Drug Love

Chapter 26

Ty'Anna POV

I ran upstairs to the bathroom and locked myself in. Tears were boiling up in my eyes. Trina and Derrick came upstairs. I cant believe i panicked. Its was jus when i saw him, i saw my momma. The night she died. They was arguing. I guess i always jus blamed it on him. I walked out the bathroom. Making sure i aint look a hot mess. I aint seen my dad in at least 7 years.

Trina: U okay?? What happened??
Me: I jus panicked. All i thought about was dat night. When it all happened.

I looked over at Derrick. He looked scared. I hugged him. I told him i was alright. I was jus trippin. I grabbed his hand and led him downstairs. Trina took my arm.

Trina: Twan came in right after u came up here.
Me: Shit.

I gripped Derrick's hand tighter as we got down to the last step. I looked around for my dad. I looked at the table, and there he was. His beard was dyed black, and his skin was a little bit wrinkly. He looked at me and stood up. Our eyes met and i started breathing heavier. Here come the tears. I let go of Derrick's hand. I ran into my dad's arms. He wrapped his arms around me so tight.

Tim: I missed you so much TT.
Me: I missed you too daddy.

He released from the hug and looked at me. He smiled.

Tim: You jus as beautiful as your momma, u know dat?? Where yo sis—
Trina: Right here dad.

He studied us.

Tim: Now, how da hell did TT come out light skin and u came out dark skin?? Where is my son??

Twan came up and squeezed in between me and Trina. He hugged us and smiled. We laughed. Derrick slowly walked up next to me. I wiped my face and looked at him and then my dad.

Me: Oh! Daddy this is Derrick, my boyfriend.
Derrick: How ya doin sir??

He jus looked at Derrick while he held his hand out. Ohhh noo i thought. Suddenly my dad shook his hand and smiled at him. I couldnt help but grin from ear to ear.

Tim: Nice to meet u young blood. You can jus call me Tim. Anyways, how she been?? a hand full??
Derrick: Yeaaa, she a piece a work, but i love her to death. And ima protect her wit my life.
Tim: Well shit, where da lil ones??

We looked at each other.

Me: Uhmm, Dad—
Derrick: They on schedule, but they ain here yet.

My dad laughed.

Tim: But there is a ring doe right??
Me: Dad!!
Derrick: Baby calm down. Not now, sir, but most definitely ina near future.

I jus looked at him. Was he serious?? Or was he puttin on a front jus cuz my dad was here??

Tim: But i do got one last question.....who da fuck made dis gotdamn sweet potato pie?? Shit good as hell!!

Derrick looked at me and smiled. He hugged my waist tighter and pulled me closer to him.

Derrick: My fine ass girlfriend right here. She made everything.
Tim: Fa real?!
Derrick: Yea. Yo daughter is sumn special. She worth keeping. Dats why i got her before anybody else had da chance. Cuz anybody would be lucky to have her, but not as lucky as me. Cuz she mines forever now.

I smiled at him and kissed him.

Tim: Yo momma would be proud a u TT.
Derrick: Might not be no ring right now, but it will be. Most def.
Tim: Dats what i like to hear ma man.

Derrick smiled and nodded his head. I wrapped my other arm around him and looked up at him.

Me: Was u serious??
Derrick: Hell yea luh baby. Yea, u fashoo in my future.