King and Riley and the rest of the East Gang are back, as old and new snakes emerge will the East Family make it through or fold under the pressure?
Los Angeles better be ready!
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DAVID "KING" EAST
Riley and I sat in a Family Courtroom as a the proceeding Judge who Samantha's case was assigned to read over my lawyers paperwork, that was filed in New York saying Shantel had no legal right to guardianship and needed to stay 1500 feet away from Sam and the rest of my family.
I shook my head, as the Judge checked his watch again under his robe before sighing, looking over at Shantel's lawyer.
"Your client has 3 minutes to get here, if not I want her on plane back to New York ASAP! She honestly has no- business"
"My daughter is my business!"
I didn't even turn around as I heard Shantel's loud voice enter into the courtroom, the sound of her heels clicking on the floor, irritated the fuck outta me.
"Well Miss. Thomas, how nice of you to join us... please do have a seat next to your lawyer"
I rolled my eyes as I finally looked over at Shantel with disgust. She was designer the fuck out in the latest fashions, like she just hit the lotto.
I shook my head as I returned my attention to the Judge as my lawyer stood up to start the proceedings.
"Your Honor, my client Mr. East and his wife"
"Tuh!"
Riley's head snapped so fast in the direction of Shantel, I had to rub her leg under the table to soothe her.
"This look like the type of place to yell out of turn? I don't think so... do it again Miss. Thomas in my courtroom and I will hold you in contempt."
"I understand your Honor... won't happen again"
" As I was staying your Honor, Mr. East and his wife Riley have been taking care of Samantha full time since she was 5 months old. All rights belong to The East's, they have tried on several occasions, to reach out to Miss Thomas bi nothing ever came from it, as you can see in the documents I provided in front of you.
Miss. Thomas has never wanted or tried to get custody of Samantha. Samantha came to The East family badly beaten and underdeveloped, all at the hands of her biological mother Miss. Shantel Thomas, but because of the love and structure in Samantha's life with them, she is now a vibrant and happy 4 year old. To take her or remove her from there house would be a horrible occurrence for Samantha to have to endure.
I bit down hard on my bottom lip as my lawyer showed police and hospital photos and reports from the night when Shantel beat Sam and put her into Harlem Hospital.
I always try to forget what my daughter had been through but a day like this reminded me why she could never ever go back with that bitch Shantel.
I watched as the Judge twisted up his lips, scanning through the photos of Sam in the hospital at 5 months old. Shaking his head with sadness.
"To add to this, Miss. Thomas has had on-going issues with Mr. East, cousin a Mrs. Kashmere Santiago, to the point Mrs. Santiago had to close her business down in Harlem and relocate to California to escape the constant harassment Miss. Thomas has caused. The only reason for Miss Thomas being here now is that she wants to disrupt and cause drama in Samantha's stable and loving life"
"Thank you, Mr. Williams ( King's lawyer's last name), now Miss Thomas what do you have to say for these pictures, reports, and accusations?"
The Judge looked down sternly at Shantel and her lawyer. I was disgusted as the water works started. I couldn't help but smile as I watched Riley roll her eyes toward Shantel
"I -I love my daughter and I love that King.. I mean David has stepped up and taken care of our daughter"
I cringed in my seat as I listened to her continue
I will admit I have made some really horrible mistakes when it came to how Samantha's first few months started.. I was depressed and sad... The love of my life didn't want anything to do with me and after we found out Samantha wasn't his.. David still stepped up to the plate... but that women he married is not Samantha's mother.. I AM! and I have the right to be in my daughter's life!!"
"BITCH PLEASE!! I am Samantha's mother in every fiber of my body! I love that little girl!!! When she was up crying and having nightmares I WAS THERE!! When she said her first words I WAS THERE!!! When she learned to walk I WAS THERE!!! I've been the mother you could never be!!!"
At this point, the Judge was banging his gavel trying to calm Riley down from reaching across our table trying to get to Shantel.
"I SAID ORDER!! This is a custody hearing and ya'll are in here acting like fools. Mrs. East sit down.. Miss Thomas watch it. Now it seems Miss Thomas and her lawyer are interested in having visitations with Samantha every other weekend.. is that correct Miss Thomas?"
I bounced my right leg as I held a stone face looking at the Judge, ready to flip
"Yes that is right your Honor, her biological father and I-"
"HER WHAT!!!!! I'm her father... "
I flipped the mahogany table over, I was sitting at, as my chest heaved up and down. I couldn't see anything but red.
THE NERVE OF THIS BITCH!
"Shantel, you really are a foul as BITCH... thats my fucking daughta'... SHE IS A EAST!!!"
"MR. EAST! I know emotions are high in here but please sit down... I do not want to have to hold you in contempt and put you in a holding cell"
I nodded at the Judge as I smoothed down my tailor-fitted Tom Ford suit jacket. I caught from the corner of my eye Shantel smirking
"As I was saying Judge, Samantha's biological father and I are, are in a committed relationship - have been for the last 2 years and he is ready to be in his daughters life... despite what David has to say or feels about it. Samantha deserves to know who her blood is."
I sucked my teeth as the Judge jotted somethings down in front of him.
I was over this whole shit.. nobody was taking my daughter period. All this was, was a formality, in one ear and out the other. Shantel was never getting Samantha back and whoever the cornball nigga she claiming to be Sam's sperm donor, could eat a dick.
"Is Samantha's biological father in Los Angeles?! The Judge asked Shantel
"Yes, he came with me from NYC to LA to meet Samantha.. his mother lives in LA and is retired. He himself is a police officer"
What the fuck was Shantel on... I knew everybody in NYC and not one nigga came out after the fact claiming Shantel as wifey or my daughter as his own.
"Is the biological father present today"
My ears perked up as I waited for Shantel to answer the Judge
"Yes your Honor... Samantha's biological father is here today to show he is ready to step up with me and be apart of Sam's life"
I watched as Shantel stood smiling as she looked through the crowd, till the last nigga I thought would stand up did.
As he walked to the front of the court in his NYPD uniform, my blood boiled.
Please state your name for the court
"Ja- Jared Porter"
Since book 1 Shantel has NEVER called King by his real name ( just a fun fact)
What do ya'll think is gonna be the outcome of this Court date?
