Congratulations: Part 1

(Jasmine)

Beep Beep Beep Beep Bee- !

I reach over to my phone and continuously tapped the screen until my alarm stopped.

I laid there with my eyes closed for a second just enjoying the peace. I haven't slept this good in a while, I've been so busy with school.

Suddenly I heard a bunch of noise and commotion like people were making their way to my room door.

Me: Please tell me I locked that damn door.

I whispered to myself.

Before I knew it my door swung open and in came my dad, August, Rico and some others.

HAPPYYY BIRTHHDAYY TOOO YAAAA, HAPPYYY BIRTHDAAYY TOO YAA ! HAPPY BIRTHDAYYY ! 🎶

They all sang making me so happy as hell. I completely forgot about my birthday. I haven't really cared for my birthday since my mom passed. Her and my pops used to do this all the time when she was here.

Rico: Awee bro don't tell me you finna start crying on a nigga.

I laughed.

Me: Nah nigga I don't cry.

She laughed.

Rico: Bro we graduate today !!

She screamed out of nowhere.

Me: Hell yeah bro we finally finished with this high school shit !

Rico: Bruh and to think I ain't even think I was gonna graduate. I'm proud to say I did this shit though.

I'm so proud of Rico. I always knew my scrap was gonna graduate she just needed to push herself and she did. I'm also proud of myself. It's crazy how I graduate on the day of my birthday though.

August: You finally nasty nineteen lil nigga.

I grinned like a dummy. I'm happy to say that I'm blessed to see another year.

Me: Where's India?

I asked noticing that she wasn't here.

August: She started her new job today but she'll be off soon. She told me to let you know she didn't forget about your birthday.

He smirked like he knew something.

Rico: Nigga get up and dressed. We making moves today.

Me: Ight bet. Now get the hell outta my room, if y'all don't mind.

My dad slapped me with a pillow, hard asf then they all made their way out.

I chuckled and got up out of my bed getting ready to start my day.

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After about an hour I was finished getting ready.

A nigga felt fresh as hell. I had on my all white lows, black skinny jeans, an all white T and my polo jacket. I even put on my favorite earrings.

Rico: Damn nigga 'bout time.

She playfully rolled her eyes at me while I walked down the stairs.

Me: Shut yo ass up.

She chuckled then bumped past me making her way out the door.

Me: Ight dad, see you soon!

I yelled because I didn't see him

Dad: Ight, Happy Birthday. Love you !!

Me: Love you too !!

I closed the door after locking it and made my way to Rico's car.

Rico: Ight, where too first ?

Me: Shit I'm hungry as hell.

Rico: IHOP it is.

I smirked and so did she.

This is our favorite place to eat breakfast. They have the best pancakes.

I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket. I fished for it and once I could see the caller id it read "INDIA 😌💜"

I quickly answered.

Me: Hello.

India: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASMINE!!

Me: Thank you babygirl.

I smiled just thinking about how much I miss her.

India: So what do you have planned for today ?

Me: Well right now I'm with Rico. We boutta head to IHOP then make a few moves after that.

India: Y'all do know that our graduation is today right, as in a few hours.

I laughed.

Me: Girl no shit, how can we forget the day we graduate?

India: I'm just making sure.

I could tell she was smiling just by the way she sounds.

Me: I miss you.

I blurted out.

India: Awe, I miss you too.

We haven't talked in days. Not because we're on bad terms or anything but because we've both been busy with school and tryna make sure we're able to graduate.

Me: I heard you started your new job today.

India: Yes I did, at Sonic.

Me: You like working there?

India: Even though it was my first day I love it already.

The whole time we've been on the phone my smile never dropped. Shit my jaws starting to hurt. I just love hearing her talk.

Me: That's good to hear.

India: I know right.

Rico pulled into the parking lot of IHOP and we got out the car.

Me: Ight India I'm gonna hit you up after we leave here.

India: Okay, tell Rico I said Heyyy!

Me: India says Heyyy!

I mocked her and she laughed.

Rico: Heyyy India, how you doing ?

I put the phone on speaker as we made our way in IHOP.

