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*****One Month Later*****

MICHIKO

I sat at my desk tired and hungry. I worked through lunch just so I could spend the rest of the afternoon planning Reign's 5th birthday party. All the girls were staying at Papi and Joy's place so I was going to be in the office all night until I had everything finalized.

I stopped working to look at the envelope Papi gave me two weeks ago.

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"Guess who's back!" I heard from the front door

"Papi!" Reign jumped up and ran "Nana!"

I laughed as I finished to platting Reign's  spaghetti. Papi and Joy came into the kitchen with Reign in his arms.

"Hey guys!" I smiled "Reign eat then you can play with Nana and Papi. Y'all want some?"

"Of course" Joy laughed grabbing a plate "He had to come over as soon as we got off the plane so I'm starving"

"Awwwl we miss you too Papi" I kissed his cheek "Let's eat"

"Where's Nami and Kiko?"

"Nami took Akiko with her to spend the weekend at Giselle's place"

"Oooh weekend to yourself?" Joy joked

"You know I hate those"

"Come stay with us" Papi smiled "You haven't stayed over with baby girl in a while"

"Because she's usually working"

"Hey! I try to take breaks" I laughed "It's just hard"

We ate dinner laughing and joking as they convinced me to spend the weekend with them and Reign. When we were done I decided to go since Reign was so excited about it. Joy took her to pack her bag, while I went to pack mine.

As I grabbed some random lounge clothes, Papi walked in. He sat on my bed and watched me move around. I met Papi when I was sixteen. I had learned his behavior and knew this was a serious conversation coming. I stopped moving and sighed before looking at him.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't be mad"

"Papi" I whined "What is it"

"Rashaad wants to talk to you"

I froze hearing those words. I never thought I'd hear them uttered again a day in my life. The last person to even suggest us talking was his mother. My silence was shorted lived as I scoffed and chuckled shaking my head.

"For what"

"I'm not sure"

"Papi please. What is it?"

"I'm serious" he sighed "The last time we were down there... I did talk to him. But he was adamant he didn't want to go there. Before we left, we went ahead and had a conversation but it was in me letting him know you guys were a major part of me and Joy's life. You guys aren't going anywhere. I honestly felt like he was okay with it. He seemed to accept it"

"And that led to him wanting to talk"

"I'm not sure . After the wedding---"

"Papi I promise I don't want to know. I don't know what his problem is but I'm over dealing with Rashaad. He made it clear that he doesn't give a fuck about us. HE wants nothing to do with me or Reign. I cannot allow my daughter to experience his bullshit"

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