In His Mind

14.

RASHAAD

I focused on the rode tuning out Gia rant about how late I came home from spending the day with Reign. She's had an attitude since last night and been complaining since we got up. We only had five minutes left when I had to cut her off.

"You done?" I looked at her as I pulled up at the light

"No I'm not! Why the fuck are you ignoring me? I'm trying to talk to you! You on some bullshit—"

"Because I spent time with my daughter?! This was the first time I got to meet her Gia! Damn! I'm not apologizing for spending time with my daughter. You assuming I was alone with Michi and that's not even close to what happen. I told you last night, Reign wanted to spend time with me and I stayed until she fell asleep. Not only was Vince and Lia but Michi ole dude was there. Nothing happen not is anything going to happen between Me and Michiko! She is my ex from fucking high school Giana!" I pulled off shaking my head "She not checking for me! I'm married to you because I love you! We've spent years together! Growing to-fucking-gether and I put my all into this relationship! That's not changing because of Michiko! But I'm not ignoring my daughter's wants and needs to make you feel better! I missed four years of her life! Do you even think about how fucked up I been feeling since Wednesday? No! Because you fucking selfish! Now I'm done with the conversation. Let this petty shit go before we go in this restaurant. I paid for a private room but that don't mean shit. If you can't handle this meeting I can turn around now"

I parked the car in the space before finally looking at her. Her arms were folded and she was pouting like a child, per usual. I impatiently waited for an answer though. I wasn't about to waste time trying to get she understood and make she smooth if she was gone act like this. Gianna and Michiko have never liked each other. Before me and Michiko dated Gianna and her had issues. Michiko didn't even want to date me because I dated her at one point. It was crazy to me that Gianna was still holding onto the kiddie shit to this extent. Michiko didn't like her but she was adult enough to ignore her.

"You just ignoring my feelings" she finally spoke looking out the window "It's not about your child. It's about respecting me as your wife"

"I'm not disrespecting you Gia" I sighed "I sent you a text saying I was spending time with Reign after the party. I let you know where I was—"

"It's not about that! It's everything!"

"Gianna I can't change this past week. It's been crazy with everything playing out the way it did. I'm trying to figure this shit out. We here right now because I don't want you excluded from my child's life. I want us all to work something out"

"Okay"

"So can you handle this. Yes or no?"

"Yes I'm fine" she rolled her eyes

I shook my head before getting out of the car and walking around to open her door. She grabbed my hand as I locked the door before we headed inside the restaurant. It wasn't that hard to meet in public because of Michiko's business but I wanted to be sure we had privacy. We have my name before we were lead to a small room that was secluded from the rest of the restaurant. Michiko was already seated drinking what looked to be a mimosa.

"Sup Michi" I gave her a head nod as I puked out Gianna's chair and sat down

"Hey Shad" she looked away sipping her drink

"Where's Ea—"

"He took the girls for breakfast. They hanging at his place for a swim day"

"Cool" I looked over the menu