CNCO & PM Imagines (complete)

They Don't Matter- requested by Brenda (CNCO- Richard)

A/N: Spanish translations will be in brackets & italicized.

To say I was regretting this whole meal was an understatement. Things started off kind of awkward which was expected because this is the first time I'm meeting Richard's family but what I didn't expect was a full blown fight to ensue during dinner.

Everything was going fine until the conversation of my age came up and they realized I was younger than Richard. That set off a flood of questions from his parents about my intentions, goals in life and if I was even capable of being a part of Richard and Aaliyah's life.

"No me gusta, creo que te está usando. (I don't like her, I think she's using you.)" Richard's mom said before taking a bite of her food.

"Mom, stop. Ni siquiera la conoces. Dale una oportunidad antes de juzgarla. (You don't even know her. Give her a chance before judging her.)" Richard replied with a sigh.

"Ella no vale tu tiempo. Créeme. Mamá lo sabe mejor. (She is not worth your time. Trust me. Mom knows best.)"

"I'm not doing this right now. We came all the way here to have a nice dinner together and I'm not going to fight with you in front of Y/N and Aaliyah. Just let it go."

"Fine but we are coming back to this later."

"No we're not. If you keep talking like that, we're leaving."

"Whatever's happening is fine Richard. Just enjoy the dinner with your family. Relax baby."

After their little conversation, everyone got quiet and ate their food as Aaliyah babbled on about her day and anything else that came to her mind. The little girl was in her own little bubble and never even noticed the tension going on between the adults.

I tried to keep a positive mind set and keep my manners up but it was hard when Richard was fighting with his mom. I didn't know what the argument was about considering I don't speak Spanish but I have a feeling it was about me since it all started after they started to ask me personal questions.

"This food is lovely. Now I know why Richard loves coming home so often." I said after we finished the main meal.

"Of course he loves my food but that's not the only reason he comes back here. His family means everything to him. Pero no te preocupes porque de todos modos no estarás por mucho tiempo. (But don't worry because you won't be there for a long time anyway.)" she responded.

"Of course. I know how much he loves all of you and Aaliyah so much. You all mean the world to him."

"Mom...stop. If you have something to say, say it in English so she can understand. I don't appreciate your comments like that. Especially when she can't understand and defend herself."

"Fine. Yashua, take Aaliyah upstairs to play with some toys. She doesn't need to be here for this."

I watched as Yashua, Dairan and Aaliyah disappear out of the room and up the stairs before watching Richard's mom turn back to face me.

"I don't like you Y/N. I don't think you are right for my son. You're too young to be a step-mom to Aaliyah and you will never the right person for Richard. I think you are with him for the wrong reasons because he is a celebrity now and he is making lots of money touring around the world. I don't welcome you into this family and I wish we never had this dinner."

"If that's how you truly feel, then I'll leave your home. The last thing I want is to cause any problems between you guys."

With that I grabbed my stuff and made my way towards their front door to head back to my apartment.

"Y/N wait. Aaliyah and I are coming with you. Come on baby. It's time to go home."

"Richard, it's fine. Stay with your family and I'll just call a cab or something and go home. We can talk about this tomorrow after you drop Aaliyah off with Yocelyn alright?"

"Not a chance. If you're leaving then so are we. Let's go baby. Time to get you home for bed and bath time. Do you want us to read you a bedtime story?" Richard said as he helped Aaliyah put on her jacket and carried her out to the car.

You all got in the car and made your way back to Richard's home where you both quietly got Aaliyah showered and tucked in for bed. Once she was settled in, the two of you finally sat down to talk about what happened an hour ago during dinner.

"I'm sorry about what went down with my mom earlier. You know that you mean the world to me right? I don't care what anyone has to say about us. Aaliyah loves you and so do I. No one else matters because at the end of the day, you make us happy and you love Aaliyah like she's your own daughter. From the first moment you two met, I knew you were the right one."

"I love you guys but I don't want to create a strain between you and your family. They should always come first. It would kill me if we ended things but I know how much you love your family and no girl is worth ruining that relationship over."

"If they truly love me then they will accept you and our relationship. I mean it because I love you with everything I am ok? Nothing people say or do will change that. You're perfect the way you are. I know we're young and we're still learning how to handle our relationship especially with me being in a band but I know you're the one for me. I didn't want to do this today but this whole conversation just proved it to me even more that you are so amazing. I love you and I want you to be in my life until the day we die. Things aren't perfect but I know that with you in my life, I've become the best version of myself. Will you marry me?"

"Richard...I'm completely speechless right now. I love you with my whole being and I couldn't ask for a better guy in my life or a better little girl to have as a future step-daughter. I would love to marry you but before we go any further than being engaged, I need to make things right with your mom. We nee to at least get on a mutual understanding and acceptance."

"Whatever you want Y/N. As long as you promise to be in our lives until the end of time because I can't imagine my life without you."

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A/N: I don't think I've written something this long in a hot minute so I hope you guys enjoyed it. Also, all Spanish is from Google translate so if things are off just know that its not entirely my fault haha.