The Owner of My Soul Vol 1: Chapter 6 and Chapter 7
CHAPTER 6
The
time has finally come. Basketball season in full effect. At least it will be
after tonight. The one game where everyone and they momma is gon be a part of,
includin scouts in both college and pro. The hardest thing to do is have
patience since its only 10 am ,
which makes me stuck in class. I looked ova at Will and noticed how tense he
was too.
“What
makes tonight different from any otha night?” I asked him.
“It’s
the stepping stone of our career. Let’s not disappoint.” Will replied.
“In
order for y’all to do that, you have to calm down first.” C-Lo suggested. “Just
like we did when we faced off against BC High, knowing the pressure was on.”
“What
did y’all do?” Will asked.
“I
had sex.” C-Lo replied.
“Hol
up, you banged my sista?” I said, raising my eyebrow. He nodded. “Ugh, ova
share.” C-Lo started smiling.
“Nah,
actually an ova share would be to tell you how wet she was and how good it
was.” C-Lo joked seriously. I yelled and covered my ears. I then noticed where
I was at and, on my own, headed towards the door and sat outside. I sat out
there and meditated to try and gain composure. Moments later, Monique came out.
“Anyone
home?” She asked me.
“Barely.
What you doin out hea?” I asked. She showed the bathroom pass.
“Sorry,
not a trouble-maker like some people.”
“Yea,
so I’m always getting kicked outta class, big whoop, wanna fight about it?” She
laughed.
“Anyway,
let me get on and go.” She blew me a kiss and headed to the bathroom. At that
time, Will came out laughing.
“Mind
if I keep you company?” He asked.
“Not
at all.” I slid down and he sat down next to me.
“Life
has many surprises, don’t it?”
“You
can say that.” I tilt my head back. “I really need to calm down before game
time. “What time did we have to be in the gym fa warm-up?”
“4.
We have time to go home, get our gear, and come back. Maybe even drop the gurls
off.” He started scratching his head. “Actually, I think I’mma skip warm-up and
get my hair braided.” I looked at my hair.
“Sounds
like a good idea.” I then saw Monique come back from the bathroom.
“Partners
in crime out again.” She commented.
“Aye,
you know how we do.” I replied.
She
shook her head and went back into class. We both watched her go into the room
and close the door.
“You’re
a lucky man, slim.” Will commented as we started looking forward again.
“As
well as you.” I told him. He took something out of his pocket and showed me.
“Are you serious?” I took it from him. It was a golden nugget that we found
when we were young. I lost mine but he still had his. Seems he found it.
“Took
a while to track down.” He said.
“Damn,
kid. You have no idea how much this means to me.” The smile was permanently on
my face.
“Well,
it was kinda my fault ya lost it.”
“You
got yours still right?” I asked. He went into his pocket and showed me his. I
nodded in approval. “I’m feeling lucky already.”
“Me
too. To be honest, I haven’t felt so lucky since ya lost yours.”
“How’d
you end up finding it, anyway?”
“Pure
dumb luck. I was going through our storage and came across some old books and
crayon boxes.”
“Oh
shit! That’s right. I dropped it in your crayon box after that lil scuffle we
had.”
“Ma
separated us….” Will began.
“Ma
put our stuff away….” I continued.
“And
we both got our ass whopped.” We said at the same time. We started laughing
about the whole situation.
“Man,
good times.” He commented. I nodded in
agreement.
Time
finally caught up wit my mood as the final bell rang. I met up wit Monique and
was ready to take her home.
“Are
you goin to have a ride up to the game?” I asked her.
“Where
is it goin to be at?” She said.
“C-Town
Coliseum. Our brand spankin’ new
stadium.”
“Yea,
I think Latoya was goin to pick us up. If she don’t, then I’ll catch a ride wit
Chris or Andre.”
“Good.”
“You
know I can’t miss this game. Yours truly will be doing the interview.” I smiled
and kissed her hand. “May I ask you something?”
“What’s
up, Doc?” I replied.
“Not
that I’m complaining since honestly I’m very honored, but I have to know. Why
did you choose to wait for me?”
“I
asked myself that everyday and still don’t know. You’re my gurl and I like that
and wouldn’t change it fa da world.”
“Would
you ever tell me if you cheated on me?”
“Nah,
cuz I’d neva cheat on you.” She smiled and kissed my cheek. Of course I
wouldn’t tell her if I cheated on her. What the hell I look like?
“I’m
sorry, but it was kinda surprising to me.” She said.
“I
understand that. I wasn’t goin to rush you either.”
“Thanks.”
“Besides,
I also made you wait a lil bit too.”
“Yea.”
She giggled.
“Did
you want to spend the night afta the game?” I asked her.
“Absolutely.
I’d have to go home before hand though.”
“That’s
coo. I’d have time to clean up befo you get dare. I’ll send a limo at about 11.
Game starts at 7.” I looked at my hair. “Now that I think about it, would you
be able to braid my hair?”
“Now?”
“Yea.”
“Sure.
What about warm-ups?”
“Not
goin. I just have to be at the Coliseum by 6.”
“Iight.”
“Thanks,
Babe.” I kissed her hand again.
When
we got to my house, the first thing I did was take off my shirt so we could
wash my hair. I grabbed a chair and tilted my head back in the sink. She also
had no shirt on, just a bra. She grabbed the shampoo and conditioner from the
shower and turned the water on.
