New Beginning

CHAPTER SIXTY

Raya
"Wait for me Ro," I yelled looking over my shoulder. "Here, hold this for me." I handed Royalty a small container of a two dozen mini cupcakes before I closed my car door with my hip. Chris's grand opening party had finally came and of course I was running late. I honestly could've been on time, but Royalty spilled bbq sauce on her dress for tonight's event so I had to throw it in the washer and dryer.
"You look very pretty Ms. Raya," Royalty smiled up at me as the both of us quickly walked to the entrance. I smiled even harder from her compliment. Everyone knows if a child says you look nice then it had to be true. Kids don't lie. I was also very honored to be coming here with her. Chris left her with me so he could head over to the gym early, meaning I helped her get ready, fed her, and even did her hair. I had officially earned and mastered my Stepmom License.
"Thank you Ro. I think you look pretty too," I smoothed her hair down in the front before I opened the door for her to walk in first.
"Wow," she exclaimed taking in the scenery. "It looks beautiful in here."
"Yeah it does. The fanciest gym I've ever seen," I looked around the spacious building as well, really impressed with how the entire place turned out. "Come on, let's try to find your grandmother." I led the both of us around the gym not all to sure where they had the set up at. I ran across a buffet table full of food and desserts so I had Royalty place the container of the cupcakes she was holding down with the rest of the desserts and I sat my container down next to hers. Afterwards, we continued searching until I finally found Mama J.
"MiMi," Royalty yelled as she ran over to her grandmother. I smiled as they embraced each other.
"Hey my baby so glad to see you," Mama J pulled me in for one of her amazing hugs and left a kiss on the side of my cheek.
"Hey mama I'm so glad to see you. This place is huge, I felt like I was just walking for the fun of it."
"I know right. I told Chris he outdid himself with this one, but I'm so damn proud of him."
"Me toooo. This is literally his dream coming true and I love that for him so much."
"What's happenin good people," August appeared behind us with Naomi on the side of him. She looks more pregnant to me every time I see her. She obviously wasn't just huge, but her stomach was indeed forming.
"Hey sissy," I hugged her and then August.
"Sorry for the tardiness my lul baby been wearing my big baby out. She's been throwing up all damn day," August told us. I pouted taking in Naomi's appearance, she did look tired with slight bags under her eyes.
"Oh baby, I'm going to have to come over there and take care of you. I got a couple remedies that could probably help with that," Mama J rubbed the side of her face.
"I will try anything," Naomi sighed.
"I told her she could stay home and get some rest," August added. "But she don't listen to me. She wanted to bring her hard headed ass out here anyways."
"I sure did. I worked hard for this I wanted to be here to witness my work," Naomi snapped. "Move August let me sit down." We all moved over so she could take a seat. The women flocked around trying to doctor her up. August sat next to Naomi and placed his chin on her shoulder. He was such a big baby himself so Naomi most definitely had her work cut out for her.  I looked away from them for a second so I can search around the room for my big baby.
"Looking for someone," he asked appearing right before me. He looked so good in his dress shirt and khakis. I bit my lip not being able to mask my thirstiness.
"Yes I was. Looks like he found me," I wrapped my arms around his neck going in for a kiss. I literally miss him always.
"Miss you," he pecked me sweetly.
"Miss you more," I kissed him back. He always made me feel so full of happiness.
"Let me see you mama, you look so good," he spun me around so he could get a full view. "You got this red on, knowing that shit does something to me every time. You wanna get fucked?" He bit his lip looking down at me while he grabbed my ass. I could already feel myself getting wet.
"Oh my God Christopher stop it," I lightly hit his chest. "But yes. Yes I do," I whispered more lowly so only he could hear me.
"Daddy do you like my hair? Ms. Raya did it," Royalty squeezed in between the both of us so Chris could see her.
"Oh my God Royalty you look like a superstar. Yes babe I love your hair. Ms. Raya did great," He picked her up and planted a kiss on her little cheek. She couldn't stop smiling. I guess he had that affect on the both of us.
"Chris," a finger reached over me to tap Chris on his shoulder. I frowned by the rudeness and frowned even more once I realized who it was.
"I've been calling you nonstop. Why haven't you answered," Ammika asked with a scowl. She had Aeko resting on her hip. Chris smacked his lips as he gently grabbed his son out of her arms.
"I'm obviously busy Ammika. I don't have time to check my phone every 5 minutes. Don't start. Not today. Not here." Ammika pouted her lips preparing to fuss some more before she was interrupted.
"Boss man, how ya living," a hispanic woman with dark hair approached the crowd with a bottle in hand and a large smile on her face. Chris also smiled seeing her as he side hugged her with the free side of his body.
"Thank you Nia, that's exactly what I needed."
"You still letting this big head hoe stress you out," Nia scrunched her nose side eyeing Ammika. "But wow, look at this sweet boy she birthed. He's so handsomeeee."
