Chapter 7

YOUR P.O.V.

*12:07pm* *phone rings loudly*

Kumi- *grumbles* *turns over in bed* Y/N, it’s yours..

Y/N- *pulls covers over her head* *annoyed* So..?

Kumi- So answer it..!

Y/N- Just throw it outside or something.. 

Kumi- *picks up the phone* *throws it at you*

Y/N- Ow! Bitch… *takes covers off her head* *answers phone* Hello…?

Diggy- *on phone* You ready?

Y/N- *puts hand over face* For what?

Diggy- For today.. remember?

Y/N-*wipes eyes* Daniel, I’m tired, can’t you do this another day?

Daniel- I have to prove myself and this can’t wait.

Y/N- Well…

*intercom buzzes repeatedly*

Kumi- *annoyed* Oh my God.. why is there so much noise?! It’s Sunday.. *puts pillow over her head*

Y/N- Hold up, someone’s downstairs.. *walks out the room* *answers intercom* Hello?

Diggy- *on intercom* I’m here to prove myself.

Y/N- *sighs* Come up.. *hangs up phones*

*five minutes later*

Diggy- *walks in the apartment* Who’s here?

Y/N- *irritated* Just me and Kums… my dad and Lauren went out, they have a surprise for later or some shit, I don’t know.. what do you want?

Diggy- To give you this.. *hands you a box*

Y/N- *looks at it* The all-too familiar Tiffany’s box..

Diggy- You know?

Y/N- My dad would by my mom these things when he couldn’t be with her or he was working.. *opens box*

Kumi- *wakes up* *walks in living room* Damn, you’re persistent..

Diggy- *smiles a little*

Y/N- A pendant?

Diggy- *turns it around*

Y/N- *reads message* "The start of something great.." *looks at him* How can you be so sure?

Diggy- I just am.. I have that feeling..

Kumi- Wow, look at it, it’s pretty…

Y/N- Yeah, it is

Diggy- I want you to wear that tonight.

Y/N- What do you mean tonight?

Diggy- The best way to prove myself? I’m serious about being with you.. so let’s go and meet my parents

Kumi- Woah.. *smiles* That’s huge!

Y/N- *stunned* That is.

Diggy- I wanna make us an us.. or even move closer to being that. And that’s the biggest step I can take.

Kumi- *pushes you* Take it, take it..!

Y/N- Yeah, I’ll take that step

Kumi- Hold up.. what about your dad?

Y/N- *shrugs* I couldn’t care less to be honest.

Diggy- So.. meet me at six? It’s gonna be at a restaurant in Manhattan Promise?

Y/N- Sounds cool.. I’ll be ready. I promise.

Diggy- Okay.. *kisses your cheek* Just trust me on this one.. *leaves*

Kumi- *looks at you*

Y/N- *shakes head* Don’t give me that look…!

Kumi- Finally getting back on track! It’s about time too

Y/N- I am looking forward to it tho. I actually can’t wait.

*later that evening*

ARIA’S P.O.V.

Aria- *walks in the apartment* So what’s this big news you just had to drag us in the city and tell us about?

Jordan- Well… *puts his arm around Lauren* It’s better if I say it.. we’ve decided to move up the wedding..!

Y/N- To when?

Lauren- Christmas Eve..

Dante- So you’re getting married on Christmas Eve?

Jordan- *nods* Yep..

Dante- But, that’s in over a week

Aria- *puts hand on head* Of all the bullshit I’ve ever heard…

Jordan- Hold up, what do you mean?

Aria- Well, I’m not coming.

Jordan- Yes you are.

Aria- No I’m not. It’s Christmas Eve and I’ll be with mom and our other family. I’m not spending it watching my dad marry some gold digger

Lauren- What did you just call me?

Y/N- You heard her loud and clear..

Lauren- *lunges for Y/N*

Jordan- *pulls her back* Lauren!

Aria- *steps forward* *points in her face* You step to her and you’re messing with me…

Y/N- *to Jordan* I’d rather die than see you marry this son of a..

Jordan- *interrupts* That’s it! It’s final. Christmas Eve and you’re all coming. All our family will be there.

Lauren- *shakes him off* It’s alright. I’m fine. *glares at the girls*

Jordan- I love Lauren and you girls need to understand that she’s as much a part of my life as you guys are..

Y/N- We should be more than that! We were here in your life first!

