Hate Me Or Love Me?

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Liyah's POV, 8:55 p.m.

I Looked Down At My Phone For What Seemed Like The Thousandth Time. Where Was He? I Was Dressed, Make-Up Done, And Sitting At The Restaurant Waiting For Him. I Called Him A Total Of 15 Times, No Answer. After I Ordered Some Food To-Go, And Paid I Got In My Truck And Went Home. I Sat At The Island Eating My Food, The Only Noise Was Me Crying.

"Hey, Hey What's Wrong?" Craig Said Coming Over To Me.

"I Think You Know."

"Again?"

The Doorbell Rang As He Was About To Start Talking. He Told Me To Hold On, Then Went To Answer It. They Were Arguing And I Didn't Want Craig To Wake Up Mama.

"I Got It Craig." I Said Fanning Him Away

"A'Liyah, Baby I-"

"I Know, Your Sorry." I Cut Him Off.

"Raheem And Them-"

"Chresanto! This Ain't About Them, You Could Have Called Or Texted Me Telling You Couldn't Make It! Do You Know How I Looked At That Damn Restaurant All Dressed Up, By Myself." I Yelled.

"I'm Sorry."

I Took Off The Necklace He Gave Me, And The Ring Placing It In His Hand.

"Give It To Raheem And Whoever Else You Was With. Doing Drug , Selling Drugs Or Whatever The Fuck You Guys Were Doing." I Said Closing The Door.

"No! A'Liyah!" I Heard Him Yell.

I Walked Over To Craig, All I Could Do Was Cry. I Can't Believe We Going Out Like This But If It Keeps Me From Getting Hurt, Then It's What I Have To Do.

Chresanto's POV

She Closed The Door In My Face, I Glanced Down At The Ring And Necklace. Gently, Placed Them In My Pocket And Got In My Car Driving Home. The Radio Was Off, Everything Was Off.
I Guess A Seen Me When I Was Talking To One Of Them And Put 2 And 2 Together. When I Got Home I Opened The Door, My Mama Was Sitting On The Couch I Just Looked At Her.

"What's Your Problem." She Giggled.

"All This Is Your Damn Fault!"

"All Of What Chresanto!" She Said.

"A'Liyah Just Broke Up With Me, I Didn't Want To Sell This Shit Again! I Was Clean For Your Brother! The One Who Actually Took Care Of Me, Looked After Me Like I Was His Own Son!"

"I'm Trying To Do Better Chres!"

"Don't Tell Me That, Show Me." I Sighed.

I Don't Know Where I Was About To Go..But I Couldn't Stay Here.

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-Next Morning, A'Liyah's POV

I Woke Up Feeling Empty, My Eyes Were Puffy. While Doing My Morning Routine, I Called Chy To See If She Wanted To Get Out The House. I Decided To Wear A New Outfit.