4 WEEKS LATER....

"Love! Where did you put my socks," Dave shouted down the stairs. The whole family were busy packing their suitcases for their trip to Cancun for both Dave and Sinai's birthday.

It was a last minute trip that Naala suggested and Dave happily agreed. The entire family was attending, Mama Sonia, Chanel, Azure and her family, Mia and Ace and Taina with Von.

Naala didn't like the idea of Von coming but everyone had a partner apart from Chanel so it was only right for him to tag along. Their flight was in the morning, Dave had organised a private jet to fly them in tomorrow.

Dave was upstairs in their bedroom trying to figure out Naala's intricate packing system. Naala was a perfectionist in every aspect so she decided to pack his things for him.

"What's the shouting for?" Naala said as she walked in to the room, holding 3 perfectly folded towels.

"I can't find anything in this," he gestured to the luggage that was on the side.

"It's simple, clothes are here," She pointed, "Shoes are at the bottom and your delicates are in the zip lock bag in there," she pointed to the netted part of the suitcase.

"How the hell did you fit all that in," Dave questioned, the bag was packed perfectly and didn't seem to be full at all.

Naala giggled, "I was born for this,"

Naala walked towards the bathroom and put the towels on their designated rack. She grabbed her wash bag and walked back to her own suitcase which was already full and zipped up.

"Let me put this in your bag, mine is full."

"You best not have packed all those panties and bras," Dave said looking at Naala's close suitcase.

"You mean my bikini's?"

"Those weren't swimwear, you're not wearing any of those out there," Dave joked, taking a seat on the bed whilst staring at her.

"Really?" She teased, walking to her closet and pulling out a bikini she forgot to pack. She slipped it on quickly and went back out to the room,

"Even if I look like this?"

Dave's eyes widened as he watched her saunter out of the closet. It was a bright orange set that bought out the darkness of her skin. The colour went beautifully with skin - she looked beautiful. Naala began walking over to him,

"Naala don't play with me," Dave said pulling his top over his head. His first reaction was fuck packing, he was about to fuck the shit out of her.

"What's wrong Papa?" Naala said softly as she toyed with the strap of the bra. Dave got up quickly and pulled her towards him. She giggled at his face,

"Erm not too fast, I've got to go and pick up your mom remember," To make it easier, Sonia was coming over to stay with them so they could all go to the airport together.

"Shit, let Chanel do it," Dave grunted as he leaned down and sucked on her neck, caressing her ass at the same time.

He unclipped her bra and started working his way down her chest, taking one of her nipples into his mouth, sucking it lightly.

As she began to moan and give him more access, he threw her onto the bed and crawled between her legs.

Naala moaned out, "Amirr," She tried her best to wriggle out of his grip but his hands were firmly wrapped around her.

Chanel, who was too busy typing on her phone, walked into the room and was met by moans, "Oh my God ew" She whined as she saw her brother all of Naala and Naala enjoying it.

Naala jumped at the sound of someone else's voice and turned around quickly as she had her back to the door and was met by a disgusted Chanel.

Dave sucked his teeth and got up, Naala grabbed the closest thing to her to cover herself which happened to be one of Dave's shirts out of his suitcase.

"You don't know how to knock?" Dave said, picking Naala's bikini off the floor.

"Why would I knock?" Chanel sassed, last time she checked this was her brother's house, therefore she could anywhere she pleased.

Naala stayed quiet, recently Chanel has been acting up and quite frankly she was tired of it. Chanel wasn't her sister but Naala had no problem checking her when she got too bright.

Dave was also fed up with her new found attitude and was very close to sending her back to their mom's house.

"Excuse me," Dave said, looking back at Naala to check who Chanel thought she was talking to.

Naala just shook her head and held her hand out for the bikini. He passed it to her and she put it on, getting out of the bed and headed to her closet to change.

"Anyway, Mama asked when you guys are picking her up," Chanel said, standing with her hand firmly on her hip, attitude laced her voice.

