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She gave a small nod, her voice steady but calm. “It’s okay. You can talk in front of them.”

I’ll go ahead and give you the bad news first. You have high blood pressure along with high cholesterol levels. During your pelvic exam in Paris it was detected your uterus was enlarged. You also have two giant size fibroids that I would like to get rid of with a surgery procedure because they will impact your quality of life. My only conclusion is that you fainted from stress. I’m ordering you to rest quietly for the rest of the day, and avoid strenuous exercise for at least 48 hours, and drink plenty of fluids. No heavy work for you.” Bella put her hand on her heart distraught from the wordsurgery, sighing heavily. She mShe mumbled.

“Do I have to take the surgery route? I’d rather take a more holistic route to get rid of the fibroids.” “Okay, we ran the tests and the results were shocking. I know you told me thehospital in Paris told you that you have signs of cervical cancer. I don’t know if you had a quack doctor, or a miracle happened but I’m here to tell you the cancer is gone!” I would suggest you have another doctor’s visit to thoroughly test to make sure you haven’t received another misdiagnosis.”

“Doctor Fraiser, are you serious? I don’t have any signs of cancer anymore?”

“Right, sweetheart. You’re cancer free. The Paris hospital must of made a clinical mistake. When the pelvic exam was performed in Paris scarring tissue may have been found. A tumor did not develop in your cervix. So, I can believe the initial report of cancer. I want to go head and give you the test results now before discharge since we are short staff. My recommendation is for you to have surgery to remove your fibroids. I would like to set up a follow-up appointment with you to discuss specific dates for surgery. During the follow-up appointment with you, we will discuss specific information about what’s to be expected during the surgery. We will also discuss all the steps that will need to be taken prior to the actual surgery. So please stop by the my nurse’s desk to set up your follow up appointment with me. Take care of yourself.”

As he left the room Mama Vonshire and Adonis gave Bella a hug. “Praise God! Thank you, Jesus for healing my baby!” Sandra yelled. She threw her hands up rejoicing. Afterwards, she left the room to gather Samantha and Malik.

Adonis continued to hug Bella while giving her a kiss. “You did it. You beat cancer. I don’t know how, but you did it.” He smiled from ear to ear. It was the biggest smile she’d ever seen on his face. It brought her joy to see her man happy for her.

Since the doctor just discharged her, Sandra came into the room with Samantha and Malik. “Bella has something to tell y’all. Well, go ahead tell them.”

She raised up from the bed. “The doctor told me that the tumors in my cervix are benign. I’m cancer free now. I have two fibroids, and he wants to do a surgical procedure to remove them. I also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. The main illness is gone by the grace of God!”

“Aw, big sister, I’m grateful to hear it. We prayed that God would heal you and God did his big one! I’ll call you every day to make sure you’re eating a healthy diet.”

Mama Vonshire looked confused by Samantha’s slang. Even still, she rejoiced with them. Even Malik was happy about the good news. “

“Oh, since arriving at Adonis’s house I noticed the open patch of land beside it, perfect for a garden. It’s all the space I need. From now on, I’ll eat things from what I can grow in my garden.” She giggled. “I can’t wait for the nursing staff to discharge me from this depressing hospital. I want to enjoy my family before its time to take y’all back to the airport.”

“Speaking of spending time with family. I was thinking I should move closer to you now. Your recent health scare has made me aware that we’ve been separated for too long. I can buy a house in Dallas closer to you. What do you think darling?” Mama Vonshire asked.

“I would love to have you closer to me. We can start looking tonight mom! She looked at Adonis. I know we just got here, but is it alright if my mom stays with us in the meantime?

“Um, sure. She can stay with us. I don’t have a problem with it.” He smiled.

“Thank you for the offer but I’m used to my own space. I want to buy a small home or townhouse near you. I’m hoping he will take your hand in marriage and then afterwards maybe a grandbaby or two.”.” She winked her eye.“I know you’ve only been together a month, but time flies, you never know.”

“Come on, let’s go. Now mom is talking about grandbabies. I’m already in the hospital for stress. You’re going to make me faint again.”

Adonis raised a brow at Bella’s response. “Are you saying you don’t want any kids Kybella?” He inquired with his hand out.

“Oh, I didn’t mean I don’t want kids. I don’t even know if I can have children. Do you realize I was told that I had cancer? First, we need to discuss your thoughts on marriage before a conversation about having kids. We haven’t talked about marriage or kids yet, that’s all I’m saying. I would like to have a marriage first then a child.” She replied. Adonis began to help her walk from the bed.

As the nurse escorted her out in a wheelchair for safety reasons, Bella looked back. She took one last look at the room. It was difficult to discuss having children. Life was funny how fast it moved. One minute she was trying to survive an abusive relationship, the next, she was trying to beat cancer. Bella shook her head. “This has been a journey. Thank you for being here by my side, Game.”

“I’m never leaving your side Kybella Vonshire.”

14

Brian Porter

l month later in Paris, France

It was the day of Brian’s trial. He woke up and to his surprise he was alone in his jail cell. He jumped from his bunk in shock. He spotted a guard. “Yo, guard! Where’s my cellmate, Bourbon?”

“Oh, he was shipped off early this morning. He’ll serve the rest of his prison sentence at La Sante federal prison. This jail is mostly for inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. The warden was told to transfer many prisoners. I heard you’ll be leaving soon after your trial is done.”

Brian dropped his head in disappointment. Every day it was a new surprise. He didn’t even have the chance to say goodbye to Bourbon. At first it was rough in jail and in the beginning, Bourbon had his back. Once he found the brotherhood at the chapel, Bourbon separated himself from Brian. When he tried to spark conversation with Bourbon, he would become sarcastic and tell him to go read his Bible. It was challenging receiving unnecessary ridicule from him, but he saw it as God was trying to develop him. Brian prayed that God would get him out of prison and remove opposition. Now he washoping his lawyer could convince the judge to release him from jail. The lawyer had more than enough money to bond him out, but Brian would be considered a flight risk since he wasn’t from Paris. His trial day had come, and he would find out if his money would be able to buy him his freedom. While he waited patiently the guards called him. “Brian, you’re lawyer is here to see you.”

“Well, if it isn’t the infamous Craig Davis. I’m so glad that you have finally graced me with your presence. You would think after all the money you’re paid you could’ve at least been available for my arraignment.”

“I’m sorry Brian. I heard Hazel’s voicemail, but I was busy with another important trial. It’s better late than never coming at all. Here is your suit for the trial. I recommend you plead guilty to the kidnapping and no contest to the murder for hire. In my opinion, there isn’t enough evidence to convict you of murder for hire.”

Brian looked at Craig in disgust, then he looked at the mediocre black suit that he’d given him. He was disappointed at the lack of preparation that was given for his trial. It took the Holy Spirit to keep him from cursing the lawyer out. If he cursed him out, he probably would quit on him. Then he would have to reschedule his trial until he got an attorney. He sucked his teeth then replied, “Aight Mr. Davis. I’ll take your advice. I pray you don’t lose my case. It’ll hurt your reputation as a lawyer. You better hope you’re giving me the right advice.”

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