Ours. // J.G.

lailah.

Lia's POV
My heart was pounding. Why was my heart pounding. I've met Alicia before.. I held Jacks free hand and looked out the window. My parents took my grandma in there car, so Jack and I finally had a few moments alone.

"Nervous?" He asked.

"Is that a question.." I replied. He smiled slightly.

"So I have a realllll question." He said. I looked up at him.

"How about we take a little trip.. just us." He said. Jack and I. Alone somewhere probably tropical.

"That.. sounds amazing.. where?" I asked.

"Mmmmm I was thinking somewhere exotic. And warm. And somewhere that doesn't require a passport cause.. yeah. How about Puerto Rico?" He asked.

"You've never been.. and neither have I... two weeks.... just me... you.. the beach..." he said. He glanced at me with hopeful eyes and my heart just melted.

"Of course.. that sounds amazing... can I help plan?" I asked. He laughed and shook his head.

"Nope.. it'll be in about a month though because we have a few things happening and Shawn is coming to visit." He said.

"Fine fine." I groaned. I examined my boyfriend and my heart swelled. I was honestly beyond in love with him. If we could in that very moment get married, I would say hell yeah. I began gunning my finger along his face and he smiled letting me be. We slowly came up to a huge house, and my butterflies returned. Jack slowed down and parked up. He looked over at me and leaned in.

"gimme a kiss.." he whispered. I lightly kissed him and he pulled back.

"A real one... it feels like forever.." he said. He looked at me, and I just gave in. I kissed him over and over and over again.

"I love you.." I whispered. He smiled slightly and kissed me once more

"I love you more.. let's go in.." he said. I kissed him one more time, not wanting to pull back but reluctantly did. We got out and walked to my grandma and parents hand in hand. She smiled at us and we followed her as she led us up the steps. We could see a small figure moving around inside, and could hear some music playing. Lilliana unlocked the front door, and there were more than just Alicia and Michael standing there. There were about 6 men, with women next to them. One of them looked a few years older than me. Then there was another woman who looked my grandmas age, with a man next to her. She was holding Lailah, so I'm guessing she was Michaels mom..

"Mom.. hi.." Alicia whispered. She smiled at her and then everyone turned to me. I was standing behind Jack, holding his hand with one hand, and my other hand resting on his arm. My parents stepped aside and so did Lilliana as well as Jack. I felt my skin growing hot and I shot him a quick look and he squeezed my hand. I looked up at everyone and felt a lump rise in my throat. My mom slowly reached over and squeezed my hand and Alicia stepped forward.

"Hi.. my names Alicia..." she started. Her eyes watered immediately. I looked up at her, unable to speak.

"And I'm your mom..." she whispered. She slowly embraced me and I returned her hug, careful not to let go of my moms hand the whole time.

"Hi.." I whispered. She held on tight, careful not to let go.

"I'm so sorry.." she whispered in my ear. I nodded, reassuring her that everything was okay. Michael walked over slowly, and Alicia stepped back. He looked me over, and his eyes beamed.

"We've heard.. so many things about you.. you've made us proud." He said. I smiled slightly and looked over at my parents

"Well I've had some help.." I said. They both looked at my mom and dad. Alicia then spoke up

"Thank you.. thank you so much.. for taking care of her... and giving her... everything." She said. She wiped her eyes and slowly walked to my mom.

"No.. thank you.. because if it wasn't for you guys... we wouldn't have had her.. and she's been everything we wanted and more.." my mom said.

"Can I hug you?" They asked simultaneously. They both began giggling and hugged each other, and that released every awkward feeling that was in the room. Michael shook jacks hand and I got introduced to everyone. All of them men were Michaels brothers: my uncles, and the women their wives except the youngest. She was my youngest uncles girlfriend. I met michaels parents, and Lailah reached for me. I grabbed her and held her in my arms and she began smiling at me. I smiled back and kissed her cheek.

"I always wanted a sister." I said. She began playing with one of my curls and I kissed her hand. Jack had got lost somewhere with my uncles who were all giving him a talk I was assuming. I got multiple compliments and questions, and Lailah stood in my arms the entire time. I even noticed jack admiring me from a far while holding her and I made Lailah wave at him which was hilarious to her. He smiled and continued his conversation. Alicia came up and sat next to me.

"Wanna go upstairs for a second?" She asked. I blushed and nodded, following her upstairs. Lailah didn't let me go and Alicia smiled at the sight of us together. We made our way into a beauty room, which was honestly my goals.

"My girls.. finally together..." she said. I smiled slightly and looked over at her.

"I know.. I know you probably think I'm selfish.. but I swear I did it for you Lia.. I couldn't bear to become a statistic and have you grow up with nothing but the best. If I was to say I regret what I did, I would be lying. Because I know you've grown up with the best.. I jus wish I had you later..  that way I could have seen everything.. and been through everything with you.." she said. I sighed and shook my head

"At first.. I felt that way too you know? But if I was raised here.. I wouldn't have my friend that I have.. I wouldn't have my brother johnson... I wouldn't have my job or my dance classes... and I wouldn't have Jack.. in a way... I think it all worked out.." I whispered. She smiled slightly and sat MY on a chase she had. She sat next to me and held my hand. Lailah placed her hand on ours, as in to be included and we both smiled.

"Just know... now I'm not going anywhere. And I'm not missing anything anymore." She said. I felt myself smile.

"Sounds great to me.." I replied. She smiled and we made our way back down to the party, and eventually back home.

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Yay! Finally. I have a few things planned for up coming chapters. Be ready guys! Remember to vote and comment! And yes two chapters in one day! I'm on a roll 😉

-Xhalegilinsky