DIANA'S POV

The atmosphere was very quiet and tensed after Kareem's outburst. Even the kids had stopped playing and were all staring at us strangely. Kareem was right to be upset though because since the minute we arrived his family had been at our necks with question after question. They were all normal questions but the way they asked them was in a demeaning manner. It's like they were trying to put us down, but little did they knew we were not going down without a fight.

"I dare you to repeat that question."Kareem spat out the veins on his forehead popping in anger.

I had calmed him down ever since we arrived but asking about Ezekiel had been taking it too far so I was not going to stop him from saying whatever he was about to. Nuru looked confused next to Kareem as she stared up at her uncle wondering what was going on. Jamila was on the verge of tears which made my heart clench in pain for her. Her family was reminding her of her loss and that was not okay.

I got up quietly from my seat and went around Kareem to Nuru. I had to get her away from the line of fire before it all went up in flames.

"Sweetheart why don't you go wait outside in the car, we'll be there soon."I sad handing her the car keys.

We had barely been there thirty minutes and I knew we wouldn't be much longer. Nuru being the bright girl that she was took the keys, got off her chair and left. I sat on the chair she had been occupying and took Jamila's hand in mine offering her wordless comfort.

I had convinced Kareem to come thinking his family had changed but I knew that wasn't the case the minute I met them. They were a very wealthy family in material wealth, but in manners and good conduct they were the scum at the bottom of my heels.

"It's a simple question son and where is Nuru going?"Kadija asked.

"Away from all of you."Kareem replied glancing at Nuru's retreating form before he turned his glare at the rest of his family.

"It's not a simple question and you would know that if you were involved in our lives but oh no, we were too damaged for this prim and proper family. Why did you even invite us here today? To make fun of us and belittle us. Or were you hoping that we were living in the streets so that you can offer us a few scrapes of food and we'd be grateful and beg you to come back?"Kareem asked through gritted teeth.

Half of them looked away because there was some truth to Kareem's words.

"That's what I thought."Kareem scoffed.

"Not that you deserve to know but Ezekiel died five years ago during the Dusit attack, and I've helped raise that beautiful little girl who just left. I don't do drugs anymore but it's not because you kicked us out and forced me to be better, it's because I needed to be a role model for Nuru since she didn't have her father to look upto anymore. Yes Jamila doesn't have a nine to five job but she's happy and is able to provide for her family. I'm happy too in case you're curious, I make good money working at a job I love and I'm dating the most beautiful woman in existence so screw you and your expectations. We don't need you or your approval to live our lives."Kareem yelled his voice filled with so much emotion even I was holding back tears.

"Diana talked me into coming today because she had faith you had changed but oh how wrong she was. You're still the same conceited family you were eight years ago. Actually I'm glad you kicked us out, otherwise I hate to think of how we would have turned out to be like you. You think we are the disgrace but all of you are the disgrace to this society."Kareem added sounding softer but with a lot of disappointment laden in his voice.

"Okay that's enough Kareem, sit down."Emir demanded.

"No can do old man, I'm not nineteen anymore so you can't order me around like you used to. Baby, Jamila, get up, it's time to go."Kareem requested.

Jamila and I got up wordlessly grabbing our purses in the process.

"Please sit back down, we need to fix this."Kadija pleaded.

"There's nothing to fix. We've said our piece, it's time to go and please for the love of all that is holy, don't seek us out again. It's clear that none of you are worthy of our time. It was not nice seeing you again but I'm glad we had this talk so I can finally tell you in your faces that we made it without your help. We're happy and content. Keep the fuck away from us or else I'll be forced to show you the ugly side of me that you'll not like."Kareem replied before he turned to Jamila. "Anything you'd like to add before we leave siz?"

Jamila sniffed swiping at her eyes before she squared her shoulders.

"I think you've covered it all bro except for this. Fuck. You. All."Jamila gritted out giving them the finger.

Everyone gasped while Kareem and I tried to hold in our laughter. Who knew Jamila had such a side to her? I took Kareem's outstretched hand while he put his free arm around Jamila's shoulders and led us away.

"I swear to God, if any of them follow us, I'm causing physical damage."Kareem swore as we passed through the house to get to the car.

Thankfully none of them followed us including Kadija which was for the best since I didn't need to be bailing my boyfriend out of jail for beating his mother.

"How are you guys feeling?"I asked just before we got to the car.

"Free."They replied at the same time before looking at each other and smiling.

"Honestly there was a part of me that was hoping we could fix things so Nuru can get to know them but after that, I never want any of them near us."Jamila explained further.

"I got to say my piece and free my heart."Kareem added making me smile.

"Good because there's no way we would have been together if those were my in laws. It would have been a deal breaker for me."I teased Kareem trying to lighten the situation.

"Good thing I cut them off then."Kareem replied smiling.

"Best decision you could have made."I agree with a nod.

We all erupted in laughter which was good because it meant they were free of whatever negative feelings that had been tying them to that family.

"One regret though, we didn't get to eat. Did you see all that food?"I exclaimed rubbing my stomach.

"That's you subtly asking me to feed you."Kareem retorted.

"You know me so well."I grinned.

"Let's go get some food in you then."Kareem declared leading us to the car.

We found Nuru playing a game on her iPad in the backseat.

"Uncle K, I'm hungry."Nuru whined as soon as we all got settled inside the car making us all laugh.

"One would think I don't feed you people. What do you all want to eat?"Kareem asked.

"Pizza."Three voices replied simultaneously.

"What if I don't want pizza?"Kareem contested.

"It's three against one, you sure you want to pick that fight."I challenged.

