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miszswan · 2 years

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People you know - i.

warnings: mentions of sex, pregnancy, toxic relationships

Amiria Imogen Maiah Campbell was absolutely done.

Going onto stage to accept an award she’d been pushing for since she was a little girl.

Styled to perfection from head to toe the dress layered in lace covering the little girl her on the way she holds the heavy sculpted glass in her hands as she tries to remember the acceptance speech her manager Hailey begged her to do because she knew that Amiria would win.

After hugging the woman who handed her the award and whispered a congratulations, she peers into the crowd of people applauding her looking for a particular smile or smirk.

When she notices her recently estranged best friend who wears a proud smile and lets a few tears slip out her eyes, a familiar head of long curls sitting beside his manager who both grew to become her closest confidants. Her co-stars that have been with her since her debut and the ones she met recently.

But not him.

Where is he?

Where is Jack?

He promised to be here today.

He promised.

He’s probably around here somewhere.

Her eyes search the audience who have decided to stand up to continue clapping because that’s how raw and amazing her performance was. She checks the back doors but her eyes peer back to the previously mentioned duo and sees the empty chair.

But then again he never keeps his promises.

She always keeps hers.

Why couldn’t he do the same?

Why could he never do the same?

That was her last straw.

She gave her speech while holding back a couple tears or joy and despair before going off stage.

After the after party and the meaningful banters she shared with her peers the trio headed back to the rented house they had been staying at for the last week.

After saying goodnight to the duo she never expected to even attend this award ceremony she heads back to her room she shares with him.

He wasn’t there…just as expected.

She changes out of the dress and makes a mental note to return it to her stylist tomorrow, into a pair of sweatpants and one of her fathers old shirts from the 80s she stole from him last time she was in Bunbury and her matching Ice Age slippers and heads to the kitchen.

She makes herself a bowl of broccoli and grapes with whipped cream and salt sprinkled on the top. She takes a spoon and sits on the bar stool and starts scrolling through Instagram.

Just as she’s about to finish her bowl she hears his voice. She takes a few deep breaths as she grips her spoon.

He opens the door and sees her.

“Hey baby.” He greets as he closes the door and walks towards her. “How was your night?

She doesn’t look up to greet or answer his question, instead she eats another spoonful and continues to scroll through Instagram. She could smell the smoke and weed despite how far she was from him.

He knew that she could hear him and the fact that she was purposely ignoring him made him scoff. “I really don’t have energy to deal with your bull shit today so come up to bed when your done eating your cravings.”

Amiria chuckles as she swallows. “I won today.” She puts another spoonful into her mouth.

“Won what?”

“Urban and Neelam were there…why weren’t you?” She asks as she looks up at him for the first time since he got back.

His blue eyes meet dark brown ones and he immediately knew that she screwed up.

“Oh shit! That ceremony was today?”

Her breath hitches as she feels herself become angrier. “Yeah, Jack. It was.”

“I completely forgot I’m so sorry.”

“You see that’s how I know you’re not being serious. How could you have forgotten? Please tell me because the second I left you texted me saying that you’ll be coming with Neelam and Urban.”

“Yeah but-“

“But what, Jackman? You just forgot? Or you just decided to not show up to the biggest moment of my career! And how the hell did you just forget! Last I checked the whole of Private Garden wished me luck. Druski called you to give me the phone and wish me good luck before my stylists came! You just forgot?”

“Don’t act like you haven’t missed some of my shows too!”

“I missed them because I was doing my job! Not because I went out to smoke with my friends. I didn’t ‘forget’ or decide to not care at all!”

At this point they were both on their feet, a few metres apart. “You are so lucky that I’m exhausted. I’ll deal with you in the morning.”

“You mean I’m lucky that I’m pregnant or else you would’ve fucked me to put me in my places. Not make love, fucked.” He stops at the stairs and turns to face her. “You’re pathetic.”

“Says the one who got pregnant because they forgot their birth control and decided to not get the IUD I suggested.”

Neelam and Urban had heard the couple arguing and had come to the stairwell to see what was happening for themselves but something about this fight felt different.

“I didn’t want that thing inside me. Besides the only reason you wanted me to get that is so that you could fuck me however you wanted to without getting me pregnant. Well to bad Jackman! You decided to not wear a condom, did it in me and I forgot birth control! That’s how babies are made!”

Now he’s towering over her and wants to say something that will probably shatter every ounce of hope in her eyes but this time, for the first time she wasn’t going to let him speak.

“You’re just pissed that for the first time in this relationship something didn’t go your way.” She says as she starts poking his chest. “Because this relationship has always been about you.”

“Should we separate them?” Urban whispers to Neelam.

“No she needs to do this.”

“The sex, has been about you. Where I go, has been about you! What I post has been about you! Who I spend time with! I’ve barely had time outside of filming to spend time with any of my co-stars because you know if any of them could be better for me and the moment you realise what they’re doing the growing parasite inside you that’s called jealousy takes over and you just drag me away!”

“No one. Can do you like I do, Amira.”

Him using the familiar nickname somehow made the pregnant woman fume even more. “Anyone can do me and treat me better. No one would make me keep our relationship a secret from the public for three fucking years, no one else would ever let girls get all over him even though we’re together. No one else would manipulate me or gaslight me the way you have.”

“For the love of- I’m sorry for missing one stupid event!”

Amiria gulps to push the tears down. “That win was one of the biggest of my career and was something I’ve been wanting since I was ten! That ceremony was everything to me! Everything! And you couldn’t not be selfish for one damn day and do this for me?” her voice cracks at the end. “But when it comes to you, you expect me to drop everything to make it to some concert or other bullshit!”

She lets out a laugh before wiping her tears away and takes a few steps away from him. “We are so screwed. How are we supposed to raise a whole ass kid when we fight almost every other week?”

“You think I want a kid right now? You think I want to raise that thing right now?” He exclaims not caring if the next bit will hurt her or not.

Amiria expects him to add on something about him not being ready for kids but instead she’s greeted with something that made her snap. “What are people going to think when they hear Jack Harlow knocked up some girl and has a whole ass child too? I have a reputation to uphold.”

Urban and Neelam swear they just saw her heart shatter in her eyes. As her lips tremble she places her hand on the small growing bump and mumbles an apology to her future child.

What she was going to do next would be best for her and her baby.

Jack knew he silenced her when he doesn’t hear another snarky comment come out her mouth. “I’ll see you in our room.”

“I’ll be gone by the morning.” She says as she wipes away more tears and mascara from her cheeks.