When
she finished washing my hair, I sat on the floor, between her legs and started
watching Tom and Jerry.
“How
long have we been together?” I asked her.
“3
months.”
“Really?
I always felt it’s been longer than that.”
“I
thought I was the only one that felt that way.”
“Nah,
you’re not.”
“What
do you have planned to happen tonight?”
“Not
sure yet. You’ll just have to wait and see.”
“Fine
be that way.” I smiled and began thinking. She really has no idea what’s goin
to happen tonight.
It
was a quarter to 6 when
she finished my hair. I put my wave cap back on and kissed her.
“Did
you want to come up to the Coliseum wit me or catch a ride by game time?” I
asked her.
“I
don’t want to be up there by myself. See if Beyonce is goin to do that.” She
replied. I nodded and called Will.
“Yo,
what up?” I said as he answered the phone.
“Ain’t
nuttin. I’m bout to head up to da Coliseum.”
“Me
too. Monique wants to know if you’re bringin Beyonce or if she’s catchin a
ride.”
“I’m
bringin her.”
“Bet.
Iight den, I’ll see you up dare.”
“It’s
on.” I hung up wit him and looked at Monique.
“Yea,
she’s goin wit him.”
“Ok.
I’ll come wit you then.”
“Bet.
Let me take a quick shower and we’ll bounce.”
“Now
that I think about it, I need to take one, too.” She said.
“Would
you like to take one wit me?” I asked, smiling.
“That’s
exactly what I was thinkin.”
“Dat
is what I’m talkin bout baby girl.” I handed her a towel and washcloth. “You’ll
find some body wash in the otha bathroom.”
“Thanks.”
She went into the bathroom, grabbed the body wash, and came back to see me
naked. She looked me up and down. “Do we have time for a quickie?” She got
naked.
“We
always have time for a quickie.” I said after seeing that gorgeous body. We got
in the shower and did our thang.
When
we finished, we washed up and got out the shower. Now I had to look for
somethin to wear. I had to wear a nice suit, so I chose one that I haven’t wore
yet. When I saw Monique, she had on something different than what she came here
wit.
“Where
that come from?” I asked.
“I
had it in my book bag. Somethin was telling me that I was goin to come here to
braid your hair.”
“There
you go thinking you know me.” I commented.
I
grabbed my bag that had my new shoes, warm-ups, headband, and wristbands. My
uniform was in the locker room.
“Let’s
bounce.” I said. Hand-in-hand, we headed downstairs. I saw Mom and Dad in the
kitchen. “Go start the car fa me, baby.”
“Which
one?”
“Whicheva
one you want to be in.” She nodded. I went into the kitchen. “My beloved
parents. It’s nice to see y’all here and awake.” I said.
“Funny
man.” Dad replied.
“Listen,
I don’t ask for much. I just want to know are y’all goin to come to the game
tonight?”
“Of
course, sweetie, we wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Mom replied.
“We
already took off work to make sure we’re there.” Dad added. I smiled and kissed
Mom.
“Thanks.
I already have seats reserved for you in front row.” I told em.
“We’ll
be there. It’s at 7 right?” Dad asked. I nodded. “Gotcha.”
“Iight,
I gotta go. I’ll see ya.”
“Bye
sweetie.” Mom said.
I headed out to the car. She chose the black
BMW XR5. Beautiful car. We headed to da Coliseum and I couldn’t help but think
if Mom and Dad were really goin to show. The last game of mine they went to was
my very first game when I was 5. I may be exaggerating, but still, they don’t
show up that often.
We
arrived at the Coliseum at about 6:25 .
Everyone was in the locker room. I looked at Monique.
“Head
in to the arena. Your seat is front row along wit the rest of the VIPs.”
“Ok.
Come talk to me when you come out.” She suggested.
“I
shall.” I kissed her and headed to the locker room. On the way there, I saw
Will. “I see you’re late, too.”
“Just
like I will be on the way to graduation.” He replied.
“I
feel ya on dat.”
“Have
you gotten all yo jitters off?”
“Most.
You?”
“Most.”
We got to da locker room and sat at our designated lockers.
“Ah,
look who decides to bless us wit their presence.” Rob said to us. He’s our
starting center.
“What
up?” I said.
“Y’all
missed warm-ups.” He said.
“Damn
that was today…must of slipped my mind.” Will said sarcastically.
“Yea,
well, coach aint too happy bout that. He’s talking bout benching y’all.”
“Please.
He wouldn’t do that.” I assured him.
“Yea,
you’re prolly right.” He said. “So y’all ready to bust some heads in?”
“And
you know dis.” I replied.
“Did
Coach say who our starting forwards were?” Will asked.
“I
think Tim and Ace.” He said.
“Ace?
Who da hell is dat?” Will asked.
“Some
new cat from BC High. He was on there squad last year, remember?”
“Nah,
I’on remember.” Will replied. “Which one of us is runnin point?”
“Kenny.
At least for the first half. Pending on how their defense is.” Rob informed us.
We then saw Coach approaching us.
“I
need everyone front and center.” He said.
“Yes,
sir.” Will and I teased. We didn’t finish getting dressed yet, but we stopped
and listened.
