Beyond Love

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Latasha's POV

I'm cleaning up my room on a Sunday afternoon. I want to make sure a few of the gifts that Kaylaa helped me buy from the mall are kept safe and well hidden. I also was cleaning the house as part of my routine since my mother doesn't do it. When we first moved in, my mother usually cleaned up around the house, kept food in the fridge, and did the laundry. A little while after moving, things changed. Also, from discovering her drug addiction, things got even more complicated and even more stressful.

The signs I was oblivious to see what my mother was doing all this time. I love my mother very much. I want her to get the help she needs, but I don't know how to tell her.

I lay across my bed as I read my book for Multicultural Lit. homework. Suddenly, I hear my phone vibrate.

Mike: Hey, are you busy?

I grab my phone and text back.

Me: Just doing some reading. What about you?

Mike: Finished homework, so I thought I should text to check up on you.

I smiled at the text.

Me: Aww. How sweet of you to check up on me❤️

Mike: Lol yeah. Is your mom home?

Me: No. My mom is out right now.

Mike: oh so it's been just you by yourself?

Me: yeah. I cleaned up around the house and started on my homework.

Mike: Is that all you've been doing over the weekend? No Terrence?

I smirk at his last text.

Me: Now why is that any of your business?

Mike: Just wanted to know.

Me: mhmm

I smirk as I look at my phone.

Mike: I guess you must find him attractive...

Me: what do you mean?

Mike: Ya know. His charm, and his way with you.

Me: I'm not going with him because of his charms Michael. Nor for his status. I just simply think he is a good guy and you have him all wrong.

Mike: 😒

I rolled my eyes irritated at the subject. I pick up my phone and text back.

Me: I would rather not speak about him anymore.

Mike: Just trying to look out for you.

Me: thanks, but I can do that myself.

Mike: So, did Christmas shopping?

Me: Yes.

Mike: What you get me?

Me: How do you know I got you something?

Mike: cuz you just told me 😆

Not that I just got tricked by him. I shook my head and rolled my eyes as I began to text back.

Me: No I didn't

Mike: yeah you did...but it's okay tho.

Me: 🙄

Mike: At least I know I get a gift before Terrence 😏

Me: I might give it to him just cuz you got it out of me.

Mike: Okay, I quit playin 😩

Me: Mhm 😏

I giggle to myself as we continue to text each other.