Keith Powers

Jogging down the stairs after the doorbell rang, I let out a shaky breath. My mom was getting ready to meet Kiara for the first time and I don't know how she's going to react to this.

I don't think she's going to be upset though, I know she didn't like Brittany but she was excited about April being pregnant so she should she be okay with this.

Pulling the door back my moms smiling face appeared.

"Hi honey." She said while hugging me.

"Hey ma." I pulled back and let her come inside.

"This is a beautiful house. I almost got lost coming all the way over here."

"Thank you, it is kind of far from everybody. Let's go in the family room."

She followed behind me as we made our way. Once we got in the room, she sat in one of the chairs and I sat down on the couch.

"Where's April?" She asked.

I glanced down at my watch. "She has to do some things for work but she'll be here in a second. You want something to drink or something?"

"I'm fine I actually just had lunch with Joyce."

I did a double take. "I'm sorry, you had lunch with who."

"I know, I know but we're about to be grandmothers. We decided to bury the hatchet put the past behind us. I was hoping April was here I wanted to talk with her."

I smiled. "She'll be here."

"So you said you wanted to talk to me about something?"

I nodded. "Uh yeah, I'll be back." Getting up I headed to Kiara's room. April went all out for her. The way they became so attached to each other so fast is so amazing to me. I carried her back into the family room.

My mom looked up at me and her eyebrows furrowed. "Who's this?"

"Um, she's my daughter."

"Excuse me? Was April pregnant before?"

"No....April isn't her mother."

"Then who is?" My moms voice raised.

"Brittany is."

"Brittany?" Her eyes moved back and forth as she tried to remember who Brittany was. "The cashier chick that you brought to meet me?"

I nodded. "Yeah, her."

"How? When? Why?"

"2 years ago. It happened after me and her broke up."

"How does April feel about this? You have another daughter Keith!"

"April loves her like she birthed her. I mean she wasn't happy at first but once she met her they clicked. But honestly she has to deal with it."

"And how the hell did you figure that?"

"She's my wife and I didn't cheat on her so she had no reason to be upset. She was hurt because she thought she was having my first child but, things changed."

My mom sat back in her seat and just stared at me. "Before I speak on anything else let me tell you something, to say that April has no choice but to deal with YOUR child because you two are married is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. She doesn't have to deal with a damn thing. When she married you, she thought it was the two of you and then boom a child by the woman her man left her for and she's just supposed to be okay with it. No where in your vows does it say a wife should accept a surprise baby. And hope you didn't force her into it either."

"Saying She should just deal with it, is harsh but things happen. What matters most is that I didn't cheat, I didn't step outside our relationship. It was April's decision to just swallow her pride and love Kiara let she's her own. I didn't force her to do that. I'm not the biggest fan of my daughters mother and I've only been a father for a short amount of time but I love it and I can't wait for my child with my wife to get here because things will be even better. I want you to be in Kiara's life too ma. I'm positive you'll love her just as much as me and April."

"I just can't believe it."

"I couldn't believe it either but she's one of the best things that have ever happened to me. Being around her and seeing how she's just like me is amazing. She loves to watch April make her wigs and tries to copy." I let out a small laugh. "I'm even fighting to get full custody of her." I rubbed my sleeping angels cheek.

"And the reason for that is?"

"Her mom doesn't even care about. She just wants to get money from me. She snatched her out of my arms and made her fall to the ground. Ain't no telling what happens when I'm not around. Brittany is more worried about April then our own daughter. It's crazy."

My mom got up and sat next to me. "I'm sure you'll have no problem winning that case." She looked down at Kiara. "She looks just like your sister when she was younger."

I nodded. "Exactly like her."

It got quiet, we both just stared at Kiara.

"As bad as I want to be upset about you knocking up that Bitch, I can't be. I'm going to be there for you and my grand daughter."

"Thanks ma." I kissed her cheek.

"No problem."

The front door opened and closed.

"Keith!" April yelled.

"In here baby." I answered.

She soon appeared in the family room. Her eyes were red and puffy.

"Were you crying?" I asked while quickly getting up. My mom took Kiara from me. "What's wrong?" I rushed over to her.

"Your stupid ass baby momma! The bitch has been following me all day and then she sent some guys up to my warehouse to try and rob me! Chris pulled up just in time! They had a gun to my head and one to my fucking stomach!" She explained frantically.

"Are you sure it was her?" I asked.

"Yes! I know what that stupid ass hoe look like! The dudes that were about to rob me knew my brother and they told everything. What the Fuck is her problem?!"