“You’re embarrassing yourself Amiria.” He scoffs as he walks back to her. “You said this a few months ago and a couple weeks before that. Then I wake up the following morning and you’ve made this breakfast buffet but the syrup on the pancakes spells a sweet apology to me. “ he says as he wipes away her tears with his thumb as he cups her face, before forcefully pulling her closer. “Which is exactly what I expect after this stunt you just pulled.”

“Fuck you Jackman.”

“I’d be down, if you weren’t pregnant.” He says bitterly making Amiria scoff.

She slaps his hand of her face before storming off into the guest room downstairs, slamming the door behind her

Neelam and Urban this as their cue to come out of their hiding spot.

“Dude, you really screwed up this time.” Urban says gaining his attention.

“We’ll be fine. This always happens.”

“Doesn’t mean it’s right Jack.” Neelam scolds making Jack role his eyes. “You two agreed to raise the baby together.”

“I was just being honest with her.”

“That wasn’t you being honest with her, that was you being an asshole.” The woman corrects him before heading back up the stairs. “She’s going to snap one day Jack and you won’t be able to get her back.”

THE FOLLOWING MORNING

Surprisingly, Jack took his managers words to heart. He stayed up really late hoping to see his girl join him so he could apologise to her.

When he finally fell asleep and woke up he realised she never came.

Once he’s dressed in a random tank top and sweat pants he heads downstairs to find Urban and Neelam scrambling around the kitchen.

“What’s going on?” He asks the two.

“Amiria’s gone Jack.” Urban tells him as he checks the other rooms.

“She probably just went out.”

“All her luggage, scripts she’s been working on, hell the award she won last night it’s gone.” Neelam explains as she gets her phone and tries to call her. “She isn’t picking up.”

Jack then remembers that he knew how to see her location. They put it in place when Amiria started picking up more roles which caused them to be separated a lot.

“What the fuck?” Jack says as he looks at his phone.

“What?”

“She’s at the airport.” Jack responds to Neelam when he sees LAX come up on his screen.

“She’s really leaving, isn’t she?” Urban sighs as he pinches the bridge of his nose.

Just as Neelam is about to say something else, her phone starts ringing. Her eyes widening as she reads the name.

“Ami?”

“Hey Nells. I’m sorry and tell Urb too, but I really need to get away from Jack.” She explains to her.

“Are you okay?” Urban asks, joining the conversation.

“I’m fine, Urban I promise.”

“Baby please come back.” Jack pleads with concern laced in his voice.

For a second Amiria considers turning around on her walk towards her boarding gate but then she remembers everything that’s happened over the past year and a half and the though vanishes from her mind.

“I’m not doing this again. Not to myself or too my child Jack.”

Before Jack can respond they all hear the announcement coming from her end. “This is the final boarding call for passenger Davie O’Connor booked on flight 78B to Bunbury. Please proceed to gate 5 immediately. The final checks are being completed and the captain will order for the doors of the aircraft to close in approximately five minutes time. I repeat. This is the final boarding call for Davie O’Connor.”

“Amiria please don’t do this. I promise to better for both of you.” He begs, Urban could practically feel a piece of his best friend being ripped apart with a single phone call. “Please come back.”

She sniffs as she feels tears form in her eyes, she gets closer to the gate. “I’ll never understand why I let my life get dictated by your but I do know that this is best for all of us.” Amiria explains as she gets closer to the boarding gate, her hand luggage gripped in her left hand. “So don’t try and manipulate me with your fake apologetic bullshit. I’m done with you and I’m done with us. We’re done Jack, I’m no longer your problem or anyone else’s.”

She finishes her sentence just as she reaches her seat. “Thanks for trying guys but this was bound to happen.”

It was in this moment that Jackman Thomas Harlow realised he lost the best thing that ever happened to him. She really wasn't coming back this time

Sooo that was part 1

There will be a big time jump coming y’all so prepare yourselves

Go check out the meet amiria page to learn more about her 🫶🏾

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a-moment-captured · 2 years

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Jack Harlow at the 2022 BET Awards + details

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ontheshroom · 1 year

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Nappy ass braids

Jack Harlow x fem!reader

Fluff

Requested by: @yamahex

Synopsis: You braid Jack’s hair (also reader is a WOC but this stands for literally all of my writings)

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“Jack, you’re playing. You can’t be for real.” You smack your lips, resting your hands on your hips.

“Why not!?” He argues.

“I don’t know how to do white people’s hair.” You shrug.

“It’s just regular curly hair.” He rolls his eyes.

“Mm Mm, it’s like, I don’t know. All I know is it doesn’t cooperate.” You shrug.

“C’mon, just play with it.” He sighs.

“That’s what she said.”

“You’re not funny.” Jack laughs.

“Please, it feels good.” He whines.

“That’s also what she said.” Jack rolls his eyes and smacks his lips.

“I’m bouta go home then.” He says, fake getting up from your bed.

“Fine! Sit down.” You grumble.

Jack sits on the floor in front of your bed and you sit in the end with him in between your legs.

You concluded that he is not worth the usage of your gel (That shit is expensive.), so you’re just using the basics a comb, and some binders.

You part his hair into a few parts before beginning to braid it down into cornrows.

“Ow!” Jack yells pulling away.

“Stop moving.” You flick his hand with the comb.

He pulls his hand away and rubs it.

Once you’re finished he turns around and you laugh.

“You look a mess.” You cackle.

“Man, I’d take everyone’s girl.” He laughs.

“Right…” You laugh.

#jack harlow #jack harlow x reader #jack harlow smut #jack harlow angst #jack harlow fic #jack harlow imagine #jack harlow x y/n #jack harlow fluff #jack harlow concepts #dad!jack

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rpsense · 2 years

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Normani anon again. Just saw Chloe Bailey collabed with him too and it’s set to come out soon. Also idc about Jack Harlow. Never stanned him, never found the appeal but I actually respected and liked Normani and Chloe. So imo cancel everyone who has worked with that disgusting man at this point, White or POC. Working with abusers is not it and people overlooking a white man doing it is really fucked up.

the point the last anon was making is that judgement from the gp wildly differs from the yts to poc, especially woc and especially black women, so ‘cancelling’ works different. no one talked about jack harlow the way they’re talking about mani right now for a reason. - x

#x chats #abuse tw #cancel culture isn't real since most celebrities don't actually get cancelled #in the way that is intended

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a-moment-captured · 2 years

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I have so many thoughts running threw my head seeing his pants undone a little.

