Lies and Alibis by Warren Tiffany L

Author:Warren, Tiffany L. [Warren, Tiffany L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-07-27T00:00:00+00:00

~14~

Camille

“Honey, these Belgian waffles are really good. Does this breakfast mean you aren't mad at me anymore?”

I watch Bryan sit at our kitchen table, gorging himself on waffles. Being so greedy that butter and syrup dribble down his chin and onto his shirt.

Bryan is asking me if I'm mad at him because I haven't really spoken much to him since before I escaped to New Orleans for my sister's birthday. But my not speaking has nothing to do with me being angry.

I'm afraid that if I say too many words, or have too many conversations, that the secret I have will come spilling out of my mouth. I can’t let him know about my winnings. I’m up to forty thousand now, but soon, I am going to multiply that while God’s given me a golden touch. I’ve talked to my friend Lenora who is about to get me into real estate investment. She’s made close to a million dollars buying and reselling property. She said the money comes in so quickly that she can barely keep up with the deposits.

“I'm not mad at you, honey,” I finally reply. “I'm glad you're enjoying your meal.”

“Whew! Good. Because, I called your sister, Sydney, and she's prepared to sit down with us and figure a way to loan us some money.”

“Why did you do that?” I pace toward the range with measured and careful steps. I feel a small rage building in the pit of my stomach. Time after time I've told Bryan not to get my sisters involved in my business. I am the oldest and I don't need them bailing us out.

“Because, no matter how much you don't want to admit it, we need help. You have five credit cards that are maxed out, our utilities are always on the disconnect notice, and we've been eating spaghetti and chili too many nights in a row. Something's got to give.”

“What about my twenty five thousand dollar jackpot? Did you forget about that?”

“I did not forget about it. I also didn't forget that I told you to donate it to the church after you pay our bills. We need to talk to your sister about helping us get out of our real debt.”

I slam a rubber spoon down on the countertop. “How does that make any sense, Bryan? Why would we go begging my sister for money, and give my jackpot to the church. That's just stupid!”

“Now you're being disrespectful. Why don't you trust me for a change? How do you know that God didn't place this in my spirit?”

“Whatever Bryan! You're just trying to kiss up to pastor, and get to that inner church circle that keeps eluding you. Pastor had a dinner party at his house last weekend. It was an engagement party! Guess who he didn't invite? You! God didn't tell you to give the church my money!”

“Your money?”

“That's exactly what I said. I won it, so it's mine.”

“If you don't obey me on this, Camille, there is going to be some trouble in our marriage.

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