At Grammy's House

Keya's POV

We just got home from church where they held their annual Easter day service. And I couldn't wait to leave, I'm so over these ancient ass men gawking at and fantasizing about me. I mean some of them are literally old enough to be my great grandfather, ewww it makes me want to vomit. Their nasty lustful stares, I love going to church to learn, but hate it because those men are gross, some have children older than me!

So I turned on the radio, popping in my Aaliyah CD to have some tunes whilst I  clean up the house. I put in a load of clothes to wash, started washing the dishes, when I hear Grammy calling me. 

"Keya, come here gurl!"

I dry my hands on a kitchen rag and walk over to the living room, which is right next to the kitchen only separated by a half bath. 

"Yes Grammy?"

She's in her favorite recliner watching her favorite channel, the Food Network. We love getting ideas for cooking new meals. She's sipping on some ice water in an old Prego sauce glass. 

"I'm hungry, do you know what you cooking for dinner yet?" She asked me.

She had just came back from the hospital on Thursday and her doctor told her to start eating better, if she doesn't want to end up in there again but she's so damn stubborn. She has so many health issues already and it seems like every time she goes back they tack on another, it's quite depressing. 

I take care of my four brothers and my sister, plus help my Grammy also. I keep the house clean, cook almost all of the meals and wash everyone's clothes. If they ever need anything, I'm usually the person to get it done. Doctors appointments, school conferences, field trips, you name it I've done it. I don't mind at all but it leaves me no time for myself really. 

"I'm not sure yet Grammy, but you know I'll put something together." I always do.

"Ok well go over to Papa's and get me one of those chicken meals will ya" she told me. 

I looked at her warily, "Grammy, seriously didn't you just get out the hospital 2 days ago?" I pursed my lips putting my hand on my hip.

"Gurl I don't wanna hear that shit go get me my damn food and hurry on back here!" She snapped narrowing her eyes. Like I said, she's stubborn. 

I sighed and threw up my hands in defeat, I'm not tryna get bitch smacked by my OG. "Ok gimme the money, and is that all you want from there?" 

"Yup" she said handing me a $20 from her purse. I left shaking my head, she really needs to start eating better and lose some weight, she's over 240 pounds and at 5'2" that's just too much unhealthy weight for her in her late forties. 

My brothers were either down the street playing basketball with their friends or riding their bikes and my lil sister was upstairs listening to music. I walked through the back yard to take a short cut and was at the restaurant in no time. 

I felt like something was tugging at me. Like someone hooked a line behind my naval and was reeling me in and it got stronger the closer I got to the restaurant. What the hell was going on? 

Walking in I noticed this gigantic man sitting at the counter. He looked like a WCW wrestler or something. My feet were on autopilot and the line was dragging me towards him. I found myself plopping down next to him. I was super nervous I greeted Papa and ordered Grammy's food.

Mmmmm damn this food smells good and Papa cooks with such skill and enthusiasm I wish my future hubby could cook like that. I doubt it though I giggled.

I was a nervous wreck sitting so close to this giant that my body wouldn't be still, my feet were swinging and my fingers tapped on the counter. Like my body was trying to grab his attention. 

I felt the giant man turn to look at me, I didn't want to be rude or anything so I said, "Hi!"

"Hello" he says and gave me this super sexy smile, shit he has dimples for days. I mean they look so deep I may be able to lay my pinkie finger in there. Did he just lick his lips at me? And.. what the hell is he eating... a banana burger?!!!!

He asked, "Have you ever had a jibarito before?"

I don't even know what 'it' is. 

"A what?"

"A jibarito? That's what this is."

I shook my head, "No, I've never seen or heard of that before in my life!"

He explained what it was and asked me, "Would you like a bite?" 

Wow he's seriously offering me a bite? Sure why not, "Sure!" So I bit it trying not to bite off his finger and he growled at me.. did I bite him?? So I started chewing the food in my mouth and WOOOW! It was de-fuckin-licious! I closed my eyes in bliss.

"Mmm that was delicious!" It practically melted in my mouth, oh goodness it was orgasmic. 

"And its called a 'jibarito'?" I pronounced it slow hoping I said it right. Then he offered to buy one, hell yeah he could! 

