Forever And Always (HCBTO Sequel)

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Xavier walked inside his house, dropping his backpack on the floor. "Ma?" He called out, not getting a reply. He walked into the kitchen to find the stove boiling some collard greens "So she's here" he mumbled to himself.

Turning the stove down, he made his way upstairs and walked into his room. He showered and threw on a wife beater and basketball shorts.

"Momma?" He called again, pushing her room door open. He walked in and looked towards the bathroom to see his moms baked body laid on the blood.

He rushed over and dropped to his knees, slowly turning her body over and feeling for a pulse.

Faint.

"Alright momma, come on" he lifted her up in his arms and carried her to the bed before covering up her body and calling the police.

It didn't take long before the house was full of officers, taking finger prints and looking around the house.

His mom was carried off to the hospital while Xavier sat in her room, in the black chair in the corner.

His mind was spinning and he tried to process everything he just saw. She called him earlier that morning, More than once.

Obviously, it was important what she had to say, but he didn't answer. From downstairs, he could hear Imani. "No, I have to see if he's ok" she yelled, trying to get passed the officer.

Xavier stood at the top of the stairs and slowly walked down. Imani laid eyes on him "U ok baby? What's goin on?"

He cleared his throat "I found my mom"

"Dead?"

"Just about. I was about to head over to the hospital"

"I'll come with u" she said. The ride over wasn't awkward silence, but it was quiet. "Do u know who might have done it?"

"Naw" he said.

"Do u-"

"Listen, I'm not in the talkin mood right now ok?" Imani say back in her seat and looked out the window as the raindrops slid down.

Things seem to be falling apart for everyone, slowly. Taking the quite time, Imani prayed.

"Dear Lord, I ask you to turn this weakness into strength, suffering into compassion, sorrow into joy, and pain into comfort for others. May your servant trust in your goodness and hope in your faithfulness, even in the middle of this suffering. Let him be filled with patience and joy in your presence as he waits for your healing touch. Amen"

She reached over and grabbed Xavier's hand.

Just like the night before, everyone found themselves at the hospital, in the waiting room. Now that Xavier's moms there, Imani's been helping him get through his first day just like he did for her.

Detective Long and Detective Dean walked up "Good evening everyone" Long started "We've come here to ask a few questions. About Damian, and Rochelle"

"Now isn't a good time" Lona said.

"Yea, I think that can wait until another time" Imani added.

"Ok well we identified the body found in the home of Sydney and Damian. The prints came back and it matched a Robert Borden. He was able to pick the lock and sneak in. Looking back at his history, we think he was going after Lona. To finish the job"

"And your father, Xavier. He's the prime suspect in the investigation on your mom, but we can't seem to find him. Do u know where he might be?" Dean asked.

"There's a cabin towards Gainesville he used to go to for fishing and stuff. He might be there" Xavier mumbled.

"Thank u for your time" the detectives walked off, leaving everyone to soak in what was just said.

"If your dads still out there, that means he's most likely coming up with a plan to come after me now that Damian's here" Sydney said. Standing up with Sky in her arms, she motioned for everyone to follow her outside.

She didn't stop walking until she was by her car "Listen, I really didn't want to do this" she sighed, passing Sky to Lona. "Jay, Xavier. I need y'all to come with me. Lona, Imani. Stay here with Sky and keep us posted on anything about Damian or Rochelle" she opened her car door, and under the seat she pulled out 2 guns.

She stuffed them in the wsistband of each girl "If u see Xavier's dad, shoot him before he shoots y'all"

Sydney got in the car and Jayceone and Xavier followed suit as the girls walked back inside the hospital.