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𝐁ROOKLYN, NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 8th, 1989
I ran downstairs with urgency.
I didn't even tell my mom or my dad about the party.
It was 7:00pm, the party started in another hour. But I wasn't really focused on getting there on time because black people don't ever go the exact time.
I was going to get there around 9pm.
I made it down the stairs, and I looked at the doorknob. My mom was currently coming inside from work and I let out a sigh of relief.
Although I love my father, if i was to ask him about this party... he would go ballistic. He would automatically say no.
My mom on the other hand, would ask a few questions and then give me a look as if she wants me to rethink my decision. But I never really rethink anything so she'll most likely say something like if anything happens it's on me. She'll eventually urge to yes.
My mom entered inside the house I gave her a huge smile.
I needed to start off the interaction on a good note.
"Hey mom!" I say, going up to her and hugging her.
I could feel she was uncomfortable because I rarely hug any of my parents and I'm not a really expressive person when it comes to showing affection.
She hugged me back put pulled away.
"What do you want?" She asks and I furrow my eyebrows.
"I cant hug my wonderful mother?" I say and she stares at me.
She gave me the death stare and I honestly gave in.
I let out a deep sigh and I rubbed my face.
"So.. there's a party tonight. You know those back to school parties. And I got invited by a friend and I just wanted to know if I can go." I say slowly and she tilts her head.
"Ok you can go." She says and I pause.
This is definitely not like her.
She didn't ask me any questions, she didn't give me a look, she didn't say anything about me being responsible for anything that happens... she just said yes.
"Yeah you can go. It's a great opportunity for you to make friends here and your father and I need a break from you anyways." She says and I look around.
"Ok.." I say while slowly turning around and running back upstairs.
I was completely shocked but I didn't really dwell on it too long.
I took a shower an hour ago so I could be prepared from beforehand.
I usually take long getting ready so I needed to at least get one thing out of the way.
I started to rummage through my clothes. I wanted to wear a dope ass outfit.
I also needed to do my hair. And doing my hair takes a very long time.
After 30 mins of looking through clothes, I found the dopest outfit and I looked at myself through my bedroom mirror.
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I smiled and nodded.
"Girl you look good." I say out loud.
I looked at my clock on my nightstand.
It was currently 9:07pm and I didn't realize how long it took me to get dressed and get my hair done.
I sprayed a little bit of perfume on me and ran out my room.
I ran down the stairs and I noticed my dad looking at me.
"Where are you going?" He asks and I notice my mom turn the corner with quickness.
"She's going to a get together thing with her classmates." My mom says and I look at her in relief because the lord knows I would've struggled.
"Dressed like that?" He furrows his eyebrows and I internally sigh.
"Yes. She's going dressed like that. I don't see a problem with it." My mom says.
"Her whole back is out and the bottom is so tight. It's 1989, it's not like the 70's anymore." My dad exclaims and I look at the living room clock and I noticed that it was now 9:14pm.
"Sorry to cut y'all warm conversation about me but I have to get going." I cut and my dad sighs.
"Be safe." He says, pulling me into a hug.
He pulls away and kisses my forehead.
"Get home before 12:30." My mom says and I nod.
"Yes of course!" I say, grabbing my clutch and running out the front door.
I took out the invitation that was currently inside my clutch and looked at the address.
I realized that I would have to take the bus for like 6 stops and I became annoyed.