"Really?!" I was so excited. 

"Yeah I don't mind." He smirked, licking his lips, 'gulp' and I felt my panties getting wet. I never knew one action could cause such an effect. 

"Sure, I'd love one!"

"Ok, one jibarito meal coming up!"

"Is it to go?" Papa asked me.

"Yes, Papa! Thank you!" Damn a free meal, today is starting to look up!

"So how's your grandmother doing?" Papa asks me.

"She's much better now that she's out of the hospital. The doctor says she has something called diabetes. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't sound good." If only she would eat better and exercise a little more she would be better. I'm really sad I can't persuade her much. 

Then the generous giant asked, "So what are you doing today?"

Same ol' same ol', "I gotta finish washing clothes and cleaning up, find something to cook for dinner and do my homework." 

Same shit, different day. He seems interested in me but I barely have time to myself, I definitely don't have time for a boyfriend. I wish I did though, a girl could dream right? And he is dreamy.

"That's quite a 'To Do' list for such a pretty girl" he smirked and I felt my toes curl. OMG is he.. flirting with me? Wow, I think I just got a little wetter. I pray this food's done soon..

"I help my Grammy take care of my little brothers and my sister." And I have no social life..

"Oh I see, well I'm sure she appreciates you a lot, doesn't she?" His deep voice is making me leak like a faucet, this is crazy. 

He turned towards me fully and it looked like he was about to grab me; his shoulders slump forward and he was flexing his hands which were dangling in between his massive legs.. not like I wouldn't let him or I wouldn't mind. But I pray he doesn't, one touch from him and I'd melt into a puddle of juices.

I nod, "Yup, I don't mind." I shrugged, "Because, I love and appreciate my Grammy!" I wish that I could see his eyes but he's wearing sunglasses, I can read people through their eyes. 

We started talking and I found out he's from Puerto Rico, GOD I love his accent everything about him is turning me on, this shit is new to me. Don't get me wrong I've seen some hot guys in my short life but, no one has brought my feelings bubbling to the surface like this guy.

He said he has been living here since the 80's. And just returned home from the Marines last month. He's the youngest of 8 siblings. He's 23 yrs old and a Scorpio like me which means we might have a lot in common with each other. His birthday is a day before mine and he wanted to know where I wanted to hold my party at this year, umm.. why?

He started licking his lips again, inching towards me and honestly I'm sure that this seat is soaked. Butterflies exploded in my tummy and I squeezed & crossed my legs trying to stop the flow but to no avail.

"Hey, are you single?" I stiffened and gasped. Holy Crapola he IS interested in me. "Yes.. I am." I squeak out, my throat going dry. I really didn't want to tell him that I'm single because I don't have time for a relationship but that's the truth. Oh man this sucks royally. 

I gasped as my head snapped towards Papa when he said, "Here you go girl, 1 half chicken meal and 1 jibarito meal." Papa says handing me the bag of food. And saving me momentarily from the advances of this sexy giant. 

"I'll pay for it Tio." 

WHAT?! I was so overcome with gratitude that I wrapped my arms around his chest giving him a hug! He stiffened and growled at me.. wtf? Whatever I can't believe he's paying for my stuff!

"OMG thank you so much mister I greatly appreciate it!" I said beaming up at him. He chest is massive and hard. And the second I touch him I felt something like an electric shock and almost had an orgasm.. I need to go before I'm not able to walk outta here. 

I let him go, grabbed my food and made a beeline for the door before he tried to ask me anything else. I was almost out the door when someone grabbed my arm, I froze thinking it was the giant man. But thank goodness it was an elderly woman sitting at the table near the door, she pointed at something behind me.

I turned around, it was the giant man and OMG, I'm glad I got away from him when I did because I can see his huge hard-on from here. I gulped nervously, "Yes?"

"What's your name?" He asked.

"Oh", Oh whew. "I'm Keya and again thank you so much!" I was very grateful he paid for everything. 

"Keya.." he said my name slowly like he was tasting wine and enjoyed its flavor. My knees were getting weak, "Cool, I'm Manny" I nod.

"I gotta go my Grammy is really hungry, goodbye!" I smiled, waved and all but ran outta there whew.

