Our Brother's Keeper

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1 year later

Jakira

I walked into her room and over to her crib as her crying slowly died down once she saw me

" Hey.. what's wrong mamas? " I asked as I slowly picked her up

She looked at me with her teary eyes as she poked her little lip out

I kissed her cheek as I rubbed her back while walking out her nursery, going back downstairs

Lucas and Jr looked at me as I sat beside them

" Someone wanted to join us " I said

Lucas smiled while placing his hand on her back lightly

" My bebe... " he said

I smiled

Life has been perfect and I honestly couldn't ask for a better one.. I gave birth to me and Lucas's baby girl a month ago. Lucas came up with her name, J'liyah. Jr is 1 about to be 2 years old..

I couldn't ask for a better family... I love my little family. Everything I do is for them. Me and Lucas decided to upgrade our home and move into something more spacious yet small enough just for us 4. We're not having anymore babies anytime soon, so this house should last us.

Our wedding is in 2 months and I'm so excited, yet shocked still... I can't believe I'm really getting married before I hit 22. It's a dream come true honestly. I rather get married and have my own home all at a early age so I don't have anything else to worry about and I can just live my life. I've accomplished all my life goals really... getting married, being a home owner, and having my little family. I couldn't and wouldn't ask for a better life if I wanted to.

Even though I would love my daddy walking me down the aisle on my big day, I've learned and accepted both my parents and brother's death over the past year. It all happened for a reason.. to not hurt me, but see if I would give up. Everything that has happened has been a tough obstacle honestly and I'm glad I overcame it. With the right time alone to heal, talking to god, and slowly becoming used to certain people's presence gone, you'll realize it's gonna be okay.. everyone is gonna leave this world eventually. They just left earlier than expected and we haven't enjoyed them enough which is why it hurts so bad when someone passes early. Even though there isn't no specific life span for us, some people just haven't had time to experience life or the joy of their kids before passing... people like my mama. She lived her life, but passed before she got to experience the joy and happiness brought by kids.

I looked at Jr then Lucas who were both making faces at each other. Chuckling, I shook my head and continued rubbing J'liyah back as her sucking on her paci was all I heard in my ear

She's so tiny and beautiful... Lucas been sprung since we found she was a girl and it's honestly a beautiful thing seeing and knowing her father is gonna always be there and care for her always.

I can't wait until she starts walking and talking to communicate back with him and he understand fully exactly what she's saying. I know she loves and strongly admires him already. The way she be cheesing showing her little gums and squealing whenever he comes around explains a lot. Their bond is so cute.

Jr, even though he's a mama's boy, I know he loves Lucas and he says it all the time. They're always chasing, fighting, playing and just talking with each other. It warms my heart when I get to experience and see all of that too... being a mother is really a beautiful, life savoring thing.

From seeing your babies grow up to watching how they interact with you and every precious little thing matters...

We were watching tv as the doorbell rung. Lucas got up and went to it, opening it to reveal Zae and her little crew

I slightly smiled as they came walking in

" Hi " I said

" Hey guh.. " she said as she sat beside me, hugging me

I laid my head on her as she did so

" Hey titi babies " I said to Landon and London

They both came and gave me hugs and ish, saying hi, same ole' , same ole'.. we all sat on the couch as we started conversating and ish

As we were talking, the news had came on.

" Local officials have just confirmed that the husband and wife barricaded inside as their home erupted into flames were just now announced dead. The couple was identified as Hayden and Kayla Hallmark. We'll be back at noon with more details " the man said

Me and Zae looked at each other

" I guess that was mama and daddy's doing.... " I said

She nodded in agreement

" Nah you sure yo crazy ass ain't go set that bitch on fire or had somebody do it? " Lucas asked

I looked at him

" I didn't.. even though they deserved it, I wouldn't do that... I would feel so guilty knowing I basically murdered somebody for revenge in return... " I said

" You're just a genuine soul I see... at least you're mature.... Just know you won't never have to deal with none of that anymore when you're with me. " he said

I nodded as we then shared a kiss

" Aht! Aht! " Jr yelled as he came running to us

We both smiled in unisons as we looked at him as he climbed between us, sitting.

" No kiss my mama.. " Jr said as he shook his little finger at Lucas

" That's my mama... " Lucas said

" Nu uh! My mama! " Jr yelled

" No.. mines " Lucas retorted back

" No no mines! " Jr argued back

Them two started going back and forth at it and all I could do was laugh. They stay going back and forth with each other so easily and over the littlest things ever, but be buddy buddy later... that's what I love about them two. Them my boys for sure.

Thank you guise for going on this journey with me and reading this book!

I hope y'all enjoyed reading it just as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Sadly, there will not be a sequel (Book 2) to this book. I feel the story line ended where it was supposed to as planned & there's nothing more to add to this story.

Continue reading my other books as I finish those ones as well!

Comment some of y'all favorite moments in this book here.

Who was y'all favorite character and why?

Thank y'all again!!!!

- Kira 💙💫