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Damian

It's almost 5pm and everyone has already started heading back to the hotel. The rehearsal was definitely an experience. I'd be lying if I said a motherfucker wasn't nervous. I felt the tension from Leila and could tell she was, too. Marriage is a huge step in a relationship. A lifelong commitment. Growing up, I didn't believe love truly existed until I met Angelo and Anita Romano. The way my father expresses his love and dedication for my mother is something incredibly special. But even a little bit after, I still thought it was too good to be true. Then, in walked Leila Neveah Campbell who completely opened my eyes.

Flashback
17 years ago....

"Hey, baby! How was school?" Mama asked as Damian walked into the kitchen with his book bag still on.

"It was okay." Damian quietly says.

"Just okay? Did you make any friends today?"

"Well... I did. One."

"That's good! What's his name?" She asked chopping up green peppers as she prepares to cook dinner for her kids.

"Her name's Leila."

She paused. "Oh, your friend's a girl? That's something. But be careful with those girls, Damian. They're fast nowadays."

"Fast like a track star?"

"N- never mind baby. Tell me about this Leila girl."

"Ohh, mama. She's so nice and.. pretty. I mean, her eyes are so... like her hair is... and her skin is just..." Damian begins to daydream about Leila again. "You should've seen her mama. She even shared her tasty cake with me."

"That's so lovely, baby

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"That's so lovely, baby." His mother cheesed hard from ear to ear.

"Can I start bringing her over? Please, please , please, mama?" Damian begged.

"Of course you can, sweetheart. If it's okay with her parents. She sounds like a decent girl. Anything to keep that smile on your face. I can't wait to meet her."

"Yes!" Damian jogged towards the back door.

"Where you going, Damian?"

"You always said girls love flowers. I wanna see if I can pick her some before I go to school tomorrow."

"Oooooh, Damian's got a girlfriend. Damian's got a girlfriend."

"Shut up, Romeo!" Damian tackles his brother as they both began tussling around on the floor.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Don't make me grab my belt you two!"

.....

I chuckled at the memory. Damn, I remember that day like it was yesterday. I've been in love with Leila since the day I laid eyes on her. I remember when mama taught me to never see skin, always see heart and my baby got a heart of gold. She didn't have to walk up on me that day. Leila could've been like everyone else and remained disgusted by me. But that's what I love about her because she's not everyone else. So who knows? She might actually become Mrs. Damian Romano come one of these days.

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