Atypical: Love is Strange

Chapter 17

Tatiyana POV

Why? That's all that I could ask myself. It was Christmas I wanted to spend it with my family. I wanted no drama all I wanted was to enjoy their presence. I behaved myself at his house despite how much his mother disrespected me and compared me to his ex girlfriend who I now know was Tahj. So no matter how much I held up to my end of the deal he couldn't hold up to his. I was pissed. To create drama just so he could be the center of attention yet again. He may have called Tahj  money hungry hoe but Oscar was an attention loving hoe.

"Oscar honestly, what was up with that today?"

"What do you mean? I should be asking you the same thing. How could you let your family disrespect me like that then claim you love me? Do you know how embarrassed I felt? Your brother and mother were talking to me like I was a child and you couldn't defend me. You're just as bad as the last bitch." What kind of crack was he smoking. Did he just say he was embarrassed? I don't remember him getting backhanded by his mother in front of everyone.

"Are you serious? When I was at your place your mother called me every name in the book but a child of God and did you defend me? No instead you chuckled along with her antics and made me the butt of your joke. So I don't want to hear any of that."

"That's different they were joking but your family was being ruthless. Honestly I think it's just best if we don't go back there. They're trying to tear us a part with all their negativity and it's something we don't need." Oh funny we can drop my family but your bitch of a mother we couldn't drop huh? I just don't get his thought process where in his head did he think it was okay. He must have seen my look of disgust because he opened his mouth to speak once again. 

He grabbed my hand and proceeded. "Look baby, I'll talk to my mother about her mouth and that disrespecting you is not okay. But I just don't think there's any hope for your family. You heard the things they said to me. Hell you heard the things they said to you. They don't believe what we have is real and they think you're dumb for supporting your man. If they really loved you would they be saying things like that? I don't think so plus we both know I'm right in this situation anyway." He took the back of my hand to his lips and kissed it softly.

I mean when he explains it like that he does have a point. I understand that were defending Tahj but that doesn't mean they had to disrespect me in the process plus she's not even really family so why did they automatically take her side? First it was Oscar's family then my family. Everyone just loves her so damn much huh? Well that's fine because I know someone who loves me more than he loves her and it's the man sitting to the left of me.

"I love you Oscar."

"Yeah me too."

"You know it's just that I'm afraid you're going to eventually treat me like her. What if you walk out our lives? I'll be crushed."

"What do you mean our? If I'm not in it then it can't be classified as our's it'll be classified as your's. Come on don't prove your mother right when she called you dumb."

"I meant our's as in mine and this baby. I'm pregnant Oscar I was planning on telling you after dinner but with the way things turned out I might as well tell you now." His grip on my hand loosened up a bit.

"Now why would you choose this time to get pregnant? You know how complicated this season is already. You're really selfish you know that?"

"I didn't choose to get pregnant. You're the one who doesn't like condoms even though you know I'm not on birth control. Let's just calm down when we get back to Florida we'll make an appointment and get everything situated."

"See that's why I keep you around. You and I think alike because we both know a baby is not the right move at this time but let's not wait until we get back to Florida let's just go to a clinic tomorrow and get the abortion that way I won't have to play nurse for you when we get home." What the hell so he was thinking about getting an abortion while I was thinking we could become a family.

"Well Oscar I don't know how I feel about that. This is our child here."

"But would you want to bring a child into a world where both it's parents would be struggling? You would really want me to put my school and career on hold to take care of a child? Damn you really only think about yourself I didn't know you were as selfish as Tahj. I thought you were different." There I go being compared to that bitch again. I was really getting tired of it. Tahj this and Tahj that. She's not fucking perfect so people just need to stop already.

"You know what hun, you're right I'm not going to be selfish like her and bring a child into this world and let it struggle. You made some good points plus once you have your life all settled then we can start our own little family. Now just isn't the time for all that." See this is why I love him. He always seems to put things in logical order for me. While my heads are up in the clouds he's looking out for us and making sure we're alright. He leaned over and kissed my temple. "Now see Tati, that's why I love you girl." Ha the one thing I have that she'll never get- his love.

Tahj POV

I watched my phone ring for the umpteenth time as I let it go to voicemail. I was getting calls from Mama Erin and Malik and truth be told I just wasn't into any of it at the moment. I disappointed them, lied to them, and made them angry so facing them was the last thing I wanted to do. When I left the bathroom I made a quiet exit through the door especially since everyone was still being rambunctious. Sneaking out unnoticed I made a quick walk to this lounge that was 10 minutes away from Miss Erin's house and luckily for me no one thought of coming here. I would truly pick up the phone if I weren't so scared. I was beginning to let the thoughts consume me.

Well what if they are mad at me. I can't go back I probably can't even face Malik again. Even if I apologize I doubt he would forgive me. I honestly stood there and acted as if that was my first time meeting Oscar. I was just hoping that if I didn't say anything then he wouldn't either. I took the high road while he hit below the belt. But I'm not shocked because that's the kind of person Oscar is. Then again maybe now that everything is out in the air I can just apologize and maybe Malik will forgive me and we can go back to normal. Would he even forgive me though? Question is why should he forgive me because although I didn't mean to I did kind of lie to him and that's my mistake. They were all treating me so kindly and there I go letting my dishonest ways ruin something amazing. That whole scene made it look like I was hiding the biggest secret in the world. Oh shit but what if Malik actually believes Oscar. What if I do come off as a gold digger. I swear I'm not after him for his money and I hope he would know that. I make sure I spend my own money and when he insists on spending his I make it be on the least expensive thing possible. So I'm not a gold digger but I wouldn't be mad if he believed Oscar. Oscar sometimes has this way of talking that allows you to believe he's always right. Plus they're on the same boat in a sense. Oscar got scouted then he left me so what if Malik does the same? I don't really think I could put myself through that heartache again. He's claiming us now but when his career takes off then what? He'll want to experience that lifestyle. 

I fell into a deeper self pity right at the moment my phone chimed. I looked at the notifications and saw that Amber said she was outside. I gathered my phone and purse and walked outside.

"So are you going to tell me what happened why I had to pick you up from some unknown lounge?" I sighed and let my mind unveil all the thoughts that were being locked up. I explained the entire Christmas dinner and then went into detail about the mental dilemma I was suffering.

"So what are you planning on doing Tahj? I don't want you to let Oscar waltz into your life, turn it upside down then leave."

"I won't but I really just want to be one place right now, and that's my bed. Can you take me home?" She peered at me with a comforting look and gestured an understanding nod.

"I got you." After what seemed like forever her car finally came to a stop. I slowly crept out of the car with my things and made my way to the door, I turned back gave her nod and proceeded in my original directions. I felt around and noticed I didn't have my keys. Of all the moments now is when you don't have your key? I guess knocking will have to do then. I balled my hand up into a fist and let it hit the door three times. A minute passed before the light from inside was illuminating my face...."Hi mom."