don't think they know. ii

Sixteen.

"Haaaappy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Kaden!" Everyone chanted causing him to giggle uncontrollably. All my family showed up; my auntie, my mamaw, Bahja, Brooke, other relatives and Kaden's friends from daycare. I picked a cupcake up putting icing all over his nose. He smiled then put some on my cheek."I wuv you mommy."

"Love you too baby!" I said kissing his face and allowed everybody else to embrace him. He didn't like all the attention so within five minutes he was over at the ballpit. I playfully rolled my eyes, walking over to Bahja and Brooke. Neither Chris or Cameron were here yet. I'm not mad because the party just started about fifteen minutes ago. Maybe they're stuck in traffic or had some type of emergency. "Oh shit..." Brooke mumbled looking towards the door while Bahja just dropped her mouth.

"Wha... the fuck?" I smiled watching Chris walk inside with this big ass box. He sat it down beside all Kaden's other gifts. I bit the side of my lip, admiring him for a minute.

"I can't believe this nigga is Chris Brown though. Yo baby daddy is Chris mothafuckin' Brown!" Brooke exclaimed. "He's the same guy we've known since highschool." "Oh shit he's walking over here." Bahja gasped and began combing through my blonde hair; like maniac. She's so embarrassing. I meshed my lips together, rubbing in the red lipstick.

Chris walked up to me with a smile on his face. "Hey Brooke and Bahja."

"Heeeeey." They said in a ghetto fashion at the same time. "Oh so they the only one's you see?" I inquired sarcastically smirking. It's been a minute since we've seen one another but we constantly keep in touch. He pulled me aside and wrapped his arms around my waist. "Hey Zonnique." I smiled, "Hi Christopher." He brushed his lips against mine slipping his velvety tongue on my mouth. I moaned softly allowing him to pleasure me. "Damn would y'all like a room?"

We both pulled away blushing like crazy. "Shut up Brooke!" I laughed. She snapped a picture before walking off. "Well I'm gonna go holla' at Kaden." "Mkay!" I emerged away from his arms and began walking off then he called. I glanced back to see him mouthing: "That ass is mine tonight." My mouth dropped. I shook my head while going outside for some air. With all these kids in here it's getting kinda humid and my attire definitely isn't making anything better. I sat on the concrete sidewalk, digging inside my purse. I pulled out a fresh pack of cigarettes. I've been considering to try them for awhile now. They seem like a stress reliever or something.

I pulled one out, lighting it up with my colorful lighter. I held the cigarette between my index and middle finger, putting it to my lips.

"This isn't so bad." I muttered to myself and continued to smoke. "Zonnique?" Cameron's voice caused me to jump. He looked down at me with disappointment. "Come on now babygirl." "Hi Cam.." I sighed flicking the cigarette in the street.

He gave a friendly hug before handing me another gift for Kaden. You would've thought he was turning sixteen instead of three. "When did you start smoking?" He asked. "Just now. I just wanted to try it.." I murmured. I tried it and I think I like it.

"Well your life, your decisions but anyways where's the little guy?" I began to answer him but the door opened and I cursed under my breath. Chris. Luckily he's never met Cam so he doesn't know what he looks like. Well Cam knows exactly who he is. "Kaden wants you Zonnique." he said not paying Cameron any mind. "Alright give me a minute."  "Sure.." Chris mumbled walking back inside. He's such a rude ass.

"So that's your boyfriend?" Cam asked in curious tone. "I guess you can say. Sorry for his rudeness."  "Nah it's cool." He said smiling. We walked back inside the chuckee cheese to complete chaos. All the kids were running around, some beating up Chris in the ballpit. I put my hand over my forehead and marched over to him.

"Hey stop fighting Chris guy!" I shouted pulling some of them off. He managed to escape and collasped on the floor, breathing heavily. "Really Christopher?" I playfully rolled my eyes, "Where's our son?" I added while helping him up. It's been awhile since I've seen Kaden. Chris' eyes bulged and he cursed under his breath. "I don't know-"

Suddenly we both heard that familiar laugh- Kaden. Our eyes shifted over to Cam along with Kaden. They were playing the zonbie shooting game, bonding somewhat. "Is that Carlton?"

"His name is Cameron also known as Cam." I corrected.

He slightly rolled his eyes. "Oh." A small smirk appeared on my face instantly. "You're sooo jealous babe." I teased pushing him gently. He scoffed before regaining his composer. "Of what?"

I pointed my hand towards the beautiful scene of Cameron and our son playing around. I'm actually happy. Honestly Kaden didn't like Cam as much but he's loves him now.

"Whatever. So are y'all like stil-"  I slit my eyes at Chris to stop him from talking. "No we're not. He's just a friend. " I reassured adjusting his chicago bull's beanie. He's attire was always perfectly matched and fresh looking.

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6:56pm

The party had just ended and all the kids were gone along with my family. I was relieved. Birthday parties are so exhausting man. I'm just happy my baby boy had a great time. Chris picked up Kaden, as he slept peacefully from a tiring day. I began walking with him until someone grabbed. I met faces with Cam once again. "Zonnique I need to tell you something."

I immediately frowned up my face from his saddened appearance. "What?"

"I'm moving in a few days."

"Where to Cameron?" I asked shifting all of my weight to one foot. I really don't need this right now. We're trying to build a friendship again.

"....Florida-"

"What! That's all the way on the other side of the country..." I sniffled and shook my head no.

He sighed wrapping his arms around me and allowing me to embrace him, resting my head on his chest. "I'm going to miss you so much Cam." I whispered moving my arms around his waist.

Before he could speak I heard Chris' voice.

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