Glorious Bastard -URBAN

|Chapter 22|Secrets|

A L E A H

I take it that everyone had fun on our little trip but me. I was having fun the first part than my pride got the best of me later and the rest is a story to tell.

It really didn't help that I was on the "late flight" plane with Stacy. I really didn't have a reason for not liking her. It was the vibes. Maybe I was jealous but, I can't make myself believe. She pretty but, she's not me.

As soon we touched down to O'Hare we grabbed our things and went out to meet up with the guys. It wasn't hard to spot them being that they were very loud. I rolled my eyes.

"LEEAAHH" Jeff called out. I looked straight ahead ignoring. I tried at least.

"I know you see me" he stopped me in my tracks.

"Please control your emotions. It's too early in the morning". I looked at my phone to see it was not even 8 in the morning yet. Now's really not the time but, seems like he didn't care about all of that. He threw his arms over my shoulders like we were the best of buddies. I didn't even have the energy to be mean. I'm just going to chill before everything really goes down.

"Was there a change of plans or something?" I thought we were supposed to be ready. Blacked out and everything and I see them chilling by the car dressed all colorful.

"Calm down. You just ready to blow brains, huh?" Jeffrey laughed at me. I laughed along with him. I was though. These people were after my family and could've took my life. They had me looking soft.

Everyone stood around the Range Rover SV rentals that we got to maneuver easier. I admit. They look nice. I might have to cop for myself. In the middle of me admiring the cars my mom called.

"Hello" I answered. I could hear my younger siblings making noise in the back. They always woke up early literally for no reason. That's the reason I was always out because I couldn't get anything done with them arguing every five minutes about the smallest thing.

"Hey baby. You made it safe?"

"Yeah, we just touched down actually". My parents and siblings didn't like what I did as a job. Matter of fact, they hated it. My dad didn't want anything to do with. I couldn't buy him anything because he thought it might've been stolen. My older siblings tried talking me out of it but I wasn't having it. If they wanted to continue helping out with their children and tuitions then I think I should stay. My mom tried to but I wasn't going. She still checked on me though and was somewhat supportive but cautious. I can't blame her but growing up in a big family and wanting a lot of things that my parents couldn't always get me I had to make a way for myself.

"How's your little boo thanngg" she dragged out and I rolled my eyes.

"Ma, I thought you were through with these imaginary boyfriends". She's always thinking that I need a guy in my life so I would "settle down" knowing that guys don't like a women to control them which means I wouldn't be trapping anymore. That's dead because I scare all of them away. I don't need nobody soft. I just give them a little taste of my attitude and they run away.

"Nooo, I'm talking about the one that talked to your day over lunch a few days ago?"

"Mom, who are you talking about?" I was so confused.

"You get down like that. What do you mean you don't know who I'm talking about?" I could hear her nervous laugh. She know damn well I'm not on that but I laughed that she would think that.

"He didn't come for me maybe it was for Bri. What'd he look like"? My older sister Shabriel ( Shuh- Bree- ul) was a baddie so she really had these guys lined up at the door but she had a bad attitude too. Not as bad as mines but still bad. We looked alike just a tad. You could really tell when she doesn't wear makeup. Or if we smile.

"He said for Aleah. From what your dad says I wanna say he's tall but not really. Dread head. You know I don't like that Rasta look but he said his was neatly twisted. Your dad said he was amazed when he talks. Really smart guy."

"Wait--". I didn't have to sit and think. First off the only dread head I knew was Tommy and he was an intelligent one.

"Did he say a name?"

"I don't remember I'll ask you dad". Before I could tell her to forget it she was yelling his name.

"Does the name Damyen sound familiar?" I could tell she was cheesing from ear to ear through the phone. A small smile was forming on my face but, I tried to control it.

"Mom it's not that serious. I got to go though. I'll call you later". We exchanged I love you's and then hung up.

Damn so he was just making me mad for his amusement. I like how he would talk to my parent's first before trying to pursue anything. It's cute. It give me that back in the late 80s to 90s feel when relationships were actually something I wanted to be a part of. I think my day is officially made.

Once everyone got here we split up into our divisions.

"What's goo-" Nemo started off. The way a smile was forming on his face I could tell he was on them games. I had to stop it real quick.

"Nothing. Nothing is good here" I said making Makaveli and Zoe. I hugged them though. They aren't annoying.

In the car was Zaire, Keondre, Lee, Justin, Jeffrey, Nemo, Makaveli, Stacy, Zoe, Tommy, Ms. Young and me. I met them during the meeting and were down to earth or really goofy people. We all became instantly family. Like it's supposed to be. Good thing this car could fit us and still have a little more space because getting up to cramps wasn't in my best interest.

I went to the seat to the far back to be myself but Tommy was in the back also with his legs already stretched out looking all comfy.

I looked at him long and hard. He legs were all in my space and all he did was look up at me and smile. He knows I hate it. This can't be the Damyen my mom was speaking of.

"Good morning to you too" He said still smiling. By now, everyone else was seated and had their headphones in. I could've spoke my mind without Justin, Nemo, Zaire, and Jeffrey gang up on me for coming for their "brother". It was still too early in the morning for all of that though.

"Good morning Damyen" I said fake smiling. He sucked his teeth and moved his feet out of the way.

"Why are you so mean? You know they're people who didn't get to see the light of day today. Smile!" Ugh! Why does he always have to be right? I smiled so he would be satisfied.

"There you go"

I fixed my bags so wouldn't be in anyone's way and proceeded to put my headphones in and just vibe till Tommy tapped my shoulders.

I pulled my headphones off and waited for him to say something. He looked up like he was thinking of something.

"Nevermind. I forgot." Knowing him he didn't have anything to say in the first place. This isn't the Damyen my mom was talking about. THAT Damyen probably meant to say Shabriel and my dad confused it for me because Tommy couldn't have been it.