Federie

16

Omir

A few weeks had passed and Amryl helped me get things squared away with the club. I was surprised at how much of a business woman my wife was. She knew a lot of things I didn't.

We were headed to my mom's for a late lunch. Amari had some things he wanted to ask us. Nana was excited to get to see Esjaye. I was just happy to see everyone.

We arrived to around 2:30 pm. She knew how to make us feel "special".

N: There some of my favorite people are

A: Hey Nana!! We are happy to be here

C: Come on in and hand that baby over!

M: Mom give us time to get in the door before you start making demands.

We went in and gave hugs. I noticed the way mom hugged Amryl, but I was going to hope for a good visit.

N: You know you not getting hold to him before me, so hush up Cali

A: I don't want to spoil him, but I want you each to get your time with him

M: This food smells amazing

N: You two help yourselves.

C: So Amryl you still running my son's pockets into the ground?

M: Mom! Why would you say that?

I knew after this comment things were about to get bad. I fixed us a plate as Amryl shot me a questioning glance.

C: You may be painting on a brave face today, but we see how worried you are about financing her lavish lifestyle.

N: Cali you dead driven on pulling them apart. Leave them alone. That's why Joh left you

A: Why are our finances of concern to you. That's between my husband and I, Cali

I said as calm as I could. I tried to eat my plate Omir had fixed for me, to ease my building anger.

C: I just asked a simple question, why's everybody so defensive

M: Mom that's private! You don't just ask stuff like that. If you saw me looking worried you should've just asked me or prayed. Don't address my wife like this. I think we will just leave.

N: Please don't punish me for Cali

M: I'm sorry Nans, I will not let her direct her frustrations towards Amryl.

C: So you're going to leave because I asked a question? I'm not speaking to her rudely. You won't use this tone in my house. Maybe you should leave.

M: We'll leave

A: Nana is right Omir, she shouldn't be punished for Cali's neglect. What is it that you want to know Cali?

I thought if I answered her questions, I could get to the bottom of her misplaced anger.

C: Why not downgrade so that you two can live more comfortably. There's a smaller house right down the street.

A: The house we live in, my husband and I both agreed it was what we wanted. We made that decision together. I don't know how you do things in your marriage, but I do everything with my husband so don't come at me like you know how my marriage works.

C: B***h you don't know the first thing about being married. That's why your husband worried about money. He don't want to tell you he can't afford you. I rather you know exactly what you're costing him. He's wiped out his bank account by now I'm sure.

A: I allowed you to finish your statement. Even gave your son side eyes so he would too. Firstly, we are fine financially. Secondly, how do you know what his bank account has in it?

M: Mom! What are you doing? Baby, I'm so sorry I didn't know she was going to jump you with this.

C: Jump! Why are you apologizing to her, she's the reason you're in debt. I know because I heard him on the phone with Mari blabbing about how he was stressed.

A: You still haven't said how you know what's in his bank account

C: Because I just do! I'm his mother!

A: I'm his wife and I don't have to ask what's in his account

C: Maybe you should!

A: I assure you it's fine

C: I assure you it's not!

A: Show her Omir

M: Baby we don't have to prove anything.

N: Cali stop this nonsense! You'll do anything to pull them apart and it shows. Instead, of showing your support, you rather try to find every nook and cranny you can to throw at his wife. Where's Joh? I haven't seen him in awhile.

C: Mom shut up!

M: Don't you speak to Nans that way mom. Look I don't know what's your problem today, but I don't even want it around my son!

A: Our

M: Yes our son. You always finding anything to go back and forth with my wife about. I don't like it! Baby let's go

A: Omir, I'm sorry for arguing with your mom. Cali, he loves you and he loves me. I don't want him to choose between us. Whatever is the matter I hope you can resolve it because it's one sided. I will defend myself when I have to.

C: You can sweet talk my son all you want. You can even use your-

M: Mom! You've lost your mother-

N: Calinicia Rose! You shut your mouth right now. Son, don't let those words come out, you won't forgive yourself. Amryl, Cali mad at Joh. He left her and she thinks everyone else deserves to be unhappy, miserable. She did the same thing to him that she's doing to you.

None of us even noticed that Amari came in. We were all shocked to hear his voice.

