Against All Odds

12.

Jacob Payne

I look on Instagram to see Briana's fifth post of the day. Apparently Alaya's condition isn't getting any better and she was just rushed to the hospital because of a seizure.

I look down at the comments to see that everybody is praying for little Laya. I haven't seen Briana in almost a year and I miss her like crazy. I've tried to get in touch with her but failed miserably.

Her mom and I got together and did some research only to find out that she's living in Houston, Texas. We found out a couple months ago and we're going to go down there in a few weeks to surprise her for her birthday.

Boy, isn't she in for a rude awakening.

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Jayceon Payne

"Jayceon can I borrow about $300? I need to get my hair done."

When Briana ran away I was heartbroken to say the least. I thought me and that girl were going to go far with each other. Get married, start a family, and he successful together. Boy was I wrong.

What hurt me even more was that she cheated on me and got pregnant by the nigga. That was supposed to me getting her pregnant, or so I thought.

When I finally realized that she wasn't coming back, I went out and found me another girl, Samantha. She cute and all but she's not Briana. She basically just uses me for money which I don't have much of but whatever.

"You know where it's at."

"Thanks Jay." She bends down to kiss me but I move my face. "Yea, whatever. Get out my face and do what you gotta do." She scoffs before grabbing her purse and walking out the door making sure to slam it.

I go in my wallet to see I only have about $50 left. This girl gone be the death of me I swear.

Bri, why did you have to go?

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Briana Harris

I log into my social media accounts and update them on Alaya's condition. 

@Brilovebug: Laya is in a coma and the doctors said there's nothing else they can do but wait. #prayforLaya 🙏❤

I read some of the comments and lock my phone. That's when the doctor comes in. "Ms.Harris, it looks as if there was 569 grams of salt in her system which is equal to 63 packets of resturant salt packets. That is what caused her coma."

"How did that much salt get in her system? A-are you sure?"

"We ran multiple tests and they each came back positive. It looks as if someone is trying to kill your child."

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Who tryna kill baby Laya?

What y'all think about Samantha?

Story ending in the next 2-3 chapters.

-Niyah