Falling From It Again

85

This is the longest book that I've ever written in my entire life. 85? Gosh.

3 Days Later;
CHERYL's POINT OF VIEW

Ever since Tony brought up Inaya, I've been thinking about her. We haven't spoken in a while and so, I went over her house to see her.

"How are the kids?" I asked her as we both sat down on the couch in her living room.

"Oh, girl- they're fine. They keep me busy...I'll say that." She said as she smiled and looked at me. "What about your babies?" She asked me.

"They keep me busy as well. Ciyle is playing basketball all over again and Cai, well- she finally grew some interest in acting. Honestly, I haven't even seen her pick up a paint brush in a while." I said as I thought to myself.

"Really? That's a surprise. She loved painting. Ever since she was what? 3?"

"Yeah. 3 years old. I don't know...she's just-....taking different routes." I told her.

"I heard..."

"How?" I asked her.

"Your Mom and I talk. She told me about Cai and her arms."

"Yeah, she's fine and better now though. We had a good talk with her and she said that everything at school is going well for her. I'm just happy that she's not in that...dark place anymore. It was mostly due to me and Shemar but..."

"Wait...she found out?"

"Yes, she did but she still isn't sure. However, she knows. I told her that I'm gonna make it right and she's okay with me doing that. I am gonna make it right though, I have to." I explained to her.

"How, Cheryl? That's Shemar's child..." Inaya reminded me.

"I know but....I don't know, honestly. Whatever happens...happens. That's all I can say from now on."

"I get you. Either way, everything is gonna turn out just fine. Watch."

"I hope so..." I commented as I sighed.

"Anyways, how is the little baby? Have you been nauseous?" She asked me as she smiled.

"No, not really. This baby is a little different than my last two. This one seems to be more chill and....flexible when it comes to most things. I'm not complaining either, it feels great to not have as much morning sickness."

"That's great, Cheryl. Maybe my kids and yours should hang out sometimes. One thing that's good about it is that they are all around the same age as each other. Mines are just about one year older than yours."

"You're right. They are and yes, they do need to get together because I'm pretty sure that they all miss each other." I told her as I smiled a warm smile.

After I said that, my phone started to ring. I looked at the number and realized that I didn't notice who it was. I answered anyways.

"Excuse me." I said as I stood up and walked into the next room.

"Hello?" I said as I answered the phone.