Mason's POV.
Fucking Finally. My exams over and I could finally breath. I walked into the house after my last paper and found a suitcase by the door. I recognized it as my moms. She was leaving? Why? I still hadn't talked to her about B yet. I had been so wrapped up in exams I kept putting it off. I also wanted to give B the space to do her exams in peace that's why I had stopped texting and calling her. Not that she ever picked up but I took comfort in the fact that she read my texts. But if my mom was leaving then it meant this was my last chance to talk to talk to her about B.
"Mason. You're back. How were your last papers?" My mom asked as soon as I walked into the living room.
"Okay I guess. You're leaving?" I asked.
"Yes I have some urgent business to take care off in Nairobi. I've been waiting for you. I wanted us to talk before I leave." She replied and I sat down beside her.
"Yeah because I wanted to talk to you too." I said.
"I promise I will listen but hear me out first." She requested and I nodded.
"Okay. I know I haven't been the best mom since I came back but I want to be. You were right when you said I was being insecure about you having someone other than me in your life. You have to understand one thing Mason. Your my son. My only family. Of course I will be overprotective. I care about you that much. But it seems I maybe wrong because this time is different because I've never seen you behave like this over a girl. Before when you used to pull those stunts that you did with the other girls they would be history as soon as I came back. But now we barely talk, you won't eat and I've even heard you cry in your room. I want my baby boy back. The one who told me everything. So am here to listen because I hate seeing you in pain. Tell me about this Becca girl." She explained and I smiled the first genuine smile I had in weeks.
My mom was finally willing to listen and that made me hopeful for better.
"First of all Im so sorry I didn't tell you about Becca during our calls in the time we were dating." I apologized.
"That has baffled me. If she was so important to you why hide her?" My mom asked perplexed.
"It's because I was scared mom. For the first time I met someone who I actually fell in love with. She was my first real relationship and I was scared. You know how you African moms are with your sons. I didn't expect you to hate her like you did but I wanted to hold on to her a while longer before you came in and put tension between us. It's like tradition for moms to hate daughter's in law especially single moms." I explained and my mom laughed.
"I'm sorry if I ever gave you the impression that am a typical African mom as you put it. Mason as much as I've raised you on my own I always wanted you to find the perfect girl for you. Someone to take care of you when I wasn't around. I maybe a little insecure but I'd find a way to get over that if she was the right kind of girl. Now answer me this. Is your Becca the right kind of girl?" My mom asked her tone getting serious.
This was my chance to defend B. It was time to make my mom see B in the same light as I did. And talk I did. I talked about how when we first met it took me three tries to get her to agree to come inside even though she was soaking wet. I talked about how she reprimanded me for taking her shopping and buying her new things. I told my mom about that time she got mad at me for getting late to pick her up for her school trip. I told her how she hates me spending money in her. How Becca preferred staying in, watching movies and eating junk food instead of going out to fancy places and eating food. I explained her tattoos to my mom. I also made sure to mention about Becca's most resent news about her travelling to the UK for a semester. By the time I was done I was smiling widely from talking about my girl so much and my mom had a hint of a smile from her lips.
"So you really do love this girl?" She asked.
"With my heart, body, soul and mind mom. She's my everything." I confirmed honestly.
"And you're sure she's the one."
"With every fibre of my being." I replied.
"Okay sweetheart I've heard you and I believe you. I trust your instincts about this girl so I have only one request." She said.
"What is it mom?" I asked literally at the edge of my seat.
"Am going to Nairobi for a week. If I could I would skip this meeting but I can't. If you're sure about this girl then I'll be back and I'll fix everything for you. If your meant to be forever then waiting one more week won't hurt." She requested.
"But mom." I whined.
"One week is all I ask. Ill fix it even before I come see you. I promise." She asked and I gave in.
I didn't want to but it's like she said. If we had forever what is waiting one more week.
"Okay mom one more week." I agreed.
"Thank you darling. Now help me take my suitcase downstairs. My car is waiting and I need to the at the airport in an hour." She said and I nodded.
