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“Amen to that,” Avyn mumbled. “Sorry, boo.”
“No, it’s okay. I admire how you’ve always made your own way in the world. Nobody can ever say they gave you anything. You’ve always worked hard. That’s commendable and respected.”
“Thank you, girl. So... Is he offering anything?”
“To pay for my lawyer and a lump sum alimony. I’m going to request he be mandated to continue to pay for my therapy for as long as I attend.”
“Good for you. You should go after that house too.”
“I don’t want that house, Avyn. We don’t have any children, so there’s no reason I should want it. There are too many sad memories there. He and his bad energy can have it. Besides, the taxes are so expensive that I’d lose it anyway. The same with the car.”
“I would tell you to sell them both.”
“That man would never let me have it in peace. He owned that house before I came along. Even if I didn’t want to live there, I’m sure he’d find a way to keep it from selling. I just don’t want the hassle. I’m starting over, and I will do this on my own.”
She smiled. “Well, I’m glad to see the fighter moving in your spirit. I’m gonna help you help yourself.” She reached into her bag and produced a piece of paper.
“What’s this?” I asked, taking it from her.
“An application. The hotel is looking for someone new in housekeeping. The application is just a formality since I’m the one doing the hiring. It’s a livable wage, and you can ride to work with me. Don’t expect any special treatment now just because I like you more than most of them,” she added with a giggle.
“Thank you, girl.”
“I told you I got you. I’ve also got some good news!” She reached into her purse and pulled out an envelope.
“What’s this?”
“That is an official offer for your wedding ring. I went to seven different jewelry stores, and that was the best offer I got. If you accept it, you only have a week to change your mind.”
I opened the envelope to find a tentative offer of $12,000.
“Are you serious?”
“A pawn shop would have never given you that much.”
“How did you manage this?”
“I may or may not have shown a little boob.”
I playfully smacked her arm. “Avyn!”
She laughed loudly. “I’m playing, girl. You remember Ahmed from high school. His family owned like half of the Palace Plaza.”
“I remember. He used to have a crush on you.”
“He still has a crush on me. We’re supposed to go out tonight.”
“So you traded a date for my ring?”
“I secured you an offer for a date. Ahmed isn’t the same as we knew. That’s a full-grown man now, girl.”
“I thought the cop was your boo.”
She giggled. “He’s one of them.”
We talked for a little longer before she headed to her room to nap, and I went into the kitchen to cook dinner. I had to find some way to earn my keep because she refused to take my money. I used her water and electricity, ate her food, and took up space. I needed to show my appreciation somehow. Cooking tonight would be it.
“You have it smelling good in here!”
