“That’s the problem right there. You never allowed me to raise my kids. Everything I did was wrong in your eyes when it came down to raising them. I admit that I was strung out on drugs, but I did that shit to numb the pain. How could I function on a daily basis knowing my kids were product of rape? You kill me being so holier than thou. Walking around judging everybody. You’ve always helped everybody but me. Where were you when I needed you? Oh, yeah, you were too busy running a fucking brothel to know that your damn husband was raping me every chance he got.”

  Boo and I was just looking between the both of them. Madear’s silence spoke volumes. Despite being mad and angry with our mother, at this moment, I felt bad for her. I also felt bad for my grandma the pain was so evident in her eyes. Just when you think you know everything there is to know about a person you find out some shit like this.

  “Come on y’all. Let’s just go in the house and talk about this as a family.” I said as I grabbed Madear and my mother’s hand.

  “I don’t want to talk about this shit. All of y’all get the fuck out of my face.” Madear yanked away from me and went inside of the house. We all just stood there looking at each other crazy. I was glad Dino and my mother embraced each other. Boo and I did the same. There was no reason to be sitting up mad about shit when you don’t know the whole story. Right now I didn’t even care; I just wanted my family to be whole again. After it’s all said and done family is everything. I’ve been blessed to have the love of family. I’ve always yearned for my mother and now that she’s back around Boo and I might as well embrace it.

  “Everything gon’ be okay Sis. You know how Madear is.”

  “Still crazy as a fly on shit and a mean ass right hook.” We all laughed as she rubbed her jaw.

  “Come on Ma. You can go back to my crib until Madear calm down,” Boo said sounding like an obedient child I held my laugh in because he was just cursing her ass out.

  “I’ll bring my kids over later so we can order some food or some shit,” I said as we all walked back towards my car.

  “Let’s go to the store. I want to cook dinner for y’all.”

  “Me and Sherita will be over there later. I love your fried chicken and smothered potatoes, Sis. I don’t like your ass, but I’ll eat the shit out of your cooking.”

  “Oh, hell no. You still with that Bipolar bitch. I can’t stand her ass, but I love my baby Rose`. I bet she has grown up to be beautiful.”

  “Yeah she is, Sis.” For the rest of the ride of back to Boo’s crib. I sat in the driver’s seat and just listened to my mother’s voice. It was kind of warming to hear her voice. I never thought I would again. Hopefully, she’s here to stay. I’m too old to be getting disappointed by my mother again.

  *****

  Once I made it back to the crib, all I wanted to do was laydown I had a headache out of this world. I needed a fat ass blunt and some fye ass head from my wife. Since she got pregnant, her ass stay horny and be down for whatever. I swear Neicee been doing some nasty but fulfilling ass shit to a nigga. All the damn TV’s was on in the house, so I knew somebody was in the house. As much as Neicee complains about the light bill being too high, she’s the main one who runs the electricity all day long.

  “What the fuck is you doing?” I walked in the bathroom and Neicee had my daughter on the sink sticking what looked like a long ass Q-tip inside her mouth. She looked like a deer in headlights seeing me standing in the doorway.

  “Hi Daddy. Ms. Neicee, give my Daddy a candy sucker to make him feel better.” I watched as Neicee placed the test inside of a bag and tried to walk out on a nigga.

  “If you weren’t carrying my seed, I would fuck your ass up. Why the fuck would you do some snake ass shit like this? Really Neicee? You’re swabbing my daughter’s fucking mouth. That’s some foul ass shit to do. If you didn’t think she was mine, all you had to do was tell me. We could have did the shit as one, but this makes you look like a snake ass bitch in my eyes.”

  I grabbed my daughter and I carried her out of the house. I didn’t care why she did it when it concerned my daughter. I know that she hates Kimbella, but Neicee would have a fit if the shoe was on the other foot and someone swabbed our son’s mouth. Neicee had no right to do what the fuck she did. I’m not fucking with her period until I calm down because the last thing I want to do is lay hands on her ass. As a man I’ll walk away first.

