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I’m set to walk across the stage. I’ve worked extremely hard to obtain a degree so I refuse to let the news that my boyfriend is sleeping with my best friend and sometimes finds himself in situations that contradict his character disrupt the celebration.
Wtf
Nelson and Valencia’s betrayal stung like a fresh bee sting, yet I still felt victorious.
Bowed legs and an incredibly long frame
You know what they say
“Filling the entire backseat?” “Ain’t that the shit y’all read about and want to happen to you one day?”
“When I said buy yourself something nice, I meant that. Don’t disobey me, Mommas. I hate that shit. If you need your rent paid, use that one.”
“Enjoy your freedom, Mommas. You won’t be free for long.” The line disconnected after the second sentence, leaving me with unresolved emotions. Furrowed brows led to a satisfied smile. Placing the phone against my chest, I laid my head against my door. Mommas.
“I’m good. I promise, dog.” “All right. You better be.” “You check on me, then threaten me? Trent, I’ll shoot the shit out of you, then drop your ass off at the hospital.” “Damn, you not gon’ stay?” “Nah. I hate seeing niggas in them little gowns with they ass out. Shit trifling.”
“Kleu. Nice to meet you, girl. You look like you have some sense. So, how’d you end up here, with this senseless ass ni—” “Call off ya dog,” Makai joked,
“I’m not putting you down, Mommas. I’m picking up my bag,” he explained. “You don’t have to carry me, Makai. I can walk if I—” “You have two feet and good health. I know you can. But that ain’t the fucking point here. Lay ya pretty ass down.”
“How would you like to be fed, Glacier? I can think of a few ways, but I’d rather submit to the thing that’s on your mind this minute.”
“You gon’ stand there letting your mouth water or you gon’ come suck this motherfucker?” “Makai, I—”
she’s a good girl? Them my favorite kind. They take their asses to work and come straight to the house. They might watch a few shows, read hella books, and sleep as often as they can.”
“Take this dick. You got it, Mommas.” His words. His stroke. His baritone. His commands. His encouragement. His passive aggression.
They were a lethal combination, making my toes curl and my faucet leak.
“Is there anything I’m lacking?” The sincerity in his voice lulled my heart. Makai had made it abundantly clear that he had no idea what he was doing and if he ever began doing it wrong, then I should address him. I had absolutely no reason to. He was a natural. Though he’d never been in love before, he’d been loved and he’d been loved properly. It made all the difference.
Don’t put shit down. We don’t pay notes, baby. We pay for the whole thang. Give me the link and I’ll make sure it’s in your cubby by nightfall tomorrow.”
Thrilled to be in my lady’s presence again, I caught myself doing a small celebration dance. My hands were both in the air as I rocked my body from side to side, sure not to spill the weed I’d just lined my blunt with.
“Never feel threatened by a nigga in my presence. I will kill everything breathing in this bitch about you. Don’t ever get that twisted. For you, I will clear a whole town. For you, I will lay shit down. For you, I will wage war. For you, G, hell ain’t even the limit. Fix your face, that’s your past. I’m your future.”
“Restraining order, baby? The piece of paper that has spared not one woman’s life in situations like this? Nah. I’m the restrainer and the fucking order. They don’t protect y’all from shit, but I will.”
I’m here, Mommas. Forever. For life. Always. In all ways. Any time. Every time. However. Whenever. Whatever.
“Marry me, Mommas,” I begged. “Have my babies. Please, marry me. Be mine forever.”
“Don’t fuck with my dogs!” I warned. “Tell them not to fuck with me, and where the fuck you going? Leaving me in here with these niggas.” “Watch ’em,” I demanded, heading down the hallway. “Fuck you mean, watch them?” Lawe yelled. The sound of him loading his chamber stopped me in my tracks. I turned to find him aiming his Glock at Ghost. “He the first one I’m hitting. He’s too fucking calm for me.” “He’ll rip your airways from your throat. He’s the first motherfucker you should shoot.” “Say less.” “Chill,” I called out to the boys. Immediately, they relaxed.
Cause y’all niggas know how to pick ’em. All y’all niggas got the same girl, just different faces. Aeir – definitely could’ve been born on Valentine’s Day. Nature, though she has a little heart to go with her shit, still… Valentine’s Day. Glacier, if you blow too hard, she gon’ fall the fuck over.”
“Because you need somebody as crazy as you to deal with your shit.” “Whatever. I can be a bit toxic sometimes. I don’t mean no harm. I just need somebody that can get with my shit when I’m getting with the shit. I can’t take a motherfucker that’s gon’ run cry. Nah, come punch me in my eye. Black that motherfucker so I know not to play with you no more.” “That’s concerning. Kleu be beating your ass? Blink once. I can set you up with R—”
“Even a blind man can see the adoration in that boy’s eyes for you. He’s such a lost soul. It’s written all over his face. And what you offer him, no one else will ever be able to. You don’t require him to travel the distance.
“You meet him where he is and he accommodates you for the journey. You two are selfless when it comes to each other and that’s how I know you’ll make it through whatever has been put in front of you. Just have faith, and most of all, have patience.”
“Daddy?” One of the two smiled up at Mommas, seeking confirmation. “Yes, baby.” Glacier stared directly at me. “Madelyn and Makenna, Daddy. Daddy, Madeleyn, and Makenna.”
