William...

Chapter 28...

~Thanksgiving Day~

LEAH POV—

Finally, Thanksgiving was here. What better way than to come together, get fat off of delicious food, and enjoy loved ones. I was looking forward to Mama's cooking. She could throw down in the kitchen when she wanted to.

My parents and I were at my grandma's house, along with other members of my mom's side of the family, which consisted of my mom's sister, her husband, and their two sons.

The gathering was small, but it was good enough. I was just thankful that we were all together as a family and was able to see another Thanksgiving. This year was going to be amazing.

The only difference was that William wouldn't be joining us. Last Thanksgiving, he joined my family and I. It was one of the best Thanksgivings for the both of us. Well, for me, I had my best friend by my side of course, but for him I could tell that he experienced something that he hadn't had in a while.

I didn't know if he was going to have a Thanksgiving dinner with his family this year. Knowing him, he probably wasn't. His people never made time for him, so he was always by himself.

"You look lost over there Lee." My grandma stated.

We were sitting in the living room, while my mom and her sister was in the kitchen cooking and the fellas were outside chatting.

"Just in my thoughts Grandma."

"What are you thinking about?" She asked.

I sighed. "William. I'm debating on whether or not I should invite him. You know during times like this, he's alone."

"Why not invite him over? I'm sure he would like that." She replied.

"I don't know grandma." I said, unsure.

"He might have plans anyway."

"It still wouldn't hurt to send him an invite Lee. You need to be the bigger person and put aside your issues because at the end of the day no ones wants to be alone on Thanksgiving or any holiday."

"You're right."

"I know I am. Now, you handle that, while I help my daughters." She stated.

She then, got up and went into the kitchen to help my mom and her sister with the food. I pulled out my phone and went to William's contact. I paused as I stared at the screen.

I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing. My hands shook as I typed out my message. Once I was done, I hit send and waited for his response.

WILL POV—

I woke up to the sound of 90's RnB and the smell of food cooking. I got out of my bed, went in the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face, then headed downstairs to the kitchen. I walked in, to see my mom, cutting up vegetables.

"So I creep, yeah! Just creepin' on, On the down low..." My mom sung.

"Uh...Ma, whats all of this?"

"Hey, hunny, I didn't even see you come in here."

"You're cooking for Thanksgiving?" I asked, confused.

"Yes, you want to help?"

"Yeah, sure...but what time do you have to get ready for work? You don't wanna be late."

"I'm not going to work." She said, cutting up more vegetables.

"What you mean? Did you get fired? Did something happen?" I asked, worriedly.