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" figure that shit out Cairo."
"I gotchu. But what's up with you and Ice? I thought y'all was back good"
I ran my hand down my face as I groaned. Me and Cairo got back close oddly enough I missed my big brother more than I thought. Was speaking to him about getting the cops off me and Icess's back for killing that man
Speaking of the thick gremlin she walked in with Zy and Valentino
I laughed zoning in on her " hey baby"
She rolled her eyes as she picked Zy up walking to my bedroom " mm, hey Cairo"
My brother laughed as he greeted her back "hey Ice"
"Hey giggles"
Ziyah rolled her eyes just like her mama "unh unh"
I laughed lowly as I watched them both dissapear. "Wassup unc ,wassup unc number two"
" what's up Tino. How was school?"
" why I gotta be unc number two"
"It was good. Ms. Icey got upset with me today though because I wouldn't listen during our history lesson"
"Why you wasn't listening ?"
He shrugged his shoulder so I did the same thing "well since you don't know...I don't know why you got that iPad and Xbox. Go get me the iPad and yo controller."
"But—now." I interrupted as he stomped his way to his room to get his stuff to give it to me. "Act like somebody mama"
"What was that Valentino!?"
"Nothing unc dang" he continued on his way quietly
I watched as he walked away " Both controllers Tino!"
"Your house always interesting." Cairo commented as he laughed
I shook my head as Icess came back out looking for something in her school bag
She took out her laptop in silence and got the charger and turned to leave " Baby"
She stopped turning her head raising her brow " hmm?"
I tilted my head staring at her. She looked tired, it was much more than me missing our date night that got her feeling some way.
I guess Cairo peeped the energy so he made his exit "aight I'll see you later fool, bye lil Icey" he dapped me up and gave her a side hug as he walked out the apartment
Gripping her waist I pulled her into me rubbing her back " what's up? And don't lie."
Smacking my chest lightly she scoffed " I don't ever lie"
"Right." Girl lied just the other day talking bout she not afraid of heights.
She's been terrified of heights since before elementary school.
She sighed while rubbing her head " I told you I filed for full custody of Ziyah and decided putting him on child support . I guess he finally got the papers and been harassing me since"
I tried staying calm as she continued to explain but that was becoming difficult " he came to the school today causing a scene in the office trying to check Ziyah out. The man hasn't seen his child for two months now. Wasn't there for her first day, hasn't bought her no shoes or books or pencils."
She broke free from my embrace and started pacing around "then had the nerve, the fucking balls to raise his hands up towards me! Like he was going to hit my ass.I haven't heard from him since that night at dinner with y'all ! THAT WAS MONTHS AGO!"
She was yelling at this point as tears started to stream down her face
" uhh unc..." I turned to see Valentino in the kitchen with his controllers and iPad in hand " leave it on the counter and go do your history homework"
He nodded his head putting the things down staring at Icess then turning to walk away. I turned around seeing Icess trying to wipe her tears away calming down
I was about to speak when Tinos small body came crashing into Icess leg " I'm sorry.. I'm so sorry for not listening Miss Icess I promise it won't happen again so please no more crying"
She laughed as she patted his head and picked him up kissing all over his face " I think I just need a big hug from Tino to make it all better"
He hugged her tight as I felt daggers going through me. It felt so cold
I had chills running down my back
Turning my head slowly to my right I seen Ziyah glaring at the scene before her almost making me want to laugh " Unh unh. He to big to be on my momma.. off"
I laughed as Valentino scrambled off Icess. Little boy be letting that little girl run him sometimes. Ziyah little bossy self
" don't be rude mamas. I talked to you about that already" Icess scolded Ziyah as she started grabbing things out the refrigerator
Zy mumbled a sorry before attaching herself to her moms leg. Icess rubbed her head while placed things on the counter " what y'all want to eat?
" want pasta with garlic bread" Ziyah said and I agreee that shii sound about good right now
" me too"
"Alrr y'all go do your homework assignments while I get dinner started"
They both went on their way to grab their bags and come sit at the living room table to get started
She sighed as I came up behind her rubbing her shoulders "we should hit up that Korean spa you sent me on TikTok couple days ago. You stressed out"
She smiled while washing the onions up " life just frustrating"
She lowered her tone so Ziyah wouldn't hear " I don't know how Ziyah feels about her father. I try an talk to her about it but she seems indifferent. Like she doesn't want to say something that might get me upset
And I've tried to explain to her that if she wants to have a relationship with her father I wouldn't be mad about it, id be happy that she got her dad in her life"
I nodded listening "but what if her indifference is more T he complete opposite. That she doesn't want a relationship with him? Or doesn't care if he's in her life? I questioned
She stopped chopping and looked up at me contemplating what I just said " And this ain't me tryna tell you what to do ; just some advise baby. Try not to push the agenda of having a relationship on her but ask what she thinks about him" I shrugged as she continued cutting
" yea I'll talk to her tonight"
I kissed her forehead "I'm bout to go get something from the studio and come back to help with they homework aii"
"Alright. Be safe"
"Don't gotta be" I chuckled
She waved me off not tryna hear my shii "be safe Antonio"
I slapped her ass giving her a kiss " always chunks"
______________________________________ Looks like Cairo got some things to straighten out.
Christian still being a deadbeat
Y'all think Ziyah care for her daddy? ______________________________________
