VIXEN

48.

Chresanto.

I slowly opened my eyes, lifting myself from Leanna's naked body. I pulled the blankets over her body, and left to take a shower. Once I was dressed, I sat next to Leanna on the bed, watching her sleep peacefully. "I love you," I mumbled, kissing her one last time.

I walked to Bri's bedroom, who was still sound asleep. It shocked me, she has always been an early bird. I sat on the bed, moving away her messy curls that laid on her face. I kissed her on her cheek, feeling a few tears slip. "Daddy loves you..." I cried.

I drove to Lorenzo's, and decided to see Lorraine one more time. I knocked on the door, waiting for someone to answer. "Chresanto? I thought you were leaving today?" Lorenzo said once he opened the door. "I am... now. I just need to see Lorraine... one more time." He opened the door wider, allowing me to walk in. I walked up the steps, and into their bedroom. She was sitting up with her legs crossed, rubbing on her round stomach. "Hey," she smiled weakly. "Hey," I said sitting on the bed, watching her as she continued to rub on her stomach. "What are you doing here?" She said looking at me.

"I'm leaving...now." Her face dropped into dissapointment. "Oh," was all she managed to say. "I'm don't want you to leave."

"Why not?"

"Your my best friend, you're always there when I need someone. Who am I going to talk to if Lorenzo and I got into another argument?" She said as her voice became shaky. "You can always talk to Leanna."

"I don't think she will understand."

"Just give her a chance, I think you might like her."

"It just won't be the same without you." I stood to my feet, pulling her up with me. I hugged her tightly, and she cried on my shoulder. "I love you, Lorraine."

"I love you too." I tried not think anything of it, I knew she she didn't mean it. It still felt good to hear. I planted a kiss on her lips, knowing it will be the last one. "Bye Lorraine."

I sluggishly walked down the steps, stopping once I got to the bottom of the case. Lamarr and Laila ran to my legs, reaching with their arms up. I picked them up, walking into living room. I kissed them on their cheeks before sitting them both on the couch. Lorenzo came up to me, giving me a brotherly hug. "Bye Chresanto."

"Bye Zo."

I drove slowly, feeling numb as I became closer to the rehabilitation center. I sat in the parking lot, staring at the tall white building. I began to think about all the good times, and all of the bad times. The more I thought about it, the more I needed this.

I thought about Brianna, and how sad she was going to be once she finds out that I left. I know she'll cry, and I won't be there to wipe her tears away. I slowly walked to the building, pushing open the cold metal doors. I walked up to the front desk, greeted by a caucasian lady. "Can I help you?"

"I'm here to check in."

And this is where it ends.