Falling For A Hood King 3

by Shvonne Latrice

  Falling for a Hood King III

  By

  Shvonne Latrice

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  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Unauthorized reproduction, in any manner, is prohibited.

  Chapter 1: Natalia Tate

  “You have to push now Mrs. Tate!” the doctor yelled to me, as I rocked slowly in pain. I was at the hospital about to deliver my daughter, but I needed my husband here with me.

  “I can’t! I have to wait until the father gets here,” I replied, plopping my head down on the pillow.

  The pain was unbearable. Just like with Jackson, the time to push came before the damn epidural could kick in, so this was a natural birth. There wasn’t a pain worse than pushing a human out of my body without any medicine.

  The doctor stood up and paced the delivery room defeated. He and the nurse had been begging me to push for the last five minutes. No matter what they said, I refused until Julius arrived. He couldn’t miss this. Suddenly, Rashad was let in and he had a worried look on his face. Rashad wore his thoughts on his face and when there was a problem, he showed it. I was in too much pain right now; I couldn’t take anymore. God, please let Julius be alive, I prayed silently.

  “Rashad, where is Julius?” I asked sweating profusely. I was still rocking slowly to help ease the pain that I was experiencing.

  “He got arrested ma,” Rashad shook his head.

  “What?” I yelled making the pain temporarily leave my body.

  “Mrs. Tate, your baby needs to come out,” the doctor let me know. Didn’t he just hear that my husband was in jail? He was pissing me off at this point.

  “Natalia, you need to push ma. Julius ain’t gone make it,” Rashad added. His eyes pleaded with me, but I just didn't want to do it. This was supposed to be perfect and right now it was far from it.

  I didn’t say anything in response, as I turned away from Rashad. I hated Julius right now, even though it wasn’t his fault he wasn’t here. Then again, it was his fault. Why was he always doing things that sent him to jail? He knew I would be giving birth any minute, yet he went out and did something stupid to get thrown in jail. I hated him as much as I loved him right now.

  “Mrs. Tate,” the doctor said, snapping me back from my thoughts.

  “If you let Benjamin come talk to me after this, then I will push.” I looked up at Rashad and he nodded to say okay.

  I grabbed onto the sides of the hospital bed since I didn’t have my husband’s hand to hold, and began to push my baby out. I thought I would pass out, because it felt like my body was ripping open. Winnie was filming because Julius wasn’t here to do it his damn self. I plopped down on the bed as soon as I heard my daughter’s first cry. Seeing my new baby gave me some happiness in this horrible situation.

  Our daughter, Harmony Giselle Tate was finally here, and she was so beautiful. From what I could tell already, she looked just like her jailbird father. I kissed her cheek, and then handed her back to the nurse to lay her down in the plastic crib. All I could think about was Rashad’s promise to me. I was about to call him on the phone, until the hospital door opened.

  “Good morning Mrs. Tate,” Julius’ lawyer, Benjamin walked in.

  “You can call me Natalia,” I smiled and he nodded.

  Benjamin was an older black man with a salt and pepper beard. He always smelled good and only wore neutral colored tan suits. He was really nice and always made me think about what it would’ve been like to have an actual father. I wondered if he had kids.

  “Okay, so it looks like they have arrested Julius for child abduction.”

  “What? He kidnapped a child?” I asked trying to sit up.

  What the hell was going on? Shit like this made me want to involve myself more in what Julius did on the daily. He always wanted me to keep my nose out of his business for my safety, but at this point, I was thinking that it wasn’t such a good idea for me not to get involved.

  “Well, we know he wouldn’t do that. After speaking with him over the phone, it appears Bianca kidnapped a young woman’s child and she sent the authorities after her. Julius was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Benjamin shook his head.

  “So, then why is he still there?” I frowned in confusion. This really wasn’t making any sense to me. One thing that was making sense though, was that Bianca had lost her finger-licking mind.