#jack harlow #jackman thomas harlow #jackman harlow #come home the kids miss you tour #come home the kids miss you #jack harlow smut #jack harlow blurb #jack harlow imagine #Boston #jack harlow x reader #jack harlow x black reader #jack harlow x woc

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miszswan · 2 years

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PEOPLE YOU KNOW - ii.

part 1

yall...i'm sorry about the length of this <3

It had been fifteen months. Fifteen months since she’d last seen him. Fifteen months since she gave up. Fifteen months since she finally chose herself.

If you were to ask Amiria when the horrible painful part of their relationship started, she could definitely say a year and a half into it.

She started noticing the slight increase in jealousy and possessiveness when she started booking more roles and traveled more. From Vancouver to London, a whole year where she wasn’t in the same place for long periods of time. Meeting new people, becoming close with many too.

Jack must’ve snapped because next thing she knew… she’d see clips of him dancing with other women on Instagram. She’d always confront him but eventually the apologies and promises became meaningless.

From FaceTimes of I love yous’, laughs and tales to FaceTimes that ended in tears, heartbreak and manipulation.

Amiria used to think that one day things would get better but overtime that became harder to believe. Somehow she found herself booking last minute flights to see his shows, spend a night with him and she’d return to work feeling more emotionally drained than before, all because he put the idea into her head that it was her fault that they were constantly arguing. So she tried her best to make it up to him.

Meanwhile it was never her fault. It was always his.

Time after time she’d risk her job and career for a man that would never put any effort into coming to her, times where Neelam, Urban, Clay, Sunni hell even Druski would come visit her on set. To see her in her prime. Not even when they were in the same city, he’d never come.

If there was one thing that Amiria Campbell hated about herself would definitely be how much hope she always had, how kind and thoughtful she was. Those were things that prevented her from seeing that this relationship was a losing game.

When they first met it was amazing, picnic dates every week, movie nights every month, wonderful memories filling the years.

It was honestly embarrassing that she had any more hope when she woke up the morning after and went to set. Found herself throwing up during her lunch break. Thinking that Jack would finally change due to the idea of a baby in the near future.

But she was proven wrong again.

While it was a spontaneous decision she left and hasn’t looked back since.

Did it take a while to get over him?

Yes?

Is she still hurting?

Also yes.

At times if she thinks about it too much she may find herself tearing up randomly but mostly the thing that triggered it the most would unfortunately but not surprisingly, her daughter.

Ani Maiah Margaret Campbell was absolutely perfect. She had the tint of Māori in her skin while bearing her fathers piercing blue eyes. With a mop of curls, courtesy of her father that were as brown as her mothers locks. The most perfect tiny hands and most adorable laugh.

She was the perfect creation of her and Jack. Whether she was planned or not. She was the Pandora’s box to all of her mothers good and bad memories of him.

But for the sake of her future and her daughters’ she had to erase the man from her heart and mind. Piece by piece. Bit by bit. She’d heal over time and rise like a phoenix from the ashes stronger than ever.

Every film and tv series she’d filmed over the past few years had been absolutely worth it.

So now a day had come. One of many. Amiria was honestly finding it very hard to sleep because of all the excitement for the premiere in a couple hours. While her mother and 6 month old daughter we’re having no trouble at all.

The three had flown to New York City a week prior for the premiere of Stranger Things Season 4.

Aroha Campbell had only heard her daughters rambles about being absolutely thrilled for everyone to see what they’d been working on for the past three years or her granddaughter trying to speak which often resulted in a bunch of random babbles and noises.

After spending a few weeks in Bunbury, Amiria returned to Atlanta accompanied by her mother who insisted on moving in with her for sometime. Aroha and Stephen knew thier would push everything… including her career aside to take care of her baby. They also knew how long and how hard she had to work to get to where she was and that if she took this long break it would be even harder to go further.

That’s how it’s been since April the previous year and Amiria couldn’t be more grateful for her parents. Ani was the most easy going baby and it was absolutely perfect, especially after everything Ami had gone through.

So now the three are in a hotel room in New York City. Her co stars in neighbouring rooms waiting for their stylists to arrive and prepare them for the red carpet.

Amiria slowly pulls her fingers out of her baby’s tiny hand and gets out of bed. After freshening up she quickly gives her daughter a bath and dresses her up.

Just as she gets a bottle of milk out of the mini fridge she hears a knock at the door.

“Morning Mrs Campbell.” Amiria hears the sound of her best friend greet her mother. “Good morning to the hottest most amazing single mom I know.” Camila adds on as she gets closer to the mother and daughter.

The moment Ani recognises the familiar face, her arms stretch up in efforts to reach her. “Good morning princess.” Camila coos as she tickles the babies stomach.

Ani let’s out a symphony of giggles that make the three women smile. Camila hands the ice coffee and chocolate croissant to her friend.

“You are a goddess.” Amiria praises her as she takes a sip of the cold drink.

“How did the princess sleep?”

“She was quiet.”

“As usual.” Camila mentions making Amiria snicker as she straps on her babies dipper.

“Thank you for going easy on your mother. She’s had a lot of sh-“ Amiria send her a look towards the end. “Stuff to deal with over the past year.”

“Nice save.” Amiria teases as she puts on the pink one piece onto Ani.

“But seriously I’m happy that she isn’t a lot to deal with. Not like he who shall not be named.” Camila rambles while Amiria makes funny faces to stop Ani from squirming.

After months of not seeing him. Hearing Camila ramble about her hatred for him was honestly one of the most entertaining things she had done. It honestly just made Amiria laugh.

“I haven’t seen or spoken to him in over a year so he really shouldn’t matter anymore”

“Except he does. He’s still Ani’s father and one day she will ask questions about him. I mean you still talk to his mom, dad, Clay. I’m just surprised you didn’t run into him at the met gala a few weeks ago.”

“I know but I’m just avoiding the inevitable.”

“Which is?” Camila says wanting to hear Amiria admit it.

“Someday I’ll have to see him again.” She responds as she gently brushes her daughters hair.

“Which might been sooner than you think.” The moment the words left her mouth Amira paused. “Me knowing you, you’re going to invite the Harlow’s and if they come he surely will.”

Amiria had taken a low of time planning everything to the point where she knew that he wouldn’t be in Atlanta during that time.

“He won’t be in Atlanta or anywhere close to my house in a week Cam.”

“How can you be so sure?”

