over the past few days, so she didn’t need the drama.
When they walked outside to Le Le’s car waiting in front of the building, Skye took a deep breath. Since she had refused to let Cruze come back to the hospital to visit and even told him not to come back to the house every time he called, Skye unfortunately had to catch a ride home with the woman she really didn’t care for. Skye was actually pissed about it, but had to deal with it for now.
After securing Payton in her car seat, Skye climbed into the back without speaking to Le Le or even giving her any eye contact. Skye knew it was rude since Le Le was doing her a favor, but she just couldn’t bring herself to do it. To make matters worse before pulling off Skye reached inside her purse, took out some money that Cruze had given her a few days ago, and handed it to Kareem. She’d been holding onto it for a rainy day, and to her this day was pouring down.
“That’s for the new car seat,” she said, sitting back.
Kareem looked at the money and shook his head. “Ma it was a gift from Le Le, please don’t start.”
“Well, I appreciate it but we aren’t a charity case, so give her the money,” Skye insisted.
“I’m right here. You don’t have to talk like I’m invisible,” Le Le finally butted in.
Skye huffed. “I was talking to my son and I can see your old ass just fine.”
“If you going to keep disrespecting me in my own car, you can get out,” Le Le replied.
Skye grabbed her purse and put her hand on the door handle to get out, but Jordan stopped her. “Ma, stay in the car, we need to get Payton home.”
Skye looked at Payton and kissed her on the cheek. Jordan was right, getting her baby home was more important than bickering about petty nonsense.
Kareem rubbed Le Le on the leg. “Come on, let’s go, baby,” he said trying to defuse the situation.
Biting her bottom lip, Le Le pulled off even though she was still aggravated and wound up. During the ride to the apartment, Skye and Le Le constantly gave each other the evil eye though the rear view mirror.
“Why the hell are we going the long way? We’re gonna get caught in traffic,” Skye complained.
“Maybe I should’ve let you drive then,” Le Le shot back.
Skye was just about to go off again when Jordan patted her on the leg. “Ma, please stop, we’re almost home,” he pleaded.
When they finally arrived several minutes later, Skye quickly grabbed Payton who had fallen asleep and got out purposely leaving the car seat behind.
“Ma, you left the car seat!” Jordan yelled.
“I don’t want it, so leave it in her car!” she shouted back.
While Jordan did as he was told and ran to catch up with his mother, Kareem and Le Le sat in the car for awhile.
“Kareem, I don’t know how much more I can deal with from your mother. No matter how hard I try to be nice to her she just doesn’t like me. I do understand that she was pissed about catching us in her room that day, but I tried to apologize. I’m a grown ass woman and I don’t appreciate her talking to me like I’m a child or some bitch off the street.”
“I know she can push your buttons sometimes, but try and give her a pass this time. She’s been through a lot lately.”
“I know she’s been through a lot, but I didn’t do shit to her,” Le Le countered.
“Trust me, I understand. That’s why I’m gonna talk to her…I promise.”
“You better because I don’t deserve this.”
By the time Kareem and Le Le finished their conversation and finally walked inside, Skye was in the kitchen opening up some Moscato wine. Moments later, she came out with the bottle and a glass in hand.
“Can you all order a pizza or something? After we eat, I need for us to have a family meeting. I need to discuss something important and it’s for familyyyy only,” Skye said, giving Le Le a nasty look.
“Ma, can you please get off Le Le’s back? The cheap shots aren’t necessary,” Kareem tried to defend.
“Kareem, you’re in no position to tell me what’s necessary right now. You don’t know what the hell I’m going through. Besides, this is my house and if I don’t want her here I have every right to say so,” Skye responded. “Now, I’m going to take a shower and get myself together while Payton is sleeping,” she said, heading to her room.
At that moment Le Le realized that in order for them to get along it was probably best if she tried a more sympathetic and understanding approach.
“I’m gonna go apologize to your mother and make peace with her,” Le Le told Kareem.
Both he and Jordan looked at her like she was crazy.
“I don’t think that’s such a good idea. As much as I would love for you and her to get along, I just don’t think it’s gonna work. When she gets in her moods like this, its best to stay out of her way,” Kareem advised.
“Maybe she just needs a woman to talk to,” Le Le said, walking towards Skye’s room and knocking on her door.
“I’m going to make some popcorn and wait for the show,” Jordan joked.
When Skye said come in a few seconds later, Le Le walked inside.
“Skye, I just came to apologize. I know we got off on the wrong foot, but I really hope that one day we can be friends. I really love Kareem and hope you can accept me as part of the family,”
Skye who was sipping on her wine and packing up all of Cruze’s clothes quickly shook her head.
“If you ever need anybody to talk to, I’m here you know like a good friend. All women need someone to share things with.”
When Le Le finished with her wack truce, Skye turned and looked at her.
“No, I don’t accept your apology and you will never be apart of this family, Le Le. You’re way too old to be dating my son, and I don’t like you! Now, get out my room and leave me alone!”
Le Le walked out and slammed the door thinking,
At the same time Jordan fell on the floor laughing while Kareem walked over and hugged her. “I’m sorry, baby, but I told you. Just give her some time. She’ll come around.”
While Le Le left the house more pissed off than when she first arrived, Skye finished off her third glass of wine as she packed up the last of Cruze’s belongings. When she looked around her bedroom everything about it suddenly reminded her of him. Skye didn’t think she could ever trust him again and she certainly didn’t want to deal with him anymore. As far as she was concerned, their relationship was officially over. She sat on the bed and removed her clothes before heading into the bathroom, and jumping into the shower.
Skye frowned as the hot water hit her bruised and sore body. However, it felt good to be able to finally take a shower since she’d only been able to brush her teeth since being in the hospital. While standing under the water, her mind was all over the place. She wondered how her sons were going to react to the news of her wanting to move back to Miami. She didn’t mind hearing their concerns, but wasn’t necessarily in the mood for their criticism.
“I know I vowed to never go back, but things are a lot different now. Sandino can no longer hurt me and it’s time for that muthafucka to see what it feels like to be in pain,” she said to herself.
After hearing Jordan knock on her door telling her the pizza had arrived, Skye finally got out. She checked on Payton who was still sleeping peacefully in her crib and joined her sons in the kitchen once she slipped into some comfortable lounging pants and a t-shirt. Jordan had already set the table and had two slices of pizza on the plate waiting for her.
“Come on and sit down before your pizza gets cold,” Jordan said.
He was always so thoughtful making sure everybody was taken care of. Skye didn’t know what she would do without him.
“Thanks baby,” she said, kissing him on the cheek and sitting down.
Kareem looked at his mom like a jealous little boy. “How come you never treat me like that? When is the last time you kissed me on the cheek?” he questioned.
“Because you aren’t as sweet and thoughtful as Jordan. You’re too damn selfish and never do anything to help me out. Besides, you have Le Le to kiss you now,” Skye responded with a light chuckle.
“Very funny,” Kareem replied.
As they all began eating, Skye told them a little bit about Payton’s injury and how they had to be careful that
