Family

Once

Miami, Florida
2:00 P.M.
One Week Later...

The past week had been a little hectic. For starters, Bianca had been blowing up Treyton's phone, resulting in him having to change his number three times in total. She had recently found Farah's number, and she'd been trying to get her to say anything threatening in the messages. They just ignored her.

As far as the adoption process, Farah and Treyton were currently in court meeting with the judge, Amarah and Anovah. The session was private, but they still had a little guest outside waiting on them.

"Well, your honor, as you can see I did a full background check and their home is more than stable. They are also the owners of their own buildings; two for each of them with all four flourishing greatly. I honestly believe they are a perfect match. Not to mention the fact that Anovah already loves these two."

Upon hearing that last sentence, Judge Mays glanced over to Anovah. She was staring at Farah and Treyton as if they were gods, and she had the brightest little smile on her face, them returning it of course.

"Very well then. And are you positive that they are the ones you feel comfortable leaving her with, Ms. Hammond? We all here a very familiar with Anovah's past, and I would absolutely despise having to go through this with that little girl again. So are you 100% sure that you're willing to vouch for Mr. and Mrs. Williams?"

"Yes sir, your honor. I'm willing to put my name on the line for these two."

"And Mr. and Mrs. Williams, do you two think you're ready to take on the responsibility of having this child? Are you two willing to love her unconditionally and hold her near and dear to your hearts? She's been through a rough time so far, and I really need your word that you'll take excellent care of her. No matter what."

"Yes sir! My husband and I are willing to give that little girl the world as well as protect her. She's going to be in good hands, I promise."

"I agree with my wife, your honor. Anovah would be in the best hands there is. We just really want her. We'd do anything for her already, sir."

While speaking, both Farah and Treyton made sure to keep eye contact with Judge Mays the entire time. And he was sold.

"Okay then. It's settled. Anovah Carter will be in the full custody of Treyton and Farah Williams. Will you two wish to change her name, or is it fine as is?"

"We'd like to change it, sir."

"Very well! I here by grant Treyton and Farah Williams custody of Anovah Williams. We will set up a date in a few days for a follow up in case something goes wrong or you two wish to put her back into the system. If there are no more questions, this case is closed."

Once the judge walked out of the room, Treyton led Farah over to where Novah was seated. With his palms sweating, he watched his wife greet her first.

"Hi, Novah!"

"Hi!"

"Come speak to her, boo. Don't be scared."

"Hush, girl. Hey, Novah."

Instead of speaking back, Novah rushed into Treyton's arms, being that he was kneeling.

"Woah! I see you already love me more, huh?"

Rolling her eyes, Farah followed his lead and stood up. While he was holding Novah and playing with her, Farah went over to talk to Amarah.

"Hey, Ms. Hammond. I want to thank you properly for my husband and I. You really helped us finally expand our family, and I can't tell you how happy we both are."

"No problem. You and your husband are lovely people in my eyes and I can't wait to see her growth with you guys. And you're most certainly welcome!"

After everybody gathered their things, they head outside. However, Farah stopped in her tracks when she saw Bianca leaning on her husband's truck in a long trench coat, looking just as fool as ever.

Looking up upon hearing the doors opening, Bianca wholeheartedly expected to only see Treyton. Gasping at everybody else, she straightened herself up.

"Oh! Hi. I was just coming up here to see Treyton. We have something to talk about."

"Girl why the hell are you on my husband's truck? Are you stupid?"

"I was just trying to talk to him. I wanted to catch up like old times, but I see you still in the picture."

Farah saw red at that point. She was trying desperately to get to Bianca, but her husband stopped her because this wasn't the place or time.

"Chill, bae. We got baby girl with us. Don't pay this girl no attention!"

"You right boo. But we all know imma catch ha ass when we not in a police ass location."

"Right. I see y'all got the black girl, huh?"

Snapping his head towards her, Treyton now wanted to kick her in her throat.

"Watch ya mouth! You really pushing that shit now!"

Hearing all of the commotion, Amarah stepped out of the courthouse and saw Bianca standing in front of the couple and she signaled for the officers standing beside her.

"Mrs. Carter! I'm sure you have a restraining order against you, no?"

Now panicking, Bianca tried to think of an excuse to get her out of the situation.

"I don't care! I want my daughter back, bitch!"

"El oh el! Yeah, let's go boo before I really do something."

Walking away, Farah and Treyton didn't think twice about Bianca. When she tried running after them, which made Novah scream a little, she was grabbed up and put in handcuffs. They read her rights to her, with her screaming and resisting, but they got her back up the steps and into the courthouse.

Walking up, Amarah apologized to the couple a few time.

"It's okay. At least we still got baby girl, and we thank you once again."

"Of course! You guys have a safe trip home and a good rest of your day. Look out for that phone call."

"You as well. And we most certainly will."

Waving once more, Treyton buckled Novah up in her new seat, and went around to the driver side starting the car and driving off.

Every now and then, they both would glance at Anovah through the rear-view mirror, watching as she smiled and stared out of the truck window. They were just as happy as she was, now able to say that they're finally becoming a family.