I shook my head as I stood up to go after Micah.

"Trav maybe she just needs some time to herself" Olivia spoke up

"No maybe your friend is fucking disrespectful and lost her fucking mind"

"You're siding with her" Gabby shook her head "Typical! You're an idiot! She's just another---"

"Say something while my sister not here ma! I promise you gone regret that shit" Ralph stood put his napkin in his plate "You can chill the fuck out speaking on her. Period"

"Aye watch how you speak to my wife" David said

"Man fuck you and yo bitch!"

Ralph stood up right before David.

"Aye everybody calm down" Tim stood grabbing David as I touched Ralph's shoulder "We need to just chill and relax"

"Come on Ralph"

Rae grabbed Ralph's hand and pulled him outside after looking at me with a "nigga really" face.

"Come on Keith" I turned around

"You don't know who you're dealing with" Khari ran in front of me "She's just----"

"What do you think you're going to tell me?"

"She's a fucking stripper whore!" she screamed

I shook my head "Keep my lady's name out of your mouth Kay. You don't know what you're talking about"

"So you just going to defend the woman that almost broke up your best friend's marriage?"

I looked at David who was clearly pissed.

"That nigga almost fucked up his marriage. Gabby taking him back has nothing to do with me or Micah. Leave me and my girl alone. I'm done talking to you" I faced everybody else "Keep her away from me. These little dinners are a wrap"

I looked at Khari one last time with disgusted before Keith and I headed out. I tried to call Micah as we walked to the car but it kept going straight to voicemail. Carmen answered after two calls and said that she was with Micah. Micah clearly wasn't fucking with me so I'd just have to give her space.

I leaned against my car only to be pushed by Ralph. I turned around and Rae was trying to pull him away from me. I shook my head before telling Rae to let him go.

"Ralph calm down"

"Fuck that! What the fuck did I tell you Trav? You think that was protecting my sister! You fucking sat there dude! Now she not answering the phone and shit"

"She's fine. I talk to Carmen. She just want some space"

"Don't you ever let another hoes as nigga or bitch disrespect my little sister Trav or we fucking boxing bro! She out here trying to be something she not because she want to be with you! I should smack the fuck out you just for not being with her when she left! Get yo fucking shit together or leave B the fuck alone!"

He walked off towards his car as Rae shook her head at me.

"He's right"

"What was I supposed to do sis"

"Speak up! Travis I'm not saying argue but you couldn't tried to dead that. She basically defended herself while you just stared. She was trying to hard not to let them get to her. You ex was drooling over you while throwing shots at her with her ex and his wife. What do you think she felt"

I shook my head not realizing that my shock may have caused more problems. I got in the car and check my phone for Micah's location. I be damned if I let her be pissed at me over this bullshit dinner.

When we pulled up, Keith and I headed up to her condo. I knocked on the door only for Carmen to answer it mugging the fuck out of me. I hung my head low while Carmen grabbed her things and headed out the door with Keith. I closed and locked the door before going to Micah's room.

Micah was in bed with her back to the door. I took of my clothes and shook my head going into the bathroom to take a piss before getting in the bed. As soon as I laid down I pulled Micah into my arms and felt her tense up. I sighed before kissing her neck.

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have even put you in the situation baby girl. And I should've said something to them sooner into the night... I just thought it was best if we kept going high. I thought if it was to much you would handle it. And you did. I want you to know that I always got your back and want to protect you. You're mine and... Just know it'll never happen again"

There was a long moment without her responding. I sighed and let he go laying on my back. I put my arm over my eyes and tried to block out my thoughts to go to sleep.

Before I could drift off, Micah laid her head on my chest with one arm and leg on me. I instantly wrapped my arm around her, resting my lips on top of her head. She kissed my chest and let out a sigh.

"I don't want to have to fight your people... but I will because I want to be with you... I just can't be fighting alone"

"You won't"

"Travis... " she looked up at me "I... I... I don't want to lose you. You really are my best friend"

"You not baby and I'm not losing you"

I kissed Micah before we both laid down and relaxed. I heard her lightly snoring as I drifted out myself. All I could think about was ways to make my baby happy.

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I woke up and slipped out of Micah's arms. I hopped in the shower. I started getting dress to meet up with my dad for our monthly lunch. We always spent time together just me and him at least once a month since I was five. The older I got the more it became a monthly thing.

When I was done with the shower, I went to the closet to get dressed. Micah was still sleeping as peaceful as ever. Once I was ready I kissed her face all over until she woke up smiling.

"Where are you off too sir" she wrapped her arms around my neck

"Lunch with my pops

"Does your dad still want me to come to brunch tomorrow?" she sighed

"I'm sure he does but we will talk about it today. I don't want you to----"

"No, you dad is the greatest. I just know your mom is going to be on the same shit as ole girl"

"She's been chilling since the dinner. Hopefully tomorrow will be chill"

She nodded before getting out of the bed. I pulled her back into my arms and kissed her before letting her go get ready. I headed out her condo and to the breakfast spot me and my dad go to.

As soon as I got there the hostess escorted me to my dad who was sitting with his paper waiting for me. He stood up and we hugged before sitting down. We ordered our drinks and food as soon as the waiter approached then got to it.

"So how are things with Ms. Micah?"

"Things are things pops"

"Your mother got a call from Karla about some dinner you guys had. She was headed to see Live when I left... does that have anything to do with the vagueness of your answer?"

"Yeah" I shook my head "Should've known Khari was going to go lying to her moms about it"

"What happen?"

"Everything was fine. Then Khari started talking side ways to Micah. Micah was calm for most of the dinner but after a while she put her in her place. When I was headed to leave because Micah left out pissed, she started up again with Gabby big mouth self and David's ignorant ass right behind her"

"Let me guess you put them in their place too"

"I had to pops. Micah did nothing wrong"

"But you didn't speak of before she left?"

I sighed "I know but I apologized to Micah about that. I just don't do the back and forth and the drama"

"Seems the drama comes with being with Micah"

"Not you too" I shook my head "Let's just drop it, okay"

"Son, I'm not against you or your relationship. I really enjoy her and think she's a fine young woman with a good head on her shoulders... but I know what you're walking into being with her. I just want you to make sure you're ready for that. If you're not.... you only hurt her in the end"

"Nobody makes me feel the way she does. Pops I think I'm falling in love with her more and more every day. She makes me feel whole. I've never been this happy with anyone"

"But are you ready?"

"I don't know"

"Don't cheat yourself out of happiness son... but don't break her heart with. I've been there and it'll hurt you worst than anything you've known to know you hurt her... trust me"

I nodded taking in everything my dad was saying. We got our food and continued to talk about different things before we headed to the gun range. I could stop thinking about Micah throughout the day. I wanted things to work out but my dad was right... I don't know if I can handle being involved in so much drama. I wasn't use to having to take on so much just to be with someone. It really had me questioning.... is it worth it?