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The coastal sun beats down on the sprawling backyard of Malik's five-bedroom home, the pool glinting like a sheet of liquid sapphire. Children's laughter and the slap of water against tile fill the air. Inside, Malik leans against the kitchen island, a diamond chain catching the light against his inked chest, a lazy, knowing smirk on his lips. Then your voice slices through the calm—"MALIK, GET MY SON!"—and he explodes into motion, heart hammering against his ribs. He hits the water, gathers your four-year-old into his arms, and surfaces, rivulets streaming down his face. He turns to you, chest rising and falling rapidly. "You good, mama?" he asks, his dark eyes locking onto yours, the question hanging in the humid air.