Decision Time by Earl Sewell

Author:Earl Sewell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kimani Press
Published: 2009-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

eleven

KEYSHA

It was 6:00 p.m. when Grandmother Katie and I pulled into the driveway. I was a nervous wreck and had no clue how severe my punishment would be. When Grandmother Katie turned off the engine I sat in my seat, afraid and frozen.

“Come on. You knew you had to face them at some point. You might as well go on in and get it over with so we can all move forward with our lives.” Grandmother Katie wanted me to hold myself accountable for my actions.

“This isn’t going to be pretty, is it?” I asked as I glanced over at her.

“What you did was unthinkable, but you’re being given another chance. Remember what I told you about not taking this family’s love for granted. Now get out and go on inside. I have to make a run to the pharmacy up the street.”

“You mean you’re not going to come in with me? I need your protection.” I suddenly felt as if I were being thrown to a pack of wolves.

“It’s not my place to interfere with or tell Jordan and Barbara how to raise you. I came to pick you up because I didn’t want the police involved. I didn’t want to see you locked up and placed back into the system and neither did Jordan or Barbara, but you left them with few options, Keysha.”

“You’re right,” I said, accepting the difficult position I’d placed the family in. I opened the car door and got out. Grandmother Katie pulled off before I rang the doorbell. When Jordan came to the door he stepped aside and let me in.

“Hello,” I greeted him politely. I avoided eye contact with him and looked at the ground.

“Are you okay?” I didn’t expect him to ask that question. Jordan tilted my head up and gazed into my eyes.

“Yes,” I answered.

“Step into my office. Barbara and I would like to discuss this with you,” he said as he shut the door. I suddenly felt the urge to pee.

“Can I go to the bathroom first?” I asked.

“Yes,” Jordan said.

I walked up the stairs and into the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, I walked into the basement and into Jordan’s office. There were three chairs all facing each other. I sat down in the empty seat and remained silent.

“First of all, how is Wesley doing?” Barbara asked.

“I think he’s going to be fine. He was able to sit up and talk,” I said as I repositioned myself in the seat.

“Where was he shot?” Jordan asked.

“In the shoulder,” I answered.

“So he’s going to pull through, right?” Barbara asked as she leaned forward and rested her elbows on her thighs.

“Yes,” I answered with a trembling voice.

“Good,” Barbara stated before repositioning herself in her chair.

Jordan jumped right in and let his feelings be known. “This entire incident has left a very sour taste in my mouth, Keysha. You disobeyed me, you fought me and you ran away from me. I called the police and made plans for you to be placed into a mental hospital.

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