Roses are Red ( Book 2 )

Día Dos continued…

The parking lot had emptied out some, so I checked the time . Almost 5'o clock now, I lifted my head to see something familiar.

" Yo mir ! Isn't that Rose's Car !" I shouted ahead making him pause .

The car was ducked off in the corner of the lot, in the shade . We didn't notice it before since it was blocked by cars before . I jogged over getting there as Mir walked up . " Yes it is ." He stated staring at it . " What you wanna do ?" I asked watching him .

Jamir clenched his jaw, as his eyes roamed the vehicle. He seemed to be deep in thought . I sighed, moving to the drivers side . I had a b*a on so I took off my shirt . " ShaMilla." Fussed a shocked Dorinda but, I ignored her wrapping my fist with my shirt .

I broke the window, setting off the alarm and waking Jamir the f**k up . Unlocking the door and quickly pulling the wires from under the steering wheel. I cut off the alarm and hot wired the car . " Get in Rinda" I ordered brushing the glass out of the seat . I heard her suck her teeth but, otherwise got in .

" I'm gonna take this to Dupree. Maybe he can find some clues or something ." I snapped, slamming the door . " I'll send for my car later." . Jamir walked over to my window, crunching the glass with each step . " Im going offline for awhile." He stated looking at me .

" Why ? We barley have anything to go on . " I argued, gripping the wheel, staring him . " Just wait for the list and ..."

" I got some other stuff to handle ." He interrupted me . " I gotta go get Scilla ." He explained as I relaxed.

" Alright, see ya later . " I ended the conversation, backing out of the spot . Rinda waved as we drove past Jamir .

" I guess someone's not mad anymore." I teased, watching her in the corner of my eye . " Who me ?" She faked ignorance. I chuckled, focusing on the road . " I actually enjoyed myself and I'm glad I stayed behind" she went on with a wink . "What's that's supposed to mean ?" I asked coming to a red light . I turned to face her .

Dorinda shrugged . " could be nothing ." She teased, frustrating me even more . " Yeah, Whatever." I mumbled under my breath.

Jamir

I watched Milla pull off as Dorinda waved at me . I stood there until Rose's car disappeared from my sight . Closing my eyes and taking a deep breath, I walked off towards my car . Unlocking the doors, I got in and sat there for a minute. Closing my tired eyes I draped myself over my wheel.

My body was on auto pilot, and all I wanted to do was move into action . I still felt like this wasn't real. Like none of this was actually happening. That as soon as I opened my eyes Rose would be sitting next to me . Sitting up and looking to the passenger side, I opened my eyes.

I sighed seeing the seat empty. I stared into the emptiness, almost willing her to appear . My phone began to ring . I let it go for a minute, debating on answering. I answered but said nothing as my sister's voice came through.

" Mir ! Where are you !?" She shouted into the receiver . " Im mobile." I told her pulling out of my spot . " Well you need to get here now!" Kailey fussed. I drove towards my house but quickly changed directions. " What's wrong?" I asked, gripping the wheel tighter .

" Nothing, calm down . I just think Scilla needs you right now . " She explained, not really stopping me from worrying. " On the way ." I told her before hanging up and speeding down the road . Priscilla had a tournament today at her dojo. Im guessing she might of lost and needs a pick me up .

That's the only thing I could think of that explains her needing me . Lately, I haven't been around Scilla as much as I'm use to . Now that I know about the pregnancy, it's hard not to think of my child when I'm around Scilla . Don't get me wrong, Scilla is my world and I see so much of myself in her .

I've been there with Scilla since the beginning but, looking at her reminds me I'm not there for my child . I pulled into the dojo after a couple minutes in thought. Preferring to pull up to the doors, I saw people leaving the building and parked getting out .

Going to the passenger side, I leaned against my car folding my arms . A single mother came out of the doors with a boy around Scilla size . He had a participation medal draped around his neck . Little nigga had to have lost but, he smiled wide, excitedly telling her about his skills. I watched them as they past me . The woman must have noticed and she tried to catch my eye, as she walked her pride and joy to the car . She smiled at me blushing and waving but I was never watching her, just the kid .

