PPP Box Set

by Charmanie Saquea

  “You think so?” Micah asked.

  “Yea, think about it. Him and Neicey get into it about something, she did or said something to piss him off. We all know she got a mouth on her, so to get back at her, he hit her and snatched MJ.”

  “Nah, I don’t think he would do something like that.” Micah said

  “How you figure?” asked an annoyed Mykell.

  “Because me and him had a talk when she was in the hospital and I could tell that he had feelings for her on more than a friend level. He talked like she had his heart or he loved her or something. So i doubt that he would want to hurt her,” Micah saw the look his brother shot him. “But we can still go check him out.”

  “I agree with Mack, he wouldn’t hurt her.” Lani spoke up for the first time. “The way he was by her side at when we got to the hospital, and when he didn’t want to leave when he found out who you were spoke volumes,”

  Mykell couldn’t believe that they were talking about him like he was her boyfriend or something. “Y’all acting like y’all rooting for them to be in a relationship or something. Fuck that nigga and the feelings he got for her, she not going nowhere. And I’ma still go holla at this nigga, regardless.”

  “Why am I the only person who don’t know who y’all talking about? My sister been hanging around this nigga for two years and I ain’t never met him, that doesn't sit right with me.” Ramone said.

  “The only reason we met him is because he was by her side when she was in the hospital, I sent him home before you got there because him and Kell had some words.” Micah responded.

  “Man, I don't give a fuck how deep his feelings are for her, she--” His father cut him off.

  “Well you should care about how deep his feelings are for her. You don’t even care about your woman feeling so lonely to the point where she has to get attention from another man, you think that because she loves you she won't go anywhere but you’re wrong. You keep pushing her away until the point where you're going to push her right into his arms. Scratch that, you already pushed her into his arms, next it’s going to be his bed. That's what's wrong with you niggas these days, you get so caught up in these streets and these hoes that you forget to take care of home and expect your girl to always be there, then when she gets fed up and leaves, you wanna get mad and call her out her name. You better fix that shit before it’s too late. That girl up there loves yo stupid ass, no doubt about it but she’s tired and ain’t no telling how much longer she’s going to be around, when she leaves you won’t have anyone to blame but yourself. Now what you gon do?” Pop-Pop said sternly keeping it real with his son.

  Sometimes Mykell hated that his father was an OG and was so wise but at the same time he never would steer him wrong. He just sat there and didn’t say another word. He knew his father was right and his pride was shot down.

  Unbeknownst to them, Reneice was standing at the door listening to everything. She was happy that Pop-Pop spoke up on her behalf and actually understood her. She really did love Mykell but she was tired; tired of the lies and the cheating. She was almost at her breaking point; ready to throw in the towel. She lay down and turned Pandora on to drown everybody out, ‘Torn’ by LeToya Luckett came on and that’s exactly how she was feeling at the moment. She was torn between being with the one she loved or just leaving. She just laid there until she felt her eyes getting heavy.

  After everything was said and done, Mykell went to check on Reneice. He opened the door to find her sleeping peacefully. He just stared at her for a minute thinking about everything his father said.

  Did I really push her into the arms of another man? Does she really have feelings for that nigga? Should I tell her about Kya possibly being pregnant by me? Will she ever forgive me? He wondered.

  Mykell’s mind was everywhere but his main concern was getting his son back. It was time to pay ol’ boy Kamil a visit.

  *****

  Micah, Ramone and Mykell pulled up at the club on a mission. They walked into the club looking for one person and one person only; Kamil. They went to the bar and of course Micah was the first one to speak since he was the more level headed one.

  “Tell the Boss we need to holla at him, it’s very important.”

  Kamil saw them come in on the screens in his office so he was expecting them.

  Johnny took them up the stairs to his office and knocked on the door.

  “Come in,” Kamil said.

  When the trio walked in the office, Kamil had his back towards them in the chair looking at the screens. The picture on his desk of he and Reneicecaught Mykell’s attention and his trigger finger started itching. Kamil slowly turned around with a blunt in his hands and his game face on.

