Gotta keep pushing even when life is a literal hell. Truth is I can't keep pushing when so much is expected. I need a change .
*This book is getting re-edited* !!!
It had been 2 weeks and since then I got me a job. I was working at a barbershop because, I knew how to cut hair. I had to be there by 10:15 .
"I'm hungry" Junie whined.
"I'll get you something on the way to Lani's house." I told her.
She folded her arms and started to pout. Milani's house was on the way to the barbershop so, everything was good. I finished touching up my hair and grabbed Junie's bag. I picked her up and left my dad's house.
5 minutes later
I knocked on Lani's door and her brother answered.
"Wassup Nova" Ant said.
"Hey Ant, where's Lani" I asked.
"She ran to the store to get a couple things I got Junie" he said taking Junie out of my arms.
"Ok I get off at 2 , so tell Lani for me " I said.
"Aight, you straight go 'head and do what you gotta do" Ant said.
"Ight" .
I kissed Junie on the cheek and she rubbed it off .
"Blahh " she said.
"Girl bye" I said walking away laughing .
The barbershop was just down the street so it took me no time to get there. I walked in the barbershop and all eyes were on me. I seen some men licking their lips and others scrunching up their face.
No customers were in yet, just workers. I seen pop come from his office and come up to me.
"Hey how you doing there Nova" he said coming up hugging me.
"Can't complain " I said exchanging the hug.
"Good to hear, so let's get you set up" he said walking to my station .
"Wait hold on shawty working here" one of the guys said.
I looked over and he was brownskin, skinny with a crooked edge and a fade. He wore red Nike shorts, with a white beater and Nike slides. He also wore a gold chain around his neck.
"Yeah she working here we need the help anyways" Pop said, shrugging.
"Ion know if shawty can cut though might fuck somebody up" he said laughing.
"I mean I can show you , help you fix that fucked up fade somebody gave you" I shot back.
He went from smiling to mugging me. I blew him a kiss and walked over to my station.
"Y'all this Nova, don't fuck with her she like a daughter to me" pop said.
"I gotta go handle something but , don't be rude introduce yall selves" pop said leaving the room.
I sat in my chair and just scrolled on Instagram. None of the boys bothered to speak but, I wasn't to pressed. Slowly, but surely people started to come in. By 12, it was a full house.
Pop was back and seen how crowded it was.
"Aye Trey" pop yelled.
The customer who was sitting down came over to pop.
"Wassup pop" he said dapping him up.
"Nova here can get you right" pop said, smiling.
He looked at me and raised a eyebrow.
"I got you ma, these dickheads ain't gon man up and take a seat" he said smiling.
He sat down in my chair and I started to cut him up.
30 minutes later
"Oh yeah you got a regular now ma" he said brushing his waves.
I laughed. "Good to hear let me post you on my page" I said taking out my phone.
"Bet, tag me in them too" he said.
I took some pictures and posted it on my page.
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"I'll see you later Nova" Trey said hugging me.
"Bye" I said back.
He left me $45 with a $20 dollar tip.
I cleaned my station and waited for my next customer.
2:04 p.m
It was a boring day because Trey was my only customer. Everybody else was just scared or thought I would mess up. I clocked out and told Pop bye. I was heading for the door until somebody said something to me.
"You aight" the boy I was arguing with earlier said.
"I'm better then aight nigga" I said smirking .
"Don't get cocky now" he said, finishing cutting up his customer.
