#is doing something to my brain chemistry and making me wanna relive the ye old experience

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tempted to use my current blog theme for one of my sideblogs instead to fit it's vibe and change this blogs theme again,,

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192. Sonic the Hedgehog #124

Sonic Adventure 2.5: Λlphλ

Writer: Karl Bollers Pencils: J. Axer and Steven Butler Colors: Jason Jensen

All right everyone, we've finally made it to the "Endgame" of the fourth era! While it's not quite as epic and game-changing, this story, spanning this issue and the next, alters the setting and the plot quite a bit, and also sees the return of Shadow the Hedgehog, whom we only got to see a quick cameo of back in Sonic Adventure 2. Also, amusingly, the word "Alpha" in the title is actually spelled with the Greek letter Lambda, not the actual letter Alpha. I know it's for the Aesthetic™ and all, but it's still funny. But anyway, let's jump in and see what this era's finale has in store for us!

So first, we learn the story of how Shadow survived his fall from orbit. Turns out, he didn't actually fall at all! Before he entered the atmosphere, he was caught in a beam from an alien spaceship, and brought aboard.

Well now, isn't this interesting! These are the same aliens that transformed Eggman and Snively back to their organic forms a few issues ago. It seems they're quite interested in meddling in the affairs of the planet, for whatever reason, and now they're using Shadow as a method of escaping from a second spaceship full of different aliens who appear to be quite aggressive. Shadow tries to fight back against them, but the ship hits him with an energy beam, and he begins to lose consciousness once again, falling back towards the atmosphere just as before. Meanwhile back in Knothole, Sonic wakes up, seemingly excited about something big today. He races to Knothole Castle where he kisses Sally hello, the two now openly dating now that they've admitted their true feelings for each other. She asks him if he's ready to "pop the question," to which he says he… is… wait, what question is this, Sally?! You can't mean…

At the same time, in Station Square, the president finds himself contacted by Eggman, who tries to make him a deal to become allies in exchange for advanced technology and protection. Of course, he's trying to propose an alliance to the same people who literally nuked his city because they didn't like him, so this goes about as well as you expect. Naturally, Eggman doesn't like this response one bit.

Rouge swoops in to save the president and his driver as the car careens into a river, but just as they think they've escaped danger, the entire false sky above the city shatters under the attack from a mysterious foe… But before we find out who has done this, it's time to find out what question Sonic is supposed to be asking.

…okay, honestly, this is just bizarre to me. I get that absolute monarchies tend to want to marry their heirs off young to secure alliances, but really? These two haven't even properly dated yet, beyond a little these past months (as at least a couple months are implied to have passed since Sally's kidnapping), and now at the age of sixteen they're planning a future wedding? This entire bit seems so weirdly out of character for both Sally and Sonic, if you ask me. The comic has flirted with the idea of marriage between the two in the past, but that was mostly during the earlier issues when each story was only focused on being silly and telling a funny, self-contained story. Obviously, these two have had a deep crush on each other for years now, and have a lot of chemistry in their own way, but a de facto engagement between the two of them is just strange. Sally is much more pragmatic than that, having broken off a potential relationship once before in favor of focusing on her official duties, and as for Sonic, we've been directly shown before that he's flighty, afraid of commitment, and generally prefers casual friendships to heavily romantic relationships. Now, this might make more sense if you instead view it as an announcement of convenience, a plot concocted by the both of them to get Sally's parents off her back about being married off to a "suitable partner" as the future ruler of the kingdom. If it were portrayed this way, then maybe I could give this a pass. But we're given no such inkling that it's anything other than exactly what it appears to be. And that, to me, makes this plot point a completely bizarre departure from the usual attitudes of both these characters to romance and relationships. Even weirder, as we'll see, this doesn't even affect the plot of the comic at all in future issues - while there's a reference to it here and there, it's nothing plot-important and could have easily been written out without much trouble.

