Our Man

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Bey was putting her things away , the room completely silent and void of people when she felt a presence behind her .

Initially she thought it was her husband but his reaction to a moment alone included a lot of talking or touching which she heard none of , so the only person with access to her private dressing was his mother .

"You still here mama?" Bey Asked as she dropped the clothes that were busying her hands so that she could give the older woman her undivided attention .

Like her husband , she rarely spoke but when she did it was something worth listening to . Something simple , but deep and always useful in the future .

Bey was genuinely Surprised when the darker woman didn't stop or answer her questions. With outstretched arms she gathered Beyoncé into her arms , the immediate abundance of warmth and love from the embrace making Bey hold on tighter as if the feeling would somehow escape if she didn't hold it in .

Gloria's dreadlocks tickled Bey's face and her neck but she remained connected to her mother in law until the hug expired

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Gloria's dreadlocks tickled Bey's face and her neck but she remained connected to her mother in law until the hug expired .

"What was that for ?" Bey Asked once they both finally stepped back , still in close enough proximity but no longer in each other's arms .

"Because I have no words . No way to even begin to thank you for loving my son or for being patient with him . For bringing back my little boy " Gloria said making Bey's eyebrow arch in confusion prompting a small chuckle from Gloria.

"Let me explain" Gloria started

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"Let me explain" Gloria started . "I'm sure he's told you about his father . When he left , he might as well had taken Shawn with him because he was no longer there . He changed for the worst , not too wayward but still not as recognizable as the boy that I raised . He was and will always be my baby boy , but his attitude towards life and people weren't the same . The four year old that taught himself how to ride a bike became shielded by this boy that no longer had goals or tried to do anything . His grades dropped , his work suffered and teachers had almost given up hope but I never lost faith and one day when you have a son you'll understand where I'm coming from " Gloria smiled making Bey blush.

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