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Date Posted: 15:13:21 08/08/02 Thu
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's message, "Re: Diva B Productionz Presents...*Another Black Story*" on 15:10:13 08/08/02 Thu
"Reginald, what bring you here son?" Daddy asked shaking his hand.
"Mr. Woods, nice to see you back sir. I had to come check on Macy. Hey Mrs. Woods"
"Hey Reggie"
"I had to come and make sure she was alright and everything"
"You know what happened? Reggie, what happen? You wanna sit down?"
"No ma'am. I'm just coming through," He said standing next to Daddy. He looked around. I had to say something. I let out a sigh. "See, this is what happened…" I began looking at Mama. I had to say something because obviously he wasn't going to help me out. I started to continue. "I ran red light by accident and a car was coming Madison and it ran into me. I mean, it wasn't bad. I wasn't driving that fast. I was tired after the game. When we pulled over, it was him" I pointed over at Reggie.
"I told her it was okay though and not to worry about but she insisted on being sorry-"
"My face slammed against the window and that's how it was bruised," I finished for him. It was quiet for a second. Mama gasped grabbing the towel she soaked me with dabbing it on Reggie's head.
"Oh that's nothing. When I was leaving the game, me and my boys was clowning and Lloyd big hand slammed against my window and smashed it"
"Oh my goodness! There's just some crazy stupid teenagers there days," Mama said taking the rag from his forehead. Reggie looked over at me. "Yeah, I know. It's alright though. I'm not mad," He lied sitting down next to me on the couch. "Macy, you alright?" He asked looking at me like everything was just perfect. I didn't answer.
"Macy, Reggie is talking to you, you ungrateful child," Mama said standing next to Daddy.
"I'm fine. Thank you very much" I said with an attitude. How she come off calling ungrateful. I sure do hate it.
"Well, I think we gon' have to take away some privileges from this child. The car has got to go. You lucky the cops did not show you. You could have gotten in trouble as well as us. I don't have time to defending and trying to help you Macy. You need to learn responsibility"
"Mama, I do have responsibility. This the first time this ever happened. I don't know why it's such a big deal"
"It's a big deal because look at you! I don't want to see this again and I surely don't have time to pay for that car and this is the last time this will ever happen! You hear me?"
"Yes ma'am"
"I'll take care of the car Yvette. It was just an experience for Macy. I know she don't be going through it again"
"I know she ain't," Mama said walking back to the kitchen. "You want something to eat Reggie?"
"Oh no ma'am. I have to go. I know my parents just might be worried"
"Oh okay. We got some movies. Macy, I bought House Party 4"
"You did?" I asked kind of excited. "Yeah, unfortunately you got into this. We'll watch the movies tomorrow or something"
"Well, let's see Reggie out. I want to see this car" Daddy said telling us to get together and go outside to see the car. I wanted to smile so bad it wasn't even funny, but I contained myself. I was glad when he finally left. At least one thing…two things came out good with…three good things, four good things came out of today. I whooped Jamal, I got Travis, I showed up Reggie and I got the House Party 4 DVD!
Mama took the dignity to show off and lecture me have to sleep. Come to find out, Daddy came to support me in my talent show. I mean, I ain't trippin' but here's for something else too. I just know it. The last time he came Mama had gotten a new car, so what's next? I told Roshay, Lyla and Nicole about the real deal at lunch the next day. They couldn't believe it, but I couldn't believe it at first either. I had a horrible day yesterday.
"But guess what?" I asked them biting into my Twix.
"What?" Nicole asked.
"I got the House Party 4 DVD. Mama bought it last night"
"Ah man! You did? You watched it?" Nicole asked.
"Yup! We stayed up and watched the movies. I was cracking up. I saw that movie too many times. We was all laughing"
"Man, we gon' come over and watch it too. Dang, it came on tv last night and I missed it. I was mad. I knew I coulda' recorded it though," Nicole said taking a sip of her soda.
"Marq looked too fine in that movie. My favorite part is when he was taking a shower and he was like "up up up" that was funny," Roshay said laughing.
"No, the part when Rome is on the toilet. THAT was funny. Everytime I picture it it's funny. His little sister came in there and was singing "Bug A Boo" that was so cute," Nicole added. The whole movie was tight to me. I loved every bit of it except when Marques was all up in Megan's mouth. I didn't like those parts.
"Oh! Before I forget…" Roshay started pulling out a letter from her book bag. She handed it to me and I opened and began to read it aloud.
Dear Contestant(s),
Welcome to the Fifth Annual Teen Talent Show sponsored by McDonald's. We know you are as many others anxious for the show! Unfortunately, we are unable to conduct the show this coming Saturday. Please, do not be alerted. It is rescheduled for April 15 in two weeks. If you are still in need for information contact us at 542-7318 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Rehearsal for sound check will be the 13th and 14th. Thanks again! Can't wait to see your performance!
