Growing Up Together(EDITING*)

Chapter 20

[ C A R M E N ]

Yesterday when me and Tony talked about the incident, I thought it would be easy as hell to try and get him to apologize to his mother. But everytime they even stepped in the same room, Tony freaked out and dashed the hell out of the room quick as fuck.

And on Ms.Johnson's end, she avoided Tony at all ends. She would look at him, shake her head and then slowly walk out of the room. In honesty, that kinda made me upset because it was a mistake..I'm pretty positive that Tony wouldn't just actively sock his mama in the jaw. You feel me ?

I sighed and pulled out a black and gold romper with a black strapless bra and a big black hoops that were in the shape of hearts. I dropped my towel and lotioned up, slipping on my clothes and putting on my gold thong sandals. I stuffed my iphone in my pocket and grabbed a small clutch, throwing my hair in a big ass bun and putting on a sparkly gold turban. I looked myself over in the mirror and smiled, putting on a pink shimmer lip gloss.

I say on the bed and rubbed Tony's shirtless back. He had been here all day just mopping and staring at the wall, or face down in his pillow. I felt bad as hell, but it wasn't shit I could really so but sit on my ass and watch. I couldn't force the two to do anything...or maybe I could ?

"Baby I'll be back, I'm going to go ahead and go get something to eat from down stairs. Do you want anything ?" Anthony rolled over and propped himself up on his elbows. "Yeah cammy...some cereal is good Ma." I nodded and pressed a kissed to his forehead before getting up and running downstairs.

Tony's father was sitting at the dinner table and I took a deep breathe before approaching him and taking a seat across from where he sat. He sipped his orange juice and looked up from the old newspaper he was reading,

I never really talked to Tony's father. I mean from what I seen and knew e was a pretty good changed man. But I avoided close contact. I don't trust any nigga besides my nigga.

I offered him a small smile and he smiled back, showing his row of perfect white teeth. "What are you doing down here without Anthony. You're looking at me like you need something.."

His tongue slid over his lips and I chuckled nervously. The fuck up with this creep ? "Um yeah actually. I was wondering if you could help me get Anthony and Ms.Johnson to talk to Eachother again." I moved my hands to demonstrate my plan and he laughed before closing the news paper and setting it down against the table.

He took out a lighter and placed a black cigarette between his lips, lighting it and blowing the smoke straight towards my face. "Of course I'll help you baby girl. But I'll need a price." My palms started to sweat and I swallowed my spit. Anything for Tony.. I chanted in my head over and over and I nodded reluctantly.

"And that price is ?" "You." He laughed and got up, walking towards the stair case and not daring to look back at me. Something told me not to brush that shit off as a joke..but I did anyway and gave a confident smile. I was doing something for the greater cause..now all I needed to do was get Tony to shower and eat something heavy. It's been two days now..

[ T O N Y ]

Carmen looked fine as hell today. The little short ass outfit she had on made me do a damn double take. After she brought me my cereal, she made me shower and stop moping around..

I still didn't want to face my ma, but I guess today was the day that I would have to happen. But really, I don't even see how this shit gone work. My mom be avoiding me and she don't even be looking at me. How am I suppose to even stand up to her and spit a couple of words out of my mouth ?

It's like I'm being pulled in every fucking direction...my bad side is saying fuck it and let time heal the situation. My good side is saying apologize and do the right thing. That's the only mom that I'll ever have. My baby wants me to apologize, but I don't even want too.

I sighed and pulled my shirt over my head just as Carmen fine ass came in the room. "Baby are you ready ? I got everything set downstairs !" Carmen clapped her hands together and smiled at me.

You know what, I should stop being a pussy and get this shit over with. Even my girl is going the extra mile to help my sorry ass with something. It's about time to own up and be real. I took a deep breath and stood up, grabbing Carmen's hand and walking down stairs.

"Bae I love you man. Thanks for helping out. Believe me when I say I couldn't have done this shit without you." Carmen smiled and tightened her grip on my hand. "I'd do anything for you Anthony. We can face everything together.." She whispered to me as we started to near the living room. .

[ M A ]

Now I've raised Tony to be the best man he could be. I've worked late nights to put food on the table, and made sure he had a roof over his head. I've worked alone as a single mother for so long, trying my hardest to raise my boy the right way.

My own husband left me for another woman at a point in time, and I was left to struggle to raise a growing 13 year old boy. Tony was much to smart for his age, he knew a lot of things that he shouldn't have.

No, I was not, and nor am I still upset about Tony hitting me. I know that it was a mistake. What I am upset about is Tony taking almost 2 weeks to apologize to me. I've raised that damned boy so much better than this.

Oh lord, I'm so happy that he's found a intelligent young lady like Carmen. He needs something stable in his life. A supporter, a motivator, and so much more that a woman could provide. Deep down, Tony is a great kid. But he works better with Carmen by his side.

I seen the two come towards the living room, hand in hand together. I couldn't help the stubborn smile that graces my lips. They took a seat in the chairs and me and my husband sat on the couch.

Tony took a deep breath and Carmen smiled, squeezing his hand and bringing it up to her lips to kiss it.

This was going to be a long morning. . .

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My beautiful babies.

First I would like to say that I am so sorry for taking so long to update. I've been studying and taking finals these past two weeks and school has really been hard on me ;(

But on a good note, I finish school on Monday. So I have the whole summer to update for you lovely people.
I am also sorry for the constant switching of POVS, I just wanted to extend on the update, so I added a short little part of Ms.Johnson's thoughts.

Thank you all for staying with me and being patient, I love you all ❤️

Vote and stay beautiful Kay ?

- peace and hair grease my beautiful monsters ❤️❤️