The Battle

chapter 1

"Mom I really don't feel like going to Dad's this week, can't I just stay here?" Mom and I go through this every other week my dad, Thomas Hunt, is a big drug lord in Atlanta.

"He has better things to do with his little hoes anyway." I rolled my eyes frustrated while getting ready.

"Rikki La'Nae Hunt we are not going through this so get your ass ready your dad is on his way you have one more year and you can do as you please just hold on tight for me okay?" She kissed my head and headed back to her room to continue getting ready for work.

My parents have been fighting for custody over me, right now they have settled on shared custody until further notice from the judge. I love both of them they want me to choose but I can't because I know it will hurt one of them. My parents got together in high school they tried to manage it the best they could for me , my dad ended up getting two jobs while my mom got one to support me. My mom's parents didn't except the fact she was pregnant with me and still in highschool she told her she had two choices either get an abortion or leave and never come back she chose the second choice, she moved in with my father.

When I was four years old they separated because they weren't happy. They got back together when I was ten just to separate again when I was fourteen and it's been three years since then. I think they are officially done this time but I don't want to believe it. I always have just wanted the perfect little household where me and my parents could all be worry free and happy. Then again who doesn't ? My mom and I live in a four bedroom, three story house my mom has worked so hard for what we have on her own she refuses help from my dad because she doesn't like what he does for a living. He says working under someone else's orders isn't for him. Although, selling drugs isn't the only thing he does for a living , he also owns a diner.

"Rikki your father is here come give me a hug and kiss I'll miss you babygirl! " mom screamed as I finished my bag I quickly threw on my red Nike hoodie and black Nike sweatpants with my Nike black socks and white and red Nike slide ins. I grabbed my Galaxy S6 Edge and ran to her room throwing my duffle bag and charger by the front door on the way.

"I'll miss you too mama, I love you. " I said as I hugged her and kissed her cheek. "I'll see ya in a week. " I said as she squeezed the life out of me.

"Okay, Okay go before you make me late for work. " She walked to the kitchen and got her lunch bag, keys, cell phone and charger off the counter top while waiting for me to get out the door so she can lock up. I grabbed my duffle bag, keys and charger and walked out to my dad's truck. He got out and put my stuff in the back, while saying hello to my mother and making small talk. I looked up at them and smiled they noticed hugged and kissed goodbye and went to separate vehicles. I texted my mother.

Me : oooo I see you girl! You and dad cute!

Mama: oh hush up it was nothing

I put my phone away smiling and looked at dad "Pops you just think you can get mom back that easy huh?" He shook his head laughing and turned up the radio blaring J. Cole the whole way to his house. We sat in comfortable silence until we pulled up.