Jordan- I love you all the same. You’re all my family.. we have to do all the planing tonight and..

Y/N- Wait, tonight? *looks at watch* I can’t. I have to leave now..

Jordan- And why not?

Y/N- Because um, me and Kumiko are having a girls date tonight before we head back to Queens..

Jordan- Well, you’ll have to cancel. These wedding plans are important and they involve you all

Y/N- No, dad. I can’t she needs me at times like this..

Jordan- *sighs* I’m sorry.. but this has to come first. 

Y/N- Fine.

Jordan- I have some things I need you guys to help me with.. *leaves room*

Lauren- *steps to you all* Don’t worry.. *points at you all* after this is all done with, your dad will be mine and mine only. They’ll be room for only one person in his life and hopefully he’ll never see you again… you’re the things he cares about the least…

Aria- *lunges for her*

Dante- *pulls her back* Ari..

Aria- *flicks her hair back* *points in her face* You better watch it.

Lauren- *smirks and leaves the room*

Y/N- *takes out phone* *texts Diggy*

DIGGY’S P.O.V.

*phone buzzes*

Diggy- *reads message*

Y/N- I can’t make it Dig.. family stuff, it’s not urgent but I can’t leave

Diggy- If it ain’t urgent, then sure you can. You promised you’d be here

Y/N- I know and I’m sorry. I hope you understand

Diggy- Yeah I do. You’re not serious about this.

Y/N- I am, don’t say that, you have no idea how upset I am

Diggy- You know what, it doesn’t matter

Diggy- *puts phone away* *exhales*  *walks in restaurant* Hey dad.. 

Rev- Hey Dig.. *daps him* You cool? You look a little down..

Diggy- I’m cool, I’m cool.. is mom here?

Rev- Yeah, she’s at the table with the rest of the family, go and join them..

Diggy- *walks to the table* Hey guys..

Justine- Hey Dig.. *hugs him* 

Angela- Dig, you looks so..

Diggy- So…?

Miley- Upset..

Diggy- I’m fine, seriously.

Miley- Come sit next to me… *pats chair beside her*

Diggy- *sits next to her* *phone buzzes repeatedly*

Y/N- Don’t ignore me, call me later..

Diggy- No, just forget it.

Diggy- *puts phone away*

Angela- You alright Dig? Who was that?

Diggy- Just Spin.

Angela- Oh alright, is he cool?

Diggy- Yeah, he’s just working on some stuff.

Rev- *comes to the table* You guys chosen what you want?

Russy- *looking at menu* No not yet…

Rev- The waiter will be here soon Russ. You guys gotta hurry.

Russy- I’m trying.

Diggy- *sits back in seat* *sighs unhappily*

KUMI’S P.O.V.

*the next day in Queens*

Y/N- *slams phone on the table* Dammit.. *puts head in hands*

Kumi- *looks up from cereal* What’s up?

Y/N- He’s not answering my calls.. he’s been ignoring me all day and night

Kumi- I hope he ain’t acting like a little bitch

Y/N- Even if he is, it’s my fault. My dad’s fault

Kumi- I can’t believe it though. Christmas Eve? I swear Lauren moved it up on purpose

Y/N- Probably, but she’s the least of my problems.. I don’t care for their wedding. I just want Dig to talk to me

Kumi- I feel y.. *phone buzzes* Hold up.. *looks at phone* Oh, Spin.

Y/N- Now, you need to talk to him.

Kumi- We both got a lot of talking to do huh? *looks at phone*

Y/N- *nods*

Kumi- Say, where did you say you would take Diggy for a date?

Y/N- Er.. that burger place in town that we love, why?

Kumi- *types message*

Y/N- What are you doing?

Kumi- I’m craving burgers *sends message*

Y/N- *points at the bowl* You just ate a huge bowl of Lucky Charms, how the hell are you craving a burger? You’re so fat..

Kumi- Whatever.. in 20 minutes, we’re going to that burger place. Spin said he’d meet me there and you’re coming with..

Y/N- Whatever..

*20 minutes later*

Kumi- *sighs* *puts fist under chin* Why are niggas always late?

Y/N- *shurgs* Beats me..

Kumi- You know.. you’ve dated more than I have..

Y/N- So?

Kumi- So you know the answer..

