Can't Take My Eyes Off of You

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Omniscient

2 months ago

Anaya was standing in between Giovanni and his uncles. "Partire." (Leave). Giovanni said. "No, siamo qui per aiutare voi e il vostro padre con disordine. Mostrando un po 'di gratitudine non sarebbe troppo chiedere." (No, we're here to help you and your father with this mess. Showing a little gratitude wouldn't be too much to ask) "Giovanni maybe you should hear what they have to say?" Anaya said looking at him. "No I don't trust them." Anaya turned back to the three men in front of them. She took in how different all their features were. "I'm Luciano." The oldest one of the three said grabbing her hand giving it a gentle kiss. "Geno." The youngest said smiling brightly. Anaya's eyes traveled to the one in the middle who was the quietest of them all. "Antonio."

Anaya shook his hand but snatched it away feeling uneasy from the look he was giving her. "Mama can we..." Evie stopped when she saw the crowded room. "Sorry i didn't know we had guest." "Who is this?" Geno asked smiling. "None of your fucking business. Evie go upstairs." "Guardate che stiamo cercando di aiutare con il tuo problema. Che vi piaccia o no siamo la tua famiglia e tutto quello che vogliamo fare è aiutare. Entrambi tuo padre hanno già deciso in nostro aiuto." (Look we're trying to help with your problem. Whether you like it or not we are your family and all we want to do is help. Both of your father's have already agreed to our help.)

Evie's eyes widened before she turned and rushed upstairs. "My dad. You three know my dad?" Anaya questioned. "Si." Anaya looked at Giovanni. "Baby, if they can bring my dad home. If they can make sure all of this goes away for good, then I think we should hear what they have to say." Anaya said. "We only have two months before your trial." Giovanni stared down at Anaya before he looked at his uncles. "Fine."

Evie

I was sitting in my room when there was a knock on the door. "Come in." The door opened to reveal my mama. "Did you still want to talk?" I nodded my head. She came over and sat down and i rested my head on her shoulder. "So what's on your mind?" Mama asked.

"Que and Lala have been walking around like a couple." I said lowly. "Baby girl I know you really liked him, but your young you'll meet someone else. And i honestly believe that if you're really supposed be with someone it'll happen. Don't spend the remainder of your senior year worrying about those two. This is supposed one of the best times of your life, so enjoy it."

I looked at my mama realizing after everything that happened to my mother she still managed to be positive. "You're right." "Duh I'm the only voice of reason in this house." Mama said. I chuckled. "What do i do if they try to talk to me?"

"I think you should talk to them separately and let them know where they each stand with you so there is no second guessing where you all stand." I nodded my head. "Who were those men downstairs?" As she was about to answer Claire walked in. "Madre!" Claire said jumping in my bed. Mama laughed. "Mama who are those people downstairs?"

"They're your dad's uncles so they're your grand uncles. I think. Bottom line they're some type of uncle." She shrugged.

"I have one more question." Mama looked at me. "Can I go to Chelle's place?" She nodded her head. "Ooo can i go to Tr..."

"No." Mama said getting up before Claire could even finish her sentence. "But..."

"No. Yall are two hormonal teenagers and clearly there is something in the water causing everyone to get pregnant." Claire's face turned red. "You been fucking?" I said covering my mouth realizing what i said. Mama snapped around. "Lord give strength."

"Mama I haven't I swear." She eyed her. "Good keep it that way." Claire nodded her head rapidly while i was cracking up.

**

"So what are you going to say?" Chelle asked as we waited for Milani to show up. "I don't hold a grudge against her I just don't want anything to do with her." I said sipping my drink. "That's very mature of you." "Cause I'm grown girl." Chelle smacked her lips. "Now how you gone sit here and lie like that" She said before we started cracking up.

Our laughter died down when there was a knock on the door. Chelle got up and walked to the door. I waited as they came back. "Hey Evie." Milani said. "Hi." My eye went to her protruding stomach. "Look I'm going to be honest I was jealous of you and Que together." My eyes narrowed as she spoke. "I wanted what you two had so when you two broke up I fucked him. He was fucked up and i took advantage of that. I wasn't trying to get pregnant though. My parents kicked me out and Que's letting me stay with him." I looked away sucking my teeth like my papa did when he was annoyed.

"Well that's fine but i just want to let you know that you can stop calling and texting me. We don't have anything to talk about. I don't have any animosity towards you but we'll never be cool again." She stared at me shocked. "Evie I don't have anyone." I shrugged. "That's not my problem. Chelle I'll see you tomorrow." I stood up hugging her. I glanced at Milani one final time before leaving.

Que

"What are you doing here?" I looked up to see Giovanni looking at me. "I messed up." My head dropped as I spoke. "Anaya told me you got Milani pregnant. Take a drive with me." He said heading to his SUV. "You're not going to kill me right?" I questioned. "Get in the car." He said as he opened his door.

**

"You know I got Evie's mother pregnant when i was your age." Giovanni said. "I thought you two were in college." He shook his head. "I found out about Evie when Anaya was in college. Anaya hid her pregnancy from me then she disappeared well that's the wrong word. She ran away taking Evie with her." I looked over at him shocked that Mrs. Naya would do that. "But she told you eventually." He chuckled. "No, my boys found an ultrasound picture, but i did eventually find her and we fought like hell to get to where we are today." I looked out the window. "Your situation is different than mine. I don't want to be with Milani."

"I understand that, but you have a child on the way. You have to grow up now. You made an adult decision so you have to live with the consequences." I sighed wiping my hand over my face before i started laughing. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing it's just you've acted more like a father in the past 20 minutes then my actual father has since he's been home." Giovanni fell quiet for a minute. "I know he's your father and i respect that but fuck him. He hasn't been shit for a while now." I laughed shaking my head. "If you need to talk about anything I'm here, Anaya, Hassan all of us are here to help." I nodded my head. "Thanks. I have one more question." He glanced my way as we made our way back to his house. "What is that?"

"You think Evie will talk to me?" Giovanni chuckled. "I'll see what i can do."

**

"Evie!" Giovanni yelled calling her downstairs. "Whatever it is the twins did it." I laughed. "What is he doing here?" She asked as her face twisted into annoyance. "Talk to him." Giovanni said nudging her. "Daddy he..." "Let him say his peace and if you want nothing to do with him after then so be it. Alright?" Giovanni asked looking between us. I nodded my head. Evie did as. "Good, I'm going to bed." He said heading for the stairs. "And there better not be any funny shit." He said looking between us.

My attention turned to Evie. "Speak."

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