Where I belong.

Part 36 - Shocking phone call

I was worried about grandmama living with just Bandz. I had decided that today I am moving her into an old age home. She doesn't want to live here with me so I will pay an old age home for her.

I was dressed in a cotton purple two piece and purple snake patterned heels ready to leave the mansion. Just as I was about to leave my phone rang.

"Hello."
"Hey girl." two voices said.
"Uhm..."
"It's Tiff and Beth! We are outside, coming in."
"outside where? I don't live downtown anymore."
"We know, silly!!! We are at the mansion!!!" They squealed.
"Oh dear." I became worried.

How did they find me? Why are they only showing up now? Oh dear!

The door was already opened and they made their way in.

"Baby sis!!!" They squealed.
"Hey guys. Wow." I tried to appear enthusiastic.
They ran to hug me.
"We heard about the good news."
"Clearly. But how?"
"It's all over social media and when we found out, we told sources that we're your sisters and the rest is history!"

I was confused, who were the sources.

"Who were the sources?" I asked.
"The one and only mighty Anne Smith. Your mother in law."

My sisters were so excited about my engagement to John yet they never showed up to my engagement with Bandz.

Speaking of Bandz, I never got through to him with driving lessons but I would probably cross paths with him today because I'm taking grandmama to an old age.

"Ladies, make yourselves comfortable. I have to go back down town."
"Why?" Tiffany asked confused.
"I'm moving grandma to an old age home. She refused to stay with me and I can't just leave her there with Bandz."
"Oh yeah, no take her away." there was insensitivity in Bethany's voice.
"Or would you ladies rather come with me instead of getting comfortable?" I asked.
"Actually we should." Tiffany said.
"Okay, put your stuff down and let's go."

David was using the Mercedes ML today.
We hopped in. I sat in the front.

We drove down town and got to my house.

"I'm so proud of you." Tiffany said in the car.
"Why?" I asked.
"You broke yourself out of poverty through marriage."

I then remembered that's also what she did. She wasn't any richer than I was but she used the same plan.

"No, Tiff. I love John."
"Do you really, Gwen?"
I stared at her and walked out of the car.

I knocked at the door and Bandz opened. God, I missed this place but would never admit it. Everything was so simple and calm. He was so loyal and strong.

"You're here again. You can always move back. It's your house. Then I will leave."
"Bandz. Not today, please." I shut my eyes out of irritation.
"What can I do you for?"
"I'm here for grandmama."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm taking her with me."
"She doesn't want to live with you and that devil."
"She won't."
I walked in anyway.
"So , where are you taking her?"
I ignored him and searched for my grandmother.
"Grandmama? Grandmama? Oh there you are." I found her.
"Gwen , where are you taking her?"
"To an old age home."
"Are you insane! She is doing fine here with me and you think you can just take her away!"
"When last did she eat? Look at her, Bandz! She is losing weight."
"She is losing weight because of her diabetes."
"And you let it go that far!!! I am taking my grandmother. I don't care what it does to you."

I looked at my grandmother. I could see the pain in her eyes. She didn't want to leave.
"Gwen , I am not leaving." she said.
"You can't stay here grandmama."
"You can't throw me into a loony bin."
"It's not a loony bin! It is to keep you healthy." I said while packing her bags.
"Bandz, stop her!"
"If you touch me Benedict, I will make sure you pay for it. LEAVE ME ALONE!"

At that moment  Tiffany and Bethany walked in. The look on grandmama and Bandz face was priceless.

"What are you two doing here?" Bandz asked.
"We are here to support our sister." Tiffany replied.
"Really? Where were you when I announced I am going to marry her?" he asked with pain in his voice.
"Bandz.  You aren't good for her. She deserves more." Tiffany said slowly with tears rolling down her cheeks.

I stopped to look at them both. My heart sank and tears filled my eyes.

I walked to Bandz and snuggled myself into his arms.

"Tiffany , don't say that about him. Please" I began sobbing.
"If he is so good for you then why did you leave , Gwen?"

There was dead silence. I gripped tighter to Bandz and he pushed me out of his arms and looked out the window.

"I am here to take our grandmother, that's it. Come Grandma." I pushed her wheelchair and left for the car.