  “How I can I help you gentlemen?”

  “I wanna know what the fuck you and my lady got going on and what the fuck you got to do with my son’s disappearance?” Mykell said harshly.

  “Which one would you like me to answer first?” he replied smartly.

  Mykell was already fed up with this nigga, he pulled his pistol from the small of his back, cocked it and aimed it at Kamil’s head.

  “Look muthafucka! I don’t have time to play with you. What the fuck you know about my son going missing.”

  Kamil tilted his head back and let out a big cloud of smoke, unfazed about the gum aimed on him.

  “I don’t know shit about ya son going missing. The last time I was with baby girl, she called ya pops and said she was on her way to pick him up. That was the last time I talked to her and the last time I heard anything about ya son.” Kamil responded calmly.

  “Oh yea? And I’m supposed to believe that?” Mykell asked never dropping his gun.

  Kamil shrugged, “Why would I need to lie about some shit like that? What would I gain from taking yo son?”

  Mykell had to think about what Kamil would he gain from taking MJ. Ramone interrupted his thoughts.

  “What’s the extent of you and my sister relationship?”

  “She started off as a friend, became my employee, then became a best friend. Nothing less.”

  There was something about Kamil that Ramone didn’t like and this was his first time meeting him. He didn’t miss the picture on his desk either and wondered what was really going on between him and his Ladybug.

  “You mean nothing more, nothing less?” Micah asked.

  Kamil chuckled, “No I meant just what I said, nothing less. I’ll leave the more part up to Neicey.”

  “I’m only gon tell you this one time, stay the fuck away from my girl and if I find out you had anything to do with my son going missing, I’ma put a bullet hole right in the middle of yo forehead.” Mykel stated.

  “I’ll hold you to that then.” Kamil replied with a smirk.

  “Now if you gentlemen will excuse me , I have a business to run. He said before turning his chair back around facing the monitors.

  *****

  Reneice woke up the next morning with a serious case of morning sickness, she felt miserable. She didn’t experience morning sickness with her first pregnancy so she didn’t know what to do. She was happy she had a bathroom in her room because she didn’t want to have to explain anything to Ramone. After she got her stomach under control, she brushed her teeth and took a long shower. While in the shower she thought about her baby, she wanted what was best for it even if she couldn’t give it a two parent home. She never grew up in one and she had grown up just fine. Sure, she had a few issues but nothing too serious. Reneice made up in her mind that she would tell Mykell about the baby. What good would hiding it do? They didn’t have to be together to be good parents and to raise their child, they could co-parent.

  After she got dressed she went downstairs and fixed her something to eat, only for her. She was still salty with Ramone for the way he talked to her yesterday. She wasn’t a little girl anymore, that tone may have worked when she was little but she was a grown ass woman and she expected him to treat her like one. While she was fixing her plate, Ramone came down
stairs. She just rolled her eyes at him and he smirked.

  “I finally met yo lil boyfriend last night.” he said.

  Reneice didn’t respond, she wasn’t in the mood to play with him.

  “How long you been fucking that cat?”

  “Stay out my business!” She snapped.

  “So you're finally admitting it huh? You got feelings for him.”

  “Why the fuck you in my business? What I do or who I do ain’t nobody’s business but mine. If I was fucking him, I would’ve been left Mykell’s triflin ass. So you just worry about them dust bucket bitches you be fucking and quit worrying about me. Oh and you need to make sure that’s really yo baby that pussy slanging hoe carrying, now worry about that. ” She said nastily before she walked out the kitchen.

  Ramone was at a loss for words. His sister had never talked to him like that; he didn’t know who that person was because it sure wasn’t his Ladybug. She always had a smart mouth and a little attitude problem but it was just too extreme for him now. He knew she was going through a lot so he left her alone for now but he would be sure to check her about her mouth later on.

