20 January 2021
Manhattan, New York
(Stone-Michaels household)
"Mrs. Stone-Michaels you really don't have to." Akira said as Darian's mother showed the movers where to put the boxes of nursery items in a room. "Oh it's no big deal honey you're family." Darian's mother, Gabrielle had said pinching Akira's cheeks. "And I told you to stop calling me that it's mom or Gabby but never Mrs. Stone-Michaels." Akira nodded her head as Gabrielle had released her grasp on her cheeks. "That actually hurt." Akira pouted rubbing her cheeks.
" Now you know for next time." Gabrielle said moving some boxes to a corner. As they continued to have boxes brought in the room the voice of Zander and Nora could be heard from where Akira and Gabrielle were. "BESTIE!!! WHERE ARE YOU?" Zander screamed. "IF YOU DON'T ANSWER US WE'LL CALL THE COPS AND TELL THEM YOU'RE MISSING!!!" Nora screamed loud enough only for Akira to roll her eyes. "I'M IN THE NURSERY!" Akira hollered back only to hear heavy feet moving up the stairs to where Akira was. "Bestie there you are." Nora said hugging Akira's 5 month pregnant belly. "Good to see you too Nora." Akira looked at Nora's short physique that was somewhat wrapped around her belly. "You guys care to explain why you're here?" Akira quirked at Zander as he gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead. "Well it's simple we're taking you out for brunch." Zander and Nora smiled looking at Akira. " Guys I have the baby's things to get ready for and not to mention." Gabrielle placed a hand on her shoulder. "Go ahead and go Akira I'll take care of everything here." Akira looked at Gabrielle. " Are you sure? I can't leave we haven't even started the placement planning and we don't have some of the..." Akira began to ramble on as Zander squished her face. "How about you just let Granny to be Gabrielle take care of this? Besides we haven't seen you or hung out since the last time we were supposed to hang out. " Zander pouted. "I can't just leave her with all this planning." Akira sighed as Nora began to pout," Please Akira." Akira looked at her as she began to form her puppy dog face. " Okay!!Fine!!" Akira sighed as her friends looked at her happily. "Great let's go." Zander said pushing her gently out of the room. "Call me if you need any help Gabrielle." Akira said as the door was closed. "Don't worry sweetie I won't." Gabrielle said as Akira and her friends were walking down the stairs." We'll be back around 6 or 7." Nora said as they left the house.