Love & War

Guilt

Drew

It's six in the morning and I'm just leaving Symone's and all I could think about is what am I going to tell Imani, my wife. I promised I'll be home for our anniversary and Symone sent me a text our son wasn't feeling well. I stopped by and next thing you know we were fucking. I can never control myself around her. Now here I am the next morning leaving her house with 18 missed calls and 27 text messages I'm afraid to open.

I pulled up to my home and before I can get out I notice Imani's car isn't home. I open my text messages and see the last message she sent.

10:47 p.m:
I'm in labor, baby is coming hurry home

I called her phone and it went straight to voicemail. Then I called her mom.

"Hello Drew, I take it you want to know where your wife is, correct?"

I sighed and responded so frustrated "Yes Joyce, I just want to know what room my wife and son is in."

This bitch started laughing. It's no secret my mother in law hates me. She blames me for Imani not finishing nursing school and for moving her way to Georgia from Texas to be a stay at home wife and mom. I am a provider and I don't think my wife should stress about things like work when she doesn't have too.

"May I ask what's funny Joyce" I snapped.

"You are. You think you're so smart but you lack common sense and integrity. You couldn't commit to your anniversary and the birth of your daughter. "

My eyes widened. All the insults that heffa just threw at me and ll I heard was I have a daughter and not another son. A part of me shattered but I'm eager to get to her room now and spend time with my favorite ladies.

"I'm on my way."  I said hanging up the phone.

I pulled up to the hospital and stood outside Imani's room excited. I walked in and she was sleep and my daughter was in the infant bed next to her asleep. I rubbed her hand and she looked at me and smiled.

"You owe me, work was not as important as last night". She spoke.

"Of course baby, now rest. Daddy's here". I smiled and kissed her forehead.

As I was staring and admiring my wife a text came through on my phone:

Symone: Hey, I need you to come watch Carter.

Me: I can't my wife had the baby.

Symone: Congrats baby daddy now you can finally tell her about Carter and he can meet his brother.

Me: Have you lost your fucking mind? Imani can't know now..not like this and she had a girl.

Symone: I don't give a damn. I need you to get your son. I have a double shift to pull since I'm a single mother. Everyone's not able to be a stay at home wife and mother.

Me: Symone, I can't I have to be by my wife side.

I put my phone on DND. I felt bad but Imani is my wife and Symone signed up for this so shit she need to play her role. I am going to tell my wife about Carter one day just not today.

Joyce ass finally came back from exchanging the baby boy items to girl items. She shot me a stare that could kill.

" I see Drew finally made his way here."
She scowled.

"Well Joyce I thank you for being by her side but when are you going home " I replied.

Imani ass just pretended she was sleep and left her mom and I to work shit out.

"Well to ensure Imani isn't left alone due to your work schedule, I will be occupying the guest room for the next eight weeks" she gave me the most evil smile while taunting me.

"Joyce we no longer have a guest room. We have the baby's nursery and then my office. I'll be more than happy to put you in a hotel." I said with a fake smile.

"Well, I guess I'm occupying your office"
She snarled.

Imani finally got up from her fake power nap. "Baby, did you take time off of work?

I lowered my head and shook no.

"Okay so mom can stay at the Holiday Inn around the corner until your time off is approved at our expense." She reassured both of us.

We both nodded yes. The room phone rung and I answered.

Hello

Symone: I'm tired of having to fend for myself. I'm telling her. I need help Drew.

Me: Uhh wrong number

Symone: Drew I'm going to get fired.

I hung up. I can't let Symone get fired or tell Imani.

"Baby, who was that " Imani asked.

"Wrong number, but I'm going to run to the house and grab some clothes since your mom is still here unfortunately " I joked.

"Okay, hurry back." Imani replied.

I raced to my car and called Symone.

"What!!" she yelled

"I'm on my way, don't fucking call my wife again Symone. Get my son ready!"
I yelled.