I walked off the bus and up the pavement to valeria house. I knocked on the door. In a few seconds the door swung open and there stood Valeria older brother Juarez but she called him warren. That's who took care of Valeria . Their parents died in a car accident last year. I don't know what I would do without my pops.
Warren let my girl in why you holding her up at the door. Mooovveee Valeria said pushing pass him and letting me in. Hey mo did you get my schoolwork? She asked me. Yeah boo I got it. I said munching on a nutrigrain bar. Come on she said motioning for me to follow her up the stairs.
My phone begin ringing. I looked down to see it was my dad. I answered it ,Hey dad. I spoke into the phone. Hey baby girl, I'm working third shift tonight. I'll be home in the morning he said through FaceTime looking tired.
I sighed. I used to get so angry because he always working. Now that I'm older I understand why he work so hard. Ok daddy, make sure you take your evening pills and don't worry about me I'll find something to cook. Love you and don't work too hard. I said
Alright baby girl don't be out too late and don't take the bus after 6. Ok daddy I know the routine. Call me on your break. I said pouting with my bottom lip out.
Aww don't look like that baby girl, things will get better. I'll be home soon love you, He said waving and ending the call.
I laid back on Valeria headboard and daydreamed about my life.
It was going on 5 o clock, me and Valeria had just finished our geometry study guide. And we were watching tv up in her room. When we heard commotion down stairs. It was warren and his 3 friends. Ughhh Valeria said. War please don't be too loud she said over the stairwell.
I got you mami. Tell your homegirl use her manners next time, he said eyeing me. I stepped back into Valeria's room leaving Valeria to fend for me.
War leave her alone you just messing with her because you like what you see. Valeria snapped back. Walking back in the room and slamming the door.
I cannot believe you just said that. You know I do not catch his eye I told her being real. Girl anytime war is mean like that he likes something about you. She confessed
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
Valeria swing her door open to be faced with war. Aye yo don't be slamming my doors. I'm getting ready to head out. What you want to eat? He said to Valeria but was staring at me like he was talking to me. I quickly looked away.
War stop you see she shy. You make her uncomfortable. But I want Gills down the street. Get me the shrimp Alfredo with pasta and a large sweet tea. Thanks bro. She said to him.
I looked down at my phone and the time was now 5:30. Oh shit. I thought. I'm late for the bus. I jumped up grabbing my stuff. While Valeria and her brother stared at me confused.
I have to go Valeria, I have to get on the bus before 6. Will I see you at school tomorrow I asked her while I finished packing up. Yeah I'm not really sick I just woke up late. She said nonchalantly. I laughed which caused everybody else to start laughing even war. Ahhh someone has a soft spot.
Umm war can you give my girl a ride home pweeaseee she begged him with her lip poked out like mines. I giggled again. Man Valeria, this ain't no Damn cab service but I'll drop her off. He said looking like he was looking forward to me getting in his car.
No I'm good Valeria I'll make it. I said not making eye contact with either of them. I just met Valeria and her brother already acting like he got a thing for me or he just don't like me one.
No take the ride mo it ain't safe out there when you by yourself. She said. Man come on I'm not going to hurt you. War said with a convincing look on his face. I gave in and followed him out the room. Once we reached the bottom of the stairs his friends begin giving me stares.
