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On entering the house {jezz...!} Eula let out in fright
Ricky was standing beside the couch in the living room with a glass of water in hand looking at her with a "so he brought you home" face
Ricky had arrived home a little while before the girls and was down to have a glass of water after having a midnight snack while playing video game
{bro... not cool} Eula was hitting her chest to clam down her frightened heart
{sorry I didn't mean to frighten you but I am a little surprised, you and Skyler huun...} Ricky who had his brows raised stood as if he was questioning his child
Eula who was a little distracted answered {what me and Skyler, I wasn't feeling to well so he offered to take me home}
{am I supposed to believe that is all there is to it, come on Eula spill}
{Ricky there is nothing to spill okay we are just friends I guess and besides I don't have such feeling for him}
{tssh I never said anything about feelings, I just wanted to know what went on between you two from the party to the house sis I know Skyler he never misses a chance to have a taste of the new thing} he held her face staring into her eyes like he was looking for something
for someone who was just fifteen he sure was tall thought Eula as he withdrew her face from his hands {what! Skyler didn't make a move on me}
{that's because you are naive you won't be able to catch on with the ways of a player till it's too late}
{what do you mean little man don't tell me you are very informed in this department}
{stay away from him it's for your own good he ignored the mockery in her tone {...and besides Roosevelt kind of has a crush on him}
{that I figured but she seems really close with his brother} the situation was a bit confusing to her
{ummm it's kind of complicated}
{how so}
{so...} Ricky was interrupted by Elizerbeth who walked down the stairs with an empty jug in hand {you guys are back, where is your sister..} she surveyed the room as she walked
the two turned to look at each other and then back to Elizerbeth {mom she stayed back at the Grayson's to help clean up she will be here soon }
{alright you guys shouldn't stay up too late hurry up and go to bed, Eula you have a long day tomorrow}
{Alright good night} Ricky immediately dragged Eula upstairs leaving the slightly irritated Elizabeth behind she sighed and walked to the kitchen
{it's been just two days and Ricky is already glued to her}
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Roosevelt return home a little while after, this time it was Rhonda who was by the window
{no we can't rush things she is already here we can take things slowly..... yeah.... alright I will come see you on Monday.... good night}
turning around he was beyond frightened {you... you are back umm I thought everyone was home already} he spoke incoherently as he walked towards her
{yes I had stayed back to help clean up why are you down stairs by this time} Roosevelt felt that something with his behavior was off
{ohh I was on the phone with someone from work and I didn't want to disturb you mom she ..}
{yeah good night} she wasn't really interested in what he was doing she was better off minding her business { I'll be in my room} she walked upstairs without waiting for a reply
Rhonda breathed out in relief he had to be careful next time
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Sunday morning and Eula was up qparking as she had to report to school today,
{you have to be mindful of the people you associate with okay}
{yes grandma }
Eula had been on the phone for ages listen to her grand parents nag on how she should behave when she moves in to the dorm, the kind of company she should keep
{cousin Eula we miss you} Irma and Emma could be heard from the other end of the line {I miss you too so very much, please don't disturb grandma and grandpa okay and let uncle and aunty rest, you have to be patient if you what a little sibling...}
{Alright we will be good come visit during the holidays okay}
{yes I will, bye grandma I still have to park talk to you later okay} the smile on Eula's face did not fade as she folded the clothes into her suitcase she loved talking to her cousins and grandparents
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The Clifton's had a tradition of Sunday feast were Elizabeth will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner worth of meals in one
she made everyone eat cereal as breakfast as they await lunch
Eula who was last to arrive felt oddly excited because of the aroma from the grill in the courtyard
today's menu was Barbeque, looking at the table one will know that Elizabeth enjoyed cooking, the beautiful dishes on the table was very inviting, from grilled chicken and stake to grilled veggies kebab, tacos and pork belly sandwich, coleslaw and potatoes and mushroom salad, watermelon quencher and lots more, the atmosphere was nothing but warm
Elizerbeth was wearing a floral summer gown and sandals she had on an apron and a spatula in on hand while Roosevelt who was dressed in a purple crop top and white shorts had her hair up in a ponytail she looked beautiful, all her attention was on taking pictures of the food on the table she seemed to be in a good mood
{hey..} Eula's thoughts was distracted by a voice behind her
{hey..} on turning she saw Skyler smiling at her that was when she noticed that the rest of the Grayson's where also here
{hello Eula} Juliana called out to her, she was holding a glass of watermelon juice and a piece of what looked like chicken thighs {are you done parking uncle said we can go together}
Eula gave a half hearted smile {yes} it seems she and Juliana would be leaving for school together
{ignore her okay it's for your own good} Skyler whispered to her in a tone that was loud enough for Juliana who was not far from them could hear
{hey don't talk about me like that I am not some fly} Juliana was ready to fight it out with her cousin
{yes you are not a fly but a pig, look at your face ohh} Skyler gave an exaggerated sigh
Juliana dropped the glass in her hand and picked up her phone she use the screen to observe what was wrong with her face {OMG...} she had barbeque sauce all over her mouth and pieces of chicken and vegetables where stock on teeth, she ran into the house with lighting speed
{haha...} Eula burst out laughing Juliana was no doubt fun to be around
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