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Epilogue

Stacks

Today was Benny’s first birthday party and my brother and Nic went all out.

Just like his baby shower, my brother wanted his first birthday to be all about him, so the theme was ‘All About Benjamin’.

Leave it to Buck to do some over-the-top shit.

I had already dressed and was waiting for Kasha to come out the bathroom.

She’s been in there forever. She must’ve gotten lost. I threw my phone on the bed and got up to see what was taking her so long.

“Kash, wha―” my words got stuck in my throat when I saw what she was looking at. Clearly my throat, I asked. “What it say?”

“It says that we’re about to have a baby.” She had tears streaming down her face, and I was conflicted because I didn’t know she was crying. I’d be upset if she didn’t want to have my baby, but I’d respect it. I walked up to her and pulled her into my arms and held her tight.

“Why you crying, mama?” I kissed her forehead.

“I—It…shit I’on know,” she laughed.

I rubbed her back before I kissed her forehead again.

“It’s okay. You good. We’re good,” I assured.

“You sure? Two kids is a lot, Jackson.”

“I knew that when I never pulled out. I know the consequences, Kash and I’m ready to face ’em head on.

Hell, Jace bad ass is almost grown, so I need to get the full experience.

Watching Benny’s greedy ass is cool and all, but I want the full experience.

The cravings. Mood swings. Watching my baby grow.

Besides, I heard pregnant pussy gone make me wanna keep you pregnant forever, so yeah, I’m ready for all that. ” I smirked.

“Really, Jackson?” She shoved me.

“Really.” I kissed her lips. “Clean your face and come on. I gotta show you something before we leave.” I left her in the bathroom to clean herself up before she joined me in the room. When she came close, I pulled her next to me on the bed and handed her my phone.

“What’s this?”

“Look and see.”

I watched as her eyes bounced over the email before snapping her head in my direction.

“Is this real?” she inquired, looking back down at the email.

“Yep. As of today, Jace is now officially my son and a DeLuca.” I smiled proudly.

“Jackson,” she whispered.

“Shh.” I pulled her into my lap. “Didn’t I tell you I’d walk through the fire for y’all?”

She nodded.

“Words, mama.”

“Yes,” she exhaled.

“Then believe it. You, Jace and this new baby are my everything. Believe me when I say that. Ain’t shit y’all can’t get from me, including my last name. When you’re ready, you can have it too,” I added.

“Are you asking me to marry you?”

“I’m telling you I’m gone marry you. I’m gone let Buck get his shit off first but know that everybody in my house will have the same last name.”

I looked into my woman’s eyes and saw all the love that they held for me. I only hoped that she saw the same in mine when she looked in mine.

“I thought I was crazy to fall in love with you, but I’m glad I listened to my heart and let it lead me. You’re everything I never knew I needed, and I love you for that.”

“And I’ll walk through the fire for you, baby.”

The End.