Y/N- *shakes head and smiles at her*

Spin- *comes through restaurant doors*

Kumi- *looks up* There he is.. *waves at him*

Spin- *walks over* Hey guys.. *slides in seat next to you*

Y/N- Hi.. I guess I’ll be leaving then, you don’t need me *stands up*

*door opens*

Spin- Actually.. *looks at door*

Diggy- *sees her* Y/N? *looks at Spin* You guys set this up..

Kumi- *puts hands up* What can we say? *points at another booth* Go and sit and talk your problems out..

Y/N/Diggy- *walk to another booth*

Spin- *looks at Kumiko* So, I’m sorry about before.. 

Kumi- Why did you kiss me?

Spin-Because I really like you. If I didn’t then I wouldn’t have *shrugs* I’m sorry if I scared you off, I feel like I did and.. you’ve been avoiding me for a few days..

Kumi- Listen.. um, something else happened that day. *looks down*

Spin- Tell me Kumiko..

Kumi- *sighs* My boyfriend.. well, now ex-boyfriend cheated on me that night.

Spin- Woah. I’m sorry about that

Kumi- *shakes head* Don’t be. It’s just that. You kissed me and I was in a relationship and I was happy and then it all got turned around.. so that shook me up a little and I’ve been an emotional wreck since.. I just need space to collect my thoughts and..

Spin- *holds her hand over the table* I understand. I ain’t gonna rush things wit you. I’m not that guy. 

Kumi- *cries* Cause.. I rushed into that relationship… and I thought he loved me. And he clearly didn’t and then you.. *wipes eyes* you’re such a sweet guy. You’re literally perfect but I can’t mess you up like that. Not how I am now

Spin- It’s okay. And you wouldn’t mess me up. Even if you tried, I wouldn’t let you

Kumi- *smiles a little*

YOUR P.O.V.

Diggy- *looks at Kumi and Spin* They’re happy..

Y/N- *looks down* And we’re not..

Diggy- And guess why.

Y/N- *looks up at him* Okay, lemme start off by saying I’m sorry.

Diggy- Why are you sorry?

Y/N- Because I literally stood you up when you wanted to prove yourself It’s.. *sighs*

Diggy- Why, what happened?

Y/N- I had to help out with loads of planning and stuff because my dad moved up the wedding. 

Diggy- To when?

Y/N- Christmas Eve. 

Diggy- But.. That’s in a week. 

Y/N- Exactly. Me, Dante and Aria and him had to sort through so much.. *holds head in hands* I tried to leave *looks at him* I told my dad I had to go and I used Kumiko as an excuse and.. he wouldn’t let me. I felt so guilty

Diggy- Now I feel the same

Y/N- Don’t tho.. And then Lauren.. *looks away and scoffs* That spiteful bitch.. *shakes head* she told us she wants to take dad as far away as possible from us.. she wants us out. She always has done. She just wants his money.. there’s no love there.

Diggy- So what. you’re gonna stop the wedding? 

Y/N- I don’t even wanna go. I ain’t know what to do. But I’m sorry I bailed don you like that

Diggy- It’s alright. 

Y/N- *holds pendant on her neck* It’s pretty..

Diggy- *smiles*

Y/N- I wanna make it up to you..

Diggy- Yeah..?

Y/N- Come back to my house.. meet my mom.

Diggy- Now are you serious?

Y/N- Yeah. *smiles* She’s heard good stuff about you.

Diggy- Really?

Y/N- Well, no. She’s the only parent that knows my whole life. She’s who you have to impress, forget my dad.

Diggy- I’ll do it. *smiles*

Y/N- You know this is the burger place I said I’d take you on a date, right?

Diggy- Really?

Y/N- *nods*

Diggy- Show me what they got…!

We rejoined Kumi and Spin at their table and ordered the burgers, nothing but the prime beef burgers. They were to die for. Diggy clearly enjoyed his plate of food and Spin fell in love with the fries. Me and Kumiko watched and laughed at them. It was like they were eating their last meal…

*later that night*

Y/N- Ready..?

Diggy- *nods*

Y/N- *opens door* *shouts* Mom..? I got a visitor..

Michelle- *walks from kitchen* I’m just perfecting this gammon reci.. well hi there *smiles*

Y/N- Mom, this is Diggy. Diggy, this is my mom Michelle.

Michelle- It’s wonderful to finally put a face to the name.. a handsome face at that. How are you?

Diggy- I’m really good. *looks around* Your home is beautiful..

