You Give Me Butterflies

7

Islan
Christmas Eve

"I'm so proud of youuu!" My sister squealed as I walked her around my new condo in downtown memphis.

"Yeah this shit dope bestfriend," Maiyani hugged me. I was glad to have her back around. After our convo and her understanding my hurt we were back like we never left.

"Stink, you doing ya thing i'm proud of you." Ja said. My baby was on facetime of course.

"Thank You Meechie," I cheesed.

"Don't thank me for shit in sposed' to do. I'm yo man Imma hype you up everytime. You big Izzy not the lil on, Ya hear meeee!?"

"Yeahhhhh Sis skiiii, Do ya mufucking thing!" I heard Dtap yell in the background. I laughed. Over the few weeks that I've gotten to know Ja's family they've taken me in as family. They were such a vibe. My phone went off and I quickly clicked to notification.

Lil Sis ⛹🏾‍♀️❤️ I can't wait to come help you decorate! Pink everything.

"That's Niya? don't let her turn yo spot into a pink palace. She gon have yo shit looking like pepto."

"I like pink," I shrugged.

"Nah, but let me get back to these workouts. My dad on my ass . I'll see y'all later." He told me.

"Aight tell Tee I said hey," He nodded and we hung up. We'd decided because he had a game on christmas that we'd exchange gifts and stuff on Christmas eve. That way he wouldn't have to rush through christmas festivities. He'd even invited my sister and her husband. Maiyani was dating someone and was spending christmas with them.

"You think Ja gon ask you to be his girlfriend?" My sister asked. I shrugged. I was still a little scared but that's just natural being in a relationship, especially with a public figure. I was ready though.

"I hope so,"

"Ja know what he want, He gon lock it down forsure." Maiyani reassured me. After another walk through we headed to the mall. I needed to get the last of Niya's gifts. I facetimed Ja to see what Niya would like. I came across a cute ass pair of Louis Vuitton Trainers.

"Talk to me Izzyyyyy," He sang into the phone.

"Meechie, I'm tryna get the last of Niyas gift. You think she'd like these?" I flipped the camera showing him the sneakers.

"Ohhhh Stink, them hard she gon fuck with those. I actually got her a purse that match those."

"Okay so i'll get these and this sweater I saw." He nodded.

"What size does Kaari wear?" I wanted to get her something to. Tonight would be my first time meeting her. I was nervous because I knew once I met his daughter it was getting serious. I'd known him since August and hadn't even talked to her. Ja was real careful when it came to that, I respected it. Protecting her was his priority.

"Clothes she in like a 3T. Her shoes depend on how they made."

"Okay, I wanted to get her and Niya matching fits."

"Get the sweater and a pink purse. I'll grab her trainers." He told me. I agreed and hung up, continuing my shopping. After about an hour or so my arms were tired from carrying bags. I headed home to pack my bag and head to Ja's house. Ja came out to help us with the bags.

"Ja this is Thomas, Iris' husband. Thomas this is Ja." I introduced them. Ja extended his hand, Thomas shook it.

"Good to meet you. What's up sis." Ja hugged my sister. I was glad whatever issue she had was settled. They were two peas in a pod now. He gave me a quick kiss before grabbing the bags so we could head inside. Ja and thomas took the bags to the christmas tree while I headed to the family room with Iris.