Keysha got home, immediately she couldn't contain her excitement, mama I have a form for an audition she brandished the form waving it with excitement. Devina lifted her face off the weekly fashion designer magazine, and what form is that?
Mom, you wouldn't believe it we have extracurricular activities added in our school time table, this form is for those interested in furthering their career in arts and dancing, it entails a lot of mom, ballet dancing, hip hop, urban contemporary, oh look African dance I don't think I can do it but I would be able to learn it in a couple of weeks with our new dance instructor newly employed under the department of entertainment.
Let me see that form, Devina added icily, she took it and studied it for a while, and placed it on the table.
The mom that session is for you to sign, so you could do it real quick before I finish having my shower and eating lunch.
who said anything about signing those forms?
Ma? Keysha paused in confusion.
I don't understand ma what's wrong with your signature your hands are not broken is it
No, my hands work more perfectly than yours just that I would like you to do something meaningful with your life Keysha, you have a bright future ahead of you and you want to throw it all away to become a tramp?
No mom, this is no tramp I want to be a vixen
I just love to dance, it's my life to live and not yours
That is not a good life, be like me
Well I don't want to be subjected to a particular spot counting people's money, It stinks
There is not stinking about a decent job young lady that's how I have perfected my life
Well your life sucks mom
Oh shut up and stop sounding so arrogant what is it with you teenager? They all the same to me dancing bucket naked and males groping them without single shame or dignity I would not allow it Keysha
Mom you don't have to be a bitch about this
Devina slapped her daughter. Keysha was shocked, that's all you do, ruin people's life now papa is not here am sure you are enjoying your silly single life!
Keysha! I will not tolerate a rebellious child under this very roof, keysha stormed out of the room she suddenly remembered the form, turned back, and attempted to collect it, her mother anticipated the move snatched it, and tore it into pieces.
I hate you! Keysha stormed upstairs and shoved her sister out of the way and slammed her door shut.
Devina came immediately and started pounding the door, Keysha refused to open the door.
Open the door Keysha! I will call the school and tell them to withdraw you! Do you hear me!
I don't care what you do just go to hell!
Devina wanted to pound the door but suddenly stopped, her phone was ringing she picked it up.
Hello, it's Micheal Otis on the line,
Devina, I was wondering if I could take you out to dinner tonight
This is not a good time Micheal
Ok, so when should I call?
Ain't you married Micheal?
Well Devina I only wanted to get friendly that's all
Perhaps next time, please
Definitely ! ( he hung up)
Devina pondered on how the relationship between her and Keysha became strained.
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The next morning breakfast lay silent, Devina eyed Keysha, look I don't like your attitude this week, I understand our emotions might be down but we have to keep things together as one family and because of that we might go to the beach this weekend if that's ok with you.
I am not coming, Keysha replied sharply ...
You could go with Jenny, I don't feel like going anywhere with you.
Keysha is not begging or negotiating with you, it's what you and I with Jenny must do to ease off our stress. And I said am not going, what about what I want? , Everything is all about you, do you ever take your time to consider what I feel, Keysha stomped her feet angrily, pushed her breakfast aside, picked up her school back, and left slamming the door behind. Everything happened so fast.
Mama why is Keysha always angry, all this week I saw her Happy why mama?
Well maybe because she's having issues in school and she brings her problem back home, it's called the transfer aggression, give me a few minutes baby let me get dressed baby.
Devina went upstairs locked herself up and cried.
Keysha was strutting down the road, her heartfelt as the ease at least she had won this battle against her mom.
Immediately she saw Bobby her heart sank. As she drew closer, Bobby smiled hello batty girl been waiting for you to pass by, Bobby James I don't have your time.
Bobby approached her with a half cocky smile, me no like when you talk funny ya know?
Bobby James am not due for dating boyfriends
Hey stop calling me by my government name, how do you know my name.
Oh that was easy police report is been going on about how you operate recklessly
Ya, little liar you know?
What is there to lie about?
He laughs nervously, ya sure you heard them
Positive.
Ah-yo Akiel, come over here shorty got some intel on me.
Both boys surround, Keysha, keep speaking shorty what Demma pigs say about me?
Are these boys bothering you, everybody jumped and Lucas Jordan the new drama and dance instructor was standing looking at them.
Whiz ya business sir? Bobby sneered.
It is my business, Bobby, immediately I sighted you from a distance harassing my student I kindly put calls at the appropriate channel.
What? Does everyone now know my name? How are you? 5-0? , Start running your time starts now
One
Who you be? He seems confused at the moment, with people passing by pulling at a weapon wasn't the best choice neither was fighting a better option
Two
Look mister all I was doing was talking, I am talking to my girlfriend
How convenient is that she isn't even eighteen that's sexual harassment, hey mister me no touch her yet, You did touch me Bobby Keysha shrills
Three!