"Nia, get away from my son," Ammika spoked up.
"Our son," Chris quickly corrected her. "And this is Aeko's sister's mother, she can speak to him."
I see, this was the first baby mama. I stood amongst everyone allowing them to speak back and forth. Royalty ran over to her mama smiling big.
"Mommy, look at with Ms. Raya did to my hair," she did a small turn so her mom could see. Nia, looked up at me and back down to Royalty's head. She rubbed her fingers through it.
"It's so pretty Ro. I love it. You look beautiful mama."
"Raya did an amazing job. She's been feeling herself since she got here," Chris smirked over at me with adoration in his eyes. I smiled back at him feeling warm. "And since you all haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, Nia I want you to meet my lady Raya. Raya, meet my first borns mother."
"Nice to finally meet the person my daughter and her father speaks about all the time," Nia smiled. "You're beautiful. Chris has great taste."
"Thank you," I smiled again looking down feeling timid with all eyes on me. "You're beautiful as well. You did an excellent job raising Ro. I love her like my own."
"Thank you, I try."
"Sorry to break up this little meeting but Chris I still need to speak with you in private," Ammika interrupted. You could practically see the jealousy seeping off of her. Chris rolled his eyes before excusing himself and letting me know he would be right back. Nia just stared at them shaking her head.
"I can't believe she had to be the one to carry Chris's second child. Lord knows I never could stand that hoe back in the day, now boom her ass will be around forever," Nia rolled her eyes. "Listen boo, you alright with me. You look out for my daughter and she's really taking a liking to you. But word to the wise, you got your work cut out with that girl. She's a weirdo," she warned. I shrugged. Ammika didn't phase me.
"Nothing, I can't handle."
Nia laughed pointing her finger. "I heard that. Well it was nice meeting you. I'm going to get back to this party."
"Absolutely hun, enjoy yourself."
She and Royalty walked off together talking about another subject. I grabbed a flute of champagne off the tray from one of the waiters walking around. Nia seemed pretty cool, which was great given the fact I was already having too many problems with the second baby mama. We also share a common dislike for Ammika so that was nice in a sort.
I enjoyed myself for the next hour, meeting with the different guests here, and also doing a little networking of my own. There was about 30 minutes left to the party so Chris decided to approach the stage so he could give his final remarks. The crowd cheered as he stood at the mic smiling, exposing those dimples. He looked so happy right now. I couldn't be any more proud.
"Damn.. is this thing on," he bend over into the mic winking at us. We laughed at him being his goofy self. He was so cute. "Uh, yeah, so I had this big crazy speech in my head about how far I came and how much I've grown , but I decided against that. Right now I just want to celebrate the present. God has blessed me tremendously and I'm thankful more each day. There's been so much hard-work put behind my dream so I just want to thank everyone who played a role in making this dream of mine come true. Major shoutout to my sister Naomi, her expert design eye really brought this cold gym to life. Thanks Nay you really went crazy," Chris saluted Naomi. There was an applause as a light was shone where her and August sat. She waved excitedly, then blew a kiss to Chris. She caught my eye and I blew a kiss at her mouthing I loved her.
"I just want you all to know Fit Life is here to service your every health need from physical to mental. Make Fit Life your one stop shop for everything health wise. Thank you again for coming out tonight. Your support means the world to me. Well ima get off this shit. Thank y'all again! Much love!"
Everyone cheered giving hoops and hollers from around the room. Chris waited till the area died down before he spoke.
"Oh, by the way I want some pictures with my loved ones and I. I have my beautiful daughter here, just found out I also have a beautiful baby boy to add to the family so I need all the photographers to the front. We need this on camera." Ro and Aeko walked together to the stage. Ro, held her little brother's hand as she led him up the steps. The crowd aww'd as we all melted with how cute they were. Chris joined hands with them, having them on either side.
"Mama where you at? Aunt Christine? August. Naomi. My niggas let's get up here," Chris ordered. I watched everyone make their ways to the stage. I laughed because it was so many characters piled together in one. The photographers tried to orchestrate some order so they could establish a decent enough picture.
"Is everyone ready," one photographer asked. In unison, there was a yes.
"Hell no, we're not. Where is Raya," I heard Chris's big mouth shout.
"No for real," Naomi added.
"Raya get on this damn stage. Why you playing it's hot and crowded with all these niggas," August yelled through the mic. There was some laughter around me.
"She's right here," some random woman pointed me out. Chris locked eyes with me immediately.
"Raya, get up here now," he told me. I listened as I walked towards them.
"Y'all look at my girl, she's the most beautiful person in the building tonight," Chris couldn't stop smiling as I approached him. The cameras were recording all over the building but that didn't matter, all I saw was him. He just made the details in my life feel so special. Once my hand rested in his, we shared a kiss causing the room to erupt in fits.
"I love you," he whispered to me.
"I love you."