Homegirl Ain't Gonna Make It, #2 by Eric Reese

Author:Eric Reese
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eric Reese

Chapter 4

Why me again?

"I knew I couldn't trust you to be in charge. Look at this mess!" Ummi screamed at me and Khadi, inspecting the broken window. It was scary when she got mad, to where I got Goosebumps whenever she did.

I told her I tried to do my best, but there were too many freakin’ kids. Khadi couldn't believe I didn't solely take the blame. I didn't feel like fighting.

"Umm, I didn't even see the person who did it. What can I do to make it right?” Khadi whined, frowning.

“How can you make it right? Maybe grounding you for an entire month. No going out except to school and with me.”

I tried my best not to laugh. Khadi's face expression was too priceless not to.

"Stop laughing." She looked at me. I raised my eyebrows challenging her. What was she going to do? I had all the evidence of her misbehaving anyway.

"Oh, by the way, Gabrielle. I ran into Aliyah on my way here. She said she would call you to go out or something. " Ummi said passing by me heading straight to the window. If it was about going to the party, I wasn't interested.

The girl had no plans for her future, only caring about partying and being seen. Definitely wasn't where I was headed. But who am I to judge?

“Let me call the window people to get this fixed. Don’t worry. I got this. Wait here.”

“Thanks, Umm. I really appreciate it.”

“And make sure you give Aliyah a call. Don't just stay at home, Gabbie. Go have some fun for once. Boston was a mess for you. You need a break."

“I’ll think about it.”

Khadi returned to her room annoyed while Ummi came back with the Yellow Pages and sat down. She made some coffee and looked for window installers. Perhaps this will gave us a opportunity to finally talk and clear the air.

“So, how’s Maleek?” I started the conversation awkwardly. Ummi cleared her throat and got up to pour herself coffee.

“He’s alright. He's having issues with his mother these days.” She mumbled, but clear enough for me to hear it.

“What issues?”

“She doesn’t agree with our relationship because I have children. I guess I’m not good enough for him in her eyes.” As Ummi spoke, I was fired up.

“What kind of mother would even say that? You don’t need her approval for happiness. Do what makes you happy.” For once, I was proud of myself for answering in such a manner. Ummi turned to me smiling. I smiled back giving her a quick wink. “Everything will be fine, Ma, I think he loves you.” I took a little bit of coffee myself and at this moment, began thinking about Dad. I didn’t want to ask her why they separated to spoil the moment. However, if there was anyone after him who'd be there to support her, it would be me.

“I knew it would be hard for you to accept us.” She said straightforwardly. I didn’t know what to say but I just couldn’t get over the pain of my parents being divorced.

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