Chapter 2
Nasir Smith POV
I had a late night shift last night at an emergency call. I own my own electrical company, where I have a team working under me. Even though I am the owner and don't have to go in if I don't want to go, I usually go to emergency ones because those can be long and complex jobs. Last night was definitely that when a grocery lost power, but only by the freezers. We arrived at 11 pm and worked until 3:30. When I finally started to fall asleep, I got a call from someone.
I look and see it's my older sister, Ashley, and I roll my eyes. I know if she's calling me this early, it's because she needs something. I debated answering because I didn't have the energy, but I decided to answer in case something was wrong. "What's up, sis? " I said. She said, "Are you working?" I sighed and said, "No. What's up? " "Can you take Raymond to school? I forgot I have an appointment at 9 the opposite way from his school." she asked. I rolled my eyes and sat up while saying, "ASHLEY, what do you mean you have an appointment at 9? It's 8:39. Why are you just now calling? Then, on top of that, what about Cedes and Dal? How are they getting to school?" "Oh, my friend Keisha took them to school, but Ray refused to go with her," Ashley explained. "ugh, whatever I'll take, little man. You know I hate going up there with them judgemental women. " I complained. Ashley replies, "Great, we are outside. Also, his new teacher is a laid-back sista." "ASHLEY WHAT THE FUCK YOU.." I yelled before she hung up on me. I can't stand her.
I threw on a hoodie and sweats And went downstairs to open the door. By the time I opened the door, my trifling ass sister was backing out my driveway while Ray-Ray was on my porch. I flicked her off behind Ray's back and let Ray in. "What's up, lil man? Have you eaten yet?" I asked. Ray said, "Mommy said I eat at school." I asked if he wanted waffles while also making a note to question Ashley on why her child didn't get breakfast. He said Yeah, so I made him two mini waffles and made myself two waffles. We ate breakfast together and talked about what he wanted for his birthday. His birthday is in 2 weeks, and who knows if his father will do anything, so I am always prepared to do the most. When he was done, I asked him, "F150 or Camaro?" I knew exactly what he would say, and sure enough, he said, "ARO!" "Alright, little man, let's go!" I said while walking to the door and grabbing his bag.
In the car, I asked him how he liked school, and he kept talking about Ms. Axson and Mavy. The way little man was hyping her up had me excited about meeting her. I can tell he likes her because he usually doesn't talk about school, and I would know. I have Ray-Ray almost every other weekend, and that's not counting when his mother needs me to pick or drop him off. I usually do it without complaining because I want him to know he can count on his Uncle Nas, unlike his trifling parents. Ray was born while my sister was cheating on her long-time partner, whom she refused to marry. He is Dallas and Mercedes's dad, but he isn't Ray's. Ray's dad is a nigga just trying to get his get back with my sister through Ray, and I don't play that shit. I am more of a father to Ray than he is. Shit, he can't even make his visitations like he is supposed to. I shook myself out of my thoughts when we pulled up to the school.
I got out of the Camaro and took Ray out of the car. As we walked to the building, he started pouting, which he does sometimes, and I sometimes fold, so I will try to stay strong. I look at him and say, "What's wrong, little man?" He stops walking and looks at me, saying, "I miss my mommy. I don't want to go to school." I sighed and said, "I know, lil man, but she is busy right now." "Can I stay with you, uncle?" he asked. "No, lil man, I have work a little later, but what if you stay at my house tomorrow night? Also, don't you want to see Ms. Axson?" I said, trying to encourage him to go to school. He looked up and said, "YEA, MS . AXSONNN! " and ran to the door. Thank God because if he had kept giving me puppy dog eyes, he wouldn't have gone to school. We waited until someone let us in, and then he led his way to the class. We get up to the door, and he knocks all excitedly.
This lady opened the door, and Ray instantly hid, which sometimes happens at drop-off, but something seemed off, so I turned on my protective mode. She says, "Ugh, Raymond is here. Let's go, Raymond" What the fuck does she mean ugh, Raymond's here. Why she got a stank-ass attitude? She is reminding me of my stuck-up ex, Stacey. My thoughts were interrupted by her yelling, "RAYMOND, come on! What are you hiding for? OMG, forget it!! MS. JACKSON COME GET RAYMOND. " I am so fucking close to taking him home with me. I was then met by this beautiful, thick, dark-skinned woman. She was my type from the body, the natural beauty, and her aroma. I was so distracted by her beauty I didn't realize that Ray was in her arms, and it looked like she was about to get up with his big ass. "Hey beautiful, let me help you 'cause that boy is big.", I said while grabbing her waist. She said, "Thanks." and I adored her voice. She has beautiful eyes. I started thinking about that beauty as I was heading out of the building. This Shawty got me, like, hey, Ms. JACKSON!! Oh, I'm so thankful Ashley asked me to take Ray to school. I have to do this more. How can I get close to her fine ass? Damn, I want my nephew's teacher.
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