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21: Too Sweet Too Bite

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     Ebony

             It still hurt to lift my arm, but it was healing up and getting better. Today was my release day, and I was so happy to be getting out of this damn hospital. I hated to be cared for, and after that Kollins incident, nurses drop in on me left and right, even guards. I've never been to a hospital like this before. I wonder if they do this for all of their patients. I'd be sure to inquire doing an article about this place when I start working for the magazine company, I thought as I continued sliding on my shirt. "You sure do take a long time to get dressed," Kinzy called from the hospital room. I rolled my eyes, and pulled my shorts up. "I'm sorry, I was just shot in the arm," I yelled back sarcasticly. "The bullet got removed four day ago," Kinzy replied in the same tone. A huge smile spread across my lips. I loved that about her, she cared about me, but she never babied me. At least not to my knowledge. She always knew when to just let me do my thing, never being too over-protective. 

         Kinzy opened the bathroom door with a hand on her hip. "You don't look too bad for an injured person," she smirked. "Not better than you," I questioned, walking out with a smile. "Couldn't if you tried," she teased wrapping an arm around my waist. I laughed, "It feels so good to get out of those hospital clothes!" She smiled and grabbed my bag of things I came in with, making sure to not let me go. 

      She was really my only family now. I haven't told anyone about that day that Kollins came to see me or that he was the one who had shot me, either. I felt like all that was behind me and I had to move on. However, worry set in when Kollins said he was back on drugs. I knew the addiction was something he might not survive alone, but he cant keep messing up and expecting me to be there. It was time we two adults look after our own selves. "What're you thinking about," Kinzy asked, as we walked off the elevator. "Oh, nothing, just taking a nice hot bath," I over-exaggerated by acting is if I was washing my body. She giggled and we continued to her car, where I continued to think of Kollins... and my mother. Leaving him behind to fight his own battles wouldn't be as hard had I known exactly what she meant by family comes first. I was starting my own family though, right? I didn't need Kollins' drama right now. I fought this inner fued, watching as the road drifted by, feeling more confused than before. There was too much to think about.

       It felt like my life was just drifting by. School, job, school, job, obstacle after obstacle. Every up i came too, it was times three the bad, and there were even days when I didn't want to get out of bed. I lay my head back and look at Kinzy, fully recognizing that she was the small light of hope that beckoned me to continue. Her, Jyrell, Joshua, the baby I'm carrying... Nikko. Even though Nikko hates me and wouldn't look at me as more than the mother of his child, I couldn't help my feelings for him. I liked his no bull-shit policy, his never ending sarcastic replies, and his amazingly hidden away charm. He was witty, and smart, and of course handsome. Despite all he'd put me through the last few months, I was glad to have met him. He'd brought a change, because before him, I didn't think there was one man I could catch feelings for. Even though we are nothing alike, I feel like he might understand me. I chuckle to myself, and shake my head. I need to get a grip on reality.

     Now a days, reality was so sad for me. I never tried to look on the downside though. Hopefully, now that I'd finally asked Kollins to stay away, things could start looking up. I wouldn't have to take crap from anyone anymore. It was time to focus on me and what I wanted.

      We pulled up to my place, and to my surprise Jyrell and Nikko were on the porch awaiting our arrival. "What's Nikko doing here," I asked, surprised. Kinzy's eyebrows knit together, "I don't know. Maybe he came to check on you and the baby," she smiled at me. I rolled my eyes, at her filling me with false hope. "Yeah, maybe the baby," I agreed partially. I got out the car and Jyrell, was already at the back grabbing my bag for me. "Jyrell, I could get that," I reached for it but he moved back and pointed to the house. "Move it youngin'," he joked. I laughed and sighed before walking to the house. My eyes landed on Nikko for a second, leaning on the wooden railing of the patio and looking back at us. When our eyes met, I turned away, locking my eyes on the front door. I could still feel his gaze on me.