Anyway, Sonic runs out to investigate the boom only to find Shadow lying in a crater outside the castle. Man, lucky for him that he just so happened to land here instead of literally anywhere else, huh? Sonic approaches him and Shadow lashes out in confusion, knocking Sonic aside, before coming to and apologizing. All this does is rile Sonic up and he tries to attack Shadow in retaliation. Really, Sonic? You thought Shadow was freaking dead, and the moment you see him again you try to punch his lights out? Sally, luckily, steps in to reprimand him for his behavior, and Nicole contacts her, telling her there's an emergency message for them back at the castle. The Freedom Fighters, along with Shadow, follow her back in, where both Eggman and Rouge contact the royal family simultaneously, each claiming their cities have been attacked by an overwhelmingly strong foe. Shadow confirms that this is likely an attack from the same vessel he had just been fighting, but then… something happens. A telepathic message spreads out across the globe, echoing in the minds of every single sentient being on the planet, demanding the attention of the "inhabitants of planet Earth…"

Well, this is bad. And now, they're back to finish what they started… Eggman panics and tries to immediately get King Max to agree to an alliance of convenience, but Max cuts him off without another word, justifying his actions to his shocked onlookers as making sure Eggman is good and ready to accept a truce on his terms by making him sweat a bit first. Sonic expresses confusion that the aliens seem to be confusing Mobius with another planet called Earth, but they get a call from Angel Island at that moment where Locke offers his assistance. Of course the Freedom Fighters ask about Knuckles, and he sorrowfully informs them that he's dead. They're shocked and saddened, but don't have time to mourn, as they have to prove the Xorda wrong about their planet. Sally begins some research into the history of the planet, but Hope unexpectedly steps forward, offering her own insight into how the Xorda ended up here in the first place.

Oh boy, Shadow, I sense we're going to have some emotional turmoil over Hope in our future. Also, I just wanna note that this issue claims that the Xorda were last here three thousand years ago, but future issues retcon this into twelve thousand years. Anyway, Sally soon discovers something shocking in her research… Mobius and Earth are, in fact, the same planet!

This. Is. It! This is the big reveal that I've been so carefully dancing around for almost two hundred issues! I have been meticulously wording every reference to Mobius being an "Earth-like planet" to be spoiler-free but also totally accurate in the light of this reveal. Yes, ladies, gents and enbies, the Archie Sonic preboot takes place twelve thousand years into our own future. The first Xorda invasion was, in fact, the first recorded Day of Fury, which is why it's recorded as having wiped out nearly all life on the planet. And this is also the origin of the split between five fingered humans, and four fingered Overlanders. The humans survived underground, unaffected by the gene bombs dropped by the Xorda, while the Overlanders are the result of, essentially, re-evolved humans that were affected by the gene bombs. And as for Mobians? Well, we are talking about a weapon called a gene bomb, so Mobians obviously came about through severe mutations caused by said bombs, eventually becoming the dominant species of the planet! This is why the planet's continents look very similar to those of Earth, with the differences easily explained by not only twelve thousand years of continental drift, but the massive geographical alterations that such a dramatic cataclysm would have caused on the planet. All those old references to previous Earth civilizations exist because those things actually happened, even if the people making said references no longer know what the Confederate States were, or who the Aborigines were. I know this reveal wasn't particularly liked by a lot of readers, and certainly without the context of the previous two hundred issues it sounds downright absurd (hell, even with the context it kind of does), but in the end my personal opinion is that this was a bit of a masterstroke on Karl's part. It's a great way to tie a lot of old plot threads together and develop a more cohesive and solid history for Mobius as a planet, and ultimately provides us with a more clear timeline of events for the various races and civilizations of the world. And it's all thanks to a species of creepy vengeful Mother Brain octopus alien things deciding to commit genocide!