  “Well, he has to go to trial. It seems the child’s mother believes that Julius and Bianca were in on this together. She explained that Bianca told her on multiple occasions that she and Julius were working together in whatever scheme she had going on. Bianca was using this girl in order to support her lie to Julius that she was pregnant. But don’t worry, we have plenty witnesses willing to testify on Julius’ behalf, proving that Bianca was obsessed with him. On top of that, the young lady has already admitted to the detectives that Bianca’s pregnancy was a fake,” he replied.

  “When is the trial?” I asked while still trying to process that people like Bianca weren’t just in Lifetime movies.

  “In a month,” he nodded.

  I was furious right now. I hated this Bianca bitch more than I had ever hated her before. I knew something was strange about her pregnancy, and low and behold, she was faking it. I felt so bad for turning my back on Julius when he needed me the most. I should’ve stuck by him like I promised him I would. I wasn’t acting like a wife at all, but that was going to change.

  “So when can I see him?” I asked.

  “You can visit him when you get out of here,” Benjamin smiled sympathetically.

  I liked him and I was happy that we had him to defend Julius. Benjamin had been a high-powered lawyer all his life, until he found out he had cancer. He became so sick that he lost his practice and had no clients. By the grace of God, he was cured, but he was having a hard time building his clientele and practice back up. Being the generous, loving, guy that he is, Julius hired him on because he knew how good he was. Despite what everyone may think of Julius, he was a great man. As long as his kids and I knew that, no one else’s opinion mattered.

  I finally smiled back and then laid back down on the bed. I was still in pain from giving birth. I had some tearing just like last time, so I had to be stitched up which was not pleasant. As Benjamin was getting up, there was a knock on the hospital door.

  “Come in,” I called out wondering who it was. I wished it was Julius, but I knew that wasn’t the case.

  “Hey baby,” Marlon walked in smiling.

  Benjamin looked confused as to why this strange man was addressing me in such a way. I had totally forgotten that I’d just gotten into a relationship with him. I was regretting that decision more and more as each second passed. All I wanted right now was to be with Julius, and Marlon was a far cry from him.

  “I will call you later,” I said to Benjamin as he headed out and he nodded. I prayed to God he didn’t mention this little encounter to Julius. Knowing him, he would start saying the baby wasn’t his. “What are you doing here, Marlon?” I finally asked. I tried to mask my tone of disappointment.

  “Well, my baby just had a baby,” he smiled and handed me some flowers. I cringed at the sound of him calling me baby again. Marlon was a cool guy and maybe before Julius, he may
have had a chance, but that wasn’t the case and I wasn’t feeling him.

  “It’s not your baby though, you didn’t have to-” I was cut off by a kiss on the lips.

  I pulled away because it didn’t feel right. I didn’t get hot all over and my body didn’t tingle like it did when I kissed Julius. All I could think about was how I was going to get rid of this man without hurting his feelings.

  “So what did you name the girl?” he asked as he sat down in the chair smiling.

  ***

  I was finally home from the hospital and I wasted no time getting ready to go see Julius. I couldn’t wait to see his sexy face and let him know how sorry I was for running out on him.

  I was already dressed and so were Harmony and Jackson. I’d finally buckled them in my car, when my phone rang. I rolled my eyes when I saw Marlon’s name on my screen.

  “Hey,” I said dryly.

  “Good morning babe. What are you doing?” he asked.

  For some reason Marlon seemed like he was my age, even though he was twenty-one like Julius. Julius seemed so much more mature. Marlon was so sensitive and always really giddy, like a little boy. It was such a turn off that even his good looks couldn’t make up for. Just dump him Natalia; you know you don’t want this, I thought.

  “I’m about to go visit Julius,” I replied cranking my BMW.

  “Oh, I feel you. For how long?” he asked sounding sad.

  “A couple of hours. Not too long,” I responded trying to ease his mind. Why did I care? I thought.

