Shattered light (the story of true redemption)

The meeting

CHAPTER FIVE

The drive was long, but we soon arrive at the hotel where nana's daughter was hosting the reunion. We got out of the car and was greeted by cool ocean breeze; we paid the taxi man and went up the stairwell up to the entrance there we was greeted by the door man, who opened the door for us. The hotel was big and fancy with a big chandler hanging from the ceiling, like the ones you would see on commercials and magazines. We entered and went to the front desk, where a lady was seated, typing away at the computer that was in front of her.
"Good afternoon,how may I help you madam" said the lady with a big smile when we approach her desk.
" yes, my name is Celia Bennett and am here for de family reunion that is taking place here" nana said to lady. The lady scan the list that she had in the table.
"Oh yes here you are, take this elevator right here up to the 3rd floor and the door that have the number 347 is where it is" the lady says. We thank her and head to the direction of the elevator, we got on and press the 3rd floor. The elevator bing indicating that it was time to get off, we got off an look for the number that the receptionist told us.
We pass all the fancy rooms until we reach the suite that had the number 347 on it, nana knocked and waited a few seconds before a woman open the door. She looked like the younger version of nana but only a little bit lighter, her hair was pull back in a tight bun and she had on a expensive looking tight fitted Dark red dress that clung to her her petite body with heels to match,She was beautiful. I instantly recognize her from the popular fashion magazine. She was a Legend in fashion designing.
"Mamma!, How have you been?" the lady exclaimed excitedly hugging nana who is milificent.
"Oh am alright, how you? Yuh look good" nana replied to her, hugging her back. Letting nana go she looked over at me.
"Am good mama, Who is this?" she ask looking me up and down. I shifted under her gaze
" oh, this is blossom my very close friend, blossom this is mi daughter milificent " nana said
" hello, I loved you latest designs" I greeted politely not meeting her intense eyes.
" mama I told you this is a family reunion, just for family" she said exaggerated the word "family" and glaring over at me and ignoring my greeting.
" stop this Mimi, this child right here is like family to mi. If she can't come in then me nah came in either." Nana said with her hands to her hips and a irritated look on her face.
"Alright mommy, it never reach that level" she said seeing that nana meant every word she said.
I appreciate that nana stood up for me but I don't want to cause any problems in her family.
"It's ok, I can go back home" I said tugging nana back a little
"Stop yuh nonsense child, we come together and we will leave together" she said pulling me in the room . Inside there was a few people around; some eating and drinking and others was socializing. It was a really big room, also with a fancy golden chandler hang high up on the ceiling. There was also golden Drapes with some fancy designs, that was pull to the side to reveal beautiful balcony that over look the ocean. 'Jamaica is really a beautiful place' i thought upon seeing the golden sunset resting right upon the the horizon.  A few people were on the balcony talking, laughing and just enjoying themselves. The music that was playing was soft and classical and it really set the scene.
"Mamma yuh reach" said a deep voice behind us. We turn  to see a man about 6ft, he had on a button up shirt with dark jean pants and his hair was low cut, he was dark skinned like nana and very handsome.
"Oh mi son, how yuh and the family doing? " nana said turning around and hugging her son
" Everybody good, mi wife gone go get some juice and Lucy deh somewhere, how bout you mommy?" he ask
" As yuh can see mi alright. Lucy mus  get big now yuh get fat doe? Wifey a treat yuh good" she said jokingly to him
" haha mama yuh nuh easy yuh nuh, yeah she 19 now. so who this beautiful young lady with yuh" he said looking at me with a friendly look.
"Oh this is blossom, my close friend but she like family " she said to him
" hello, nice to meet you" I said with a friendly smile.
"Nice to meet you too, mek yuh self comfortably and there is a lot to eat and drink" he said returning an equally friendly smile. He is more friendly than his sister I thought to my self
" nuh watch milificent that how she is, even as kids" he said to me.
"Wait, mi seh that out loud" I said putting my hand to my mouth.
"Haha" he laughed deeply "now mi see why you so close with her mommy, she funny" he continued
"Yes mi dear a mi little companion."she said giving gentle pat on my shoulder. "But wait, after so long living abroad how you accent still suh thick" nana ask him
" mama yuh can tek mi from Jamaica but yuh can't tek jamaica outa mi" he said he said with a huge smile.
Being around Clinton makes me much more comfortable than being around milificent whom wasn't so welcoming. Nana and Clinton continue to talk while I looked around, there was people talking and drinking fancy champagne and wearing expensive clothes and jewelry.
I look down at my own cheap market back dress and bend down and pickup flats and suddenly felt uncomfortable. But I push that feeling away and signal to nana that I was heading to the kitchen, Leaving her to catch up with her son. Upon arriving to the kitchen I saw different type of food and drinks, some that I never even seen before. I took up a plate and deciding to try something new, I took up what look like  little biscuit with some black things on it. It looked funny but i still took a bite I immediately run over to the trash can and spit it out and throw the rest away. It had no tasted and the black thing was fishy
" Gosh!! That nasty" I said. Picking up some juice to wash down the taste. Suddenly I heard a deep chuckle from behind me, I jumped being startled by the sound and I turned and saw the most sexiest man here at the party. He was light skin, about 6'2 compared to my 5'5 height. His eyes was greenish blue, his locs was in a low ponytail *gosh I wanted to run my fingers through his locks * what kind of thought was that.
My eyes scanned farther down his body; he was muscular like he worked out a lot. He had on a nice black button up short sleeve shirt, with a black dress pants to match, black dress shoes that had gold on the rim and a nice expensive looking gold watch.
"Like what you see" he said snapping me out of my day dream. I Looked back at his face, which now has a smirk on his plump pink lips. I hiss my teeth
"I have seen better" I said trying cover up the fact that I was just staring at him like he was a piece of meat and I was a very hungry lion.
"That's not what your face saying" he said smiling while walking over to where I was standing. I felt butterflies rush in my stomach.His smile could knock any girl off her feet; he smile wider like he knew what his smile was doing to me. I turn back around ignoring his statement, why is he affecting me like this? Nobody have ever makes me feel like this ever. I push these sudden feelings to the side and try to pick something else.
" Here" he said putting something like pieces of chicken on a stick. I eyed it suspiciously
" Don't worry this one taste better" he said. I took a bite and a sweet yet tangy orangie flavor invaded my mouth, it was delicious. I took another bite really enjoying the taste of this chicken on a stick
"Told you" he said moving to where I was standing.

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