Page 37 of Keyoni & Sage
“Okay.” Keturah left the room, running with the puppy like her life depended on it.
I followed her out of the door, demanding that she walk. She finally slowed down when she reached her mother, eventually coming to a full stop.
“Hard-headed ass…”
“Leave her alone,” Sage said, standing. “She’s just excited.”
“Well…she needs to calm down.”
Sage glanced around me. “Where’s Kaiser?”
“In there with Jami.”
“How’s he doing?”
“See for yourself.”
She rolled her eyes, leading the way into the living room. Keturah was next to her mother on the couch, sporting a smile that took up most of her face.
“Mom said I can stay,” Keturah announced.
I figured she would. It meant Jami didn’t have to get up with the puppies every few hours.
“Was it even a question?” Jami quizzed. “Of course Keturah can stay. Anytime she wants.”
Knowing Jami, I expected a text requesting a day’s portion of the rent and electric bill. She wasthatpetty.
“Sage,” I began. “You’re my witness. You heard her.”
“Heard what?”
I looked at her in disbelief. She broke character the longer I stared, breaking eye contact to bow her head and laugh. She knew exactly what I was talking about.
“My girl!” Jami leaned forward and they slapped hands. “I knew I liked you.”
Their unserious moment wasn’t worth watching. “I’m out of here.” I whistled. “Kaiser, let’s go.”
“I guess that’s my cue too.” Sage followed me to the door. “I got a busy day tomorrow.”
“Are you going to the block party?” Jami asked.
“I think so.” She looked at me to confirm. “Am I?”
“Yeah, we’re going. She ain’t never been to one.”
“Oh, really? Well…you’re in for a treat,” Jami advised. “I love block parties.”
“Hopefully I will too.”
I knew she would. D-Ville block parties were an entire experience.
SAGE
The streets were littered with people of all shades. I walked up and down the block with Keyoni as he pointed out the significance of the origin.
“This is basically the community coming together. No fighting. No issues. No nothing. Just community and fellowship.”
I nodded, listening to Keyoni while observing food vendors assisting their respective lines.
