Chiraq VI

Chapter 6

"Good God!", she said as her arms tightened around Big Shorty. "My grandbaby is home! Are you okay?" asked Big Shorty's grandmother. Big Shorty simply laid in her bosom, enjoying her warmth. Her mouth opened in astonishment when she saw his face. "He just has a little black eye, nothing a little ice can't handle.", his grandpa said. "Who hit my grandbaby in the eye? Are you alright?" Big Shorty was over-whelmed by the questions from his grandma. "I'm okay, I took care of him and sent him home crying!", exclaimed Big Shorty. Big Shorty was flustered as his grandparents crowd around him.

"Honey, I'll prepare Tyrone something to eat while you run him bath water and find him something to wear.", said his grandma. She was dressed in a night gown with tan slippers. She had a short natural afro and bronze skin, who always wore a face of extraordinary beauty along with the calmest eyes. She had worked for thirty years as an administrator at a clothing store and used her discount generously for everyone. A lady of considerable character and known for holding the family together.

"I better call Victoria to let her know you're here. She needs to call the authorities because you've been reported missing." said his grandma. Big Shorty took a deep breath and then hesitated, saying, "Grandma, I would like to live with you and grandpa." His grandma gave him an agreeable expression and said, "I suppose we could talk to your mother. She'll end up behind bars if she gets a hold of you after all the stress you put on her." Big Shorty was truly loved by his grandma.

The next morning, Big Shorty woke up to the aroma of bacon, eggs, and pancakes that lit up his grandma's house. Big Shorty relaxed in the spare bedroom, which was equipped with everything. The floor model television sat opposite the bed. Big Shorty reached over for the remote and changed cartoons to a movie called, "New Jack City." Ding-dong, the door bell rang. He saw his grandpa walk past the doorway of the spare bedroom in the direction of the front door in his silk pajamas and robe. The only sound was his grandpa's slippers passing over the plastic walk that covered the carpet. Big Shorty's grandpa opened the door to see his daughter, Victoria.

"Hello father, good morning. Where is that bad boy at?" Victoria said with a look of sadness on her face. "He's back in the guest room.", replied Eddie. His facial expression showing a smile after receiving a kiss on the cheek by Victoria. Victoria stalked in the direction of the kitchen with one arm around something that looked like a purse. Big Shorty's grandma's apartment was decorated with African Art and a wall full of pictures of all of the relatives.

"Hello mother.", Victoria said, as she stood in the entrance of the kitchen, while butter flickered from the skillet. His grandma tossed the pancakes over the stove with a quick twist. "Hello, Victoria. How are you doing today?" his grandma replied. Victoria squirmed her face in towards the guest bedroom and yelled, "Tyrone! Get your butt in here now!" Big Shorty knew it was his mother as he became stiff. He was startled and thought about faking as if he was still asleep. Instead, Big Shorty opened his mouth to yawn and then he slowly stretched.

"Boy! Get your butt in here! You hear me calling you!", Victoria said more aggressively. Big Shorty sat up and threw the covers off his legs and said, "I'm coming mommy." Big shorty met her at the entrance to the kitchen.