You Deserve

Chapter 1

"Morning Ms.Robinson" My manager Tommy says.

"Mornin'. " I say keeping it simple. I can't stand working at this damn quick mart. Tommy and all the other dudes that come in here all they do is act perverted. Sanitizing my area before I use it and making sure I'm stocked I then move on to counting my register.

"Those pants look nice on you Robinson" Tommy says following me to the office.

I roll my eyes and continue counting. If I ignore him now he'll have a fit and won't bother me anymore so I learn to just not answer. Fixing my hair into a ponytail , I then throw on my little ugly ass vest.

"Can I get through please?." I ask Tommy putting my hand on my hip as I hold the register with the other. Tommy licks his lips looking at me like he about to eat me.

"Let me take you on a date Indyah I promise it'll be fun." Tommy says.

Tommy isn't a bad looking guy; it's just the way he be all up on me is so unattractive. "No Tommy I can't just please move" I say politely. Tommy finally move out the way. The doors unlock in two minutes so I need to make sure everything is in order.

Between seven and nine the store is usually slow. I usually spend my time studying or stocking items in the store. Getting out the hood is my number one goal. Finally a customer walks in , I give him a warm smile.

"How you doing ma ? My girl got her uh... Period I need help buying her some you know pads or something." The guy says nervously rubbing the back of his neck.

"Follow me" " I say laughing.

I analyze the man features. He looks about 6'0 beautiful pecan complexion. He's a bit skinny but his looks caused you to over look that. My heart skipped a beat as he walked next to me.

"She can use these a lot of females use them" I say handing him a pack of always infinity. The guy looks over me and smile.

"Thanks ma I appreciate it." The guy says.

"No problem sir , come on I'll ring it up for you... If I were you I'd buy her some chocolate too just incase.".

"You the real mvp baby girl!" He says laughing.

I giggle and shake my head. Walking back to my register I pull out my phone and text my older sister. We both work jobs thankfully mine is just part-time that way I can go to school.

"All done?" I ask the man from earlier.

"Yeah I'm done na." He says putting his stuff on the line.

I ring up each item and bag them up. I reach to the last item then give him his total. He pulls out a fifty dollar bill. "Alright there you go sir have a great day." I say handing him his change.

He peels off a twenty and hand it to me. I look at the money then up at him. "What's this for ?" I ask dumbfounded.

"You was great help baby you ain't never been tipped ?" He asked showing off his beautiful smile.

I smile shyly as I take the money. "Well thank you sir.".

"No problem miss have a good day." He says then walks out the store.

Once my shift finish I count my register and drop my money. Once all my assigned task are complete I clock out and run out the store as fast as I can. I start making my way home. Walking down the streets of North Miami can be dangerous sometimes , plus you have to worry about all these annoying dude who try to holler at you.

I stop by my favorite Hispanic restaurant and order a plate for Tika and I. Tika number pops up on my little flip phone. "I'm on my way I'm getting food" I say once I answer the phone.

"What you buying?" She ask.

"Arroz con Pollo."I say .

"You're so damn Hispanic ordering rice and chicken" My sister laughs.

"Whatever! I'll be home in like five" I say before hanging up. "Thanks Pablo!" I yell out as I open the door.

Making it home safely I put in my key code then walk up the flight of stairs that lead me to the second floor. I unlock my door and I'm greeted by paper all over the damn floor. "What in the world is going on?" I ask.

"Looking for my social security card, I got this job at this office downtown that's paying good." She says with a koolaid smile.

"That's great Tika! We can finally get a two bedroom" I exclaim.

"Exactly baby sister now give me my food" Tika says with her hand out.

My sister has been raising me since my mother died when I was six. My father died in the military while I was in the stomach. I'll always be thankful for my sister if it wasn't for her I'm not sure where id be.

Sitting on the floor Indian style I remove my vest and let my hair down. I begin eating my food. There's a knock at the door I look at my sister she just shrugs her shoulder.

"Hello?" I yell out before opening the door.

"It's Mandi" My Bestfriend shouts back.

I open the door and she has this huge smile on her face. Usually this mean she's been up to no good. I let her in my small apartment then sit right back in my spot.

"What's up?" I ask.

"Nothing it's hot as fuck outside , I stopped by your store to get some damn watermelon ring they ain't have none" She says pouting.

"Poor baby" I laugh.

"You know there's this house party down on 34th you down to go tomorrow?" She ask.

"No Mandi you know that's not my scene" I say rolling my eyes.

"Ugh come on girl it'll be fun!" She pleads.

"Fine I'll go but if I'm not feeling it I'm coming back home." I say.

After chilling with Mandi and catching up on some homework I decide to go to sleep early. Not really feeling like going to school tomorrow but I'm only a few months away from graduation; so I have to stay on track.