Against All Odds

6.

Briana's dad in the mm

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Briana Harris

"So Bri how have you been?"

Right now my dad and I were out eating breakfast at iHop. Last night when I walked in and saw him, I was filled with so many emotions. Before my dad was sent to prison, we were so close. I was heart broken when they found him guilty. I still, to this day, believe he was innocent. I have him now so I guess that's all that should matter.  

"I've been good dad. Even better now that my favorite guy in the whole wide world is home."

He chuckles. "I've missed you so much babygirl. I wrote you a whole bunch of letters, did you get them?"

I swallow my piece of pancake. "No, mom never mentioned any letters from you. I honestly thought you forgot about me."

"No. I could never forget about you. I wrote you many letters and I never got a reply so I thought you were angry with me and I just stopped trying."

Hmm, I wonder why mom never mentioned the letters. 

He decides to change the subject, "any boys I should know about?"

I immediately think about Jayceon and smile big. We've gotten closer over the course of 6 months and our relationship is gradually turning into something more. 

"Well I like someone and I think he likes me."

"Does he treat you right?"

"Of course and I wouldn't have it any other way."

He drinks the rest of his orange juice before saying, "you know I'm going to have to meet this young man. "

I roll my eyes and laugh."Yes daddy, I know."

After we finish eating, he drops me off at home. 

"Dad, where are you staying? You know you can always stay here."

"Both of us know that your mother will never let that happen."

We share a laugh. Mom has never been a big fan of dad, especially after he was sent to prison.

"I'm staying in a hotel until I can get back on my feet, but I don't need you worrying your pretty little self over me. I'm fine I promise."

"Okay dad." I kiss him on the cheek and we do our little handshake before I get out. Once I get in the house he drives off. 

After I change into some comfortable clothes and talk on the phone with Jayceon for a little while, I decide to take a well needed nap. My dad is home, I almost have the guy of my dreams, and I'm doing great in school. My life is great, what could possibly go wrong?

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Jacob Payne

"Hey Jake", Alexia says with a half smile, grabbing my hand.

I quickly snatch it back. "Look, quit the nice crap. What am I here for?"

She looks a little taken back, but begins talking to cover it up. "I'm here to let you know that I've cleaned myself up and I have a place to stay. I'm not saying that I'm ready to take Chaylin back, but I'm getting there. C-can I see her?"

I look into her eyes to see if she's telling the truth. I see hurt, worry, and stress.

"How do I know you aren't lying to me? I can't trust you anymore, Alexia. Why did you just run away from me? With MY child." I feel myself getting angry so I stop talking for a moment to take a breathe and calm myself down. "If you're not going to be honest with me, don't waste my time." With that, I get up and walk out of the library.

Surprisingly I didn't feel any empathy for her. She's not the girl she used to be, the girl I once loved. I don't know who she is now, but what I do know is that she's not coming anywhere near my baby girl, even if it kills me.

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Alexia Bates

"Did you get the information I asked for?"

"No, I-I tried but-" I am interrupted with a slap to the face.

"Trying isn't good enough. You only have 2 months to get Chaylin or I'm killing you and him."

With that he pulls out of the library parking place. How did I get here? I didn't expect Robert to get out of prison so early. I thought prison would have changed him but it only made him worse.

1 year ago, while he was in prison, he found out that Chaylin and I didn't have anywhere to go so we created a plan. I fool Jacob into thinking that Chaylin is his daughter, make him think I'm doing better for myself, and then when he least expects it, take Chaylin and leave without a trace.

While I'm doing my part of the plan, Robert gets closer to his daughter to keep him off the radar. Hopefully this all works out as planned because I don't want to die, even if some lives have to be taken. I'm not dying and that's a promise...

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Jayceon Payne

"I know we haven't been talking for very long, but I really like you and I think you should be mine."

Nah, that make me seem unsure.

"I really like you and I KNOW you should be mine."

Not that either, that make me seem too demanding.

"So how long are you going to pace around the room and talk to yourself?"

I stop walking and turn around to see Jacob leaning against the door eating a bowl of cereal. "I'm tryna' find da' right words ta' say to Briana when I ask her ta' be my girl. I ain' never been dis nervous before tho'."

"Well, just speak from your heart. Most girls love that mushy stuff, but not Bri. She's a simple girl who likes simple stuff. Look, don't over think it. I'm sure you'll do fine."

After taking Jacob's advice into consideration, I drove over to Bri's house and here we are playing Scrabble.

"Your turn, Jay."

I put the letters on the board and my plan is finally complete.

"Will you be mine?" She looks up at me with a confused look on her face.

"Well, whatchu say? With you be my girl?"

"YES! Of course I'll be your girl."

She jumps on me and we share a hug and a kiss. After we finish playing Scrabble and watch a couple movies, we decide to call it a night. She wants me to spend the night but her mom isn't home and I don't want to disrespect her mom like that. So, to make her happy, when I get home we facetime until we both fall asleep. I finally got the girl of my dreams. I know my mom is sitting in heaven smiling down on me because I know for a fact that she would love Bri.

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I didn't know how to end this chapter, but I hope you enjoyed it. Also, drama is going to Start unfolding and I'm going to start doing some time skips to keep the story interesting.

Briana+Jayceon= Brayceon 😂❤

-Niyah