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"So as I was saying the fetus seems to be developing well,"

"Love?" Amir said rubbing my hand jolting me out of my daydream. "Are you listening?" He asked me,

I cleared my throat, "Sorry doctor could you repeat that?"

"Sure, the baby is fine actually they are perfectly fine. Your uterus looks good and the cervix is in perfect condition." I sighed in relief because that day dream felt too real.

"The only thing I am worried about is your stress levels. I'm going to suggest you refrain from any extraneous activities,"

"Don't worry I'll make sure of it," Amir said to the doctor,

"So everything is okay?" I asked to be sure,

"Yes," The doctor chuckled. "I know that you were probably worried but sometimes babies like to play hide and seek with us," He reassured me,

"Thank you," I smiled leaning back,

"No problem, I'll go get those discharge papers," He smiled back at me leaving me and Amir alone in the room.

"You okay mama?" He asked me rubbing my arm up and down,

"I am but I had a weird moment, it was like I was watching my life play out. The doctor said the baby wouldn't survive, then we went home and Niya took Sinai for ice cream"

"Not gonna happen, well Niya is taking Sinai out but our baby is going to be fine." Amir replied, "I think you need a refill on your meds,"

"Me too," I nodded, "it was so scary baby,"

He leaned down and kissed my forehead, "I wouldn't let anything happen to you my angel,"

"Do you have to go to that meeting?" I asked referring to the meeting he mentioned earlier,

"Only if you're okay," He said to me. I nodded and smiled lightly,

"I want you to go back to work, you need it," I answered. I think this is the most time Amir has been at home and I had a feeling it was because of me.

"I don't want to be with them, I want to be with y'all," He mumbled in response,

"We aren't going anywhere," I laughed. He looked down and pecked my lips, making me deepen the kiss.

"You might have to cut that out too," The doctor said walking back into the room, making us pull apart.

"I'm advising no sex for at least a month"

"A month?" We both asked at the same time,

"That's an extraneous activity," The doctor shrugged, "It won't be too long,"

"It's already been too long," I pouted. That was way too long, a whole month, fuck no.

"You'll survive," The doctor laughed. He handed Amir the clipboard to sign and he sighed the papers.

He helped me out of the bed and out of the hospital. He pulled off first before glancing at me,

"I'm drop you off then head out," He said holding onto my thigh,

"That's fine, but baby can I ask you a question?" I said softly,

"Anything mama," He smirked,

"Why do you wanna marry me? I'm broken, I'm weak —"

"Woah where's this coming from?" He said looking at me weirdly,

"I have so many problems why would you want to be with me?" I asked truthfully. This was a question that had been weighing heavy on my mind since last night,

"I know you say you love me but are you forcing yourself to love me because of our babies?"

"Naala stop doing that," He grunted, "I want to marry you because you the love of my life,"

"Is that it?" I snorted,

"You're the love of my life, the only woman I will ever love, is that what you want to hear?"

"Precisely," I said leaning over and pecking his cheek,

"Yeah I'ma stop by and get you those meds now," He replied seriously,

"Stop," I smiled and hit his arm, "I was just feeling insecure,"

"You ain't got to be insecure around me - you all I want Naala Love, I promise," I looked over at him and smiled widely,

"You're all I want too,"

"How you gon' prove it?" Amir asked smirking at me,

I stared at the side of his face, "The doctor literally just told us we can't do anything,"

"He didn't say your mouth couldn't," He replied quickly,

"You're right," I said biting my lip. "Later, I got you,"

"I don't forget mama," He responded with a laugh.

"You're saying the tour has to happen now?" I asked sitting forward in my seat. I was now at my label, having a meeting about my album. I dropped Naala off at the house and made my way back out.

"We put it off because you were having a baby East, we can't keep pushing it back," One of my team, Sam said.

When Naala was pregnant with Saint I made sure to get them to push it back but she needs me now more than ever, now with Saint as well.

"I can't do it - my wife's pregnant again," I replied, "I ain't gonna leave her with 2 babies on her own,"

"Damn y'all don't rest," Kirsty, my managers assistant mumbled.

