Her Scorned Heart

Chapter 28

Dee POV 

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It's spring break now and I didn't have anything else to do other than go home. I really haven't been too much into shit ever since Shani left. I guess it finally sunk in that she really could've died because of me and I was being selfish. I really was a huge ball of stress for her and I tried forcing my way into her life. Royal was right. How can I show somebody something that I don't even know the meaning of? 

"Aye nigga," Shaq said shaking me. "You okay? Make me nervous when you're quiet."

"I'm straight," I shrugged. We were at Tre's house getting ready to leave. Today's the day Tre goes to court and fight his mom for custody of Cel and Chas. I'm glad that I was able to make it and support him. 

"Mae is annoying as hell," Tre said texting on his phone. 

"What happened now?" Shaq asked. 

"She's acting fucking crazy. Working my damn nerves asking about some secret ass plan I got to keep Cel and Chas."

"Well don't you?" I asked. "You're not known for following the rules you know."

"That's true," he said. "But it's not really a secret plan. It's just facts and evidence. The court aren't going to side with her. I know this."

"And what facts you have to prove that?" Shaq asked. 

"Y'all will see," he said putting up his phone. "Enough about me. What's been going on with you Dee?"

"Nothing really. Focused on school and working I guess. Just been staying to myself really."

"Word?"

"Yeah. After that shit with Sandra and Grant I've kind of stayed away from people. I knew she didn't like Shani but I didn't think she'd go to that extent to keep us away from each other. Kind of fucked up. But I know it's no one's fault but my own and that's something I've got to live with. It's hard but I'm trying to make it."

"So how do you feel about the Shani thing?"

"I do love her," I said. "But like Royal said I'm just a toxic cloud to her right now. So I'm trying to really change. Be a better person for her and everyone else. I know our relationship problems affected the whole group and that's my fault for disrespecting her and her feelings. I just want things to be better."

"That's good. Sounds like you finally got some sense knocked into you." I chuckled. He's so right. It took all this for me to realize that and it's fucked up because I may not be able to fix any of it. 

"So have you guys heard from Shani?" I asked. "Seen her?"

"Nice try," Tre chuckled. "But we were sworn to secrecy by Royal not to tell you where she is."

"I figured. Couldn't hurt to try," I laughed. "I know she's doing good though. He's been texting me updates on her. Even sent her last sonogram."

"Sure is nice of the nigga who's trying to take your girl," Shaq said. 

"I don't want them together but if they do end up that way it's only because of my dumb ass choices. At least she'd end up with someone who cares about her genuinely."

Tre POV 

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Wow. Sounds like the nigga is actually serious this time. Dee's always been reflective when it came to the blame for something. The fact that he's accepting his fault and not acting a damn fool shows a lot. He's always been a loose cannon but now he's just chill.

In his own fucked up way I know he truly cares for Shani. Although it's hard to see most times I know the love is there. That's why his ass looks so damn miserable now. I kind of feel for the kid and want to tell him but at the same time I know I shouldn't. Royal was right. As it is Dee isn't what Shani needs. She's pregnant and with heart problems so Dee bombarding her life isn't something anyone needs. But at least he understands this now and is accepting of it. Maybe shit will be better for them in the future. At least I hope so since they may have a child together. 

I'm really curious to see what's Royal's endgame. The dude is super smart so I know he's got something up his sleeve. I guess I'll just sit back and watch. I'm sure we'll find out sooner or later. 

"Aye man we gotta go," Shaq said. 

"Right." Now is time for me to take care of business.

Short update for now. Now that I've completed Trappers 3 there may be a lot more updates for this book. Really depends. I've already got a general idea of what my next book will be about. It probably won't be out until closer to the end of this book. (If I can figure out when that'll be 🤦‍♀️) Hope you enjoyed.