The Promises He Made

^Chapter 53^

Chanelle's p.o.v

It's been a week since the twins and I went to Hakeem's house. This last week has been a miracle because by the glory of God Deandre moved in. FINALLY! Im so happy. The only thing is that he's getting even more involved with the kids and I'm happy about that. But at the same time Hakeem is kind of sliding into their lives. I've been really nice to him and the twins have taken notice to it. He's taken them to the park and to the movies and I think they're really warming up to him.

Today I decided I was gonna let the twins have a play date with Hakeem at his house. I already texted Hakeem about it and he's excited. The only thing is that I have to ask Deandre. And I already know he's gonna throw a fit.

After getting dressed in a white tank top and some blue jean shorts I splashed a dash of perfume on before making my way upstairs and to my bedroom.

Deandre was laid out on his back with his arms behind his head. He didn't pay me any mind as I came into the room.

"Hey babe?" I smile at him as I walk in the room.

He gave me a nod as he kept his focus on T.I and Tiny, his favorite show. I laid on the bed and wrapped my leg around his torso and laid my head on his chest.

"Which episode is this?" I ask making conversation.

"Iont know. I lost count." He states after chuckling at T.I

I nodded softly as I rubbed my hand around on his chest.

"You know what I was thinking?" I ask looking up at him. He gave me a nod telling me to go on.

"I was thinking..... That maybe I could take the kids to go see Hakeem." I state lowly.

He looked down at me as if I were stupid before slightly pushing me off of him.

"What?" He asks sternly as he stood from the bed and turned to face me.

"Listen, I know what you're thinking. Okay, but it is not like that. I promise." I state standing on my knees.

"What do they need to see him for?!"

"Deandre, that's their father." I state lowly.

"And what the fuck am I? A fuckin sack of potatoes? I take care of them like they're my own!!!" He yells frustration.

I shushed him slightly before closing the room door.

"Listen, you'll always be their dad. But Hakeem is their father. I don't want to wait to tell them who he is and make things worst. He wants to be in their lives and Tamia led me to realize that I have to let him."

"You don't have to do a damn thing! That nigga is bad news. We don't need him comin round here fucking things up!"

"Deandre he threatened to take me to court!" I yell.

"So? Let him! You think the judge is gon give the kids to him? He ain't don shit for them kids! That's like giving them to a damn stranger!"

"I know, okay. But Hakeem can afford a shark as a lawyer. Hakeem can provide a stable home, money and a luxurious lifestyle, guaranteed. The judge can rule all that shit over what I have since they know I can't compare to luxury and fame. I'm not willing to risk anything."

"So all this ain't enough? Me helpin you take care of them. Me taking them in as my own. Me becoming a father figure. Me going outta my way to make you and them happy. Me treating you with the utmost respect and setting a good example. That ain't enough?!" He asks yelling even louder.