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IRRESPONSIBLE JIM

ALM No.67, August 2024

SHORT STORIES

DAVINA BOYKIN

7/28/20241 min read

“Hey, Jim just calling to check and see if you bought your plane tickets for the wedding next week?” Tiffany said.

“Oh, hey Tiffany , I’m glad you reminded me. I forgot all about the wedding ever since I had to bond myself out from jail last week life has been crazy” . Jim replied.

“Oh brother! Not another episode of Ronald covered for Jim because it won’t be me.” Tiffany said.

“Nah nah it’s not like that but I will ask Ronald if he can spot me until we come back.” Says Jim.

“You know how Ronald doesn’t like last minute favors. You know that he has a soft spot for you that’s why you always run to him” Tiffany stated.

“Nah Tif it ain’t even like that, we’re brother he always looks out for me” Jim Replied.

Tiffany rolls her eyes. “Yea whatever we’ll see how that goes.” She said.

“Hey wassup Ronald , you know that wedding is coming up, I was wondering if you can spot me until we come back?” Jim asked.

Ronald replies. “You out of all people know I don’t like last minute favors. You never know what I have going on.”

“See I told you” Tiffany said sarcastically.

“Tiffany I don’t have time for your motherly inputs right now.” I should have left you out of it.” Jim whispered underneath his breath.

“No she’s right every body knows I don’t like last minute favors Jim!” Ronald stated.

“Ok Ronald , you’re right it won’t happen again I promise I’ll pay you back.” Jim replied.

“Of course you will” Tiffany said. “If you don’t Ronald is going to tell mom.” She chuckled.

“SHUT UP TIFFANY DANG.” The brothers yelled.

“Breaking through obstacles and generational curses was the goal in life. Davina Boykin knew that readers would be able to relate through such raw emotion. Born and raised in Detroit, MI Davina has overcome so much in her life this is only the beginning. Turning her pain into art into such a creative piece allows her to aim towards being an brilliant author.”