Kathan had asked Sabrina to be her maid of honor and she had accepted. Nala wasn't at all happy about that. She was rocking Maureen to sleep when she found out from Serena that Kathan had asked Sabrina. She wondered why Kathan hadn't asked her.
"I'm sure she has her reasons. Maybe she knows how much you have on your plate right now. The twins, school, and work. She didn't want to add on", Roman said.
"The point is, she and I have been attached at the hip since meeting. The least she could have done is ask or explain to me why she was picking Sabrina", Nala said.
"Have you tried calling her to ask?", Roman asked.
"No, she should be the one to call me", Nala said.
Roman knew there was no talking Nala out of this. She needed to vent and he would be the ear she needed.
"She's goes shopping with Brina, out to eat, and doesn't even call to check in on the twins. I call to check in and she asks if I can call her back because she's busy with her", Nala said.
Roman raised an amused brow.
"Are you jealous, baby?", he asked.
"No", she snapped.
He chuckled.
"I understood why she didn't want to be my maid of honor. I made sure she was ok if I asked Serena and she was. I get it that we live miles apart, but she could have picked up the phone to tell me", Nala said.
His daughter was nodding off in his wife's arms. He stood to take her, but Nala pulled away.
"Let me set her down", Roman said.
"No. Since when do you want to help? I spend more time with them than you do. You go to work and drop them off. I pick them up and feed them, change them, and put them to bed.", Nala said.
Roman knew Nala was exhausted. Whenever he tried to help, she would shut him down.
"I tired to help and I'm trying now, let me take her and put her to bed. You rest", Roman said.
She shook her head at him and left the living room. He sighed.
Kathan and Sabrina were going over place settings for the dinner. They also looked for the invitations.
"I love these", Kaye said.
"I thought you would. So, our first stop to find your dress is in New York. This also gives us the chance to see Nala and Serena.", Sabrina said.
"Good. I've been dying to see them. I miss them both so much", Kathan said.
Sabrina nodded.
"How are things going with Seth? I know you two have been talking again", Kaye said.
"Good. I think we really needed this. We've also slept together, kinda like one night stands", Sabrina said.
"Really? No wonder you come home late, don't think we didn't notice", Kaye said, nudging her friend.
Sabrina nodded.
"The first time it happened it surprised us both. Then whenever we would hang out, it was a few kisses here and there, suddenly we were back at his and in bed, no strings attached", Sabrina blushed.
"You wanted college experience. Sleeping with someone who isn't your boyfriend, counts", Kathan said.
Sabrina giggled.
Roman knocked on his bedroom door as he watched Nala fold baby clothes. She looked over at him.
"I'm sorry", she said.
"Let me help, Nala. I want too", Roman said.
"I know, I'm just so use to doing things on my own still.", Nala said.
Roman nodded. He knew he was marrying an independent person. Nala wanted to do things her way and by herself.
"We are a team now, Nala. There is nothing wrong with asking for help, that's what I'm here for. I'm there father and I should help with them too.", Roman said.
"I know", Nala said.
Roman moved between her legs, he took the onesie out of her hands.
"I want you to call Serena, invite her to the movies. Go and have dinner or something. I've got everything handled here", Roman said.
"But", he stopped her.
"No buts, go", Roman said.
She sighed, but nodded.
During dinner, Serena could tell something was bothering Nala.
"Did you and Roman have a fight?", Serena asked.
"What? Oh, we did, but everything's good now. We talked it out. I'm just so use to doing things on my own, I thought I could do the same with the twins. Then when I'm alone with them, I realize how much I need help and I'm too stubborn to go to him and admit I need help. It just pisses me off more. I don't need him saying I told you so", Nala said.
Serena nodded.
"Roman doesn't seem the type to rub it in your face. I think he honestly just wants to help", Serena said.
Nala nodded.
"What else is bothering you? Its what I told you right. About Kathan picking Sabrina as her maid of honor. Kaye still hasn't said anything to you?", Serena asked.
"Nope", Nala said.
"I get why it pisses you off. You talked to Kaye about picking me as your maid of honor, she understood, but her not at least texting you about her decision, I could see why your mad", Serena said.
Nala nodded. Just then her phone buzzed and she showed Serena who was calling. Kathan.
"Answer it. I'll go and pay the check", Serena said.
Nala answered.
"Hello", she said.
"Hey Nala, I just wanted to call and say that Sabrina and I will be going down there in a few days. She got me this appointment at a wedding dress store and..", Nala cut her off.
"And when were you going to tell me that you picked her as your maid of honor? You couldn't even text me, I had to find out from Serena", Nala said.
"I didn't think it was a big deal, Nala. I mean, you're super busy and I didn't", she cut her off again.
"I would have at least liked it if you told me you picked her or given me the chance to decline the offer. I asked you and I understood why you couldn't do it. We both agreed on Serena taking over. I thought we were best friends, you've known me longer than her. I know we don't live as close as we use to live, but I would have made time for you", Nala said.
She didn't realize how angry she was.
"Nala, I", Nala stopped her again.
"You know what, I have to go. I'm having dinner with Serena and I'm being rude. I'll see you when you come to New York or not", Nala said, before hanging up the phone.
Mark sat in the kitchen as he listened to everything Kaye was telling him.
