Chapter 9

Excuse any mistake I've made ya'll

3rd SEPTEMBER,2019

NEXT DAY

SUMMER

"Babygirl don't forget you got a doctor's appointment tomorrow ok" My Aunt said  as she went in the kitchen cabinet searching for something. I was sitting at the small dining table eating breakfast.

"Appointment?" I asked confused. She nodded as she walks toward me with two familiar pill bottles.

'Oh no don't tell me it followed me in this life too!'

"And you forgot to take these yesterday Summ. You know how you heart can act up when you don't. I cant lose your big head ass"

I laughed as I took the bottles from her and stared at them

'Maybe I was made to have a fucked up heart'

I took the pills and downed them with some orange juice. A horn beeped in front of my house.

"Jhene's here" My aunt announced. I got up and began to  gather my stuff and my back pack. "Bye Auntie" I said as I kissed her cheek

"Bye baby"

I ran out the house and went into Jhene's car "Hey jhene"

"Hey Summ, oh shit lemme secure your wig for you girl" she reached over straightening it.

"Thanks Jhene"

Wigs was one of the best things a girl could have, especially when you're insecure about your natural hair.

"Where's Trina?" I asked as Jhene drove us to school

"Oh Trey is droppin' her off" Jhene smirked "She probably tired from takin' all that zaddy dick"

"Oh my" I laughed "You're just as guilty Jhene"

She laughed "Hell no I'm innocent bitch"

"Mhm, if I didn't walk in on you and Jahmiel last night, ya'll would've been butt naked" I teased

Jhene laughed as her cheeks burned in embarrassment "Don't worry Summ. Imma hear bout you and Rah"

"No You wont" I assured her

"Yeah keep tellin' yourself that" she responded smartly as she pulled in our school.

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"I don't wanna go to work after school" Trina groaned as she laid her head on her desk

"What time do we have to get there?" I asked.

"4pm"

"And we're workin' till 9 pm. Fuck I hate that job" Trina grumbled

I sighed. I never worked a day in my life , especially not in my teenage years. I hope I do shit right tho. I folded my arms leaning back in my seat as I mentally quarrelled with myself.

Where was my parents? They're suppose to be providing for me so that I won't have to work. I'm a teenager, I'm supposed to be enjoying life. But then again, it's not like I was enjoying my teenage life before all this happened.

"Wanna skip the rest of the day and hot box?" Trina asked and Jhene nodded excitedly

"Skip? Are you guys crazy?! We can get in trouble." I expressed earning stares from them both.

"Girl it's not like you never did it before."

I folded my arms "I'm not skippin' '"

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"I can't believe I let you guys talk me in to skippin' school" I fussed from the backseat as Jhene drove. She pulled up by a lake and turned off the car.

"Where are we?"I asked

"You know, the more Summer speaks, is the more I get frightened. She acts like it's the first time she's seeing or doing shit"Trina said

Jhene nodded in agreement before asking Trina "You got it?", Trina dug into her bag and pulled out a clear bag with some dried up grass in it.

"What's tha-"

"Bitch if you ask me what is this shit, Imma pop you in yo head" Trina cut me off, making me stick my tongue out at her.

I watched as Jhene further crushed the dried up leaves, packed it on a piece of paper, licked it then fold it up. That's when I knew exactly what it was.

"Oh no. No way I'm smoking that" I refused

"Bitch stop acting brand new. We smoke all the time" Jhene said

"Yeah we hot box all the time"

I watched as Jhene lit it and took a long pull from it, letting out the smoke through her nose. She began smiling "I really needed that" she said with her head rocked back on the car seat. Trina took it from her and did the same "Yeah this is the shit. Here Summ" she handed the blunt to me. I looked at it for a while.

'First time for every thing'

I put it between my lips and pulled from it. As I let the smoke out, through my mouth it felt as tho my head was getting lighter. My head was like a floating balloon. I began smiling uncontrollably. We just sat back in the car vibin as we smoked the blunt. Sitting here with the girls made me realized that I was missing out on some fun experiences in my teenage life. I'm supposed to be enjoying life and doing crazy shit like this. In my life before I had everything but I was happier in the hood, just having enough.

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"Ewww I'm on customer support today" Jhene scrunched up her face as she took the broom from the janitor closet. We were all in the back room putting on our Walmart vests, organising to go out on the floor. I was nervous, because I never worked before and I didn't know what to do.

"I hate to be on customer support, the bathrooms be nasty as fuck" Trina said  "Come on Summ lets go re pack some shelves" Trina began walking out onto the floor and I followed.

This was gonna be a long ass day

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It was half way through our working hours, Trina and I were now repacking the eggs. With the help of Trina I got through with every task, I priced, repacked shelves and removed goods which were close to expiring. The job wasn't too difficult, but for Jhene, it was like hell for her. She was stuck cleaning the bathrooms and the isles whole evening.

