Growing Up Together

~14~

December 2nd

Philadelphia, PA

Robert "Meek" Williams

"Meek! Get up and take this trash out!", Kathy yelled up the stairs.

I closed my door and let out a deep sigh.

I haven't talked to Nicki in 3 months and if I do, it's very small talk. She hasn't forgiven me for leaving and I don't blame her. I don't call Kathy mom or none of that. Na & Kathy just irritate me when they feel like it or whatever.

I looked at my phone and saw it ring. I sighed and answered it.

"Yo."

"I don't talk to you for 3 months and that's how you answer the phone?", I heard Nicki say and I chuckled.

"My bad Nic. I didn't know. How you been babygirl?"

"Good I guess. School has been kicking my ass."

"I bet."

It was silent for a minute but then Nicki said something.

"How've you been over there? Is it nice to be back with your family?"

"I'm not even gone lie. I'm not happy at all."

I heard Nicki sigh and I put my head down.

"You're still coming for my birthday right?"

"You know I am."

I was silently praying that Nic wasn't going to bring up Fah.

"Have they found her yet?"

"No. They went by her dads and it was clear she was there. This is exactly why I wanted her here with me."

"They'll find her Rihmeek and if she comes by here then I'll call you first. I promise."

"Thanks Nic. I appreciate that. I need all the support I can right now since I'm in a horrible home."

"You can always come home Meek. Don't forget that."

"I won't. I gotta go. I have work in a few. I'll call you tonight if I'm not tired after the shower.", I said and she giggled.

"Alright."

"Love you Nic."

"Love you too Rihmeek."

I hung up and smiled. I went downstairs before I got yelled at and saw my moms boyfriend.

"Finally.", Kathy said.

I shook my head and grabbed the trash bag.

"I heard you on the phone with that lil girl Nicki. I don't want you talking to her. She's trouble."

I looked at her and put the trash can down.

"How can you speak on someone you've never met? I lived with her every day. All you do is judge her."

Kathy walked up to me and slapped me. I lunged at her but her boyfriend pulled me back.

"Kathy you go somewhere.", Kevin said.

She looked at me in disgust and walked up the stairs. I looked at Kevin and shook my head.

"You want to come home with me? It'll be best."

"I got work tonight."

"I'll call in for you. Come on son."

"Aight."

-

We walked in the house and I looked around.

"Looks like it's lit here.", I said.