Hers To Keep

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Family Ties

❝Reminisce when you came out the womb
Tears of joy I think filled up the room
You are now the reason that I fight
I ain't never did nothing this right in my whole life
Got me thinking...❞

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5 years later...
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Family of all different shapes, tone, and sizes swarmed the vast grassy field; both young and old participated in the various activities provided, while others simply sat around basking in the unity while making up for lost time. Majority of the crowd wore matching white tees with the words Carson Family hand painted on the backs.

The savory smell of barbeque along with home cooked side dishes travelled through the open space making many count down the minutes til it was time to eat.

"Tru, stay where I can see you baby!" Some oldies blared through the large speaker's as Khalil yelled our to the little girl who was to busy getting herself into some trouble to pay attention.

"Girl calm down it's nothing but family here, she's safe." Jasmine spoke sneaking up behind an easily frightened Khalil.

Her fear lasted all of two seconds before her mood soured like week old milk.

"Family is sometimes the worst one's." Khalil mumbled rolling her deep brown eye's.

Picking up on Khalil's attitude Jasmine chose to retreat, biting down on her tongue she attempt to contain the petty in her. Today was a day of celebration and an argument with her niece's mother was definitely not wanted or needed.

"So...are you guy's staying for the talent show?"

Shaking her head Khalil peeled her eye's away from Tru finally looking at Jasmine, the skimpy outfit she wore was questionable as always, but Khalil could admit her braids were popping which is why she let her outfit slide.

Making a mental note to get the stylists number Khalil parted her plump lips before speaking, "uh no. Rashad is taking us out for dinner tonight."

Not buying her excuse one bit Jasmine simply nodded trying to read Khalil's body language. This wouldn't be the first time Khalil lied about having plan's in order to get out of being around her daughter's family and something told her it wouldn't be the last.

Granted Khalil's petty behavior had plausible cause. Jasmine just wished she would learn how to put the past in the past and leave it there for the sake of Tru.

"Oh alright let me know before you guy's le-"

"We're actually about to head out now." Rashad intruded approaching the ladies catching the both of them by surprise with his signature smirk.

Dressed down in an all black ensemble that was enhanced by the chrome Hermés belt he wore. Rashad looked good enough to eat especially with the fresh haircut he was rocking and the way his brazil nut complexion glistened in the Sun's rays.

Placing a small peck on his girlfriend's lips his arms wrapped protectivly around her waist reeling her into his warm embrace.