Between Us: A Spelivia Love Story

Ch. 21: New Beginnings

Spencer James

*four weeks later*

"Angel, love, I am begging you to go to sleep" Spencer he said as he attempted to rock his daughter to sleep. He grew frustrated as her cries grew louder by the second. "You've been cryin' for ten minutes, you hungry?" he questioned as he walked into the kitchen to make her a bottle of milk.

"Spencer, you sure you don't need any help?" Mr. A inquired as he stood in the entrance of his kitchen. He watched Spencer pace and forth with his daughter in his arms.

"I said I got it, Mr. A" he said. "You should be in the living room with Kameron reviewing my website. How's that goin' actually" Spencer said as he fed Angel a bottle, grateful that she started to drink her milk.

"It's goin' well actually, Kameron is just adding some final touches" He replied smiling at the baby. "May I hold her?" Mr. A inquired.

"Please do..." Spencer lightly chuckled as he handed Angel to Mr. A. "I know I haven't said this in awhile, but I appreciate all that you've done for me. I've caused a lot of unnecessary stress and I am grateful you ain't fold on me once" Spencer admitted as he thought about his previous actions.

"Oh you've caused stress alright" Mr. A laughed, his eyes crinkled at the corners. "I understand what it's like to grow up without any real parental guidance, the only difference is I didn't fall victim to the destructive trap. I can only hope I've been of great influence and benefit to you" he continued as he rocked Angel in his arms.

"You have for sure. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you in my corner" Spencer said. "I don't know how, but I'ma get up out of this gang shit. I can promise you that, Mr. A. I have...I have a family I need to be there for" he continued as he pat Mr. A's shoulder.

"Yo, Spence!" Kameron called out, interrupting the conversation between the two adults.

"I'll be right back" Spencer said as he headed out of the kitchen "What's up, Kameron?" he inquired as he approached the teenage boy who was sitting on the couch.

"I've added the final touches on here, you should check it out" Kameron said as he handed Spencer his laptop. 

"This is real dope, Kam!" Spencer said as he scanned through the website, impressed with the changes Kameron made. "You a stellar with this technology shit, on hood" he smiled as he handed the laptop back to him.

"Nah, I can't take all of the credit. You jump start majority of it" Kam shrugged Spencer off as he placed the laptop in the bag. "I told my pops about you startin' your business and launching your website" Kameron said.

"Your pops? Why? Elaborate" Spencer said.

"He's hosting an event tomorrow in Leimert Park. There will be several other small Black businesses out there selling their product, he said you're more than welcome to be apart of it" Kameron explained and Spencer nodded.

"I would love to be apart of the event" Spencer beamed with excitement. "I'll be sure to have my shit prepared. Thank you, Kam" he smiled at his young friend.

"You're welcome, Spencer. Just be sure to launch your site tonight" Kameron said as he gathered his belongings. "I've actually got to go, my pops is outside" he said as he headed toward the front door.