Danielle Thompkins P.O.V
"I don't even like the black bitch."
"You need to be with your own kind."
"Why are you dating white men? You hate us black men that much you step out to fuck some cracka?"
"They both should be ashamed of themselves."
"That's disgusting."
"Fucking oreo's."
"The light of which is life, always becomes darkness which is death." This was my saying that I made up. It was something I found myself saying at times. It seemed no matter how things were, someone always found a way to ruin it. If it wasn't Toby's mother, it was my parents, or society, who always seemed to turn their nose up at us. The only one accepted us was my best friend, Lola, and his father, Johnny DuVall, he is 48 years old, 6'3, works out at least twice a day. You'd never know him to be almost 50, but it's sad to say that he's married to the bitch of the Wicked West. He's been so supportive of his son and I's relationship over the years that I call him dad. As my parents they hate Toby. Why? Because he's white. Toby and I have been dating for four years. Each year it seems that the hatred toward both of us grows. His mom always finds things to dislike about me and my parents find things to dislike about him.
But we've managed to still hold on. Johnny gives us advice from time to time. My favorite is, "Who gives a fuck about what my wife or your parents have to say. If your happy your happy. Fuck them!" I laugh just thinking about how many times he's said that. Over the years I just let what they say go through one ear and out the other. Exhibit A, like right now I'm at my oh so lovely parents, please note the sarcasm laced in my voice, house for dinner.
"Are you even listening to me young lady?" My dad asked.
"Honestly no." I said playing with the homemade lasagna on my plate. I had a pleasant surprise waiting on me when I arrived.
Once again they were trying to set me up with someone. I found it amusing that they are playing match maker when I'm already in a relationship.
"Being with that boy has turned you into - into...I just don't know. You should be happy to date someone who is intelligent, an hardworking man, and also a family man, such as Donald here." Donald? What the fuck am I going to do with a Donald? My dad went on and on and he was pissing me off.
"ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT!" I yelled hitting my hand on the table. My mom overly dramatic ass gasped in utter shock. My dad had a disapproving look on his face. Whatever this man name is looked shocked. For God sakes they trying to hook me up with a nerd. A NERD?! I'm a beast I need a man that can tame me not bore me to death.
"Danielle." My dad said sternly.
"Danielle." I mocked.
"I am in a relationship. I've been in one for four fucking years with the same fucking person. I love Toby and that's the end of this - this whatever the fuck this is! I will not allow you to disrespect Toby in any shape or form. If you can't accept that we are together. Well I'll tell you like I tell society, "FUCK OFF!" I grabbed my purse and made my exit. I could hear my parents calling after me. I politely slammed the door. I jogged down the footsteps and to my car.
"So much for a family dinner." I murmur backing out of their driveway. I wonder how Toby's family dinner is going?
Toby DuVall P.O.V
I looked at the time 8:05. Could this dinner take any longer. Mom had been talking since I walked through the door. Apparently she invited am old friend of mine to join us for dinner. I had no clue who this old friend was, neither did dad. The doorbell rung. Mom chirped up and jetted out her seat. I looked at my dad and he shrugged. A minute later I hear a voice I never planned on hearing after that horrible breakup.
"Hello Mr.DuVall." She said.
"Hello slut." He said.
"Johnny!" My mom shrieked. He shrugged and smiled innocently. I smirked at him. Veronica's face was flushed. I just stared at her blankly, but on the inside I'm laughing in her face, rather loudly I might add. I take a quick glance and her appearance. Eh, nothing new there. Moving on...
"Toby don't be rude, speak to our guest." My mom said. I side eyed her. I just sent her a head nod.
"Veronica you could sit next to Toby."
"No the hell she can't." I said curtly.
"Toby play nice." Mom scolded. The atmosphere was thick went tension and awkwardness. Dad and I silently ate as Veronica and mom engaged in conversation.