“He’s never given a shit about my family’s traditions. His family always mattered more, no matter the occasion or the holiday.” Amira assures her best friend. “Besides he has a couple shows in New York and LA.”

“Wait doesn’t that mean he’s in the same city as us-“ Camila starts before the two hear the door close and Aroha Campbell stands in the door frame with the bottle of milk in her hands.

As Campbell women spend a few minutes talking while Camilla plays with her Goddaughter, Amiria returns with the bottle. She takes her baby into her arms and the child begins to suck on the bottle.

“If I run into him, I’ll deal with it.” The words that come out of Amiria’s mouth catch Camila off guard.

Mainly because she’d gotten used to her best friend avoiding him at all possible moments. She was even shocked that she didn’t run into him at the Met Gala considering it wasn’t hard not to. Knowing Ami she probably ducked and dived, took the iconic mirror selfie and left with her head held high.

“I can take care of him if you need me to. I just need to yell at him in Portuguese and he will run away.” Camila offers as Ani continues to gently drink her milk. The baby’s eyes are closed and her mother watches her daughter with a look on none other than complete adoration.

“I can’t hide from him forever so I might as well acknowledge the fact that I will see him again one day. I’m still friends with Neelam and Urban, Druski and the rest of PG. So when I do I’ll deal with it then and make sure he stays the away from me and my family.”

As Amiria finishes her sentence, her daughter finishes the bottle. “We don’t need him, we’ll be okay taku iti. I’ll always protect you”

***

After many hours of getting ready ( outfit without the necklace and earrings) and putting Ani to sleep so she wouldn’t cry when she realized it was only her grandmother and her in the hotel room for the next several hours, Amiria finally hit the red carpet.

With her signature blinding smile she poses for every photographer in her presence. Then she does a few interviews and after a few minutes of autographs, meeting fans and hugging her co-stars she reaches her last interview.

“Amiria Campbell looking stunning as ever.” The interviewer greets the actress with a smile who does a little twirl. “Really sets the tone for this season? You've got to describe it for us.”

“All I can say is questions will be answered but more questions will be created too.”

“Does this apply to Manny too?”

Amiria purses her lips as she tries to think of an answer that doesn’t include spoilers. “In a way it does but you’ll just have to wait to find out.”

“Can’t wait but this is a big year for you. You’re set to star along side Tom Cruise and Miles Teller in Top Gun: Maverick which is a sequel to its iconic predecessor from the 80s, Yellowjackets was renewed for season 2, you wrote and are staring in a show for the MCU and you had a daughter only a couple months ago. You are doing it all.” The interviewer rambles making Amiria let out a laugh.

“It was a lot I’m not going to lie but I’ve had my family by my side through it all.”

“Will we ever find out who the clearly wonderful father of you beautiful daughter is?” For a split second the smile on her face faltered while a clear sudden look of despair fills her eyes but she quickly brightens them both up and continues.

“Give it like a decade so I can really surprise everyone. That’s the goal.” She ends off her little tease with a nod that she hopes is convincing.

She couldn’t let people ever find out. Not only did she feel embarrassed but she wanted to keep Jack Harlow and her family name away for as long as she possibly could.

“He must be very proud of you. He must be cheering you on from home” Her smile falters again but she picks it up again.

“He is.”

No he isn’t and he never would.

“Have a good night Amiria. We’re rooting for a happy Manaia Thompson this season.” The interviewer says as Amiria walks away.

***

Hours later, the episode had ended and the cast and crew were at the after party. Amiria had just come back from making a tiktok with Noah, Caleb and their sisters when she decided to go outside for a breather.

The night had been magical to say the least but Millie, Joseph along with the rest of her cast mates had noticed something was off.

Camila and Joseph were looking for her when the former found her in the parking lot sitting on the bench.

She slowly approaches her best friend, Camila frowns when she hears the familiar sniffs as she gets closer.

The moment Camila sat down beside her Amiria quickly wiped away the tears.

“Oh honey.” The Brazilian says as she pulls her into a side hug.

“I hate that I have to tell Ani one day that her father didn’t give a shit about her.” That sentence alone makes Camila tense up. “The whole world thinks we’re happy living this suburban parent lifestyle with a white picket fence and all that corny stuff.”

“I know you want that corny stuff honey.”

“I really wanted that. I don’t know what hurts more the fact that I let Jack break my heart so many times or the fact that one day, when my daughter is old enough, her father will break her heart. I don’t want her to end up like me.” Amiria continues to sob making Camila place a gentle kiss on top of her head.

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Going from the pride and joy of your whole neighbourhood to not even seeing it for 2 years because you kept going back to the same person who I let walk over me over and over, being treated like crap over and over. Cutting off your closest friends and family because you thought you knew the real him.” Amiria rambles as the many memories flood her brain. Who knew that a single question would cause everything to crumble? “I don’t want Ani to end up like me or Jack. My mom, dad or grandparents are much better candidates in my family tree.”

Camila was shocked to say the least. She takes Amirias face in her hands and wipes the streaks of mascara away with her thumbs. “First of all. Never say that bullshit again. You Amiria Imogen Maiah Campbell are the strongest person I’ve ever known. Ani would be lucky hell she’d be blessed to end up like you. You know why?” Amiria shakes her head as she sniffs gently.

“You fought for love my dear. Not just love but the future you wanted. You’ve grown so much. I remember you rambling to me after we went to that one film festival about how Oncology didn’t feel like your calling anymore how you would like to do something else with your life. I also remember how scared you were to tell your parents the truth but they were proud of you regardless. They still are or else they wouldn’t be flying half way across the world to be with you in a few days. You’re a single mother, you’re booked and busy, a show you wrote, starred and directed is coming out in a few months. The list goes on but babe! Come on, you’ve accomplished so much more than some of our fellow actors have in their 10 years in the industry. I can practically smell your Oscar!”

Amiria laughs as her best friends words materialise into the more brighter memories of the part few years. The ones without Jack. The ones where she would bring her film camera to work and take pictures with her cast mates. The ones where she’d put on her headphones and spend hours on her laptop writing the script she’d only dreamt about as a kid. The ones where she’d be with Urban, Druski or Neelam and she’d just found out she got nominated for her first Emmy and many other awards. The special moment where she first held her daughter despite the traumatic hours before.

All those good memories meant something.

