𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | 𝙎𝘽

031.

AFTER announcing her pregnancy, Kayli's life seemed to change overnight. The news of her carrying rapper's Skilla Baby's child caused her instagram to gain lots of traction, drawing in a flood of comments, likes and even followers.

She even saw that The Shade Room reposted her picture. Despite the whirlwind of attention and the gossip swirling around her, Kayli remained unfazed by what people were saying. She had more important things to focus on, like preparing for the arrival of her baby girl.

With Trevon busy attending business meetings, Kayli decided she wanted to shop for the baby. She headed to Buy Buy Baby, hoping to find the perfect items for her little one.

As she browsed through rows of adorable baby clothes, plush toys, and cribs, she felt a sense of excitement building up inside her. She was starting a new chapter, one filled with hope and new beginnings.

Her peaceful moment was shattered when she turned into an aisle and found herself face-to-face with Ezra. Her breath caught in her throat. She hadn't seen him in months, not since she filed for a restraining order against him. The sight of him now, in such a vulnerable setting, sent a chill down her spine.

Ezra's eyes immediately locked onto her growing belly. His expression darkened with anger and confusion. "What the hell is this?" he demanded, pointing at her bump, his voice low but laced with a familiar menace.

Kayli felt her heart start to race. She instinctively took a step back, trying to put some distance between them. "It's none of your business, Ezra," she said, her voice firm but her hands trembling. "Leave me alone."

But Ezra's face twisted with rage. "None of my business?" he scoffed, taking a threatening step closer. "You owe me, Kayli. After everything, you think you can just move on and forget about me?" His voice grew louder, more aggressive.

Kayli's instincts screamed at her to leave, to get away from him as quickly as possible. She turned to walk away, but before she could take another step, Ezra grabbed her arm and yanked her back toward him. She gasped, the sudden movement making her stumble.

"You don't think you owe me an explanation?" he snarled, his grip on her arm tightening painfully. "And don't think for a second that I'm buying any of this. How do I even know that baby isn't mine?"

Kayli's eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you serious, Ezra? This has nothing to do with you. You need to let me go," she said, her voice shaking but determined. "Remember the restraining order? You're not supposed to be anywhere near me."

Ezra sneered, his eyes narrowing. "Restraining order? You think that piece of paper means anything to me? You think you can hide behind that?" His words were filled with contempt, his face inches from hers, spitting venom. "You're still mine, Kayli. You don't get to just walk away from me."

Kayli's body tensed, her mind racing as she tried to stay calm. She glanced around, hoping someone might intervene, but the aisle was empty. She had to get away from him, but his hold was too strong.

"Let me go, Ezra," she repeated, trying to keep her voice steady.

But Ezra only tightened his grip, his face red with anger. "Shut up, Kayli! You think you can just move on? Think again!" His voice was getting louder, drawing the attention of a few nearby shoppers who began whispering and watching with concern.

As Ezra continued to berate her, cursing and shouting, Kayli felt herself starting to tremble. The scene was all too familiar, all too triggering. Tears welled up in her eyes, her breath quickening as she struggled to stay composed.

Finally, a security guard appeared at the end of the aisle, alerted by the commotion. "Sir, is there a problem here?" he asked, his tone authoritative as he approached them.