"Oh Toby, Veronica is talking about settling down, having kids, and getting married." Mom said. I rolled my eyes.
"So are half of the other women in America." I stated. Dad chuckled next to me. Mom sent him a glare. He just smiled sweetly at her.
"Maybe you two should date again. God knows you need to leave that black girl. You're just using her honey and you know it." Mom said. Why the fuck would I waste four years using somebody? That's dumb as hell. I snorted in reply.
Dinner couldn't go by any faster. Veronica was on my ass like white on rice. We were sitting in the living room. Once again they were doing all the talking. Veronica kept sending me winks and rubbing my arm or either rubbing my leg.
"That's it." I say jumping up.
"What's wrong dear?" My mom asked.
"This - This bit - woman keeps touching me that's what's wrong. I have a girlfriend that I am in love with and she means the world to me. Veronica and I could never be, again. I'm going home to my future Mrs. Toby DuVall. Dad are you coming or are you staying?" I asked. My mom was furious, but I didn't care. Danielle was all the woman I needed. He nodded getting up.
"John where are you going?" My mom asked following him.
"To hell if I don't pray." He said. I chuckled at what my dad said. They disappeared upstairs. I grabbed my keys and jacket.
"Toby."
"Veronica."
"I miss you. I'll do anything to be yours again." She said walking over to me. She tried to kiss me, but I pushed her away.
"Don't." I said.
"Toby don't you miss me?" She pouted. Ew.
"Not more then I miss my dead dog that I had when I was five." I said checking my phone for calls or texts from Danielle.
"Toby come on. It's been five years. I'm sure you miss all the fun we used to have." She said rubbing my arm.
"No my son doesn't miss taking trips to the free clinic getting checked from STD's." My dad said out of nowhere. I chucked at his bluntness. Veronica turned tomato red.
"You ready?" He nodded.
"Love you mom." I called out walking out the door. I didn't give her time to respond before closing the door in her face. Oh well.
It didn't take us long to get to my house. Danielle and I have been living together for a year now. We didn't want to rush things so for two years we saved money to buy our first house together. It's a two-story 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom house. Two bedrooms on the top floor and one on the first. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. Everything is upgraded to our liking. Of course my dad helped out. Apparently this was our gift from him. I love my dad for him being supportive of my relationship.
We walk in the house through the garage door. The kitchen light is on so that means Danielle is in the kitchen.
"Hey babe." I said sitting my keys on the counter.
"Hey." She said. I could tell something was wrong.
"Hey princess." My dad said kissing the top of her head. She smiled weakly.
"I guess I wasn't the only one that had a hard night." I stated.
"Not at all." She said.
"I'm going to go roll up and let you kids talk. I'll see you in the morning." Dad said. I laughed. My dad is what you call one of those "hip" parents. He smokes weed and speaks his mind. Danielle laughed shaking her head.
"Good night John." She said. She got up to wash her dish she was eating ice cream out of. My eyes roamed her body. Damn was I a lucky man to have her.
"Babe not tonight." She said. I groaned. She knows I can never get enough of her.
"But why?" I whined. She laughed throwing her head back.
"We have work early in the morning. It's late and I'm tired. Butttt."
"Butttt what?"
"Butttt I promise to be all yours tomorrow night." She said wiggling her eyebrows.
"Fine let's go to bed." I said picking her up bridal style. She laughed wrapping her and around my neck.
"Did I ever tell you how much I love you?"
"Everyday." She says.
"That's not enough." I said frowning a bit.
"I just want you to know no matter what we go through. Never forget that I'll always love you and only you. I want to marry you one day and have little Elle's and Toby's running around the house. No matter what my mom or your parents do. I'll always fight for us and with you. I love you Danielle Thompkins." I said. Words couldn't describe how I felt for her.
"I love you too Toby DuVall." She said. We both got ready for bed.
I loved having her in my arms. No amount of problems or hate could take this moment away from me.
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Toby in MM.