Lost N Luv (Key Glock)

21.

1 Week Later 

"Sissy is there anything I can help you with?" Marlee asked squeezing her stress ball, she had been home for the week and it was helpful because she kept Lay company during this time of need. It was currently eight o'clock in the morning and Lay was up finishing things for her daughters first birthday party later in the day.

"Do you like this design on this t-shirt?" Lay held up the T-shirts she was up all night making for the aunts and uncles of the birthday party. Marlee knew when Lay started stressing and doing work all night she was trying to distract herself from her emotions.

"I think these are so cute but what's going on sis? I'm not fragile, you can still confide in me." Marlee sat down next to Lay on the floor still trying to use her hands.

"Marlee seriously, I'm okay. I just want everything to be perfect for my baby's first birthday." She sighed finishing up Marlee's shirt, she dropped off King and Marcus' shirts yesterday and left Key's in his mailbox since he still didn't want to see her. She hadn't seen Eli either, she was about to work on her outfit next.

"Okay, but I know you. If you don't break down now, you will later." Marlee sighed, she was also nervous about seeing Ronny for the first time since she tried to take herself out.

"You nervous? Nobody has seen you since the hospital." Per the request of Marlee, she was afraid of getting those looks that disappointing black people give when you know you fucked up.

"A little, I just don't want Ronny to hate me." Marlee tried to open her water but it wouldn't work, before she could get frustrated Lay did it for her.

"I doubt that. I'm sure that Ronny is aware of mental health and how it works. She really loves you sis. Don't ruin that by overthinking, okay?" Lay kissed Mar's hands before grabbing the fabric for the baby's outfit.

"Thank you sissy."

"No problem, so which one?" Lay asked her to pick in between two of the colors she was holding up for the tutu.

"That one, what do you think about Iris for a girl and for a boy Ivan?" Marlee asked, but Chalynn scrunched her nose up at those names.

"Markey already said he wanted his son to be a junior." She rolled her eyes and sat back on the couch.

"And you feel like you owe that to him?" Her sister asked, Marlee was trying to pry it out of her but Lay was hipped.

"I personally like Rome and Kyrie. For a girl, Mia and Maya."

"The m for me?" Marlee asked, "Mm, her daddy name start with an m." The two laughed together and eventually Lay's laugh turned into a cry.

"It's okay pooh and when you decide that you're ready to talk I'll be here."

**

Lay and Marlee decided to go and get their hair and nails done, then run to the mall to grab some shoes to match their outfits for the party. Lay had already gotten her daughter a gift but she wanted to get her ears pierced so Key was going to meet them at Claires.

When they finally made it to Claires Lay was winded, even though she was only 11 weeks pregnant, it was definitely still an adjustment carrying another being. As well as taking care of a one year old. She was exhausted.