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Ronald in the mm☝🏾
Ronald P.O.V

I checked the time on my Apple Watch as I wiped the dripping sweat from my forehead.

It was only a little after 6 am and I had already finished my morning reps.

I guess today was just one of those days.

***
I was headed for another shower when I was slapped in the face by the fresh aroma of bacon and cinnamon rolls.

Thought I told shorty to roll out.

"Say uhh, Whatchu got goin' on?" I made my way to the kitchen.

"Boy don't be talkin' ta me like you crazy. I ain't none of ya lil girlfriends hear!?"

For a minute I shut my eyes tight, in complete regret.

"Mah fault Mama. I ain't know it was you." I apologize to my mother.

"Mhmm." She gave me the eye.

"GoodMornin' Ya majesty." I kiss her on the cheek, stealing a piece of bacon.

She smacked my hand causing me to crush the bacon back on the plate.

"GoodMornin'. Back up off me."

"Wow. I just wanted some bacon." I pouted like the five year old boy I know I will always be to her.

"So what you doin' here anyway?" I ask, flippin through a sports illustrated magazine; finding my face on the first few pages.

I smile to my self.

"It's game day," She said scrambling some eggs. "And everybody knows how you get on game day."

"Whatchu mean mama? Game day is mah National holiday!" I laughed.

"Exactly. You get so focused on the game that you tend ta forget about ya self."

"Say what!? I get mah reps in all day everyday. Especially on game day!" I defend.

She chuckled, politely shaking her head.

"Yeah but ya workin' out and ya meal plans ain't addin' up."

"I eat everyday." I shrugged.

"Oh Ronald please! Gatorade and pop tarts is not a meal." She said causing me to fall into a fit of laughter.

"Ok. You got me," I agree. "But it's all good cause that's what I gotchu for ma!"

She chuckled again before setting my plate and orange juice in front of me.

It was quiet for a while. Then she sat across from me and prayed over the food.

Then she spoke.

"I've been meanin' ta talk to you about that Ron."

I look up from my plate to find her fumbling with her finger nails.

"What's goin' on ma?" I ask.

"Ron," She placed her hand on mine. "You know why you my favorite son?" She smiled.

"Cause I'm yo only one." I laugh.

"Yeah, and I neva thought I would ever be able ta tell you this but," she looked away, then back to me. "I'm tired of yo ass."

"Wooow, that's crazy."

We both laughed obnoxiously.

"Nah Son I'm just messing with you. But Ronald baby. I love you, I love you with every breath in me. I love you with every bone in my body. But son I can't take care of you forever."

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