Chapter 47

***Gina***

Angelica deserves better than this. I would love to have a relationship with my mother, but if that is to happen, she has to accept that Angelica and I are together and I want her to be my wife someday. As I held Angelica’s hand as we walked back out to the pool, I knew that I had to do it. She let go of my hand quickly as we got closer to the door. I turned and put my hand out as a sign that it was ok. “Are you sure” She asked me.

“Yeah, I’m sure.”

She squeezed my hand and the look in her eyes reassured me that we were in this together. My mother was talking with Bette, Shane and Alice. As we approached, I saw her look at our joined hands. Bette and Shane read our faces well and gave us time alone with my mother. I would be lying if is said I wasn’t scared. And I guess if I didn’t have Angelica with me I wouldn’t have the courage to tell her. “Is everything ok dear?”

“Yes mama, everything is fine. I uh, I have something I want to tell you. And I want you to know that I’m not asking for your permission or anything, I just want to do the right thing by Angie.”

“Ok.” She looked between Angelica and I.

“Um, Angelica, Angie and I are a couple, she’s my girlfriend. I love her and she loves me. And I want to be with her.”

“How long has this been going on?” Her expression unreadable.

“A little over a year.”

I expected disappointment, maybe a bit of anger and disapproval, but I never expected my mom to do what she did next. She got up from the chair and looked at us for what seemed like an eternity. She held my face in her hands, “I never understood why you would choose to be with women.”

“Mama.” I moved her hands and tried to cut her off.

She put her hand to my mouth to stop me, “But I could see the love between you two and I could tell that Angie is from a good and loving home. All I want to know is that you’re happy. That’s all that matters.”

I breathed a sigh of relief. “I am happy mama.”

“Then you have my blessing.” She looked at Angelica, “Take care of my baby, she only appears to be tough, but on the inside she a softy.”

“I realised that.” Angelica smiled.

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***Bette***

Shane, Tina, Alice and I looked on as Angelica, Gina and Hasina spoke. We didn’t hear what they were saying but we followed their expressions. When they came to talk to Hasina, I knew they were both apprehensive about something. “So what do you think they’re talking about?” Shane asked still looking on at he trio.

“My guess is that Gina’s mom is going to find out about her and Annie.” Tina replied.

“Well mommy doesn’t seem too happy with what Gina’s saying.” Alice continued.

We continued watching, waiting for any sign that they may need our help. Hasina stood up and took Gina’s face in her hands. Whatever she said didn’t go down well with Gina. “I think I should go over there.” Tina said as she was walking away from the group.

“No, no, let them handle this.” I grabbed her hand and pulled her back. “And if it gets ugly you can go rescue them.” We continued looking on intently. Then Gina smiled. “See, they’re smiling. They’re ok.”

“Here they come quick quick change the subject.” Alice said as they started toward us. “So, how about those Padres? That Freddie Adu could sure shoot can he?”

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“Ok Aunt Alice, first off, the Padres is a baseball team, second, Freddie Adu plays soccer and third, you shoot in basketball. But if you guys were wondering, everything is ok.”

“I told my mom that Angie and I want to be together and she’s ok with it.”

“Uh mom?”

“Yes sweetie.” Tina and I answered.

“Thanks.”

“Anytime sweetie.”