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“N aw, move yo’ fuckin’ hands and take this dick,” I gritted. Sweat dripped down my brow as I pounded my wife’s juicy ass pussy from the back. We’d been fucking for almost an hour, but if I could live in this ocean, I would.
“Yes, daddy! Keep fucking me!” That shit turned me on, I started going crazy in the pussy.
“Cum on this dick, I’m not going to tell you again!” I smacked her ass, watching the shit ripple while I continued to fuck her silly.
“Oh, yes! I’m cummin’, baby! Cum with me!” She twerked her ass on my dick, driving me wild.
“Ahh, fuck! Shit! I’m about to buss, where you want it, love?” I had no intention of coming, but her freaky ass brought it out of me.
“On my tongue,” Ty purred, positioning herself on her knees with her tongue out.
“Fuck!” My wife looked so sexy I could barely keep it steady. Watching her swallow my seeds and then lick her lips had me ready to propose to her all over again.
“I’m glad your ass is on birth control because fucking around with me, you’d be pregnant again.” My body dropped down to the bed. The kids were in bed, leaving the two of us to have some much-needed time alone.
“I think I want to try for another baby next year. Tru’s growing up so fast, another one wouldn’t hurt.” My head whipped in her direction to make sure I wasn’t tripping.
“You on that shit? Cause I know damn well you’re not talking about another baby after you just told me you were going to be popping Plan Bs. We both agreed we’d wait until lil’ mama turned at least two. What changed?” She traced the tattoo on my chest before she spoke.
“I kind of miss being pregnant. Plus, Tru isn’t a baby anymore. She’s already using a big girl cup now. Before we know it, she’ll be going off to college,” She whined.
“Ty, get the fuck out of here. Now you’re being dramatic. It’ll be a long time before Tru graduates high school. Plus, everyone has to grow up, baby. It’s a part of life.”
“I know. I’m in my feelings because Orion’s a freshman this year. In three more years, he’ll be going off to college and leaving me behind. It feels like time is speeding up so fast, and I’m afraid I’ll miss something.” Ty’s lip quivered, so I yanked her body on top of mine.
“You aren’t missing anything because you’re right here with them. Try not to focus on what you can’t control. We want our children to grow up; it’s a natural progression in life. We’ll be right there holding their hands through all of their milestones and accomplishments. Hell, the mistakes, too." She rested her head on my chest while I scratched her scalp. This always calmed her down whenever she became overstimulated.
“Are you sure you’re not already pregnant?” I questioned only because Ty wasn’t normally this emotional.
“No, I am about to start my period next week, so that’s why I’m hormonal.” I nodded, returning back to calm her down.
“How did your video shoot go today?” I decided to bring up Favo’s suggestions to see where she stood on it.
“Great, he wants to hire me to do the rest of the videos for his album. He suggested that I do this full-time, but I told him I wasn’t sure about traveling too much right now. Tru is still young, and she’d used to having me here.” My eyes grew heavy while I soothed my wife.
“I honestly think you should do it. I mean, it’s not like you can’t adjust your schedule to fit your needs. Tru’s in daycare now, so we wouldn’t have to worry about having anyone watch her. It’s not like you would be gone for more than a few days at a time. The exposure alone would be amazing for your business. Go for it, baby.” She placed a kiss on my chest.
“That’s it? It’s that simple?” A part of me expected her to have a few reservations due to us being apart, but it made me happy to know she trusted me.
“Yes, just like that. Listen, if you blow up, then it benefits us all. Shoot, you could even shoot a video for Queen Bee one day. Then, I’ll get to rub elbows with the rich and famous. Go ahead and put us on the map, baby daddy.” Regardless of anything else, I knew Ty had my back.
“I love you, ma. Real shit, I wouldn’t be where I am without you, and I’ll never take it for granted.” She and our children motivated me to go further and further within my career. I want to give them the life they deserve, and I’ll work my ass off to make sure they have it.
“I love you more, Lolo. I’m behind you 110%, until the casket drops. You’ve been a blessing to me since you came into my life. I want to be the same for you. You’re my hero foreal. One day, I’ll be screaming your name while you give an acceptance speech for your talents. You’ve already left your mark on my heart. Now, it’s time for you to bless the world. I can feel it in my soul this next year for us will be the greatest one yet.” We fell into a comfortable silence as I reflected on her words. Having a partner who will ride for you was a top tier feeling. It’s the reason I’m determined to give her the world. Her love fueled me. It brought me a sense of peace I hadn’t experienced until I met her. She could get anything she wanted from me.
