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5. Prt. 1

" Okay, Grandma, Chris, and Londyn are outside. Are you sure you'll be alright until I get back ?" Beyonce asked as she entered her grandma's bedroom. She was holding onto her gray peacoat and purse.

Evelyn was lying in her queen-sized bed with Bruno next to her sound asleep. "Yes, dear. My best friend Pam is on her way over here."

" Okay but if you need me don't hesitate to call me." Beyonce said.

" Go have fun I can't wait to hear all about it." Evelyn insisted.

" Alright, I love you."

" I love you too."

Beyonce walked out of the bedroom and made her way downstairs. She grabbed the house keys that were hanging on the key rack near the front door. She locked the front door behind her as she walked out.

Chris noticed Beyoncé walking towards the truck and got out. He opened the passenger door for her.

" Oh, Chris you didn't have to do that." She said as she got into the truck.

" My daddy says that men are supposed to open doors for ladies." Londyn said.

" That's right." Chris said.

" Well thank you." Beyonce said as she put on her seatbelt.

" You're welcome." Chris said as he closed the door.

He quickly got back in the truck on the driver's side and put his seat belt on. He started the ignition before putting the truck in drive. He drove out of the driveway and started driving on the main road.

" Thank y'all for letting me tag along." Beyonce said as she looked over at Chris.

" You don't have to thank us. We're happy you could join us." Chris said as he focused on the road. " Isn't that right Londyn ?"

" Right." Londyn nodded.

" It's been years since I've been to a Christmas parade I'm excited." Beyonce said.

Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder began playing through the speakers in the truck grabbing Londyn's attention.

" Daddy our song playing !" Londyn yelled as she leaned forward to turn up the volume on the radio. She began nodding her head as she listened to the music.

" Okay, you gotta sing it with me." Chris said.

" Isn't she lovely, isn't she wonderful, isn't she precious less than one minute old." Chris and Londyn sang together.

Beyonce smiled as she watched the two of them. She admired the relationship the two of them had.

" Do you know this song, Ms.Beyonce ? You should sing it with us." Londyn urged.

" Oh...I can't sing." Beyonce said shaking her head.

" I doubt that c'mon." Chris said.

" Okay don't say I didn't warn you..." Beyonce said hesitantly before singing. " Isn't she pretty, truly the angel's best. Boy, I'm so happy we have been heaven-blessed."

Chris looked over at Beyoncé taken back by her singing. He smiled before he began to sing along with her and Londyn.

After a few moments, they arrived at water lane where the parade would be taken place. Locals were standing on the sidewalks.

Chris decided to park in the parking lot of an old furniture store. He got out of the truck and opened the passenger door for Beyoncé and Londyn.

They thanked him as they both got out. Chris made sure the doors were locked before they began walking down the street in search of a good spot to watch the parade.