Microfiction: Kelsey’s Parents: Kimya & Kazi
Kelsey’s parents, Kimya and Kazi, have given their lives to raising a beautiful, intelligent, God-fearing, encouraged-to-question, and free-thinking group of children. They are full of life, love, and determination. They don’t fear having hard discussions with their family, but this subject . . .wears them out.
Kimya was Kelsey’s birth mother, Leila’s best friend. Kelsey’s father, Kamal, was Kazi’s younger brother. When Leila found out she was pregnant, in true rejection form . . . Kamal broke up with her–denied the child–shunned Leila from that moment forward.
Kelsey was born. Leila asked Kimya and her boyfriend (at the time), Kazi to christen the baby as her godparents. They vowed to do whatever they could to care for Kelsey if needed.
Shortly after Kelsey was four months old, Leila took her life. Kamal, finding out the news two days later, took his. Kimya and Kazi stepped in: a best friend–a brother–godparents–parents.
Kelsey would be theirs. They would raise her as theirs. She would know true, unconditional, and undeniable love. And she has.
The day they both dreaded is here.
A Cornered Gurl 
Wow heavy…didn’t expect that!
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This is heartbreaking and beautiful all at once. The love Kimya and Kazi have shown is truly extraordinary. I’m holding my breath for Part IV – how will they navigate this dreaded day? My heart goes out to them and Kelsey.
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My heart goes out to all of them as well. Thank you for reading.
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My pleasure.
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Wow… what a turn. Art replicating life here for me. I went back to Trinidad earlier this month, and had dinner with a young woman who at 23, adopted her best friend’s daughter, after her friend died. I was in awe of what this young woman had done hy accepting a 3 year old as her own… And even more impressed when I met the energetic and well mannered, intelligent teenager an hour later. This story is going great, Tre.
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People with big hearts and open minds are some of the best people on the planet.
I’m glad that young lady was there to provide a home for her best friend’s child. I know I would do the same!
Thank you! Parts 4 and 5 will be the parents answering Kelsey individually and us getting a glimpse of who they are as they parent her separately. I hope I do them justice.
Thank you for reading! 🙏🏾🩵
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I’m sure you’d do a great job. You’re a wonderful storyteller Tre. And these characters seem very real to you. I could feel the energy in the lines.
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Thank you! I am sure this is someone’s story, just as a portion of it is that of the young lady you met. 🙏🏾🩵
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Oh my, now trE, I wasn’t expecting that one! 😲 Whew! I need a drink now! LOL 😜🥂😎
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Oh wow!!!!!
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Wow. I wasn’t expecting that.
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Threw you for a loop, huh? Yeah, kinda did me the same way.
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Yes, indeed!
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Oh dear, it’s worrying.
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It probably won’t be too bad. Maybe Kelsey will be inquisitive and not full of rage and anger. 🙏🏾🩵
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