Twisted Chaos

STEPHEN

Stephen

I can't imagine how Aria feels right now. Her mom's opinion means everything to her. If her mom leaves here and Aria doesn't feel like she is okay with it, I don't know what she will do. "Yes mom, there is more. And no we have not gone mad. I need you to try to understand. I love you so much and I need you to support me. Yes, I love Gabriel. I also love Stephen and I'm falling for Jace. They all are here with me for a reason." Melinda snorts "I can see that all three are in love with you. They haven't removed their hands from you since we got here. Where did I go wrong with you? Three men Aria? Really? And the three of you? How can y'all be okay with this? Are you all on drugs?" Jace laughs. "No ma'am I can assure you that we're not. Truth is that your daughter has made me feel something I have never ever felt. She needs the three of us. She is special and she has so much love to give. I'd say you raised a beautiful loving caring woman." Nice. Nice job, Jace. I look up at him "Well said, man." He nods in appreciation. 

Melinda looks speechless. I decide to speak up. "Momma, you know I love Ari more than anything in this world. In the last two days, I have seen her happier than I ever have. The three of us have caused that. Is it a normal situation? No. But Aria isn't your average girl. As long as we all are happy. Does it really matter?" Gabriel speaks before Melinda can say anything "I'm with Stephen and Jace. We are all here supporting your daughter. The daughter who cares more about your approval than anyone else's. She wanted to be honest with you, because she didn't want you to hear it from someone else. Are you really going to let her down and make her unhappy by not supporting her? You don't have to agree, you don't have to understand. Just support her. Support all of us." Wow, maybe Gabriel isn't such a bad guy after all. 

I can see Melinda thinking; she gets up from the chair and comes towards us. "I love you baby girl. Nothing will ever change that. I don't like it but if this is what you need to be happy then I support you. Thank you for being honest. And the three of you better take good care of her. Aria you are blessed to be so loved. I have listened to these men defend you and I think all of them are keepers." Aria begins to cry. She gets up and hugs her mom. "Thank you, mom. I love you so much. I hope you will understand one day." She says quietly. Anthony finally speaks "I just want everyone to be happy and not argue. I don't care how many people you are dating as long as you are safe and happy. Gabriel, it all makes sense now. But I have never seen you care for someone the way I see you care for her. I support you both. Well, the four of you." Aria goes over and hugs him. Melinda laughs and reaches for me and Jace. "Welcome to the family."