Running

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Makayla Anderson
  "Alright Kay I expect you to place first in the 5000m at next week's meet" Coach Moore pulled me to the side and told me

"Coach that isn't my event. I sprint the only time I do long distance is in cross country" I responded

 
" Look Makayla You and I both know you can do it"

"Oh I'm fully aware that I can place first in that event but I'm not focused on that. I just want to do my regular 3 events"

My regular events consist of the 200m, 400m,and relay race. On top of that she wants me to do long distance. She must think I don't get tired and don't need my energy.

"Well we need your help since Rain isn't going to be here and that's her event. How many times have I heard the two of you say I am my best friends keeper?" She replied and walked off leaving me standing there

Don't get me wrong I love my sport but sometimes I just want people to know that I am still human. My coaches act like I have to do everything in order for us to place in the top. Like you have an entire team but they only focus on me and a couple others to get the job done.

  "Thanks a lot Rain" I spoke to my best friend as I walked by her after practice

"I'm sorry that I have to go to Jamaica to visit my sick grandma" sarcasm rolled off her tongue

"My bad it's just that I don't want to be the center of attention. I just want to do what I love and go home" I stated as I walked to my car

"Yeah I get you. So since Myles gave you the Porsche back, you should be a great best friend and let me borrow the G wagon one day" she asked

"Ugh can we not talk about material thing right now..Besides what's wrong with your Range Rover?"

  "Nothing I just would like to have options like you. One day you are pushing a G wagon the next a Porsche then the Bentley on the third day. Your family is loaded with cash and you don't even appreciate it" she yelled

  " it's not that I don't appreciate it I just don't like when people think I'm stuck up or try to be my friend because of it. Don't act like both of your parents aren't medical doctors and y'all don't have nice things" I retorted while pulling into her gates.

"You are absolutely right but I appreciate everything my family has and love them. I enjoy family moments and have a bond with them. I have to work for everything I have my parents don't operate like your dad. I can't just go into a bank account and get thousands of dollars at a time. I work my ass off in school and at home to get what I want. Not everyone is spoiled or born with a golden spoon in their mouths Kay Kay. You on the other hand have all these great opportunities and you just push your family away and you never let anyone see you vulnerable. Makayla one day you will have to face your inner demons whether you like it or not." She said to me

"I know but that's not my fault and I'm not trying to sound ungrateful. And I do appreciate my family"

" Really? When is the last time you talk to your dad? Hell when is the last time you even called him dad? Just face it you don't give a damn about your family" she said as she got out of the car
 
I drove home in silence thinking of all the things Rain said to me. I wasn't mad because I know I needed to hear those things. But there's a lot of shit she doesn't no about me and those things are the reasons why I am the person I am.

    I walked into my home to see my younger brother in the living room watching tv. My older sister was coming down stairs with her boyfriend hot on her tail. Obviously they just did something since Myles, or better known as our father wasn't home as usual.

   "Hey Kay" Jordan smiles at me while I look at my sister with a mug written all across my face

   "Hey Jordan go upstairs and watch tv while I talk to Crystal" I told him as my sister and I stared each other down

   " I think I'll go now" her boy friend said

    " that's the best thing I've heard all day. Bye and don't come back."

"No you can stay baby she don't run anything around here I'm the oldest" she smirked

" Yeah you're the oldest but you damn sure aren't acting like it! You fucking while your little brother is in the same house as you?? You're suppose to be watching him not being a whore" I got up in her face

" get out of my face and leave like your crack head mother did" she laughed

   One thing I did not play about is my mother. This bitch is acting like we don't have the same mother. My fist connected with her nose and blood immediately trickled down her face
   "Don't you ever talk about our mother like that again" I said and went upstairs to my room to cool off

   I picked up an old picture of my mom and I. She was so beautiful and happy and there I was staring into her eyes. Not everyone knows how it feel not to have your mother by your side everyday. I have never told anyone why she isn't around because it hurts to know that your parent walked out on you for drugs.

  Even though it has been years since she has left I never blamed her for leaving. In fact I know the reasons why she started using but that doesn't give anyone an excuse to leave their kids. No matter what I will always love my mom and be there for her.

Hello I'm re doing this story so please enjoy. Makayla and Rain in the mm (left to right). Comment, vote, and follow me