***
“M ove a little to the left for me!” I instructed.
“Okay, ladies, remember your positions and make sure you throw that ass for the camera,” the director called out. I shook my head at this thirsty ass nigga because it was obvious he was trying to do more than get a good shot. His big protruding belly mixed with his dingy sneakers told me homie was probably only used to the kind of ass he has to pay for.
“That’s it. Step back a little for me. You’re the star of this scene, and I need you to own that shit. When he walks in, you’re supposed to captivate his attention so much that he can’t even see anyone else in the crowd. Get into character and make it look real for me,” I advised the main love interest in the video. She needed to stand out from the crowd, so I wanted to make sure I had a clear visual of her in the shoot. She winked at me and then repositioned her body. After a few more takes, I gave them the signal to wrap up the scene.
My head was down as I played back the last part to make sure there wasn’t anything I wanted to retake.
“Thank you for your guidance. Most of the men I work with on these types of sets only care about whether my ass is moving fast enough. It’s been nice working with someone with integrity, you know?” My head nodded although I felt like there was something I was missing.
“It’s all a part of the job. You did great today.” I thought that was the end of the conversation until she stepped closer to me and then gripped my wrist. I didn’t want to overreact because we were in a work environment, but everyone knew I was an ignorant ass fool.
“Do you want to kick it later? I know a really cool lounge some of my girls, and I like to hang out at.” The crew normally hung out together on some nights, so what she asked wasn’t out of the normal. However, there was something about her tone that led me to think this was more personal for her.
“Naw, shorty. I’m headed straight to the crib once I leave up out of here. Y’all have fun, though.”
“Well, maybe I could come to the crib with you. You seem like a real cool guy and I’m trying to see what we can get into together.” She purred. That’s when I realized she was trying to have some one-on-one time with me.
“Oh, you want some dick?” Women were bold as hell nowadays, but I needed to make sure I didn’t misunderstand.
“I mean, I really want to get to know you better, and I know it’s probably big as fuck, so I definitely want to take it for a ride.” I tried not to laugh because I knew she was dead ass serious. Instead, I decided to take a different approach.
“Cool, cool. I’ll send you the addy.” Her eyes bulged wide as hell as she held her phone out, ready to take down the address.
“The address is 1731 My Wife Beats Bitches .” Her fingers paused on the screen as she processed my words.
“Wait, what?”
“You need me to repeat the address for you? It’s 1458 Baby Girl Is Licensed To Carry. Listen, you’re a beautiful woman, but this ring on my finger isn’t for decoration. My wife is crazy as fuck, and I’m even more insane about her. You take care of yourself.” Turning away, I headed over to where my equipment was so I could start packing my stuff up. I had two assistants with me, so I wouldn’t have to load all of it myself.
“What did Shalaine want with her fine ass?” Hemi asked as he took apart one of the cameras.
“She was tryna get some dick, but I told her it wasn’t worth her life.” Shrugging my shoulders, I continued packing.
“You’re crazy as hell. Every time we come to these shoots, the ladies be damn near throwing the pussy at you, and you’re over here turning the shit down? Do you see how bad these bitches are?” He expressed.
“I’m a married ass man. What other response am I supposed to give them besides for them to get the fuck on?” I was genuinely confused as to why this was even in question.
“Come on, Lo. When has a title ever stopped shit? Married niggas fuck on other bitches all the time. Especially in these types of settings. It’s not like you’re about to date them or anything. What’s wrong with sampling what’s out there?” My head shook before I even answered the question.
“See, that’s the difference between me and a lot of niggas. I’m not pressed or impressed about no pussy. My wife got that Supa Soaker 3000, so I’m not interested in sliding in anybody else. I’ll do a bid behind that pussy, so I'm not about to waste my time entertaining no bitches.”
“I don’t see how you do it. I can’t imagine being with just one woman, especially when there are so many women out there ready and willing.” He sounded like most men our age, so I wasn’t surprised.