“As
y’all know, this is the first game of the season. Ironically, it’s against the
team that almost beat us for the title last year. A game that came down to the
fact that we underestimated them, which led to a win that we almost lost. We
haven’t changed that much. I don’t know who’s gotten better, but I can tell you
this. Their whole team is better than last year. It’s goin to take more than
Kenny and Will to win this game. Pressure is on fellas. There are scouts all
over the place and their not just watching Kenny and Will. They have 7
potential first round picks. We have about that same amount, so let’s go out
there and have a good game. Let’s show the world that we didn’t win the title
on a fluke. Let’s show the world why we are the best high school in the world.”
Everyone started cheering and getting hyped up. Will and I continued to get
dressed. Coach approached us. “Scouts are out there. Don’t try to do too much
and fuck up.”
“Come
on, Coach, you know us betta den dat.” I replied.
“We’ll
play this game like we play every game.” Will told him.
“That’s
good to know. If y’all have a bad game, we won’t win.”
“If
we have a bad game, we won’t be top picks.” Will said. “You have nothing to
worry about from us.”
“If
you want to give a pep talk to someone, give it to our supporting cast. We
handle ours.” I added. With a grin, he nodded and walked away.
Game
time was approaching. Will and I were fully dressed. We stood up and looked at
each otha, ready for our pre-game ritual. We bowed our heads and took a deep
breath.
“Ready?”
I asked him.
“Ready
when you are.” He replied.
“Go.”
At
that time we punched each otha as hard as possible right in the chest. We each
took about 10 steps backwards from the impact. After a few deep breaths and
seconds to get our composure, we said, “Let’s do dis.” We started walking to
the court. As you know, this game is being aired on ESPN.
“What a game we have
in store for basketball fans around the world. As KT High School will be facing
off against DT high school in a championship rematch from last year.”
“That’s right Stu,
the KT Cyberwolves won that game by two points after having one of the closest
2nd halves all season. The DT Falcons were trailing the entire first
half and the 3rd quarter. But at the end of the 3rd
quarter, they were only down by 5, with a 17-2 run.”
“Mainly because for
some reason the Cyberwolves did not give Kenny or Will the ball for 5 straight
possessions and when Kenny and Will did have the ball, they were passing and
not taking shots. If Will didn’t hit that game winning three as time expired,
they would have lost.”
“Now it seems that
it’s on their shoulders again. Word has it that DT High has gotten a lot better
since last year and may even be better than KT. One thing is for sure, we have
one hell of a game ahead of us.”
“In fact, this game
is goin to be absolutely fabulous for this reason. The Cyberwolves, for the
first time since Kenny and Will joined the Varsity, are actual underdogs here
at the C-Town Coliseum. In a recent poll conducted online, 65% favor the
Falcons to come out wit a victory. 65% of 4.5 million votes.”
“That is definitely
amazing. Let’s go to Monique of KT High who will be reporting courtside.”
“Thanks Ron. I spoke
with the Cyberwolves Coach not too long ago to see what they intended on doing
to stop the Falcons Power 5 offense. He has assured me that their defense has
been tweaked a lil to stop it. When I asked him about how they plan on
penetrating their zone defense, he told me they will only play zone for a little
while if shots keep falling. With all our weapons, DT High will have trouble
just like every otha team. In other news, Will and Kenny have not came out for
warm-ups yet…Actually, I take that back, both Will and Kenny are now
approaching the court. As you can see, it’s hard to hear me over the cheers,
but I’mma try to get a word with one of them. Kenny, Will, may I take a moment
of your time?”
“What up, what up?” I
said.
“How does it feel to
actually be underdogs for the first time in your basketball career?”
“Off da grid map, fa
real. To actually be doubted to leave out of here wit a victory is something
I’ve waited to feel for a long time. That 65% is about to be proved wrong
tonight.”
“Do you intend on
running plays or playing more of a street ball style?”
“In between. If I mix
it up, they won’t know what’s comin.”
“Will, do you feel
that you and Kenny can win this game by y’all selves?”
“Nope. We need each
teammate on our squad to pitch in. We are looking at a team that came close to
beatin us last year and has the potential to beat us now. This game should be
quite interesting.”
“Thanks for your time
gentlemen and good luck tonight.” We nodded at her and started warming-up on
the court. “From the way it sounds, Will and Kenny are definitely focused and
ready to take on a team that just may be the next champs. Back up to you in the
booth.”
“Thanks, Monique.
Kenny said it right about mixing up plays. As we know, Kenny and Will’s street
ball style is very unorthodox, yet very effective. The fact that they can run
the court like that is what makes these two a very deadly combination.”
“I couldn’t agree
with you more. We are moments away from Game time. When we come back, we’ll
have player introductions and then tipoff.”
While
I was on the court, I looked around the stadium at the millions of fans in
attendance. Only two were of interest to me, and when I found them, I had a
huge smile on my face.
“For
a second there, I didn’t think y’all were goin to show.” I said to my parents.
“We
know how important it was to you for us to be here.” Ma said.
“Besides,
what kind of parents would we be if we didn’t come?” Dad added.
“It
wouldn’t make sense if we didn’t come to your game, but go to your brother’s.”
Ma proclaimed.
“What?”
I said.
“We’re
goin to KJ’s game tomorrow at the Pepsi Arena.” Ma replied.
“Where
is KJ?” Dad asked.
“Ova
there with Chris and Andre.” I replied. “Well, hey, love to stay and chat, but
gotta game to play. See y’all afterwards.”
