"Thanks for agreeing to see me."

"Sure, no problem, it's a very busy day, but I'll do anything for her." Naya replied taking a sip of her scalding coffee.

"I understand, and that's why talking to you is so important" Heather's mom said. "I want to apologize for my behavior before. I thought I was protecting her but I see now that I was doing the opposite actually" she paused but Naya remained silent so she kept going.

"When Heather's dad died, I didn't know what I was going to do. He was the one who supported us, who took care of us. He was a great man and actually many of Heather's qualities come from him. They were so similar and I see a lot of him in her. She's always been so strong and poised and never gives up, and that's just something I wish I had myself. So when he died, I was really worried about her, she was just a kid. Nobody expects a 14 year old to lose a father, because her sisters were older and could stand alone just fine, but she was very dependent of him." The woman took a moment and played with her cup of coffee. Naya nodded understandingly so she continued after some seconds.

"After it, she just fell down, she became lonely and sometimes she would act out. My relationship with her wasn't a good one, and I really didn't know what to do to make her feel better." Naya kept listening attentively trying to understand her fiancé better through her soon to be mother in law.

"It was after she went to college that I started to understand her better. She went and applied to Arizona State because she thought that that was what her father wanted her to do. But after a year or so, she understood that by doing what she truly loved, she was going to make him proud. Not that she needed to make him proud because Heather was always a fighter. She struggled a lot, but finally achieved what she wanted. Although she was far away and living this life that I never thought she would have, she was happy and I could see it, so our relationship blossomed. But I still got scared that she was going to become someone I didn't want her to be. So when she told me she was dating you, I got really scared." Naya tensed at the comment but remained silent.

"I didn't know she was gay or that she liked girls so it all came as a shocker to me."

"She's bi" Naya clarified.

Heather's mom flinched a bit but remained calm. "However it is, it wasn't something that was encouraged in the house".

"It's not something that can be encouraged or even taught, it's something you are" Naya said a bit louder than before.

"That's your opinion, but however it is, I didn't come here to discuss your or my views in the matter. I came here to apologize, because despite my stubbornness and how much I wanted to pretend it wasn't happening, Heather loves you. And there's nothing I can or want to do about it."

Naya relaxed a bit but kept her walls up. The fact that she had hurt Heather, even if it was her own mother, was something Naya was serious about.

"I realize now that by not accepting your relationship I was only driving her apart from me, and that's something I don't want. It took me a while to understand her half as her father did, but I'm glad that I'm close to her now and more importantly, that she's happy. If being with you is what truly makes her happy, then I'm happy too. Heather's always been very outspoken and with a strong drive, so I know that if she's with you, it's because she loves you a lot." The woman said firmly.

"I know, that's why I'm marrying her" Naya responded seriously.

"I'm aware my motives were selfish and I couldn't have been more mistaken in not accepting your relationship. And for that I'm truly sorry and would like to make amends."

The brunette gave it a lot of thought but then said "I accept your apology, because I know how important you are to her, and because I know that you understand what losing your daughter feels like. I would know, I lost her once" Naya said the last part quietly.

"Now, you two are getting married, and you broke her heart before, and I want to know about that. I saw what being apart from you did to her. When she came to Arizona for the holidays after you had broken up, she had no light in her eyes and that was when I finally understood how important you were to her. I know you're past it, but I still don't know what your intentions with her are" Heather's mom said focusing on another topic.

"I intend to marry her and spend the rest of my life with her, because she's the person I want to have a forever with." Naya replied certainly.

"I get that, but how can I know that you won't leave again" The blonde woman said doubtful.

"Because I love her, Mrs. Morris. I love her like I've never loved anyone before. My life is crazy, all the fame and money sometimes lifts me off the ground, but your daughter, keeps my feet on the Earth. She keeps me sane and makes me a better person. Sometimes everything just flashes by but Heather calms it down and reminds me of what's important. I was selfish and stupid before, pretending that being single was better, because not being committed was just easier. But I had it all wrong, life with her is easy and amazing, because I love her and I don't want it any other way. I'm the lucky one for being with her and I thank god every day that I had the blessing of meeting her and falling in love with her. And to make sure that that never changes, I will marry her and I promise that she will never be hurt again, because I wouldn't live if I hurt her again. She's my life and if I were to ever lose her again..." Naya's voice broke, "I don't know what I would do".

The blonde woman nodded and offered an understanding smile at her soon to be daughter in law. "Sorry for getting emotional, it's just that I care deeply about your daughter, Mrs. Morris" Naya said sniffing back the tears.

"It's all right, and it's Helen, Naya. Now that we're family, we should start calling ourselves by our first names don't you think?" Naya laughed and nodded.

"You're a great girl, Naya. Very talented, and I know that you're going to take great care of my Heather. So don't disappoint me, ok?"

Naya smiled and said, "I won't. I promise Mrs... I mean, Helen".

"Well all right, go and get ready because you gotta look beautiful. It's your wedding day!" Helen said.

"Yeah. Thanks, for apologizing. Heather really needs you."

"Not more than she needs you now. Make her happy Naya".

The two women got up, hugged and said goodbye. As Naya was leaving the room, Helen said "I want grandchildren soon".

Naya grinned, and said "We'll do our best". And with that she left and went to get ready. Today, she was getting married.

Hoped you liked it! I have no idea what Heather's mom's name is, so I made an educated guess :) See you soon!