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April's POV

Sunday service always get the best of me, that's when every family in the community attends it including Luke's and Sterling's.

Mom keeps pestering me about my love life which I find it really weird and irritating.

"Cmon, whose the lovely lady or man you're dating?"
Mom nudged me by the sides and I sighed.

"It's a woman,Mom and I don't think you're ready to meet her.I thought you were homophobic like Dad."
I pointed out and focused on Pastor Booth.

"Don't think so little of me.When you came out,I told you I already know.Your dad is the big homo,
I respect everyone regardless of their sexuality."

That wasn't exactly reassuring.

"What are you implying? That you're a great ally all these years...because that's hilarious." I scoffed.

I took a quick glance at Sterling.I caught her staring at me and I blushed.

"Such an idiot..." I muttered and my mom furrowed her brows. "What?"

"Ooooh...is she from church?" She looks around and I nodded.

"Is it the Montgomery's? Or or Hannah B?"

"Definitely not the Montgomery and cmon, Hannah B is my best friend. And we already talked about this,I will tell you when I'm ready."

Mom finally kept her chatty side to herself all through service,giving me peace.

Once service was over,I was going to head over to the Wesley's but that will only give away such a big hint to Mom.

I texted Sterling instead before she starts to approach me.

Sterling 💜

Let's meet later.I don't want my Mom to see us together.

Fine...let's go to the movies! Black Widow is out and I can't keep Florence Pugh waiting.

And here I thought your celebrity crush is Scarlett
Johansson.

It's not my fault they put Florence Pugh in the movie to seduce me.

Funny.Okay talk to you later.

"So what did you think about the movie?" Sterling sips of what's left of the drink as we walked out of the theatre.

"I thought it was great." I replied coldly.

"Hey,what's wrong?" Sterling stops mid way and pulls me aside.

"My mom's been even more chatty than she usually is.She's asking about my love life but she doesn't know it's you." I let out and Sterling smiled.

"I don't mind if you tell her.I've been meaning to have a one on one talk with Mrs Steven."

"She's planning something...I can feel it.I mean all this time,she's always been defensive about the gays.
And now she's saying she's all supportive of me having a girlfriend."

"You should give people the benefit of the doubt.People change."

"But they also change back."

"I...April.Listen,if anything,we're doing this together.I'm always here for you." Sterling push a strand of hair behind,and wraps her arms around my neck.

"You're right.I'm just being paranoid."

I lean in to give her a quick kiss before we head home.

"Mom,can we talk?" She was sitting in the living room with a newspaper out.

It's a little old fashioned if you ask me.Though,it seems like the only time when she's not on her phone.

"Of course.What's going on?" She pat her hand on the space next to her and I sat.

"So why are so supportive when Dad's not around?"

"Bold and straightforward,I like that.With Daddy around,he's very intense.Just like you."

"You haven't answered my question and you've been a hypocrite all these years then.You could be lying for all I know and scheming something behind my back."

"April,I'm trying to be a better mother.I've always been too invested in myself and country clubs and lunch with the girls."

"Now it's just the two of us.Why can't you see that?
I've never given you a reason to doubt me like your father." She lets out,looking right into my eyes.

She's telling the truth....

"Then can I trust you,Mom?" I questioned and she nodded.I took a deep breath and said.

"Well,I'm definitely dating someone and she's not from the Montgomery or Hannah B.It's the Wesley's."

"I thought you hated them.Especially Blair.Plus,I don't know....I certainly didn't peg Blair to be the eccentric type but now to think of it..."

"I mean the other Wesley child."

"Ohhhh...Sterling Wesley.Yeah,I can see that." She took a sip of her coffee and placed it back down.

"And you also picked the tall one,that's a good catch." Mom winks and I rolled my eyes.

"How long has this been going on?"

"A while now..."

"Has she been treating you right?"

"Better than any other self indulging boy I've ever met except Luke,I'll give him credit."

"You know you never told me why you broke up with Luke." She raised her eyebrows and I chuckled.

"It's complicated...and Luke and I were having issues." I lied and she just simply took it as an answer.

"Why don't you invite her over for dinner tomorrow night?  Little chat,all three of us.I can take the time off from work."

"Sure...I guess." I let out a nervous laugh and went straight to my room.

Let's just hope my Mom is as trustworthy as she says she is.

"Well,I have news for you,Sterl."

"I told my Mom about you and she's inviting you over for dinner tonight."

"Are you sure? I don't want to force you into something that you're not willing to do."

"Affirmative however I still have my doubts.Though it shall not be in the way of our dinner tonight."

