Christmas was slowly but surely around the corner being that it was four days away. Bri did majority of her shopping online and most of what she ordered came last week but she was still waiting on a few. She had managed to ship out all her orders and she was very happy because her customers will receive everything before Christmas. It was a significant amount of orders. She held a 48 hour sale because she missed Cyber Monday because of court. Although it took two car loads, she got it done and closed up shop. The website is currently down for maintenance and reconstruction until the grand opening.

It was a cool morning and the duo was in the living room adding the finishing touches to the Christmas tree. Bri had most of the gifts wrapped and she was sliding the gifts under while Cam handle parts of the tree she couldn't reach. She was sitting crisscross on the floor writing names and adding bows to the gifts. She got everybody a little something being that she was hosting Christmas. Jabari said if he was do anything he was going to do it's spending Christmas with his second family. Cam's parents, his sister, and grandma were making an appearance as well.

After the fight last Christmas, Cam cut Nerrick completely off. He said he didn't want anybody like that in his life, brother, blood, family, or not.

In the middle of tying a bow, Brielle felt a wave of nausea come over her. She stopped and rubbed her stomach hoping it would pass over. Once she felt okay she resume her previous task at hand. Only to throw the box and jump up running to the hall bathroom. She pushed the door open running to the toilet—vomiting. "Ugh!"

"Baby!"

Cameron busted in the bathroom right behind her and rushed over pulling her hair back. After letting go one last time, she flushed the toilet sitting up and fell back into Cam's legs breathing hard.

"Oh my god." She pouted.

"Come on mamas, get up." Cameron grabbed her arms and pulled her up. He went under the cabinet and grabbed a fresh toothbrush along with some toothpaste passing it over.

"Brush your teeth, I'll have a Gatorade and crackers waiting for you in the living room."

Cameron kissed her forehead and walked out letting her handle her business. Bri shook her head and frowned. No matter how many times she's been bent over the toilet she doesn't think she will ever get used to it. She turned the water on and rinsed her mouth before brushing her teeth. She placed the toothbrush in the holder and walked out of the bathroom rubbing her stomach. Going back into the living room she smiled once she saw that her fiancé finished the tree. She nodded in satisfaction at the outcome of her theme.

"Thank you baby." Brielle walked around and climbed on Cameron's lap who was sitting on the couch. She stuck her face in his neck and wrapped her arms around him. He rubbed circles on her bottom.

"For?"

Bri pulled back and straddle him. She looked into his face and gripped his beard smiling. Double pecking his lips. "For being you."

Cameron smirked and licked his lips before giving her a nasty slow kiss tasting her fresh minty breath. He pulled away with her bottom lip between his teeth. Bri smiled in his face and threw her body over to the right laying under him. She had her legs on his lap and a one of hand under his shirt. No matter what she had to be touching him. Cam snaked his arm around and rubbed her stomach.

"How you feeling? You good enough to go grocery shopping?" Cam asked as he was paying attention to Property Brothers that was currently playing on the sixty inch tv that was mounted on the wall.

"I feel better and yes. I wanna go ahead and get everything out the way so we won't be last minute with everything. Then I gotta clean everybody's rooms." Bri spoke as she moved her hand to the waistband of Cameron's shorts. It was a small habit she picked up on when they first got together. He thought it was a little weird but he ain't say nothing.

"Well come on so you can come back and lay down for a few."

Cameron moved from her grasp and stood up holding his arms out. She jumped into his arms wrapping her arms around his neck and he holstered her up going towards the stairs. They walked up going into their bedroom. Cam dropped Bri on the bed. "Give me a hoodie, some sweats and my Birkenstock please."

Bri climbed out of the bed and removed her clothes as Cameron walked into the closet. She threw her dirty clothes into the basket and grabbed a brush along with the a ponytail holder. She brush her long tresses up and pulled it into a pony.

