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| The cries of Jisela woke Amelia up instantly. She jumped out of her queen size bed to only find that Jisela was on the floor next to the bed. Not wondering how she got there, her first instincts were to take her in her arms and quiet her down a bit. Bouncing her lightly up and down, Jisela's cries slowly stopped and her little fingers curled around Amelia's neck tightly. Looking at the alarm clock, it read 10 a.m., walking down the steps, Amelia went into the kitchen to fix her baby some breakfast. Placing Jisela down on her feet, the little child crawled up on the chair. Before Amelia could even decided what to eat, her doorbell rung. Jisela was the first to get to the door and started screaming 'I'ma coming" in her little voice. She acts like a grown little child, thought Amelia, moving Jisela over, she opened the door to reveal Courtney. "Well, good morning. I see you just got out of bed. Hey Princess, are you being a good girl for mommy", asked Courtney, closing the door behind her, picking Jisela up. The little child bobbed her head up and down bring a chuckle to her Aunty. "That's good. Mommy needs a good girl," said she said, putting Jisela in her baby chair," Did you forget we're supposed to go shopping?" "No, I didn't. Just over slept a little. Woke up because Jisela was on the floor next to my bed. Don't how she got there, but she probably woke up and wanted to sleep with me," sighed Amelia, rubbing her temples," Where's Courtanay?" "Nay's at home sleeping as usual. I couldn't get her to wake up. That girl sleeps like there's no tomorrow," laughed Courtney, playing with Jisela's toes. "Hmmm...reminds me of JC. Ha ha ha, he would always sleep and his girlfriend Bobbi or ex-girlfriend would get on him for sleeping too much on their time", giggled Amelia, Courtney gave Amelia strange looks. "Mel, who's JC and Bobbi? You've been constantly talking about these people and when I ask about them, you change the subject," asked Courtney, putting all her attention on Amelia, making her feel uncomfortable. "Just old friends ok. I'm going to get the both of us dressed," simply said Amelia, grabbing Jisela. Courtney wasn't about to let her Amelia slip out of this conversation so quickly. "No, I want to know. I'm sick and tired of you mentioning them and them dismissing it, but if you don't want to talk about them, then what about Justin?," asked Courtney. That question was a low blow and she knew it. Amelia immediately stopped in her tracks and stared at her as if she had just be hit."Melly, he needs to know. He deserves it. He's missed out on so much of her life already, let him have the chance you've had. Let him hear the words "Daddy" come her mouth. You don't have to tell me about him, but do this for me, Justin, yourself, and mostly for Jisela. Don't deny the man his rights." Tears welled up in Amelia's eyes. By then, she had already put Jislea down and told her to go in the playroom. "I can't. I hurt him too much for him to except me or possibly Jisela. In ways, I feel I did the right thing by leaving, but then I don't. I won't lie, I miss him so much and I still love him, but its best the way it is," said Amelia, tears welling up in her eyes. "How can you say that when you still love the man. This whole Bull about letting go the one you love and if it was meant to be then you'll find a way back to each other is just crap. You should have been fighting to stay with him and not chickening out. Think about Jisela. She needs a father figure in her life and that's Justin. He's missing so much. Take a flight to wherever he is and let him know your reasons for leaving as well as see his child for the first time," encouraged Courtney. A long stretch of silence was met between them. Amelia was torn about what to do. Courtney was right and she hated it. Lately Courtney been right about everything and she wondered if she could trust the secret about Justin. "The reason why I left him is because he's Justin Timberlake of 'N sync and the press and fans was tearing me apart because I'm black. I felt pressure and insecurity in our relationship deepen after I found I was pregnant so, I left. I did what I thought was best for his career and look at his success now. Its huge and he's doing better without me," solemnly said Amelia. Courtney was stunned. She wasn't stupid, she knew about 'N sync because she had cousins outside of Wink, but she never thought the girlfriend they constantly talked about was her friend. "Wow Mel, I didn't know it was so complicated. You know, just forget all the horrible things I said. Do this on your own time", regretted Courtney, hugging Amelia. A few giggles escaped her mouth. "There's no need. Ya'll didn't know. Plus, you're right, Justin does deserve to know about his child and that's what I plan to do. Are you and Nay willing to come to California with me?, asked Amelia. Shocked spread across Courtney's face at Amelia invitation. "Oh, hell yeah, but how do you know he's in Cali. Forget it! Oh my god, I have to buy some new clothes. These are so not going to work out in L.A," screeched Courtney," Now come on, We have some shopping to do." Pushing Amelia up the stairs, getting a long fit of giggles from her. Back Home Chapter 2 |