For Your Eyes Only | j.cole

Flashback(1)

"Jermaine Lamarr Cole."

I walked across the stage of my school's auditorium. Terry Sanford to be exact. I was graduating with a 4.2 GPA and off to New York, looking for something better, I wanted something better.

My principal handed me my diploma and I proceeded to my seat, I spotted my mom standing up clapping in the crowd along with my brother, I waved before I sat down.

"Aye J, you hitting up this party afterwards or what?"

"Nah man, I have a flight to catch."

"A flight? Where you going?"

"New York.

"New York? Aye y'all hear this? This nigga say he going to New York."

A couple other guys laughed and I just shrugged it off. I never fought with the guys when it came to talking about our careers, because I knew i'd get somewhere. Instead of taking over they daddy business, I'll be able to buy they daddy business.

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"Oh baby, im so proud of you!"

"Thanks mom."

I looked out the window of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, as we approached the airport my heart felt like it just wanted to drop. I was taking a risk, going to New York not knowing if I even had a chance. Not knowing if I would actually make it.