Drowning Eyes

Prologue

“Mamajah get yo ass ova here!?” my mother yelled

“I’m coming ma” I said

“I asked you for an ice cold cup of water” she said holding up the cup of ice cold water I gave her

“That’s what I gave you” I answered

“You know damn well every time I ask for ice cold water I get four cubes”

“Ma there was only three left”

“Well if you knew it was only three left why the hell didn’t you refill it?”

“I’m sorry ma I didn’t think it was a big deal do you have to get four cubes?” I asked what a dumb question that was

“That’s what I wanted like my momma always said to me you do or die!” She said swinging the belt and gave me a latch on the face