Fan Fiction: Erica Mena & Cyn Santana: HERstory

Miami, The 'Sweet Water' City (Part 2)

Ri:        Aunt Rhonda! Hey… sorry, wasn’t expecting anyone… ahh… let me get that! (quickly pulling my tee-shirt down and hoping that it covers below the zipper, and literally running to go and pick the basket from her and give her a big hug before she notices anything amiss. She lives up in Weston but loves Miami. I wonder what brought her here)

Erica:   Hi ‘Aunt’ Rhonda… nice to see you too. It’s been… awhile… (I walk to her and give her a hug.  Even though we aren’t related, I call her ‘Aunt’ out of respect. We’ve met a couple of times when I’ve accompanied Ri to some of her family bashes)

Aunt R:  Yes, it has! I didn’t know that you and this girl here were still friends… haven’t seen you at our family get-togethers recently

Erica:   Yeah, I’ve been crazy busy back in New York… just arrived today to visit my son and family for a couple of days… but Ri and I hang out when she’s in New York

Ri:        That’s right, Auntie, we do! Ah… Erica… can you please help me bring the rest of the stuff from the car? (hiding behind the kitchen counter because of the wardrobe malfunction)

Erica:   Sure… (glad for the interruption…but… )

Aunt R:  How is King? That’s his name, right? He must be a big boy now!

Ri:    Since Aunt Rhonda is distracted talking with Erica, I hurriedly walk towards the front door and motion to Erica to follow me

Erica:   Yes, he is… turned six a couple of weeks ago

Aunt R:  Oh, my my… you should bring him by some time to say hello

Erica:   I will. Excuse me, let me go help Ri

Aunt R:  Sure, and as you do that let me make myself a cup of tea. You want some, honey  (walking towards the kitchen)

Erica:  (Before I reply, I see Ri at the door motioning to me to say “No”)  No, thanks!

Aunt R:  Okay… am tired from the driving, some lemon tea should relax me. Go on then, go help your friend… (shooing Erica away)

Ri:   What the f**k is Aunt Rhonda doing here? (once outside and walking towards her car)  She almost caught us… and am not ready for THAT conversation with her… Oh, my God, am shaking at the thought if… if she caught us… (I quickly enter Auntie’s car and wear my shorts properly)

Erica:   What are you doing? (Laughing when I see Ri changing in the car)  But it would have been embarrassing and funny at the same time had she caught us… But now, madear, I think this is my cue that I better get on home now.  I should call a cab to take me since now you have a guest and can’t leave

Ri:   What? You kidding me! I love Aunt Rhonda but she can be a pain in the you-know-what! I would be more than glad to take you, that way I don’t have to be stuck with her nosy self. Come to think of it, maybe I should come spend the night at your mom’s place! I can always catch up with her tomorrow

Erica:   Well, before you entertain that thought… it might be a long night because King will probably keep me up talking and updating me on school and stuff, plus Mama might also want us to catch up. You might be better off coming back here so we don’t bore you with family stuff