I helped her with her suitcase and she hugged me and kissed my cheek before getting in the car. One more week Becca and you'll be all mine again. Just a few more days baby and we never have to part ways.
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I was practically wearing out my living room carpet waiting for my mom to come back or at least call me to tell me everything was okay. She had called to tell me she was finally back and to tell her where Becca lived. I offered to go with her but she declined saying she would deal with this herself and call me as soon as she was done.
That was three hours ago and I was becoming more and more restless.
Finally the door opened and my mom strode in as if I hadn't been waiting for her for hours.
"So how did it go?" I asked her impatiently.
"Oh hey mom how was your trip? It was good baby. I was very successful in getting justice for yet more young ladies. Congratulations mom am so proud." She said mocking me.
"Mooom." I whined like a child.
"Okay fine. Well if you must know. Becca and I talked and we're good now. Am surprised she hasn't called you. I left her place almost an hour ago." She explained.
"No she hasn't called." I said feeling disappointed that everything was fixed between my mother but she hadn't called me.
"Well she's probably overwhelmed by everything. I also did see her packing up her things. She also mentioned about places to be. Anyway am sure she'll reach out soon. Now I need to get some rest, am exhausted." She said excusing herself and walked away to the extra bedroom.
I grabbed my phone and went directly to Lee's Instagram feed. Am sure wherever they were I would find it there. And I wasn't wrong. They were all dressed up for a end of semester party. I knew where that was so I quickly got showered and changed and headed for the party. I had to see B now that everything was fixed between her and my mom maybe we could fix us.
When I got to the venue I parked my car and walked inside. It was already packed to the with with people littered everywhere drinking and dancing. I was taller than a lot of people there so it was easier to spot everyone. The first person I saw was Lee dancing with her boyfriend Jake. She was clearly drunk. I thought she didn't drink. Oh well who knew what goes on in that girls mind. Then I saw a boy who I recognized as one of her classmates walk towards her and point towards the stairs. I looked at where he was pointing and saw B walk up the stairs to the second level. I knew it was cold up there so I looked for her jacket among the ones hanged on the door and I recognized it immediately because it was gift from me and followed her up the stairs.
I found her sitting on the floor of the balcony rubbing her arms together because of the chill outside. She looked so pretty and I almost ran to her but I held myself back. I knew she noticed my presence because her breathing shifted a little. You would barely notice it unless you were paying close attention and I was paying attention.
"I thought you might need this." I said handing her the jacket.
"Thank you." She said looking up at me.
She had the faintest of make up on making her look more alluring. I just stood there unaware of what to do. Should I stay or should I give her some space. Thankfully she answered for me.
"Sit down Mason. You know I love your height but you look like a tower right now." She said making me smile.
All signs were pointed at a positive beginning starting with the compliment she gave me.
"Sorry I didn't know what to do." I apologized and I sat down leaning against the railing so I sat facing her as our legs brushed against each other.
I noticed her looking at me and I almost felt insecure about how I was dressed but I assured myself I was dressed okay. I was wearing dark jeans, black T-shirt and a black denim jacket and a pair of black AirMax sneakers.
She on the other hand looked amazing in a short romper her amazing beautiful legs in display.
"You look beautiful." I complimented staring at me her hair.
I liked her hair almost just as much as she liked mine. It was straightened out to its full shoulder length and was in a pony tail.
"Thank you. You look good too." She replied and I smiled at her and nodded.
I was too nervous to say anything. She also knew I felt uncomfortable with compliments.
"So my mom told me she came by your place today." I said watching my words. I didn't want to say the wrong thing at that time.
"Its okay Mason, I'm not mad you told her where I lived. I'm glad she came by. At least she didn't go full African mom on me this time. We talked and hushed out all our differences." She explained.
"That's really great to hear but why didn't you reach out after you guys talked." I asked feeling a little hurt.
She noticed my expression and her facials softened a little.
"I really wanted to but I didn't know how. It's been a month, you known how awkward I am in this kinds of situations. And you know I never text first unless it's for food." She replied making me laugh.
