Suzy slipped back into the apartment at the crack of dawn. As expected, her mother was already servicing customers even this early in the day. No note on the table, no angry message, nothing to show any motherly care or concern. The Mulatto girl needed to pick up some books from her room in order to study for a test. Mistah Cracka-man's words penetrated her thick skull just a little. Gale also had a heart to heart with her last night.
Feeling cared for was weird to Suzy. She had friends, Sammy specifically, but that was friendship. It was hard to explain but feeling like someone older, someone who is supposed to be responsible actually fulfilling their duty, melted a little of the ice inside her heart and soul.
Without a word, she slipped out unseen to meet up with Sammy on the street corner. Sammy was unique because she was the brains of the operation, one of the few girls in the school that had book smarts. The plain girl's boyfriend also helped in that department too.
"Hey, Suzy!" a voice called out, waving from down the street.
Suzy had stayed up late to girltalk with Gale but she didn't think she was that tired. Rubbing her eyes, she felt as if she were dreaming as her friend came into closer view. 'Plain' was no longer a correct adjective for Sammy. Designer shoes, clothes, even a new hairstyle and the most expensive makeup on the market. Sammy looked like a million dollars.
"What happened to you?" Suzy asked, stunned.
"My new boyfriend took me out on a date yesterday. He wanted me looking good before we went back to his place."
"You didn't tell me he was loaded, Sammy."
"He is Asian, of course he is loaded. Parents are big time accountants. This was pocket change to him," she giggled.
"Yeah, but what did he want?"
"Nothing I wasn't already willing to give for free," Sammy winked.
The brain's new look was a stark contrast to her earlier, plain, poor motif. Suzy was poor but Sammy was poor even for a ghetto. Most of the time she wore raggedy clothes that smelled as if they were never washed for a month, and never any makeup. Every cent was saved to just buy an apple, anything to stave off starvation.
"You're really into him, eh?" Suzy asked.
"Why wouldn't I be? He is cute, smart, and rich."
"So are some of the drug dealers."
"You know what I mean, Suze. Besides, he treats me like an angel. He never complained about my smelly clothes once when we were together."
"Is he packing?" Suzy asked, curious.
"Why does it matter?"
"I'm curious. I've never met an Asian guy. You know the stereotype."
"If we're going by stereotype myths then you should be more concerned about Mistah Cracka-man not measuring up to the drug dealers."
"Fine, I take it back."
"It doesn't matter anyways, Suze. If all I cared about was the cock size of a guy, I'd never leave this shitty ghetto because I'd have the mentality of an ape. I'd be a stupid whore like your mom. Look what she threw away for some myth. Easy street down the toilet for believing the porn hype."
"Don't remind me..." Suzy lamented.
"I'm sorry, Suzy. I didn't mean it that way."
"No, I know what you meant. That is why you're the brains, Samantha. You're always thinking long-term."
"I made his dreams come true last night. If he wasn't already smitten with jungle fever, he'll be showering me with affection now."
"What was it like?" Suzy asked, hesitantly.
"Awkward at first but we just laughed it off. We got a groove going after a while. It felt good, Suze. I can understand why some of our girls just want to suck cock all day long."
"I'm happy for you, Sammy."
"Jealous?"
"Nope."
"Yes, you are. I know you too well, Suze. Don't worry, Mr. Cracka-man will be your Romeo. Oh, Mr. Cracka-man, please be gentle. My tiny body can't handle your three foot cock," Sammy joked.
"His cock isn't that huge. No cock is that huge."
"Lighten up, girlfriend. Just tell him you love him."
Suzy shook her head girlishly, embarrassed.
"No way, what if he says no?"
"Then you move on."
"Are you sure you're not some Vulcan thing? Always so fucking analytical."
"That's what you pay me the big bucks for."
X
"No, no, no, you've got to put your butt into it as you lift her up," Michelle yelled out. "You're going to drop her and kill both of you."