"Hey mama."

When I turned around, Manny was standing there with a bundle of red roses in his hand. Because I wasn't expecting him to be here and because I didn't want him to see Trevante, my eye expanded. I leaped off of Trevante and began to scan everybody faces. Everyone was perplexedly staring at us.

After clearing her throat, Rubi started to herd everyone inside. "Okay, everyone, let's return inside and listen to some music, shall we?"

After everyone entered inside. Trevante, Manny, and I were the only people outside. Manny was giving me and Trevante a serious look.

"Hey Manny." I muttered fearfully.

Manny approached me, grabbed my waist, and kissed me on the cheek. "You look stunning, mama."

I started fiddling with my fingers. "I appreciate it, but why have you arrived so late? I expected you to arrive on time. I honestly thought you weren't going to show up."

Manny let out a sigh. "I'm sorry, Mama. I had to get some things in order before coming here, but I'm now here. That is all that is important."

Trevante burst out laughing, and Manny gave him a mean mug. I really hope these two maintain their cool because it's my day and I don't have time to break up fights.

"What's so fucking funny? What joke did I overlook?" Manny said while fixating on Trevante.

Trevante kept laughing. "You're the joke nigga. That was the best excuse you could think of? Just say you didn't want to come to her support."

Manny directed his finger at me. "Right now, me and my ole lady are talking, so I'm trying to figure out why the hell you're interfering in a conversation that has nothing to do with your bitch ass."

Trevante laughed again. "Yo ole lady? You're not treating her as if she's yo ole lady. Always putting business in front of woman is sad as fuck."

Manny laughed. "Now both of us know you shouldn't be talking. Didn't you fuck someone behind her back while you were almost paralyzed in the hospital, the last time I checked?"

Trevante became enraged and ran towards Manny when he said that. But I got in between them before he could touch Manny. I'm hoping they don't run over my little behind.

I continued to keep them apart from one another. "Please put an end to the argument. Literally, you guys are ruining my birthday."

Trevante gently took hold of my hand. "I'm not the one ruining it, It's that bitch ass nigga."

Manny started smirking as he circled the Jeep.

"I assume he purchased this for you, Angel?" Manny said as he carried on walking around the Jeep.

I let out a sigh. Trevante stepped in before I could even finish my sentence. "Hell yeah, I purchased this shit for her. I know my gift way more betta than those raggedy ass roses you bought her like come on now nigga be for real."

Manny came to a halt and stood still. "These are roses from La Fleur. These roses are $500, so be careful with your tone."

Trevante burst out laughing. "So what? I spent nearly 70 bands on this Jeep just for her. Are you really going to show up to the party with some lame ass roses? Get out of here, nigga."

Manny made a mean mug at Trevante. "You're acting as if I bought the shit for you, and so what? Instead of a lame ass Jeep, I could have bought her a fucking Lamborghini truck."

Trevante gave him a perplexed look. "However, you didn't? How come my nigga? You believe she isn't deserving of a Lamborghini truck?"

Manny sucked his teeth, indicating his irritation. "Shut the fuck up, bruh. I didn't even ask you to talk to me. Don't make me put another bullet in your dumb ass."

I got in between them even more because I didn't want everybody in the inside to hear the commotion. "Could you guys please stop arguing for one fucking second?"

Manny started pointing to Trevante. "Aye, why the fuck is he here anyways?"

Trevante pointed to Manny, laughing. "Don't question shit. You arrived late and brought flowers my nigga."

Manny was about to say something else when I cut him off. "Manny, I was unable to forbid him from attending because he had specifically arranged this."

Trevante smiled. "And you already know she wanted big daddy to come anyway and support her."

Manny burst out laughing. "Aw man, she be calling me big daddy when I'm all up in her guts, so that name isn't nothing special."

Trevante attempted to shove me aside so he could get to Manny, but I was able to stop him. When Manny watched Trevante attempt to punch him, he started to giggle.

"You don't want to hear that, do you? I be fucking the shit out of her. While she be moaning my name and telling me how much she adores me. You wished you could do that, didn't you? That's too bad. I've got her now."

Trevante burst out laughing. "I'm going to kill you with my bare hands nigga. I don't need no gun unlike your bitch ass."

Trevante was ignored, and Manny focused on me. "Are you having sex with him when I'm out attending to business or sum?"

I was shocked as I stared at Manny. How are you going to debate with Trevante before turning the tables on me? At this point, I'm beyond tired of Manny and Trevante. They are acting as if they are unable to put their issue on hold for me.

