“Aww thank you so much,” I said excepting the balloon’s and stepping to the side to let them in.
“You’re welcome,” Jessie said rubbing my belly.
“Dang girl, back up, let the girl breathe,” Dre said giving me a hug.
“Hush your mouth boy,” Jessie said popping him in the back of his head.
“Are y’all ready,” Kevin asked dapping it up with Dre.
“Yeah, let’s go,” I said grabbing my purse.
Kevin locked up the house then helped me get in the truck. Once I was in and my seat belt was on, everyone else got in and we pulled off. I took some pictures and shared them on Facebook. Kevin found parking, he jogged to my side of the car and helped me out.
“Baby, we don’t always have to take your truck everywhere,” I said getting out the car.
“Well baby, I’m making sure you have enough room and you’re comfortable for my son,” he said smiling from ear to ear.
I rolled my eyes and grabbed my purse. Jessie interlocked her arm with mines and smiled at me, I smiled back. Dre was already standing there with the door open.
“Thank you,” Jessie and I said. Dre smiled and waited for Kevin.
I went to the front desk to check myself in. I was given a cup to pee in. I gave my purse to Kevin to hold and I wobbled to the bathroom. I emptied my bladder into the cup, filling it all the way up. I wiped the pee off the cup, placed it on the counter and washed my hands. I returned the cup and took a seat next to Kevin. We waited as other moms went in and out.
“Joy Anderson,” the nurse called my name.
“Over here,” I said slowly getting up, Kevin was nearby.
Once I was up, we all walked to the back. I got my weight checked and then we were led to the ultrasound room. Soft music was playing in the back and it was dark.
“This is a really cute room,” Jessie said looking around at the cute babies on the wall.
“It is,” I said in agreement.
“Thank you,” the nurse said, while she entered my information in the computer.
“Okay Joy, go ahead and lay here and lift your shirt for me,” the nurse instructed.
I did what I was asked. Once on the bed and my shirt was pulled up, the nurse placed cold gel on my stomach. Once she put the transducer on my stomach the baby kicked. She moved it around until she found the heartbeat.
“Aww,” everyone including myself said.
She moved the transducer to the right and another heart beat came through the speaker. I looked around the room and it was quiet. Jessie had her hand over her mouth.
“Let’s hook you up to monitor,” the nurse said.
She hooked up the machine, Kevin grabbed my hand and kissed it. I held his hand tighter. The monitor came on, she placed the transducer back on my stomach and there it was, two babies hugging each other. In that moment I knew I was living for two angles, two pure innocent souls.
“Record this for mama,” I said to Kevin who was in shock his self.
He stood up to pull out his cell and started recording. The nurse moved the transducer around, so Kevin could record different angles of the babies. Jessie recorded as well. I laid there and cried as I watch my babies hug each other, it was like they were looking right through me.
“This explains why I’m so big,” I laughed while wiping my tears.
“Your beautiful baby,” Kevin said kissing my lips.
I smiled and continued watching my babies.
“Would you like to know the sex of the babies?” the nurse asked me.
“Yes, please,” Kevin answered before I could even say anything. I laughed.
“Dang I believe she was asking me,” we all started laughing.
“Well, you were taking too long, so I had to answer for you,” he said.
“Yes, I would like to know the genders,” I said to the nurse.
“Okay, so baby A is a girl,” She said pointing with her finger. “Baby B is a boy,” she pointed to the other baby.
“Hi cousins,” Jessie said as if the babies could hear her.
The nurse printed out pictures for all of us, she gave Kevin and I a DVD of today’s visit. She cleaned me up and helped lift me up.
“Thank you so much, today was a great day,” I said to the nurse as she turned on the lights.
“You’re welcome, I’m just doing my job. Making mothers happy is what I like to do,” the nurse said opening the door for us.
We walked out the room. I made my follow-up appointment and we walked out the doctor’s office. I was smiling so hard I couldn’t believe I was carrying twins.
