~Ariana in mm
It's Sunday, a Sabbath day, so I am letting go off all the anger that I managed to have from yesterday.
I woke up and went straight for the bathroom. I took my shower, going through my normal hygiene process and then I got dressed into a white shoulder off, puffy dress with white pumps. I wore my hair in a bob cut style with a silver necklace and diamond studs earrings.
Glaring at the time, I decided to wake up Troy and shower him as well; getting him into some black suit pants, a white long sleeve button up shirt and black vest and dress shoes.
We exited the apartment to the basement, retrieving the car, heading in direction to the Catholic Church which wasn't too far from the building.
As we walked into the church we seated quietly in the middle section listening to the sermon. I couldn't bare with the heat of the crowded church already taking over me. I took out my fan from my bag and began slowly fanning myself to remain cool.
I was trying my best to listen, but the heat was forcing me to step outside. A couple more late comers arrived and I couldn't help but see Ariana. She had made her appearance with a brown skinned guy, he stood tall and was quite muscular. The attractive male stranger had some nice lips and of course, they ended up sitting right behind us. I began to sweat even more, and this time, it wasn't because I was hot.
Troy turned around and smiles "Hi Ariana" he whispers while waving. Ugh, why is my child so friendly? Well, I guess because he is a child. I thought, wondering why Troy's attitude was so contradicting to mine. "Oh hey Troy, how are you?" She whispered back to him.
"I'm fine. Who's this?" He looks over to the guy. "I thought you were Uncle Craig's property." Troy stared which caused Ariana to chuckle and so did the guy beside her.
"I am uncle Craig's property." I rolled my eyes at her pride of actually belonging to Craig. Ew. "This right here is my cousin Trevor. Trevor meet Troy" she had introduced her cousin to my son.
"Hey there buddy" Trevor whispered.
"Hi"
"Troy listen to the sermon" I spoke up breaking any upcoming conversation they were about to have.
*
20 minutes later
The Priest was now calling the congregation up for holy communion, indicating the there was one more prayer to be said until the service was over.
Troy and I got up to receive our communion while Ariana sat there. Bitch ain't even pure. Craig has no taste and all. From me to what?
After everyone received their communion, we said the last prayer and then we were free to leave the church. I grabbed my bag and Troy and I head outside to the parking lot.
"Janelle, wait" a voice called, I turned around to see Ariana making her way over. Why?
"What do you want? Clearly I just came from church and I'm not ready to sin at the moment" she looked at me damn near scared.
"Sheesh, I just wanted to talk."
"About?" I try to calm the hint of ignorance that was coming out.
"Yesterday-" she looked down at Troy "Do you mind Troy?" He looked at us and ran off to one of his friends.
"Look, I just wanted to clear the air. I know you don't like me -" She's smart, real smart. I smirked. "Αnd I wanna see past that. You and I are going to be hanging around each other sometimes and I don't want to feel like holding back, I want to feel free when I'm around you. I'm not asking to be friends, just at least caudal with one another." I looked at her, ready to burst out laughing, but I couldn't.
"Whatever" was all I could say.
"Good. Acquaintances?" She put her hand out to shake.
"Mhm" I shook it, she smiles and walks over to her cousin while I call Troy.
We hopped into the car and drove off to Royale; a fancy cheap restaurant/Buffet where Troy and I go on the last Sunday of the month, it was kinda a traditional routine now.
Once we arrived, I saw Prince with tanned skinned girl. Her long, wavy hair and a nice body standing at approximately 5'2 give or take. She worn a short, dark red dress and shiny sliver flats. Ugly outfit, but she's pretty.
I smiled as I realized that Prince noticed me, he walked over to the table.
"Hey Troy" he smiles at Troy, I frown looking away awkwardly.
"Hi uncle Prince."
"You good buddy?"
"Yeah I'm good, who's that girl?" He points to where she was located.
"She's my friend Gracie."
"Is she your property?" Troy asks with his eyebrows raised.
"Not yet" he winked as I hit Prince's arm.
"Ow - " he rubbed his arm "Hello to you too grumpy."
"Troy go get your food" I instructed him. He nodded and left.
"Don't be teaching my son that shi- um, I mean garbage" I corrected myself noticing that Troy wasn't so far off. He chuckled. "When we're you planning to talk to me?" I asked.
"When I felt like it-" he shrugged. " You were being selfish, you weren't thinking about Troy yesterday just yourself. The way you acted was childish."
"I know Prince, no need to rub it in. I'm sorry."
"It's iight" I put my arms out for a hug and he hugged me cautiously.
"I'll see you later."
"Can I get your number?" I ask, he grabs my phone and types it in.
"Later" I call after him, he puts up the peace sign and walks off and Troy arrives with his plate full.
"Troy!?" I exclaimed in shock.
"Yes mommy?" He looked at me with his big brown eyes, I shook my head and went to go get my plate.
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We both got home so exhausted, and went straight to bed. I couldn't help but think about why Ariana wanted to make peace with me. Was she up to something? It didn't seem like it.
Maybe I'm worrying too much.
I decided to text Prince, for no reason actually. I guess I just want someone to talk to.
To: Prince💚
' Hey '
I lie my head on my pillow, waiting for his reply. My phone text alert went off.
From: Prince💚
'Janelle?'
To: Prince💚
'In the flesh :P'
From: Prince💚
' lol iight can't chat right now, later tho'
I read the text sighing before plopping my head back on the pillow
Prince has always been my go-to-buddy in anything. He always knew what to say. How to advise me...
He's been my hero in a kind of way.
