The Story of Us

Morning After

These are all completely out of order and I am terribly sorry. I'm just copying and pasting them from my docs as I see them. Again, sorry for the confusion!

*edited and revised 7/26/22

The Morning after Challa proposes to Maya.

Maya woke up feeling so much joy in her heart and she didn't know why. She thought the happenings of last night were just a dream but when she lifted up her left hand and saw the beautiful ring. The morning sun that peeked through her curtains reflected off of the black diamond and surrounding diamonds and bounced off her walls in a kaleidoscope of colors.

T'Challa was still fast asleep and lightly snoring, she planted a quick kiss on his lips before carefully getting out of the bed and throwing on a shirt and some shorts. She eyes never ceased to take occasional glances at the ring that felt like it weighed a ton. It still felt surreal, the beautiful words he said to her as he spilled his heart out made the moment even more special. The poem she found in his jacket made her love that man even more.

Excitement coursed through her veins as you replayed the night, she needed someone to tell. Shit, she wanted to tell anyone who listen and she would shout it from the rooftops if she could but that wouldn't be wise. So instead she called Tae, who would initially fuss her out for calling him so early but he would get over it.

His face popped up on screen and he adjusted his bonnet and yawned, "Girl it is early as hell. What do you want?"

Maya sat down on her balcony and placed your fresh cup of coffee on the small table, all she could do is smile and stare at the view of New York down below. 

"Um, hello? Are you gonna talk or," He paused when he saw her tearing up. 

"Oh no. Bitch is you cryin'? What happened? Do I need to get pinky?"

He was referring to his small handgun that was very pink and slightly bedazzled. Maya shook her head and sighed, "Then what is it? Star, I am tired and-" 

She lifted her hand in the view of the camera. 

"IS THAT? BITCHHH!" He jumped out of bed and started screaming while she laughed and wiped a tear that managed to escape.

"OH MY GOODNESS!" He fanned his eyes, "Hold it back up. Lemme see!" He pushed his face in the camera and oohed and awed at the ring. 

"My baby is engaged! I am so happy for you! Shit now I'm about to cry." He sniffled and dabbed his eyes dramatically. 

"It was last night wasn't it? Details bitch, I need details!"

Backtracking to the life changing evening, Maya went through everything she could remember, "He had a panic attack? Poor baby, girl you know how confident his ass is? And for him to have a panic attack because he was afraid of your rejection, that man really loves you!" He squealed and fell back on his matress. 

"I just fucking love fairytales!"

Tae noticed your silence and looked at the screen, "Maya? Are you crying? Get it together girl."

"I know it's just, he is everything I wanted and more. I can't believe it."

He smiled, "Didn't Mama Tae tell you he was the one?" 

She nodded and smiled, as crazy as Keontae was, he was very good at reading people and relationships. Upon him and T'Challa first meeting, he sized him up of course after flirting with him and had a serious conversation with the King. His conclusion was that the two were meant to be together and that T'Challa was the 'the one'. He was never wrong and Maya couldn't have been happier.

"You just had to get through those ugly, dusty men to get your King." A momentary silence fell between he two cousins before he grinned, "Enough with the sad, sappy shit. My bitch is getting married." He opened up his music library and 'Single Ladies' started playing, making her go into a fit of laughter.

"He liked and he put a ring on it, hoe! Now do the hand thing!" She did it and he laughed, "Ooh speaking of the fine ass himself."

T'Challa slide the door open and greeted Maya with a kiss to her temple, "Mholo ngalentsasa." Maya smiled.

Tae's face was all in the camera, "What he say?"

"He said Good Morning."

"Hi, Keontae."

"Heyyyyyyy! I'm glad you finally put some ice on my cousin's finger."

T'Challa looked at Maya, "Ice?"
"It's a term for jewelry." She snickered as he nodded, "So I take it you told Keontae?"'

"Yeah, I hope that's okay."

"Of course it is, Kitten." He lifted her up out of the chair and sat down, pulling her to sit on his lap. "Am I invited to the wedding or nah?"

"We have not given you security clearance from last time but yes of course you are invited."

"Y'all still mad about that?" Tae rolled his eyes and yawned, "This is too much excitement for me. I am going back to sleep. But congratulations you two!" He sighed.

"Wait before you hang up, you can't tell anyone. Okay?"

"Girl who am I gonna tell?"

"Your mom who in turn is going to tell my dad."

"They are twins Maya, she tells him everything."

"Well Auntie Janet doesn't need to know, not right now. And neither does your little guy friend Jonathan," He put his hand up to stop her.

"John and I aren't on speaking terms right now."

"Well whatever, when y'all do get on speaking terms again, he doesn't need to know! And neither does TMZ or the Shade Room."

He placed his hand on his chest and gasped, "I am hurt. You think I would run my mouth like that?"

"Yes! You can't hold water for shit! You told damn E!News that I was working on a project with Bey and I specifically told you not to say a word."

"You can't pin that on me because they never said the name of the project and they didn't say the source."

"Whatever Keontae. We don't need you running your big ass mouth to anyone. I want to tell my family and we will tell the world when we are ready, okay? Remember, it's not your business to tell."

"You act like I run my mouth about everything, ugh, fine. My lips are sealed."

"You promise?" T'Challa just watched with an amused smile on his face. 

"I promise, Star. Damn!"

"Okay, bye."

"Byeee!"

Maya sighed and put her phone down, "Yeah, I shouldn't have told him." 

T'Challa chuckled and pulled her closer. "Do not worry. I will have my team on the lookout for any rumors and should any arise, they will work quickly shut them down."

"Okay." She turned her head to give him a quick peck on the lips. "I love you."

"As I love you."

"Maybe I should've told my mom first. Let me call her."

Knowing your mom would never say a word, you snapped a quick picture to her and made sure you sent it to the right number. In just 2 minutes time, she called and screamed, "MY BABY IS GETTING MARRIED!" 

Your dad's ears perked up, "Looks like we hit the jackpot, Tasha."

"Oh god." Maya just pinched her nose while T'Challa laughed.