Gangsta's Paradise

Family Date

Lauren

I'm so nervous to meet Emani! What if she doesn't like me? That would be some hurtful shit. No lie. Haha. I really like Nip and I know Cam likes him too. But if Emani doesn't like me... then that's a deal breaker. Malika popped her lips as I went in my closet to look for something to wear.

"Girl, will you calm down! That little girl is going to love you!"
"But what if she doesn't? Ugh! That will totally kill the relationship."
"From what you told me, her mom ain't shit! So, she'll be drawn to you anyway."
"I don't know. It might make her resent me."
"How about you just get everything together and you and Cam go meet y'all other family members?"
"Ugh! Fine! I guess we need to get ready."

I dressed Cam then I got dressed. Malika blew us a kiss as she pulled off and Nip said he was like 10 minutes away. I fixed Cam a little snack and we waited outside for Nip. He pulled up and a beautiful little girl stepped out. I knew from the pictures I've seen that she's Emani. Before I could even do anything, she ran to me and wrapped her arms around me.

"Hi!"
"Wow! Hi! Emani, you're so beautiful!"
"You know my name!"
"Your daddy talks about you all the time!"
"Daddy!"
"What? I gotta brag about my princess! What's up Cam?!"
"Hi Ermias!"
"So, y'all ready to go?"
"Yeah!"

Cam and Emani went and hopped in the backseat. I wasn't expecting her to be so friendly and open with me. I smiled back at them as I got in the truck. Nip looked and leaned over and gave me a kiss.

"So, where are we going?"
"Sit back and chill little mama. It's a surprise."
"What if I don't like surprises?"
"Well, you better cut it out and get used to the shit. I'm gonna always surprise you."
"Whatever! It better not be anywhere too crazy."
"It's family-friendly."

He looked at me and grinned. I couldn't help but laugh. He's too much sometimes. We were all talking so much that I didn't realize where we were until Nip stopped the car and the kids started screaming.

"Oh my God Ermias. Really?"
"I told you it's family-friendly nigga!"
"Disneyland though?"
"Yep! Mani's been asking to go and it's a good place for everyone to have some fun."

We went inside the park and the kids wanted to do almost everything. I'm so glad that it seems like Emani likes me and her and Cam seem to really hit it off. We took them on a few rides and let them run free. Then we decided to get on a few rides, all four of us. I can't believe this nigga is actually smiling and laughing on this roller coaster! I've been screaming with my eyes closed since it dropped. Even the kids are laughing. I pouted as we got off the ride and Cam ran up and wrapped his arms around my front while Emani grabbed my side. Ermias came up and wrapped his arms around my waist and held me from the back, kissing my cheek.

"Aww, my big baby mad!"
"Shut up and feed me!"
"Haha! Cool. What y'all wanna eat?"
"Pizza!"
"Cheeseburger and fries!"
"Haha! There's a place we can go for all of that isn't it?"
"I think there is. Let's get one of those maps."

So we went to the nearest booth to get a map. There was a place further down that had pizzas and burgers so we walked there. Nip and I both got salads and water. The kids got what they wanted and we ate and talked some more. Emani is so intelligent and she had a lot to talk about. She's amazing!
After we ate, we walked around the park some more to let our food digest and we got on a couple more rides. About two hours later, we left the park, me carrying a sleeping Cam. My little man is getting so big. Nip caught me struggling so he took Cam out of my arms, and carried him. Me and Emani talked about the new movies that were coming out and we picked a date to go see "Despicable Me 2."

"Damn, so y'all ain't gonna take me? Munch that's how you do your daddy?"
"Really daddy? I couldn't imagine you going to see Despicable Me!"
"Hey, just cuz ima og don't mean nothing. I like that shit too."
"Okay then daddy. You can come. In fact you can pay."
"Haha! Yeeesssss Emani!"
"Y'all something else. I'm gonna have to watch y'all together."

Nip put Cam in his seat and buckled him I. and we drove to my place. We got to my apartment and Mani helped me bring in the stuff while Nip went and put Cam in the bed. Emani went to the bathroom while Nip came and wrapped his arms around me.

"I had a good time on our date."
"I did too baby. Our family is actually pretty lit girl."
"It is. Emani is so cute."
"Thank you. She gets it from me."
"She actually does. She looks just like you."
"Mmm. So when you gonna let me up in my pussy again?"
"Really Ermias? Your daughter could walk up any minute!"
"Why you think I'm whispering in your ear?"
"I thought you were trying to be sexy, haha!"
"Naw. I ain't gotta try and be that. So you gonna answer a nigga question?"
"When you don't have Emani, come over."
"Damn, bet that up. I might have to send her to her aunt tomorrow night."
"No, you will not. Spend some time with your daughter. I'll be here later."
"Girl, you making it harder on yourself. When I finally get it, I might break it!"
"Haha. Long as you soothe it and put it back together big daddy."

I laughed as he shot me a bird. I honestly wouldn't mind but... like I said, this is his and Emani's time. I'd never come in between a father and his child's bonding time. I said goodnight to him and Emani and they left. I took a shower and got in the bed, happy with today's events.