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“I’m telling y’all, he was not the same Kamari that I was married to. He creeped me out with the way he talked and looked at me.” Demi shuddered as she walked down the aisles of the grocery store with her sisters.

She was telling them about the run in that she’d had with Kamari a few days prior. Demi was scared to death, and Cam had to start bringing her and picking her up. He told his grandfather what was going on and he hired extra security for the building and the parking lot.

“You need to be careful Demi. Between him and Cam’s ex-girlfriend, I’m kind of worried about you and Camden,” Isis replied.

“And that crazy bitch is another story altogether. Cam can hardly grieve the loss of his son because she’s always on some bullshit. Can you believe that she still wants Cam to pay half of the rent for her and her mama? She claimed that they had already budgeted with his help and they can’t afford to do it alone,” Demi fussed.

“That bitch must be insane!” Imani yelled.

“She has to be,” Isis agreed.

“But, that’s not all. Look at what Ms. Nora sent to me. You know she’s friends with Asha on Facebook,” Demi said as she showed her sisters something on her phone.

“No, that bitch didn’t,” Imani fumed.

“Yes, the hell she did. She’s a stupid insensitive hoe. Her baby is barely in the ground and she’s on social media selling all her baby shower shit. Ms. Nora said that her and Cam bought most of it anyway,” Demi replied.

“That’s so sad. I know Cam is pissed. Has she still been bothering y’all?” Isis asked.

“Cam blocked her stupid ass from calling again. He said he doesn’t have a reason to talk to her and I couldn’t agree more,” Demi replied.

“I feel bad that Cam’s baby didn’t make it, but everything happens for a reason. Y’all would have been stuck with that gutter rat for the rest of your lives,” Imani noted.

“He said he feels bad for being relieved, but he is. He wanted his son, just not the mother,” Demi said, repeating what Cam had told her.

“Hopefully, your romantic weekend will make him feel better,” Isis said.

“I hope so. My poor baby needs to relax and get pampered. He’s been through a lot these past few months,” Demi pointed out.

“Both of you have been through a lot. I just hope this weekend brings y’all closer together,” Imani replied.

“Me too.” Demi smiled.

Demi had decided to plan a romantic weekend at home for her and Cam. She was cooking a big meal and planned to cater to him the entire time. Demi had massage oils on deck, ready to rub her man down.

“Steve is getting the lobsters and crab meat for you like I told him too,” Imani informed her, pulling Demi away from her thoughts.

“Yes, and I’m making the desserts that you asked for,” Isis replied.

“I can’t wait for next weekend to come. Good dick and good food. I’m gonna be in heaven,” Demi said, making her sisters laugh.

“Hey Imani,” a woman said from behind them.

The sisters turned around and locked eyes with Cam’s friend, Courtney. Imani had met Courtney several times since they were married to cousins, but she’d only recently learned of her connection to Cam and Demi. She was cool with Courtney but, if Demi gave the word, she would beat her down without a second thought.

“Hey Courtney,” Imani said with a phony smile.

“How are you?” Courtney asked, trying to prolong their interaction.

“I’m good and you?” Imani asked.

“I can’t complain.” Courtney shrugged.

“That’s good. It was nice seeing you, but we have to get going,” Imani said, dismissing the conversation and Courtney too.

“Wait, Demi, can I talk to you in private for a second?” Courtney asked.

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