“Have
fun and play smart.” Ma said.
“Remember
everything I taught ya.” Dad added. I walked back ova to the bench. Will looked
at me and shook his head.
“The
last time I saw you smile that big was when you lost your virginity ten years
ago.” Will joked. I chuckled and looked at the scoreboard.
“We’ve
been waiting a long time for this. Pressure?” I asked.
“Not
one bit.”
“Fa
sho.”
“Ladies and
gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the C-Town Coliseum. It’s time for the
player introductions. Starting off with the away team, the Downtown Falcons.” A lil less than half the crowd started
cheering. Each player received about the same amount of cheers. Now it was our
turn. “And now, the starting lineup for
your KT Cyberwolves. At forward, standing at 6’9”, Tim Linger. Also at forward,
standing at 6’8”, Anthony Exlir. At center, standing at 7’, Robert Trace.” Everyone was on there feet in anticipation of
Will and me. “At guard, standing at 6’6”,
Wiiillllllllll Smmmmmmiiiiiiiiitttttthhhh!!!!!!!!” The whole place was deafening. Will stood and
jogged onto the middle of the court, waving to all his adoring fans. We could
hear our click barking. “And running
point, standing at 6’6”, Keeeennnnnnnnnnyyy Johnsssssssssooooooooonnnn!!!!!” The crowd was even louder when I
stood and jogged to the center of the court. Barking, screaming, clapping…. all
was apart of the love they showed. The five of us huddled up and did our thang.
Will and I hyped up the team.
“Dis
our house. Let’s show these boys we da best and always will be.” I yelled,
tryin to be heard over the crowd.
“Big
ballas on three.” Will said.
We
counted to three and yelled big ballas, started bouncing and barking. We could
hear everyone doin it wit us. We finally broke it up and were ready to get the
game started. We shook the hands of the opposing team and were ready for the
jump ball. The ref tossed the ball in the air and Rob hit it straight to me.
The crowd cheered as I dribbled the ball down the court, calling a play. Tim
set a screen on Will’s defender, I passed Will the ball, and he drained the
open three for our first points of the game. The crowd cheered for him as we
got on defense……
By
halftime, the score was 55-54. They were ahead by one.
“What a game so far,
Ron, as the defending champions find themselves trailing at halftime for the
first time in 5 years. What can you say about this game?”
“There’s nothing you
can say. The Cyberwolves are playing excellent ball. They’re shooting over 60%,
had 2 turnovers, and have an advantage in the rebound game. The only difference
is 3-pointers. The Falcons have hit 4 more 3s than the Cyberwolves, mainly because
they are playing excellent defense on Will and Kenny, preventing them from
getting the ball.”
“Kenny has only 15
points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal. As for Will, he leads all scorers
with 22 points, 4 boards, 4 assists, and 1 steal. When we come back, we’ll
begin the second half here live at the C-Town Coliseum.”
In
the locker room, we huddled up and formulated a gameplan.
“Listen,”
Coach began, “we need to have more ball movement. If you’re not open for a
shot, don’t take one, unless you have to. Give Will and Kenny some time to get
open. They are playin really hard defense. In fact, so hard that Kenny can’t
even bring the ball down the court cuz y’all can’t get it to him. Let dem know
who’s house it be and let’s take em out in dis second half.” We stood up and
started barking. We ran out onto the court to start the second half.
They
started off wit the ball and the first thing that Will did was steal it and
throw me an alley. The crowd was on their feet. Instead of goin down to the
other end, I read their intended pass and stole the ball. I bounced the ball
off the backboard and watched Will catch it and slam it down. The score was now
58-55 our way. This time they made it down the court, passed it to their
forward, which was Tim’s man, and he knocked down an open 3. It was tied up at
58. I was able to bring the ball down this time. I saw Rob wide open in the
post. I passed it to him and watched him knock down an open jumper. We were in
the lead again. It pretty much went back and forth.
:10
seconds left on the clock and we were down by 2. We had called a timeout to
discuss our next play. When the timeout was over, Ace took the ball out at half
court. He passed in the ball to Tim since he was the only one available. The
clock started goin. Will and I desperately tried to get open. Tim passed it to
Rob. He dribbled a lil bit to find someone open. The clock was now at 5
seconds. Will managed to set a screen for me. I ran around it and spotted in
the corner for a three. Rob immediately noticed and passed me the ball. I shot
.2 seconds before the buzzard went off. Nothin but the bottom of the net. We
won the game 124-123. My team jumped on me. We all were bouncing as we won the
most important game of the season. Monique caught up wit me to get a post game
interview.
“Kenny, you end the
game wit 42 points, 10 boards, 10 steals, and 22 assists, another quad-double
for your stat book, how did you manage to do that against this defense?”
“That all goes to my
boys. They neva stopped movin, and I neva stopped looking fo dem. Hell, 10 of
those were to Will, so big ups to him.”
“With your
performance tonight, how well do you think you impressed the scouts?”
“Scouts were here???
Nah, let me stop, I think I made a pretty good impression. I’m sure quite a bit
of business is being conducted in the front office of every NBA team. I’m sure
that every team wants at least one of us that played on this court tonight.”
“What makes this the
biggest win of the season?”
“This team is
considered the only one that had potential to beat us. We pulled the upset and
showed that we’re the team to beat, not the Falcons. Big ups to da dirty birds,
but it was definitely a full moon tonight.”
