Winter's Love

•Chapter 17: Look At How Far I've Come

"Yes dear"

O stirred in her cup once again. I poked her leg and she looked up.

"You have all that mouth with me. Where is it now?Stand up to him. I'm trying to be respectful- but he is really pissing me off" I admitted.

She only gave me this weak attempt at a smile

"O, I'm serious. Like he's an asshole. And I say that with as much respect as I can. Dude is a real asshole. I mean look at how he treats ya mom"

She stirred in her drink and licked over her lips.

"It's pointless. He raises his voice, I raise mine. Nothing is ever solved when it comes to us" she mumbled.

"He will know how he makes you feel though"

She was about to speak until her dad walked up. He took a seat, and Mrs. O looked around. Staring at her she simply smiled. My jaw clenched involuntarily.

"He putting hands on you?" I questioned.

Mrs. O shook her head quickly and bit her lip. That's where O gets that shit from. I couldn't stand lying.

"This ain't your property son" he snarled.

This guy was ignorant

"She isn't property. Why would you even call her property. That's your fucking wife, the mother of your daughter. You're supposed to treat her with the utmost respect"

"Same way you treating your mama, you probably out here treating my daughter like shit. The way you treat your mother is the way you treat your women, right?" He questioned.

I saw the smirk on his face. He thought he won. Little did he know this was just getting started.

"Actually, your wife taught me everything I know. Secondly, I treat your daughter with the utmost respect. Don't you ever accuse me of mistreating her. Mistreatment is the way your ass talks down to her. Diminishing her accomplishments because they aren't some pipe dream idea you had for her."

He laughed like some shit was funny. Leaning towards me he sized me up.

"I see she's got you fooled too. I used to be fooled, but she's nothing more than a liar and a manipulator. You, you're nothing more than a common thief. People like you never become anything. Mariah has always liked trash. Just like her mom, I wanted a boy to carry on my legacy-not some spoiled fashionista" he interjected.

O stood up from beside me, and I went to grab her arm but she pulled away.

"You know what, I'm tired of your shit! Mom has done nothin but love you unconditionally. Loved you through all the bullshit. I have tried to be the child you wanted. Hell, I have tried to be the child that everyone wanted. I can't fucking please you, I can't fucking please the family. In this moment, this time, and this instance- I only care about pleasing my damn self. And mommy needs to leave you. Leave you, with your miserable cant be pleased ass. Another thing, I am doing damn good for myself! My stores do damn well. I never asked you for a fucking dime. Everything I own and built, was built off my money. Not yours! Do not criticize me because I followed my fucking dreams. At least I'm not out here bringing it in illegally. Lastly, if you knew me well- you would know that I tried the classes and I panic at the sight of blood. That's why I never went into the medical field you asshole. Hate is a strong word, but I strongly dislike you. But being that I know God he will take care of you in his own time.

Looking down at me she grabbed my hand and squeezed it. Letting it go, she pointed at her dad.

"This right here, this is mine. For you to sit down and judge him off of his past actions is unfair. Regardless of what he has done, he is making a hell of an effort to keep his hands clean. I know personally, that it is hard as hell working a 9-5 when you are used to having money every night. However, I applaud him for proving statistics and stereotypes of black men wrong! And he loves me damn good. Treats me like a queen. God blessed me with a man who has the biggest heart ever. He's shown me and taught me how to love outside of myself. I'm not alone, and I am good enough. The relationship I don't have with you, or your family is your loss! I'm not little anymore. I refuse to take the blame for any damn thing going wrong in life.

Looking at her mom, her face softened

Mama I want you to leave with me. Please, all my life you have put him before yourself. Put yourself before him mama. You deserve it for once.

Blain hissed and sucked his teeth.

"The woman is weak and pathetic. Why do you think she has put up with me for this long. Cheating, lying, the physical beatings. She's a weak minded bitch"

Mrs.O and Honey both lunged at him. At the moment, I wish I had more than two arms. Thankfully, the guy behind us grabbed Mrs.O.

Hey babies, I'm not done with this. I caught writer's block towards the ending. Anyway, I'll post the second part sometime tonight or early tomorrow. School has officially started back for me. But I will still try and do a chapter a day or so when I get downtime. Blain is in the media.☺️ Also, please excuse any mistakes. -Pacino