Keep it between your lips

Preparation

Lawson's p.o.v

I walked into the house wasting no time to run upstairs to take off this god damn dress because it was to hot and stuck to me like thick molasses ugh and I was over it . Snatching off the dress over my head going to the closet that was still rather empty besides the small pile of clothes thrown to the side. Grabbing some regular pants and and dress shirt changing my clothes and about five minutes I was done and pint my hair up into a tight bun and headed down stairs seeing my mother cooking something in the kitchen and she noticed me
"Oh hey Law foods almost ready go fetch your father for me will ya ..?"
In responds I took a U- turn walking outside looking over To see my father chopping firewood on the far right
"Papa foods almost ready ma wanted me to fetch you ."
"Okay okay hey Law help me chop this last bit will ya then we can head inside"
I didn't say yes sir or no sir I walked to where he was and grabbed a log and set it up on the other tree stump grabbing the extra axe laying near my fathers feet getting a good grip pulled back and swung down hard snapping the wood straight down the middle
"Damn girl ya got a strong arm were ya learn to get that from hahahahahahahaaa" my father said wiping the sweat that formulated on his forehead
"Daddy can I be honest with ya ion like being up here why we move like honestly? There's nothing different from here then it was there I had to leave my friends I had to leave with no say ahhhhhhhh" I expressed while letting the axe slap against the wood giving it a clear cut
"Ohhhhh babygirl I know trust I really do but you have to understand we had no crops grow we were losing money as soon as we were making it honey you got to understand trust I know you sore about the whole thing but,  If we were to have stayed longer we would be completely broke no house no crops no nothing Law so please understand hoping for a better life and new start just think of it as a way for you to have a clean slate.
  I didn't say anything settling to the side walking up to my dad "I- just I . I don't like it here daddy." He looked almost sad while grabbing my face "babygirl just give it some time everything will all fall into place I promise it will just give us some time  Lawson. Taking   in a deep breath I h had not choice but to  understand this wasn't just about me looking my dad into his eyes "I guess I understand I'm not use to this yet ." I said picking up the wood i'd chop following my father behind as we both walk-in into the house filled with food Aroma  specifically the roasted chicken grabbing my attention with it's brown reflective look it gave off with the heat and butter mmmmmm mama knows she's knows how to throw down. Going  to the bathroom to quickly wash up and before I knew it mother father and I were all at the table praying " and thank you lord for everything you have given use and please let the this food  be the nourishments for our bodies in Jesus name amen. "Mmmmm Amennn Amen Amen mmm mmm mmmm Hot damn skippy Baby them here meal looking mighty for filling " my dad said while winking at my mother and blowing a kiss. " oh Jonny hush up with the sweet talk and start eating" Mother giggled with her face clearly blushing before letting our hands loose And naturally I dug in feeling the hot food hit my throat
(5 mins later)
"So Law how was your first day at school you make any new friends hmmmm." my mother asked me while passing my father the chicken
"Huuuh I guess I ran into this girl who was kind enough to show me round you could say I did eh I don't know I said shrugging my shoulders ,but I do know it's pretty damn hot up in theses areas
"HEY! Watch ya tongue girl or get hit in it we not no country folk no more so you best learn how to act the part now.Plus it's not lady like I didn't rise you with a dirt mouth now ya hear ."
"Yes ma'am sorry I won't do it again"
Is all I could say honestly I was rather tired and wanted to leave the table but I known if I did ma would feel some typa was so I thought I'd be best if I stayed maybe just a few more minutes
"Well so you won't be on Ya feet all day the niggas start tomorrow bright and early and that one house and field nigga can help you round here when Law goes off to school and I go out to the other cattle felids I need to collect seeding and extra tools." My father voice sound more then exhausted . Finishing up my food I excused my self offering to help clean up the kitchen but my mother insisted I go upstairs and attend to my school work
(Even tho since I was new I didn't receive any work least for today but hey if this meant I could get out of cleaning who am I to judge 🤷🏽‍♀️)
(15 mins later )

Finally unwinding and taking a quick wash up slipping into my night wear (long cream gown)
Sliding into my bed taking a breath of relief
"Lawson in due time things will be okay" I had to keep telling myself I just couldn't get with the whole new setting at all . I knew absolutely no one had no friends and ugh I just didn't see the big reason to moving down here but I recon it's for the best. Pausing in mid thought I remember the black girl I saw I don't know why she crossed my mind at this time of night now that I think about it she was on my mind earlier but why tho ...? Is the answer I could never seem to grasp The thought about it for a few more minutes mentally arguing with my till I came down to a final decision " that's it I'm going to talk to that black girl tomorrow and ask her name nothing more and nothing less." I said a loud to myself confirming my choice and with that being said I covered up awaiting the dawn with mild excitement....