Through Toronto

24.

Devronica in MM

Devronica

I sat at the table and watched as my parents whispered to each other. "Are y'all gon ever tell me what's up?" I asked impatiently.

My mom sighed and grabbed my hand. "Honey, your father has something to tell you. You're gonna be confused at first but, don't get mad," she explained.

I nodded and waited for my dad to start talking. "Well, a few years back, your mom and I separated for a few months. During those months, I got a woman pregnant. The lady I got pregnant, died a couple of days ago so now, my daughter is coming to live with us. She's a year younger than you," he explained.

"Why are you just telling me this? All along I thought I was an only child but I had a sister the whole time." I couldn't believe this. They're just springing all this onto me at one time.

"Baby girl, we're sorry," mom said.

"So, where is she?" I asked.

They looked at each other and then back at me. "Upstairs."

I rolled my eyes. My dad called her downstairs and she came down jogging. She was beautiful and had huge thighs. She must've gotten that from dad's side of the family. "Hi, I'm Jasmine, she said walking over to me.

"I'm Devronica."

We gave each other a hug and I saw dad smiling at us. "It's so nice to meet you," she said.

"You too. I would love to stay and talk but, my boyfriend is waiting for me."

I told everybody goodbye and went outside to my car. I rushed out of there because I didn't know what to say. They did just spring the fact that I have a sister on me.

I pulled into August's driveway and got out of the car. I was about to knock but Aaliyah walked behind me. "Hey," I said.

"Hey girl," she said, pulling out her keys. She opened the door and we stepped in. We paused as we heard Sheila fussing at August.

"You need to tell Devronica! She is such a sweet girl and you-"

"Hey momma," Aaliyah said, interrupting their conversation.

"Hey babies," Sheila said, hugging both of us.

"Hi Sheila," I said, taking a seat at the island. I glanced over at August who looked slightly uneasy. I wonder what they were talking about before I came in here.

"Hey baybeh," August said, kissing me on my forehead.

Sheila gave him a side eye before turning her attention to Aaliyah. "Aaliyah, I need you to help me with something, come on here na," she said, leaving the kitchen with Aaliyah trailing behind her.

"Is there something you need to tell me?" I asked.

He rubbed his hand over his face like he always does. He grabbed my hand and guided me to the couch. "I luh you, ight?" He said.

"I love you too."

"Don't forget that."

"I won't. Now you had some good news you needed to tell me," I said, putting my legs on him.

"Yeah, I'm Taylor's biological father," he said with a wide smile.

"Awe, I'm happy for you."

"Thank you. I wanna take you out for this special occasion."

"Okay, like where?"

"I was thinkin' we could go ta Sky Zone. I'm go pick up Taylor on the way."