“You are a badass Ames, never forget that. It’s not and it never will be your fault that you lost your fight for love. Jack never has and never will deserve you. He’ll never deserve that large ass heart of yours. If, no when Ani turns out like you, the world will become a thousand times better. I promise you.” Camila adds on making her lips upturn into a sweet smile. “One day you will find that person who will make you feel a hundred times better than that asshole. You’ll have the wedding of your dreams, the honeymoon of your dreams and you two will raise another badass and maybe have a few more. Whatever you chose to do, your future is bright babe. Got it?”

“Got it. Thanks Cam.”

“Always. I love you girl. I’ll always have your back.”

“Love you too.”

“Let’s get you freshened up because I think Noah wants to make more TikTok’s.” The two women stand up, link arms and walk back inside.

Just as they reach the bathroom, Amiria realises she left her phone on the bench and Camila offers to go get it.

She never expects to see him there.

There he stands, holding his exes phone in his hand, staring at the lock screen which is of Amiria and Ani. The mother holds the baby in her arms and the baby girl reaches for the stars with a gumless smile while Amiria shines her signature Peary grin. If Camila wasn’t radiating rage that was hotter than the fiery gates of hell she would've asked herself if she just saw Jackman tear up slightly.

He backs away slowly when he notices she’s there.

“This is a private event Jackman. What the fuck are you doing here.”

“I just want to talk to her.” He pleads.

“Absolutely not. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll stay away.”

“Camila please. I just want to fix things, that’s all I want.”

“You think I give a damn about what you want. It’s always been about you. It’s been over a year and you’re still the same narcissistic asshole.” She pinches the bridge of her nose. “Can’t you for one second stop and maybe consider the fact that maybe she isn’t ready to see you or doesn’t even want to.”

“I have to make things right. I want to be there for her and A-“

“You of all people don’t get to say her name besides why did it take fifteen months for you to come to your senses? Is it because you don’t want the world to one day find out that you’re a fucking dead beat?”

“No, I’ve been trying to reach out for months but she’s blocked me on everything and I don’t blame her.”

“You really have some nerve.” Camila scoffs. “Give me the phone and if you ever truly cared about her, you’ll stay away.” She says as she snatches the red covered phone out of his hands and makes her way back to the door.

“I love her! And I’ll never forgive myself for everything that I did to her while we were together. I just need her to even look at me or say something. I wanna hold or just see my daughter not just a picture of her. We haven’t been apart for this long and it’s driving me insane Camila.”

“You had two out of the three years you two were together to fix yourself. At least now you know how she felt.”

“Camila please, I know she’s having her family tradition thing next week.”

“You never gave a damn about her family’s traditions.”

“I know my parents and Clay are going.”

“But you somehow didn’t make the invite list.” She mentions with sarcasm laced in her voice. “It’s a really important day for her and Ani.”

Vivid memories of Amiria rambling about her favorite traditions come to his mind but they’re all a blur because he never paid any attention.

He knew that if he wanted to get on Amiria’s good side again he’d have to play his cards right.

And her best friend wanting to murder him right now was definitely not the way to do it.

“Just tell her I’m sorry.”

“You can say it to her yourself when she actually wants to see you, until then. Stay away.”

With those last words Camila Mendes marches back through the door. As she gets closer to the main hall where everything was happening she can’t help but let her mind wonder.

She knew that one day Amiria would have to let Jack back into her life. She just hoped that no one would pressure her into it.

Once she’s back in the room where everyone is conversing in meaningless banter she spots Amiria, Gaten, Maya, Noah, Caleb and their sisters filming another Tiktok.

She chuckles as she makes her way to the group of seven.

Amiria notices her best friends pressence behind her and quickly walks towards her.

“What took you so long? You missed our song.”

Camila knew lying to Amiria now would get her no where. “I’ll tell you later.”

“Are you okay?” Amiria asks noticing the change in her friends mood since she saw her ten minutes ago.

“I’m fine Ames, let’s go ask the DJ to play our song again.” With that the two women link arms and walk towards him.

Sooo that was part two

Damn it, that was a lot😭😭

I’ll try make the next part shorter unless y’all don’t mind the long chapters?

Please let me know 🫶🏾

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People You Know - iii

warnings: mentions of blood, death, toxic relationships, child birth

just so that you all know, the tradition thats in this series is entirely fictitious i made it up, unless this tradition is real then yeah i got it from there, i didn't find any Maori traditions like this <3

A whole week had passed, a week since the premiere, a week since Camila told Amiria about her encounter with Jack.

At first Amiria choked on her tea, then she processed what her best friend said, then made a face that would definitely mean something along the lines of, ‘What the actual fuck?’

Then Camila went on and explained everything that he said to her.

But like expected, Amiria didn’t budge. Her decision stayed the same. She didn’t want to see him. She was ready to but that didn’t mean that she wanted to.

Since then Camila and the Campbell women travelled back to Amiria’s house in Atlanta and were preparing for one of Amiria’s favorite traditions and the most significant for her as a new mother.

It was a tradition that was brought into the Campbell family by Aroha herself. Back when Amiria parents were in their early stages of dating her father was invited by his current wife to a very special evening where they celebrate the lives of both the mother and the newest edition to the family. Now to be very honest Aroha’s side of the family births were very peculiar and worrying. From being born in the middle of New York traffic to almost bleeding out during child birth.

The tradition started with Amiria’s great great great grandmother in the 1800s and ever since it’s just continued throughout and has held her family together and strengthened the bonds, especially with the in-laws and no matter how dissolved and faded the Maori side of the family became this was the one with that always stuck.

That’s one of the reasons Amiria absolutely loved the tradition.

It’s the reason she was so excited to begin with.

Having her family in the city that had become a second home to her and them having the opportunity to meet her beautiful baby daughter erased any and all worry that has been in her mind recently.

As Aroha, Camila and Amiria spent a couple days shopping for decorations and ingredients to make Amiria’s favorite foods , she seemed to have completely forgotten about Jack as a whole. All she could remember from the premiere was how much fun she had, dancing, singing and celebrating with her co-stars.

Now all she was feeling was an abundance of excitement. Within the next couple hours all of her closest family would be in her house.

And that’s all she could focus on.

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user: I need this woman to cook for me

↳amicampbells: one day I will babes

user: I smell a family reunion

↳amicampbells: well you’re getting there

doloreskaihe: I will be leaving with leftovers by the way 😌🤞🏽

↳amicampbells: mmmm no

user: has no one gotten closer to figuring out who Amiria’s baby daddy is?

