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DOMINIC

When
I got to
Brooklyn’s
apartment, I didn’t
expect to find her entire family there. They were looking at me like I was
trespassing, even though,
the place is in my
name. I was happy to hear that Brooklyn had already told them that she was
pregnant, but I didn’t have a problem telling them myself. It felt good to let
them know where I stood as far as Brooklyn and my children are concerned.
Brooklyn can have ten
kids,
and I would
make sure that she and each and every one of our kids are well taken care of. I
also have to think about the baby that I’m having with Kennedi. I’m nervous
about telling Brooklyn because I don’t know how she’s going to react. I’m praying
that she
does
n’t go crazy and try to
leave me.

Aside
from the baby that Kennedi is carrying, I don’t want to have anything else to
do with her. Brooklyn never has to worry about me going back that way again.
There’s no reason to. Most times men cheat for
sex,
and that damn sure isn’t happening with Kennedi. I didn’t want that boring shit
when I was with her. I have a feeling that she’s going to make this divorce
difficult for
me,
so I have to get
prepared. I just don’t want it to tear Brooklyn and
me
apart in the process. I was so deep in thought that I never
realized DJ had already fallen asleep. I had him on my chest while I rubbed his
back,
and he was dead to the world. I got
up and put him in his bed and then went to look for Brooklyn. I’m dreading this
conversation, but it has to be done. If she finds out any other way
about
Kennedi being pregnant she’ll leave me
for sure. That’s a chance that I’m not willing to take. I walked into the
living room and found Brooklyn stretched out on the sofa sleeping. I hated to
wake her up, but I need to get this over with.

“Brook,”
I whispered while shaking her lightly. She stirred a little before opening her
eyes. When she focused and saw me standing over her, she sat up and motioned
for me to sit down.

“What’s
up Dominic?” She asked while turning to face me. It’s like she knows that I’m
about to give her some bad
news,
and she’s
ready for it.

“We
need to talk. Just promise that you won’t leave me after I say what I have to
say,” I begged.

“I’ll
never promise you anything like that. If you say some shit to make me leave you
then I’m out of here,” she replied seriously.

 
Hearing her say that only made my heart beat a
little faster.

“I
didn’t do anything wrong, but you’re still not going to like what I have to say.”

“Just
say it Dominic,” she sighed impatiently.

“Kennedi
is pregnant,” I said while looking directly at her. Just like Kennedi was
earlier, Brooklyn was too calm for my liking. I expected her to wild out or
something, but she just sat there quietly.

“Baby,
I’m sorry. Please don’t let this break us up,” I pleaded.

“What
are you sorry for Dominic? Kennedi is your wife. You don’t have to apologize to
me for getting your wife pregnant. I won’t lie this shit is embarrassing as
hell. Me and your wife walking around pregnant at the same time is just
something else for people to talk about,” she replied.

“I
don’t care about what people say Brook. People talk whether you’re doing good
or
bad,
so that’s the least of my
concerns.”

“I’m
letting you know now I’m not doing the back and forth dance with you and
Kennedi. If this is not where you want to be just let me know, so I can be on
my way. The first time you try to play games with me I’m done with you,” she
threatened.

“I’m
here to stay, but I am going to take care of my baby. You don’t ever have to
worry about me playing games with Kennedi and anybody else. I’m filing for
divorce bright and early tomorrow morning,” I said honestly.

“I
know you’re going to take care of your baby. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The baby doesn’t have anything to do with what’s going on with you and Kennedi,”
she replied.

I
couldn’t help the smile that crept up on my face. Brooklyn could be so sweet at
times. Kennedi hates her so much, but she still never has anything bad to say
about her. I laid down on the sofa and pulled her in front of me, just like
always. I rubbed her
stomach, even though,
there’s nothing there for me to rub yet. We laid on the sofa and talked until
we both ended up falling asleep.

When
I woke up the next morning, Brooklyn wasn’t on the sofa anymore. I heard her
talking to somebody. I looked at the time on the cable box and saw that it was
almost noon. I must have been really tired to sleep through my alarm. It’s a
Monday
morning,
and I would usually be in
the office no later than nine. That’s one of the good things about being my own
boss I never have to answer to anyone.

“Good
morning,” Brooklyn said when I walked into the kitchen. DJ is in his high chair
reaching for
me,
and she’s standing at
the stove cooking something.

“Good
morning,” I replied while giving her a kiss. I grabbed my son and went to the
bathroom to complete my morning hygiene. When I got back to the kitchen,
Brooklyn had my food on the table waiting for me. Not even
twenty-four
hours in and I was already happy
with the move I’d made.

“David
just called for you. He said that he would handle everything if you don’t feel
like coming in. Your mama and Kennedi called a few times too, but I didn’t
answer the phone,” Brooklyn informed me.

“Okay,
but you can answer my phone anytime you want to. I’m not trying to keep our relationship
a secret from anybody,” I replied.

“I
made my doctor’s appointment for Thursday morning,” Brooklyn said changing the
subject. Before I had a chance to
respond,,
my phone was going off again. I blew out a breath of frustration when I saw my
mother’s number come up.

“Good
morning ma,” I said when I answered the phone.

“This
is not your mama,” my daddy bellowed.

“Oh,
what’s up pops?”

“I
need to see you later on when you get off from work,” he demanded in his usual
stern tone. I knew right then that
my
mama put him up on what’s going on. There’s no need for me to make up an excuse
not to go because
he’s not having
it. No
matter how old I am, I still know not to play with him.

