If I Ain't Got You

•Bonus Chapter

Disclaimer: This is my first time doing one of these and this will be set back before KJ fell down the stairs in Lyric's P.O.V. and KJ's P.O.V. I wanted to write about Lyric's cheating and KJ's happiness before the accident. So without further ado.

Lies and deceit
I know you feel this with your man
Cause with him, all I see
Is you crying
I should be your boyfriend
Cause you know he's lying
It might seem like I'm hating
But girl I'm just relating
Step one
Walk through that door
Step 2
Tell him
He's not like he was before
You don't love him anymore
Now three
Come to me
Step four
I'll love you more
You will see how love should be
But there's four steps to complete
: I Should Be by Dru Hill

Kyren Jr's P.O.V.
"Wakey, wakey KJ!" Kyan jumped up and down on my bed. I sat up.
"Princess Kyan," I said sitting up. She laid down beside me.
"You're the best brother ever. I don't know what was growling under my bed," she explained. I chuckled. Neither did I. Which is why I didn't go in there and told her to just sleep with me. Dad can check it out. He's the man of the house.
"Eww, you stink Kyan, go get in the tub," I said holding my nose. She giggled running out of my room. I got up and went into my bathroom, so I could shower and brush my teeth. I'm getting muscles. Must be from working out.
"Can we get a room? On the Southside of the ghetto. Can we make sweet love? In the forest or the meadows. Can we make get it on, get it on? While the sun gives light. Can we just kiss each other like it was our very, very, very first time?" I sang as I washed my body.
Man I hope mama waits on me, so I can help cook. I finished showering and brushed my teeth. Then I threw on a tank-top, some jogging pants, I think a clean pair of socks, and my glasses. They don't have any medicine in them. I just wear them because I like them. I raced downstairs and into the kitchen.
"Kyren Jr! Stop running!" My mom yelled as I collided into her chest. Luckily we didn't fall.
"Sorry Mama, I thought you started cooking without me," I smiled.
"That doesn't mean run in my house young man," she said kissing my forehead. "My baby is getting so tall and handsome."
"I do look good, don't I?" I asked. She rolled her eyes.
"Could you start on breakfast. I still have to bathe Kadyn and Kingsley. I woke up late," she yawned.
"Yes mam. Do omelettes sound good?" I asked.
"Sounds amazing baby. We'll be down shortly," she said going upstairs. I smiled going into the kitchen. She already had things to prepare omelettes laid out. Sometimes I think my mom and I are the same person. We're connected on a different level.
I connected my phone to a speaker and started playing Boyz To Men while I started chopping up onions and peppers. After I finished chopping ingredients, I started the bacon. Once it was crispy, I chopped it up and then I started cracking eggs.
Then mama and Triple K came in. "Can I take over?" She asked. "They wanna watch Saturday cartoons."
"I gotcha mama," I smiled. Usually daddy watches Saturday cartoons with them while mama and I cook, but he's on a trip. Lil King is at his mom's house, so he can't do it. I led them into the living room, so we could watch TV until mama finished cooking. Brandy and Mr. Whiskers was on first.
"KJ, my legs hurt," Kyan said.
"Where at?" I asked.
"Up here," Kyan explained patting her inner thigh.
"Those are your thighs Kyan and tell Mom after we finish eating," I replied.
"What a miracle? They stopped hurting," she giggled. I chuckled.
"I'm so happy for you," I replied.
"Alright, breakfast's ready!" Mom yelled. Kyan and Kingsley ran into the kitchen. Kadyn got on all fours and crawled over to the couch, so he could pull himself. Then he toddled into the kitchen and I followed.
"Cheese omelettes, no onions for Kyan, extra cheese for Kingsley, everything for KJ, and Kadyn shares with Mommy," she cooed picking him up. He clapped his hands.
Kyan prayed over breakfast and we began eating. "You guys wanna get in the pool after breakfast?" Mom asked.
"Yes the pool Mommy! Mommy! Mommmyyyy!" Kingsley screamed. She smiled.
"Pool," Kadyn said. "Pool."
"Do I have to put on a swimsuit. I don't like them," Kyan explained.
"Just put on a tank-top and shorts, then baby," she replied.
"Why don't we make our scrapbook we've been talking about for forever?" I asked.
"Good idea baby. We'll freshen up after breakfast and you'll get the things together. And please remember safety scissors for them," she said.
"Of course mama," I replied. After we finished eating, I went to find the supplies. Then my dad called. "Wassup pops?" I asked.
"Hey King Jr, what you doing?" He asked.
"Getting the stuff to make a scrapbook," I replied.
"You guys having fun?" He asked.
"I mean every day is fun with mama," I replied.
"I miss you. I can't wait to come home. I need my mini me," he chuckled.
"I thought I was Lyric's mini me?" I laughed.
"You're two in one man. How's practice been going this week?" He asked.
"It was cool. Nothing special," I replied. He laughed.
"You been to the studio with Money?" He asked.
"Yes! Dad I got to meet J. Cole. He and Miguel were recording Power Trip! I was so excited. It was the best. He's so cool man!" I exclaimed.
"I wish I could have been there. Uh-Oh. King Jr, I gotta go. I love you," he said.
"I love you too Dad," I said.
"Bye," he said. And I hung up. Then I raced downstairs with Mom. She turned on some music and gave Kyan, Kingsley, and Kadyn something to play with and color. I smiled.
Then we began decorating the plain white photo album. "When I first saw you, I already knew. There was something inside of you. Something I thought that I would never find. Angel of mine," mama sang.
"You sing like an angel," I told her.
"Thank you baby. Where is your dad? My shift starts in two hours," she muttered.
"I can stay here with Triple K ma," I shrugged.
"I know KJ. But your dad was supposed to be back last night with your brother," she explained.
