1 year later (June 1st, 2021)
"CJ can you come and help me really quick??" She yelled as she reached up on her tippy toes for the pot that rested on top of the cabinets.
Walking into the kitchen with a babbling little girl on his hip, he laughed at the sight in front of him. His wife had slimmed down like she wanted to, but she was still thick as hell in all of the right places. Denver stood making funny faces at her daughter while her husband completed the task of getting her large pot down.
"Is it that funny?" She giggled at her laughing daughter, poking at her side
"You need some help in here??" He asked, using the burp cloth that once lay over his shoulder to wipe the baby's mouth
"No go in there before Mr. Man gets antsy" Leaving a lingering kiss on her lips, he walked out go the kitchen. Damn I wanna give him some more kids, she thought as she shook her head.
CJ walked back into the living room pleased with what he saw. His son sat on the blanket surrounded by a plethora of toys, while simultaneously watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. His father walking in with his sister got his attention, causing him to turn around and crawl towards them.
"Come on big boy" he grabbed him up with ease "I thought you was watching tv"
Last year on September 18th, Denver brought Ziya Monae' King, and a surprising Zion Jamal King into the world. Even the 27 hours of grueling labor could make her regret becoming a mother, it was the best thing she could have ever done for herself in this lifetime. CJ could remember it like it was yesterday...
Denver was sitting in the middle of the bed stuffing her face with Flamin' Hot Cheetos and ice cream. She had been snacking and eating all day, he never wanted to say it out loud but she had become twice the size she was before. Her center of gravity had definitely shifted and at the point she was just over it, she wanted her baby girl out already.
"Baby, drink you some water. Have you taken your prenatal pill today??"
Looking over at her husband sheepishly, she licked the chip seasoning off of her fingers and shook her head no. It was a habit of hers to forget to take her vitamins everyday, but she never worried too much because CJ always reminded her of it.
"Mmhmm, here" He said handing over the ruby red soft gel pill and a bottle of water. Just as she popped the pill in her mouth and used the water to wash it down, she felt a gush of liquid coming from her lower half.
"I think I just peed on myself" She frowned flipping the covers back. The white sheets were noticeably wet, making her toss her snack to the side and getting out of the bed. "It's okay, go in there and handle ya business I'll change the sheets." Anything would set Denver off these days, he made sure to handle the situation like he would any other. While he had more than enough jokes to last the rest of the night, he much rather let his jokes go before making her cry.
"Im sorry, I really didn't feel like I had to pee" Sniffing, she voided her night gown and stood up from the toilet. Once she was on her feet, she felt more liquid trickling out which let her know it wasn't pee. Keeping her panic at a minimum, she looked at CJ who had already seen what she had. The look on his face let her know that he was on the verge of freaking out.
"CJ, the bags are already packed. I just need you to get some pillows and blankets, then put everything in the car. I'm going to shower and I'll be ready soon" She talked slowly and calmly trying to calm herself down more than him. She was feeling minor pain, but she was sure it was because of obvious reasons.
As the warm water cascaded down her aching body, she bathed thoroughly. She felt the minor cramps, and slight tightening of her abdomen making her move with a little more urgency. Her daughter kicked her repeatedly as she lathered her body in soap. Quickly finishing in the shower, she got out and walked into the bedroom with a towel wrapped around her body. CJ was there dressed in a sweatsuit, laying out the outfit she chose to wear to the hospital. Her socks, lotion, and scented oil occupied the space next to it.
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Toxic
عاطفية"If I can't have you... no one will beautiful. And you of all people know what I'm capable of" Those were the last words that escaped Semaj's lips before two shots ring off.
