Nia

Chapter 41

Monday, December 24, 2018
7:56 PM

Nia was all dressed and ready for the Christmas party. Anaya and Jameer had stayed over and got dressed at Nia's house.

"I swear black folks can't never make it on time". Anaya rolled her eyes.

"Calm down, I told them eight. It's seven fifty-eight". Nia smiled.

She was really excited for tonight. Trey and his Mom would be reunited and maybe then he'll act like a decent human being.

"So did you do it?". Anaya asked referring to Trey and Stasey.

"Of course. I invited them both and I hope everything goes well". Nia sighed.

Before she could continue talking, the doorbell rang.

She opened the door to reveal Roscoe, Boston, Kyle, Gotti, and Trey.

"Hey boys". Nia hugged all of them including Trey.

"I just want to say that I rode in the car wit this man and we didn't have not one argument". Roscoe spoke referring to Trey.

"Good job. Food is in the kitchen and eggnog is in the refrigerator. Hurry up and pour some Henny in it cause my Mom and her friends gon come back at any moment". Nia shooed them into the kitchen.

"Bet". The guys went in the kitchen.

Nia went back to the living room and sat down.

"I should text Stasey and see if she on her way". Nia pulled out her phone.

She texted Stasey and she said she was on the way now.

"You are such a good ex girlfriend. I would've keyed his car". Anaya flipped her hair behind her shoulder.

"Bitch you too crazy". Jameer shook her head as Nia laughed.

Nia's Mom came back just as the boys were leaving the kitchen.

"Hey boys". Her Mom greeted them hugging everybody except Trey.

"Ma! Be nice, it's Christmas". Nia scolded her Mom.

Hesitantly, Nia's Mom hugged Trey.

"No sweat Ms. W, I know I was wrong and I messed up a good thing. And I'm trying to get back into your daughter's good graces. So if you could just please forgive me this one time I swear I will make it up to Nia". Trey deeply apologized.

"I accept your apology. Just don't let it happen again". Nia's Mom pat his back.

Trey came into the living room and sat in front of Nia. Roscoe was sitting next to her.

"Bruh I wanna play Uno". Roscoe sighed.

Nia pulled the cards out of the drawer next to Roscoe.

"Oh shnap. Just prepare to get beat". Roscoe rubbed his hands together.

"Mhm we'll see". Nia replied dealing the cards.

*
They had played three games and Nia had won all three.

"I told y'all, y'all not finna win". Nia remarked as she threw out a plus four on Roscoe.

"Bro chill wit this train shit man". Trey huffed.

"Sorry boo but chu just gonna have to draw today". Nia absentmindedly called him boo.

Irritated, Roscoe threw down a draw four, Gotti put down a draw two, Jameer put down a draw four, and then it landed on Anaya. Her face showed she didn't have a plus anything.

"Oh hell nah". Anaya picked up the top card and placed down a plus two.

Kyle threw down a draw four and Boston threw down a draw two, causing it to land on Trey.

"Broooooo". Trey looked through his cards.

"Go head and pick up dem twenty-two cards". Roscoe smirked.

Hesitantly, Trey picked up the top card and his face fell.

Everybody started laughing.

"Nia your guest is here!". Nia's Mom called.

Nia quickly got up and Stasey was standing at the door.

"Hey girl!". Stasey hugged Nia.

"Hey come in". Nia stepped aside and let Stasey in.

"Who at the do-". Trey came walking to the door.

Stasey and Trey just stared at each other for a minute.

Nia watched in awe as they both grabbed each other. Tears flowing from each of their faces. 

They just swayed back and forth holding each other.

"I prayed so many nights that I would be reunited with you and it's finally here". Stasey cried.

Everybody was gathered around them watching in awe.

They pulled apart and Stasey held Trey's face in her hands.

"I am so sorry". She apologized, her voice cracked.

"It's not your fault, it's not your fault". Trey buried his head into her shoulder.

"What's going on?". Nia's Mom came into the foyer.

Nia slid up next to her Mom.

"That's Trey's Mother. She hasn't seen him since he was a kid because his Father kidnapped him". Nia explained in a low whisper.

Nia's Mom began to tear up.

"You are such an angel". Her Mom pulled her into a hug making Nia smile.

"I try". Nia giggled.

Stasey rubbed Trey's back as he continued to cry.

"I'm gonna talk to him outside. Thank you so much Nia. You will never know how much this meant to me". Stasey thanked Nia.

Nia just nodded.

"Well dinner is ready so you all can eat if you want to". Nia's Mom directed.

Everybody went in the kitchen and Roscoe pulled Nia aside.

"Lemme holl at chu real quick". He asked.

Nia nodded and they went to the living room.

"Wassup?". Nia asked.

"You remember what I told you?". He questioned, a serious look on his face.

"You said you wasn't gon wait forever". Nia reminded him.

"If you and old dude plan to work shit out-tell me now cause I ain't tryna fuck round and get back seated". Roscoe spoke.

"That part of my life over and done wit. I don't want a relationship wit Trey beyond friends". Nia explained.

"I hear dat. But what I heard today telling me something diff-".

Before he could finish his sentence Nia grabbed his chin with one hand and kissed him. She slipped her tongue into his mouth and their tongues wrestled for dominance. She pulled away, biting his lip. 

"Did that tell you whatchu wanted to know?". Nia smirked.

"Hell yeah". Roscoe rubbed his fingers against his lips.

Nia giggled and got up going into the kitchen.