"I just talked to Dad. He didn't say where he was at though," I explained.
"I'll just call him," she said as her phone dinged. She picked it up and rolled her eyes, but she opened whatever it was anyways. Then I think she lost the spark in her eye. She stood up.
"KJ, watch them. I have to um. I'll. I'll be back. I'm going upstairs," she explained. I nodded.
"You guys wanna color some dragons and princesses?" I asked them.
"Yes!" Kingsley yelled.
"I do," Kyan nodded. And Kadyn popped a crayon in his mouth causing me to take it from him. I put him in his play pin and we moved closer to him while we colored and watched Rugrats. Completely content with life.
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Lyric's P.O.V.
I stared at the picture over and over and over again. Then I took a sip of wine. Am I upset? Yes. But I refuse to cry. He's not worth my tears. I don't care if I am his wife. I don't care if I did give him four children. My glass shook as I brought it up from my lips. I'm not gone cry.
I opened his office desk drawer and pulled out a box. His marijuana. I pulled out a blunt and a lighter. I put it to my lips and lit it. Then I pulled slowly. This was not relaxing at all, but it did make me feel better.
I put his blunt out after I had relaxed a bit and sipped some more wine. King really did it this time. But it doesn't hurt me as much as I want it to. Did I expect this? Maybe. Kind of. I did. I did expect King to hurt me again. 13 whole years and here it goes.
And with Lauren, his ex wife of all people. I looked at her snuggled into his arms. Man, man, man. She was sleeping in his arms. She was naked against him. But I know she didn't sleep with him. I know he didn't sleep with her, but after I get done, he's gonna wish he would have.
I locked my phone and went into my room to change my clothes. I decided on grey scrubs today since I was feeling grey. I slipped my phone into my scrub pocket and pulled my hair into a ponytail. When I went downstairs, King and Lil King were just walking in.
"Hey MLK!" Lil King ran to hug me. I gave him a hug and he ran into the room with his siblings.
King walked over to me. "You good?" He asked. I rubbed my hand across my head. Honestly, I'm high as hell right now. "I have something to tell you."
I leaned up and kissed his lips. "I honestly don't even care," I replied going into the kitchen. I sat down at the island. KJ came in behind me.
"You okay mama?" He asked.
"I'm fine baby. You don't have to worry about me," I told him. He smiled and handed me a fruit salad out of the fridge. "Thank you baby. I think it's time for me to go."
"I don't think it's safe for you to drive. You look out of it," he said.
"I'll be fine," I stood up. "I love you." Then I kissed the other four kids.
"Where's mine?" King asked. I blew him a kiss and walked out. When I got to the hospital, I knew I would not be able to accurately perform my duties. Damn I'm irresponsible for that one. I walked into the hospital with my shades on.
"Nurse King," Mrs. Lena smiled.
"Could you call Nurse Mardin and ask her to come in today and I'll cover her shift Friday," I started. Damn KJ has a game Friday. I never miss his games. It's a family thing. Oh well he'll get over it. Mrs. Lena zimply nodded and called her.
"She said okay." I began to walk back out of the hospital, when someone caught my hand.
"Nurse Lyric," Landon said. I smiled at him.
"Hey," I said.
"You look a little out of it today. Are you okay?" He asked. I shook my head no.
"I have to use the restroom," I said making a detour. He followed me.
"I can wait. I wanna talk to you about something," he said. I nodded going into the staff bathroom. And I just stood there. I took off my sunglasses and picked up my phone. I looked at the picture again. Tears welled up in my eyes. I'm in denial. King cheated.
"Why'd you have to lie to me?" I asked. "Why you have to cheat King? With Lauren of all people? Is this karma? No karma would be you dead King," I said. I sighed and wiped my eyes.
"Lyric," Landon knocked on the door. I didn't say anything. I was hot. I took off my scrub top, so I was only in a tank top. Then Landon walked in.
"Are you okay?" He asked. I nodded. He came closer to me.
"You've been crying?" He asked. I nodded again. He caressed my face and pulled me into a hug. He cheated, I might as well cheat back. I looked up at Landon and saw the same lust in his eyes that he had when he first met me. The same lust that has been there for two years. I leaned into him and kissed his lips.
"Lyric," he started.
"Fuck me Landon," I told him. He slammed me into the bathroom wall and attacked my neck with kisses. I hope he leaves a hickey.
Payback is a bitch Kyren King and I'm about to break your heart worse than anything you had before. You're gonna feel my pain. And a whole lot more.
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~A Couple of Weeks Later~
"I love you Lyric," Landon said kissing my forehead. I smiled snuggling deeper into him.
"I love you too," I told him. And it was true. Landon was like a dream come true. He took me on dates, bought me flowers, writes me poems, even wrote me a song. He's so sweet and thoughtful. There's just this one tiny issue.
"Then why don't you leave your husband, so we can be together?" He asked.
"I am. I'm just trying to give the children a little more time with their father. Once I break the news to them, me and you will live our happily ever after," I told him.
"I don't see why all of the children can't just stay with us," he shrugged.
"KJ is coming with us. I'll let King decide on the other children. I don't think it would be fair to just leave with his children," I explained.
"Then why KJ?" He asked.
"KJ is my child. We have the same heartbeat," I replied. He chuckled. "What am I supposed to say to King though?"
"Tell it's not like it was in the beginning and you don't love him anymore," he shrugged. But I do love King. What am I gonna do?
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