He Saved Me 2

Family Support

Arely's POV

"Girl, what happened in there?" Faith caught up to me and stopped me.

"I don't know..." I put my hands on my hips.

"What are you thinking?"

"I don't know. This is the first time he's acted like this" I sighed.

I see his mom approaching us from down the hall so I tried my best to dry face.

"Is everything okay?" She asked.

"I think y'all should talk. I'm gonna go find Santos"

"What happened?" She asked me.

"He just got a little upset with me." I shrugged my shoulders.

She took a deep breath.

"... I know this is new to you and you have every right to feel every emotion you're feeling. His way of dealing with things isn't always the best but I promise you he doesn't mean it. Give him time and he'll come around."

I nodded hoping that that would be the case. I know Landon loves what he does, but if this is what's going to happen every time he has a fight then I don't know how I would tell him it's not when he needs to do. Telling him that is the last thing I want to do.

"He's coming home tonight. I know this is very stressful for you, especially with a baby. I think you should go relax... I'll have him call you when he's comfortable at home" his mom gave me a hug.

"Thank you." I returned her hug.

"No, thank you"

I texted Faith letting her know I was leaving. She responded letting me know they were just now leaving too so I made my way to my car in the parking garage.

I sighed, sitting in silence wondering if my baby was okay, if he was in pain or any type of discomfort. It's hard watching him go through this pretty much helpless. The worst part about his condition is the fact that there is not much anyone can do to help him while he's having one.

For a moment I cried. It's really not good for me to hold my emotions right now, it wouldn't be good for me nor would it be good for the baby.

I started my car for the 15 minute drive home. As I drove I thought about how within the next two weeks we'll be able to find out our baby's gender. Then we'd be able to start finding baby clothes and other things.

As of now, we have some baby stuff like diapers, wipes, formula... the stuff that first comes to mind when you think of babies. But we still need a lot of shit, and I'm not quite sure how we're going to get all of that.

Evelyn's POV

7:47 p.m.

I set my keys down on my bed and stretched before sitting down. If today wasn't a long day, then I don't know what is.

I hate that my baby's graduation day had to go this way and it makes me really sad for him. I can't imagine how he's feeling right now.

"Everything good Lyn?" My older brother, Sean, popped his head into my room.

"... Yeah. I'm okay" I smiled lightly.

"How's he feeling?"

"He's sore. Bit his cheek pretty good... he's okay though"

"How long has that been happening?" He stepped into the room.

"A while now. We're still trying to adjust to it... of course this is new to both of us especially him"

"It's difficult. But you know you have me, mama and Gio."

I nodded my head.

"It's gonna get better" he gave me a hug which triggered all the emotions in me, making me cry.

"I know it's hard right now Lyn, but don't give up. You're the strongest person I know, there isn't anything you've been through that I haven't seen you overcome"

I got myself together when I heard Landon call for me. I made sure I didn't look like I was crying and then went to see what he needed.

"What's wrong, babe?" I walked into his room.

"I need to move out" he said half sleep.

"What are you talking about?" I was confused.

"I have a baby on the way... I need my own place" he said.

"... Just rest right now, we can talk about that later."

"Okay. I just wanted you to know though" he started dozing off again.

"Okay, L." I chuckled and shook my head.

"How's my baby doing?" My mom made me jumped.

"You scared the fuck out of me" I told her.

"How is he?"

"He's okay... he's sleeping"

"Okay," she frowned. "I'll just check on him later then"

She started walking off but I stopped her.

"Hey mama, can I talk to you?" I asked.

"Mhmm, about what?" She smiled.

I told her we should go outside so I led the way to the backyard. When I noticed my brothers' kids playing in the backyard, I led her out to the front.

"What's the matter?" She sat down on the hood of her car.

"I haven't told anyone so I don't want you telling Sean or Gio anything"

"I won't, I promise" she swore.

"Landon is about to have a baby."

"... You're lying" she folded her arms.

"I'm not"

"Well, how do you feel about it?" She asked me.

"I'm not upset, but I'm not necessarily proud of it either. I'm scared for him, I mean he's 18 and he's dealing with epilepsy now... I'm just scared something might happen I guess."

She smiled.

"What?"

"I've waited for forever for this type of conversation, even though I wish it would be happening later, I'm ready now too"

"What is it mama?" I asked.

"What's done is done. You can't change it, now your job is to teach him how to be an amazing father to his child. You've already raised an absolute gentleman so it shouldn't be too hard but watch... as much as you might not want to see him struggle with his child, you have to let him learn. It's the only way he's going to realize that being a young father is not easy. But I promise you, in the end everything is going to be okay"

"You think so?"

"I know so, I was 16 when I had Sean, 19 when I had you and 20 when I had Gio. I was in a bad place in life when Sean came around but some how I got on my feet with Sean on my back... On top of that, I've had the privilege of watching my kids raise their own into respectable young men and women. So I know he can do the same."

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