What is Love? {COMPLETE}

《17》

~》Normani's POV《~

The next day

I woke up with a sore throat from all the sobbing. I slept horribly last night

Nevertheless I got out of bed and started my morning routine before heading to the kitchen

There I found Lauren pouring herself of coffee

"Good morning" I rasped out as I walked by her room get to the stove

"What thw hwll happened to your voice?" She asked turning towards me as I searched the pots

'Nice, tortillas' I thought as I got a plate

"Probably a cold or something" I lied

If she ever knew I was crying on birthday other than tears of joy, she would throw a fit

"Oh well, I didn't see Dinah this morning, is she still asleep?" she asked

"Uhm..no she left last night" I admitted

I made my way to the table with my two tortilla wraps and a cup of coffee with creamer

"Then who's car key is that?" Lauren asked causing me to look over by the coiter where she stood

"They're mine" I blushed

"Oh wow..." She trailed off

"What?"

"Just...make sure you're moving at your own pace okay? I don't want you to feel rushed into the relationship with her" Lauren said

That definately surprised me a bit because Lauren is the one that's all about jumping into things

"Okay..? What's going on with you about Ally?" I asked changing the topic

"Its... we ended things over the weekend" she confessed and I spat out my hot coffee

"Are you alright?" She asked rushing over to me to rub my back as I coughed

"Why? You two were so perfect together. You've literally been together for 6 years" I spoke up

"We just weren't feeling the love anymore" she shrugged

"I really thought you two would be married by now honestly" I chuckled

"She's not the one I want to marry though.." Lauren trailed off

"What? You have feelings for someone else?" I asked after almost spitting out my hot tea once again

The question made Lauren blush heavily

"You do" I squealed "Who is it. Do I know him or her?"

"I- don't let my love life stop you from carrying on your day" She said and I sighed

"Right that reminds me, I'm going to my mom's tomorrow but I'm meeting Dinah's parents today. I forgot her mother is having dinner tonight and invited me"

~》

At dinner

I moved Dinah's hand from my thigh once again for the third time for the night

"So Normani what about your family?" Beyoncè asked

So far the dinner is going great. I got to know Dinah's family a little more

"Oh my family...my mom is in Geaorgia and my dad he...we're not so close anymore" I explained not going too far into the details

"I'm sorry to hear that dear" she said and I nodded

"Thank you. In fact I'm going to visit my mother tomorrow"

"That's nice" she smiled

From beside me I could see Dinah looking at me with a raised eyebrow

"Excuse me. Mani a word please?" Dinah spoke up as she stood up

I nodded and sent an apologetic smile to her family then followed Dinah out to the backyard

"When were you going to tell me you were leaving for Georgia?" She asked as she walked speedily to where ever she was leading us

"Wait Dinah. I can't keep up with your fast pace in these heels" I complained

She stopped abruptly and turned around to pick me up; throwing me over her shoulder

Dinah continued walking until we were under a gazebo with many plants

She placed me to stand and immediately pulled me into a kiss

"You're mine. No one else's...mine" she mumbled against my lips before pecking my lips one last time then pulled away

"When were you planning on telling me you were leaving for Georgia?" She asked once again

"Its only for two days and you shouldn't be acting like this. We're not together. You made that point clear as day and I haven't given myself over to you by signing that contract so no I'm not yours" I said

I wanted so badly to roll my eyes so I turned away from her to do so then turned to her again

"Normani-"

"I'm not done" I said sternly

"You confuse me...first you say you're not a romantic person and then one minute you're giving me roses, flying me in your helicopter. I don't want or need you to shower me with your money. What I want to to be able to touch you and hold you without having to feel bad. Why can't we be together?" I asked as I walked towards her only for Ber to step back

"Why can't we do us without me having to sign that contract. I don't want to sign the contract but I want to be with you! And its frustrating. You won't talk to me, you won't tell me why you are the way you are. I will listen just talk to me" I vented and I didnt know I was crying until she reached up and wiped my tears

"I told you from the start that I wasn't the one for you" she said as she caressed my cheek

"People and things change" I whispered

"Not me. I too am frustrated because you are changing me. I don't smile or laugh that's not me....but when I'm with you, you make me do those things. When I'm around you it helps me to forget my past and why I am the way that I am" She added before stepping back

"Then lets be together" I insisted stepping up to hee once again

"Normani. I'm trying, I'm really trying to make this work. The only way we can be together is if you sign the contract"

"The only thing I'm gonna get in return from signing that contract is sex and torture. That is not what I intend for my love life to be like" I said honestly

Dinah went quiet and I shook my head

"I'll have Paul take you to the airport. Right now I'm taking you home" she said

"Over your 'break' you can think about your decision while your away" she added

I rolled my eyes and walked away from her

~》

She did stick her word. Took me home and had Paul drop me and pick me up from the airport

I got to spend time with my mom and thoroughly thought about my next move...