Thick & Thin

Chapter Thirty-One; Secret 'Affairs'

"You know, I really appreciate you two helping me out today." Shawn said sitting back on the sofa in Kelly's living room.

Giddy beyond belief, Michelle smiled and placed her hand over her heart. "Aw! No problem. Anything for my future brother-in-law!" she laughed and Shawn shook his head. Ever since he decided to tell her and Kelly about his plans to pop the question to Beyoncé, they've been running around planning things like they were hired work or something. He was actually shocked that they were able to keep the secret from B for so long. 3 Days to say the least, but according to them- it was actually tearing them up inside that they couldn't say a word about it around her.

"So I've been giving this some thought." Kelly emerged from the kitchen with a glass of ice and a Coke. "..and I think the colors should be Lilac and white. That'll really look good on my complexion." she rambled on. "I wish I could've had those colors at my wedding."

"KELLY!" Michelle frowned at her.

"What?"

"No offense, but .the last time I checked..you aren't the one Shawn is asking to marry him."

"Shut up Michelle! Were you NOT just in here trying to 'suggest' a date for the whole thing!?" Kelly shot back, sarcastically.

Shawn choked back a silent laugh while sipping on his soda and looked at the two women bickering. Finding the petty argument somewhat entertaining he restrained from butting in and shook his head. "Women!"

"EXCUSE ME!?" They both seized from yelling at one an other and focused on him.

Setting his glass down on the table, he smiled meekly before proceeding to explain himself. Before he could get a word out Kelly's voice erupted over his. "You know what. I hope she says NO!"

Unable to wipe the grin off of his face, Shawn's jaw dropped and he held his hands up as she walked out of the room.

Sighing he sat back, unable to understand how Beyoncé could spend so much time with the two of them- then he realized, her crazy ass was the root of it all.

"Don't mind her." Michelle rolled her eyes and waved Kelly's presence off. "Ever since she found out she was pregnant. She thinks she can get away with talking to people any kind of way now. AIN'T HAPPENIN!"

"FUCK YOU MICHELLE!" Kelly laughed from the kitchen as the doorbell rung. They stopped the screaming match and Kelly went to answer it. Judging by the appointed time and unfamiliar voice, it had to be the private jeweler she had come over just for Shawn. She'd met him through a friend at work and finally found a reason to put his business card to use.

"Antonio, this is Shawn, the one you'll be working your perfect salesman skills on and that little scrawny thing in the corner is my friend Michelle."

Making it a point to ignore Kelly's ignorant introduction, Michelle eyed the suave gentleman -easily pointing out his Italian heritage. She stood as he took her hand in his own and kissed it mumbling something in his native language.

"Ciao. Lei  bello."

With furrowed brows Michelle smirked and shivered at the sound of his voice. "Oohh tell me more!" She giggled flicking her auburn locks over her shoulder. He smiled and Kelly rolled her eyes.

"You don't even know what he said stupid!" Kelly chuckled and Michelle laughed in a agreement. 'Sounded nice though' she thought.

"Sup Man!?" Shawn shook his hand before sitting back down and waiting for him to open up the briefcase full of engagement rings.

"Alright lets get down to business." Kelly announced; trying to take over once again. "Ooohhhh! This is niiiiice!" she picked up a very gaudy piece and slipped it on her finger while Michelle rolled her eyes and laughed.