Keysha's Drama
playing with him on the bus, to make him sleep,” Toya said. “I told you. I’ve thought about every aspect of my plan. I’m about to go into that designer store right over there.” Toya pointed to where she was going. I turned in the direction that she pointed.
    â€œDo you see the cashier standing behind the counter reading a book?”
    â€œYeah, I see. She’s reading The Coldest Winter Ever ,” I answered.
    â€œDid you read it?” Toya asked. Toya didn’t like reading nearly as much as I did. At times, especially when I’m feeling depressed, I’ll go on a reading binge to escape from my reality. The Coldest Winter was read during my last escape from my reality.
    â€œYeah, I read it.”
    â€œI knew your ass was a closet geek.”
    â€œShut up. That book was real good,” I said.
    â€œReally?” Toya smiled.
    â€œYeah, I mean, it was good from start to end.” I was about to go on and tell her more but she cut me off.
    â€œYou can keep her busy talking about the book, while I go in there and rob her blind.”
    â€œYou just make sure you get me some jeans,” I said.
    â€œI got you.” Toya winked at me. “Now go in there so that she doesn’t think we’re together.”
    I walked into the store and pretended to be shopping for something. The salesgirl didn’t even look up at me. I could tell she was lost inside the world the author had created. At that moment, I felt bad that I was about to take advantage of her because I identified with her. I began to think that if she’s anything like me, a good book will have her in a day dream like state for hours. Sometimes when I read, an entire day can go by without me knowing it. I didn’t want to interrupt her reading because when I read, I hate to be interrupted. I glanced back outside toward the mall and saw Toya giving me a strange glare. I could read the expression on her face. She wanted to know why I wasn’t talking to the girl. I wanted to tell Toya to hit another store, but I knew she’d have a fit if I suggested it because the setup at this store was too perfect.
    â€œThat was a really good book,” I mentioned to the salesgirl as I approached the counter. “They should make that book into a movie.”
    â€œThis would be such a good movie if they made it,” said the salesgirl as she glanced up from the page.
    â€œWho do you think could play the roll of Winter?” I asked her. She appeared to be distracted for a moment as she looked past my shoulder toward the front door.
    â€œI’m sorry, I thought that lady over there with the baby needed help.”
    I turned and looked at Toya, who was reaching down for her diaper bag.
    â€œAre you sure she doesn’t need help? I could wait until you’re done,” I said, taking a huge gamble.
    â€œNo, that’s okay. She’ll probably just look at a few things and leave. That’s what most of the young girls pushing a baby do.”
    â€œOkay, so if they turned the book into a movie, I think that girl from the television show The Parkers should play Winter.” I paused as I tried to think of the actress’s name. “You know that one that plays Kim Parker, oh, what is her name?”
    â€œWait a minute, it’s coming to me,” said the salesgirl. “She has a weird name, like, Count something.” I immediately snapped my fingers.
    â€œCountess Vaughn. That’s her name,” I finally said.
    â€œI don’t know if she could pull it off,” said the salesgirl.
    â€œYou don’t think she could play the part of Winter from the book?” I said, surprised.
    â€œI think you need someone who looks a little harder and rougher. I think Vivica Foxx could play the part.”
    â€œShe’s too old,” I quickly pointed out.
    â€œI know, but she could probably pull it off,” the salesgirl countered. For the next half hour,

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