Afterlife (Part Four)

Writer: Ken Penders Pencils: Art Mawhinney Colors: J. Jensen

So, Kenders. With the big milestone issue fast approaching, is there anything you wanna add in this next installment of Afterlife? Like, perhaps, finally addressing what exactly is supposed to, y'know, happen in the afterlife? Knuckles certainly wants to know, having spent the last two issues doing nothing but reliving his entire previous life verbatim. Aurora explains that though he feels it's unfair that he died, it was unavoidable, as he simply came into his power too quickly and couldn't temper it or learn to control it quickly enough to pull off his saving-Dimitri stunt without essentially going supernova.

This part actually does interest me, because Knuckles' reaction implies that until now, the fact of his death hasn't fully sunken in. He seems to be under the impression that he can come back from it and just resume his life where he left off, instead of traveling onward into the next phase of life. Aurora apologizes and explains that everyone only gets one chance at life, and beckons him toward the mystical portal to the Chaos Force. Knuckles requests only one more thing, to become his normal red self once more, and when Aurora gently corrects him that he doesn't need her help for that, he finds himself instantly back to his old color scheme with a mere thought, which raises the minor question of whether he would have been able to revert back to red all along, or whether it's due to the malleable nature of existence in the afterlife that he's able to do so now. Regardless, the reign of Green Knuckles over the comic's B-stories has finally ended, and Rad Red steps into the portal, ready to claim his destiny. And thus, we get ready to say goodbye to our favorite echidna once and for all, as he takes his place amongst the… wait, hang on a second…

Good old Athair! I missed you, buddy. Aurora tries to argue that Knuckles should still advance forward into the Chaos Force, but Athair merely frowns and crosses his arms, leaving the ending of this story ambiguous… and ripe for a true conclusion next issue, as we hit another major milestone in the history of the comic!

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M/M Original Mafia RP & Mafia 2 (the game)