Congratulations
Mercedes Goodman
"Damn, we were ready by this week. So we gotta wait two weeks?" Lyla asked taking a sip of her Sprite. "Yup, hey, it helps me get time to get this cast off. It should be off soon I know that, but we'll still have routine practice tonight and practice Wednesday and then Tuesday and Wednesday of week two. Dress rehearsal will be Wednesday as well so don't forget your boots. We'll, ya know, see everything. We gots ta look perfect," I instructed writing all this down in my notepad. "Hmm…Reggie has another game tonight, ya know?" Nicole informed me. I looked up at her form my notepad. "Actually, I don't give a damn. I'm sure he still believes I'm crazy anyway"
"Girl, funny as it is, Reggie loves you. He came back aftre you banged up his car and plus yall had each other's back. How lovely is that? I mean, I don't why you can't appreciate the essence of his love. I know you crazy and I know Reggie is…is crazy to, but…but-" Rpshay paued looking over in another direction of the cafeteria. We all turned in the direction to see just what she was looking at. That's when we saw a tall, brown skinned, hazel eyed, six foot tall, hair braided cuite sitting at the table not too far from us.
"Oh my goodness. He is fine. I see you got your eye on him Shay," I teased. "Oh puh-leeze girl. He's not really…ya know, really my type. Even though he is gorgeous, talented, smart, tall, genuine and-"
"Okay I didn't ask for a profile. He ain't that fine now," I said taking the other bar of my Twix. "But I'm not into him that's what I was saying, duh," Roshay said still looking over at him. "Then why are you still looking at him?" I asked.
"I'm trying to see the sign behind him. If that Ecko he's wearing?" Roshay asked. We all sighed. "What grade is loverboy in?" Nicole asked. "He's a senior. That means I don't like him, so I'm telling you I don't," Roshay replied.
"Senior or now, you still like him. Let me go tell him you-" I said proceeding to get up.
"No! I mean…no. Girl, are you crazy? I'll kill you first. You better sit yo' butt down," Roshay threatened. It was so funny to see her like this. "Okay, okay I won't, but he's coming over here…" I said looking down at my plate. I started picking at my bread. Roshay got alert. "Are you serious? Oh my goodness," Roshay whispered.
"Hey you're Roshay right?" He asked standing in front of our table. I looked at Roshay and turned and looked at him slowly. "Yeah, I'm Roshay. And you are…um…" Roshay said acting like she's trying to remember his name. She knew it all along. "Jermaine. You work at Poetic Soul don't know? Tracie's your mom, right?" He asked.
"Yeah, She's owns the place. You're a new comer right?" Roshay asked.
"Yeah. I went once with a friend and I thought it was a pretty tight spot, so I just kept coming back. I learned a lot from the poets there. Don't you just love it?"
"Love it. I admire it. My favorite ameteaur poet would have to be Brook Lynn White. She's is so deep"
"I know. I got some pointers from her when I listen to her. She's so to herself. She never speaks to anyone. She just does a piece, listens and leaves"
"I know. She doesn't even talk to Mama. She always comes with a bottled water and goes by her business"
"I know…" He replied. We were sitting there looking all crazy, but I was singing a song in my head. Fuck that, I wasn't bout to sit here looking dumb. I tried to crank a conversation with Nicole, but she was looking more foolish than me.
"Oh, these are my friends. Macy, Nicole and Lyla. Yall, this is Jermaine," Roshay introduced like we hadn't heard his name and history already. We said our hellos an then he looked at Roshay witht hose I'm-going-for-it looks. "So, can I ask you something?"
"Ask me what?" Roshay asked.
"How old are you?" He asked. I turned and looked at him. I gave him the what-a-stupid-ass question look. "I'm sixteen. Why?"
"Well, um, would you like to hand out sometime? I know you're a sophomore and all, but still…"
"Of course. How about Saturday? I work Poetic that night, but you can-"
"How about I call you or something?" He asked laughing. He probably noticed how bored we looked on the other side of the table. They exchanged numbers and we teased Roshay until the ending lunch bell rang. I stood in the hallway talking to some of my friends when I saw Reggie. I excused myself and walked up to him. "Reggie, hey Shaun…"
"Hey Macy. Say Reg, I'll catch you late man. Leave you time with ya girl," Shaun excused himself. "Aiight man, holla. So, what's up?" He asked him.
"I just um, wanted to come and thank you about last night. I just wanted ot be the bigger person and come over here and apologize. I was crazy last night, but you know why I was and I thought you understood that. I'm sorry for what I did. I mean, my mom doesn't even hit me, so I don't know why you would haul off and think you could, ya know?" I asked getting a little attitude. "Yeah, I understand. I was wrong. I don't want to fight no more girl. I was worried sick about you. How's your hand?" He asked picking it up and looking at it. "Oh it's fine. Mama wrapped it for me, but I'm okay. You okay?"
"I'm okay now. Come on, lemme walk you to class" He grabbed my waist and we started walking down the hall to my class. He looked so goo in his little Nike unit. I was feeling it.
"You still doin' ya show?" He asked.
"It's postponed for two weeks," I replied.
"Oh, then how about you come over Friday? I mean, ya know, if you want"
"Okay. What time?"
"Five okay?" He asked as we stopped in front of my class. "Yeah, that's cool. I'll be there"
"Alright, see you then," He said smiling and giving me a kiss on the cheek and that sweet silent smile. I was glad to see that smile again.
BUMP BUMP BUMP!!!!
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