Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 - "No Thanks" Giving
After reading this chapter, I have to admit I was quite disappointed in Anthony. Regardless of how weak Nat has been, she has always to a degree stood up for herself and honestly, Anthony not being able to stand up for Nat just like Richard when it comes to their family is sad. If I remember correctly, she stood up to her friends and family about Anthony and yet Anthony didn't show her that same consideration. Are these women such gargoyles that the men can't be men. At some point, honey cut the apron strings or you will end up just like Richard Sr., he was soo concerned about what the family would think, he lost a good woman and ended up with less than that. I wonder if Richard Jr was in love with his wife or did he cave and marry someone the family approved of. Anthony regardless of whether Nat was accepted or not, she wanted to know she meant as much to you as your family and you failed to show that, then almost cheated. He need to grab the balls he keeps trying shove into Sabrina's holes and man the f*ck up or settle for Sabrina and live a life of misery and unhappiness like your dad, catering to your family. Sabrina, you manipulated the guy to bring you to Thanksgiving and then want to act hurt that he isn't being loving. Bish he don't love you. You know this and any manipulation you do just makes it that much harder for him to. It appears you are less than genuine. Why are you so desparate?
I am soooo happy Nat did not fall into Richard's arms but I can guarantee Richard is going to say something to Anthony at Thanksgiving dinner and I think sh*t is going to hit the fan as they say. Now wouldn't that be interesting. Part of me wish that Anthony sets his father, Sabrina and family as a whole straight.
You keep my feelings teetering from love and hate. I absolutely love it.
Author's Response: I have to agree with your take on Anthony and his decision to cave to his family's influence and the fact that he need to get it together. This trip home may very well be the wake up call he needs. He realizes his family ain't all they're cracked up to be and that Nat is who he wants. But he also believes she's engaged, reinforcing his belief that she was just settling for him. So realizing he wants her may not be enough for him to make a change if he believes he can't have her.
Sabrina is jockin' Anthony because she's found the chupacabra--a gorgeous young, successful Italian man from a traditional Italian family. They don't have many of those roaming around Houston. Trust me. We've looked.
Whether Anthony sets his girl, his family, and his father straight remains to be seen. But you know these secrets can't be kept forever.
Thanks for reading and reviewing, Lajack! So glad you're enjoying this crazy emotional rollercoaster.
Reviewer: lajack1 Signed
Date: January 31 2015