I waved anyway , looking away from them before she got the wrong idea . As soon as I did, I saw something across the parking lot. Raw-lo strode the opposite side, crossing the street to his car parked on the curb . My eyebrow rose as I assessed the situation.

" Jamir !" I heard Kailey calling as my head snapped to where her voice cam from . Kailey was grinning from ear to ear as she strutted towards me . I cringed seeing a little too much skin . She had on some lace s**t that was long sleeved . Although she did have on a b*a, I didn't like seeing it . And her pants were low riders, riding waaay to f*****g low . Now I had my final piece to the situation.

" Ouu. Look at you bro bro ." She cooed hugging me . I looked over her shoulder seeing Priscilla come out of the doors next . She had on a gucci tracksuit with gucci slippers and her hair was pulled back into a lopsided ponytail. What I noticed first though, was a frown and that made me angry .

" What's wrong with my daughter." I stated as Kailey looked over to Scilla . She shrugged, facing me again . " I don't know . She won the tournament and they gave her a medal and a big a*s trophy." She explained. " where's the trophy, I questioned her as she rolled her eyes . " She gave it back . Said she didn't want it and that they could keep it and put it in a trophy case ." She said going into a whisper at Scilla's approach. Now I was confused.

Squatting to her height I opened my arms for her . She slow walked into them but, quickly buried her face in my neck . " Im ready to go God Daddy . " she whined with a tone . I squeezed her and stood unlocking and opening the door for her . " Get in the front" I told her as she climbed in and buckled up .

" uhm , hello ." spoke up Kailey as I walked to the driver's side . " I'm not sitting in the back Mir . " she stated folding her arms as I opened the door . " I know. Ask Raw-lo for a ride ." I goaded her, getting in and pulling off . Kailey stood there stunned but I was focused on baby girl .

I headed to my house, since I was going home to wash and change. I had somethings to handle but, now I had to watch Scilla . She leaned against the window, watching the scenery . I asked her what was wrong in Spanish, and she sighed before speaking. " Nada " she answered dryly . " Since when do you lie to me ." I scoffed, making her sit back in her seat . She looked at me and looked away, back out the window.

" I won the tournament." She confessed . I chuckled, making her eyes snap to me . " congratulations bebita " I teased, as she smiled a little. " No thank you ." She retorted. " I thought you loved it ." I said, parking the car and turning to face her . We were here and she unbuckled her seat and faced me .

" I did God Daddy but I don't want to anymore." her voice cracked . I saw it coming and reached over to pull her into a hug . My little girl was growing up . She was no longer a tiny little thing . Scilla was getting taller and her features were more defined now but, she was still small enough for me to carry . I got out as Scilla scrambled over to my side . I got low enough for her and she climbed on my back giggling outrageously.

I smiled over my shoulder." I thought you were sad . " I teased, going on the porch and letting us in . Once inside, I let her down and closed and locked the door behind me . Scilla waited for me to face her before she explained.

" Estaba muy emocionado ! " she began, getting dramatic as usual. I laughed as she lead me into the living room . She sat on the long couch, and patted the spot next to her . I smiled coming over to sit with her . Priscilla changed my entire mood and I was grateful for that . I don't why I made things difficult, when there was no need . I felt better with my daughter. I could be happy for her . Laugh for her but, without her I couldn't allow myself that luxury.

" The tournament was E A S Y . " she stressed the word rolling her eyes . " I moved up very quickly and I was having fun Daddy ." She beamed up at me . " I just did what I learned, but the other kids, didn't like me winning so much . No one wanted to play anymore." She went on as her voice saddened. " I had to sit out and let everyone else go, even though I won . It wasn't fair !" She pouted .

" Marcus won . So sensei said we had to fight to determine a winner." Scilla explained as I nodded . " It was different this time and I was soo angry . Everyone wanted Marcus to win . " She stressed. " So when he lunged, I didn't think ." She lowered her voice playing with her fingers . " I moved at the last second and grabbed his arm using his momentum..." she went on saying the word effortlessly, looking at her hands . " I heard his shoulder pop out ." She cringed " when I launched him to the ground. I folded my fingers like Milla said with my palm open and smashed his nose !" her voice broke .

