Barbecues, Bad News and In between
Authors Note: Thank you for all my new reviews I'm glad everyone is enjoying the chapters. Thank you Princess Porsha and Writers' Fantasy for reviewing. I wasn't going to write tonight but what the hell. This one is for the two of you!
The weekend had come quick enough for her. She took off tonight so she could go to the family barbecue. It wasn't just her family but everyone she considered family was going to be there. Marron thought about the night before. A headache still lingered from taking shots with Grayson and his goons. After his lap dance she went back and ended up making an extra three hundred from the pole. He didn't seem that bad off when they got to talking again.
Maron looked in the mirror at her appearance. She fixed her shirt in the mirror. It was a casual event blue cut of shorts and a following red button down. She slid on her brown flip flops. Walking into the bathroom she turned on the curling iron waiting on it to heat. Marron stopped when she heard the knock on her door. A confused look came across her face. She wasn't expecting anyone unless Valese wanted to meet her here instead at the Briefs Mansion.
Shrugging her shoulder she walked to the door and opened it. It was Grayson the confusion continued. "Wow Marron you look good." Marron leaned on the door post and crossed her arms. "Why are you here Grayson, isn't your fiancé concerned that you're here"? He gave her that million dollar smile. "Can I come in I want to talk to you about something"? Marron walked outside the tight apartment and closed the door. "Grayson I don't know what impression you got last night but I was just doing my job. So please don't take it personally".
He took a deep breath and huffed. "I know Marron. I just wanted to say I'm so sorry about what I said to you yesterday. I didn't mean any of it I was just angry. I wasn't angry at you. I was angry at me for letting so much time go by. I don't act like it but I love my son and I love you too. I don't want us to be like this. Also I told her and she dumped me". Marron didn't know what to say that was the sweetest thing he had ever told her. Yeah he was an asshole but she knew he was sincere. "I enjoyed last night a lot too. Can I see West please? I want to give him something". Marron nodded and opened the door.
"He is in his room but be quick we are on our way to a barbecue". He nodded. "Thanks Babe" He kissed her on her cheek and walked in. He just called her babe really. Was she really letting him that far back into her life? West needed a father around and who better than his actual dad. She watched him creep in West room and she heard a joyous scream.
"Daddddddyyyyy". West loved his dad even though he wasn't there most of the time. He knew who he was and he knew that he didn't live close. Marron walked in and looked at the mini-Grayson. "Hey there kiddio I brought you a gift. Grayson bent down and let the younger boy wrap his arms around his neck. "What did you bring me this time Daddy"? Grayson reached in his pocket and pulled out a gold coin. He always brought him a new coin when he visited. West had a small collection of coins started already but he didn't have a gold one. "Wow daddy thanks; this must have caused a zillion dollars." He hugged him tightly again. He ran to go put it on the headboard of his race car bed.
West ran over to him and mother and inched his finger for her to come to his level. "Mommy can Daddy please come to the BBQ? I won't ask for anything for Christmas for a gazillion trillion years mafillion years mommy? Marron looked down at those bright blue eyes. "Oh West I don't know. Your dad is a busy guy. He might not have time. "Grayson shook his hands through his hair. "I wouldn't mind if you mom asked me to." Marron looked at him and back down to West. This was probably the last time he was going to see him for the year. "Yes, you can but we need to leave now okay"? West ran around his room and hugged his mom and kissed his dad on the cheek. "I'm so happy lets go so I can so everyone my daddy". Marron smiled at him and looked back at Grayson.
They walked out the door together and Marron grabbed her purse and locked the door behind her. Walking into the parking lot she saw Grayson's new car. It was a 2013 Escalade. He didn't need that much space but he had a big ego. "I'll drive". Marron said walking toward Trunks' borrowed car. "No let me, I remember the way". Marron looked at him and walked to her own. "You don't have a car seat." Grayson opened the door and lifted West in the car. "He is almost seven right? He doesn't need a car seat anymore". Marron looked at him as he closed the door. "Mommy hurry"!
Marron rolled her eyes and closed the door. Her family was going to have her head for this one. Arriving with Grayson makes it seem like they were together and she didn't want that. If people thought that her parent's would kill her for taking him back. Reluctantly she obeyed her son and allowed him to drive. Grayson tried to start small talk with her. "So how long you been working at the club"? Marron gave him an uneasy stare. "Almost a year"?
"Do you have benefits"? Marron gave him another dumb stare. "How many strippers do you know get benefits"? He nodded. "If you're going to be snappy then I just won't talk to you then". Marron took a deep breath and rolled down the window. She attempted to get fresh air but every time she was around him. It honestly felt like she was choking. "My job at the boutique has dental and medical". He nodded and kept his eyes on the road. "That really good for you. I have to ask though. Are you and Trunks dating now or something?" Was he really looking for her relationship status? He was really asking if she was available.
"Mommy doesn't like uncle Trunks" West yelled from the backseat as he watched a movie that was playing in front of him. Grayson laughed. "If that is the case Marron why do you have his car"? Marron kept looking out the window. "My car went out and he let me use on of his. Plus how do you know it's his and not someone else's? The mansion was coming into sight at this time. "Because last time I checked you don't have too many friends who could afford an Audi a limited edition model at that".
"Touché" He parked and Marron took a deep breathe. Opening her door she got out and helped West out the back. Her nerves were racking inside of her. Grayson looked at her and smirked. "I won't make a fool out of you in front of her friends". That was beside the points they would think she was an idiot just by showing up with him. They all walked together to the back of the house where everyone was. She could hear familiar voices and sighed again. They turned the corner and the chatter stopped as everyone looked at her and Grayson. It was going to be a very awkward evening. Marron made her way through the faces giving hugs and cheek kisses to the people she grew up with. Her parents were late as always. She felt Trunks eyes on her as he relaxed by the pool with a mixed drink of some type with Goten.
