Katrina
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I open the front door. My dad is walking into the kitchen. I know he was looking through the window, and my face blazes red as he looks at me. He motions for me to sit down at the kitchen table. Oh no, here we go, the sex talk. My heart is beating hard in my chest, and my hands are sweaty. I sit down and look at him.
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“Mija, I know you’re a smart girl, or I mean a young woman. I like Marco and want to continue to like him. Please don’t rush into anything you’re not ready to do. If you’re ready for sex, then so be it but please be safe.”
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“Daddy!” I screech, mortified.
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“I’m just keeping it real with you. I see how much you like Marco and how he likes you. He looks at you like you hung the stars and moon. If she breaks your heart, I’ll have to hurt him.”
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“Daddy, stop it.” I laugh.
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“Okay, okay, I’m going to bed. Help Mama with the dishes, will ya?”
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“Sure, good night, Daddy,” I say, kissing his cheek.
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“Did you have a great time?” Mama asks.
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“Yes, it was such a fun time. I don’t remember having so much fun.”
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“I’m happy that you’re having fun. It’s about time that you are doing things for yourself. Mija, I want you to be safe. I put you and your sister on birth control because I worry about you both. Well, I mostly worry about Karolina.”
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“Mama, I’m not Karolina, and I’ll never be.”
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“I know Mija, I know. I want you to take it at your pace, not Marco’s.”
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“He’s not like that. He’s different than anyone I’ve ever met.” I say with a dreamy smile. “What I like most about him is how he treats Chucky and Joey. He listens to them even when it’s completely ridiculous. Other people get irritated with them but not him.”
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“Are you taking your pills?”
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“Yes, mama, I take them to regulate my period.”
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“Keep taking them. Don’t miss one. we are too young to be a nana and papa.”
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“Mom!”I laugh. “Can I talk to you about something?”
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“Sure,” she says, handing me the next dish to rinse. “What’s up?”
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“Did you know that Miguel and Tia Sofia were dating and that they’re having a baby?”
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“I did know that, but It was not my place to tell their story. How did you know?”
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“Chucky found out his mom was pregnant, and he was upset. He facetimed with Tia Sofia, and Marco heard his sister in the background. All hell broke loose Marco flipped out on Miguel because it seems like they’ve been together for a long time. When his mom was still alive, he was heartbroken.”
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“Dios Mio, pobre Marco. I told Miguel he needed to tell him what was going on. He kept saying he would but now look at what happened. How was Chucky?”
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“He was crying. He thought his mom was going to ditch him like his dad did. Once he talked to her, he seemed to calm down.”
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“Good, it’s late. Go to bed, Mija.”
“Good night, Mama. I love you.”
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I get to my room, and my phone is buzzing. I look at it, and it’s Marco facetiming. I close my door and answer.
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“Hi Marco, you okay?”
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“I’m better seeing your face.” He smiles. “I just wanted to give you another goodnight kiss.” My face blazes red, and my heart zigs. “Kiss me.”
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I blow him a kiss, and he catches it in the air and puts it to his chest. He kisses me too, and I repeat his gesture.
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“Good night, beautiful I’ll see you in the morning.”
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“Good night, handsome.”
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I go to bed with my head in the clouds, and I’m deliriously happy. I can’t wait to see him tomorrow that I’m too excited to sleep. I finally do fall asleep, and it feels like the alarm goes off a little too soon. I jump up and head to get ready. Once I get ready, I wake Joey up, shower, and go down to breakfast. I get him some cereal and make a bagel for myself and one for Marco and Chucky. Joey is taking his sweet time grabbing his backpack.
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“Joey, hurry up! Marco will be here any minute.” I tell him.
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“Marco is taking me to school?”
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“Yes, baby boy, and he is going to pick you up after school today.”
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“Yippy!!!” He screams. The doorbell rings, and I look out the window and see Chucky. “I’ll get it! Chucky, guess what?”
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“What? Did you have an accident again?” Chucky laughs.
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“No! Marco is taking us to school today!”
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“Oh, he is? Trina, will he be okay taking me to school?”
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“Of course, Chucky, it’s has nothing to do with you. It’s about him and his dad.” I say. There is a light knock at the door. I go and answer it, and it’s Marco, and he looks so hot. “Hi.”
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“Hi, beautiful.” He says. He pulls him out of sight and kisses me crazy. It takes my breath away. “Are you all ready?”
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“Yes, we are. I made you a breakfast bagel.”
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“Babe, you did? That’s so sweet. Thank you.”
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I grab Joey’s car seat, and Chucky takes it from me and places it in the backseat of the car for me. My mom arranged with the school for Marco to pick up Joey after school.
I know Joey is excited for Marco to pick him up today. Marco opens up the passenger door for me, and he kisses me quickly, and I get into the truck. He gets in, and he grabs my hand and squeezes.
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“Hey, bro, are you okay?” Chucky says between bites of his bagel. “I feel like complete shit for everything that happened last night.”
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“Don’t feel bad, bro. It’s something that me and my dad have to deal with. I’m okay..ish thanks for asking.” He looks over and me and smiles. He puts his hand on my thigh as he drives. “I like your skirt.” He whispers and winks at me.
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“Guys, can you not” Chucky laughs. “I’m eating here.”
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We pull up in front of the elementary school, and Joey unbuckles himself and get out and wait for him to get out. He goes and hugs Chucky goodbye, and he climbs the seat to get to the front. He kisses Marco on the cheek and hugs him tightly.
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“Thank you, Marco! I love you.” He says. It makes me happy that Joey has taken to him.
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“Aww, thanks buddy, I love you too. I’ll see you after school.” Marco says, hugging him tightly.
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“Okay, don’t forget me, okay.”
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“I won’t forget you, Bud. Have the best day.” I grab Joey’s hand. I look back at Marco, and he winks at me.
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My heart is about to combust. Is he for real?
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