Meant to be

im tired

Erica pov

Its been three weeks since we've been back in Miami. Cyn folks left, not before her Dad pulled me aside to talk. Here how it went.
Flash back....

Joe: cyn this dinner was good. Your a little chef like your mom.

Cyn: thanks papa.

Joe: go on and get ready, Erica and I will clear up the dishes.

Cyn; are your sure

Joe: you need to get off your feet anyways.

Jen: come on mija, you can help me fit all this souvenir in my bag.

Cyn: *getting up* I dont know why you dont just ship it to you.

Jen: cause I want it with me. I don't care if I have to pay for an extra bag.

Erica: ma, your taking the jet. Your not flying commercial.

Jen: oh ya, come on cyn.

Cyn: coming

Erica was about to stand up when she got pulled back down to her sit.

Joe: Where do you think your going?

Erica: um , t-to wash the dishes like you said.

Joe: not before our chat. you dont mind, do you?

Erica: no sir

Joe: great, now I'm leaving my baby girl and grandbaby in your care. Should I expect a repeat of the last time?

Erica: no sir

Joe:*leaning in* I better not, or I swear to God I will beat your ass into an inch of your life. You got it?

Erica: *nodding*

Joe: words I need to hear words

Erica: y- y -yes sir

Joe: good, now another note. You've been doing stuff that I'm not particularly pleased with. You all was raised with a good back ground in church. You know right from wrong .

Erica: yes sir*watching her toes*

Joe: look at me when I'm speaking to you. Now, your having a baby out of wedlock. I expect you to do the right thing and soon.

Erica: I already asked her.

Joe: and?

Erica: she said no

Joe: what?*shouts* Cynthia

Cyn: yes papa

Joe: come here now.

Cyn: I didn't do nothing* walking down the stairs fast with Jen at her heel*

Joe: did you tell Erica no to getting married?

Cyn: *jaw drops* what

Joe: you heard me

Cyn: papa, its not even like that

Joe: so what is it like?

Cyn: she didn't ask me properly.

Joe: how did she ask

Cyn: she said cyn, marry me.

Joe: what's wrong with that, she said your name and ask the correct question. Erica she accepts