  “Aight, hit me up when you get back,” he said.

  “Mm hmm,” I mumbled before quickly disconnecting.

  Chapter 2: Julius Tate

  I could kill Bianca’s psycho ass right now. She really took it to the extreme, and for what? How long did she think she could keep this whole baby thing up? The bitch kidnapped someone’s baby! That hoe is a straight up looney toon for fucking real. I really don’t know what happened to her, because the Bianca I knew would never do no shit like that. One of the reasons I even agreed to make her my girl in the past, was because I knew she would never key my car, set me up, or do anything that would harm me. I guess that’s what good dick will do to these hoes; turn a sane chick into a psychopath. Regardless of what part I had in it, as soon as I got out she was getting murked.

  “Tate, visitor!” the C.O. yelled as he pulled the cell gate open.

  I hopped my ass up quick because I already knew who it was. Rashad had already been to see me, so I knew it was my baby girl. I couldn’t wait to see her pretty face, although I hadn’t been away from her for long. I missed my son too, so I had hoped that she brought him with her. I couldn’t wait to explain all this bullshit to her, so that we could get back together. I needed her to know that Bianca had played the both of us.

  I finally made it to the visitation room and was stunned to see her with two babies. Why didn’t Rashad tell me she gave birth? I asked myself. Maybe he didn’t want me stressing. When I neared her, a smile spread across her beautiful face. She stood up and I hugged her tight with Jackson in the middle. I kissed her lips and then his cheek. My eyes darted back to the beautiful baby girl in the carrier and I couldn’t believe she was here already. I looked over at the guard and he nodded to say it was okay for me to hold her. Natalia sat Jackson on the visiting table and then pulled our daughter out for me to hold.

  “You named her Harmony like we decided?” I asked looking down at her. She smelled so good and she was a perfect mix of Natalia and me. I laughed because Jackson looked identical to me only.

  “Of course,” she smiled and I kissed her lips again.

  This shit was crazy to me right now; the fact that I was a married man with kids. The old Julius is probably looking at me with his jaw on the ground. I wouldn’t change this shit for the world though. I just hated that instead of being a husband and father, I was sitting behind bars like a fuck up.

  I handed Harmony back to Natalia, after kissing her little cheeks. I eyed Natalia’s body as she put my daughter back into the carrier and sat down.

  “Your body looks good already,” I said almost as if I thought it was magic.

  She still had a stomach, but it was quickly going down. It always amazed me how quick her body reverted. I always thought you kept the baby weight on for a couple months, but not Natalia. After a couple weeks, she was back to her small self.

  “Thank you,” she blushed. “I’m sorry about leaving you; I should’ve stuck by you like I promised I would have. I love you Julius and I won’t ever do anything like that again,” she added.

  “Nah, you’re good ma. You didn’t know. Shit, I didn’t know she wasn’t really pregnant,” I shrugged. “And I love you too, Mrs. Tate,” I smiled and she blushed harder.

  “Benjamin said it looks good for you though,” she smiled.

  “Yeah I know, but I’m gone be in here for a damn month,” I said exhaling heavily and looking at my son sitting in Natalia’s lap. What kind of example was I setting for him? I needed to get my shit together.

  “Well, we will be here when you get out,” she said rubbing my hand.

  “You better be girl.” I bit my lip as I stared at her lustfully.

  She hadn’t given me any pussy in a while. When I get out of here, I may get her pregnant again. “I’m sorry I missed the birth,” I added. It was bothering me more than she thought. That’s one thing I never wanted to miss, when I had kids.

  “It’s okay, Winnie recorded the video for you this time,” she chuckled. “And cut the cord,” she continued and we both laughed.

  We continued to have good conversation until Harmony started to cry. I really didn’t want my family to leave, but I knew it was a consequence of me being in jail. With every bad thing I experienced by being locked up, I told myself Bianca was going to pay for it with her life.

