"Jude!" Mama shouts.Our backs towards her, Jude stops and whispers, "Go to the car."Before I take a step, Mama says, "You too, Ajay."Wide-eyed, I look up at Jude, whose eyes are glaring through his mama. Mama asks, "Son, do you know what day it is?"Glancing my way, he answers, "Thursday.""Okay. Friday is an important day, right?""I'm more aware of Friday than you are, mama. I assure you, I won't need my privacy until Saturday night."Aware of my uneasiness, Mama smiles my way, saying, "Tonight, we are having a luau for the guests. Please, stay and enjoy the festivities."Flustered, Jude releases a loud sigh. Unmoved by his agitation, Mama stares through him, saying, "Ajay needs to see how fun we are."She winks at me, but Jude answers, " Not tonight, mama.""Deena! Please escort Ajay to her room." Mama shouts.Through a phony grin, Deena says, "Follow me."My eyes fixed on Jude, he pleads, "Mama, I promise I'll return her tomorrow.""Son, we discussed...""Mama, I have needs," J
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