“My wife is my heart. I’ll never put her in a position where she has to question my loyalty to her. That’s the problem with most niggas. We get so caught up in the options. We drag the women we love through hell until we’re ready to settle down. I’m not with all of that childish shit. Coming home to my wife and kids every night means more to me than five minutes with a bad bitch. Hell, I got one of the baddest women out there, and there isn’t shit worth jeopardizing my happy home. Plus, my girl steam presses my drawls; ain’t no way I’m letting her ass go for some pussy that probably smells like fish tank water.” My nose turned up just thinking about it. Looks can be deceiving, and that’s what gets these fools in the most trouble.
“You’re starting to sound like the old heads with that bullshit. It’s more women than men on the earth for a reason. Ain’t no way big homie put all this pussy out here for us not to sample it.”
“Aye, I’m not here to convince you one way or the other. Do what you want to do. I’m just telling you how it is for me. I will say this, though. The same way you’re drooling over all of these women, there’s plenty of niggas waiting for you to fuck up so they can play stepdaddy to your kids.” Hemi’s face dropped almost instantly at my declaration.
“What the fuck is that supposed to mean? Are you saying Manda is cheating on me?” Hemi had a girlfriend, and the two of them had two kids together. That’s why I didn’t even understand why he was asking these dumb ass questions.
“I didn’t say anything like that. All I’m saying is, if you’re out fuckin’ bitches, your house is not being protected. What’s going to stop the next man from giving her the love and attention you aren’t? You think she’s just going to be at the house waiting until you’re done running the streets?” The fact that he was standing here in deep thought made me laugh because some dudes really don’t use their brains.
“She better not be giving my pussy away!” I laughed loud as hell because bro was pissed off.
“I hate to break it to you, bro, but that ain’t yo’ pussy. You haven’t even put a ring on it or anything. At this point, you’re borrowing the pussy yourself, so if you don’t get your shit together, somebody is going to slide right in your place. The ladies stay hollering about stepdaddy season. You might come home one day, and Jr. will be calling another nigga pops. Don’t say I ain’t warn you.” Hemi looked like he wanted to cry, and I was just playing with him. A lot of men liked to dish it out when they couldn’t take it. I already knew how crazy I could get over my wife, so I would never set myself up like that.
“Good looking out, Boss. This is fire already, and we haven’t even started editing it yet.” My homie Favo dabbed me up after we cleared the set. He was the rapper we were shooting the video for, and I was proud of the way things had turned out. Photography has always been my first love, but I won’t lie and say that videography hasn’t completely consumed my life.
My career has blown up so much in the last year, and all I could do was thank the man upstairs for blessing me with this gift.
“Appreciate you giving me the opportunity. Your music is dope as hell, and once you drop this new single on the world, I have no doubt things will go even further for you. I’ll be working with Tremell and Juno to make sure we clean up any inconsistencies. We still have to shoot a few scenes downtown tomorrow, plus the last scene at the club. Other than that, you’ve got yourself a hit on your hands.”
“I appreciate you, foreal. It’s obvious you have a natural eye and vision for shit like this. It’s time for you to make this a full-time thing. Not only is there plenty of money out here, but there’s also always a lot of opportunity for growth. The eye for creativity you possess, many people need in this industry. As much as I don’t want to share you with anyone, I can see you doing big things out here. I’m definitely going to be recommending you to my homies, so be on the lookout.”
“‘Preciate it. My wife has been on me about this for a while now. I’ve been getting hit up for so many opportunities, but a lot of them require me to be away from my family. I’ve been hesitant about it because I don’t want to leave my woman with two kids.
“Does she support your dreams?” His question offended me at first until I realized he was asking a general question.
“Of course. Ty wants me to take my career to the next level. I’m the one who has been stalling. My little girl is already growing up before my eyes, and I don’t want to miss anything, you know?”
“I get what you’re saying, but this is no different than any other major career. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to put your family in a better position. As long as you’re still prioritizing your family, then you have nothing to worry about. Maybe start with a few out-of-state gigs and see how things go. You could really make millions with the skills you have. Don’t allow fear or anything else to hold you back from your dreams. If your wife has your back, then that’s really all you need.”
“That’s sound advice. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think your ass was a family man.” Favo was only twenty-four, and he had no kids, as far as I was aware.
“My dad was one of the best engineers in the game in his time. He could have gone so much further in life, but he had a small-town mindset. He couldn’t see the bigger picture because it required him to spread his wings. When I told him I wanted to be a rapper, he advised me to keep my head down and focus. When I asked him what his biggest regret was, he told me it was his internal fears. He put his life on hold because he was afraid of the unknown.
