October 16th
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I caressed her belly while she was fast asleep. I watched my fingers gently move on her stomach as my baby "girl" moved in motion with me. I planted small kisses and whispering sweet little nothings to her so she could know that we were both going take great care of her.

I still couldn't sleep even though it's been a week since the incident with Micah. It was just the thought of knowing her and my baby was in danger but the scary fact of how violated Micah felt that day. I feel like I did something wrong not being able to protect her well "them" and that's my biggest job. Even though she says I shouldn't blame myself for his actions I'm feeling every bit of guilt.

We spoke to the doctor and our princess is fine I was told he didn't hit her in the stomach which calmed my spirits down but Micah was still left with other bruises that shouldn't have been there at all.

Micah doesn't believe I should go to the police about it because she thinks they wouldn't care since we were "black" which is true in a way but it wouldn't hurt to try. If not I was going find him myself and it wasn't going be pretty.

My phone ranged I quickly turned the ringer off to not wake Micah since she hasn't gotten a good night rest. I didn't know the number it was unknown but I answered.

"Who's speaking?" I said quietly getting up from the bed to walk out the room.

"Don't act like you don't know who I am Corbyn." She spoke through the phone. I rolled my eyes knowing exactly who it was.

"What the fuck you want from me!?" I tried my best not to yell but this woman was trying it.

"I want everything we had back Corbyn the fuck! You and that new bitch don't got nothing compared to me." We was supposed to be together forever like you said remember." She yelled.

"Your delusional as fuck." I said.

"Corby-." I hung up the phone I didn't want to hear any last words she had to say to me. I blocked the number shortly after. The women I've been with in the past always seem to haunt you when you doing good. Dick hungry ass females.

I threw my hoodie over my head and got up quietly so the bed couldn't squeak as Micah was slumped out on the other side.

I'm glad I've changed and grown over the years leaving all the dirt in the past. I knew a lot of people was going chase after me once I started bettering myself I just had to make sure my spot was secure because ain't nobody taking me out the game.

Meeting Micah was probably one of the best goals I've achieved throughout my life. Having a woman who understand you and not everything on the outside. She carrying my baby now which means I gotta do better just for the both of em.

I walked my way downstairs as my head was suffocating in my thoughts. The apartment was freshly clean. No leftover weed or lean bottles on the tables. Condoms ain't here like they usually is. Life really bout to change for a nigga.

I picked up the box that had my fathers belongings in it ever since I rummaged through it a while ago i couldn't find it in me to go in it again especially not after what I found out.

I picked up some old child photos of me and my father together. I sat down on the stool of the kitchen island flipping through them. I remember it was just me and him before Eve came along. We used to do a lot of stuff together when I was younger before he got ill. I kinda felt bad for my little sister since she never really got to enjoy much times with him he had died a year after she was born.

A knock abruptly came upon my door. I sighed and got up from the stool rushing to put all the items back into the box. I kicked the box over to the side so no one could really notice it as much. The knocks got heavier and louder it sounded like the police but I highly doubt it.

"I'm coming!" I walked over to the door unlocking it finding a tall mature brown skinned woman outside.

"Hi! Can I come in?" The lady smiled and walked inside before I could even nod yes.

"What the hell." I whispered to myself. We walked inside as the lady took it upon her self to find a seat. I pulled a seat out from the dining table and sat across from her as she explored in her designer purse for something. "So...uhm who are you exactly?" I questioned her.

"Someone really important love." She took off her shades and placed them down on the table. You could see how she really looked and all I could say is "rich". "I'm really close to your mother..well your "biological mom" ." She told me.

"So where's this "Jayde" you speak of and do you have any documents to confirm she's actually my mother." I said as I watched her every step as she took out of pile of papers. "Yes, well she should be here in less than- right now." She smiled as another knock came on the door.

I went to get up but she slightly pushed me down in the seat and walked over to the door and opened it herself. The door flew wide open with a dark-skinned woman standing outside with a man beside her.

They waltz inside as soon as the woman saw my face she instantly smiled. I returned it back but it wasn't as big as hers. If she was my actual biological mother I was going to have to get used to her but I could say we did resemble each other well so maybe she was indeed my mother.

"So, you two sit down, talk and in a few minutes will get down to business and settle everything." She said.  I pulled Jayde a seat and she nodded "thank you" and sat down I took a seat across from her. "Well, I know you probably don't want the sweet y'all from me or even really want a relationship and I understand I just want to give you the answers you deserve." Jayde said.

"Jayde I know I'm 23 and all but that doesn't mean I don't want a relationship with my actual mother especially when I have an child on the way." I told her.

Jayde put her hands on mine and smiled I knew she was genuine I could actually feel the connection especially from the first time we had talked. She mentioned a lot about my father and she didn't bash my "mother" but majority of those problems had much to do with her.

"I have a grand baby on the way?! Corbyn I know I still have younger children but I've actually been wanting to be a grandmother for awhile." Jayde smiled hard as you could hear the joy in her voice.
"I can't wait to buy all the trinkets and gifts that's only if your comfortable with it." She said.

"Nah it's cool ma my girlfriend is upstairs right now but she should be coming down later if you guys want to meet her." I said.

"Well you still have to meet with her other children and this is right here is "Brian" my husband you'll see him a lot." The lady said as she winked at her husband. "Brian speak?!" She said.

"Uh yeah, Hey Corbyn right?" Brian walked over to me taking out his hand.

"Yeah that's me nice to meet you too." I shook his hand.

"Well aren't y'all going to be a happy family hopefully everyone gets along." The lady clapped her hands and took her designer bag off the table. "Me an Jayde should get going so Chow." She said.

"Bye hun I'll talk to you later ok..maybe we can set something formal up so I can meet you and your significant other." My mother smiled softly patting my back.

"Yeah Ma just let me know." I gave small smile and let everyone out.

"Hey...baby who was that?"

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To be continued...

Y'all this chapter is long overdue but it's kinda boring I tried to make it fast so I can get it out to y'all but...

Micah's Interlude has been growing with me and I've matured in my writing while making this book I just want to thank you all for being here and enjoying it as well❤️

Stay tuned....