Cam returned from the closet and threw her stuff on the bed while he slipped on some socks and sweats. He stuck his feet into his matching Birkenstocks and slipped a DSU crewneck over his head pulling his chains out. Slipping on her sweats, Bri pulled them up and pulled the hoodie over her head. She slid the hood on her head and tied the strings before slipping her fuzzy socked cladded feet into her Birkenstocks.

"I'm ready baby."

Cam nodded his head as he rubbed vaseline on his lips. Bri walked of the room and went downstairs. She grabbed her Gatorade and crackers from the living room and walked into the kitchen grabbing her wristlet from the hook by the garage door. She grab the keys to the Range and walked out of the door—pressing the garage opener. She climbed in the passenger seat and cracked her Gatorade open taking a big sip because she was hit with a wave of nausea. Opening up her clubhouse crackers, she ate a couple while waiting on Cameron. Once she saw him at the door she blew the horn and he walked out shutting the door behind him. He walked around and climbed into the drivers seat adjusting it.

"Here." He held her phone out and dropped his in the cup holder before pushing the start button. Cam backed off the garage and closed it before driving down the driveway.

Bri was on her business instagram and she was smiling because her customers were tagging her in posts of their packages. Even though most didn't pay for expedite or express shipping, she did. She wanted everybody to receive everything on time. Being that this is her first time closing shop she wanted to go out with bang and she did. Most of her products sold out because some are being discontinued. She wants to go into the new year with new everything.

Cameron's condominium will be ready around late 2021. He's been working from home since Bri found out she was pregnant because he said he refuses to miss anything and he'll drive there if it's something really serious. He holds and conducts meetings from his office. Bri said she loves the feeling she gets when he's shirtless with his glasses on working on blue prints. It's the look of concentration that be on his face that she enjoys seeing.

After a thirty minute car ride they were pulling into Sam's parking lot. Cam found a park not too far form the door and parked. He threw his seatbelt off and grabbed his phone before stepping out. Bri threw her seatbelt off, grabbed her drink and wristlet before climbing out as Cam held her door open. She secured her wristlet and walked towards the front with him following. She grabbed a buggy and Cam grabbed the flat one. They walked in and Bri pulled out her phone pulling up her list. She grabbed paper plates, cups, utensils, and napkins throwing them into the buggy.

She pushed on into the dairy section and grabbed milk, cheese and six dozens of eggs. They made their way throughout the store checking things off the list. Cameron cart was filled with the drinks and other bulk items. Once they had everything on the list, they pushed their way to the cash registers. Cam pulled his card out and passed it over to Bri as she shook her head. She pulled the Sam's card out and passed it so the cashier could scan it.

"Where we going after this?" Cameron asked as he watched the worker scan all the items.

"The warehouse."

Cam nodded his head and stood behind her as she inserted his card into the reader. The couple didn't even flinch at the seven hundred and fifty dollar total. The total was only that much cause they grocery shopped for Christmas dinner and the house as whole. Bri grabbed her receipt and grabbed her buggy pushing it towards the exit with Cameron behind her. She showed the receipt and walked out. Making it to the truck Cam unlocked it and let the seats down. Bri climb in the passenger seat and pulled her phone out calling her mama.

"Hey muffin."

"Hey mommy! How bad was your morning sickness?" Bri sat back, closed her eyes and started rubbing her stomach.

"Uh oh! I didn't have much, is it bad for you?"

"Yes ma'am. My nausea is real bad." Bri looked through the rearview mirror and seen that Cam was almost done unloading the groceries.

"When we hang up I'm going to send you a recipe for a tea. It helps with morning sickness."

"Okay, when y'all leaving?" Bri looked up once she heard a door open. Cam was sliding in the drivers seat, he pulled his seatbelt on and pushed the start button—pulling out.

"Tomorrow. I'm packing right now. Yo daddy and SoSo laying here sleep. Have you talked to your sisters?"

"A couple days ago. I think they're supposed to be coming today, I'm not sure."

"Who's all staying at the house?"

"Just Jabari. Cameron's family isn't coming until Christmas Day. I told them I have enough for room but they said they didn't wanna impose."

