Kehlani Parrish has been through a lot. After dealing with the loss of her best friend, she doesn't think that she could ever let anyone else in.
But when she gets an unexpected surprise.
She'll have to learn to be open and PERSONAL.
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After Alex's death, I decided Oakland, California wasn't the place for me. So I packed my bags and flew on a plan to New York. I stayed in a hotel until I could find a place just right for me.
During that period all I did was record music. Today marks six years since Alex died. Being 16 and homeless I didn't have a lot of friends, but Alex always stayed and never left me.
When I found out what happened to her, I had just gotten back from my first tour ever, and I almost quit music altogether seeing I wasn't there for my best friend when she needed me the most.
Knock Knock Knock
I walked down the steps to answer the door.
I was shocked to see a little girl and a slim woman with a briefcase.
" Hi, good afternoon. Are you Kehlani Parrish ?" She asked
" Yes, I am how can I help you?" I said
" This here is Kari. Her Aunt was Alexandria Smith, and she was her last caretaker before she went into the foster care system. I understand that Alexandria is deceased, but Kari is a good kid, and I would like to find her a good home. If you would consider keeping her until I can find one I would appreciate it." She said all at once
" How old are you sweetie?" I asked
" I'm eight years old." She replied
I thought to myself how did I not know Alex was taking care of a kid all by herself at 16 years old. Even though I have a hard time opening up to people, I should do this for Alex. I can't just let her niece stay in the foster care system knowing I could have done something to help her.
" Yes, I'll keep her for you until you can I find her a good home," I said
" Thank you so much. I'll go grab her stuff from the car." She said
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(Kari) " You knew my Auntie Alex?" Asked Kari
"Yeah. She and I were great friends. We were more like sisters." I answered
The lady returned with Kari's things
"What is your name, Miss? " I asked
" Oh, how rude of me. I'm Mrs. Nightingale." She responded
" How did you find me, and know that I knew Alex?" I asked
" Well I may or may not have done an unauthorized background check, and also I follow you on all your social media pages. I'm a big fan." She explained
" Well, I'll leave you two. I'll come back to check on Kari every once in a while." She said
With that, I closed the door, and Kari and I looked at each other.
" So are you hungry? " I asked
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