-1 week later
"Baby I'm nervous." I told Chris as the Uber rode down the street
We're in Virginia for thanksgiving and this is my first time meeting his grandma.
Mario and Melanie are going as well.
Mel met their grandma when her and Mario dated back in high school, but I've never met her and just because I'm Melanie's sister doesn't mean she's automatically going to like me.
"Baby it's fine. She gone love you as much as I do."
"Yeah sis, their grandma is so sweet." Mel said
I fiddled with my fingers as we pulled in the driveway.
Chris placed his big hand on top of mine and interlocked our fingers. I relaxed a little, smiling at him.
We all got out of the SUV and the guys grabbed our bags.
As we approached the door, their grandma opened it with a big smile.
"I saw you pulling up in the driveway!" She said excitedly as she hugged the boys
(Pictured: Grams)
"Hey Grams." Mel smiled
"Oh Melanie darling." She hugged her, then rubbed her belly "It's so good to see you"
Then she approached me. Her happy smile turned into a scowl as she looked me up and down.
"And you must be Erin." She glared at me
I cleared my throat "Uh yes. Hi ma'am."
"I'm just messin" she smiled and I relaxed "And call me Grams." She pulled me in for a hug
Everyone laughed as we hugged.
"Told you she'd love you" Chris said as we pulled away
"Y'all come on in. Dinner is almost ready I just have to finish a few things."
"We can help." I said as we walked into the house.
"Aw thank you sweetie. Y'all get settled first, I'll be in the kitchen." She said
*
"Here." I handed Chris a beer
"Thanks baby." His focus was on the football game
"You're welcome." I was about to walk off but he pulled me onto his lap
"I miss you." He pecked my cheek, still looking at the TV
"Baby, I'm right in the kitchen." I chuckled as he finally looked at me
"I miss you every second you not within 5 feet of me." He snuck and rubbed my flat belly.
He's already so in love with the baby, but we haven't told anyone I'm pregnant yet. Not even Mel and Mario.
"Aww I love you" I held his chin, pecking his lips
"I love you more."
"Impossible" I intertwined our fingers
"And I love football, y'all hush." Mario fanned us off
We both sucked our teeth at him. Chris stuck his middle finger up at him.
"I gotta finish helping in the kitchen anyway." I stood from Chris' lap and playfully mushed Mario's head
*
"So Erin, I hear you own a photography studio in Atlanta." Grams said as we all sat around the dinner table
"Yes, I just closed on it a few months ago."
"That's wonderful honey." She smiled then turned to Chris "She cooks, she's her own boss, she's pretty, and respectful. Good job Chrissy poo." She pat his cheek
"Thank you." I replied to her compliments
He sucked his teeth and groaned at the nickname "Come on Grams."
"Boy you gone always be my Chrissy poo." She fanned him off
"Chrissy poo." I snickered
He leaned over and whispered in my ear "I will fuck yo' walk up for days."
My face quickly straightened and I crossed my legs, feeling instant waterfalls. I looked at him and he winked at me.
"I'm just so happy y'all finally found some wholesome girls." She smiled
"Oh Melanie, I can't believe I forgot to ask. Do y'all know what you're having yet?" Grams asked my sister
"A boy." Mel exclaimed
"Another Brown boy" she smiled proudly "Those lil' fellas are veryyy active."
"Tell me about it, he thinks my bladder is a trampoline." She rubbed her belly
"Whew, I do not miss those days." Grams chuckled
Just then, someone knocked at the door.
"I'll get it grandma." Chris sat his fork down
She stood up "No, I got it." She said before going to open the door
We all continued eating and a few seconds later she returned to the dining room with a man.
(Pictured: Mario and Chris' grandad)
"Aw hell nah!" Mario sat his fork down
"The fuck he doing here?" Chris stood up
Mel placed her hand on Mario's shoulder. I stared on in confusion.
Apparently everyone knew what was going on except for me. From the looks of things, I'm assuming the man who just walked in is not wanted here.
"Now boys, your grandfather has changed a lot. He's been clean for a year now, he's going to church-"
Chris never told me about his grandfather, I assumed he must've been dead.
Chris approached the man " I don't care if he was the pastor at a fuckin' church." Then he walked out of the dining room, brushing past his grandad
"Excuse us." I got up and followed him outside "Baby?" I came onto the porch
"I can't believe dat' nigga had the audacity to come here." Chris gritted "After all the shit he put me and my grandma through." He rested his elbows on his knees
"Talk to me." I sat beside him
He sighed before talking "Mario don't remember much because he left when he turned 17. I remember everything because I was only 10. He used to beat me and my grandma's ass, he sold all our furniture, we almost lost our house...just so much shit man."
His voice cracked
I hugged him, seeing his eyes water "I'm sorry you had to go through that baby."
"He da' devil man." He said as we pulled away
"You might not want to hear this, but people do change." I looked in his eyes
"You right..." he paused "I don't wanna' hear it."
I sucked my teeth "Well what do you wanna do?"
"Beat his ass" he shrugged
"No. It might make you feel better temporarily, but it won't solve anything. So how about we go back inside and try to talk."
"Chris, honey." Grams came outside
"How could you forgive him? After all he did." He wiped his eyes
"Well it took time and a lot of prayer. But he's really changed. He wants to apologize and talk it out."
He kept quiet and Grams sighed before going back in the house.
"Hey, a wise man once told me it's best to speak your peace and even if things don't work in your favor at least you walk away knowing that you tried" I quoted him
He chuckled "That man was a punk."
I shook my head and hugged him again.
Chris
I took Erin's advice, which was technically my advice, and talked to my grandfather. I didn't do it with hopes of us becoming the best of friends after. I did it because even though I've moved pass the situation, 10 year old me deserves healing.
"I truly do apologize Chris. Those drugs made me a whole 'nother person. One I'm not proud of, but I've asked God to forgive me."
I nodded, letting him explain himself
"And I know I put you and your grandma through some horrible things. I know...And she didn't have to forgive me, hell I wouldn't have forgiven me. But I'm so grateful for her and that she gave me a second chance. All I ask now is that you forgive me, and if you can't I completely understand."
I stayed quiet, taking in everything he was saying and analyzing him. "I don't know man. Give it some time." I said before finishing my drink and going upstairs
I went into my room and took my shirt off then got into bed with Erin. I wrapped my arms around her and she woke up, turning to face me.
"Hey, how'd it go?" She rubbed my beard
"We talked...Everything gone be good." I nodded
Even though I didn't outwardly forgive my grandfather. I got to learn how to let that shit go, so long as I know I've dealt with it internally, me and him ain't never got to speak again.
"That's good baby." She kissed me
I pulled her closer to me and deepened the kiss. Now that we pass all the dramatics, I can finally get back to loving on my girl.
"Mm" she pulled away "What you tryna' do?"
"You know what I'm tryna' do." I gripped her ass
"Not in your grandmother's house." She whispered
"Come on. She won't know." I tugged the band of her pajamas
"Chrisss" she giggled
"Mhm say my name." I mumbled against her neck "I'm bouta' have you moaning it in a few." I finally got my hands in her pants and moved her panties to the side
She grabbed my wrist "No No- Unhh."
I massaged her clit, feeling my fingers already wet with her juices. "And you talkin' bout no. You already soaked for me."
"Mmm shut up and take these off." She unbuckled my pants
I smirked, letting her take control. These pregnancy hormones got my baby horny 24/7.
This pregnancy definitely gone be fun.
Happy early Thanksgiving! 😘
-Carlisha ❤️