A/N: This chapter will be in Alfred's POV because I'm too lazy to write Jen's POV and Mother Africa's. Thanks to The Midnight Shadow Star. I can't respond to your reviews. . Besides that enjoy and remember to review! They really motivate me, I promise.
I just know for a fact that two woman + wearing the same dress + pissed at each other = a tense night. See, I'm terrible at math and yet I can figure that out. It looks like I, the hero, will have to keep Jen's temper down. We walked up to the two women. Mother Africa introduced herself as Sabir and her daughter as Sabiha. I know Sabir means patient in Swahili or something. I found that quiet amusing since Mother Africa is never patient. For someone older than China, she still looks good for someone 30 or 40. Jen shook Mother Africa's hand and Sabiha's hand then we took our seats. Sabiha mustn't be a country.
The waiter came and asked us what our drinks would be. Bernie and Sabiha got red wine, I ordered Big Red, then something weird happened.
The waiter looked at Jen and Mother Africa. "What will you two like to drink?"
"Coke with lime." They said at exactly the same time. Their eyes met. I was surprised too. Now looking at them I could see how much they looked alike. The same nose, eyes, and same face shape. Sierra eye's and nose looked so much different. She must've looked like her dad more, while Jen looked like her mom.
The waiter nodded. "Ok I'll be back with your drinks." An awkward silence filled our table. Jen and Mother Africa were glaring daggers at each other. For what reason? So they were wearing the same dress and ordered the same drink. What's the point? Finally after a minute of silence, Mother Africa spoke. "So, Jen tell me how old are you? Do you have anything siblings?"
Jen growled low in her throat. It made me angry that Mother Africa was doing this to Jen. Hasn't she put her through a lot already? Mother Africa was very mean sometimes, but this was just down right cruel. I nudged Jen with my elbow hoping she would snap out of her angry trance. Jen cast a nervous glance my way and responded. "I'm 17 and I have one sister named Sierra Paige.". Mother Africa nodded and her voice held no emotion. "I see. So how is your sister?"
"You'd like to know wouldn't you?" Jen said nastily, glaring daggers at her mom. I knew I had to step in.
"Well Jen is staying with me and Bernie and she'll be attending school this fall for her senior year. I know Jen is excited! Right Jen?"
She smiled. "Yea I can't wait till I'm a senior! It will be so exciting. I can't wait to go to college!" Sabiha asked Jen what she would major in and Jen said she wasn't exactly sure, but she'll find out later. I tried to suggest to Jen to be a fry cook at McDonald's so she could give me free Big Macs whenever I felt like it, but she just punched me in the arm and said she'd rather be a hobo then that. Our drinks finally arrived and Bernie and Mother Africa got spaghetti, Jen and Sabiha got ravioli, and I asked for a cheeseburger, but the waiter said they didn't have cheeseburgers there! What kind of country am I running when there's not a burger in every single restaurant? A terrible country! Ha I just called myself terrible.
As we were eating, Bernie and Sabiha had an announcement to make. "Well-" said Bernie with a blush creeping up on his face. "Sabiha and I have been dating for quite some time now and we've decided to get-" A squeal from Jen surprised all of us.
"Oh my gosh! You're getting married! I'm so excited! When will it be? Where will the honeymoon be? Oh I'm so excited." She was giggling and was squirming in her seat. Bernie laughed. "Yes we are getting married, but we don't know the details. Jen would you like to help plan the wedding?"
Another squeal erupted from Jen. God, she was so cute when she was happy. Heh she was cute all the time, to be honest. "I would love to plan the wedding! Al can help too, but there won't be any hamburgers so don't even bring it up idiot." I had hurt on my face. "No hamburgers? Well I don't think I can go." We all erupted into laughter, except Mother Africa. She had a stern look on her face. A look I knew all too well from my past experiences with her. I could tell this dinner was going down quick. Mother Africa cleared her throat and said "Daughter, I'm proud you are getting married, but unfortunately I can't be there. I have to take care of Chad. He's so young still. You understand don't you?" Sabiha's face went from pure enjoy to utter sadness. 'Not cool Mother Africa. Not cool at all.'.
"So do you do this to all of your kids that aren't countries? You toss them away like trash?" Jen spoke angrily. Mother Africa smiled cruelly. "Hello Janessa. I would have chosen a much better name, to be frank. I guess that's what I get for letting your ass of a father name you." She sighed. "You look so much like me, yet you aren't a country? What a shame." Jen was about to respond angrily when I interfered.
"Look, I know that you have a stressful job and taking care of your countries is hard stuff. But you must remember that Jen and Sabiha are your kids too. So you acting like they aren't important is just wrong. Jen is a wonderful girl, but you missed fourteen years of her life because you thought she wasn't important enough. Sierra suffered because she was a country, and Jen is suffering because she isn't. And it's not fair at all the way you've been treating Jen all night as if she didn't exist." I finished my little speech. Another tense silence filled our table, then the waiter came by again.
"Would you all like some desert?" he asked. Sabiha stood up and shook her head. "No thanks. My fiancé and I were about to go. Mother since you are a generous person you can pay the bill considering you won't be at the happiest moment in my life. It was nice meeting you Jen and Alfred." She grabbed Bernie's hand and they walked out of the restaurant.
"Alfred…" Jen said quietly. "We have brownie mix at home, I can make you some." I smiled. "Sure the hero loves brownies! Bye!" I waved at Mother Africa. The look on her face held sure anger. We walked out of the restaurant and we found Bernie and Sabiha. "Hey dudes are you leaving?" Bernie nodded.
"Yea she's kind of upset so I'll be at her place. I'll come back tomorrow." Sabiha and Jen gave each other hugs then they walked away. That's when I remembered something. "Hey Bernie! Be safe! Use a condom!" I yelled. A few people turned to stare at me, but I didn't care. Bernie flipped me off.
"hahahaha! I love messing with Bernie! He's a good man!" I laughed. Jen didn't laugh or look at me. "Huh? Dudette is something wrong?" Jen looked up at me with tears coming down her face. "T-thank y-you for standing up for me. You are a great person Alfred. I'm so glad I met you." I felt a blush creep up on my face. That seemed to happen a lot lately and it was only when I was with Jen. I brushed her tears away. "Hey, your hero will always stand up for you no matter what. Come on! Time's Square isn't far from here let's go check it out." I grabbed Jen's hand and we made our way through the large crowds.
Jen and I looked at the bright neon signs that were advertising movies and restaurants. There was a huge McDonalds, but Jen wouldn't let me go. We looked around and we came to a spot where a lot of couples were hanging out. We realized that we left the city and were near the Hudson River. Across the river there were fireworks lighting up the sky. We sat down on a bench and watched the fireworks light up the sky.
Jen smiled and pointed at how pretty the fireworks were. As I was looking at her I couldn't help but feel my heart rate speed up. Jen turned to look at me and I could see her brown eyes more clearly. They were so beautiful. Jen leaned in closer and that's when I realized she was going to kiss me. I cupped her face with my hand and I leaned in too. Our lips brushed against each other until I heard two familiar voices yell "What are you two doing?" Jen and I turned around and we saw an angry Mother Africa and England looking at us. Jen groaned, loudly.
Freaking cock blockers!
A/N: Hahahaha! That was too funny! Poor Alfred just wanted a kiss I personally enjoyed writing this chapter. I hope you enjoy it too. Review and I'll get the next chapter up quicker! I'll make it back in Jen's POV. Unless you'd like Alfred's. Updated March 4, 2012!