Love & War

Something not right.

Egypt POV

It's been awkward knowing my dad is alive. I have been trying to stay away from the Lincoln household due to Tommy and my dad aren't so welcoming of each other. It's like old times. I stay away and Imani is the golden child.

I was headed to the grocery store when I stopped by the post office and I spotted Nicki.

"Hey Egypt, how are my children" she said with emphasis on "my".

I looked at her and just hated how perfect she looked.

"Nikki, they're good. I just taught Legacy how to ride her tricycle" I bragged.

I saw the anger in her eyes. I felt good knowing I will always have one up on her, her kids.

"It was good seeing you. Have to go before I have to be a mom" I said while shimmering away. I may not be as pretty or shaped right like her but I'm a mother and Tommy chose me. In my eyes I won.

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I got home and Tommy was holding King rocking him to sleep. I went and kissed him and he grabbed my ass with one hand while still holding our son.

"I missed you gorgeous" he said.

"I missed you more" I told him in between kisses.

I was cooking dinner when someone knocked on the door. I heard Tommy going off.

"Baby, what's wrong " I asked walking into the foyer.

"I have to go out of town baby, I'll be back in two weeks." He said talking to a man I have never seen before.

"Tommy, we talked about this" I said in a aggravated tone.

He kissed me on my cheek and went to pack a bag. I followed him to our room.

"When is your family going to come first" I asked.

He looked back at me with a puzzled look.

"Egypt look around, you guys are always at the forefront of my life and these business trips keep you in this house. Keeps Legend, Legacy and King under one roof. It's just two weeks Egypt." He yelled.

I rolled my eyes and went back downstairs. He came downstairs and handed his bags to the guy by the door. He came in the kitchen where I was and kissed my cheek. I ignored him.

The moment I heard the door close I dropped to my knees and just cried. I hate that he is always gone. I went to each of the kids rooms and kissed them and then went to our room and laid down. I want my life peaceful and I want my husband home with us.
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The next morning I woke up and glanced at the clock and I saw it said 10:15. I jumped up because the kids are awake and I'm sure they made a huge mess. As I was running to their rooms I heard the downstairs TV. I peeked in their rooms and no one was in there. I panicked and ran downstairs.

"Legend, Legacy where are you? Didn't I tell you guys not to pick the baby up especially coming down the stairs" I yelled out. No answer and I called for them again and I heard giggling as I walked in the living room I was astonished by what I saw.

The living room was covered in roses and Tommy came walking out with the kids smiling. All I could do was blush and feel bad about how mad I was at him.

"I thought you left " I said to him while planting kisses all over him.

"I did, but felt bad because I know you want me home more. I love you Egypt" he said and my heart melted and tears fell from my eyes.

"I love you too Tommy" I said kissing him.

I went upstairs to get dressed and was so happy Tommy was home. I was brushing my hair and my mom called.

Joyce: Hey honey.

Egypt: Hey mom, how are you?

Joyce: Good, checking up on King.

Egypt: He is good mom. Tommy and I are about to chill with the kids.

Joyce: You off today?

Egypt: I am. Is everything okay mom?

Joyce: Yeah, just bored. I'll let you go. Love you honey.

Egypt: Love you too mom.

We have watched 2 movies and the kids are taking their naps so I decided to get some of my man. I straddled his lap and kissed him.

"Baby, not now" he said taking me off his lap.

"Whats the issue? The kids are asleep and I miss you. " I said to him with a confused look on my face.

"Baby, I have alot of work to do since I didn't go on the trip. I have to make sure Rocky get this deal in my absence" he assured me.

I nodded my head but something wasn't adding up. I put my intuition to the side and just finished watching TV.

I dozed off and woke up to Tommy on the phone

"You sure...I'll handle it...stop please...I will handle it." He was saying.

I bumped into the foyer table and he hurried off the phone.

"Baby, you awake" he said smiling at me.

"Who was that" I asked with an attitude.

He looked puzzled. "Just Rocky. I told you he is doing this deal by himself."

I wanted to believe Tommy but something was not adding up.

"Okay" I said before walking off.

The next morning I went to my parent's house and my dad was sitting in his chair and I noticed my mom took the obituary down she had in the China cabinet.

"Morning E." My dad said.

"Morning daddy, how are you " I responded.

"I'm good. How are you and my grandson" he asked.

I know my dad has to get use to Tommy's other children but they are mine as well.

"Which one dad?" I asked.

He put the newspaper down and looked at me.

"The one you birthed. The one that has my blood running through his veins." He said with assertion.

I got upset because Legend and Legacy are my babies and blood couldn't make them any more of mine.

"Am I suppose to still fear you. Am I suppose to still respect you. You lied about your death. You hurt us. Now you want to come back and run shit. I have 3 damn kids and you will respect that" I said angrily.

"I don't care if you don't want to respect me. You will though. I don't want you to fear me either. I am your father and you have to deal with that" he yelled.

My mom came down stairs "What is going on down here" she asked.

"Nothing mom, I'm just leaving. I did come to see you but a ghost ruined it" I said looking at my dad.

"Don't bring ya ass to my house anymore since you can't respect me Egypt. I don't care if you're married. This is my damn house" he yelled as I was walking out the door. I let a tear fall down my face. I was dealing with Tommy bulshit and now my dad. I'm just too fucking emotional.

***Egypt could be just dealing with trust issues...Do you belive in women's intuition ***