“Baby, do you want to do some shopping,” Kevin asked me.
“Yeah, we can do that. Can we go to Babies R US? I saw some stuff online I wanted.”
“Jessie and Dre, do y’all want to tag along?” Kevin asked.
“Sure, we don’t have anything plans,” Dre said.
Kevin headed to the highway. I grabbed his phone and sent the video to my mom and then sent it to myself. I grabbed my phone out my purse. I knew as soon as mama get the video she would be calling my phone or Kevin’s phone, and as soon as I picked up my phone she called.
“Oh, my gosh Joy, twins!!!” Mama yelled in the phone.
“Yes, mama, twins,” I said back, smiling.
“I can’t wait to get home. I need to decorate my spare bedroom for them. I’m going to be the best Glam Mom ever. I love you baby girl” I laughed listening to my mom. “Baby, I’m so excited for you guys. I’ll be home soon, give Kevin my love, okay.”
“Yes, mama, I will.” We ended our call.
Kevin took the exit and parked where the sign said Excepting Mothers. The sign was cute, I chuckled.
“Mama said she loves you,” I said to Kevin as he opened the door.
He smiled like a school kid. We walked in the store. I grabbed a cart and so did Jessie. The men were in charge, of grabbing all the heavy stuff. Of course, I grabbed everything that was meant for twins; outfits, shoes, socks, hats, onesies, bibs, and bed sheets. I decided on cherry wood cribs, two rocking chairs, and a dresser. I couldn’t find the car seat and stroller set I wanted. I walked around and found a sales associate. She told me that they have that set online, and they can order it for me and have it sent to the store or to my house. I wanted it delivered to the house. The man pulled out a tablet and got all my information for the delivery. The tablet printed out a receipt.
“Take this to the front and you will pay there.”
I took the receipt and thanked the young man.
I over looked everything to make sure I had what I needed for right now. Everything looked good. We went to check out and the total came up too three thousand dollars. Kevin pulled out his black card and paid. Dre pushed the basket with the heavier stuff. The men placed the items in the trunk. Once the stuff was secured I was tired and ready to go home.
“Are you hungry, baby?” Kevin asked backing out the parking space.
“No baby, I just want to lay down. I can eat at home,” I said placing my head against the window.
“Okay, well let’s get you home so you can rest.” He played ‘Legacy’ by Faith Evans.
He knew this was my jam of the week. I sang along with Faith…
And I knew from the very first moment, that you were a king fit just for a queen, and I could tell from day one you were for me, who knew that this love would be a legacy?
“Girl you better sing that shit,” Jessie said.
I laughed at her silly self. I continued singing. We pulled up to the driveway. The men took everything upstairs to the babies’ room. I sat outside with Jessie until the men were done.
“I’m so happy for you cousin,” Jessie said wrapping her arms around me.
“Thank you, cousin. Thank you for coming today.”
“You know I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” She smiled.
Jessie took out her phone and we took a few selfies. We laughed at all the cute pictures. She sent them to my phone and I
saved them. Once the men were down they both were out of breath. Jessie and I laughed.
“Baby, I’m going to handle some last-minute paper work for the office, and I will be right back,” Kevin said sitting in the chair next to me.
“Okay baby, I’m going to take a shower and lay down,” I said.
“Well, we will be heading out,” Dre said taking his keys out his pocket.
“Cousin, call me if you need me. I love you,” Jessie said rubbing my now hungry belly.
“I will, and I love you too.” We hugged while Kevin walked with Dre to the car.
Jessie walked behind the men as I went upstairs to take a bubble bath. I ran the water and placed Beautiful Day soap in the tub. I removed my clothes and slowly sat in the tub. The bubbles covered my chocolate motherly body. I closed my eyes and relaxed my body. I heard the alarm beep, I knew Kevin had come in the house. He walked in the bathroom and sat on the edge of the tub.
“Hey baby, how are you feeling,” he asked grabbing my foot and rubbing it in all the right places.
