Never Broke Again

Chapter Thirty-five

"You ready?"Justin asked, glancing over at me as he drove.

"No"I answered quickly. I was scrolling through social media, everything was about Kentrell. I didn't realize how popular he was until now...

"You got this Jaila, I promise. I'ma be in the car. If you need somethin' let me know"He said as he pulled up to the park we'd agreed to meet at. 

"Okay"I sighed heavily. It's time... I got out of the car and retrieved Jamir in his carseat. It was heavier than usual. But I think I was so nervous about the situation, I couldn't focus. 

As I approached the bench, I seen YB. And his Mom, and his sister and his brother...Great. Don't I feel ganged up on...They all looked over as I approached. Alone. There was no turning back now. The first time i'm meeting his Mother and it's with her Grandchild. I can only imagine what she thinks of me...

YB stood as I got to them. 

"Hey"He spoke. Everything was the same. His voice, his demeanor...It brought all of the feelings back.

"Hi"I said softly, avoiding eye contact. YB moved from in front of the bench, allowing me to sit the carseat with Jamir in it on top of the table/bench.

"Mama, This is Jaila, Jaila, My Mama Sheronda, My sister, and lil' brudda"YB introduced us all. I smiled politely and waved. I was trying not to get overwhelmed, but it was getting really hard. I turned and unbuckled Jamir. He was awake, staring up at me as I gently pulled him out. Kentrell sat beside me as I prepared to hand his son to him for the first time.

I slowly handed Jamir to Kentrell.

"Jamir DeSean"I said, watching as he held our son. I was fighting back tears...

"He looks a lot like you"YB's sister said.

"He's pretty like'is Mama too though"Sheronda looked up at me and smiled. They took pictures and what not. They took turns holding him...

"Mama"YB spoke as he held Jamir. "Me and Jaila needa talk, we'll be right back"He said, handing Jamir to his Mom. He stood up and I backed away, seeing that he was a bit close. I was extremely hesitant. Maybe I didn't want to talk...I didn't have time to think about it.

"C'mon"He spoke, motioning for me to walk with him.

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