"Um excuse me can I have some eggs?" I heard. I turned around to see a little girl taking to Trina. She was white with blue eyes and long blonde hair. She looked like 6 years old.

Trina smiled  and bent down to her size with a crate of eggs "Here you go little one" Trina said politely causing the little girl to smile wide at her.

"Suzie I told you not to talk to strangers!" I looked up and saw a white woman standing there in  office attire. She held a snobbish look on her face as she stared between Trina and I..

"Mommy I was just getting some eggs like you told me to" the little girl replied. The woman looked  Trina and I up and down in disgust before looking back to her daughter. She shook the crate of eggs out of the little girl's hand causing the crate to fall on the ground making the eggs crack and spill all over the floor.

"No hunny, we don't need eggs anymore. Lets go" she said before turning on her heels to walk away with her daughter, but the little girl pulled from her mother's grip and pointed at the cracked up eggs on the floor.

"But mummy we're leaving a mess." she cooed and mother pulled her roughly

"The help will clean it up. That's her job" she said looking at Trina and I before leaving.

My body boiled with anger. "What the fuck was that!?" I shouted while Trina looked unbothered. "Aren't you going to do something about that Trina?" I asked

"Do what Summer? We are "poor black ghetto kids" as they like to refer to us and if I go and tell the white boss, it will be my word against a woman who is white and nicely dressed.  This is always happens, they look at us like we are less than everyone else, like our lives don't matter. It's about time you get used to it" Trina raised her voice.

As Trina spoke, I was reminded about the way my mother would treat and talk about people from the hood. The way she would scorn black teens who worked because to her it meant that they had no worth.

"To them we have nothing, and that's why we work here, because we cant afford a lavish lifestyle like they can" Trina continued "I don't even bother to say shit no more, cause I ain't never get justice." she sighed "Imma be back. I'm gonna get the mop and broom to clean this shit up." and she walked off, going to the back room.

What that lady did was unfair, she had judged Trina and I without even knowing a thing about us. It wasn't fair to treat someone based on what they do, how they look or where they're from. Doing that  will just ruin the chance of possibly meeting someone who might make your day better, like Rashad did for me the day I was depressed about my hair.The person might even change your life like how Trina and Jhene were changing mine. They were changing my life and making everyday fun once they were around.

I sighed as I continued packing the eggs as I bean to get depressed because today I was on the receiving end.....today I was the black teenager from the hood who works.....and today I was judged.

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AFTER WORK

"I'm so tired" I groaned as we made our way out of Walmart, walking through the parking lot.

"Don't get too tired now, your night ain't over yet" Jhene said as she nodded in a direction. I looked up to see Rashad leaning against his car looking fine as ever. He didn't see us yet because he was on his phone.

"Oh no"I said as I turned to run in the opposite direction but Trina and Jhene blocked me.

"Nuh uh hoe, don't leave the nigga hanging, talk to him" Trina said as she pushed me forward.

"Hey Rah"Trina shouted making him look up from his phone and smile once he saw us.

Oh god his smile

I slowly walked toward him, as the girls left me and went to Jhene's car. His eyes scanned me as I neared him.

"Hey Mamas" he greeted and I had instantly felt like melting.

I stood up a few feet away from him. "Hey" I said nervously. He smiled and licked his lips

"Why you standing so far away?"He asked as he stood up from leaning on his car and leaned forward to me. He hooked his fingers in my jeans loops and gently pulled me  to him, so now our bodies were pressed together and I can smell his cologne. "Much better" he muttered for only us to hear.

Is this what it feels like having a hood boyfriend?

"Wh- wha- what are you doing her Rashad?" I finally managed to say, looking away from his eyes. He gently turned my face to look at him.

"I told you that Imma pick you up from work last night when I dropped you home" I nodded. I was always lost for words around him. He licked his lips looking at me "Watchu on?"

"Um nothing." I responded

"Cool so we can go for some ice cream before I drop you home."

I smiled "I'd love that" He took my hand in his and led me to the passenger seat, opening the door for me to go in. He then went over to his side and started the car and we were on our way.

"So how was work mamas?"

"Tiring" I responded "My feet are killing me" he nodded letting me know that he was listening.

"We can come back to my spot afterwards if you want and I can massage it for you" he said and I laughed

"Naw yo ass think you slick huh?"

He chuckled "Me? slick? Never"

I laughed "How was your day?" I asked

"It was coo, I was chillin with Trey n shit" I nodded as he pulled in the parking lot of the  ice cream parlor which my dad had always carried me. He unbuckled his belt then came and opened my door. He took my hand and we went into the ice cream shop.

Who would've thought a hood nigga would be such a gentleman?

As we stood in line waiting for our turn Rashad wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him, kissed my forehead. I began smiling widely.

"Hello welcome to Full Creams Ice Cream Parlor and what would you guys like to have this evening?"