"I don't know what to tell you," My manager started, "You gotta at least do some shows in LA and Miami - we can make it a quick tour,"

"How quick is quick?" I asked him,

"3 months tops," He responded. I immediately shook my head,

"I'm down to do any shows but I can't tour man, not right now," I said firmly. They worked for me so they couldn't really say no, if I ain't going, I ain't going.

"I'll talk to Midtown, see if they can sort something out," He sighed. "We also got a call from Gillie, he wants you on the show,"

I nodded, "I can do that, when?"

"We need to sort out a time but I'll let you know,"

"'Preciate it," I said standing up, I dapped them up and then left the room.

Kirsty was following close behind me for some odd reason.

"I can help you with something?" I asked turning around,

"Oh erm no sorry," She stuttered, "Actually yes,"

"What?" I said stopping.

"Well it's my best friends birthday and she loves you, like when I say loves you, she's obsessed. And it's her birthday tomorrow and I know it's late notice -"

"Get to the point," I said cutting her off,

"I would really appreciate it if you came to her birthday as a surprise," She finished,

"Where's it at?" I asked bluntly,

"Atlantis," Kirsty replied sweetly,

"She's having a birthday at a strip club?" I chuckled,

"I know," Kirsty smiled back, tucking hair behind her ear.

"I'll think about it," I said before walking off.

Now if this was the old me I would jump at the chance but a nigga's a family man now, I can't be going to the strip club on a random Tuesday for some bitches birthday who I don't know.

My phone rang in my pocket as I slide into the car. I took it out and sucked my teeth when I saw who was calling,

"You lost?" I asked picking up,

"Bubby I know I haven't spoken to you in a while," She replied,

"Chanel cut to the chase, I ain't got time for this man," I said starting the car and pulling off,

"I wanted to apologise actually," She said clearing her throat, "How I behaved towards you and Naala was really childish. Y'all opened up your home to me and I disrespected it,"

"Are you done?" I asked with a bored expression,

"Bubby I'm trying to apologise," She sighed.

"No you need something, so tell me what it is before I hang up," No matter what Chanel has done to me and Naala, she's still my family so if she needed something I couldn't ignore her.

"I need money,"

"There we go," I chuckled to myself, "How much do you need?"

"$50,000," Chanel said hesitantly,

I burst into laughter almost crashing the car. "You done lost your mind,"

"What do you need it for?" I asked calming down,

"Well me and Von split up so I need somewhere to stay." She answered,

I turned into Wendy's drive thru, "Why can't you stay with mama?"

"She didn't tell you?" Chanel responded, "Mama sold the house and moved to Atlanta,"

I paused and stopped the car, "Mama sold the house I paid for and moved out of the state?" I asked to be sure,

"Yeah, I can't believe she didn't tell you," Chanel said,

"Bet. Nel let me call you back, send me some of the places you were looking at and we'll see,"

"Thanks Bubby, I love you," She said happily.

"Mmm," I replied hanging up. I got out of the line of the drive thru and headed back home. I couldn't think about getting food after what she just told me.

After about 20 minutes, I pulled up at the house, the car Maniya drove was parked badly at the front meaning they were home already.

"Daddy's home!" I shouted opening the door. Sinai came running out to me,

"Daddy I missed you," She said dramatically. I wasn't even gone for 2 hours.

The sweet scent of fried chicken invaded my nose and made my stomach rumble. Now I know Maniya's slow ass couldn't cook. I picked Sinai up and walked towards the kitchen.

Naala was stood in front of the stove with Saint on her hip, stirring something in a pot.

"Naala," I said walking further in, "This look like bed rest to you?" I asked her,

"They were hungry Mir," She replied, "And look I got my chair right here," She pointed to the stool which was placed next to the counter.

"After this you getting back in bed," I said getting behind her and kissing her cheek,

"I will," She smiled, "I missed you," She said to me hoisting Saint up some more,

"I missed you too," I mumbled leaning down and pecking her lips,

"How was the meeting?" Naala asked moving around the counter and bringing out the bread rolls,

"It was cool, got a few shows coming up," I said watching her move around,

"You know I'll be front row," She replied coming back over to me.

