"Estebana!" I hear Remi call for our daughter and can hear the anxiety in her voice.

"What is that little girl doing?" Remi asks out loud. I'm unsure if she is expecting an answer but I will give her one anyway.

"Miko is giving her a bath, Estefania just finished her hair, are you okay?" I envelop my wife in my arms.

"I am it just that what if -" I hear the panic in her voice.

"My Love everything will be fine, I promise" I hold her tight. We finally arranged for our parents to join us for dinner. We have not told them about Estebana or the fact that we are married. My parents just think they are coming to meet my new girlfriend and Remi-Blu's parents think it is just a meeting to reconcile.

Everything is perfect, we are hosting our parents at Estefania's, we figure it's neutral ground. We have been preparing for this for a couple of weeks. I am sure it will work out and if not, it will be our parents' loss, not ours.

"Mommy" Estebana rushed in the room and wedged herself between Remi and I

"Little Girl, are you ready to get dressed?" Remi kisses our baby, I can't believe in another week she will be four years old.

"Yes, look at my hair, it's just like Aunties?'" My daughter loves everything my sister does, and everything is just like her Aunties...I shake my head watching Remi's face, she doesn't know what to do with Ria.

"Yes, it is pretty, now go with Miko so you can put on your clothes. Before she marches away I grab her up and kiss her cheeks. She giggles, that is a sound I love to hear.

"You are Daddy's pretty baby" I look at my daughter with pride and love. What did I do to deserve such a wonderful family? Estebana answers me with more giggles and squirms out of my arms running back to Miko, I look at Remi and laugh. She was giving Estebana that "You better Look" that all Moms give their kids.

"We should get dressed, your parents should be here soon and my parents' flight landed an hour ago" I can tell Remi is on the edge with nervous anticipation.

I walk over to Remi pull the belt of her robe and push it off her shoulders. "No no no, I just took a shower and we don't have time for this" Remi protested

"Shhh, you need to relax and I know how to do that." I place a long kiss on her lips and lift Remi. She wraps her legs around my waist and returns the kiss. Before she can say another word I have her pressed against the wall and already entered her. "Remi-Blu you know I love you"

"Yes" Remi's answer is breathy

"You know I will not allow anyone to hurt you or Estebana" Looking her in the eyes I do the one thing that I know calms her, I proceed to fuck her brains out, while I still wait for her to answer.

"Yes," she replies, holding onto me like I may slip away.

"Then what are you worried about" I feel how close she is by the way she grinds into me giving me an answer.

"Nothing...I have nothing to worry about"

I can tell her body is ready, kissing her, taking her over the edge, and making sure she comes hard.

Now we are both relaxed. I carry her to the bathroom so we can shower together. I take care of her and wash and massage her body.

Remi"

"Are you guys nervous?' Estefania asks Esteban and I as we walk into the open space.

"No" we reply in unison and then laugh

"Good because we have guests" Estefania gets up to let her parents into her apartment.

I hear Estefania and her parents greet each other as they walk towards the living room. Esteban squeezes my hand. Here we go

Standing Esteban welcomes his parents as they join us in the sitting room.

Wow, the Navarro's are a striking couple. Esteban's father is slightly shorter than Esteban and is in great shape. I see where Esteban and Estefania get their looks.

Their mother reminds me of my mother, and that makes my eyes get misty. I see the elegance that masks the raw strength. Her hair is to her shoulders and is still jet black.

It makes her creamy complexion stand out and is complemented by the same hazel eyes I look into every day. Both are dressed in traditional Miami yacht club wear, linen, and silk, very understated. His parents like mine scream wealth but only to those who truly know what it looks like.

"Mom and Dad" Esteban hugs his mother and nods at his father. I stand to greet them.

"And who is this Beauty?" Esteban's mother smiles at me while his dad gives me the evil eye. Okay, Pops I can match that energy real quick,

Mom and Dad this is Remi-Blu, Remi-Blu these are our parents

I extended my hand to Mrs. Navarro "Nice to meet you both Mr. and Mrs. Navarro" and turned to his dad and shook his hand. This man is staring a hole in my damn head. He is probably trying to figure out where Tina is, I don't think Esteban told them he was divorced.

"Nice to meet you, please call me Estelia " She smiles and looks over to her husband

Mr. Navarro just nods. He is grumpy old fucker.

We all sit down and Estefania joins us with wine. "Just a little something to refresh while we wait for the chef to finish lunch." Estefania's voice is super cheerful.

"So this is where you live" Mr. Navarro addressed Estefania while looking around the room. I can tell he wants to be an ass and find something to criticize but there is nothing.

Estefania's place is exquisitely decorated In gray and soft pinks with silver and glass accents. So feminine and classy it captures who she is as a person and reflects her style perfectly.

"Fania, it's beautifully decorated, who did you use?" her mother compliments her.

"Thank you Mommy, I decorated myself" Estefania smiles warmly at her mother.

"Ms. Blu, how do you know my children?" Mr. Navarro inquires.

"Remi-Blu it's one name" Esteban looks at his Dad holding my hand he adds

"And we met a while ago" The look Esteban gives his father is one he would give one of his crew that stepped out of line.

"Where are you from Remi-Blu?" His father ask putting extra emphasis on Remi,

It's something about the way he is coming at me that has my guard up.

