Mama

Chapter One

June 2001:

It's been two months since I married the love of my life. Keri treats me like I'm a queen, and now we're expecting our first child, Christmas Day. I found out about this pregnancy, a week before my wedding day. I told Keri about the exciting news at the end of the aisle. I had a little baby's rattle in my hand, and told him he's going to be a father. The joy on his face, I will always hold close to my heart.

I've been craving Doritos and applesauce, lately. Keri swears that I'm crazy, but being pregnant comes with a lot of wild things. I always had my little crybaby moments; one time, I cried because I forgot the freeway home, and then I put our Maltese terrier dog on my lap, and she peed on me.

My thighs grew a tad bit, which I hate. I already hated my inner thighs, before I became famous. I embrace them now, but Keri enjoys them; that's how I got pregnant.

I must say, I haven't gained a lot of weight; maybe three to four pounds. I'm all baby, which is great.

"Babe," I whined, while laying in bed. Keri was in the studio, making beats for Babyface. He came upstairs, and came close to me.

"Yes?" Keri asked, while kneeling in front of me. I've been very annoying these last few months.

"Can you rub my feet, please?" I asked, poking out my bottom lip. He smiled at me, and kissed my cheek.

"Sure, give me a few minutes." Keri said, leaving our bedroom. I sat up, making my back touch the backboard of the bed. I waited, and waited; I waited so long, I end up falling asleep.

I felt someone massaging every muscle in left foot. I slowly opened my eyes, seeing Keri taking his time with my foot, and gently touching it.

"Hey sleepyhead," Keri whispered. A small smile grew on my face, which makes him so happy.

"Sorry for falling asleep, I felt like I was waiting on you, for forever." I yawned. He kissed the middle of my sole, which tickled.

"Don't apologize; it was my fault. I was talking to Kenny, for an hour and a half. I was trying my best to hang up, but the brother doesn't pick up on social cues." Keri laughed.

"Well, alright. What do you want for dinner?" I asked, trying to get out the bed. I don't know why I bother to get in the bed. It's always a hassle for me.

"No, you relax. I'll take care of the food, what do you want for dinner?" Keri asked. He's such a good man, I love it.

"I would love chicken and asparagus, that's all." I smiled. Keri winked, and left the room.