I looked in the mirror. Under my left eye was bruise that was swollen. My lip was busted and I had scratches on my chest. I looked like I got jumped by several bitches. I watched as a tear shed. I looked on the bed and seen Mike passes out with a liquor bottle in his hands.
Mike was my boyfriend for 3 years and 2 months. When we first started dating , he was really nice and sweet. But after we made it official he changed. His true colors showed. He started drinking and going out late. One time I caught him cheating and when I confronted him about it he back handed me and pushed me and told me to mind my business before I get hurt.
I ran a hot steaming bath water. I had to get the ache before it started. I was use to this so I know how to make it disappear faster. Plus today I was graduating college today. I had to get these bruises away or mostly away and the ache gone.
I stopped the water from running. I sat in the tub just thinking why didn't I listen to my parents and bestfriend about Mike. They told me he wasn't no good and he had dirt on his name. But I was so young and in love I didn't care.
"Shaniqua!" Mike yelled from the other side of the door.
"I'm in the bath" I said back.
"Look baby. I'm sorry about last night , but you need to learn how to keep yo mouth shut" He said walking in.
"I know baby." I said looking down. He crouched down beside me me kisses my temple.
"Have fun a graduation. I got a drop to make around that time" He said walking out.
That's the thing . Mike is a drug dealer. That means he could die any day. Part of me would be happy but the other part would be heart broken. Why ? Because Mike said they only way id leave him if he killed me himself. I always attempt to leave Mike for good , but then he'd ease in my mind . Then he would beat me til I pleaded stop and say I'll never do it again.
I grabbed my apple zest soap and washed up. I sat back down and rinsed off. I walked inside my bedroom and grabbed the coco butter lotion and lotioned up. I grabbed my undergarments and put them on. I grabbed my solid colored dress with the back missing. I put on my green heels.
I looked at my cap and gown and smiled.
"I made it" I said to myself.
I grabbed the cap and gown and put it on. I called Aniya aka my bestfriend.
"Hey bitch" She screamed into the phone. I laughed at her goofy ass. She makes me forget about Mike and his doings.
"You ready" I asked looking at myself in the mirror?
"Hell yea. I'm ready to get the fuck out of New York and down south to Georgia boo" she said.
"Aight I'm on my way crazy"i said laughing grabbing my keys locking the house door and walking to my 2015 all white Mercedes Benz
"Aight bookie" She said .
The good thing bout Mike is that he spoiled me and I had nice things. Its not like I can't get it on my own. He just won't let me have a job. I started the car and started jamming to Ayo by Chris Brown and Tyga. I pulled up to Aniya parents house. I beeped the horn and she came outside throwing her cap up and down dancing. I turned the music up loud laughing at her.
She hopped in and kissed my cheek.
"Yaaaas bitch" She said laughing . "Lets go shit" She said laughing more.
"Yeaaasss leggo" I said laughing
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We pulled up to graduation. I seen my mom and dad and siblings. I waved to them smiling as they took me and Aniya pictures . We got behind stage and got out flowers pinned on out gowns. I was so proud . We got in line in alphabetical order by last name. I was fourth in line . My last name is of course Brown . Shaniqua Brown and Aniya was first . Aniya Allen. The speeches were first. Then they called
"Aniya Allen" She walked onto the stage.
"Cuz my best friend Finna, she Finna ohhhh go best friend that's my best friend that's my best friend, Yaass you Betta" She did a little booty bounce and walked off the stage. She had the crowd laughing.
"Congratulations " The princable said . She grabbed her diploma shook hands and bowed to the crowd.
"Tonia Alphina" then she walked.
"Congratulations " The crowd applauded .
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"Shaniqua Brown" The crowd went wild. I grabbed my diploma and shook hands and bowed.
I cried my ass off . I was so proud of myself I made it. I could of gave up along time ago. I'm glad I didnt.
I walked down to my family. I hugged every single last one of em. We had to take a group picture . all the graduates .
"On 3 throw your hats up. 1,2,3" And all the caps went up and the picture was taken.
Wow it felt good to graduate. I was majoring in nursing and now , I'll be off to Georgia with the rest of my family ,for an opening that was saved along with Aniya for beautician . She's ganna have her own shop down there. I mean she was rich so she could afford it.
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We were out at Red Robins. We were celebrating our graduation. Me and Aniya family. We were laughing and carrying on until my mom spoke up.
"So your still seeing Mike" She asked bitterly.
I rolled my eyes . "Not tonight mom please" I begged.
"I just want to know. When are ganna leave that abuser?" Yea she knew but damn she didn't have to rub it in.
"Ugh . Tonight was cool. Lets call it a night" My dad said. We all have hugs and went our separate ways. I went home and all the lights were off except the living room light. Mike was sitting on the couch with bags surrounding him.
I smiled and walked his way.
"What's all this" I asked.
"Graduation presents for my baby" He said grabbing my waist kissing me. "Congrats baby" He said handing me the bags.
I had Rolex watches , necklaces and ring. New red bottoms and lotions. I kissed him one more good time.
"Thank you babe. I love it" I said looking him in his eyes.
"I have another present to"He said .
"Oh really" I said kissing his lips.
"Really" He said picking me up and carrying me upstairs and you know the rest.
A/N ;
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