One thing about this life is that we only get one. We only have one chance to make it happen and give it all we’ve got. I refused to allow myself to be the reason I didn’t make it to the top. The only regret I want to have in life is not adding a basketball court to my mansion. My dreams go beyond the ceiling and I’m not about to let anything hinder me, including me.
I’m telling you, there’s a gift inside of you, and if you don’t use it, it’s going to be in vain. Talk it over with your wife if it will make you feel better. I have a few shows to do out of state, but get up with me when I touch back down. I can put you in front of the right people if you’re ready to get this money.”
“I’ll do that. Thank you for that.”
“No problem. I remember being a young nigga tryna get people to support my music. Your family has always shown me love and I’ll never forget it. There’s a light over your life and if my Madea didn’t teach me anything else it’s that people like you are hidden gems. Just make sure you don’t stay hidden too long.” He tilted his head up at me before walking back over to his crew.
The conversation stirred something deep inside of me because it was unexpected. Tyeis had been on me about taking my opportunities with my filming, but I hated the idea of being too far away from them. Since Tru was born, I hadn’t spent a single night away from home. I probably sound like a simp ass muthafucka, and I was when it came to my family.
Ty worked from home mostly, so I worried about her feeling overwhelmed. I wasn’t one of those selfish men who felt like it was all on the woman to take care of the family. My children were my world, and I needed them to know they had two parents.
Orion was playing basketball and football this year, and I didn’t want to miss his games either. At the same time, I knew I had so many opportunities to really get my name out there in the industry. I’ve already been contacted by managers as well as promoters to come out and film for them. If I really put my all into this, I’d be able to provide my family with the lifestyle I’ve always dreamed of.
The ride home was filled with thoughts of the future. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that Tyies would be there to support me no matter what, so really, I was the only person standing in my way. Glancing up at my mom’s picture that I had hanging up on my mirror, I wondered what she would say about it. What should I do? If she was still here, I knew she’d give some sound advice, basically telling me to follow my heart. Fear was something she preached against because, in her words, “ fear is a tactic from the enemy to make you doubt the abilities God gave you. God has not given you the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind .” Her voice rang clearly in my mind as I vibed to the music.
Inside, I felt this fire brewing inside of me, telling me to go for it. If I was honest with myself, there really wasn’t anything for me to lose by doing so and so much to gain. Once I ran it by Tyeis, I’d have a little more clarity about the situation. She always knew just what to say to put things in perspective for me.
“Daddy’s home!” Tyeis purred as I walked up to her in the kitchen. My hands naturally gravitated towards her juicy ass that was covered in some short-ass spandex shorts.
“Ouch! Gone on somewhere with your heavy-handed ass. You play too much.” Ty whined as I peppered her neck with kisses. I don’t even know what possessed me to do it because I knew it would only lead to us fucking.
“Don’t start anything you know you can’t finish.”
“Who said I can’t finish it? You better act like you know. I’ll dick you down right next to the baked chicken and dinner rolls. Play with me if you want to.” My hands traveled inside of her shorts to feel how wet that pussy was.
It didn’t matter what was going on around us, Tyeis was always ready for me, and I loved that shit.
“No, babe, I’m trying to finish dinner without any distractions. We have plenty of time for that when the kids go to bed. Trust me, I’ve been thinking about that dick all day and a bitch is in desperate need of having my guts rearranged.” Her declaration caused a tent in my shorts as I grinded into her from behind.
“Let me just slide the tip in. Give you some of this benediction dick.”
“Loyal, what the heck is benediction dick?” Ty giggled while continuing to back her ass on my shit.
“You know those last couple of minutes at the end of the services where they give you all of the last-minute announcements and shit. It usually only lasts a couple of minutes, and that’s what I’m tryna give you. Six good pumps and a flick.”
“Deep down inside, I want you to grow up. Why don’t you go and chill with your children while I finish up here? If not, we’ll be ordering pizza when I burn this food up.” Ty stood on her tiptoes to kiss me.
“Pussy and pizza sounds like a nice lil’ combo if you’re asking me.”
“I bet it does. Get out of my kitchen, Loyalty!” Ty shrieked when I cupped her ass cheeks in the palm of my hands. I don’t know why she was acting as if I was doing something out of the norm. The moment I crossed the threshold, my hands were all over her most days.
