Vowels (August Alsina Love Story)

Strangers.

August POV

Me & Natalie have been seeing each other for about a year now. When I asked her to be my girlfriend the media went crazy ! There were interviews, meetings, photo shoots for the cover of magazines everything. My life changed for the better. She always motivate me to do bigger & better things. Kaykay & my mom loves her a lot. This is the first girl that has actually met my mom. "Babe I'm finna go to Walmat so I can get something to cook". Natalie said snapping me out my thoughts. "Okay". She gave me a peck on the lips & left.  I turned on the t.v the first thing I see TMZ talking about the beef between me & Trey. I honestly just don't rock with him simple as that. I went upstairs & took a 20 minute shower & throwed on some black sweat pants & a white Polo shirt. I texted Natalie & told her to bring me back some Reese's. Soon as I sat my phone down the door bell rung. "Who is it" ? "Boy open this damn door it's cold outchea". I recognized my mom's voice & opened the door giving her one of the biggest hugs ever. "Wussup Ma". "Nothing, I aint come over hea for you where's my daughter" ? "Gosh lee didn't y'all just leave eachother like 1O minutes ago? I'm starting to think you love her more." I said folding my arms.  "Oh hush child"

Natalie POV

I pulled up to Walmart & grabbed a buggy. As I was getting some pasta noodles I felt somebody watching me but I didn't pay it no attention because I'm used to it but this time felt unsafe. So I looked out the corner of my eye & I see some dark figure dressed in all black just starting at me. I hurried up & put the noodles in the buggy & walked off. I seen a little girl all by herself getting a tube of ice cream. She was so pretty she had a head full of hair & big bright green eyes. "Where's your mother?" I asked. "She's over there". she said pointing to a girl that looked just like me. She was my height, looked about 19 years old , black hair but she looked just like me nose, eyes, everything. When I walked the little girl to her mother it just felt like her mother was a part of me, It felt like a strange connection. "I'm sorry do I know you" ? I asked letting go of the girls hand. "No I'm sorry now I have to go". She grabbed the little girl hand & left.

Chole POV

"Nina baby come pick up your toys" I yelled. I'm gonna have bad back problems picking up after this girl everyday. Moments later she came running out of her room & started helping me. "Mommy can we go to the park"? Nina asked picking up the last toy in the play room. "Yes go get ready" & with that she ran in her room. I still can't believe I met my sister for the first time in years. Me & Natalie are Identical twins. When my mom had us we got separated. I had to stay with my mom's friend Ashley because my mom felt like she couldn't raise 2 kids on her own while Natalie stayed with her. I was told that Natalie or anybody could never find out about me. It was hard growing up with nobody to talk to, & always alone. Not being able to yell at her for being in the bathroom for to long...you know normal things teenage sister's yell at each other about. I had Nina when I was 17. I met her father at a party when I snuck out of the house. I was drunk & things led to another. It wasn't until a week later I found out I was pregnant. I figured that her father wouldn't believe me if he found out she was his. He would just think I'm another one of his groupies who tries to get his money. So I kept Nina a secret from him. "Mommy I'm ready". she said snapping her fingers. "Ohh I'm sorry I didn't even realize you were standing there". She looked so cute she had on a flower dress & gold sandals with her little gold necklace that spelled out 'La'Nina'. "You look cute princess". "Thank you mommy". "Go get your brush & gel out of my bathroom so I can do your hair". She came back about a 3 minutes later & sat the stuff on the glass table. "Mommy how come I don't have any family It's just me & you." Her question shocked me cause it was true. After Terrance died it was just me & her. This is all my mother's fault. I always wondered the same thing when I was Nina age. I had to stay in the house my whole childhood because I had no friends or family. I got sick of that shit around the age of 16 & started sneaking out. Anytime anyone came over I was locked in the basement sometimes I had to spend nights on the cold concert floor with no food or t.v. The only water I ever had was the water that comes out of the washing machine. Those lonely nights I had wished I had someone by my side. When Ashley found out I was pregnant she kicked me out & I was forced to live on the streets. I didn't even care cause I was happy to be out that place, but then again I had to remember I had no one & no where to stay. I started stressing because I had no food or money & was sleeping on the street. I even thought about killing my child because I didn't have any support to raise her.

( Flash back)

*At the corner store*

I was just laying on the side walk when a man came up to me. "Why you laying on the ground ma" ? He was fine as hell. About 6'2 a few tattoos & long brown dreads. I didn't even say anything. I was more disappointed in myself because I ended up with way. I knew I could do better. "Come on" he helped me up & walked me to his car. After about 45 minutes of driving we pulled up to this mansion "Dont worry your safe here & you can stay as long as you want. I just don't want to see you on the streets again". His house was big as hell & all white. It was like a fantasy after time passed I found out he was a king pin. I knew everything about him & he knew everything about me. We officially started seeing each other about 7 months after my arrival. He was a nice person & very helpful. When Nina was 2 years old he purposed to me. After we got married he was gonna go on 1 more mission & then pass on the business to Ty. But mission went bad & he didn't make it out. He left me & Nina everything. I still wear my ring till this day. I wear his ring around my neck & I refuse to take it off. It helps me know he's still here.
(Flash back over)

"Mommy why are you crying" ? Nina asked wiping my tears. "I don't like seeing you cry". She gave me a hug & at that moment I let out all of my pain on her shoulder. All the tears from those cold nights all the tears from stressing myself out when Nina was in my stomach. I Thank God because if I would have lost Nina I wouldn't know what to do. I'm happy for Terrance because if it wasn't for him I would still be on the streets struggling to raise her. He was a great husband & father figure for Nina. "I love you baby" I gave her the tightest hug. "I love you too mommy but your hurting me". I let her go & tickled her stomach. "Stop it I'm gonna pee mommy" she said holding her tummy. "Say please". "Ple-" she was struggling to get the words out. I stopped & helped her up. "You ready to go now"? "Yes" She said giggling. I put the alarm on the house & buckled Nina in. We live about 45 minutes away from the city. We played at the park & Nina picked up some flowers for me then we ran in the field together holding hands. We layed down in the grass together & looked at the sky. "Mommy do you ever miss Daddy"? One thing about Nina is she's very smart for a 8 year old. She knows Terrance isn't her real father but she treats him like he is. "All the time" I said twisting my ring around. "Are you ever gonna leave me"? I turned around to face her & looked into her bright green eyes. "Never I'm always gonna be right here" I said pointing to her chest. I gave her a hug & I kissed the top of her nose. "Are you hungry" ? I asked unlocking the door. "Yess can we go to Romanian's." ? "Sure".