Monday, January 31, 2011

Chapter 31: A Mother Knows

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and coffee filled my nose waking me up. Then a tap to the shoulder and a kiss on the forehead. “Baby, come on and eat breakfast.” I open my eyes to see my man staring me in the face lookin' as gorgeous as all ever. “Alright bae, let me use the bathroom first.” I said. Manny leaned in to kiss me. “No stop! I got morning breath!” He stopped. “So what nigga!?” he said kissing me, tongue and everything. Man did this boy love him some Willie!

I got up used the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and washed my face. I walked into the kitchen to see Mrs. Lowens putting a plate on the table in the dining room. “Looks like someone finally woke up.” She said looking back at me. “Yeah, I couldn't pass up breakfast Mrs. Lowens.”

“Didn't I tell you to call me mom?” she fired at me. I smiled “Yeah, you did ma.” I said taking a seat next to Manny. “This looks good.” I said looking at the food. “Well you ain't gonna enjoy it by just lookin' at it, eat boy!” she said smiling. I didn't have to be told twice, I dug in. Man this food was hella good, right up there with my mother's cooking. “You want some orange juice to wash that down boo?” Manny asked me. “Yeah, thanks babe.” I answered. “I'll get it.” Mrs. L said. “Naw I got it ma, you eat your food mommy.” She sat down and joined in the eating festivities as Manny came back with two cups of orange juice and a mug of coffee.

“You sure you didn't want coffee Will?” she asked.
“Naw, I hate the stuff.” I said.
“So Willie, how has my boy been treating you?”

“Very well, I mean I can't put it in words it's just that feeling that stays in your soul that just lets you know that a person is right for you.” I said talking with my hands and shit.
“That's sweet. He betta be treatin' you right, or I'mma have to check him!” She smiled. Both of us started laughing.

“I got him sangin' for me so I think I got him in the bag!” I said with a chuckle.
“Oh really.” She said surprised, then she looked at Manny who then looked at me.
“Ok, what did I say wrong?” I said looking at both of them. “Oh nothing at all. Manuel hasn't sang in front of anyone other than me is all.” She said. I shot my view over to Manny. “Is that true Manny?”

“Yeah, it is Willie.” He said smiling. “Your special Willie, I can see it in the way that Manny looks at you, you definitely have my son's heart.” She said with the most serious face.

UGH I AM NOT GONNA GET EMOTIONAL AT THIS TABLE!!

Who am I kidding, yes I am. I started to cry a little. “Oh stop it baby, this ain't nothing that you haven't heard before, man up!” Manny said kissing me. “The hell, it's coming from your mother, that's big shit!” I said laughing and breaking.

“Come on we're going to the park.” Manny told me.
“Why so I can whoop your ass in B-Ball??!”
“Get real, I'mma put a hurtin' on you!” He said getting up from the table.

I followed behind him. “Thanks for breakfast ma.” I said. “No problem honey, make sure Manuel doesn't do anything stupid out there!” She asks. “I'll do my best.” I tell her. “Same goes for you too Manuel! Seems like if one of you guys get set off, the other is right behind ready to do damage to whatever.” she said squinting her eyes at me. My mouth dropped open and I laughed, she read me and did a damn good job!!

As Manny and I got ready to go out to the park I could only hope that we wouldn't see-- well I'm not gonna even jinx it, but you know what the hell I was gonna say!

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