Africa (urban)

Chapter 23 PART 2

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Africa POV Still...

"Well..."

"What happened Grasshopper? Do I need to come back home?" If you could come back home over me,then this little "trip" aint that important. But I aint selfish.

"Uhh.nahh..Im straight..Jamal is doing great. Him and little Madison are keeping me company. He is treating me right dad." Well I did half way lie. He is being nice, I am being mean, but its because of hat he said to me. So I did tell the truth...I think.

"Yea okay" He said like he didnt believe me. "I just wanted to make sure you are all good.You know we had to have a little talk with him. Well..I had a little talk with him, your mother on the other hand ...You know how she gets.." Oh God.

"Yea I do..What did you tell him?"

"Well...that I cant tell you. Man talk and you babygirl are not a man. I may be old but Im not breaking the Man codes." 

"Whatever..How is everything going?"

"Its good." I hear my mom in the background whining. "Africa imma call you later on tonight,...I just ..well.. we just wanted to make sure that little niggah got the picture."

"Dad..He is fine..he is acting like the perfect care taker."

"Can I talk to my daughter Mike?" "Girl..we got some things to do..we can call back later tonight" SHe grunted. "Fine.."

"Hey baby.."

"Hey mom"

"How are you and the boyfriend?"

"For one...he is not my boyfriend...and he is treating me perfectly fine."

"Great..well your dad says I have to go.." "Dont make me the bad guy " 

"I see you guys have somethings going on I will talk to yall later" I hung up before they could respond. they prolly finna do the nasty.

Jamal POV

I stood outside of Africa's door. I heard her talking to her parents. She said that I am not her boyfriend. Thats not my issue tho. She said it so harshly. On the bright side, she told them that I was taking good care of her. I smiled at that, at least she knows Im trying. I want to talk to her about us, and our future, but I cant seem to get the courage to do so. Hopefully I will man up by tomorrow night, I have something planned for us. She is getting better on her crutches. She is more independent than I thought, I want her to kind of lean on me. When I see her doing things on her own, I am happy that she is recovering, but I want to help.

I knocked on her door. No answer. I knocked again...No answer. She either sleep or ignoring me. Hmm?? 

I went back downstairs to clean up the mess and wash the dishes. I was putting them away and saw a cup. It was a picture of Africa, KJ, and some boy that looked like KJ. I assume is KJ's father. The caption said Mommy's babies. She looked so happy in the picture. There was KJ in front of a knelt down Africa and KJ daddy on the other side of KJ. She was hugging him and KJ dad was standing over them smiling. I kind of got jealous. Me and Jamie were never happy. We never had moments like this. She would have Madison on the week days and I took her on weekends, until I found out she was hoeing around. I took Madison and of course she threatened to turn me in to the police. I dont care as long as my daughter not in that enviorment. 

I finished cleaning and decided to sit on the couch to watch some tv. I flipped through channels and nothing was on. I turned on the dvd player and Poetic Justice was in. I smiled remembering when Africa and I were watching this. I just want that us back. I want her up under me again watching and laughing at this movie again. I knew that wouldnt be happening soon tho. I fucked things up and its gonna take some time to fix. I have to fix this. My granny loves her, Madison loves her. Shit. I love her. Her father surprisingly approved of me. I know I have to fix this.I just dont know what to do. I wan tot do something for her. Something big, but I want her to be able to enjoy it and be able to ignore being cripple. 

Africa POV

I heard his knocks. I didnt wanna answer. Well.. I couldnt answer. I wanna just tell him I forgave him already. I mean I did forgive him I just havent told him yet. I wanna run into his arms and tell him I love him. but he hurt me. How do I know that if I tell him, he wont run away? 

He was washing the dishes? I really appreciate that. That means he has to put them up too. He hasnt seen KJ or Keith. Dammit he probably saw it already. I have this cup, that I got made. It was me, KEith and KJ. We were in my backyard and I was fixing my baby's shirt and my friend took a picture. She said that we all looked great and like a happy family. I loved the picture, so I got it made. Well we were a happy family, but shit changes. Clearly. KJ is gone. Keith is ..Keith. And as for Tionna? That bitch can kiss the ground I walk on.

I heard something that I was hella familiar with. My favorite movie was playing. I wanna watch it, but that shit is down the fucking stairs and he is down there. Hmm? Maybe I should woman up and just talk to him. Here goes nothing. 

Madison was sleeping, so I turned on the monitor and placed my boot on. I decided against my crutches this time. I need to learn to do this shit on my own. I adjusted my sling and limped to my door. I went out and left my door open. I limped to the staircase and grabbed the rail. Damn the stairs looked lobger than usual. I went for the first step and made it. I went donw the stairs and reched the bottom step. THe rail creaked and he turned around.

I smiled small. He stared at me, shook his head, and rushed to my side. 

"Africa..why are you out if bed again? And dont tell me it was to stretch either." Sorry daddy.

"Uhh..if you must know. I heard the movie playing and I wanted to watch it too." I gave him a baby face.

"Well..I would have brought it up there to you..You dont have to do everything for yourself...you know that right?"

I nodded. " Yea ..ok" I said sarcastically. "Well I do have to do one thing for myself.."

"And that is?"

My hands started sweating, and my face got hot. "Talk to you.." He stared hard at me and a smile crept up on his face. I looked at him like you creep and I was being lifted.

"Hey!..Hey" He looked worried.

"Did I hurt your leg or arm?? Sorry..I shouldnt have"

"Its okay...just put me down niggah" He still had me lifted. Surprised was an understatement. No he didnt hurt me at all. He had my waist, but damn. He put me down and I looked at him. Those lips caught my eyes. Gahhh-leee. them lips was perfect and them abs. Mt goodness was just like a washboard. He aint have no shirt on but he did have on some loose sweats and nike socks and slides. I was just mesmerized by him. 

"Africa??...You wanna watch the movie or nah?" He laughed and reached for my hand. He think he slick.

"Did u listen to what I just said. I wanted to talk to you about something. Damn. Deaf or nah?" I started limping to the couch, and of course he held my hand anyway and guided me there.  "There goes that smart mouth I been waiting on.." I sat down and waited for him to sit to start talking. He just stood there staring at me.

"What?" 

"Nothing,you are just really pretty. "

"Thanks..but uhh" He cut me off.. "Wait can I go first? I just really need to get somethings out before you tell me."

"I guess so."

"I just wanna start off.."

I know its not that long, but I am back in Cosmetology school, and I am tired. I will update Chapter 24 tomorrow. (3rd update this week)

Jamal is gone man up sooner than he thought. Africa gone woman up. I thought this update moved kind of slow, but let me know what yall think.

The votes are great, and comments are greatly appreciated..

Love and Peace

*Destany