Free Keysha's Drama by Earl Sewell Page A

I asked, holding my breath on her every word.
    â€œApparently he has a cousin named Simon.”
    â€œThe man that my mother got caught up with?”
    â€œYes.”
    â€œOh, great. If my biological father is related to Simon, you can forget it. I’ll just stay here at the group home.”
    â€œWell, hang on before you say that. Simon and the man who may be your father are as different as night and day.”
    â€œGo on, I’m listening,” I said.
    â€œSimon got in contact with his cousin through another family member and reminded him about a particular house party they’d gone to years ago when they were both young men. An encounter occurred between Simon’s cousin and your mother.”
    â€œBut Justine doesn’t remember this, right?” I asked.
    â€œI don’t know what your mom remembers. Anyway, I got a phone call back from Simon’s cousin and he has agreed to be tested just to make sure he doesn’t have any children out in the world he’s not aware of.” I swallowed hard. I felt my heart racing and I couldn’t calm myself down.
    â€œSo, we’re going to head over to the clinic for a blood sample and let science tell us if we’ve located your biological father.” I exhaled loudly. My feelings were somewhere between happy and terrified.
    â€œI know this isn’t easy,” Maggie said.
    â€œI’m afraid,” I admitted as I swallowed hard.

    Several weeks after my blood sample was taken, Maggie resurfaced again. I was in the common area playing Monopoly with Africa and a few other girls when Maggie rushed in and called out my name, “Keysha.” I could hear the excitement in her voice. I captured her gaze.
    â€œCome on, let’s go upstairs into the office.” I excused myself from the table and followed her. The upstairs office was as busy as it always is. The phones were ringing, the typewriters were dinging and there was a continuous hum of several conversations taking place at the same time. I took a seat in front of the desk where Maggie sat.
    â€œThe test results came back.”
    â€œAnd?” I asked, fearing the worst.
    â€œWe’ve found him,” she said with a smile. I couldn’t believe it. I suppose I should have been happy but I was actually mortified by this new information.
    â€œWell, aren’t you happy?” she asked.
    â€œI don’t know. I mean, who is he? What is he like? Does he even care about me?”
    â€œHis name is Jordan, and he’s doing very well. He’s married and has a son who is a few years younger than you.” She paused in thought for a moment. “He and his wife have agreed to come and meet you.”
    â€œCome and meet me?” I began to feel a panic attack setting in. “How about coming to get me the hell up out of here?”
    â€œKeysha, don’t get upset. I mean, your existence is very shocking and unnerving to him. This has changed everything for him. He never knew about you.”
    â€œWell, he does now, and I don’t understand why he just doesn’t come down here and pick me up so that I can go!” I was emotional and shouting at Maggie. I didn’t mean to shout at her but my emotions weren’t in full control.
    â€œKeysha, you have to understand the situation he’s in, too. He had to explain you to his wife and the rest of his family. I mean, give him credit, he was man enough to admit he’d had an encounter with your mother. He and his family have yet to make a decision on what to do.”
    â€œWell, I’m part of his family. What about what I have to say?”
    â€œCalm down, okay?” Maggie said, trying to get me to relax.
    â€œOkay, I’m cool. When will they be here?”
    â€œIn a few days. His mother is coming into town, and he wants to wait until she arrives before he comes because she wants to meet you, as well.”
    â€œWell, what’s his name?” I