It Won't Stop

Chapter Fifteen

fifteen kai’lani

 I walked out of the house, with Kalia on my hip. I hit the alarm to the Tahoe. I opened the back down, placing Kalia in her carseat. I closed the door, walking up to the driver side. I got in, putting the key into the ignition. I pulled off, turning down the radio. We were on the way to Chris’s housewarming party. The kids love the beach house, we’re going to stay there.

 I was dressed in a off white crochet lace maxi dress, with black Nicholas Kirkwood curved heel leather ankle-strap sandal. I wasn’t too dressy. I pulled up to Chris’s new house. It looked big enough for all the kids. Everyone got out, running to the backyard. I walked toward the back, looking around. I walked around back to smell grilled food. I looked up to see Chris and his friend.

 ‘’Hey Kai.’’ Mijo greeted. I did a small wave. I walked over to the bar. I ordered one shot of Tequila. The kids are staying with their dad, so I’m good. I took the shot, sitting the glass down.

 ‘’Hi Kai.’’ I heard someone say. I turned to see Chris. I waved, walking away. I spotted Heather. She ran over to me, hugging me tightly.

 ‘’You’re looking beautiful.’’ She complimented. I smiled, sitting down. ‘’So I heard your talkin’ to someone.’’ She said, nudging my shoulder.

 ‘’Yeah, he’s just a friend.’’ I said, smiling. The man she was talking about is named Cameron. We met at a club. Cameron Sanchez, a contracter.

 ‘’Hmm mmm, I heard yo’ ex-husband rebounding quick.’’ Heather said. I shrugged my shoulder, looking at her.

 ‘’Not my problem anymore. As long as they are not nasty and I get to meet them I’ll be good.’’ I said, getting up. I walked over to the cooler, grabbing me a iced cold Corona. I walked back over to Heather, taking my seat.

 ‘’You drinkin’ now?’’ She asked.

 ‘’I been drinking. I just don’t drink Coronas that much.’’ I said, drinking some. Kalia walked over to me.

 ‘’Mommy, Caleb gotta boo boo.’’ Kalia said. I got up, putting her on my hip. I walked over to the kids, seeing Caleb sitting on the ground crying. I put down Kalia.

 ‘’Aww what’s wrong with my baby?’’ I asked, getting down in his height.

 ‘’I gotta boo boo.’’ Caleb cried.

 ‘’Where did you get a boo boo?’’ I asked. He pointed to his elbow. I grabbed him, putting him on my hip. I walked toward Chris, looking at Caleb. I tapped him on his shoulder. He turned looking at me.

 ‘’Yeah?’’ He asked.

 ‘’Caleb got hurt. You have any bandages?’’ I asked. He nodded, walking into the house. I followed him, walking upstairs. He walked into the bathroom, coming back out with a first aid kit. I walked into the bathroom, sitting Caleb onto the counter. Chris handed me a bandage. I put it on. ‘’Is that better Caleb?’’ I asked.

 ‘’You forgot to kiss it!’’ He said. I kissed it, then put him down. He ran out of the bathroom, downstairs. I walked downstairs, back out to Heather. I sat down, drinking my Corona.

 ‘’Kai’lani?’’ I heard someone asked. I turned to see Miranda. I got up, hugging her tightly. I have seen her in years.

 ‘’How have you been?’’ I asked.

 ‘’Great, I’m sorry to hear about you and Chris.’’ She said.

 ‘’It’s good.’’ I said, sitting back down. I drank the rest of my Corona. I really just feel like being single and not worrying about no man. I looked around, seeing that everyone was having a good time. I got up, walking over to the kids. Brielle was watching them. ‘’Brielle go have some fun. I got the kids.’’ I said. She nodded, walking off.

 Ever since that day with Chris she hasn’t been the same. She’s the same Bre around me but when she’s around Chris she doesn’t see him the same. I sat down, watching them play. I got out my phone, looking down Instagram. It felt good out here.

 ‘’Mommy I’m hungry.’’ Kalia said. I put her on my hip, walking over to Chris.

 ‘’Chris is the food ready? Lia is ready to eat.’’ I asked, jumping up.

 ‘’Yeah, there is some in the house.’’ He said. I nodded walking inside. I walked into the kitchen, sitting Lia down in the barstool. I grabbed a paper plate.

 ‘’What do you want Lia?’’ I asked.

 ‘’A hot dog and macaroni.’’ She said. I fixed her a plate, handing it to her. She sat there and ate.  Chris walked into the kitchen with pans of food.

 ‘’How is my little princess?’’ Chris asked, picking up Kalia. I know Chris was a bad husband but he is the best dad in the world to these kids.

 ‘’Good daddy can we swim in the pool tomorrow?’’ Kalia asked.

 ‘’Yeah we can.’’ He said. She smiled, then pecked his lips. He put her down, letting her run out. I walked out of the door, over to Heather. I sat down, running my fingers through my hair.

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