#2 :: Royal By Name, Loyal By Blood Pt2.

Ch 29.

ROBIN
Everyone Here Was A Suspect. Everyone Here Had A Motive.

Even though I told Racquel I hated her, I did love her. It was just all the things she had done and continued to do alongside the excuses she gave that drove me insane. If she could just admit she was wrong and get help I would support her.

I was going to be an aunty. A real aunt. I wanted my niece to grow up knowing me. When I saw Racquel on the floor, I wanted to reach out to her but my heart was so cold towards her right now. Instead I got in my car and sped off to Tanayah's house. She would give me the best advice. I knocked the door and Coco let me in.

"She deh inna di gym"

I smiled at Coco. Everyone loved her accent. She was so lovely and she was now part of the family.

I made my way to the gym and Tanayah was running on the treadmill singing along to the music. I turned the music down so she realised someone was in the room with her.

"Oh hey girl. Uh oh. That face is not a happy face..." Tanayah said as she got off the treadmill. "...what's wrong, Rob?"

I explained to her what had happened earlier. I needed to know if she thought I was wrong. I know she didn't like my sister but she always kept it real.

"Well you know I am not a fan of yo psycho sister. But she is yo sister. Despite what Poppa Smurf said y'all got a bond no one can break. I'm not saying I want you to make things right with her, but if you chose to, I ain't gon disown you. Just make that girl keep her distance. Maybe you're what she needs. All the things she be doing may just be a cry for your help. Maybe you could get her help. If you want yo sister back in yo life then you gon need to get her help. Don't just let what she's done slide though; get her to see someone. You said she's most probably giving birth now. She's about to be a mother, in control of a whole new life. Yo niece or nephew is gon have her as a mom.
I know you've always wanted to be an aunty; and you are to my kids but I know you want that blood relation which her child will be able to give to you. Don't give up on her crazy ass. You are all she has left."

I looked at Tanayah, shocked. She was actually being nice!

"How can you be so nice after everything?" I asked.

"What you want me to say? Fuck her, let her suffer alone? Nah. I'm a winner. No matter what the situation... I'm a winner. I got two beautiful babies with a guy who I know still loves me and wanted to have these babies with me, I own my own business, I own the house I live in and I got a family that loves me and which is growing by the minute. Even if the baby comes back as Maine's, I have already given him one of each before anyone else. Don't get it twisted, I can't stand the bitch. But we can't deny the fact that she's yo sister. Besides with a crazy mom like Racquel you ain't never can tell what drama she has or could get herself into. You need to make sure you're there fo yo niece or nephew. And her... if needs be."

I listened to Tanayah as she spoke. This was why I came to her. She was level headed. I chilled with her for the rest of the day until it was time for me to go home. I had a hot bath and went to sleep.

When I woke up the next day I saw numerous missed calls. It was from an unknown number.

Why hide yo number? How am I meant to call back?

I got ready for work and heard a knock at my front door. I answered it to see two officers.

"Hello officers." I said rather confused.

"Hello, sorry to bother you this morning, are you Miss Robin Evans?"

"I am, is everything okay?"