Life As Melanie

Chapter 8

*Ma walks into room*

Ma: Well, hello there everybody! I didn't realize we were having a little session in my home today. *fake smiles*

Me: Ma why are you home so early?!

Ma: I asked to get off early.

Me: For what?

Ma: To spend some time with you silly!

*gains a soft spot* She would pick today to "spend some time" with me.

Naomi: Ms. Henderson you might wanna sit down.

*I look dead at Naomi with fear in my eyes*

Jamal: Ms. Henderson there's something we need to tell you.

*Jamal comes & sits next to me*

Ma: What's going on? Is something wrong?

*I put my head down & start to cry*

Ma: Melanie is everything alright?! Why are you crying?!

Jamal & Naomi: Go ahead & tell her.

Me: Ma *words start to stumble* I'm-mm-m pregnant.

Ma: *takes a long pause* Melanie Symone Henderson *starts to cry* what have you done?!

Me: Ma I'm sorry! I didn't mean for this to happen!

Ma: I raised you better than this! How are you gonna take care of a baby?! You haven't even graduated yet!

Jamal: She has me to help her!

Naomi: & she has me too!

Ma: What would your father say?!

Me: *looks at Ma with anger* What could he possibly have to say?! He hasn't been here for me! He was never there for me when I needed him!

Ma: Who are you getting loud with young lady?! I am your mother!

Me: Well act like it Ma! You're always working! You're never here when I need you! Jamal was always there to hold me & Naomi was always my shoulder to cry on! Where were you Ma?!

*runs out room crying*