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Chapter 23 -- Dolly Damian Friends and Family-- He Knows Their Names

Two weeks passed before Dolly called Her twin. "Hey Girl I'm coming to see you in a Little while." "Ok, sis at about What time?" Molly inquired. "About an hour and a half Actually it's going on 2 so I'll Be there by 3." Dolly intended to Grab a cab for transportation. Damian is in class until the End of the day. He was almost Into his 2nd semester enrolled in a Nearby community College. The cab pulled up to The curb Early. "Hey Molly." She greeted Her sister with opened arms. Molly Was happy to see her in her Motherly glory. "Derek lives Here now." "Oh." Dolly said Not surprised by the information As she sat down. Molly engaged conversation after closing the door. Her boyfriend Derek Appeared from their bedroom. Dolly waved to him he waved back. "How are you and Damian." Molly was excited for Dolly Being 8 weeks pregnant. "And Congratulations to you with Your bun in the oven." "Thanks Sis. We're OK. Though. Damian is in school Now, nearing his 2nd semester." He'll be A Radiology technician After he graduates." Molly asked "so how are you Doing with money?" "Hmm, Our financial troubles are Unfortunate but we are hanging On strapped for cash. We Might need to apply for a loan." Dolly frowned with her hand on Her growing belly. Concern for Damian festered within her. "Damian is happy with the way Plans are unfurling. He has Financial aid and he still has his Partime job at Deuces." Molly Inquired, "Is Damian treating you Differently now due to your Condition?" Dolly screamed "Hell yeah!" She grew excited Just thinking about him. He bought me so many Maternity outfits. "BUT he Still gets his way jacking me up. "Still!" And whenever he wants!" Dolly exclaimed. Molly Sat beside Dolly on the couch And said, "I wonder what the rest Of Our family will think when they Meet Damian." Just then, a Polite knock at the door introduced Polly. "Hey Polly, been a while." Dolly said, smiling as Polly stepped closer. "Hey Dolly I've been around. And I've been spending time with my New boyfriend." Polly saw Dolly's condition. "Oh, My G-Gooddness." polly stuttered. "Damian?" Polly pointed at Dolly's belly. Dolly laughed putting her hand On her belly and Smoothing her Maternity blouse. "DAMIAN JUNIOR." He wants A boy." Dolly replied. Polly was unnerved by this New revelation. "Well what Does your family think, do They know?" Polly asked. Molly said "Mommy?" Dolly Continued, "Nyasha...will Probably be a possible Perplexing problem." Dolly's Phone rang on the coffee table. She answered, "Hey love, yes. Uh-huh, yes Damian the Daughtry sister's will be ready. Ok." She Whispered a sexy Goodbye putting the phone away Into her suede purse. "Damian Is on his way to get us and take Us to Mommy's. Are you ready Molly?" Molly Said, "always." "Oh, well let me leave then and Yall Have a good time!." Polly Yelled while walking through the Door. Damian arrived soon After Polly's departure. "Come With it let us be quick about This!" Damian barked. Dolly was putting her Lipstick on when Damian said "You know this, that those Things don't matter most of The time." Dolly said, "But my Lipstick matters kissing his Cheek. "Let's go babe." Damian Smirked holding her hand. Backing out of the driveway They were on the road. Smooth Ride. Damian handled the road With expert precision. Both Women looked on with silent Admiration as they headed out Of town. Damian said with one Hand Touching Dolly's belly, "Remember our doctor's Appointment for tomorrow." They had at last arrived at their Destination after an hour drive. The place was a ten floor Complex. Dolly pressed the Button for 5G. A few minutes Passed then A loud woman's voice asked, "Who is it?!" from the Other end. Dolly shocked Damian with her response, "It's Delilah and Mallory, Mommy." They were buzzed In and waited for the elevator. Damian was silenced for A while by this new information. He softly called Her name "Delilah?" Dolly walked the hall searching For her mother's apartment.

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