"Marron look at you. You look so nice; it's been awhile hasn't it". Bulma hugged her tightly and bent down and hugged West too. "Well he getting big too, he looks just like his father". Grayson smiled and gave Bulma a halfhearted hug. "It's nice to see you again Bulma". Bulma faked as smile and only said likewise.
"Honey go play Pan is probably looking for you". West was the only one in his age group no one else had kids beside Pan but she was sixteen but she still played with West. Marron got up when she saw Trunks leave the party and go inside. "Excuse me everyone". Marron walked off into the same building with a looked for Trunks. She knew he went to his old room. Marron walked up the spiral stairs and she looked at the newly remodeled hardwood floors. Marron opened the door and seen him lying on the large bed. He didn't even look at her. Closing the door behind her she sat on the couch in front of the bed.
"Do you want to talk Trunks because I know you're mad?" Trunks didn't move. "Why would we talk Marron? I know you don't want to know what I think right now". Marron looked at him. "I really do".
Trunks shoot up from the bed and looked at her. "Fine, I want to know what they dead beat is here Marron and why you two arrived together. Are you two seeing each other now?"
"He moved here to be closer to West and me and no we aren't together. Why does that concern you who I am with"? Trunks looked at her with a confused face on. "Do you not know that I like you Marron. I know don't care who you are with. I do care if it's that asshole and Marron you deserve better. Or are you too stupid to see through his bullshit. That has always been your weakness for you. All he has to do is say sorry and you open your home back up to him". Marron was shocked at what he was saying.
"I'm sorry if I led you on but I didn't mean too. Plus, Trunks you have no issues with getting the girl apparently. I don't want a boyfriend and I and he aren't together. I am will to work things out for West sake. He deserves his father in his life." Marron shot up from her seat and was now standing over Trunks. "Bull fucking shit Marron. If you weren't interested then you wouldn't have kissed me. If I didn't stop that night we would have had sex. Why does who I'm with matter to you anyways? We aren't together and probably won't ever be because you don't understand that he is playing you. He has always played you from day one. West doesn't deserve someone who is going to walk out on them. He leaves every time things get a little hard and he leaves you broken. You could do better Marron. He fucks you and leaves when he gets board. Why do you think he is coming back to you? He really wants to be a family my ass Marron. He just broke up with his fiancé and he is looking for a quick fix because he knows you will always take him back. Think of your son Marron and what is good for him not what is good for you".
Marron slapped Trunks across his face. Trunks held his stinging face. "Fuck you Trunks. Don't you ever tell me I'm not taking care of my son? Stay out of my business and whatever I do is just that, MY BUSINESS. Here are the keys to the Audi pick it up whenever. You're probably right about us never being together because you fuck anything in a damn skirt. You're not West father get over it. I choose to be with Grayson in high school not you. I might regret it one day but me and Grayson have something that you and me will never and that is a kid so grow up and get over it. "Marron regretted that last sentence right after she said it. Trunks couldn't have kids because he had a problem with his system. Marron didn't mean to throw it in his face like that. She instantly knew she hit a nerve. He had practically called her a whore and she wasn't think straight at all. She reached for the keys .
"Keep the damn car Marron. My door will be open when he leaves you again. Bye". He slammed the door and exited the room. She went too far and so did he. Marron looked out the window and he was getting into his Ferrari and peeled out making a huge scene.
After the Barbecue Leaving C.C
Marron didn't socialize much after the huge argument she had with Trunks. She didn't even really have an appetite either. Laying her head on the window and Grayson drove she looked in the rear view at the sleeping West. He played with everyone and really had a good time. Valese and Goten really hit it off and went for a movie after the barbecue. "Are you okay babe"?
"What are we doing Grayson"? Marron asked looking at him. "I'm taking you home unless you want to come back to my house". Marron shook her head. "That isn't what I meant. I meant that I want to know if me and you are together or not or what. I want to know what is this we are doing right now, what do you want Grayson". He looked at her and placed his hand on her and laced his finger between hers. "I want to make this right between us. I want you to take me back so we can work on being together and being a family".
They pulled to her apartment and the fire department was there. Marron was curious then she noticed it was her unit that had smoke spewing from it. "Oh my gosh! My apartment is on fire". The car had barely stopped rolling before she jumped out. The manager was standing there shaking his head. "Mr. Ouida what happened to my house"? Tears were on the brink as all her stuffed steamed to be crisp. "They said it was an electrical fire, of some sort". Marron mind went back to earlier. She left her straightener on because Grayson interrupted her. "They didn't salvage anything. I'm just glad you and boy weren't in there. I'm not sure if personal belonging are covered in the insurance contract thought. I'm sorry Marron" Marron felt sick to her stomach and weak to her knees. Grayson ran over and held her close. "Marron I'm so sorry ". She cried and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Do you want to stay with me until you know what you're going to do"? Marron pulled away and looked at him. "No I don't because we aren't together."
He nodded and looked at her. "How about this? I will put you up at the Wyatt for two weeks until you figure everything out. Just look at it as what I owe you for raising West alone for the most part." Marron thought about it but then again. She didn't have much of a choice. "Fine, can I borrow some cash because all our clothes, shoes and toothbrushes were in there."
He nodded and wrapped his arms around her. "Don't worry about it Marron, I will take care of everything for you". She relaxed into his arms and inhaled his expensive cologne. His spell had been casted on her and it was too late.
