Reading Between The Lines (studxstem)

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Dakota

My mom and her four month boyfriend took me to breakfast today. I don't know why but I'm pretty sure it will spoil my IHOP . The vibe is off he keeps looking over at my mother as if he's scared to say something.  The waitress broke the silence for us ..saved by the pretty brown skin woman. 

"Here is your food and I hope you enjoyed  " she gave everyone there food ."Thanks " I smiled she handed my a piece of paper then walked off .

"What is it? " my mother's boyfriend asked ."Don't know...whats the point of this  breakfast momma? " I rolled my eyes ."Watch the attitude . We have some news to tell you ."  They looked at each other than smiled ."Okayyyy what is it ?"

"Marcus is moving in "

"Where the hell he gone sleep ma ? " I asked taking a bite of my bacon."With your mom " Marcus  crossed his arms like I was supposed to know his bum ass was staying here . I laugh shaking my head "Ma this shit ain't cool "

"He's a nice guy you have to get to know him " She leaned her head on his shoulder and of course he kisses her forehead ."You've only dated for how long ? Are you serious mom dad hasn't been gone that long " tears began to form in my eyes but I refuse to cry in front of them . 

"Baby your dad has left us a year ago I deserve happiness and you need a father . Come on baby every since your dad has left us you have been bi now your gay .. you even dress like a boy . I love you no matter what but baby this would not have happened if a man was present in your life . " she tried to grab my hand but I shook her hand off of me .

"How could you ma and I don't need shit for real . And mom yes I love girl ok I crave girls and that's  me ma and if you cant accept that then its whatever  " I roll my eyes in annoyance this shit right here ...she does it all the time . "I'm pregnant " she smiled and at that point I wanted to slap that smile off her face . She better be happy she's my moms .

"I'm done y'all enjoy this twisted  fuckery " I walked out of the restaurant then drove to Toni's

"TONI ... TONI ....OH MY GOD OPEN UP " I yelled banging on the door . Finally she opens the door with sweats on and a sport bra ."Dakota why are you banging on my door like the damn police "she asked . 

"This nigga knocked my mom's up " I began pacing back and forth ."Aye look at me " Toni said but I wasn't trying to hear that . All I wanted to do was cut his balls off  "look at me " she said again but in a soothing tone .Taking a deep breath I looked at her . She closed the door then walked in to the kitchen.  "Come here  " I heard her yell from the kitchen .

Toni

"Who is the guy " I  asked while picking her up and placing her on the island.  "Marcus and he got her pregnant too . Like who is this guy ..does he even have a job  ."

"Shit "

Did she just say Marcus maybe it's a different guy . She can't find out anything. He is the same guy who got my sister pregnant at seventeen then made her have an abortion.  That's why he's always willing to help me out financially to keep my mouth closed.  Everyone knows he has a wife in California but do I tell Dakota  ? I'm gonna keep quiet.

"Hello ? Earth to Toni?  "She waved her hands in my face ."Sorry continue  " I stood in between her legs and pulled at her pants . "No Toni your high and this is a serious matter " Dakota pushed my hands away . "You look so cute when your mad " .I kissed her lips then her neck "But finish" .

"I don't want her to stay with him like what about my dad "she said looking everywhere but at me. She bit her lip in anxiety. What was it and why is she so upset about it ? "Where is he " I asked.She didn't respond all she did was look away . "Kota what's wrong ?"

"My dad was on his way from work on Christmas eve ,and I remember him telling me this Christmas was going to be big . I waited for him all night " tear fell down her face  " and..... uhm " she sniffled while playing with her fingers .I held her hand to let her know I was here for her . She cried softly immediately I pulled  her in a tight embrace.

"Look baby it's going to be ok he's in a better place.  This baby that's going to be born is going to be beautiful  ok.  Your going to be supportive and strong big sister better yet daughter . Alright? I got your back kota  "  I kissed her forehead . Dakota nodded her head sniffling. "Thanks ugly "

"Hey stay with me for the night " i said kissing her temple