Nothing Better Than Us.

1.

I had no idea what happened yesterday after I sat with Kenny. Actually it was all a flash and I took a while to process the scene before me. The burnette was quite familiar with everyone; her pearly white smile as she hugged my mother. The way she interlocked her fingers with David's and went around to greet them. The best shocker came when she already knew my name and Kenny's. She was pleasant as I stood to greet her, she released David's hand and hugged me tightly. My eyes caught those of David and he looked away rather quickly. I could read him like a book and even if he looked away I saw the guilt in his eyes.

It's been 5 whole years since I felt so vulnerable to someone and yet I believe that I was over David. All I had to do was control my emotions and  everything would be okay. It's just a week, I just needed to survive for a week. I just needed to behave like a good daughter, mother, step-sister and ex-lover for a week. I just needed to enjoy myself before I packed Kenny and myself back into that car and I'll be away from everybody again.

Candice....Her name was Candice James. Apparently, she is an interior designer and model in her part-time.

And the only person in the room who didnt know who she was, just happened to be me. I blamed my daughter's friendly behavior on how I always told her to be polite with everyone but it was clear that she already knew who Candice was. I smiled the entire time as I watched how Candice complimented her hair and the color of her eyes. I glanced at David a few times but he avoided eye contact with me and eventually walked away.

If I knew that this would be the introduction of his girlfriend of two years than I wouldn't have been here. If I knew that she already knew our parents and were this close to them, then I wouldn't have come here.

I sat on the balcony of the room, Kenny and I got. I woke early, actually I couldn't sleep last night. But I didnt break down and cry. I just kept telling myself that it was only one week.
I sipped on the coffee I went downstairs to make but come back inside the room.  It was about 7 in the morning and Kenny still deeply asleep. So it was quiet and nature had just awake. The birds were singing, the fresh air from outside rejuvenated my skin.
I shouldn't be complaining either, I needed this break from the city. It was beautiful out here. I closed my eyes for a second and took a deep breath before re-opening my eyes rather slowly. And the splash from the lake caught my attention. 

The house was not far from the lake either so I didn't need to take a step closer to realize who was getting out of the water. The way the water glistened on his skin, the way he pushed his hair back as he exit the water. I roll my eyes before turning on my heels and walking back into the room. I grabbed my sweater and headed out the room. I was making my way down and caught the glance of burnette dressed in silk pjs. I didnt stop entirely to look at her as she came out their room and went to the bathroom.
I sighed as I looked down at my sweatpants and tank top. I pulled my sweater on as I continued down the stairs. Just as I entered the kitchen, David walked in through the door. I didn't stop to stare at him, I was not even sure why I rushed down here. But I went to search the cupboards so I could make breakfast.

"Its obvious that you are mad at me" I ignored his voice and reached up to grab the pancake mix. "Let me get it" I didnt know he was that close by until his body brushed against mine.

"I don't need your help" I hissed but he grabbed it and placed it on the counter. I roll my eyes before I began searching for the other stuff I needed.

"Pots are under the sink, bowl are over there and everything else is in fridge" I wasnt looking at him so if he was pointing then I was not playing attention. "We are grown now we can talk thing over rather than ignoring me". I laughed alittle before checking for the pots under the sink. "Are you seriously upset with me because I brought Candice here?"

I paused in disbelief before turning to look at him. "We are grown now! We agreed that we would consult each other before introducing Kenny to anyone! We are grown now David, it's shouldn't be hard to keep your words". He looked away from me as if considering something before he shook his head. "We agreed on effective co-parenting even if you were just her uncle" I placed the pot in the sink and turned the water on as I decided to clean it before using it.

"Look, it just...." His words trailed off.

"Good morning" her high-pitched voice broke into the room and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. I heard the sound of their kiss but I kept washing the pot. I turned the water off and grabbed a dish towel. "I wanted to make breakfast for everyone this morning" I paused before turning to look at her. She was still dressed in her silk pjs but her hair was pulled into a small ponytail.

"I was going to make blueberry pancakes for Kenny" I smiled at her as I pointed to the pot in my hand.

"Blueberry seems to be her favorite. I told you David" she smashed his chest, I watched as she walked over to me. "Dont worry, I really want to make breakfast today" I sighed internal but kept my smile.

"No problem, I'll go freshen up and get Kenny up. Thank Candice" I gave her the pot and hurried out of the kitchen without giving David another glance. I felt as if I was holding my breath the entire time until I made it to my room door. I held the knob, closed my eyes and tried to get myself together.

"Breathe" I whispered as the sinking feeling in my chest caught me off-guard. "We are happy with the decisions we made. It was for the best" I didnt want to face Kenny with red, swollen eyes. I released the knob, opened my eyes and walked to the bathroom instead.

I closed the door behind me then walked towards the counter. I managed to unpack my stuff in here last night after Kenny fell asleep. I pulled my hair into a ponytail as I stared at my reflection. I was still trying to calm myself down. I haven't had to deal with some much anxiety in years. My little life living in my studio apartment with Kenny was perfect. I worked as a dental assistant for 6 days a week. Picked my daughter up from gymnastics practice every evening around 6. My life was scheduled and routinely perfected. I had everything under control; I was liking just fine without my family.

"Mommy are you in there?" Kenny voice caught me off-guard and so did the fact that a single tear ran down my cheek. I washed my face quickly before rushing to open the door. She rubbed her eyes as she stood there with her hair a complete mess. I smiled at her as she was clearly still half asleep.

"Sweedie, you dont have to wake this early" I stooped down to her and brushed her hair back from her face. She looked at me for a while as if thinking about something.

"Mommy, are you okay?" My eyes widened but I didnt lose composure.

"Yes baby, I am. Probably just a bit sleepy" I touched her cheek and finally smiled at me. "I'll pick something out for you if you want. I'll probably go back to bed".

"That's okay Mommy, I'll do. Just get some sleep" She kissed my forehead before walking by me. My eyes caught those of David as he stood by his bathroom door looking in our direction. I stood up, looking away from him and walked to my bed room..

*************The End************

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