The Help (MB)

Chapter 18

*Amaya's POV*

We were all called into the living room by Mr. Johnson,whom I haven't seen in a couple days. We all entered,sitting beside each other on the couches. I sat on the arm of the couch,beside Prince. He took my hand in his,and I rubbed his with my thumb.

"Alright,kids." Mr. Johnson started,looking at us all.

"I have some very important news. I'm getting married!" He gave us a big smile,and me and Peyton clapped. "Yay! When did you propose? Where did you do it? How?" I asked,widening my eyes with a big smile.

"That's not important. What is important,is,the wedding is next summer,because I will be going on a long business trip." He smiled sheepishly,looking at us.

"A business trip? Where?" Kenya asked,sitting up and putting her elbows on her knees.

"Beijing. I have some important work to do out there,and I just want you guys to take great care of yourselves while i'm gone."

"How long will you be gone?" Chres asked,his expression serious.

"Seven months. I know it's a long time,but-"

"When will you be leaving?" Prince asked.

He paused a second. "Tomorrow."

We all paused. "You're leaving tomorrow for seven months and you are just now telling us?" Prod asked,looking kind of hurt.

"I just recently found it out,and I decided that I would take the offer. I'm so sorry it's such a short notice. Now,Kenya and Chres will be graduating and going off to college soon,and then they are your guardians. After they leave for college,Miranda will come in and watch you until I get back,which won't be long after that."

We all got quiet a minute,looking down. Personally,this really didn't phase me at all,him going on a business trip and all. Call me mean,but we hardly see him anyways! I just kept my mouth shut,nodding. He dismissed us,going up to his room to pack I guess. We all sat on the couch still,discussing what just went down.

"Well,I can't believe he's doing this,but i'm not exactly mad either." Prince said,giving off a blank expression.

"I agree." Ray nodded,sitting on the floor while Peyton sat on the couch braiding his hair. We all nodded. "Well,when he's gone,how many parties are we going to throw?" Penny asked,dancing from her seat. I giggled.

"I don't know,but I ain't watching after all of y'all. Y'all can watch yourselves. Just get me when you need me." Kenya said,twirling one of her curls and sitting indian style on the couch.

"Fine. Can you go fix me a sandwich?" Ray asked,smirking. Kenya looked at him,frowning,as Peyton smacked the back of his head. "I'm joking!" He said,and Chresanto laughed.

"Whatchu laughing at?" Ray said,frowning at him. "That's why you lonely." We all laughed then,and Chres glared at us.

"What you laughing at Kenya?" He asked,and she looked at him.

"You lonely."

"You wasn't saying that last night."

We all said "Ooooo!" As she glared at him.

"Shut up. It was only a kiss." She rolled her eyes,and he smirked.

"Woah. A kiss? Spill." Penny said from the couch.

"Ain't nothing to spill. She wants me." Chres said cockily,putting both hands on the back of his head and kicking his legs up.

Kenya smacked his legs. "Actually,he kissed me. I ain't wanting nothing."she said,and we all laughed.

"Fine." He said,still smirking. "Just know she didn't disagree when I did it." He said,and she widened her eyes,blushing.

Peyton raised her eyebrows. "Whatever," Kenya said,rolling her eyes,and Chres put his arm around her shoulders.

"Anyways,are we still going to have the graduation party?" I asked,looking at them. Everyone nodded,and I smiled.

"Good,because I got this new dress and I have nowhere to wear it." I said,smiling.

"The party is in four months,babe." Jacob said,looking at me. I shrugged. "Four months til it finally gets worn."

Diggy walked in right then,causing the tension in the air to grow thick.

"Hey guys." He said,looking at us with a small smile. "What happened?" He asked.

"Dad's going on a business trip for seven months,and he's leaving tomorrow. Oh,and he's getting married. And we're having a graduation party in four months." Prod said,looking at him. He raised his eyebrows.

"Woah. Married? Business trip? Seven months?" Diggy said,sitting on the couch.

"That's what I said." Prod said,looking at him while laying his head on Penny's lap. Diggy got quiet a second,then spoke up.

"I broke it off with Kristina,by the way.." He said,causing us to look at him.

"Finally.." I could hear Jacob mumble,and I squeezed his hand,squinting my eyes at him.

"I noticed the way she treated you guys wasn't right,and Peyton you had every right to beat her ass the way you did. I'm sorry." He said,looking at her. She gave him a hug,smiling. "Oh,it's alright. I hate that y'alls relationship had to end,though." I knew she was lying about the last part,but I nodded in agreement anyways.

"Well,if it helps,I got a girl for you,Tamia."Kenya said,smirking. "I know you got a thing for lightskins with long hair." She giggled,and Diggy shook his head.

"Thanks,Kenya,but i'm good for now." He smiled,and she nodded.

"Well,i'm going to bed." Penny said,standing up and yawning. Prod walked up the stairs after her.

I was next to stand,and I took my ipod with me. "Yea. It's getting late.." I said,standing up. I walked up the stairs,hopping down in my bed. I felt someone fall down beside me and I looked over to see Jacob,looking at me with a goofy smile.

"Hi."

"Hi."

"You're pretty."

"You're handsome."

"What are you doing?"

"Same as you."

"Are you hungry?"

"No."

"I'm hungry."

"I'm sleepy."

"If you come with me to get food I will let you sleep."

I groaned,burying my face in pillows. "Why?"

"Because I want you to come with me."

"Or... I can just lay here and block your voice out and sleep peacefully." I said,smiling. He just looked at me,and I turned around,closing my eyes.

I felt a finger go up my nose. "Ewww! That was nasty,Jacob!" Ugh.

He laughed,and I frowned,my eyes still closed.

Next,he sat on my back,bouncing up and down.

"Please stop."

"No."

"Please?" I said,trying to push him off.

"Say Prince."

"Why?"

"Because I am a Prince. And my name is Prince. Say Prince and I will get down."

"You're delusional."

"Say it."

"Fine. Prince." He got off of my back,pecking my lips.

"We shall meet again in the morning,my love. Sweet dreams." I said the same,and he walked out of my room,shutting the door. I rolled my eyes,smiling. Soon,I was sleep.

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