"Lemme get Macadamia Nut mixed with Chocolate for me, and Pralines and Cream mixed with Caramel Toffee with caramel syrup and a dash of chocolate sprinkles for my shawty"

My mouth was ajar, I was shocked. He knew my order, he knew exactly what I wanted. He paid her and after a few minutes, we got our ice cream. We chose a booth to sit at and I wasted no time eating my ice cream. Rashad looked at me while laughing.

"You a fat ass" he said making me giggle.

"Rah why do-"

"Don't call me that" he said as he looked at me serious "That shit ain't sound right rollin' off your tongue mamas ."

I raised my eyebrows "So Rashad right?"

He nodded "Or Daddy" he winked making me burst into laughter.

"How was college?"I asked as I licked my ice cream

"It's g, ain't nun really to brag about"he responded shrugging.

"Nah, its sumn to brag about Rashad. You made it to college, that's a great accomplishment"

"You could say so"

"I know so"I stated seriously staring at him before I nodded and sat back eating my Ice cream, feeling Rashad eyes on me.

"You know you always believed in a nigga." he sat forward and held my hand as his eyes pierce though my soul. "I missed you Summ. I ain't mean for things to play out the way it did" he sighed as he looked down then back at me "I ain't fuck with the way we be ignoring eachother. Well the way you be ignoring me"he smirked "I want us to start over, I wanna be your best friend again. Promise I dead that toxic ass shit"

I didn't know what played out before, but as I sat there looking in his eyes, I could see how sorry he was for whatever had happened before. "I forgive you"I responded softly and his face brightened as he smiled widely showing his dimples, deep like the ocean. He reached over embracing me in his arms and I couldn't feel more comfortable. I buried my head into the crook of his neck as I inhaled his scent.

God he was intoxicating.

He chuckled "I guess you found comfort"

"Mhm" I responded with my eyes closed. I could sleep right here on him if he let me. I felt my chair being pulled  closer to him and I took that opportunity to snuggle more into him.

"I miss this"He softly whispered

Me and Rashad spent the rest of the time cuddling and having sweet conversations. My cheeks were sore from the constant blushing and smiling he caused.

Rashad looked at his watch "It's getting late, lemme drop you off before your aunt come at me side ways" I chuckled. We got up, threw our trash and went out the shop.

"Well if it isn't the lil college boy?" I heard making Rashad and I turn around coming face to face with a guy who looked about Trey's age. He was caramel and had tattoos all over his arms and face. His eyes were grey and it glistened in the light as he emerged from the dark corner of the ice cream shop coming into the light.

Rashad guided me behind him as he stood there looking at the guy like he could rip his head off. His jaw clenched and eyes became darker by the second, as the guy neared him. The sweet funny Rashad wasn't there anymore, instead I was seeing someone totally different.

"Hi Summer baby" he smiled slyly at me as he extended his hand to touch but Rashad pushed it away roughly

"Yo know fucking better" Rashad said through gritted teeth.

"Aye yo ass better watch your back especially that brother of yours" The guy started as he lifted his shirt showing his gun in his waist, making my eyes widen. "Cause I'm willing to take ya'll if I cant get yo ole man"

"Rashad lets go" I whispered but he kept standing there.

"You can do whatever the fuck you want just don't fuck with me and whats mine cause I'll make you fucking regret being on this earth Jay"

Jay?

Jay nodded, "Just tell your brother I ain't forget about his and yo ole man ass and if you wanna come in the mix, I don't mind taking two souls at once" he said.

My heart pounded violently against my chest with fright.

Take two souls? He wanted to kill them both.

With that being said Jay walked off and Rashad stood there watching until he disappeared.  "Come on" was all he said as he took my hand and carried me to the car. The drive home was quiet and tense, every now and then his jaw will clench and his grip on the wheel will tighten. Rashad said nothing to me.  We had finally reached  my home and I saw the lights were on, which meant that my Aunt was home. He killed the engine and we just sat there in silence for a few minutes.

"You g?" he asked as he finally looked at me and i nodded. He sighed "Aight lemme drop you to yo door" I watched him come out and open my door and we walked up the stairs to my front door. "Ill see you around ok" he said as he looked away from me still clenching his jaw.  As I looked at him, I could still see rage in his eyes and his hands were forming fist. I slowly took his hand in mind and loosen his fist "Please be safe Rashad" I said and he nodded. I leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Bye" was all I said then I went inside. I stood with my back against the door and took a deep breath. The night was going so good and that nigga Jay just had to pop up. I didn't know who he was but I was going to find out. I made my way to my room and stripped out of my clothes and took a bath. I came back a few minutes later and began to change into something comfortable to sleep in when my phone beeped. I looked at it seeing a text message

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BAE💕🤞

Hey hunni,

I'm coming back home tomorrow. I cant wait to see you.

Love Jalen

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I scrunched up my face as I sat on my bed confused

Jalen? Who the hell is Jalen? Dammn how many niggas I got.

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