It was nice laughing after a whole month of misery.
"Yeah I know. I missed you B." I said feeling very vulnerable at that moment.
Before I realized what was happening Becca had crawled onto my lap,grabbed my face in her hands and kissed me.
The moments our lips touched it was like fireworks exploded in the sky lighting everything up. Her lips tasted so sweet like the soda I knew she had been drinking. I put my hands around her waist and pulled her flush against me. We started off innocent our lips just dancing together in a familiar rhythm until I roughly grabbed her ass loving the feeling of her on my hands making her moan and open my mouth for me. Our tongues met and both of us moaned as we practically are swallowed each other whole. The kiss was intense leaving us both shaking.
We pulled apart gasping for breath as I lay my forehead against hers.
"God I missed you." I rasped out.
"I missed you too." She replied.
"So what does this mean?" I asked her wanting to desperately know what that kiss meant for her.
"It means that I still love you." She replied.
"I love you too." I said and she pecked my lips. "So does this we pick up from where we left?" I inquired.
"Oh no buddy. You're not getting off that easy. You start from scratch wooing me again." She replied teasingly and I laughed.
Nothing was ever easy when it came to this girl. Good thing is that I didn't object it and loved the challenge.
"I have no objections to that but you are leaving soon." I said feeling said as I remembered that tiny little detail.
"Mason do you trust me?" She asked looking at me in the eyes.
"With my life." I replied meaning it.
"Then if your willing to wait for me I will be back in time for your graduation and then am all your." She promised.
I didn't like that one bit. Four whole months away from her when I just got her back
"Why cant I come with you?" I asked whining like a child.
"Because one it's not a vacation but school. Two in want to experience this alone, maybe with Lee, even Jake isn't coming and we know those two are joined to the hip. Three you have an internship to attend in order to graduate." She said reasoning with me.
I groaned out loud and placed my head on her shoulder.
"I hate it when you're right." I said my voice muffled by her jacket.
"I know." She replied laughing.
"As long as you promise to always keep me updated. Video calls always and do not forget me please." I begged.
"I would never forget my better half." She replied promising me.
I looked up at her before pulling her in for another kiss. This one was slow and passionate revealing every single feeling I couldn't put into words.
"So how would you like to join me, Lee and Jake for a road trip around the country for the next five weeks before we leave." She asked me when we pulled apart.
"I would love to." I replied with a smile not even thinking twice about it. I would do anything to spend quality time with my queen.
"Good because there was no other correct answer." She joked making me laugh and kiss her again.
Our beautiful moment was interrupted by a drunk Lee.
"Look it's Masenos power couple back together again. Yipee. Did you tell him about the road trip Lee? Maybe he can get us one of those beautiful jeeps we see in movies to tour with." Lee slurred before she and Jake who was supporting her sat next to us mimicking our position except Lee was like a baby being held by Jake.
"Yes Lee I told him and he is coming but no jeep." Becca replied.
"Aaawh too bad." She said hiccuping.
"I can actually make the jeep happen." I replied. It was actually no big deal. A rental would be great or even asking my mom for one. She owed me big time and she would do anything to get back on my good side.
"Yes! If I didn't have a boyfriend I could totally kiss you right now." Lee said making us all laugh and Jake pull her closer to to him.
"Hands and thoughts off my man Lee." Becca's warned and Lee put her hands up in surrender or at least she attempted to.
"Sorry." And she hiccupped again.
" I like being drunk its fun." Lee said.
"Enjoy it because after tomorrow morning you'll never drink again." Becca told her.
"Why?" She asked curiously.
"You'll see." Becca replied and Lee nodded.
She really would regret it after waking up with a killer hangover tomorrow.
It went silent after that as we just sat there enjoying the breeze. Finally after a month of suffering my love was back in my arms and I couldn't be happier. As I held her closer to me I promised myself I'd never let her go. UK or no UK this girl here was mine forever and I would make sure she knows that no matter what part of the world she's in. She was my happily ever after.
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