After spending years in an abusive and draining relationship, Brittany decides to dedicate all of her time attending to herself and her daughter but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson. 

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"It's you" She announced softly

"So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly.

"You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind.

"And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words.

"What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly.

"That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory.

"I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

Riptide

"Did you get a babysitter?" Renae asked as we walked down the hall. 


"No, Andre has been begging all week to have her today, so I'm allowing it," I replied finding it convenient since I've been wanting to pick up extra hours this week. 


"Did you get a babysitter for Andre?" She asked and I laughed rolling my eyes. 


"You're always just saying," I replied smiling as we stepped into the elevator. 


I checked my watch once more watching as they came out of the store. 


"Do have somewhere to be?" Spain asked beside me as they slowly approached us. 


"The same ones we were discussing last week?" 


"Yeah" I replied as Taj moved closer handing me the bag with the things. 


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