The Road Ahead Of Us

Chapter 24

Friday, June 7th, 2019

Brenda's POV
3 PM

We just got off the plane, landing in Nashville. The four of us, Sam, Chord, Mercedes, and me, have been in LA for the past few days, Mercedes and I picking out our dresses. We aren't letting Sam or Chord see them until the day of the CMA's. We're staying with Sam and Chord's grandparents, Dwight's parents, on their farm. On Monday, were going to Bridgestone arena, where the CMA's are taking place  to rehearse the songs were singing. Sam and I are singing one song each, and were singing our duet together. I'm singing 'Want To' and Sam is singing 'The Trouble With Girls', and we're both singing 'Don't You Wanna Stay'. I was insanely nervous, and Sam seemed fine. He didn't seem to be freaking out at all like I was. We went in two separate cars to the farm, Sam pointing out a lot of things that I'd never seen before. We got to the  house, noticing there were two cars, other than grandma and grandpa Evans cars, in the driveway. Sam parked where he wouldn't be in the way and got out. He handed me one of my bags and got his and my other bag, and I shut the trunk. We made our way to the front porch and grandpa Evans opened the door before any of us could knock. Sam put the suit cases down and hugged his grandpa tightly, not having seem him in a long time.

"Lord boy, you're tall! And you've finally grown a beard, it's about time son!"Sam ushed but grinned, hugging his grandma. Then Sam's aunt Sarah  uncle Jackson, and Sara(the singer) came to the door  followed by his other cousins, Courtney, john, Seth, Alaina, Stella, and Zack. Alaina is the same age as Sandy, Stella and Zack are 10, john is 24, and Courtney is 15. Alaina went right to Sam, hugging his legs. Mercedes and I stayed behind everyone after we hugged grandma and grandpa, watching them. John came waltzing over, putting an arm around my shoulders.

"What's up, sexy mama? There's no way you're still with my idiot cousin." He said. I glared at him and pushed him off me. The rest of the family looked at us.

"What did he just say?" Sam asked, standing beside me, glaring at John.

"He just called me 'sexy mama', and you heard the rest."

"Jonathan!" Aunt Sarah scolded.

"Oh come in, we all know how stupid he is! He's just an idiotic blonde dude who is a one hit wonder." He said. My mouth dropped open, looking at him.

"You did not just say that." I said, crossing my arms.

"I did."

"You know what?" I asked, grabbing his nose and twisting it. He yelled. "He is not stupid, he's not an idiot  you're blonde too, and he is definitely not a one hit wonder. He is up for 8 different awards, and you can't even sing. Do you even have a job? And yes I'm still wwith him and you know why? Because I love him. I'm guessing you've never had anyone love you like I love him, huh? I don't like you. I never have, and probably never will. So, apologize to him or I'll break your nose." I missed. Chord, Sam, and their grandparents were trying to hold back laughter. I twisted his nose harder.

"Fine, fine, I'm sorry Sam! Now get her off!"

"Nah, I think I'm gonna let her do it a few more seconds." He bent down, moving with my hand as to not twist it anymore. I finally let him go and he held his nose with his hand

"I'll sed you at home mom and dad." John squeaked, running to his car and leaving. Then I felt bad, not for John, but for doing it in front of his parents and siblings.

"I'm sorry, I just get mad at anyone who insults him. I know he can take care of himself and everything but I can't-"

"It's fine sweetie. I would have done it too if he wasn't my son." Aunt Sarah said, giving me a hug." He got a stripper pregnant, so he deserved it." Sam snorted.

"Why is that not surprising?" He asked no one. He put an arm around me and kissed my cheek."That was awesome baby." He said. I grinned up at him and hugged his waist, since I'm to short to hug him any where else.

"Okay, seriously, you have gotten taller! What the heck does your mom feed you?" I exclaimed. He chuckled and shrugged.

"I have no idea. I wonder the same thing about your mom, shorty." He said. I slapped his arm and pouted.

I cussed him out without even cussing and all you repay me with is an insult? I'll remember that." He laughed and leaned down.

"Gimme kiss." He said. I giggled and pecked him on the lips.

"Well come on in, it's not out here." Grandma said, ushering everyone into the house. Sam and Chord took my and Mercedes, including their bags, up go the rooms we're staying in, as Mercedes and I sat in the living room  with the rest of the Evans.

"So, how are my new granddaughters doing?" Grandpa asked.

"Um, actually, Mercedes is the new granddaughter. Sam and I aren't married." I said.

"So, you're practically my granddaughter either way." He said as Sam and Chord came back in.

"What about grandkids?" Chord asked, sitting beside Mercedes as Sam sat down beside me. I stood up and sat beside grandpa, hugging him and putting my head on his shoulder like I used to do with pa. Grandpa chuckled and rubbed .y back as if giving me a massage.

"We were talking about how Ms. Brenda and Mrs. Mercedes are our grandchildren just as much as you two are." Grandpa said. Sam grinned, then frowned.

"My grandpa stole my grandpa. Alright then." He said pouting.

"I'd come hug you but I'm way to comfortable right now." I said. Sam pouted again. I giggled and stood up, sitting beside him and snuggling into him. He wrapped his arms around me and smiled.

"You two are so adorable together." Sara said. Brenda started to smile, but she yawned.

"God, I hate having jet lag. I'm so tired now."She mumbled.

"Same." Sam said."I'm starting to get a headache now. " Chord and Mercedes were already half asleep on the other end of the couch. Sam smacked Chord on the leg and he jumped, making Mercedes jump.

"What?"

"Why don't you four go upstairs and go sleep it off upstairs? And who else has a headache?" Aunt Sarah asked. No one else said anything.

"Just me, like usual." Sam joked half heartrsly. Aunt Sarah went in the kitchen and brought back a cup of water and twl Tylenol. He took it and handed her the cup back.

"Thanks." He said before the four of them went upstairs, into separate rooms, laid down, and almost instantly fell asleep.

Sorry for the mistakes again! I know there are a lot! I'm having computer trouble again, so I have to type on my phone, and it's a lot harder to type over 1000 words. My fingers are cramping and everything and it sucks. Anyway  I hope y'all liked the chapter!