Africa (urban)

Chapter 22

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"Im sorry for not introducing myself, but Im Lilly. This nig- I mean young man's grandmother." SHe looked at Jamal and he nodded his head in approval. 

Damn here my nervous ass go again. "No. Please forgive me. My name is Africa Nelson. Im Jamal's....uh.. Friend." I heard him smack his lips. I looked at him and rolled my eyes. I stepped away from him getting irritated with him.

"Ya'll alright?" She looked between the both of us. "Im great Ms....." "Bookings..but you better not call me ms again...Call me Mama" She finsihed. "Ok..Yea Im good Mama, thanks for asking. You good J?"

He looked at me with disgust, picked up Madison, and walked out. I was lost as fuck. He just grabbed her and walked away from me. That kind of hurt. He always walks away from me. I looked at his granny with tears threatening to fall. I cleared my throat, turned to the door, and looked back at Mama.

"Umm..I..uhh" I started stuttering. She said, "You better not cry either. Fuck him. He wanna throw a bitch fit cause you dont wanna be with him" She rolled her eyes and turned to stir what smelt like greens in the pot. I aint know what to do. I wanted to chase after him and beg him to be with me but he already walked out on me for something as small as not telling him something. Another part of me wants to say like Mama did, Fuck him and go home, but my cripple ass cant do shit. To be honest, I dont fucking need him to take care of me. I just need him to drop me off at home and go about his way. Clearly he can be mad and walk out whenever the fuck he wants to, so you know what 2 can play that game. That shit is emberassing. I just met your GRANDMOTHER. Basically your MOTHER and you walk out and leave me there speechless. He fucking embarassed me and now Im pissed.

I limped out of the kitchen into the living room. I looked at Jamal play with Madison. He really just took her out of the kitchen with him. Like what was the point of taking her with you? He act like he trying to send a message or some shit. Like he doesnt want me around her. Cool. He wanna send messages. Imma send my own little message. I limped over to him and he looked at me. I rolled my eyes and used my left hand to keep my balance and reached into his pocket with my right hand to get his keys. He was moving around when I was reaching.

"Stop. Bitch" I mumbled the last part. HE stopped moving. I grabbed the keys and stood up straight. I grabbed my crutch and headed for the door.

"Africa if you drive that car I will come and beat yo ass" I stopped limping and turned around. I smirked at him. I just wanted to fuck with him. I wasnt gonna drive it. Shit. I wasnt gone start it I just wanted to get in the car to let him know that I am ready to go. I turned back around to get to the door. I was about to open the door and I was pressed into the door.

"The fuck?" I turned around and looked down. It was Madison holding onto my leg. It was my leg that got shot . Yes. That shit did hurt, but I cant complain about my babygirl. I looked up and winced a little.

"MADISON..COME HERE RIGHT NOW!" His voice boomed from behind us. He saw that I was in pain.

"Jamal..she is fi-" He held up his hand for me to shut up. "What did I tell you?" She slowly backed away from me with her head down. I looked up at him and rolled my eyes. Its like he is treating me like I have a disease or some shit. Damn she is almost 2. She is fine.

"Go tell granny you willl see her later and give her hug and kiss" She walked away sadly with a low head.

"Jamal. You didnt have to yell at her.. It wasnt that bad. I swear" He looked at me like I was crazy.

"Uhh..I think you should mind your business. That is MY daughter and I know how to raise her."

"I am aware of that Jay. Im just sayi-" He cut me off. "You were just saying...what? Telling me how to raise my child? The fuck you know about raising kids.." He stopped himself. I just stared at him wide eyed. I didnt know what to say. Tears didnt even threaten to fall, they were pouring. As if on que, his granny walked in and was carrying Madison. Madison looked at me and whispered something in Mama's ear. She looked at me then to Jamal. She just stared at him, and shook her head. I just stood there, but my leg was getting weak. I didnt wanna sit, but I didnt want to leave with him. I cant believe he just said that. After I told him about KJ and everything else he just aked what I know about raising kids. I, Africa Nelson, for once, is actually speechless. I looked at his granny, then to him. My breathing shortened and were like small pumps. I felt as though I was being knocked out and my leg began to throb.