LEMONADE|| Keith Powers

Chapter 42: Skeptical

"That was cute now what's the matter? He asked. "You wouldn't like it if I didn't return your calls so-

I sighed looking around until I covered my eyes. Kasey's face softened "Babe, What's wrong? He asked. "I don't know how to tell you," I said. He walked near me

wrapping his arms around me. "It's me, you can tell me anything and you know that" he ensured.

"I haven't been feeling well and I'm pregnant... and I know this wasn't supposed to happen. I know how this shit goes. I don't want to be another baby momma" I cried

When I lost my son I didn't feel capable of having any more kids even though I wanted another one. I didn't feel like I deserved too.

"Wow, I'm shocked," he said. "I know... I'm sorry this wasn't supposed to happen-

"I'm shocked; I'm not upset though. What are you apologizing for? He asked me wiping my eyes. "I know how it is ya know sometimes you wanna find the right person before you have a child or another with not just a woman you're dating just because"

"You gotta calm down baby. I know its scary but I'm into you fully and I want to take this to the next level when you're ready. You're not just some woman, I wouldn't have let you meet my momma or my daughter. Your special to me and regardless of the decision you make imma be there 100%" he said

"You really mean it? She asked. "Yes, I like you, Maya. You're smart, your funny, independent and you got the biggest mouth in the world but I like everything about it. Stop beating yourself up" he said kissing my forehead. I smiled relieved and blushing

"I love you," I said. I looked up at him scared of his reaction. "I love you too," he said pulling me in for a kiss.

Josie

It was awkward just my dad and I at his appointment. The good news that his cancer could be treated and he was now on chemotherapy. The bad part was I was paying about 3,500 for all our insurance as well as my car note and other expenses everything was adding up and the fact that my heart was pure killed me. I shouldn't be taking care of my father since him and my mom abandoned us and yet I'm taking care of him. I'm not ready to get over it or forgive him just yet I'm still pissed about it but I wasn't going to keep throwing it in his face either

"I know you're mad at me, I beat myself up every day about it," he said

"I am but that's not going to change anything," I said folding my hands.

"Seems like you have a lucky man in your life... he can make up for me" he smiled trying to make better of the conversation

"He's not really my fiancé in fact" I lowered my voice. "He and his family are a bunch of criminals and I've been playing his fake fiancé for money ya know gotta take care of my sister, my son and myself and now you," I said. He looked disappointed in himself but also me. He always stressed about being true to myself and making money the right way

"I know I can't tell you how to live your life but that's certainly not the route you want to take. It could get ugly Jo" he said. "I fucked up so bad" he sighed

"He takes care of Morgan, he's paying for her tuition and he helps with Jace. I'm not sleeping with the guy so it's not that bad but I know it can be" I sighed

"I'll go back to work; I'll find a job-

I rolled my eyes "Dad, please just stop. Your sick there's nothing you can do to help at the moment... maybe we can try to work this out later down the line but right now this works for me" I said. He nodded his head understanding. Erica's mother has been letting him stay in her basement which was nice of her and he's been taking the bus to his appointments when I couldn't get him.