Antonio and I have been together for two years now my grandparents Michelle and Reynolds Loc love him and see him as family. He accompanied me to their anniversary party last year. They meet him at our graduation from the University of Alabama and thought he was a sweet and respectful man. But at the party he was introduced as more than just a friend. I had flown them down to Georgia to celebrate my organization finally making it back home in California. It was also the first time they got to see their great grandchild LaNaysia who was now 5, other than the thousand of the pictures I sent them over the years. My friends as well as Antonio family and friends attended the party even Antonio father who I know wish was somewhere else. But I wasn’t about to let him destroy this day for me. Any trouble he can plan up was like an ant to giant. “So when are you going to gives us some great grand children too” my grandfather asked looking at me and Antonio. He was tall and had curly hair like Nicole with a white beard and big stomach like Santa Clause. “Pa-pa” I said embarrassed. “Rey, leave her alone” my grandmother said sculling at my grandfather. My grandmother was a beautiful dark skinned woman with a heart of gold. She was a few inches taller than Nicole and was hands down the best cook in the world. Carson learned a lot from her growing up. “Well I don’t know about grandchildren yet, but I do know that I love you Lela more everyday” Antonio said grabbing my hand and kneeling down on one knee. “Lela Foxx, you are the love of my life, the most beautiful woman that has ever walk this earth and the most important person in my life. I want to be the person you share your dreams and goals with. I want to be the man you look to for protection and wake up every day too. I want to comfort you when you’re down and bask in your glory with you. I don’t want you to have to march to your own drum any more I want to be your band, football team and your cheerleader. I guess what I’m asking is WILL YOU MARRY ME” he said pulling out a beautiful diamond ring. I was at a loss of words for what seemed like forever it’s felt like everyone disappeared and Antonio and I where the only ones left. “Baby” Antonio said bringing me back to reality. “What do you say” he asked still on one knee”. “Yes of course I’ll say yes” I said as he scooped me up in his arms and kissed me. “Okay save that for the wedding night” Alicia said breaking us up. I ran to my grandmother, Nicole and Carson and showed them my ring as we hugged. Everyone congratulated us even Antonio father which was a big shook to even Antonio. “Welcome to the family” Trina said hugging me “now let me see that ring”. “I always saw you as a sister” Jasmine said hugging me.
There was so much excitement going on I tried to get to Antonio. As soon as I said yes to him we was ripped away after one kiss and I never got to say another word. We were yank into different direction and now I couldn’t find him anywhere. “Marvin what are you doing out here alone you should be enjoying the party I couldn’t have done any of this without you” I said as I walked toward him. “You know I don’t care for big crowds. But this is your party I didn’t get you here your big heart did, I just helped open people eyes to what I already seen” he said. “Well still thank you for everything Marv” I said. “Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure. Oh yea congratulations on your engagement Mrs. Artest” Marvin said nudging me on my side. I laughed and said “thank you but I am still Ms. Foxx” I said sticking my nose up and giving him a wink. “Until you say I do” he said. “Maybe still then, we haven’t talked about all of that yet” I said now serious. “Lela are you already getting cold feet” he asked in a low voice like someone could hear us. “NO! I’m just saying this all caught me off guard and we have a lot to talk about first. There is no rush” I said. “Well he needs to know all of that before you guys start a new life together like who name will the kids have” he said. “Whoa, whoa, whoa, we have only been engaged for 30 minutes kids are not even up for conversation right now” I said holding my hands up to state he was thinking too far ahead. “You’re right Lela, I’m sorry. I just want you to be happy” he said sounding sad. “It’s okay Marvin. And I am happy I mean I know we have our ups and downs. But by the end of the day we smile because without the bad things we wouldn’t be able to appreciate the good. And I thank God everyday for the good and the bad in my life” I said holding on to his arm as we dazed out at the stars. “Lela” he called. “Yes Marvin” I replied as I rest my head on his shoulder. “Do you ever think that me and you would have ever made it this far” he asked not taking his eyes off the stars. “What do you mean” I said letting go of his arm and facing him. “Lela I felt something growing between us that night we made love and I’m not just talking about sex” he said now facing me. I haven’t thought about that in years. In fact the first time I thought about it again was the photo shoot and the last was the night me and Antonio first made love. “Marv I don’t know what to say” I said thinking of the right thing to say. “Just tell me what’s in your heart” he said pointing at his. “Marv I love you without a doubt and the sex that night was great don’t get me wrong. But I’m in love with Antonio” I said hoping that he wouldn’t be mad at me. “I see so is that all it was that night Lela” he said with anger building up in his voice. I’ve never heard him sound like that and to be honest it kind of scared me. “No, I’m not saying that at all. Maybe if I didn’t just have my heart broken into a million pieces than yes I think we could have been something. But if I remember correctly you hurt me the next day throwing what we did up in Antonio face like I was some prize or bet you won” I said as a single tear fail down the side of my face. “Lela I am so sorry, I never meant it like that and I never meant to hurt you” he said whipping the tear from my face as another followed. “No one means to hurt anyone until it’s too late and the damage is done. But I forgave you a long time ago as I did Antonio when I found out the truth. And as for the stupid little slut that caused all my pain paid for it two days after graduation” I said whipping away my tears. Marvin didn’t say anything else he just hugged me as I cried. “And why is my beautiful fiancé crying on one of the most important days of her life while she should be happy” Antonio said holding a whole bottle of Grey Goose. Marvin and I looked up at each other as I said “tears of joy baby, just tears of joy”. “Well in that case let’s celebrate together. You don’t mind if I still her away from you do you Marvin” Antonio said as he reached out his hand to me”. “Not at all” Marvin said releasing me from his grasp. You already did he said in his mind as he watched me walk off hand and hand with Antonio.
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Not Nearly Metta
Roman d'amourMetta means love, kindness, happiness and all that jazz. Lela Foxx is struggling to have all that rather it is in her family, friendship, relationship or at the work place. Once she think she has it one of those brings her down to the point where sh...
