Six months later...

Adrian and I are closer than ever, and also my brother as well. We've all been partying and living it up every chance we got. Adrian ended up getting a year lease on a condo in DC. So we stay there when he's in town, which is more than he's home.

In between traveling back and forth Adrian and I have been doing some traveling of our own. This summer we went to Colorado, to the Mountains. We also went to Jersey for Adrians business trip and a few other places not too far from Atlanta.

The weddings now three months away. Leah and Mikey decided on a winter wonderland theme since it will be in December. I cant wait. Everything is locked in, we just have one last fitting and the pre- wedding festivities to finish planning for. It wasn't really that stressful, Leah has a niche for this sort of thing. I know who to call for my wedding.

Oh, and let me not forget he went all out for my nineteenth birthday in July. He missed my eighteenth last summer in Nairobi so he really wanted to do something special. He gave me his own rendition of a surprise party. I had people I knew from high school, my new friends in college, and everyone else I knew close to me was there. He had it on the rooftop of this amazing restaurant, in Marietta. He surprised me with a pear shaped yellow diamond gold necklace. He also painted me again, and lets just say its one for our eyes only. Its from when I had on my all grey tank and shorts, with my nipples showing through the fabric. My hair was in its curly states dripping wet and my eyes were lust filled and ready. That man is so talented.

I just got home a few days ago for my Punkins birthday and we've been having a blast. We were all hungover,— yep you heard that right I got drunk. We all stayed with Mikey and Leah at the house. We rented a bus and went club hopping. We ended the night playing some drinking games down in the basement.

I initially asked what Adrian wanted to do for his birthday, he said he just wanted to have some fun. So we did. I also surprised him with his very own custom Submariner Rolex with the black dial in stainless steal. He has one in Gold but I wanted him to have one from me. It was a good night but I'm still feeling it two days later.

Adrians at his parents house, I'm about to head there now. Mikey and Leah were dropping me off. KJ and Xan was at his aunts house spending time with her.

Adrian's dad had gotten the DNA test back for baby Arian Marie Adams today. Which pissed me off when I was told the name. How dare she name her child after my man. Even though Adrian and his father shared the same name, Adrian Amir Adams, —but still.

Melanie had the baby two months later after everyone found out she was pregnant. She procrastinated on getting the DNA test. So his father Mr. Adams got a court order. It's September now so the baby is four months old. Mr. Adams was the only one to meet her as of yet. He's been present for the baby trying to do whatever he can as a father, he was there for the birth and everything.

Now arriving at Adrians parents house to be there for him as they opened the results, I knocked on the door. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are going through counseling, trying to work on communicating. They're legally separated.

Adrian and his dad are somewhat cordial, he speaks to him only when necessary. This was mainly because his mom asked him to. So its usually all business no personal with them. Adrian couldn't get over the facts of it all and how things are playing out now with Melanie. He did however have that civil conversation with him awhile back though. It's obviously not an overnight thing.

Adrian came to the door, he looked a little sad.

"Hey Munch. You feeling any better? I told you, you didn't have to come. You got enough rest?" He said while pulling me in squeezing me.

"Yeah I feel a lot better than I did earlier and yesterday. I wanted to come, I've been sleeping long enough it was time to get up." I kissed him then we made our way inside.

"I'm just glad your first time getting drunk was with me because you was drunk as hell. If you ever drink that much again make sure I'm the only one around." He shook his head.

"Why, it was that bad? I remember some of it."

"Babe you wouldn't stop trying to have sex with me. You were saying some crazy shit. I'm sure the crew will have some choice words for you."

"Oh, that's why Mikey wouldn't stop laughing at me this morning. The entire ride over here when he dropped me off he wouldn't stop laughing."

"Munch you were on your knees trying to pull my pants down, to put it lightly. Then I kept holding your hands to stop you. The next thing I knew you were kicking and screaming trying to fight me because I wouldn't let you pull my pants down."

"Oh my gosh." I mumbled.

"No more hard liquor for you. Stick with the cute stuff."

"Agreed. —Where are your parents? Did you see the results yet? I wouldn't be surprised if she lied about him being the father. Got your dad caring for this child getting all attached." I shook my head.

"Pop's in the basement getting some of his stuff. Mama's in the kitchen. They just opened the results and he is the father."

"Wow." I said while taking a seat next to him in the living room.

"Yeah mama took it hard. I think even she had a glimpse of hope that this could all just go away. So when we saw the results she broke down. I think pops is just in the basement hiding out. He says he went to get somethings out of there but I know he's just hiding. That's that guilt eating him up."

