Up Forever

Chapter Four

MIA

I'm currently sitting next to Trina, At the dinner table. I couldn't bring myself to leave Trina. She's been really stressed, So I wasn't going to have her go through this alone.

Anthony's brother ( Antonio ) and his sister ( Adrianna ) and their spouses, Along with me were all sat. I didn't like Anthony's sister. His brother wasn't as bad, But his sister was really working on my nerves.

"So, Mia, What do you do?" His sister asked me.

"I'm a model, But, Currently, I'm a stay at home mom"-

"You have a child?"-

"Yes, I have a five month old daughter"-

"Are you married?"-

"I'm engaged"-You could see her expression change. Like, She didn't approve. Did I care...NOPE!

"So, Trina, Have you given any thought to our discussion as far as the venue for the wedding?"-

I looked at Trina, She swallowed the bite of food.

"Um. I have, But I'm still not sure if I agree"-

"It's a tradition in our family. Our parents got married there, I got married there, I strongly suggest you have it there. It would greatly please our family"- I was highly annoyed by her now. I didn't like her being so " nice" and exerting her opinion on everything. It's Trina's wedding, Like, Let her be happy and choose the things she wants- It's her day.

"Well, Trina, I think whatever you choose will be Beautiful. It's your wedding day" I smiled. She could tell I wasn't going to like Anthony's sister...

"When are you getting married Mia?"-
She turned her attention to me.

"It's a really busy time right now, So I haven't exactly began to plan it yet"-I spoke.

"What does your fiancé do?"She questioned. Usually, I would say that he's an entertainer, Which isn't a lie, But people look at me funny when I say he's a rapper.

Now, This was a very different circumstance, I was looking for confrontation.

"He's a rapper"I replied proudly. I Love Lucas, And I'm not going to dumb that fact down at all.

Her face twisted.

"Wow, Your child must be living it up"-Really?

"My child is as happy as she can be" I played her game. By now, Everyone else could sense the tension between us.

Anthony cleared his throat.

"So, Who's ready for desert?" He asked. Getting no answer, He still got up and retrieved the desert that I'd made. I wanted her to say something...
Give me a reason.

"Trina, This dessert is swell" She smiled.

"Actually, Mia made it" Trina smiled my way.

After that, Things went smoothly.

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Finally, After forever, They left. You could tell that Trina was stressed out.
And their visit, Anthony's sister, didn't help. I felt bad. Trina had went upstairs to change.

"Anthony" I spoke up. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked. He nodded
before following me into the hallway.

"Look, I'ma be straight up, I don't like your sister. The way that she spoke to Trina was NOT okay. And if I seen that, YOU should've seen it. Now, I know you Love your sister, But you're marrying Trina. She's more important now."-

"Mia, I understand what you're saying, My sister's always been that way. I'm her baby brother, She's protective."-

"That gives her no right to disrespect Trina. That's MY sister. When we first met, You promised me you'd take care of her."-

"I'm sorry"He sighed.

"Don't apologize to me, Go apologize to Trina. Tell her I Love her too, Because I gotta go okay?"-He nodded. He walked me to the door and let me out. I drove home.

When I let myself into the apartment, I found Lucas on the floor with Jazmin. She giggled excitedly, Nearly throwing the toy she held. I smiled because she was excited to see me.

"Hi baby girl"I spoke, Getting down on the floor. I sat next to Lucas. "Hey, I'm really sorry about tonight"I apologized to Lucas. He nodded acceptingly.

"How'd it go?"He asked curiously.

"Bad. I don't like Anthony's sister"I spoke honestly. "She was boujee and really annoying"I added, Laying in his lap. He laid his phone down and began to play with my hair.

I also felt bad for blowing off Lucas.

"I really am sorry"I said, Looking up at him. ( I'd laid Jazmin on my stomach )

"I said it's okay"-

"I still feel bad, Like, Trina is under SO much stress with the wedding and Anthony's family. And we need to spend more time together"-

"Mia, Mia, Calm down. You sound stressed. What you got on ya mind huh? C'mon, Talk t'me baby"He spoke, Looking down at me.

"I don't wanna talk"I kissed his finger tip. He raised an eyebrow. But he knew better...

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