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Supernatural Conversation

The following story contains cursing words and adult matters such as baby mother and religion views. Reader discretion is advice.

“It’s 11 o’clock on a Friday night looking for a lady to hit the sheets...who in the hell is calling me this time of night?...hello.” a man said

“Hello little brother did I catch you at a bad time?” a woman asked

“Ashia?...what the hell are you doing calling me at this time of night?” the man asked

“Really after all the drunken times you called your big sister late nights complaining about the many crazy girlfriends you've dated including your baby mother I don’t get a single hi?” Ashia asked

“I’m sorry sis of course I’m always please of you calling me it’s just..”

“Just what?..wait let me guess you getting ready to go clubbing probably with some no-good hood chick right?” Ashia asked

“Oh my god, you think your little brother who dated your best friend at one time, lowered himself to a disgusting standard just to get a piece of ass?” Cordel asked

“Hell yes I do and to be clear you only dated Keshia for two months...after she found out you couldn’t handle the ride, you two broke up if memory serves me.” Ashia replied

“Ya, well memory has a funny way of changing people views especially your loved ones.” Cordel said

“I guess time would do that bro.” Ashia said

“If I could go back in time and take back all the agreements and fights, I had with you God knows I would but I’m not superman sis.” Cordel said

“Oh gosh hear you go again with the sentimental bullshit.” Ashia said

“What now?” Cordel asked

“I didn’t call you early in the morning on the east coast to hear you complaining.” Ashia replied

“I’m simply letting you know how sorry I am of me being an ass of a brother to you...what's wrong with that.” Cordel asked

“Nothing, only that I already hear this tune several times from you before Cordel.” Ashia replied

“I suppose you have but you can understand why especially given the recent family events.” Cordel said

“What dad’s passing or is it Kimberly, a close friend of our family and your ex passing away?..people die it’s the natural cycle of life.” Ashia said

“Yes, but with you..”

“Me nothing, don’t hind behind me or especially anyone’s passing for an excuse of becoming the man God intended for you to become.” Ashia said

“First off my beliefs differs from what mom taught us.” Cordel said

“It doesn’t matter, whatever your beliefs you’re a man, now wither or not you become a good and strong me that’s entirely up to you.” Ashia said

“Like you have the slightest idea what it takes into becoming a man?..let alone to live as one in this day and time.” Cordel aid

“No little brother, I don’t know what living as a man is like nor becoming one..but I do know you shown glimpse of one before you left New York.” Ashia said

“.....Look sis if I knew everyone would be butt hurt over me leaving New York I wouldn’t but life happens!” Cordel said

“And was it worth going west with all you know now?” Ashia asked

“At the time it was a sound decision, a decision I made for my child and I.” Cordel replied

“That’s the Cordel grew up with, bold, informative and clam never second guessing his judgement.” Ashia said

“I'm still that Cordel you grew up with just a bit older Ashia.” Cordel said

“Bullshit Cordel, I observed your ratchet whoring behavior living in Phoenix and joy you get out of it!” Ashia said

“Observed me?...you mean you’re able to see me wherever you’re at?” Cordel asked

“Very funny Cordel.” Ashia said

“It wasn’t meant as a joke sis.” Cordel said

“I’ll tell what’s a joke..you and your crazy excuses afraid of becoming a man.” Ashia said

“Fuck it, do you know how difficult it is dealing with grown ass men behaving as kids?..along dealing with men who hates on you. Challenging you in almost everything in hops they can find something to beat you in.” Cordel said

“So?” Ashia asked

“So, it's insane dealing with everyday life not to mention the manipulative females in my life.” Cordel replied

“Wasn’t a problem back in the days when you cherish being in the spotlight, wanted to be the superstar back in New York.” Ashia said

“Yes, but I was younger and naive back in the day.” Cordel said

“Younger yes, naive no,..you’ve always been smart since you were a child just like me.” Ashia said

“Yes, your point Ashia?” Cordel asked

“My point is it’s naive hindering you in becoming the man you’re supposed to be you’re too smart for that but fear.” Ashia replied

......Ashia I admit the mistakes I’ve committed perhaps due to fear, I’m not the person who I thought I’ll become, not the best dad or in your case the best little brother and I’m sorry for that sis...I'm sorry for everything fucking bad thing I’ve done to you.” Cordel said

“What are you going to do to fix it dammit!?” Ashia asked

“It’s not that simply...fuck...”

“What’s wrong?” Ashia asked

“It’s mom calling me on the other line. I wonder why she’s calling me at this time of night?..no matter I can three way her in that way we can all have a late-night family chat together.” Cordel replied

“No, you can call her back once we’re done talking.” Ashia said

“...Ashia, I do appreciate our conversation we spent so far and but that’s our mom on the line besides you choosing me over mom isn’t like you>” Cordel said

“Don’t gas yourself up little bro, What I have to say would only take up a minute.” Ashia said

“Well mom hang up already so I’m all yours now?” Cordel said

“Life isn’t simply but when you succeed the feeling is exhilarating.” Ashia said

“My life has been extremely hard, always playing behind the 8 ball, numbers never in my favor but yet I’m chosen to the one to take it all on why?” Cordel asked

“Because God commands you to.” Ashia replied

“God?..you sound like mom now Ashia..shit that’s her calling again sis. Just hold on for a sec let me see what she wants, and I’ll click back over...hello mom what brings you to call your favorite son in the world?” Cordel asked

“It’s Ashia.” The Mother replied

“Ashia, you don’t say well what about her?” Cordel asked

“She passed away early this morning around 2 am.” The Mother replied

“What?...no that’s possible>” Cordel said

“I know this must be a surprise, but she suffered from lupus.” The Mother said

“But you don't understand I just...”

“I know it seems only yesterday she was with but in all honestly, she was receiving daily treatments from the doctor. I’m guessing despite the daily treatments her body gave out.” The Mother said

“I didn’t know mom, I’ll get a plane to New York the first thing in the morning.” Cordel said

“Take your time son, I know you’re all the way out in Arizona and you need to process all of this in>” The Mother said

“Thank you mom and I'm sorry that I didn’t pick up earlier when you called. I was distracted with another cal.” Cordel said

“I understand son you’re a man now and females will take up a portion of your time.” The Mother said

“Yes, mother I’m sure they will.” Cordel said

Posted Jan 07, 2026
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