Ebony, Mi Amore

Ebony's letter

EBONY

Time-lapse:8 months

"I have to go to a doctor's appointment so come with me. Also, can you get me ice cream? I'm craving it." I spoke to Mason on the phone. "Sure Mamacita" He responded lovingly. " I'm coming right now." I hung up the phone and made my way outside of the house. I took off my slippers and sat at the end of the pool. Swinging my legs in the cool water.

I listen to the sweet chirps on the birds until I hear the mailman approach the house. I'm going to get up to get to the door but he tells me to sit and that he will bring me my letters. "Hello! Ms. Mensah-Rosado I have your mail right here! You don't have to get up and go anywhere!" a short rotund man much like myself opened the gates and came up to me with a single letter. He waves his goodbye and leaves through the gates again. Closing it right behind him.

I look at the letter. It was addressed to me, but It wasn't professional. It was handwritten. It said "To Ebony Mensah" A giddy smile begins to grow on my face. This was probably one of Mason's romantic doings. I rip the envelope open and feel the blood start to drain out of my face as I take in the first words.

Ebony's letter:

Dear Ebony,

I fucking hate you. I hate you with all my heart. I hate you with all my soul. With my whole being, I will rec havoc on your life. And that little bundle of joy your brewing up...will be all mine.

Love,
your worst nightmare.

My mouth became dry. I felt scared at all the little sounds I heard now. A dog barking. Music blasting from a car driving by. The bells of the ice cream truck. I looked around me my heart speeding up. I jump when I hear Mason's car coming around the corner. I see him get out and open the garage himself. I get up as quickly as I can. He chuckles when he sees how fast I'm waddling but then the laughter dies down when he sees my face properly. My face was an open book and I'm sure I looked terrified.

Mason mirrored my look. "Hey, what? What is it?" I handed him the letter and watched as dread pooled his face. He read the letter, one, then he read it again. Not believing what be was seeing. "Oh my gosh." Mason breathed in disbelief. "Who do you think it is?" I shrugged my shoulders still feeling shook. I continued to look around the the house and around the corner. Waiting. I didn't know what I was waiting for but I wanted to be ready. Mason's phone started to go off. "Come on Ebi, we don't want to be late for your doctor's appointment." I nodded and followed Mason into his car. We drove in silence.

Time-Lapse: 30 mins

When we made it to the hospital parking lot Mason got out of the car and opened the door for me. We walked silently to the hospital room. Our doctor greets us excitedly. She seems to notice that our vibes are off. She doesn't question our glum expressions, but I see her trying to make us feel better. " Okay time for ultrasound!!" She rubbed the cold belly thing on my belly. I gasped at the cold, which made her laugh which made me laugh as well. "Okay, so your baby is nice and safe and healthy! Continue to use the Shea butter on your belly!" I nodded. Hugged her, and then Mason and I were on our way.

"I can stop at the grocery store so we can get you ice cream. Then we probably have to take the letter to the police station." I nodded still kind of in shock. I placed my hand on my baby bump. I can't believe they aren't even out yet and I'm fearing their for their life. God please, don't let somebody get my baby. I'm worrying to my self when Mason stops abruptly at the grocery store, and hurries to get my ice cream. What a wonderful man.

He comes back into the car just as soon as he left. "Alright now of to the PoPo."

Time-lapse:20 mins

MASON

Ebony follows quickly on my heels as I enter the police station. I am greeted by a petite white lady who looks bored. "Excuse me ma'am but we have an emergency." She looked at me alarmed. "What's the problem sir?" I told her in a grave voice. "My wife and our unborn child's life are being threatened. We have no clue who the person is. Everyone we know and come I to contact with is so good to us." The last looked at me skeptically. "Could I see the letter please?"

I handed her the letter. My hands shaking
She read over the letter unfazed by the words. "Well, sir I don't know how to help you. Do you have some leads at all? Anyone who would EVER think to do this?" I shook my head feeling defeated. "Well, sir I'm afraid we might have to wait and see the move your "attacker" might make." I looked up at her sharply. "What if that's too risky and Ebony gets hurt? The baby?" I was almost shouting.

"Sir we just need more time to figure out who we can catch. We have nothing on your suspect list!" I grab the letter back from her. Hrab Enonys hand and storm back outside. I see tears running down her face. A look of stricken fear passes through Ebony. "Oh my God. Oh my God please help us. I'm so scared." Ebony is full-blown sobbing now. Her eyes are red and her nose is running.

I have never seen her so hurt and scared. From the way, her sobbing gets worse when she looks at me. I must be looking just as terrified.

"Baby what about the mailman?" Ebony hiccups out her face turning from terrified to thoughtful. "He can be questioned and then at least they can know where the letter came from." Ebony sounded much calmer now. I held her hand and we went back into the police station.

Hey, y'all how's it going?? Anyway, how did y'all like this chapter? Was it what you expected? Also, please don't forget to vote and comment if u can❤️-Ruby