Chapter 27

SeniaMarie Milano

1 month later

"It's crazy cause since we're best friends it means our babies gone be too." Tracey walked around babbling all day about how our babies bond would would be and honestly I was over it.

I mean it was definitely cute that she thought this, and she was honestly taking my mind off of a lot of things that were happening so I couldn't really complain.

After Rah told me that he told his mom that I was pregnant she immediately called me. We literally talked all night, she was definitely excited about this baby, with Rah's big mouth; everyone was. It was really a lot.

I was grateful for her though, she always made sure brought extra food to work considering I'd normally wait til I get off but she wasn't having it. Every time she'd cook she made sure send a plate with Rah.

And most of all I was grateful for him. We weren't exactly where I wanted us to be but he'd made it his business to check in on me every few hours of the day. He'd made sure that I was doing ok and definitely made sure that I always had something to eat. I know he was doing it mostly for our baby but I also knew that he still cared about us. Rah and I still was going through a lot even though he tried to make it seem like nothing.

Tension was strong sometimes, and it was crazy how he'd short answer me in annoyance one minute and then the next he's kissing on my stomach talking about our little family.

"I can't fit in shit anymore, I hope you're seeing this." She spoke killing the whole look with a spandex summer dress exposing her bump and yes she was bigger than ever now being six months and all.

"I love this dress..." I gasped playing dumb.

"You do? Shop my girl 'Top Tier Boutique' baby." She said hyping up my business as I laughed.

Seeing that pregnancy was in the air I started to bring in some more spandex stretch knit dresses to accommodate women who were carrying, mostly for comfortability.

Seeing Tracey's size now did however scare me knowing that I was naturally bigger than her.

"Where the hell is Erin at?" I heard her mumble looking at my phone.

"Girl aren't you nervous?" She asked as my head snapped towards.

"Nervous for what?"

"The whole gang. Is you ready for that pressure?" She asked and I shrugged honestly not caring.

Today Rahmiks family was having a get together at his moms house and she invited me, I didn't wanna go but she insisted, after telling Rah he said that he'd had no issue with it.

Looking down at the time I saw that time was approaching and I had to get back home. Rah took Tae to the barber and I was only supposed to stop by to drop off Tracey's dress which ended up me spending the whole day here.

After driving all the way home I slipped on a cute multicolored spandex dress and decided on settling it with my nude Tory Burch jelly's. I made sure my hair was in place and I added light makeup. I wasn't doing nothing heavy considering it was just in his parents back yard.

I decide to wear my watch and the necklace and earrings that Rah had gotten me for Christmas. Spraying on perfume I went to Tae's room picking him out an outfit and pairing it with his 1's. Soon a knock came from the door.

Opening it Tae ran inside as I moved to the side letting Rah in.

"Your clothes are on the bed Deontae." I semi yelled as I felt Rah rest his hand on my stomach.

"How's my son?" He asked as I mentally rolled my eyes.

He was so hot up for this baby to be a boy so bad, I didn't mind much. I was ok with whatever considering my 'plans' on having a baby came much earlier than intended.

"He or she if fine Rahmik." I said looking up at him.

"You good, Whatchu ate?" He asked walking over to my counter and getting a napkin, I watched as he used it to dust some of the hair off of his shoulders.

"I haven't eaten as yet, thought I'd save my appetite." I shrugged as his face gave off a look of disapproval.

"Nah, you can't be doin' shit like that Nia. We done talked bout this." He said leaning against the counter as I sighed.

"I know but I promised it was only for today, if it made you feel any better I had cereal at Tracy's." I smiled lightly at him but he didn't crack a smile.

"I'm ready Nia." Tae said coming out with his shoes in his hands.

"Come on." I was about to take the shoes from him when Rah took em and bent down to help him get it on.

"I got it." He said slipping on his shoes now tying his lacings.

"Let's go." Grabbing my keys and my purse I locked up behind me as they waited outside.

Rahmik Ford

Pulling up to my parents house I watched as Nia grabbed her purse and slipped her keys in it. She exited my car along with Tae as I did the same grabbing some things from the back seat.

I watched them both walked ahead of me as she held Tae's hand, and that ass was looking good about now. Although things weren't things Nia and I were still havin sex, I ain't wanna confuse her or nun especially during this time but we both needed each other like that.

Call me crazy but this pregnancy had her lookin' good. I seen she been doin everything lately to get in a nigga good books and I honestly appreciated her doing what she wanted to.

I truly was learning a different part of her and to be honest I couldn't even ask for anything greater.

Once I got inside I searched for Nia seeing that my mom and grandma made her their attention.

I watched as my grandma looked down at her stomach touching it lightly making Nia smile a bit.