"I mean, can you believe her. Where does she come off telling me that I'm a bad friend", Kathan said.
"She didn't exactly say that", Mark chimed in.
Kathan glared at him. He held his hands up.
"But I do see her point K.C. You can't stand here and tell me you don't", Mark said.
Kathan groaned.
"Of course I see her point", Kathan said.
"What are you going to do?", Mark asked.
"I don't know. I can't take the maid of honor role away from Sabrina, I mean, she's helped me out a lot. It would be really unfair", Kathan said.
"Then when you get to New York, talk to Nala. Admit that you messed up. She feels like she's losing you Kaye. You two were practically attached at the hip back home and now, you two hardly talk or see each other as is.", Mark said.
Kathan nodded.
Getting to New York, Serena picked them up.
"Hey, where's Nala?", Sabrina asked.
Kathan didn't want to tell Sabrina what Nala said. She didn't want her to feel bad or blame herself for what was going on between her and Nala.
"Feeding the twins. Dean and Roman are going to be watching them while we go dress shopping", Serena said.
"I bet they've gotten so big", Sabrina said.
"They have, Dean keeps begging them to stop growing. He's grown attached to them so much", Serena said.
"He sees them everyday, unlike me and Mark, but do we complain about that. No", Kathan mumbled.
Serena and Sabrina looked at each other.
"Anyway, do you know what kind of dress you want Kathan?", Serena asked.
"I have a few in mind, I'm even open to trying on dresses I won't normally wear.", Kathan said.
"Good. Nala and I were looking on the website and we found a few you might like", Serena said.
"Oh so she can hang out with you, but I can't hang out with Sabrina. Double standard much", Kathan said.
"Wait, what?", Sabrina asked, turning in her seat.
Kathan sighed. She explained everything to Sabrina and Serena just nodded along. She had heard all this from Nala already.
"Well, I could see why she's pissed. I mean, she's not mad at me", Sabrina said.
"Can someone just be on my side here", Kathan said.
"Answer me this Kaye. If she would have asked Serena or me to be her maid of honor and not tell you, you wouldn't be pissed? You didn't even give her the option to say no. I see your point too, don't get me wrong. Nala does have a lot on her plate", Sabrina said.
"She's finally come around to letting Roman help. Dean and I would offer as well and she would turn us down. Roman was excited when she accepted our offer to watch them while they go out on a date", Serena said.
"I didn't know that", Kathan said.
"Its difficult now, keeping in touch. I just found out a few days ago Naomi and Jimmy are engaged", Sabrina said.
"They've been engaged for two months", Serena said.
"See. We've all lost touch", Sabrina said.
Getting to Nala and Roman's townhouse, they walked in. Roman and Dean were on the floor with the kids and some blocks. Sabrina squealed when she saw them and joined them on the floor. She kissed Roman and Dean's cheeks.
"Look at those chubby cheeks", Sabrina said.
Kathan walked over and set her bag down. Bending down to kiss Roman and Dean's cheeks.
"Where's Nala?", Kathan asked.
Roman tilted his head towards the hall way.
"In our room getting ready for the day", Roman said.
Kathan walked towards the room and found Nala putting her shoes on.
"Hey bestie", Kathan said.
Nala turned and then went back to her shoes.
"Ok look, I know we've lost touch and I know I should have at least called you and ran the whole maid of honor thing by you. You were my first choice, but with the twins, school, and work, I didn't want to overwhelm you", Kathan said.
"I'm not upset that you didn't pick me. I'm upset that you didn't at least tell me you were going to pick Sabrina. I told you I was picking Serena after you said no. I just wanted that same courtesy", Nala said.
Kathan nodded.
"You're right. I'm sorry Nala, you know how hard it is for me to admit that but I am", Kathan said.
"I see all these pictures of you two shopping, having lunch, but I can't even get a text telling me you picked her or what kind of invites you picked, the colors you picked.", Nala said.
"You could have picked up the phone too. If you felt left out or forgotten, you could have sent me a text", Kathan said.
"Why? So I could look like some jealous idiot", Nala said.
"And you think I like seeing pictures of Dean and Serena with the twins. Those are my godkids and I'm missing everything", Kathan said.
"That's not my fault, you could have gone to school around here", Nala shouted.
Roman appeared in the doorway.
"Ok, enough", he said, trying not to raise his voice.
He closed the door behind him. They could hear the raised voices to the living room, it kept catching the twins attention.
"You both messed up. You were both in the wrong. This is a small argument, not worth losing the years of friendship you two have. Now, I'm going to leave this room and I want you two to talk this out. No raising your voices either, you're scaring my babies", Roman said, before walking out.
Nala sat back down and Kathan sat beside her.
"He's right", Nala said.
They looked at each other.
"I'm sorry", they said at the same time, before laughing.
"There's video chat, I can shoot you a call when they start walking. I won't let you miss that", Nala said.
"And I'll start updating you on everything wedding. Your opinion matters a lot to me Nala", Kathan said.
The girls hugged. The bedroom door opened. Sabrina and Serena stood there smiling.
"Hey, what about us?", Sabrina asked.
Both girls stood and hugged the sisters.
"Ok, from now on, we do a four way call. Whatever it is, even the smallest of things, we call each other", Serena said.
The girls nodded, agreeing.