Being Jordan

Chapter 2

(A/N Hey guys,this is a longer chapter so hope you not only like it,but God touches you through this in some way. Also,I'd like to start dedicating my chapters to some amazing peeps. Gustav91,thank you for being such an awesome bro. This one's for you.)

"Okay,now that everyone is present," Dad began. "I can finally tell you all my exciting news."
We had all settled down in the living room and were anxiously waiting to hear what he had to say. I snuck a look at my father.His eyes were bright and he wore a very wide smile on his face. Any fear I had suddenly left me.

Whatever he's gonna say has got to be good,I reasoned.

"Dad,what is it?"Jacob asked,looking him over suspiciously. He too had noticed the sudden change but unlike me,he was worried. And he had reason to be. My dad is a generally happy person,but to find him this excited? Now that was rare.

"Jordan,did you do your hair yourself?" Mom piped up,fingering the knots in admiration. She was sitting on her favourite couch while I sat on the floor in front of her. I turned around and nodded vigorously.

"Do you like it?"

She tilted her head to the side to get a better view of my hair before replying,"I love it! I wish I could do it too but this tangled mess of mine doesn't seem to even want to be combed."
She then gestured at her humongous afro for emphasis.

I smile while shaking my head before offering,"I could do it for you if you want. There's this product by Kinky Curly called "Knot Today". Get it? Knot Today. As in no knots today." I giggle before continuing.

"Anyway,it gets your hair detangled like that." I snap my fingers,showing her how good I believed the product was.

Apart from being God-crazy,I'm also natural-hair-crazy. I started growing my natural hair about four years ago after a lifetime of practically torturing and relaxing the life out of it. My mom began only a year ago,and while my dark brown hair falls in loopy curls,hers is one big mass of tight coils. So the natural hair journey has not been easy for her,at all. She almost gave up after six months,but after a lot of encouraging on my part,she decided to go on and keep trying. She's the only one in my family who truly appreciates my love for natural hair.

"That would be wonderful,Jo. So when do you think you'll be able to do it,Saturday or-"

"Girls! Please. Natural hair talk later. Dad's news now." Jacob ordered. I rolled my eyes at him as mum chuckled.

"Sorry. Please go ahead hon."

Dad sighed."Thank you Jess. As I was saying,I have some pretty exciting news. How would you kids feel about...."He paused for a dramatic effect.

"Feel about what already? You've kept has hanging for days,dad.''Jacob whined.

"Okay. How'd you guys feel about.....moving?'' He stopped for a second to look at our faces before grinning widely.

''And not just anywhere,but to the United States of America!" He bellowed grandly and with much enthusiasm.His arms were outstretched and he was wiggling his fingers.

"New York to be exact.''

For a moment,we kids just stared at him like he was raving mad.

"Huh?" Judah finally let out.