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III.

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚢𝚙𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚛𝚜 ❌

𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟷𝟺

𝒁𝒐𝒍𝒂

"Look at him, he's tiny." I giggled at the little human that was growing inside of me. Today made thirteen weeks meaning I still had an eternity to go. Between the morning sickness and mood swings baby I was over it.

"My screen isn't showing any signs of abnormalities, your baby is growing at the perfect rate. It's far too early to tell it's sex but other than that everything's great. Once you two head out, make an appointment to come back in see me in about four weeks time. Congratulations again, to you two." My ob/gyn beamed.

It's was almost as if she were more excited about the pregnancy than us. Wiping the gel off of my stomach, I fixed myself up before Malakai and I made our way to grab lunch. Today I craved something simple, a bowl from chipotle with extra sour cream.

"Them cravings kicking your ass I see." He pointed at the shit load of sour cream that was packed onto my bowl. It wasn't often Malakai and I got the chance to spend time as he was always too busy with work. Though I did my best to be understanding, it could also be lonely.

"Are you excited about the baby? I only ask because you didn't say much of anything back at the appointment." I stuffed a bite into my mouth.

My guilt ate me up on the inside, my mind tortured me each day because I knew the truth. I carried more than just an unborn child, I harbored a secret that will make even the devil himself hate me. My sweet Malakai, my first love and the only man I've known since I was just a teenager. His abstinence pushed me into the arms of another man, someone that could never measure up to the man that he was. Someone that could and would never love me the way Malakai Davis loved me. Each day I prayed for Gods forgiveness but deep down inside I knew the sin I've committed had no room for Gods grace.

The little human growing inside of my womb could potentially be the child of another man. Before I could figure that out, I had a long journey ahead of me. It was only a matter of time before all my shit caught up to me. Though there was a point I had been madly in love with Kai, it was all now a distant memory. With him being gone all the time, the love slowly fainted into another dimension. His distance wasn't intentional but fuck, I needed love. I needed him and he was nowhere to be found.

"Of course my love, I'm more than happy about the baby. You know for years, I wanted nothing more than to be a father. I'm just hurt that my father isn't around to see me do that. Look I know you need me more than ever right now and for the past year or so I've been tied up with work. Being with me has been lonely I know but I promise I'm going to make it up to you Zola. I'm in the process of hiring more people, which will allow me to have a little more freedom to be at home with my baby and my beautiful soon to be wife." He kissed my hand.

Tears fell from my eyes because I felt so fucking guilty. I slept with someone who wasn't Malakai and that shit ate me up inside. Here he was before me with such kindness and care in his heart, meanwhile I was out screwing someone else. Another man who could never give me the things he does.

I'm sorry, Malakai.

𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒂

"Fuck Amir, you scared me." I chuckled as he slammed his soft lips into mine.

His unusual smile and form of happiness caught me off guard. I wasn't used to this, just his anger and bitterness that you felt from across the room. Looking at him closely he got himself a fresh line up, new clothes and shoes.

"This should cover rent for the next couple of months, along with groceries and whatever else you may need." He smiled handing me a wad of cash.

Wait, where was Amir?

"Thank you, baby." I hugged him tightly to show my appreciation. Unfortunately he was far too late, this was it for me. I couldn't afford to stick around another day let alone another two months. Men always want to get their shit together once you're ready to leave. Yes he was on top right now but he'll fall again, trust. You think this is the first time Amir done came into some money?

He finds some slick ass hustle, acts like he's a good man all the sudden. Starts doing pills again and falls right back into being broke. My mental health couldn't take it anymore, I gotta put me first luscious!

Tomorrow I picked up the keys to my new apartment and I was more than ready. Thank goodness for my credit being halfway decent, I was able to get a bedroom set and a living room set on a payment plan. Don't judge me, judge your mother. I did what my financial situation allowed me to.

"Will you be home for dinner? I'm making lasagna tonight."

Until our divorce was finalized, I still technically had a duty to my husband. Even with him treating me like crap I cooked and I cleaned religiously. Not just for him but also for me. I loved to eat and I couldn't stand a nasty house. Now as far as sex goes, I kept my cat to myself. I've been through Amir's phone, I see the inboxes, the instagram messages and not to mention all the tramps sending him nudes and begging for him to come screw them again.

Amir kept a secret that would have caused our marriage to crumble if we were on good terms. He was expecting a child with a woman by the name Zola. I kept my mouth shut and I didn't utter a word. Hell I haven't even told Tae's nosey ass about her cousins scandalous behavior. Maya Guzman didn't want any parts of this bullshit, so I had to leave quickly and quietly.

"Of course my love, I'll be back by five." He kissed me and left in a hurry.

Leaving me to my peace, I plugged in my playlist. Turned on my wax warmer and started my preparation for tonight's supper. After today, my life will be different. I just smiled at the thought of starting over because after all the trauma, I deserved it.

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