A King Meets His Queen

Part 5

King

" Yo King. My man. Perfect timing. Sit, i need to talk to you" says my brother Marcus

Marcus is my oldest brother. He let me move in with him since our mother passed and since I was doing better for myself. We don't really talk. Blood only makes us related but he's no where loyal.

" Man . I'm tired as hell. I just came from work. Can this wait?" I say annoyed

" nah man . Its important"

I look at him and automatically know I'm about to get real upset. I sit down and wait for him to speak.

" Well, ima get straight to the point. Me & Chanele are expecting." He says

I look at him as if he expects me to give a fuck .

" ok . AND? " I say harshly

" Well. We was hoping to give the baby its own room. You know, decorate and all "

As I'm sitting here, I see Chanele spying on us with the only smirk on her face. And now that I think about it. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment, which means they're trying to get rid of me . Of course.

" So you're kicking me out?"

" not yet. I mean, you have nine months to get your shit together. Well, less than that cuz the room has to get put together" he says and just walks away leaving me sitting there with all my thoughts bottled up.

Man. Fuck my brother. Fuck his bitch. I'll start looking for a place to live as early as tomorrow.

I walk into my room and throw my shit on the floor. God, I wish my mother was still alive. I feel tears streaming down my face as memories of my mother's beautiful face comes to mind . I immediately wipe my face and start to take off my clothes .

Lacey .

I forgot she gave me her number. I've been so busy I forgot. She probably won't even take me serious now. I decide to go take a shower first. I'll call her when I get out.

***

Lacey

" We bought so much stuff" I yell to my mom

" you are the princess in this house. You know your daddy spoils you girl " says my mom

My dad and I went school shopping and bought almost everything. I'm such a daddy's girl. I continue to put my stuff together when my phone rings. When I look at it, its some number I never seen before. I answer it.

" Hello "

" Hey what's up Lacey" says a deep unknown voice

" ummm who is this ? " I say with an attitude

" Damn. You forgot about the King already ma "

King

" Oh my god" I say embarrassed " I'm sorry. I mean, I didn't think it would take you so long to call me."

" I'm sorry pretty lady . I work a lot so I haven't had the time" he says

" It's ok . I understand. How are you? " I say

" could be better. How about you?"

" college has me stressed but hey, its my way out the hood"

He laughs. A sexy, deep laugh.

" you about to be off to college huh!"

" Yes sir! "

" Well, congrats. I wish you well beautiful" he says causing me to blush

" you always calling me beautiful. You're so sweet King"

" Well, it's the truth Lace. You're beautiful" he says

His compliment was making my heart melt. There was something about him that was mysterious but interesting. We talked all night and learned so much about each other. From the death of his mother to him having to sell drugs to get by. I felt bad but for someone who went through a lot in his life. He's such a positive person. I think I'll get to know him even better.

Hopefully he gives me the chance to.

King

These past few days have been real different. Since the talk with my brother, I haven't said a word to him. I know it's bothering him but I can care less about him, his girl, or his fucking baby. Once I find a place to live on my own, he's dead to me. He could forget he ever had a brother .

Tonight I'm supposed to be meeting with Lacey. She wants to go bowling. I don't mind going with her. We've talked on the phone everyday this past week and I think I'm really starting to like her. She's beautiful, has a great sense of humor, she's determined to make it in life and she's fucking inteligent. I decided to throw on some cargo shorts, all black nike air maxes and a light blue muscle tee. Something simple especially since its hot today, lately its been breezy but not today. This weather is weird. I pull my hair back into a ponytail and brush the ponytail out. I put on my chain that my mother gave me before she passed. It was a gold chain with jesus on the cross . It was my mothers chain and she let me have it. I go no where without this chain.

As I'm about to head out, my brother knocks on my door.

" hey bro, can we talk? he says

" Oh so NOW we bro's huh? " I say harshly

" look man I don't know what your issue is but you need to grow up!"

I look at him and laugh.

" Grow up huh? Well, listen BRO. Very shortly you won't have to worry about me. You sit around here and act like you're the greatest brother. You don't do shit for me. I basically pay your rent and put food on YOUR table. Your girlfriend stay hitting on me and you act like I'm the one that wants her. Ever since mom died you treat me worse then ever and you expect me to respect you? Nah man. I understand you about to have your family and all. But WE supposed to be FAMILY! You don't ever include me in anything or give a fuck about me unless you want something. So why you calling me bro for huh?

By the look in his eyes I can tell he was lost. He looked lost for words. But at that moment, I didn't have sympathy for him. I just walked past him and headed for the door to enjoy my night.