Love's Bind

Ch. 3

When I got to Bryson's house, I wasted no time getting out my car. I rang the doorbell and waited patiently for someone to come to the door. After about a minute, I banged on the door three times and used my key to get in. I walked in and saw that Bryce's moms wasn't home, so I ran straight up to his room. I opened the door and saw he was sleep. I really didn't give a shit.

"Getcho ass up!" I yelled yanking the covers off of him. He looked at me like I was crazy and sat up.

"What is it?" he asked rubbing his eyes.

"Who the fuck is Chanelle and why was she coming at me crazy in Chili's?" I asked staring at him.

"Who are you talkin bout? I don't even know a Chanelle," he said looking at my pissed off facial expression.

"Bryce, don't play stupid with me! Now who is the bitch!?" I yelled.

"She some girl I hooked up with a while ago when we broke up. I haven't talked to her since we got back together."

"Are you cheating on me?" I asked as calmly as I could.

"No."

"I'm leaving. I got stuff to do," I said turning to walk out. As I started to walk, Bryce grabbed my wrist and pulled me onto his lap.

"I wouldn't do that to you again. I love you too much to hurt you," he said rubbing my hand. I laid my head on his shoulder and sighed. I thought back to a few months ago when I found out that he had been cheating on me with this girl named Ciara.

"I gotta go," I said getting off his lap.

"Alright. I love you," he said.

"I love you too," I said walking out his room.

As I was walking out his house, I saw his mom sitting in the dining room.

"Hi, Ms. Andrea," I said.

"Hey, Alexis. Are you leaving?" she asked.

"Yes ma'am. I have some stuff to do. I'll see y'all later," I said walking out the door. I really didn't feel like holding a conversation with anybody. I was still tryna cool off from earlier. I got in my car and checked the time on my clock. It was 7:02 and I needed to make a few stops before I went home. I pulled off and dialed my mama's number on the phone in my car.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hey ma."

"Hey sweetie. What's up?"

"Nothing much. I'm out running a few errands. Do you want me to pick up some dinner on my home?"

"I'm cooking food. Try to make it home as soon as possible. We need to have a family talk."

"Ok. I'll see you when I get there. Love you."

"Love you too."

I clicked the end button and pulled into the pharamacy. I needed to pick up a few items and then go pick up some cookies. After I finished that, I went ahead and drove home. I didn't really feel like going anywhere else. When I got there, I saw Rick's car parked in the front. Rick was my mom's boyfriend. They'd been together since I was about 10 and I look to him as a father figure. I think Dre does too. I walked into the house and saw my mama, Rick, and Dre sitting at the table talking.

"And in she walks," said Rick. I looked at Dre confused.

"What the hell happened at that restaurant earlier?" my mama asked mad.

"This girl that happened to be our waitress was talkin some shit and she pissed me off so I started fighting her," I said nonchalantly.

"So that's what you're doing now? You fight anybody that pisses you off!? Unacceptable Alexis! You are too old for all of this bullshit. It's time you start acting your age. Until then, give me your keys," she said sticking her hand out. My heart automatically dropped.

"Mama, I'm sorry. She just made me so mad. I didn't even realize what was happening. I just snapped. I promise it won't happen again. Just please don't take my keys," I said on the verge of tears. My mama didn't play at all. She expected the best of us at all times, and this time I really messed up. My car was my baby and if I got my keys taken, my life would practically be put on hold.

"Ok. Don't let it happen again," she said easing up.

"I promise I won't," I said getting happy. "I'm going upstairs to get ready for dinner," I said walking upstairs.

"Ok. Hurry up. Dinner will be ready soon," Mama said.