Shawnie's POV 

Chris texted me asking if we could take Genesis to Disneyland and basically just have a family day. I thought it was a cool idea because we've never really done anything like that before. She is a little bit older now and able to somewhat comprehend things so I thought it would be good for us to have our first family day and take our daughter to Disney.

Chris also told me that he was going to be bringing his son with him. Now of course I don't feel any type of way about his son being there but I feel every kind of way when it comes to the son's mother being there. So I was a little hesitant at first but then he told me that she wasn't going to be there with us and that he just simply wanted his kids to meet and how can I not be okay with that. I love his kids because I have love for him. I feel like he's my stepson anyway.

Joe, myself and Genesis, were in the back of the SUV on our way there. We were going to meet Chris and his people say the park. I was trying to give Joe a rundown on everything, letting him know how everything was going to work with this trip.

"Okay. So this is basically going to be your first outing with me in public and with a lot of people. I just need you to keep your distance but make sure myself and my daughter are safe. You won't be by yourself. Eric is not coming but that's only because Chris has his four guys that are going to be with him. So it'll be five of you total and obviously your priority is only me and my daughter."

"Right."

"There's gonna be a lot of fans asking Chris, and maybe me for pictures and I'm okay with that until I'm not okay with that. I will let you know once I get to that point. What I'm not okay with, and I cannot stress this enough, is paparazzi. If you hear anyone ask any questions about Chris and I, Aubrey and I, or anything that doesn't have anything to do with Disneyland, get them away from me."

"Got it." Joe says

"Chris is the same way. He may say a word or two, but he's not gonna stand there and talk to them. Just let us do us and enjoy our day and everything will go well."

"Sounds easy enough." He says

"Yeah it sounds easy enough until you have 20 people in your face and 100 more coming. For the most part fans listen, it's just those damn paps trying to get their pictures is what pisses me off the most because they don't listen and they are disrespectful. I understand that they're only trying to do their jobs but it's borderline harassment and very invasive and I don't like it."

"I don't know how you do it." He says shaking his head.

"I didn't choose to be in this life. I was kind of thrown into it and Chris has taught me a lot of things when it has come to the media and Drake has obviously taught me a lot as well, but I've decided that I just don't like it. I don't like being in the spotlight. I never have and I probably never will. But I have to deal with this because of who my ex and husband are. There is no getting around this for me."

"I mean, you can't give them all the credit because you do a lot of things as well." He smiles over at me. "I googled you."

I laugh. "You did your homework."

"Yep!"

"I like that. And yeah, I do have a lot of things going on, but most of those things are offered out of just because of who my husband is. I know I have fans. I know people like me but I also feel like the majority of them hate me as well so I don't understand why they wanna get pictures with me. This shit just doesn't make sense to me and I try so hard daily to find reasons to be okay with it but I'm just not. I love my fans and of course I love the people who are very respectful and nice to me, but I just want to go to the movies, or go out with my husband, or Disneyland and not be bothered."

"I can't relate but I know where you're coming from. You don't really realize how big the small things are until you don't have them anymore." He says

"Exactly." I say. "So, you get to meet Chris." I smile, changing the subject.

"Yeah...I'll be honest with you, I read about what was in the media years ago and I know what happened with you and him while you guys were together. So I'm not excited about that."

"That's understandable. Just know that he really is a changed man and that's the only thing I can say. To be honest, he's not here for you to like him. He's just here because he's my daughter's father. But, I do want to say, I love him, so you have to deal with him. Because if any situation arises where me or him is in danger you still have to act."

"I understand that." He says

"He's really cool though. I guarantee you'll end up liking him. I don't want you to really necessarily focus on that, just know that we've moved on from all situations and that everything is good."

He agreed and we continued to have small talk until we got there. I think this is going to be a very interesting outing.

Once we got there, we all loaded out of the cars. I had to introduce Joe to Chris. I haven't actually laid eyes on Chris since before I left for Vegas, so I felt like things were gonna be a little bit awkward between us but just like always, even if it is, Chris and I will get over it three seconds later.

Chris walks over to our SUV with Aeko, and he opens the back door, but he doesn't open my door. He opened Joe's door and he stopped in his tracks and I could see on his face he wanted to say something but then he saw me and I guess chose not to.

"What's up?" Chris says and walks around the suv to my side, then opens my door.

I laugh as Joe looks back at me.

"What's up, baby!" Chris says, as he goes in for a kiss on my cheek.

"Hey!" I hugged him. "So this is Joe. He's my new security."

"Another one?"

"No. He's mine. Like, only mine." I say laughing.

"Oh." He looks over at him and reaches over me, extending his hand for him to shake. "What's up, man!" He sees Lexi and waves at her.

I look at his son and he smiles at me. "Hi." I say

"Hi." He says, sweetly.

This is only my second time meeting his son. The last time he was with us his mother decided to make things unpleasant for all of us and our meeting was cut short. I'm happy to see that she and Chris are on good terms and it's even better to see that she lets him have his son for occasions like this.

Chris looks back at me and smiles. "You look good!"

I smile back at him. "Stop." I push him out of the way and get Gen out of the car. She was sitting in the back with Lexi. I sat her down on the ground so she could walk around and Chris introduced Aeko to her. He held her hand and they started talking and playing with each other. It was so adorable.

Lexi and Joe got out of the car and we all just stood there talking for a while, then we went in. Joe and Chris seemed to hit it off. Good, because that was another relationship I would have to manage and I simply don't want to deal with the drama.

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We went around to all of the Disney characters, Aeko and Gen got pictures with them. Then we took them on a bunch of the kiddy rides and they seemed like they really enjoyed themselves. I got to eat funnel cake, which was my favorite part of the day.

