Lauren London has spent all twenty one years of her life fighting through every obstacle thrown her way. Navigating through life, she's only had herself to rely on. The only family she has is her son Kameron, who is her pride and joy. For the past f...
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Lauren
Pulling up to the apartment building I couldn't help the uneasy feeling that came over me. Looking around the parking lot you could see a range of different people outside, from kids and teenagers to hustlers and men just hanging around. The only source of light coming from the lamp post by the front entrance.
Glancing at the entrance, then back at Kam, I let out a big breath that I had been holding in.
"Thanks again for the ride." I said as I began to exit the car. Before I could even fully turn around to get Kam, Ermias was already opening the back seat door picking him up.
"Lemme walk you to yo crib." He said as he motioned me to walk ahead of him.
Letting out a shaky breath I began to make my way inside the apartment complex.
"I stay on the second floor." I mumbled as I turned towards the stairs.
Slowly we made our way upstairs. The only sound coming from Kam's light snores.
Finally making it to the second floor, we began walking down the hall towards my front door.
Stopping at our destination my face burned with embarrassment as I noticed my door was halfway open. I had forgot to lock my door from earlier this afternoon.
Pushing the door open, I could feel Ermias' looking at me as we made our way inside.
"Aye ma, where you want me to put Kam at?" Ermias asked as he looked around.
"Umm, you can lay him down in my room. Its the first door on the right." I said as I made my way into the kitchen looking for a snack.
Just as I opened the fridge I began to remember the state my room was in.
Shit.
Quickly heading to my room, I immediately began fixing my bed.
Picking up the sheets that were on the floor, I could see Ermias from the corner of my eye staring at me.
"You good ma?" He asked as he put Kam down.
"Uhh, yeah I'm okay." I said not able to meet his eyes.
"You sure?"
"Why do I feel like we always have this same conversation?"
"I mean if you actually told the truth, then we'd be having a different conversation, but until then..."
Shaking my head, I made my way back into the kitchen disregarding what he just said.
"Are you thirsty? Would you like something to drink?" I asked as I poured me a glass of water.
