Falling for a Hood King 2

by Shvonne Latrice

  I grabbed the picture, and saw it was one of those ultrasound things. I only knew what it was, because Natalia always kept them and showed them to me. As much as I wanted to believe that Bianca's baby wasn't mine, I knew it was. Bianca didn't fuck around, and I was the only one hitting when she came here to Charleston. Unless she was mother Mary, that was my kid. The days of me denying babies was long gone.

  I handed Bianca back the picture and dropped my hand into my hands. I exhaled heavily, as I silently prayed for this to be a nightmare I could wake up from. I'd been telling myself she was faking it, but now I had proof right in front of me.

  "What's wrong babe?" Bianca asked as she rubbed my back.

  I sat up, and looked over at her. She was still pretty, with her bright red hair, light vanilla skin, and thick ass body.

  "Stop calling me babe Bianca," I replied nonchalantly.

  "So, now that we have a baby on the way, what are your plans?" she asked caressing her stomach. I hated to see her do that.

  "We not doing anything until the baby gets here," I said remembering what Rashad told me.

  "So when do you plan to tell Natalia?" she cocked her head to the side.

  "Not until I get the DNA results back."

  "Wow, so in the meantime when I need something from you, I can't call?" she asked as if she was offended.

  "No, I mean… I don't fucking know Bianca, damn!" I frowned.

  "You acting like you don't want this baby!" she yelled.

  "I don't! I don't want to be tied to you B! When I left you in Indianapolis, I wanted that to be the end!" I yelled back. I was overwhelmed and frustrated as fuck.

  "A baby is a blessing Julius! Don't do this!" she shouted and her voice was shaking.

  "Bianca, I am married ma! Married! The only time it's a blessing is when it's with my wife."

  "Julius, baby relax. We can do this," she said rubbing my fade.

  "Bianca, have you not been able to understand that I'm married? Like not a joke marriage but on some real shit. Natalia is my wife ma. Not my girlfriend, not some freak of the week, but my wife. Do you get that?" I squinted my eyes as I looked into hers.

  She stared into my eyes, and I could tell she was letting my words sink in. This was the first time she was realizing that what Natalia and I had, was real and forever.

  "No, no. I get it," she finally said in a somber tone.

  "Good. I'll check up on you here and there, and then once the baby gets here, we will test it. Then I will talk to Natalia if need be," I said standing up, and walking to the door.

  "Sounds like a plan," she nodded while wiping a single tear.

  Chapter 34: Bianca

  Tonight was Rashad's 24th birthday, and it was gonna be a big shindig. Everyone was invited damn near, except me. But, I was able to be someone's plus one, so I was gonna be there anyway. I had a surprise for a couple of the guests that would make tonight one to remember. I always liked Rashad, so I hated to do this at his birthday party, but it was the only time it could happen.

  I stood in front of my full-length mirror, and strapped my prosthetic baby bump around my torso. I paid almost $300 for this, because it was silicone. That way, if anybody hugged me or rubbed it, it would feel real. I pulled my turtleneck sweater over it and smiled. I stared at it for a bit, wishing I really were pregnant by Julius. My ringing phone snapped me back to reality, so I answered it right away.

  "I'm outside," this girl named Dawn said into the phone.

  "K. Coming," I replied before disconnecting.

  Dawn thought I was actually pregnant. Only person that knew I wasn't pregnant, was Lizzie, and of course myself. I didn't need word getting back to Julius, so I put up a front for everyone I came in contact with. Plus, being able to park in the pregnancy parking spots when I went out, was always a positive.

  "Hey girl. You're getting big," Dawn commented as I got into the car.

  "Yeah, I know," I replied dryly.

  She didn't even know me like that. I'd just met her like a week ago. Only reason she let me be her plus one, was because I said I could hook her up with Julius' boy, Leese.

  We got to this big ass venue, and you could hear "0-100" by Drake, all the way outside. The security guard checked us off on the list, and then let us in. There were two bars on each sides of the room, and then a huge table of cupcakes. I walked over to the cupcake table, because it had "Natalia's Cupcakes" above it. So this bitch can bake? Hilarious. I picked up the one that was beer-maple-brown sugar flavor, and bit into it. Unfortunately, it was probably one of the best cupcakes I'd ever had.

