Chapter11

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5th September,2019

SUMMER

I was leaving the hospital this morning, but the doctor had recommended that I stay at home from school today. Rashad stayed whole night with me because he refused to leave my side. I knew he was really tired so  I had convinced him to go home early this morning and to take a proper sleep and shower. My Aunt Camille was coming for me so I was packing up my stuff.

"Morninggggg" Jhene sang as her and Trina came in the room holding a bag from IHOP.

I smiled "Morning guys" Trina handed me a box and I opened it seeing chocolate chip pancakes with diced strawberries. "Awww ya'll thank you" I hugged them both

"It was no problem girl" Trina waved off

"Bitch you almost got us escorted outta IHOP and talkin' bout no problem" Jhene laughed and I looked at her with wide eyes.

"What you mean?"I laughed

"Oh nothing just that hoe ass cashier tried to test me, and I just had to check her" Trina shrugged

"By trying to jump over the counter at her Trina, really?" Jhene said sarcastically

"Details Details"Trina dismissed Jhene and turned to me "How you feelin' hunni boo?"

I sat on the bed waiting for my Aunt as I began to pick pieces of strawberries and eat them. "Girl I'm feeling better" I stopped eating and narrowed my eyes at them both "Wait, Aren't ya'll supposed to be in school?"

"Yup we going there now but we just decided to drop by and check on you. When are you going home?"Jhene asked

"Anytime now"I looked at my watch seeing it was 8 am "Aunt Camille is supposed to be on her way" My phone began ringing "And that's her now. Hey Auntie"I answered her call

"Hi baby, how you feeling?"

"I'm fine, I'm dressed already waiting on you"

"Yeah I'm on my way, but I got one problem"she stated

"What's that?"

"I got called out to work and I won't be able to stay at home with you today"

I shrugged "That's cool, I can stay home by myself"

She sighed "No Summer not when you just checked out of the hospital. What if something happens to you? I want someone to stay with you. Are any of the girls staying home today?"

I shook my head as though she can see me "No they're going to school today. But don't worry, I can handle it."

"That's not an option" she responded seriously "When I come to get you, we will talk more about this. I'm not finna argue with you on the phone. See you in ten Summer." and with that she hung up

"Ughhh" I sighed frustratedly

"What's up with ya'll ?"Trina asked

"She thinks that I shouldn't stay at home by myself. She's afraid something happens to me"

"She's kind of right tho. You're now coming out of the hospital from having heart issues yesterday. You should be monitored Summ" Jhene agreed and I rolled my eyes

"But ain't she staying at home with you today?" Trina asked

"Yeah but she got called out to work"

"Ain't Rashad home?" Trina asked Jhene and she nodded

I laughed "Nice joke. I ain't doing that. He probably busy doing whatever he does"

"All that nigga does when he comes home on vacation from college, is hustle and vibe at the trap with Trey and Jahmiel. But you know that you come before these streets for Rashad" Jhene shrugged

"Good Morning Girls" My Aunt entered

"Good morning" We all said in unison

"Imma be right back" Jhene said before going out the room

"Are your things packed already?"

I nodded as I began to grab my bag but my phone began ringing again. My eyes widen when I saw Rashad calling.

"Hello" I answered

"Yo you answering like you ain't see a nigga name come up on yo phone" his voice was all deep and raspy like he had just woken up.

I smiled "Good Morning Rashad"

"Posta be daddy but I'll let you slide for now" he responded smartly and I laughed rolling my eyes at his comment  "But onna real note, I called to tell you to pack yo shit I'm coming for you. You spending the day with me" he demanded

"Rahsad, I'm going-"

"I ain't finna let you stay home by yourself mamas. I'll be there in five" he said before hanging up

I looked at the phone "How did Rashad know that-" I stopped when Jhene walked back in with her phone in her hands

"Hi" she smiled innocently  "How ya'll doin?"

"Jheneeee" I fussed and she hid behind Trina.

"Come on Summer you gon thank me later" she squeaked from behind Trina.

"What's going on?" My aunt asked

"Rashad is gonna be staying with me Aunt Camille" I sighed and her eyes lit up

"That's great"she clasped her hands together "Come on lets go to the front and wait on him with Summer ya'll" she announced grabbing my bag and walking out the room.

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"Go on in Mamas" Rashad said as he held open the door for me to go in. I was spending the day by him. Everyone was out so it was just him and I for the day. I walked in the house and took a seat on the couch and he sat next to me. "What you wanna do?" he asked as he picked up my feet and resting it on his lap. I watched as he removed my slides and carefully begin to massage my feet. I closed my eyes as his hand worked magic on my feet.

"I guess you wanna sleep huh?" he smirked and I opened my eyes and looked at him

"That bed at the hospital wasn't the best"  I chuckled

"Come'ere" he extended his hand and I took it. He pulled me ontop of him so I was straddling him on the couch. He then got up and began walking up the stairs. I didn't even budge or refused, I just closed my eyes and buried my head in the crook of his neck. He laid down and I felt my body ontop of his and I further cuddled into him. Something about Rashad made me feel like I was at home. It felt as though it was where I belonged.

