Conflict Reloaded

Chapter 26: Unity

(Malia)

Jahlil's finger rubbed against his inner forearm, on his scar. The same scar that's been there since his wreak. Ugh, I feel horrible about that. All day he seemed to be in a good mood, but that scar does something to him. Like, maybe the scar symbolizes something for him. Something like his life. His life hasn't been the best. I think that his heart has a scar on it. And that scar on his arm resembles the one on his heart.

I'm not sure if that made sense or not. Basically, I just wish I knew Jahlil better. I know pretty much all there is to know about him, and all at the same time, he can be very unreadable at times.

I sat beside him and waved my hand in his face. He took his headphones out his ears then looked at me. "Yeah?"

"Are you okay?" I laid my head against his shoulder, so he put his arm around me.

"Yeah. I just been thinkin'. We both have to go back to school soon. My mom, she doesn't really have much to do except check up on her restaurant every now and then. I umm... I want to ask you something my mom asked me, but you might not agree."

He laid his head against the sofa and deeply exhaled.

"You know that I am an open minded person Jahlil."

"It's just that....my mom would love for us to live all together. Here. After her... Hospital visit, she hasn't been the same. I think having the babies around would be a good thing for her."

I started thinking about the question. Honestly, that would be a good idea. Janelle loves our babies so much. They're her grandchildren, of course she does! It was so uplifting to see her in such a good mood. It's just so cute to me for some reason. My grandfather would probably be okay with that. He'll still have company, since a cousin of mine also lives with him. Hmmm, I don't know what to do.

(Jahlil)

"Wake up little girl." I kept messing with Isabelle as she tried to fall asleep in my arms. Malia hit my arm then laughed.

"Leave her alone you big bully, before she starts crying."

I gently rocked her in my arms. "You are the bully. That hurt." I frowned up causing her to laugh loudly. Isabelle then burst out in tears.

"Look at what you did!" I put Isabelle in her arms. "Now apologize."

She still wouldn't quit laughing. I shook my head and laughed. I swear, she's just so beautiful.

"Kids I'm home!" My came into the living room where Malia and I were both drifting off to sleep.

"What took you so long to get here?"

"I went over to Tameka's house. Need I say more?" I had to laugh at that one. I know exactly what she means. Tanisha and Tameka are the type of people who absolutely loves company. They love company so much that they don't want the company to leave when they do go over there. That's exactly why I had them come over here to meet the twins.

"Nah. Hey mom, Malia has thought about your question."

"And?", My mom asked with a smile. Malia stood up and went over to my mom to hug her. "And I would love to live with you two! Thank you for inviting me!" They happily started hugging each other and I looked over to the vase of white roses sitting on the entertainment center. Unity.