THE MAFIA FANATIC IS BACK YA’LL! CLASSES ARE OVER AND ITS COLD AS HELL SO I RATHER SIT INSIDE AND WRITE!! Time zone: Pacific Time. If RPing smut, are you of legal age in your country?: Yes, 23 What characters do you have/play?: A 24 male character. What characters would you like to play against?: Another original older male character who’s in their 30’s, to early 50’s. (Who is protective over his younger partner? I love this dynamic of “No one messes with that kid on my watch”.). They done have to be in the same branch of familia, mafia if you don’t choose them to be. Hell they could even be an undercover cop, or a rival enforcer I haven’t don’t those one before! I would like a partner with experience, (and usually someone 20+ age). This is heavy more in depth writing, so if your more on the lighter side. This may not be for you. Preferred rp medium: Email, and only Email since it is what I am most comfortable with, I can access it on my phone and reply much easily. Contact information: Feralvolpa@gmail.com I have written this with more than a couple partners but it still remains unfinished or abandoned stories for this RP since it’s created prompt. They either disappeared into the void or some times loss of interest happens over time. Eh, no big deal just keep moving forward haha! In all honestly I just want to finish and finally bury this story! Plot: A 24-year-old marine, a victim of human trafficking as past high-class prostitute is the new recruit in the Italian Mafia. He’s on the run from his pervious owner, needs protection, money and his freedom from his owner trying to reclaim him. Luckily the Don of the Italian mafia sees he’s useful. Even if the new kid will never become a made man in the family because he’s Spanish, the Don can see greatness in this young man who has the potential to rise in the ranks quickly. The new guy gets paired with an old hand, who meet each other again after a near deadly one night stand. The marine finds himself a bit smitten and enraptured with the older man who’s a living legend in the family. They work well together, and have saves one another’s ass more than once. The old pro doesn’t want to admit the kids got an unbreakable will to survive and good with a gun, better with a knife but instead just secretly becomes very possessive, if not a little infatuated over his young charge.  There’s a tenacity to new guy that the older man can’t help but admire. How someone can go through so much yet still rise to one’s feet the way the kid does and still keep fighting. He’ll make sure nobody else forces the kid to relive the past from which he’s escaped. Now things have a chance to change for good with each other at their back. While the new guy works on his own secret motives hiding something he knows from the rest of the family that could give the Don an advantage that could shake the crime world. *Important: You do get a bit burnt out or frustrated when partners only give back two paragraphs compared to your eight-ten paragraph reply. (I’ve learn to lessen my length of replies and dial it back haha). Mafia 2 What characters do you have/play?: A male OC or Vito Scaletta What characters would you like to play against?: Vito Scaletta or an another male oc. I’ll just be so happy someone else wants to do a Mafia 2 RP! I’m undecided which one of us will play Vito Scaletta but that can be decided when we talk. As well as the other characters from the game or original characters you would like to add in also.  Plot will be following the game of course, or if you’d like even post game dealing with the aftermath. (spoilers) I want to see a sad Vito crushed by the loss of Joe, trying to not resent against Leo Galante.  Additional notes: - This mafia RP will be dark and gritty/dark as FUCK with all that beautiful crime world fucked up goodness with dangerous and powerful criminals. - I want a long term partner! (PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE THE TYPE TO DISAPPEAR WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD). At least say goodbye! -Good character chemistry between our character’s ALSO THE BEAUTIFUL power struggle! -I am looking for M/M for the main paring for this RP. With other multi-pairings on the side. We can definitely double and have other relationships in the background. -I stick to 3rd person, past tense, in paragraph/novella style.(I once had someone ask me what “Paragraph writing” was…I couldn’t answer them because I felt that my brain broken in half) - I love well rounded characters and their development, Please have a character with a personality! - I really like to use face claims or don’t mind it if you want to include a picture with your character. Just for the love of god don’t send me anime character references! -I love talking in OOC, its fun to pitch ideas back and forth as well as brainstorm with my partners. -I am highly responsive when it comes to letting partners know if I need more time to work on my replies or if I’ll be busy. I also just love discussing characters and plot outside of the story! Brainstorming creative ideas is something of a talent haha. - I’m the type to give equal effort or even more so for my partners. I will write even 20-something long replies if you give me long and detailed responses in return. I will always be creative with my writing and try to make it very interactive for your character(s). So I expect the same effort back. -let the characters grow and develop, never let them stagnate or never learn from anything, Let them evolve. So none of that plot convince, it’s so boring.  -I won’t nitpick grammar, basic spelling and sentences will do just fine, I’m not a perfectionist and am here to have fun writing. -I love writing smut, if the setting is appropriate. But plot will be the main focus. ALTHOUGH I LOVE ME SOME SEXUAL TENSION AND POWER STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE TWO! - No limits to violence/language/etc. Since this is going to be in the world of a gritty mafia so expect dark themes. What I don’t want: - Half-assed writing.I’ve been RPing more than five years, I work on and edit a lot of stories for scripts classes so I can tell when something is rushed. Please come with at least some standard of your writing.  - THE LACK OF CHEMISTRY BETWEEN OUR CHARACTERS, JESUS DONT FORCE THINGS IF THE FLOW DOESNT WORK. Not everyone can be friends and that’s okay! - Supernatural elements randomly thrown into the story because I did not sign up for that shit. (Also honestly, not too big of a fan on it sorry!!). -A Boring RP with no effort. -All smut - SEME/UKE or Submissive/Dominate stereotypical pairings, (get that away from me).  - To be the one holding up my end of the RP Please for the love of god, GIVE THE STORY PLOT TWISTS!!! - Unimaginative plot lines - The “emotionless” character trait. Its boring, uninteresting, and not at all fun to interact with.  -Sending 4 lines of mostly dialog after I send you 5 to 10 paragraphs, Come on now…Have some depth or details to your writing. Show not tell! Kinks/what I’m okay with: Suit & tie, uniform, light bondage, toys, edging, dubcon, noncon, legal age gap, Spanking, voyeurism, praising. (Maybe a daddy-kink if you fancy it and A/B/O, but if your not one for it then that’s fine. (ask away if you want to include things). Limits: Scat, vore, vomit, bathroom stuff (not into the water sports), underage (no brainer), furries, feet, fisting, talking animals (this isn’t a disney movie), sounding and diaper/infantile. Just please don’t message me with; “Heeeeey do you want to RP???” No? I’m here looking for baking recipes Duh. Hahaha! Or “Hey I saw your ad and think we should be friends!”. No??? Who are you? I don’t know you, and coming at me like that makes me anxious to respond. It just feels so awkward on my end.  And finally if you come asking about this RP and your under 18 but your hoping for a chance because you REALLy like the prompt, my answer isnope!  Your name, introduction about yourself is simple and perfect! :) Along with the character you have to play and plot ideas you might have in mind is just fine! Also include which RP you wish to write for since I’ve posted a lot of ads on here and it gets confusing for me keeping track. I don’t know what someone is referring to when they messaged me; “I liked your RP plot!”…THAT’S GREAT! WHICH ONE?! BECAUSE I HAVE NO CLUES TO THE ONE YOU WANNA DO FRIEND!  I know my ad sounds and looks intimidating or has a serious tone, I’m just trying to put into words what I’m looking for in a writing partner and type of RP I’d enjoy having. I’m really quiet the opposite haha. I’m a really goofy person who gets over excited about stories and get over eager with plot ideas. So if it sounds Interesting or want to talk more about plot and characters, please message me!  P.S. If any of you are non-english speakers or bilingual please do not hesitate to shoot me a reply. I’ve had plenty of partners who were non-native english speakers! :D