  Reneice went back to her room and laid down, she didn’t mean to snap on her brother like that but she was tired of people always in her business and assuming stuff. If she wanted Kamil the way they thought she did, she wouldn’t have still been with Mykell. She couldn’t lie and say she didn’t catch feelings for Kamil, but she never acted on them or told anybody. He was always there for her when she needed somebody to talk to, he listened without judging her, he gave good advice, always helped her work through her problems. He made her smile when she needed it the most, made her feel safe, and even paid attention to her when Mykell was too busy to do it. Everyone wanted her to feel guilty for catching feelings but why should she? Mykell acted like he didn't want her and kept pushing her farther away.

  Reneice’s phone buzzed letting her know she had a text.

  Mykell: Can you please come by the house, I need to talk to you, it’s important. no BS.

  She just rolled her eyes. She didn’t have anything to say to at the moment. She plugged her headphones into her phone, put on Pandora and played candy crush. After about an hour her eyes got heavy and she started dozing off.

  Ramone was in his room thinking about what his sister said. Was ol girl really pregnant by him? Every time they fucked he made sure he strapped up, so how could she possibly be pregnant by him. Maybe Ladybug was right. I do need to worry about what's going on with me and stop worrying about her so much. Naw fuck that! I’ma always worry about what’s going on with her, don’t know what the fuck she thought.

  Kamil was still shocked that Mykell had the audacity to come to his establishment and pull a gun out on him. He wasn’t scared of dying but he found that to be very disrespectful. He hasn’t spoken to Reneice in about two months and it was killing him. She wouldn’t take any of his calls or return any of his texts. Besides when she got raped, this was the longest he went without talking to her. He was wondering what was going on with her and why Mykell felt the need to question him about their relationship. He chalked it up to him being threatened and worried about him taking Reneice from him. However, that was exactly what he planned to do. He had been patient enough.

  Chapter 12

  Mykell did some soul searching and decided that he really wanted to be with Reneice. Everything his pops said was right. He couldn’t stand the thought of someone else with his lady. He was the first so he’ll be damned if anybody else get a taste. She was his world. He never thought she would ever leave him but he was sadly mistaken. He listened to his brother when he said to give her some time, but how much time did she really need? It was time for her to stop playing and come home where she belonged. He was tired of being in the house by himself. His son wasn't there, his lady wasn't there, he was now understanding how Reneice felt when she said she was tired of being left in his house.

  Mykell decided he wasn’t going to tell her about Kya’s child possibly being his, until she had the baby and the DNA test was done. He had a gut feeling that baby wasn’t his because he never raw dogged Kya. Actually, Reneice was the first female he ever went up in raw. He decided to send her a text letting her know they needed to talk. Hopefully she would respond or better yet just show up.

  Mykell had never loved a woman besides his mother, Reneice was the first woman to ever capture his heart. He didn’t even love Kya after seven years. Hell, he didn’t even love MJ’s mom, she was just a side bitch that got bold and started poking holes in the condom. That’s how MJ came about, she was a dummy to think that a baby would make him be with her. He regretted he ever messed with her but he didn’t regret his son. He was the best thing that ever happened to him.

  Mykell had to do something to make Neicey forgive him and take him back. He never even got the chance to apologize for hitting her. He would never forget that or the ass whooping he received from his father for doing it. If he could take it back he would.

  Mykell heard the doorbell ringing so he jumped out of bed. He put on some sweatpants and said fuck a shirt. He just knew that was his baby standing on the other side of the door. He wished she would have just used her key. He opened the door grinning from ear to ear.

  “I’m glad you're happy to see me.”

  His grin immediately disappeared. “What the fuck are you doing at my house, unannounced? As a matter of fact how do you even know where I live?”

  Kya laughed and pushed her way inside. “Baby daddy, oh baby daddy, you are too funny.” she said rubbing her protruding belly.

  “Bitch you ain’t gone be laughing in a minute if you don’t tell me what the fuck you doing here.” The veins in his neck were visibly sticking out.