"Listen, I don't know what the fuck has gotten into you but you not coming on this trip with that attitude,"

Chanel's head popped up and immediately a scowl graced her face. "You can't do that," She muttered, getting ready to ring her mom back up.

"I can do what the hell I like," Dave grunted,

"Damn do you need pussy or something?" Dave's head snapped back at the comment.

Naala popped her head out of her closet with a smile on her face, "He's good,"

Before Dave could even get to the closet, Naala was out and walking towards them. She said to Dave directly,

"You're lucky that's your sister, check her before I do Amir, she can't be walking in on us like that" Naala said before grabbing her purse and leaving the two of them standing there.

Chanel sucked her teeth, " What's she going to do to me,"

Dave stood there in disbelief at his sister. One thing he wasn't going to take was the disrespect against Naala.

"What did you just say!" He shouted at her. Chanel was taken aback by the tone he had used but she had been asking for it since she walked into the room.

"You're not gon' keep playing with me Chanel, I mean it, when we get back from MY trip that I PAID for, you're leaving this house."

Dave didn't even give her a chance to respond, he walked straight past her to check on Sinai who was taking a nap.

Chanel was going to learn her lesson and if that meant he had to throw her out in order for her to learn then that's what he will be doing.

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Azure picked up the toys that were scattered all over the living room. Tears still rolling down her face from the argument she just had with her husband.

Derrick Owusu was Azure's first everything. The first man she ever loved, the first man she ever shared her deepest darkest secrets with, the first man she truly thought deserved her.

Their love was explosive, it was toxic, it was everything that true love is taught not to be. Every time they tried to end it, one person will beg for forgiveness and then just like that, they are back to the toxicity.

At first, this was normal for them, the break ups, the make ups, the mind-blowing sex and then no communication for 2 weeks.

But then Neveah was conceived and everything changed. At this point in their relationship, they were good, no arguments, no fights because they couldn't afford to lose this child - they had suffered 2 losses before.

As soon as Neveah was born, Derrick grew dettached, its like he realised that a family wasn't what he wanted. What drew him into the relationship was the idea of the inconsistency, believe it or not Derrick enjoyed the chaos they called love but when their daughter was born he realised that they couldn't love like that anymore.

Azure on the other hand was grateful for Neveah, she thought a child would create stability in their relationship but she wrong, they had nothing without their chaos.

"Baby," Derrick spoke, grabbing the toys out of Azure's hand and setting them into their designated space.

"Derrick please just get away from me," Azure was fed up with the back and forth, the argument they just had was enough for her.

"We can't get a divorce Zuri," Derrick spoke certainly, he wasn't letting go of her.

"Yes we can! What else would you like us to do Rick? You don't want this," She threw her hands into the air and gestured to the space around them.

"Of course I want you,"

"That's point, I don't want you to WANT me, I want you to NEED us," Azure said referring to her ands Neveah.

"Tell me Rick, what's Veah's favourite thing to do? What does she like to eat? What's her best friend's name?" Azure questioned, crossing her arms in front of her,

"Why would I know that?" Derrick said defensively,

"Because she's your DAUGHTER," Azure screamed, tears rolling down her face.

"Derrick can't you see?! You're obsessed with the idea of me, you're obsessed with how we look but you couldn't care less about Neveah. It hurts me so much that you can't even look at her. She's yours, your baby but you don't want her. And that's fine, we don't need you."

Azure was now in full blown tears, her hair was in a sloppy bun and she looked physically and mentally tired.

"I - I" Derrick attempted to speak, he couldn't find the right words because Azure was right, he didn't want this at all.

"You don't have to say anything, just be gone by the time me and Neveah get back from Cancun," Azure whispered before walking out of the room to get herself together.

As she entered her room, tears started to fall at a more rapid pace, she had finally done what she hadn't had the courage to do for 3 years.

Her mother would probably kill her for it but she didn't care, Derrick wasn't good for them, he was a parasite.

Azure's phone rang loudly on her dresser causing her to suck up her tears and wipe her face.

