𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘

𝟸𝟾

ᴘᴀʀᴛ 28
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I sat in front of the window as it rained outside.Chris laid peacefully on the bed, sound asleep.I was listening to To Me by Alina Baraz.I was deep in thought.

Why would I even have a baby with someone like him?He isn't stable enough for a family and I was dumb enough to believe that he was.I just wanted someone that would be there for me - emotionally, mentally and physically.

I'm not asking for too much
I'm asking the wrong motherfucker
Just 'cause we're in love
Doesn't mean that we're right for each other
Can't keep makin' a home out of you
Just 'cause you're asking me to
I'm not asking for too much
(Can we do it over?)

I listened to the words as she sang them.I had to evolve and now was the time.I can't do this anymore.I deserve better.He obviously wasn't going to give that to me, no matter how long I waited.

My phone suddenly vibrated beside me.I looked at it to see Brent calling me.I haven't really been answering his calls lately, so why not.I got up and went into the guest room, next door to my room.

"Hello?"I answered.
"What's up, Y/N?"His voice was soothing.
"Nothing much, did you need something?"
"Well, uh, I got the results back and I think that you would like to hear them."My heart dropped.
"Sure."
"I'm not the father."I smiled a little.
"Well, that's great to hear."I said.
"I'm sorry that I had to do this to you, we just got back good and I fucked it up with this shit.I didn't mean to, Y/N."He had remorse in his voice.
"Its fine, Brent.I'm not even mad anymore."
"Good, I hate when you're mad at me.So - can I please come home?"I scrunched my face up.
"You have your own house and I have mine, you can go home."I sassed him.
"Damn, I was just playing you, chill."He laughed,"Can I at least come see you guys?"
"I guess."I said.
"Thank you, I'll be over in 30 minutes."He sounded so happy.
"Alright."I laughed.

He hung up and I went into my room to freshen up.I put on a new outfit :

I brought Chris downstairs and laid him on the couch as I went to make myself some lunch.

About 20 minutes later, my doorbell rang and I walked over to answer it.Brent stood there with some fresh braids and his signature black shades.

"Hello, Mr.Wood."I said as I smirked at him.
"What's up, Ms.Wood?"I rolled my eyes and walked back into my kitchen.

He closed the door and followed me into the house.He sat on the couch and observed Chris.I smiled at the sight and finished my preparation.I put it away and went into the living room with them.

"He's grown so much."He smiled up at me.
"I know."I smiled back,"How does it feel to have that weight lifted off of your shoulders?"
"It feels good as hell, I have been stressing the hell out over that shit.You have no idea."
"Well, I'm happy that you're happy again."I smiled at him.
"Yeah, um, I was gonna ask you something, actually."I became confused.
"What?"
"Do you wanna come to this huge ball that my mom put together for my cousin's engagement?"I thought about it for a second.
"Sure, I'm coming for your mom, not you."He laughed at me.
"I don't care, as long as you're there, I'm happy."He smirked.
"Okay."

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THE EVENING OF THE BALL

"Mom, you have Chris' bottle, right?"I yelled down the stairs.
"Yes, baby, get ready so you're not late!!"

I ran back into my room and got started on my makeup.I've been thinking about this ball for the entire week.I was so nervous for no reason.I didn't want this to go wrong.Every event that Brent & I have been at together has always gone left.Let's pray that tonight is finally a great turn out.

I finished my makeup and grabbed the dress that I got for the ball :

I looked at myself one more time as I took a deep breath.Here we go.

I went downstairs and my mom's jaw dropped.

"Honey....you look absolutely beautiful."I smiled at her.
"Thank you, mom.If you need me, you have me on speed -"
"Sweetie - relax.Christopher is going to be perfectly fine."I smiled at her and looked at Chris.
"Okay."

I kissed both of them goodbye and made my way to the venue.

This is it...

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