  "This shit is bomb! Isn't Natalia Julius' wife?" Dawn asked biting into her cupcake.

  "Not really. She trapped him with a baby, so he feels like he needs to be with her," I replied swaying to "Twist My Fingaz" by YG.

  "Damn, for real? Grimy ass bitch," she replied, shaking her head and stuffing her face.

  "Right?" I said cracking up at my lies.

  I scanned the room looking for Natalia and Julius, since I had yet to see them. I grabbed another cupcake that was watermelon lemonade flavor, and it was too damn good; more reasons for me to hate this little bitch. As "Planes" by Jeremih and J.Cole came on, I finally spotted Natalia, standing in front of Julius and lightly dancing on him. She wore a black tube dress that hugged her small body. She was small but always had a nice little shape. Julius had on a black shirt and snapback, with light blue jeans, and black retro Jordan 7s. He had his hands wrapped around her, rubbing her belly. I turned my lip up, when I saw people coming up to her about them good ass cupcakes.

  After about twenty minutes of me hiding out, Natalia finally walked away towards what looked like the bathroom. I rushed through the crowd of people to catch up to her. As hard as I was bumping into people, if I actually was pregnant, this baby would be beat the fuck up. I finally caught up to her, but slowed down so she could go into the bathroom first. After she went inside, I counted to twenty, and then followed her in. I listened to her pee, as I found stuff to do in the mirror. I heard the bathroom stall door being unlocked, and took a deep breath. Showtime Bianca.

  "Natalia," I smiled as she walked up to the sink.

  "Oh, h-hi Bianca," she stammered.

  I had to give it to hershe was beautiful as hell. Her golden honey complexion and full lips were to die for. I always tried to tan in order to accomplish that complexion, but it never worked. I looked at her wedding ring and band, and it caused a lump to form in my throat.

  "Hey, so, I was wondering if you could send Julius a message for me," I said.

  "What kind of message?" she asked as she dried her hands.

  "Well as you can see, I'm pregnant like you. Julius is the father, and he's been ignoring me. I don't deserve to be alone, especially when we made this baby together," I said looking as sad as I could. Julius is going to murder me. I thought to myself.

  "Your baby is with Julius?" she asked with a concerned expression.

  "Yes, how many months are you?" I quizzed her while smiling.

  "Seven months," she replied. I was slightly stunned, because she was so little.

  "Oh, I'm eight months," I said to ruffle her feathers. "Looks like I was pregnant first. But deliver that message for me okay?" I smiled and left the bathroom.

  I waited on the sidelines, and she came storming out. I followed her as close as I could, without her noticing, all the way back to Julius. I stood near, where I could hear and see them perfectly, but not vice versa. She walked over and sat between Julius and Rashad's new bitch, Paula. Julius leaned over to kiss her neck, and she moved out the way. I chuckled to myself, knowing my plan worked perfectly.

  Chapter 35: Natalia

  "Whats wrong baby girl?" Julius frowned. Tonight was Rashad's birthday, and we were out celebrating.

  "You tell me, you liar," I replied.

  He turned me to face to him, and I snatched away.

  "Natalia? What the fuck is wrong with you?" he asked.

  "Bianca is having your
baby?" I raised a brow. He paused for a couple seconds, confirming what she had told me. "Wow Julius," I said shaking my head. I was ready to go at this point.

  "How did you find out?" he finally asked.

  "Doesn't matter," I said standing up. "Can you take me home?"

  "Nah, we not going home right now," he replied and bobbed his head to the music.

  "Fine, I will find a ride," I said walking off. He grabbed my arm and lightly tugged me back.

  "We’re not leaving right now," he said.

  I snatched my arm from him and stormed off. I didn't know why I acted like I had a ride, when I knew I didn't. Paula rode with Rashad, and I knew he wouldn't take me home. I looked over to my right, and spotted Lucy. She was standing by the wall, swaying to the music with a drink in her hand. She looked so pretty, and I realized I missed her. She wore a bustier top, skinny jeans, a long sheer cardigan covered in flowers, and black pumps. Her black bob was freshly done, and one side was swooped across like Aaliyah, but pushed behind her ear. Her fair complexion was blemish free as usual. She saw me looking and waved me over.

