𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 & 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲.

Chapter Nine.

The chapter contains Angst, untranslated French, consensual drunk sex.

                Ramona clears her throat and she stood in the church in front the entire Black community in Dallas, there was no room for a lot of people to sit but all the woman sat while the men stood. Ramona's family, Cain and Junior's family were there but they sat on the other side of the church because Ramona including her family was furious with Junior's parents because they didn't care about this boy, they were using people for the loss of their son and trying attempted to get J-Baby back but since CPS made it clear they couldn't care for her anymore. The past week has been nothing but a whirlwind for Ramona, she has been in court, been getting questioned by reporters and she was open about talking about what happened because not only the officer was arrested but was only given three years with bail, of course, he got out but this man murdered a harmless child was that falsely framed and she wasn't gonna be quiet until Junior got justice.

"I didn't want to speak on the behalf of Machiavelli because he was my God Brother, my little Brother but more like my little baby and-and I just didn't think I wouldn't be strong enough to but I remember thinking that I needed to be strong for him because he needed me more than anyone else. When I was about eight, and when little Machiavelli came into this world I remember going to the Methodist hospital and I remember my Momma told me that her good friend had a little baby boy. At that age, I was confused because why did this little boy matter to her so much? She wasn't having him because she made it a big deal. We get the to hospital and I remember going to the room to meet him for the first time. I walked to his little bed and I got on my tippy toes because I was a tiny eight year old, my Mom lifted me to get a better look and I remember bursting into tears because he was just the cutest little baby ever. He had big brown eyes for a baby and a head full of hair that was already trying to curl and knew that this little boy was gonna be special, he stared at me and he didn't take his eyes off of me.." She held back a sob but it fought her way through her chest and she sniffled as she looks over at Junior laying peacefully in his casket then she looks away she started to sob.

"And-And he smiled as his eyes squinted, I have never seen a baby so young smile at me and he-he did. Around this time I lost my Daddy and I thought my Daddy sent Machiavelli to me because he knew that I needed him and he needed me. Ever since, I always watched him, held him, and I did really stupid dance moves to make him laugh and I was happy once again. Junior made me forget about how much I miss my Daddy and I really needed him. He got older and things started to change, I didn't see him as much as I wanted because of certain situations that make me angry to this very day. Junior was the most smartest, kindest, gentle little boy and didn't ever harm anyone. He took care of his little sister, if his little sister was hungry he'd try to make her something even though he didn't know how to cook, he sacrifice his needs and wants for hers because he didn't want her to be sad and he would do anything for you, it didn't matter who you are," Ramona sighs at the end and she looks at everyone, she sees Cain was holding Fatima as she sobbed, all the women were crying and the men attempted to keep their composure but some caved.

Ramona breaths and she fidgets with her dress. "This why I hope this man gets justice for the little angel that he took away from us because Junior was an angel, a little black boy who the society criminates and I hope that Junior's death opens everyone's eyes and to all my parents who have little black boys and girls.. Protect them, teach them and most of all love them because society won't no matter what good or bad they do. Thank you," Ramona finished and she walks off of the platform and the preacher asks if anyone would like to say a few words, Cain wanted to but he felt that his presence would anger everyone even though his family was here and Ramona looks at him, she had tears in her eyes and she kisses her head then he gets up. The pastor sees him and he looked a bit baffled but he didn't deny Cain at all.