nothing I could do.
I packed up my stuff and stepped over two women that were having sex. I looked back at Andrew, his manhood standing in attention as he walked towards me. I thought he was walking me out, but instead he kneeled down and placed his mouth on one of the women’s nipple and tugged at it gently, then winked and waved goodbye to me. My stomach hurt. I couldn’t believe what I was doing. I felt so disgusting knowing he was screwing these women then placing his dick in my mouth whenever he had the urge. God, why can’t I just leave? Why?
***
I opened up the door to the apartment and Clarissa was sitting at the table eating a cookie.
“You’ll get a fat ass Clarissa.” I said as I closed the door behind me.
“It’s already fat.” She giggled. She walked towards the window.
“Hey, can you babysit today? I have to go in to work at the club early today for inventory.” I asked Clarissa who was sitting on my windowsill with her knees against her chest.
“Again? You were out all last night. Damn girl, you need to take it easy.”
“Daniel’s plastic surgeon called me again. I have to pay him by Friday.”
“Shit…Okay. Let me cancel with Stephan. He doesn’t need to come over.” She took out her cell phone from her purse.
“Thanks, Clarissa. I don’t know what I would do without you.” I hugged her around her shoulders. Her hair smelled like Suave shampoo and the perfume she was wearing was sweet like my mother’s.
“I got your back girl. Love ya…see ya in a few.” She strolled out of the apartment shaking her big ass in her jeggings. Clarissa was beautiful. She could have been a model but her parent’s didn’t have the money for a portfolio or anything else. The little money I gave her to watch Alyssa and the boys was barely enough for food, but she did it anyway.
I went to check on the boys as they slept. Daniel and Bryan looked so peaceful. Bryan still had a little cough. He’s been sick for a couple of months now his asthma has been flaring up more than usual. He’s always been sickly and back then I didn’t have insurance. I always made home remedies and he got better, but now, my remedies and doctors’ visits aren’t really working. I haven’t been able to take him to a specialist. There’s a waiting list backed up three months. His family doctor says he’s okay, but he doesn’t sound right. Sometimes, I wish she was here, my mother. I wonder if they miss Ana or even remember her at all. But the person I miss the most is Tiny. I’ve missed him so much I’ve cried every night this past year, wondering if he is dead or alive. Andrew has been good to me, but he’s kept me away from Tiny. I don’t know how much longer I can take of this. I’m ready to crack. I need to see him, hear his voice, touch his hand, see his beautiful blue eyes and know that he’s okay.
***
Alyssa slept like an angel. She really was the most beautiful baby I’ve ever seen. We all had different colored eyes, but hers were exceptionally beautiful, crystal clear blue. I sat on the edge of the bed thinking about when that fucking animal slashed Daniel. The tears quickly filled my eyes. I was so happy I witnessed seeing his brains splatter across the kitchen floor. Bleach really does work wonders . I got up and covered the boys with their ninja turtle blanket and kissed them both as my tears fell on Daniel’s face. He opened his eyes.
“Mommy crying.” He whispered sleepily.
“No…back to beddy bye.” I kissed his cheek and wiped the tears away. He would never see me cry again… never .
My phone vibrated on the kitchen counter. The name Lacky appeared. I suddenly felt nauseous. I haven’t heard from him in years, but I never deleted his number when I