Dedicated to _zarablack_.

You know that feeling when you regret doing something but it's too late to change your actions. When if you could turn back time you a hundred percent do things differently. That's the feeling I'm consumed with as we walk though the airport to get mom. I wish I hadn't slept with Stacie but no matter how much I wish it didn't happen, it did and there's nothing I can do to erase it.

Lianna is really disappointed in me. I can tell because she hasn't said a word since we talked on the ride over. This isn't the way I wanted us to be when mom finally meets her. She's going to feel the awkwardness between us. I'm definitely going to be in hot water if she finds out what I did.

Lianna and I got to the right terminal so we're waiting now. Her flight landed half an hour ago but I know she has to go through customs as she's not an American citizen, and has to get baggage. Lianna is sitting down while I stand next to her.

"Love I promise I'll make it up to you. Please don't stay mad at me for long."

"Mijo!"

I turn facing the direction I heard mom's voice. I'm graced with Maria smiling happily at us. I go over to her and take the carryon she's pulling that has a duffel sitting on top. Told you she'd over pack. Then like the mommas boy I am hug her close. She feels the same, smells the same. I feel her motherly embrace encase me. We stand there for a few minutes then I grab her hand and lead us to where Lianna is standing.

She looks nervous. Maria let's go and goes in for a hug. My love shyly hugs her back looking up at me. It's a sight I can get use to. My two favorite women in the world. The only thing that could make this better is if Lianna wasn't upset at me right now.

"Its nice to meet you Lianna. Mijo has told me so much about you."

Mom is all smiles. Her warmth exuding to Lianna. Which I think will make her comfortable quicker.

"Its nice to meet you too Maria. How was your flight?"

"Good. Just wish there was more leg room, I felt a little claustrophobic."

"That's too bad hopefully you were still able to get some sleep though."

"Yeah."

I take Lianna's hand and even though we're not on good terms she doesn't pull away from me. I'm guessing that's progress. We start heading out the airport to the car where I load the bags in the trunk. Lianna sits in back after saying my mom should sit up front so we can catch up.

The ride back is filled with chatter from me and mom as Lianna only inputs when required. I could tell mom felt the tension between us because she's one of the most perceptive people I know. Thankfully she doesn't comment on it.
But I know it won't be the case for long as soon as there's an opening she's going to ask me about it.

When we get back I carry the bags to the guest room while Lianna and mom bond over preparing dinner together. I leave them alone so they can get to know each other.

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Alezorio is giving me space. Maria and I have been getting to know each other. We talked about many things from how me and Alezorio met. How I feel about him, if its love? Where I see our relationship going? Also about her life in Puerto Rico, losing Alezorio father/her husband and what's it's like after all these years since his death. I don't ask how he died because I already know and it's a sensitive subject.

I know one day when Alezorio is ready he'll open up more about it. Until then I'll wait patiently because I know that feeling of losing a father. Jaye and I's father walked out on us when Jaye was 5 and I was 2. It's not the same as if he died, but in a way its a similar feeling like he died because he wasn't in our lives.

When dinner is ready I went to call Alezorio. I find him reading a medical book. I know boring but he likes to keep up to date with dermatology medicine.

"Dinners ready."

"Okay let me mark this page."

Alezorio does so and we walk back to the dinning room. Maria is pouring out glasses of Lemonade for each of us. Alezorio sits beside me and Maria is across from us. Everyone digs into the delicious meal. Everything tastes good.

"Is something the matter Mijo? You two have been on edge all evening."

I glance over at Alezorio and then to Maria. She doing the same to both us waiting for someone to answer. Alezorio wipes his mouth with a napkin. I wait for him to tell her.

"I made a horrible mistake and Lianna found out. Just know I never meant to hurt her feelings and even though it happened before we were togther it still shouldn't have happened."

Maria looks like she wanted to ask specifically what happened but doesn't. Smart woman she knows we are already unsteady over it. Dinner contines and after we're done I wash the dishes with Alezorio while Maria went to shower.

"Love you know I'm sorry right?"

"I know."

He kissed my forehead. When we finish the dishes we head upstairs to get ready for bed. Alezorio showers first and even though I wanted to join him I know if I did we'd end up having sex and the whole punishment thing would be over before it started.

After he came out I went in. While I shower I thought about what I want to get done tomorrow. I need to start working on the painting and plan out his birthday night. Alezorio is laying reading the same book, once I'm dressed for bed.

"Do you think Stacie will keep quiet about us?"

He pulls off his reading glasses.

"I don't know love. I hope so but frankly I don't trust her. I think we might have to consider transferring you to another doctor/hospital just in case."

I hate that we have to be careful because of her. But I would hate If he loses his job because of me.

"Okay if you think that's best it's what we'll do. I won't let that b*tch get her way."

"You know I love you right Lianna."

"I know Ali, I love you too."

He puts down the book and glasses on his side table. Then he pulls me on top of him. He plays with my hair while we stay like this until we fall asleep.

Happy Sunday Koi soups just a short chapter for you. What do you guys usually do on a Sunday? Let me know comment my 🐠🐠🐠.