Amari: Man what the hell going on in here. I can hear you guys down the street!

M: Mom being rude to my wife is what's going on. We were just about to leave.

Amari: I just got here. I haven't got to see my nephew! It's my turn Nans

N: He probably wants to get away from all of us right now. Here you go.

Amari: Mom, why you acting like this towards AM

C: She's ruining your brother's life. She thinks because she gave him a son, she runs him!

Amari: What are you talking about?

C: She should've chose you! Not him!

N: So you would really pit your own sons against each other. I won't sit here and listen to this nor will my great grand. Give him to me and let me get him out of here.

Amari: Mom they love each other. My feelings for AM were back in high school. We've already talked about that. Stop this!

Nana took the baby and left the room. She was right he shouldn't hear all them arguing. I can't believe mom is still holding on to Amryl falling in love with me. It's clear she loves Aryan. I wouldn't jeopardize that. My feelings for her, are as my brother's wife. I respect them both. I wish she'd give this up.

A: So you think I thought about loving Amari? No ma'am. Omir has always had my heart. I admit I told Amari I wouldn't have pursued Omir had I known he had feelings for me, but I lied! After all I've been through I definitely would have still chosen Omir. There's not a man walking this Earth that could take his place.

M: Aw baby! Thanks!

Amari: That hurt Am, but I respect that!

C: Oh you'd still choose Aryan huh? We'll see how long that last when you realize he's broke!

A: I never used him for money! I did not get with him for his money! I had my own before we gave us a chance! I still have my own money!

C: Your money? So while my son spends everything he got, you're keeping yours to your self?

M: Mom, no! Even though I asked her to sign a prenup, she still shares all her assets with me. I am the one who didn't trust her like I do now because of you. You've hated me being with her because you want Amari to have her. She just told you she CHOSE ME!

C: You think I'm going to let you come in my house and tell me what I am. You aren't half the man your brother is! He deserved a woman like her. Having her sign the prenup was smart, but you'll be the one ending up with nothing.

Amari: Mom! This is crazy. Aryan is more than the man I am. He waited to start a family with his wife. He's stood by her side through all she's gone through. I know I'm the big brother, but I look up to him. Even when things didn't look so good, he still waited for his wife. Even when she kept telling him no, he still waited! Whatever this is that you have against them, let it go.

A: Thank you Amari for trying to help bury this indirect beef. You're right I love Omir! As for the prenup, I signed it with no hesitation.

C: So you siding with this b***h too? You f***ing her too?

Amari: I wouldn't do that to him, NO! Mom you out of line!

I knew exactly where she was going next. Hopefully it would take the heat off Amryl. I quickly learned so.

C: It didn't stop you with Yana did it? I'm sure there's other exes of his who you had as well. This one you wouldn't even try!

A: I'm not an ex! I'm his wife. His bank account is fine. Before I met him I had millions and I've made millions more since being with him! You will not disrespect me any longer! My son and I are your son's family. I won't come anywhere I'm not welcomed. I won't send my son anywhere I cannot come.

C:You're going to keep my grandson from me b***h?

M: No I am! Call my wife another b****h and you won't see me again either! Watch your mouth when you speak to her. I've been quiet for too long because I was afraid to stand up to you. Not anymore.

Amari: Bro please don't stay away. Mom can stay in her room if need be. Nans would die if you guys stopped coming.

A: I think tempers are just high. I couldn't live in a world where I didn't come to see Nana!

C: My room, like I'm a child? This is my house!

Amari: You're acting like a child. I pay the bills here! My name is on this house or did you forget dad originally took it from you.

M: Wait what are you guys talking about?

Mom stormed off and left us. I was confused about all that was going on. I really was trying to ignore her comments about my exes. Amryl is my wife, but I still felt bothered by these comments our mom just made.

Amari: Dad won the house in the divorce bro. They were trying to keep it all low key. I had to give half a million to get it back. I didn't want Nana or mom to have to move. Plus, I know you really want to know about the exes.

M: Bro I wouldn't dare ask that with my wife here

A: So you'd ask if I wasn't here? Ask away. If you need closure, get it. I'll sit here until you guys are done.

I went to sit down on the couch. I know he respected me. I also know this was bothering him. He didn't have to say so. I already knew.

