Roses are Red ( Book 2 )

Full Circle

Rosalina

I woke up to the smell of pancakes . The sweet aroma tickled my nose, as I got from under my covers . I covered my lace bodice and panties with my plush robe, and slid my feet into my house slippers . Leaving the room, I walked down the hall following the scent towards the kitchen .

" Let Me do it ! " fussed Priscilla as Mir's soft chuckles followed . I raised my eyebrows, wondering what was going on in there .

" How do you know when to flip it God Daddy ? " I heard her before I saw them . I stood just outside the kitchen watching the sight before me . Jamir had Priscilla standing on a chair . She was dressed in all black, which made me frown a little . Scilla's wild curls cascaded down to the center of her back, blending perfectly into the all black Umitard .

At least she matched her emo a*s uncle . I cringed slightly, getting irritated just seeing him in that color . Yes, he was fine in his Nike Hoodie fit with the matching sweats . He even wore all black sneakers, but Scilla was bare foot . He was careful with her, showing her how to flip pancakes. I smiled seeing him hover over her explaining . There were cut up fruits, and eggs and bacon on the counter; already prepared and ready . I wondered just how long they were up .

" You see the bubbles? " he offered as he held her small hands in his, holding the handle and spatula . She nodded, focused on the pan . I laughed under my breath, but they didn't notice me .

" That's how you tell . " he instructed as they both flipped the pancake . He slid her and the chair over, out of his way . Gripping the handle, he flipped the pancake again with no spatula, making Scilla clap with joy . Jamir smiled at her, sliding the last one on top of the stack . He then, turned off the stove as Scilla added butter to the stack and finally looked up noticing me lurking .

" Lena ! We made desayuno ! " she beamed, as I came over to them . I kissed the top of her head before slipping into Jamir's arms .

" Morning . " I purred as he chuckled, pecking my lips . " ooouuuuuuuu ! " Scilla teased , as she peeked at us . Jamir rolled his eyes , as I hid my face in his neck .

" Start fixing the plates ." He told her moving around me and attacking her with tickles . " Si ! Si ! Okae okayyyuh ! " she giggled fighting to get away from him . I smiled watching them . Jamir truly cared for her like she was his own daughter rather than niece. I thought about my doctors appointment later at 12 and decided to mention it to him .

Jamir didn't know my suspicions yet and I didn't wanna worry him with it, but seeing him with Scilla, made me think that maybe a baby wouldn't be so bad . Early as hell, but not a complete disaster . Priscilla busied herself , fixing the plates as Jamir moved them to the table . I helped them set up the table, as We got seated . I noticed another plate but no Kailey .

" Where's Kailey? " I asked, after we were seated and Priscilla said grace .

" She stepped out last night . " Jamir explained in between bites . " Scilla knocked on our door this morning saying she was hungry . " he finished as I nodded . I checked my watch seeing that it was already 11:00am . I started bashing my food as Mir watched me, pausing from eating . " You in a rush ? " he questioned as I paused to meet his eyes .

" What do you have planned for today ?" I asked ignoring his question . " I gotta go get the keys for the place in a few . Why wassup ? " Mir responded as he finished his food . I swear I was going to have to buy the whole damn grocery store when we moved . Jamir's plate held the most food and yet here he was finished before us . " Well, I have an ...."

" GOOOD MORNING ! " shouted Kailey, interrupting me as she entered . " Ooo Breakfast . I'm starving . " she huffed as she went to make a plate . She kissed her daughter on her way into the kitchen . I looked over to Mir , seeing his forehead wrinkle as his anger showed . Priscilla was oblivious to the tension as she poured more syrup on what was left of her breakfast . Kailey plopped in her seat moments later with her food . As if he was never angry, Jamir's face held no expression .

" Where you coming from ? " stated Mir giving her a blank look . He pushed his plate forward, leaning back in his seat to eye her . I collected our plates, taking them to the sink . It wasn't my place and I wasn't about to be in the middle of that . I decided to wash dishes and clean up since I didn't cook . I heard their conversation coming from the dining room .

" I stepped out with a friend of mines . I had a little too much fun and crashed at his place . " she summed up . I shook my head, knowing how Jamir would react, hearing that as an explanation .

