The following story was inspired by a review given by Siancore about the prequel 'Your Secret.' She inquired about Rick's mother's reaction to finding out about Michonne and if Lori would let him go so easily. So I decided to write this one and it will have a few extra chapters.
I do not own anything TWD; it all belongs to the geniuses behind the masterpiece. I am just here having the time of my life
Mi Amore…
"You look great. Just stop fidgeting already… You're getting me all nervous, now." Said Rick as he caressed Michonne's back while they sat at a table in the upscale restaurant called 'Mi Amore.' It has the best food, the most expensive prices and is the most exclusive restaurant in King's County. It is where the affluent members of the community go to dine. Rick needed the perfect place to introduce his mother to Michonne for the first time. He was hoping that the décor, the service and the food would keep the atmosphere uplifted, but it was not doing anything to appease Michonne.
"Rick…maybe we should wait…or something. I don't know about meeting her right now. Maybe it's too early." Michonne said as she looked down at her blue dress. It fit her shape perfectly, but she still tried to find something to fix. It was a short sleeve dress that ended right below the knee and did not show any cleavage. Michonne heard about how conservative Rick's mother was and she didn't want to offend her in the first meeting.
"You look great. Just relax, besides, I had to pull a lot of favors to get this place. So, we might as well try to enjoy it." Rick smiled as he leaned over to give Michonne a kiss. Michonne was still looking down at her dress when Rick placed his hand on her chin to lift her gaze. She looked into his blue eyes and felt a calming sensation come over. She smiled and accepted the kiss.
"Uhmm." Rick's mother, Louise was standing in front of their table. She slightly lifted an eyebrow when they jumped from what they were doing and looked up at her.
"Oh…I didn't see you there…Mom…Uhm…This is Michonne." Rick stammered as he stood up to greet his mother and placed a kiss on her cheek. Rick pulled a chair and his mother sat down. She stared at Michonne who unfortunately was right in front of her. Louise's position gave the older woman a good view of his son's current love interest. Michonne was not one to look away or back away from anyone. She was always very confident and sure of whom she is and didn't much care of what others said, but this was different. The lady before her is the mother of the man she loves and even more importantly the grandmother of her child. Michonne truly wanted things to work out and fearing any little thing can harm her wishes made her want to try as hard as she possibly can.
"Well, so you're Mich..Michelle, is it? Louise asked as she sipped water and looked at the menu.
"Mom, its Michonne. You may not have heard it before. It is as unique and beautiful as she is." Rick countered as he stared and smiled at his beloved next to him. He also placed his right hand on her thigh and gave a slight squeeze to comfort her.
Louise looked up from her menu and saw the display before her. She could tell that her son was completely smitten by the dark skinned beauty. Louise had not seen her son demonstrate such emotions in a long time. She had witnessed how Rick cared for Lori once and but then it all changed, how they would argue constantly towards the tail end of their relationship. There was a brief moment in the restaurant that she enjoyed seeing her son happy, but she shook it off. He couldn't be happy with her. Not her, she wanted him to return to "his true love." Louise knew Lori since she was a child and how Rick always had a crush on her. Louise and Lori's mother were good friends. Since Rick broke off the engagement, everything changed. Louise and Lori's mother are no longer friends. Lori had been calling Louise crying unbeknownst to Rick on a daily basis. So, despite what she saw in front of her, in Mi Amore, Louise's resentment towards Michonne was undeterred.
"So, Rick told me that you work for the law enforcement or something?" Louise asked with a sarcastic tone that Michonne caught quickly.
"Yes Ma'am. Actually, I am an attorney." Michonne replied. She looked at the older lady and smiled.
"How do you manage? Work, caring for a child…my son?" Louise asked as she put the menu down and stared at Michonne. The look slowly turned to one of an inquiry to one of a challenge.
"Well, my child, Rick's child, your granddaughter is well taken care of. I have a great sitter I trust greatly and I make sure I work proper hours so I can be there for her. Oh as for Rick …he is a big boy. I believe he can take care of himself when I am at work. I am there for him when I am home.
"Oh, look!... The lasagna here is delicious!" Exclaimed Rick as he pointed at his menu trying to reduce the tension building between the two women. Rick knew that Michonne did not scare easy or at all and will not back down especially when her child is mentioned and her love for Rick is questioned.
"My son has always been responsible and made right choices…well most of the time." Louise stated as she returned her eyes to the menu. Michonne did not touch her menu and looked towards Rick who shook his head slightly.
The waitress came and asked if they were ready.
"Not yet…gives us a few minutes, please." Rick requested as he noticed that Michonne was bothered by what had transpired and not ready to order or even eat.
"Son, did you notice the waitress? That's Kelly; she went to school with you and Lori. Wow, those were the days." Louise taunted not looking up from her menu, feeling Michonne's glare.
"Mom…just stop!" Rick pleaded.
"You and Lori were so cute together. Homecoming king and queen, prom dates…that ring you gave her was amazing… you two were perfect together!" Louise said as she lowered her menu to look straight at Michonne.
"I lost my appetite…Excuse me please." Michonne stated as she stood up and walked out.
"Mom, why?!" Rick shouted and followed after Michonne.
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'Knock! Knock.'
Lori opened the door to see a distraught Louise on the other side.
"Ms. Grimes…what happened?" Lori asked as she hugged the woman in the door way.
"I met her! …I just don't know him anymore!' Louise cried.
"Who did you meet?" Lori inquired as she wiped the woman's tears with her thumbs.
"That slut! Mich..Mich… Oh whatever she's called!" Louise yelled.
Lori suddenly felt anger come upon her. It was the woman that Rick kept as his secret and later became his new girlfriend. Because of her, their engagement ended and because of her, her heart was broken. The woman that Lori hated.
"Ms. Grimes…sweetie. Don't cry…this is just a fling for him. Nothing serious. We have too much for too long. Look at me." Lori ordered the older woman to look at her eyes. "I will not give up so easily and neither should you.
Louise saw the determination on Lori's face and smiled. Louise stopped crying and tried to muster a smile. She nodded without saying a word. Received a small kiss on her cheek from Lori.
"I hope I didn't wake you. Were you sleeping?" Asked Louise noticing that Lori wore a robe and her hair was messy.
"Yeah, but it's nothing. I just want to be sure you'll be OK." Lori said standing at the door way with her head leaning on the inside of the door frame.
"I'll be fine dear…I've got you on my side." Louise smiled and walked away towards her car.
Lori waved and smiled. She backed up and closed the door.
"Is she gone?" Asked a shirtless Shane dressed solely in his underwear.
"Yeah." Answered Lori looking down still facing the door.
"What did the old bat want?" Asked Shane.
"She wants my help…and she'll get it!" Lori said as she turned and looked at Shane.
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What are they going to do? How are they going to band together? …And what's up with Lori and Shane? I knew it! Hmmmm.
Let's see…
Amore
