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Take a Chance Take a Chance by Miyeko May
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“Baby, I don’t have all the answers. I’m just asking you to take a chance.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“I was tired of Black people, Black women especially being thought of last for everything. Sunscreen that leaves us looking like ghosts, foundation ranges that never have our shades. So I wanted to have a place where Black women are catered to.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“The girl I had the biggest crush on, for years, happens to be at the same resort as me at the same time, and she takes time to spend time with me and my family. There’s no situation in which I would ever be mad about that Cass,” I say sincerely.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“You’re right I don’t know you now,” he says seriously, his eyes locked so intensely on mine that I’m forced to look away to break the tension I feel rising between us. “What do you say I get you another drink and then as old classmates we can catch up? So I can get to know THIS Cassandra.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“What are you doing here?” I ask accusatory. “Damn you see a nigga for the first time in damn near a decade and thats the first thing you say?” he asks with a chuckle. “Same ole Mighty Mouse I see.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“His lips catch my attention first, full and surrounded by a full beard that connects with a fresh line up. This man was fine.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“I like plans, knowing what’s next, and having things figured out. Plans work for me, they mean certainty and control which brings me comfort.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“I got this one because they called it the ‘I love you bear’,” my eyes snap up to Cyrus’ as he continues. “And I figured that was perfect because, I love you.” My eyes start to water at his declaration. “Well that’s good, because I love you too.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“I don’t know about you, but I have never felt anything like what I’ve felt these past few days being here with you. Ever. And if this is what it’s like to have you for three days, I’d be an idiot not to fight for more.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“And now I’m sad to be leaving because I like you.” Her words hit me hard in the chest. She likes me.”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance
“Who has the hardest verse on No Hands?”
Miyeko May, Take a Chance