Not My Parent's Favorite

Chapter 44

Randall

I would have never thought I would be with my family, actually enjoying each other's company. This year has been so different; I realized it's not going to end up the way I planned. My marriage to Marianna is in the process of being dissolved and I'll enter a co-parent relationship with her. Dion and I are now together and the family has fully accepted me coming out and that I'm in a real relationship with him.

I had gained a slightly older brother who I never knew existed. I looked around the house and saw smiles on everyone. There was such a comforting calmness in the atmosphere. This would have been so different if it would have been at the mansion. Everyone would have been so tense, they would be checking their watches to see if they stayed long enough before coming up with some sort of excusable emergency in order to leave the house.

That was Father's fault. He made this family like this. I'm glad Mother has decided to move on. She looked at least 10 years younger since she's moved out the house and has gotten with Michael. I smiled as I watched the two of them dance, he looked like he really loved Mother. He held her as they slowly danced together, Mother looking lovingly in his eyes. It warmed my heart to see them happy together.

"Congratulations Vicki." I said, giving my sister a hug.

"Thank you Randall." She squeezed me as hard as she could. "How ya' doing?"

"I'm good." Vicki tilted her head as if she didn't believe me. "I'm serious."

"How's it going with Dion?" She sang.

"Going great."

"You know he loves you right?" Vicki smiled as she watched Dion dancing with Mari having a good time. I

"How can you tell?" I smiled as they started bumping hips and laughing.

"After all of this shit you just went through, he's still with you." She was right. After everything, even him finding me with Fabian. He stayed with me.

I smiled thinking about how Dion wanted to fight Fabian back at the resort. He was willing to go toe to toe. He really did care for me.

"Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I think he's my person." I admitted. Vicki's eyes grew huge while she covered her mouth.

"Are you serious? Awww, Randall," She hugged me again, making me laugh. "I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks." I blushed. I hadn't felt happy in a long while. I believe Dion is my person because he was the one who I fell in love with.

"So when are you going to pop the question?" She asked.

"Are you serious? I haven't even gotten out of my first marriage. I don't know."

"Oh c'mon, you only live once dude!" She quoted.

"I just know you didn't just go there?!" We both laughed loudly, getting Mari's attention.

"Randall," she called out as she made her way over to Vicki and I. "Wassup?"

"Randall's gonna propose to Dion."

"Vicki!"

"Seriously?!" Mari got excited.

"I've thought about it. Once I get divorced from Marianna, I'll probably ask him."

"You'll need a ring." Mari quipped.

"I just picked one up today. I still have it in my jacket."

"Damn! Oh my goodness, Randall, you gotta do it here, tonight!" Vicki squealed.