It was her sister, she made sure to clear her throat because she knew Naala would be able to sense that she had been crying.

"Hey Girly," Naala said into the phone, her voice cheerful.

"Naala, God I miss you," Azure spoke truthfully. Just hearing her sister's voice made her feel 10 times better.

"I miss you too Zuri, you all packed up?" Naala asked, she was really looking forward to this trip.

She felt like she hadn't caught a break since her accident till now and this trip was everything she needed.

"All packed now, Neveah is asleep thankfully so I'm about to go check her luggage,"

"Mmm, you don't sound good Zuri, what's going on?" Naala said. She knew straight away that something was wrong with Azure,

"Is it Derrick?" She questioned,

"When isn't it Derrick? I asked him for a divorce," Azure admitted, she was bound to tell Naala anyway.

"Wow are you sure that's what you want?"

"I can't keep doing this with him LaLa, you out of everyone know what this relationship does to me," Azure said, tears gathering in her eyes.

Naala had been witness to many fights that Azure had with Derrick and had first hand experience on how Azure felt afterwards.

"I know Zuri, I just want you to know what this means for Neveah, anyway we are going to a beautiful island tomorrow, I want you to be happy - you're my drinking buddy," Naala joked attempting to lift mood.

Azure giggled and wiped her eyes, " I can't believe Naala Love is excited to drink," Naala had always been a lightweight and hated going out with the girls because they forced her to drink.

"I'm grown now baby," Naala laughed,

"Where are you? I know Dave don't be letting you on the phone for this long," Every time Azure calls, Dave would be in the back complaining about something so Naala could attend to him, that man was truly a child.

"Girl that man drives me crazy, I'm in the car going to pick up Mama," Naala said, changing lanes carefully because Sonia's house was the next exit.

"Oh yeah you mentioned that, have you spoken to Mia and NaNa?" Azure asked playing with her nails,

"I spoke to those bitches earlier, they were talking about shots before we board the jet, shots right after we land and shots at the villa," Instead of choosing a hotel, Dave and Naala arranged a villa for the family.

There was 10 bedrooms all with bathrooms, there was a fully stocked bar and a massive kitchen with 3 chefs. Dave spared no expense on this trip.

Azure laughed out loud, "Wait, wait, Mia's pregnant ass isn't doing any shots, aaaaand secondly, where the kids gon' be at?"

"Girrrrl I told their asses, I've got the whole itinerary planned, the first day we gon' chill at the villa with the kids, then in the evening I booked dinner then the club, the rest of the trip is a surprise." Naala said, she had really planned the whole trip out perfectly and couldn't wait for everyone to see what she had put together.

"Ooo, this sounds lit, what have you planned for Dave's birthday?" Azure asked,

"That's for me to know and you to never find out," Naala giggled,

"Ooo you 'bout to drown him in that pussy," Azure laughed. Naala didn't reply she just continued laughing, she was planning something real special for him.

"Make sure you're up Azure, the jet leaves at 8am with or without you," Azure loved her sleep so she struggled to get up earlier than 11am.

"Yh yh, drive safe Lala, I love you,"

"I love you too Zuri," Naala laughed and disconnected the call.

Azure sighed as she looked around the room she shared with her husband, soon this would only be her room. Just that thought made her upset and on the verge of tears but she knew this was needed.

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Taina pulled her luggage through the busy airport, trying to locate Naala. She was having the worst morning, her alarm didn't go off this morning so she overslept.

That meant when she woke up she had to rush out of the house. The trip was already starting off badly for her.

She spotted Naala and Sinai standing in the queue at Starbucks, Dave wasn't far behind them with a huge mug on his face.

"Who pissed in your coffee," She said to Dave who was watching Naala and Sinai who were just ahead of him.

"Oh shit, hey T," Dave said, giving her a side hug.

"How've you been superstar," She asked looking up at Dave.

"Living, I can't complain," Dave shrugged his shoulders.

