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Omniscient

Stephanie made her way to the door and opened the door but there was nobody out there. She peaked her head out of the door but there was nothing. Looking around, she stepped out on the porch and stumbled over something.

Feeling a hand around her waist, she looked down and recognized August's hand. Bending down to pick up the little box that she had stumbled over, he switched the box around seeing if there was anything written on it.

"Well, what is it? Stephanie asked, tiptoeing to see the box.

"Dats what I'm checkin fa."

Stephanie sighed and placed her hands on her hips still looking around the street seeing if there was anyone left lurking.

"Thea aint nothing on da box but ion wanna open it while you out hea. Gon in da house and sit wit Erin, I'ma check dis hea box out."

She shook her head.

"No, I--"

"Stephanie what da hell I say?"

She sighed and stomped back in da house. She was going to be late for work, there was no way she was going to be able to go in with all this shit happening.

August on the other hand was about to open the box when his phone rang. He sighed and reached into his pocket and grabbed his phone.

"Aye mama."

"August, it's Laya she is gone."

Scrunching up his face, he looked at the box then focused on his mother.

"Watchu mean she gone ma?"

"She was out side playing and then I called her in from the back and she never answered. So, I went out there to see where she was and she was nowhere to be found. I looked around and asked all the neighbors but no-one has seen Aug. I'm sorry, I should have been watching her I ju-"

"It's aight, look I'm on my way."

"Ok baby." She hung up.

Opening the box, August pulled out all of the contents that were inside. There a picture and a note. The picture of a baby in the arms Aaliyah and Kelton off to the side. He knew the baby had to be Laya.

It was now starting to connect, whatever was going on had to do with Laya but what in the hell did she have to do with everything? But he knew what he as going to have to do. He shot a text to Jace.

"August!" Stephanie called from the house as he tucked his phone in his pocket.

Walking into the house, August found Stephanie in the living room on the phone with Erin on her hip.

"What?"

"What's in the box?" She said hanging up the shine and tossing on the couch.

He looked down at the picture and handed it to her.

"Hea."

He took Erin from her and sat down on the other end of the couch and held a sleeping Erin. Stephanie frowned and looked up at August.

"Why the hell is Kelton in the photo?"

August rolled his eyes.

"Because Kelton is Laya's fatha."

She frowned and shook her head. "I thought --

"I was her daddy? Nah. I told you dat shit but you aint want ta believe me."

August sighed and leaned back against the couch.

"I wanted to believe you it was just that the papers said that you were the father. What was I supposed to think?"

"You was supposed to believe me. Stephanie you aint got fuckin trust in me dat shit gettin real fuckin old. On top of allat, Laya has gone missing."

"What?!" Stephanie began to walk to the front door.

"Stephanie, stop."

August stood up and handed Erin back to her. She looked at him like he had lost his mind.

"Stop, why? Our daughter is out there missing somewhere and you talking about some stop."

"Stephanie shut up aight. I think I know who may have her but I can't think witchu all up in my shit wit all dis yellin' damn!"

August sighed and walked back into their room and grabbed his heat and walked back out heading out of the front door. Stephanie was upset but she was on his heels. He hopped in the driver seat.

"What are we going to do to with Erin?" She asked hooking her up in the car.

August shook his head.

"Nah, y'all stayin' hea. I be damned if get y'all hurt in dis shit too." He argued, pointing back at the house.

"No, I'm not going to let you go by yourself Aug. This is not what you do anymore remember? You are in a different place in your life now on top of that did you forget your occupation now? You can't just go offing niggas like you used to."

He sighed and pinched his nose.

"I know what you sayin baybeh, I do. But dis is my family and I'ma do everything dat I can do ta protect y'all. I'ma man and I'm not about to argue about my role as a man. I love you ma, I do but I ain't about ta sit around and let dis shit hea hurt my family. Na' go back in ta house and take Erin. Jace will be ova in a minute."

She frowned and unhooked Erin.

"Why?"

"Just in case some shit go down while I'm gone, Jace can handle it. I huh you na gon in da house ma."

She quickly made her way over to the driver side and grabbed his face kissing him. He let his tongue roam in her mouth, while he held her chin.

Once they pulled away he played his head against her and pecked her lips one last time.

"Hurry back to us, to me August."

He nodded. "I gotchu baybeh."

She sighed and grabbed Erin out of the car and walked into the house. He was making good time because Jace was pulling up behind him as he was pulling off. Jace honked his horn and August did the same and headed towards the highway.

August knew exactly who could have Laya and he was going to make sure he got her back and took care of the whole situation. He thought when he killed her mother that everything was good but damn was he wrong.


I know that this chapter was shot but I just wanted to give you all something before I called it a night!

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