Trap Fever Trilogy

by MJ Cannabliss

  Lala looked at her with complete shock. “Aleesha, you’re serious about this shit?”

  “Yes,” Aleesha answered with seriousness in her eyes.

  “Why don’t you just tell Savage that you’re pregnant?” Lala asked with a puzzled look on her face. “You don’t even know if the baby is his or not. And even if it isn’t, no one will suspect it.”

  “I can’t do that Lala,” Aleesha sadly answered.

  “So you’d rather abandon your baby?”

  “I’m not abandoning him! You’re acting like I’m giving him away to a fucking stranger!” Aleesha yelled, fighting back her tears.

  “I’m sorry,” Lala apologized. “I didn’t mean to come off offensive,” she said, softening her voice. “But think about what you’re really doing, Aleesha. Ultimately the decision is between your child and your husband. And I know it’s hard but your child is a piece of you, and I know you won’t be able to just sit back and watch me raise it.”

  “I know,” Aleesha said, shaking her head as tears began to fall from her eyes. “I’ve never thought about no shit like this, I love this child already,” she said, beginning to rub her stomach. “I’m just scared of what Savage will do if the baby isn’t his.”

  “Why? The most he can do is leave you?”

  “What if he flips out and goes crazy?” Aleesha asked, looking fearfully into Lala’s eyes. “He never put his hands on me until that night and who knows what he will do when he finds out the truth isn’t what it’s supposed to be.”

  “How would he find out?”

  “Lala, Savage and Cali look nothing alike. Not their skin tone, facial structure, body type, nothing. They both have strong ass genes and I know my child will look like its father.”

  “Well, get a DNA test first,” Lala advised. “Then you can worry about all the extras later. They have a few prenatal ones.”

  “I don’t know why I didn’t think of that,” Aleesha said as a lightbulb went off in her head.

  They pulled up to place their order and Lala rolled down the window. “What do you want?” she asked Aleesha while looking at the menu.

  “A papa meal number one with a raspberry ice tea,” Aleesha said, getting her phone out. She began looking up clinics that offered prenatal paternity testing and once she found one she called it. She was able to schedule an appointment before their meal was ready.

  “Okay, I made the appointment for tomorrow,” she said to Lala once she was off the phone.

  “So I’m guessing you’re going to find out if it’s Cali’s first?”

  “Yeah,” Aleesha said, shaking her head. “If it’s not Savage’s at least I’ll have time to muster up the strength to tell him that the baby is Cali’s.”

  “Okay, so I’m not going to be a pretend mommy anymore?” Lala enthusiastically asked.

  “No hoe,” Aleesha said with a slight laugh.

  “Thank you, Jesus,” Lala said, raising her hands in praise. “I’m glad you came to your senses,” she said, looking back at Aleesha.

  “Me too,” Aleesha said with relief. “Now, let’s go find out what I’m having.”

  After getting their food, Lala drove Aleesha to her doctor’s appointment. She had to wait over an hour, but she was finally seen by the doctor. She found out she was having a boy like she hoped and got excited. Once they left the doctors, Aleesha knew she had to call Savage and at least tell him that she was pregnant. She was really scared to lose him if the truth wasn’t what she wanted it to be, but nothing in the world mattered more to her than her children. She couldn’t believe she even thought of giving her child up, even if it was to her best friend.

  They arrived at Lala’s, and Aleesha decided now was the best time to call her husband. She stayed inside the car and Lala went inside her house to give her privacy. Guilt overcame Aleesha as she scrolled through her contacts to her husband’s name. She clicked the phone icon next to his name, and the phone began calling him. It rang until it went to voicemail. Aleesha hung up the phone and called him back two more times, but she still didn’t get an answer so she decided to give Cali a call. As soon as she called him, the call went to voicemail. Just as she was getting ready to give up and go inside, her phone began ringing and it was Savage.

  Aleesha was hesitant to pick it up, but she did after about ten seconds. “Hey babe,” she said into the phone as she answered it.