  Chapter 12- Rose’

  I was anxious and nervous at the same time as I pulled up to Boss Lady Inc. Headquarters. The warehouse was hot pink and black tucked off in the meat packing district of the city. I had never seen nothing like it. I guess pink and black were their signature colors. In the parking lot, were a fleet of pink and black Kawasaki motorcycles and Audi’s with rims that looked like they had diamond encrusted rims. At the moment, I was feeling a little intimidated meeting Ta-Baby. We had spoken over the phone, but seeing her in person was something totally different. She seemed cool as hell. However, I didn’t know if her crew would welcome me into their circle. Remy and Thug were adamant about us getting to know each other. It was only right since our daughters called themselves besties.

  I wanted to show Remy that I am capable of holding him down just like Boss Lady Inc. does for their husbands. I couldn’t wait until this meeting was over because I needed me some dick bad as hell. I’ve been yearning for my husband. Not to mention, my sons have been with Remy while I’ve been away. Lord knows I miss them so much.

  “I’m glad you made it. We have a lot of catching up to do. Your husband has been calling me like crazy.”

  “It’s nice to finally meet you, Tahari.” I gave her a once over and she was flawless. I took notice of her Red Bottoms and all the ice that she was rocking. Not to mention, she was beautiful. One would think I didn’t have all the nice shit I have at home in my closet as I admired her leather Dior jumpsuit.

  “Nice to meet you, too. You’re a beautiful. I’m loving them Giuseppe sneakers.” We both walked into the warehouse and the outside did the inside no justice. The whole interior was hot pink and there were chandeliers and crystals all over.

  “This place is beautiful.”

  “Thank you. All this pink inside of here is my sister Barbie’s idea. The bish really thinks she’s black Barbie with her ghetto ass. That’s my best friend though. Come on to the back where the rest of the girls are.”

  I followed behind Tahari down a long corridor to a backroom. The closer we got, I heard the sound of gunfire. I looked at Tahari and she gave me a devilish smirk. Before walking in, she handed me a brief case, goggles, and a pair of earplugs. She opened the door and we both walked in. It looked like a training facility. There were women dressed in all black holding guns that were almost bigger than them letting them ride. I was amazed at how they could handle it. I looked over in the corner and there was a nice looking man sitting and reading the newspaper.

  “Who is that?”

  “That’s Python my grandfather. He’s teaching us how to become trained assassins. We’re already nice with our shit, but why be nice when you can be great. You feel me?” Tahari flamed up a blunt and placed a pair of goggles on her eyes. She passed the blunt to me and at the same time she raised her assault rifle and began to do the same as the other girls. I just stood back and observed their stance and mannerisms. This shit just might be harder than I thought it would be.

  “What’s up? I’m Keesha. Open that briefcase and let me see you handle that shit.” We shook hands and I passed her the blunt. The other girls stopped shooting their guns and gave me their undivided attention. I knew I had to show them that I was also nice with a gun. Remy had no idea that I had been going to the gun range with Neicee when Ace first kidnapped me. We never told Remy because he would have a fit. I’m pretty sure he knows that since he saw me shoot that bitch in his office. I placed the earplugs in my ear and walked inside the booth and started letting off rounds nonstop.

  “I don’t know what the fuck Remy talking about. Your ass handling that mothafucker!” Tahari said as I removed the earplugs and walked out of the booth.

  “Keep it one hundred, I know you got a body or two under your built,” Khia said as she examined my paper that was riddled with all headshots. Yeah a bish was seasoned and no one knew. That just goes to show you to never judge a book by its cover.

  “Yeah, I had to murk a bitch for fucking with my man and my kids. I play many motherfucking games, but not when it comes to my nigga and my kids.”

  “I know that shit right. We’re going to get along just fine. I say we go out and celebrate the induction of the newest member of Boss Lady Inc. We don’t need to have no damn meet and greet like we about to have tea and Danish. Let’s go grab some Patron and smoke some blunts,” Tahari said as she hugged me and the other girls followed suit.

  “Welcome to the family,” they all said as they hugged me. I had no idea they thought I was good enough to even join their crew, but I was more than happy to be a part of something so great.

