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“You might want to go to the store.”
I grumbled lightly like a teenager, and she heard it.
“I know you don’t want to. I’d have gone myself, but my health won’t let me.” This was emotional blackmail. “Plus, you’ve considered yourself a mini prisoner here. So, you coulduse a bit of sunlight on your skin. I mean when this God-forsaken wind dies down.” She added.
She was making sense. I could get out and get my mind off Ben and his secrets. “Okay! I’ll do it.” I sluggishly responded.
“Good!” She left my door.
I sighed like a burden had been lifted off me. I pushed myself off the bed, groaning. The bathroom was the next place in mind. I freshened up and left my room properly arranged in no time.
“What’s for breakfast, Aunt Nelly,” I asked.
“You look good!” Smiled coated her face. I could tell how happy she was to see me. All her teeth were showing.
“Thank you,” I responded. “I thought this dress would be nice for the day,” I added. I was wearing a pair of blue skinny jeans, white sneakers, a pretty shirt, and a blue jean jacket.
“You thought right, my dear.” She didn’t get rid of her smile. “Now, about breakfast. I think you need to the store sooner than I thought.” her face straightened up.
Mine squeezed a bit. “Why’s that?” I asked.
“You see, there’s only a little bit for breakfast—hardly any cereal.
So…” she dragged her last word.
“So… there’s no breakfast for me until I return from the store.” I helped her complete her statement.
“Exactly!” She smiled. “You see? You’re so smart. That’s why I like you.”
She patronized me. The smile on her face said it all.
“Okay, I’ll go. Can I at least have water to drink?” I asked, looking exhausted.
“Yes, of course. The refrigerator is always open for you. Help yourself.” Aunt Nelly said.
I drank water and headed to the store in Aunt Nelly’s truck. Soon, I was in the store’s parking lot. I entered the store like I was in a hurry. The idea of stepping out had turned sour in myhead. I grabbed a cart and quickly walked through the aisles, picking up what I thought was necessary for the house.
The journey through the aisle wasn’t as easy as I expected. I’d to jump to get some things that were way above my height. At this point, I wished I was here with a man, at least. “No! I don’t need any man.” I reminded myself.
“My daddy says everyone needs someone.” A little boy’s voice resounded a profound lesson from his father.
I wondered who it was. I slowly picked up the carton from the top shelf and dropped it in the cart. Then I faced the boy.
“Hey,” I smiled. “What’s your name?”
“My name is Michael, but my dad calls me ‘son’ and Cindy calls me ‘Mike’.” He responded. He was bold and well-spoken. I liked him immediately. I’dn’t been around a lot of kids before, but he seemed like a nice one.
“That's so beautiful,” I leaned in to meet his eyes. “You see,” I started. “Your dad is right. Everyone needs someone. But life teaches you something different in the long run.”
“And what might that be?” He asked. The conversation was like one I’d have with a mature mind, only that his voice would not mature for a few more years.
“You’ll learn for yourself when you grow up. That lesson is for grown-ups, and you’ll become one soon enough, Michael.” I said and bid him goodbye with a wave.
“Don’t go, I like your company.” He stood there like a sad bunny. I couldn’t resist his charm, so I stayed.
“Okay, but I can’t stay for too long. I’ve places to be.” I said.
“Me, too.” He said.
