Brutal Truths

Chapter 3

[Nine Months Later]

Narrator Speaking: It has been nine crazy months since Zac's true feelings of never-ending love for Karen came out and he tearfully begged for her forgiveness & one more chance. With Fatima permanently out of the picture but Karen still having her eyes set on Aaron. A man who's treated her and done better ny her within mere weeks than Zac ever did within the timeframe of 3 years and counting. But with her heartstrings pulled by Zac once again, her mond finally changed after months and months of work, tears, begging, & fixing on Zac's part. And they've finally been back together for a couple weeks now. Her due date with their baby boy being next month. Aaron and her deciding to become friends and remaining very close. Much to Zac's initial dislike but he accepted it knowing it made an easier path to win her back. Zac and Karen have thrown a baby shower for their boy coming next month at the new home they purchased together deciding go rent both sides of the old duplex out together for extra income. Karen's name added to everything. Andi, Danni, Sabrina, Pam, Aaron, Preston, Calvin, Maurice, Robin, Paris, Ms. Lisa, Chris, Nathan, Tony, etc and some respective family members from Zac and Karen's sides are present for the baby shower. Karen and Andi ended up mending their friendship thanks to intense counseling separately and then together. Zac and Karen lay on their couch with her body on top of his laying upright as he helps cozy and warm her up. 

Zac: Future Mrs. Taylor when I soon plan to put a ring on it?

Karen (Smiling at her boyfriend's new long nickname for her): Yes Zac?

Zac: Do you know how much I love you?

Karen: You know what? How about you humor me and tell me just how much? And I love you too by the way.

Danni: Nuh ugh! Y'all two lovebirds can cut it right now with the mushiness, stop it! I have had it up to he-ERE with the softness, just go and get married already for all this!

Zac (Jokingly teasing her back): You sure a hater D, don't worry it's gone happen soon, I got this! You still gonna be complaining about our displays of affection then anyways.

Sabrina: Y'all know she is, we are all used to it by now. 

Danni: Hey!

Sabrina: What?! That is actually a compliment Dan, your ironic sarcasm is actually one of the biggest things I love about you believe it or not.

Andi: Me too & I cannot wait to see our Zaren baby on the way soon! I think he's gonna look exactly like Karen.

Sabrina: No like Zac due to the male gene!

Danni: Y'all should've kept this gender a secret. It is now just another thing for them to babble on and on about.

Karen (Gently laughs): We don't mind Danni, and I know you're happy too. You just don't wanna show it playing tough Auntie to be.

Danni: I am happy, for y'all. All the BS aside, I truly am.

Pam: Same here, but Zachary, hurt my girl right here again and just know imma beat TF outta you & find her a better man! Don't play with me!! 

Zac: I got you Pamela dang don't hurt me! And don't worry so much. I promise you, hell all of y'all. No more fucking up for me. I have learned my lesson the hard way. 

Danni: You better have. And oh yeah, who in the hell came up with this "Zaren" thing? 

Zac (Slowly raising his finger): Ugh....me.

Karen: Yes apparently, this guy right here is the King of creating couple names. 

Zac: Indeed, but the only difference is, our couple name will last forever and be displayed as an example for our tiny Zaren babies running all around. 

Nathan: Well I'll tell you one thing Karen. I had my issues about my boy growing up and settling down at first. But all the other women I have seen him with compared to you at this stage of maturity in his life? As a true changed man now? It is night and day.

Tony: Yes, I totally agree. It must be true love.

Zac (Lovingly gazing into Karen's soul): Yeah....it is.

   [Zac and Karen share a passionate kiss]

THE END