#3 :: Royal By Name, Loyal By Blood Pt. 3

8.

I Am My Husband's Keeper And Vice Versa.

ROCHELLE.

"So you really thinking about giving Twan ANOTHER chance?" I asked Princess as she got out of the shower.

"I dunno, I never thought I would but he actually seems genuine. I thought I was done with him but he really seems to care. He doesn't just want me, he wants this family lifestyle. Today Ebony said her first word, da da. I was pissed but happy at the same time. I don't want to be the reason why Ebony never had the chance to have both her parents in her life daily."

"You don't have to explain to me you know, I'm not judging you. I just want you to be sure that you doing the right thing."

"I know. I'm gon see how things go. I'm not forcing it nor am I stopping it. It is what it is."

"I'm just glad you two are talking and not just because of Ebony. Life is too short to stay mad and hold grudges." I said.

It was true. We all could have died in that fire. Even though I am a strong person I feared for mine and my children's lives that day. I cried for like a week straight knowing Mica and lil MJ didn't make it. Don't get me wrong I loved Reese and Jayden too but I had more of a bond with Mica and even MJ.

I didn't let anyone see me cry though. My kids would want to know why I was upset and I needed to be there for Tyrell. He broke down when he realized that that was it; they would never come back. He stayed in one of the bedrooms in his boxers and rocked back and forth in the corner of the room. I had never seen my husband like this. I genuinely thought I was losing him. I wasn't going to let that be the case so I stepped up and kept the family tight.

He thinks I don't know when he takes Marcus and they go to the spare room but I do, I just let him think I don't. I let him grieve the way he felt acceptable but when the time was right I told him to go handle his business. I know Tyrell respects me because of this; I make him feel as if he's in control even though it's really me pulling the strings. I don't mind though because I am my husband's keeper and vice versa.

Since the fire we have been extremely close but since he has been around much more it's beginning to drive me insane. This is another reason I had to get him back on his feet.

"Come on girl lets go. You just here day dreaming." Princess said to me taking me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry girl come on let's go shopping."

We headed off to the mall and did some shopping. Of course, majority of the clothes we bought was for the kids. Once we finished we went to the salad bar.

"You seen Tan?" I asked Princess.

Other than the time she both told us about her being pregnant and the drama that came with it, I hadn't seen her. We spoke but we never met up.

"Yeah she was around yesterday actually. She's just been focusing on her and the kids at the moment. She's okay though."

"I need to see her. Got a lot of catching up to do."

"About that..." Princess started.

"What?"

"Well...me and Tan were talking. You are basically the only one and Ant even though I can see that changing soon, that don't live in the Grove. She's looking to give Robin and Layla their own places and even Maine's brothers. She doesn't intend on selling or renting any of the properties to anyone else because it's predominantly family. She would prefer we all live within the Grove because it's a gated community with 24/7 security. She wants you and Ty to come and move in as well." Princess explained.

I looked at her before I said anything.

"You don't think it's all a bit too much?"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't get me wrong, I love y'all and I think those houses are dope! But all of us with our own homes in the Grove? Where's the space when you wanna get away?"

"Space for what? Space for Terrence to come and kill you? Look how big the houses are. You'll have more than enough space. I don't even see them often. Maybe once a week me and Tan catch up and another day I go see Tyrone and Tamarah so they can see Ebony. The only difference is you will be in the Grove but yo life gon remain the same. Besides, you try telling Tanayah no when she sits you down and hands you the keys."

I laughed at the last bit because it was true. When Tanayah makes her mind up to do something there's no stopping her. I guess moving to Shannon's Grove wouldn't be that bad. If it meant extra security then why not?

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