  “How you doin’ mommy?”

  “Okay,” she woefully answered.

  Savage sensed the tone of her voice. “What’s wrong?”

  “Nothing.”

  “Leelee, what’s wrong?”

  Aleesha let out a huge sigh. “I’m pregnant.”

  “Why you sound sad about it?”

  “I’m not, it just came at an unexpected time. I thought the twins would be a little older but I can’t wait to have another baby,” Aleesha said, trying to put more excitement in her voice.

  “Well, we might as well start getting ‘em out the way now,” Savage reasoned. “How far along are you?”

  “I’m 15 weeks.”

  “Damn, and I’m just now finding out once again, huh?” he heatedly asked.

  “Savage, I just found out,” she lied. “I went in for a checkup and didn’t realize how long it was since I had my last period until the doctor asked. Next thing I knew he was telling me I’m pregnant. But at least I know the sex of the baby.”

  “What are we having?” he excitedly asked.

  “I’m having a boy.”

  “Another lil’ me, huh? Damn that’s crazy.”

  “I know right,” Aleesha replied feebly. “But babe I’m about to go talk to Lala. I just wanted to tell you the good news.”

  “Okay mommy, call me before you put the kids to sleep so I can tell them goodnight.”

  “Okay. I love you Najair.”

  “I love you too Aleesha.”

  Aleesha felt so much guilt having to constantly lie to her husband. She was really hoping she would never have to tell him what she was about to have to do. She tried calling Cali again and got sent straight to voicemail, so she knew she had no other choice but to call Milasia.

  They talked for a few minutes before Aleesha asked her to call Cali. She told Milasia to tell him to call her and Milasia agreed so Aleesha ended the phone call. A few minutes later, her phone started ringing and Cali’s name appeared on the screen. She immediately answered it. “Hey, Cali.”

  “Yeah, cuh?” he viciously asked.

  “Damn, what’s wrong with you?” she asked, sensing the aggression in his voice.

  “Ain’t shit wrong wit’ me,” he blankly stated.

  “You don’t have to cuss at me.”

  “Cuh, what do you want?” he snapped.

  “Why are you being so rude?” she asked, hurt by how unkind he was being.

  “You wanted me outta yo life remember, and that’s where the fuck I’m tryna stay. What did you need to talk to me about now? What, you miss me? You wanna try to hang out and be friends again?” he mimicked. “I’m not no lil’ ass kid to keep tryna play games with.”

  “Cali, I’m pregnant,” she regretfully stated.

  “So. What the fuck you telling me for?”

  “Because the baby might be yours,” she straightforwardly professed.

  There was a long pause on the phone. Cali couldn’t believe what he just heard. “What?” he asked, needing her to clarify what she just told him.

  “I’m 15 weeks pregnant and there’s a possibility that the child is yours.”

  “Aleesha, cuh,” he said in disbelief.

  “Cali, I’m not trying to play no games with you,” she honestly vowed. “My husband already knows that I’m pregnant and I don’t want to let him think it’s his and it isn’t. I need you to go to this clinic with me for a prenatal blood test. It’s already scheduled for tomorrow.”

  “Where’s it at?”

  Aleesha gave Cali the address and after ending the call, she went inside and told Lala she was leavi
ng. They parted with a few words and Aleesha was on her way to pick up her kids. Then she drove home, relaxed with them for the rest of the day and called it an early night.

  The next morning, Aleesha was nervous about going to the clinic, but she knew it was something she had to do. She fed herself and her children then they all got dressed. An hour later, they were on their way to the clinic. Cali met her there and they were almost in and out in an instance. The doctor took some of both of their blood, and sent them on their way. The results wouldn’t come for five days, so Aleesha and Cali planned to meet back there when the results were in. They said an awkward goodbye, then went their separate ways.