↳user: you do know there’s a reason why she hasn’t told the public

↳user: I get that but the reason can’t be that bad

↳user: I heard something about him being a deadbeat

↳amicampbellfan: can you all just leave her and her daughter alone, it’s not our business to know what happened nor are we entitled to the truth.

user: what’s the name of the marvel show you wrote and directed👀

↳amicampbells: we’ve finished filming but you’ll just have to wait a little longer *cough* comic con *cough*

druski2funny: we’re going to be eating nicely 😁

↳amicampbells: you should get here early or else my cousins and family will eat everything 😗

↳doloreskaihe: excuse you😒

↳margokaihe: little cousin you keep testing me 🤔

↳amicampbells: 🧍🏽‍♀️there is a 3 year difference…calm down

user: is it really a family reunion if druski is going?

↳user: you do know that Amiria and Druski have known eachother for like 6 years … they’re basically siblings

amirialover: btw you’re an amazing mother🫶🏾

↳user: should you really be calling her that when she’s keeping her daughters’ father away from her

user: which marvel movie are you most excited for?

↳amicampbells: DEFINITELY BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER❤️❤️❤️❤️

***

Jack had spent the last couple minutes looking through Camila and Amiria’s stories on Urbans phone as the latter along with Neelam was getting ready to go.

All he could see was the two friends shopping and enjoying themselves, preparing for the festivities that were approaching within the hour.

He smiles to himself as he hears her laugh again, he’d been deprived from the real thing for too long.

That’s how it’s been since she left. Amiria had blocked Jack on everything, from her Twitter to iMessage, Jack had no way to contact her. So he’d use Urbans phone to see how she was doing how Ani was doing even though Amiria hadn’t posted a single picture of her daughter on the internet.

He thought it was smart, kept her out of the public eye, she was far to young for that.

He also knew that she still kept in close contact with their mutual friends that she met through them, but only invited Dru, Neelam and Urban.

Amiria was actually the person who introduced Jack to Druski when she was invited to an event he was hosting. At the time the two had been very good friends for just over a year, were and still are like brother and sister.

Urban and Neelam on the other hand just remained in contact with Amiria and checked on her as much as possible. Sometimes they would visit her when they were in town, especially before the big fight that ended everything.

Even though they’ve all been a lot busier, they still keep in touch.

Part of Jack wanted to beg the three of them to not go but he didn’t want to ruin her day.

With Neelam waiting in the hallway of the hotel the three were staying in, Urban goes to Jacks room to get his phone. He walks in to find Jack lying on his bed with a frown, scrolling through more of her posts or posts of her co stars with her.

When he sees Urban he switches off his phone and gives it back.

“You can’t keep doing this.” Urban scolds as he looks at the state of his best friend. “Especially after the stunt you pulled last week.”

“What else am I supposed to do? She won’t talk to me.”

“You aren’t entitled to a conversation with her.” The moment those words leave his mouth, Jack roles his eyes. “I’m telling you the truth. Ami doesn’t owe you anything. Especially after everything you put her through.”

“I wasn’t that bad.” Jack says trying to defend himself.

“She has the right to take as much time to think about whether she wants you in her and Ani’s lives or not. You have to give her that time.” Urban scoffs. “I thought after fifteen months you’d realise that you genuinely fucked up.”

“So you’re taking her side.”

“Get over yourself! I will always support you but for this I can’t. Amiria is being a mother. She’s protecting her daughter from as much pain as possible and that includes you after you clearly showed her the kind of father you’d be.”

“That’s not fair, I was pissed that day.”

“That’s always been your excuse when it comes to her.” Urban purses his lips as he felt his more protective side come out. “I’m sorry man but Neelam, Dru and I are going to be supportive friends. Clearly this is important because she wouldn’t be having this thing 6 months after Ani was born.”

Urban makes his way to the door. “What do you mean? I thought this was just another family tradition.”

“It is Jack but Amiria told us multiple times that this happens because if the mother or the child or both have a dangerous and risky birth. The same event happened with Mrs Campbell when she was 6 months old, Amiria when she was 6 months old and clearly this is happening because somehow bad happened the day Ani was born.” Urban says quickly before leaving, not being able to see the dumbstruck expression on Jacks face.

If something really bad happened while Amiria was in labour, is there a chance that she could’ve been dead today? Is there a chance that Ani could’ve died in childbirth? Is there a chance that they both could’ve died that day?

He had to try one more time. If he was going to properly give her space he had to let her know how sorry he was. One more time.

***

A few hours had passed and Amiria’s house was filled with her loved ones. Ani was in the arms of her mother for the first two hours before Amiria put the baby in her room for a short nap, while keeping the baby monitor close by.

She’d been talking and catching up with her family. From her grandparents to the youngest cousin of the family only bing twelve. The night was turning out better than she could’ve ever hoped for.

For the past couple minutes, Amiria and Camila had been sitting with Druski, Urban and her cousins Dolores, Margo, Maia and Marcel. Listening to every single embarrassing story that came out of the groups’ mouths. As much as Amiria should be feeling mortified, she was laughing her ass off with the rest of them.

It had been awhile since her family was together. Now this was only like an eighth of them but nevertheless they sent their love. By love I mean parcels and envelopes filled with cards and presents for her and Ani.

She was just happy that her cousins and best friends her getting along so well.

Everything was perfect.

Absolutely perfect.

But the more anxious side of Amiria and her gut told her that something out of the ordinary was going to happen tonight, but like usual Amiria fashion she pushed it to the back of her mind and continued to enjoy her company.

She then hears Ani’s faint cries on the baby monitor. “That’s my cue, I’ll bring her down.” Amiria says as she pushes herself off the couch, takes the monitor with her and goes upstairs.

The moment Ani’s eyes land on the familiar women her cries begin to hush down and she hums to herself as she uses her short chubby squishy arms to reach up for her mother.

A sweet smile forms on both of their faces. Ani let’s put a squeal as Amiria lifts her up and blows into her stomach. The two spend a few moments laughing before the woman moves her to the changing station.

She places gentle kisses on her daughters head as she places her on the table. She quickly unbuttons Ani’s clothes and removes the dirty, foul dipper, wraps it up and throws it away.

“You know everyone downstairs is here for us.” Amiria says to her daughter who just wiggles her tiny fingers in response as her mother wipes her and grabs a fresh dipper. “Because of how far we’ve come together.”

She lifts up the lower part of Ani’s body and slips the dipper under. “And we’ll go very far, just the two of us.” Ani coos as Amiria presses down the straps before taking the dress out of her daughters drawers. “And I will protect you from every single bad thing on the planet. As long as you have me, you’ll never be alone.”

