Plan B

Aaliyah once said something in one of her songs; if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again. It has been running through my mind. I’m in my room and begin to pace. I have to go to this party. If I don’t go who knows what chaos it can cause in the future of time. I might lose my popularity. I might be so depressed I’d get a stroke. It could even affect me psychologically.

Time is running out. Start with the end in mind. I remind myself. But how do I do that now? Well, if there’s more than one way to kill a cat. I’d bet there is more than one route to a destination. I need an idea and fast!

I jump onto my bed and pick up my phone. I think about what my parents once said about me being ungrateful. They’ve given me so much. I sort of owe them something. At least gratitude would be enough for my modest parents. I shrug. I’m a teenager I’m meant to be ungrateful. I’m still training my mental prowess.

I clear my head of all thoughts. I select contacts on the cell phone. I scroll down the contacts menu. I select Jessica. I push the dial button. Soon enough, I’m connected.

Jessica: Hello?

Aseye: Jessica, what’s up?

Jessica: Nothing much.

Aseye: What do you mean ‘nothing much’? Are you going to the party or not?

Jessica: I wish I was Aseye, but my parents said no.

Aseye: We need to do something about this!

Jessica: Aseye, the sound of your voice tells me you are up to something.

I disconnect. The sound of your voice tells me you are up to something. I smile. Jessica’s right I am up to something. And this something is PLAN B; an action plan. I scrolled up the cell phone contacts menu. I searched Darryl. When I found it; I pushed dial.

Darryl: Hey baby! What’s up?

Aseye: Hi Darryl, we’ve got a problem.

Darryl: Why what’s wrong baby?

Aseye: My parents won’t let me go to the party.

Darryl: Well, that’s too bad.

Aseye: I know. We have to do something about it. I knew you had to go through a lot to get me and Jessica those tickets. I wouldn’t want to waste them.

Darryl: Aseye, I don’t know about that. I just think you should listen to your parents.

~I kissed my teeth. Listen to your parents, I’d rather escape from home. Escape from home… maybe I’ll do just that. ~

Aseye: Why? Are you scared you’ll get into trouble?

Darryl: No! I’m scared you, might get into trouble.

Aseye: Baby, a day without trouble for Aseye Mensah is like a day without oxygen.READ MORE