Too Good

Chapter 25

Two months Later

"I don't know what it is, he's just been acting off. But I don't even have the time to worry about it with Imani getting out today." I said to Emily through the phone.

"I get it, you have a lot on your plate, but the thing is, so does he. He probably just has a lot on his plate with work. It probably has nothing to do with you. That man loves you, trust me."

"I hope so, I just don't have time for anymore drama right now."

"I feel you girl, just focus on Imani right now. I'll be out there tomorrow. Don't worry he's going to be fine." Emily said before we hung up.

We were in Arizona to pick up Imani, then drive back over to LA and stay out there until he is done training with Matt and Lebron.

I'm not going to lie, I'm stressed. I am so worried about my son and I think it's taking a toll on my relationship with Aubrey. We went on our little baecation last month and it was amazing, we stayed in the rainforest of Costa Rica and had some amazing alone time. We really reconnected as a couple and had a really great time. It was like we fell in love all over again. But the last two weeks have been a little weird again. He hasn't said anything directly, but it feels like he has something to say but just doesn't know how.

He's still affectionate with me, but he's just...quiet.

We finally make it to the rehab center, and I am so anxious. We are waiting in the lobby when I see my baby boy turn the corner. I immediately run to him and pull him into a giant hug.

"My baby! I am so proud of you! How do you feel? Are you tired? Hungry? Is there anything you want to do?"

"I love you mom. I'm good, I just wanted to see you. I've missed you. I get why I had to come here now, I needed this. I was never going to get better without coming to rehab."

"I'm happy you understand. I was so worried you would be angry with me for checking you in here." I told him.

"Nah, I get it now. I'm sorry about everything I put y'all through in these last few months. But I'm back and I'm ready to move on with my life. I know this is something I'm going to have to keep working on for my whole life and I don't want to slip back so I'm gonna work real hard mom. don't worry." 

"I believe in you and you have so many people here to support you! Now come on, we gotta head out and meet your dad and Aubrey when we get to LA."

Three Hours Later...

We landed in LA about an hour ago and we are home with Aubrey and Marcus.

"I'm happy you got the help you needed kid. There's no shame in needing help, remember that." Aubrey said as he pulled him into a hug.

"Hold on ma, can you turn the TV up?" Imani asked.

Then I heard a sports reporter say, "Breaking news, Raptors player Imani Smith recent NBA Champion was released from rehab today. Many people are wondering what the Raptors organization is going to do about his return. A few months ago former Raptors plater Jalen Harris was released from his contract with the team under similar circumstances."

"I'm really trying not to stress about this but why do they have to keep comparing my situation to Jalen's. I know it's similar but we are different people, and I don't want the owners to think they have to fire me because they fired Jalen." Imani said.

"Obviously it would be a shock if they do drop him considering his mother is in a highly public relationship with their global ambassador, Drake. What do you think Myrve?"

"To be honest, I think Imani Smith will be fine no matter what. When you have Drake as your step daddy you can probably get away with anything." The other host said with a shrug.

"Take this shit off, I just need to focus on finding Ryan and getting back on the court! These people love to talk like they know me but they don't know shit!"

"Imani baby, calm down. Don't listen to these people. They just want to talk and get ratings don't let them upset you." I said.

He didn't reply he just went out to the back yard and sat by himself.

Marcus got up and met him outside so it was just me and Aubrey in the living room.

"I'm happy to have him home, but I just feel so stressed out to have him and not know if he can resist the urge to use again."

"I know baby, but we have to trust that he learned all the tools to stay clean and that he's going to use them."

"You're right, I just have to trust him and the doctors."

Some time went by and Marcus and Imani came inside, but Imani went straight to his room upstairs.

"Is he okay?" Aubrey asked.

"He just asked me if he could smoke, or if that would break his sobriety." Marcus asked.

I just sighed and put my head in my hands.

"What did you tell him?"

"I told him, I don't think that's a good idea and talk to Matt because he's his sobriety sponsor."

"I know weed wasn't the big problem for him but I feel like once he starts again he won't see the pills for as bad as they really are."

A Few Hours Later...

"Babe, I've been thinking lately and I think we need to start thinking about the future. I know that we both see this as a long term thing, so I want you to formally move in with me and Adonis in my Toronto house. I want it to be our house."

"Aw babe! I would love to move in. I'm really happy with our relationship and how we're moving I think this is the perfect step for us and I'm honestly honoured you think it's time for us to take this step." I said and he brought our lips together.

Little did we know our sweet and romantic moment would be ruined in the blink of an eye.

Everyone else in the house had gone to bed and Aubrey and I were laying in bed with the tv on. We were just talking with the tv as background noise when something caught our attention.

TMZ came on to the TV and another breaking news story came up.

"This just in...Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announce their pregnancy on social media with photos of the couple holding hands as Riri rocks her new baby bump."

I wanted to say something but I didn't know what to say. Did he care? Was he upset? Did they speak? Would she have told him before the announcement? Do they still talk? I had so many questions racing my mind. Then to make it worse Aubrey just got up and walked out of the room without saying anything to me.

"Babe? Where are you going?"

He didn't reply, he just kept walking out of the room.

"Wow, so you aren't over her! You lay in bed with me every night, you say you love me, but she still has space in your heart?" I yelled after him and he stopped in his tracks and turned around to face me.

"I love you. I don't love her!" Was all he said and then he continued to lock himself into the bathroom.

Is this why he was acting weird? Did he know already?

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(A/N: Thanks for reading! I hope you guys enjoy these past few chapters. I have been trying to write in bulk)