A Family Affair

ten // my team, my dream

"Hey now, hey now" I sang as I entered Lovey's house in which where the majority of the family is at, we don't really plan this we just sort of show up all at the same time in the same place but of course I knew this

I hugged everyone hello "What's inside the box" Lovey pointed as I started to crack up, Scott doing the same 

"Do it, do it, you look exactly like him, do it" I backed up a bit

"WHAT'S IN THE FUCKING BOX" Then we all slowly started to understand why it was funny in the beginning

I straightened up, placed my hand on top of the box "I'm glad you guys asked"

"Okay but you guys have to close your eyes" I insisted

"Are you serious? Is she serious?" Scott looked at Lovey, my mom and Kim

"Khloe you were never this adorable" Kourt took a sip of her tea in her clear cup she became obsessed with ever since she'd seen it at Kendall's house

"This is so mysterious"

"Close them please, no peaking" I might be 19 but I do have the heart of a little kid 

I placed the magazine of Teen Vogue in front of them. 

"Okay open" I prepared my phone as I recorded them 

Their eyes lit up "Oh my gosh"

"Aw my baby I am so proud of you" My mom went around and gave me a tight hug then sniffling followed "Mom, it's just a cover of Teen Vogue, it's not like I'm here surprising you with a pregnancy test" 

"I know but you did so many on your own without any of my help and I'm just so proud because I made one of the best human being, independent and beautiful and crazy smart. You're so different in the best way and I'm so glad you did not make any wild decisions like I did when I was young" 

"We are so proud of you Sage Williams" Kris Jenner hopped in on the hug, then everybody else started to join in turning it into a cozy, warm group hug. 

It brings me so much joy and makes my heart so full to have a family so supportive. I do these big things behind their backs because I don't want their help, I want to do it all on my own without the help of my super rich and famous family. If I get into USC or any top notch college it's because I am smart, not because my family will help the college thrive or if I get an invitation to shoot a Teen Vogue magazine it's because I've got the qualifications not because my family is full of experienced people. If I want it, I'll get it and if I don't then that's fine, there are other better options out there, it won't be the end of the world... YET.

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I came into the house with a huge box that covered my shoulders up a little bit past my face. 

"Stupid fucking-" a sudden pause before my breakdown "UGH, I CAN'T-"

"Oh, I'm sorry" I covered my mouth in embarrassment 

They all laughed. Nobody told me that Diddy and his three sons will be in my house, if I did I would've had my damn manners, this is so embarrassing 

"What's with the gigantic gift?" Quincy, the eldest of the Combs Cartel

I did a weird sound followed by a smile "Ever since my cover of Teen Vogue came out, these USC frats want me to be their date to some ball"

"USC?" Diddy asked "She got tired of homeschooling and wanted to be bold" Mom put in the most terrible definition

"What's in there?" I shrugged as I ripped the huge box open, that had 3 pairs of yoga leggings, 3 pairs of zip up jackets, 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of spandex and 3 pairs of sports bras. 

"This is about a grand worth of lulu lemon, just because of a stupid dance, yesterday I got a Cartier ring that I returned to the guy. But this- this guy, Jackson Featherwell was smart- he removed all of the tags" I groaned sitting down on the stool 

They all laughed "The cover was amazing, can't blame 'em" Quincy complimented, I smiled and mouthed the words thank you

"What's the surprise visit for?" I asked offering them some drinks as I displayed the refrigerator. The Combs and my family are close family friends, Christmas party? There. Birthday party? There. We're each other's backbone in some type of way

Quincy shrugged as he parted from the conversation that was definitely about a party and some Ciroc. He's got 9 years on me but the age difference doesn't stop us from being really close friends and clubbing together from time to time and yes he does know that I am not at the legal age of drinking yet

"I'm going to France next week for spring break with my brothers" He didn't finish his sentence which meant he had more to say "Ou, where to this time?"

"Saint Tropez" 

"Shut up, that's literally-"

"your favorite place in the world" He cut me off before I could finish my sentence he clearly knew I was going to say

We both laughed, I playfully hit me on the arm "So, is that a yes you'll let me take you?" 

I laughed "You're kidding right?" 

"Come on Sage, we've known each other for years- when have you known me to mess around?"

I glared at him "Okay alright fine, but I'm serious"

I shrugged "I'll have to see if any of the frats have anything for me that week" I joked around "Of course"

"Alright because we leave in two days" He bumped me before leaving for the bathroom