The Exception

Chapter 13

After I tallked to my sister Diamond I had to go and figure out what was going on. This was supposed to be a normal day but my family really didn't know how to do anything without my guidance. I felt bad for my mom but she should have known better. Like she would rather wait until the last second to tell me that truble was going around rather than be upfront with me. 

 When I reached the hospital I was truly exhausted but seeing my mom nearly made me die. From the moment that I walked into the room I could tell that something was wrong. The whole atmosphere was strange and mommy looked like she was dead inside. Her hands were ice cold and I remember looking at her eyes and she looked out of it. When the doctors finally came around I had to keep on asking them if they had any updates and the answer was usually no. I stayed the whole night just staring at my mom and as usual she woke up at the crack of dawn.

Me, "Mommy, how are you? Diamond told me that things have been crazy at the house, why didn't you tell me?"

Mommy, "Baby why are you here? I thought that you had the whole album thing, what's going on with that?"

Me. "Mommy, what's up with you? I could care less about the music. Why didn't you tell me that you were sick?"

Mommy, "Well I never thought that it was a big deal. I've got some high blood pressure, that doesn't mean I'm going to die"

Me, "Mommy come on, why are you not telling me stuff. Like what would have happened if something more seriosu happened and no one called me"

Mommy, "Baby you don't need to stress over your mom. You've done enough of that in your life, I just want you to be happy"

Me, "I'm happy when I see you adn the rest of the family doing well. i don't want no crazy shit going down and no one telling me. Now as the head can you just tell me what's going on?"

Mommy, "Baby it's too early in the mornign to be talking about that stuff right now. Have you said your prayers for the morning?"

Me, "Look mommy I can't stay for long so if there's something that needs to be changed then tell me now. Like what's the deal"

Mommy, " I have no real problem but you need to speak with Kia. I have no right to tell you her information without her approval. So go to the house and talk to her"

Me, "Goddmanit, why can't I just get the truth from this family for once. Like why does everything have to be so complicated"

Mommy, "Baby, don't get so antsy. You've never had patience, just like your father"

Me, "Listen mommy I'ma go check on the kids and see if Henry came back home. Maybe he'll known something"

When I reached back to the house I saw that the place was pretty much packed up. Henry was on the couch and he had the kids placing all their clothes into some suitcases. I was clearly confused about what was going on but Diamond was there helping out too. Then in comes Kia and I knew that before she said anything that things weren't right. On the right side of Kia's face was a huge scar and her skin was black and blue. This chick was rocking a full on baby bump and all on her neck and arms were scratches. I had seen this shit before but I couldn't believe that it was actually in front of me.

Me, "Kia, where is he? Tell me where that nigga is at?"

Henry, "Okay kiddies, why don't me and auntie take you to get some ice cream. Diamond can you go and get Shay's car seat from the kitchen"

Diamond, "Listen J don't start going crazy, it's to early in the morning for that"

Me, "Kia I'ma ask you again, where is that nigga"

Kia, "J I don't know. He didn't come home last night and I'm clearly not trying to come into contact with him"

Me, "When the fuck did that happen?"

Kia, "J I don't want to talk about it"

Me, "No you need to talk about it. Mad people in this family want to keep shit to themselves and that's not how it works. I got kids living with you and you can't be putting them in danger with your crazy ass boyfriend"

Kia, "J, shut the fuck up. I'm really not in the mood for this right now"

Me, "Kia no I'm talking about it now because no one ever want to speak the truth to me anymore. Like why is it that I'm just hearing about mommy having high blood pressure and being in the hospital. I go in there and it looks like my mom is about to die, what the fuck is going on here?"

Kia, "Just because you have money doesn't meant that you have to boss people around. Like we are all entitled to our own lives and choices"

Me, "Kia don't go there with me. It's never been about the money when it comes to family. I'm worried for you because you got the same blood running through me in you too. Plus you got a baby on the way and some man that likes to put his hand on you. That shit doesn't fly around me and it won't be a good look if Brandon and Travis come back"

Kia, "Listen shit happens and you learn from it. i've clearly learned from my mistakes so  I don't want to talk about it anymore. This has just been a whole embarrassment to me and my family but you have nothing to worry about. Mommy is going to be fine and we're going to be fine"

Me, "Listen I got a nice house down in Houston. I want you all to come down there and stay for as long as you need. I don't want mommy and you guys so far away from me"

Kia, "Are you serious? We're not moving anywhere, you know mommy loves Maryland and I just got all the kids settled into school and a normal lifestyle"

Me, "So you think that it's okay to have your abuser know where you live. If he's okay with hitting up on you while you're pregnant what do you think that means after the baby is born. I'm not going to have you risk the kids lives because you're into some dude. It's not worth it"

Kia, "What are you talking about? You sound so stupid right now"

Me, "No, because that shit isn't cute. You got some dude abusing the shit out of you like it's no tomorrow and you don't think to call your brother once or at least one of my homeboys, like what does that mean. Mommy told me that she has the kids spending nights at her place because they're afraid of Mack. That's not acceptable and you should know better, plus from our past you should be the first one against this shit. Second  I can't have you playing around with Jayson and Travis' kids, they trusted me with their care and I'm not trying to ahve anything happen to them . if you can't make the proper decision then I'll take them back to Houston with me"

Kia, "But you make it sound like all of this is my fault and that's not the case. Like for once can you just compliment or even just simply thank me for everything that I've done for this family. I've sacrificed so much of my personal time to raise these kids and I didn't ask for it"

Me, "Are you fucking kidding me Kia? You have to be out of your mind if you think that I'm going t let that slide. When Jayson first went to the penn he gave me the responsibility and you begged him to have the kids. We worked out the agreement and when I started making money you came to me and said that you would take them as long as mommy and you got a house. I never said that you had to take them and I've made it clear on several occasions that if the burden is to heavy give them back to me. I was out of the game for almost 3 years and you never came to me. Now that I'm trying to make some moves you come after me with this shit. Listen clearly you've lost your mind and I don't know if its' from the fact taht your baby daddy smacked you or the pregnancy but I'm taking all these kids. I can't have them around this crazy shit"