Stay boy 3

Chapter 4

My mom decided that she was leaving soon. She said she had only came here to help with Nyla and now that she is older she believes it's time to go. The closer her flight date gets is the more I worry about me and Nyla alone living here.

"Ashleigh, what plans you have for you and Nyla?" My mom asked as she changed the baby's diaper.

She has been the one taking care of Nyla since I had her. Daddy went back to New Jersey. He said he couldn't bear to see me living a 'wutliss life'. It broke my heart but Nyla is here and I can't change that.

"What you mean mom?" I asked timidly.

"I have my business and her dad supports her"

Mom turned and looked at me. Her bold brown eyes made me feel like a shameful little girl.

"Ashleigh I think you should come over with me"

"Your father and I want you there with us"

"You can travel with Nyla since she is young and doesn't require much paperwork"

"Leave Tiana in the business, monitor your thing from over there, and come home every now and then to oversee your business"

I sighed and placed my face in my hands. I peep at mommy through my fingers, she was still looking at me. She was serious, I could tell. I wish I could say yes but Star boy would never allow me to take Nyla away.

"Mommy her father won't allow that"

"He loves his daughter"

"I'll come visit soon I promise"

My mother looked away. She began to play with Nyla's cheeks then she took her up and placed her on her shoulder.

"Ok Ashleigh"

"One thing with you, you nah hear until you feel and me fret fi you but you a big woman so me can't rule you"

I closed my eyes. I wanted to cry, I knew I messed up and I didn't know how to fix this grand mistake that threaten to redefine my life.

My phone rang, I didn't know the number so I answered in a deep professional tone.

"Hello, how may I help you?"

The caller said nothing. The caller breathes heavily on the other side of the line.

"Hello, how can I be of help?"

No answer again. I was getting frustrated. I examined the number again. The call ended.

This was a stranger!

This had never happened to me.

I got up and walked outside to re-dial the number. Anxiety crept on me, I needed to know who the caller was.

I thought maybe the person didn't have an adequate amount of credit.

The phone rang, the person picked up on the second ring but didn't say a word.

"Hello!"

"Who is this?"

No one answered. I sucked my teeth and ended the call.

I was worried.

I decided to contact Star boy to see if something was wrong with him.

I called his number. He didn't pick up. This was beginning to feel very strange.

I wondered again who that mystery caller could be. I wasn't friendly so I know it couldn't be a friend and Bryan hated me so who could it be?

I text Star boy on WhatsApp

Me: Hey where are you?

He was last seen online 2 hours ago.