WHO ARE YOU?

Chapter Eight

Today is the day I have to return back to school. I sat outside the Principal's office embarrassed as I watched my mom chew her gum loudly and pat her head outside the bonnet she wore. My mom came up here looking a hot mess. She had on a gray T-shirt with many stains on the front of it. She had on these dirty gray sweatpants that looked like she was walking on her knees all day. Not to mention her house slippers she has on her feet and the bonnet she has on her head. I was embarrassed walking down the hall with her, as the students whispered and stared.

My mom almost got into two arguments before we made it to the principal's office. " Who the fuck are you looking at little girl?" and "Get your mama to come up here so I can beat her ass." kept replaying in my head. I couldn't believe she was really going back and forth with kids.

" Hello Ms Williams, you can come right in." Ms corky said to us.

We walked in and I took a seat. I watched as my mom just stood there shaking her leg up and down while crossing her arms.

" You can take a seat ma'am." Ms corky said , staring at my mom.

" No thank you, can this please hurry up, I got important shit to do." She said back to her.

I just sat there and put my head down. She can't even be respectful for this one time. She was only rushing back to them drugs of hers. That's what she calls important? It's a damn shame.

" Okay, Ms Williams, so as you know Gabielle got into a fight two weeks ago and it was a pretty bad one. A student could have pressed charges , but she didn't. That's great news." Ms corky said to my mom.

" Okay and your point is? If she didn't press charges then what's the problem? My mom asked.

" The problem is, it's your daughter's senior year and I would love to watch her graduate and receive her diploma, but I need your help as well to make sure this happens. I think it's best to enroll Gabrielle into therapy. It can help her get through this difficult school year.

" It's only difficult because yall not doing shit to stop the bullying in this damn school. It's crazy that you're sitting here making it seem like I'm the problem and having a meeting with us , but I don't see Lauren or Kianna here. That's not right."I said, getting upset.

" Gabrielle watch your damn mouth." My mom said, looking at me.

" Ms, Gabrielle is in therapy. As you can see, that mess is not working. I'll get Gabrielle in order. Can I please go now." My mom said walking towards the door.

" Yes , but can you please sign this form stating that you were here today." She said passing my mom the paper and pen.

My mom signed the paper and then walked out the office door. I sat there staring at Ms Corky waiting to see if she'd let me leave.

" Gabrielle, you can go ahead to your second period class." Ms corky said, dismissing me.

I got up and headed out her office door. On my way to class I felt my stomach turning. I tried to ignore it , but the next thing I knew, I was vomiting on the hallway floor. I was vomiting mainly liquid because I haven't eaten breakfast today. I couldn't control the watery feeling I had in my mouth or the urge to get something out of my system.

" Here take this." Tyler said, handing me a paper towel.

" So you just walk around with paper towels now?" I asked , looking up at him.

" No smart behind, I saw you vomiting on my way out the door so I went into the bathroom to grab you some real quick." he said , with a chuckle.