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Kamille K.
Drakes Latest hit Come Thru blasted in my ears as I walked the streets that I've been walking my whole life. No one really wanted to admit it but Atlanta wasn't as much as people tried to make it seem. Nothing ever changed here the same crack feins occupied the sidewalks and dope boys stood post at the convenience store. Crazy enough these are the same people that have been here since I was five walking to the store everyday with my Paw. The men here have two options either you slangin' dope or you better be in the studio day in and day out trying to make the next hottest single for the radio. Even with the women cliche enough either you doing hair or you on the pole, talk about living the hard knock life.
Then there was me, I fall into that cliche group of women from Atlanta still doing hair out my momma' kitchen trying to help momma' out every chance I got.
Walking into my place of employment Sylvia's I tried to quickly get in and out. Everybody knows that no matter what day of the week it is there is rarely any room to get into this place.
"Hey Kk what you doing hea' I thought Steven told you to take the day off?" Ms. Pat asked stopping me. She was the first lady of this place. There is no way you can come through here without knowing who Ms. Pat is.
"Hey Ms. Pat Im only here to get my check and I'm gone" I laughed as I walked towards the back. Unfortunately she was another one of those people that has been here for way too long. I doubt she has ever seen the outside of the Atlanta city limits and she is almost in her seventies.
Sad to say they didn't believe in updating systems or changing anything here. Mr Steve is an old man way to stuck in his ways to even think about anything being different here. He been writing out checks since they opened in '96 and I doubt he plan on changing any time soon.
Lightly knocking on the office door I waited until the door was snatched open revealing someone Id never seen around here before. He looked at me before stepping back looking at me again allowing me to walk into the room.
"Wassup old man." I spoke to Mr. Steve as I walked further into the room.
"Kamille." He said coming from around the desk engulfing me in a hug. "What you doing here today?" He asked squinting his eyes at me
"Im just here to come get my check then I'm out yall hair" I replied laughing
"Oh yeah I got ya written up and ready to go already." He said going into his desk drawer. "Oh I don't believe you two have met before this is my son Ace, Ace this is Kamille our favorite girl." He introduced us.
Looking over I was able to get a better look at him than what I'd gotten at the door. He was deep into his phone so I doubt he heard what Mr. Steve said. Ace had to be about 6'2 if not taller because he towered over my 5'6 frame. His caramel skin complexion went well with the rest of his features. His eye color which is a dark hazel closer to green was the first thing I'd noticed other than the scars on his face and hickies showcasing on his neck. His casual clothing looked well put together, he did look good and Im sure he knew it.
"Ace!" Mr. Steve said again getting his full attention
"Yeah wassup Kamille." He replied without even looking up at me. "Look I gotta' go but I'a be by the house tomara' or saturday." Ace said before giving Mr. Steve a hug and looking over acknowledging me before walking out the office.
"That boy just don't listen." Mr. Steve said sitting back sighing
"Everything okay right?" I asked.
I hated to see Mr. Steve or Ms. Pat stressed out they were like family to me and I really care about them.
"Im alright. He just doesn't realize the fast way aint no wea' near the best way. I can't even tell you if he coming or going anymore." Mr.Steve replied
"You know in your heart you raised a good man Mr. Steve just let him figure it out. You know you shouldn't be stressing like this anyways."
"Yeah I know" He replied standing up giving me my check. I stood up along with him and hugged him. "Be safe alright Kamille?"
