Love in New York [Under Construction].

XXXIII.

"Alright, men, the food is ready!" Choochi announced. 

"Good! I'm hungry!" Jerod yelled. 

"Children first" my mom added. 

Jerod stepped aside as Priscilla was given the first plate. Adam sat down at the table next to me. "Are you still mad?" "Yes." "Come on Aaliyah. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, we're not doing anything, why does it matter?" "Because you're spending so much time with your ex, at her house" I growled. "I promise I only come over here to see Rico. You're the only girl in my life alright?" "Yeah" I answered. 

I still had my suspicions. 

"Aaliyah, look at me.." I looked over at him, as he intertwined our fingers. "She is not my beautiful girlfriend, she is not the mother of my children, nor is she the woman I come home to every single day. If you want, I won't come over here anymore." I smiled a little. "Just go get me my food Mr. Rodriguez" I giggled. "Yes ma'am" he replied, kissing my cheek. 

Priscilla came and sat next to me, ready to dive into her food. "Wait until we say grace" I reminded. "Aw, I'm so hungry!" she whined. "Babe, you want mashed potatoes?" "Yes! I've been craving them all day!" He laughed as my mom put mashed potatoes on the plate. "Hey everyone!" Luis greeted, with Santiago walking in behind him. 

"Look at the mom-to-be, looking amazing as ever!" Luis added,with a light kiss to my hand. I chuckled. "Thank you Luis." "No, problem. Lyra how have you been, beautiful?" he asked, giving her a hug. "Good" she replied. I knew still didn't like Luis that much. "Hands off my girl" Orlando grinned, giving Lyra a tight hug. "Orlando stop, she can't breathe!" I laughed. 

"Aaliyah, how are you doing?" he asked. "Good." "I actually wanted to talk to you. Could we go into the living room really quick?" I stood up and went into the adjacent room. 

"I know your Lyra's best friend, so I want to tell to first. I'm thinking of proposing." My jaw dropped. 

"Oh my God!" 

"Shh! I just want to know, how should I propose. Would she want something big and fancy? Or just something simple?" I rolled my eyes at him. "This is Lyra we're talking about, she'll want something big" I giggled. "I know you are like sisters, I thought I should tell you first.." "She'll love whatever you do Orlando." "You're right, I'm just so nervous. I have to get her dad's wishes too, but all I can imagine is her walking down the aisle in that white dress." "You are so cheesy, but it's cute. I'm glad Lyra has someone that cares about her." 

He ran his fingers through his curly, brown hair. Lyra appeared next to Orlando, and I felt Adam's hands slip around my stomach. "What were you all talking about?" she questioned, looking back between Orlando and I. "That's what I want to know too.." Adam interjected.  "Nothing" we answered in unison, and burst out laughing. 

"It's a secret" Orlando added. "Yup, now its time to eat!" I exclaimed, rubbing my stomach. I went back into the kitchen and sat down. "What was that about?" Adam questioned again. "Didn't you hear Orlando? It's a secret! My mom put her hands on her hips. "Before anyone touches their food, we're going to have grace-" 

"I'll say it" Adam's mom volunteered. 

Everybody held hands with the person next to them, closed their eyes, and bowed their heads. "Lord, thank you for bringing us here together this Thanksgiving day, to celebrate with others, some family, some not. Families are important. They're there to help us up when we're down. And even when you feel like they don't love you anymore..you know they still do" she sniffled. Adam walked over to his mom, during the middle of her prayer, and hugged her. "Amen" Rico finished, "Let's eat!" Everyone dug into their food.