Chapter Fourteen:
Lil' Randy arrives at home, while Mickie and Dean are still in the bathroom.
"Hey mini me, how was school?" Randy giving him a hug
"It's okay." Looking down
"What's wrong?" Putting him on his lap
"I lost my bus buddy today, dad. Her Uncle told her she isn't allowed to take the bus anymore." Lil' Randy jumping off his father's lap "I'm going to get a snack."
"Wait, I want you to meet someone." Waving him back over
"Okay."
"This is Seth." Introducing him
"Hello, Lil' Randy." Extending his hand
"Hello, Uncle Seth; it is nice to meet you." Shaking his head
"Wow, most children your age today aren't polite like you." Surprise
"Thank you, I get it from my father and ex-bus buddy. She likes it when people are polite, so I guess her attitude is rubbing off on me." Shrugging
"Yup, that is why?" Seth chuckling. "Randy, I think your son has a crush on this girl."
"No I don't, besides if I did we couldn't date."
"Why is that?" Randy asking
"Her Uncles and she will beat me up." Holding in a chuckle
"They would actually do that." Seth and Randy both surprise
Lil' Randy is chuckling "No, they wouldn't do that. They would get really mad and plus she said she doesn't want that right now. She knows her mother's past and is learning from her mistakes."
"So, she knows how she is born and what happen?" Randy asking
"Yup, it is so sad. Daddy, she told me the story and she said a word that she tears up at. Can you tell what it means?"
"Sure buddy, what is it?"
"What does rape mean? She explained it to me, but I can't understand through her sniffling."
Randy and Seth are shocked by the question.
"Well, her mother really gave her the story?" Thinking of an explanation
"Yup because they are not just mother and daughter; they are best friends just like we are." Hugging his father
"That's right we are. I don't know to explain it to you buddy. Rape is not a nice thing that can happen to anyone; it is awful and no laughing matter. It is..."
"It is when a man or woman forces another man or woman to do something they don't like." Seth helping Randy out
"So, if I force April, my friend, to eat my broccoli then that is rape?" Clarifying
"No, Randy, wait you're not eating your broccoli."
"Of course I am daddy. My container is always empty every day." His face turning red
"Yeah right, we will talk about later mister." Waving a finger at Lil' Randy "Rape is when...you know how mommy and I made you right?"
"Yup, you showed me with my toys. It is when you or mommy are on top of each other, playing. What does that have to do with it?"
"Well, if a person forces another person to play on top of each other than it is rape." Randy sweating
"So, April and I can't wrestle anymore because we need to be on top of each other to win." Lil' Randy confuse on what his father is trying to explain
"You still can wrestle, but the bottom half of each person at least needs to be naked." Clearing his throat
"Gross, why would anybody be naked down there?" Lil' Randy is thinking for a bit "Wait, you mean April's mom was force to have sex."
"Randy, watch your mouth." Randy is covering his mouth shocked that his young son knows that word. "Where did you learn that word?"
"I learned it from mommy. I asked her yesterday because you were with Uncle Roman. She told me it is about that word and told me to ask you."
Randy is now speechless.
"That is actually what it is. April's mom was force to have that word and didn't have a choice." Seth saying
"That is awful, no wonder her Uncle is very protective of her. Thank you for telling me." Hugging Randy and Seth. "I'm going now to get snacks."
"Wow that was an awkward conversation. At least he knows what it is and won't do it when he grows up." Seth lightening up the mood.
"You are probably right, thank you for the help man."
"No problem. I wonder why Dean is taking long in the bathroom." Still no sign of the door opening.
"I don't know, how about you have some snacks with us while you wait for him."
"Sounds good to me."
"Okay, I got my clothes on, the flowers, the reservation booked, and my teeth cleaned. All I need is to pick up the woman I like to start this date." Getting into his car
Roman gets to the household and rings the doorbell. April is opening her little pep hole to see a well-dress man that she remembers from the grocery store.
"Hello, you must be Roman."
"Yes I am miss, where is your Aunt?"
"She is busy right now, but I'll call my mommy." April getting down "Mommy, I think your date is here to pick you up." Calling out
"April, what did I say about your voice?" Lily calling back
"Sorry mommy, don't call out when indoors." Calling out again
April is going back to the door. "I'm sorry, can you wait 2 minutes, I have to get my Uncle or Aunt to open the door."
"Sure."
"Thank you."
April is finding Punk and AJ in the theater room in the same chair
"Gross. Auntie AJ, doesn't Uncle Punk have cooties?" With a gross face
"April, what are you doing here?" Holding AJ tighter.
"Auntie AJ, Roman's at the door while mommy is still getting ready. I can't answer the door by myself, even though I know them."