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Date Night(4 pt2)

  Chris

I held a sleeping Mylan having a drink with my father in law. As you can tell things with us are better. Cam was with her mom and Morgan and Maliki.

"Where's date night tonight?" He asked me.

"Home I told her we going out so it's a nice surprise I think she'll like it." I sip on the brown liquor.

"Good it's nice you still do these small things for her and it's been almost ten years of the married life right?"

"Yes sir I'm planning that trip already but how's the second marriage treating you old man?"

"All I can say is I'm blessed." The woman came in laughing about who knows what. "We wanna laugh to."

"Oh it's nothing daddy maliki just being silly. Chris come on I'm hungry." She takes Mylan from me handing her to her dad.

"My hunger didn't matter thirty minutes ago." Her parents chuckled. "Let me go feed my baby. Boy give ya dad some love." Standing with a stretch I called out to Maliki.

"I come?" He asked as I pick him up.

"Not this time it's just mommy and daddy but I want you to be good and look after your sisters ok." I ruffle his curls.

"Yes!"

"Alright we'll be back sometime tomorrow."

"Oh don't rush you two enjoy your night have fun." Abella pushed us out the door waving her fingers.

We laughing taking hands to the car. Lifting the butterfly door I let my beautiful wife slide her sexy ass in. This dress had her leg out one side just teasing a nigga. I hop in sending us off. Tonight won't be the normal dinner date because I got us some nice tickets to a Donell Jones show. Then it'll be back home for dinner and lovin.

"I miss my babies already." She whined looking over at me.

"No you don't that's just your mom brain turn that shit off." She gasp hitting my arm. "Baby relax their all fine and safe. Tonight is about us and us only. Do you know the last time we got to actually spend time alone since the twins?"

She blushed giggling. "Yeah...the night they were conceived. Remember we were coming back from the dance competition I judged....got bored on the plane ride back."

"Yeah that was a great day. You trynna relive that tonight."

"Boy bye I am done making and pushing out babies." She waved me off. "We should finish that talk about you gettin snipped."

"Or your getting burned. You know I'm trynna have my little baseball team of kids."

She gave me this look which cued a big laugh from me.

We got to the arena got the car parked and taken to our seats. I ordered us a bottle of wine and a small snack. Because of connections we get to meet Donell and the band after the show is over. While waiting for the show to start since we got in early again thanks to connections we just talked cuddled up in our booth.

I rub her down her arm kissing her shoulder. "How was your day baby?"

