It was like it was yesterday when things fell and I couldn't carry all the books on my own shelf. Having so many stories to be spoken and written were not enough to make me have different authors. I was only interested in rewriting my own life. I had different stories to tell, and not one was the same.
Feeling the cold bed and something on my feet. Bubbles my fury dog cuddled on to me. I woke up this morning feeling groggy needing to lay back in my bed. I knew I had school and if I didn't get up my momma was gonna come in any moment.
" Melody it's time to get up love" as I hear my momma coming in my room. I looked at her and tried to give her a tight smile. I loved when my momma called me "Melody" she would tell me I was the other half of her heartbeat.
" GoodMorning, momma I have a big exam today but I don't know if I can do it, you know I'm not good with test..." my momma walks up to me and holds my head. " Listen to me baby you can do all thing through Christ who strengthens you." I remember this like it was yesterday but it was all just a dream. I felt like my breathe was uneven just thinking about her pains me. Knowing I would never hear her words of reassurance made me feel so much unwanted anxiety.
The only memory given at the young age of 13 my mom was taken away from me. Every since then I've been broken. Being young and having no one to raise me I had to learn how to cook, clean and mature on my own. Something's happened while I was young and I let it become out of my my control. Watching my momma lifeless body as she overdosed. Renee Lee my mother dealt with depression from a young age. When my grandma passed away years before things had gotten worse and being young I saw my mom go through so many horrible things.
*Ring** **Ring*
Unknown: Hello can I speak with Melanin Walls
Me: Yes, this is she and who may I be speaking with
Unknown: My name is Sax Walls I am your brother
(I looked at the phone like he was crazy).
Me: Excuse me but I don't have a brother. You have the wrong number.
Sax: Well actually yes in fact you do. Our mother Renee had me when she was16. She couldn't raise me so she left me with our Aunt June who lives in North Carolina
Me: Okay... that's a lot to take in at the moment.
Sax: Our Aunt June gave me your information. She's opening up a restaurant and I was calling to invite you.
Me: Uhm... I'm not sure about this... it's way to soon to know. I will give you a call back to let you know.
Sax: Nice speaking with you Melanin if and when you can just call me back at this number.
After talking with ( my brother) who so happens to text me Of all days just pop up. I finally get ready for my first class. Attending Texas Southern University has become a goal I have accomplished in life. A lot of times I wish my mother was here to see how I have came along way. Being on my third year to finishing school. I don't have to many friends and I am very social distance with people in general.
" Come on Bubbles outside" she comes running and I smile at her as I take her picture fir the 100th time. After I go back inside and grab a yogurt and my car keys. Making it to class 10 minutes before lecture begins.
So glad class wasn't full of my Professor Luther talking because she sure will for hours.
Professor Luthier: Okay class dismissed. I need for you Ms. Walls to stay back.
(Walking towards my Professor)
Me: Yes ma'am
Professor Luther: I received a letter from the Deans office that you are invited to a Law Firm, Monday April 20th EST @ Brandy & Brian's Law Firm
Me: That's great... is there a catch
Professor Luther: Well.. your Report you wrote on Young Uneducated Women sparked their interest. Brandy is a close friend of mine. And she would like to invite you.
(She hands me the letter and I read over it. Totally shocked that this is really happening.)
Me: it's... in uhm North Carolina 😑 ( Shaking me head)
