Nadiné had never been a fan of falling in love. Her major priority after her previous relationship with her ex-lover James Pierce was to become a professional assassin.
The same might be said of James. Every girl who tried to approach him was shove...
It's been a few months since the trip to Dubai. I haven't talked to James in a while and that's cause I'm tryna avoid him. Ever since that night, we haven't talked.
I have had a lot on my mind lately so I kinda took a break from everything. I put work on hold and I've been stuck in my apartment for weeks.
My parents got in touch with me a few days ago inviting me to this family get together this weekend down in Atlanta where I was raised.
I don't wanna go alone since I haven't spoken to any of my family members in years. I was just still processing my parents being in my life again. It didn't feel normal. I wasn't used to it.
As I continued to be in my thoughts while Bryson tiller played in the background, I get a knock. It was late in the afternoon and I wasn't expecting anyone so it came as a shocker.
I look through the peep hole and notice a young black woman. I recognised her instantly. It was my favourite cousin, Aaliyah.
I opened door and saw her standing there with a big smile on her face.
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Aaliyah (My cousin)
"OMGGGGG!" I squeal as she embraces a hug.
"GURL U LOOK GOOD AS FUCK." Aaliyah exclaims looking me up and down as I close the door.
I chuckle.
"It's so good to see you babe. I missed you so much. How was London?" I ask as we both get comfortable on the sofa with a glass of wine.
"Gurl it was such an amazing experience and I met such amazing people. But god I missed your ass. It's good to be back here in America." She sighs as she sips on her wine.
We continue to talk about her and her time in London.
"So gurl what's been going on wichu? According to Dave, you and James have been in contact again." She smirks.
Ofc Dave told Liyah. They told each other everything. I roll my eyes.
"Me and James were in Dubai and it was quite a trip. Like my parents popped up outta know where." I exclaim.
Liyah immediately puts her glass down.
"Wait huh? I thought they were locked up?" She asks completely confused.
"Nah turns out they were released a few weeks ago due to false evidence. I was angry at first cause u know they were gone for so long. But they trying to fix things so they invited me to this family get together this weekend but I don't wanna go alone." I explained.
"Oh damn my momma told me bout that. You know my mom and yours are sisters and besties so I don't really have a choice. We could go together." She says.
I had this feeling of relief. I would love to go with my favourite cousin.
"But enough about that, what happened to you and James?" She asks out of curiosity.
"It's complicated. Me and him kinda...yk...did the dirty. And ever since I've kinda been avoiding him cause I don't know what to say to him. Like yes we did have sex but where does that leave us? Like what are we?" I vent.
"Well I'm sure if there is more to it he will come around. But you can't avoid him forever. You gotta face it for what it is. You both know there is something there so why hide it?." She advised.
I really take in what she is saying. Maybe there is more than what I anticipated.
"But the real question is, did you use protection?" She asks looking directly at me.
Before I could even answer, I felt myself suddenly becoming nauseous. I ran into the bathroom and puked into the toilet.
This wasn't the first time I felt like this but this felt different almost as if something was inside me.
Liyah came right behind me, holding my hair back as I continued.
After a few minutes she helped me clean up.
"Nadiné there is a high chance your pregnant. Are u sure you used protection?" She asked concerned.
I thought about it for a moment. It all happened so quickly we didn't even have time. There was no way this could be true. If I was pregnant, I was gonna have to tell him it was his. And I have this family function this weekend. What tf was I gonna do?
"Look we will swing by the doctors tomorrow to confirm it. Dw about telling James or the family function, let's just get some sleep." Liyah told me as she helped me up.
I nodded as we went towards my bedroom. What the hell was going on? There was no way imma be pregnant by my ex.
And even if I was, am I gonna keep it? And most importantly, is he ready for all this?
