There's A Thug In My Life

FIFTEEN

Dedicated to my Slime, Piimp.rayy💙🐍 Get well babe
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"Did I miss something?" Lovelie asked with sorrow in her eyes.

"Shit," Bahari mumbled. He caught her before she left down the stairs. He started speaking French to her.

Aaliyah examined them. It kind of reminded her of when they first met. How gentle he was and determined to sweep her off her feet. Lovelie began to cry and nod. That's when Bahari hugged her and walked her out to her car.

"I knew you was trouble from the start," Safiya scoffed. "All that good girl shy and quiet was an act that everyone fell for. But news flash, I know all about your little games. You just using my brother."

Aaliyah frowned and cocked her head to the side. "Where did all this tension come from?"

"You're just too sneaky," she squinted at her and folded her arms. "Please, yo innocence left when you hid your pregnancy."

Aaliyah nibbled on her lip and crossed her arms over her breasts. Her expression held a tight frown.

Bahari came in letting out a deep sigh. He looked up at his sister who felt undefeated then he looked at Aaliyah who had embarrassment written all over her face.

She quickly rolled her eyes as the tears came down. She retrieved her purse and slid back in her heels.

"What you doing?" Bahari retorted. He was agitated since he ended his little love affair with Lovelie for her.

"I'm leaving. Don't end anything if you love her," she said going inside Braylin's room. She picked him up and grabbed his backpack.

"Aye, chill out!" He fumed while yanking her arm.

"Let my fucking arm go!" She cried, trying to fight him.

"I'm not about to fight you, dude," he said grabbing her wrists. "Tell me what's wrong instead of lashing out."

"It's nothing, I'm fine," she mumbled breaking free from his hold. "I just—I just need to go see my mom."

He scratched his head like she had something bad. "I'll go with you."

"Well I don't want you to go," she shot back.

"Well I'm yo only transportation because I sent the driver on his way."

She rolled her eyes and picked up Braylin who was playing with his toys. "Get on my damn nerves."

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Aaliyah smiled when Bahari pulled up to her house. She quickly got out and unlocked the door. "Ma!"

She yelled her name until she found her. Her smile faded when she seen her mother in the bed sweating and tossing and turning.

"Aaliyah," Aniyah said shockingly. "What are you doing here?"

"What's wrong with momma?!" Aaliyah exclaimed while she felt on her head.

Aniyah sighed. "She has pneumonia, Nelly. She ain't doing too well."

Aaliyah felt shattered. Her mother was her world—her pride and joy. She didn't know what she'll do without her. "Pneumonia?"