” My parents stepped out the way and to say I was happy and surprised, I really was. She ran over to me, sat on my lap and placed her head in the crook of my neck. I could feel the tears on my skin.
“Let’s give them a few minutes.” My mom said and they stepped out the room. When she calmed down, I lifted her head and made her stand. I raised her shirt and smiled.
“When did this happen?” She chuckled and wiped her face. I thought I heard her mention a pregnancy when I was asleep, but thought it was a dream.
“Six
months ago.” I rubbed her belly. I had no doubt in my mind that the baby was mine.
“Damn. I wasted no time, huh?”
“I wasn’t tryna trap you VJ and I didn’t know until I woke up in the hospital.” I pulled her back on my lap.
“What happened that night?” She started explaining and even though I was pissed over it, I was more aggravated no one knew who did it.
“Does it hurt?” I asked about the scars on her chest and side.
“Not anymore. I still have days when they do but they’re far in between.” I kissed each one and told her we’re gonna find the person who did it. I don’t want her feeling paranoid it will happen again.
“Do you know what we’re having?” I wanted to know if we were having a boy. I’d love a girl, but I wanted a boy first.
“Not yet. The doctor tried to look but the baby was being rebellious and refused to turn.”
“Just like his dad.”
“Or her dad?” I shook my head.
“If you say so. Monie?” I turned her to look at me.
“She stabbed me because I broke up with her.”
“Mecca did this?” I’m sure she was shocked like everyone else will be when they find out.
“Yes and I’m gonna get her. What I need from you is to trust me when I’m in the process of finding her.”
“I don’t understand.” She had a confused look on her face.
“Are you my woman?”
“I think so. I mean, I kinda told everyone I was.” She started laughing.
“I know we started off wrong because we both had someone. However; I will not cheat on you but I will have to come here in order to find her. I don’t want you thinking bad thoughts.” She nodded again and told me to do what’s needed to find her.
“I missed you Monie.”
“I missed you too and grams said you and Haven have to be friends now. She don’t want no problems with her great, great grandbabies daddy.”
“Can I make love to you Monie?” I wasn’t worried about Haven and I’m positive he felt the same.
“How? You just woke up and your legs are weak.”
“You’re right. Let me get a quickie then. I can guarantee I’ll be done fast.” She tossed her head back laughing.
“Let me send your sister a message asking her to take our parents somewhere.” I rubbed my hands up and down her body. Her notification went off and she showed me the message.
Vanity: Turn him out real quick, sis in law. I laughed and tossed her phone on the bed. She stood and took the sweats and her panties off. I lifted myself up and pulled my dick out.
“You already wet?” I rubbed her clit when she stood over me. She slid down and as good as it felt, she had pain on her face.
“It’s ok Monie. Look at me.” I knew she had to adjust.
“I have to get used to you again.” I snatched the blanket off the bed and wrapped it around her waist. If anyone walked in, I didn’t want them seeing her.
“Keep going.” I moved her in circles. Her moans sounded sexy to me.
“I love you VJ.” I stopped her.
“I was in love with you before you left.” I smiled and moved her hair back.
“You told me one night I made love to you and the music was on. You tried to be low, but I heard you.”
“VJ.” I pulled her face close.
“I love you too Monie.” I stuck my tongue in her mouth. She lifted her bottom half and rode me so good I had to hold her still because I came hard.
“I’m happy you’re ok. I thought I’d have to raise the baby alone.” I could hear her sniffling.
“Never.” I wrapped my arms around her as she laid on my chest.
“What’s that?” I moved her away.
“The baby’s kicking.” She put my hand on her stomach and sure enough the baby kept moving.
“Both of us had someone for years and never thought to have children with them. We meet, we fall in love and have a kid on the way.” She said.
When we first met, I never thought about being with her intimately. As the days and weeks went by with me being in Jersey, we found our way to each other. I wouldn’t change a thing about it either.
“I’m in love with you too Monie.” I wanted to reassure her it wasn’t just a loving and caring feeling. I really didn’t see myself without her.
“I’m so in love with you VJ, it scares me.” She and I kissed again. I know she had doubts because of how we hooked up, but I don’t need to look elsewhere. She is the woman I’ve been waiting for.
“Let me eat real quick.” I stood her up and just as I went to stick my tongue in her pussy, there was a knock on the door.
“HOLD ON!” I shouted.
Monie went in the bathroom and brought out a warm cloth to wash me. After she finished and grabbed her clothes, she went in to clean herself up. I told the person to come in.
“Oh my God. You’re ok?” I couldn’t get outta my seat fast enough. Who the fuck let this bitch in here?
