〰 Take a redhead that uses her assets to get her way in business, a curly nanny who believes in true love, a dark-haired, drop-dead gorgeous stripper and you've got a curved t(h)reat.
Then add a nerdy personal trainer, a tall, dark and handsome bo...
I saw Ama run inside after dancing with my dad and I know he made her cry. I wait for her to come back outside but she doesn't. I kiss Montell and tell him I'm going to look for her. He grabs my wrist and shows me his phone. I read the message on the screen and frown. It's a message from Conan, telling everyone he's walking her home.
"She's safe with him Mona. She'll be alright. Just text her and ask her to let you know when she's home safe. But if you have to go over there, I understand."
It's all fine and dandy, but why did she let Conan walk her home? And why didn't she say goodbye? What did dad say to her? And is she into Conan? So many questions going through my head and it makes me anxious. And I'm worried she'll think I'm a lousy bestie. I've been snuggled up with Montell all night, drinking wine and eating. Kissing him in between bites and sips.
Shucks! I feel guilty and worried. I text her and anxiously wait for her reply. Montell gets up and holds his hand out to me. I look up at him and I must look confused because he chuckles and then says: "Come on babe. Let's go to Ama's." I jump up and kiss him.
"Thank you Montell. Let's say goodbye to mom and dad." We walk over to my dad first and he hugs me tightly. He thanks me for coming and asks if I'm going to see Ama. I nod and he smiles. He shakes hands with Montell and tells him to walk me over to Ama's house.
Montell says: "I would never let her walk over there alone sir. Thanks for the wonderful evening." My dad looks pleased with his answer and waves. I go over to my mom for a hug and she thanks me for coming. She whispers in my ear that Montell is a wonderful man. I smile and step back to let him hug my mom too.
We walk out, holding hands and I take a moment to look up at the stars. I smile and whisper: "Beautiful." Montell wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me close. He looks at my lips and bends down to taste them. His bottom lip rubs against mine as the tip of his tongue traces my upper lip. I open my mouth and he slowly slides his tongue in. Our tongues rub together and I moan softly.
His big hands press against my shoulder and lower back, to push me up against him as he deepens the kiss. I slide my hands under his shirt and my fingers roam over his muscular body. He moans and I move one of my hands over to his nipple and pinch it. He breaks the kiss and says in a really deep voice: "Babe, careful now or I will take you right here, on the steps in front of your parent's house."
That sends a shiver down my spine and I consider it for a second. Only for a second though, before Ama comes to mind again. This man makes me lose my mind. But I can't let it get to me right now. I need to know how she's doing. With X and Noah. Maybe even Conan. And what happened with dad. Yeah, I need to talk to her.
Montell grabs my hand and pulls me with him. I follow him with a head full of thoughts about Ama. And as if he can read my mind, he stays quiet the entire way over there. We reach her building and I receive a message on my phone. I see it's from Ama and open it right away.
Just showered and saw your message. I'm fine. Conan is a nice man. You know me.
Was too emotional to stay.
Have fun with Montell.
Give him my love. XO
Yeah right. I am not letting her do this alone. I show Montell the message and he escorts me into the building. I kiss him before getting onto the elevator. As the doors close I see him walk up to Mike. The doors open and I run over to Ama's front door to knock on it. She opens it with her phone still in her hand.
She's wearing an oversized T-shirt and her hair is in a messy bun. I pull her close for a hug and say: "I'm here for you. Tell me what you need." I hear her sniffle and know she's trying to be strong. "I'll go shower and steal something to wear from you and then we'll talk." Ama smiles at me but her eyes don't smile along.
I'm about to ask her to make me some coffee to clear my head, but she's already on her way over to the kitchen. I make my way over to her bathroom for a quick shower. I grab one of her oversized shirts and put it on. I smell the coffee when I walk into the kitchen and she hands me a big mug.
We settle down on the couch and I sip from my coffee, waiting for her to speak. She sighs and I say: "You know the drill Ama. Just spit it out. I will never judge you for any of it." She plays with the hem of her shirt and seems deep in thought. If I don't do something, she will stay quiet for the rest of the night. So I ask: "Why did you let Conan walk you home?"
She looks into my eyes and frowns. She thinks about it and says a bit defensively: "Why not? I don't get why that's an issue."
"I didn't say it was Ama. Just trying to understand you sis."
She nods and says: "I'm sorry. Your dad made me cry because he said he was proud to play the role of father in my life. And I was already a bit shaken up by the whole DA thing." She tells me about hiding out in the kitchen and Conan finding her there. He offered her his handkerchief and asked her if she wanted to go home.
She agreed to let him walk her home. She was very tense and he held her hand, talking about things to distract her from the thoughts in her head. He was a gentleman and let her talk about her childhood and he shared some things about Noah in return. I smile listening to Ama. Conan did good. I like him even more now.
Now to pull her out of this Noah funk. Again. She thinks he won't have anything to do with her. But I have a feeling she is completely wrong here. That guy seems like the male version of her. They could be right for each other. Let's pray he doesn't feed her insecurities when she meets him for her first training on Monday.
We snuggle up under a blanket and gossip about all the people at the party. I share the story about the police officer that got married last month.
Ama laughs till she's out of breath and says: "I want a love story like that."
I look at her and say: "Girl, you're well on your way to one just like that with Noah."
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That was Mona's POV for you. She's just being the awesome best friend she is. I love their bond.
And I mentioned Conan again, so here we go ;) Conan belongs to STDsam
