Honey Ortiz
In mid-bite of my food, Qasim held up his phone. I huffed and rolled my eyes.
"Can you let me eat in peace? I am nothing to be snapping!" I fussed, chewing my food.
He sucked his teeth, "I just like to show you off" he responded.
I don't know why....
"Because you are so beautiful"
I felt myself blushing, but I had to recover
"Leave me alone man!"
He only chuckled, and typed in the caption
Bae treat me so mean
Rolling my eyes, I punched his arm as I watched his phone blow up with notifications.
"I'm trying to eat, and you wanna be all up in my face with Snapchat"
He gave me this look and I shook my head.
Trin and Seem laughed looking just like Qasim.
"You two are supposed to be on my side! I see how it is!"
Seem straightened up and shook his head.
"I am on your side Ma, Trin is the traitor.... Plus, you all I got"
Biting the inside of my lip, I put my fork down.
"What you mean?"
I had an idea of what he meant, but I wanted more clarification
"My mom and Auntie don't like me anymore"
Glancing at Qasim I raised my brow at him. This was the first time he'd brought this up.
Trin held her finger up.
"No, brother I told you we family. Always, and your mommy loves you, even if you don't see her" Trinity stated, kissing his cheek.
"I know, but I feel bad cause I like it here better" he responded, frowning a little.
Qasim rubbed his hands on his jeans.
"Why do you like it more?"
"I see you guys all the time. Dad does stuff with us every day, including the weekends. Ma cooks even if she's tired. I have two grannies, and Auntie Anna doesn't hit me for no reason. Also, I don't have to listen to you hit ma and her crying"
Clearing my throat I could feel the heat radiating off of Qasim's body.
"How we feel about you won't change Naseem. We want the best for you and your mom" I stated, sending him a reassuring smile.
"So, I can stay with you and my dad? Please!!"
"Yes, but court has the final say. Your mom and dad have court coming in two days."
"Can I speak? I love my mom, but this feels more like home. I want to see her on the weekends"
Hearing those words crushed my heart. I could only imagine what it would do to Mia.
"I'll ask my lawyer lil man" Qasim stated, wiping his mouth.
Seem nodded his head
Qasim's phone rang and he answered. From the array of facial expressions I knew something wasn't right.
"Are you guys done?" He questioned, placing fifteen dollars on the table.
We all nodded, Trin and Seem shuffled out of the booth. I stood up, waiting for Qasim.
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Winter's Love
General FictionHoney Ortiz was raised with a silver spoon in her mouth. Stuck up doesn't even describe her. Always getting what she wants. No isn't in her vocabulary. 23 year old Qasim has always been a product of the street- matter of fact he is the streets! Born...
