Chapter 14

85 6 1
                                    

The morning came around quick to me. Last night was a total disaster. Hearing those things about my mom was a total shock to me. And poor DJ. He loves that girl so much and mama making him stay away from her. I know my brother. He ain't gonna stay away from her. He's my twin and I know what he thinks. I got out of the bed and took a shower and dressed. I walked downstairs and got me some breakfast that my mom has already fixed and set the table. I sat in my usual spot and fixed my plate and said my prayer.

As soon as I put food in my mouth my mama sat down next to me and started with all the questions.

"So have you talked to your brother?" Anastasia asked.

"About what mama? You made it perfectly clear that you didn't want us dealing with Princess anymore. What more do you want us to do?" Destiny said.

"Don't talk to me like that. You and your brother got to understand that I know this family very well. And they don't mean y'all no good at all. It is because of them your father is dead. Can't you see that?" Anastasia said.

Destiny didn't reply back to her mom. She already knew she was on cloud nine and she didn't want to be apart of her bitterness as of now. She sat there and continued her breakfast. Before Anastasia could say anything else there was a knock on the door. Anastasia looked at her watch and looked at Destiny.

"You expecting someone?" Anastasia asked her.

"No mama I'm not." She said to her with a confused look on her face.

"I wonder who this can be?" Anastasia said walking to the door.

Anastasia got up and walked to the door and opened it. There stood Jamal. Anastasia let him in the house and closed the door behind her.

"What brings you by this morning?" Anastasia said walking to Jamal while
crossing her arms.

"I haven't heard from you and I have a update on your case. You mind if we talk?" Jamal asked.

"Sure. Follow me to the family room away from Destiny." Anastasia stated as she led him to the family room.

As they walked in she closed the double doors behind her and sat on the sofa next to him and waited for him to give her some news.

Jamal looked at her and stared in her eyes. No one said anything at first. Anastasia was looking at him and cleared her throat.

"Umm what's wrong?" Anastasia asked Jamal.

"I'm sorry. I just got a little caught up that's all." Jamal said turning his head.

"It's ok. What news you got? And please tell me it's some hard evidence." Anastasia said as a matter of fact.

Jamal opened the file he had and gave it to her to read over. As she was reading she felt her mouth fall open.

"And where did you get this information?" Anastasia asked.

"I got it from a reliable source. We can push forward with this. And maybe just maybe get the justice you have been waiting for." Jamal said with a smirk on his face.

"Yes please. I want justice for my family. And whoever goes down just goes down. Me and my kids need this peace." Anastasia said.

"I understand and we will do just that. Is there any other questions you want to ask me?" Jamal asked her.

"No actually I don't." Anastasia said to Jamal.

"I do want to ask you something though." Jamal said to Anastasia.

"And what is that?" Anastasia asked raising her eyebrow.

"I was wondering could well will you have dinner with me tonight?" Jamal said.

Anastasia looked at him without saying anything.

"Say something." Jamal said to her.

"You want me to go out with you?" Anastasia asked him looking in his eyes.

"Yes I do. You are a very attractive woman and I can't stop thinking about you. I know I'm working on your case and I know how to keep this between us. I just want to take you out. Show you a good time." Jamal said.

"Just dinner?" Anastasia asked.

Jamal smiled and held his hands up in the scout honor.

"Just dinner." Jamal repeated back to her.

"Well I guess that's ok to do. Pick me up at 8." Anastasia said.

"I'll be here at 7:30." He said with a smile on his face as he stood up to leave.

"I'll show you to the door." Anastasia said as she walked passed him to open the double doors.

"Wait. I need to say something." Jamal said grabbing her hand on the handle.

Anastasia looked up at him. Her stomach started moving around and getting nervous.

"What is it?" She asked Jamal.

"I really like you. And if this goes well tonight I would love to date you. I know you been through a lot but I really really like you and want to get to know you better." Jamal spilled.

Anastasia couldn't say nothing. She was shocked that someone was even trying to talk to her with all of this going on with her and the kids.

"You mean that? Like with all of this you still want to date me?" Anastasia asked.

"Yes I do. From the moment I saw you I wanted to talk to you. I just didn't know how to come at you. With the death and all." Jamal said.

"Wow this is a big shock to me." She said pacing the floor.

"Why? Cause you are beautiful. And a man would be a fool not to talk to you." Jamal said walking to her.

Jamal grabbed her hands and turns her to him. He lifts her head to him and looked down into her eyes.

"I really want this. Just give me a chance to prove myself to you. Please." Jamal said not breaking the stare.

Anastasia looked at him and felt her heart beating fast. Next thing she knew he leaned down and kissed her lips softly.

"I'll see you tonight." Jamal said and walked out the room.

Anastasia didn't know what to think. She just stood there and watched him walk out the house.

Will she find love again????

Comment and vote!!!!!

I will update this book when the reads hit 1.80k

As We Lay 2Where stories live. Discover now