"I'm about to find out!"

"Come on April, you gotta relax or the baby is going to go into fetal distress. You don't want that, we don't want that." My mom grabbed April's hand and led her over to the couch.

I rushed upstairs and grabbed my phone and slid on some shoes. After that I grabbed my keys and headed out the door.

When I got to Brittany's place I knocked on her door so hard, I thought it'd come falling down.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" She yelled getting closer to the door. She barely got it opened before I pushed it back causing her to fly to the floor.

"You stupid ass bitch!" Grabbing her shirt I pulled her off the floor and pushed her into the wall so hard it cracked. "So you followed my girl and the had some niggas try to rob her?!"

"Get the fuck off of me Keith!" She yelled. I pushed her into the wall again.

"What the Fuck is wrong with you? Do you not know I'll have you fucking life if you do anything to her?! All of this bullshit cause you couldn't get no money out of me."

"LET ME GOOO!"

"You only trying this stupid shit because you know she can't defend herself! Keep yo sorry ass away from my wife!" I yelled before tossing her to the floor. "I can't wait to take my daughter away from you, I'll never have to see yo pathetic ass again!"

"Get out of my house! Kiss your freedom goodbye because I'm calling the fucking police."

"You and 9 can kiss my ass. Dumb ass bitch."

Walking out the apartment, I slammed the door closed. This is what I have to deal with for the rest of my life?! How did I get this Bitch pregnant?!

April Powers

"Thank you." I said while taking the glass out of Jennifer's hands. I was still shaking from all of the shit that has happened today. I can't believe this bitch Brittany.

"Take a few deep breaths April. You need to relax."

"Like why would she do that to me?!" I asked.

"April, relax. Think about the baby."

I took a deep breath, closing my eyes. A huge headache was coming on. This is just too much.

"Better?" Jennifer asked.

"A little bit."

"So you're having issues with Brittany?"

I nodded. "Because she's jealous and she only got pregnant for money. I'm not about to deal with."

"Well hopefully Keith fixed everything. You don't need to be stressing about some petty ass baby mama."

"That is true."

"Worry about my grandchild only."

Looking down at my stomach, I smiled. She's right, I'm not about let that welfare case ass bitch get to me. She's been hating since the day she saw me in Keith's kitchen. What ima do? Ima pray for sis cause that's what she need. Ima pray that got keeps me from getting a bullet placed in her head.

Amen.

"So April, I really want apologize for everything that happened a couple years ago. I was just upset that my son was hurt. But he explained that he was to blame. You've always been one of the best things that has happened to Keith and since the day he's brought you to meet me I've loved you like you're my own. Even though I just found out I'm happy my son stepped up and made you his wife. And since I wasn't there when you two exchanged vowels I decided to bring you a gift today." She reached in her purse and pulled out a jewelry box. Jennifer came and sat next to me. "I guess this is a late congratulatory gift."

I grabbed the box from her and opened it. It was a necklace with a diamond pendent that said K.Powers. I chuckled, it was too cute.

"I love it."

"I had one just like this when I was married to Keith's dad. I loved representing my man."

I laughed. "I love this. Thank you momma Jen." I hugged her.

"No problem." She took a breath. "I have to ask something though. How are you feeling about being a stepmom."

Pressing my lips together I looked over at a sleeping Kiara. "It was hard you know. I can't lie I was angry. Like her of all people, she gets to have his first child. I couldn't be mad about him having a child because we weren't together at the time. But I've only known Kiara a short amount of time and honestly I love her as if I birthed her. I'm okay now."

Jennifer nodded. "I know this was tuff but I admire the fact that you stepped up and didn't let your hatred towards her mother stop you two from having a relationship."

"Yeah, she didn't ask to be her. And honestly I think I might give her the real feeling of motherly love. She's a dope kid."

I'm honestly ready to move on from this and enjoy life with my family but it's always some Bullshit.

Later That Night

I jumped out of my sleep to the sound of My doorbell, I looked over at Keith who was fast asleep. Then I looked at the clock, it was 3 in the morning.

Climbing out of bed I slid on my slippers and robe then headed downstairs. After glancing through the peephole I quickly unlocked the door and opened it.

Chris stood there with blood all over his shirt. He was just staring at his hands I could see the bruises on his knuckles.

"Chris! What the hell did you do?!" I yelled pulling him in.

His head shook as he looked at me. His eyes were bloodshot red. "I fucked up. I really fucked up."