Karen, Kira, and Hazel decided to go dress shopping for their upcoming prom which is in two weeks. Karen was having a mental breakdown, Kira and Hazel was going through dress after dress with ease.
"Karen boo you okay in there?" Hazel asked. She noticed Karen haven't come out of the dressing room yet.
Hazel opened her door and saw Karen sitting on the bench struggling with a dress that was too small for her.
"Look at this I'm too fat. I can't fit into any of these dresses. I don't wanna look like a whale." She whined.
"Girl you are not fat you're just pregnant. How about we try another store?" Karen nodded. She took the dress she was trying on and placed it back on it's hanger before putting her clothes back on.
All three girls went into a different store and started looking around. After an hour or so of going back and forward from the dress rack to the dressing room Karen finally found a pretty and simple dress that she likes.
The girls payed for their dresses and went to the shoe store so that they could find a pair of heels that matched their dresses.
After getting everything they needed plus a few extra things on the side all three girls headed back to Karen's place, where they all laid on Karen's bed exhausted.
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Finally prom was here and Karen took her sweet and precious time getting ready. Her mom woke her up bright and early, so that she could take her out to eat.
While they was out they did a little more shopping. Of course Elise had to drag Karen out of the baby store. If she didn't they would have been late for their mani and pedi appointments.
After being pampered both women went back home so that they could start preparing for the prom.
"Hold still before I burn you girl." Elise scolded. Karen rolled her eyes on the sly thinking her mama didn't see her but she did and Karen found out when Elise popped her in the head with the comb she was using.
Kira laughed which earned her a pop as well. Mama Elise looked at Hazel daring her to laugh but Hazel remained quiet.
Mama Elise finished the last curl on Kira's hair and then all three of the girls put on their prom gowns.
Instead of going to the prom held at the school Kyle decided to take Karen out somewhere special.
When they reached their destination Kyle walked around to the other side to help Karen out of the car. Karen looked at the building confused.
"Where are we?" Karen asked.
"I decided to put together our very own little prom." He told her leading her into the building. In the middle of the room was a beautiful white table setting. Pink,white and red rose petals surrounded the table.
Once they was seated a man in a black suit poured their drinks and shortly afterwards brought out their food. They was served garlic roasted potatoes, lemon-herb chicken with a Caesar salad on the side.
When they finished their meal Kyle helped Karen up as a slow song started to play. They slow danced for a while and then Kyle decided he wanted to walk on the beach.
He looped his arm into hers as he walked her out the back of the building, leading her to the beach. He bent down and took off Karen's heels for her before leading her down to the surprise he had waiting for her.
"Wow you did this for me?" She asked astonished. "You deserve it. I know you probably forgot but today makes 12 years since me and you first met."
Karen covered her mouth in shock as tears started falling down her face. Not only did he remember but he also put together a beautiful and romantic date.
"I'm sorry these hormones make me cry a lot. This is beautiful, thank you." She told him pecking his lips for the first time tonight.
They walked the pathway until they reached the bonfire, where she seen everyone sitting comfortably. "When did y'all get here?"
"About ten minutes ago. We was waiting on y'all to get finished so we could release the candles." Hazel said.
"First everybody have to make a confession. So who's a first?' Mama Elise asked looking around. Guess who stood up first yeah you guessed it Kyle did.
"Stand up for a minute. " Karen huuffed and then got up making everyone laugh. "12 years ago I met you at the park and ever since we have been inseparable. Throughout the years out friendship has blossomed into something words can't describe. I'll admit I was a little jelous when you was friends with Qua but that jealousy made me want you even more. I didn't want to act on my feelings without knowing if you felt the same. Now that we have a beautiful baby girl on the way I want to take the next step." Kyle got down on one and pulled out a white box. Everybody gasped.
"Karen Alaina Jones will you do me the honor and become my wi-. " "Yes!!"
He slipped the ring onto Karen's finger. She was in full blown tears. Everybody congratulated both of them and then continued to make their confessions. After everyone took their turn each person grabbed a floating lantern.
Everybody released their lanterns at the same time. They watched as the lanterns floated away in the air.
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Graduation day...
Karen kept her fingers crossed hoping that what she was feeling was Braxton Hicks. When the principal called her name she slowly walked across the stage and tightly grabbed her diploma as another contraction hit her. Kyle noticed the uncomfortable look on her face but she covered it with a smile.
'Please hurry up' she said to herself. After all of the students received their diplomas the whole class turned their tassels. As Karen stood up to throw her hat she felt warm liquid going down her leg. It was official that her water broke.
She found Kyle and the rest of the family in the crowd. "I think it's time."
"You think it's time as in-" "The baby is coming! Uugghh! It hurts so bad."
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"You got this baby one more push and we can finally meet our baby girl." Kyle said couching Karen.
"Oh my god this shit hurt, I can't do it."
"Yes you can baby just one more big push and she's out." Karen grabbed Kyle's shirt and pulled him into her so that they can be face to face.
"Nigga if you tell me to push one more time imma' rip your fuckin' tongue out. " Kyle zipped his lips real fast.
Finally Karen gave one big push and out came her baby girl. She laid there covered in sweat, breathing heavy and hair all over the place. She felt the urge to push again and that's what she did.
'Wait stop don't push no more there's something down here. " the doctor said.
"What's going on? "