I leaned down and kissed her, completely forgetting that I was holding Sinai,

"Ew cooties," Sinai dragged out, pushing us apart. Saint squealed and smacked my face at the same time,

"Y'all never let me kiss on my woman," I mugged them both. "You know what?" I said putting Sinai down,

"No up daddy," She said trying to climb my legs.

"Uhn uhn not in the kitchen Sinai," Naala scolded her making Sinai stop and huff. She got bored and ran off to her room.

"Where's Niya?" I asked walking over to the refrigerator,

"Don't get angry," Naala said biting her lip and looking at me,

"What do you mean? Where is she?" I asked giving her a weird look,

"Well she's been doing so well and behaving so imlettinghergoonadate," Naala rushed out,

"You're speaking too fast," I laughed getting out the grapes,

"She's getting ready because I'm letting her go on a date," Naala muttered. I side eyed her,

"For real, cute," I said getting up. Naala stood in front of me,

"Baby let her live," She said softly. "They're only going to the arcade,"

"Who is he? We don't know him Love, nah she ain't going," I said sternly.

"Amir." Naala snapped at me, "He's gonna come and pick her up then you can speak to him. Also if you let her go, I'll do that thing," She whispered with her mouth close to mine.

I sucked my teeth and pecked her lips twice. "Hand me my son," I said with attitude. She laughed and gave me Saint, "Son don't let females fuck with your head,"

"Don't curse at him," She said smacking my arm. "Put him down for a nap please,"

"Yes ma'am" I said sarcastically. After I put Saint down I went to Maniya's room, I could hear the loud music playing.

"Niya," I said knocking. The music stopped and she came and opened the door.

When I stepped in I saw all the clothes sprawled out and she was flat ironing her hair,

"Daddy I know you said no but mama said yes," She rushed out,

"You had it all planned out huh?" I said sitting on her chair.

"No we were talking and I may have mentioned it," She replied looking back at me.

"What were y'all talking about?" I asked her,

"She was telling me how she knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with you,"

"Smooth," I nodded "You ain't wearing that," I pointed to the dress she had on,

"Mommy said it's cute," Maniya pouted,

"It is cute," Naala said behind us. She so damn hard-headed.

"Naala bed." I said pointing to our room.

"No, I invited Bri and Priest over for dinner," She smiled,

"Why does he have to come?" I groaned,

"Brianna wants to apologise for kicking him out so I suggested they came here," Naala said coming into the room fully.

"Long as they don't stress you out," I said pulling her into my lap.

"Niya are you gonna wear the sandals with it?" Naala asked holding my hand,

"I think so," She replied coming out of the bathroom, "I'm nervous guys," She mumbled,

"It's normal to be nervous on your first date baby," Naala spoke,

I sucked my teeth, "I ain't even sure you going yet,"

"Stop," Naala mumbled, "Niya you look so pretty, oooo where's my phone Mir?"

"No pictures mama, you put them on Facebook," Maniya groaned making me laugh,

"You one of them moms?" I asked Naala.

"Yes she is," Maniya complained. "She tags me in them as well, look," She said bringing out her phone,

"You look so pretty though," Naala cheesed,

"But mama that's embarrassing," Maniya laughed,

"Tuh," Naala muttered softly,

"I think it's cute," I smirked. Naala turned to me and smiled,

"I knew you would, I'm gonna post you now," She said getting off my lap. Naala walked slowly out of the room, holding her belly.

"Ha," Maniya teased.

"You wanna go on this date or should I lock the door now?" I responded bucking at her,

"Easy old man," She laughed. "Do I look okay?" She asked with a stressed expression,

I shrugged and looked away,

"Daddy stop," Maniya laughed, "He's a good guy,"

"Is it the same dude who has a girlfriend?" I asked her.

"She's not his girlfriend," She replied lowly. Hm.

"Front door open," The intercom sounded, meaning someone was at the door.

I heard chatter and an unknown voice so I assumed it was him. I got up and cleared my throat, getting ready to walk out,

"Daddy don't grill him please," She asked me tugging on my hand,

"I won't," I lied. I was about to get on his ass.