I think this time meant more to Chris and I than it did to our daughter of course, but as I stated before, it was much needed. We've never done anything like that before and it made me happy about the progress that we have made since I've been back in LA.

Things weren't too crazy. We did have a lot of people stopping us and asking us to take pictures but for the most part it was pretty much chill. Joe did a very good job. He did exactly what I asked him to do and I can't complain. I know I made a good decision by asking him to work for me.

Chris and Lexi were talking but I can't hear what they were saying, then she takes Gen and Aeko away towards a ride. I smile and wave at her, she waves back.

I waved Chris over to me, before scanning around for Joe. I see him watching our surroundings.

"What's up?" Chris says, walking over to me.

"I want another funnel cake." I laugh

"You just ate one." He laughs.

"But I want another one. I don't get to have funnel cake often, so just let me be great and have another one." I laugh

"This is ridiculous." He jokes. "Let me be great." He mocks me laughing.

We walk over to the vendor and he buys us both a funnel cake. He pulls out a one hundred dollar bill, and places it on the counter, before walking away.

I grab the funnel cakes, some napkins, and the bottle of water, before walking over to Chris sitting down at the table.

Joe was sitting at a table close to us, while Chris four security stood on the perimeter.

"I don't get no water?" He jokes

"You didn't ask for one." I say, handing him my bottle, and he drinks half of it.

"Chris!"

"I was thirsty. It's hot out here." He says

"Yeah, you have to make sure the kids have plenty of water as well." I say

"I know what I'm doing." He says being a little defensive.

We fell silent for a couple of minutes. He was doing something on his phone and I was eating.

"I missed you." I say, taking a bite of my funnel cake, breaking the silence.

He looks up at me and smiles.

"I know." He says jokingly and I roll my eyes.

"You know I missed you too. I don't even have to say it." He says, sipping the water again.

"So what's been up with you?" I ask

"You tell me, skipping town on a nigga." He jokes.

"Don't." I say, pushing him playfully in his arm, when I feel a camera flash go off.

"You got it." He says, to the person before taking a bite of his funnel cake.

"I tried to talk to you when I sent you the text and I called you but you acted as if you had nothing to say to me and sent that stupid ass heart emoji so I just left it alone."

"I didn't want to talk."

"Do you wanna talk now?" I ask

"Depends..." he says

"Okay. Red Carpet, who were you with?" I ask

He looks sheepishly, as I smirk down at him knowingly.

"She's a friend." He responds.

"What kind of friend?" I ask.

"She ain't you, so she doesn't matter." He says, catching my mood. "Ms. Kissing Drake for the camera."

"I didn't kiss him. I was trying to get away from everyone asking me those stupid ass questions." I watch his facial expression. He has more to say but he pushes whatever it is down, before genuinely smiling at me.

I smile back, taking my bottle of water back, or what's left of it rather. Just a bottle at this point.

"Want another water?" He ask

"Yes, please." I smile, taking the last sip of water.

He gets up, and asks for two more bottles.

I look around seeing some fans with their phones out. I look over at Joe, who's sitting there watching everything. He shrugs and smiles at me.

I sigh, releasing control, letting him handle the situation.

He eyes one fan, and shakes his head. The girl puts the phone down, and walks away quickly. I laugh to myself. Joe is good.

Chris walks back over with the waters. He sits them on the table.

"I hung around before the show. Had a drink, or two." He sits down, next to me. "You didn't notice me, but I saw you and him....kissing. That hurt."

He was avoiding eye contact. He looked everywhere but at me. He didn't want to look at me because he didn't want to show how hurt he actually was, well, still is. I felt bad for him. I didn't even know he was there.

"I'm sorry you had to see that." I say

"So what's up with you walking around Vegas with no security? Having Mr. Long hair, tattooed man rescue you. What's his name?" He asks

"Yeah...Joe." I look over at Joe.

"Was it Drake?" He asks knowingly.

"Yeah." I nod looking back up at him.

"What happened?" He asks

"To make a long story short, Aubrey was in the room with two women. We got into it really bad, and I had a small anxiety attack, and I left. I went downstairs and all of that happened and Joe helped me." I explain

"So you hired him?"

"Yeah, he calmed me down from my anxiety attack and I just felt connected to him in a way. I know it sounds crazy, don't judge me and I know it's super crazy that I hired him but I feel like I'm not wrong. The man didn't even know who I was. He was just genuinely helping someone who looked like they needed help. That's what got to me."

I look at Chris and he's just shaking his head.

"And he didn't even come down to help me or anything. He sent security, I understand why he didn't come but when I got back up to the room he was already in bed just on his phone. Like he didn't care."

"Fuck that nigga. I'll beat his ass." He says, taking a sip of his water.

"It's all good now." I say.

"Yeah, okay." He says, in that voice. "I don't care, and Shawnie you know I don't care. I'll end that motherfucker." He says, his possessiveness coming out.

"Everything is okay." I place both my hands on his face. "I'm fine." I say, looking him in his eyes.

He sighs, letting out the frustration. He's always so protective over me. I like it, but it's scary.

"I like that you want to look out for me but I'm okay. You good now?" I smile.

"Yeah, for now." He responds

"You know someone took this picture." I laugh, removing my hands from his face.

"I know. I'm not mad at it though." He says

I shake my head as we get up tossing our empty plates in the trash, grabbing our waters.

"How about y'all come back to the crib, and we watch some Disney movies or something. I just don't want the day to end after we leave here. I wanna spend time with my family. With my son and daughter." He says.

"Okay, we can do that." I say

"Good." He smiles, as we walk over to meet Lexi, Aeko and Gen.

Once the day was over, we headed back to Chris's house. It was so nice being able to spend the day with his son and our daughter. Like we were just a four member family. Actually, it was very perfect. I genuinely wish things were different between us because today felt like old times and it felt like this is how things should be.

Thoughts??