"Babe! Wake up!" Steph called shaking me from the nightmare I was having of being raped all over again!

I sat up in a cold sweat slowly becoming less disoriented and realizing I was just dreaming. Although it felt so realistic.

Steph cut the lamp on nearly blinding me, but I was happy to see the bedroom to emphasize that I wasn't trapped in that dorm room being victimized all over again by Kamron.

"I'm so sorry Steph, was I screaming again?"

"Nah kicking and groaning this time. don't apologize baby. It was just a night terror, you need a drink of water or anything?" he asked sleepily.

"Uhg!" I growled disappointed in my mental for letting this reoccurring nightmare hunt me. "Powers birthday is today"

looking at my phone screen I realized it was Saturday and My where the time had gone, this previous week had flew by so quickly working and being a mom and wife had kept me busy.

Thankfully my mother took the initiative to throw the party. It was Saturday morning a grim 5:20am. Steph rolled back into bed shirtless onto his back, slowly closing his eyes.

I felt so bad for waking him and even though we had made a pact of no sex  until our honeymoon I couldn't help myself from climbing on top of him.

I must've been light as a feather because it didn't phase him the least bit. As I leaned down gently placing a soft kiss on his chest he groaned out, "come on, Cindy", low enough for me to catch. A strike of pain swam threw my chest as I froze in time trying to analyze how to respond. How could he have possibly called me Cindy, his so called Best friend whom I'd never met.

I sat up still straddling him and just gazed at his arm covering his face thinking is he really fucking out of it or does he talk in his sleep. I knew my jealous ways would get the best of me but I just couldn't fathom what my thoughts were insinuating from that slip of the lip.

The relief of me climbing from on top of him didn't even wake him. I set there on the edge of the bed thinking just how I should handle this situation.

After a long moment I decided to just leave it for now and worry about the most important things.

Today was a big day for Power and like I had done so many other times he was going to be showered in gifts and most of all love from the adults around him. I'd do anything to see my son smile.

I was in the middle of cooking breakfast, today was all about Power and I wanted him to know although he didn't have a father, I was going to make up for that. I felt like it was my duty.

Just as with everything else, Time was slipping threw my hands. Before I knew it, 8am had crept up and I was running far behind. I had cooked power his favorite breakfast and set us up our own private table on the patio to have some Mommy and me time.

"I guess we switching today, I'll take the girls to breakfast, since we ain't got no waffles, blueberries, eggs, cheese, and grits. AND a side of Orange juice, lil power and you about to do it big eh!?" Steph imitated rubbing his stomach as I finished up.

"I'm doing both of their hair before they step foot out, I already put the dresses out all you need to do is make sure they bathe and brush their teeth. Power and I will be leaving by 11 and expect to see you at my parents by 3:30."

"Yes sir sergeant!"

"I know you know what to do, I'm just a little nervous." I chuckled.

"Well if you'd slow down for a minute I can wrap you in my arms and make your nerves settle. Stop trying to be superwoman you already have your cape baby."

I could've rolled my eyes at the sound of those words. The flashback of this morning hit me like a sack of bricks and my expression was becoming hard to hide.

"I can't slow down, one false move and I'm off schedule."

"Well okay then be that way gorgeous! Just know you can do no wrong on this date."

Hearing those words made me realize I hadn't told a soul that Ms.Charlotte was coming to the party. I sighed taking that break as he had asked and called Steph's name just as he picked up a waffle to bite.

"I'm hungry , you caught me. You got me." He laughed stuffing his face.

"No babe it's not that. I've been so busy I didn't tell you that Powers grandmother will be at the party."

Steph shrugged chomping down like he hadn't eaten in years.

"Why wouldn't she be, she planned the whole party Madison."

"No not my mom, babe- Kamron's mother. Powers biological grandmother is in town and will be at the party."

"Uhhhh.... I hate to say it but I don't know if that's such a good idea mama."

"Listen I know I should've thought it over but it's too late now. I just really want today to be special for him and she called with this whole story.. I couldn't tell her no. I just—-I need you to support me If no one else will."

"I support you no matter what. However I'm gonna have to atleast say I don't think it's a great idea. Like you don't know if she's putting on just to retaliate or if she's being genuine. I tell you this all the time, you're just too trusting."

Steph's words slapped sense into me as I took a moment to collect my thoughts and process everything briefly.

"It's too late now."

"Look baby I'm just protective of you and the kids. I'm suppose to think that way. It's probably just nothing. The old lady might be lonely and just want to bond. Forget I even said any of that."

"All of this for Power!?" Gigi interrupted drawing the attention of laughter to her.

"Oh yes mama Madison decided she would make him a special breakfast so me, you, and sissy Allure have to go out.

"Awww mannn I wanted some waffles and goodies."

"We can go to pancake house and get the generic cakes I'm sure we won't die from the plastic taste."

I jeered from there humorous punch lines taking off of my apron.

"Where's the birthday boy?"

"He's in the shower. Can't I have a waffle I'm sure he won't mind."

"Oh my lord Gigi go right ahead, I should've just cooked for the house."

"Mama Madi you're way too good to me." Gigi bragged lofting the waffle from the plate and indulging.

I took a step out on the patio watching the sun heat up the earth with every moment, thinking about how Steph had called me Cindy this morning. My inner impulsivity was battling with letting it subside and confronting him in the worse way.

"Alright Babe' Ima do the girls hair you've had quite the morning and day ahead of you. Just enjoy breakfast. We'll see you later."Steph jeered from the kitchens door.

I nodded just barely coming out of my train of thought. The last man I trusted "Rick" took advantage of me at my weakest moment and everything I was experiencing was beginning to feel like deja vu.

The only thing that snapped me out of it was seeing my young man Power arrive in my sights.

He was a big 7 now and I embraced him with the biggest hug and kisses. Although Kamron had raped me he gave me the biggest blessing of all. My sweet baby boy, and I was beyond thankful.

"Someone special is coming to visit you Power."

"Who?"he asked devouring the waffles smothered in syrup.

"Grandma Charlotte."

"My dads mom? Ms.Charlotte?"

"Yes baby, and she is very sorry and wants to see you badly. It would make her day to build a bond with you."

I waited on Powers response as he absorbed this major info and nodded with a smile finally.

"I think that's great ma. She's my only family on that side."

"Yes baby, right now yes."

"She really wants to see me?"

"Yes very much."

"Well I'd like that very much. Just as long as —-no one tries to hurt you again ma."

My eyes filled with water as I tried to keep my composure. "Baby no ones ever going to hurt mommy or you again, I promise."

"And you won't have to hurt anyone."

"That's right, I won't baby. But this is a happy time for you. Today is your day! You're the big 7 which means you're going to have some sore arms with all of those birthday licks." I chuckled, adoring his little face thankfully.