"What about you, how are you taking it?" I asked, I was really worried about him.

"Honestly I felt the same way, —ever since he told me he was finally getting a DNA test I had hope and I felt like it was a chance the baby wasn't his. Why else would she deny a paternity test and put it off?"

"Yeah." I agreed.

"I just want things to go back to the way it was before all of this." He added.

"We have to figure out a way to move forward baby. —So moving forward what kind of relationship do you want to have with your new sibling? What type of relationship do you want to have with your father?" I suggested, and he looked a little annoyed.

"I don't know, I honestly don't even want to deal with none of it. How am I suppose to have any type of relationship with this child, if the mother doesn't want any of the family around Arian, lets start there. As far as pops, he stay out of my way and I'll gladly stay out of his." He got loud and sort of aggravated. I guess this DNA results brought back some of the anger he tried to get passed.

"Ok, ok. I'm just trying to help."

"I know and I'm not upset with you, just the situation. Look at what Melanie did for the baby shower she had after Arian was born." He calmed his tone.

"She didn't even invite you or any of your family only your dad." I stated.

"Then that time I told you about when I saw her at the store two weeks before she went in to labor, she was with her parents. She was trying to tell them that I was the father. She's too sneaky and crazy, I just can't get over that about her." He shook his head repeatedly.

"Oh I remember. I came home that same week. I made sure she cleared that up. She was not about to start that rumor." I thought back on when Adrian told me about that incident.

***(Flashback in Adrians POV)***

"Aight babe, FaceTime me when your class is over and I mean before you get to your car." I stated on the phone with Rai, she had a late class. She would usually ride with Aaron and Jared, they all had that class together but they were out of town. They weren't coming back until tomorrow. So Rai had to drive her car.

"Ok love you, I gotta' go."

"I love you too." I waited for her to hang up then tucked my phone in my pocket. I made my way into the store. I needed some laundry detergent, so I hit up walmart. When I got down the right isle I spotted Melanie. She was with two people, I assumed to be her parents.

I saw her pointing at me but at the same time trying to stop them from coming towards me. So I took upon myself to go over to there. I figured now was a good time to get to know my little sister grandparents. Also establish something with Melanie since she's my sisters mother.

"Hi I'm Adrian, it's a pleasure to meet you." I shook her parents hands. They actually look either younger or the same age as my parents. Which I thought was pretty sad.

"Same here I heard a great deal about you. I'm honored to have you as apart of the family." Her dad spoke. Melanie stood awkwardly beside them.

"I'm Meredith and this is my husband Dr. Damien Wells, it's a pleasure."

"Well I guess we better get going." Melanie tried walking off. "It was good to see you."

"Oh no hun' we must set up date to have lunch with this handsome young man. You did good sweetie." Her mom praised her. I was a little lost. What did she mean she did good? Maybe her mom thought I look like my dad.

"So you've met my dad already?" I went ahead and asked.

"Ok mom, dad let's go. We're not looking to get all up in anybody's business. So no questions please." Melanie interrupted.

"No we haven't met anyone from your family yet. You're the first and its good we finally meet the man who's been with my daughter. She waited to tell us she was pregnant. She was embarrassed, so we were worried. You seem like you have your head on straight." Her father spoke clear, I heard every word. I decided to let him finish, so I could know all the lies she's been feeding them.

"Is that right?" I stared coldly at Melanie but she wouldn't look at me.

"Yes and we can't wait to get with you for the baby shower plans, she want to have it after baby girl makes her debut." Her mom added, she smiled at her daughter. Melanie held her head down looking stupid.

"Again it was nice to meet you both, but I need to clear up a few things with you. You're daughter is—" I was interrupted by my phone ringing. I took it out of my pocket it was Rai. I couldn't miss this call. She was by herself tonight.

"Once second." I held up my finger to answer it.

"Hey baby." I turned away from them focusing on my call.

"Hey, I'm leaving out now."

"Ok I'm about to FaceTime you. I'm at the store and you'll never guess what just happened." I laughed a little.

"Ok hurry up then."

I quickly FaceTimed her and turned around at the same time. I looked around to no Melanie or her parents, they left.

"What's wrong?" She stared in to the screen at me.

"Babe Melanie told her parents that I was the father. I just saw them here in Walmart." I walked down to the end of isle searching for them.

"She did what?" Rai yelled.