“Mmmmm, I feel better now that you are rubbing my feet,” I said smiling.
He grabbed the other foot and rubbed it too.
“Do you need help washing up?”
“No, I can manage,” I said.
“Okay, well I’m going to head out, do you want me to make you a sandwich or anything?” he asked while drying his hands.
“No, go ahead and handle your business. I’ll be here,” he kissed my lips.
“I’ll call you when I get there. I love you!” he yelled out.
“Okay, I love you too!” I yelled back.
I washed my body, and rinsed off, I grabbed my towel and placed it over my body. I sat on the bed and dried off. I applied coco butter on my stomach and arms. I went to the dresser and grabbed one of Kevin’s t-shirts. I put it on and walked downstairs. I made a bowl of cereal, grabbed some water bottles, a bag of chips and my phone charger. I didn’t want to come back downstairs for anything. I made sure the door was locked and the alarm was on. I made sure I had everything and wobbled my ass back upstairs. I sat the bowl on the nightstand and dropped everything else on the bed. I grabbed the remote and channel surfed. I decided to watch Criminal Minds while eating my cereal. I ate my cereal and placed the empty bowl on the dresser. My babies must have been satisfied as well, they were kicking me. I rubbed my stomach and smiled getting comfortable in bed. Sleep was now taking over my body, I tried to stay woke but it wasn’t working. When I finally woke up, my head felt heavy and my mouth was dry. I tried to open my eyes, but they felt as if they were glued shut.
“Hey baby.”
Hearing his voice sent chills up my spine. “Dear, God please let this be a bad dream,” I said to myself. Anthony’s breath smelled like Hennessey and weed. I tried to hold my breath, but I couldn’t hold it for long.
“Can you please remove whatever this is off my eyes?” I asked nice as possible.
“You really want to look at me?” he said. I felt his nose touch mines
“Tell me baby, do you miss me? Do you still love me?” Anthony asked while taking the bandana off my eyes.
I looked around the room I was sitting in. I didn’t recognize this place at all. I hope Kevin will come for me.
“What’s wrong baby, you don’t like our new home? I got this just for you,” he said waving his hands around the room.
“Anthony, please just let me go, please. I won’t tell anyone,” I said with pleading eyes.
“What is there to say. I haven’t done anything to you, have I?” he asked me.
“No, you haven’t,” I said in a shaky voice.
“Okay, so relax your pretty little mind, baby. Let me show you how much I missed you,” he said in between the kisses he was placing on my neck.
I tried to turn my head, but he grabbed me by my hair. I flinched.
“Please don’t hurt me!!!” I cried out.
“If you just listen to what I’m telling you, then you will be fine. Do you understand.?” Anthony asked.
“Yes,” I said.
“Now, I need you to call Kevin and tell him that you want to break up with him,” he untied my hands and handed me the phone.
“I don’t want to tell him that,” I said putting my head down.
“Well you must want to die. If I can’t have you then no one can have you!” he yelled, and I jumped.
“Okay, I’ll do it.” I held out my shaking hand for the phone.
“Now that’s more like it, and I want you to place the call on speaker and don’t try no funny shit either.” He placed the phone in my hand.
I dialed Kevin’s number he picked up on the first ring.
“Hey Kevin, I need to let you know that it’s over. I can no longer be with you anymore.” As I spoke those words, I wanted to vomit all over the floor.
Anthony snatched the phone from my ear. I heard Kevin ask me where I was at. Anthony smashed the phone and I watched as it cracked. Anthony left the room and came back with some water and food. I wasn’t sure if it was safe to accept anything this man had to offer. He handed me a water bottle and I looked as if it had death written all over it.
“What, you too good for my water?” he asked placing it on my lap.
“No, I’m not.”
“Well drink it, your lips are dry,” he said opening the water for me.
I knew I had to drink the water for my babies. I checked the seal and made sure it was safe and made sure the top didn’t have any holes. I twisted the top and drank it. I kept my eyes on Anthony, as he watched me drink the water.