  "What?" I asked when I got close.

  "I miss you Nat. I need you to forgive me," she said with pleading eyes.

  "I don't know," I said folding my arms. I looked over my shoulder, and saw Julius charging towards me. "Can you give me a ride home Lucy?" I asked as if I was in a rush.

  "Sure Nat. Come on," she replied smiling.

  We walked out the party hand in hand, and it reminded me of the old days. Once we got outside, the cool air felt good against my skin. The party was hot, so outside was like a heaven right now.

  "Natalia!" Julius called out, as he jogged towards us.

  I tried to keep walking, but he grabbed my arm. Lucy let my hand go and paused. She looked at Julius and me, and then started to walk off.

  "I will be in the car Nat," she smiled and then walked off.

  "What Julius? I have to go!" I yelled.

  "Watch your fucking mouth Natalia," he said in a low tone as he neared me. I just looked away and folded my arms. "I don't even know if that baby is mine," he added.

  "You never think anyone's baby is yours Julius," I replied frowning.

  "Baby, that was different. With you, I was in denial. With her, I just don't think it can be possible."

  "Did you fuck her?"

  "Yeah I did but"

  "Okay, so how isn't it possible? Then you got her pregnant right before you married me!" I started to cry.

  "What? No I did not ma. We was married already when I- okay wait, it was when"

  "Just stop Julius," I said putting my hand up. I started to walk away, but he hugged me from behind.

  "Don't do this Natalia. Remember, no matter what? You said no matter what," he whispered in my ear, as he rubbed my belly. "You my wife, the one I love. I only want you baby," he continued.

  Tears slid down my cheeks, as I placed my hands on top of his. He kissed my neck, then turned me around to face him. He grabbed my face and started to kiss me passionately. My tears hit my lips, but he didn't care, as he continued to suck them and dip his tongue in my mouth.

  "No, stop," I said lightly pushing him away. "I will move to the condo tomorrow," I said looking down.

  "Nat"

  "No Julius, I need a break right now. This is too much. It's always something with you. You can never just be what I need you to be," I replied with tears racing down my cheeks.

  "Natalia, come on ma. I'm changing. This is old baby. I'm trying," he pleaded.

  "I just need some time, that's all."

  "Time for what baby girl?" he frowned his sexy face up.

  "To think… to process this."

  "Then you will come back to me?" he asked in a hopeful tone.

  "Yeah," I lied. I didn't know what I planned to do just yet. But if telling him I would come back was gonna allow me to be alone for a bit, then I would say it.

  "Aight, but nah, I will go to the condo, and you stay at the house. You shouldn't have to move around," he said.

  I nodded and walked to Lucy's car. She tried talking to me on the way to my home, but I wasn't in the mood. I could still see her in that lingerie, trying to fuck my husband. Once I saw her pulling up our long driveway, I let out a sigh of relief. I couldn't wait to get away from her and my thoughts. I was gonna take a hot bath, and go to sleep.

  "Oh, Natalia, I was thinking we could maybe go to lunch sometime," Lucy smiled.

  "I will think about it," I replied and closed her car door before she could say anything else.

  Once I was in my pajamas, I picked up my phone to text Julius. No Natalia. I told myself. Why couldn't he just be everything he said he would be? How could he go out and get another girl pregnant, and then ask me to marry him? I put my phone down and decided against calling him. I rubbed my belly, and smiled at the fact that I was having a daughter, when my phone rang. I rolled my eyes when I saw it was Julius.

  "Hello?" I answered.

  "I just wanted to say goodnight," he replied. I smiled and sunk down under the covers, after cutting off my lamp.

  "You could've text that."

  "I know but I wanted to hear your voice."

  "Did you think about hearing my voice when you got Bianca pregnant?" I asked.

  "Natalia, I didn't plan this shit. I'm just as shocked as you are."

  "But you've known long before tonight I'm sure," I frowned.

