Baby Avrah was born.
"The name means aura or breeze and it's just unique. I loved it immediately." Amber explained.
Gloria immediately then intervened.
"It was my idea, after spending all my time on baby websites." People chuckled, people being the family and friends who had finally came to see the baby and congratulate them.
Amber immediately rolled her eyes. Gloria wanted to act as if she had given birth and was practically demanding all the attention on her. Sometimes she loved how supportive she was but sometimes she just went overboard.
"You don't have to worry about my mom doing that, I want her far from you and our baby." Andre said his hand firmly poised on her waist. Another holding fruit juice, the only thing they were serving at the baby welcome party. They wanted everyone sober, supposedly.
"You don't have to be so hard on her.." Della whispered back.
"She deserves it." He said almost immediately. "I just don't understand how you could be so forgiving."
"If I forgave you then it would be hypocritical of me not to forgive your mom since you were like a tagged team in everything that happened."
Andre stiffened.
He never thought of it that way.
Speak of the devil.
"Della! Good to see you here." Jeanine greeted, Della didn't expect to get a hug but she did. It was very weird.
"Hi Jeanine."
"Oh darling, I told you to call me Jenny."
Andre rolled his eyes, immediately walking away to go speak to Danny; his bestfriend. Della felt betrayed, how is he allowed to do that. To just walk away and leave her in such an awkward scene. Yes, her and Jeanine had sorted out their issues but they weren't best friends!
"I prefer Jeanine." Della awkwardly giggled.
Just when Della thought the conversation was over.
"Alright then.. nice party they have here."
"It is." Della smiled, feeling uncomfortable.
"I just saw baby Avrah, an adorable little button." Jeanine continued.
"Andre and I arrived a bit late.." because he wanted a quick fuck. "We didn't get to see her just yet."
"Mhm surely making another baby." Jeanine joked but Della tensed a bit. It was weird talking to her. She didn't want to reveal her pregnancy just yet, what if she pushed her on the stairs just so she loses it. Della didn't mean to think of horrible things that could happen but she couldn't help it. Jeanine had shown her that she was capable of anything when it comes to her son.
Della didn't know how to respond to that so she just giggled, looking around for anyone familia to save her. There was more of Amber and Daniel's family that she wasn't well acquainted to.
"Do you plan on a second child?" Jeanine questioned.
"I don't know..."
"Mhm that's the same thought I had when I had little Luc." Jeanine said almost somewhat genuine. She seemed sad at the mention. "It was a happy time, Ben was very happy so was Andre.. we were so happy."
"I'm really sorry about Ben."
"I deserve it. He has always been kind and a genuine nice person and I just took advantage of that throughout the years." She sighed. "I don't have anyone at the moment not even Andre wants me around. The only person who adores me without judgement is Leondre. He always cheers me up. You raised your son well Adela. I clearly didn't—" She paused. "I raised an unapologetic womanizer and Luc is just beyond me. Jeffery Star in the making."
"Don't say that Jeanine.." Della replied matching the sad tone. "Andre is a good man and Luc has an amazing personality. I suppose he gets some of his sass from you."
Jeanine laughed a little.
"I won't deny that.."
"I just mean if Andre was capable of laying his hands on you then I didn't raise him well."
Della didn't know what to say. She didn't want to talk about it. Talking about the things that had happened that week..
There was awkward silence.
"Do you plan on re-marrying?"
"Uh no.."
"She is pregnant?" Jeanine questioned excitedly.
"Yes and I would really appreciate if you stayed far away from her. She doesn't need any stress or negativity at the moment."
That hurt.
"Oh.." Jeanine responded.
"Even after the baby is born do you mind just not being there.. I know what you're capable of. I don't know what I would have done if she had miscarried Leo all because of you."
"I said I was sorry..."
"You're taking advantage of the fact that Della is sweet, kind and forgiving but mother I won't ever allow you to hurt her!"
"I wouldn't—"
"Just cut the act Jeanine!" Andre said with a clenched jaw.
On the other hand.
"I owe everything to you Della. If you hadn't talk to me that day, honestly I was ready to abort and act like nothing ever happened but you were Godsent. That's why I want you to be Avrah's Godmother! I want her to look up to you and I know you will always be there for her. You're one of the most genuine people I have ever met. Even after being broken so many times, you still manage to not cut everyone else with how broken you're. Instead you spread positivity and you're far from judgmental."
Della was so overwhelmed. She had absolutely no words as Amber took little Avrah with her tiny little frame wrapped around pink blankets that smelt so heavenly. Della held Avrah in her arms. She was so delicate with a little purple hat. Her tiny fingers balled in a fist, she squinted her eyes open and opened her mouth putting her balled fingers.
"She is always hungry." Amber added, Della giggled. Her eyes almost teary feeling very emotional.
"We're only making Andre the Godfather as long as you're with him. He is a mess without you." Danny added.
"Hey, I heard that!" Andre playfully hit Daniel on his left bicep.
"Go ahead abuse me in front of my daughter." Daniel said playfully.
"Just practicing for future douchebags that come near her." Andre chuckled.
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