In Her World(Urban)

Set up?

I left the police department thinking. Set up? Who would want to kill Jas? Who would do something like this? True she had a smart mouth and she was quick to swing , she never really bothered anyone unless you bothered her. She had many unknown enemies. By unknown i mean , they hated her and she didn't even know they existed . School starts tomorrow . I haven't been to school since be for i had Keabran. So i missed my sophomore year. I did have my school work though. The way provine is set up , if you miss more than 5 days a semester , you flunked. Tomorrow I'm going to talk to the principal , Mrs. Marshall.

"Korlin, come here , i need your help." i hear my momma call out.

I'm hesitant to go to school, to much is going on. I still have to go visit my uncle Lonzo. Jeremy will be in school too , so i don't know who's going to watch after Keabran. I refuse to leave him here with her and she is struggling to take care of herself.

i walk into her room , "Whats wrong momma?'
i watch as she tries to stand to get in the tub. I walk over to her and help her get out of her clothes. I don't mind helping my momma, she's helped me with my childhood .I hear soft cries, i look at my mommas face and i saw she was crying. I wasn't going to ask her what was wrong because its a lot that could be wrong. She has lost a son , her ability to maneuver on her on, her husband isnt in the home with her , and now she cant bathe herself.

i quietly began to clean her , after i finished i brushed her long salt and pepper hair into a ponytail. i helped her into her clothes and i began to help her into the wheel chair until she stopped me.

"No, i want to try to walk to the bed." she calmly stated.

i nodded my head and put one hand around her waist and the other one supporting her arm. She stood there for a minute then she began walking slowly. After we got to the bed , i helped her onto the high bed. She had two mattresses on her bed . her room was designed in tan dark brown and gold. She had pictures of tigers on the wall and candles by the door on the long , narrow tall table. She had a waterfall painting above her head board that was also a light. I loved her room.

" Thanks Ko, for real. I want you to go to school tomorrow and don't worry about anything that has happened. Keisha has to keep Keabran until i get better , i've already talked to her. So you have nothing to worry about." she said as she pulled the covers up over her shoulder.

I nodded my head and turned the television on Good Times because that's normally what she'd be watching at this time. I kissed her cheek and walked out.

I walked in my room to see Jeremy and Keabran sleeping in my bed, i got in beside them and went to sleep.

The next morning, I felt Jeremy shake me awake. I woke up and looked at the clock it was 7:19, we have to be at school at 7:45. I got up and did my hygiene routine then i searched for something to put on.

After i put on my outfit, I picked up a sleeping Keabran and put him in his car seat.Jeremy came out of the bathroom and grabbed Keabrans car seat from me and we walked out. We went to my mommas room to tell her bye , but she was still asleep so we just left. We are going in Resi's all white Chevy Tahoe. She told us to take it instead of our cars, why i dont know.

We arrived at Keisha's house at 7:35, she came out to get him and his bag ," Y'all have a good day at school. Do not get in no trouble y'al hear me?," we nodded as she continued."Good , now go on so y'all wont be late. Love you." she said as she walked in the house.

The ride on the ten minute way to Provine was silent, which made it awkward. We made it to school and went into the Gymnasium.

"Freshman to the far left ! Sophomores upper left! Juniors upper right ! Seniors far right!" i head Principal Marshall yell through the microphone.

I hug Jeremy and walk to Mrs. Marshall, " Mrs. Marshall , can i speak with you for a moment please?" i ask politely .

She nodded her head ," Five handle that."

Five was Freshman Principal,Mr. Conrad, Walky talky number.

" Whats going on Taylor?" She asked looking at me.

"I havent been to school physically none of my sophmore year . But my...my...best friend Jasmine would bring me the work and teach me while i was out . I didnt have any test to take since i took English II my Freshman year. Am i classified as a Sophomore or Junior ma'am? " i explain.

"Jasmine passed away ?" She asked obviously not answering my question.

I looked down at my shoes then looked away. " She turned in all of my work and homework . "

She placed her hand on my shoulder and said, " Sweetheart , you made better grades than most of these kids did that were in school. Junior, my condolence."

I said thank you and walked to the junior side. I sat beside a girl by the name of Keyela . She was quiet her freshman year , but she got turned out in the summer . She's a lesbian now. She also moved down here from New Orleans . We used to hang when we were younger around 5 or 6.

" Hey Korlin, hows the baby?" She askes me.

"Hey Keyela, he's fine . Thanks for asking . How you been?" I asked

She smiled a little , " I been okay " her smile faded then she looked at me ." Im sorry for your lost. "

I faintly smiled and ended the conversation . I hope i dont hear that no more today.

"Stevens , Tatum , Taylor ,Taxe !" Mr. pace , the Junior principal , called out.

Keyela , Alex, and Johnasia and I walked down to get our schedules.

Keyela and i had the same schedule along with Johnasia.

"So , how does it feel to be a mommy?" Keyela asked as we walked to our Choral Music class.

"Its a job for you.But it feels good to have some one to look at and you know they love you. I love him with all my heart ." I explain .

She smiles. I smile back.

" Goodmorning class , i will be your Choral Music teacher of the year. My name is Mr. Kegan . My main rules are..." he began as i tuned him out .

My mind drifted off to Jasmine. If she was here we'd be laughing and comparing schedules . I miss her much.

"My dude, like it was wild. Juan came in the house yelling 'i killed em, i killed em' . I was like who B? He was like 'shorty and Quan.Kj set em up . See Kj had a thing for shorty ,but shorty wasnt having it.' Shorty made dude Loco , like dead ass. So Kj was saying he got paid 5g's to off em. I was like so where the money at?Then..." i hear Monae from New york explain how my bestfriend died. She nor does Kj or Juan know im Jas' bestfriend. They gone find out though .

Keyela in the media