Bitch! He fumes,
Four!
Akiel picked up an iron rod, go batty boy I cover you and rough up this pretty boy ya know
Five!
Stop Akiel let go we will get batty boy later, no Bobby go I catch.
Bobby turned and dashed away, he took the pedestrian lane and blend in with the thick crowd.
What are you still doing here? Lucas poise on a combat strike, Akiel rushed and swing, he threw his balance into it, Lucas dodged and gave him a spin kick, Akiel landed painfully on the floor, some passers-by brought out phones and start recording
Akiel picks himself up slowly, and goes in for a second swing, like a replayed scenario of fight scene Lucas still dodged and reward him with a flash kick to his neck, the impact of this kick connected accurately
Akiel slowly stood up and drops the iron, frankly, Lucas looked surprised that was his finisher, Akiel staggered towards him and threw his punch, he caught him to place his legs in-between Akiel liked a taekwondo stance he flipped the teenager over and he landed on the floor, Lucas pinned his knee on Akiel's chest. People started clapping.
The blaring of police siren was unmistakable people dashed in opposite direction running wildly nobody wants to be a witness
Hey what's going on here release the boy, Jason Alonso stepped out of the car pointing his weapon at both Lucas Jordan and Akiel.
Keysha! What's going on? , You ok?
Yes, Keysha inhales and exhales am fine, Lucas here is my school teacher he saw Bobby, and this lad called Akiel harassing me so he saved me
Jason smiled I can see that, you are killing him let him go, we will take it from here
Lucas looked uncertain, are you sure you have got this?
Yes of cos Mr?
Lucas Jordan
Chris Ruggers stepped out, looks like these two fine gentlemen were fighting, please step away sir slowly, Lucas slowly stepped away.
Jason Alonso slowly handcuffs Akiel, hey kid I have been looking all over for you, where is Bobby? Noto idea sir even if I know I won't snitch.
Ok well, we take you in, for what? Am not the one beating people he was panting heavily he attacked me first.
Why would a grown man attack you Chris Ruggers sneered am sure you did now if you want us to cut you loose, tell us where Bobby is.
My mama raised no fool, am not a snitch.
Very well then it's our word against yours, you will be charged with constituting public nuisance and fighting with fa ourth-degree weapon, and also third allegations you assaulted police officers by resisting arrest, that's absurd sir I do not such things sir, they shoved him in the back seat of the vehicle where the suspect is kept.
Look sir this is stand protocol can we see your ID card, Chris Ruggers reached out slowly for it not removing his gaze at him.
Jason Alonso spoke directly to Keysha hey kid, your dad extends his greetings soon they will stop harassing you ok ?, Keysha nodded.
Cleared, Chris responds and hands over the ID card, so you are a teacher right ?, Yeah.
Seems you do something else for a living,
No sir I only went for karate class weekends
Wow, Jason exclaims perhaps my friend's daughter needs a guardian like you, let me not delay you both off to school.
The policemen drove away waving at Keysha
So you have protection from the law that's nice.
Keysha blushed
Are you this shy! No sir, well the way you handled Akiel was cool, I could do with some karate lessons so I can protect myself.
Not bad, I will teach you, extra classes, after a dance rehearsal, is that ok?
Sure, cool,
Sir?
Call me Lucas
Lucas!
Yes? I need another form, my mum tore the copy she refused to sign it for me
He glanced over at her, sometimes our parents are overreacting and overprotective, they choose what they want us to become when it comes to career, sometimes they may be right, but most times they get it all wrong, interfering in a child's life when it comes to career has a long-lasting effect, you may regret it in life if you don't find yourself doing what you are passionate about
Is there no one else to sign the form?
My dad will she beamed
Wow so why go to your mom, when you know your dad will sign it
Well, they are divorced.
Wow sorry about that.
Um, thanks, it was nice talking to you, oh look Lucas we are at the school already.
The barbie club approached her wow keysha we be been looking all over for you, good day sir the girls were smiling and blushing
Alright girls see ya later, bye
Wow you are such a flirt Keysha, Lena smiled I see you both getting along it's unfair
Yeah you always get a good bite of the cake, Chloe added, eww stop is not like that Keysha blushed he saved me from those gang of boys at unity park
Do you you you mean Bobby again? Lena asked
Ya!
Keysha! Something happened,
What is that, well you would have to pay us for the information Keke's smiles broadened
What? Tell me already what is it!
Oh, it's Trent you will love this, Gina was caught this morning kissing Trent and Britanny exploded there is a fight against vendetta going on, the principal has taken both Britanny and Gina into his office.
Keysha smiled this is the first best news next to the other news wow am so glad
What's the first news Keke eyed her suspiciously
Well, Lucas offered to give me a new form and also teach lessons
Wow you two are really into each other,
Stop it, Lena, stop teasing me. There goes the bell