Color Blind

Chapter 7

I get so weak in the knees
I can hardly speak
I lose all control
When something takes hold of me
In daze it feels so amazing
It's not faze I want you to stay with me
By my side
I swallow my pride
Your love is so sweet
It knocks me right off of my feet
I can't explain why your loving makes me weak
Weak~SWV

Evangeline's POV

"How was your date?" Angie asks.

I have just walked on school property and she scares me. I almost punch her, but she dodges it. I hold a hand to my heart and my breathing is rapid.

"Damn, you scared me."

"I'm sorry. But how was your date."

"Good." I smile at the memory.

"Where did y'all go?"

"We went to the aquarium and then he took me to a small diner. It was fun and he asked me to be his girlfriend." I tell her.

"Look at my main chick getting herself a boyfriend." Angie laughs.

"You know it. I have to get to class, see you in second period." I walk to class.

I sit down in my seat and wait for the teacher to come in. Mr. Rhyme comes in and starts class. Today we were learning about poems.

"Hey E.V." I hear someone say.

I look up, and see Dominique "What's up?"

"I was wondering what you were doing Friday night?" he smiles at me.

"Nothing, as of the moment, but I still can't go with you Friday."

"Why not?"

"I have a boyfriend now."

"Who is he?"

"You don't know him, he goes to Upton."

"Oh, well he's a lucky guy. I know that if you were my girl, I'd let ever nigga out there know that you was mine and that I was yours."

"That's sweet. It was nice talking to you." I start to listen to Mr. Rhyme.

School went by in a flash and now I'm at work. I put my hair in a ponytail and grab a notepad and a pen. Getting Quinn to tie my apron, I walk out to take orders. It is eight and I have four more hours at work.

"Hello, I'm Evangeline and welcome to Belle. What can I- Jayden?" I look up from my notepad.

Sitting at the table is Jayden and some blonde bitch. He is wearing a suit and she is in a beautiful dress. She is smiling at him and he is looking at me with regret.

"Jayden, you know this girl?" the bitch speaks.

"Yeah." Jayden whispers.

"Oh, well I'm Jayden's date, how do you know him?"

"I'm not feeling to good, I'll get another waiter over here." I walk off.

I ask my boss for the rest of the night off and head home. Jayden keeps calling me but I don't answer. I can't believe I actually like that rich son of a bitch.

"That dirty bitch!" Angie screams.

It is Friday and I'm at school telling my group of friends what I saw last night.

"When that nigga comes around, I'm going to beat his mother fucking ass." Peanut balls his fist up.

"What kind of boy brings a date to his girlfriend's job anyway? Mother fucking piece of shit." Pookie furiously says.

"I have to get to class but I'll see you guys later." I say as the bell rings.

"Alright, we love you and we're here for you." Angie hugs me.

"I love you guys too."

After school, we decide to go to the court. Ten minutes into the game, a silver Lexus pulls into a spot. Jayden gets out of the car and walks up to me.

"Nigga, you best back up." Peanut walks up to him.

"Listen, I need to explain to Evangeline what she saw yesterday." Jayden pleas.

"I know what I saw." I cross my arms.

"No you don't, you think I cheated, but I didn't."

"Then what do you call taking another girl out, and don't you dare say that she was a damn family member." Angie says.

"Can I talk to you in private?" Jayden looks at me.

"No you may not. Whatever you have to same to me, you can say it to them." I shake my head.

"Fine. The girl I was with is Amber. She is my dad's friend's daughter. I took her out because my dad told me to." Jayden starts.

"Why didn't you tell him that you had a girlfriend?" Pookie says.

"If I told him or my mom that, they would want to meet her."

"What's so bad about meeting me? Is it because I'm not as rich? Because if you're embarrassed to have someone less fortunate dating you, why in the hell did you even ask me to be your girlfriend in the first fucking place?" I yell at him.

"That's not it at all!" Jayden looks mad.

"Then what is it then? Huh?" Tay Tay crosses his arms.

"My parents are racist, ok? They don't want me with anyone unless they're white." Jayden rubs his forehead.

"Tell them oh well and that you're not dating someone they set you up with." Peanut talks.

"I can't."

Angie looks at him with confusion, "Why the fuck not?"

"When I was little, I talked to this black boy at the park. I just wanted to be friends with him. My mom told my dad as soon as we got home. That day my dad whooped me with the metal part of the bealt. I was only seven at that time. As time went on I never talked to a black person in front of either of my parents, knowing that if I did I would get beaten. I was thirteen when my dad first made me go on a date with someone. I told him no at first and that time he beat me with his fist until I passed out." Jayden begins to cry.

I walk over to him and give him a hug, "I'm so sorry baby."

"I would tell them, but I'm scared that next time, when I fight back, that he'll shoot me. And on top of that, I don't want him to hurt you or your family. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if he hurt any of you guys. I barely know y'all, but I still don't want anyone getting hurt because of me." Jayden wraps his arms around me.

"We have some more things to discuss, let's go to my house. Can you guys watch his car?" I pull him in the direction of my house.

"Yeah, we will." Peanut nods.

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I'm so hungry. Can't wait for lunch.

The QOTC is

Who's your favorite actress and/or actor?

I love Taraji P. Henson. In all the things that I have seen her in, she is incredible. I especially love her as Cookie in empire. I have to say that I am a Cookie monster.

Thanks for the support

Dreamer

Tristan Wilde as Pookie