She continues as she slips on the purple dress. “You and me, just the two of us, we’ll be okay.”

That’s something she’d been saying to her daughter quite often, especially recently.

Amiria sticks her pinkie out in-front of the baby, attempting something. Instead Ani wraps her small hand around the finger and pulls it to her mouth. The older woman chuckles as she pulls herself out of her daughters grip, to which the baby responds with a pout. Amiria just watches her daughter with complete adoration before she’s pulled out of her thoughts with a knock on the door.

“Come in!” Amiria says as she zips up Ani’s dress.

She expects it to Camila but she’s shocked but relieved to see Maggie Harlow.

The moment Ani’s grandmother walks in she takes a moment to gaze around the room. The walls coated with lilac paint, beautiful plastic butterflies hang from the ceiling and picture flames scattered across the wall. With her cot in one corner ontop of the soft, plushy carpet, the changing station not to far from it and a matching sofa for the times Amiria, Camila or Aroha would spend keeping an eye on Ani. A box of toys and the wardrobe right next to it.

Maggie hand ever been in Amiria’s new home before. She had visited numerous times back when she lived in her loft. While Jack and Amiria were still dating, she’d sometimes come and visit her while Jack was away. This was a very rare case for Maggie, she often never put this much effort into keeping in touch with Jacks numerous girlfriends but something about Amiria Campbell felt different.

She was much kinder, more mature, compassionate, Maggie could go on and on about why Amiria was perfect for Jack to her husband who would say the same thing. Unfortunately their son poked the bear to much and he lost her.

“This is beautiful.” Maggie says as her eyes scan the room in awe. “Looks much better than in the pictures.”

Amiria giggles as Ani reaches up for her mother and practically clings onto her shirt the moment she’s scooped up into her arms. “Thank you, my dad actually helped with most of this so you should be saying that to him.”

“Only the best for his granddaughter.” Maggie wanders off to look at the pictures on the wall. Some of them had Camila in or Stephen and Aroha in but most of them, in fact six had just Ani and Amiria. Each picture had a date, for every month since she was born. The latest one had been taken today. A few hours ago actually.

Ani in Amiria’s arms; Amiria wears black baggy jeans and a light blue tank top while Ani wears a matching shirt and pants. The twos’ foreheads pressed together and a smile lingering on both of their lips. Maggie could practically picture the moment perfectly and it honestly brought tears to her eyes. The moment was absolutely beautiful. Taken only hours ago.

“She has his curls.” Maggie mumbles, a small smile forms on Amiria’s face, if there was one feature she wanted her daughter to have would definitely be his curls. “And his eyes, your mouth and hair colour.”

There’s a reason why Amiria looked more like her mother than father, it’s simple. The Kaihe women have very, very strong genes. It seems that the only thing that Ani had inherited from Jack would be his hair and eyes, otherwise everything else was completely Kaihe and a little bit of Campbell.

Amira takes a seat on the sofa and Maggie joins her. Ani rests on her mothers lap as she plays with her fingers.

“How have you been?”

“I’ve been surviving, I’ve just been busy these past couple months.”

“Filming must be tiring, especially with this little trouble maker.” Maggie says before tickling the baby’s stomach making sweet giggles escape her mouth.

“It is but it’s all worth it to come back to her. I miss her during the day.”

The two women spend a few more minutes talking before Maggie says something that shocks Amiria. “The first time I met you, I told Jack that he has to marry you.” Amira and Maggie both start laughing. “I’m serious, you were much younger then but I knew that you were perfect for him. Besides you gave me a granddaughter, why wouldn’t I want you to marry him.”

“Sometimes I wonder how different things would be now if I didn’t leave that day.”

“You left because you were doing what was best for you and Ani.” Amiria nods her head in response, she sniffs as she feels the tears form in her eyes and a lump in her throat.

“Do you think I’m a bad mom because I’m not letting Jack be apart of Ani’s life?” By now the tears were streaming down her face, Ani notices and frowns as she reaches out and places her hand on her mothers face.

“I would never think that. Neither does Brian.”

“I want to but I just can’t, not yet.”

“We understand, so when you do make sure it’s on your own accord. Nobody else should force you to do anything. You’re Ani’s mother, it’s your decision.” Maggie reassures her, Ani however sees that her mother is still crying and her lips start to quiver.

“Ani baby, I’m okay. Please don’t cry.” Amiria assures her daughter as she wipes away her tears and places a kiss on her forehead.

Maggie takes Ani just before Amiria stands up to freshen up in the bathroom. Minutes later the two women descend the stairs and join everyone else outside.

Camila had gathered everyone outside for the toast. It was tradition that the grandpa pat of the new born well the parents of the mother were the ones to make it.

Everyone holds a champagne glass of some flavour of sparkling juice. Another tradition, no smoking or alcohol, well anything that wasn’t baby safe at the gathering.

Amiria stands next to Camila with her daughter in her arms and a glass in her right hand. Her friends and family standing on either side while her parents stand across the group.

“Firstly, we’d like to thank all of you for coming to celebrate our beautiful daughter and granddaughter today.” Stephen Campbell starts, a sweet smile forms on Amiria’s face.

“Amiria baby, there will never be enough words that we could use to describe and explain how proud of you we are. How grateful we are that you’re alive, well and healthy. That you’ve managed motherhood and your career.” Aroha Campbell adds, tears start to form in the twos eyes.

“That you’re growing and healing everyday. Despite everything you’ve gone through over the past couple years, you have still managed to keep your shining smile on and raise your daughter.” Stephen continues with his eyes locked on his only child.

“You are everything and more of what we hoped for you. Taku tamahine ataahua,” my beautiful daughter. “I am so proud of you, of the woman you were then, you are now and who you’ll continue to be.”

“So let’s raise our glasses filled with sparkling juices.” Stephen starts making everyone raise their glasses. “For my amazing daughter and precious granddaughter. We wish you both a wonderful future filled with happiness, love and prosperity.”

“So here’s to Amiria and Ani!”

Then everyone screams. “To Amiria and Ani!”

Amiria immediately speeds to her parents with her daughter resting her head against her chest but her eyes still open, observing everyone. The family of three share a special moment as the guests continue talking amongst themselves.

After Amira and her parents play with Ani for a few minutes, her along with Camila go inside and sit on the couch.

Ani sits in between them fiddling with a some of her toys while people walk in an out the kitchen, taking a thing or two off the platters.

Just as Amiria is about to say something to Camilla, Ani nudges her mothers thigh. Amiria knowing what her daughter wants, scoops Ani up into her arms.

