Save Me

6'

Cleo

My family stares at me in shock. I'd want to keep a broken child who's been through so much. But see that's the thing though, I know with her being here with me will change her life. I can feel it. I don't even care that she's pregnant, I'll help her through it all. We all will. Dwayne sighs deeply and rubs his temples.

"You know Cleo, you are such a wonderful woman, which is one of the many reasons why I love you, but baby we have kids. A 6 year old and an 18 year old. How are we gonna support another child who's carrying one too?" He asked, raising his brows. Jahseh then start coughing obnoxiously.

"Hold on, hold on. Shorty's pregnant?" He asked, widening his eyes. I frown, pressing my lips in a thin line and nod.

"She is, but not by choice and Dwayne that's the thing, Jahseh will be graduating high school and leaving off to college soon, so why not? Zendaya's 17 and I'm gonna see about enrolling her in school. She hasn't been in it since 9th grade. I don't know the full story because she doesn't really tell everyone she meets the full story but I can help her, we can help her. I know we can. Come on baby. It's not every month I get attached to someone at the hospital, I never do. I just feel good about it. We don't even have to adopt her, just welcome her into our home and be supportive friends to her. That's all." I smile softly and reach across the table, grabbing his hand gently.

I really want this and he knows it.

"Cleo... when is she being released from the hospital and taken to foster care?" He asked, keeping a straight face and I get hopeful.

"In 4 days, or if she doesn't gain to 110 lbs by then, then longer." I bite my lip and Jahseh widens his eyes.

"Woah... how much does she weigh now?" He asked, staring with his mouth open a bit and I frown.

89 lbs. She didn't eat for reasons I don't know, but I'm hoping to get to know her better." I flick my eyes back over to Dwayne and he groans.

"How is she even carrying a baby while being so unhealthy?" He raises his eyebrows and I purse my lips, loving how he thinks he can challenge me.

I'm a nurse for crying out loud.

"Well, we have her hooked up to see both of them on the monitor and we have liquids that carry nutrients for the baby into her. The baby's fine, she's really just the unhealthy one." I find myself smirking and Jahseh laughs.

"Damn dad, she got you there." He laughs and I shoot him daggers.

"Boy, you better watch your mouth around your brother." I said seriously and he makes a serious face.

"Right, my bad Aiden." He reaches over, ruffling his hair and I smiled.

"So Dwayne, what's it gonna be?" Biting my lip, I anxiously wait for my answer.

I really want him to say yes. This is not only gonna be good for Zendaya, but us as well.

Dwayne purses his lips and let the words leave his mouth. "I'll think about it."

And with that, he gets up from the table and leaves without another word. Pressing my lips together, I glance at the boys. Aiden is waiting for me to say something and Jahseh is silently laughing.

"What's so funny, Jah?" I frown deeply and he pushed away from the table, getting up.

"Nothing, nothing at all. Well, I'm going to Geneva's house." He smirks and I scowl.

I can't stand his girlfriend Geneva. She's the definition of a slut, whore and whatever name is in the book. Hell, all the girls he brings home are those names in the book. I honestly don't try to to hide the fact I dislike them either.

"Why she can't come here?" I asked, raising a brow and he starts laughing. I widen my eyes and get the reason why he doesn't bring her here.

"Are you going to her house so you can sleep with her?" I asked them glance over at Aiden and he's trying to understand what we're talking about.

"Aiden go upstairs with daddy." I nod towards the door and he hops up, dashing out the dining room. Jahseh scratches his head and laughs.

"Jah, I can't believe you. You want to run over there so you can fuck some little tramp who will give it up easily? Boy, really? Have you slept with her yet?" I asked seriously and Jah laughs again.

"Ma chill..." He says looking down laughing.

"Well? Did you?" I asked seriously. I pressed my lips in a thin line and he nods once.

"Yeah, I slept with my girlfriend, momma."

Okay, I'm disappointed.

"Boy, what the hell!? I can't believe you slept with her, Jah!" I frown deeply and he sighs, rolling his eyes.

"Well since you did sleep with her, there's no telling how many times, I hope you were smart enough to wear a damn condom." I narrow my eyes as his eyes burn with anger.

"Yes momma, I did wear protection! I'm not fucking stupid!" He jumps up almost knocking over the chair.

"EXCUSE ME!? JAH! BOY, GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE!" I run after him and he turns before walking out the door.

"No! And I hope dad doesn't let that broke slut live with us!" He snaps at me and I frown, grabbing the door and shouting out of it as he walks off.

"If anybody's a slut, it's you! Bringing home all these different whores!" I shout clearly upset with him. I watch him throw open his car door of his BMW i8 and get in, zooming off down the street.

Damn that boy really drives me crazy.

I shake my head and look over at the clock to see that it's 8:30PM. I can still go and visit Zendaya for a bit. I walked towards the stairs and shout up the stairs.

"Aiden! You wanna go with mommy somewhere!?" I grab my keys off the hook and he hops down the steps, nodding frantically. I smiled and reach for his hand.

"C'mon baby, lets go give Zendaya a visit. I think she'll be happy I brought someone else." I walk out the door with him and he tilts his head.

"Is she gonna like me mommy?" He asked, looking up at me and I nod.

"She's gonna love you, baby."