"You really ouchea makin' me old." I turned around seeing my pops.

"You been old G." I said making him laugh and decided to take things to the kitchen.

"Congratulations to y'all though." He said and I nodded.

"Thanks." I said as he walked off from me.

"You got the rest of the stuff?" I turned slightly seeing my mom walking towards the kitchen.

"Yea, do me a favor and get Nia and Tae some food real quick." I asked her as she nodded.

I grabbed my phone hearing it go off.

'Wassup?' I asked Candace's number through the phone.

'My dad said that he needed to meet with you later on.'

'Tell him I'll check him tomorrow or so, I'm busy right now.'

'Whatever.' She said hanging up as I scoffed putting my phone away.

"Think she gone want some potato salad?" My mama asked as I shrugged.

"At this point her ass be eating everything." I mumbled.

"Well we know how that is." I heard her laugh.

"Y'all gettin' better?" She asked as I nodded slowly.

"Slowly but surely."

"That's all it is. This baby bout make both y'all asses grow up." She said handing me both plates, going out back I saw Nia, Tae and my grandma at one table.

"Here."

"Thank you Rah." Tae smiled

"Thank you." Nia said unraveling her fork

"Yo Neph. Look here." I looked over to the patio where most my uncles and cousins sat.

Walking over to them I greeted and dapped most of em up.

"I seen you and the wifey." He smirked as I let out a chuckle.

"I'm prouda you man, make sure take care of yours." He spoke seriously as I took in what he said and nodded.

My family was big, especially my moms side. I ain't really the one to come round these things but my mama was hosting and that was it. I couldn't make it look lacky on her end

My mind shifted to a lot of things, that really had me wondering if we were going to do stuff like this when we had a family of our own. In some odd ass way shit like this felt kinda necessary.

I wasn't fond of the large crowds but I had to admit that seeing the people around you be happy like this was settling. Your own people.

It's crazy how I still looked at Nia and I situation and still find myself saying 'we', that dig the shit outta me considering that I knew eventually that I was gonna get attached again, but I couldn't even prevent it. I just felt like even after it all; this girl was just meant for me and that was all there was to it.

Looking back over at the table I saw that Nia was no longer there and Tae was playing with some of my lil cousins.

I made my way back in the house and walked to the living room seeing my aunty and grandma.

"Aye y'all seen Nia?" I asked as they both looked towards me.

"She went down the hall to the bathroom. She ain't look like she been feeling well." My grandma spoke as I nodded making my way down the lit up hall way.

Getting to the half bath I knocked lightly getting no answer. Knocking harder I still ain't got no answer back.

Fuck it...

Opening the door I saw Nia sitting on the edge of the tub with tears cascading down her face. She didn't bother to look up.

Closing the door behind me I sat down on the closed toilet in the front of her.

"What's wrong?" I ask as she continued to cry shaking her head.

She let out soft whimpers and I could tell whatever it was it must've really upset her.

"Nah Nia talk to me...somebody said sumn' to you?" I said about to get up as she grabbed my hand causing me to relax.

"It's no one Rah."

I watched her closely as she sniffed and ran her finger under her nose.

"It's us. It's you, me. I don't know." She sniffed as I knew exactly where this was goin'.

"Baby whatchu' mean...you gotta talk to me." I said trying to comfort her wiping her eyes.

"Rahmik, you're here loving me only because of this baby, if this child wasn't in the making you would've been left." She spoke tying to gather up herself.

I couldn't lie and say that this baby didn't draw me closer to Nia because it definitely did. Believe it or not I wasn't even dwelling on the situation like that anymore. I just never wanted to talk about it.

"Nah Nia...." I tried consoling her as the tears just kept flowing. A nigga wholeheartedly felt bad now. I really and truly didn't know that this was how she was feeling considering we never brought it up.

"Nia listen, I love you cause I love you.... that's it. It don't got nun to do with the baby." I said trying to lighten up her mood.

"No you don't, you don't show me that. If you loved me we'd be together. Not doing this over something so petty." She sniffed as I huffed trying not to show my frustration.

"Listen... nun of that matters now. I love you and that's all there is to it. I promise you that.."

"When we get home we can talk... but baby please stop crying." She has a nigga begging to her as she nodded and lifted her head.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as her her once flawless makeup was now a mess. I knew it was some of the hormones but I also knew that a big part of it was her.

If me giving her assurance was gone keep her from stressing I had zero problem with doing just that. I just ain't tryna have her nor my baby sick,

"That crying shit not it. You been feelin like this then we could've talked. I ain't tryna dwell on the situation but I ain't tryna be on nothin' fucked up either." I spoke to her as she nodded.

I stood up and pulled her into me as she laid her head on my chest.

"I love you Nia. Never forget it."