Him and I

Chapter 22

Ty POV

Grace and I are back on good terms and I couldn't be happier. Noa found her group of friends as the weeks went on. We still eat lunch together sometimes though. We have a long weekend coming up and I couldn't be happier. Dad says he had a surprise for me. That's exciting.

I ran out my class and down to Dads office with my paper in my hand. He's gonna be so happy for me. I open his door. "Dad!" Somebody else was in the other chair. "Oh, I'm sorry I...wait? Uncle Antrez!" I ran forward and hugged him. I turned away from him and put the paper in Dads hand. I stared at Dad. He looked over the paper then stood up. He gave me a high-five. "That's what im talking bout!" Antrez looked confused. I snatched the paper out of Dads hand and gave it to Antrez. "Aayyeeee. We in this bitch!" I smiled. I got a 91 on my math quiz. That's the 1st 90 I've had since September. Dad picked up his bag. That my cue to go. I'm ready to leave any way. I walked out his office walking in between Dad and Uncle Antrez. They were talking over me. I feel small. Dad gave me his keys and told me to go get in the car. I took them and skipped to the car. I'm so happy. It's confirmed. I'm not a dumb ass.

I got in the car crunk it up. I just stared at the paper. They stood closer to Uncle Antrezs car. I wonder what they talking bout. Not to long after Dad comes to the car and throws his bag in the back seat. He looks at me and smiles. We drive in the opposite way of home. I'm a little concerned. "Where we going?" He looks over at me. "It's a surprise." I wonder what it is. We drive a little bit further and pull into CampCreek Plaza. Now I'm really excited. We go by the grocery store and stop in front of the Ice cream place. I'm real excited now. Dad parks the car. I take off my seatbelt and run across the parking lot. I love ice cream. Dad comes behind me inline. We both order. I get cookies and Cream. Double scoop. Waffle  bowl. Heavens own creation. We sit down at the table and talk. I tell him about school and about Grace and my other friends. He tells me about teacher tea. He thinks Dr. Haynes is about to be fired. We talk for so long that I don't even realize when my ice cream is all gone. We laugh and talk until Dads phone rings. I sit quietly and wait for him to finish. He motions for me to stand, well I guess our date is over. It was fun while it lasted. "No, baby I'm on the way." Who he calling baby? Abigail. He hung up the phone. I glared at him. He kept looking at the rode.

We got to Abigails house. Dad asked me to get in the back. I respectfully declined with a no thank you. "Ty, don't start. Sit in the back." I put my hand on the side of my face. "Uhhhh, no. I'm not riding in the back seat." Abigail came out her house. He glared at me. I glared back. "Tyrene get in the back seat." Abigail is now at the passenger door. I opened the passenger door and stepped out. I briefly consider getting in the back seat, but then I remember that I'm not a back seat bitch. So...

I run.

Fuck him and her. I run as far as I can get. I don't even realize where I am if I'm being honest. I'm just gonna keep walking. I glance down at my phone and see dad calling. Should I pick up? Nah. I send it to voicemail. I refuse to be replaced by Abigail. My phone rings. This time it's Grace. I pick up for her. "Hay girl." She waste no time. "Girl your dad is about to loose it looking for you. He called my dad and told him to keep and eye out. Just go home Ty. Or at least find somewhere safe. Don't tell me where, I don't wanna have to rat you out. Bye girl love you." She hangs up. She's a great friend. Dad is overreacting. I'm gonna be okay wherever I go. I don't know why he's searching so hard. I stumble across a Wendy's and go in. I get a Biggie bag and sit down to eat. I wish I could change the channel on the Tv.

3 hours Later...

Somewhere in between the Fries and the frosty I fell asleep. I check my phone. I have 62 missed calls and 117 text messages. All from Dad, Anthony, Antrez, Grace and a few more. Oh shit. I need to get home. I walked out the Wendy's and looked around. It's pitch black. I should start walking the way I came. At least I could get back Abigails house.