Just like fare evasion

"Huh" Hey bro, I understand. Can we talk about this later? We are running late already, Lefah. Come outside, I'm waiting. Be fast bro."

"Okay, I'm on my way."

"Hmm, mommy has been doing this ever since I had scholarships to high school. She always runs early in the morning, and she won't even come and say goodbye to me. Hmm, I missed her kisses already. So, all that she does nowadays is to put some notes and money on the living room table."

[Mommy's note] ["Hey, little boy. Mommy is really sorry for not giving you goodbye kisses this morning. Hey, everything is in your bag darling. Just call me in case you need anything in school, bye. And remember to stay safe at school. No bad gangs please. See you after school. Love you son. Bye."]

"Hey, I love you more, ma'am. And I will do everything to show you, I'm a good son ma'am."

[Lefah had his school bad and walked for his extra key. His mother gave him the extra key to open the door anytime mommy is not home, and the door is locked.]

[Door opens and closes] [As Lefah walks outside]

"Good morning, Grandma Maya."

"Hey, kid. How are you?" [Grandma Maya]

"Please, I am doing awesome and you Grandma Maya."

"I am doing great, as you can see, my son."

"Okay, Grandma. Please do you see my mom living this morning?"

"Yeah, my grandson. Your mother had just left here, and she was in a hurry to work, and she didn't even mind me when I was talking to her."

"Okay Miss. Maya. Please, I am off to school. Hey, just take care."

"Okay, my son. But don't go to school and follow those bad gangs, okay?"

"Okay, grandma bye. Please chat with you later. My friend is waiting for me please. Bye grandma Maya."

"Okay, my son. Bye." Like mother, like son. Even when you're busy talking to them, they're also in a hurry not to pay attention."

[Lefah voice] "Grandma Maya is our neighbor and also a friend to my mother and I wonder why they are close friends anyway. Because she's much older than my mother. Mommy used to call her mother. Grandma Maya is such a hard-working old lady, and she is always busy every morning clearing her compound. One thing I don't like about Miss. Maya; she really likes talking. But she's a good person.]

"Hey, dude! What's up?" [Homie Gee*]

"Am Cool Homie Gee*, hey you?"

"Not bad, my man." [Homie Gee*]

"Yeah, don't worry, everything will be fine Homie Gee*."

"Okay, I got you dude. Just focus on school, my man. Nothing is good on the street. My gang and I wanted education but no mother, no father, even a family to help us." [Homie Gee*]

"Hey, Lefah!." [Garriso]

[Garriso calls Lefah from far to hurry up because they are late and even Garriso doesn't like it when Lefah is talking to Homie Gee*.]

"Hey, that dude is waiting for you, so grab him. We're gonna talk later, and I have more to tell you, my man." [Homie Gee*]

"Okay, I'm late, so let's chat later Homie Gee*."

"Okay, got you dude. Hey! Just focus on school. " [Homie G*]

"Okay!"

"Hey, Garriso, what's up?"

"Hey bro, I told you to stay away from Homie Gee*. He's the bad guy in the area and always causing trouble on the street. And we all know how crazy he's bro."

"Yeah, I understand you Garriso. But he always stops me anytime he sees me around. I'll be careful with him so don't worry bro; I got this."

"Okay fine. And what kept you so long in the house? You know I have been here for a long-time bro."

"Sorry, that old lady was talking to me. Guess who?"

"Grandma Maya, right?"

"Yeah, bro. That old lady likes talking. She always advised me to stay away from bad gangs, but I already have one like my brother."

"Hey, fu*k you. I am not a bad boy. Or you're talking about Homie Gee*?"

[Lefah laughs]

"Hey, is Homie Gee* my brother? The bad boy is you, and I am just kidding bro."

[Both Laughter]

"Hey, I think we should be going to school now bro. It is late already." [Lefah]

"We're not walking today and, hey, you have to do everything I'll ask you to do any moment from now, Lefah. And make sure our plan doesn't fail."

"Oh, I see, so what are you planning to do this time, Garriso? Hope it won't be crazy like the last time. You near put us in trouble. Right?"

[The school bus was coming from the top]

"Hey, I got this bro. The school bus is coming and what you would do is to follow me if I'm getting on the bus."

[School bus stops, and door opens]

"Hey follow me." [Garriso]

"Hey, this is crazy bro. Or did you pay for it, Garriso?"

"Hey, will you shut up and follow me now?"

"Huh?" Okay fine. "

[As they walk in, the bus and door close]

"Hey, will you explain what's really going on, Garriso?"

"You heard me right, so just shut up."

"Okay that's fine."

"Hey, don't walk too fast-- they are looking at us bro. Just walk slowly and feel free."

"Hey, this is crazy, and you know that bro."

"I think I asked you before-- not ask questions. "Yo" -- will you shut up for the last time please."

"Okay, sorry."

"Now, just sit anywhere you want, or you can join me here bro."

"Sure, let me join you bro. Because I can't sit alone."

"Hey, can't you see they are looking at us? Be fast and sit down, Lefah."

"Okay, okay, okay..."

[Bus moves]

"Hey, don't be nervous bro. Just sit down comfortably like those rich kids. Like I said, don't worry and I got this Lefah." [Garriso]

"Yeah, I am okay. But I really want to know what's going on here bro."

"Okay, fine, I'll explain everything clearly to you in school, Lefah."

"Why?"

"Nothing, just be quiet before they catch sight. And they're looking at us so shut up."

"Okay. "