Islan-Dise

Islan's Thank You

Islan Pov
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I hope this is the right house. I was able to get some overtime and work somebody's shifts, who went on vacation. So, my check came out to like seventeen-hundred. I have the money for my sister to sign up for cheerleading and I was gonna take her with me to pick out her own shoes. I paid enough of my moms bills, and she's allowed to stay for at least another month. I didn't even worry about myself. I just wanted to take care of my mama and my sister.

She lived in a pretty decent neighborhood. That out my mind at ease. I open the gate and almost shit on myself, when two big ass pit-bulls rush at me. "Shut up!"

This old man comes walking out the house. The dogs immediately stop barking. "What can I do for you?"

"I'm here for Shanice."

"She ain't allowed no boyfriends and you look too old to be picking her up."

"No, she not allowed to have no boyfriends and um her big brother." I size him up decently.

He glares at me. "She do look like you." He turns towards the house. "Shanice!"

She comes running out and my heart skips a beat. She's grown. Are those hips and breast? Fuck no, not my lil sister. She jumps on me and I hug her tightly. "I didn't think you were really comin."

She hops down. "What you mean Pea...you needed me, here I am."

She wipes her eyes. "I know, but the last time I talked to you, it just seemed like-"

"Forget about that aaight. Na, I have my days, obviously we all do. But anything y'all need, if I can find a way I will."

I almost cry too because I practically helped raise her. It's hard being separated from them. She's growing everyday and um missing it. "What shoes you had wanted?"

We start walking to the bust stop. "I need gym shoes and just like some sandals. They don't need to be anything expensive. I just want them to fit."

"Don't worry bout the cost."

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On the bus there's a few people arguing, so I let my sister sit and I stand in front if her. It didn't last long because we stop and some cops escort them off. I sit back down. "I miss that."

"What?" I put my arm around her.

"You keepin me safe. I miss going to school with my brothers and sisters. Nobody would mess with me. Now, I be hiding in the restroom, just trying to avoid people."

"You know how to fight though Pea, what you hiding for?"

"They be wantin to fight me for stupid reasons. Because I'm pretty and nice. I stay to myself and they hate me for that. They say I'm stuck up. Yeah, I can beat them up, but I do want friends. I always feel alone now." She covers her eyes. "I just wanna live with you. I just want ma to get betta."

I use my shirt to wipe her face. "Pea, imma do what I have to, so that we can all be together again. Yo, brotha is tryin his best. I was always able to keep it real with you and Boon. Ma, is not getting betta no time soon."