“Kenny, thank you for
your time and congratulations.”
“Thank you.”
“Once again, my
school, KT High has shut the mouths of its critics and showed that we are the
team to beat. Back to you in the booth.”
Will
and I hit the showers and met up wit the family outside. Mom and Aunt Keasha
gave us a nice, big hug and kiss. Uncle Tevin and Dad gave us a nice, big, firm
handshake.
“Congratulations.
One hell of a game, K.” Dad commented.
“Thanks.”
“You
didn’t miss a single shot, I’m so proud of you.” Mom commented.
“Thanks
Ma. I had to impress y’all, so I stepped up my game a lil.” I replied.
“More
like a lot. I don’t remember you playin that good.” Uncle Tevin stated.
“That
means y’all need to come out more.” Will told him. We all walked to the limo’s
waiting for us outside. “Have y’all seen Beyonce?”
“Or
Monique?” I added.
“Yea,
they both caught a ride wit Chris.” Ma answered. “Monique wanted me to tell you
to call her when you’re ready for her. She’ll have a way.”
“Hotness.”
We
got in our limos and headed home. When I got up to my room, I lied down and
stared at the ceiling. I started to turn on the TV when I heard a knock at the
door. I looked at my watch and thought it’d be too early for Monique to be
here. I looked to see who it was, and amazingly it was Gina. I opened the door
and looked at her. She had on a short skirt and a halter-top.
“Hey,
sexy.” She said to me.
“What
up?” I replied.
“May
I come in?”
“Nah,
I’m expecting company.”
“I’ll
only take a minute.” She walked in and sat on my bed. Maybe I’ve been drinkin,
but I don’t recall letting her in. I closed my door and laid right back down
exactly where I was.
“What
do you want, Gina?” I asked her, sternly.
“I
was at your game today. You were off da damn chain.”
“Thanks,
but I doubt that’s the only reason you came ova hea.”
“How
are things between you and Monique?”
“Great.”
“Really?
Word has it she ain’t givin you none.”
“I
like those words. People don’t need to know that.”
“Listen,
Kenny, you’ve been on my clit eva sense da 9th grade. I figured as a
congratulations I’d finally let you have a taste.” I started laughin. “Do you
find something funny?”
“You.
Fa one, I neva sweat you like dat. In fact, even if I did, why all of a sudden
you tryin to get it now? Monique has me for herself, and you hatin. So you
figured you can get in while you fit in. Git da hell outta hea wit dat
bullshit.”
“See,
dats da thang wit you Kenny. You foeva thinking that you real, yet you can’t
face da fact that you want me.”
“Please,
I’d rather be raped.”
I
closed my eyes and started smiling. That was funny to me. She didn’t take it
too well, though. All of a sudden, I felt a presence ova me. She got on top of
me and rubbed herself against me. I still had on my break-aways, so I could
feel almost everything. That’s how I could tell she had on no panties. I opened
my eyes and felt her lips pressing against mine. In a fraction of a second, I
made a decision between throwin her off me, or bangin her out. A decision I
didn’t even have to make. I threw her off me and watched her hit the floor. I
wiped my lips.
“I’mma
give you 10 seconds to get yo stankin ass out my house.” I told her.
“Kenny?”
“1.”
“But…”
“2…3…”
“You
know damn well you want dis.”
“7…8…”
She
grabbed her jacket and ran out the house. I could smell her all ova my room. It
was making me gag. I sprayed Lysol all ova the place.
I
got dressed, lit candles, put dinner on the table and had rose pedals leading
to the bed. At that moment, Monique was at the door. She had a nice, big smile
on her face when she saw me.
“Hey,
baby.” She said.
“Hey,
yourself.” She was looking sexy as hell. I invited her in and watched her. I
closed and locked the door. “You iight?”
“Fine.”
Then her smile went away. “Was Gina here not too long ago?”
“Why?”
I asked.
“When
I arrived, I saw her in the courtyard just leaving. She said she was up here
getting some of dat sweet stuff from you. Of course I didn’t believe her, then
she had the nerve to show me what was under her skirt. Absolutely nuttin.”
“Hol
up, yes, Gina was here, but nothing happened. I told her ass to leave ova an
hour ago. She did come on to me, but I threw her out. That’s the truth.” She
caught eye of my break-aways, picked them up, and smelled them.
“Tell
me why it smells purely like cookie ri hea?”
“Baby,
I’m not lying to you. She came here wit no draws on. I was lying down, she got
on top of me, rubbed her funky shit all ova me and kissed me. I threw her down
and gave her 10 seconds to get out. In the end, it was more like 5, but still.”
She turned her back on me. I could tell she was crying. It was goin to take
more than that. I had to pull out the big guns. “Monique, you’re my first real
girlfriend. I admit I don’t always know what to do, but the last thing I want
to do is cheat on you, or hurt you. I want us to be together forever. I don’t
know how to really explain how I feel, but hopefully I can.”
I
exhaled and continued, “Lately, I’ve neva felt so complete. It’s like
everything I need and want is right in front of me. I don’t wait for anyone,
but for you, I was willin to wait weeks, months, even years. You’re not like
deese otha hoes out hea. You’re real. You’re conservative, you know what you
want in life, you’re not materialistic, and you love me for me and not for my
money, fame, or potential. What I want to say, Monique, is that I love you.”