"Absolutely not."Kareem replied without even thinking about it making me grin on victory.

He started the car and drove us out of there. As Kareem drove away from the beautiful compound, I couldn't help but think how such beauty was covering all the hate and ugly in that house.

"Mommy do we have to go back to that house again?"Nuru asked her mother.

"No baby we're never going back there."Jamila replied.

"Good I didn't like those people."Nuru admitted making me smile.

Kids were very intuitive and honest so Nuru was no exception.

"Me too munchkin."Kareem agreed with her making her smile.

Kareem took us to Pizza Inn for lunch and we all got weird looks for our fancy dressing but we didn't mind. We were just there to eat and have our own fun, not care about what people thought of us.

"Thank you."Kareem whispered in my ear as we ate.

"For what?"I mumbled back mid bite.

"For being there when I needed you most."He answered.

"It comes with the job description but you're welcome."I replied with an assuring smile.

I would not wish Kareem's family on anyone. They were such a negative family who instead of supporting their family, just belittled each other. They made me grateful for my family who were always so supportive and loving. At least Kareem and Jamila had each other, plus soon enough if everything went well, they would become part of our family.

"How can one man be so perfect?"Jamila sighed looking at something behind us.

"Are you talking about me? If you are its all Gods blessing siz."Kareem replied looking all smug.

"Not you dumbo, him."Jamila replied pointing behind us.

Kareem and I looked behind us and right there of the screen was my brother Silas in a short trailer of the episode that would be airing later that night in the show he starred in.

Kareem and I looked at each other smiling knowingly.

"Will you tell her or should I?"Kareem asked me.

"I don't know, between us who is better at delivering news?"I replied.

"Tell me what?"Jamila inquired.

"Just tell her."Kareem replied.

"I think you should, it'll be better coming from you."I insisted.

We were just toying with Jamila and it was working.

"One of you better spit it out."Jamila demanded.

"Feisty , maybe we should hold back and tell her later after she has calmed down."Kareem suggested.

"I think you're right."I agreed biting my lip to hold in a grin.

"If you don't tell me now, I promise you, you'll both regret it." Jamila threatened.

"Okay fine, we'll tell you."Kareem replied caving in.

He nodded at me giving me the go ahead to tell her.

"Silas is my brother."I informed Jamila and watched her eyes go wide in shock.

"No."Jamila muttered looking at the screen before looking back at me.

She did this severally probably looking for the similarities between Silas and I.

"Yes, he's the second born after Ashton, then there's Walter and me."I informed her but she still couldn't believe it.

I pulled out my phone and looked for the family photo we had taken on the night I went to introduce Kareem to my family. I showed it to Jamila who just looked more surprised at the revelation.

"I think you've broken her."Kareem whispered as we looked as Jamila who was staring at my phone with wide eyes.

"She'll be fine."I whispered back.

"Imagine if he actually walked in here, we'd carry her out in a stretcher."Kareem said making me snort in laughter.

All my brothers were good looking but Silas even more so that's why he became an actor and a model. He had the looks and the body for it. I totally understood Jamila's fascination because the only reason Silas' looks didn't affect me was because he was my brother and I'd seen him at his worst. If we weren't related I would have been crushing on him like half the female population in Kenya.

"How did I not know this? You've got to introduce me or not, I'd be too nervous."Jamila rambled.

"You're bound to meet him so take some time to wrap your head around it all first."I suggested.

"You're right but seriously the man is a literal god, have you seen him shirtless?"Jamila asked all dreamy eyed making me laugh.

"Okay that's enough, kid at the table."Kareem scolded.

"Sorry."Jamila mumbled.

"To answer your question yes but I've also seen him do disgusting things so if you want to get over your crush, I've got quite a few stories to cure you."I suggested.

"Oh no, don't you dare. To me Silas is perfect so don't ruin him for me."She replied.

"Okay sorry. I won't do it."I assured her.

Kareem and I looked at each other before we burst out laughing. We had both been looking forward to the day that Jamila would find out that Silas was my brother and it had been so worth the wait. I just hoped she would play it cool when they met in person. Silas was kind to his fans unless they got a little too personal.

"Come on guys its not funny."Jamila pouted.

"But it is."Kareem chocked out trying to muffle his laughter.

Jamila sulked further trying to disappear in her seat. I had to force Kareem to stop laughing when I saw the joke wasn't that funny anymore.

After our meal we passed by Creamy-Inn for their amazing ice cream before heading home. Kareem dropped off Jamila and Nuru first before he took me home.

"You're okay right? With everything that has happened today?"I asked Kareem as he walked me to my door.

"Yeah I'm great, I had you there plus I followed your advice and freed my heart."He replied confidently making me smile.

"That's good because as much as I liked our night drive last time, I don't want you waking me up at three am in the morning when you know I've barely slept."I playfully scolded him.

"I can't promise you that."Kareem grinned mischievously.

I just shook my head at him with a roll of my eyes.

When we got to my door, I opened it before turning to Kareem.

"Wanna come in for a cup of coffee?"I asked biting my lip.

"I do want to come in but not for coffee. I've been thinking of how to pull that dress off you since I saw you in it this morning."Kareem replied with a groan.

"What's stopping you then?"I challenged.

Kareem smirked before pulling me into his arms and smashing his lips against mine in a fervent kiss. He walked me backwards while our lips were still linked together until we were inside the house before he slammed the door shut with his foot locking us inside.

It had been a long day but it was time to unwind with some hot sex and mind blowing orgasms.

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And I'm blank..... I've never done this before but do you guys have any ideas about what you wanna read next in this story. Comment here or pm me please coz I'm all out of ideas.