Page 59 of His Four Leaf Clover

“Yeah, I know that’s what you thought.” Clover stood in front of the door, preventing her from leaving.

“Why is she dressed like my mama in the nineties?” Iva asked as she scrunched up her face.

“Look, I’m not trying to argue or fight with anybody. I’m pregnant.” Alva held her flat stomach, still keeping up with the deceit.

“And that’s exactly why we’re here. Go handle your business.” Clover threw her a pregnancy test that fell right at her feet.

Kimber was over the bullshit and so was Rondell. He explained everything to Clover and he was just as annoyed as her cousin was. Kimber confessed to really liking and wanting to be with him. The only thing that had her second-guessing her decision was his ex who couldn’t seem to stay away. Rondell swore that she was lying, but Kim was still skeptical. Clover told them that there was only one way to find out and they were there to get some answers.

“I don’t have to take this to prove anything to anybody.” Alva kicked the test away from her. She was scared out of her mind but she would never let them know it.

“You don’t have to, but you are. Now, you got one of two choices. You can either piss or get the piss beat out you. We ‘bout to get some answers either way. What’s up?” Clover cracked her knuckles and got ready to square up.

“Boy, pretty black is a savage. I love this shit.” Montrell liked Clover’s style. She was a tiny lil thing with the heart of a lion.

“Just shoot that bitch, Clo. I ain’t tryna be up in here all night.” Iva frowned in annoyance.

“Oh, my God. I’m calling the police.” With shaky hands, Alva reached into her purse for her phone.

“Fuck it, this bitch is trying to do everything the hard way.” Iva slapped Alva’s phone out of her hand and grabbed her by the neck, leading her into the half-bathroom in the hallway. Clover picked up the pregnancy test and followed them.

“Boy, Cash got some straight up thugs for friends.” Montrell was happy to see Alva getting exactly what she deserved. She talked all that hot shit and was scary as fuck.

“Help! Please, somebody help me!” Alva was screaming like somebody was killing her.

“Shut up, dummy!” Clo yelled as she slapped Alva across the face, instantly silencing her.

“It ain’t even that deep. Just take the test and be done with it. I hate dumb bitches like you. Babies don’t keep a nigga and never did. You hoes be too pressed to keep a nigga that don’t wanna be kept. Just outchea begging to be a single mother.”

“Fine, I’m not pregnant,” Alva whispered embarrassingly as tears rolled down her cheeks.

She felt like a fool and she hated Rondell for what he’d done. Never in her life had anything like that happened to her before. She was a sheltered mama’s girl. She regretted not sticking to the prim and proper men that she was used to. She just had to have a bad boy but it wasn’t even worth it.

“We already know that but my cousin needs some proof. Take the test and this is my last time asking.”

Clover handed her the test, and Alva reluctantly received it. She felt violated as both women watched as she took the test. She cried the entire time as she peed on the stick and washed her hands after. She swore that she never wanted to see Rondell again after that day. She would be too ashamed to even face him.

Once the test showed negative, Clover grabbed a handful of paper towels and took it to the living room to show Kim and Rondell. Although they both knew that she was lying, they were still relieved to have solid proof. After a minute or so, Alva came rushing out of the bathroom and out the front door, keeping her head down the entire time.

“You got your answers now, Kimber. So, are y’all in a relationship or not?” Clover asked while looking at her cousin. Rondell looked at her too, hoping that she finally gave him a chance.

“Yes, we’re in a relationship.” Kimber smiled, making Rondell smile in return.

“Cool, welcome to the family, cousin. Here, throw this away.” Clover handed him the test before she and Iva left the four of them alone.

“Another problem solved. Who’s next?” Iva questioned jokingly.

“Boobie,” Clover replied as they got into her car.

“Dash! What the hell did he do?”

“I don’t know, Iva, but something is off with him.”

“Something like what? I love my brother-in-law, but he can get it too.”

“I can’t explain it but I can’t shake the feeling. I don’t have proof but my intuition is at an all-time high.”

“Damn, friend. I don’t even know what to say.”