Amari: I'm sorry Am. I owe Aryan this explanation. Especially with Nanii, I wanted to speak to you both. Nanii got hurt at daycare a few weeks ago. He had to have stitches and during the procedure he yanked away and the doctor wasn't prepared. He gashed the needle into Nanii's wound and it had to be surgically removed. He was bleeding so bad they needed to give him blood.

A: Omg, I'm so sorry.

Amari: I tried to give blood and I wasn't a match. I had the DNA test ran again and I'm not his father.

A: What? How, I thought-

Amari: I did not sleep with Yana. Bria and Narobi tried to set me up and blame you, but I did not sleep with Bria neither. The only one I'm guilty of sleeping with is Narobi and she told me you turned her down. Nanii is actually dad's son, our brother. I had my thoughts, but I put it off.

M: Why?

I now understood why my parents divorced. Dad had a baby on mom. That still didn't explain why she treated Amryl so bad. I loved them both. I love my wife for giving me a son. She didn't deserve this.

Amari: I didn't need you to throw your life away too! You love AM. I saw how you were with her. You cared! You sat in an ICU waiting for months! They told you she was going to die and you didn't falter! You stayed right there by her side. You cried out as we heard her flat line. That type of love, I thought I knew! I want to experience it one day.

A: Amari! Omir!

M: Yes I love you enough to watch you die and cry! I begged that you would stay with me. Bro You're going to find your wife, she's out here somewhere.

I watched my wife clear tears away from her eyes. I never told her what life in the ICU was for me. I made sure no one told her how I felt. Mari even was moved to tears, but I could tell there was more.

Amari: I have more to say guys. I just want you both to know I'm so happy for you. I wouldn't dream of ruining what you have. Thank you AM for loving my brother.

M: What else is going on?

Amari: Ethan isn't my son neither, nor is Emi my daughter. Ella finally admitted she cheated on me with both of them. I thought for sure Emi was mine. I thought she was lying so I had my DNA ran against them both. It came back negative.

A: I'm so sorry Amari.

Amari: There's more. I have a new lady friend and she is expecting twins, and I know for a fact they are mine.

M: Bro, congrats! When do we get to meet her?

A: Congrats!

Amari: You both already know her..

Omir and I enjoyed Amari's company as he continued on about how he fell in love. He said he was ready to settle down and get married himself. He didn't want us to look at "her" weird because they had chosen to keep their relationship a secret. He said it was mainly because of Ella, but after finding out by going through his phone is when she dropped the bomb, they weren't his kids. I know this was all hard for Amari, but he seemed like it wasn't bothering him.

I watched him all night to try and decipher if these were his true feeling. He appeared as if he was okay and that he was really in love with this "woman". He asked for our blessings, and of course we were happy to give it. I just couldn't believe that "she" would keep this from me. I would've been the last person to cause the relationship to go south. I would've supported her and him. I guess with us all having busy lives this was bound to happen.

We had girl's night once a month, but some months we had to pass as things came up or others were busy. I understood. I was a new mom!

Nana brought Esjaye back into the room as he was ready to eat. They provided me privacy in the guest room and I breastfed him until he was full. After burping him, I was going to set up his pack and play and let him sleep. Cali walked in as I was setting it up.

Cali: I can hold him while you put that thing together.

M: I didn't hear you come in, you startled me. Thank you for holding him, it will just be a few seconds.

After getting the pack and play up, I reached for Esjaye, but Cali continued to hold him and took a step back when I reached for him.

M: I don't want to argue anymore. I also, don't want you to scare him. I will give you another few minutes with him, but I'm going to go get Omir because I don't feel comfortable.

I went to walk out of the room, but she blocked me off.

Cali: You have both of my sons wrapped around you fingers. Should I be worried about the others? You f***ing them too?

M: I have not had s*x with anyone but Omir. I gave myself to him. Let me out of this room.

I had left my phone in the room with the boys and Nana. I was starting to feel like I was in trouble.

Cali: Why wouldn't you give Amari a chance? This baby would be 10 x's more beautiful. He had money and a career you could've helped blossom. Instead, you waste your time with my optimistic son.

