Worth

XII

Kairo & his family in MM

Davia Tamar King

I woke up, looking around. I faintly remembered being knocked out, before that happened, some man tried to kidnap me. Obviously he was successful.

I tried to move and my arm was stuck. I was chained to something. I pulled again, hoping whatever it was, was loose enough for me to break free.

Someone had interrupted my movements. "Ah, I see you're awake." Someone said. I looked to see who it was, but they were wearing a ski mask. Smart choice, because once I find out, there will be hell to pay.

"What do you want?" I asked. "Well..." They removed their ski mask and I gasped, realizing who it was. "I don't need you, neither does the rest of the world, so I'm getting rid of your pressence."

"I thought we were in this together?!" I screamed, feeling sick to my stomach. I was the one who was betrayed. My karma had finally gotten back to me, and it hurt.

"We were, but then, it was MY plan, and still is. So I rule you out." They said before shooting three shots. I could feel myself losing consciousness, once again.

Danny Braylin Camilo

I allowed my eyes to adjust to the light before scoping my surroundings. I looked to my side to see Jessi, my ex that was pregnant with my baby.

I sighed, getting out of bed and going to the bathroom. I pissed as I heard shuffling in the room. I washed my hands, walking back out shortly after.

"Hey babe, can we go shopping? I need to get some more shoes."

"Yeah." I muttered. Kyon used to ask me what I wanted to do sometimes instead of just being inconsiderate. Especially since I'm spending my money.

I walked back in the bathroom after finding an outfit. I began to get ready.

As we sat in the car, it was an awkward silence. She sat texting on her phone as I drove. Kyon always asked me what I was thinking when it was super quiet. Jessi didn't.

It was like she didn't care, or maybe I just wanted her to be like Kyon so I wouldn't feel as if I fucked up that bad. Being without Kyon for a month now was absolutely awful.

I missed waking up to her face. I missed kissing her and watching her dance, thinking I wasn't paying attention.

She always made sure our relationship wasn't boring, so I don't even know why I did her so bad. As soon as I parked, Jessi got out. Kyon would sit in the car until I opened her door for her.

"Gimme a minute, Jessi." I called out. She waved her hand. I dialed Kyon's number. After two rings, Emerson picked up. "Hey daddy!"

"Hey babes.  Where's your mommy?"

"Right here." I heard shuffling until Kyon's voice traveled through the phone. "Hello?" She sighed.

"Hey, how you doing?"

"I'm good. You need something?" She asked, getting straight to the point. "You, I miss us."

"Your point?" She was being cold as hell right now. I almost don't recognize her.

"Kyon, I want you back." I stated.

She huffed. "Danny, the first day I kicked you out, I was so angry. I punched walls and threw glass and shit all over the room. I hated you. But when I really let everything settle, I was hurt. I gave you everything, only for you to fuck me over. As of now, I'm in that 'done' stage. You don't deserve me, and what I have to offer. There is no us." I heard a click after.

I felt as if my heart had broken into a million smaller pieces. I had a good girl and I ruined everything. I ruined shit for a ho who I couldn't give two fucks about.

The hell was wrong with me? I wiped the forming tears from my eyes. I called Kairo, no matter how much he hated me, I was hoping he'd help me get her back.

Kyon Armelle King

After our break up, I had been receiving more calls from Neal. I made it known that I didn't want anything to do with him, but he just wouldn't give up.

He called me one day and explained why everything happened between us. He didn't make any excuses, but he did have one hell of an explanation. Jealousy.

I told him that there would be no us, but he at least wanted to be cordial. So, I was down with that.

"Mommy, I want gushers." Emerson said as we walked through WalMart's aisles. As we made it to the snack aisle, I tried to pick some up, but they were too high. "Need some help?"

I looked over my shoulder to see a man smirking at me. He probably thought my height was amusing. "Something funny?" I asked smartly.

"Let me get that for you."

I moved and allowed him to get the gushers, then hand them to me. I placed them in the basket. "Thanks."

We continued grocery shopping. Soon we were finally finished. As I placed the items on the conveyor belt, I noticed the workers switching spots. Maybe their shift was over or something.

Once I finished, I looked up and saw Mr.Giggly. I huffed. Did he really just switch so he could talk to me?

As he rang up everything I took my phone out, pretending to do something. "Mommy, can me and Kinsley go to the park tomorrow?"

I nodded. "Sure sweetie. We'll get ice cream after, too." She smiled wide. "Your daughter is beautiful."

I looked up. "Is she supposed to be ugly?"

"Huh? No, I meant-"

I chuckled. "I'm playing. Thank you, though. Say thank you, E."

She did as told. "Well here's all of your groceries. I can help load them in your car if you want..?"

"No, it's okay." I smiled. "Well, take my number?" I smirked, handing over my phone.

He put his number in, then called his phone. "I'll be in touch, beautiful." He winked.

I walked away. "Mommy, you can't possibly date him." Emerson whispered.

"Why not?" I asked. I wasn't really thinking about dating, just having a little fun.

I looked at my contacts to see his name. Denim.

"Because, he's not daddy."