"How about you, Naala told me ole dude is joining us," Taina rolled her eyes. Her and Von weren't doing very well at the moment, she had a mind to tell him not to bother.

"Mmm, if he finds the time," She mumbled, however Dave still heard her.

"Remember if a nigga really loves you he will go above and beyond to show you that T," Taina nodded, recently that's all she's been hearing. If he truly wanted her then he would show that.

"Yeah you're right, anyway forget him, are you excited for your birthday," Dave smiled for the the first time since him and Taina started speaking,

"You know you're friend isn't telling me nothing," Taina chuckled,

"She's been so excited for this trip, I know she did good,"

"Who did good," Naala asked as she walked up to them, Sinai clinging onto her holding a small cup of hot chocolate.

"Here you go baby," She handed Dave what looked like an Iced Latte.

"It's a secret," Dave said kissing her quickly and taking a sip of the drink,

"Tete NaNa, we're going on an PLANE," Sinai exclaimed, her excitement pretty evident,

"I know 'Nai, do you want to sit next to me," Taina questioned, giving Sinai a warm hug.

"Uh uh, I wanna sit with my daddy," Sinai said grabbing her dad's hand tightly.

"Well I be damned," Taina laughed with Naala who was also laughing.

"That girl is obsessed with her daddy, it's like I don't exist anymore," Naala chuckled watching Dave and Sinai walk off.

"She's a daddy's girl now," Taina laughed.

"NaNa you look beautiful, you're glowing," Naala said linking arms with her,

"Do I? I had 20 minutes to get ready this morning," Taina huffed, playing with her ponytail.

"You do, I guess that means you and Von are good now?" Naala questioned, fixing her sunglasses on her face.

"Oh please, haven't heard from him since Monday," It was now Friday and Taina was fed up to say the least,

"He's not coming?" Naala asked, searching her best friend's face,

"I don't know Lala, right now I wouldn't care if he came not,"

"Well we are gonna have fun regardless fuck these niggas," Azure said behind them, surprising them both. Neveah had already joined Dave and Sinai but Naala and Taina were so engrossed in their conversation they didn't realise.

"Period pooh," Taina said, pulling Azure into a hug. Naala squealed at her sister and joined in on their hug.

"Y'all are so gay," Dave laughed as they reached the gate,

"Where's Mia and Ace?" Azure questioned, holding her bags tightly.

"Ace said they pulling up 'na," Dave said sliding his phone back into his pocket.

They all walked towards the tarmac, Mama Sonia and the kids were in front, Dave and Naala were behind them walking hand in hand.

Chanel followed behind silent as a mouse, she was just grateful to be on the trip. Taina and Azure were at the back.

Mia and Ace came walking through the airport just as they were about to board the jet.

"Whew, how y'all doing?" Mia said, looking flustered.

"Y'all aren't slick," Naala giggled. She knew that look too well, that was the aftermath of a quickie in the car or the bathroom. Dave dapped Ace up knowingly and the girls laughed amongst themselves.

"Car or bathroom," Taina said in a hushed tone, not wanting Mama Sonia to hear,

Mia's face flushed red and she bit her lip, "Car," She breathed out, fanning herself.

"These pregnancy hormones are no joke," Mia said, Azure and Naala nodded their heads in agreement.

"Well damn let me get knocked up," Taina joked.

Naala looked over and saw that they were now boarding the jet, she signalled to the girls and they walked over. Getting on the jet, there was enough seats for everybody.

The girls decided to sit together, Chanel included. Mama Sonia sat with them also but closer to the pilot, she already had her neck pillow and was ready to sleep for next 5 hours. Dave sat with Sinai, Neveah and Ace.

As they got comfortable, Dave got up to speak to Naala quickly. He walked over and leaned down towards her,

"You good?" He asked, he knew that she could nervous flying.

"Yes Papa, I'm 'bout to get a drink though," She whispered to him, playing with his beard.

"Careful Love, 1 drink in the air is like 5," He warned,

"Don't worry we are all getting drinks dad " Chanel said with a hint of attitude.