I wrapped the thin, dingy blanket around my body the best I could. The wind was ripping right through the tent I called home. Sighing I thought to myself that no 17 year old should be living like this. I only had 100 dollars to my name and that was from the Lil babysitting job I had. Tears stung my eyes as I thought about the day my life turned upside down.
2 years ago
"You did yo homework Syn." My dad asked when he walked into the living room. I nodded and continued watching tv. My brother walked in and sat beside me. He mushed me in my head and started annoying me as usual.
"Stop Saint dang." Ion know why they named him Saint when he was anything but that. People made it seem like having a twin was fun. Well, imagine having two of them. It was me, my brother Saint, and Sarai. We were fraternal triplets and did everything together but lately, Sarai was acting distant. I think it was because she started her period but ion know.
"Saint stop for I tell ma what you did with that girl." I lied I couldn't snitch on my brother if I tried.
"yo snitching ass."
"So you always come in here messing wit me. Go mess with Sarai." I focused my attention back on the tv.
"Did you do yo homework Saint why you in here messing wit Syn." My dad asked. I forgot he was here.
"Yea pops."
"Ok." My dad leaned forward in his seat.
"If you doing what I think you doing, make sure you wrap it son."
"Nah it ain't even like dat. She just gave me some top. So technically I'm still a virgin." I rolled my eyes cus let my dad find out I'm even speaking to a boy I'm getting in trouble. Boys get away with everything.
"Lemme get ready before y'all mama starts rushing me." He got up and walked upstairs. A few seconds later Sarai walked downstairs.
"Saint can you please pull the seat back down after you pee." She rolled her eyes and stormed in the kitchen. Me and Saint looked at each and shrugged. Every little thing got on her nerves. I'm glad my period didn't start yet cus her attitude was ridiculous.
"Yo, it wasn't even dat deep," Saint said walking in the kitchen to mess with her. I laughed cus he got a kick out of messing with her. I got up and walked to the room I shared with my sister. I could've had my own room but we wanted to share a room. I searched through my drawers trying to find a pajama set I wanted to wear. When I found what I was looking for I grabbed my hair tie to put my hair in a bun. After I took a long shower, I walked downstairs to see my daddy and momma leaving. They looked good as usual. My momma was wearing a cute long royal blue dress with a slit on the side. On her feet, she wore some silver heels. Her hair was in its usual style; straight with a part in the middle going down her back. My daddy was wearing a matching suit. He rocked a bald head. I laughed thinking bout the times Saint would slap his head and get on him.
"Wow, you so beautiful ma," I said walking up giving them a goodbye hug. This was the usual since he took her out every Friday. They usually stayed the night at a hotel or some. I really loved their marriage and couldn't wait for mines to be somewhat similar.
"Its 60 dollars on the counter so y'all can order some to eat. We gotta go since we are already late. Love y'all and make sure you lock up." My dad said before him and my momma walked out the door. I locked the door and walked into the kitchen to get the 60 dollars.
"Aye what y'all wanna eat."
"I want pizza and wings," Sarai yelled from the front room.
