Why can't I be with him?

Telling my parents

Tyrece and I decided to tell my parents that I'm pregnant. We both know a lot of things can go wrong after, but they should know. I really don't want them to be in my child's life, but I can't just keep our baby a secret forever. They will find out sooner or later.

We decided to bring some food with us. Tyrece's mom thought it would be a good idea, and I agree. Food makes everything better, right? It does for me.

We were across the street and right in front of the door. Before we could knock the door flew open and I was just about pummelled by my mother. My father was right behind her glaring straight at Tyrece.

"Oh! We missed you so much, Evie!" My mom said sounding like she was about to cry.

"I missed you too, mama." I said weirdly wrapping my arms around her. I wasn't used to her being emotional around me like this.

"Where's your stuff?" My father said still glaring, but now at me.

"What do you mean?" I respond.

"Aren't you coming back?"

"No, why would I do that?" I said tilting my head and started to push my mom away.

" Well, 'cause we're your family, honey." My mom said looking at me surprised I wasn't coming back.

" Family wouldn't have left me in the hospital when I was hurt, and they would be happy if im happy. They wouldn't judge me for my decisions or    make me choose between my family and someone I want to pursue. Last time I checked, you both did all this things." I said feeling a bit angry remembering everything that happened.

"Honey, we did it for your own good. You can't be with the likes of him. You will ruin this family's name." She said looking angry too.

I turned to Tyrece, " This was a mistake." I turn to walk away, but Tyrece gently grabs my arm and turns me around.

" We only came here because we have some news for you. If you would like to hear it or not is up to you. We will leave shortly after, and won't bother you again." Tyrece said, who seemed to be the only calm one here.

I moved myself so he had his arm around my shoulders and leaned on him a little.

"Fine," my father said and he turned and walked in the house.

We all walked in after him, and headed to the sitting room.

"My mama and Evie made some food to bring over. She said you should never go to another person house empty handed." Tyrece said putting the late of pastries on the table.

My parents looked at them with disgust.

I remembered making them with her...

*Flashback*

We were in the kitchen and had our aprons on ready to start. She had assigned me to making the creme for the pastries.

She didn't want me to help, but I kept nagging her 'til she gave me something to do.

I sat on a stool and stirred while formed and baked the flaky pastries.

"Where did you learn to make this?" I asked still stirring, but starting at her work.

She smiled, " My mam taught when she made them for my wedding."

She looked very happy remembering the time.

After that was a comfortable silence.

"Will you teach me when Tyrece and I get married?" I said.

She looked at me shocked at first, but then her smooth features relaxed into a lazy smile.

She was a rather pretty lady. Her features were beautifully proportioned, and they complimented her tan skin. She wasn't very dark like her husband.

"Of course, honey." She said smiling.

She stayed like that for the rest of the time.

*Flashback over*

I took off the cloth put to keep the food clean, and grabbed one.

It was so good, I moaned out loud with my eyes closed. Tyrece's mom cooked so well. It's like heaven on a plate. I had eaten some on the way here while I was holding the plate, and I think you can guess why Tyrece was the one holding it when we got here.

I kept showing them in my mouth whenever I could.

My parents looked at me weirdly, and I shrugged. Tyrece's brothers always laughed when I did that. They have gotten use to me moaning over their Mama's cookin'.

"So what did you have to tell us? My dad said cutting straight to the point.

"Well," I said, "Tyrece and I have been getting involved physically." I said looking around the room. When my eyes landed on my mom I said a look of pure disgust while my dad still looked confused.

My mom saw this and said, "They had sex, Harry!" His eyes got real big and he looked all types of pissed.  He got up and so did we.

"Is his what you came here to tell us you, jezzabelle?!" He yelled.

"No." I said weirdly calm.

"Then what is it?" My mom said finally standing up.

"I'm pregnant." I said. Then I grabbed the pastries and Tyrece's hand and headed out the house without looking back.

We had made it across the road about to disappear into the corn when it happened.

I heard a gun shot then Tyrece's hand loosened in mine and he fell. When I looked down he was clutching on to his shoulder.

I dropped the plate and dragged him deeper into the crops, right until we were halfway home. I then ran to the door and burst in.

"Tyrece has been shot!" I yelled with tears falling down my face.

Everyone seemed to be in shock for a second...

Then there was total chaos.

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Hello, my lovelies!

Long time no see! Sorry for being gone so long, and without any explanation. I have been very school oriented this year. I haven't been able to concentrate on anything else. I hope this chapter makes you happy! Or maybe not...🤔. I had started it a while ago and didn't finish. I will try to have a chapter for you tomorrow, it will most likely come out in the afternoon so watch out for it. Will Tyrece survive? Was it really just his shoulder shot? The world may never know...until the next chapter.

Sincerely,
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