Kamilla's Life

Proceeding Life for Hakeem and Kamilla

Funeral scheduled one week after Papa dies. 

Hakeem's POV: As, I get dressed in room C845 of the hotel closest to the church I was deep in my thoughts: So today is the day, I lay my Papa to rest for good. It hurts like hell knowing that he did not even get to meet his great-granddaughter because he could not wait for her to come into this world. He was a great man and because of him I will carry his legacy with me everyday. Never ever witnessed him upset or anything and I loved that about him so much. I could not ask for a better father figure in my life! Kamilla's family man has been so supportive, in every aspect. They are truly the best. My thoughts are interrupted when I hear a knock on the door. I fixed my bowtie and headed to the door to see who it was. I opened the door and there Kamilla stood with a black body hugging dress, a black and white long sleeve blazer, black pumps, and her makeup was gorgeous.

Kamilla: Hey my love *kisses him lightly on his lips*

Hakeem: Hey boo *grabs her in for a tight hug*

Kamilla: You ready? I hope you did not think I was gonna let you Uber to your own Papa's funeral.

Hakeem smiles at her.

Hakeem: Let me just put some cologne on. Oh and my shoes. Oh my Apple Watch and phone.

Kamilla sits on the chair and waits for Hakeem patiently. Kamilla drove the car that Kyla was going to surprise Hakeem with. Kyla stayed home with baby  Alisia because she hates funerals so watching Alisia is her excuse. Alianna and Tymir were already at the service waiting for it to start.

Hakeem is ready to leave and the both of them leave the hotel hand in hand.

Hakeem: Babe?  Where your car? How we getting there?

Kamilla walks to Hakeem's red Range Rover without saying a word.

Hakeem: Babe?! This car is fire! You better whip it boo.

Kamilla stops and hands the key to Hakeem then says: This not mine babe. This is yours! Kyla got it for you and was gonna give it to you the day I got discharged but because of Papa, she could not present it to you that same day. 

Hakeem POV: I stood there with no words, am I breathing right now?! Who am I to be blessed with these folks like this? Words could not express how grateful I am for them. I hugged Kamilla tight and hopped in the car. I drove to the church with one hand and holding Kamilla's hand with the other. I am deeply in love with her and I will never hurt her or put her in danger. We pulled up to the service and found a parking spot. Walked in the funeral home hand in hand, like the power couple we are. We walked in just in time because they were about to start the service. I escorted Kamilla to the front of the room and she sat next to her parents which I greeted. The people that came for my Papa's funeral were his childhood friends, people on our street, his Bingo friends and his sugar babies. 

The service was 30 minutes then we headed to the cemetary. I did not have the urge to cry anymore until I noticed his casket was being lowered into the grave, it got real for me. I held on to Kamilla's hand as I cried silently. 

There was no repass because I know it would be a waste of time so Kamilla and I headed to the nursing home Papa was in previously, to see if he left anything valuable that I would want to keep of him. We drove there and I got out by myself because Kamilla's feet was aching and she did not bring flats with her. 

I walked in the nursing home and signed in, the staff already knew who I was and expressed condelences to me. One of the nurses, handed me an envelope and then my Papa's gold chain necklace with a locket that said both of our names in it. I held onto it tight like I was holding onto his name. I thanked her and walked out to the car.

Kamilla: Anything?

Hakeem: There's a note inside and a gold chain that has a locket with both our names on which I will keep forever of course.

Kamilla: Aw okay. What does the note say? You do not have to share if you do not want to though babe. 

Hakeem: I will share it with you. You are my other half, girl! *Opens the envelope*

Hakeem reads the letter slowly and then looks up at  Kamilla with a puzzled expression.

Kamilla: What is wrong baby?

Hakeem: He is telling me to pop the ceiling open in our old basement for a surprise but I don't know what the hell he could be hiding down there.

Kamilla: Let us go and find out babe.

Hakeem nods and drives off to his old house. 

(It is his old house because Hakeem has decided to live with Kamilla and her parents with baby Alisia)

Hakeem pulls up to the driveway and carries Kamilla in so she would not have to walk outside with no shoes on. We walk straight downstairs and Hakeem goes straight to the part of the room Papa explained in the note. He pops the ceiling and finds a big heavy black trash bag.

Kamilla: Your Papa better not catched a body and telling us to clean his dirty work. Uhn-Uhn

We both look at each other and laugh. 

The bag is tied so tight it took Hakeem a good 5 minutes to untie it. When Hakeem finally gets it untied his eyes pop instantly.

Kamilla: Babe what is it???

Hakeem starts pulling out stacks of $100 bills. Stack after stack it was literally a never ending thing. Kamilla eyes popped big too, lost of words of what  is taking place currently. Hakeem finishes pulling out stacks of money after 10 whole minutes.

Hakeem hugs Kamilla and screams: Babe we rich!

Kamilla: No, you rich boo! That is all you.

Hakeem: You are gonna be my wife next year, what is mine, is yours too!

They hug each other tightly and Hakeem carries the bag of money, throws it in the trunk and heads back to the hotel with Kamilla. 

Hakeem and Kamilla take a cat nap together then head home to the rest of the family. Hakeem spreads the news about the money at dinner time and everyone is extremely happy for him. He could not stop thanking Kyla for the car, he was so greatful. Hakeem was gonna give everyone a share of the money, leave money for Alisia for anything needed for her, save some money for the wedding and put some money towards college for himself. Hakeem has his head held high on his shoulders and is not letting anyone knock him down. 

After dinner, everyone went to built-in movie theatre to watch a movie. Hakeem put the baby to sleep and decided to stay upstairs to sleep with her. Kyla after a while got tired and decided to go home. Alianna and Tymir went up to bed shortly  after and left Kamilla alone in the theatre. Kamilla being alone caused her to go deeply in her thoughts.

Kamilla: I am happy for Hakeem and all but what if I do not wanna share money? Maybe I want all of it for me .... and I am gonna do what I can to do that.