  Chapter 3: Natalia

  One Week Later

  I didn’t feel comfortable having Marlon over the house, so we always went to his place or to the old condo Julius and I used to have. I was scared as hell that someone would tell Julius I was still dating Marlon, but I just couldn’t break it off with him. I wanted to, believe me, but it was easier said than done. I felt bad for him and a part of me wanted to keep him stashed away in case Julius did me dirty again. What if I let something good go, just to end up alone again? I wasn’t doing that.

  I appreciated Winnie so much, because she would come with me when I would entertain Marlon at the condo. I also appreciated the fact that I knew she wouldn’t mention this to Julius. Winnie was like a best friend/mom to me, and I was so thankful for her. At the moment, she was upstairs in her old room watching TV, while Jackson and Harmony were asleep. I had my baby monitors next to me because I didn’t want to bother Winnie anymore; she’d done enough.

  “So, I was thinking we could go to breakfast tomorrow,” Marlon offered as we watched Martin reruns. Winnie had just made dinner so we were good and full.

  “I can’t tomorrow. We can go Friday,” I smiled as I sipped some sparkling water.

  “Well, what are you doing tomorrow that’s stopping you from going?” he frowned and sipped his champagne.

  “I-I’m going to see Julius,” I said and waited with bated breath for his response. You should’ve told him something else Natalia, I thought.

  “Here we fucking go. You acting like he yo’ nigga Nat,” he said slamming his champagne flute on the coffee table. I wanted to tell him that he was right but decided against it.

  “No I'm not,” was all I could say.

  “Yes you are. You’re still rocking your wedding ring and that fucking gold chain around your neck. Let a nigga know what’s up, because I can be on my way,” he shook his head.

  I should’ve taken him up on his offer, but I was being selfish. I wish I could tell him to just wait on the sidelines in case Julius messed up, but I knew that he wouldn’t.

  “No, Marlon. I just… this stuff means nothing. I’m just used to wearing it,” I lied.
I felt bad saying my wedding ring and promise chain meant nothing after all that stuff I was just telling Julius.

  Why didn’t I just let him go? I didn’t want to be with him at all, no matter how hard I tried to make myself like him. I knew I only wanted Julius, so why not let Marlon be on his way? I don’t know. Marlon was a regular guy. I knew he wasn’t extremely sought after like Julius, and I knew he wouldn’t do anything I didn’t like. Although Julius had changed, he was still capable of doing me wrong. I was trying to be with Marlon for the wrong reasons, but oh well. Maybe I would learn to like him as more than a friend overtime.

  “I’ll take your word for it then,” he smirked and scooted closer to me.

  He wrapped his arm around my body and started to kiss my neck. I wanted him to stop but he was already suspicious of my feelings for Julius. He rubbed his hand up my thigh and I thought I was going to throw up.

  “Marlon, I’m healing, remember,” I said, happy I thought of a cop out.

  “Damn, I forgot. How much longer?” he asked biting his lip.

  “Four more weeks,” I lied and moved his hand from under my dress. It was only two more weeks, but he didn’t need to know that. I gave myself an extra two weeks to hopefully give myself time to think of another lie.

  “Shit, well in four weeks be ready,” he chuckled and I fake laughed for his sake. “I think I’m in love with you Nat,” he added as he stared into my eyes.

  “Y-you a-are?” I stammered and swallowed the lump in my throat, as he pushed my hair behind my ear. How could he love me when I barely like him? This was all the way off.

  “Yeah I am. What do you think about that?” he asked licking his lips.

  “Uh, I appreciate it?” I shrugged and he laughed. I may lie to him about everything else, but I wasn’t gonna say that I loved him.

  He dipped his tongue into my mouth and pulled me in close. He was drooling all down my chin and was even wetting up the tip of my nose. I’d only kissed two guys in my life, not including him, and he was by far the worst I’d ever experienced. It seemed that the more time we spent together, the less I liked him. It was supposed to be the opposite.