I was beyond bothered by Angela's approach and our entire run in. I couldn't allow myself to show how upset I was, but it was clearly written all over my face as I came from laying Allure down.

My mother stared, "I told you it would happen."

My eyes rolled before my voice spoke. "Not now mother! Not , now." I commanded.

She shook her head inhaling. "You're a woman now, I have to let you handle this on your own."

"Do that.. and leave. Thank you."

Unusually she walked away without arguing. If it wasn't enough I already had to deal with Kamron getting out soon and now Rick and his wife was at odds with me.

I shut the room door sliding down the wall praying to God for strength that I didn't break down. I had been strong so long I guess it was slowly coming to an end.

Looking over at Allure I couldn't help but break down. Here I was again being the victim, and once again everyone was against me. It wasn't the courts this time it was the people who I thought were in my corner, my own mother being one of them. My heart broke knowing I was about to go through this all over again only now twice but I vowed to protect my babies.

If there was one thing I got out of my rapes it was the blessing of my two beautiful kids.

And because of them I had to say no to being a victim and no to being raped all
Over again by these men and their loved ones. I refused to let this happen again. I knew I couldn't talk to anyone let alone ruin this holiday, so I consoled myself in the dark room breaking down silently with my baby just feet away.

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I yelled no, to Kamron as he forced himself into me and his Sean jean cologne and the smell of alcohol suffocated me as I lay underneath him sobbing wondering why he was victimizing me. 

I must've passed out because all I remember doing next was looking down at the positive pregnancy test where the excruciating  pain of child birth hammered my insides and blood ran down my leg! I was having a miscarriage.

"Mama! Mama!" Power called shakingme vigorously as I awoke in a cold sweat.

The bright light from the sun was shining onto me like I was an angel that had fallen from heaven.

"You okay? It's just a night mare." Power assured drawing my attention to his brown eyes as I sighed thankfully, hugging my little boy and feeling him in the flesh.

It had been a while since I had suffered a nightmare about Kamron, so this one had caught me off guard.

Power kissed my cheek jokingly pulling a way from me as he laughed, " A shower would do you good."

"Oh shut up!" I giggled pushing his head gently as I rose from the floor, taking in the reality of everything.

Allure was downstairs with my parents so I decided to take a shower and freshen up before heading downstairs to have breakfast.

The heavy scent of eggs, bacon, and pancakes covered the house hitting me like a ton of bricks as I followed the aroma.

King per usual was playing his game in the den and the voices I couldn't quite make out were already seated at the table in the dining room.

"Finally up chump." Jason greeted, taking him a seat next to his girlfriend with a plate of bacon half eaten in his hands.

"Oh please, I'm surprise y'all didn't wake me. All this good food." I smiled looking over to only have my pleasant greeting snatched off of my face as Angela and Rick entered with Rj their little baby girl who was fast asleep and my dad who was carrying Allure.

"Hey Daddy, I didn't know we were having guest." I uttered without thinking twice.

I walked over staring directly at Rick and Angela who were definitely caught off guard.

My father smiled uneasily, releasing his grip of Allure as I took her away from him gently placing a kiss on her forehead.

My mother chuckled, walking over, "Guest? These practically my adopted children." She said softening the moment as she rubbed Angela's back in passing, heading for the table with a plate full of pancakes covered in butter.

"I bet. Y'all having breakfast, dinner, and lunch, with us. Hello new siblings. " I mimicked sarcastically as Angela glared at me with this look of "game" on her face stating everything of her thoughts.

"Looka what I got." Allure smiled drawing my attention to her wrist.

"What is this?" I replied in rather a form statement tone than question.
On her right wrist was a silver bracelet with a heart in the center that was purple.

Angela's Face displayed an unseasonably expression as she walked away heading for the table where everyone was engaged in conversation about how good the food was.

Rick leaned in answering me, "It's a gift from me to my little girl."

"It's pretty..." Allure baskets grabbing a ho of ricks neck to hug him.

He chuckled slipping her out of my arms.

"Yes it is for a pretty little girl." Said Rick holding up to the ceiling as I stood there paralyzed unable to react without drawing anymore attention.

"She can't keep that rick." I finally uttered with strict eye contact.

"It's just a gift, one of many. Relax Madison." He smiled wickedly, as I reached for Allure only to have him nonchalantly waltz pass me as if I hadn't.