Reaching The Stars

Twenty One

We arrive at my mothers house and as soon as I get out of my car I'm greeted with hugs. Of course I parked my lambo in their garage even though it's a gated neighborhood but still.

"My son. I missed you." My mom said to me and of course she was the first person to give me a hug.

I smile, "Hi mama, I missed you too." She squeezes me.

"Okay mom I can't breathe." I lightly chuckle. She lets me go and hugs Dax.

We are walking in the house to the back deck where I see dad grilling and I smell food in the kitchen.

Both my parents can cook, before my dad started his business he was a chef at this amazing restaurant, highest quality of food.

Dax is already walking down the stairs when mom turns around and say, "Didn't you say you were bringing another guest?" She asks. Here it is.

I sigh, "Well something happened between us and she's not coming." Best way to tell her without actually telling her. She'll hound me until I tell her.

"The picnic can wait I want to know what happened." She says as we walk the other way towards the dining room.

"Well she was working for me and we hung out a lot mostly everyday. Long story short I developed feelings for her and told her how I felt when she rejected me, she told me she couldn't be anything more with me. Now she's gone and she was everything to me which I felt like I've lost a part of myself again. Sono così stupida, mamma." I roll my eyes. How could I let this happen again.

"I'm going to tell you something and I want you to listen. Non sei stupido figlio mio, avevi dei sentimenti per questa ragazza e lasci che il tuo cuore seguisse. I can tell you really had feelings for her, she was important to you but that doesn't make you a dumbass for doing that. What you did was brave, I know you probably didn't want to from the last relationship but you did. I know y'all will see each other again and reconcile. So I want you to know to find peace with this I know it will be hard but you can't do this to yourself again because I know how hard it was for you."

Wow to say I'm shocked is an understatement. My mom is always so smart. She sees the good in people when there isn't any and that's what I absolutely love. My mother is my role model. The absolute best mother in the world.

"Thanks mom, I think I really needed to hear that. I can't allow myself to drown in my sorrows or sadness right now." I smile at her and she hugs me.

I've always opened up my feelings to my mom, she gets me more than other people.

"Always son, you know I always got your back. Now let's go outside so you can see everyone." I nod and we both walk to the back.

I walk down the stairs and greet my dad before my siblings.

"Ehi papà." I say to him

He looks at me, "Figlio mio, come stai, come stanno andando gli affari?" He asks me.

"I'm well and the business is doing well, really good." I don't dare to mention my failed relationship or whatever not yet anyways.

"That's good son, continue to take care of yourself." I smile and hug him.

I move over to my siblings. D'Angelo and Jasmine. Jasmine is the youngest.

"Jasmine, Angelo." I call out to them while walking.

They both turn around. "Brother it's nice to see you again." D'Angelo says.

"My annoying older brother." We already know who that is.

I greet them and talk more. I love my siblings even though they can be a pain in my ass. They love to be bossy over me when it should be the other way around.

"So how's your love life?" My sister asks me.

I sigh, "It's something, I just recently lost a girl who I don't know if I loved her but there was a special place for her in my heart but no she left and I've been so lost." I shrugged.

She looks at me, "She wasn't like Vanessa was she? If she was I have some words to say." I shake my head.

"No no she wasn't like her at all. We had a deeper understanding and relationship but I guess one thing we didn't see eye to eye was where we stand. Which is okay she does deserve someone better than me. I just wish her the best in the future no matter if I'm angry right now." I'm hurt but I still want her to succeed in life with or without me. Of course it's without me. She deserves the best.

"Your heart is too good for people. I believe your the best girls will get, you care so much for people and even family. Onyx your special to so many people. I really hope you see that. But whoever this girl is it's sounds like you really liked her so no matter how y'all ended I feel like y'all will meet again in the future." I hug my sister. This was the talk I've been needed. She understands me like no other.

"Thank you Jas, I appreciate it and I love you." She smiles.

"I love you too but just wait until Angelo or dad finds out about this situation." I laugh and she gets up to leave.

She is right, when dad or my brother finds out god all hell is going to break loose. They will take so much things out of proportion.

I mingle and talk with a bunch of people meaning my parents friends or coworkers, until it's time west which is now because the food is ready.

My parents can cook and I'm being so serious. Especially my mom she loves to cook in her free time.

There is a bunch of food either in the house or on the grill. I grab me a hamburger, potato salad, corn bread, broccoli casserole, homemade roles and some barbecue ribs. I'm finna eat good as fuck.

I'm such a fat ass but who cares not me. There is a shelter close by the deck where everyone can sit and eat.

I grab me a Dr Pepper and sit down beside my mom to eat. My mom is my best friend and I'm man enough to admit it.

Being surrounded by family and friends is an amazing thing. I love being close to everyone. Talking and mingling with others makes me happy.

Dax is right next to me being a man child like always but I wouldn't trade anyone for the world.

Everyone is stuck with me Per sempre.