Way of the World (BXB)

02

Reggie Weller

Why did I agree to that? Of course Kendric is going to take me away from doing important things like studying! But damn was his offer intruiging... I guess I just dont get out much. I live with my parents and they are either constantly fighting, or when they're not, my mom comes hom drunk and my dad leaves to stay at a hotel. So, I'm usually taking care of my mom when I'm not studying. But maybe this will be a good opportunity to leave for a bit and clear my mind.

I was actually quite excited to go to Kendric's house the following day. I knew that he lived in a very rich neighborhood. His dad owns St. James Banking and St. James Mortgage company, so they're basically millionaires.

After the library, I grabbed my backpack and said my goodbyes to Kendric as he waited for his dad to pick him up. I almost gagged on my sip of water when he pulled up in a Tesla... and I mean like, a new Tesla with the wings and all. Kendric waved goodbye as he lifted the door to the car and his dad drove off.

I began my short walk home as the sun began to set. I turned onto my street and took a deep sigh before walking up to my house. It was a nice house, but I didnt like it because it was mine. Filled with bad memories and anxiety. Two stories, which is good, and I have my own room with an ensuite bathroom.

I walked up to the door and turned the handle as I entered... I sighed at the stench of alcohol. My mom was sitting at the white marble kitchen island, drinking dark whiskey from a short glass filled halfway with ice. She was dozing off as she looked through the sliding glass door that led outside to the backyard.

I walked over to her with a sigh and I grabbed her glass out of her hand,"mom, go to bed," I said as I put my hand on her back. She smiled at me,"oh, hey honeyy, where have you been?"

"Come on mom, let's get you to bed. I'll tell you all about my day tomorrow morning," I said as I attempted to stand her up. She nodded sleepily and walked with me.

All of her weight was beared on my side and shoulders as she clung onto me like a monkey. She hit the edge of the bed and fell down onto it, falling asleep edmediatly. I took her shoes off, pulled the covers up to her chin, and rolled her onto her side.

I sighed before walking up the stairs and into my own room, locking the door behind me. I took off my glasses, ran a hand through my hair, tore of my shirt and replaced it with a grey hoodie. I uncuffed my jeans, took them off, and threw on some shorts. I completed my routine by using a makeup wipe, exfoliating, applying spot creme, a hydrating face mask, and then moisturizing. I brushed my teeth, brushed through my hair to remove the product, and then I turned off my light, and climbed into bed.

A tear rolled down my cheek as I choked back the sobs that willed to escape... maybe taking up Kendric's offer was a good idea...

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The following morning, I got dressed and took the bus on my way to school. Once we arrived on campus, I saw Kendric sitting at a picnic table on his phone. Since we still had ten minutes before we had to be inside, I decided to walk over to him.

I took a seat across from him and waited for him to recognize me,"hey," I said

"Oh, hey Reggie," Kendric said

"You're actually talking to me?" He asked

"I was just wondering if you had any notes on the paper,"

"Oh. Um, ya nope. I came home last night, and, ya know I really meant to study buuutt..." He said with an apparent lie

"You didnt even plan on studying," I said with an eyeroll and a sigh