Getting the last of her things ready for Aubree's first day home, Savannah had been busying herself for days making sure the house had everything she needed. With the lineup of check ups to make sure she was continuing to thrive outside the hospital, she was ready for the challenge if it meant she no longer had to spend hours and days at the NICU.
"Baby" Zoe pointed to the crib
"Yes Zo, your baby sister is coming home tomorrow" Savannah smiled
A smile emerged on her face as she sat in the floor, playing with her activity center. Looking at the pink letters on the neutral gray walls, she couldn't wait to spend nights rocking her daughter to sleep. After their decision to put their relationship on ice, Savannah noticed Trey spending as little time sleeping or in the actual house as he could. The first day was filled with slip ups from them both. Awkward standoffs where they would almost kiss each other's lips, pausing before continuing with her forehead or his cheek.
The doorbell rang from downstairs, remembering that Jojo was stopping by to take pictures of the finished nursery to be a part of her portfolio. Rushing downstairs, she told Zoe to stay put while she answered the door.
"Hey girl!" Jojo said dragging in her camera bag
"Hey love. How are you?" Savannah asked
"Ugh, busy. Busy as hell. I've been working on edits for this couple all morning. I hate bougie ass black folks with money. They just have no class sometimes. Thank God you're so humble" Jojo rolled her eyes
"Girl, this is his money. My money was that apartment I bought right out of college" Savannah laughed as they walked up the steps
"Oh whatever. I'm sure soon enough he'll get his act together and put a ring on it. Then it'll be your money too" Jojo laughed
"Mmm nah. We broke up three days ago" Savannah admitted
"Bitch! Shut the fuck up! No yall did nooooot!" Jojo gasped, grabbing onto the railing
"Yup, sure did. And you know, the panties were one thing Jojo, but the fact he sat there and looked me in my face and told me she slept in his bed. The same bed he looked me dead in my face and told me I belonged to him. Like, I can't. I need to reevaluate everything, go find wherever I left Savannah, and go back to dating her again for a while" Savannah vented
Jojo shook her head in disbelief unsure how to even comment. She wasn't aware of the break up, although she did know about the panty incident and her stay with Kamyah.
"That is insane, but I hear you. Do you love. Question is, how is living together working out?" Jojo asked
"Yea, he begged me to stay, but I think it's to keep tabs. To be honest, it's kinda awkward when I'm like, "Babe...wait no Trey..." or I get out the shower and he's standing there brushing his teeth or something. We just awkwardly stare at each other, then quickly turn away. I can't keep living like this" Savannah admitted
"No, I totally get it. If it was me, I'd be on my mama's couch back in Memphis. Have you thought about moving back to Philly?" Jojo asked
"That's the thing, it's just too far now. I really have a life and support system built out here. Plus, all of Aubree's doctors are now here. I also don't want her to be too far from Trey because she's not ready to travel. I know he's going to be great to his girls, but us isn't working" Savannah shrugged her shoulders
"Sheesh, well good luck boo. If you need help with anything, I can see what I can do. I wish we had room for you and little Aubsey Wobsy" Jojo said
