Real Love?

Chapter 20

So after the movie we all just chilled and got hella bored and shit. I gave Ryan the nod, signaling for her to get ready to go.

"I'll be right back, I going to get something to drink." I whispered to August.

I went to the kitchen to see that guy. He was really tall and wasn't ugly.

"Hey. I'm Jade." I said welcoming.

He smiled back and said, "Hey Jade. I'm Colin."

"Nice to meet you Colin. How do you know Tre?"

"We grew up together but disconnected for a minute and connect after I moved here about 5 months ago."

I nodded my head, "That's cool. I saw you looking at my best friend. Tell me what your thinking about her."

He chuckled and said, "She's nice and cool. She's pretty too. But i'm not ready for a major step yet. I need to get to know her. You feel me?"

"Yeah, I get it. But let me know if you wanna hang out with her or just come by. Ok?" I said

He smiled. "Thanks Jade."

"No problem."

I walked out the kitchen with my water bottle and one for August. I knew a nigga was gonna be parched or whateva. I handed him his water and he thanked me.

"What yall tryna do now?" Tre asked

"Go home and sleep." I said

Micaela nodded her head, "Yeah me too. I'm ready to go."

"Aw man. We'll I guess you gotta get ready for your glo day so i'm let this one slid." Tre said

I laughed, "Sounding like my dad, chill out bruh."

I went to get all my gift from August and he said, "This is only round 1. Get ready for everything we're doing tomorrow and start packing for the tour."

"Oh lord. Tomorrow is about to be one day, huh?" I asked

He nodded his head and I continued getting my stuff. When I was done I went downstairs and saw Micaela and Ryan ready to go.

"Hurry up Jade. You take forever." Ryan said

"Shut up." I said, playfully

"Bye guys." Micaela said, hugging each one

"Bye August." I said kissing him

"Bye Tre." I hugged him

"Bye Colin. Come thru for my birthday tomorrow, ok?" I said

"Damn, why you hugging us like you never gon see us again?" Tre said

I shook my head, "You always got something to say."

He helped me put my stuff in the back and when we were done I got in the car to drive. Mostly because Ryan forced me to. We started playing Drake's new mixtape.

"When we get home, we all need to have a serious talk." Ryan said

"Is everything ok?" I asked

"Something like that. Just don't get mad, loud, or start fighting. Understood Micaela and Jade?" she said

"Understood." Micaela and I both said

"Sometimes I feel like your my momma." Micaela said, laughing

"Exactly, me too. She's always telling us what to do, how to do it, what we shouldn't do. Can't wait to see you raise children Ryan." I said

"I gotta get married before I think about children." she said

"True, true." I said, pulling into the garage.

"Let's leave all the stuff in the car, and we can get it in the morning." Ryan said

I nodded my head and we got out the car and into my house. I was worried about what we had to talk about. I sat on the couch and saw Micaela sit a seat away from me. Then Ryan came and sat in front of me.

"Jade, you got to understand that you can't get mad. You have to be understanding and listen before you start assuming."

I nodded my head, "Ok, wassup?"

"Well.." Micaela cleared her throat. "I think i'm pregnant with another guys baby."

I looked at her shocked, "Why isn't it Rashad's?"

"Because he cheated on me and the first thing I could think of to get him back was to sleep with someone. I thought he slipped a condom on, but i've been throwing up and having mood swings." she said crying.

I shook my head in disappointment, "You never listen to me. But i'll help you out with whatever you need. Ryan and I are about to be aunties and we'll co parent."

"Thank you so much!" she smiled and came to hug me.

"We're going to make sure you're pregnant tomorrow morning." I said

"No we aren't." they both said

"And why the fuck not?" I asked

"Because it's your birthday tomorrow. We both know good and well you aint tryna go to a hospital." Ryan said

"But i do want to. I want to see everything."

"Only if you want to. Don't force yourself to do anything." Micaela said

"I won't. Are you guys done packing for after tomorrow?" I asked

"No. I have to go home now and start packing." Micaela said

"I'm already done. So i'm staying here tonight." Ryan said

"Ok. Text me when you get home. Not while you're on the road." I said

She nodded her head and left.

"I'm going to bed Ryan!" I said going upstairs

"Ok. Goodnight girl. Love you!!" she yelled back