Life in the big apple) the wedding

ocean grill

Lena's: POV
We finally made to the double tree hotel after unpacking
I went to take a shower because we were going to the ocean grill restaurant by the water front. Stef was making sure Francesca took a shower, l had Ariana in the bathroom with me. Our E-suite had a stand up shower one side and the shower on the other, while I was showering. Ariana was in the bathing in the tub
Stef already had her shower, she was a nice tan sun dress
With some comfortable shoes on her feet. After l was done
Showering l shut the water off and stepped out the shower and wrapped a towel myself. Stef must have came in and assisted Ariana with her bath, we've been teaching her how to wash on her own. She still requires a lot of help, l decided to get dressed in the bathroom since Stef was helping Ariana get dress in our room, l brought all my belongings in here with me just in case. I dried out
Lotion my body down really good sprayed on a little purfume, slipped on my green lace bra and panties
I applied some deodorant under my arms, my hair was still wet from me washing it in the shower. For the wedding l'm getting blown out straight this would be the first time in years l'll have it straightened, Stef's never seen me without the curls. It always take me an hour a day to strengthen out my hair every day, because it was so long. My mother had a hard time taming it
I took after my father's mother's mother lilly May Adams
She had beautiful long curly hair she too was biracial much like me. His great grand father was African American, l don't know a lot about my heritage
I only know l'm mix with a little bit of Italian and Indian
I always had a hard time finding something to wear
So l put on my navy blue jean dress. Then l put on my matching jewelry to complete the outfit, l began putting on my makeup on. Once l'm finish l apply some coconut oil on my hair to prevent it from getting frizzy, come babe we gotta go Stef says on the other side of the door. Love l'm coming Lena replies, l put some mascara and eyeliner under my eyes. I placed everything back in my makeup bag and exit the bathroom, l go slip on my shoes
And grab my purse and key card. We all head out the door
We walked down the hall, l know my parents are probably resting or diner at some restaurant some where. We take the elevator downstairs and out to car. Stef unlocks all the doors, the girls hope inside, l get in and buckle up my seat belt. Love how far is this place we're going to for dinner
Lena asked, baby it's twenty minutes away according to my GPS system. Stef tells me as starts up the car and pulls out of the parking space, she drives down the main road
It wasn't before long we pulled up to the restaurant
Stef parked the mini van. We all got out and went inside
Good evening and welcome to ocean grill how many are in your party the hostess asks me. It just the four of us
Do you have any tables available outdoors, l asked her
Yes we sure do follow the right this way. She said politely
We walked towards the back door we're several empty tables, your waitress will be with you in just a few minutes. She puts our menus down on the table and left
I open up my menu and look over at the food choices that to offer, mommy can I have fried shrimp and fries Ariana asks me. Baby l thought you didn't like it l remember the last time we got you that you said you didn't like it
Now if I ordered it for you are you gonna eat it this time and not waste momma's or mine money Lena States
Ariana thinks about what her mother just said to her
I promise mommy l won't waste this time Ariana responds. Now that's settled how bout babe what are you gonna get to eat Lena questioned Frankie. The snow crabs corn on the cob and baked potato Francesca Stated, momma isn't that aunt Callie over there Ariana tells her mom. Stef looks over in the other booth and sees her baby sister sitting with a girl with black hair, Lena whispers in Stef's ear telling her not to make a scene. Stef nods her head, mommy what are you ordering Frankie asked
Probably the pink salmon with broccoli and brown rice
Lena explains to her daughter. Stephanie what are you ordering Lena said, oh love l might get the stuff Crab
The waitress came over to the table and took our orders including the drinks we requested. I decided to not have any alcohol beverages, l've been doing a lot of thinking in terms of us having another baby. I went to the doctors and had a full physical exam, l asked Dr. Miller to check my levels, l received my test results last week. All my blood work came back excellent and my hormones level were in the normal range, l'm still kinda on the fence about the whole baby idea. I told Stef l would think about it.