“I’m going to warm her a bottle.” She says to her best friend before walking towards the kitchen.

Just as she’s about to join her, Camila hears the doorbell ring and goes to answer the door. Her mistake was not checking the peep hole because the person she was greeted with the moment the open, was the last person who everyone wanted to show up.

“Shit.”

“You have got to be kidding.”

Jack and Camila say at the same time the moment she opens the door.

“You have 5 seconds to explain why you’re here or else I’m getting Mr Campbells machete.” Camila seethes making Jack take a small step backwards.

“I just want to talk to her, apologise again. Just please give me five minutes with her, I know she’s here-“

“Of course she’s here, do you have any fucking idea how important this day is to her?”

On the other side of the house, Druski, Urban, Neelam, Dolores, Marcel and Margo talk amongst themselves in the kitchen.

“Margo, can you please ask camila where she put the bottle I filled this morning.”

“Be right back.” Margo says as she stands up and walks towards Camila.

“Oh crap.” Druski says the moment he notices who Margo and Camila were with. The rest of the group turn their heads in the same direction and see the familiar rapper.

Before Druski, Neelam or Urban can say anything, Marcel and Dolores are speeding towards the three, the former trio scurry after them and are greeted with Jack pleading with the two women.

“Jackman I really think you should leave before Amiria or her parents see you.” Camila insists.

“I don’t think you understand how much our uncle and grandparents hate you.” Margo adds on. “ I didn’t think they were capable of hating anyone actually.”

“Dude, you really have to leave.” Urban says as the eyes of Amiria’s cousins and best friend practically burn into him.

“Just 2 minutes with her please, just let me make this right.” Jack begs once again.

“That’s it, I’m getting the machete.” Camila snaps as she tries to push her way out of the group that had formed behind her.

“I know where Amiria keeps her old cricket bat.” Margo adds on as she follows Camila.

The two women are stopped by Dolores who stops Margo by grabbing onto her shoulder and Urban who quickly takes hold of Camilas’ hand. As the two women try to break free while the others try get Jack to leave, they all seem to not notice the familia giggles coming from the kitchen.

“Margo you can tell Camila I found the bottle.” She pauses as she giggles at her daughters attempts to poke her face. “Stop poking my face!” Ani laughs this time, neither noticing who was at the door but now the group had noticed and they really didn’t know what to do. Jackman on the other hand wore a face of pure glee as she watches his soulmate play with their daughter. “I’m going to go feed her upstairs.”

Then Amiria stops when she notices the group huddling by the door. “What?” She walks closer, then pauses again. They all couldn’t possibly exaggerate when they say they saw all the colour drain from her face. The sparkle in her eyes that had been shining over the past couple hours had been extinguished. The funny thing is, Ani noticed and turned to her mother with a puzzled look before turning towards the unfamiliar man standing in the doorway.

Ani could tell something wasn’t right, this made her cling onto her mother even harder and keep a strong sharp glare on the man in the doorway.

“Jack?” Amiria’s’ voice trembles as the words escape her lips.

“We were trying to get him out-“ Camila begins explaining the situation before Amiria cuts her off.

“It’s okay I’ll talk to him.” Amiria nods to the group making them disperse, Margo and Camila remain.

“Are you sure?” Camila asks her best friend, who is taking deep breaths. The eye contact between her and Jackman hadn’t broken.

Amira lets out a deep breath through her nose as she clenches her jaw, nodding in response. She tries to hand her daughter over to Camila but the baby clings onto her mother shirt.

“Kei te pai mama.” Mama’s okay. “I’m okay baby.” Amiria assures her, Ani reaches up with her small hands to brush away the single tear that Amiria didn’t even realise escaped. She places a gentle kiss on her daughters head before handing her over to her Godmother. She gives Camila the bottle too before she follows the group outside.

Jack who had been waiting outside, had been watching through the window took time to fully appreciate how much Ani was like her mother. The empathy, compassion, the intelligence. From the dark brown tint in her hair to the complexion of her skin and the sound of them giggling together. She was an exact copy of Amiria in his eyes.

Treating her that way was truly his biggest mistake. He’s missed so much already.

Amiria steps onto the front porch of her home and closes the door behind her.

“What do you want Jackman?” Crap she used his full name, he clears his throat.

“Just to talk.”

“Fine talk.”

“I’m really, extremely sorry for everything that happened over the passed couple years.I wish I could take back everything I ever did-“

“Well you can’t.”

“Baby I just want another chance, please.” Amiria scoffs.

“How many times did I have to beg you for another chance when you were clearly in the wrong? How many fucking times did you ever apologise to me? How many months,no years, did I wait and hope you would change?” Amiria’s voice trembles again as she chokes back tears. Not of sadness but of pain and anger. “But my daughter didn’t change you because here you are.”

She takes a step closer, finger in his face. “Fifteen months later and the same self centred, narcissistic, manipulative asshole I left.”

Tears are streaming down both their faces, Jack attempts to cradle Amiria’s face in his hands but she takes a step back.

“Baby, I’m doing this because I love you and miss you.“

“If you loved me, you wouldn’t have treated me like that.”

“Bubs I loved you through all of that I promise you.”

“Then why did you do it?!” Amiria shouts, startling Jack. “Why did you make me feel like no one would ever love me after you, like no one else cared about me, like no one would ever put up with me or take me back if I left you. You made me think that my family and best friends gave up on me because I chose to stay with you. Despite everything you put me through I still loved you and I almost lost everything because of you.” Her breath shudders towards the end, she quickly wipes the tears away. “My career almost went down the drain because of you.”

“I know I hurt you and I’m so sorry for everything that happened but please don’t let what I did to you keep me out of Ani’s life. We need each other to get through this and -“

“Let me make one thing crystal clear.” She says as she takes a step closer, their faces inches apart, if this were normal circumstances then some else would’ve happened because of then small space between them. “We do not need you. Ani doesn’t fucking need you. I didn’t need you when I bled out and flatlined for 2 minutes after giving birth to Ani and I certainly do not need you now.”

“You what?” Jack says with look of pure horror on his face. His gut feeling was right

“I was dead for 2 minutes but Doctor Forbes bought me back and as long as I’m alive I will always protect my daughter. Even from you.” Her index finger touches his chest. “I never want her heart to be broken by you, like you broke mine.

Amiria shakes her head as she wipes away more tears, she walks back to the door. “Oh and Jack, move on dude this is what we are and forever shall be, so I suggest you move on.”