Forever And Always (HCBTO Sequel)

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After the date was cut short, Imani let Xavier know it'd be best if he went home instead of spending the night like he usually does.

While he drove her home, not one word was said from her end as he tried and tried to explain, nothings going on between him and Ariana.

Opening the front door, the detective man sat at the dining room table with a cup of coffee in hand and papers scattered in front of him.

"My momma here?" He asked, closing and locking the door. The detective nodded "How's the search for Robert goin Detective Long?"

The detective held an almost frightened look when his name cane off Xavier's tongue. "I'm not allowed to talk about that"

"Why are u here?"

"Can't talk about that either"

"Damn, then what can u talk about?" Xavier chuckled as his mom came from downstairs. "Who his dude momma?"

"Nobody X" she kissed his cheek "How was your date with that girl?"

"Her names Imani, and I thought u didn't like her"

"I don't" she sat down at the table, across from the detective "But if she's apart of your life, she's apart of mine"

"U got that from your stories?"

His mom laughed "Go on boy, go get cleaned up before dinners ready"

Xavier jogged up the stairs and to his room. Pulling off his shirt, he sent a quick message to Imani before getting in the shower. He heard his phone ring from the room and he quickly stepped out, goin to grab it.

But I know u miss the way I made u feel

Ariana texted. Xavier sucked his teeth, tossing the phone back on the bed before going to finish his shower.

Walking downstairs, before he turned the corner, he could hear his moms conversation. "Yea, he's been obsessed with them two for as long as I can remember. Now that he knows somebody who knows them, he'll probably use that to his advantage"

"And your sons the one that's connected with them?" The detective asked.

"Yea"

Questions stared to quickly float around in Xavier's head. Why was there a detective in his house, talking with his mom?

What where they talking about?

Who is Xavier connected with, that his dad is so obsessed with? Then the conversation he heard with his dad popped into his head.

Why would his dad want him to keep and eye on Damian and Sydney?

When did his dad start caring about his relationship with Imani?

Showing himself from behind the wall, he made his way towards the kitchen, pretending like he heard nothing.

Soon, the detective left and Xavier and his mom sat and had dinner together. "Ma, why is that detective always here?" He asked, bluntly.

"Sweetie, he's a friend" his mom smiled.

"This isn't the first time I've heard about Imani and her parents around here"

"Who else have u heard their names?"

"From dad"

His mom's face showed shock, then she hid it. standing to her feet, she rushed upstairs.

Holding her hand tight, Jayceone stroked Lona's face softly and smiled a little. The doctors said she's making progress, which was good news for everyone.

"Doctors say u doin good baby, now the next step is for u to wake up for me." He said. "I know u miss seein a nigga" he chuckled.

The room door opened and a dark skinned older woman walked in. She looked like Lona, but hand short hair.

"Are u Robert?" She asked, her face showing anger.

"No miss, I'm Jayceone"

"Oh" her mood immediately changing "I've heard a lot about u. I'm Mrs. Jorgin, Lonas mother"

Putting out his hand, they shook each others hand "Nice to meet u" he smiled, standing. Her gaze moved over to Lona, her daughter.

"I've been in town for awhile, but I couldn't bring myself to come see her" she rubbed Lona's arm "this is my fault"

"Mrs. Jorgin, this isn't your fault"

She nodded as the tears started to fall "Yes, they are. I knew her father had a drinking problem, and I didn't fight hard enough to keep her"

"Fight?"

"When me and Lona's father got a divorce, he wanted custody. He had more money then me, so he was seen as being able to provide for her. I would try and come see her after, but he moved away and changed his number"

"U lost contact with her" Jayceone mumbled, looking down at Lona "Did u know about Robert?"

"No, but I heard that u beat his ass" she said, "excuse my language, but he deserved it. Putting his hands on my baby. Has her father come by yet?"

"No, but I made sure he couldn't. I took his name from the visitors list"

"That's what I'm talking about. I like u son, we think alike" Jayceone smiled "I'm glad Lona likes u more than that no good Robert"

"What? She told u that?"

"Yea, but I wasn't suppose to say anything. Me and my big mouth" she laughed "But some other things I wasn't suppose to say are"

Jayceone smiled and took a seat, listening to all the secrets from Mrs. Jorgin.