Still Adjusting (New Adjustments part 2)

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Trey pulls into the hospital parking lot and we rushed right in.

Trey and I fell asleep once we got to my house. Alex called about 30 minutes ago and I quickly pulled on some black legging and a grey hoodie. I stole a few of Trey's sweatpants months ago so he wore a pair and one of his shirts that I had in my closet. I have no idea how I ended up with some much of his stuff.

"How are you feeling?" Trey asked as we walked into the hospital.

"Eh, I'm okay. I just hope the delivery goes well. I can't wait to see my little sister. You know I've always grew up around boys?! Now there will be another girl in the house!"

He wrapped his arm around my neck and gently pulled my close to kiss my forehead. "Shit me too!"

It's always been just Trey and Forrest growing up so I know he's hella excited.

We arrived at the maternity wing and walked through the door. I looked around and instead of his stressed out face, I see him and stop dead in my tracks.

"Babe, you good?" Trey asked.

"Hey baby, how are you?" Donell asked as he came up to us.

"What the fuck do you want?" I asked. 

Trey wrapped his arm around me and pulled me closer to him.

Donell took a deep breath to calm himself, glanced at Trey and then looked back at me.

"I just wanted to be with my family."

It's getting harder to control my anger. 

"Your family? Your family who you left? Then made a whole another family, came back when your second family wasn't working out, got my mom pregnant again and THEN, left her all over again to raise YOUR child on her own?! That family right?"

*TREY'S POV*

I can feel her shaking. I wish I could do something to erase this pain. I wish I could beat his ass. I hate how he's putting MY family through this. I grabbed her hand.

"Look, I don't wanna fight. I just thought it was the right thing-" Donell started but Dria cut him off.

"Right thing!?! The right fucking thing was not leaving in the first fucking place. The right fucking thing would've been for you to man the fuck up and take responsibility for your fucked up problems!"

"Baby, this isn't the place or time." I pulled her even closer to me trying to calm her down. This is not the place or time. 

"Nah fuck that! He comes in here acting like we should hug and make up after all the shit he put us through?! Nah, that's going to happen." She tried to move closer to him but I had a firm grip on her. 

"Yo yo, D. Calm down. This isn't the place." Que said coming up to us.

"Fuck that!" She was getting louder. 

"He's not worth it." Alex said.

Her eyes started watering.

"Look at me." Alex said. Her gaze was still focused on Donell. "I said look at me." She listened. "He's not worth it. You are better than this. We are better than this." He gestured toward Donell. "We got this, we gone be good. He can't hurt us anymore." 

Her tears started falling now.

Donell was about to say something but Que stopped him.

"I don't think that's a good idea."

"How about you leave? Nobody wants you here. If ma wants you to be here, she will call you. But as of right now, you gotta go bruh." I told him. 

He looked around at us and then turned out the door. 

"Are you good?" Alex asked her.

"Is mom okay?" She asked.

"Yea, let's go meet our little sister." 

She whipped her face and walked with Alex to the labor room. 

"You just gonna stand there?" Que asked. "You are apart of the family. Bring yo ass homeboy."

An hour and a half later we were getting ready to leave. Arabella Marie Harris was born December 26th at 8:23 AM weighting at 7 lb even, 18 inches long. She's dark skin with curly hair. She has a beautiful smile, and her eyes are big and beautiful. Dria held her and the Alex, Que, and I held her for a little while. Aunt Roni told ma about Donell being here and she wants nothing to do with him. She wants to spend some time with her kids before having to deal with him. She doesn't know about Dria cussing him out, Alex decided not to tell her just yet. 

"Okay mom, get some rest. We'll visit later today when we've all had some sleep. I love you." Dria kissed him forehead and then kissed her sisters laying in ma's arms. 

"I'm glad y'all are doing good. I gotta little sister now." I said kissing her forehead as well.

"Wait a minute." Alex said.

"I don't know why y'all talking, we all know ima be the best big brother ever." Que said smiling to himself. 

We all looked at him and laughed.

We said our goodbyes so ma could rest. It's been a long few days and I need a nap. 

*Dria's POV*

So a few days ago, mom came back from the hospital with Bella. So far so good. I think things are easier on her this time since it is just one baby she has to care for and plus she has all of us to help out when she needs it. Her job is allowing her to work from home once her maternity leave is over; which won't be for another few months I think. 

The sperm donor went to the hospital after we left the other day and mom would not let him in. She's finally had enough of his shit. My mom is the strongest lady I know and I admire her so much. Despite getting pregnant by the same dude, thinking he was going to change but then finding out he is the same asshole that left you years before with two kids....she's still strong as hell. She went to law school, passed, while raising two kids on her own, and made a life for herself. She's happy and deeply loved by those around her. Man, I love her so much!

Trey moved back in with his dad and they spent the last few days together reconnecting and I'm so happy for him. Que, Alex, and I spent time together before mom came back from the hospital. We just chilled around the house playing video games and talking. We haven't had a heart to heart in years and it felt good to open up with them again. Our lives are moving in so many different directions and we get all wrapped up in something else that we forgot our day ones; my twin and my oldest most loyal friend. 

Tonight is the New Years party and also the last party I will attend with all my girls, and its supposed to be a BIG one. Nae will be moving next week so she has plenty of time to settle in before school starts back up. It is bitter sweet but I'm glad her mom is gettin the help she needs. I'm also glad she and Brandon will try long distance. They are the cutest and I would hate from her to lose him with everything going on. 

Khris came back in town last night. She could not wait to get away from her sisters. Jos has been distant she her break up with J. Maybe she'll let loose tonight and enjoy herself. Lord knows she needs to. We all need too. This will be one night to remember.