Payback

Chapter 18: Someone's Jealous, huh?

"A little jealousy in a relationship is healthy. It's always nice to to know someone's afraid to lose you." -Unknown

Have a nice day, Gabrielle. -H💋

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"Hey, Mom," I called Mom who's busy in the kitchen cooking something. I am lying on the couch and binging a series.

"Yes, Marina?" she asked.

"Aren't you going to the boutique?"

"No."

I furrowed my eyebrows and sat upright. "Why?" I asked.

Mom wasn't able to answer when we heard the doorbell ring.

"Get the door for me, Marina," Mom said.

I sighed before standing up and walking over to the door to open it.

"You look like sh*t," a familiar voice said. I opened the door widely and squealed when I saw Andrew.

I ran to him and threw my arms around him. He laughed and carried me before spinning me around.

"Why didn't you tell me you were going to visit?" I asked when he placed me down.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you now, would it?" he sarcastically answered and I rolled my eyes. Both of us laughed.

"How are you, Marina?" Tita Khaila asked.

"Good. How are you, Tita?" I asked back.

"Always good, dear," she answered. "Where's your mom?"

"Oh, she's in the kitchen," I answered. "Please come in," I said, gesturing for them to follow me inside.

Tita Khaila immediately walked over to the kitchen while Drew and I sat on the couch.

Oh, I forgot to mention. Andrew is Tita Khaila's son. They live in North Carolina. Mom tried convincing them to move here but Tito John, Drew's dad doesn't want to.

"How are you, babe?" he asked.

"Never been better," I answered.

"You do seem happy. Spill," he said.

I chuckled. "I have a boyfriend now," I answered.

His eyes widened. "You're joking."

"Nope," I answered, proudly.

"So, Uncle Gabriel finally agreed, huh?" he said and I giggled.

"Hey, Marina. Take Drew out. Be back before dinner, okay?" Mom said.

"Where do you want to go?" I asked Drew.

"Wherever you want to go." He smiled.

I rolled my eyes. "Just choose."

"I don't know. You're the New Yorker here," he said before chuckling.