Family Over Everything

Chapter 2

While we were in the car, I was scrolled through my Instagram feed mindlessly until I saw this post from Camille. Why I still follow her, I don't know. It was her, Jamal at Disney California Adventure Park with the twins.

They were all wearing Nike Roshe One iD's and different colored shirts with jean jackets. Camille and Kiwi had on a bright peach color with their hair in buns, while Jamal and Michael had on a deep blue color with their waves shining with grease. They genuinely looked happy and I felt a twang of envy. The big fat rock on her finger wasn't helping me at all. I still double-tapped it though. I ain't even gonna hate, they all look super cute.

Just as I locked my phone, we parked the car. I glanced out the window to see where we are. Edwards San Marcos 18? I've always wanted to come here!

Rich opened the car door for me like a gentleman. I kissed him softly on his lips.

"Thanks babe. So, what're we gonna see?" I asked, lacing our hands together.

"I honestly don't really know. What do you wanna see?"

"I don't know... Action, I think. I'm just super hungry right now." I said, rubbing my stomach.

"You always hungry, lil gitt. Aye, you wanna see Fast & Furious 7?"

"OOO... Yeah, lets see that.."

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I scanned the menu, licking my lips in excitement and hunger. I knew Rich was looking at me out the corner of his eye. I squealed in excitement when I saw the giant chocolate cookie with ice cream and fudge on the next page. Rich laughed at me.

"Damn ma. You actin' like you ain't been outside in forever." I looked at him like he was crazy.

"Ummm... yeah, I've been a homebody for 4 damn months taking care of our daughter." I said in a duh tone. He rubbed his chin and sighed.

"Do you wanna do a 2 for $25?" he asked, changing the subject. I shrugged my shoulders. I really don't care what I eat, as long as I do.

"Okay. I want a burger though, so don't copy my order cause you know I hate when you do." I said, unlocking my phone. I heard him laughing, but my attention was focused on my phone. I was texting my mother checking in on Bellah.

Mommy: Bellah is fine! Stop stressin' chile.

Me: Sorry mom, I'm just worried. You know this my first time going outside in 3 months...

Mommy: Well, I'm just a call away if you need a babysitter, baby.

Me: Thanks mom! I'll pick her up on the way home.

Mommy: Chile, I know y'all want some alone time... Get her tomorrow afternoon. I love you.

Me: I love you too mom.

Smiling, I locked my phone and sat back.

"Who was that?" he asked me

"Oh, my mom. She said that we can get Bellah tomorrow afternoon." I said nonchalantly.

"Oh that's whats up. So what you wanna do boo?"

"I don't know... We'll see." I said with a smirk. He shook his had while he pressed the service button on his table.

"You dead wrong." he said playfully. I mugged him on his arm and laughed. This is what I wanted for the longest, us having a conversation and it not being about feeding, changing, holding, burping, bathing, or playing with Bellah.

A girl in a strapless black dress switched herself up to us. My eyes narrowed into little slits as she bent down to her knees to talk to us.

"Richard? It's been a long time. It's me, Sydni!" she said flirtatiously. I took a look at her. She looked exactly like Taylor Swift, just a couple shades tanner, hazel eyes, and a hourglass figure. His eyes started to flicker with remembrance.

"Oh, Sydni! Aye, wassup girl?" he said with a smile and head nod. She looked like she was about to melt into the damn floor. I gotta admire her confidence, though. She going for it like I ain't even here. I cleared my throat loudly and Sydni glanced up at me, clearly noticing me for the first time.

"Oh, is this your sister?" she asked, hopeful as hell. I chuckled lowly, and he grabbed my hand to stop me from being nasty with her.

"Naw, she my fiancée." I pushed a strand behind my ear, showing off my ring in the process. Her face instantly turned a bright peach in embarrassment.

"Ohmigod, I'm so sorry! It's just you guys look kinda related in a way... Please don't fight me." I just laughed at her.

"Trust me, I'm not that type of girl. Babe,  I'm gonna use the bathroom before the previews start. Oh, before I go, can I have a triple cheeseburger with sautéed onions, 2 fried eggs, cilantro, mayo, and ketchup? I like my fries extra crispy with extra salt. Oh, and can I have a long island iced tea, as well. This is all going on his check..." I said, standing up and walking to the bathroom. When I got in the bathroom, I got a message.

Unknown: Hey, are you at the movies? If so, come out the bathroom and holla at ya boi :) I took a minute to think about it. Who says ya boi all the damn time? Gasping excitedly, I texted the number back.

Me: Sean?!?!?

***Sydni in the MM***