Georgia On My Mind by Brenda Stokes Lee Read Free Book Online Page A

happens to me I have my insurance card, my advance directives and my last will and testament in my purse in the car. Call my momma and tell her I love her. Don’t forget to call Charles and tell him I said to kiss my fat black ass! Oh and one more thing. Just so you know… I'm going to haunt your sadistic, cruel ass until the day you die! And then, I’m going to follow you into the afterlife and haunt your heartless ass some more!” She joked as she struggled to get up.
    “Yeah! Got it! Now let’s go!” Rashawn responded, unmoved by her threats. “Nothing is going to happen to you.  We're going to start off slow and gradually work our way up.”
    “So, by slow do you mean a brisk walk, right?” Peaches asked as Rashawn extended a hand to help her get up from the ground.
    “No, by slow I mean a two mile jog verses a five mile run.” He corrected her as they slowly started to jog.
    “This is some crazy ass shit! You’re kidding right? Please tell me you’re kidding.” She whined.
    “I could tell you that, but I’d be lying. Before I’m done with you, you will be able to run five miles before breakfast with ease.” He declared.
    “Peanut are you serious?  I'll be lucky to jog two blocks.” 
    “Oh really?  Because we've already jogged at least a block and a half. You look fine to me.  Peaches, don't quit before you start.  This isn't going to be easy, but it doesn't have to be hard.”
    “Alright, alright, alright!  Look, I want this so I'm willing to die trying cause I can't live without love.”
    “Nobody's going to die.  I'm right here.  Concentrate on the goal not the process.  Here I got this for you.  It'll help take your mind off of things.” Rashawn said as he reached in his pocket and produced a pink iPod Touch.
    “Oh my God! You got me an iPod?”
    “Yes! It'll help you to relax.  I slipped out last night while you were working on your sketches.  Here, I loaded it with some music that I think you'll like.” 
    “Ahh… Thank you so much Peanut. You didn’t have to do it but thank you.” Peaches quickly placed the ear buds in her ear and cued the first song.  It was, It's Rocky - Eye of the Tiger .  She started to laugh.
    “I knew you’d like that.” Rashawn pulled out his iPod and they continue to run in silence at a slow, comfortable pace.
Chapter 11
    A little more than an hour later Rashawn and a very sweaty and out of breath Peaches order breakfast at Rashawn’s favorite diner. Peaches was extremely thirsty and was drinking water like the world’s water supply had been contaminated by Swine Flu. Rashawn pretended not to notice that she was a hot sweaty ass mess. He snickered to himself, while casually looking over the menu, as Peaches sucks down water and fights for breath.
    “Oh my God! I can't believe that I'm still alive.  When you said that we were going to run for two miles I swear I saw my life flash before my eyes. And trust me, it was boring as hell! I have to get out more.” She joked.
    “I told you that I wasn't going to let anything happen to you.”
    “I can't believe I did it.  I actually ran two miles and I’m still alive to talk about it.” She said amazed as she took a big gulp of ice water.
    Rashawn laughed. “I can't believe it either! You shocked me. I thought you were going to quit on me.”
    “You have no idea how many times I thought about turning around and heading for the car.”
    “Yeah, I do! I saw it in your face at least a half of a dozen times. Matter of fact, I’m pretty sure the only thing that stopped you was the fact that I drove.” He laughed.
    “Te- he- he! It’s not funny! Peanut, I haven’t as much as attempted a jumping jack since I graduated from high school, let alone run two miles. But somehow I did it. I must admit that the company and the iPod helped tremendously.” She said as she slowly became less winded.
    “I knew the iPod would keep you going. I was just glad that I could be there for you.” Rashawn