The Essence Of Love

Real Nigga, Real Talk

"Titan, you know you could've shot her instead of trying to kill my little sister right? What's wrong with you?" Rhye fusses as we watch the paramedics wheel Ayla's dead body out on a stretcher.

"She was hiding behind TyTy Rhye, I couldn't risk missing her ass and shooting my baby, the fuck? Don't you think I would've done it if I could, don't try me like that."

"You know damn well you know how to aim. Headshots are your specialty nigga. I didn't miss,so neither would you!"

"Yea aight Rhye, I'm not arguing with yo ass. You obviously can't see the shit from my point of view, so fuck it. And why the hell you carrying daggers around any fuckin' way?"

"Protection duh."

"You mad at me baby?" Titan looks at me.

"No, I understand." I shrug as he pulls me in for a hug.

"Tee Tee Rhye , I go with you?" TyTy asks as Rhye places her on her hip.

"Aww, baby you tryna leave me?" Titan pouts.

"I scared of this house daddy." She whines.

"Awwww." We all say.

"Yes baby, of course you can stay at Tee Tee's for a little bit." Rhye kisses her forehead.

"Essie you come too?"

"I can't baby, I'm sorry , I have to get back to New York, but I'm coming back out here to see you soon ok?"

"Noooooo!" She starts to cry and reaches for me.

"Don't cry baby, I'll see you soon." I kiss her nose as she gives me a tight squeeze.

"I love you sooo much sweetie!"

"I love you too Essie."

"We're all finished here Mr. Wells , we'll be in touch if anything comes up." The policewoman interrupts our moment .

"Aight, cool." Titan nods as they shake hands.

"I know this is awkward, but could I have your autograph please? My husband is a huge fan." She smiles.

"Uhh—yea, sure." He says, signing a piece of paper for her.

"Thank you!"

"Alright y'all,  I'm gonna head out so lil bit can get some sleep, go get your purse mama." She tells TyTy and she runs to her room.

A few minutes later after their gone, I'm in the shower deep in thought. I still can't get the look on Ayla's face out of my head. I'm so glad I'll never be sprung off of dick like that, it's not even that deep. Im tired of always being in drama over him though, I have to find a way to let him go ,but deep down I don't want to and his ass won't let me if I tried. It's just too much.

"Can I join you?" He knocks on the glass, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Sure."

He steps in, and closes the door.

"Im sorry about this shit, I know this is the third time you had to deal with my bullshit, but I wasn't gonna shoot you for real."

"You sure about that?" I arch my brow.

"I just—I don't know man. That's my baby."

"I know Titan , I would never be mad at you for that, I would've done the same if it were me."

"But I feel like you feelin'some kind of way."

"Just tired of the drama."

"I feel you." He pulls me into him.