Erin

"Y'all are late." Mel glared at us as we approached her

Today is her baby shower and I swore not to be late, but my baby didn't like what I ate for breakfast so I ended up hugging the toilet and losing track of time.

"Sorry. I wasn't feeling good."

"Well don't give me what you got." She covered her nose and mouth

"It's not contagious dumbass." I squinted in annoyance

Today is just not my day. My body hurts, I'm nauseous and hungry, my outfit didn't fit so I ended up changing like 5 times, I haven't had any dick today just ughh.
If I didn't love my sister, I wouldn't be here.

"Be nice to me, it's my day." She playfully nudged me

"Our day." Mario reminded, rubbing her big belly

"You not  8 months pregnant, therefore it's my day."Melanie swatted his hand away

I shook my head and walked over to my seat with Chris close behind me.

"Hey you two." My mom smiled as we approached the table

My dad was stuffing his face full of baby shower meatballs, but he waved.

"Hey y'all." I sat down

"Hey Mr and Mrs. Daniels" Chris greeted, siting beside me

"What took y'all so long? You missed all the games." My dad asked

I rolled my eyes "Ughh. Is everybody going to keep asking the same question?"

"Erin sweetie, you ok?" My mom asked with a concerned expression

I sighed "I'm fine mama."

"You hungry baby?" Chris asked me

It's like he knows me better than I know myself.

"A little, but I can get it." I said

"I gotchu." He pecked my lips before getting up

"He's so good to you." My mom smiled

"Right? I couldn't have asked for better."

"Just make sure ain't no more grandkids popping up no time soon." My dad chimed in

I just chuckled and nodded. It's really funny that I'm 4 months pregnant and they have no idea.

"Uh-oh." My mama whispered to me "There goes your aunt Naomi."

Aunt Naomi is my mom's younger sister. She's bougie, a filthy rich snob, and a functioning alcoholic.
Her and my mom don't like each other, their beef goes back to way before I was born, so I have no idea what it's about.

(Pictured: Aunt Naomi)

"Big sister." My aunt smiled

"Naomi." My mom forced a smile "I didn't know Mel invited you."

"Why wouldn't she? After all I do bring the best gifts." She sat beside my mom "Hey, Terrence." She greeted my dad

"Naomi." He continued eating just like she wasn't there

"Oh and my beautiful niece. How you been honey?" She smiled at me

"I'm fine auntie. How about you?"

"I've been marvelous...You know, you have this certain glow about you." She analyzed me

"Here baby." Chris came back with a plate for me and some lemonade

"Ah, I see the reason for the glow." She gestured to Chris "I'm aunt Naomi, and you are?"

"Wassup. I'm Erin's boyfriend, Chris." He introduced himself

"I see, I see." She eyed him "You've been treating my niece well?"

"Of course." He kept his reply simple before turning his attention to me "I'm gonna go make my plate. You need anything else?"

"No I'm fine, thank you baby." I smiled before grabbing my fork and digging in

Let's hope the baby likes this food.

"Oh he's definitely better than that Derrick thing." Aunt Naomi said after Chris walked off

"Naomi, now's not the time or place." My mom said in a warning tone

"I'm just saying." She shrugged

"Well how 'bout you just shut up?" My dad glared

*

My sister and Mario were now opening gifts while everyone watched and recorded.
My mood has gotten way better since I ate and I'm really enjoying myself now.

"That's from me!" Aunt Naomi boasted

"Baby I think yo' auntie drunk." Chris chuckled in my ear

"Drunk is an understatement. She fucked up." I laughed

My parents moved to a different table because they didn't want to deal with my aunt when she got drunk.
Personally, I get a kick out of it. She's hilarious when she's drunk.

"I hear y'all." She slightly slurred "Erin, come have a drink wit' me."

"Oh no thanks auntie."

"Suit yourself. What about you handsome?" She playfully winked at Chris

"Oop, back up off my man now." I said

"Chile he wouldn't know what to do wit' me." She danced in her seat

"A mess." I shook my head, chuckling

"So what do ya' say?" She poured half a glass of Tequila- which is what she considered a shot

"I'm fine." Chris declined

"Aw, y'all no fun." She took the shot like it was water

"I'm gonna' go to the bathroom real quick baby." Chris stood up

"Ok."

Once he started heading to the bathroom, my aunt stood and walked over to me.

"You know something?" She sat in Chris' seat

"Wassup auntie?"

"You're so-so beautiful...and I'm so proud of you for finding someone that treats you like the blessing you-you are." She wrapped her arm around my shoulder

"Thank you." I forced a smile, fighting the nausea I was beginning to feel from the strong scent of tequila on her breath

"And I love you." She rested her head on my shoulder

"I love you too auntie."

We stayed like that for a few seconds and watched Mel continue opening gifts.

"So, how far along are you?" She whispered

"Huh?" I played dumb

"Girl your hair is thick, skin is oily, face is fat. How far along?" She repeated the question

"Almost 4 months." I whispered "But don't tell nobody."

"I won't." She smiled and hugged me

"How'd you know? My own mama can't even tell." I hugged her back

"Because she's not your real mama baby girl...I am." She said as we pulled away

"W-What?" I was taken back by what she said

"Erin, I'm your real mama." Aunt Naomi repeated

I blankly stared at her, not knowing how to reply to that.

"You joking right?" I cracked a small smile

Just then, Chris came back from the bathroom. I didn't really acknowledge him because I was sort of in a trance.

"Ask Lena and Terrence." She started "Years ago I had an affair with Terrence...we had you and I-I didn't want kids so I gave you to them. But I regret every-"

While she was talking I stood up and walked over to the table my mom and dad were at.

"Who's my real mother?" I asked while nearing their table

They looked at me like they'd seen a ghost. That alone was all I needed to answer my question.

I scoffed as I stormed away, walking out the door.

"Baby, what's going on?" Chris jogged behind me

I felt tears falling down my face as I walked to his car "I'll tell you later. Let's just go."

"Erin wait!" I saw my mom coming towards me "Sweetie please, we were going to tell you. It's just-"

"Just what? What excuse could you possibly have, huh?" I waited for a response

"Baby girl-" my dad started

"Just leave me the hell alone!" I said, fed up with them

"Calm down" Chris said, warning me to be cautious of the baby

"What's going on?" Mel walked over to us "Why y'all leaving?"

"I just found out Aunt Naomi's my mom." I said in a false cheery tone

"Oh..." Melanie avoided eye contact

I shook my head "You knew too huh?"

"I'm sorry Erin."

"Wow." I chuckled in disbelief "You know what? Fuck y'all" I opened the car door and got in

Chris followed suit before starting the car and pulling off.

Poor Erin.

-Carlisha ❤️