I Promise

Chapter 15

Jewel

We all returned home.

The kids had to go back to school and we couldn't hide forever. Justin went straight to his room and Zion and I sighed walking to the living room. We dropped our bags on the floor randomly and collapsed on the sofa.

"What are we going to do Zion?" I sighed.

"Babygirl I wish I knew. I literally feel so lost," he replied.

"Our marriage. Us. Do you wanna save us?" I asked almost breaking down saying it.

He stood silent for a moment and I already felt a tear slip down my face. I leaned forward and buried my face into my hands.

"Baby look at me," he mumbled.

I shook my head and I felt his hands cup my face, forcing me to look at him. My face was already soaked and he wiped them slowly.

"Of course I want to save us. I'll do whatever it takes. I love you but we need to talk to Justin with an open and calmed mind," he pleaded as his eyes watered up.

I nodded at him and I threw myself into his chest. His arms wrapped around me securely and we stood there for a moment.

I wiped my face and yelled, "Justin!"

After a moment Justin appeared and he slowed down looking at Zion and I's intertwined hands. He smiled slightly and sat in front of us.

"What's going on?" He asked.

"We need to talk to you. It's been long overdue," Zion sighed.

"First things first we're not getting a divorce. But.. our biggest issue was our communication when it came to your actions. We just want to know what's going on," I spat and Justin looked down.

"I... I don't know. Once I got to high school shit just got real-"

"Don't curse," I growled.

"My fault. But that's basically it. Everything changed drastically. Especially since this girl I dated did me dirty and... the family death.. I don't know. I'm sorry..." he mumbled uncomfortably.

"I figured. Just know.. we're always here for you. Remember we were your age and we understand what this stage of your life can feel like. I mean shit you know we went through hell and back. Just talk to us ok? Instead of lashing out just talking to us," Zion smirked and Justin nodded smiling slightly.

"I'm really sorry," Justin sighed as his eyes watered.

Zion and I raised our arms to him and he it up to hug us. We group hugged for a moment and we released him.

"I'm glad you guys are working it out. I don't know everything but it would've been a damn shame if after everything ya went through it would've ended," Justin said.

Zion and I looked at each other and smiled.

"You're completely right. Now that we're talking... what the hell is going on between you and little Arreaga?" Zion asked smirking lightly.