  Stalker Tendencies

  A few days later, Aleesha was picking her children up from her parent’s house. She dropped them off the night before because she had an event in the lounge. She didn’t want to be in attendance the whole time but she had to because Lala had caught food poisoning. They had a rule that either one of them must be in attendance when they had a special event for insurance purposes. Other than that, the lounge would be under the supervision of their assistant manager Brandy.

  When Aleesha arrived, she was in for the surprise of her life. Her sister Laila was there with her daughter Breanna and one-year-old Braelynn. She was sitting in the living room, watching all of the kids run around and play but as soon as she saw Aleesha, she sprang up off the couch to greet her.

  “Why do you never tell me when you’re coming out here?” Aleesha asked as they embraced in a warm hug.

  “Because I love surprising you,” Laila answered back after they broke apart.

  “Man, my nieces get bigger every time I see them,” Aleesha said as she began watching them run around.

  “I know, more bad too,” Laila said as they took a seat on the couch.

  “So what do you have planned today?” Aleesha asked looking back up at her.

  Laila shrugged. “I wanted to take the kids out somewhere.”

  “You’re not taking my grandbabies anywhere, you both just got here,” Renee said, joining them in the living room.

  “Let’s just rent a jumper for them or something,” Aleesha suggested.

  “That’s perfect,” Laila excitedly exclaimed. “You know a good place we can call?”

  “Yeah, Alex’s Jumpers.”

  “Okay call em.”

  Aleesha looked up the party jumper place and called them requesting a jumper. Luckily, they did same-day orders and had a jumper up and running in the backyard an hour later.

  Aleesha and Laila sat outside while they watched the kids enjoy themselves. They loved how well they all got along and were able to interact with each other.

  After about two hours, the kids started getting sluggish. Aniya got out the jumper and walked up to Aleesha. “Mommy, me teepy,” she said, yawning and rubbing her golden brown eyes.

  “Aww come here,” Aleesha said, picking her up and sitting her in her lap.

  Aniya laid her head on Aleesha’s chest and closed her eyes as Aleesha began rocking her. She knew it would only be a matter of time before Anthony came following in his sister’s footsteps, and he did as soon as he saw her in Aleesha’s arms. He ran over to Aleesha and climbed into her lap.

  “Okay you little monkey, I’m not your jungle gym,” Aleesha said, staring down at him. He just laid his head on her chest and closed his eyes. “This boy,” she said with a giggle. “I’m about to take them in the room,” she said to Laila as she stood up and put them on her hips.

  “I know those girls are tired, too. I’m surprised they haven’t come out yet,” Laila said, standing up. “I’ll get them and meet you in the room.”

  “Okay,” Aleesha said as she began to walk away.

  When Aleesha walked into the house, Renee and their father Darion were in the kitchen making dinner.

  “I hope y’all are making enough for everybody,” Aleesha said as she paused at the kitchen counter.

  “Of course we did. We know our kids and grandkids can eat,” Renee replied.

  “Alright. I’m about to go lay them down, they need a nap,” Aleesha said as she began walking away.

  “Okay,” Renee and Darion said in unison.

  Laila came in a minute after Aleesha and made her way to the room. She laid her daughters down next to her niece and nephew and they covered them all up with a blanket. Not even a minute later, they were all sound asleep.

  “It’s so crazy how this used to be my room,” Laila said as she looked around the room.

  “I know, it doesn’t even seem that long ago that we lived here. I remember when I first moved out,” Aleesha said, beginning to recollect with her sister.

  Laila began laughing. “I remember that too. You were so happy to move in with Savage. I’m not gone lie, I thought it was stupid of you at first.”

  “Why?” Aleesha asked, feeling offended.

  “Because I didn’t think you guys would last,” Laila blatantly admitted.

  “Shit, technically we didn’t. We broke up for two years.”

  “Yeah, true,” Laila said laughing. “Do you ever regret it?”

  “What?”

  “Moving in with him and y’all breaking up?” Laila asked as her demeanor became serious again.

  “Umm ...” Aleesha shrugged her shoulders and then shook her head no. “I used to, after it first happened, but I learned to grow from it. And now that I see how crazy other people’s relationships are, mine wasn’t that bad.”

