I walked out of the back and began saying goodbye to the guest. Keith text me that he dropped Micah off at her place and that Carmen said to give her some space. I promised I wouldn't pop up at her place but I was texting her non-stop. When it was just my family left at the venue I sat down to collect my thoughts.

"Son what's wrong?" my dad asked

"Somehow whenever Khari's around I end up in trouble with Micah. I mean I can't stand Khari but it's like Micah expects me to drag her"

"She probably does" Olivia said with an attitude

"Chill Live" Tim spoke up

"What? I'm just saying. I'm sure that's what she's use to"

"Since when do you feel that way?" I asked

"Brother I just want what's best for you" she sighed "Mommy's right. Micah definitely aint it"

I shook my head looking at my mother "I guess you had something to do with this"

"She just realize what I've known all along. That girl will never be good enough for you"

"You know what?" I stood up "That's not for any of you to decide. Micah is... she's everything I could ask for... she's my best friend. Why can't you just let me be happy? Why can't any of you just let me be happy with the first person to love me for me?"

"She doesn't love you! She loves what you can do for her!" Olivia yelled "She did the same thing to David! We all know the truth!"

I shook my head completely shocked by my little sister. Olivia has always been the follower type but she's also always had my back. I couldn't believe this was happening.

"How about this? Since you can't accept Micah... Leave me and my life alone. I'm done fighting with everyone so I can be happy. We not leaving each other and I'm not letting her deal with the constant disrespect from any of you... I'm done trying"

They tried to talk but I just walked to the door.

"See you later Dad. Tim."

I left and headed home calling Micah. Her phone went straight to voicemail after five calls so I knew she turned it off. I felt so defeated when I got home. I headed inside my condo but stopped.

There were rose petals everywhere. There was wine and chocolate on the island along with a card. There was a poem on it about love and happiness. I went into my room and there were more rose petals on my bed and in my bathroom.

I stripped out of my clothes and hung my head in the shower at what she had tried to do for me on my night. I really didn't do anything but I felt like an asshole. When I got out the shower I took picture of everything and sent her one last text. I also text Reagan to come by as soon as she woke up. Once all my messages were done, I went to sleep with my mind and heart with Micah.

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I woke up the next morning to banging on the door. I threw on some sweats before going to get it. I knew it was Reagan, but her barging in once the locks clicked confirmed it. She looked around in complete shock.

"Damn bro! What's going on here?"

"You didn't know?"

"Know what?"

"Micah surprised me at the event last night. She apparently set this up too"

"Awwwl you getting romantic Micah to come out. She must really like you..."

"She told me she loves me"

"WHAT?" she screamed excited

"Yeah" I smirked "We said it last night"

"AHHhHHH!" she jumped "Wait! You love Micah! Like for real?"

"Yeah" I couldn't stop my smile "Rae she's everything I could ever want and need. She made me feel whole... you know"

"Oh my God!" she fanned her eyes then paused "Ewwww is she naked back there"

I hung my head as my smile faded. I shook my head and dropped on the couch. Reagan came over and sat by me nudging me to talk.

"When I got to the place, my mom wanted to talk pictures. The family, me and my dad, me by myself. While I was taking picture Aunt Karen and Khari show up. The walk in the picture and hug me. I'm like whatever but then Aunt Karen move and Khari grabbed my face making jokes"

"Shit" she shook her head

"I pulled away but I wasn't rude about it. Anyway, Micah shows up and I'm... speechless. I got to brag about her and flaunt her. I was so happy to show off my girl to everybody. Then her comes ma with Karen and Khari... It was cool though no issue"

"But?"

"Micah went off somewhere and Khari magically found everything funny and kept touching me. I tried to move closer to my mom but she pushed me to Khari. I shook my head trying to play nice... then she leaned in and said she didn't have on any panties and remember when we fucked in the back for one of the charity events"

"Gross"

"It was ehhh uncomfortable. I was so shocked her ass said it I didn't realize she was hella close and holding my hand. I walked away and planned to just avoid her but then when I tried to talk to Micah she was pissed and looked like she was gone cry"

"You asshole!"

"I didn't do anything! She ran off before even saying something. I tried to go talk to her but Keith was like give her space. Then dad came asking what was wrong with her. I finally get back to Micah and she's about to kill Khari... like literally! And the dumb hoe wouldn't leave!"

"You should've let her"

"Be serious Reagan! Shit! Micah like broke the fuck down on me. She basically said she didn't feel like I loved her"

"Poor Micah" she shook her head "Just let her calm down bro"

"I'm trying"

"It'll get better"

"No it won't!" I yelled out of frustration "You know Live was on my mom's side in all of this last night. Talking about she knows the truth about Micah now blah blah blah. Rae I was about to two piece her ass like the old days"

"She said that?"

I nodded "Rae why don't anyone want me to be happy"

"It's not about what they want. What do you want?"

"I want to be happy with Micah! I want to spend time with my family and friends and girlfriend without drama happening! I want Micah to see how much I fucking love her"

"Come on" she got up

"Where we going" I went to put on a shirt and shoes

"To get your girlfriend to smile!"

I laughed and headed out with her. I followed behind Rae as we made a bunch of stops. Eventually she headed back home and I went to Micah's place. I let m

I set up our food and the movies. Ralph already told me about her flight so I pulled some strings and moved it to tonight. I even found Dave's information so he could let her boss know she's not feeling well. Everything was set for us to spend today together. I was definitely going to make up for this bullshit people been pulling and showing Micah how much I really do love her.

I got out the shower and got dressed. I put on a sports bra and joggers then threw my hair into a messy bun. I walked into my living room to Travis setting up Netflix while my favorite jerk chicken pasta and garlic break with a coke already set up on the table.

"Is that from Jerk House?"

"Of course" he smirked "Come on and help me pick a movie"

I nodded walking over to him. We grabbed out food and sat down on the couch beside each other. I sat indian style then picked The Family to watch since it was one of my favorite. It was starting but I had seen it so many times I wasn't paying attention. I put my plate down and looked at Travis. He immediately follow suite and tried to talk but I raised my hand stopping him.

"I know you're doing all of this as more of an apology... you don't have to apologize though babe. I know I overrated but I just couldn't control it. I don't know what was wrong with me but I just---"

"Baby I already apologized. This is to show you how much I love you and know you. I know you don't care for all that other shit. I know days like this make you the happiest. I know you because I love you so much. I been falling for you since that time you stopped talking to me" he laughed "It was like I knew then how much I really wanted to be with youth"

"I shouldn't have made you feel like I don't believe you love me! I do... I'm just... You know about me getting hurt and dealing with shit niggas. I get scared because the minute I start falling in love shit goes wrong..."

"It's not going to go wrong with us baby. If I gotta cut off---"

"You know I don't want you to do that! I mean yeah they make my fucking ass itch" we both laughed "but they're your family and friends... I just can't ask you to do that"

"You're not though. I made this decision because I'm tired of having people in my life that don't want me to be happy. They want me to have 'success' and live this life that doesn't consist of me being happy. I'm happy with you baby and I'm not letting anyone stop that. The only thing that can break us up is me or you..."

"I love you baby" I straddled his lap and kissed him "I think we deserve our desert from last night right now. What do you think"

He raised his eyebrow at me "Well I mean if that's what my baby wants"

I laughed as he stood up holding me and running to my room. The best part about my relationship with Travis was that he was willing to talk through any issue we had. He was willing to give me the love I've never had. He was perfect and I was going to show him I'm worth it.