When
she heard me say that, she gasped. I picked up a remote and activated a TV that
was right in front of her. It showed one of my security cameras and played back
what transpired between Gina and me. When it was over, I walked up to her and
whispered in her ear.
“I
love you Monique and wouldn’t jeopardize what we have ova a piece of ass.” Especially
Gina’s ass. I turned her around and wiped her tears. She looked up at me.
“I’m
so sorry, Kenny.” She said in embarrassment.
I
smiled and kissed her. Things began getting pretty intense then. She pushed me
back onto the bed and pulled off my shirt. I started undressing her at the same
time I pulled down her dress straps and exposed her upper body. I thought about
stopping her to eat, but I couldn’t get her to stop even if I wanted to. I got
on top of her, pulled off the rest of her dress, pulled down her draws. I
started kissing and licking all ova her body. She pulled me up and pulled down
my pants and boxers. Allllllll Right!!!!!!
We
were all chillin on the porch at C-Lo’s house late in the afternoon. “We” bein
da entire click: Jodie, Trey, Troy
“Damn,
y’all shoulda been dare when Monique beat da livin hell outta Gina. That girl
was done once da thang started.” C-Lo commented.
“That’s
my baby ri dare. I taught her er’thang she know.” I bragged. She smiled and
kissed me. “Aye, man, word has it you bout to be a dad.” I said to C-Lo.
“Yea,
I take it Toya told you.”
“And
you know dis, Mane. I was glad to know I’m bout to be an uncle.”
“I
aint da only. Yvonne carrying too.”
“What???
You telling me she actually let you get some.” Will said to DT, teasing.
“Ha
ha ha. I’ve been bangin it out fa a while, just didn’t tell y’all niggaz. She’s
2 months now.” DT replied. I took a sip of my beer and noticed Monique’s
impression. She seemed disturbed.
“Looks
like I should announce my inclusion into the Fatherhood club.” Will said. We
all looked at Beyonce as she nodded in agreement. “She told me 3 days ago.”
“Damn,
pimpin, congratulations.” I said, givin him dap. Monique then ran upstairs and
into the bathroom, I turned around and looked to see what was up.
“She
iight?” Will asked.
“I’ll
go see.” Beyonce suggested.
“Nah,
I’ll go. Sit tight.” I grabbed my beer and walked to the back. I knocked on the
bathroom door. “Mo, open da door, babe. It’s me.” I waited a minute. I heard
the door unlock. I opened it, closed it, locked it, and sat on the tub. “What’s
goin on baby?”
“I
feel bad.”
“About
what?” She had tears in her eyes. “Whateva it is, I promise I won’t get mad.”
“I’ve
been tryin to tell you for a while. I didn’t want to tell you like this.”
“Tell
me what?”
“Remember
when I had that check-up?”
“Yeah.”
My heart started pounding.
“I
got em back and been tryin to tell you what happened.” She paused and took a
deep breath.
“What?”
I took her hand into mine.
“I’m
2 months pregnant.” I fell into shock.
“You’re
what?”
“2
months pregnant.”
“Really?”
I stood up and tried to gain my composure. “I can’t believe it. Is it mine?
Damn, that’s a dumb question, of course it is.”
“Baby?”
“How
did this happen? Duh, dumb question number 2, I did go without a rubber.”
“Baby?”
“I
can’t believe this. I’m goin to be a father. What if I fail?”
“BABY?!?!?”
I looked up at her. “Calm down, sweetie. If you feel we’re not ready, I can get
an abortion.”
“No,
hell no. I want this baby.”
“Are
you sure?”
“Neva been more sure about anything in my life.” I hugged
her and kissed her. “I just need to get some air.”
“Yea,
of course.” I kissed her again. “I love you.”
“I
love you too.” I kissed her again and walked out.
When
I got outside, I didn’t say anything to the click. They looked at me in
concern. I walked out to the middle of the yard and looked up at the sky. I’m
bout to be a daddy. Amazing. I then felt my back throbbing, like a million
needles were pricking me at once. I looked to the left and saw a car chillin. I
then looked to the right and saw anotha car chillin. I started feeling
adrenaline rushing through my body. I knew what was comin. Monique came out
there wit me and took my hand.
“Baby,
are you ok?” She asked me.
“Baby,
I need you to go in the house.” I told her.
“Why?”
She asked in concern.
“Kenny,
you iight?” Will asked. I looked back at him. I could hear the cars startin to
come at us.
“DRIVE
BY!!!!!” I yelled.
I
pulled out both my Eagles and started buckin as each car approached. I
backpedaled towards the house. “Mo, stay by me.” I told her.
I
could hear the rest of the click bustin at em. Beyonce, Yvonne, and Latoya went
into the house. In the corner of my eye, I saw Will get shot in the arm. I
looked behind me and noticed Monique wasn’t there anymore. She was on the
ground in plain sight. I ran to her and covered her. Will, C-Lo, DT, and Frost
surrounded me to protect me as best as possible. The two cars ended up crashing
into each otha. Everyone in both cars were dead.
“Damn,
boy, that’s some action fo yo ass.” Will said.
“Aye,
do you know you’re shot on your arm?” C-Lo asked.
“Really?”