India: Good, don't forget to include me in whatever plans you guys have for after graduation.

Rico: Fasho !

India: Okay bye guys.

Me and Rico: Byee !

I let her hang up the phone.

Rico: Nigga you're in love.

I smiled.

Me: Nigga no I'm not.

She smirked.

Rico: Little do you know, she told me how she feels about you. But since you ain't in love ain't no reason for me to tell you right ?

Me: Nigga I'll slap the fuck out you if you don't tell me.

I laughed and so did she.

Rico: Nahh bro don't worry 'bout it.

Me: I still don't get how y'all became cool with each other. She used to hate you.

She laughed again.

Rico: Nigga she used to hate you too.

Me: But she slapped you.

We both laughed this time.

Rico: Bro I told you I apologized to her for all the fucked up shit I did.

Me: Yeah man, I don't even get why we treated her the way we did. She's a great person.

Rico: I agree.

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GRADUATION

Can y'all believe a nigga really about to graduate in a few minutes. I've never been this proud of myself about anything in my life. I could cry right now.

Someone tapped me on my shoulder interrupting my thoughts.

I turned my gaze to a little shawty with red hair.

Her: Hey boo.

When she spoke I recognized her voice but I couldn't remember what her name was.

Me: Hey lil red.

She hugged me and I hugged her back.

Her: I haven't see you in a while, you kind of went MIA and you never called me so I thought you were gone for good.

Honestly I don't even remember her giving me her number.

Me: Nah I've just been busy, tryna make sure I graduate.

Her: Well I heard it's your birthday, so happy birthday.

She said smiling. She's a very beautiful girl. I mean she ain't India but she is cute. I don't know why I can't remember her name though.

Me: Thanks shawty.

Her: You don't remember my name, do you ?

I scratched the back of my head trying to remember.

Me: Honestly no I don't, I'm sorry.

She rolled her eyes.

Her: It's Sasha.

Me: Right, Sasha. I knew it was something like that.

I chuckled knowing damn well I didn't have a clue what her name was.

Sasha: Okay well I just wanted to say happy birthday.

I could tell she had an attitude.

Me: Thanks again Sasha.

I felt kind of bad so I gave her a peck on the cheek which made her giggle.

Once she walked away I saw India looking this way like she had been watching the whole time. I hope she don't think I was flirting with her because I wasn't. I just felt bad for not knowing her name when I went to school with her for 5 years.

I couldn't read her facial expression and when I gestured for her to come over to me she ignored me.

I grew annoyed. I really don't have time for nobody and their attitude. A nigga boutta graduate and it's my birthday. Nah, I'm not a

about to trip 'bout nothing.

When I looked back at India she was talking to Rico. I searched for my pops and found him over by the food where I should of known he'd be.

Pops: Hey jit, you okay?

Me: Yeah, I'm just ready to party.

Pops: Graduation about to start so we'll be outta here soon.

Me: Okay.

Pops: I just want you to know that I love you and I'm so proud of you. You know your mother would have been proud of you too. Don't ever forget that.

He pulled me into a hug which made me feel so much better. I love my pops bruh.

We made our way to our seats along with everyone else.

The principal began his speech and I just zone him out thinking about India.

I wanted her to sit next to me but she got a stank ass attitude. And instead she's sitting with her pops and Rico.

"JASMINE CENTINA"

I heard the principal call my name and my heart started racing. I was so fucking happy bro. I almost literally ran up to that damn stage.

I made my way up the few stairs, shook all the teachers hands and grabbed my diploma from the principal.

"Congratulations"

They all said. Hearing them say this made me feel so great about myself.

I wanted to cry but I held back tears because my entire school wasn't about to see me act like a wussy.

Again I'm so proud of myself, I came into this school with no intention of graduating but when my mom died it made me work hard to get here.

"I DID THIS FOR YOU MOM !" I said looking up into the sky. Finally a tear dropped and I didn't even give a fuck who saw.

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I know this chapter took forever guys, I had readers block.

Mistakes I know, sorry.

Bare with me for part 2, it's going to be more about Jasmine's birthday.

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