“Lovely are you up?” “Yes mom.” “It’s time to eat breakfast. You know that’s very important for your health.” “Mom, I’m tired. I really don’t feel like eating.” “Baby, what’s wrong with you? Lovely, stop looking so sad.” “Last night, Redbone and I got into a fight.” “What happened?” “Mom, I really don’t know! So is Lee sleep?” “No, he’s at work. Lee had to work on a Saturday.” “Yea. Well, I’ll be downstairs cleaning up. So I’ll see you later.” “Okay.” Somebody is knocking at the door early in the morning. Who could it be? Knock! Knock! Knock! “Who is it?” “Mrs. Love, it’s me, Redbone.” “Hey, come in. How are you doing?” “Just fine. Where’s Lovely? I need to talk with her.” “Redbone, she’s upstairs in her room.” “Can I go see her?” “Yes, and tell her to come eat.” “I will.” “Redbone, you’d better not hurt my daughter.” “I won’t, Mrs. Love.” Knock! Knock! “Who is it?” “Baby it’s me, Redbone.” “Lee stop playing around and come in.” “Lovely, it’s really me, Redbone. I miss you. Can we please talk?” “We have nothing to talk about Redbone. “Lovely, I’m sorry for acting silly. You know I love you.” “Yeah, right! I’m tired of your mess. You get mad for no reason.” “That’s not true. Baby, I love you.” “Redbone, I don’t understand you anymore. So stop tripping. You’re full of it.” “I don’t like you talking to other guys.” “That’s the problem. You’re too jealous.” “Don’t start that mess. I’m not jealous.” “Redbone, leave because I’m tired. When you get around your friends, you act like you don’t know me. I’m looking like a fool. People are talking about me like I’m stupid. But not no more, baby, you sold out.” “ Lovely, I won’t us to work it out.” “Yeah, right. I really don’t want to hear it.” “Lovely, don’t turn your back on me again.” “Redbone, just look at you. That attitude needs to go. Please go and leave me alone. I don’t need you anymore.” “Lovely, look at me. I love you.” “Please! You’re holding me too tight. It’s over for good Redbone. Please go.” “Lovely look at me.” “Redbone, please, you’re holding me too tight. It’s over for good.” “Lovely, look at me. So that’s how it is.” “Yes. Now go!” “Baby, I’m sorry things didn’t work out.” “Yeah, whatever, Redbone. I guess I’ll see you around.” “Yeah. But you’d better be alone.” “Redbone you don’t own me. I’ll talk to whoever I want to.” “We will see.” “Bye Redbone. “Lovely, remember what I said.” “Bye Redbone, now!” Knock! Knock! “Who is it?” “Your Mother. Are you okay?” “Yea! Mom, we broke up for good. He’s too jealous.
I just don’t understand how he changed.” “Baby, stop crying. Maybe it’s for the best.” “I just couldn’t take it anymore.” “If you just wait and pray, God will send you somebody very special.” “Mom, I really hope so. I just pray it don’t take too long.” “Baby, just wait; you’ll see.”