Black owned business of the day:

Saana Design Company (online based)-
"Saana Design Company offers high-quality, couture-inspired wardrobe staples in sizes 2-20. Founded by friends – two women of color – with a passion for success and a deep love of style, Saana Design Company creates contemporary clothes catered to the many dimensions of women's lives"

Website: Saanadc.com

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"Hello, this is your pilot speaking. I'm nicely asking you guys to get y'all little asses off the damn plane. My wife just went into labor so leave now or you're flying with me to Manchester"

I quickly took my bags and speed walk off the plane. The door of the plane closed and I was thankful that I made it out. Many people weren't as lucky as me.

I heard banging on the door as the plane started to fly away. The pilot did tell everyone to get off the plane in a hurry. I'm just happy that I got out of there in time.

I called my parents and told them that I arrived safe and sound. My dad was of course whining about how he already missed me. I heard his sniffles through the phone and a loud scream in the background, telling me that my mom probably smacked him.

"We know you didn't want us to pay for your apartment but we did anyways. That's your graduation gift from us since you wouldn't let us fully pay for your a car"

I sighed and said ok. I didn't let them pay the car by themselves because I wanted to feel like my money was a part of it.

"Thank you guys, I love you"

"I love you too sweetie"

They both said at the same time. I always appreciated how my parents tell me that they love me. Many of my friends have always complained to me how they never heard their parents tell them that.

By observing what's happening around me it tends to be the Caribbean parents. Something about saying I love you to their child just don't sit right with them.

"When you walk out of the airport you'll see a lady in a white and pink taxi that says Serenity Dixon on it. We rented it for you just in case your car doesn't come within the next few days"

"Rented??? Guys I could've just ordered an Uber"

"Don't judge me, it was your father's idea. He wanted to make sure that you were safe so, he hired a driver for you. He did a background search on her and everything"

That's good to hear. Now I don't have to pretend like I'm on the phone while I'm in Uber. One time my dad called me and had me put him on speaker as he said that he put my gun and taser in my purse.

I've never seen a gun or a taser in my life. He was just capping so I won't get kidnapped. It worked though because the driver took me where I was going faster than I needed him to.

Once I stepped outside I saw the pink taxi that had my name written in bold white letters. If he rented it, why is my name written all over it? They probably bought me the whole taxi and didn't want to tell me because they know I would disagree with them buying it for me.

I showed my dad the lady that was next to the taxi to confirm that she was the right person. I don't have time for me to get kidnapped in Washington. I haven't been here for more than Twenty minutes.

"Thank you again, guys. I'll call you when I make it to the apartment"

We said our goodbyes as I walked to the taxi. I greeted the lady and she went to put my luggage in the trunk.

I expected to pull up to a low key apartment at the end of town but, I was wrong. The taxi stopped in front of a large building complex that had a water fountain in front of it.

"The Boujee Stay" was written on the top of the building in big black and neon yellow letters. A bellman in a baby blue vest with black dress pants opened the door for me and lead me out of the taxi.

The lobby of the apartment had pink marble floors and a huge chandelier hanging from the middle of the ceiling. The walls had little specks of gold foil embedded into it.

"Welcome to The Boujee Stay, how may I help you?"

"Good evening Ma'am. My name is Serenity Dixon and I'm here to check into my room"

"Oh yes, Ms. Dixon. Mr. Dixon called a few minutes ago to ask if you made it here safely. Your father got you the 'Queen of the palace' suite"

The lady at the front desk handed me the keys to my apartment and told me the directions to my room. The bellman lead me to the elevator and pressed on the floor where my room was.

"Your suite ma'am"

The bellman said as he opened the door. My eyes immediately drew to the white glossy floors that looks almost like sheets of ice. The glittery Coco Chanel pillows was the next thing I saw as it matched my shirt.

My mouth permanently hung low as I walked deeper into the living room. My parents really went all out with choosing my apartment.

I waited for the bellman to place my bags on the floor before I gave him his tip. Once the door closed I let out a scream. I started jumping around in excitement.

My view was of a clear pool in the back of the apartment that was gated by a white fence.  I walked towards the back and stopped once I saw double doors that had a good knob.

I opened it and I was amazed. It was the master bedroom. The walls, bed frame, and the curtain was all velvet black.

I walked further into the room and went to lay down on the bed. That's where I'm going to be spending the most time so, I had to make sure it was comfortable.

Out of nowhere, I started moving my cheeks. I don't know why I do that. I just be bored and I want to feel my booty jiggle.

Seeing that I almost fell asleep on the bed I got up. I walked to the corner of the room and opened another door. Behind the door was a black and gold marble bathroom.

The sink had two places to wash your face and the cabinets were very spacious. I stepped up the steps and went to take a seat in the tub.

"What does this button do?"

I asked as I pressed a white button that was on the wall. Boiling water came rushing out of the showerhead as I frantically pressed the button. The water only seemed to get hotter.

I started banging on random buttons on the wall until the water shut off. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the shower.

"Damn, that water was hotter than a witch's coochie"

I said as I took a deep breath. It's a good thing I was just wearing my cheap Coco Chanel shirt with some Off-White sweatpants.

After I changed my wet clothes I called my parents to relief all their worries. A smile was permanently placed on my face as I waited for them to pick up the phone. After the second ring, I saw my dad's face.

He had tears in his eyes and snot running down his face. He sniffled in as he wiped his nose. This man is so dramatic. My mom rolled her eyes next to him and snatched the phone out of his hands 

"Did you get yourself situated already? Do you like the apartment? I know it's not the best we could do but, it was the only black room they had"

My mom said with a smile. Not the best? It looks absolutely amazing to me. I started going on and on about the gold and black that was all over my apartment. I took them on a tour of my apartment while they were on FaceTime.

"What happened to the two-person unit that you guys got me? Did you lie to me or did you switch it last minute?"

"We lied. We got something nicer for you"

I thanked them again and continued giving them a tour. They were just as awestruck as I was. It's safe to say that they're great at choosing places with great interior.

"How come my place wasn't that nice?"

I heard Cassidy ask in the background. Her ugly face came into view as she gasped at my new home. I saw the fire in her eyes as she whipped around to face my parents.

"We knew your ass wasn't going to last a year in college and look, we were right. Why would we spend thousands of dollars on an apartment you were only going to stay in for less than a year. You literally dropped out of school two months into the semester"

My mom said as she rolled her eyes at Cassidy. After that, she didn't have anything to say. She just rolled her eyes at me then walked out of the room. She always acts like her shit don't stink and I'm tired of it.

When I revealed that I got accepted into Howard all on my own she had it out for me. She made it her duty to throw me off my game until the days leading up to graduation. She went as far as calling Howard and telling them that I have a secret police record.

Did she show up at my graduation? No, she didn't. She went to get high with her friends and lied to mom and dad about it, saying that she was going to the movies.

I'm telling you it be your own people.

She tried to make me jealous when she got accepted to the university of her dream but, it didn't work. She couldn't flex on me if I was happy for her.

But hey, I don't need her support. I got into Howard without her. My parents are the only people that I acknowledge as humans when people ask me about my family. I refer to her as the dog that my mom turned into a human.

I ended the call with my parents and went to get my room set up. I have a couple of days until school starts and I have to make sure that my room is good.

After I was done setting everything up I took a step back and smiled at my work. My vanity was shining brightly and my closest was already full, as usual.

I see Howard as a fresh start for me. I will be here for the next four years and I already see this working out for me.

Sis will graduate, sis will succeed, and sis will be healthy and wealthy. I am sis and sis is me.