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“Baby, I think somebody’s ready to eat,” Ajoni said, looking down at Khori.

“Bring him here,” I replied, adjusting my pillows.

He handed me Khori before climbing into bed beside me. I got our son settled to nurse while Ajoni checked on Khajoni, who was still knocked out in his bassinet.

“Look at him sleeping good while his brother over here eating again,” Ajoni remarked.

I laughed. “You better get used to it. These boys ain’t about to be on the same schedule.”

“Shit, they better figure something out. I’m not trying to be up every thirty minutes,” he replied, pulling me closer.

“Welcome to having newborn twins,” I teased.

He laughed and kissed my cheek before getting comfortable beside us. I leaned against him while Khori nursed, enjoying a few quiet minutes before one of the boys needed us again.

Chapter Twenty-Three

Rasheeda

Iwas in the kitchen when Mase came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

“What’s on your agenda today?” He asked, kissing my neck.

“Absolutely nothing,” I answered, leaning back against him. “AJ’s spending the weekend at Joni’s, and I’ain got nowhere to be. Why?”

“Good… keep it that way, but make sure you’re ready by seven tonight,” he told me.

I turned around to face him. “Ready for what?”

“I’m taking my woman out.”

“Okay, where we going?” I questioned.

“Don’t worry about all that. Just put on something sexy for me,” he replied with a grin.

“Mase, you know I’on like surprises,” I whined.

“And you know I’on care,” he teased, stealing another kiss.

I laughed and shook my head. That man loved getting on my nerves, but I wasn’t about to complain about a night out with him. We’d both been busy lately, and spending some time together sounded good to me.

Since I didn’t have anything else planned, I decided to head over to Joni and Tori’s to see the twins. They’d been home for a little while now, and I was trying to get my auntie time in whenever I could.

When I arrived, Tori was in the living room with Khori in her arms while Khajoni slept in his bassinet. Leah was sitting beside her watching cartoons.

“Hey, y’all!” I greeted, walking over to kiss Tori’s cheek.

“Hey, girl. Come get one of these boys,” Tori replied, laughing. “Khori been fighting his sleep all morning.”

I washed my hands before taking him from her.

“What’s going on, handsome?” I cooed, settling him against my chest. “You giving your mama a hard time?”

“He’s been showing out since he woke up,” Tori answered.

I laughed and gently rocked him while we talked. A few minutes later, AJ came downstairs with his keys in his hand.

“Wassup, Ma?” He greeted, coming over to kiss my cheek.