Keeping Secrets

Communication

Malike and Nia came back to pick up Jania, and gave Nikki the pizza along with thirty dollars for watching her. They went to Nia's house where she insisted the baby was going to stay and started setting things up for her. Most of the stuff Malike's sister provided. They had also bought some things for her. Malike went home to grab some clothes and things while Nia and Jania went to sleep. Nia dreamed about the future. About her and Malike raising Jania and living together. Then it started to turn into a nightmare as she dreamed about her past, her mom, and her deceased father. She started to toss and turn as she cried "I won't do it again! I'm so sorry! Please don't hurt me anymore! Please!"

Malike: Nia. Nia. NIA! WAKE UP!

Nia: I'm sorry!.... What... what happened?

Malike: What's wrong with you? You were screaming and you're crying. What's going on?

Nia: I don't know. I was dreaming I guess. (wiping her tears) I'll be fine. I'm sorry I didn't mean to....

Malike cuts her off....

Malike : Don't even worry. I got you now and I'm not letting go. Now come here let me dry those tears.

He said kissing her. He rolled Jania's crib into the bedroom, and gave her a kiss. Then he laid in the bed holding onto Nia, then turned out the light. The next morning surprisingly Jania had slept through the night and woke up around eight. Malike was already up. He made a nice breakfast in bed for Nia, and a warm bottle for the baby. He lightly pushed open the door as Nia was just getting back into bed after changing Jania. He handed the tray to Nia, and grabbed the baby. Staring into her eyes as he fed her; Malike realized this was going to be his everything. He couldn't ask for better he thought to himself.

Malike: Babe I love you.

Nia: I love you too.

Malike: You know what I find funny how her name is so close to yours. Kind of like this was meant to be.

Nia: Malike I want to tell you the truth. If it's truly meant to be......

Over at Tre and Nikki's it had become 9:30 and the little hoe was late. Forty five minutes later she pulls up in a dirty, busted up, white 2004 Toyota. She walks on the porch, and basically bams a hole in the door. Nikki decided to be petty; so she took her time turning off the TV, walking to the door, making sure things were clean, and that the disinfectant was easy to get to, then opened the door.

[Authors Note: Nicole is wearing: a white tank top, white athletic shorts that stop a little under the top of her thigh, white polar bear slippers, and an all white silk robe. Also because she braided her hair before she went to sleep; when she unbraided it the next morning she had perfect natural, heatless curls. Oh and Lori ( the club hoe) looked like a five dollar prostitute. And remember she's pregnant.( see photo for a visual)]

Nikki: Good morning. You must be Lori. Please come in and sit down at the table.

(She did as told.)

Lori: Where is Trevon, and who are you the maid? He needs to hurry up. I need to go to work. Your outfit is a little inappropriate for a maid don't you think?

Nikki: (with a smile) He's on his way down. No I'm not the maid, and as far as your job goes well.... We'll try to make this quick. Tre could you come down stairs, and try to move with purpose please and thank you.

Lori: That's not how you talk to a man. And if you're not the maid who are you?

(Tre comes down stairs and moves over to Nikki pecking her lips.)

Tre: Baby you want anything from the kitchen while I'm in here?

Nikki: Just some orange juice, thank you.

Tre: Okay. So what has been said so far?

Nikki: Nothing of importance.

Nikki: So the reason I had him call you here was because; I wanted to help make sure you two understand that y'all are not going to be together to raise the baby. You will be where you are and he will be here. So let's all go ahead and make plans for the future.

Lori: (With a disgusted, look after seeing Tre and Nikki kiss. ) What the fuck are you talking about? I don't even know who the fuck you are and you're talking about making plans. Bitch bye. I...

Nikki: Ah ah ah, watch your language when you're in my house. And I'm sorry, I didn't realize that I didn't introduce myself. My name is Nicole, and I'm...

Tre: My wife

Lori: The fuck. So you mean to tell me you got me pregnant and you had a bitch already! Actually I can see why you came to me.

Tre: Nah hoe you got to me while I was drunk. And even then you looked like hell. So the only role you play in my life is the mistake claiming to carry my child. Anyway you here for one purpose and that's the baby; so basically I'm gonna take care of my child. I will buy clothes and toys or whatever. I will decide the schools, and provide transportation and see the baby whenever I please. You're going to need to write down your contact information.

Nikki: Look we'll get to all that later. We first need to figure out if he's even the father.

Lori: Bitch he is the daddy. He like the only one of the seven or eight niggas I fucked that day that came in me.

Nikki: Again language, second I don't care. There will be a test.

Lori: hoe you know what....

Nikki: I will give you my information, because you will not have direct contact with Tre. He don't need nobody stressing him out. And umm yeah if we need to talk to you about anything I'll call you. Here is a pen and some paper. You need to write down your phone number; cell and home number if you have one. Also write down your address, place of work, and if there is anywhere else you may be, go ahead and put that down too.

Lori: Wow this must be a joke. You mother fuckers is real funny.

(Nikki started to stare a hole in Lori. Then she started writing down what she was told. )

Nikki: Thank you for your cooperation. If you would like some there are snacks on the table that you can take with you. The door is straight ahead. You have a nice day now.

Lori got up and took the plate of snacks. She threw a couple of things on the ground and turned to look at Nikki who just smiled, as their hover disc vacuum cleaned the mess. Lori was mad and stomped out the door slamming it. Nikki sprayed down the furniture with disinfectant then headed for the shower. Tre was just in amazement at Nikki's calmness through the whole situation. He went upstairs and walked in the bathroom while Nikki was taking her shower. He decided to hop in with her. He slid his hand down her waist and took the towel from her. Tre picked Nikki up while leaving kisses across her arm and neck as the water hit his face. For a moment she was scared of him dropping her, but she lost her worries when he was inside of her. She was moaning against his lips as they kissed. Tre went faster and harder until Nikki lost control. She came all over his soldier and he came inside of her. She was so sore after, that Tre finished cleaning her up and then laid her bare body on the bed.

Nikki: Tre I have a lot to do today. I can't believe you did me like that.

Tre: My bad, but you know sometimes I can't resist. I'll do whatever you need done.

Nikki: The problem is that you can't. It's stuff only I can do. And now thanks to you I can barely walk.

Tre: I'm sorry baby. What can I do?

Nikki: Just hand me my phone and grab my turquoise dress. And my bra and underwear out of the middle drawer.

After getting dressed Tre and Nikki passed by Malike's house. Tre saw that somebody had been there that wasn't supposed to be. He kept driving to Nia's house.