“Y’all, it’s cool. I can talk to her. Ain’t much to talk about anyway,” I reassured them as we all walked back out the door.
Siya was standing there with her arms folded. Her stance must have given Casi the wrong vibe.
“We got pressure or something, little girl?” Casi asked.
“Casi, it’s cool. Let her speak,” I said.
“Killeen has been gone for long enough, and I know your ass knows where he's at,” Siya said.
I should’ve slapped this girl the night I found out she was sleeping with my ex-husband. I placed my hands on my hips to support my back.
“What the hell makes you think I know where your man is? Mine is right here.”
“You should let me get on n her ass, Tati,” Casi paced. “Should’ve been put her in her place.”
“Girl, who the hell are you?” Siya asked, frowning.
“A grown ass woman that will mop the sidewalk with your ass,” Casi replied.
"Enough," I said. “I don't know where that man is. Did you ever think that just maybe he did you like he did me? You’re not exempt.”
Jah stood there trying to keep space between us. Lonni wasn't saying anything, and Casi had slipped her slides off.
“You were the last call from his phone records.”
“Girl, that nigga blocked so how would I know he called me. I get it, you want someone to blame because you let that nigga baby mama you. I don't know what you want me to do. I'm divorced, remember. I gave that nigga to you in a gift bag, and you still blaming me.”
“I know you got something to do with it because your name is on his insurance policy.”
I looked at Jah, confused. I didn’t know anything about an insurance policy.
“We had one policy, and that was null as soon as I signed those papers. Again, you're wrong.”
Siya reached in her pocket and threw the paper. All four of us stared at her like she was stupid.
“Who does she think about to pick that shit up?” Lonni asked.
“Siya, let me ask you something,” I stepped closer. “Have I ever disrespected you?”
“Actually, yes, you have. You popped up to my house and fucked my family up.”
I laughed, “I fucked your family up? Not him or you, but me?! Your dumb ass maybe should’ve did a little more digging before letting him dig in your guts.”
Jah had heard enough of the back and forth.
“Aight, this shit is over.” He grabbed my hand to walk me back in the studio.
“I gave your husband something you were never able to give him. You're no better than me, bitch. Look like you got baby mamaed too.”
Casi punched Siya dead in her mouth before I could say a word. We stood there and let Casi get it out until she was about to slam the girl’s head on the cement. Jah grabbed her and carried her back in the studio.
“Y’all chill the fuck out. I’m sure the cops will be here soon, and I’ll do the talking,” he told us.
I would be lying if I said my feelings weren’t hurt. Being that I was about to be someone’s mother now should’ve made me feel better. I wasn’t able to carry any of my husband’s kids and the fact that she knew that cut deep.
“Come and talk to me for a minute,” Jah said softly, pulling me to the back for privacy. “You good? And don't lie to me.”
“I will be.”