Michelle- Why thank you.. here, come on into the kitchen.. I’ll try and get you guys something to snack on before dinner.. *walks in the kitchen*

Diggy- *looks back at you* *raises his eyebrows and smiles*

Y/N- *smiles back at him*

Michelle- Excuse the mess on the table.. *picks up papers* I’ve been trying to prepare for the gammon I’d cook at Christmas and I think I’ve perfected it. Not only that, I’m still writing this book and it’s a lotta work

Diggy- Oh you write?

Michelle- Yeah. Fiction, self-help books, psychology, an autobiography…

Y/N- She’s literally written everything.

Diggy- That’s amazing. *thinks* Wait, so you’re Michelle (your last name)?

Michelle- Indeed.

Diggy- Wow, my mom loves your books, she’s a huge fan.. 

Michelle- Oh that’s so flattering.. *oven dings* Well, dinner is ready..

We sat down for a roast gammon dinner at the dining table once my mom had cleared it. She and Diggy got to talking about so much. His childhood, his interests, her career, his career.. It was weird how I felt like the third wheel during the whole thing..

Michelle- So, Y/N said you met her dad and he was.. not the best of people

Y/N- *shakes head* Not at all..

Diggy- He’s really hard to please. I met with him before..

Michelle- He’s very protective over Aria and Y/N. Any guy that’s in their life, he’ll wanna see them out. I can understand why they only tell me about their relationships..

Y/N- And now the wedding..

Michelle- Oh don’t get me started! That woman has only been in his life for a year and a half and they wanna marry next week? Big mistake if I say so..

Diggy- Do you and Jordan get along?

Michelle- Yes. We’re friends and we talk on a regular basis.. I think that woman is trying to intervene and make us disappear.. but there’s been no problems between us since the divorce settled and if there was, it was about the kids. They matter most. He wants them to have what they want, I want them to have what they need. He only focuses on money. The main reason of the divorce.. *eats food*

Diggy- Oh..

Michelle- I’m sorry if I’m making you uncomfortable Diggy, I don’t mean to at all. 

Diggy- No you’re not.. I’m just enjoying what time I’m spending with you

Michelle- I’m happy you two have sorted out your differences. You’re both cute together..

Y/N- *smiles*

*later that evening*

Diggy- That was a beautiful meal Michelle…

Michelle- No problem.. now I know what to cook for Christmas.. *smiles* *hugs him* You take care now.. oh wait.. *rushes into her study*

Y/N- *looks at him* You alright?

Diggy- Yeah.. *does a little dance* Your mom likes me..

Y/N- *hits him playfully* Well, I don’t like that dance..!

Diggy- *sticks his tongue out at you*

Michelle- *comes back to you* Here you are.. *hands him a book* That’s my new book I’m releasing next month. Give it to your mom, oh. *turns the first page* And I signed it for her.

Diggy- She’d love that, thank you.. *hugs Michelle*

Michelle- I’ll leave you guys alone.. *goes to the kitchen*

Diggy- *looks at you* So..

Y/N- *shakes head* You both really love each other too much..

Diggy- What?

Y/N- I am such a third wheel between you two..!

Diggy- Don’t be jealous because your mom likes me

Y/N- *smirks at him* I can see why..

Diggy- So… I’m in New Jersey for the next week.. but..

Y/N- Oh wait.. *pulls card out of paper* *hands it to him* You’re gonna be my plus one at the wedding..

Diggy- *looks at the invitation* I am?

Y/N- Yeah. Make my dad so angry, I’ll love it!

Diggy- *laughs* I’ll er.. I’ll see you soon, huh?

Y/N- *smiles* See you soon..

Diggy- *kisses your cheek* *leaves*

Y/N- *holds hand over cheek* *smiles and closes the door*

Michelle- Judging by your body language.. you’re in love..

Y/N- *sighs* Reasons why I didn’t want a mother who majored in psychology..

Michelle- Admit it..

Y/N- I’m not going that far, it’s too early for that..

Michelle- I know what I’m talking about..! *smirks at you*

Y/N- Goodnight mom.. *goes to bedroom*

Y/N- *gets changed into PJs* *cleans face* *phone buzzes* *reads message*

Diggy- Goodnight beautiful and thank you for tonight, it was great :)

Y/N- *smiles* *puts phone on table* *turns off lights* *falls asleep*