Nova POV
Well, well, well. Isn't this an interesting turn of events! I was just in the kitchen preparing a meal, when Asia came in and apologized to me. After a few weeks of us not talking to each other at all, she now wants to apologize.
"Say something." She mumbled.
In all honesty... I don't know. I'm glad to hear this apology, because that means she's no longer mad at me. It's just... It would be nice if she had a better mind set. Not every one is out to do her dirty although one person has.
"Asia..."
I set the pans of chicken on top of the stove, then I walked over and sat in front of her.
"Life has been... Life. I was hurt by the man who helped to make me. I'm a part of him, but he didn't give a damn. No one truly knows the degree of abuse he put on me. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. Ethan hurt me as well. More than I ever wanted to admit. That first cut really can be hellah deep, but guess what Asia."
I placed my hand on my necklace, then grabbed my engagement. I'm all swollen up because of the pregnancy, so I can't put my ring on my finger. I wear it on my necklace so that it's still close to my heart every day, as it is.
"I'm engaged." I lightly laughed then wiped tears from my cheeks. "I am engaged to a man who had nothing to do with how Ethan or how my father treated me. I put my trust in Malik. Malik... he's his own person. He's very silly and playful, but he also knows when to be serious and he knows how to care for me. I had my little minor doubts when he started going out a lot, but I knew better than to think something like that of him. You just have to know in your heart that not everyone will do you the same." I smiled, thinking on how much I'm in love with Malik.
"You're a much more stronger person than I am Nova. It's as if you're perfect and everyone is attracted to you and likes you more than they do me." She sighed. "Sorry."
That caused me to laugh a little harder than I probably should have. I started feeling movement from my little man. It's just funny that she feels like I'm perfect. I'll never be anywhere close go to perfect. And as for people liking me more than they like her... uh no. Desiree, Laila, sweet Katelynn, and handsome Khalid like her way more than they like me. The moms show us equal attention. Tommy? Who knows what he feels towards anyone and anything? It's hard to tell. It always is.
"I can't control the way people feel about me though Asia. And trust, I'm the furthest thing from perfect." I let out a sigh, suddenly not amused anymore. "We're forever bonded now anyway because of the kids and the men who love us. We're a family, and family may not always be rock solid, but they at least need to be close. Having that said, yes I forgive you. And I apologize for even making you feel the way you felt."
"Really?!" For the first time in a while, I witnessed a smile on her face.
I nodded my head then put my arms out. She came around and gave me a big hug.
We are apologizing to each other and stuff, but I have a feeling that all of this will be erased once she sees Khali and I interacting with each other again. If we ever do anymore. He's been treating me differently. It sucks but I do understand it. Him and Malik both are under a lot of stress with what they have going on.
I wish we could all just be happy.
"AYE ASIA SHE PREGNANT MAN Y'ALL CAN'T BE FIGHTING!" Tommy came running through the door. He broke us up but I grabbed him by his arm when he was about to turn towards Asia. He wasn't about to hit her or anything, but still. He legit looked scared for me.
"It's okay Thomas, we made up."
"Really? 'Bout damn time." He mumbled the last part then looked at Asia. "My bad."