Once outside I leaned against the door my legs wobbly, panting, glad I made it outta there. After a few deep breaths I started walking home when, oh no. I spotted Steve with his cousins, Carlos and Luis. I wanted to say hi, but he might try something like he always does. Ugh he gets on my nerves, so why do I like him so much? 'Sigh' shaking my head, I honestly have no idea. I remember when I first saw him...

[FLASHBACK]

It was May 1996, I was in 8th grade at Moos Elementary and we were having gym class outside, I love gym class! I was playing flag football when all of a sudden I can feel this weird sensation. Like someone was forcefully turning my head towards them. I turn and see this boy staring at me intensely as he was walking by. I saw that he was around my age and kinda cute. He maintained eye contact and for the life of me, I couldn't turn my eyes away from him even if I tried. It was like something took control over me it was so weird! 

Our school's playground is a block long and he even turned around to walk backwards just to keep looking at me! Was he having a staring contest with me or something? He got to the end of the block and crossed the street and was STILL looking at me. God he was cute! I don't think I've ever seen someone as cute as him. Then he walked out of my sight I was able to look away finally, whew that was intense! I was a bit dizzy.

I didn't see him again until September when I began 9th grade. I had been thinking about him all the time and sorta happy to see him again. But that was shortlived. He ended up in my homeroom. And every chance he got he would grab on me.

I saw him sitting in the Dean's office most of the time which meant that he did something that the teachers didn't like. He always says dirty things to me like, "Hey girl you got a nice ass!" or "I'll pay you $20 for a blowjob!?" Ughhh he was so rude, I just ignored him as much as I could. 

One day he cornered me in the stairwell as I was making my way to class and grabbed my butt! I have a big butt so he had a handful, "Steve!" I gasped turning around then he grabbed my waist, pinning me against the brick wall and roughly grabbed my breasts and started licking & sucking on my neck. I was so stunned I froze! I didn't know what to do.. I wanted him to stop but then again.. I didn't!?

Someone was coming down the stairs and he stopped, looked at me smirking, licked his lips and just stared at me. I sprinted down the stairs away from him as quickly as I could. He cornered me like that a few more times during the school year. Although it was quicker than taking the escalators, I eventually stopped going in the stairwell if I knew he was around.

And every time he was with his friends or his cousins he would always say nasty stuff to me. Ugh! He was so irritating, but I still.. liked him..? Smh omg it was confusing.

And not only did I have to deal with being groped on by him at school, but also at home by my exboyfriend, Carmelo too. He lived right across the street from me and would invite me over just so could grab all over me.

Carmelo was 18, my friend Denise's older brother and a bit stronger than Steve. It was harder getting away from him as he would grip my hands up above my head. And roughly handle me also. That punk also ripped some of my clothes while I was trying to escape from his grubby hands. 

And he was always pulling down his pants showing me his penis asking, "When you gonna let me hit that baby?" OMG WHAT!? This fool is insane! 

"I'm not doing anything until I'm married Carmelo, now let me go or I'm gonna scream!" I told him for the umpteenth time. He eventually broke up with me, I was relieved and sad at the same time. I liked having a boyfriend, but I wish he wasn't so mannish jeez. And he never asked my permission he would just manhandle me. I don't mind it if I'm asked but, I hate being forced to do things! 

[Flashback Ends]

Back to reality...gasp, oh man! Steve saw me! I stopped in my tracks thinking about turning around and going the opposite way. But he might chase me or something. Crapola!... I guess.. I'll just have to deal with him, ughhhh.

I slowly started walking again, they waited for me, I see him whisper something to Luis and they laughed looking at me. I reached their location and he jumps in front of me, "Where you think you're going sexy?"

"Home" I squeaked, I was trying to sound confident, but failed miserably.

"Oh you finally gonna suck my dick then?" he jeered, his cousins laughing.

"NO! I told you already that I don't do that!" I yelled at him embarrassed.

"Oh? " he smirked wrapping one arm around my waist pulling me up against him, grabbing my butt, his other hand angrily gripping my face,

"So we finna go home and fuck then!?" he was so serious all of a sudden, his face was so close to mine. I can smell alcohol and weed on his breath, he was high as usual. I wanted to push him away but like I said, I ..liked him. OMG this is so confusing and frustrating.