He looked at his arm. “Well whatta ya know.” He looked at it closely. “That’s a
bitch and a third. I hope it didn’t hit my tattoo.” He pulled up his sleeve and
looked at it closer. “I’m iight.” As the adrenaline dissipated, he started to
really feel it.
I
had Monique protected real well.
“Are
you injured?” I asked her, quietly.
“No.
Thank you. Are you ok?” She said.
“I’m
fine.” I replied.
“You
protected me with your own life.”
“And
I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” She hugged me.
“Damn,
you’re sweating badly.”
“Amazing,
I’m not even hot.” I kissed her. “I’m just glad you’re ok.” Monique then looked
at her hands. She started gasping. I could feel her bout to cry. “What is it,
Mo?”
“It’s
not sweat.”
“It’s….”
I then started yelling in pain. All the adrenaline wore down and pain surged
through my body. Will and the rest of the click noticed.
“Awwww,
shit, Kenny’s down.” Will yelled. He got on the phone and called the ambulance.
“Hold on, pimpin, ambulance will be here in 2 minutes.”
“That’ll
feel like a lifetime.” I knew I wouldn’t make it. I took Monique’s hand.
“You’re safe. That’s all that matters to me.”
“But
you’re not. You’re badly hurt. I’m so sorry; it’s all my fault. If I had went
into the house when you told me to.” Tears dropped down her face.
“Baby,
it’s ok. If it wasn’t for you, I’d prolly be dead a long time ago. You’ve
changed my life in more ways than one. I love you so much.”
“I
love you too, Kenny, but you’re talking like you’re not goin to make it.”
“I’mma
always be by your side, baby, no matter what. I won’t be far, just focus on the
me growing inside of you and keep it from becoming as messed up as I was.”
“What
are you talking about? You’re goin to be by my side the whole time to raise our
child. You are not dying on me. I’M NOT LOSING YOU NOW!!!!!!”
“I’m
sorry, Mo.
“PLEASE!!!!!
DON’T LEAVE ME!!!!!!!!” The tears poured down her face. I wiped her face and
kissed her cheek.
“I
love you.” The ambulance showed, but I was already gone. She cried her heart
out, hoping I just passed out and not away.
“Kenny,
please don’t leave me. I have no reason to live no more without you here with
me.” Will knelt down and placed his hand on her shoulder. He had tears in his
eyes, too.
“Mo,
he’s gone.” She grabbed on to him and cried on his shoulder.
“I
can’t believe he’s gone.” She cried. “KEEEEENNNNNNYYYYY!!!!!!!!”
I
popped up in a cold sweat and breathing hard. Monique immediately woke up.
“Baby,
are you ok?”
“Yea,
fine.” I started feeling my body. I was tingling all over.
“You’re
burning up.”
“Nightmare.”
“About
what?” I looked at her and couldn’t tell her.
“Nothing,
baby. Let’s just go back to sleep.”
We
lied down and cuddled a lil more. She was sleep moments later, but I couldn’t
go back to sleep. It felt so real. I had to get it out my mind before I could
even try to go to sleep.
CHAPTER 7
I
woke up the next afternoon around I and looked to see if Monique was still
here. She was watching TV and very much awake. I wrapped my arm around her and
kissed her.
“Morning,
sleepy-head.” She said to me.
“Morning,
early bird.” I replied.
“I
want to get up so bad, but I’m like in pain ova hea.”
“I
didn’t hurt you that bad, did I?” I asked, concerned.
“Actually,
you didn’t really hurt me. I’m just sore as hell.”
“Damn,
my bad. I was tryin my hardest not to go too deep. Neva
really been that intense before.”
“Yea,
well, you failed miserably.” She started giggling.
“I
always do.”
“What
we doin today?”
“Whateva
you want. What would you like to do?”
“I’on
know. I wanna travel though. I wanna go somewhere.”
“Don’t
know why. You do realize it’s snowin outside, ri?”
“Of
course. It is November and all. But still, I want to do something fun.”
“I’ll
hit up Will and see what day doin.” I called Will. “Aye, B, what you and………B
doin?” I started smiling. Looks like I had a lil Austin Powers moment there.
“She
wants to go to some Art Museum downtown. I’mma check out that gun outlet down
da street from it, ya feel me pimpin?” He replied.
“No
doubt. I’ll meet y’all up dare. When y’all goin?”
“In
bout 2.” Being 2 hours, not minutes.
“It’s
on.” I hung up wit him. “Your sista is checkin out dat Art Museum
“Yea,
I always wanted to check that place out. Where you gon be at?”
“Down
da street from it.”
“What’s
down da street?” She asked.
“Nothin
special. Just a place I wanted to check out fa a while.”
“Fair
enough.”
We
got dressed and headed to Will’s house. Will and Beyonce were coming out the
house when we got there. He led the way to the Art Museum, where we dropped
them off.
“How
long do you intend on staying here?” I asked her before she got out the car.
“You’re
not goin to come in wit me at all?”
“Do
I have to?”
“No,
but I would like for you to.” I sighed.
“Iight,
I’ll be in dare when I get back.” I agreed.
“Thank
you, sweetie.” She kissed me. “Love you.”
“Love
you too.”
I
watched her get out and walk to the museum entrance. I headed to the gun outlet
down the street. I walked in and saw Will. He was looking at a Tech 9
semi-auto. I nodded at its appearance.
“Not
bad.” I commented.