“You think this is a game bitch?” Armonie exited the bathroom and before I could stop her, she pounced on Mecca. I mean my girl was fucking her up, pregnant and all.
“YO! Can I get some help?” I shouted for the nurse. I had no strength to break them up. The doctor finally got Monie off.
“I should’ve killed you.” Mecca yelled and everyone looked at her. Not only did she try and kill me, but she let everyone know she’s the reason I’m here.
“But you didn’t. You better run bitch because there’s gonna be nowhere to hide.” I told her. I tried to grab the bitch by the hair to make sure she didn’t get away, but my body felt weak and my head was becoming dizzy.
“Fuck you and her.” I grabbed the footboard of the bed with one hand and tried to keep Monie back with the other.
“Wait a minute. You got her pregnant and not me?” Mecca tried to charge Armonie again and I pushed her back, making her fall against the wall. Blood came out the back of her head.
“Get a stretcher. Sir are you ok? Miss let me check you out.” The doctor had Mecca pushed out and made Monie lie on the bed.
“Don’t let that bitch leave.” I was still standing there holding on to the footboard for dear life. I didn’t wanna fall nor did I wanna scare Monie into thinking I wasn’t ok.
“Mr. Davis please sit.” The doctor said and I couldn’t move.
“Just check my girl. I’m fine.”
“VJ, you’re sweating. Baby please sit.” I could hear the worry in Monie’s voice.
“What the hell happened?” Our parents ran in the room.
“How did Mecca get in here?” I asked and they all got angry.
“We went to the gift shop. She must’ve snuck in the room.” My father grabbed my bicep and back and helped me sit in the chair.
“Is Monie ok?” I asked. My body felt worse.
“VJ I’m ok. Doctor what’s wrong? Why is he sweating like that?” Is the last thing I heard before passing out. Thankfully, I was in a chair because I may not have survived another fall.
Armonie
“How you feel?” He opened his eyes and noticed we were at his house.
“I’m good. How did I get here?” He spoke quietly.
“Wellllllll. My dad heard what happened with Mecca coming in the room and had a fit because I had to beat her ass.” He shook his head.
“He made some calls and had you moved right away; per me.” She smiled.
“Per you?”
“Yes, per me. I’m a daddy’s girl and when I mentioned the woman making me jump on her because she’s the one who tried to kill you, he wasn’t happy. And once you passed out, I knew then we had to remove you from the hospital.”
“Wait a minute.” He sat up slowly in the bed.
“I passed out, you had your dad make some calls and the doctor discharged me to come home? Do I even wanna know how he made it possible?”
“Let me give you a quick rundown of who my family is.” I brought him a tooth brush and was
hcloth to handle his self in the bed. They didn’t really want him walking around.
After he passed out, they ran various tests on him and his pressure was extremely high. They gave him some medication for the pain in his arm and crazy as it sounds, his ass slept through them moving him and me washing him up. The doctor said it was strong and he wasn’t lying.
I washed him this morning and his tech we paid to come from the hospital helped me dress him after I struggled to put his boxers on. No one needed to see what he was working with, regardless if it were a man or not. His body is for my eyes only.
He handed me the hygiene stuff and said he was hungry. I sent a message to his sister and asked her to bring him lunch since breakfast was over at most places.
“Soooooooo, my dad only met my mom because his father set him up to kill her.” I started telling him about my family. Its obvious we’re going to be together so I may as well fill him in. Although, I didn’t tell Freddy anything. Thank goodness I didn’t because he would’ve told.
“Say what now?”
“I know. My grandfather on my father’s side whose name was Freedom, had a son named Dice. Dice took over the family business because my father or my uncle Wesley didn’t want to. Sadly, Dice let the power go to his head and he went to my grandparents’ house on my mother side and murdered them in front of my mom and uncle Wolf.”
“Damn Babe. I’m sorry.”
“Thanks.” I finished talking.
“My uncle Wolf witnessed the people who did it and sought revenge. He murdered Dice thinking that was the end of it. Freedom let years go by before he decided to seek revenge on Wolf.”
“But he killed both of his parents.” VJ said and they all thought the same thing at the time.
“Exactly. Freedom sent my father to wine and dine my mother, make her fall in love and then murder her.”
“Shit.” He couldn’t believe it
“Here’s where it gets complicated.”
“You don’t have to finish.” He told me and held my hand.
“It’s ok. If you’re going to be in my life you should know why they’re so over protective of me.” He nodded.
“My father messed around and fell in love with my mother and couldn’t do it. It infuriated Freedom so he sent flowers to my mom when she was pregnant and didn’t expect my dad to be there. In the flowers was a small bomb that went off, causing my mom to fall and go into early labor.”
