| Whittier, CA |

I stared down at my father's and mother's grave as the cool Autumn wind blew across my face as I pressed my lips together. It has been a year since my father passed on to the other side. Lord knows I miss my father dearly; hearing his little laugh whenever I would say something funny or the way he would do his little dances whenever he would listen to his artist new tracks. It's the smallest things I would always cherish.

"You good baby?"

I turned around to the voice of Jason walking up behind me, wearing a red and yellow Black Pyramid jacket, blue denim true religions and a pair of fresh Timberlands. On the sides of him was his baby girl's; Royce and Cuppie, smiling brightly as ever.

I smiled as I looked at my family. Yes, Jason and I are engaged and I am the happiest girl alive. At least I believe so. Pshh, I can't believe how much my life has changed in a year. Its like everything took a complete 360 when my father died. I know him and my mother are my guardian angels and they are making sure I am blessed ever since the day I buried my dad.

"Yeah.", I replied with a smile on my face, burring my neck in my cashmere scarf that was wrapped around my neck.

"Hi E'mani.!", the girls chimed as they approached me with their beautiful little smiles. "Is the baby kicking?" Cuppie asked with wide eyes and smile.

Yeah, I'm carrying Jason and I child as well. I kind of want the gender to be a surprise, but I am more than certain that I am having a little girl. At least I hope so. Jason approached me and leaned into kiss my lips as he rested his hands on my waist. He took his right hand and rubbed my bulging stomach that protruded through my chestnut brown pea coat.

"No, the baby sleeping right now. I'm sure when I eat the baby will wake up and I'll let you rub my belly and feel your little brother and sister. Okay?", I assured baby girl.

She nodded and began to walk towards her sister as they began speaking about whatever toys they think Me and their dad was going to buy them today. Jason rubbed my back as he watched me stare at my father's epitaph.

"You feeling A'ight?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm okay."

"I can imagine ya dad if he seen you pregnant. He would probably being trying to kill my ass.", Jason chuckled as he rubbed my back continuously.

I laughed because I knew that it was true. My father was so crazy but nevertheless, I know he would be happy and accept the new edition to his grand children that he already has.

"Yeah well. I know he's smiling down on us. I love you daddy.", I said as I placed my bouquet of flowers down on his grave, next to all of the fan drawings, pictures and collages made for him.

It makes me feel good to know that people loved my father dearly to make these projects and pay their respects to his grave. He just doesn't know how much of an impact he's made on people lives.

"We'll be in the car if you need us." Jason whispered in my ear before turning my face with his index finger and planting a wet kiss on my lips. "Aint that right Jr.?" he said as he rubbed my belly.

"It's a girl.", I quickly replied with a grin.

"Seems like that's all a nigga can make." Jason muttered as he nodded his head at his two precious gems.

I grinned to myself as I watched the three walks down the hill to the All black Maybach that Jason decided to purchase. It wasn't my cup of tea, but it made him happy.

So much has happened in the past year. Daijah gave birth to her baby girl that she decides to name Dream Nyeri Hawkins. Corey has been active in the baby life and as for Solana, she dropped his ass like a bad habit and moved on. Her and Corey decided to co-parent and she's even back in school, taking up music production at Santa Ana College.

Daijah and I are cordial with each other. She's currently taking classes for real estate and she'll stop by with Dream every now and again. She actually stays closer to us. Her and Jason don't really talk much. The most that is said between the two is hello and goodbye. Which is fine with me.

As for O'shea, he's been coming around since he is Jason and Corey's friend. He's had his little girl as well named Affinity. Rih and Cube are still crazy as ever. I never questioned my god mother about the night in reference to Kimora or whatever her name is. No questions asked and I'm fine with that. Oh yeah, Alex and O'shea didn't work out, so they are also co-parenting. O'shea has a new girlfriend. Some Brazilian girl name Carmen. I don't really talk with her because its no need to. Her man still sends me texts wishing that we could be something but I wouldn't dare mess up what Jason and I have for anyone.

Jason and I moved to a 5 bedroom home close to sunset Blvd. We figured since we have two little ones and one on the way we could use the extra space. I've actually went back to college, working on my degree in Medicine. I decided that I did want to follow in my mother's footsteps, carrying on her legacy. I know she would want it. As for bae, his career is taking off and he has so many new projects that he's working on.

The part that I love is although he is busy with filming, he never misses a doctor's appointment or any of his daughter school functions. These little actions are what makes my heart grow fonder of Mr. Mitchell.

I'm really happy with the woman I am becoming. I am happier than ever and starting a new chapter at life as a mother and a soon to be wife, in which we are planning for our wedding. We aren't completely sure were its going to be, but I know for sure that I cannot wait. It will be the wedding of the century.

I looked up at the sky as I smiled as the sun beamed down on my face. I know my parents were united and they were happy and in love, as they should be. They weren't perfect and I've displayed some of their oh-not-so-great traits but the beauty of it is; I'm human. I've made my mistakes but I've grown and learned from it.

And the only way from here is to continue to persevere and make my parents proud. Besides, I have life growing inside of me and this little person is going to know love. when I lost my father, I thought my life was going to end; but in actuality...it was beginning.

A new start. A fresh, new start to be a better woman than I was. And you know what?

I'm ready for it.

End.