Mexico Has Splinters

Part 5

Alright y'all so sadly I can't find anymore photos of Tez (yes that's her name) so I'll jsut use photos of Jessica Jarrell since I like her and yeah...

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That night, I contemplated calling him again, just to hear his voice. Knowing he wouldn't answer I dialed his number.

Ring

Ring
Ring
Ring
There was loud background music and shuffling,
Hello?"

He answered! Tez never knew what she would say to Terell if he ever did answer his phone.

"Umm is this Terell?" Tez asked hesitantly.

"Yeah, who's asking?" He replied with his strong yet firm voice that would always make her knees go weak.

There was a long painfully awkward pause then she said, "Hey it's Tez."

Another pause.

"Hey T, wassup. No wait, I-err I want to say so much to you right now but I don't know where to start. Listen I understand that you and I aren't together anymore and I understand that but if you ever wanna talk to someone or just need someone to listen, I'll be there. I'm transferring in the fall to FAMU and I'll be closer to you so yeah."

Tez didn't realize when she started crying but she wiped a stray tear from her eyes.
"I'd like that and what's wrong with NCAT?"

"Nothing is wrong, I just— I wanna be closer — to you is all. You know what, I'm bout to pull up to your house right quick."

"Wait! You can't right now." I rushed.

"Why not? Don't tell me you have a man? I get that we're not together but I thought I was the only one."

I giggled, happy that he still cared about me.
"You're still a comedian. No I'm not at home, I'm in Mexico City."

Awkward pause.

"What are you doing there? You better not be scouting for dudes."

I tumbled over on the floor, in a fit of

"Do you hear yourself? How could you not laugh! I'm here on vacation to decide what I want to do with my life. College was never an option for me but the future is endless, you know? So Morgen brought the idea up and here we are."

"So Morgen is there with you? How is she?" He quipped.

"She's decent, but she been relaxed since we got here. Oooh today we met this pretty Latina chick probably was a photographer in another life."

"That's good, um could you send me the photos that you like? I need mother current photo of you for my cover." He said sweetly yet hesitant.

"Sure, but I gotta call my mom. She has me calling her every time I pee."

"Are you serious? Alright handle that. Will you call me in the morning?"

"Can do, talk soon."

Ring
Ring
"Tezzy bear?" My mother only used my nickname when she was desperately missing me.

"Yes I'm alive and I made it here safely. Ma we've already seen so much since we arrived!"

"That's great honey pot but mama's got company so I'll talk soon okay? Love you baby."

Well I felt used. Who does she have over there? And my mother would NEVER step out on my Pops. Well that was another concern for tomorrow.

I quickly grabbed a towel, tied up my hair and jumped in the shower. The water felt nice on my sweaty skin. I lathered and washed three times before getting out.

Afterwards I applied lotion and put on an oversized T-shirt. I climbed up into bed and found a comfortable position before dozing off.