“Alright,”
was my simple response before he hung up.

“What’s
wrong?” Brooklyn asked, taking note of my facial expression.

“That
was my daddy. He wants me to come over there later. I knew that it was coming
eventually. Dress DJ for me, I’m going to the office for a little while.”

“Okay,
come on baby,” Brook said taking my son to his room.

I
sent David a text telling him that I would be there in a little while. I ate my
breakfast and took a shower right after. Once I was dressed, I got DJ and
headed to my office. When I pulled up, Scott was outside talking on his phone.
He ended his conversation when he saw me walking up.

“What’s
up boss?” He asked when I approached him. “I see you got your twin with you.”

“Yeah,
you know I can’t really go nowhere without him,” I replied.

“Come
holler at your uncle DJ,” David said when I stepped inside the office. My son
wiggled out of my hold and ran over to my brother.

“Daddy
called and said he wants to see me later on,” I told my brother.

“You
already know he’s going off on you as soon as you get there. I wouldn’t miss
this for the world so you know I’m in the building,” David said laughing.

“I
don’t even care anymore. I’m not going back to Kennedi no matter what he says.”

“That’s
what’s up. He can’t make you be with somebody that you don’t want to be with,”
David replied.

“I
swear I should have listened to you when you told me not to go through with
that shit. You were right about everything you said. I got married for all the
wrong
reasons,
and now her ass is
pregnant.”

“Wait,
Kennedi is pregnant too?” He yelled a little louder than he needed to.

“Yeah
man, she told me last night right after I told her about Brooklyn,” I
confessed.

“Damn
lil brother. So what are you going to do now?”

“I
told her that I want a divorce. I left last
night,
and I’m not going back. I’ll take care of my baby, but our marriage is over. It’s
all about me and Brooklyn
now,
and I
really don’t care who has a problem with it.”

“You
already know I don’t have a problem with it. Brooklyn is my girl. I always wanted
y’all
to be together. Now I know why
Kennedi’s ass has been calling here all morning,” he said.

“She
can call all she wants, my mind is made up. I’m about to call Cal right now and
see who he can refer me to about this divorce.”

 
Calvin “Cal” Anderson is a good friend of my
parents. He’s also an attorney with a lot of pull in the New Orleans and
surrounding areas. He knows a lot of other good
attorneys,
and I’m in need of one right now. After looking for his number online, I called
him at his office. When I didn’t get an answer, I left a
voicemail
asking him to call me back. I need to
get the ball rolling on this divorce as soon as possible.

*****

Later
on that evening, DJ and I pulled up to my parents’ house with David pulling up
right behind us.

“Maw-Maw,”
DJ yelled excitedly when we walked through the front door. He loves to come to my
parents’ house because they always gave him his way. My little brother and
sister also have him spoiled rotten.

“Hey
baby,” Nyla screamed when she came downstairs followed by Ivan. She grabbed DJ
from my arms and walked down the hall with him. I heard my mama and daddy’s
voices coming from the sitting room. They always got loud whenever my baby came
around.

“You
might as well go get this over with,” David said while shaking his head.

We
walked down the hall to the sitting room and took a seat on the sofa. My daddy sat
in his recliner playing with DJ while everybody else sat around and watched. He
was being his usual spoiled self and enjoying all the attention. They ignored
me and my brother like we weren’t even in the room, but that was fine with me.

“Can
he stay here tonight Dominic?” Nyla asked me. “We already have everything here
for him.”

“I
don’t know. I have to make sure it’s cool with Brooklyn first,” I replied.

“Nyla,
you and Ivan take DJ upstairs for a minute,” my father instructed.

This
is the moment I’ve been dreading since I walked in a few minutes ago. He’s
ready to get in my shit. My brother and sister got up, taking my son out of the
room. My father started up soon after.

“So
it wasn’t bad enough that you made a baby
on
the girl before the wedding, but you went and did the same shit after you
married her,” he said. He paused, but I knew better than to say anything. He doesn’t
like to be interrupted when he’s speaking.

“What
I don’t understand is why you got married to begin with. Kennedi would be a
damn fool to stay with your ass after this,” he fussed.

“I
don’t want her to stay with me,” I confessed.

“What
is that supposed to mean?” My mama asked.

“I’m
filing for divorce,” I answered.

“You
just got married boy!” My father yelled in disbelief.

“I
know, but I shouldn’t have. I’m not happy with Kennedi and I haven’t been happy
for a while.”

“You
should have said that before your stupid ass walked down that aisle. You lucky
I didn’t put up any money towards that shit. I’d be beating your ass until I felt
like I was paid in full,” he barked.

“I
told him not to do it,” David chimed in. I don’t know why he just couldn’t keep
his mouth closed.

“Why
are you even here David? I know for a fact I didn’t invite
you,
and I don’t have a problem putting your
ass out,” he yelled.

I
wanted to laugh, but now was not the time. I could see David smirking, but he
knew better too.

“So
now what Dominic? Where are you going to live?” My mother asked me.

“You
damn sure can’t come here with all this drama you got going on,” my daddy said.

“I
don’t want to come here. I’m staying with Brooklyn and my son.”

“If
this ain’t some soap opera bullshit, I don’t know what is. Now you want to be
with your baby’s mama,” my daddy continued going off.

“That’s
who I’ve always wanted to be with.”

“Well,
why didn’t you drag her ass down the aisle then?” He fumed. “You keep putting
all these babies up in her like she’s your wife anyway.”