In Front of the Mic

Chapter Thirty-Three: Still

[Thanksgiving Day]

Shaheem POV:

I woke up to some horrible sound coming from the hallway bathroom. I walked out and went to check what it was. I opened the door and saw my sister slouched over the toilet. I can't believe she still has the flu, she really needs to go to the doctor.

"You ok?"

She wiped her mouth and stood up. We walked out of the bathroom, down the hall, and into the living room.

"Yeah, I'm gonna go to the store real quick, do you mind helping mom in the kitchen?"

"Yeah sure, where's Tyga?"

"I don't know and right now... I don't even care. I'll be back soon." She picked up her purse and keys and left.

I walked in the kitchen and saw mom putting mac & cheese in the oven. I walked around the kitchen taking everything in. She cooked everything... Dirty rice, black eyed peas, cubed steak, pork chops, Lima beans, turkey wings, and in the middle... The main attraction... Turkey. It looked so good, it had stuffing coming out and all around the turkey. I couldn't help but pick up a fork and go for it. I was inches away before someone slapped my hand.

"Boy! I haven't seen you even touch a pot or a pan, but you wanna eat some shit. Greedy ass."

"Chris! Tiff said you weren't coming!!" We touched knuckles and did our lil handshake.

"I just came to chill for a lil bit, my flight leaves in a couple hours though."

"Oh well, at least you stopped by."

Ma came over and gave me a hug.

"Good morning Shai. Can you be a dear and get the banana pudding, out of the freezer and put it in the fridge."

I did as I was told and then I heard a knock at the door.

"I'll get it!"

I jogged to the foyer and opened the door.

"T.I? You must be here for my sister, Tiffani. She's not here right now, but I'll make sure she calls you."

He looked at me funny and cocked his head to the side. Two small children came from behind him and ran in the house.

"Dad!! Look Auntie V's here!"

"Wait!! You're the uncle Tiff was talking about? No way!!"

"Yup, how's it feel to be a Harris boy?"

"I... I don't know what to say! This is amazing!! Come in you guys!"

I walked them in and found Chris.

"Chris you'll never believe what just happened. T.I's my uncle!!"

"Nice, why aren't you getting to know them?"

"You're right."

Well, I guess it's time to go make friends.

Tiffani POV:

I walked in and noticed Shai was getting really acquainted with uncle Tip, Aunt Tameka, and the rest of his cousins. It warmed my heart to see him so happy. I walked in, said my hellos and went to the dining room, where Chris was playing on his phone.

"Shouldn't you be helping my momma cook?"

"I was, but we need those seasonings. Did you get 'em?"

"Of course. Here hand them to mom."

Chris was helping me take out the seasonings and spices until he came across something else...