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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 2, 2013 18:58:16 GMT -5
Lately the more I could be out of the house the better. Whenever I was around my dad things were just awkward. Sometimes I wish I lived in a shack than this big house. It was so many rooms we damn near had to call each other just to communicate. I didn't talk to the butler or the chef other than the causal hello's we shared. Even though my dad had a driver I could use I rather live a normal life. I enjoy taking public transportation, I just don't want to lose myself in all this material. Right now I'm on my way to meet Mickey at the mall. It was almost Valentines Day and well...I wanted a Valentine. I knew Mickey had Shuneal, but I didn't have anyone at all.
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Post by Desaree on Feb 3, 2013 13:32:12 GMT -5
"Hey, Cherish," Mickey said, giving me a quick hug as I approached her.
I returned the embrace. "Hey."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 4, 2013 0:08:54 GMT -5
"Where's Mekhi?"
"He's hanging with Shuneal."
"Oh okay."
"So what's good girl? You got a Valentine?"
"No." I sadly said.
"What? Girl you are cute who's been passing you by?"
"I have no clue, but I rather not dwell on that let's shop."
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Post by Desaree on Feb 4, 2013 7:09:34 GMT -5
"Yeah, boy-shop! We need to find you a date."
"Mickey, please don't-"
"Come on." She grabbed my arm and dragged me toward the food court, where we instantly greeted by at least a hundred fine dudes. "See anything you like?"
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 4, 2013 10:24:47 GMT -5
"Mickey seriously?"
"Yes girl you gonna get a boo. What about that hottie in the corner?" She said poining him out.
"Look his girlfriend is bringing him food now."
"Oh damn, well girl it's plenty more dudes in here."
"Ugh Mickey you are a trip. Since we're in the food court let me grab something to eat."
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Post by Desaree on Feb 4, 2013 16:50:52 GMT -5
"Cool."
We went to a pizza booth and got a few slices before finding seats.
"So, how are things with Shuneal?" I asked.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 4, 2013 23:14:11 GMT -5
"Damn near perfect." She said smiling.
"Well that's good to hear."
"Yeah its like we're a family. He treats Mekhi like his own."
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Post by Desaree on Feb 5, 2013 7:02:54 GMT -5
"That's good. Do I hear wedding bells in the future?"
She looked at me like I was crazy. "You're moving a little too far ahead. I'm not marrying Shuneal."
"What? Why?"
"Because I'm not marrying anyone."
"Never?"
"Never."
"Why not?"
"I'm not that type."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 5, 2013 19:52:46 GMT -5
"You say that now." I said lowly.
"And I'm saying that forever." She said with much attitude.
The table fell silent as we both looked away. I didn't think my comment was that big of a deal, but it's her life not mine. We finished eating and got up to do some shopping. We hit a few of our regular stores like Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, H & M, and Express. The next store we hit was American Eagle.
"Welcome to American Eagle, my name's Victor if there's anything I can help you with let me know." An employee said to us.
"Okay thanks." I replied without looking at him. I proceeded over to the womens side and picked through a few shirts.
"Did you see the way he was looking at you?" Mickey whispered.
"Who?"
"Him." She pointed.
When I looked over he had just smile at me before looking away. He look to be about 6'3 in height, he was athletically built, with a bronzed caramel skin tone with a short curly cut. I have to admit he was fine, but he was probably just being nice. I'd rather not jump to conclusions. I shopped around the store and finally found a pair of jeans that I liked, but they weren't in my size.
"Aren't these cute?" I asked Mickey.
"Ohh yes get them."
"I can't they don't have my size."
"You all need some help?" Victor asked.
"Yes I was wondering if you have these jeans in a size eight?"
"I'm sure we do, I'll check the back for you." He smiled at me before dissappearing in the back. A few minutes later he came out with a pair of jeans.
"My size?"
"Yep and this was the last pair."
"Thank you so much."
"No problem...so are you all ready for check out?"
"Yep."
We walked up to the counter and Mickey continued looking around. Victor rang me up and we proceeded with the payment. When the receipt came out he took out a pen and wrote something on it.
"Thanks for shopping American Eagle." He handed me the receipt and the bag.
I took the receipt out and he had wrote his number on it. I looked up and smiled at him before leaving out of the store. After grabbing ice cream, Mickey and I left the mall. I went straight home to put my clothes away and decide how I was going to call Victor.
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Post by Desaree on Feb 5, 2013 20:02:49 GMT -5
Just as I was finishing, my bedroom door opened and both Staci and my dad walked in.
"Hi, Cherish," Staci said.
"Hey, what's up?"
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 5, 2013 20:38:26 GMT -5
"Well we just wanted to know how you were doing."
"Huh?" I said looking back at my dad with confusion.
"Is everything going okay?" Staci asked.
"Yeah...it's fine. Umm...what's this about?"
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Post by Desaree on Feb 6, 2013 7:02:02 GMT -5
"You tell us. What's going on in your life, baby girl?"
"Ummm... nothing. Unless you know something I don't."
"We doubt it. Anything you wanna tell us."
I couldn't think of anything I'd done that would get me into trouble. "Nope."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 6, 2013 8:39:40 GMT -5
It was like my dad was trying to use Staci to try to talk to me. The whole time we were just using small talk. It wasn't much I needed to say or even wanted to say.
"How do you feel being here?" Staci asked me.
"Its fine everything's pretty cool."
"Baby girl I feel like we're disconnected. I know this house is huge, but I feel like we hardly even see each other. I don't want it to be that way."
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Post by Desaree on Feb 6, 2013 11:48:02 GMT -5
An awkward vibe settled into the room when he said that. It was akward for me, at least. "Oh... okay." Even though he was basically telling me the same thing hat I'd been complaining to Mickey and Asia about, it felt weird to hear him say it.
"Alright." He sat next to me on the bed. "Let's try this a different way." He took my hand in his and moved closer to me. "Cherish, I know that I've already missed out on a huge part of your life, but I want you to know that I thought about you every single day. I tried to contact you on several occassions when you were younger before you went into foster care, but your mom sent all of my letters back to me unopened. Now that I can talk to you whenever I want and not have to worry about anyone trying to stop me, I don't want things to be awkward between us."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 6, 2013 18:32:07 GMT -5
"Well for one this house is huge. And while I appreciate it all its like we never see each other. I'm not asking you to be overprotective but be a little more assertive. I just feel like we're roomies sometimes."
"Wow baby girl I didn't know I made you feel like that."
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Post by Desaree on Feb 7, 2013 16:35:27 GMT -5
"Yeah, well..."
"Don't stop now," Staci said. "Keep talking."
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 7, 2013 19:59:18 GMT -5
"I'm done I don't know what else to say."
"Well I know what to say. I need to be better...do better, as a father. I failed you for long enough and it stops here." He opened his arms up for a hug.
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Post by Desaree on Feb 7, 2013 21:06:38 GMT -5
I hesitated for a moment before embracing him. It felt weird, but I was relieved.
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Post by ladytoodee44 on Feb 8, 2013 1:46:07 GMT -5
"So why are you here Staci?" I figured I asked.
"Well I just came here to check on you and well now we're here."
"Oh okay."
"Well I'll let you two talk and I'll be back shortly." My dad exited the room.
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Post by Desaree on Feb 8, 2013 7:10:46 GMT -5
Staci took his spot on the bed. "How are you today, sweetie."
"I'm okay. You?"
"Great."
"How was your date the other night?"
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