The Plus Size Drummer Girl

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Miya

I was so excited about tonight. I turned on some music and started getting ready.

I spun into my closet and decide on what to wear.

This is really hard. Like I wanna look cute for him, but I don't wanna over due it too muchhhh.

I decided to FaceTime my sister.

Me: Hey Sissy, I need your help on something really important

Her: What you need big head

Me: Okaaaay so this guy asked me to go to the carnival that's in town today at 5 and I have no clue on what i'm gonna wearrrr

Her: Hold the hell up! Who dis lil boy tryna take my little sister out on a date

Me: Well his name is Andrew Watkins an-
Her: WATKINS?!? THEY RICHHHH .. Gon' and get you some then
Me: That's not even the point, but why was he workin' as delivery pizza person for Dominos?

Her: Ion know but he probably tryna get his own money

Niece: Hey Auntie Miya Apple Head

Me: Hey Trin Watermelon Head

Sister: Didn't you say you needed something to wear?
Me: YES! Help me pleaseeee
Her: Show me whatcha got

I showed her what I had and she helped me pick my outfit. 

Her: You should be all set now and what time is y'all ... "date"
Me: *gives stank face* he's coming to pick me up at 5

Her: Well... it's already 4:30

Me: WHAT?!? Are you serious?!? I gotta go. Love y'all. Tell Nic I said hey

*throws up deuces*

Omg how did time go by so freaking fast. I gotta hurry. 

I quickly started my shower. After getting out the shower, I brushed my teeth, washed my face, and put on lotion.   

I checked the time and it was 4:50. I started to panic. Since my clothes were already laid out, I threw them on. I sprayed my Japanese Cherry Blossom perfume and grabbed my cross-body. With time to spare, I quickly did my hair. 

I looked in the mirror and tried to think positive. I started having flashbacks to middle school and when people would call me "Tall Gorilla" because I was 5'10 and was hairier than most females. 

My eyes begin to swell with tears until I heard the doorbell. 

DING DONG

Oh shoot. I hope my mom doesn-

"Miya, who is this boy at the door?" My mom yelled. 

Oh my gosh. What the heck. 

I went to the door and saw Andrew. 

"Oh mom, this is one of my friends from school. His name is Andrew Watkins. He wanted to invite me to the carnival that's in town" I nervously said. 

Her eyes widened. 

Maybe she knew about him being rich too

"Mhmm well... make sure she's back before 10:30. Stay safe" She crossed her arms across her chest. 

"Yes ma'am" Andrew said. 

"We'll be safe mommy I promise. Love you! Bye" I kissed her on the cheek and closed the door behind me locking it.