Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 221

Chapter 89

As we make our way across the room, people begin to notice Bronx and me. They stop to pay their respects and smile, happy to see US together and holding hands, looking healthy. They look at him longer than usual, as if they are trying to figure out what is different about him. It’s not clear whether they notice it, but no one points out his missing eye patch.

As we get to the head table, Lenora is sitting next to Codi, who claps happily in her high chair when she sees US. Lenora is digging through a diaper bag looking for something to keep Codi occupied until the kitchen staff can bring food for her. Bronx conveniently lets go of my hand before Lenora notices US and makes his way in the opposite direction to avoid her.

"Au Ka!" Codi squeals and raises her arms up to me, clapping gleefully. Lenora smiles and pulls the toddler from the seat. She gives her a kiss on her chubby cheek and hands her to me. I gladly pull her into my arms and give her raspberries while she giggles and claps. 1

"She's all yours, Aunt Kas. She has been a terror today wanting to see you but she keeps calling you Kat, not Kas. Something we need to work on, I guess" Lenora says.

"Well, I will keep an eye on her, but you need to speak to your brother. He has some news for you before we sit down for his announcements," I say nonchalantly. I tilt my head in his direction as I walk away with Codi.

'Wait - Are you-?"

"No, Lenora, I'm not." I confirm before she can get the words out of her mouth. I don't need any rumors starting about being pregnant.

As I step away with Codi in my arms, I hear Lenora gasp and Bronx laugh. Milo and Reggie walk past me with concerned looks on their faces.

’What’s going on, Little Sister is Bronx alright??" Milo asks, stopping in front of me. Ashley said we needed to find him right away." 1

are streaming down Lenora's face. Milo and Reggie

do we have here?’ I hear Delilah's beautiful voice chimes like bells at me. Behind her, James is speaking to an off duty guard, "You look like the cat who swallowed the canary,

and coos at her, but keeps her eyes on me searching my face

say, looking around the room, trying to avoid her gaze. She has a way of making you want to tell her the truth when you look her in the eye, "I see some of my sisters. Let's go try

your office today?" Delilah asks as we make

about celebration and fellowship, Delilah. We can discuss whatever happened earlier, tomorrow, when we

the issue. We make our way through the crowds, saying hello and making small talk with people until we find Amari and some of

want to apologize for today," I look at her sympathetically, "I need to do a better job

be able to start fresh tomorrow," she nods in understanding, "If you think that is the worst we have been through in the

Amari. I look down as she buries her face in my shoulder. Embarrassed by her

Amari addresses Codi directly

my shoulder, then goes

shift Codi's weight on my hip to get her to look at Amari, "Codi,

my shoulder again at Amari, then quickly pulls her head back to my shoulder. Making all of

silliness, "It must be because there are so many

mother and her Uncle Bronx. Doesn't she? I'm sure she is just as bold," Amari muses,

and an olive skin tone just like Bronx. His features are softer and

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