"Did you get the stuff for the cookies and cupcakes? Ya daddy was mad last year because you wasn't with us so we didn't do them."

Bri laughed and shook her head. "Yes ma'am I got everything. He's a big baby man."

"Tell me about it but I'm going to let you go baby. We should be there around noon and I'm going to send the recipe right after we hang up."

"Alright mommy, love you!"

"Love you too muffin!"

🤱🏾💕water, ginger, honey, and lemon.

slice the ginger about a inch in size and let it boil for about ten mins. drain it with a sieve into a cup, one spoon of honey, and juice a half of a lemon. sip this slow.

Brielle hearted the message and locked her phone. Cameron looked over and squeezed her thigh.

"You good baby?"

Bri nodded her head. "Yes, after we leave the warehouse can we stop by our local grocery store? I need to pick up some things for this tea."

"I got you baby. What I need to get from the warehouse?"

"The usual and make sure you get some wine for grandma."

Cameron nodded his head and switched lanes. He rubbed his chin and thought about something. "Baby where yo grandparents?"

"My mama parents died when my sisters and I were younger. We don't fool with my daddy parents cause they money hungry. My daddy was in the streets before he started playing ball and everything was just a mess. My daddy said they tried to sue him and some more shit. He never really gave us the full story but it's messy."

"Damn that's crazy. Family really be showing their ass." Cam shook his head and pulled into the parking lot of the warehouse. He parked at the door and threw his seatbelt off.

"I'll be right back mamas." He pulled some cash from his wallet and stepped out of the truck.

It was finally Christmas Eve and whew I'm tired already from the stuff I haven't even done. I gotta clean the kitchen, prep the food, bake, make the lemonades, sweet tea and finish wrapping gifts. Would've started yesterday but I like everything fresh so today will be the day. I threw the cover back and slid out the bed. I pulled my wedge out and smacked Amari across his stomach.

"Stop girl." He mumbled in his sleep before rolling over.

"Aht aht! Get your ass up! You know gotta pick your sister and grandma up from the airport in a few." I walked into the bathroom going straight to the toilet pulling my panties down. I sat down and sighed at the feeling of me releasing myself. Once I was done, I wiped and pulled my panties back up. Walking over to the cabinet I grabbed a small towel and made my way to the sink. I grabbed my tooth brush and ran it under some water before adding some toothpaste. In the middle of brushing my teeth I shook my head as Cam walked in and whipped his member out—peeing.

I spit my toothpaste out and rinsed my mouth out before swishing some Listerine. I spit that out and washed my face. Cameron up behind me and wrapped his arms around rubbing my stomach. He stuck his face in my neck and licked it before sucking on it. I gripped the sink and threw my head over to the left as he devoured my neck. "Good morning baby."

I shook my head and left out of the bathroom as he walked to his side of the sink. I opened my dresser and pulled out a pair of leggings along with some fuzzy socks. I put the leggings on and pulled my socks afterwards. Didn't bothering putting on no shirt cause I still had my sports bra on. My titties be tender and they're the only bras that bring me comfort when I wear one. I left my bonnet on, took my engagement and promise ring off before grabbing my phone. I walked out and knocked on Kai and Keria's door. "Get y'all asses up! We got things to do."

I jogged down the stairs and made a beeline for the kitchen. I jumped once I saw my parents in the kitchen. My mama was sitting at the table with SoSo and Zaire in her arms while my daddy was at the stove. "Good afternoon mommy and daddy!"

"Good afternoon muffin." They both said simultaneously.

I walked over to my mama and grabbed SoSo attacking her jaws with kisses. She's eight months now and just growing. I sat down and stood her up in m lap making sure to hold her head and back for support. "Say hey stank."

She gave me a gummy grin and I smiled. She bounced in my lap and pulling at my "Amari" necklace that was around my neck. I turned it around and threw the name to the back. She smacked my face and I nibbled at her fingers. "Daddy what you cooking?"

"Omelettes, something simple. Does Jabari eat em?I know Cam do." He asked as he walked over and slid a plate across the table to my mama.

