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A day in paradise

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I picked up my bag but Chris took it from me. He carried it downstairs and into the car. It was exactly the car I expected him to have. A detailed Lamborghini of course. I got in the driver's seat when he wasn't looking and buckled my seat belt. He closed the trunk and looked at me like I had three heads "What the hell do you think you're doing" I laughed "I'm gonna drive" he laughed and reached in unbuckling my seat belt. I stood up and walked on the other side. I sat down and buckled up he gave me a look and started the car. We drove to the airport and I liked out the window smiling "What you've never been on a plane" I frowned "I haven't done a lot of things I've been a captive for as long as I can remember" conversation ended and I cursed silently, why do I always have to ruin things? I looked back out the window when we hit turbulence. I grabbed Chris' hand and he squeezed back laughing a little. I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder.

Chris shook me and I looked out the window and saw that we'd landed. I got up and Chris got our carryon I walked out it feeling a little weird to be back on the ground. I fell asleep on the ride to Chris' place here but he woke me up when we got there. He looked at me and I played with my hands nervously "Relax it's just my family" I rolled my eyes. Shay it's a huge deal that he's taken me to see his family. Kimberly never even came here. I frowned at the thought of her. I'm still unsure about her. My thoughts scattered when a older woman answered the door. She saw Chris and wrapped her arms around him. She looked at me and I smiled sheepishly "Who's this" I bit my lip and Chris wrapped an arm around me "My girlfriend Ma... be nice" be whispered the last bit when she moved aside for us to walk in. She looked me up and down and I played with my fingers "So what's your name Missy" I swallowed "Maris ma'am" she laughed "No not ma'am Joyce" I smiled and hugged her. I let go and giggled "Oh that smells delicious" I said following my nose" I walked in to see who I'm guessing is his sister, Tyra, and Nita in the kitchen. 

I ran over to Nita and hugged her. She was at the stove and turned to see me a smile on her face "Why didn't you tell me you were gonna be here" she shrugged "I do what I want" I laughed and looked at the pot of baked beans she had on the stove next to some string beans. I looked on the counter to see collard greens, Mac and cheese, ham, and sweet potato pie. My eyes clearly got bigger than my stomach and my mouth began to water. Chris wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me and kissed my cheek "I'm sorry but you don't look like that" he faked being hurt and I looked at Joyce who smiled at me. I turned to him "You're mother seems really nice" he laughed and pecked my lips "I'm sleepy" I whispered laying my head on his chest. He chuckled and buried his head in my neck "I know but you want some of that food on the counter.... Stay awake" I groaned knowing he was right. 

I ended up helping Nita cook and set up the table. Joyce is really cool and actually really funny I see where Chris gets his sense of humor. We sat down and held hands. Joyce cleared her throat and said grace "Dear Lord we thank you for all these gifts which we have received and for the blessing of my son's laughter and finally for the source of his happiness Maris... Amen" I fought my tears again this is the closest I've ever had to a family get together and the most I've ever had in my life. We ate and talked some more and watched thanksgiving football. I learned that I'm not a fan and that my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach. Chris rubbed my belly and lulled me to sleep with a song.

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She fell asleep and I continued to rub her stomach. For a small girl she ate a lot "This is the first girl you've brought to me in a long time... She's special huh" I nodded and kissed her temple "Ma I'm gonna be out for most the day tomorrow I have to show Maris some things but I'll be back and we can spend some time together" she laughed "I never thought I'd see the day my son cleared his schedule for a girl" she got up and walked out leaving me and Mari alone. I picked her up carrying get to my room and setting her on the bed. I pulled off my pants and shirt slipping in next to her. I watched her sleep and sighed. I couldn't believe how wrapped up in her I am. Some could say that she doesn't have any outstanding features but then I'd point out her dimples or her smile. 

I rolled my eyes at myself sounding all mushy and shit it's strange to feel this way again. I thought about Kimberly and how I wanted to bring her here but I knew my mom wouldn't like her. It's different with Mari I knew that my mother would love her is impossible not to. Ugh there I go again. I licked my lips and looked down to see her staring up at me "Why are you looking at me like that" she asked running a finger along my jawline "You're beautiful" she blushed and hid her face in my chest. I smiled. Brownie points. I missed her temple again and pulled her into my chest "Go to sleep" she yawned "You first" she whispered falling back asleep.