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Maliah
I had arrived at the airport, and I knew in a few minutes we would be boarding the plane. I looked over at my phone, then my wrist watch and sighed. Everything was happening so fast, I was just about to lay my head from the stress of having to care for other people and not myself. But here I am again, going on a long trip yet again to care for other people.
My phone beeped, and a notification appeared. I looked over at it and it was a message from Mandy saying “Hey B,” I sighed heavily at that, and everything just going on wrong in my life just flashed back at me at once and I felt that urge to cry again, causing me to bite my lower lips really hard…
I ignored the text and dragged my things alongside the other passengers to board the plane.
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A few hours later, I arrived back home in LA. The air felt different and, but everything was familiar because it was home. I hailed a cab, and stated my destination, while the driver drove off…
“Here miss,” the driver said and I got off my thoughts, smiled at him, and came out of the car, grabbing my luggage before paying him off.
I looked over at the house in front of me, and so many memories were displayed in my head at once. This was where I held my baby brother, where I won my first spelling bee contest, and where my Dad told me I was a princess too. I half chuckled, realizing this place held so much of my childhood, my growing up, and my dark times at once.
“Let’s go see Junior,” I said with a tight smile as I walked in the direction of the house. I got on the front porch, and I knocked on the door, and almost immediately, the door was open and I was welcomed with the biggest hug ever from the warmest person I know.
“Junior,” I shrieked in excitement too, overly joyed, while I reciprocated the gesture and engulfed him in a tight hug too. I smiled at myself, and happy at how much he made me happy and had my soul relax too.
“I miss you so much,” I sniffed in, telling him the truth, while I saw my mom standing from a distance, resting her head on the wall and smiling at us with a proud face.
” I miss you so so so much,” he jumped up excitedly, and I looked over at him with a gleam in my eyes, smiling.
“Oh really? Are you certain? Or you’re trying to bribe me into giving it to you?” I questioned him, and he shook his head while I laughed.
” Mom told me you were coming, I immediately brushed my hair, and used the fine shampoo you got for me. I even took my bath again, dressed up, and started to count how long your flight was going to take,” he explained and I broke down while looking at him.
“Oh baby, come on let’s get you the goodies I bought, shall we?” I pulled him into the house along with me, and he nodded his head in excitement.
“Hey mama,” I said and gave a tight hug to my mom, the moment I got to the living room. We were both quiet for a second and just enjoyed the beach others embraced instead.
“How have you been, child?” She rubbed my cheeks and pulled me to herself and I smiled looking at her.
“Well we both know the answer,” I responded and she chuckled in despair.
“Alright Junior, are you ready,” I said to him, filling him with joy and excitement, as that is the only state I always want to find him.
“This is for you, and this one is yours,” I directed my hands to Junior, then to Mom too. Who kind of looks surprised, causing me to roll my eyes…
” Oh my gosh! A PlayStation?”. He shrieked, looking at me in shock, before suddenly jumping up and jumping on my body in excitement.
“Ouu, someone like what they got, huh?” I rubbed his hair, and he nodded his head rapidly in response…
“Thank you so much, sis” he smiled at me, while I chuckled, and rubbed his cheeks.
“Who’s my favorite brother in the whole wide world?” I asked cheekily and he laughed.
“I am,” he yelled, and this time, Mom and I burst into laughter.
“Alright now, go have fun with your new PlayStation, okay,” I said to Junior, who scurried away immediately, making my heart glad.
” You got me a new bag with expensive jewelry?” She asked, tearing up a bit, the moment Junior left while staring at the gifts I got on her legs, and I looked at her displeased.
“What do you mean by that Mom? Haven’t I gotten you stuff before? What’s this little wailing for?” I asked, feigning annoyance.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
” It’s just that with everything going on in our lives, the issues with your father and his constant inconsiderate behavior to this family,” she paused, and dried the tears coming from her eyes, and I raised my head up, trying to not tear up with her
“Never for a day did I ever feel sad about having you or Junior. You both have been my source of peace and joy. And you Maliah, you’ve been the best daughter anyone could ask for. God bless you, baby,” she said to me, and I engulfed her in a tight hug, biting my lips and holding my tears in.
” I love you so much,” she whispered into my ears, rubbing my hair, and patting my back.
“And I love you too Mom,” I responded truly, smiling lightly to myself…
“Okay, now I’m hungry. Tell me what do you have for me,” after a few minutes, I disengaged from the big and brought up food to lighten up the mood, and got my family into being jovial again.
“Oh yeah. How did I get caught up that I forgot? I made your favorite, are you ready to eat now or would you prefer a shower first?” She asked, looking a bit confused, which made me laugh.
“I’ll get my stuff to my room first, then I’ll have my shower and my favorite meal,” I responded and she smiled back, nodding her head in understanding…
“Alright then, let’s get you settled in,” She grabbed my bag, and we both laughed while leaving the sitting room.