Never Let You Go- A Justin Bieber Interracial Love Story (BWWM)

Chapter 21: Spending Time with Pattie

5 DAYS LATER...

   GABRIELLE'S POV

  It felt different, just being free like this. I've always been so used to having to go from place to place, but now, I could just stay at home if I wanted to. Justin called me every chance he had, and I loved him the more for it.
  After I cleaned up the house, I headed outside to take a walk around the neighborhood. When Pattie pulled into my driveway, I had hoped that everything was okay.

  She got out of her car and smiled at me saying,"Hey, Gabrielle. Oh, are you about to go somewhere?"

  I replied,"Just for a walk, but I have plenty of weeks to go for a walk. What brings you to my house?"

  Pattie completely caught me off guard by saying to me,"I was just thinking that we could hang out, just you and me. Obviously, Justin knows you pretty well, and you're very important to him, but I don't know much about you. So, I would like to get to know you better. Is that okay with you?"

  I nodded before I said,"That would be great, actually. Lead the way."

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  Pattie and I received looks as we walked around together, but I ignored them. Pattie did the same, yet two young black men walked up to me.

  They both smiled at me, and one said,"We're sorry to bother you, but we were wondering if we could each get a picture with you?"

  I handed Pattie my bags before I took a picture with both of the guys. I thanked them for their support before Pattie and I walked into my favorite clothing store. I was just in the mood to buy something fancy.
  Pattie helped me pick out quite a few different dresses. Then, she waited in the sitting area while I changed in the dressing room. The first three dresses I tried on we both disliked, but then the fourth one fit me perfectly.

  When I walked out to show Pattie, she stood to her feet and smiled saying,"Gabrielle, you look gorgeous. This is it."

  I made sure that I could actually move around in the dress before I changed back into my regular outfit.

  Pattie carried the dress for me, and as we waited in line, Pattie asked me,"Gabrielle, what do you see yourself doing if you decide not to go through with singing anymore?"

  I was glad that Pattie had asked me that question because it was something that I had thought about these last few days.

  I admitted to Pattie,"I see myself still writing music if I do decide to stop singing. I see myself inspiring other people, even little kids. I see myself finally getting engaged and married to the man who is committed to me. I see that man being Justin. I do."

  Pattie kissed my cheek before she said to me,"You and Justin are perfect together. I see you with him as well. Gabrielle, there's no one else that I'd trust more to be my daughter-in-law."

  Knowing that I had Pattie's blessing, it was enough to make me want to scream right now. It was amazing to hear that she trusted me with her son. Mom trusted Justin to take care of me, so I was over the moon right now.
 
  Once Pattie and I ate and talked for a little bit, she drove me back to my house.

  I said,"We should do this more often, Pattie. Can I ask something of you?"

  Pattie nodded.

  "If something ever bothers you concerning Justin and me, can you please talk to me about it? Your opinion matters to me. You may see something that I just don't see, and I don't want to mess things up with Justin."

  Pattie nodded and made sure that I made it inside before she left. I called my parents, then I watched The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air until I fell asleep.