May 2, 1934. Harlem, New York City...
The smell of the old garbage came rushing in to hide the the rising stints of the room. However, it didn't keep my hands from trembling as I held the gun tightly like my dear life was still at question. The smelly garbage from outside seemed to allow me to blink for focus buy my eyes continued to well up out of fear. As my ripped blouse hung loose on my left shoulder, I let out a gasp of uncontrollable emotion.
I couldn't stop the replay of what just happen in this room all I could do was hold onto the gun and stare down at Mr. Smithson. I continued to breathe harder and harder as though racing to catch each breathe. I knew I had to get out of her and fast but where would I go. All I could do was hold on to the gun and stare at Mr. Smitson.
The foul smell of the garbage outside came in like a tidal wave.
I dropped the gun and searched for my purse and started for the door. All of a sudden, I heard voices outside coming towards the door. I immediately backed up clutching my my purse closer to my chest as my heart beated like a race car. Sweat trickled down my forehead like streams of a rapid river stream. I held my breath as the sound of voices came closer and closer.
I eyed the door knob that seemed to hold my destiny in its existence. When for the most oddest reason, the vase on a nearby table filled with white daffodils commanded my attention in the hot steamy room.
I surrendered.
Three hours later...at Mama's Place on 132nd street.
"How much longer are you going to be girl?" Mama yelled at the closed dark brown door. The running water was the only sound still dancing in the wind. Mama shook her head trying to failure out why Sasha walked hurriedly past the kitchen area without speaking.
Three hours later...at Mama's Place on 132nd street.
Suddenly, the running water stopped and the silence sealed the air in a weird way. Chills seemed to evaded Mama's arms, and she started to shake for a strong feeling came over her that something was not right. The door slowly crept open and then there was Sasha. The light in the bathroom was off but Mama saw Sasha's eyes they were bloodshot and Sasha was shaking like a leaf on a fall day.
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