" HIS place ??" He pressed on . I could just imagine his face, hearing his velvety voice deepen even more .

" So it was a guy . Don't start Mir . " she snapped back . " I'm grown and You are my brother not my father . " said Kailey, rolling her eyes as she brought me her dish . I gave her a soft smile which she returned with a grin . I could tell she was in a great mood .

Jamir was on her heels however, not letting up for a second . " Yeah you grown acting like a teenager . You can't be out all night and leave Scilla by herself like that . " he stressed coming to lean against the counter . His voice was stern but his body language told a different story . He seemed relaxed and calm, but I knew better .

" SHE WAS NOT ALONE ! " Kailey barked out at him . I held my hands up trying to calm it down . " Scilla is right there . " I reminded her, but the look on her face told me she was pissed .

" Your her God Father . What are you here for if you cant help out and watch her . " she stressed facing him .

" It's not about that and you know it . You need to grown up . Your 21 and still chasing these weak a*s niggas . " Jamir snapped back as Kailey ran up and smacked him . Well she almost did but Jamir caught her hand just in time .

" Did you like it mami " Priscilla spoke up , standing in the opening between the kitchen and dining room . She was looking at Kailey and Mir . Her once bright face was blank with emotion as she saw Jamir release Kailey's wrist . She frowned and turn to run off down the hall . " PRISCILLA! " Kailey called after her . Jamir went to follow after her, but Kailey put her hand on his chest to stop him .

" I got this . " she stated simply before walking off after her daughter . Jamir let out a breath, wiping his hand down his face . " She just doing too much . Priscilla doesn't need to see niggas circling out of her life . Kailey needs to stop trying so hard to be grown and just act like an adult . " he stressed to me as I nodded moving to him .

I understood where he was coming from but I also felt Kailey's side . Kailey was a great mother and Jamir never knocked that, but I could tell she missed her youth . Kailey had a vibrant spirit and hated being told what to do . I'm sure she just wanted to stretch her legs a little . Jamir was only looking out for his little sister, but the way he went about it was off putting to her .

" I know baby , but you can't push her . " I sympathized, as I wrapped my arms around him and laid my head on his chest . I felt him hug me back and tilted my head up to look him in the eyes . " She's a smart girl and she's still young . Let her live a little . " I told him, before kissing him sweetly . He relaxed a little and kissed me back, quickly taking over the kiss .

" I hear you . " said Jamir, breaking the kiss . " You always know how to get me to see the bigger picture instead of just reacting . " His hands trailed up my spine and I shivered a little making him smile . " Thats what I'm here for . " I boasted as he chuckled and kissed me . " I love you Rose . " he laughed letting me go .

" I love you too . " I cooed, as I headed back towards our room to get dressed . I was gonna be late for sure now .

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Jamir

I left Rose to get dressed for her plans later . Her and Kailey should be picking out the furniture for the new spot and so Kailey could make herself feel more at home in the loft . I was still tight, thinking back to me and Kae's convo earlier . I wasn't trying to overstep, but recent events has brought me to tighten my hold on my love ones .

Rose has been in my ear about leaving the killing game for good, and to be honest I could . I was past secure with my bank accounts and the Shop just piled more on top . I mainly kept going for the sake of my father . Continuing what he and I strove for . I was 25 now, and I think I should start laying down my roots and starting my own family .

Clearing my head of those thoughts, I parked my car and exited going towards the large building before me . Currently in the shopping district, I walked inside the expensive jewelry store . I hit my man Julian up a while back, about a certain piece I had in mind .

Instead of finding him right away, I browsed the watches and rings . Priscilla was outgrowing her bracelet, I checked out a couple of Rollies for her . Some light work, not too crazy but she deserved the best .

" Yo Yo Yo " ShaMilla announced herself, followed by Dorinda . I went over to greet the two . Milla was dressed in camouflage jeans, designer I'm sure but it was cut and ragged . She wore a white top, that had her tattoos on display. I guess hanging with Meanor changed her tastes, since Rinda rocked some high waisted jeans and a fancy a*s olive top . I shook my head at all the dollar signs I saw between the two . I preferred simple rather than flashy .