"Yes, that boy will eat just about anything." I shook my head because I was in fact telling the truth.

"You still eat yours the same? Sausage, bell peppers, onions, and cheese?" My daddy asked and I nodded my head.

"Mama have they ate?"

She shook her head no and I stood up walking into the laundry room. Grabbing the double high chair and popped it out. When I found out I was getting another sibling and a nephew, I started buying all type of crazy stuff. I buckled SoSo in and made sure it was sure it was secure before rolling it out.

"Girl what the hell?" My daddy laughed and shook his head.

I rolled the high chair to the side of the table and grabbed Zai from my mama buckling him in. I walked into the pantry and grabbed a brown sugar oatmeal bowl. I grabbed the milk from fridge and opened the package—pouring the correct amount of milk. I stuck the bowl in the microwave and waited. I grabbed some cinnamon, sugar, and butter placing them item on the counter.

"Good afternoon everybody."

I looked up seeing Kai and Bari walking into the kitchen. I grabbed a baby spoon and opened the microwave open once I heard it beep. I stirred the oatmeal and added a little more milk let it spin for another minute and a half. Once the oatmeal was to my desire I sprinkled a little cinnamon and sugar on top. I placed a small piece of butter inside before mixing it up. I sat it the counter to cool while I put everything back up. Grabbing the bowl, I walked back over and sat back in my seat before pulled the high chair in front of me. They already had their bibs on and started kicking their legs once the bowl came in view.

They love my oatmeal. I spooned a little in my mouth to check the temperature. Nodding my head once I realized it was suitable. I spooned some in SoSo's mouth and did the same for Zai.

"So what's the plan for today?"

I heard Kai asked and I looked over. "Prepping the food and doing the baked goods. I gotta clean the dinning room and set the table."

"Bari and I will do after we eat. How many plate settings we need?" Kailani asked as she took a seat on Jabari's lap.

I did the math in my head. "Eleven and put a extra to the side cause I think Nova is going to stop by."

"Okay I got you."

I continue you feeding the babies until the bowl was empty. I threw the bowl away and filled their bottles up with baby water. They knew how to hold them so I let them be and sat down to eat my omelette.

"Good afternoon y'all." Cam walked into the kitchen and kissed my mama on her cheek before slapping hands with my daddy. I took in his attire and shook my head. He had on a pair of sweat-shorts like it's not cold outside. He walked over to the refrigerator grabbing the pitchers of apple and orange juice along with a some cups. He set everything on the table and poured me a cup of apple juice.

"Who was the last person to pull into the driveway?" Cam asked as he fixed hisself a cup of orange juice.

"I was why?"

"Because my ride is blocked in the garage I just need to go pick my folks up from the airport and drop them off at my parents house."

"Okay I'll be right back." Kai climbed of Bari's lap and sprinted upstairs.

I pushed my plate away and rubbed my stomach. I'm full as hell. Think my daddy was trying to be funny cause why was my omelette the biggest. I side-eyed him as I drunk my apple juice.

"Here Cam." Kai came back into the kitchen with Keria following behind her. She handed him the keys to her jeep.

"Well well if it ain't sleeping beauty." Daddy teased Keria and she mugged him before throwing herself in my lap. Damn brat.

"Baby I'm about to go, I'll be back in a little while." Cameron kissed my forehead and grabbed his plate before heading out of the front door.

I clapped my hands! "Alright it's time to get this show on the road! Keria can you clean the guest bathroom and parents can y'all make sure the living room is straight? Then y'all can help me in the kitchen when y'all down."

"Yes we got you muffin."

I pushed Keria off my lap and stood up. This day is about to be long. The desert menu is a little long due to the fact that all the men in my life can eat. My damn fiancé can eat whole pie by hisself alone. So I'm making six sweet potato pies, two cheesecakes, my infamous sock it to me cake, a pound cake, one apple pie for Kai, two pecan pies and plus the cookies and cupcakes. Well the cookies and cupcakes are for tonight festivities. I walked around the kitchen grabbing everything I needed placing it on the counter.