A Mixed Love

Chapter 13

Layla POV*

I rubbed my lips together after applying my lipgloss. I looked down at my phone and seen the time said "7:43 pm". I braided my hair in French braids last night so that it could be wavy for tonight. I started taking out my braids then styling my hair.

"Knock knock", my mom said walking in

"I'm in the bathroom"

All of our bedrooms had a bathroom in the room.

"Woah. Where are you going? You look beautiful"

"Don't tell dad, but I have a date tonight"

"A date? When were you gonna tell us?"

"I was gonna tell you sooner then I was gonna tell dad. I don't want him to ask to meet him. I don't wanna bring him around you guys unless I'm sure he's going to be awhile for a long time"

"What's this boy's name and how did you meet him?"

"His name is Lamonte and we met at the fair. Remember when I took Ms.Barbara's niece there?"

She nodded. "And where does this boy live? How old is he?"

"He's 21 and I don't know where he lives"

"What's his occupation?"

"...He's looking for work"

"So he has no job and he's taking you out on a date? You paying for your own food?"

"I would assume not, but if I have too I don't mind"

"Does he live on his own?"

"No, he lives with his mom and his little sister"

She nodded again. "So what are you gonna tell your father when he sees you walk down the stairs dressed like that?"

"That I'm going out with Jayda"

"Layla you don't have to be scared about telling your dad about boys anymore. You are almost 21 years old. Just tell him you're going out with a guy friend"

"I don't want him to start asking questions like you did. You're more understanding then he is"

"I'm not going to lie to my husband. If he asks anything about where you are, I'm telling him. So I suggest you tell him where you're going"

I sighed. "Fine"

I finished looking in the mirror making sure I looked good. My phone buzzed saying I had a text message.

Monte- I'm outside beautiful

I looked down at my phone and smiled. "He's here"

"What does he look like?"

"I'll show you when I get back", I said walking out the bathroom

"No you won't. You're going to show me him right now. What if something happens to you and I can't describe to police what he looks like"

"Nothing's going to happen to me. I trust him", I said spraying perfume all over me

"Layla", she said sternly

I groaned and opened up the Instagram app on my phone. I went to his page and showed my mom.

"Hmm", she said nodding. "He is cute"

I smiled and locked my phone. I walked out the room and walked downstairs to see my dad watching tv.

"I'm leaving dad. I'm going out with a friend"