Mr. Officer ( A Short Jacob Latimore Story)

Chapter 21: What Now?

I laid on my sofa thinking about everything lord knows I was stressed. I was sitting here wondering if I made the worst decision in my life by quitting. I knew I needed to stop laying around. I had a ton of things to do, I needed to head to my office to clean it out then down to my bakery. After I finished getting dressed. I was on the rode trying to get to where I was going. Seems like it was taking forever ,the Newyork traffic was bad as usual. Monica's Code Red album came on my Spotify and I quickly changed it I didn't need to be in my feelings. I finally was here and placed my car in park. I felt the urge to throw up , I quickly opened the door puking on the ground. I grabbed my water bottle washing my mouth out. "What the fuck just happened? I said to myself. I grabbed a piece of mint gum throwing it in my mouth getting out of the car. I opened my office looking at it for the last time. I started throwing all of my stationary objects placing it in my box. I grabbed my graduation picture and shed a little tear. I remember those days when I thought I wouldn't graduate, law school was difficult as hell. I feel like I'm throwing it all away but deep down in my heart this wasn't truly for me. At least I can say that I'm a african america woman with a degree in criminal justice.

Jacob

I stopped at my mother's house to visit her. She always complains how I don't make time for her although I see her just about every Sunday for dinner.

"Ma" I called her name opening the door but she wasn't answering. "Mom" I called her one more time. I heard her walk down the steps gripping her robe. I looked at her from an angle she looked like she was in the middle of something I didn't want to know about.

"Hey baby" she smiled hugging and kissing my cheek. "What's up? She asked almost as if she didn't want me here.

"Um well I was just coming by but if you and pops are a little busy. I'll leave you two" I chuckled uncomfortably.

"No, we're not doing anything but did it work out between you two? She asked.

"No Ma I think I really blew it" I said. "Awww you'll get here back matter fact I want you to go to this bakery on 44th street they have the best strawberry shortcake it'll make you feel better" she said pushing me towards the door.

"Damn Ma what's the name of the place" I asked

"Ughhh Cake & Company its on 44th street. Tell them pick up for Tish" she said.

"Okay have fun" I said leaving out of the door. I couldn't believe my parents were getting busy. But hey at least I knew they loved each other that's how I'm trying to be in my 50's still going at it and still being in dumb love.

Tia

I sat on the stool watching the clock. It wasn't that busy today probably due to the storm were supposed to be having. I watched my sister counting the money on the side. Sometimes I feel bad because she sacrifices so much for me and she doesn't have too. I mean I am the little sister I just hope she's not swept in my BS "Are you going to be okay in the next hour? She asked.

"Yeah I suppose, I'm gonna check on my cakes" I said walking in the back. "Pick your head up girl, get rid of that attitude shessh" Jackie yelled.

I opened the door to the small shop, I looked around at the red and silver decor it was really nice. I could tell it was a black owned business. "Welcome to Cake & Company how may I help you? I looked in my wallet "Yeah Umm I'm picking up for Tish" I said grabbing my credit card. I looked up and it was Jackie.

"Oh wassup Jackie" I said looking confused. "You work here? I asked lowering my brow. "Yeah temporarily but this is actually Tia's shop and I don't think she'll want to see you honestly" she admitted turning around to open the door. "Tee, we have a pick up for a strawberry shortcake" I said.

"I'm placing it in the box now" I could hear her sweet voice from afar.

"So how can I get your stubborn sister back? I asked swiping my card. "I don't know officer" She said smartly. Tia came out holding my cake "Can you order some more whipping cream for that site? She asked her. She looked up at me but this time with disgust. She sighed"Here you go" she handed it to me then quickly walking in the back. I looked over at Jackie "She's the sensitive one" She said. I placed the cake down and chased behind her.

"Don't follow me" she yelled.

"Tia I'm just trying to fix this" I admitted. "Fix what ? I told you I accepted your damn apology what do you want me to fall into your arms and live happily ever after just leave me alone" she yelled crossing her arms.

I stood there waiting for her to give in but she wouldnt. "BYE" she said.

"Seriously" I asked. "Yes I'm serious how about I walk you out myself" she said

"Fine, goodbye then" I said walking out the door. I kept the cake there and stormed out.

Tia

I walked back out towards the front desk but suddenly felt a really bad pain in my abdomen. The pain was so unbearable. I fell to floor in pain beginning to cry

"Tia" Jackie yelled trying to comfort me.

"What's wrong? She asked looking down there was blood ever where. "Oh my goodness" she shouted. She quickly ran out of the door trying to catch Jacob. I didn't know what the hell was going on. He quickly came in walking behind the counter.

Jacob

I saw Tia lying uncomfortably on the floor in blood crying. "Call the ambulance" I told Jackie. Tia was still crying in pain "I think she she had a miscarriage" Jackie said lowly. Tia began crying even more harder. I stood up flashing my badge. "Good evening everyone I need the rest of you to please exit the building" I demanded. I watched the 6 customers leave out door. Jackie turned the sign to close so Tia could have her privacy. "Come on baby" I said picking her up. Everything was moving so fast miscarriage? No, I didn't believe it, I wouldn't believe it until a doctor would tell me themselves. That doesn't even make sense we've only started sleeping together 2 months after. The ambulance arrived as I helped them place her on the stretcher she was still in pain. I was worried sick that was very hard to watch knowing I couldn't do anything. I watched Jackie get in with her I agreed to meet them there.

Later that Night

I watched Jackie walk with Tia in her room. I didn't even bother to go in there I know she wouldn't be ready. I couldn't believe she suffered a miscarriage. So much was running through my head. Was I possibly going to be dad ? How didn't she know?

Jackie closed her door and was sitting next to me on the couch. "Just give her a few days she'll come around"

"Damn this shit happened so fast" I said placing my hands on my face. "It could have happened to anyone Jacob shit happens sometimes, she said she didn't really have symptoms" Jackie explained. "I just feel bad you know she probably lost it because of me" I said

"No No No Jacob don't beat yourself up about it okay. Break ups and disagreements happen all the time regardless" she said trying to make me feel better. "Yeah your right" I said getting up from the sofa.

"I'll come by in a few days" I said

"Thanks Jacob" she said walking me to the door. I felt weird like what if the baby would have stayed. I would have been a parent although we barely knew each other that long I would have stepped up to the plate of course no questions asked but I cant help but feel some way because it wasn't just hers it was mine too.

Damn man life is a bitch sometimes

Bet ya'll wasn't expecting that :3

WELP