Give and Take by Tigris Eden

Author:Tigris Eden
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kats Kreative Ideas

I intend to be on my best behavior. When I step out of the shower, my mother is standing in the bathroom holding out a towel for me.

“You sure about this, baby girl?”

“No, mom, I’m never sure when it comes to Jackson.”

My mother nods, before motioning me into the room, where she has me sit down on the edge my bed so she can towel dry my hair.

“You know, baby girl, you don’t have to go. Joey will understand.”

Sighing, I let my shoulders droop. My mother is right. I’m walking into trap. Not that Joey would do it on purpose. But her friends, as well as my cousins, and the entire town all want to see the showdown that is me, Vivian, Talia, and of course the main attraction, Sheriff Jackson Storme. My gut is telling me that I need to turn around, hop back on a plane, and go back to New York. But my heart wants to be there for my brother and his wife. Treat may not know I’m his sister, but now that I know he is family, I don’t want to disappoint either of them.

“I know, mama, but I already told her I’d be there. What kind of person would I be if I go back on my word? If they’re there, then I’ll deal. I’m not going to show my ass and act a fool. You don’t have to worry about that. I know Jackson’s—,” my throat is swelling, and my mouth feels dry. Even though I know Ava is his daughter, I just can’t bring myself to say the words, his daughter. “I know Ava will be there. This is about Joey and her day, not about me.”

I turn, smiling up at my mom as she dries the ends of my hair. She finishes quickly before placing a loving hand on my shoulder, urging me towards the closet to dress. It’s not as if I want to wear the same dress from last year’s picnic, but it’s the only dress I have to wear to Joey’s party. My shoes match the pink floppy hat, and I make sure to wear minimal make-up. It is hotter than hell outside, and I don’t want to run, smudge, or sweat. The open toe heels will dig right into the grass. At some point, I’ll take them off, but again, I’m at home in the country. There is nothing wrong with getting a little dirt between my toes.

“Alright, baby, you want me to drop you off? I know Lorraine called and said Lola and the girls may go to Harry’s after the shower. I’m sure you want to go over and visit your Uncle Lester.”

Harry’s is a juke joint, turned nightclub for the three surrounding parishes. My Uncle Lester is a bouncer there, but everyone calls him Tiny. He’s six, nine and weighs over three hundred pounds. There is nothing small about Lester, “Tiny” Danvers. He is my Aunt Lorraine’s husband and just as rowdy as his wife and daughter.

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