As Plain As Black And White

12

Days went past and I still work in the house. I can't give it up. That's how I eat but Penny and I have switched when it comes to bringing James' food to him. I only do it when his friends are over or else they would try and harass the girls.

They don't bother me anymore because of what James did before. I would set the tray down and leave as quickly as I came in. If I say longer, I would start crying. I don't have the time for that so I'd just drop it and go.

"Maybe this is how it's supposed to be. Isabella and James. They are perfect together." I said to Camille.

"It's okay honey." She says as she rubs my back. The mood went from calm to crazy and jumped in my arms. "A MOUSE !"The kitchen went chaotic. Where ever it ran, they went to the other side. "Get it Nasir!" I shrugged and I prepared to pick up a little mouse. It was a huge rodent that ran past my feet. I jump back.

"Its a RAT!" I scream and joined the others.

"What is all the ruckus.?" The lady of the house came in the kitchen and it ran past her feet. She screamed and jumped on the counter. "THOMAS!!!" She screamed. He ran in the kitchen.

"We need rat poison."

"What?"

"There's a big rat in here?!"

"Very well then." He went over and picked his wife up and walked out of the kitchen. "Get back to work. We were all on edge. I stayed out of the kitchen and dusted the living room.

Someone came down the steps but I was to busy doing homework in my head. I felt a pair of arm snake around my waist. I felt safe and loved. I almost wanted to sleep but it was to good to be true. I turned and it was James with glassy eyes. I couldn't bear to look inside of them.
"I love you." He whispers in my ear..

"Sir please get your hands from around me." He bury his head in the crook of my neck and kissed it. I missed this but I just can't deal with the hurting. "Sir." He wouldn't budge. "MASTER!" I yelled.

"Remember I will always love you." He kissed my lips and grabbed the tray he brought down. Master came out of his room.

"Don't ever scream for me boy. Now what is it that you want?"

"I thought I saw the rat in the living area."

"Oh well wagons are coming with the rat poison tonight.." I nod and go back to cleaning.

Before I knew it, it was time to clean up the kitchen and head to the church for prayer. When I was done, I made my way to the church.
"Hey Hon." Penny caught up with me. "Have you heard about what the slaves are planning to do?"

"So Ms. Debby's husband made a joke about putting rat poison in the food and now the whole block is talking about it."

"What?!?"

"Yeah but they wouldn't put it in Paul's."

"What about James?"

"Oh he's getting it." I feel a lump in my throat.

"Really?"

"Then we're gonna take Paul and run to freedom." She kicks a rock. "But we aren't allowed to speak of it because if it comes back to the Master. We will all be killed so tell no one.

"Why'd you tell me?" I asked out of curiosity

"Because they've beating us all of these years and I knew you hated them just as much As I do."

"Oh. Yeah. When are they doing this?"

"Nothing is set in stone but no one knows. We just know that it's gonna happen." Was her last words before we went the church. They lit candles and we all prayed for better days.

I got on my knees and prayed for myself and my well being. I prayed for my family and friends. And I prayed for James. I prayed that he will find the courage to love me. I prayed we would live a normal life. I prayed for the Lord to forgive any sin I've ever created. I prayed fo-

The galloping of horses came from outside. Everyone stopped praying and looked and saw white hoodies on the horses. The Klan mad their way to the church. In a panic, I grabbed Penny and ran. Everyone started buzzing around after us trying to leave the church as they threw fire at the building.

They got off of their horses and started grabbing men and women bounding their hands together. They tried to run but they stood in front of them.

I just ran back to the bunk and cried. I feel so bad for leave but if I would've helped, I would've gotten killed. I know they can't get us here because this is master's property. So I shut my eyes as tight as I could to block out the cries and screams that I heard.

Soon Enough I fell asleep.