college, he also made a call to my mother. I overheard the whole conversation.
“Renee I’m telling you I caught that boy sucking a dick and he was doing it better than you.” I couldn’t believe my father said that. Shit made me wonder, how long my dad was standing there in the door watching me. “He is the only and last Johnson to continue the family name. My son will NOT BE GAY,” my dad screamed through the phone. He was mad as hell. “He will not be with a boy, a man, or a whatever. To make sure he won’t I’m freezing his trust fund until he gets married and I’m talking about to a fucking women.” My father stopped talking for a second so I knew my mother was saying something to try and calm him down on the other end. “Fuck all that shit you’re talking Renee. We’ll see which one is more important to him; getting dicked down or his two point five million dollar trust fund.”
Yep I heard the whole conversation. So from that day forth I told myself I’d find me a nice girl that needed to be taken care of. Once Kandi told me a little bit about her background, it was a no brainer, she was the perfect candidate. “Yep, Gina pretty much ruined it.” I tried to make it seem more than what it was with Kandi. “And I really like this girl too. Now she may never talk to me again because of Gina.” My mother didn’t seem too convinced so I had to push it a step further. “Me and Kandi have been hanging out every day so I want you guys to meet her. Get to know her because she may be around for a while.” Like always there was a moment of silence between my mother and myself. “Who names their child something like that? How is it spelled?” my mom asked. “Well do you prefer I bring home a guy named Keith?” If only I could see her face on the other end of that phone. That silence quickly changed when my mom said, “Okay, Caine. I’ll mention it to your father. I’m sure we can figure something out.” After chatting for a couple more minutes about my life there on campus, we ended the call.
While I was getting dressed, I walked over to the chair and pick up my pants. I looked in the pocket and retrieved the dollar bill given to me by Shawn. It was a quarter past eight and close to the time we were supposed to meet up. The plan was to meet at a bar in downtown Atlanta. I didn’t know exactly how old Shawn was but I knew damn well I wouldn’t be able to go to a bar and drink. Planning ahead, I sent Shawn a text message and told him I lost my ID so I wouldn’t be able to go. Not thinking shit else about it I finished getting dressed.
My phone alerted me of a notification and when I checked it, I realized it was a reply back from Shawn.
No prob man I got some bud and Henny you down?
That wasn’t the answer I was expecting to receive but it put a smile on my face. I started dancing, doing the Beyoncé “Crazy in Love” booty shake. Hell yeah I was down. That nigga just didn’t know how much and if he was coming over here then he would be finding out. I replied back with a short but to the point text message.
Yeah I’m wit it 2354 Campus Way apt 3H come at 9.
Kandi
Leaving class, I saw Gina walking side by side with my lab partner Stacy Carey. “Hey Kandi,” Stacey said with a smile on her face. “I want you to meet my friend Gina.” She introduced us like we were all going to go play in the sandbox together. “I’ve met her before,” I said as I was pointing at Gina. “What’s with all the attitude Kandace?” Gina asked sarcastically. Before I could say another word, she took over the conversation, like she always does. “Look I don’t know how to tell you this Kandi, but Caine is gay as all outdoors.” I looked at Stacy and Stacy looked at Gina and dropped her head. That girl would say absolutely anything to get me to stay away from that dude. I mean damn he must have had that bitch sprung or something. “Look Gina that’s enough. Caine ain’t here to defend