Both of em were iced out in diamonds and gold, making the sales associate flock to them . Milla dismissed them before they got to close to her . Dorinda laughed tossing her long wavy hair as we closed our distance .

" What's good . " she dapped me as I side hugged Dorinda. She smiled moving back to Milla's side . I noticed how they moved together, like one person but kept the observation to myself .

" Just looking at stuff for Scilla . " I answered her, leading our group to the front counter . I told the woman who I was and she quickly went to retrieve Julian . " Thanks for coming . " I said to Dorinda .

" No problem, I'm soo excited. " she beamed clapping fast as hell . Milla chuckled and I rose my eyebrow making her cover it with a cough .

I had originally asked Dorinda to come with me since she knew Rosalina's taste best, being her friend for so long . Of course Milla had to come along and the two of them seems to be a package now . I didn't mind though . Seemed like s**t was finally coming together for us .

This past year has taught me to tighten up on everythin . That meant making sure my family was straight at all times, keeping the money flowing, and finally making Rose mine . I've been in love one time before but Rose brought a different sense to the word . I cherished her very existence and finding out we had history, just sealed the deal for me . I was in it for the long haul, and although it's only been a year I was ready .

" My boy bouta tie the knot ! " piped up Milla cheesing hard . I laughed her off as Julian approached me .

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Rosalina

I bashed my Cool Ranch Doritos as I sat in the waiting room at the hospital . Thank goodness there wasn't too many people in here . Hopefully, my tardiness won't matter much . Dressed in a green tight cotton skirt and a peach long sleeve lace shirt, I bounced my knee up and down, tapping my creme loui's that matched my purse . I was nervous as hell now . At this point I know I am with child . My knee bounced quicker, as I thought that word . Pregnant .

I was late because my clothes weren't cooperating . It would seem they just don't fit as they should . I wore a lot of dresses lately but how could I not notice the weight gain . Crumpling up the bag and standing, I threw away my chips, walking to the counter .

" Excuse me . " I spoke, addressing the nurse before me . The caucasian women, looked up to me and then back down to the computer . " What do you need ? " grumbled the heavy set woman . " I have an appointment at 12:30 . " I explained . " Well it's 1:15 . " she stated dryly as I clenched my jaw . I leaned forward, over the desk a bit .

" I know that, but I was told to wait until my name was called, and that was 25 minutes ago . " I added .

" Then wait until your name is called . " she sighed, looking back down to her computer . This b***h was playing Solitaire !

" Debra is it ? " I asked reading her name tag . Debra nodded, not looking at me . " Well Debra . I got here at 12:50 and you were the one who told me to wait over there . " I hissed pointing at the area I was sitting in . " Now I've had enough time to sign in, wait, and go to the snack machine and eat SOME f*****g CHIPS AND YOUR FA..... "

" I'll take it from here Debra . " interrupted a nice black woman . I was already seething and hurriedly tried to calm myself . Debra grunted, but gladly moved, allowing the woman to sit . " Ok, I'll go ahead and alert your doctor . Please wait just a tad bit longer . " she asked kindly . I nodded slightly, slowly moving to take my previous seat . My emotions were everywhere and I couldn't wait to leave this hospital.

My time with Cora, was the exact cause of me hating any type of medical facility . The knowledge I gained was a heavy price to pay, going through mess like that . I shuddered, not even wanting to go there .

A few minutes later, I was placed inside of a room after the usual tests . I was grateful to have the nurse from before, whose name was Sandra . " Well Rose, I can see why you would suspect, but in a lot of cases you could be projecting symptoms onto yourself. " explained Sandra . I told her about my forgetfulness and my recent weight gain, but other than that, I had no idea what was going on . I nodded, taking in her words as she typed in my information.

" Try not to stress yourself about it . Don't take any pregnancy testes, just wait for your results from today . " she suggested. I thought about it and really considered what she was saying . I could be bugging but it's best to be sure . " Thanks Sandra" I told her as she smiled coming to hug me . "Your welcome . " she said sweetly, hugging me tight and letting go . I sighed , now nervous about the results and Jamir .

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I left the hospital feeling slightly lighter . Getting inside my charger I made my way towards " Lavish Livings " to meet up with Kailey. Again I was late, but I sent her a quick text letting her know I was on the way .

