Dynamic Duo: Part 8

4. Back To Normal

*Naomii*

Things Have Calmed Down Around The House Within A Week And Everyone Seems To Be Getting Along Better. Me And MJ Talked Everything Out And Now We're Good, And Nevaeh Is Even Finally Back To Her Old Self. Thank God! Now I Can Get Back To Causing Mischief All Through The House.

I Had My Head Down On The Kitchen Table As My Home School Teacher Blabbed On About Something.

"Naomii Are You Paying Attention?" Ms. Scarlett Asked.

"Not Really." I Said.

"Well Focus Honey. You're Taking Your Final Exam Tomorrow And After That...You'll Never Have To See Me Again." She Said. I Giggled.

"Well Can We Take A Break? I'm Starving." I Said. She Checked Her Watch And Nodded.

"That'll Be Fine. I'll Be Back In An Hour So We Can Finish Up." She Said. I Nodded And Walked Her To The Door. I Sighed And Headed To The Kitchen, But I Stopped At The Entrance When I Noticed My Dad In There. He Hasn't Spoken To Me Or Nevaeh Since Our Last Little Argument, But Maybe He's Over It.

"Hey Dad. Whatcha Making?" I Asked, Hopping Up On The Counter.

"A Ham Sandwich." He Said.

"Can You Make Me One?" I Asked.

"What's Wrong With Your Hands?" He Asked.

"They Broke. Besides, I Love Your Sandwiches." I Said. He Smirked And Shook His Head.

"You're Just Trying To Butter Me Up." He Said. I Giggled.

"I'm Not! I'm So Serious. Please Daddy! Make Me A Sandwich." I Said, Poking My Lip Out. He Laughed And Shook His Head.

"Mayo Or Mustard?" He Asked.

"Mayo Of Course." I Said.

"Aight And Get Your Ass Off The Counter." He Said. I Hopped Down And Laughed.

"Sorry." I Said. He Started Making My Sandwich, While I Went To Grab Me Some Chips And A Grape Soda.

"Dad...I'm Sorry About Last Week. I Know Me And Vaeh Drive You Crazy, But Nevaeh Was Going Through Some Things And I Was Just Being Myself." I Said.

"I'm Not Mad At Ya'll Anymore. If Anything... I'm Mad At Myself." He Said.

"Mad At Yourself? For What?" I Asked.

"Because I Have No Patients With You Two. Nevaeh Is Your Mother And You're Me. No Ands, Ifs, Or Buts About It. All The Shit Your Ass Be Doing Was The Same Shit I Use To Do. When Nevaeh Tries To Be Peacemaker Is The Same Shit Your Mama Does. I Hate It." He Said.

"Why Do You Hate It So Much?" I Asked.

"Because I Don't Want You To Go Down A Path I Went Down. So Far...You're Not Going That Way, But This Mouth Of Yours...It's Gonna Get You In A World Of Trouble." He Said.

"Dad You're The Most Successful, Hardcore, Hardworking Man I Know. Why Wouldn't I Want To Be Like You? I'm Exactly Like You Dad. I Say Whatever Comes To Mind And Do Whatever I Feel Like Doing, Because I Don't Think Of The Consequences Until Later On. Face It...I'm Your Twin." I Said. He Chuckled.

"Yeah You Are, But You Need To Do Better Naomii. Promise Me That You Will Do Better." He Said.

"I Promise I'll Do Better Dad. Actually...I Am Doing Better. Why Else Do You Think They Gave Me A Scholarship To Play Women's Basketball. It's In The Bag!" I Said. He Laughed.

"You Right. That's My Girl. Up Top!" He Said. I Gave Him A High Five, As He Handed Me My Sandwich. I Took A Bite And Groaned. Best Sandwich EVER!
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I'm Glad Me And My Dad Had That Talk. He Seemed More Calm Now Which Is A Good Thing For All Of Us. I Was Holding My Newborn Niece As I Cradled Her In My Arms.

Kaiden And Mia's Daughter Brooklynn ❤

"Hi Brooklynn." I Said, Kissing Her Nose. Kaiden And Mia Made A Beautiful Baby Girl And I Was So In Love With Her.

"You're So Good With Her." Mia Said.

"Thanks. She's So Precious." I Said.

"Yeah She Is." Mia Said, Gently Stroking Her Hair.

"She Got Kaiden's Big Ass Head Though." I Said. Mia Started Laughing As She Poked Her Lip Out.

"No She Doesn't. She's Perfect!" She Said. I Shrugged As I Laid Her On My Shoulder.

"When I Make It Big In The WNBA...You'll Want For Nothing. I Promise You That Princess." I Said.