Broken Hearts And Bruised Egos -Book 1

chapter 11-River

Last night was fun, I was glad to have my girls stay the night. We stayed up all night talking and laughing. I noticed they were both still asleep when I get up, so tiptoed down the stairs to get something to eat. I never could sleep in late, I've tried a million times, but once I see sunlight, I'm up.

When I got downstairs, my mom was cooking breakfast. Pancakes, eggs and bacon. When ever Lennox comes over my mom goes all out with the cooking. Lennox lives with her mom who is rarely ever around, they don't have a lot of money and we suspect a drug addiction. Mom worries if Lennox is taken care of properly, so she always makes sure Lennox has plenty to eat before going home. She even gives her food to take home with her.

"Smells good mom."

"Good morning. Did you guys have fun last night?"

"Yes. We stayed up entirely too late."

"Well that explains why Lennox hasn't made her way downstairs for food yet." mom laughed.

"As soon as she smells it she will be up, guaranteed."

" How did she hit it off with Jose? Was it a match made in heaven?" she asked sarcastically.

" Of course. I have a gift you know, I can just tell when two people are perfect for each other."

"You sure about that?"

"Well so far I have matched Lennox and Amberlee with two great guys. My track record speaks for itself."  I said stealing a pancake and taking a bite.

" Girl, if you don't get a plate and quite making a mess." She said swatting at me with the spatula.

"You know mom, I could probably set you up too."

Mom laughed "No thanks, I'm good." After a short pause she said "What about Blaise?"

"Mom..I'm pretty sure he's too young for you."

" No you dork, I mean who would you set Blaise up with?"

"Hmmm, not sure. I don't know enough about him yet."

"You should get to know him, He's a great kid."

"I'm sure I will. since he's best friends with Trevor and James I  guess i'll be seeing more of him now."

"Ahh yes.....Trevor." Mom said turning the stove off.

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Mom, I've lived with you for nearly 15 years. I know when you are biting your tongue."

"It's just.. I'm not sure I trust him. I know Hunter said he's a good kid but I get weird vibes from him."

"Mom you get weird vibes from everyone."

"I do not! Hush up."

"Yeah you do. Is it because he peeled out of here the other day?"

"That's partly it. I mean that did show me he's a little reckless."

"He said you gave him his strike one."

"I sure did. I'm not sure I want you in his car anymore. At least not until I get to know him better."

" Fair enough."

"So you really like this kid?"

"I don't know. I'm still getting to know him."

"Well, Just keep your eyes open. I think so far you have been a pretty good judge of character, Just don't let your guard down."

" I won't mom."

"I smell Bacon!" Lennox yelled from the top of the steps.

Mom and I laughed.