M: I love Omir, what's so hard about that for you to understand? I've never loved Amari. Sure he may have crushed on me, but I didn't know. I don't care about the money. My son is a replication of Omir and I. He is beautiful. I don't understand what's your problem with Omir and I. I also, no longer care. Now let me out of this room.

I guess Omir figured I had been gone too long as he came to the door. He noticed it was shut and began knocking. I yelled I was in here with his mom and I could tell he panicked. Cali slapped me and it caught me off guard while I was looking at the door. I stumbled to the side and when I looked up, she punched me in the face and threw me into the wall. Some where in there she put Esjaye down, but he was now crying at all the noise.

I tried to run and grab him, but she kicked me into the dresser in the room. I didn't want to hit her, but she left me no choice. As I returned a punch, Omir came through the door with Amari, Nana was right behind them. I hit Cali in her face, causing her to stumble backwards. She tried to regain herself but I jumped on her, making her fall onto the floor. I slapped her back and went to punch her again. Omir and Amari pulled me off of her.

O: Baby I'm sorry, I should've came with you. You're bleeding

A: Mom, why did you do that?

N: Cali you've lost your mind. You cornered her and fought her with her baby in the room?

I didn't even know I was bleeding. I cried and pulled myself together. I went to quiet my screaming son. I couldn't believe she did this. Omir didn't say anything to her, he gather our things and we left. He offered to take me to the ER and have me looked over, I told him no and we went home.

Omir

I couldn't believe mom put her hands on Amryl. I hated to see her cry. I know she was crying because she's always been the peace maker. This was the second fight she got in because of me. I was starting to blame myself for her bad luck. When we got home she went to the shower while I put Esjaye down. I heard her crying and was going to go in, but my phone rang. I also knew she needed time to herself. She was really good about telling me what she needed and wanted. I answered the phone, it was Amari.

A: I'm sorry bro. Mom should've never put her hands on Amryl. Is she okay?

M: I don't know, she's in the shower crying. I just got little man down. I'm going to give her a few minutes to herself.

A: If you guys need anything, let me know.

M: I don't think we need anything. I think she's just really taking in fighting with mom. She's probably worried about what I will think of her hitting mom. She's tried to keep the peace so long because of me. I feel like this is my fault. She got in a fight with Bria because of me also. I'm the reason she keeps getting in fights.

A: Hey hey hey man don't do that. I can come by. I'll be by there, don't do this to yourself. I was already out clearing my head, but I'm close by.

M: You don't have to bro, I'm good

A: No! I'm already pulling up, come let me in.

Sure enough, I got down the stairs and he was standing at the door. Before coming down stairs, I let Amryl know he was coming over. She told me okay and assured me she was okay and would be out shortly.

Amryl

I finished my shower and put on my pajamas. Omir had told me he and Amari would be downstairs. I peeked in to check on Esjaye, he was sleeping. I came down the stairs to the kitchen to grab me a glass of water. I could hear them on the patio. I finished my glass of water and went back upstairs to get in the bed. I stopped at my vanity and sat down. My face was already bruising where she hit me. I went back down stairs to get some ice, hoping I could slow the bruising.

It helped a little. When I was satisfied, I started back up the stairs. Amari and Omir were coming in from the patio. Amari gasped at my face. I tried to tell him I was okay, but I saw Omir's face. He was frozen in place. I could tell he was steaming!

Amari: AM, oh no look at your face. I'm so sorry.

Omir: What do you need me to do, I'll do it.

Looking at her face turn black before our eyes was killing me. Her jaw was swollen. I had forgot she bruised easily, so I should've known she'd be black and blue. I offered again to take her to the hospital, she declined. I was so f***ing mad right now, I could kill my own mother! My job is to protect her and my son! I failed them both tonight!

AM: I'm okay. Only thing hurt is my pride, that I allowed myself to be cornered. I didn't want to hit her you guys, but my son was crying and she wouldn't let me go to him.

I said crying as I screamed these words. Omir immediately wrapped me into a hug. Amari left us, he promised to phone when he got home to check on us. He kept his word and phoned not even 10 minutes later. We went up to bed. Omir checked on Esjaye and made sure the baby monitor was on. He came back and cuddled me in the bed. I felt my eyes flicker a few time, before drifting off to sleep.