🌸ڿڰۣ-P̠O̠V̠ P̠a̠t̠r̠i̠c̠e̠

Six months later.

"Mrs. Fenton here are the prescriptions."

I look up from my phone and brought my attention to the pharmacist that came to stand by the chair on which I sat.

"Thank you," I said smiling and reaching for the bag she handed to me.

"How is the little one?" she asked smiling as she looked on my protruding stomach pushing its bulge against the stretchy fabric of my dress.

"My karate kid is doing great," I respond with a grin as I rub my belly affectionately.

"Ooo I know all about that," she laughed.

I felt a familiar sensation and I turn to see my husband walking with Deenie and Jae toward us and my heart flutter with love and affection.

Could anyone get sexier and more appealing?

Gyal chill nuh yuh deh here because yuh constantly exhausted...

I smiled cheekily as my mind drifted to some scenarios that added to my exhaustion. Some people crave food during their pregnancy but as for me, I craved my husband.

Maleek smiled widely as he came to stand by the chair his hand reaching for mine as Jae promptly crawled up on my lap.

After exchanging pleasantries with the pharmacists we left for the parking lot where we were to meet Petrice.

"Deenie yuh ok baby?" I queried of my daughter sensing something off in her.

Yes mummy," she replied but I was not convinced.

"Mi a come mam," Petrice voice rang in my ears and I was momentarily distracted from finding out the cause of this disposition.

I look at Meds but he was busy strapping Jae in the back seat.

"Awww wi are in the parking lot yuh ere," I said then ringing off.

"Deenie come here," I called moving away from the car and waiting for her to follow.

"Yes, mummy?"

"What up wid yuh n nuh tell mi nothing."

She stared at me and I stared back.

"Is it ok if I go by dads for the weekend?"

OD and Deenie had become quite close and the bond between them was getting stronger as he ensured he played an integral part in her life. There was just one part of his life that pulled me the wrong way.

Goodaz.

I had to say she was quite different from the virago that was a thorn in my side but I was still not at ease with her.

I sighed as I thought back to the night of Odeania's birthday party.

It was great having my mum and brother-in-law there and Deenie having a complete family that was no longer pulled apart because of a family feud.

I was overly happy also because before returning home to celebrate my daughter's birthday Maleek had proposed.

It was the clearing of my dark clouds. The blue skies were finally shining through. The storm was over for me or so I thought when a screaming Goodaz came stumbling through the dilapidated front gate of our yard that held all the festivities that Deenie had requested.

She had been a mess. It was clear that she had been in a fight and from the look of things it was not over.

Goodaz could not find it in herself to be with Chrome and had made it known which resulted in him beating her up.

My mind replays the scene of Odean dropping his beer and rushing to her. Like a porcelain doll, he had scooped her up in his arms as he rushed inside the house. Mama and a few other persons rushed inside with him.

Maleek, Kronazz, and DD who were conversing immediately moved to the front where an irate Chrome came barging into the yard his car bearing sparing the haphazard gate.

Before I could comprehend it all they all stood against the lone man who despite his violent persona knew he was no match for them alone.

He just stood glaring until he got back in his car and drove away. It seem the screeching of his tires had brought me out of my trance and with angry steps I rush to the house.

How could this bitch bring her fight here? Had she and her sibling not created enough frustration for my family to only now be seeking refuge here?

My anger only died as I stood in the living room watching her cling to Odean her tears of anguish ripping at my soul.

"Please God nuh mek mi baby dead plezzzeee....oooo Gooodddd...plleeezzzeee."

She was not acting or seeking attention and I look to see that her dress was quite bloody.

"Quick we have to get her to the hospital," I heard myself shout.

The rest of the events became a whirlwind that lead to Odean now living with Goodaz who gave birth a few months later to a healthy baby boy that OD doted on.

Chrome much to what I chalk up to divine intervention had ended up being arrested for illegal gun possession and the charge of attempted manslaughter as he had shot one of Goodaz's cousin when he had come to her rescue.

It still did not rest well with me these past events as I have come to know the past very much dictates the present.

I was scared this would jeopardize my daughter's life if Chrome should set out to not let sleeping dogs lie.

I look down at the white tear shape diamond engagement ring that was now accompanied by a studded white gold band and sighed.

"Mummy DD's daughter is going to be there and despite everything Goodaz let us help with the baby and she's quite ok please it's not...."

Her voice trailed off as Pet arrived her hands filled with shopping bags as she waddled to the trunk of the car and lean heavily against it as she waited for Maleek to open it.

A pregnant Petrice was no joke. She had deliberately come with us to pick up some online shopping parcels from her friend which could easily be delivered on Monday.

"Mi nuh waah yuh roun Goodaz enuh baby but mi know how the thing set and yuh fawda naah put yuh inna harms way suh alright," I relented taking her hand and leading her back to the car.

Her smile radiated like a beacon as she rushed to Maleek and hugged him making me aware she had spoken to him on the matter and had probably enlisted his help in convincing me to let her have this one desire.

I look at him and grinned as he mouthed I love you.

Forever and Always, I mouthed before going to stand by Petrice who leaned into me.

I had spent so much time running from llike issues thinking that everything would just fall in place because time would make it happen, however life was a player who change up the game and made you a participant whether you wanted to or not.

There were always going to be storms but running from the storm will not change the out come and when the storm clouds pour there all out they give way to blue skiees.

"So y yuh mek Marie ship all a dis wen yuh know mum a pack barrel?" I said looking on as Maleek pack the  bags away.

"Well it cyaah too much," she grin as she moved to open the car door and got in beside Jae who had fallen asleep.

Deenie who was busy listening to music on her hello kitty headphones was busy mumbling the song that she was listening to.

I smiled as I got in the passenger seat feeling more and more optimistic. As Maleek drove away from the car park I rested my hand on my stomach and gently caress it I smile wider as the babe within moved at my touch.

The past events leading up to this day had taught me how to accept and value the things I have. I no longer afraid to face the dismal outcomes. I am still prone to doubts but no longer an I running.

I have been bless with family, friends and a life partner that daily help me on my journey and bacause of this my new beginning is leading me unto a path of fulfillment and growth.

Deenie was now singing and pretty soon we were belting Jimmy Cliff's I Can See Clearly Now as we head on home to Mama for Sunday dinner.

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind

It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day

Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is that rainbow I've been praying for

It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day

look all around, there's nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead, there's nothing but blue skies

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Here is that rainbow I've been praying for

It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day

Bri-ri-ri-ri', bright, (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day, yeah, eh
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day, yeah, na
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
Bri-ri-ri-ri', bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny...

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