Finally Home (Omeeka Adoption Story)

Chapter 16

Nicki
I pulled out of the kiss and looked in his eyes.
"Nicki. We've known each other for five years. But within those first four, I've always wished you were mine. Not a day went by where I didn't think about the day we'd be together. I want today to be the day where I finally make it official with you. So Onika, will you be my girlfriend?" I smiled at him as his hands slightly shook when he pulled out this beautiful ring. I couldn't do anything but nod.
"Yes. Yes, I'll be your girlfriend. I've been pushing it off, but you're what I need. I need you in my life more than just what we've been. I'm glad to be more than that, I'm so glad we're progressing." I said and kissed his lips again. He pulled away and scooted back into the truck and pulled me in front of him as I laid back into him.
"When are we gonna tell the kids? My mom is flying in tomorrow morning and next weekend we're going to California. I think they deserve to know about us. This is gonna be a change for all of us." I said as he rubbed my stomach soothingly.
"Whenever you want to. I think we should do next week maybe. Over lunch or dinner." He said and I agreed.
"We'll figure out dates later... Meek?" I asked turning around a little to face him.
"Yeah baby?" He asked and I played with my fingers.
"I lo- ....Meek Im in lov..." He kissed me softly.
"You not ready. You don't have to say it yet, it's okay." He said and I placed my hands on top of his, that rested on my belly.
"You want more kids?" He asked and I nodded.
"Is that what you think about when you put your hands on my stomach?" I asked giggling.
"No. I rubbed your stomach because I wanted to relax you." He said and I smiled.
"But I'd love to have your first baby." I said and he sighed.
"Nicki. You deserve to know this. Uh.. I had a son. When I was 16 I was dumb and got a girl pregnant. When my son was 7 we found out he had cancer and died when he turned 8. That tore me apart. He looked just like me, he was full of life and always made the best out of everything, even though if anyone was in his place they'd be miserable. When he died... I completely lost it. I couldn't stop drinking and smoking weed. That's when I started rapping more. It helped me let all my feelings out. When you lost baby girl, I knew I had to be there for you. I saw what you went through and I could completely relate. I just thought you should know now though, at the beginning because I feel like this is the time to get everything off our chests you know." He said and I nodded. I can't believe he's been through that.
"I'm sorry about your son. You're so strong and I admire that." I said.
"What do you think the kids are gonna say? How should we tell them exactly?" I said nervously.
"When the time comes where we have to tell them, then we'll just wing it. I don't think they'll be mad. They see how happy you are and besides... they need a dad Nic." He said and I nodded.
"Cameron...she always says that and I feel bad. As a mother, I want nothing but the best for my kids and I'll do anything to protect them so I just can't go off and date and fall in love with anyone. And I don't think she gets it you know?" Meek nodded.
"I totally understand Nicki. But I remember you said Kaylin birthday this weekend. How about you let me help." He said and I smiled.
"Thank you. Lord knows I need it." I looked at the time and it was already past ten. I sighed.
"My moms flying in tomorrow. But I want you to come over tomorrow. The party planners have a couple of ideas already and I want you to help me choose." I said and he nodded.
"Okay. We can discuss this tomorrow because I have to get you home. I don't want you tired tomorrow."
(Next day)
"Mom. It's not that serious. He was my really good friend and was always there for me, now he's just my boyfriend." I explained as I sat at the table eating my breakfast.
"You have kids Onika. Children you call your own. You have to protect them. You hardly know him!" She whispered in an angry tone.
"He's not going to hurt them. Mom... you know the friend that I told you about. The one who was there when Safaree left me and my daughter died? That was him." My mom got quiet and took a sip of her coffee.
"Well I still want to meet him. I don't want anyone I barely know around MY grand babies." She said and I nodded.
"You'll meet him very soon. He's coming over today to help me plan Kaylin's party." I said and she nodded.
"I know he's a good man. I just want to make sure he's right for you and my granddaughters." She said and I nodded and I heard the doorbell ring. I got up to get it and I saw Meek and instantly smiled. I let him in and he looked me up and down.
"Hey baby. You look beautiful." He said pecking my lips and I giggled.
"I'm wearing jeans and a t shirt." He laughed and gave me another kiss.
"Well you're still beautiful." He said causing me to blush.
"Meek. My mother's in the kitchen so get ready to meet her." I said and slightly smiled as his jaw dropped.
"Nicki! You didn't tell me I was supposed to meet your mother!" He whispered and yelled.
"Well there's no turning back now so come on. You'll be fine." I said and grabbed his hands going into the kitchen.
"Mom. This is Meek. My boyfriend the one I've been telling you about." I said and she smiled as she extended her hand.
"Nice to meet you Mrs.Maraj." He said shaking my mom's hand.
"Nice to meet you too Meek... is that your first name?" She asked as we walked back to the kitchen.
"My first name is Robert, but I go by my middle name Rihmeek or just Meek." He said and she nodded.
"Do you have any children yourself?" She asked and I looked at Meek before grabbing his hand, knowing he doesn't like to talk about his son much.
"Baby, you don't have to right now if you don't want to." I said and he shook his head.
"I had a son but he passed away from cancer a couple years ago." He said and my mom looked shocked.
"I'm so sorry." My mom said.
"No it's okay. So what ideas have you came up with?" He asked changing the subject.
"I have the place rented out already, I just have to choose a theme and they're gonna decorate it on the day of." I said and he nodded.
"We should do a Paris theme. So everything is pink black and white. An Eiffel tower cake maybe." He said and my mom smiled.
"That would be beautiful. This man has taste Onika." My mom said and I smiled at Meek.
"Mom!" I heard Cameron call and I turned around to see she was holding Kaylin who was whining.
"Change her. She stinks." She said handing me the baby and I laughed.
"Oh God. Really Cameron? You couldn't change your own sister?" I said getting up and my mom grabbed her.
"I got it. Cameron, come with me." She said and they walked upstairs.
"Meek I need you to help me with something." I said as I waited for them to go all the way upstairs.
"Whatever it is you know I got you." He said and I nodded.
"So you know my niece is staying with me and I'm trying to get full custody of her. Her parents were never good to her. Her mother's an addict and her dad molested and raped her. So he's finally looking for her so I flew him out for Kaylin's party so the police could catch him." I said as Kaylin came running in the room and stopped in front of Meek.
"Hey baby girl." Meek said to her and she looked at him with a smile before running to me.
"Say Hi Meek." I said picking her up, placing her on my lap.
"Hi" She said leaning into my chest smiling.
"Hey lil mama. You shy huh?" He said and she reached for Meek and whined.
"She wants you to hold her." I said and Meek took her and sat her in his lap.
"Pwetty." Kaylin said holding his chain in her little hand.
"You like that? Here." He said and put the chain on Kaylin and she smiled.
"You're great with kids." I said and he smiled.
"I miss it. I miss being a dad." He said looking down at Kaylin who was admiring the chain as she laid on his chest.
"Oh Meek you want me to take her upstairs?" I asked about to get up and he shook his head.
"Nah. We good. I just... I'm just thinking about it. It's all good though." He said and I nodded.
"Thank you Meek." I said looking him in the eyes.
"For what Nic?" He said with some confusion in his voice.
"For everything."
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