Chapter 2: Chapter 2
"I was not expecting to see you at home, happy birthday son,"
"Mom! you did not call before coming, what if I was not home?"
I replied collecting the cake from her already tired hands, she has never forgotten my birthday for any reason. May be is because am her only son and since my dad passed away I have been the father figure in the family. "Thank you for the cake mom, you are the best" I gave her a warm hug after dropping the cake on the dining table just to make her feel special.
I was 11 years old when my father, U.S. Army Col. Corey Alfred Herman, was killed in Afghanistan. A "forever war" like Afghanistan leaves families like mine waiting for closure — for the mission to be accomplished, lending some ultimate meaning to our loss. more than 1,300 U.S. troops have died in the war between the Taliban.
I never really had time to spend with my dad, cause he was always answering the call of duty, for all I could remember he was a nice and generous man but blunt.
My father provided all the family needs until his death, I had little idea of what death was all about. My mom got married again a few years after my dad passed. She got married to her best friend who later was depressed because he was unable to get my mom pregnant and it was due to an inherited disorder (erectile dysfunction).
He never stopped getting on my nerves, always picking a fight with my mom, one day, I had no option other than to stand up for my mom. We had a serious fight that left some marks on my body, they later divorce and he was arrested for drugs.
I and my siblings were able to continue our education from the little jobs my Mom was able to secure, the government gave us the death gratuity program to provides for a special tax-free payment of $100,000 to eligible survivors of members of the Armed Forces, who died while on active duty or while serving in certain reserve statuses.
"Mom I miss him" I blurted out, without thinking how she was going to feel.
"We all do, your father left the three of you for me, and am sure I did well in raising you guys. he had always wanted the best for the family and am proud you turned out to be just like him, both in your looks and character"
She paused for a while and continue. " when I gave birth to you on this same day, 29yrs back, he was so excited knowing that the both of you shared the same birthday and he did not wait a second before he called you (Fred) he named after his own name Alfred" she smiled as she placed her hand on my cheek
I exhale and then picked up my phone to call a Chinese Restaurant, to make an order for myself and my mother.
"Hello, good morning. I would like some orders, please. Two plates of wheat noodles and chicken to this address"
"Ok sir" they responded
"Fred please go and have your bath you stink. And we have a discussion when taking brunch "
"Ok mom" nodding my head to an agreement as I walk upstairs to take a shower.
"Mom please help me get the door I guess the delivery guy is here", I yelled out of the bathroom. I spend time in the bathroom cause I feel very comfortable inside the bathtub. I get to think about my worries, daydream and fantasize...
'She is very generous and she is my spec, she is the kind of woman have been wishing to have, curvy and hot. I really can't wait to be her man but what if she already has someone or she is even engaged or maybe married? No is not possible, if she was she won't have given me her contact number that easily. I will give her some time to relax then probably call her at noon or maybe in the evening, I just hope she doesn't sound difficult on the phone cause she looks like one of those girls that could punch you on the face before you could say anything'
" Holy Moses, are you giving birth to an antelope or you robed poop on your skin that is taking you forever to wash off, this habit of yours is annoying. Would you get out of the shower so we can eat before I faint. All the worms in my stomach are feeding on me already god deem it" Mom yelling from the sitting room
"Am almost ready, just set the table please" I yelled back as I quickly wipe my already washed body ...
"You bath like a woman, I wonder how you manage to keep to time as your dad"
"Am sorry for keeping you waiting" I replied her
I eat a lot that's why I take my exercise seriously because I want to keep fit and not grow some fat belly like my pregnant sister Josephine
"This food is tasty mom, but yours taste better"
"Young man, you are not trying to taunt me right?" she replied
My mom is a terrible cook, she despises standing in the kitchen. She had to employ a cook that comes to the house to cook three times a week, but she later fired her when she tried to force herself on me. Yes! guys do experience that too, Mom and my two sisters went to see the doctor, since Josephine my sister got a toothache and I was asked to stay back just to assist Nelly in the kitchen.
I was just 15 a few years after my dad passed away, she asked that I bring her some spice in the storeroom close to my bedroom. she followed me behind and dragged me into my room took off my clothes and hers but before she could do anything, my oldest sister arrived and knocked her out. Then my mom rushed in, called 911 and she was arrested. All she could say was that "it's the devil's work, Fred please help me beg your mom"
I felt pity for her but I could not do anything since such an act is a crime in my state. My eldest sister later joined the navy and now we barely see her...
"Honey, I went through your laptop and I could not find any picture of a girl or even a female celebrity or a nude from any girl, are you gay?" She asked with a shrinking face
"Jazz! am not gay, why will you even think of such ?" I replied her
"Cause you left me with no option but to think so, all through your school days I did not see you around any girl or any girl around you, it's enough reason to worry, Honey is anything wrong with you? Talk to me am your mother " she said with a low tone
She does that each time she wants you to feel very comfortable in telling her what she wants to hear but I have my way around her spell," am fine mom, I have not found any girl of my choice yet but I promise you will meet her soon "
She did not let me finish before cutting in "you have been saying that over the years, all my friend's sons come home with their girlfriends, fiancee, and wife .but each time you visit I just wish you could come with any girl. am not selective, choose anyone I will love her please "
"My phone is ringing I need to get it "I replied with a smile
" don't think you can run from this conversation cause am not leaving this house until you tell me what your problem Is... "she kept on talking as I walked out on her to get my phone
" Hello, big sister."
"Happy Birthday little brother, I wish you all the best and I wish I could be there in person to help you light some candles on your cake or probably help you clean your house cause I know you are a dirty boy," Elizabeth said in a tone and I could tell tears are rolling down her eyes.
"Haha, I love you sist but am no longer that dirty little boy, I can now cook and clean as you taught me. thanks so much I miss you and I promise to visit you soon when next I will be having a long break from work or the next holiday."
"Ok is mom there I could hear her voice, what's wrong?" Elizabeth asked
"Your mother won't let me be, she is asking that I get a girlfriend and she is yelling. She is not up to 3 hours in this house and it feels like hell already and she is not planning on leaving until I tell her wats wrong "
"So is there anything wrong, cause you have not shown any girl yet," she asked
"No big sister am fine, can I please call you some other time, someone is at my door. I love you my regards to your kids too " I hanged up before she could say another word
'I need to look for a way to get this woman out of here before she ruins my day' I thought to myself
I have been in a few relationships over the years, 3 I guess
Florence, Sonia, and Eve...
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