The Ties That Bind

Chapter 12

I really don't know what the fuck happened. One minute I was chilling and waiting on Tre to bring me food the next I was being dragged through my own damn house. I wasn't even worried about me I was more so worried about the babies. I wonder if anyone found out. Did my parents find out? I planned to take my trip to tell them. It's been 7 days since the accident and I'm pretty much healed just sore as hell. Since the accident I had to go to my OB for a check up and babies we're still going strong. I decided to let Tre tag along. I texted Lacy because surprisingly I didn't see her at the hospital when I woke up. She was my damn best friend and lately she hasn't been acting like it. In was even shocked to see Charlie here. Tre said she had rode with me there and been there every since. That was very genuine of her being that we never hung out and didn't know each other pitch perfect well. But I appreciated the support. I decided to go stay in a hotel room. I didn't want to go back to my apartment and was looking for somewhere to move soon. I haven't even been to work. I can't wait to go back and do what I love to do. Charlie has been staying with me. She was done stripping now that she graduated. Since I've been down she's been my assistant. I gave her job to help her. Tre has also been here off and on. I know he had his daughter that night and I wanted him to spend as much time with her as possible. Soon he would have to tell her she's expecting two other siblings.
I sat at the edge of my bed and booked a flight to Texas to see my parents this weekend. I asked Charlie and Tre to tag along they agreed.
"Thank you so much Charlie for being here for me, I appreciate it. I know its unexpected and kind of awkward but I really do appreciate it. " I said sincerely..
"It's not awkward at all, I mean you always been there for me and I can return the favor. " , she said. "But we should get packed the flight leaves at 5:30pm " she reminded me.
I texted Tre to pick me up some things on his way here. And told him the flight time.
I packed and got situated. I was 4 1/2 months and I was showing a lot. It would be hard to hide soon. I wanted to tell my parents before they found out anywhere else.

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It was 4:30pm and we all just arrived at the airport. We we're staying 4 days and returning back here. We boarded our flight and I enjoyed the relaxation.
We landed at about 7:30pm and I was already exhausted. I even became sick.
We caught a cab to my parents place. It was a hour ride from the airport.
Shortly we arrived and Tre volunteered to get all the bags and told Charlie and I to head up. I knocked on the door and my papa came and opened it.
"AVA!!! DEAR HOW ARE YOU? MY God are you pregnant? " he asked looking at my baby belly. I shook my head yes and tears fell a bit. He cradled my head in his shoulder and told me it was going to be fine. My mom shortly made her way to the door and hugged me as well.
"We've missed you so much Ava, and it's nice to meet your friends tell them to come on it everyone is welcomed" my mom said. My father escorted us all in and he helped Tre with the bags. They went off and talked for a minute. And I helped my mother finish the table prepping. Shortly after we we're all seated at the table.
"So Tre are you the father? " my mom asked
"Mom?! "
"What honey I just wanted to know. " she said in her defense.
Tre laughed a bit nervously. "Yes ma'am I am. " he said.
"I don't want to get off into your love life. We gladly accept you into our family. " my mom said.
My father stayed quiet majority of the night. Charlie volunteered to help my mom clean up for dinner so I could rest.
"Have you talked to Hailey and Chase pop? " I asked my dad
"Yes I talk to chase everyday. Now Hailey she's a different breed but she'll come around. " he said.
"You know baby girl. You will always be my baby and I am proud of everything you do and who you have become. But why aren't you with Drew? This Tremaine guy seems nice but aren't you and Drew still married? " he asked.
I didn't want to touch base with my father about Drew. I just wanted to relax and forget about my problems from Atlanta, including Lacy and Drew. I just wanted to chill.
"Dad it's a long story but I haven't been with Drew relationship wise in 5 years. I had him served with divorce papers a while ago. We're getting divorced. " I stated.
He looked confused but he left it alone.
"Okay baby. I'll support whatever you decide but you gone and get some rest and we'll all see ya in the morning. " he said and kissed me on the forehead. I hugged him goodnight and headed to my old room. It was just how I left it. Charlie had the guest bedroom and Tre and I shared a room. I took a bubble bath and lit some candles to relax.

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After my bath I slept so soundly. I just wanted to ease my mind and I did. I sat up and felt butterflies in my belly. The babies we're kicking... It was such a beautiful feeling I embraced that feeling for as long as I could until they both relaxed.

I got dressed a hour or so later. And put on my relaxing clothes. I'm quite sure my parents had things planned for us so I wanted to be as comfortable as possible. Tre was in the shower and Charlie was on the porch reading her book. I decided to join her. I was sitting there for about 15 minutes when a man came up to me.
"Ava Phillips? " he asked
"Yes, who are you? "
He reached behind his back and handed over an orange envelope.
"You've just been served. " he said and walked away.
I was irritated. I couldn't even get any damn peace at my own parents house! Charlie looked just as amazed as me. I opened the envelope and it was a summons to court for Drew and I regarding the divorce and my pregnancy.
Damn! He fucking knows now!
I thought to myself. He thinks the baby is his.
Tre walked out 5 minutes later.
"What's going on? " he asked.
"Drew had me summoned to court for the divorce and the babies". I stated.
Tre looked like he saw a ghost. Did be have something to do with this?
"The day you got hurt Ava earlier that morning at work he stopped by my job and said he didn't want a divorce. He wanted my help to not get one but I couldn't help him and referred him to someone else. I'm sorry Ava. " he said. I was mad as fuck now..
"Now he's thinking the babies are his and this will stall the divorce. This is great Tre! Just fucking Great! " I said and stormed off. I grabbed my fathers keys and hopped in his Cadillac and rode off. I rode through the neighborhood and reminisced on old memories. This is where I grew up. It didn't change much. And I loved that. This will always be home.
I thought about moving back time yo time but my new home was in Atlanta. I didn't really have many opportunities here in Texas so I moved. I mainly moved to get away from my siblings. Hailey is a real bitch she's the oldest. Thinks she better then everyone around her. She got her a rich Nigerian doctor and you can't tell her nappy headed ass shit. Chase was my twin and was more so like me, so we got along for the most part. He's married with four beautiful kids. I don't get to see them often due to his traveling job but we always make sure for holidays the family gets together.

I gathered my thoughts and snapped out of it. It was time I get back to reality. My life was getting crazy as hell and I didn't know what to do. Words out that I'm pregnant but Drew just thinks it's one baby but it's actually two. I will try to keep that a secret for as long as I can.
I had to find a way to stay away from Drew. I couldn't keep living like this. I didn't want to be in hiding. I didn't want my babies to be put threw anything! I was going to fix this shit and fix it fast even if I had to play along with Drews bullshit!