“See, you are still alive. I wouldn’t hurt you baby,” he said taking the water from my hands.
“Would you like some fruit. I heard it was good for babies,” he said rubbing my stomach.
“A banana is fine, three of them please.” I was hungry. I peeled the banana back and took a bite.
There was a knock on the front door. Anthony and I both looked at each other.
“I’ll be right back, if you make any noise I will kill you.” He walked and stared at me as he left the room.
I sat there and tried to make out the voice that was at the door, but I couldn’t. I didn’t have a clue who it was, but I listened.
“Did you get prenatal pills and the needles I asked for?” Anthony asked the unknown person.
“Yeah, I got everything you asked for. Man, when was the last time you took a shower, you stink,” the unknown man said.
“Nigga mind your business,” Anthony slammed the front door.
I closed my eyes as he stomped his feet up the stairs.
“Open your eyes baby, I told you I’m not going to hurt you.” He kissed my lips.
He sat on the bed and opened the Kroger grocery bag, he pulled out bottles of prenatal pills and needles.
“What are the needles for?” I asked.
“Mind your business, that’s your damn problem, always worrying about what the fuck I’m doing!” he yelled.
I sat there and twisted my fingers around. I was scared to ask if he could untie my legs, they were falling asleep. Anthony got up and went to the bathroom. I looked around for any type of weapon; a bat, knife, scissors, anything that will help me defend myself and my babies. I had to fight for them. I heard the door unlock and I sat still. He opened the door and his eyes were glossy and his hand was shaking. He sat in the chair in front of me and looked me in my eyes.
“Joy, do you still love me?” he asked.
I didn’t know what to say, if I say no what will happen?
“Yes, I love you,” I lied. I swallowed the lump in my throat.
“Good, because I will always love you baby,” he kissed my lips. “Baby, let me make love to you please?” He stood up and removed his clothes.
Anthony smelled horrible, I was afraid to tell him.
“What why are you looking at me like that?”
“Don’t you want to go take a shower,” I asked.
“Baby, I haven’t b
een able to eat, shower or even work. I’ve missed you so much. I’ll go shower just for you, stay right there okay,” he said walking to the bathroom.
“Did he really tell me not to go anywhere, nigga where the hell can I go,” I said to myself, but low enough for him not to hear. I heard the shower water turn on, I untied my legs and got up slowly. I tiptoed around the room. I went through dressers and found nothing, but some stupid clothes and pictures. I went to the window and seen nothing but other houses and a dirt road. I went to the closet and saw a bat. The shower water turned off and Anthony opened the door he looked at me with his jaw tightened.
“What are you doing?” he asked closing the door.
“I was just trying to find something sexy for you to wear baby,” I said placing my hands behind my back.
“Baby, what you have on is fine, we about to get naked anyways,” he said pulling my shirt over my head, exposing my bare breast.
“Can I go pee,” I asked.
“Of course, right this way.” He opened the bathroom door.
I went in the bathroom and locked the door behind me. I sat on the toilet, I placed my hands in my head and thought. I had to get out of here, I can’t sleep with this man while carrying his brother’s kids. Fuck, what am I going to do. I flushed the toilet as if I was done. I ran the sink water and washed my hands. I threw some water on my face and walked out. Anthony was laying across the bed stroking his dick.
“Come on baby don’t stand there like you ain’t had this dick before,” he said patting the bed.
I walked over there and laid on the bed. He sucked on my left breast and I cried, this isn’t right.
“Baby don’t cry, I know you miss me, but I’ll be gentle. I won’t hurt you and your baby,” he said kissing my stomach.
I flinched, I didn’t want him touching my unborn babies ever. He parted my legs and sucked on my clit, a moan escaped my lips. I wasn’t supposed to be enjoying this, but my body said other. I released my juices in his mouth.
“That’s right baby, cum for daddy,” Anthony said.
I closed my eyes and thoughts of Kevin played on my head.
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