Jordynn POV
As I was driving to Leahs I Was thinking maybe I overreacted. We only had 2 other serious arguments like this one. No fuck that. He promised me. I'm just trying to make sure he is okay and make sure my family is out of harms way.
I pulled into her driveway getting out and walking to the door. I opened the door jogging to Leah's room and she was on the bed.
Over the past year Leah changed alot. She got distant a little. Slowly but gradually she started to get back to her old self. I was worried about her but If she doesn't let me know what's wrong how could I help.
"Hey Boo." She said in a low voice.
"Hey." I said kicking my shoes off climbing in bed next to her.
"What's going on? You look like you been crying." She said facing me.
"Ugh,me and Derrick got into an argument. I just want to make sure he's okay. I can't lose him to the streets like I did with Rashad. I refuse to." I sighed.
"Look, I'm gonna be honest with you cause I wouldn't be Leah if I didn't but you knew what you was getting yourself into when you first started messing with him. He been doing it for so long he's accustomed to that kind of lifestyle. You can't just expect him to up and quit. He's a grown ass man he is old enough to make his own decisions and as his women you're supposed to stand by him no matter what. You may not agree with the choice he made but when the time is right he will quit. He just probly doesn't feel like quitting right now is the best choice.You being on his back about it is only going to push him away further. Just let the process take it's course. The time will come. "
As much as I hate to admit it but she's right. She's always right.
"Why do you always have to be right?" I said looking at her.
I swear with out her I don't know where I would be.
"I'll be right back." She said reaching in her drawer pulling out some pills. Leah taking pills? What is really up with my girl. Just then the house phone rang. I asnwered it.
"Hello this is Dr.Germany calling from UPMC. We have your tests back. Unfortunately the breast cancer has come back. We would like to run some more tests. Would you mind coming back tomorrow aroung 2:30pm?"
I can't believe my ears right now.
"Yeah okay Thank You." I hung up the phone.
Leah has cancer? I just felt so numb kind of like how I felt when I found out Rashad died. I felt the color drain out my face as I just stared into space.
"What's wrong Jay ? Why you look like you just seen a ghost?" She said crawling back in bed.
"uuuh, Dr.Germany called. He said that he would like for you to come in for more tests tomorrow at 2:30pm. He also said that the c-cancer is back ." I said with tears welling in my eyes. I struggled to say that "C" word.
"DAMIT!" She screamed as she hit the bed with her fist balled up. Tears started streaming down her face.
I held her as we both cried.
"Leah why didn't you tell me?" I said rubbing her back.
"I didn't think it would come back. Not this soon. I can't do this again." She said crying harder.
"Don't you worry. I'm gonna be here every step of the way. You're going to beat it again. You just have to stay strong for Aniya and Chris." I said wiping her tears.
"Mommy when did you get here?" Zi said jumping on the bed.
"Just a little bit ago. Did you have fun with Aunt Leah?" I said giving him a hug and kiss.
"Yeah but I'm ready to go home I miss daddy." He said looking at me.
"Okay go get your things. Tell Aniya and Chris to pack an over night bag too. They're gonna stay a couple nights with us."
"Okay." He said jumping off the bed running out the room.
Leah didn't have to say it I knew she needed some time alone.
"Thank you so much." She said hugging me.
"No problem girl. I know you're gonn gonna need a couple days alone. But while I'm fixing this bump in the riad with Derrick I need you to fix yours with Chris." I said looking at her.
Chris and Leah been together on and off since middle school. I know he fucked up but I just don't wanna see her throw all the good times they had over this situation.
"Jay you're pushing it forreal."
"No I'm serious. Ya'll need to work it out. Think of all the good times ya'll had. Now think of all the bad. The good outweighs the bad doesn't it ? You gonna let this bump in the road fuck up yall relationship ? Yes he came in with makeup on his shirt but no matter who Chris fucks with he knows where home is and so do you. Life is too short is all I'm trying to say. You know damn well if you seen him with another girl you would be hurt ready to kill a bitch and I don't want to be the one to say I told you so when everything is all said and done."
"Yeah you're right. I'll give him a call." she said with a weak smile.
"Okay well get some rest Imma get going. Call me tomorrow and let me know how things go.Love you " I said hugging getting out the bed.
"Okay love you too."
The kids said Bye to Leah and we made our way back to Derrick's.