CHAPTER ONE
November 1980

It was three weeks before her thirteenth birthday when Tywaniesha became a woman and her trusting heart was forever changed. Here, let me show you what Im talking about:


Tywaniesha was thrilled the day she came home from school to find Kevins big fancy Cadillac parked in the driveway. At thirty-three he was her mothers oldest brother and even though he stood at only 56 and 140 pounds, Tywaniesha called him Big Uncle. She had done so since she was just a baby and it always made him smile.

Hi, Big Uncle! Tywaniesha raced in the door and dropped her bookbag to the floor.

Oh, heyyy, little Precious! Kevin stood up from the couch and flashed his charming, gold-toothed grin. What you doin home so early?

We had a half day. She hugged him tightly and kissed his cheek. Wheres Mama?

Aw, she gone out to try and find herself a job. Kevin walked into the kitchen, tossed the empty can and opened a new beer. Said somethin bout some interview or somethin.

Oh, she said, still smiling brightly. She did?

Yeah, so she ask me to come on by and keep a look see on ole Arnell til she got back. He sat down and took a large gulp from the new can. Damn!

Oh, Big Uncle, you so clumsy when you be drankin. Tywaniesha rushed into the kitchen and got a rag, then dabbed at the wetness from his chin and the chest of his nylon shirt. There, she said with a quick kiss on his chin. Dont spill no more.

Girl he chuckled, watching the beautiful young girl as she walked back towards the kitchen. you gone make somebody a good wife.

You thank so? She turned and paused with her little hand on her slender hip. A proud smile stretched across her lovely face.

Oh, yes, Maam, little lady. Kevin took in the fullness of her poised beauty. The white tank top with budding mounds, the skintight white skirt that barely reached mid-thigh and the white sandals that framed her tiny toes. Thats what I know!

You so crazy! She giggled happily. How you know that?

Look at you girl! He stood up and stumbled in his walk toward her. Yous a little knockout and you just as sweet as candy.

Am I? She blushed and threw her arms around her uncle. You always make me happy.

You make me happy too, Precious. He placed her head against his chest and stroked her long ponytail-clad head. My perfect, straight A niece. Hey, hows them grades?

She leaned back to look up at him. Still all As, she boasted. Why, you still gone give me $10.00 for everyone I get?

Baby, Ill give you $20.00 for each one this time. He kissed her on the forehead and let her go. And Ill take you out and buy you a nice little outfit if its all As. How that sound?

Well, you might as well get it together then cause I know I got all As! She rinsed the rag and hung it to dry. It was mandatory in Mamas spotless kitchen.

Dont worry, when you get that report card you just give yo big uncle a call. He drowned the last of his beer and set the can on the old, beat up but sturdy table.

Kay.

Hey, hand me another beer, will you?

Dang! She opened the refrigerator and bent to the bottom shelf to get it. You drink too much. Why you drank so much? The refrigerator light came on and illuminated the thin material of Tywanieshas skirt.

Huh? Kevin was completely taken in by the shadow of the young girls muff. The narrow waist, the tiny hips, the darkened crevice between her cheeks. What you say?

What kind you want? she said. I aint got all day, I got homework to do.

Hand me a Coors. He chuckled. And dont be getting all puffy wit me, little missy!

You know how I hate when you drink, Uncle Kevin.

Yeah. Well, Im grown, damn it!

Here! She handed him the beer. Im finna go do my homework. When Mama be back?

I dont even know. He opened the can and took a swig. I been here two hours and she told me she was only gone be gone a hour, but you know how Wanda is.

Yeah, I already know. She smirked, then retrieved her book bag and headed up the hallway. Well, Ill be in my room, alright?

Yeah, he answered, intently watching her gorgeous figure until shed disappeared into her room. Damn! He shook his head. What is they puttin in these kids food?

Keven went back to the living room and sat down on the couch. He flicked through the television channels and took another swig of his beer. His mind replayed the movie that his vision wouldnt let him forget. He could feel his penis warming against his thigh and he felt perverted for his thoughts. Hed always been this waya few drinks and somehow almost any woman near him caught his attention. It was why hed been dubbed a ladys man. He was fairly insecure about his rough and worn looks, but when he drank it gave him courage. Is this normal? He looked down at the growing bulge in his slacks. He was crazy about his little niece, but what was this? Aint nothin wrong wit lookin. He took a gulp and stood up to go in and check up on Arnell.



There had been some rough times around the Everland household lately. After Wanda had gotten pregnant with her second child, Arnell, her husband Quinten disappeared. He loved his family and he did his all to give them a better life, but money was tight and he barely scraped by to pay the mortgage and provide for them.