Semira

The Drive

It was the summer after Semira graduated from High School and her and her mother were getting ready to go orientation for her freshmen year of college. She would be attending Bassin University in the fall and she couldn't have been more excited. She had been counting down the days because each time it got closer the idea of attending college started to become more vivid and exciting. She had on black parachute pants with a white short sleeve shirt tucked in, black baby doll shoes and a black over the shoulder purse. She also had on her gold name plate and her box braids up into a bun . She aimed to dress business casual and simple because she wasn't one for wanting to be in the spot light but she didn't want to look too casual. She sat in the living room waiting for her mom to come downstairs. She had made sure that her and her mother woke up two hours early so that they had a sufficient amount of time to get ready and be on the road for their 45 minute drive to her school.

Semira- mommy come on if we don't go now we're going to be late (she yelled from downstairs)

Mabel- baby I'm coming I'm trying to get my hair right so you won't be embarrassed to walk with me at your school (she yelled from the upstairs bathroom)

Semira smiled at her mom picking with her but also the thought of her being at her new school. Like today will be the day where she'd be visiting the school as an incoming student and not a visitor or potential. She couldn't even imagine such freedom, inclusion and excitement. Five minutes later Mabel came downstairs.

Mabel- you got your keys? (she said putting in her ear rings)

Semira- yes mam

Mabel- phone? (she said grabbing her purse off the table)

She felt for it in her pocket.

Semira- yes mam

Mabel- wallet

Semira- yes mommy I do (she whined growing more anxious to leave)

Mabel- what about your charger because you know we gon be out all day and your going to want your phone (she said with raised eyebrows)

Semira thought about it and then ran up to her room to go grab it.

Mabel- grab you a jacket too just in case it gets chilly

Semira- yes mam

She came back down with her charger and a black light sweater

Mabel- is black the only color you wear (she said with a smile)

Semira- you don't like my outfit (she said suddenly concerned)

Mabel- no I do but you could've added a little more color to it like where's the pizzazz (she said with jazz hands)

Semira- (smiled) mommy I like my outfit

Mabel- well at least put some ear rings on sense your hair is up

Semira- mommy we need to go (she whined)

Mabel- alright alright I have some in the car that you can wear (she said caressing her face)

Semira- of course you do (she playfully rolled her eyes)

Mabel- when does your orientation start

Semira- eleven

Mabel- oh okay we have a little wiggle room its only 9:30 (she said teasing)

She knew Semira was very persistent with time and hated being late

Semira- mommy (she whined)

Mabel- yeah I know I know lets go (she said opening the front door) jeez little Ms. Whiny today