  “I came to discuss me moving in, I don’t see why you still got me living in the hood when you had that lil young bitch living here. Since she’s gone I’m here to take her place, the way it should have been in the first place.”

  “Have you lost yo damn mind! Yo ass still live in the hood because that’s where yo ass belong.”

  “Too bad, I’m moving in.

  “Oh yea?” he said stepping closer to her face.

  “Yes, Mykell. I’m tired of you treating me like I don’t mean shit to you. We were together or seven years, and you threw that all away for some lil young hoe. Seven years Mykell!” she yelled.

  Mykell looked at her sideways. She couldn’t possibly be serious. He knew all about her fucking his homeboys and even his enemies when he was locked up. Not one time did she come visit him or put money on his books for the five years he was locked up. He did everything for her but when he found out how big of a hoe she was, he cut everything off. That’s why her ass was still living in the hood, right where she deserved to be.

  “You better lower yo muthafucking tone is my house Kya, I’m not playing with yo ass.”

  *****

  Reneice pulled into the driveway of the house she used to live in with Mykell. She wondered what made her come there anyways. She noticed another car in the driveway but she didn’t give a damn about him having company. Reneice took a deep breath and unlocked the door with her key. Then, she saw Mykell face to face with Kya like they were about to kiss.

  “Well , well, well. I hope I’m not interrupting anything. Not that I would give a damn if I was.”

  The sound of her voice made Mykell jump back. He looked at Kya menacingly then looked at Reneice.

  “The only thing you was interrupting was me from choking this bitch.”

  “What the fuck ever, now what did you want to talk to me about.” She said with her hands on her hips.

  “He wanted to tell you lil dumb ass that I’m moving in and were going to be a family bitch, I tried to tell yo lil dumb ass that I was where he wanted to be but you just wouldn’t listen. Now you can pick ya face up off the floor and be gone.”

  Mykell tried to say something but Reneice cut him off.

  “If you called me over to tell me that bullshit,
you could have saved that. I don’t give a fuck about you moving this gutta rat bitch into this house or any other house for that matter. Me and you ain’t together and we ain’t been for about two months. I’m just disappointed that you worrying about this bitch when MJ needs you. Yo son out there only God knows where and you fucking with zoo animals. I’ll be damned if my son gon be around this trash when he come home.”

  “Bitch who the fuck you calling a zoo animal and trash?”

  “Ain’t no owls in here so you shouldn’t be “whoing” bitch.”

  Reneice noticed Kya’s belly for the first time and her stomach dropped. “I see you've been very busy Mykell. I’ll be sure to send you the child support papers when my baby is born,” she said, once she saw the confused look on his face and laughed.

  “Yup muthafucka, I’m two months pregnant. Surprise.”

  “What the fuck, and you just now telling me? What type of shit is that?” He yelled.

  Reneice shrugged, “Didn’t wanna tell anybody considering the circumstances of what happened the last time.”

  Kya was texting on her phone not even interested in what the fuck they were talking about.

  “How you know that’s his baby. I mean I did see you out with ol boy about two months ago right.”

  Reneice was about to say something and Mykell was about to wrap his hands around his throat when his phone started ringing. It was a picture message of his son. His jaw muscles tightened and the vein in his neck looked like it was about to pop. His phone rang again but this time it was a private call, he answered it hurriedly. “Hello”

  “I see you're more worried about pussy than you are about the well being of your son.” Said an unfamiliar voice.

  “Who the fuck is this and where the fuck is my son?”

  “Oh don't act like you care now. You know you really deserve a Father of the Year Award.” The caller laughed.

  “When I find you I’m killing you and yo whole family bitch.” Mykell yelled but the caller had already hung up.

  He threw his phone and it hit the wall and shattered. Then looked at Reneice and saw the hurt in her eyes. He didn’t see the love for him that he was used to seeing. It was now a look of disgust. That broke his heart, “Kya it’s time for you to get the fuck up out my house. Like I said before, yo trick ass ain’t moving in my house. How you even know where I lay my head is beyond me but its time to go.”