BOSS

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      'We close our eyes because we don't want to see the disaster and pain that surrounds us ,but if our eyes are always closed we will miss the beauty in the world'

       The last time I heard these words was about a year ago.They had a more shallow meaning by the time.They were said by my uncle,Raymond. He told me this on multiple accounts when I was facing problems. As a kid I was bullied and I would come home crying. I would hide in the library and he was the only one who knew I was there.He helped me through tough times ,but now he is really sick and doesn't talk anymore.

       "Happy Birthday."my mother said as she came into my room."Good morning mom." I said as I sat up straight and rubbed my eyes.

       "Good morning my beautiful 17 year old daughter." She said giving me a hug.As she released me I realized she was holding a white gift bag." Scott got this for you ." She said as she handed me the bag." Thanks." I said as I took it and laid it on my bed.

       Scott is my stepfather. My mom and dad split up 1 year ago. My mother found love months later.There wedding 2 months ago was a joyful day for everyone else ,but a sorrowful one for me.

       "Okay so I'll see you at your birthday lunch this afternoon." She said , getting up from my bed." Oh I almost forgot Crystal is downstairs."

"I'll be down soon..... actually tell her to come up."

"Okay sweetie."

       She shut the door and left. Crystal is my best friend. She is British with long brunet hair and blue eyes. She came in wearing a white long sleeved shirt , a dungaree and white converse.

        "Happy Birthday." She said as she jumped on my bed then gave me a hug. "I feel like I've heard that a billion times today." I say as she releases me." Well get ready to hear it even more......wait did Tucker wish you?"

"Nope."

"Oh I see.... he'll do it at school. Have you guys even talked about making things official?"

"Nope."

"What !?why not?"

" Don't want to put pressure on him."

"What? Dude he....took your virginity. What does he have to think about?"

       She was right. He took my innocence ,but we aren't yet a couple. He helped me out of a hard time....you know with my parents and all. His parents split up when he was 6 so he understood me. Or at least I think he did.

       "Can we not talk about this right now,"I said to her, "Now you can pick out my outfit ,while I go take a shower." I helped her up from the bed and gave her a smile." Alright ,but this conversation isn't over." She said.

       After I was done with my shower and I was walking into my room , I heard Crystal shout my name, " Issa!!" I walked in and she was still in my closet." What's wrong now , Cee?" I asked. She turned around and she was holding a long sleeved white dress in her hands." It's perfect." She said." Seriously?" I asked as I grabbed the dress from her.

       A few minutes later I was done and we went downstairs. My stepbrother ,Jayden was in the living room waiting on us. He was usually our ride because my mom was always in a hurry you know being a cardiologist and all. Jayden is 19 . He has dark brown hair and saffron eyes. He was in his first year , taking literature.

        He looked up from his phone and smiled." I know it's your birthday and all ,but that's no excuse for you to take your time .We're gonna be late you know ." She said as he walked over and gave me a hug." Happy birthday lil sis." He said. Jayden is the only good thing that came out of this new arrangement. He was like my bftf (Best Friend in The Family).

       We released each other and let out small smiles." Oh hey Crystal." He said as he noticed she was standing there. Her eyes lit up to the sound," Um h-hi Jayden. Nice to see you." She said not making eye contact. She has had a major crush on him way before he even became my step brother . It was just her luck that that happened and we're best friends. The only sad part is that he has a girlfriend now.

       "Okay ladies ,shall we?" He asked as he opened the door. We went before and then he shut the door. As soon as we entered the car I could already see her staring at him. I snapped my fingers Infront of her and she came to reality. Her cheeks turned red and I tried my best to hold in my laughter because I could have sworn I he saw her. "Are you guy ready ?" He asked as he was adjusting the rear view mirror. I nodded and off we went.