"Great.Now what should I wear and where's the list?" Sterling questioned and I furrowed my brows.

"Why do you assume there's a list?"

"Cmon,April.A meticulous woman like you always have a list.Probably stuffed inside your pockets or handbag."

"No,I don't." I played it cool,as I stood my ground.

"Then I might just force it out of you." Sterling tickles me and I couldn't help but burst into fits of giggles.

"Fine,here!" I reached for it in my right pocket and surrendered it to Sterling.

"And to your first question,wear something cute."

"For your Mom or you?"

"How about both?" I kissed her neck and smiled.

Sterling's POV

You're calm and collected.No need to worry.You've seen Mrs Steven before in the past,what's the difference now?

The difference is that I'm dating her daughter and we've been enemies before that.

So in the list,April mentioned flowers and I know April's favourite is lilies but Mrs Steven likes Baby's breath.

I had to buy a bouquet of it down at Peach tree before it closes.

I wore a cute white floral dress and sneakers and a necklace of April's initials as an accessory.

"You look stunning,babe." April complimented and I turn to face her.

April was wearing a white solid button up satin blouse and suit shorts in pink.Holy damn.

"You look flawless as always." April smiles,doing a little spin.

"Come,she's waiting for you inside." April locks her arms around mine and leads me.

"Mom,this is Sterling like you remembered." We walked into the living room where Mrs Steven wore a green dress and her hair tied up.

"Hi,Mrs Steven.It's so good to meet you." I offered my hand and she takes it,shaking it firmly.

"Call me Jean and it's good to see you.Are those planting flowers for me?" She pointed out to the bouquet I was holding onto.

"Yes,I picked them fresh out of the my garden which I rarely visit."

"Sarcasm.April must've sent you a list.Now,come join us."

The food was all set up in the dining room and the lighting was amazing.The amazing smell of chicken and potatoes,the pasta as well.All perfectly planned out.

We dig right in after April said grace and the pasta is mouth-watering.

"So,how long has this been going on?" Jean starts out and I chuckled,looking at my watch.

"Well about 7 months 27 days 480 minutes and 48 seconds."

"Calculative as well.No wonder April likes you." Jean steals a glance at April,taking a bite of the chicken.

"Tell me more about yourself.."

The conversation went on from school to my family.
Jean really knows how to keep a conversation going.

"I gotta say that I admire you,Jean.I'd never thought you'd be supportive of April's..how do I put it in your terms.'Deviant' behaviour." I called her out.

"Truly supportive.I've always known that April was a little different.I can assure you that I don't find her behaviour deviant nor insulting." She backfired.

"What are your intentions with my daughter?" Jean crosses her arms and I stood upright,smiling.

"Mom.."

"I want nothing but happiness for your daughter.
Of course me equals happiness." I answered.

"I hope so,because my daughter's mood throughout the day varies on the status of the relationship."

"Of course,we have fights from time to time but we always come out stronger than ever." She nods and push her plate away.

"Dessert?"

After dessert,Mrs Steven invited me out to the balcony.April was skeptical but let me go.

"Well,I admire you tenacity to call
me out in front of April and I can say Luke wouldn't have the guts to take me on like that."

"Well,I'm definitely not Luke.I'm a Wesley." She took a sip of her wine,gathering her thoughts.

The tension was palpable,I would rather stab myself.

"Well,I guess we're scheduled for more dinners."

"On a scale of one to ten,how much do you trust me with your daughter?" I blurted and arched one of her eyebrows.

"A two..." My heart sinked because it just means I flopped this whole thing.Damn it,April's going to be disappointed.

"It went back to a ten after the way you felt hurt when I said that and the way you looked at April in between our conversations."

"I am here to assure you that April is in good hands and I'm like totally in love with her." Jean eyes me and nodded.

I thanked Jean for dinner and everything and April shows me out.

"What did you guys talk about you? Did she start talking about my childhood because I can explain-"
April blurted out.

"No,no.Your mom is just making sure you're in a good hands and I just reassured." I said and April took a deep breath.

"I'm glad you're getting along.I was just afraid." April hugged me and I kissed her forehead.

"Well,I'm just glad we did this because you're going to have to have dinner with my Mom and Dad." April groans and I chuckled.

April's POV

Sterling made her way back home and I strutted back home.

"I'm glad you like her,Mom.It uhhh means alot."

"No worries,sweetie."

"Oh sweetie,when you said that the reason you and Luke broke up was because of complications and issues.I find that hard to believe when you actually love Sterling more than Luke."

"And I thought you couldn't see true love." I teased.

"Funny.Now help me with the dishes."

Maybe I was wrong,maybe people can change.