A Tribird’s Love

Chapter 16

Tyler

After the intense door stare with Ariah’s dad I made my way back to my car and headed home. It was a well spent Saturday, the entire day was filled with fun and getting to know Ariah. It’s only a little past ten pm and I’m sure when I get home my favorite person will be waiting for me to know every detail. She had texted me on the hour every hour asking how everything was going. My first and last time responding was while we had our car meal. What I really can’t wait to tell her is that Ariah is Ms.Mi’A daughter. It’s literally a small world or I wasn’t as observant as I thought, especially with them both looking alike. I honestly don’t see how I missed that, that right there is going to rack my brain. I’m so deep in thought trying to figure out how that I didn’t realize I was coming up to my packlands. I drove over the bridge to reach packlands and was greeted by the warriors at the post. What I admire about our land is it’s only one way in and one way out unless you swim or get on a boat. It’s usually about six warriors at the entrance, two sitting inside a guard post, two in wolf form within the trees and the other two sitting high in the trees lounging, I call them our eyes uptop. They see who’s coming in before we hear them approaching.

Once I entered, I turned right and enjoyed the nice and quiet ride to my home, except for a few howls here and there. When my mom was pregnant with the twins, dad assisted with building a house at the end yet beginning of our land. (I personally think they are the perfect pair for each other, besides the mate bond. They are literally partners; Mom’a Dukes is an architect and Pops does the construction. Pops own a few popular construction businesses.) We had our own private little area, it’s a nice family home. My mom’s dream home, to be exact, six bedrooms with five full baths, one partial. My Pops have a nice office and my mom wanted her office combined with our mini library. As I pull up to the house, I see the living room TV on as well as Pop’s office light and my parent’s room light, letting me know no one is sleeping. Making it to my room is for sure out of the question now. I thought I had until I at least showered before Mom started her interrogation.

Not long after, I closed the door and tried to make my way to the stairs. The TV went mute and all eyes on me.I looked over to my right and saw a paused screen along with a smiling Kayden and Kaylen, “Mom told us you went on a date. I didn’t believe her at first, but Shay called me saying she saw you at the arcade with some girl. Don’t tell us our lovely sigma brother is finally putting himself out there.” Of course leave it to Kayden to voice his opinion. He’s been calling me a sigma for a few years now, the main reason… I’ve never used the title as the Alpha’s son to my advantage. I’m self-reliant, independent and a very dominant introvert. According to him and a few of his werewolf buddies that’s not how alpha’s are. An alpha is supposed to be an extrovert and thrive on challenges. I’ve tried multiple times to tell him I am everything an alpha is, except the extrovert part I like to keep to myself. That's one of the main reasons I decided to go to a school outside the packlands. I wanted to learn how to make friends and not to have friends because of who I am. What really pissed Kayden off was when mom made them both attend the same school as me. He wasn’t thrilled about it at all, Kaylen on the other hand was happy she said it was a breath of fresh air, with her every move not being watched. “Well…. Is it true? Will you bring her around? Is she pretty? What’s her personality like? Does she have a wolf or is she another being? I mean spill the beans brother!!! I’m only curious because it’s a shock that you’ve shown interest in someone.” I don’t think Kaylen took a breath before she started rambling, she is indeed our mother’s child. Once either one is excited about something and wants to know more the rambling doesn’t stop. I smiled and shook my head at her. “To answer both of y'all questions… Yes, I was on a date. Kaylen for more answers when you hear mom on her way to my room just join her. We both know she’s only still up waiting for my return to get details.” With that I turned on my heel and headed upstairs for a shower.

After getting settled in fresh out the shower, jogging pants and a white tee on comes a soft knock then an open of my door. (At least she waited until I was fully clothed this time before visiting.) In walks my beautiful mother full of life dressed in some jack skellington pajama pants and beater. And tagging along right behind her as I expected, is no other than Kaylen, with the biggest smile on her face I might add. Kaylen made herself comfortable on my giant bean bag while my mom sat on the edge of my bed. “You know why we’re here, spill it. Don’t make us wait!” Kaylen was in a rush, I see. I chuckled and gave them what they wanted, it was some good dialog amongst the three of us and our conversation lasted for almost two hours. Kaylen was the first to call it a night while my mom wanted to know it all, but before I let her get out of sight I mentioned the one thing that had me deep in thought. “Did you know Mrs.M’iA is her mom? I didn’t know until I dropped Ariah off and her dad was a little intimidating and Mrs.M’iA came up from behind him. She is literally a spitting image of her mom except for a few features, how did I miss that?” Now I was the one rambling. “I had a hunch when you used to tell me about the girl Ariah at your school, but I didn’t confirm it until you mentioned her last name. Mi’A had always spoken of her child whenever I pulled her away from her planning for some relaxing time. She actually brought her with her when she was younger, I don’t think you two ever crossed paths though. Now for me not telling you, I did it so you could get out of your own shell. If you would’ve known I knew, you would’ve been asking me to help you.” Mom’a is always right, because she was right about me going to ask for help because I for sure was.

Ariah

I told Tyler to let me know when he had made it home given it was getting late. Once my parents and I were behind closed doors my mom was excited and asked me how my first date went while daddy didn’t seem like he was too happy about it. I kept it light and simple of just where we went. Honestly, I was actually waiting for my mom to bring up last night, but she didn’t. I’m guessing that’s going to be another day’s topic which is actually a relief. I didn’t want to ruin my great day talking about something I’m still trying to understand. “Oh! you have a gift from me and your dad. Let me go get it.” my mom jumped up from the living room sofa and dashed into the kitchen. When she came back she was carrying a nice size box in her hands, I instantly smelled what it was and got super excited. “Is that what I think it is?” when she nodded her head for confirmation I couldn’t hold back my excitement anymore. I grabbed the box from her hands and snatched the top off and was met with the cutest little brown eyes. They finally got me my puppy. I've been wanting a miniature schnauzer for years, but I kept getting denied. I was constantly told when I get older and can take care of the puppy myself then they’ll think about it. I gave each parent a hug and kiss and dashed up to my room. Man, this day couldn’t get any better.

I set up an area in my room for my new fur baby and sent Nesha a picture of us cuddling. Literally after hitting send two minutes later my phone was vibrating, indicating there was a call from none other than my Nesha.I couldn’t even greet her before she got straight to business.

“Heyyy Love! OMG, you finally got us a fur baby!! But, I’m calling for the tea, I have my cup ready so start pouring it so I can sip.”