Hard Times Purify

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Karti ,

Opening my eyes , I was greeted by small toes blocking my vision . 'What in the hell?' I thought to myself . Lifting up , I repositioned Zuri's little body on the left of me , only to notice Kartion's head laying on Zih's left ass cheek . Her hair was all over her face . The trio was getting some good ass sleep . I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and snapped a few pics .

I slowly slid out of bed , cracking and relieving my joints . Looking at the clock , it was 7:26am . Time to get the day started .

After showering I dressed in a pair of H&M grey jogging pants , a vneck and the the matching hoodie to the pants . I had a few errands to run .

"Bae ? Zih ?" I whispered in her ear softly .

"Huh?" She answered groggily .

"I'm heading out ma ."

"Okay." She naturally poked out her lips , in which I gently kissed .

"I love you ." I told her .

"I love you more." She responded .

Taking the stairs one at a time , I smiled to myself . I am one lucky ass nigga but lately I admit I been slipping . Locking the door that lead to the garage , I jumped into the Ashton Martin , opened the garage and peeled out .

I had to meet up with Pops and see what the drop was , concerning Nico .

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Zih ,

Waking up , I wasn't surprised to see my kids in the bed with me . I smirked , seeing how Zuri's arm was thrown across Kartion's chest . They were a handful . I slowly crept out of the bed and walked into the bathroom . After washing my face , I took a shower . Finishing oiling my body , I placed on a pair of Karti's jogging pants , which I had to fold at the bottom , and a Cami .

I know my babies would be hungry so I quickly got started on breakfast .

By the time I was finished , they were woke and hungry .

"Mommy , I don't like these ." Kartion said , referring to the eggs .

"Since when did you not like eggs Pooh." I asked , giving him the side eye .

"Since you cooked em like this ." He whispered , causing me to laugh .

"I like them mommy." Zuri smiled , stuffing her face .

"Thanks Nonni , your brother is being mean ."

I made me a plate and sat down at the table with them .

"Mommy can we go to the mall today ?" Zuri asked , after looking at Kartion .

I guess they thought I didn't see it but I did . Must of been in the making since lastnight .

"I'll think about it , eat your food ."

After breakfast , I got them cleaned up and dressed .

"Ma, did you finish thinking about it ?"

"No , now go play ." I stressed .

I had so much on my mind . It's been weeks since the situation with Nico and still there's nothing pointing the finger to him yet . It has had Karti , Jesus and Gee walking on egg shells . The shit has been affecting me too . My damn husband has been so damn wrapped up , he's been neglecting me . Taking in a deep breath , I called out to the kids at the same time standing up from the coach .

"Grab your jackets and put on your shoes . We're going to the mall ."

I was soon greeted with 2 "Yayyys"