Thirty Seven

*AALIYAH*

I remember the story my dad told me when he was showing me his scars, he said I am special and I consumed Mama's energy from the inside; if it was a similar experience, how was she able to pull through? Obviously, she wasn't a prisoner. My baby bump is still very much invisible, but it consumes my energy so badly that I can barely walk or be useful to myself.

I'll be left with Hunter, and once his era is done, getting rid of him won't be an issue, as Hector and Hudson will be fighting tooth and nail for a say in the baby's life. However, Nikki and Linda are not the people I need to keep me warm and comfort me right now.

After struggling for many minutes, I find it difficult to stand. I bang on Hunter's door, even though it seemed like I was knocking. My shaky legs give way as soon as he opens the door, and I collapse into his arms. He lifts me onto his shoulders while holding me still so I don't have to walk. He places me on his bed and shuts the door.

“I thought the doct