There’s been plenty of times I’ve snuck home just to eat her pussy on my breaks. Baby girl has me down bad like one of the crackheads on Fifth Street in the hood.
“I’m only stopping because I missed my princess, and I don’t want to kiss her with your pussy juices on my lips. Just know I’m going balls deep as soon as we put these kids to bed.” The two of us burst out laughing when she dropped the spatula on the ground.
“Babe, see what I’m talking about? You are distracting me, and I’m trying to make sure our family gets edible food tonight.” Baby girl pouted.
“Fine, I do have something I want to run past you tonight. It’s business shit.” Ty paused, then took a look at me for a moment.
“It must be serious if you want to talk to me about it. Is everything okay?” The look of concern was evident in her eyes.
“Everything is good, baby. I just need your advice on a possible business move. We can talk about it tonight before I fill you up with baby number three.” Tyeis rolled her eyes at me.
"Whatever it is you want to talk about, just know that I’m in your corner one hundred percent.” There were no doubts about that. If nothing else, I knew my woman was riding with me until the wheels fell off. I just didn’t want any decisions I made to negatively impact our family.
“I’m about to go check on my babies.” Sauntering down the hall, I didn’t even bother to look in Tru’s bedroom because I knew exactly where she was. The moment I pushed the door open to Orion’s room, there they were, sitting in his gaming chair together. I stood there for a moment to watch the scene before me because it warmed my heart.
Tru was clapping her hands together and babbling in his lap as he focused his attention on the game. This was normal for the two of them because the second Orion came home from school, he ran straight to Tru’s room.
The bond the two of them had was so strong even with them having such a large age gap between them. “What are y’all in here doing?” Both of their heads turned to look in my direction.
“What’s up, Pops?” Orion quickly refocused his attention on the game while baby girl began squirming in his lap.
“What’s up, son? Hey, daddy’s baby! You in here bothering your brother?” Tru did not have a clue what I was saying, but she didn’t care either. All she knew was her daddy was talking to her. Reaching over, I scooped her from Orion’s lap. She was rocking a pink polka dot onesie with a matching headband.
“What’s up, mamas!” I kissed her all over her little face. The older she got, the more she looked like the perfect mix of her mother and me. It was crazy to see yourself in another human being. Tru’s giggles reverberated throughout the room as drool dribbled down her chin. Baby girl was a chunky little thing even though she felt lightweight in my arms.
Taking a seat on the edge of Orion’s bed, I watched him play the game for a bit. We normally played together on the weekends as a way for us to bond if we weren’t at the gym or the basketball court.
“Are you going to the gym in the morning with me and Uncle Wisdom?” I asked while Tru pulled my hair.
“Yes, sir. You know I have to keep my body in shape for the ladies.” I shook my head at him because he knew damn well if his momma heard him talking like that, she’d have a fit.
“Man, gone. Ain’t nobody checking for you.” I teased him, even though I knew it wasn’t true. These young girls were something else these days. The last time we went to one of his basketball games, there were two young girls wearing his jersey number. He swore he wasn’t dating either of them, but they didn’t seem to share the same sentiment.
“The ladies love me, pops. What can I say? I get it from my dad,” he boasted. My chest always swelled with pride when Orion called me Dad. I never imagined how powerful hearing those words were until he said them. I didn’t believe in stepchildren, although there was nothing wrong with the term. I wanted Orion to know he had the same love and privileges as Tru. He was my son forever.
“You got that shit right. It’s in our DNA. Just make sure you’re focusing on what’s important. Grades come before any of these little girls. You have the potential to really make something of yourself, and those scouts are going to start looking at you in a year or two. I need you at your best, you hear me?” I never pressured Orion to play sports, but he made it clear that he wanted to go to the NFL.
Ty wasn’t in agreement at first because of the potential injuries, but I told her we’d hire the best trainers to get him in shape. If this was what he wanted, I never wanted to get in the way of his dreams. He loved basketball, too, but football was his life. Orion made a promise to me that he’d give it his all and keep his grades up, so I didn’t care how much money I had to spend. I was going to make sure he was set up for success.
“I got you, Pops. I made the Honor roll this month and last month. Your son is no slouch when it comes to my schooling. I just hate doing all this homework, especially during football and basketball season,” he admitted.
“I hear you. Just make sure you don’t have any more of these little girls doing your homework.” I jested.
