Always two sides to the story

12 years later

Home scene. Elaine- when can we see Anthony , it's been weeks .! Anythony- as soon as I can find a way for us to get to the hospital and pay for these medical expenses , you forget sis, I still gotta take care of you . But He said as he handed her jacket to her. ) I will promise you that we will see her soon for now let's get ready to go . Elaine- ok Anthony . She said in relief . Oh and the landlord came by today talking bout rents due tell me everything is ok . Anthony- don't worry , everything is gonna be fine . I'll handle that as soon as I get the money . Promise. For now let's head out. (Thinking to himself ) Anthony - how the hell am I gone get this money I don't wanna let Elaine or my mom down but man I don't. Wanna have to ask my uncle for money . Even though we're family my uncles lives a pretty highlife but makes it seems as if he can only give us little . But I guess I gotta do what I gotta do . Anthony- remember Elaine stay focus and remember who you are . You are beautiful and nobody can change that. Thank you she replied back with a hug and a smile . Hey don't get gushy on me. You just go make mom proud . Elaine- ok and you go make mom proud to , she yelled as she walked into her classroom . Anthony me on the other hand I have to go upstairs being that Im a junior and she's sophomore . ( heads upstairs and into his classroom ) Robert -What up fam how you been , yo I got this job if you down for it man , we can make hella bread and get all the bitches man . Anthony -you know I can't live that life I got my sister to honk about as well . Rober- and I know that but think about it . This is your chance to pay off those medical expenses and take care of your sister the way you want to man . Ain't you tired of wearing the same old shoes and the same clothes . Come on man , look at me styling and profiling . I run the streets and I know how to play it safe . Ain't nobody gone catch me .Anthony- look man I said as I wrote down the notes on the board for English .( that's your problem you to cockey I laughed. But just know man I truly do respect what you trying to do for me . But I just can't bring myself to do that . Robert- look man just think about it . Alright! Mrs.Constantine- get out of my class Robert and pull up your pants for god sake. Robert- alright alright he said as he rolled his eyes . Ight Anthony . Anthony can I speak to you after class .Anthony- yes Mam . Shit why the hell she wanna talk to me for I hope she ain't trying to start anything . Navaiya- hey Anthony she said , as she looked at me from her chair . You got a pencil she giggled . Anthony- yeah here you go . And try not to break the lead like you always do I laughed . Navaiya- what I would never do such a cruel thing to this pencil . She said in awe. Anthony - lie again , I bet you'll break it within the first ten minute of the lesson . Navaiya- 5 mins later) snap - well it's just a habit she whisperd back . Anthony - yeah sure it is I said as brung out the sharpener ,here. Navaiya - thank you she said as she grabbed it slowly . Anthony - Not gone lie I loved navaiya to death
she's so beautiful in every way. But my thing is I ain't got no money nore do I wear the best clothes , and I want her to be associated with me , a bum. But dam it would Be nice to be with her . Mrs.constantine- Robert Robert , she said softly , are you ok she said as she looked up from her book. Yes mam I replied back .  Anthony - let me get focused before I fail this class . I just hope I can find this money in time . Lord knows I don't need to be getting us evicted .      End of class.            Anthony - you said you wanted to see me Mrs.constantine? Mrs.constantine- yes sit down Anthony . (Sits down) Mrs .constantine as you know I didn't see your mom at the parent teacher conference yesterday , and she hasn't been answering my calls. She said as she stared me down. Is everything ok . Anthony everything is ok Mrs.c she just been sick lately , but she says that she will return your calls when she gets better .  Mrs.Constantine-  alright now she said as she handed me a slip . Make sure to get this signed Anthony.  Alright I said as I packed my bags. And began out  the door.  Mrs . Constantine- and  Anthony you know if your going through some things you can tell me . Anthony - I looked back . Thanks. Mrs.c I will let you know if anything comes up.  Man I gotta find a way to get her off my back can't be having her on my ass .  I guess I gotta come up with something .