The Prostitute

Chapter 2

|| Adriana's POV ||

"Come on bud, you know what time it is." I said trying lure him out of bed.

"Can I stay in bed for 5 more minutes!? Please? Pretty please with a Joaquín on top?" My little brother begged.

He was so adorable. He was the male version of my momma. Tall, funny, outgoing, adventurous, understanding, kind, I could go on and on about this boy.

"No Joaquín , you have to get up now. It's time to learn." I pulled his arm as he groaned.

"Fine, but can I get something to put in this belly. Like you always tell me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Joaquin said with the corners of his lips reaching upward, ear to ear.

"You're such a clown. Hurry up and brush your teeth before they fall out then you can grab something to eat." I added on motioning him to the bathroom.

Joaquín did online classes. He didn't have any friends like most kids his age.

You might be thinking about the apartment as well.

When my mom died, I didn't want to be sent away, especially without my brother, so I ran away. What else was I supposed to do? We lived on the streets until I got my fake ID made when I was 15. May I add that I look much older than I actually am. I had a whole makeover so no one would recognize me. Some how the landlord fell for it and we've been living in this apartment ever since.

I really have to stay doing what I do to pay the bills. I also had to buy a computer to make sure my brother learned.

I couldn't put him in public school because I'm underage and a runaway. Me and him would be taken to DHS which I didn't want. I've been taking care of him really well if you ask me.

"Adriana! I've been asking you for help for 3 minutes!" Joaquin yelled snapping me out of my thoughts.

I went over to the desk and helped him with his math problem. The problem read -

10-4=?

"Come on JJ, you know this. Put up ten fingers then put four down, how many are left?" I asked him.

"Six, but I knew that already. I wanted help on changing the level because these problems are too easy for me." Joaquin said with a playful wink at the end.

I chuckled in response. "Such a smart little boy." More chuckles came out my mouth filling the room.

"I know." He said with a smile.

"I was talking about your mouth." I said waiting for a reaction.

"Oh I know." He said sounding so sure.

We both laughed as I changed the settings on the math program he was on.

"8 times 3, 9 times 2, 6 times 4! Now these are some math problems." Joaquin said excitedly.

I watched as he did his work on a piece of paper then typed his answer in the computer.

I was so proud of him. I hope he knew it.

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After he finished up his math and reading worksheets, I asked if he wanted to grab a few things from the grocery store.

As we made our way down the block and into the store, Joaquin immediately let go of my hand and ran down the snack ail.

"Is that your son?" I heard a female voice say from behind me.

"No he's my little brother." I responded.

"Aw that's sweet, he seems like a good kid." The lady that appeared to be in her mid 20's said .

"Yeah he is." I said right after.

"Adriana! Can I get these cookies!?" Joaquín yelled from down the aisle catching me off guard.

"Go ahead! Get whatever you'd like!" I yelled back making the whole store look in my direction.

I watched as Joaquín face lit up and started grabbing more things.

"I have a son, he's eight, maybe then two can be friends." The lady continued talking.

"Oh um, he has enough of those but thanks." I said throwing on a fake smile.

I went to grab some ingredients for tacos and got Joaquín. As I payed for the food, I could see Joaquin staring at our money. Yes "ours."

As we walked back to the apartment, I seen a certain look on Joaquin's face.

"What's wrong?" I asked him.

"Nothings wrong, I just wanted to know where u got so much money from. I know u told me before but I forgot. Please don't be mad." He said.

"Listen J, you don't need to worry about that. Just know I got us." I said rubbing his hair and continuing to walk.

When me made it back home, I laid in the bed with Joaquín and started watching some show called "The Loud house" it was his favorite. As he was distracted watching tv and eating his cookies, I turned on my side and went to sleep.

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About six hours had passed when I'd woken up. Joaquín was sitting on the computer playing games.

I got up and walked over to the kitchen. "Hey, why don't u help me with dinner tonight?" I said.  "Sure." He said in response.

I played some music on my phone and we danced around the kitchen.

This was are usual routine. We'd eat then get washed up. After that we'd chill or play some board games.

I can honestly say my brother is my best friend.
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