Tyeis blew up last year when the school called to tell us Orion and Cayden had been paying some girls to do their homework for them. Personally, I thought the shit was smart as hell. However, I had to put on my parental hat so I could set a good example. People already put stigmas on our boys, so I couldn’t have him out here setting the wrong example.
“Naw, Rylie is still not allowed to speak to me after all of that went down. Her father said I was a bad example, so I’ve been on my best behavior.” He grinned as he sat his remote down, then reached for Tru. Of course, her traitor ass went right over to him.
“That’s how you do me, Tru? You’re going to trade me in for your brother? Huh?” Her little ass babbled while blowing spit bubbles. That was a new thing she’d recently learned, so she was obsessed with it.
“I hate to break it to you, Pops. I’m her favorite in the house. It’s me, then you, and then mom.” We burst out laughing because I knew if Tyeis heard him say this, she’d probably cry. Tru loved everyone, but she cried more with Tyeis when we first brought her home. I assured her it was because of her nervous energy. Babies pick up on shit like that, but she thought it meant that she didn’t like her.
Ty dealt with a mild case of postpartum, but I was determined not to allow her to go through it alone. From dates, spa days, and endless love and affection, I made sure she never felt as if she was alone. Tru loved on her more now that she was more confident, but I often joked about being the favorite.
“Tru only likes you more because you sneak her the best snacks.”
“Yeah, right! She laughs with me more than anyone else,” He boasted, tossing Tru into the air as she squealed with delight.
Watching the two of them together reminded me of how fast my life changed. There was a time in my life when I swore I’d never settle down and have kids, and now I couldn’t imagine my life without them. Every milestone they hit meant everything to me, and I felt honored to be able to witness it. My heart has grown so much with them being in my life, and I wouldn’t trade a thing.
“Are you excited about the season starting?”
“I’m geeked about it, honestly. Cayden and I have been running plays every day this week, and I can already tell it’s about to be a great season. I’m ready to show them what I can do.” He had that fire in his eyes, so I already knew he was going to shut shit down. My ignorant ass was going to be right there in the stands, loudly cheering him on.
“That’s the shit I want to hear. The two of you had a great season in basketball, so I already know y’all are about to show out again. Just remember what I told you. Always observe your opponents and try to stay ten steps ahead of them.”
“I got you; I’ve been watching ol’ tapes and plays with Papa Truth. You never told me he used to be a running back. He’s been teaching us all types of skills.” I smirked as I saw his eyes light up. My father and I’s relationship has come a long way, but he really stepped up when he came to these kids.
Cayden, Cartier, and Orion loved spending time with him, especially during fishing season. It reminded me of my cousins and brothers and me when we were younger. We loved going out on the boat with my dad and uncles. Uncle Prosper was always doing some crazy shit that kept us in stitches, and Uncle Knowledge was just the cool uncle. He used to let us hold his guns and play with his collectors’ knives.
It wasn’t often that we were able to spend time with them all together, so we lived for those moments. Seeing my father step into this role as a grandfather gave me a new respect for him. He loved them all unconditionally, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. Hell, Cayden didn’t even like to call Justice when he got into trouble. He’d call my dad because he knew he’d go to bat for him.
It’s funny seeing him switch up the rules since he used to be so strict when we were coming up. He let those little niggas get away with murder most times, and even when he tried to be strict, it never lasted long.
“Go ahead and get washed up for dinner. We can get in a few rounds on the game after we eat,” I stood up, then kissed the top of his head. He groaned like he does every night because he swore, he was too old for hugs and affection.
I didn’t give a damn how old he got; I’d always show him love. I made a promise to do so when Tru graced the world with her presence. I wanted my children to know I loved them in every way. They might grow up and question a lot of things in life, but my love wouldn’t be one of those things.
“I love you, O. I’m proud of you, man. This year is going to be one the best yet, and I’ll be in the stand cheering you on at every game. Matter of fact, I might need to see if your mom can get me a shirt with your number on it that says: Father of the winner, sorry your son's a bitch.”
“Ummm, dad. I’m pretty sure they won’t let you in with a shirt like that.” Orion shook his head.
“Hey, it’s worth a shot.” I shrugged, heading towards the door.
“Hey. dad?” My head turned back towards him to see what he wanted.
“I love you, too. Thank you for everything.” I nodded, heading into the hallway. My family meant the world to me and I would do whatever I can to keep them happy.