"You're gonna gimme this ass one day Keya, even if I gotta take it!" he forcefully pulled me closer to him, squeezing my butt.. I was paralyzed. I started trembling, sweat dripping down my face, panting.. I didn't know what to do..

*HONK HONK*

A car horn blew right next to us, I turned to see.. "Grammy!" Oh I was saved. Steve and his cousins ran away when they saw the car, "One day Keya!" he warned as he ran off.

"Girl get your ass in here, I send you to the damn restaurant and you out here foolin 'round!" she yelled at me.

"But, but I..." I panted, I didn't know what to say as I was still flustered from Steve. I always got like that around him. I got in the car and we drove home. We recently moved out of the Chicago Projects and I couldn't have been more glad. Those places were horrible! I loved this neighborhood because its wasn't as rough as living in the Projects. 

When we got home there was a box in front of the door, I went and looked inside and 3 small kittens were in there! Awwwww, so cute I took the box inside. Grammy said that I can keep them, if I took care of them properly. They were so young that their eyes were still closed. She guessed that they were only a few days old, and should not have been taken away from the mom this soon. And that I'll have to feed them with a medicine dropper because they were so tiny.

I sat the box down and washed my hands. In the kitchen, I took her food out from the bag and put it on the dining room table and gave her the money back. She looked at me bewildered, "What is this!?" And then I told her about the man at Papa's that let me taste his weird sandwich and how he paid for everything! 

"A man!?" she said looking interested, "What man?" 

"His name is Manny, I was tryna get back here with your food and then.. Steve..." I was terrible when it came to him, I always freeze up.

"That damn boy still bothering you! He needs his ass whupped! You have to start standing up for yourself Keya and stop letting these lil boys think that its okay to touch on you like that you hear me?!"

"Yes, Grammy" It was true but I didn't know how to fight back, I don't like hurting others it just isn't me. And people take advantage of my kindness, it makes me sad, I hate it. 

But Mmmmm! Man this food smells amazing! I take my carton of food out the bag and open it up.

"Is that it?" she asked looking at my meal.

"Yep, he says it's called a jibarito" I told her.

"So why he buy you one?" she asked cutting into her chicken.

I shrugged, "He asked if I had eaten one before. I told him 'No I didn't' so he let me taste his. And it was sooo good Grammy, and then he asked if I wanted one? I told him yeah, then he paid for everything!" I explained. 

"Wow! Did he ask you for anything?" she looked at me suspiciously, pursing her lips. "Well yeah we talked about a lot of stuff." And I told her what we talked about and how he made me feel. 

"He kept growling at me.." I told her, frowning shaking my head. 

"Growling?  Like a dog or something?" She asked confused.

"Yes exactly like a dog!" It was weird.

She narrowed her eyes suspiciously, "Did you give him your number?"

Number? I frowned, then my eyes went wide when I realized what she meant, "No I didn't give him my number!"

"Why not gurl?!"

"Because I don't have time for a relationship right now Grammy, you know that!" l said exasperated. 

"Gurl you better make some time! He sounds like a fine ass man, this.. Manny guy. You don't wanna be an old maid do you? Alone, bored, reading old romance novels, living with a billion cats, your pussy collecting cobwebs!" She bust out laughing. Jeez Grammy I couldn't do nothing but laugh also smh. 

"He was fine as hell Grammy, and he was VERY.. interested in me. He even asked if I was single. But I don't have time for me, how am I supposed to make time for a whole other person?" It's not like I didn't want to be with him, I just really didn't have the time is all.

"Listen Keya on some serious shit, you are getting to be a beautiful young woman and men are starting to notice you. I won't be mad if you find you a man. Hell at your age I had 2 kids already." I knew my Grammy had come from a long line of teenage moms.

"But you're a great catch Keya that's why those boys be all over you like that. And always remember, a man ain't NEVER gonna give you something for free, without wanting something in return, you hear me?" she said her eyebrow raised.

"Yes, Grammy, I understand." I said sincerely.

I thought, well I gave him a hug and I thanked him I didn't think he would want anything else from me. Oh boy was I wrong!