"Yep, she lied. She got them believing that I'm her child's father. I was about to clear the whole thing up but you called. I had to make sure you were safe out there."

"I'm coming home."

"Chill Munch, I'll handle it." I looked at my screen, I could tell she was already trying to figure out her flight plans.

"I'm coming home." She repeated, and was very serious.

I sighed. " Put your phone on the holder, I'll stay on while you're driving."

She did so. I quickly grabbed the laundry detergent and made my way out of the store.

***(Flashback over, back to Raina's POV)***

"I came home raising hell." I shook my head.

"Yep and I don't even know how you got in touch with her parents." He laughed a little.

"I have my ways."

I heard someone walking in. Both of us looked in that direction.

"Hey Raina, I didn't even know you were here." Adrian's father greeted me.

"Hey Mr. Adams." I responded, not knowing what to say.

"Could you give me a moment with Adrian please?"

"Sure, I'll be in the kitchen." I looked at Adrian and got up, he nodded his head letting me know he was good. I walked out and headed to check on Mrs. Adams in the kitchen.

"Hey Mrs. Adams you need any help?"

"What did I tell you about calling me that?"

"Sorry." I sheepishly smiled.

"Call me ma, mom or by my first name Heather."

"Ok, ma." We looked at each other and shared a laugh.

"You need any help in here, what exactly are you doing if you don't mine me asking?" I Looked around at everything spread across all the counters and the island.

"I'm sorting through my cabinets, trying to reorganize them."

"Well that's my speciality, so where do you want me to start?"

"Well, if you want you can start here with the wine glasses. I have a new space for them right above the wine cellar."

"Yes ma'am."

I finished the wine glasses then went on to the next task, organizing the cookware. Ma Heather kept quiet, I didn't bother to make conversation. I could only imagine this being all too much. The man she knew and married betrayed her, her life now is drastically different.

I started hearing loud yelling back and forth. Well mainly Adrian yelling. Ma Heather kept on going as if she didn't hear a thing.

"Adrian this is where we are now. What do want me to do?" His father spoke loud but calm.

"I don't know, but you created this shit. Now you got a baby, that's fact. You got proof now, congratulations." Adrian yelled.

His dad spoke lower, I couldn't make out what he said next.

Adrian then yelled again responding. "After all these years this is what you're going to do. Just give up. You're a piece of shit."

"Adrian." His father yelled slamming the door shut. I could no longer hear them.

I went over to Ma Heather and she was still moving along like nothing occurred. I didn't know what to say so I remained quiet. I didn't want to upset her any further or ask her anything if she's not ready.

So I went back to helping her organize. I really hate that about myself being socially awkward not knowing what to say in moments like these. I started feeling my anxiety kick in, because I feel bad for not knowing how to handle things.

I was able to help ma Heather organize the entire kitchen. Adrian walked in and headed straight to his mother, his dad left out the front door.

"Mama you don't have to hold everything in, I'm going to ask you again what's going on? I spoke to pops and he's telling me something different about what y'all are planning to do." Adrian spoke softly hugging her, his adrenaline still remained.

"I'm find Dri, I'm just exhausted. I just need some rest that's all." She paused turning to me. "Oh and thanks again Rai, for helping me."

"No problem and anytime, I'm here just a call away." I nodded.

"You and dad still going to counseling in the morning, like you said?" Adrian asked curiously.

"Yes, we've been going for the last few months so of course."

"That's not what he said, —but ok text me or call me. I'll see you tomorrow." He said altogether, perhaps just ready to go.

She was silent for a moment looking down at the dish towel she had in her hand. "Ok baby, and I love you both."

"I love you too." Adrian and I replied in unison as we hugged her. We said our goodbyes and left out the front door.

Again Mikey dropped me off so I was riding with Adrian. We stopped and grabbed some takeout. The ride was extremely quiet. Halfway home I did take his free hand and interlocked it with mine.

Getting out of the car, he grabbed the food and I unlocked the front door. He sat the food down, finally we washed our hands to eat.

"You want to talk?" I looked up at him.

"Nah not really." He mumbled.

"Ok."

I plated our food which was still warm and got our drinks. We sat at the island eating in silence. When we were done I cleared everything away. He stood up and walked out heading up the stairs, I guess to get ready for bed.

I decided to give him some space. Whatever else him and his father discussed was weighing heavy on him. Maybe we all just needed some rest. I showered and then laid on the couch in the family room. I watched tv until I fell asleep which took a while considering I slept for a whole two days already.

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