"Good Mali is doing with his Spanish he might be coming out his half speaking-"

"Camila I asked about your day if I wanted to know what the kids did I'd ask them. I wanna know what you did."

She sighed smiled. "My days revolve around our kids now. I did manage to make a few videos to post through out the week but other than that I cleaned after the kids I cooked for the kids."

Nodding I sip on my glass. This is probably a bigger change on her than me. She's use to doing her thing now it's pushed to the back.

"Look I'm sorry your life basically had been pushed back because of the kids you know I don't mean to leave everything on your shoulders."

"It's fine really I love my kids. I might not be able to do things like when we only had two but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Plus I still get to do my dancing so it's not that big a lost."

I swear my wife is one of the strongest. "Have you thought about getting a nanny?"

"No no I don't want  any of my kids being raised by anyone else it's my job and yes I'm sure since I know your gonna ask." She smiled kissing my cheek. "I'm fine."

"I just don't want you to one day be upset because you didn't do  everything you wanted because of the kids. I wasn't putting all these kids in you just to make you a home wife."

"Yeah right but really Chris I'm fine everything is good. In fact I have a class tomorrow night so I'll have a small break."

Taking her hand I lace our fingers hers together. "I love you and glad your stuck with me forever."

"Ha I love you to Christopher. Forever seems a little short I mean we're almost at ten years of marriage already." She lays her head on my shoulder.

"I know crazy right with all the drama we be goin through. In surprised nothing has come up yet."

"Oh please I just know something is gonna happen sometime soon...I can feel it."

Before I could ask what she meant the lights dimmed and Donell came out. Cam smiled bright cheering with the rest of the crowd.

"Thank you...thank you it's good to see so many beautiful couples out with us tonight. Hopefully when you leave here tonight you all would have been brought closer and well entertained."

The band starts playing. My baby was singing her little head off which put a smile on my face since it's clear she's enjoying herself. She stood dancing I just sat back with my glass watching her.

"Baby dance with me."

"I'd rather just watch you." I smirk.

"Please you don't want no one looking thinking I'm alone do you?"

"That rock is blinding enough to let niggas know." I laughed as she rolled her eyes. "Ok ok let me dance with my wife." ******* I held my hands over her eyes walking us back into the house towards our running room. While we were gone I hired a chef team to make us a nice meal and set up things real cheesy romantic movie like.

"Baby be careful my make up." She whined.

"Girl forget that make up in being romantic right now. Ok...look."

She gasp turning hugging me. "You are the sweetest most amazing husband ever! How did you do all this?"

"Just hired some people to put my ideas to life. This time is all about us so now that we went to a show had some fun we can eat enjoy each other's company and then....see where three more glasses of wine get us."

Carlton

Yes it's late yes my wife will probably put me on the couch no I wasn't cheating. I'm working man just trynna support my family. My shoes are still selling like hot cakes my clothing line is doing just as well and now I'm moving on to different things. With this record label me and my brother are starting up we'll have our parts. He's more for the business side while I will be in the behind the music with my beats. That's why I'm coming home late right now.

It's going on just eleven but I can just sense the fight now. Walking into the house everything was shut down the house looked dark almost like no one was here. Like always my plate was waiting for me in the oven. Making my way up to the room I hear my wife's voice and some else's.

"Yeah yeah I know but I can't just up and leave I have a family to look after and be here for."

"What about your fashion week dream? Being a headliner having one of the biggest shows with the biggest names being there to watch your designs." That's a voice of a nigga...or a real man sounding chick.

I stood close to the door listening in.

"It's a dream that I can make happen when the time is right. How did we even get on this we're suppose to be discussing this collaboration for the summer." She smiled into her laptop. Her top looked a little low from where I'm standing.

"Yeah well it's hard sticking to one thing with you. Your so amazing one conversation is never enough."

She blushed waving her hand pushing back her hair. I smacked my teeth because that's the same move she used on me when we first started talking.

