Easter in a Greek Family is a big deal.
The week of Greek Easter coincides with American Easter this year. The Orthodox Faith's Easter uses a different calendar than other religions to determine Easter Day. Sometimes it's the same day but not always.
Easter gives me a sense of hope about my life. It's one of my favorite holidays. There are many services throughout the week that we attend in Richmond. Then we travel to celebrate Friday and Saturday night services in Greektown. My family is meeting the rest of the family at the Church tonight after we drive in.
Holy Friday night is a Tomb procession. All the congregation walks behind a beautifully decorated wooden piece around the city blocks which surround the Church in Baltimore . Then you pass under it to wash away your sins and attend the service.
We are leaving for Baltimore before practice today so I skip lunch and dress in the locker room. Everyone's on the other side of campus so I can slip out unnoticed in my church attire. My church attire is a teal green slip dress with a black chenille sweater and high heels. The dress hits about mid-thigh.
Leaving out of the Gym, Chris spots me and heads my way. Where the hell is he coming from? Love the fact it's him who sees me. I'm on the wrong side of campus and quite alone.
"Well Tia, aren't you the angel. Come to grab a smoke too." Chris stops as I approach.
Heading in the direction of the parking lot, I don't break stride, "Yeah, sorry no time. I'm heading out of town with my family."
"Where's your protectors? I didn't think they ever left you alone." He starts to follow me.
Keep it plain and go to the car, Tia. Athena is on alert as well. "They're up here waiting to see me off."
"No Princess, they are at the caf." He reaches for me and I evade. Hard to do in heels but I manage.
"Damn Boys. Well, they must be tied up. They should be here any moment." My heart is hammering. This side of campus is deserted. Get to the corner, Tia. Athena is on her feet and ready.
He grabs my elbow hard and jerks me back. "You are hurting me." I try to pull away from him.
He whispers in my ear, "That kiss was shit. I will take what you gave Randy. I will take those lips. You owe it to me."
Watch your mouth, Tia. Athena warns in my head, This is one boy you shouldn't provoke. I pull away and he lets me go. Seeing my dad's car, I am relieved. Because I am in sight of my family, I bravely spin around, "Chris I owe you nothing. You got your prize. It's not my fault you are not skilled enough to ask for exactly what you want. You blew your one shot. You will never get another one from me." I flip around and speed walk in heels to the car. I am a little shaky when I get in and give my parents a smile. I need to put Chris out of my mind. There is a long drive, cousins and Torri to think about.
The city is buzzing when we arrive. Dad parks by my Yiayia's because so many people are in Greek Town for the church services. Cops are everywhere blocking off the blocks for the Church. We find the family in the procession and Maria grabs my hand. She gives me a wink of approval. We walk the service and go under into the entrance of the church. Due to the number of people, there is no room for us so we head back to Yiayia's house. George, Jim and I are walking down the hill when my phone buzzes and I see a message from T.
"You look beautiful tonight. Get away tomorrow afternoon so I can have my way with you."-T
"Bet."-Tia
"Wear that dress if you can, lol. You look amazing."-T
"Flattery will take you places"- Tia
"I need to take you places."-T
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