I was never human

Mia

"Mama, a letter is here for Kwennie. It's from the school she's going to in the fall."

I looked up from my laptop I was using to do some work on, to see my daughter at the door of my office. I smiled and waved her in, sliding out from under my desk. I named my daughter Angel, because she was my little miracle I never thought I'd be able to have. She's a replica of her father, but she has my eyes. She has golden brown skin, which I believe is a combination of his and my skin tones. She has long curly hair that's thick with long lashes and naturally arched brows as well. She has a button nose and cute little lips. Her eyes are of two colors: one brown and one a deep blue. I have the same color eyes, my blue on the left and my brown on the right. Her daddy was Puerto Rican, with very fair skin and brown eyes. He had short curly brown hair with a clean-cut goatee. He was a tall man with a lean but muscular build. She has some many things that remind me of him. It makes me happy but saddens me at the same time. He died when Gelly was only 2. She doesn't remember him, but she knows he loved her. I, on the other hand, am black. I have my hair cut into a pixie cut with finger waves. My nose is pointed with a rounded tip, full lips, and a beauty mark right above my lips on the left side. I'm a full figured woman who has hips, thighs, ass and boobs. I'm about 5'5, and I have a creamy chocolate complexion.

"Let me see, love."

I held my hand out for her to pass me the envelope. She gave it to me, then snuggled up next to me, wrapping her arms around my neck and kissing my cheek. I side eyed her heavily.

"Mhmm... whatcha want?"

She smiled shyly.

"Whaaattt? How could you? I can't just want to love up on my mommy?"

"No."

I gave her a bored look and she laughed.

"Ok. Ok. When are we gonna be able to see Kwennie again? I know she's only been away for almost 3 weeks, but she hasn't been answering any of my calls or messages. She always answers me."

She began to pout.

"She may be busy, lovebug. You know she's tryna get adjusted to her new environment and her new siblings. Give her some time."

"But... what if she forgets about me? Now that she has a real sister... what if she doesn't need me anymore?"

Her eyes became misty. I gave her a sad smile and pulled her into a hug.

"Baby, Kwen would never forget you. She loves you so, so much. She's only a year older than you, but she always watched out for you like she was really grown."

I chuckled, thinking of the many memories I have where Kwen was just a baby talking about Angel being a baby and wanting to carry her around.

"She would call you her little doll baby, and she wanted you everywhere she went. Even as y'all got older, she's never wanted to leave you behind. Trust me, regardless of the new siblings and friends she may meet, get to know and love. She'll never love you any less. You have a special place in her heart. You have a privilege no one else does."

She looked up at me, confused.

"What's that?"

I smiled at her sweetly.

"You were here and with her first. You were her first sister."

Angel smiled brightly after that. She hugged me and then ran off. I grabbed the envelope, opened it, and read the contents. It'll be mid-June soon, and Kwen needed to enroll in the classes she'll be taking... oh shit... is she coming down for school? Damn. I forgot all about how we'll do this. I picked up my phone and dailed the number Kwen gave me. It belongs to her father, and she wanted me to have it just in case, for emergencies. To be honest, I've been feeling a little sad lately as well. I've known Minnie most of her life, and I've known Kwen since she was in the womb. That little girl is just as much as mine as she was Minnie's. She's like another daughter for me. I was told I wouldn't be able to have children of my own. So when Minnie told me she was pregnant, I was the baby daddy for her whole pregnancy and her first 12 years of life. I knew who her father was and was pissed that his b***h ass left. My muthafuckin friend? I wanted to find him and cut his ass up... but Minnie told me it was fine. She also told me he didn't even know Kwen existed, so I shouldn't be made at him for a decision he's never made. Yeah f*****g right. He lucky she loved him regardless, cause I really wanted to get his ass. Anyway, I love Kwen. I've been trying to give her space to be with her new family, but I miss my girl. She hasn't answered any of my calls or messages in the last few days either, and I'm getting a little nervous. At least now, I have an excuse to call. I dialed the number and waited for an answer.

Don't trip out, Mi. Don't trip out...

"Hello? Who's this?"

I finally heard this assholes voice after 12 plus years. I was trying hard to keep the peace because I'm still peeved with the way he just up and left.

"Hello, Brandon."

There was a pause on the other end. I heard some shuffling.

"M- Mia?"

"Ohhhh... so you do remember me? Interesting, seeing as though you forgot about my best friend for 12 years. It took her dying for you to even remember she existed."

He sighed.

"Mia -"

"Save it. I'm not calling you for this. We need to make arrangements for Kwen and her schooling. I just got a letter saying she needs to enroll in her classes soon for the fall semester. Also, how are we doing this? Her school is on the other side of the country and right now she's with you. I know she's doing the whole family bonding thing, but Minnie would roll in her grave if she doesn't finish school."

"I'm not sure, exactly. She told me about it. To be frank, I was shocked. I thought she was kidding. I didn't know a kid could be so smart."

"Yeah, well, no thanks to you. It's amazing how fast children grow up when they have no other choice. She stopped being a kid at 10 when she learned her mama was sick. She pushed and worked hard. She didn't want Minnie to be worried about her while fighting to get better. She's an amazing girl who deserves nothing but love and affection... and you left her. Had Minnie never died, you would've never even called to at least say hi or apologize. So you would've never learned about Kwen. Now you're here, basking in the glory of Minnie's AND my hard work!"

I was on the verge of tears. I know it wasn't necessarily his fault for not knowing about Kwen, but I hate the way he just up and left Minnie. After years of being together so happily, he just leaves. It broke my heart to see her so heartbroken and yet, still so in love with him. Brandon stayed quiet on the line, never saying a word.

"You know, she's never dated anyone else after you. You were the only man she's ever loved... it's sad, really. Especially considering why you left."

There was a long pause.

"She told you, didn't she... about who I am and why I left?"

"Yeah, she did. Though, at the time, I wasn't really sure if I believed that bullshit. But I trusted Minnie, and she was many things, but a fool or naive, she was not."

"You're absolutely right about that. But I know she's never dated anyone. Kwen told me that herself. Look, I'm sorry for-"

"Aht uhn. I'm not the one you should be apologizing to, and the person you should have said that to is no longer here. All I ask is that you do as Minnie asked of you. Love and protect the most important thing to her. Kwen was her world, and she's a part of my world as well. I know you're a wolf and whatever the hell being an alpha means. But sir, if anything happens to my baby, I will hunt you down, hem you up by the balls and skin you alive. Please don't play with me. Ain't s**t change around here."

He chuckled at my comment.

"I would expect nothing less from you, Mia. It's great hearing from you again."

A small smile appeared on my face. At a time, I really did like Brandon. He felt almost like a brother to me.

"Yeah, yeah. Let me know what the plan is in a few days. We have until July 5th to enroll in her classes. Call me when she picks, and you've come up with a plan with her."

"Of course... and Mia. I owe you an apology, too. I know the relationship we had, and I ruined that. So for that, I'm sorry."

I couldn't say anything. My emotions were clogged in my throat as I fought the tears wanting to fall.

"Goodbye, Brandon."

I hung up the phone soon after, taking a deep breath. I didn't even know I still felt this way after all these years. I looked at the picture I had framed on my desk. It's a picture of a new born Kwen in my arms with Minnie sitting right beside me. I was balling my eyes out like I was the one who gave birth. I touched both of their faces and gave a sad smile.

"I got your daughter, best friend, so go ahead and rest... I miss you every day."