" Siri Dial Rinda ! " I called to my phone, connecting to my car . The phone ranged for a bit, making me raise my brow but she answered before I could really get upset .

" Rooosssaaaeee" she singed into my speakers . " Aaat At b***h ! What is you doing taking forever to pick up . " I popped off, faking mad . She smacked her lips, making me giggle . " Gurl I was busy . AN..NE..WAY . " she droned on . " wassup ? " .

" Wassup ?!" I snapped . " Your still coming to help me pick out furniture right . !?" I filled her in, irritated again . " Oh s**t ! " Dorinda finally caught on . "I got you girl . " she rushed . " uhm I'm coming now ... gimme 5.... 25 minutes . " she said hanging up .

I snorted, staring at my phone . I can't believe she just rushed me off and forgot . I rolled my eyes, getting out since I had already found a spot and parked in my car . Locking my doors, I switched inside looking for Kailey.

She was checking out a cute teal living room set, looking tea as hell . She had on some low rider capris that left just enough space to show her belly ring, with a black tank crop top . She wore some black and white converses and her hair was big and curly but teased out . Her blue eyes brightened seeing me as she came over to hug me . " Sorry I'm late . " I cooed, I really did like Kailey .

" It's cool sis . Your here now . " she brushed me off, walking back over to her set . " whatchu think ? " she asked me as I checked it out . It was cute but I felt like it didn't fit her exactly. " Find something with a little more of your personality in it . " I suggested . She nodded, walking off deeper into the store .

I followed behind her, passing grand sets here and there . " So how you feeling about getting the loft . " I spoke up , starting conversation. Kailey shrugged. " Happy I guess . I mean it is about time I lived on my own . " she stated as we looked at a creme set with an island footrest with cupholders .

" Any idea what you want to do next ? " I questioned, genuinely curious . " I was thinking of going back to school actually. I still wanna work with music. " she confessed . I nodded enthusiastically. Kailey could really sing, but she really wanted to be a ghost writer for the greats . Just like each other, even when mad at one another . Kailey and Jamir both prefer money over attention .

" Go for it ! " I encouraged her . " Your smart, young and ambitious ! I think . No , I know you can do it . " I confirmed, getting a bright smile from her . " Thanks Lena" she laughed off . " Lo says the same thing . "

I froze . " Wait , Raw Lo ? " I blurted out confused. " Like Tat life's Raw Lo ? " I babbled " Jamir's employee Raw L..." .

" YEEEESSSSS" she interrupted me, rolling her eyes and throwing her hands up . " That's him and he was who I was with last night, and this morning . " she fessed up, as my mouth dropped . " but puhleeeaase, dont tell Jamir . He would lose his s**t about us . " she begged me as I shook my head .

" I dunno Kailey ... I don't wanna hide anything from Mir . " I began as she rushed over to me . " NOT hide just wait til I tell him . Thats ALL . " she stressed . I paused for a moment, thinking about everything I was already hiding from him .

" Okae . " I sighed, as she snatched me into a bear hug . I rolled my eyes as she released me and my eyes met with my best friend . I smiled like a fool .

" HAAAAYYYYY ! " she greeted me walking over to Kailey and I . I started to meet her in the middle, until I saw someone walking behind her . My smiled dropped .

" Hey Rose . " spoke ShaMilla smiling behind Rinda's head . I just started at her, trying to fix my face from resting b***h mode . Dorinda hugged my stiff form, practically bouncing with joy. " I hope you don't mind . " she said, stepping back but not letting go . Dorinda looked me in the face, finally coming down from cloud 9 and catching my tude .

" Me and Milla were already together, so it was quicker for us both to come, rather than me dropping her off and rushing over . " she explained, rubbing my arms frowning .

It took every bit of tolerance I had left, but I scarped up a smile and shook my head . " It's okae . Lets go decorate my house . " I strained out in my fake nice voice. Dorinda didn't buy it, but played along anyway .

" Okae . Now thats the spirit . " she beamed back on Cloud 9 . I sighed under my breath, moving to the next section with everyone in tow . I was ready to go at this point, and my feet were throbbing in my heels .