" It took only a minute and THERE WAS SOO MUCH BLOOD ." She sobbed as I pulled her into my lap trying to soothe her . " I didn't mean to break his nose . I wasn't thinking!" She rushed out . " I had to change and everyone is scared of me now . I don't want to be a monster . I don't want to be dangerous." She cried making my heart drop .

" who said those things ." I demanded softly. She shrugged wiping her eyes . " Marcus's mom . She said " That little monster is dangerous. I don't want my son around that . "" She mimicked her voice making me stiffen .

Scilla was extremely smart and gifted . Although, I did not know who she was mimicking, her voice sounded exactly like the woman she portrayed . Over the years I've taught her some things that most kids don't need to know but, Scilla wasn't most kids . I saw now that it was too much for her and made a mental note to tell Milla no more fighting tips . It's not like I wanted to groom her for this life . Like my father did me . I just wanted her to be prepared for the Bullshit that life throws at you . And if she breaks a couple more boys's nose then I can't complain.

" You are not a monster and I know butterflies more dangerous. " I teased making her smile . " If you want to stop then we can stop but don't quit because someone hurt your feelings. Do it because that's what you want. " I lectured her as she nodded in understanding.

" You know a lot of things that everyone isn't use to . Your job is to be responsible with that knowledge. You don't want to hurt people ." I shrugged. " Then don't . You control your own actions Priscilla and everyone makes mistakes." I told her . " Like Ron Stoppable !" She cheered . I laughed rolling my eyes . " Yeah, but your not a goofy a*s side kick . " I corrected. " Language!" She giggled and I smiled, lifting her chin to look in her eyes . " You are a Leader Priscilla Jacobs . Lead by example." I told her sternly as she smiled .

I winked making her laugh and I put her down . " Go wash up and we can go get something to eat ." I told her watching her stunt across the room . Gymnastics was her favorite activity. " Waffle House ! " she screamed running off after a walk over . I felt the numbness creeping back in me . Waffle House was Rose's favorite. No matter how much money she had, that's where she wanted to go . I pushed my emotions back in that box, going upstairs to wash .

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I sat across from my princess, feeling comfortable in all black . I decided to bring Scilla along in my plans tonight. We wore matching Nike track suits with cocaines . She looked like my mini me, with a single gold chain and her new rollie personalized but, Rose gold as she had asked . A huge diamond danced in her ears, with her hair pulled into mouse ears . She savaged her waffle and wiped her mouth sitting back .

" Finished?" I asked watching her sip her drink . She nodded, putting down the glass and leaning on the table with folded arms. " Where's Rose ?" She asked raising her eyebrow. " At the shop ." I answered quickly looking in her eyes . " Since when do you lie to me ." She tilted her head, recanting my words from before .

I sighed, wiping my face looking away . " I don't know ." I told her honestly. I looked to see her playing with her watch as she took in my words . " What are you gonna do ?" She asked after a pregnant pause . I leaned forward meeting her eyes . " Everything I can " I told her simply.

There's no doubt in my mind that I will find her . What worries me . No, what Scares me, is the condition that she may be in when I do . Or what she had to endure until then . I don't know if it's even a k********g . All I knew was my wife and child was missing and I had to find them .

Priscilla smiled at me . " I know . I'm not worried because we have you and Meanor. You will find her daddy . I know it ." She beamed , making me smile . She stood in her seat, placing her hands on the table as she leaned in to kiss my cheek.

" Lets get out of here." I told her, dropping a $50 on the table .

I got out of the booth and grabbed her hand as we walked outside. Scilla ran to the car as we got closer and I unlocked the door so she could hop in . She got in the back, in her seat as I got in . We clicked ourselves in and I pulled off towards our next destination.

At the hospital, when I stormed out. I went back to the sign in desk . I asked the guy about Dr.Garmin . The Doctor that Rosalina was seeing . I found out she was off today and had Dupree look into an address for me . I had to know more about this pregnancy and what better way than to go to the one that had all the information.

