Yall already know this about me - I don't know shit about cars.. I like to pretend like I know enough so my engine won't burst into flames.. but I have no patience to deal with car stuff.
Mason needs a new car..
It's not what the mechanic said but it's what I heard.
"It will need to be replaced soon before it causes damage to the cv joints. It will help the car run alot smoother and take care of that noise you keep hearing. I can show you what we're talking about."
Ugh.. forget it.
I don't speak his language.
"How much would it cost?"
"About $1100. With the tires."
I see. I'm in the wrong buisness.
Maybe I'm better off getting the kid a new car. But then Jr will probably ask where his is and I don't got time for that.. I didnt want Mason to stress about this shit on top of what he already has going on. Hes a good kid. I knew he was saving up for a new car but until then this one's gotta last him.
"Let's do it.. how long will it take for the part to come in?"
"About 2-3 days.. we'll give you a call."
Fuck it. There goes my tip from the other night lol. "Okay. Lets order it. I'll come back when the part comes in."
I took a seat again and checked the time on the wall. They said it would be about an hour so I guess I have time to continue..
×××
I looked out the peephole & I saw Marcus standing there holding a single rose. The gods know how to fuck with me.
This should be fun.
There was no way I could avoid him. The lights were on and he could see my shadow behind the curtains.
I had to get rid of him before Tommy saw him cus I just knew he was gonna make alot of stupid comments.
So I unlocked the main door to let him in..
"Hey Marcus.." I smiled at him through the storm door. He was all dressed up for his show that evening. He looked good.
"Hey.. youre home.." He held up a plastic container I used the other day to pack him food on the go. "I just wanted to get this back to you."
It was so random lol. But I didn't think too much about it.. he was good at returning stuff like that.
"and uh.. this is for you." He handed me the rose.
& yeah, every now and then he would give me a rose. Always a single rose.
I never thought much of it cus he never made it a big deal.
"Thank you."
I leaned in to give him a hug cus we would usually greet each other that way. & I noticed homeboy across the way staring hard.. so I invited Marcus inside.
I waved back to my neighbor across the street now whistling to catch my attention. I let him know we were all good over here. Really nice guy. He knew it was just us girls living there alone with my little ones.. so he was always on guard watching who came in and out of the neighborhood.. especially at night. I felt safe af having him as our neighbor. But he was nosey as shit. Lol
I set the container and the rose down on the entry table. I was feeling a bit awkward but I was trying to act normal..
"Im sorry to bother you Nes.. I know its late, i tried calling you a few times. I think I forgot my jacket here."