"But you can answer if you hear our special knocks right?" AJ looking at April smiling
"Right." Smiling back
"Come on, please come with me to open the door. I want to interview him before mommy and he leaves." Pulling their arms
"I guess we should go." Pulling AJ off his lap
"Okay, but you owe me later." AJ pecking him
"No problem. Let's go my queen to interview the suitor for you mom's affection."
"What?" Confuse
"He means to meet your mommy's date." AJ clarifying
"Okay let's go." Grabbing both their hands
"Hi Roman, how have you been?" AJ waving
"Hey AJ, I have been good, how are you today?" Giving her flowers
"I'm good and thank you for these." Smelling the flowers
"You're welcome, is Lily ready to go?"
"Not yet, how about we talk until she is finish?"
"Sure."
"So Roman, what is your favourite ice cream flavour?" April ready with her notepad
"April, please introduce yourself first. Sorry, she wants to interview you first before you two go."
"It is okay, my friend's son is like that. He wanted to come meet Lily to interview her, but his mother wouldn't let him. So, April you were the one who talk to me at the door?"
"That is right. I'm April, she is Auntie AJ." Pointing to her. "And the man that she is sitting on is Uncle Punk."
"Well, please to meet the both of you. Now for your question, I really like the mango flavour, but chocolate chip is my favourite. I'm sorry I didn't bring you a gift, I didn't know Lily had a niece."
"She doesn't have one, April is Lily's daughter." AJ clarifying
"Oh, well now I should have gotten something for you. How about you come with us? I can buy you ice cream."
"Really, that would be great. I will go dress up." About to run up the stairs
"April, don't you think that you should ask you mom first?" Punk saying
"Right, I guess I can't go Roman because this is a special day for my mommy. Maybe next time you can take both of us." Sighing
"Do you know any more questions for me? We won't leave until we answer them all." Smiling at her
"Yup, okay, this is an easy one, how old are you?" Checking the question off her notepad.
"Well, how old do you think I am?"
April is pondering "You are about my mommy's age, so about thirty years old. Am I correct?" Smiling
"Yup, you are correct."
"Yes." April all excited
"Okay, next question." Chuckling
As the questioning continues, Lily is finally ready for their date. She is heading downstairs to see April and Roman laughing and having fun. She doesn't want to ruin their fun, so she stands on the stairs and watches them.
"Okay, final question 'this is for one million dollars.'" April acting like a game show host "Have you ever hit or took advantage of a woman and also what do you think about it?"
"Wow, taking out the big guns, aren't we?" April is smiling at him. "I have hit on women, but not physically hit any women. I certainly haven't taken advantage of the either. I think those men are insecure and should be taught a lesson. Now women should be exposed to that situation."
"Aww... you are so sweet. You have won one million dollars. What are you doing to do with it?"
"Well, I'm going to take your mommy to dinner and then watch a movie and finally to a private water hole that my friends hang out."
"Wow, sounds romantic. Punk, I think you have some competition in that area." Lily joining them
"Nah, I'm still more romantic than him. The date he has planned is level 1 romantic. This romantic: giving my wife her favourite flower, preparing the food myself while setting up a table by the water with candles lighting the sky. She is sitting on my lap while I feed her and tell her she looks beautiful. After that, we dance and play in the water to her favourite song. When she is tried, I will set a blanket on the ground and will snuggle with each other as we watch the stairs." Looking in AJ's eyes
"Aww...that is romantic." All the girls are saying
"Uncle Roman, you need to step it up."
"Uncle Roman?" Eye brow raise.
"She is always like that when you pass the interview. She is also comfortable with you to welcome you to date her mom." AJ explainig
"Well thank you for that April."
"You're welcome, but there is another person's approval you need to get."
"Let me see, it is your Uncle Punk." Looking at him
"You're smart. You have my approval for this date, but you need to step up the dates from now on. My baby sister deserves the best and if you hurt her you will not meet another person to do that again." Being serious
"Okay, thank you for your approval. I will keep that advice in mind. It is a pleasure to meet all of you."
"Oh it is not advice, it is a warning." Smiling
"Thank you Punk for this, I appreciate it." Lily hugging him
"You're welcome. He is a nice guy, but he stills has a long way to go." Whispering back
"I know." Walking back to Roman
"Okay, April you behave yourself with your Uncle and Aunt. Even though I'm not here doesn't mean I won't find out, okay. I'll miss you." Hugging her daughter
"Mom, you're going on a date, not away. I'll be fine like always."
"Don't worry we will take care of her." Punk saying
"Thanks." Walking to the door
"Wait, Uncle Roman, can I talk to you?"
Roman is looking at everyone, and then at April. "Sure."
Roman is kneeling to her level "You better not hurt my mommy or else Uncle Punk will not be your only problem, okay. You two have a great date." Hugging Roman
Roman is in shock at April's revelation and just hugs her back.
"Are you ready Roman?" Lily at the door
"You let's go" Joining her at the door