Not Your Typical Family(Book 3)

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"So you feeling a bit better? Not physically, mentally" the therapist spoke. He stared at Karma, smiling a little.

It was no lie, he thought Karma was extremely beautiful and would do anything to just take her on a date. But it'd been almost 2 weeks they've known each other and she still haven't given him a chance.

Because she's still technically married.

"Better." Karma smiled, genuinely. Not only has her and the kids gotten closer but the separation with her and Kacy has been better than she thought it'd be.

Occasionally, he'd call or FaceTime Karma. Sometimes it'd be to speak with her and others, it'd be to speak with Moe or Keegan.

Usually when he'd call, he'd go on and on about how good he felt. About how he felt better and different. For him, he really felt like he was getting somewhere.

With himself and with Karma.

Since he left, him and Karma have been talking more and more. At first, things were somewhat awkward but eventually, they started to get back to what they wanted.

Friends.

Dion and Karma have gotten back to their best friend times, like old times and things have finally seemed to get better for everyone.

"How are things with you and Kacy?"

Karma sighed "Why? I asked you not to mention him."

"Why not? He is your husband, right?"

"Yes, but that's my personal life and you don't have a right to ask about it unless I bring it up" she rolled her eyes.

The therapist threw his arms up and smirked "My bad, I'll stop" he stood up from stretching and reached out for Karmas hands. She allowed him to help her stand and she began to stretch herself out. "So I wanna test out something. Remember how you said it hurts for you to bend?"

Karma mugged him and he laughed.

"No funny business. "

"We'll see" Karma slowly bent over, afraid she'd feel pain. With the therapist by her side, one hand was placed on the middle of her back. He rubbed against her spin slowly while the other hand held her side with a firm grip.

"Feel any pain?"

"No"

"Try touching your toes"

Karma did just that and started to feel slight pain on the side the therapist was touching. "It's hurting" she mumbled.

He began to slowly rub the area with his two fingers, releasing any tension from that area. "How's that?"

"Better" Karma stood straight up.

"Where it was hurting. It's just tight. Regularly massage the area where it's painful and it should go away"

"Alright, thank you"

"That's all for today, Karma. You can leave. Drive safe"

Instead of driving to her apartment, Karma drove to Kats house. She received a text, letting her know something was wrong so she rushed over.

When she got there, Kat was in tears while Ash comforted her. Moe, Keegan and Baby Morgan were all by the TV. Either eating or playing with toys.

"Kat. What's wrong?'" Karma asked. She slowly rubbed her back and wiped her tears.

"She can't have kids, Karma" Ash said softly "Her and Dion went to the doctors today." My

"I'm so sorry" Karma hugged her." And I know how bad you wanted kids" then it dawned on Karma "How'd Dion take it?"

"Hard" was all Kat could say through her tears. Karma stood and walked towards the back of the house, towards the main bedroom. Dion was sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Best friend" Karma called out "How are you?"

"s**t sucks" he mumbled "I dead ass thought we was close, man. But that s**t ain't even possible"

"Did the doctor tell you why?" Karma rubbed Dion back as she sat beside him.

"I ain't man enough" he said sadly. Which meant his sperm wasn't strong enough.

"That's not what that means Dion, you know that. I'm sure there are many ways to have kids with your situation. You just have to have patience"

"Man" he groaned.

"If it helps, you're the manliest man I know. You're smart. Funny" she gripped his arm "And have you been working out?"

Dion laughed a little and pushed her, almost making her full from the bed. "Weak ass"

"And that's why I have you. My strong, manly best friend" she kissed his cheek and he looked at her.

"Thanks K"

"No problem. Now go help Kat out. She need you"

"Right. I got this"

*****

"Let me see my lil man" Kacy mumbled. He was laying down in his bed, which was at his grandparents house. He didn't have on his shirt so his tattoos were on full display. His dreads were out and his arm was behind his head.

His low and red eyes let Karma know he'd been smoking. "They sleeping Kace"

"Damn, I'll see them in the mornin'. Anyway, what ya been up to? How was ya day?"

"It was good. Me and Moe spent some time together. Went to get our nails done and we all went to that photoshoot. Did you get the pictures?"

"Yea, they came out nice. I like the one when y'all was wearin' all white"

"Yea, that was my favorite"

Kacy smiled "My family wann' meet y'all. I been basically braggin' 'bout y'all since I been here. "

"Kacy, really?" Karma laughed "You're there to find yourself and spend time with family. "

"Y'all my family too" he spoke "s**t, if anything, y'all more if my family than people here"

"Don't say that"

"Just bein' honest" the conversation grew silent as Kacy and Karma just looked at each other. "How ya therapist been? I needa come home early?"

"No K. He's calmed down a lot since I kinda went off on him. But did you hear what happen with Kat and Dion?"

He nodded "Yea, s**t sad. And Dion wanted lil ones so bad"

"Yea I know"

Again, the conversation grew silent. Kacy licked his lips "Ya love me, Karma?"

"You know I do"

"Yes or no, mama. I needa either, or, answer"

"Yes Kacy. I still love you"

"Even afta' all the s**t I put you through?"

"Even after all the s**t you put me through" she repeated.

"Karma, you a good ass woman. You coulda given up on me a long ass time ago but ya didn't. And fa' that, I swea", if I get another chance ta' be with you, I'll treat you like the queen you are"

Karma sighed "I don't know Kacy. I just really don't anymore. Things are different, including my tolerance level. "

He looked away from the camera, then looked back at Karma "I unda'stand"

The next morning, Karma woke up feeling weird. She shook it off and did her morning hygiene before cooking breakfast. She woke up Moesha and didn't have the chance to wake up Keegan because he woke up himself.

Karma bathed both Moe and Keegan before sitting Moe down to eat before school. "How's school going, baby girl?"

"Good. My teacher said I'm really smart and I have so many friends"

"That's good. Your grades are good, right?"

"Yes momma"

Karma smiled and kissed Moe on her forehead before breast feeding Keegan. "Now go ahead and get dressed for school. Don't forget your backpack either"

While Moesha went off to her room, Karma put the dishes in the dish washer and got Keegan dressed for the day. Eventually while driving Moesha to school, Kacy FaceTimed just like he promised.

He was able to say goodbye to Moe before she went off to school and while Karma drove to her therapy session, Keegan had the phone while Kacy was still on it.

Keegan babbled, slobbed and drooled, all while Kacy watched him. "He gettin' so big. Man"

"I know. Speaking of, I have to take him to the doctors appointment."

"When? After your session?"

"Yea"

Almost 2½ hours later, Karma was sitting in the waiting room at the doctors office. When she heard Keegan name being called, she stood up and followed the nurse to the back.

"Ok Karma. You're here for a check up with Keegan. And your doctor requested a urine sample and blood work to make sure you're ok. You know, because of the condition you were in with Keegan within the first two trimesters. That's fine?"

"Yea, no problem"

The check up with Keegan went good. He was healthy and so far, weighted the right amount for his age range.

The nurse entered back in the room Karma was in with a smile on her face. Keegan was on the small rug, playing with the trucks and toys while Karma sat in the chair.

"Congratulations Karma. It seems like you're 1½ months pregnant."

For a second, Karma was confused. She didn't know how she could have been. Then, it hit her like a ton of bricks.

She was carrying Kenton's baby.

She was carrying her rapists child.

Suddenly, her mind started to spin quickly. Her body started to feel hot all over. Then out of nowhere, she fainted.