Out of the Shadows

Chapter 21

We got on the road immediately after that. I didn’t want Quan’s crazy ass waiting for me for too long. He can be so impatient sometimes. The ride went by so fast with Kaden asking questions about his sisters and cousin. He thought the guys would be cool because his daddy and uncle Don was. Should’ve known Don would know about him. We pulled up to Rocs house and I suddenly got nervous. I don’t want anybody making Kaden feel uncomfortable. But as luck would have it nobody was here so we got out and Roc began calling everybody trying to find out where everybody was. Apparently, they were getting stuff for a cook out and they all went to the store for food. Well the girls went for food and because of this stupid break in the guys went with them. They were getting ready to pull back up.
“So, Roc why don’t you take Kaden to pick out the room he’ll be staying in when we come visit you.” I said hoping he would understand what I was trying to do. I needed to talk to the girls before Kaden met them.
“Ok baby I’ll do that. But you should know everything will be ok, they’ll love him just like we do.” He said looking me in the eyes, I just nod my head at him. He then kissed me and him and Kaden went up the stairs just as I heard car doors slamming and a lot of laughing. They all walked in still laughing staring at me standing in the middle of the room.
“What’s up momma, how was you and Rocs little get away?” Mina asked trying to be funny. They all started laughing. These people get on my nerves.
“Hey girls, I need to holla at y’all for a second, meet me in Rocs office.” I told them walking away. They all stood there looking at each other for a minute then I heard their footsteps following me. I entered the office and sat behind Roc’s desk, where I waited for them to enter. Everyone came in but Nikki. I got up and went back out there to get her, she was in the kitchen with the guys.
“Nikki that meant you too.” I said to her.
“I didn’t want to intrude, and I really didn't know you were including me too.” She said.
“Well it does, so come on.” I told her going back to the office with her right behind me.
“Ok, I need you guys to listen to me. First there was a break in at my house, so your uncle is on his way to tell us what’s going on.” I told them.
“What you mean a break in, somebody was in yo crib? What about Snow, tell me they didn’t hurt my bitch.” Mina said. I swear she think my baby is hers.
“You know what I didn’t ask, but I’m sure if something happened to her he would’ve told me.” I said mad realizing I didn’t ask about my baby.
“Ok so he’s on his way here for that? That can’t be it momma, what the hell is going on?” Diamond asked.
“You know your uncles, they take everything personal. He’s just being his over protective self. Trust and believe they went to all our spots checking up on our shit while we were gone.” I tell her giving her a look, cause these fools always looking after us like we were some kids. Even though we can handle ourselves better than half their squad.
“Yeah you right, he’s probably over reacting.” She said getting up.
“Wait, that’s not it. I have something I have to tell y’all.” I told them.
“Don’t tell me you and Roc eloped.” Jazzy ole stupid ass screamed.
“Bitch don’t make me shoot you. No, we did not get married.” I told her.
“She must be pregnant, cause her attitude sucks.” She called herself whispering to Nikki.
“Jazzy, not today. This is important and I need to tell y’all this.” I tell her getting up from the chair.
“What’s wrong sis, my bad. But you’re scaring me now.” Jazzy said walking up to me.
“Ok let’s sit down so I can get this over with. Everyone in here except for you Nikki, knows what happened between me and Jo. Well me, Jo and Cream.” I started.
“Why are we talking about this bitch?” Diamond asked looking pissed. My kids ride for me like I ride for them. And believe me when I tell you each one of them would put a bullet between her eyes if she was still alive.
“Diamond hit yo chill button for a minute, and who you cussing at? Long story short Nikki, we found out that she was sleeping with my guy and they were planning to take over our empire. Shit didn’t work out for them like they planned, and they ended up dying in an explosion, that they rigged to kill us. But this is where it gets complicated. What I didn’t tell y’all was these lousy mafuckas had a baby that they were leaving with one of Creams workers. They hardly seen this baby and when they died she came forward with the baby saying she didn’t want it. They didn’t hurt him, they just didn’t want him. Left him with her and made sure he didn’t want for anything. I got in touch with Ms. Zee and she took the baby in. At the time, she was the only relative left to take the baby.” I said looking at Nikki. I held my hand up at them cause they all started to speak at once.
“Roc and I have been taking care of them since then. I went to see Ms. Zee, to check up on them. And she was in the hospital, the Dr. said she was exhausted. She can’t take care of my baby anymore. So as of today, I have a son. His name is Kaden, he’s 4 years old. And to him I am mommy, and Roc is daddy. You still get to be TeTe Nikki, and to love him like you should. Girls, I know you might be a little upset about this because it’s Jo’s son. But he’s innocent in all this just like I was. And I love him to death, so please don’t ask me to give him up. He can’t wait to meet his sister’s, he tells everyone who will listen that his sisters put clothes on famous people. His aunties and uncles are the coolest, especially you Jazzy. He loves that picture of you and bumble bee at the premiere of Transformers. Mina he thinks you look fuzzy, like he could cuddle with you all the time. I just told him about you Nikki, so he doesn’t have any favorites for you but I’m sure you guys will love each other too. Just give him a chance, I’m sure you all will fall in love with this little boy.” I said to them all. Not that I need their approval, but this is my family and I need them behind me in this. But no matter what, Kaden is here to stay.
“I hope he’s handsome because you know we got an image to uphold.” Jazzy said smiling at me.
“Yea, you know he gotta be fly. Lil man swag about to be out of control.” Diamond said slapping a five with Jade. I looked over at Nikki, she still hadn’t said anything.
“I have a nephew and he’s here, like right now?” She asked smiling so hard, I thought her face would split open.
“Yea, he’s here. He’s upstairs with Roc. I didn’t know how you guys would take this so I had Roc take him upstairs to pick his room out for when we visit.” I told them smiling.
“So, you told him to call you mommy?” Nikki asked me.
“No, baby I didn’t. He just started calling me that. I’ve been around his whole life, so I guess he started because of what the other kids were calling their mothers. And he asked Roc if he was his daddy now, just last night. Nikki, I understand if this is hard for you. And I don’t want to fight you about this. All I can say is I love that little boy with everything in me, and I would protect him with my life. Know he will have a better life with me then he ever had with your sister.” I told her, letting her know I’m in this for the long haul.
“I know that sis, and I’m cool with that as long as I get to be the favorite auntie.” She smiles at me.
“Um Nik, that’s going to be a problem sweetie. That’s gonna be me, so you have to settle for second boo.” Jazzy laughed at her own joke egging Nik on. We all know who will be the favorite, and it’s not either of them.
“Game on then sis, may the best aunty win.” Nikki told Jazzy. I stood here smiling at my family, they always have my back.
“Come on so you guys can meet him, he’s probably upstairs driving Roc crazy talking about y’all.” I said standing up walking towards the door. We walked out into the sitting room, and I called Rocs name.

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