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"Nah nigga I ain't coming out today. I got Summer here with me" I opened my eyes to see Rashad sitting on the edge of the bed on the phone. "Naw I ain't want my shawdy round that shit......Aight cool....word"he said before hanging up. I closed back my eyes pretending to sleep

"I know yo ass up shawdy"

"No I'm not" I answered still having my eyes closed making him laugh. I felt the bed dip and my body was lifted and rested ontop of his. I opened my eyes and looked up at him to see that he was already looking down at me.

"You like staring at a nigga huh" he smirked

I rolled my eyes "I don't be sayin nun when you be starin' at me"

He laughed "Oh word?"

"Mhm" I responded as my fingertips trailed down his face to his lips. He bit my finger making me giggle. "Thank you for last night Rashad"

"Don't even mention that shit Summer, you know you my girl" he said and I raised my eyebrow

"Your girl huh?" and he looked me dead in my eyes

"Yeah you mine regardless. I already told you that shit." I smiled and rested my head on his chest. "You hungry?" and I nodded

"Aight I'll carry you where ever u wanna eat, lemme get my keys" he said tapping my thigh and I got up from him. As he gathered his stuff I went to the bathroom and splashed some water on my face and making sure my wig was secured. After fixing myself I walked down stairs.

"You ready?"

I nodded and followed him to the car.

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"I was riding 'round in the V-12 with the racks in the middle. Had to pray to almighty God they let my dog out the kennel. When you get it straight up out the mud, you can't imagine this shit. I been pullin' up in the drop tops with the baddest bitches" Rashad rapped.

We was parked in a park outside of the hood. We were sitting on the hood of his car eating the food we had bought. Rashad carried me to BBQ Hut and I got BBQ Chicken with fries, macaroni salad and fresh salad. He had ordered the same thing as I did. This shit was tasting good as fuck no cap. I looked over and see that he was enjoying his food also and I decided to play with him. I took my fork and  dug it into his box stealing piece of his chicken and eating it quickly.

"Ayee Bruh" he fussed "We literally got the same shit and you still stealing off my plate"

I laughed "Oh shush" I waved him off as he smacked his lips and turned his back to me

"You aint getting no more"

"Awww wittle washad upset cause I took piece of his chicken" I cooed in a baby voice as bent over looking at his face

"Don't be tryin' smart coming close so you can take shit from a nigga" He mushed my head and I laughed

"I wont. Come on turn back around. I wont take no more"

He looked back at me "Ion trust yo ass"

"I promise Rashad"

"mmcht" he mumbled as he turned back around and began eating

I laughed looking at him "You so childish" and he scrunched up his face at me

"I'm childish but  you gon be the one callin me daddy" he mumbled and I pushed him playfully

"Shut up" I laughed. Another song came on and Rashad started rapping again

"A nigga came from the bottom, down below. Member them cold nights, I was sleepin' on the floor. Always dreamed about the Forgiatto feet, now they down below.A nigga got so much money on me, I can't count no more"

"What are they even talkin about in these songs?" I asked looking up at him

Rashad shrugged "The hood and the struggles in the hood. How everyday a young hood nigga dream is to get out of this bitch and get rich"

"Do you wanna get out?"

He shifted a little as he sighed "Yes and No. I wanna leave because the hood is all good for no body, cause you be walking the street an drive bys and shit be going on. But then, I wanna stay because the hood is where my heart's at ya feel me. I grow here and the streets practically raised me. Here is where my fam at and everythang." he sighed looking at me "The hood ain't no bad place, but you see the way we struggle and the way in which society treats and puts us to the bottom of the food chains makes us feel like we're less than everyone else. It makes us feel that once you're from the hood you ain't got no voice." He looked down as he clenched his jaw "Tuh Nobody ain't care shit bout the hood. And  you know what's fucked up about this whole situation?  Despite the fact that society ain't care bout us, we should atleast care about ourselves and eachother,  which we don't. Instead we be killing one another like we ain't from the same fucking place ya feel me?"  and I nodded. He sighed and look down at me and chuckled  "Here baby girl" he said as he put his box with BBQ Chicken in front of me. My eyes lit up and I took piece of his chicken, "Greedy ass"he chuckled making me laugh as I ate.

"I know you told me that you aint wanna leave the hood, but I think that's what your family would want." He stared at me listening and I felt myself becoming nervous under his stare "I mean your mom won't want you to stay here neither Trey."He nodded in agreement "And if you say that the hood is where your heart is, you should move on but make sure that no matter how rich or how far you go, don't ever forget where you come from. Always come back to even see your fam  you know."

He nodded "Fasho" I leaned back on the car as I looked out. "You know, you da only female I can vibe with on any level"

I smiled "What can I say, I be trappin ya'll niggas" I joked and he laughed

"Aight mamas talk yo shit, talk yo shit" he hyped me and I laughed

"But for real, I appreciate that" I respond "I can vibe with yo half sweet and half mean ass too"

He smacked his lips "I ain't mean, you be getting the best of me" he responded as he wrapped his arm around my body and pulled me to sit between his legs. His tatted arms wrapped securely around me as he left a couple soft kisses on my neck, raising the butterflies in my stomach. I stared out into the sun that was setting as I leaned back into him. This felt like therapy, I was so comfortable in this moment.........and in his arms.

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