Tales of the Hood by T K Williams-Nelson Page A

living room door. I smiled to myself as I munched, then I went to sit with her. “Are you ready for today?” she asked.
    â€œYeah I’m feeling good about it. I hope there’s no mix up because am not feeling to fight on my birthday,” I said, hoping for the best.
    â€œEverything’s going to be alright don’t worry about it,” Myah assured me.
    â€œI hope so. Anyway, what did you get me for my birthday missy?” I said, waiting for her to surprise me.
    â€œYou will see at the party, everyone will see it at the party,” she replied sounding shrewd.
    â€œI have to wait until I reach the party?” I replied, confused as to why she was dragging it out so long.
    â€œYes you do,” she said cheerfully. I got up to go meet Crime Scene and see what they were doing.
    â€œI’ll see you in a bit. I’m just going to see what the boys are saying,” I said, walking through the door.
    â€œOkay, tell them hi for me.”
    As I made my way to the frontline I couldn’t help express my excitement. “You cool lads?” I asked grinning.
    â€œYeah we’re good still. Happy birthday G. What’s the party saying?” asked Jason.
    â€œIt’s cool, everything’s going to plan.”
    â€œThat’s good. Are you on hitting up a couple sales before you go to get ready?”
    â€œYeah why not?”
    We swung round the blocks quick then came back and chilled for a while. When I looked at my phone the time was saying 7p.m. and if I wanted to make it to the hall on time I would have had to be at home half an hour ago.
    â€œShit! You lot I’m off. Make sure you lot are there on time, safe.”
    â€œSafe,” they replied.
    When I got in I got a cold cursing from Myah. “Where have you been? The party starts in a couple of hours and you’re no where near ready yet,” she moaned.
    â€œI was chilling with them lot and just lost track of time, but I’m here now so what’s the problem?”
    She kissed her teeth and went upstairs to do her hair. I lay out all my clothes on my bed and went into the bathroom. Myah had just got in the shower, “Can I join you?” I asked.
    â€œI’m nearly done,” she replied, completely avoiding the question.
    â€œYeah but I want to be with you.”
    She poked her head out from the shower curtain, “Jump in,” she smiled. I got undressed and jumped in the shower swiftly, hugging her curvaceous body.
    â€œI’m sorry for coming in so late, I just lost track of the time. You know how it is with them lot but I didn’t think you would take it to heart like this,” I said, as I wrapped my arms around her shaped waist.
    â€œIt’s okay. I’m sorry for being so rude. It’s your birthday, you shouldn’t have any stress,” she replied softly. I smiled then kissed her before she came out of the shower and left me shaving my face. When I got dressed I stood in the mirror and tried to interpret the best way to describe my appearance. I looked like a grown man. My mum would have been proud of me. It was coming up to 10 p.m. and we needed to leave soon. I put on my suede shoes and went to see what Myah was doing in the bathroom. When I stepped in I was amazed when she turned around. She looked beautiful. Her hair was slicked up perfectly. Her body was tightly coated in the dress. Her shoes gave her height and a sexy strut.
    â€œYou scrub up nicely,” she laughed, winking at me.
    â€œI could say the same to you,” I replied, feeling good that she was my girl tonight.
    â€œThe food and drink is already at the hall so all that’s left is for us to get there now,” she said optimistically. I smiled and held out my arm for her to link with me. We walked out to our waiting cab. As we drove off I looked at Myah staring out the window. For some strange reason she was smiling to herself. I wondered why but then let it go. Today