MATURING!!

COVER UP❗️❗️

I woke up to him kissing my face, and I pushed him away

" Get up and pack y'all bags we going on vacation" I frowned my face he was trying his best to make me forget about what happened yesterday

" Where we going?" I didn't wanna go but if I told him not it would be another fight

"Aspen, Colorado," I looked at him crazily. "It's freezing out there."
"Its gonna be fun, It's private, quiet. Perfect for some family time."
The word "quiet" sent a shiver down my spine. Melo thrived in isolation, where he could exert his control without interference. But a part of me clung to the hope that this might be different. I know I was being stupid but life just doesn't go my way anymore.

I packed our things and got ready to head out. I was still nervous nonetheless but I went with the flow. We got to the airport in no time, we were getting on the jet. As soon as I got on the plane I sat and fed Rae'Lynn, I didn't wake her because it was only 6:25 in the morning and she usually woke up by 7. I guess she wanted to be nosey though because she was up ever since we got in the car.

I played through her beautiful curls as she ate. I didn't wanna have another kid with him but she looked just like him. I wanted a twin.

" you think she'll grow into my looks," I asked genuinely curious

" she already looks like you, you're so beautiful" he kissed my forehead. He was trying to find anyway to distract me from what's really happening.The way he avoided my gaze, the way he overcompensated with affection—it all screamed of guilt, or at least awareness that things were not right between us.

The plane began to taxi, and I watched out the window as the world outside blurred into motion. Rae'Lynn snuggled into my chest, her tiny fingers gripping my shirt. I wanted to bottle up that warmth, that purity, and hold onto it, because it was the only thing that felt real . Melo leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes as if he had no cares in the world, as if this trip really was just about family time and nothing else.

"Do you think this will help?" I asked quietly, almost to myself. I knew I should've kept my mouth shut but he was always trying to cover his tracks

He opened his eyes and looked at me, the mask of calm slipping for just a moment. "What do you mean?"

"This...trip. Do you think it will make things better?"

He frowned, clearly not expecting the question. "We just need some time away from everything, from all the noise. It'll be good for us, for you."

For me. I almost laughed at that. This trip wasn't for me; it was for him. He needed me to stay quiet, to not rock the boat, and what better way to do that than to take me somewhere isolated

I didn't respond, just turned my attention back to Rae'Lynn, who was now asleep in my arms. I traced her delicate features with my finger, wondering how something so innocent could exist in a world so twisted. The plane lifted off the ground, and my heart sank with the realization that I was leaving behind any chance of escape. Once we landed in Aspen, there would be no one to turn to, no way to call for help if things went wrong.

As we flew through the sky, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was on a one-way trip to hell

Melo reached over and took my hand, squeezing it gently as if to reassure me. But his touch, once comforting, now felt like a chain, binding me to a life I've never wanted and no longer want

"We're going to be okay," he said softly, but I didn't believe him. I just stared out the window at the clouds below, wishing I could disappear into them and leave all of this behind.

I woke up because Rae'Lynn was pulling on my shirt

" Yes mama yes" she was scratching me now. She was trying to get up, so I lifted her. I looked at the screen to see how many hours we had left. It was still an hour an 30 minutes left.

" you hungry" I nodded my head, and he called over the attendant

" tell her what you want" I did just that, I ordered steak, potatoes, and asparagus

It was quiet for a while before he started talking

" Ian perfect I know this shit not to make nothing better, I know I fucked up I shouldn't have fucked her and Ian gone lie her baby could be mine" I mean mugged him

" Romelo just be quiet because your not making this situation any better" he was pissing me off saying that

" I'm being fucking honest with you but you can't accept that shit, you wanted honesty right" he was mad now

" How would you like it if I told you I fucked someone and got pregnant and I'm not sure if it's your baby or his baby" his face was red as fuck

" don't play no shit with me" he had his hand around my neck, and Rae'Lynn was turned around clapping her hands

" not in front of her" I put my hands over his, my heart was beating so fast. She was getting big, I hoped he wouldn't put his hands on me in front of her

"Don't disrespect me like I'm some weak ass bitch" I didn't say anything because it was not a point. We only had 30 minutes before we landed, I sat back while the baby bubbled and clapped her hands. I wouldn't cry because I would be wasting my tears