Sanaa Lathan - Blog Posts

Chapter 5: Back To The Bay

Jerrell's Point. Of. View.

We've officially been in this house for two weeks, and next week would make it a month since we've been in New York. Crazy part is I've only spoken to Khloe that one time, yet I still called her everyday to not get an answer. There's just something fishy about that. This is gonna be a tough week, because this week is-

*Knock Knock*

I was taking out of my thoughts by the knocks to my door. I looked up as if the person were already in my room.

Me: Yeah. *I said waiting for whoever it was to show their face.*

Jason: Yo, mom said come downstairs.

Me: Iight.

I threw my phone on the bed and followed Chase downstairs.

Chase is our older brother, mom & dad's first kid. He's in his sophomore year in college. We call him Chase, because "Jase" would've been a stupid nickname. He goes to USC on an athletic scholarship. At our highschool Rome and I lived under his legacy. Not many people respect that aside from being involved in sports Rome wants to be a Neuro Surgeon, and I want to open a Daycare.

I sat on the end of the sofa while Chase sat on the other end and mom and Rome sat on the other couch.

Faith: I know you guys miss home, and so do I. So I was thinking that maybe we can go on Monday and stay the whole week, seeing how Friday is...Friday is...

Right then and there she started to tear up, everyone knew what Friday was already.

Jerome: I'm going. *He said like he and mom were beefin' or something*

Jason: Mama Imma go, but I gotta go back to Cali from there, so can you arrange that for me please?

Jerome: Man fuck ya flight to Cali, real shit you probably only tryna get back to shorty.

With that he got up and walked out. Now mom didn't even know what to do.

Me: Mom don't worry we wouldn't miss it for the world you know that. I gave her a hug then made my way back to my room. 

Jerome's Point. Of. View

~Monday 1 p.m~

We just landed in Tampa, and Aunt Ray came to get us from the airport. I'm not gonna lie I missed home, but I don't want to be bothered with anyone. Everyone handles this week differently, my way is not dealing with anyone.

Since Thursday when I cursed at Chase we haven't really spoke, he tries to check on me, but like I said I don't want to be bothered.

Aunt Raven: So how was the flight guys?

Faith: It was good, nice and fast.

Jerrell: Yea, it was cool.

Jason: I'm just glad that we get to spend this week here, because this all would be so crazy if we had to go through this in New York.

Me: Get the fuck outta here Chase, you didn't even help us move, you just showed up when you fucking felt like it. Just the other day you were worrying about going back to S.C when everybody knows that Friday is-

Faith: Thats enough Jerome, I been letting you get away with your bullshit, but now shut the fuck up before I come back there and fuck you up!

Jason: Ma calm down, you know he's always up in his feelings when this week comes around.

Jerrell's Point. Of. View

There he go making everything salty. Always on some fuck boy shit like no one else is in pain.

~6 hours later~

We've been at Nana's house all day,but Jason, Jerome, and I are gonna stay at Mama Philips until we go back to New York. I'm glad we're here, we need to be around family and I now have the chance to see what's up with Khlo.

Me: Hey Nana. *I said walking into the living room.*

Nana: Hey baby, what's up?

Me: Nothing, I just wanted to know if you minded me going to visit Khloe?

Nana: Not at all sweetie, call your mom and tell her that your over there though.

Me: Ok Nana, no problem.

Within 30 minutes I'd called mom and let her know, and I was now arriving at Khloe's house. Her mom opened the door for me and hugged me like I was her child...not gonna lie I miss chillen over here.

Kathy: Wait in the living room, I wanna surprise her because she's been moppy since you left.

Me: Iight,cool.

I sat on the couch and waited for her to come out.I looked to the walkway that connected to the living room when I heard her footsteps, I really missed my baby.

Khloe: Mom I did not leave my sneakers in the middle of the-

When she saw me she tensed up like she saw a ghost. I don't know if it was just because she was surprised or she didn't want to see me.

Khloe: Jerrell *She said lightly sighing*

Me: Hey baby, wassup? *I gave her a warm smile,but she still didn't move from her spot*

Khloe: Hey. *She said softly as she nervously rubbed the back of her neck*

Me: *I chuckled at her* Hey, can I have a hug? A kiss? Some love from my girlfriend?

Khloe: I'm sorry. How are you babe? *She asked as she walked over to me wrapping her arms around my neck.

Me: *As I wrapped my arms around her small waist* I'm ok, just missed you baby.

The look in her eyes read that something was wrong, but I don't see why she wouldn't just tell me.

Khloe: I missed you too, you wanna watch a movie?

Me: Sure,but only if you tell me what's wrong.

She then pushed herself off of me, now I know somethings wrong.

Khloe: *Nervously chuckling* Nothings wrong.

Author's Point. Of. View

As the watched Fat Albert in her living room, the wheels in Jerrell's head wouldn't stop turning. There were so many questions he didn't have answers to.

1. Why was she avoiding his calls?

-Although she didn't ignore any of them, she still didn't answer them. Heck she didn't return any either.

2. Why was she so tense when they hugged?

3. Why didn't she give him a kiss?

4. Why was she so nervous?

Jerrell's Point. Of. View.

That's it, I gotta know what's going on with Khloe.As soon as I was about to ask her what was going on she asked me something.

Khloe: So, what brings you back to the bay? I know ya mama ain't drive all this way just so you can see me.

Me: Well we didn't drive, but your right we didn't come back just to see you. We came back for my dad.

Khloe: Aww you call Terry dad now, but what di-

Me: No, we're here for my real dad. Friday is the anniversary of his passing.

Khloe: Oh, I'm so sorry baby. *She then kissed me for the first time since I got here.*

Me: Its ok, I'm just glad we came back because I need to be around family at a time like this.Especially since Rome has been all up in his feelings.

Khloe: Everyone grieves differently Rell.

Me: Yea I know, but can we change the subject though?

Khloe: Sure. What do you wanna talk about?

Me: Lets talk about why we only spoke once in almost a month. Please just be honest with me.