Maniya took her little ass purse and walked out of the room. When we got down the stairs, the nigga was sat on the couch making googly eyes at my wife.

"Niya you didn't tell me he was so handsome," Naala smiled,

When he saw her he stood up, "What's up?" I nodded at him,

"Sir," He said holding his hand out, I looked at his hand then back at him making him out his hand down.

"Be nice," Naala snarled at me. I wrapped my arms around her waist,

"What's your name?" I asked him,

"Tai sir," He replied rubbing his hands on his trousers,

"Mmm where you taking her?" I answered,

"Daddy," Maniya said softly looking over at me.

"I have a few things planned," He chuckled, I didn't get the joke.

"Look man, I don't know about the other girls you mess with but my daughter ain't one of them," I said bluntly.

Tyler nodded, "I understand sir,"

"You don't have to call him sir," Naala giggled, "He's really a big softie," She smiled rubbing my face.

I looked down at her and bit my lip, Naala leaned upwards to kiss me before Maniya spoke,

"Can we go before y'all start doing that?" She asked with a irritated expression.

"You got money?" I asked looking away from Naala,

"Yes dad." Maniya replied quickly.

"And your phone? Make sure you keep it on because —"

"Amir," Naala stated, "Y'all enjoy yourselves and Tai please have her back before 12,"

"Yes ma'am," He smiled at her making her blush,

"Don't call me ma'am it makes me feel old, I look old to you?" Naala asked putting a hand on her hip, "Call me Naala,"

"Not at all ma'am, I mean Naala," Tyrone grinned making me mug him,

Naala gave Maniya a hug before they left out. Once the door was closed, I frowned.

"Ion like that," I commented, "Did you see the car he's driving?"

"A hellcat?" Naala replied looking at me,

"That's a nigga car, an unserious ass nigga car," I said shaking my head,

"You used to have a hellcat," Naala pointed out, "You used to look so sexy in it,"

"Yeah?" I said holding onto her waist. She nodded and bit her lip,

"I used to think of what we could do in it all the time." She admitted,

"Even when we were only friends?" I asked with an amused look,

She nodded, "There was once where you picked me up from cheer practice and you were leaning back in your seat and you looked so damn fine,"

"I'ma go get me a hellcat if you don't stop playing," I said lowly looking at her lips,

"Who's playing?" She smiled, "We got 1 hour before they get here," She played with the hem of my joggers.

I shook my head, "No one hour with you turns into ten rounds and the doctor said no - I ain't starting that now Love," I said moving her hands.

"You're so boring," Naala pouted. "I'ma go call my other nigga," She said walking off,

"When he pick up tell him I want my bitch back!" I called after her making her turn around and flip me off.

"You wish you could," I chuckled sitting back down on the couch.

"I'll have a lemonade," I said to the waitress closing my menu.

"I know what you get Maniya," She said chuckling.

"I'll get the same thanks," Tai replied to her looking between the both of us.

"Okay so two lemonades, have you figured out what you would like to eat?"

"I know what I'm getting but he may need sometime," I nodded at her. She nodded and left the table,

"You come here often?" Tai asked raising a brow,

"Yeah well my mom sort of owns this place," I said pushing my hair behind my ear,

"Your mom?" He said pointing at me, "Owns this restaurant?"

I nodded as I looked around the busy restaurant. "It's a long story but her mom gave it to her,"

"Damn, I didn't know y'all had it like that, I wouldn't have brought you here." He mumbled to himself,

"No,no," I said holding my hand out, "I love it in here,"

"I'm still paying," He replied crossing his arms,

"That's fine by me," I smirked. "You still mad that I won almost every game?"

We went to the arcade before coming out to eat and it was honestly the most fun I've had in a while. I felt free to talk about anything with him - like I've known him my whole life.

"I ain't sweating it," He said waving me off, "I let you win,"

"Yeah right," I giggled,

"Did I tell you how beautiful you look today?" Tai said biting his lip,

"You told me in the car and at the arcade," I replied blushing,

"Aight just making sure," He smiled showing his perfect white teeth. "What are you gonna get?" He asked picking up his menu,

"I always get the shrimp Alfredo or the lobster roll," I said thinking of how good everything in here was.