In His Hood.

Chapter Twenty Three - The Talk (2)

Avery's P.O.V

Waking up as I slowly opened my eyes I took a look at the time realizing it was just 6 in the morning.

Not wanting to wake up neither Siyah or Zuri I made it into her nursery placing a soft kiss against her forehead as she slept.

She was so beautiful.

Standing there while focusing on her all I could think of was how good of a father I planned on being with her.

I planned on loving her, taking care of her, spoiling her, giving her everything she need an' deserved.

There was so much built up in me that I was slowly beginning to explode. Using alcohol an' smoking was the only way I could escape from all my problems an I knew now that I had a child that there was no more fucking up.

"She's beautiful, isn't she?" I smiled a little from the sound of Zuri's voice.

"She is." I turned around a little glancing her way for a quick second.

"I've been doing a lot of thinking." She continued. "About us, where we left off."

"What's on your mind?" I questioned.

"We can talk about it later." She noticed Siyah beginning to fuss a bit. "I know you probably have a lot to handle today so maybe when your done, you can come back?"

"Yeah." I quickly replied.

Making it out of the nursery as Zuri held onto our baby girl I sighed lightly making it out of her condo an' into my car.

There was so much going on.

Mama being sick an' stuck in that hospital, some guy fucking disrespecting me an' thinking my baby was his, Jordan needing me back to the trap an most importantly Zuri an' I settling shit between the both of us.

As I made it back to my place I quickly got inside planning my next move.

Today I was going to make sure my Mama was good then I was definitely going to get that bitch ass Bryson nigga out the picture - I refused to let another motherfucker raise my child in any way.

Zuri's P.O.V

Placing Siyah down after feeding an' bathing her I yawned out loud while wiping my eyes still a bit tired.

I appreciated Avery for taking complete control of the night by waking up every time she cried. That made me realize that he was definitely going to be there for her an' I, no matter the time or the place.

Making my way into the shower while placing her baby monitor against the sink I quickly took a warm bath soaking my sore body. I was in need of a long, warm bath.

Slowly getting out while wrapping a towel around my wet body I began my normal hygiene. Today I planned on making everything simple by putting on a pair of boy shorts an' a little tank.

Today I just decided on staying in with Siyah until she was old enough to be out.

Making it into the kitchen still with her baby monitor in my hand I decided on making a quick breakfast. I warmed up a little toast with a glass of orange juice an' made my way to the living room.

As I sat there I heard a knock on the door causing me to quickly make my way up slowly opening the door.

"Bryson?" I watched as he frowned a little just standing there

"Can I come in?" His smooth voice spoke.

Standing to the side allowing him to come inside I sighed a little knowing this friendship would have to end. Bryson an' I were just friends in my book but to him he felt as if we were more an' I refused to lead him on.