"I'm from New York" Esteban knows I'm from Connecticut but he doesn't act like my answer is a problem.

"And what do you do Dear?" Mrs. Navarro asks

"I'm a Consultant," I say keeping it short and polite,

"Oh like a beauty consultant," Mr. Navarro asked with a condescending tone

I saw how he inspected my appearance.. My face is flawless thanks to good genes and Estefania, she laid my hair to perfection too, the best silk press ever, I was casual today and opted for a blue sun dress. Estebana is wearing a matching dress but in pink.

In the same tone, I respond to Mr. Navarro " No like in Legal Consultant, Like I am a practicing Lawyer. Like in several states." I answer and smile sweetly.

Mrs. Navarro almost chokes on her wine trying not to laugh.

" Hmmp" is his only response. That seems to shut the old man up for a while.

"Do you have any roots in Miami" Mr. Navarro tries again.

"I went to college here" I respond feeling more relaxed because he has finally stopped looking at me like I've stolen something from him.

"So are you familiar with what our son does for a living?" he asks, is this man trying to test me or embarrass Esteban? I look at Esteban and he sips his drink and smirks.

"Yes" I answer innocently

"And that doesn't present a conflict for you, being a Lawyer and all?" he asks like he knows something I don't

"Not at all, he runs a business like I run a business," I ask playing dumb

"Esteban" Mrs. Navarro looks at her husband like she is ready to choke him

Just then we hear the doorbell ring again and I tell Estefania I'll get it. My parents don't know that they are not coming to my house, I don't want them freaking out.

"Mommy and Daddy," I say as they enter the apartment, I give them both quick hugs

"How was the trip?" I ask, walking them to the sitting room.

"It was good," My Mom answered.

"So we do have a few people joining us, someone I want you to meet" I time that just as we enter the sitting room. I see Esteban stand and walk over to greet my parents.

"Mom and Dad this Esteban" Both of my parents look stunned but recover quickly Esteban reaches his hand out to my father "Nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Baptiste" He shakes my father and mother hands and turns to introduce his parents.

"And these are my parents Mr. and Mr. -" Esteban is interrupted as his father stands up quickly

"Baptiste?" Mr. Navarro walks to my father and they stare at each other for a long time, the room is eerily quiet, I don't know if I should call my security or what.

They continue to look at each other and I can tell they are having a whole silent conversation.

"Navarro," my father says and at the same time our fathers embrace each other. Just then my mother looks around and spots Mrs. Navarro

"Carmen,,wha-" Mrs. Navarro rushes to my mother and they hold hands, starting to cry.

What in the whole fuck is going on, Esteban and I look at each other. I get nervous, what if we are related or some weird shit. I begin to sweat on my nose.

Esteban turns and wipes the sweat from my nose and gives me a reassuring smile but he pulls me so I am standing in front of him and his arms are wrapped around me like a protective shield.

After a few moments, our parents settle down, apparently, they know each other.

Our parents sit facing each other on opposite couches, while Esteban guides me to sit with him in the oversized chair facing them. Estefani maintains her distance and sits on a stool at the bar on the other side of the room.

"Well, what is going on here?" My father asks, looking at Esteban and I. I don't know what to say, or how to start the conversation. I don't have to because Esteban starts "

Remi-Blu and I invited you all here because we felt it was important to meet each other's family before our wedding"

The room is silent, our parents look at each other and then at us.

"Before your wedding?" our mothers say in unison.

"I'm sorry but you will have to bring us up to speed, you see our daughter left home years ago, this is the first time I've seen her in almost a decade," my father says staring at Esteban.

Our mothers look at each other and lean back like they know this may not go well.

My father and Mr. Navarro continue to look at Esteban and I like two bad toddlers they don't know what to do with.

"So you and Dominica are getting married, how did this happen? My mother finally speaks.

"How do you all meet?" Estelia follows my mother's question

Esteban and I look at each other then he ask "Well the real question is how do you all know each other"

It was our parents' turn to answer some questions.

Mr. Navarro looked at my dad " Louis and I ran a business together years ago here in Miami.

"A business?" I asked because my father didn't know that I knew he was a commander. This can only mean Mr. Navarro was either his second or also a Commander. I think about this because I didn't read about Commander Navarro back then.

"Yes we were in business before you kids were born up until we moved to Connecticut" My father answers

"Ban bring us something stronger than this" Esteban father tells him

Esteban goes to the bar and pours our fathers chairman reserve thinking twice he brings the whole bottle and sits it on the table in front of our parents.

"You two have been together for a long?" My father asks

"A few years" I responded.

"It's destiny at its finest, the reason you left us is the reason you are coming back to us' ' My father says out loud.

"de quoi parles-tu?" I ask my father what he is talking about.

"Ton destin, le destin!" my father responds My destiny, My fate. Before his eyes fill with ...oh my god, they fill with tears. Now my stomach is ready to leave my body.

Mr. Navarro speaks because obviously, my father can't

Let me give you both a little history.

Estefania moves closer and our mothers adjust themselves in their seats, sitting up and steeling themselves for what Mr. Navarro is going to tell us.

 Esteban takes my hand and entwines our fingers. Everyone is on edge waiting.