Nayeli Bennet is a 20 year old girl struggling to get through college since her father has fallen ill. After selling their house and their cars, her family is forced to move into her aunts house where they feel un-welcomed. Determined to help her fa...
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"Shot For Me"
Nayeli Krystan Bennett ⚜️
Hitching my bag up my shoulder, I rubbed my hands together as I waited for my bus. It was nearing winter time in Minnesota so the weather was dropping with each day that passed. Every time I saw a bus I thought it would be mine but the bus would just continue driving or display Not In Service across the front. I hated depending on public transportation but it was the only way that I had to get to school.
My father had gotten sick last year and the hospital bills were getting higher and higher so we had to sell our house and our car. My moms sister agreed to take us in but I knew she didn't really want us there. She was one of those people who did things for you so she could hold it over your head forever. I know it took a lot for my mother to ask her for help but we had no other choice.
My aunt had no kids and a five bedroom house but my mom, two siblings and I had to share one room. I would rather stay in a shelter than stay with her. She goes out and eats so she doesn't have to put much food in the house. She claims she's single and child free so she shouldn't have to use her money to take care of anyone but herself.
My mother didn't want me to stop going to college so most of the money I was making at my job went towards school. I helped out as much as I could but I didn't get paid much to make a difference.
"You need a ride sweetheart?" Mr. Johnson, the neighborhood pervert asked pulling up alongside the bus stop. He was in his mid forties but still tried to flirt girls who are younger than his own daughters.
"No I'm fine thank you" I gave a fake smile hoping that he would drive off.
"Yes you are" he mumbled. After giving him a look, he looked surprised that I had heard him and quickly drove off.
Rolling my eyes, I sat down on the bench and slid my cell phone out of my back pocket. Checking the time I saw that it was almost 2 pm and my class started at 3. The bus ride was almost an hour long so if it didn't come soon I was going to be late.
I sighed in relief when I saw my bus coming down the street. I plugged my headphones clicking on Pandora before getting on the bus. It was crowded but I didn't have a choice at this point. I swiped my monthly bus pass and gave the driver a smile before moving behind the yellow line. These drivers always got anal when it came to the yellow line. Some threatened to not move the bus if you weren't behind it.
I looked behind me and let out a breath hoping that people would start piling off the bus soon. I didn't want to stand the entire ride to school.
Although I hated taking the bus it was worth it because I enjoyed school. My major was information technology, I was hoping to become a software programmer or IT when I graduate. I wanted to find success so that I could take care of my family. I didn't want to have to depend on any man or family members with ulterior motives to take care of me. I didn't need any of them holding me back.
