Who I Became
Chapter 14
I'm gay. I said to myself out loud for the first time.
As I turned my head to see my parents
Staring at me while I said the words
That I knew were the truth.
I also realized I felt lighter
Because the pedestal they had me on
Was gone. I wasn't just Anna anymore.
I was everything they didn't know
And feared and was unwilling to understand.
But I was still their daughter.
I haven't seen you in years. You look well and happy. Would you like some tea and biscuits? Sure Momma. Thank you. Anna says smiling warmly. As I've already told you. Peyton and I are getting married. And I was wondering. If you and dad would want to come to the wedding? Anna asked as she relaxed. And started to eat the biscuits and drink the tea her mom had placed in front of her. Anxiously awaiting her reply. I've dreamed about your wedding. Since you were a little girl. You wearing a beautiful dress, marrying the person you love, having a family. She said tearing up. Momma I am doing exactly that with Peyton. Anna said wanting to cry. You are my only daughter. And I do want you to be happy. I love you. I feel like I didn't say that enough when you were growing up. I can't make any promises and I will not speak for your father. But what I can say is you can save me a seat. I will. Anna said as she hugged her mother. Her mom hugging her back. As she let go said. So tell me about Peyton she said as they sat down together.
Marvin. Brooke said quietly. As she awoke with the warmth of his arms around her. Looking up at him asleep. She smiled brushing the hair out of his eyes. Last night was a turning point for us. She thought to herself. I like him a lot. Who are you kidding Davis. She thought to herself. Your starting to fall in love with him. She admitted to herself. As she got up quietly from his warm embrace. Kissing him cheek. While she went into her room to change and shower. And get dressed. Coming back into the living room. Looking at the clock and it showing it being 1 in the afternoon. Good afternoon Brooke he said lightly. Hey you. She said playfully. I figured I let you sleep and when you got up we could go get lunch. She said. Sounds good. He said walking over to her. Kissing her. Hi he said softly. As he looked into her eyes. As he took her hand in his. Falling asleep with you in my arms. Felt right in every way. He said to her. I know I don't think I've ever slept that well. She admitted shyly. Any ideas for lunch? she asked. I do a picnic at the park. You know the one with the nice benches, colorful flowers and nice shady trees. That's away from everything. He said. I know it. I'm ready if you are. She said. Let's go he said taking her hand as they walked out the door.
Thank you for spending some time with me. Nikki said. As she was now face to face with Jenny. After they had spent a few hours talking and getting to know each other. I had a nice time to. Maybe we could do it again sometime. This time dad to. Jenny said. That would be up to your dad. I would be open to it though. Goodbye Jenny. She said hesitant as to whether to wave or shake hands. But to her surprise. Jenny opened her arms for a hug. Noticing that she hugged her. Bye Nikki. While she started her way outside. As she waited for her dad. She seems to of really enjoyed herself. Jake says. She did and she's open to another meeting she had suggested to me that next time we do something involving the three of us. If your uncomfortable with that I can suggest it just be us again. No problem. She said to him. I think that would okay. Something low key like this was. I would like to hear more about you and your life. Actually. He said interested. I would really like that. She said smiling. Goodbye Nikki he said as he carefully pulled her in for a hug. In disbelief she said Bye Jake. Softly as he let her go. And watched him walk out. And get into the car. As she smiled putting her hand to her heart. He's giving me a chance she said to herself. Tearing up as she reconnected the day in her mind as she walked home.