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Milo and his little princess in the mm. ❤️

Time jump

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A few months has passed and it was now graduation day for Anya and the gang. M'lani's first Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and gone but Anya was able to take her to see Milo since they had allowed them special holiday visitation. He had gained some weight and his hair grew when she saw him.

Putting on the last bit of make up Anya gathered everything she needed and headed for the door with M'lani. She'd be meeting Dre and Makayla at the auditorium along with Leslie and Marcus who showed up in support for her as well as Milo although he wouldn't be attending.

At least that's what she thought.

"Come on princess. Let's go get mommy and daddy's diplomas."

"Da da." She cooed chewing on a strawberry puff that Anya hoped wouldn't be on her clothes within minutes.

"Yeah Da da." She cooed with a smile, although M'lani was soon to be a year old she was walking a little and talking.. Well not in full sentences only saying things like "Mama", "Dada", "No.", and "Bye-bye." She wasn't doing full sentences just yet.

On the inside Anya was proud to see her little girl getting bigger and learning new things everyday but she still was sad that Milo was missing out on so much.

Driving to the where the graduation would be held Anya thanked God that she they all had made it to graduation. She was unaware of her big surprise waiting for her.

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"Man this is the second time we did this to her." Dre said as he and Milo laughed.

"I know, she's gonna flip when she sees me man. How do I look?"

"Sharp my nigga."

"Real shit though. I appreciate you and Makayla for being there while I was gone. I was suppose to be out around baby girls birthday but I guess they saw no reason to keep me longer."

"Man we appreciate you for getting help. Anya missed you so much and I know little shorty did too." He smiled dapping Milo up before they got into the car and headed to the building.

Makayla and Anya were already there waiting in the hallway since some of the other students were late showing up so this was a perfect opportunity.

Pulling up Dre quickly put the car in park and cut the engine allowing Milo to hop out first, with a bouquet of roses.

"You ready bro?"

He nodded and twisted his lips to the side He was nervous as hell.

Fixing his suit jacket as other parents were standing behind them, they went inside to find the girls. He has had been cut into a low fade but his black curls sat atop his head just like his baby liked it.

"M'lani is with Milo's aunt but where's Dre?" Anya asked becoming anxious. Not wanting to give the surprise away Makayla gave her a simple shrug before she noticed Dre coming done the hallway.

"There he is." She smiled as Anya furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

"Is that?!.. No way!" Anya screamed getting the attention of a few others in the hallway.

"What's up baby?" Milo chuckled as she squeezed him tightly. She didn't care about ruining her little bit of make up she'd fix it.

"I missed you so much!" She hiccuped as he kissed her neck a few times.

"I miss you too, you didn't think I was gonna miss the big day huh baby?"

She nodded but it made me laugh a little. "You're messing up your makeup baby."

"I don't care." She sniffled as we'll shared a laugh.

"Y'all knew huh?!"

Dre and Makayla both nodded as she rolled her eyes playfully.

"Did Leslie and Marcus know?"

He nodded his head. "I called then as soon as I knew I was getting out. They had to reason to keep me there until May, besides Brianna convinced them so thank her." He smiled showing his dimples.

Walking inside of the auditorium Milo and the gang found their seats as the ceremony began.

"Anya Briggs." She smiled as her name was called, some of the moms were allowed to carry their babies across the stage with them but M'lani was asleep so she decided to wait until later to take pictures.

"YEAHHHH THAT'S MY BABY MAMA!!!" Milo yelled standing up and clapping as Dre and Malaya cheered for her as she walked across the stage grabbed her degree in top honors Phycology.

"THAT'S MY BESTIE. PERIOD POOH!"

Dre shook his head laughing, he didn't care about Makayla yelling because she was showing support.

After receiving their diplomas and taking pictures they headed over to Benihana's for dinner.

"Milo I'm so proud of you nephew, with everything that went on over the pass couple of months you didn't let that stop you. This is for you." She said passing him a small box.

"Anya, I am proud of you as well. Being a young mother and still graduation with top honors is nothing but amazing. I know your parents aren't in your life but if they saw you today they'd be proud. This is for you and little bean has one too."

"Thank you." They said as the same time before opening the gifts. Leslie had purchased Milo and Anya marching Rolex watched along with a baby diamond bracelet for M'lani.

"What are you guys gonna do now that you've graduated?" Makayla asked as they looked at each other and smiled.

"Were already engaged so why not get married." Milo said as he grabbed her hand and kissed it.

"I better be a bridesmaid."

"Shut up, you know you are. You're my best friend." Anya smiled as Makayla passed her a card.

"That's for both of you."

Opening the card Anya read it and began to tear up. The card basically said that no matter what she and Dre would always be there for them.

Standing up from the table Milo walked over to M'lani and picked her up. "I've been waiting for this moment all day. Hi princess. Daddy missed you." He sniffled getting choked up as he gave her kisses.

"Stoppp you're gonna ruin my make up."

"Mine too." Leslie chimed in.

"Same." Makayla said wiping her eyes with a napkin.

Milo kissed her one last time before sitting her in the highchair and going around the table thanking everyone who's showed them nothing but love.

He was grateful to have a good support system and the loves of his life.

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