What is Love? {COMPLETE}

《14》

~》Normani's POV《~

A few days later

As soon as I finished my lipstick there was a knock at the door.

'He's here' I thought as I smiled at my reflection in the mirror

I got my purse and made my way over the front door. I opened it and came face-to-face with my father who was in a blue suit with a yellow bow tie

"Good morning my babygirl. You look gorgeous as always" he greeted with s smile on his face

"Thank you Dad and good morning to you as well. You look very sharp as always" I said

He grinned and pulled me into a hug.

My dad and I have been keeping in contact but we haven't bonded together in a while, since my graduation in fact and this is one of his ways bonding with me

"Let's go, we're already late" he said when we pulled away

I nodded and we made our way to the car

~》

We made it to the press confrence within 30 minutes

It was held annually for all business owners and dad decided to take me with him to get a glimpse of it and meet some business owners to get to really know what it takes and what you go through to be an entrepreneur

While my dad showed and introduced me to other business persons, I locked eyes with Dinah who stood accross the room doing an interview

She stood there in a yellow pants suit with her naturally long blonde hair curled to perfection and her make-up done not too heavy and not too light. It was just right

I quickly looked away trying to avoid her. I got caught up in a conversation with dad and started to forget that the Polynesian was here

That was until she walked over to us and stood in front of my father and I cutting our conversation short

"Mr. Hamilton. It's a pleasure seeing you here" she spoke up, a big fake smile plastered on her face as she did

My dad reciprocated the smile. I could sense the tension between the two and it was very thick

Dinah slyly wrapped her arms around me as she pulled me closer to her. I could get used to the feeling of her arms around me

My father had a stare down with Dinah but his gaze shifted to Dinah's hand when he saw her wrap her arms around me

"You two know each other?" He asked

"Yes dad. This is Ms. Hansen-" I started but he interupted me

"I know who she is honey. She's my biggest competitor" Mr. Hamilton said and and pulled me from Dinah's hold and over to him

"You two look pretty close. How long have you two known each other?" He added

"We are in deed close....very close" Dinah stated before sending a wink in my direction which caused me to look down trying to hide my blushing face

"We met almost two months ago, at her graduation as you may know because you were blocking me in" she pressed

"You're not past that are you?" My dad said shaking his head

Once again the two were staring at each other again, having an inaudible argument

"Daddy-" I started as I tried to ease the tension

"Yes?" Both Dinah and my father answered as they turned to face me

My eyes widened at what just happened. Dad glared at Dinah then at me

"You two...are together?" He asked as he unwrapped his arms from around me and stepped back a bit

"N-" I didn't even get to start my sentence properly before Dinah cut me off

"Yes we are" Dinah said catching me off guard

I was not expecting that at all

"Really? So you made a turn?" Dad asked as he looked at me and shook his head, a look of disappointment on his face

I bit my inner lip. My father is upset with me for being with a girl and Dinah has no idea I wasn't into girls before her

I really didn't see myself being with a woman, but the day I met her I started questioning my sexuality and now here I am in this predicament

"So what? Nothing's wrong with liking the same sex" Dinah answered shrugging

"Of course it's wrong. For God sakes that's a sin!" Dad yelled causing everyone to look towards us

"Dad please" I pleaded not wanting to cause even more scene

"No, I refuse to accept this. Call me when you get your act together, until then I don't know you" he said before storming off

I felt overwhelmed at what just happened. My father just disowned me...

I felt so embarrassed for this to happen in such a public and formal setting. I started to feel the tears quickly approaching making me swiftly make my way to the female restroom where Dinah was right behind me. As soon as I got into one of the empty stalls I started sobbing

"I'm not used to doing this...but as I said you make me want to do a lot of firsts with you" Dinah said as she stood in front of the stall

My sobbing had turned into silent crying as I reeled off many rolls of tissues to dry my eyes and my runny nose

"There's nothing wrong with being with the same sex. I hate that we live in a world that people, family and so called friends judge us for being happy with someone we feel peaceful, happy and content with. But what I have learned growing up in the LGBTQ community is fuck want other people think. As long as you're happy with your decision, as long as you feel like your on top of the world with that person...nothing else matters" she continued before pausing

"Normani, if your family and friends can't accept you for who you are then they aren't your real family and friends. Just know that I'm here with you every step of the way..." Dinah finished and I sniffled

I opened the stall door and she looked at me with this look that I've never seen her show ever. I sent her small smile

She went to lean in and kiss me but I turned my head causing her to kiss my cheek

When she looked back at me her face showed hurt but was quickly replaced with her non emotional face

As much as I appreciated her speech, I was still sad and upset because that was my dad. The guy who said he'd always be there for me since the day I entered this world

"Can you take me home please?" I whispered and she nodded

~》

Dinah walked me to the door of my apartment in silence. The car ride here was also silent but it didn't matter because my head space was loud like the school cafeteria at lunch time

I opened the door and she finally spoke up

"Do you want me to come in? We can eat ice-cream and watch movies if you'd like"

"What I want right now is to be held and you can't do that. So no I'll pass on the movies and ice-cream" I rasped out and once again she had a look of hurt on her face

This time she didn't bother to replace it. Dinah nodded and mumbled a 'good night' before turning to leave

I didn't even wait for her to get in the car I just closed the door and switched on the kitchen light before sitting in the living room, staring at the blank TV screen