Switching it up with Darnell's and Don's point of views in this chapter. Let's see how this goes.

Darnell

It's been a month since the day I met Antonio and we hung out a couple of times. Truth is I really wasn't feeling Antonio like that. At first he came off as pushy and overbearing but, after hanging out and talking to him regularly, I realize that's just his personality.

Right now I wouldn't really put a title on us. At this moment we're just hanging out, nothing too serious. I rather get to know him on a deeper level and establish being friends with him first before jumping into a relationship. That goes for any situation.

As for work I consider that as my main priority. Since the daycare is throwing a fall festival, I have a lot on my plate that I have to get done and it requires all my time and focus.

I try to get Antonio to understand this and of course he wants me all to himself so at this moment he's being a fuck boy and decided not speak to me.

Ms. Sandy invited all the parents to come along with their children so that means I have to see Don. Within this last month we've only talked a total of 5 times and they were all about Kaydence.

I appreciated that he keeps it professional at the daycare but he has my number and he can call or text me anytime but he hasn't. That leaves me to believe that we simply don't have anything to talk about unless it comes down to Kay.

After getting off work today Im heading to Target to do some shopping. I need to pick up some things to decorate my class and get a few items for the festival.

It didn't take me long to get my decorations. I decided to get some construction paper and make giant fall leaves and add the names and pictures of each one of my babies. Then for the festival I got fall inspired plates, cups, napkins, and utensils. When I was done I went to check out and headed out the store.

On my way home I decided to stop and get something eat. I was too tired to cook anything and I knew that fixing these decoration were gonna take some time. I stoped at Atlanta Fish and ordered my food to go and headed home.

Before diving into my food I decided to go ahead and take my shower and get comfortable for this long night. I took a quick shower and put on some joggers and a old college shirt. When I was done I grabbed my bags full with my supplies and sat at my kitchen island and put some music on.

30 minutes later, I was left with a sore hand from cutting out leaves, half eaten fish tacos, and glitter and glue all over my counter when my phone rung. I sighed and got up to whip my hands before answering.

"What's up beautiful?" I rolled my eyes at Antonio's voice.

"What did I do to deserve this phone call? You must not be mad at me anymore huh?"

At this point I was over this conversation just that fast. I hate when people waist my time and that's what I feel like he's doing.

He sucked his teeth and sighed. "Man. You making it really hard to talk to you right now for real."

"Oh really is that right?"

"Yeah. Every time we talk you got a fucking attitude. It can't never be no peaceful shit between us. I try to chill wit you and you always got a fucking excuse."

I had to stop him right there. 

"Hold on big fella. First of all who's fault is that. Every time you call you on some bullshit. I'm not sorry that I have a job that requires my attention. If you can't handle that you need to find some other chick to sit up under you all day cause it ain't gone be me."

I already figured out the problem with Antonio. He's so used to bitches clinging to him because he has money and they want whatever they can get out of him. But, the difference between me and them is that I don't need shit from him and he can't handle the fact that I'm not pressed for his attention.

All this back and forth is getting old quick and we ain't even together. A relationship with him would just be full of drama and I don't have time for that shit.

"Man whatever, you got a smart as mouth and that shit is annoying as fuck. Im not gonna put up with it too much longer."

Just what I thought. He can't handle an independent woman so obviously I ain't the one for him.

"You know what Antonio your right. You don't have to worry about me or my smart ass mouth anymore. Lose my number asshole."

I quickly hung up and went to contacts to first block him then I deleted his number. I don't have time for this petty bullshit and he wasn't worth the headache.

I went back to cleaning up my kitchen then putting everything out to dry. I could feel the little bit of energy that I had leave my body and I knew it was time for me to call it a night.

I made sure my house was locked up and I headed to bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow it was a TKO.

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Don

I let Yameer talk me into going out tonight even though I was beyond tired from doing things for the club.

I sat back and watched the naked women walk around and the few girls that were doing tricks on stage. I could hear Future Mask Off blaring through the speakers but my mind was somewhere else. I really wasn't into this scene anymore, I'm too damn old to be up in here doing this young nigga shit. Some shit just gets old and being in the club and having women in your ear all night gets annoying.

I shook those thoughts out my head when I heard Yameer call my name.

"Yo bro I'm bout to get a private dance from shawty real quick." He said with a dark skin chick grinding in his lap. This was the perfect time for me to escape.

"Ight bro. I'm actually bout to head out. I told Ashley I would be back to pick Kay tonight."

By now I could tell he wasn't paying me any attention due to the big smile he had on his face from the broad whispering in his ear.

I got up and dapped him and I was gone. I headed out to the parking lot and got in my whip. The ride to Ashley's was gonna take a minute so I road out to Drakes Views Album letting Keep the Family Close fill my car.

My mind zoned out thinking about the future and what I really wanted. Kaydence is growing everyday and so she's gonna be asking about having a mom soon. What am I supposed to tell her. I could keep it 100 with her and tell her about Brandy or could lie to her.

At the end of the day I'm a man trying to raise my daughter. I can't teach her how to be a woman. I don't know nothin bout doing hair or using pads and shit. Just the thought of that fucking creeps me out.

What could I really do. I'll be damned if I allow Brandy back into her life and I'm for sure not bringing no random bitch off the street to be around my daughter.

As my mind kept racing I was finally pulling into Ashley's driveway. I texted her letting her know that I was outside and she came out with Kay. I got out and helped her put Kay in her seat and I put her bag in the back seat.

"Thank you Ashley I really appreciate you watching her."

"It's no problem Don anytime."

She let out a yawn so I knew she was tired since it's now 2:00 in the morning. I let her go giving her a hug and I waited for her to head back into the house before I backed out.

When we made it to my house I got Kay out the car and unlocked the door. I made sure to lock it back and headed upstairs. Kay was already in her pajamas so I put her in her crib. As soon she hit the bed she started to whine.

When she opened her eyes she saw me so she got up and held her hands up for me to get her.

"You wanna sleep with daddy tonight huh."

She calmed down laying her head on my shoulder as I rubbed her back. I closed her door and headed to my bedroom.

By the time we got into the room she had fallen back to sleep so I pulled the comforter back laying her down putting a pillow on the edge of the bed making sure she didn't fall. I got up and took my clothes off and grabbed some basketball shorts from my dresser.

I got in the bed myself turning off the lights and getting comfortable. I kissed Kay on her forehead and tried to let my head settle down. I stared at the ceiling before closing my eyes trying to fall asleep.