I looked at Manny. "No, I am not. Are you happy now? Can you put this nonsense aside and enjoy my party?"

Trevante gave me a friendly nod. "I'll try to keep my cool, but if this nigga says anything else to me, I'm going to piss slap that pussy ass nigga."

Manny burst out laughing. "Fuck you, bruh."

Before I could say anything else to them, I began to feel ill, and my stomach began to hurt. I knelt forward and began to clutch my stomach.

Manny approached me and began rubbing my back. "What's the matter, mamas? Are you a'ight?"

I nodded slowly. "I'm good. I'm just-"

I simply suddenly started throwing up. Trevante must have gone inside to find someone for me. I simply continued puking over and over again. I'm unsure if it was anything I ate or something else. Manny grabbed my hair and held it like he was putting it in a ponytail as I was puking.

Manny gave me a wow expression as he regarded me. "What the hell did you eat, Mama?"

I sighed. "I consumed the majority of everything in there."

Manny made a shaky motion with his head. "You shouldn't have eaten so much food."

Before I could say anything else. I puked once more. Trevante reappeared outside, accompanied by Rubi and my mother. They were both looking at me with awe on their faces.

My mother pushed Manny away from me and started rubbing my back. "Oh my goodness, baby. Would you like me to drive you to the hospital? This could be a serious situation."

I gave a half-smile. "I'm fine, Mom. I'm not going to the hospital. It's most likely because I ate too much."

Rubi shook her head. "I fully agree with Mom. You have a weak expression on your face. Perhaps you should go to the hospital."

I suddenly dropped on the ground after feeling faint, and I went unconscious.

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I cautiously opened my eyes and began to scan the area. I was so disoriented that I had no idea where I was. Rubi was by my right side, while my mother was by my left. They appeared to be incredibly afraid and anxious. I noticed the device that displays your blood pressure and all of that when I looked up. I noticed numerous cables on myself as well. I became aware that I was in the hospital.

"Momma." I stuttered.

My mother jumped up and tightly hugged me. "Are you okay, baby? You terrified me. I'm so glad you're alive."

Rubi grabbed and squeezed my hand. "Girl, why did you have to pass out? We didn't even get to sing happy birthday or eat the cake."

My mother gave Rubi a little slap on the shoulder and gave her a grave gaze. Rubi rolled her eyes and huffed.

"I'm glad you're all right, sister. You did frighten me a little." Rubi said as she rubbed my arm.

I grinned slightly. 'Thanks. So what did the medical professionals say about me?"

Rubi shook her head. "We're not sure yet. They went ahead and performed some tests, and we are awaiting the results."

My mother made a shaky motion with her head. "I hope you don't have a stomach virus or anything. Your father used to have that from time to time."

I sighed deeply and rubbed the top of my brow. "I certainly hope not. I don't have time to throw up every few seconds."

Rubi gives me a side eye. "Yeah, because I'm not cleaning up your puke. I might just puke my damn self."

My mother and I both rolled our eyes and shook our heads at Rubi.

"Where are Trevante and Manny?" I inquired.

My mother made a shaky motion with her head. "I told them to go home and wait because I don't want them to worry you. They appear to have some sort of animosity against each other. They were fighting over who's going to come to the hospital. That kind of energy doesn't belong in here."

Rubi concurred. "I already knew they was going to argue anyways because Trevante bought that very expensive Jeep and I know Manny was going to be pissed when he see it."

I shook my head and rolled my eyes. "I know he's going to make a big fuss about that jeep, but I'm not giving it away just because he's upset about it."

Rubi concurred. " I know that's right. Who the hell do he think you are to turn down a free, costly car?

Our mother commanded us to keep quiet with a snap of her fingers. "That's enough discussion on that. I don't want that foolishness to raise your blood pressure."

Because our mother is so dramatic, Rubi and I rolled our eyes at her. We chill for a while before the doctor arrived. The doctor entered slowly and calmly. The doctor was reading something from a piece of paper in their hand. The doctor smiled as he looked up at me. I guess the doctor's smile means nothing serious is wrong with me.

My mother shifted her focus to the doctor. "So, doctor, what's the problem? Will she be all right?"

The doctor reread the paper before turning to face my mother. "The situation is ideal. Everything else, including the heart and kidneys, is good. However, congratulations on your pregnancy.

"PREGNANT???!!"

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Hello, everyone! Sorry for the brief chapter. I wanted to hurry up and give you guys something because I had you guys waiting for so long. I hope you liked this chapter 💕

Love, Red ❤️