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Post by ladytoodee44 on Nov 27, 2012 15:18:33 GMT -5
"Hey dad I was wondering if you could take me to see Staci?" I yelled from downstairs.
"Who's that?"
"My social worker." I yelled.
"Why you want to see her?" He said from behind me scaring me to death.
"I just...umm you scared the heck out of me. I just want to say hi. I haven't seen her in a long time."
"Your not trying to leave are you?"
"No, I love it here I just want to say hi that's all. I promise."
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Post by Desaree on Nov 28, 2012 17:18:54 GMT -5
He stared at me for what seemed like lightyears before smiling. "Anything for you, baby girl."
"Thanks, dad."
"I'll take you in a few minutes. Let me change clothes."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Nov 28, 2012 21:34:49 GMT -5
While my dad went to change I looked through my contacts to find Staci's number. When I finally found it I sent her a text that I was on my way. When she finally responded okay I was so excited. Staci's made everything possible for me and she was there with me through my bad attitude and all.
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Post by Desaree on Nov 30, 2012 11:25:47 GMT -5
"Cherish, let's ride," my dad called from downstairs. I joined him in the living room, then we went outside to his car. The ride to Staci's house was quiet. If it wasn't for the radio playing, there wouldn't have been any sound at all.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Nov 30, 2012 18:34:58 GMT -5
Other than me asking him for stuff me and my dad haven't quiet broken our barriers. Even dinner time is silent with the two of us. It's like we both want to talk, but don't know how to talk to each other. That's one of the things I want to talk to Staci about. Within a few minutes we were at Staci's house.
"You want to come in?" I asked my dad.
"No you can go ahead. Unless you want me to stay. Just call me when you're ready to leave."
"Okay."
I closed the car door and my dad waited until I went inside before he drove off. I had been to Staci's house a few times in the past, but it looked like she's done a lot of renovating.
"Staci I missed you so much." I said as we both hugged.
"I missed you too sweetie. So how are things?"
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Post by Desaree on Dec 1, 2012 15:25:58 GMT -5
"Alright, I guess."
"You guess? What's going on, Cherish?"
"Well, everything is perfect materialistically. The only real problem is that my dad and I don't talk much."
"Continue."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 1, 2012 18:04:04 GMT -5
"I don't know things are weird. I can tell we both want to get to know each other, but its like we both don't know how. It's like lately it seems like I'm living by myself. We only really see each other during meal time."
"Do you talk then?"
"No that's the thing we just look down at our food and have awkward pauses in between."
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Post by Desaree on Dec 4, 2012 16:20:09 GMT -5
"Well, Cherish, both of you are still getting used to being around each other. This is common behavior for families that reunite. Maybe you two can meet me here tomorrow and we can talk about what's on your mind."
"I'd like that."
"Great. I'll talk to your dad about it when he comes to pick you up."
"I think I want to chill with you tonight."
"Tonight isn't good for me, sweetie."
"Why?"
"I'm going out."
"Going out, going out?" I smiled broadly. "Oh, my God, Staci. You have a man friend!"
"Stop it, Cherish, I do not." The grin on her face told me otherwise.
"Yes, you do." I leaned toward her. "So..."
"So, what?"
"Tell me all about him."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 4, 2012 19:16:50 GMT -5
"It's nothing." She said with the biggest smile.
"Yeah right. Just give me a quick overview of everything. Where did you all meet? All that good stuff."
"Well I met him through a friend. We've actually known each other for some time, but we were just friends. So one day I ran into him and we started a conversation. Well one thing led to another and we've been going out for the past couple weeks."
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Post by Desaree on Dec 5, 2012 11:29:13 GMT -5
"So, when can I meet him?"
"Ummm... soon."
"Why'd you say it like that?"
Staci was no longer smiling and she sounded unsure when she said that I would meet him.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 5, 2012 23:27:29 GMT -5
"Uh...no reason."
"Mhmmm." I said. "Well I know you need to leave so I'll tell my dad to come get me."
"Okay I'm going to get dressed."
Staci went upstairs and I decided to look around a bit before my dad got here. I was walking around her living room looking through her family photos when I stumbled across a paper. I picked it up and looked closely at it.
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Post by Desaree on Dec 6, 2012 11:36:09 GMT -5
Dear Staci, I had a great time the other night, and I'm really excited about seeing you again. Tonight, I've made reservations for us at the Italian restaurant on eighty-third. After that, we're going to take a boat ride in the ocean. The dress I picked out for you should have come with this letter. I'm sending a limo to pick you up at eight-forty.
Love always-
"Cherish, what are you reading?"
I dropped the paper as Staci came back into the living room in a short, sparkly black dress with a plunging neckline. She looked gorgeous, to say the least. "Nothing, ummm... nothing."
"Didn't I tell you about snooping around-"
Before she could finish my cell rang.
"Hello?" I answered, grateful for the interruption.
"Hey, baby girl," my dad said. "Listen, I was just calling to let you know that I won't be home tonight. Can you call and see if you can stay with that friend of yours? Ummm... Mickey is her name, I believe."
"Sure, Daddy."
"Okay, love you, Cherish."
"I love you, too."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 6, 2012 19:08:25 GMT -5
"Was that your dad?" Staci asked.
"Yeah he can't come but I'm going to catch the bus to my friends house."
"You need a ride?"
"No I'm okay enjoy your date." I said smiling.
As soon as I walked out the door the bus was driving by. I took off full speed ahead to catch it. Luckily there was a man in a wheel chair and he bought me some time.
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Post by Desaree on Dec 6, 2012 21:28:54 GMT -5
I boarded the bus and felt around in my pockets for some money. I paid the fee and sat down before calling Mickey.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 7, 2012 14:08:42 GMT -5
"Hey you've reached Mickey I can't come to the phone right now, but if you leave your name and number I will be sure to get back with you." The tone sounded for me to leave a voice message.
I couldn't believe this hopefully she will call me back. The only thing I can do is take a chance by arriving at her apartment and hoping for the best.
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Post by Desaree on Dec 7, 2012 15:31:58 GMT -5
Once I reached her apartment, I knocked on the door. I didn't get an immediate reply but the lights were on inside so I knew someone was home. "Mickey!" I yelled as I knocked again. I jumped back when the door suddenly jerked open.
"I don't know what kind of drugs you're on, but all of that ain't necessary. Especially at this time of night. Now-" She stopped talking and looked at me. "Cherish? Girl, why are you banging on my door like you're 5-0 or something? Come in."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 7, 2012 17:29:11 GMT -5
"Sorry my dad had so go somewhere. He couldn't pick me up so he told me to go to your house."
"Oh okay sit down let me get you some covers. You're spending the night right?"
"Yeah."
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Post by Desaree on Dec 7, 2012 17:31:18 GMT -5
Before she could walk away, a voice called out, "Who was that at the door, babe?"
I recognized the voice as Shuneal's.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Dec 7, 2012 17:37:13 GMT -5
"What? You didn't tell me." I whispered.
"Yeah I finally kicked Trey to the curb and me and Shuneal have been doing our thing for a while."
"Oh my gosh girl when were you going to tell me?" I asked just as Shuneal walked out the bedroom.
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Post by Desaree on Dec 7, 2012 17:39:25 GMT -5
"What up, Cherish?" he asked as he adjusted Mekhi in his arms.
"Ain't nothing," I replied.
"What you doing over here?"
"I'm here to make sure Mekhi doesn't have any siblings for a while."
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