  “Let’s go to Momma Peaches house and get some drinks,” Barbie said as we all started to gather our things. My intentions were to go straight to the hotel to be with Remy, but I didn’t want to be rude plus I had heard so much about Peaches that I definitely wanted to meet her. If she was anything like Tahari said she was, I knew that I would love her.

  On my way over to Peaches’ house, I shot a text to Ace just telling him I was visiting with my boys. I knew that he wouldn’t say anything in regards to me visiting my boys. He had been trying his best to butter me up, but I swear I was going to kill him dead as soon as he tries to make me fuck him and that bitch Diamond. No bullshit.

  *****

  “Who told y’all bitches to come over here without calling first? Y’all know me and my man walk around naked.”

  “We miss you, Momma Peaches. Plus, we wanted you to meet the newest member of Boss Lady Inc. Momma Peaches, this is Rose`, Rose’, this is Momma Peaches,” Tahari said and we shook hands. I couldn’t stop staring at her because her face was familiar; it was like I was looking at my mother. I didn’t even realize I was still holding her hand until she yanked it from me.

  “You a bad bitch and all Lil momma, but I ain’t with that dyke shit. That’s the quickest way to get killed trying get this cookie.” I couldn’t do shit but laugh because this woman was dead ass serious right now.

  “I’m sorry. I love dick as well. It’s just that you’re the splitting image of my mother. The resemblance between you two is uncanny.” I reached inside my purse and pulled out my phone to show her a picture of my mother I had taken. I handed her my phone and she looked and hurriedly handed it back to me. We were all silent as she walked towards the bar and drunk some Patron straight from the bottle and flamed up a Newport. We all stood in place looking at her like she was crazy

  “Is everything okay, Momma Peaches?” I asked because she was acting a little weird to me right now.

  “I’m fine. How is Sherita doing?” I was surprised to see that she knew my mom.

  “How do you know my Mom?”

  “She’s my twin sister. It’s been years since we’ve seen or talked to each other. She cut me and Gail off a long time ago. She hated that I was a drug dealer and she really hated the fact that Gail was strung out on drugs. The last time I saw her was at our mother’s funeral. I always wondered where Ms. Goody Two Shoes was at. At least she has beautiful daughter. Dino yo Daddy ain’t he?” she asked as she handed me a shot of Patron.

  “As a matter of fact, he is my Daddy.”

  “I ain’t surprised they were inseparable back in the day. At the same time I’m surprised he hasn’t murdered her ass yet. All she did was talk to that man like a dog.” I couldn’t do nothing but laugh because I could just imagine how they were back then.

  “We’ve actually just reunited this past Summer. I had kind of got myself into some legal trouble and I had to do four years in prison. We lost touch with one another, but now we’re working on building our relationship. Her and my Dad are about to get married. Their engagement dinner is this weekend and it would be great if you came. I’ve never known any family on my mom’s side, so I would love to get to know you and your family.” I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. It felt good to have an aunt. The only other aunt I knew was deceased and I was really young when she passed.

  “You should talk to your mom first; it was her decision to cut ties with me and Gail. I want nothing more than to reunite with my long, lost, crazy ass twin sister. I’m a stubborn old bitch and I don’t live with regrets. Nor do I apologize for anything. Losing my twin was the one thing I am sorry about.”

  “Wait a minute. Say this shit one more time.” I turned around and that’s when I saw Thug’s brother Malik.

  “Don’t start fucking with me, Malik. I’m not even in the mood for your bullshit today.”

  “I ain’t about to say shit to your old mysterious ass. I just got two questions for you. Is your name really Peaches and are you my real mother? I’m starting to think you kidnapped me from my real family because it ain’t no way I’m kin to this dysfunctional family. It’s like I’m the only one who got sense around this motherfucker. Do Thug and Quaadir know about this shit?”

  “No babe. They don’t know,” Barbie said as she came over and kissed him on the lips. It was like he started to calm down as she rubbed the sides of his face as she spoke. The whole scene was weird it was like she was calming him down or something. I shook my head as I watched the interaction amongst these people. I think they were more dysfunctional than my Daddy’s side of the family.