"Boy bye...oh my god it's so late I had no idea. Where is Carlton?"

"Husband not home yet? I'd be quick to come home to a woman like you."

"I bet...he's just working."

"On who?"

"Shut up he's not crazy and knows I'd kill him in a heart beat." She sigh looking at her phone. "I'm sure he'll be here soon."

"Let's hope if not just give me the word and I'll be on my way baby girl."

Hearing enough I walked in heading straight for our closet. She ended the call with who ever that was before coming in.

"Hey to you to." She smiled leaning on the frame.

"Sup."

"Ok um did you wanna do some Netflix and chill since both the kids are gone?"

She came over kissing on my back rubbing her hands around my waist.

"I'm tired Rebecca not tonight."

"Well baby when?"

"I don't know I got a lot of stuff I'm working on right now." I sigh moving pass her going into our bathroom.

"Why can't I be on that list?" She followed.

"What?"

"Were falling off babe. We've missed a lot of date nights and I think it's taking a toll on our chemistry." Her arms crossed as she watched me pee. I don't want us to start becoming distant I mean you've been out longer than usual lately."

"And because of that you get what you want right? I do this so we as a family are straight and live happy lives I'm sorry if these hours aren't cool with you."

"Carlton what the hell are you talking about? I just want my husband to eat with his wife and kids more than maybe twice a month."

"It's a small sacrifice to pay so you can live out your little fashion dreams."

After washing my hands I walk around her heading for bed. It's tiring dealing with people and I've done a lot of that today.

"Uh excuse you but my line has been doing damn great I don't even need your help time around because of the success I got from the first time. I even paid you back what you gave me to start it up so these stupid ass long hours you spending at these studios and other places has nothing to do with my line which by the way is only a side thing for me. I am a full time mother who deal with the constant question of where my kids father is every day!"

"Rebecca I'm not about to sit up all night arguing with you over some bullshit. I'm tired and have to get up early yet again to ensure we can keep waking up in this house."

"So who is she then?" She climbed the bed pushing me over sitting on my legs. "Chris is always home before you and yall niggas work in the same fuckin building so clearly someone is holding you up and I want to know who!"

"You always all of a sudden gotta think I'm cheating huh?"

"You always staying late at "work" all of a sudden so yeah I'm gonna question it."

"You know I'm loyal to you why would you even think I gotta be with a bitch to be doing some over time?"

"Like I said there has to be a reason. Why don't you just bring your sketch book home or use your laptop that's here? Someone is keeping you away and I wanna know who!"

"There is no one Rebecca! Why you thinking this way...what you doing dirt and feel guilty now?" I sit up on my arms.

"Don't try to turn it on me we talking about you." She got up going to our dresser.

"And now we talking about you. Who was you talking to when I got home?" I stood behind her watching her do something with her hair.

"A possible investor for my line. His sister likes my line and told him about how I'm looking to have my own shop."

"Why didn't I know about that?"

"Well honey your never home long enough for conversations like that. Hell this is the most of I've talked to you all week!"

"Stop always fucking complaining I'm doing this shit for you!"

She slammed down her brush standing up to me.

"No Carlton you will not try to make it seem like I'm some material loving bitch I don't tell you to do all this extra shit I'm not out here spending your money so your forced to work more and longer!"

"But you sure as hell got no problem when I'm showering you in gifts I'm able to get because of my hours!"

"For fuck sak I don't need any of that extra shit and you know it. I've never been crazy about expensive things hell I'd be happy with a fucking cookie from you I don't need bags shoes and jewelry that cost the amount of a damn house I need my husband!"

We stood looking soft at each other in silence. I swear I thought this is what she wanted. She grew up with a stacked family her damn always showered her with gifts I just thought I was doing what she's use to. Honestly I hate working over hours staying at the academy longer than needed not being here with my family.

"Baby-"

"No I'm don't talking for the night." She wiped her face going and grabbing her pillow. "Since your so tired for "working" have the bed all to yourself tonight."