Mama

Chapter Nineteen

September 2001:

I called Cube, about ten times to apologize, and there was no answer. I'm just scared of getting too attached, then one minute later, he's gone. Keri was my everything, and he treated me like I was the only girl in the world. Cube cares and he wants the best for me, also.

"C'mon, pick up." I said, while the phone was ringing. I was about to hang up, until I heard Cube.

"Hey Cube." I spoke, softly.

"Now I'm Cube? I thought I was O'Shea to you." Cube said. Honestly speaking, I don't know what he's talking about.

"Ain't that your name, jackass?"

"You always call someone by their full name, if you're mad or uncomfortable. You use to call Keri, Keirston if you tight." Cube explained.

"Alright, but here me out—"

"Nah, you hear me out..I actually like you, as a friend and my girl. Yeah, you lost your man, but you gotta move on and be happy. I'm willing to help and care for you, because you've been through enough this past year; don't be afraid, cause I got you, babygirl."

Babygirl..what a beautiful thing to call me.

"But Cube, I'm going to be a mother, and I know you don't have children..I don't know how you'd feel, being someone's father figure. I'm a single mom now."

I feel like he'd be a great dad, but for him to become responsible for someone's life, I'm not sure.

"Toni, it's cool. He don't have to call me 'dad', he can call me Cube, Shea, or whatever. I don't want to him to think I'm his real dad, and I surely don't wanna step on his toes. I won't mind raising a child, with someone I like."

"Aww, Shea. That was sweet. But, I guess I'm your girl?"

"Toni Braxton, would you like to be my girl?"

"Yes, Shea..I'd love to be your girl."
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