Ballad Of A Bad Bitch
Page 19
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Present Day
19. Going Home
“ Baby are you sure about this? Can't you wait and I can go with you. Too much shit has gone down for you to be traveling there all by yourself. I talked to Cedric the other day and that nigga Quinton still asking about where we are. Now ain’t the time for me to leave though. Can’t you hold off until next month?” Jeremiah asked. They were in the cab headed for the airport. Mia was catching a flight back to San Antonio to see her mother for the first time in three years.
“ I wish I could wait Jeremiah. Reginald is on my ass though. I at least need to have this conversation with my mom. Hopefully she'll keep her mouth shut. Hell she was in the wrong anyway.” Mia looked out the window. Jeremiah was only concerned and rightfully so. He was the only one who knew what she'd been through. Her emotions were at an all time high today. I wonder if Rayna is still there? Mia thought her heart heavy. Her one regret when leaving was not reaching out to Rayna and letting her know where she was going but she couldn't risk anyone finding out. Besides it was for her own safety. When she'd first left Quinton had threatened to harm every friend of hers he knew of. By the time she'd finally left, Quinton had proved more than once he'd try to get rid of anyone or any obstacle he thought was coming in between “ them”.
After they arrived at the airport and Mia had checked in Jeremiah walked her to the gate as far as he could.
“ I want you back here in three days Mia. If you're not back within three days, imma be on a flight there you hear me?” Jeremiah turned her chin up to him.
“ I love you girl. Do what you need to do and come back home. No matter what happens don't let shit they say fuck with your head. You're in charge of your life now,not your mom not Quinton.” Jeremiah leaned down and kissed her softly.
Mia wrapped her hands around his back squeezing him tightly.
“ I love you too, I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight. Y'all call me tonight okay. Tell Mrs. Klein again how much I appreciate her okay? I gave her the hours you work,please be back on time okay? Mrs. Klein is such a blessing to us.”
“ That she is. Jacobi loves her.”
Mia could see the line growing longer.
“ Okay baby let me check in. I feel good about this. I'm not scared either. I'll call you when I land.” Mia kissed Jeremiah once more and made her way to the security gates.