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Had I listened and just been her friend her ass would’ve been with another nigga.

I would’ve had to play the friend role, and I wasn’t beat for that shit.

If I could do it over again, I would’ve still went with my move.

The only thing I would’ve changed was not being able to keep my dick in my pants.

If I could go back, I wouldn’t have fucked none of them girls.

Hell, I wouldn’t have even let em suck my dick.

I lost my girl behind some temporary gratification.

Rookie mistake on my part for sure. I never thought I’d lose Nariah.

Like not fucking ever and I had. Only thing I could do now was shit…

I guess sit back and watch somebody else love her the way she deserved to be loved.

After my long shower I hopped out and put on a pair of Burberry swim trunks.

Sliding my shades over my eyes and a hat over my head I left out of the room so I could go find my family and apologize to Juju.

Glancing around to make sure I had everything I hit the door and got on the golf cart so I could drive to the main resort.

Tito was the first face I found in the crowd once I made it to the pool area. Ambling over to him I plopped down in the chair beside him and rolled my neck.

“Long night.”

“Something like that.” I mumbled.

“Nari said you was still sleep when they left.”

“Got fucked up last night. Now my shit throbbing and I’m hungry as a bitch.”

“We just ordered lunch. It should be out in a minute.”

“Good. Where Juju at?” I quizzed and looked around.

“Him and Nari in the lazy pool. He been looking for you.”

“I bet.” Dropping my elbow on the table I rubbed my hand over my face. “After last night I’on think Nari want me in her presence.”

“This ain’t got shit to do with either one of y’all. It’s ‘bout Juju.”

“You don’t think I know that.” I hissed lowly.

“Must not.” He sat back and stared out at the pool. “You look like shit.”

“Courtesy of that fucking Jose Cuervo.”

“Cheap ass shit.” He chuckled. “No wonder yo ass got a headache.”

“Right.” I laughed. “I needed something to take the edge off though.”

“Go find Juju. I’ll have them bring some aspirin or some shit. I’ll come find y’all when the food come.”

“Do that.” I tapped my knuckles on the table and stood.

It took a cool minute to find Nari and Juju. When I did, I had to laugh at the two of them. Nari was over in an innertube while Juju was pushing her through the lazy river. Hopping down in the water I caught up to them.

“Boo.” I whispered into Juju ear before reaching into the water.

“Daddy!” He squealed. Hoisting him up I sat him on my shoulder and nudged the innertube forward.

“Somebody finally woke up.” Nari rolled her eyes.

“Yeah. I had to sleep that liquor off.”

“Good thing you’re here now. He wants to go to the wave pool.” Nari hopped out of the innertube and shoved it away from her. “You can take him while I go get me another drink.”

“Tito ordered lunch. He supposed to come find us when it’s ready.”

“We can go do that then.” She shared. The three of us played in the water until we reached the front of the wave pool. When we stepped out Nari and I grabbed Juju’s hand and the three of us walked over to where Tito was sitting.

When we got back to the table Shunta and her kids was at the table with him.

Juju shook his hands loose and took off running for the table.

The server had brought the medicine so after popping both pills in my mouth I hurriedly downed some water so that I could put something on my stomach before Juju decided he was ready to get back in the pool.

We sat around the table kicking shit while the kids talked.

Nari and Shunta had decided that the adults would come over to the crib later on this evening so we could chill and play cards.

They was busy making plans while I was busy checking Nari out.

The cream two piece she wore came from her line and looked damn good against her milk chocolate skin.

I had to look away to keep my body from betraying me by reacting.

They had barely finished making plans when Juju shared that he was done eating and ready to go.

“Lil ass ain’t ate shit.” I mumbled, after peeping the half-eaten taco on his plate. Instead of arguing with him I let everybody know that we would be back. Hand in hand the two of us walked back to the pool area.

“You wanna go up close?” I asked.

“I don’t know.” He stared at the pool like his lil ass was scared.

“Aye.” Getting eye level I asked. “You scared?”

“No.” He shook his head.

“Good.” I adjusted the straps on his life vest before pulling him deeper into the water. “Before the water start, they gone blow a horn. That’s when the water gone start waving. Hold on to me and I got you.”

“Okay.” He tried to smile but I knew his lil ass was scared as hell. Juju could swim; we paid good money for his lessons. Plus, anytime the weather permitted we were always in the pool at the crib. I ain’t mind him being scared as long as he knew I wouldn’t let nothing happen to him.

The minute the horn blew I promise his eyes got bucked as hell. To ease his fears, I spun him around and put his back to my chest and held him to me. “Get ready.” I yelled when the waves started to pick up.

The first wave that crashed into us pushed us back a lil bit. Every time one would rush us Juju lil ass would grab my wrist. “I got you. I ain’t gone let nothing happen” I chuckled.

When it was over Juju decided that he was no longer scared and wanted to go again. So that’s what we did. Eventually Nariah, Shunta, and the other kids joined us. We stayed in there until Juju wanted to slide.

Today was all about him so I had no problem letting him drag me all across the park.

The more time I spent hanging with my son the more my feelings for anything else dissipated.

We wanted Juju to enjoy himself and judging by the huge smile on his face I would say we accomplished it.

We had a few more days to go and if today was indicative on how things would play out then I was good.

My focus was on making sure that smile on Juju face stayed there permanently.

I would deal with the rest of the shit when we made it back to Atlanta.