Change is all around me. It’s happening so fast, and there’s no way to stop it or slow it down. I can either go along with it or let it run me over. Me-Me graduates today, and with it comes the time to make some significant decisions. I’m ready – at least I want to…
We arrive at the Old Quarter Restaurant at eight on the dot. I walk in, planning to sit next to Me-Me, but Jamelia and Jalin take those seats, so I end up next to Jalin and their mom. The waitress arrives… Merlin: Order what you want within reason. This one is on me. Jalisa: Don’t…
I’m up first thing in the morning putting the finishing touches on my presentation. Then I get dressed and join the family downstairs for breakfast. Since everyone is there, I figure it’s a great time to ask for advice. Kai: So – I meet Me-Me’s parents today. Any advice? I want them to like me….
My day starts with a brief morning jog and a class at 11. After that, I take a break to have lunch with Me-Me and my friends at the Commons and then attend my 3 o’clock class. After all of that, I receive a text from ma. Prosperity’s Text: Stop by if you can and…
I never intended on confronting my friend Lil, but when I happen to see her on campus the next day – I can’t help but approach her to find out why she would do what she did last night. Liliana: Hey Kai, what’s up? Kai: Nothing much. What’s up with you? Liliana: I’m just leaving…
Me-Me chooses to stay, and I’m glad she does. We spend the rest of the night into the early morning talking about everything, particularly our families and desires for the future. Kai: Have you told your family about me? Melisa: Of course, I talk about you so much; they practically know you. They can’t wait…
I don’t know what I was expecting when we set out to see the house left to me by my father, but I had to check and recheck the address twice when Me-Me and I arrived. The house is huge…and the land around it opens up to a vast estate. It’s the type of place…
Merit holds his newborn daughter, Tessa Blu-Banks, in his arms and watches as she hungrily devours her nighttime bottle. She’s the best thing that has happened to him, but even his love for her doesn’t erase the troublesome thoughts he’s been having lately. Although he prefers not to entertain them, they remain in his head…
Ma and I approach the bartender after entering Pepper’s Pub. She orders two Barley Bales. Does her news require a drink? We grab our mugs, and she leads me to an isolated table in the corner. Kai: What’s going on, ma? Prosperity: It’s about your father. He left you something. The words hang in the…
We get a few hours of sleep. Me-Me is up and dressed before me. She wakes me up with a gentle kiss on the cheek. I get up and sit on the side of the bed next to her. Melisa: Kaby, we have to get back. We both have classes today. I know we have…
