Karma

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                            Odell

I snatched the gun out of Antonio's hand and threw it into the woods next to his house.

" Just give me my daughter Nae. I aint trynna go to jail over this bitch ass nigga" he said while getting off the ground " you know this bitch play football, so they gonna try to give me 25 to life"

" take Aaliyah in the house Nae " I said sternly to Renae.  She was crying into Renae's chest, and she didn't need to see me or her father act like this in front of her. I tried not to get violent with this nigga way too many times, for the sake my relationship with Renae, Aaliyah , and my career. I didn't need to mess up my goals for some irrelevant ass nigga.

" No, Antonio get in your car and leave.  and Odell go in the house " Renae said sternly while comforting Aaliyah. by rocking her in her arms.

" fuck this shit " Antonio gave up and walked over to his car and getting In it. I didn't think he would've left that easily and I still don't think he's fully given up yet. I honestly don't wanna keep dealing with this shit, but I know ima have to if I wanna be with Renae.

Renae brought Aaliyah into the house, but I didn't move until Antonio drove off from in front of my gate. I locked the gate and walked back into the house, I didn't see them in the living room so I assumed they were upstairs. I felt bad because Aaliyah had to see us act like that, I don't believe that a child should witness violence like that.

I ordered some Chinese food and sat in the living room until it came before calling them downstairs to eat. I arranged Aaliyah's food container on the table before helping her in the chair so that she could eat. 

" Im not hungry " Renae said as I was about to pass her , her food.

" when was the last time you ate " I asked her, knowing that she's been busy all day. her eyes looked dull and her hair was a mess and she's still in her pajamas.

" Umm, a few hours ago " She said. I could tell she was lying because she started biting the inside of cheek and avoided eye contact.

" Sit down and eat the food Renae " I said sternly and she instantly busted out in tears. I don't know what I said or did that was wrong but it made me panic a little. she reached over to me and I hugged her as she cried into my shirt.

" Mommy, what's wrong " Aaliyah said while taking her attention off her food.

" Just eat your food Lee Lee , mommy's gonna be alright " I said while rubbing Renae's back as she pulled her face from my shirt leaving a big wet spot on it that stuck to my skin.

" Get ready for bed Aaliyah  " Renae said in frustration while wiping her face with her hand.

" But its only 8:15 mommy " Aaliyah pouted with tears forming in her eyes.

" go get in the fu-" Renae started but she stopped herself before sighing " Aaliyah go get in the bed. please "

Aaliyah ran upstairs crying and Renae followed behind her while dragging her feet. I knew she was stressed out but I just didn't know how to make it better other than be here for her. 

I fixed the kitchen and living room back up before heading upstairs and jumping in the shower, I almost forgot that I had practice in the morning , but I would have to leave early to make it to Aaliyah's birthday party with her "unicorn".