I knew it would be a risk but, I had to try . It was now 9:35pm, as I pulled into the nice neighborhood. I despised coming UpTop but at least it wasn't on Da Hill . I parked one house down, turning the mirror to look at Priscilla in the backseat . She was already checking her surroundings before she met my eye .

" I need you to come meet someone with me ." I told her as she raised her eyebrow. I chuckled under my breath getting out and jogging to her side . I opened the door to see her unbuckled but not getting out . She folded her arms . " Who is it ?" She pressed for more information . I laughed, snatching her out and swinging her and putting her down .

She huffed stopping her foot as I closed the door, hitting the lock button . I stuck my hand out and she stared at it then me . Rolling her eyes, she placed her hand in mines as I laughed out loud leading the way .

I felt better than before. Lighter and optimistic. With nerves in my stomach, I lifted my hand and knocked . Not long after, a man clearly dressed for sleep, came to the door . He looked down to Scilla and the to me . " Honey ! " he called behind him . "It's for you." He finished, stepping to the side . " Come in please ." He offered nicely.

We stepped inside and he closed the door . We waited for him to lead the way, and followed him to a sitting room . Although, he looked well I could tell he was older than me . Maybe late forties, if I went off of the inside of the house. It was decorated very homey but, you could tell it was an "older" persons home .

Dr. Garmin came in, looking surprised to see us . "Who's this dear ?" She asked, walking into the room and going under her husbands arm . " I assumed he was a patient of yours ." He said with uncertainty as the room got tense .

" I'm Rose's husband and this is my daughter Priscilla. " I explained, as Scilla gave me a look but said nothing . " Oh, I see . Come sit !" She demand as they took a seat themselves. " How is Rose ? I didn't get to see her when she came in . " she questioned as Scilla got comfortable beside me .

" I was hoping you could shed some light on that ." I explained. "I'm sure it's nothing but im beginning to worry ." I went on ignoring Scilla's eyes trained on my face . Maybe I shouldn't have brought her with me . Dr. Garmin burst into laughter. " I should have known ." She chuckled scooting to the edge of the couch, resting her hands on her knees .

" The woman always try to make it a surprise and seeing this little cutie. I can see why ." She said smiling at Scilla, who thankfully returned it with warmth . I'm sure Scilla felt the importance of following my lead . " Probably because she's not sure how you would take to news of a baby number two ." She stated boldly, holding up two fingers .

I stiffened, finally hearing the truth . Lupita told me before hand but, I guess I needed to hear it for myself . The numbness clawed at me as I felt my brief sense of peace dissolve . Just as I felt it take a hold of me, I felt a light squeeze from Priscilla. She must have noticed my slip and slipped her hand in mine to hold . She wasn't looking at me, but at Dr. Garmin and I realized that she was talking and I zoned out .

" Yeah 3 months I believe." She went on, not noticing my lapse .

" She can come in next week and we can do all the necessary check ups ." Finshed the good Doctor with a smile . I returned her smile , but it didn't reach my eyes . " Thank you soo much ." I told her standing to my feet as Scilla did the same .

" No problem sweetie. You have nothing to worry about . Your wife is Happy, Healthy and Pregnant." She joked, leading us out . I wasn't listening anymore. Now I knew that Rose was in danger and the longer it took, the more damage that will be done. I ended up in the car, just sitting there . Scilla was now in the passenger seat watching me .

" It's okae God daddy . You will find them ." She spoke, breaking my thoughts . I looked at her . I mean really looked at her . I thought about my sisters pregnancy and how uncomfortable she was . How her body changed and her emotions went wild . How the smallest things stressed her out .

I gazed at Scilla seeing a son that started his journey into this world the wrong way . Scilla reached up to my face, wiping it gently smiling. I noticed tears was falling and felt worse for doing this in front of a child . " I had a bad day too . Sometimes, when I cry I feel better ." She shrugged looking away . " You never cry Mir and that's why you feel bad . " she went on as I got myself together .

I buckled my belt as she did the same . I cranked up the car and put the car in drive . We were riding in silence for a minute but, I didn't notice it . Not until I heard Priscilla. " Nunca puedo ir demasiado lejos de ti. " ( I can never go too far from you . ) she said . " Your gonna find them Daddy . There too far away from us ."