  “I love you sister, but you’re really stupid sometimes,” Laila playfully admitted.

  “I’m serious though,” Aleesha said, letting out a laugh. “I was happy that he took care of me and did the things he did. Most women won’t ever experience that. I know he was trifflin’ because he was fucking everything with thick legs and a pussy in between them, but that was his only downfall. He treated me like a woman and always appreciated me. Even if we wouldn’t have been together again I learned from him what I deserved out of a man.”

  “Aww, I’ve never heard you talk like that before. But still, why did you go back?” Laila curiously asked.

  “Well, it wasn’t intentional at first,” Aleesha said looking down at the ground. She sighed and looked back up at Laila. “I was really hurt from everything I was going through with Cali. I mean, I wanted to move on from both of them but I felt like I would never really be able to because every other guy I talked to reminded me of them. And I just knew I would always run into one of them because they always knew where to find me.” Aleesha shook her head, giggled, and let out a sigh, but then a serious expression appeared on her face. She looked down at the ground with sorrowful eyes. “Then I just figured that every guy I dated would hurt me like they did. So why not just stick to what I knew and who I knew.” She looked back up at Laila. “You know?”

  “You deserved so much better though sister,” Laila said with empathy in her eyes. “Some men are mature enough to know what they want and know how to respect a woman enough to not cheat on her. I think you clung on to them so tight because they reminded you of daddy.”

  Aleesha thought about it for a minute. “Damn, I guess I did,” she said, coming to the realization of her choices. “And it’s crazy cuz I always felt like we were raised by a single mom, and I didn’t want my life to be anything like that but I was making the same choices as her.”

  “Yeah. And you can tell mom was lonely sometimes. I always wondered why she just never left him but now I understand how strong love really is. Me personally though,” Laila said as she pointed at herself, “I still couldn’t do it. I wanted someone who was the complete opposite of daddy.”

  “Yes I know. Brandon is nothing like him.”

  “Yeah, but you still got a good thing. Savage seems like he really changed for you. And not many women can make a man do that.”

  “I know. And I really love him.” Aleesha began to break down in tears, covering her face with her palms.

  “Sis, don’t cry,” Laila said, beginning
to rub Aleesha’s shoulder.

  Aleesha looked Laila directly in the eyes. “Laila, I’m pregnant.”

  “Aww congratulations sis. So that’s why you’re so emotional,” Laila said as a huge grin spread across her face. “How far along are you?”

  “I’ll be four months in a couple days.”

  Laila’s smile instantly turned into a frown. “Why are you just barely telling me?”

  Aleesha hesitated to look up at her. “I was going to give the baby up,” she said in an unsure tone.

  “WHAT!” Laila angrily screamed.

  “Shhhh,” Aleesha put her hand over Laila’s mouth. “Don’t wake the kids up. I was going to give him to Lala.” She removed her hand from Laila’s mouth.

  “Aww you’re having a boy,” Laila said with excitement in her voice. “But why the fuck would you do that sister?” she asked, confused and angry.

  “I cheated on Savage and the baby might be Cali’s,” Aleesha blurted out. She could tell Laila was shocked by the look on her face. “Please Lai, don’t say anything to anyone. I mean no one, not even your husband.”

  “You know I wouldn’t sister. But why is Cali even relevant in your life still?” she asked as she crossed her arms. “I thought you hadn’t even talked to him in over a year?”

  Aleesha sighed, “Lai, I don’t know.”

  Laila let her arms fall to her side. “Aleesha,” she said disappointedly, “you’re smarter than that. And after what we just talked about you do know.”

  “I know, I just don’t know how I’m going to tell Savage.”

  “Well, if you don’t know for sure who the father is yet then stop stressing over it. You can lose the baby from too much stress and I couldn’t handle it if you lost another baby.”

  “Me either. I’ll find out for sure in a couple days anyway.”

  “How?”

  “Cali and I went and had a DNA test done.”