The Trapped Ones.

21. Gold

"Let's dig for gold, let's dig for gold, let's dig for gold."

Raina

"Okay, ma, this is the guest bathroom.  There's soap, wash rags, deodorant, lotion towels and toothbrushes in the closet right here.Call me when your done so I can get you some clean clothes." She nodded her head before going into the bathroom. Is it wrong that I didn't trust her? Is it wrong that I waited outside for her to call my name. I know it might've been wrong, but how can you trust someone whose thrown all the trust you instilled in them away? It's not possible. I don't think I will ever be able to trust her again  to be honest.  

I sat down at the table eating salsa and chips as I saw my mother walk out in a pair of Juicy Couture black sweats that I let her keep. She looked cleaned and refreshed. I smiled at her. "You want somethin' to eat before we head out?" She shook her head yes. I brushed my the salt from hands as I got up slowly heading to the kitchen. I pulled out the ingredients to make a ham sandwich before placing a bag of Cameron's Cheetos on the plate and pouring some apple juice. ( AN: One of my favorite juices everrrrrr!) 

I placed the food down on the table for her to eat. She thanked me and ate every crumb. I shook my head knowing that was probably her first meal in weeks. I wanted my mom to take this rehabilitation seriously because she couldn't keep doing this shit to herself. I walked over to Cameron as he watched TV, I put his sneakers back on his feet and zipped his jacket up before grabbing a hat and putting it on top of his head. I handed him a bag of chips and Capri-Sun before going back to check on my mother. 

She was in my kitchen washing the plate and putting it on the rack to dry. "You ready to go ma?" She turned around and smiled. "Yes." We walked out of my kitchen and into the living room. She picked up Cam, and I turned off all the lights before heading out and locking the door.

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One thing about it, Cameron loved his nana. Even though he was too young to know what was really going on, he showed her love regardless of the situation. I smiled as I watched her buckle him up in his car seat and kiss the top of his head.  We were just leaving the Rehab and she wanted to walk us out. He kissed her cheek and gave her what looked to be a drawing. No wonder why he wouldn't let me in his room. He must've drew her a picture. I saw a tear escape her still smooth brown skin before giving him another kiss and closing the door.  

I hugged her small body and smoothed the top of her long, thin hair. "If you don't do this for anyone, not even  for yourself, do this for that little boy in the car." She shook her head and cried a little. I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes. "Thank you Raina. I love you so much baby. I'm gonna make you guys proud. I promise." "Don't make us proud ma, make yourself proud first." She hugged me tight and kissed my cheek. "I love you ma. See you later."  I hugged her once more before letting go and walking to my side of the car. I waved to her as I pulled off. She waved back as she smiled at me. Her figure got smaller and smaller as I drove away. I wiped the last of my tears, praying that God would give her the strength  to do this, not only for herself, but for the people that loved her. 

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"Baby, where you at?" I heard Bryan yell from downstairs. He came upstairs holding Cameron in his arms. I was trying to get in a pair of acid wash skinny jeans, but they just wouldn't work! I sighed and laid my body on the bed. "What's wrong with you?" "I'm fat and I can't fit in any of my damn clothes!" I yelled. He chuckled and put Cameron on the bed who was now touching my bare stomach since I only had a bra on. I sighed as I felt the twins move from their brother's touch. Cam moved his hand quickly and started to cry. I chuckled before Bryan picked him up. "What happened man?" Cam pointed to my stomach. "I did something to the babies!" He screamed. I couldn't help the laughter that fell from my mouth. Bryan looked at me before he began to laugh as well. I opened my arms for Cam to embrace. "Baby, they just moved. You didn't hurt them. So wipe those tears big boy." He smiled and did as told before leaning on me once again. 

"So you ready to go?"

"Where we goin' anyway?"

He shrugged and sat next to me. "To see my sister."

"You don't have a sister." 

"Tiffany." 

I almost choked on my spit! "My best Friend Tiffany?" He sighed and laid his head on one of the pillows. "Yup. My pops just now tellin' me this shit."  I rubbed his stomach calming him down. "I'm iight Rai, it's just like, damn, I went to school wit this girl yo, ain't nobody have to balls to say nothin' to the both of us. I'm just a little vexed, but I'll get over it. " 

I nodded my head and laid on his chest as Cam laid on my left breast. "You don't gotta go if you don't want to." I shook my head no quickly. "No, I wanna go." He kissed my temple. "Thanks Raina, you know, for everything. Back then I took advantage of you, now I see what I did to you and you don't deserve that shit. I love you Rai." I kissed his lips and snuggled closer to him. "Love you too." 

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-Tushari