  “So, which one of you crazy bitches am I kin to now. Please don’t let it be you Bae. I’m addicted to your pussy and I can’t stop fucking you if you’re my long lost sister.” We all fell out laughing; this nigga Malik was crazy as hell.

  “Shut your dumb ass up. Hell no your ass ain’t no kin to Barbie. Rose’ is your cousin. Her mother and I are twin sisters. Shit happened back in the day and she cut me and Gail off. I haven’t seen or heard from her in over twenty years. ”

  “I should have known it was a reason everybody keep having these damn twins. I love you Peaches, but damn are there any more secrets you’re keeping from us? You got me growing gray hair dealing with you Ma.” He walked over and kissed her on the jaw.

  “Welcome to the family cuz. I’m sure my nigga Remy would be happy to know we blood. Don’t let these Boss Lady Bitches get their hooks in you. They’ll have you dressed in pink and black with diamonds and shit on doing massacres in broad daylight these hoes ain’t got no chill.”

  “Fuck you, Malik!” All the girls started saying in unison. You could tell this was how they were with one another. At the same time the love they had for one another showed.

  “It’s too late cuz I’m apart of Boss Lady Inc. now.”

  “Let me go holla at my nigga Remy he don’t know the type of headache he has on his hands.”

  “Don’t tell him, I want it to be a surprise.”

  “I got you little cuz.” Malik hugged and kissed me on the jaw before he left out of the house.

  “Welcome to the Kenneth family. You have no idea what you’ve gotten yourself into,” Tahari said as we all went and sat around the table. Peaches was no longer in the dining room with us. I could tell the news about my mother had really threw her for a loop.

  “I hope I didn’t upset Peaches.”

  “Hell no. She’s on the phone right now calling Auntie Gail’s psychotic ass. Those two are thick ass thieves and I could only imagine the drama that’s about to unfold with this revelation. I swear being some kin to them is better than some of these famous ass people. There is never a dull moment in this family,” Ta’Jay said as she poured all of us a shot of Patron. For the rest of the night, we kicked it and got to know each other better. I couldn’t wait for them to meet Neicee and Honey.

  “How is shit over there with that nigga Ace?”

  “For the most part, it’s okay. He wants us to be in this damn Polyamorous relationship and I know it’s only a matter of time before he forces himself on me.”

  “That’s why you kill that nigga according to your plan. Not Remy’s. Don’t let that nigga violate you or your daughter anymore than you already have. All this waiting around is giving him the opportunity to violate you again. From what I hear, the nigga ain't working with a full deck plus, he’s probably plotting right now. Off his bitch ass immediately and deal with the backlash from Remy later. He’ll thank you. Now give me a hug and call me if you need me.”

  “Okay thanks for everything I really appreciate you and the girls.”

  “Don’t trip you’re one of us now.” We parted ways and I headed over to meet up with Remy. I couldn’t wait to make love to him.

  *****

  When I made it to the hotel, I went straight to the Concierge to retrieve a key card. They were already familiar with me from previous times we had came and rented out the penthouse suite so they had no qualms about giving me the card. I was so anxious on the elevator ride up to the suite. One would think this was our first time meeting each other. After all this time of being married to Remy, I still got butterflies in my stomach whenever I was around him. My heart flutters at the very thought of being in his presence. Remy has one of the most powerful auras a man could have.

  I gained access into the suite and it was quiet as hell, so I assumed he must have been sleeping or relaxing. I stripped out of my clothes as headed towards the bathroom to take a quick shower. As I passed the bedroom, there was a set of mirrors on the wall that allowed me to see inside of the room without actually going inside of the room.

  I put my hand up to my mouth as I observed Remy’s nurse giving him head. He was sitting on the edge of the bed and she was on her knees in front of him. I moved to the side and I closed my eyes tight as I could because I wanted to open them and all of this would be a dream or a figment of my imagination. While trying to gather myself and keep my emotions under control, I overheard Remy talking to her.