Against society [AMBW]

12.Be Ready For That

W2~Saturday

I have to admit, despite being confused as to how Adrian actually got my number, I'm actually kind of happy that he chose to meet up. I don't like holding grudges with people I care about. One of which is surprising Adrian.

I spray my perfume and take one last look in the mirror pleased with my outfit. Last night after the 'date' I chose to take out like 1000 of my braids, which took me til 2 in the morning.

This morning I washed and deep conditioned my hair, blew dry it and put it into a scarf bun. I would wear it in a puff or something, but I really don't have the power to struggle with my 4c hair.

Her outfit🔝🔝🔝

"Ma, I'm leaving now. I'll be back soon." I proceed to the door.

"Wait!" She calls out bringing me to a halt. "Why are you leaving an hour early and how are you getting there?"

"Oh- um. You remember Adrian. The one who's parents came over last week?"

"Yes." She says concerned.

"Since we are partners for the health class project, we've more or less become somewhat friends. So he offered to hangouttoday then dropmeoff at the store." I smile sweetly, anxious of her response.

"Oh that's nice. Have fun. But stay safe when being with that boy."

"What do you mean, ma?" I raise an eyebrow looking up and down her face.

"I mean, you're going to get stared at. Criticised. Made fun of. You need to be ready for that." She says sternly whilst dazing off in what seemed to be a deep thought or something.

"Ma, please. I can manage. How do you know what's going to happen. We're not dating." She shuffles from the living room to the hallway where I am stood.

"Faviola. Do you really think people care if you two are dating are not? People like to take action first then ask questions. Their only thoughts are why a negro and an Oriental are together." I flinch at the words being used, then look into her eyes.

"Ma, you sound as if you've experienced this." Suddenly my mother's eyes turn a dark gloomy brown of which is not easy to read. Her pupils widened before she quickly blinked furiously fast and smiled.

"No, of course not. You should be off anyway. I'm sure he's waiting for you." She chuckles, but as much as she tries to show enthusiasm, its clearly evident that something is on her mind distracting her.

I smile back at her and exit the house heading off to Adrian's car.

"Are you alright?" He looks up at me concerned, popping his head out from the drivers seat window.

"Yeah... Yeah, I'm fine." I shake my head, getting rid of my anxiousness for Ma and walk around to the already opened passenger door.

"You sure?" He raises his eye as I slip into the seat.