Fatal Attraction (Jamaican Novel)

•Chapter 45•

Jack's Hill, JA||Friday||8:23 A.M

Tanoi Cunningham

Vinny made us breakfast, disregarding the couple that had been seated in here in silence.

I barely spoke to Jaydon, I only asked him about his mother, said she was fine but she went home a long time ago.

Because Tanisha moved in to help him.

So him move her in a waah house weh ano fi him?.

Mi like him.

Mi too, him prime.

The sound of the grill being opened was heard, followed by multiple footsteps.

My paranoia builds up a little bit, but seeing Vinny's calm posture, I relaxed.

I awaited the owner of the feet.

My eyes were on the floor when various feet stopped a few few from me, confusion covers my face when I see a pair of wedged heels.

Perfectly pedicured toes.

My eyes follow up the legs of the person, her red dress hugged her body perfectly, I don't stop staring until my eyes met hers.

No.

I saw myself looking back at me, I saw English and Dre.

Shock caused my body to freeze in its place, the lady made steps toward me but I grab my gun, shaking off the shock.

I cock it and she stops in her tracks.

"Tali", her voice was calm and reassuring, "it's me".

I don't say anything to her.

I've dreamt of this day.

So many times.

What I'd say to her if I saw her again.

But she was here, standing before me with the motherly look on her face.

My throat starts to hurt as tears build up in my eyes, I blinked, letting the tears flow.

Vinny stands up and motions for everyone else to leave the room, they do, leaving us there.

After so many years of practicing, I had nothing to say, I didn't know what to say.

My mother was standing there, pretty, dressed up nicely, as if she had been living life without consequences.

She looked happy.

She didn't deserve to be happy.

She moved closer, I lean back aiming the gun at her firmly.

"It's okay baby" she assures softly, "I'm sorry".

My hand falls and I start sobbing, she sits down, hugging me tightly as I sobbed uncontrollably.

"I know, I know"

Everything I had been holding in for months finally came out. Her embrace was just as I imagined, just as I remembered from years ago.

All the things mi did plan fi tell her, all that gone the moment she hugged me.

Yuh really think you cuda stay angry?.

Mi never angry, just did want her around and did want an explanation to why she just got up and left.

I move away to look at her. She caressed my face then kissed my forehead, I closed my eyes to savor the moment.

Sighing, I calmed down a little bit.