  "I have, but I wanted to get a DNA test before saying anything."

  "Well goodnight Ju," I exhaled.

  "Goodnight baby girl. I love you, and let me know if you guys need anything, aight?"

  "K," I replied and hung up.

  A part of me believed that Julius was telling the truth and that Bianca was up to something. Then again, maybe I was only feeling that way because I wanted to. I had been so stupid for Julius in the past, and my pride wouldn't let me be blind this time.

  Chapter 36: Julius

  Bianca had pissed me off by running her fucking mouth to Natalia. I was no longer gonna be nice to her ass. She caused the very thing that I didn't want to happen, to actually happen. I called her phone, and she said she was home already. She sounded like she was happy as hell, and that only made me more upset.

  I parked across the street from her apartment complex, and text her to come down. I was not in the mood to be in her place. I wanted this conversation to be quick, and to the fucking point.

  "Hey," she said getting in my car. She looked as if she was trying to hold in a laugh, as she stared straight ahead.

  "So, what the fuck was the point in running your mouth to Natalia? I told yo’ hard headed ass that we were gonna wait until I got a DNA test!" I yelled.

  "Because I was tired of being your secret! It's not fair Ju, I loved you for two years!" she yelled back.

  "So what! So fucking what Bianca! What we have is over! I've been with Natalia for two years now, as well! We hit two years a month ago!" I yelled and was surprised that I actually remembered the day Nat and I got together.

  "You're going through a phase right now, Julius. I mean,who is this girl? You run into her at CVS, and then all of sudden, you push me to the side? This is crazy Julius! Don't you see that! We were in love and"

  "Bianca stop it. You and I were never in love. We were nothing more than two people fucking. To be honest, we were just fuck buddies who somehow became boyfriend and girlfriend. If anything, what we had was crazy," I replied shaking my head.

  "Julius,stop talking like that! I'm"

  "No,you stop acting like you and I are gonna be together. Whether that baby is mine or not Biancano look at me," I stopped and turned her to face me. "Whether that baby is mine or not, you and I will never be together again. If Natalia and I break up for good, I will shed blood, sweat, and tears trying to get her back. And if I can't, I will move on to someone else, not you. I will never be with you again. There is nothing you can say, and there are no amount of babies you can have, that will make yo
u and I, an us," I said as I looked deeply into her eyes.

  A million tears seemed to be running down her cheeks, as she started to breathe heavily. She dropped her head in her hands, to get it all out. I exhaled and looked out my window, ‘cause I couldn't keep doing this shit with her. I was trying my hardest not to put her 6ft under, but she was making it hard.

  "I just don’t understand where I went wrong Ju"

  "Bianca, stop. I'm tired of this shit. I'm bored with this shit. I'm tired of seeing your name flash across my phone. I'm tired of hearing your voice and seeing your face; I'm just tired. I don't want anything to do with you. I don't believe that is my child, and once we prove that, I want you to act like you don't know me." I finally said what I'd wanted to say to her. I was tired of walking on eggshells and trying not to hurt her damn feelings. I possibly lost my family at this point, so fuck her.

  She stared at me and then tugged on the handle of my car to get out. She stood in the doorway of my passenger side, and paused for a couple seconds.

  "I will give you some time to come around," she finally said before slamming my door.

  As she walked away, I immediately blocked her number in my phone. Just when I did, a text from Franceska came through.

  Franceska: I miss you.

  I shook my head and cranked up my car to head to the condo. When they say your past catches up with you, boy were they telling the truth.

  Chapter 37: Natalia

  2 Weeks Later

  "Okay baby," I said out of breath, as I lifted Jackson from the bath.

  He was getting heavier, and heavier, and I felt like and my stomach was getting bigger and bigger. I was so used to Julius always picking him up for me, but I refused to call him for help. I made sure to bring his damn stroller everywhere, because carrying him around the grocery store and other places was a no go without Julius.

  I dressed my baby, and then put him in his playpen in his room. I turned up his baby monitor, even though I knew Winnie was watching him. I took the other one with me to my daughter’s nursery, so I could get back to working on her crib.