“You
have no idea. This is not an ordinary Tech 9. It uses ultrasonic technology
that can eliminate and destroy a target faster than anything ever timed.”
“If
you say that thing has ultrasonic detection sensory, infrared technology, and
stealth capabilities, I’m buying it.” (Just to let you know what all that
means, basically, this gun can locate and destroy a target by detecting its
target’s body heat or sound. When held, this gun will make itself and its user
completely undetectable. Supposedly, it’s supposed to be a collector’s item. It
is until someone pisses me off, ya dig.)
He
looked at me and handed me the gun. “Looks like you’re making a purchase.”
“I
guess I am.” I then saw the most beautiful hand guns on the face of this
Earth. I walked ova to them. “Excuse me,
may I see those guns ri there?” He opened the case and took out the solid,
white gold box that the titanium guns were in. It was pure titanium with solid,
white gold bulls on the handles. They were gorgeous. “How much are these?”
“100
a piece.” He replied.
“I
take it you mean 6 figures, ri?”
“Yep.
But, we have a special going. Buy 5 guns, and get 300 rounds for each free.”
“I
like.”
So,
I need two more guns. I looked around for something new and improved. I then
noticed a new gun that was in my magazine. It was called the Smoker. It fires
50 rounds per second, the bullet is 6 inches long, it shoots at laser speed, and
most impressively, when it hits a target, the bullet explodes. Survival rating
afta getting hit by this bad boy was a 1. As in 1 out of a bill. I had to have
it. I put it in my shopping cart and looked for one more gun, preferably a
handgun. I then noticed the guns that were an exact replica of the gold guns on
Face Off. I grabbed the case they were in and went up to the front desk.
“I’ll
need to see some ID.” The cashier said. I showed him my ID, weapon concealment
license, and gun permission approval. “Ok, sign here, here, and here.” I signed
in the three spots and gave him his pen. “Your total comes to $245 thousand.” I
handed him the money. “Bullets, cleaner, shiner, and silencers are included.
Here’s your receipt and your license.”
“Thank
you.” I stepped aside and waited on Will.
“Boy,
ya got good taste.” He said to me. His came out to ten thousand less than mine.
“Thank you.” He said to the cashier. We walked out to the car to drop off our
bags and met up wit the girls at the museum. Upon entering, my phone rang.
“Yo,
what up?” I answered.
“Kenny,
are you goin to be home tonight?” Dad asked me.
“Fa
sho. The question is are you?” I replied.
“I’ll
be home at about 11. We need to talk at that time, iight?” It was now 5.
“It’s
on.” I hung up the phone and headed into the museum. We spotted the girls by
the Reptiles.
“Hey
baby.” She said to me, embracing me. “Look at this. Isn’t it beautiful?”
“Of
course. It’s the largest reptile living.” I replied. “Are you ready to go?”
“Go???
But you just got here. We haven’t seen anything together.” She pleaded.
“I’ll
make it up to you baby. I promise. We just need to go home first and do some
thangs. I’m pretty much swamped with work.” She looked at her watch.
“That
reminds me, I have an appointment in an hour. Would you be able to drop me
off?”
“Of
course.” I took her hand and we walked to the exit. I opened her door for her,
closing it afta she got in, and looked at Will. “What do you think Dad wants to
talk to us about?”
“Who
knows? When it comes to them, they call an emergency meeting for anything.” He
replied.
“Hell
yea. Oh well, just have to go and see.” I gave him dap. “Meet you at da crib.”
“It’s
on.” He replied.
We
got into our rides and headed home. Well, Will headed home, I had to drop Mo
off at the hospital. I went curbside and stopped right in front of the door.
“I
think Ma is in there, be sure to say hi to her before you leave.” I told her.
She smiled.
“Don’t
worry, I will.” She kissed me. “Love you.”
“Love
you too.” She closed the door. I watched her go into the building and shook my
head. “I am one lucky man.” I said to myself. I headed home and saw Will just
entering the house. “Ready?” I asked him.
“Fa
sho.” We walked in the house and went straight to the conference room. Dad,
Uncle T, Aunt Keasha, and 4 other people we didn’t recognize were in the room.
“What’s
goin on?” I asked.
“I
mean if we’re early, we can come back later.” Will stated.
“Gentlemen,
you’re right on time.” Uncle Tevin said.
“Please,
have a seat.” Dad said. “Let’s start off with introductions.” Will and I sat
down and looked at each of the four men.
“Kenny,
Will, meet Frank Fisher, Thomas Jones, Robert Jones, and Earl Martin. These
four men are the USA High School Basketball Recruiters.” Uncle Tevin informed
us.
“The
what?” We said at the same time.
“You
heard him.” Dad said. “This year, the United States
“Most
games will be played in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, the
Caribbean, and the National Championship will be………here.” Uncle Tevin added.
Our eyes lit up even more. Earl Martin began to speak.
“Our
task is to find the 16 best players in the nation. At least, that’s the job of
our organization. Us four are designated to just the state of Ohio
Then
Frank Fisher spoke, “when we received word that we were assigned to Ohio
Thomas
Jones added, “it’s obvious the world knew you were goin to be our first draft picks.
Unfortunately, our picks have to be high school seniors or college freshmen.”
Robert
Jones also spoke, “what my brother means is if we weren’t limited like that,
the two that follows your footsteps so well would be next on our list.”
“You
mean KJ and Terrell.” I confirmed.
“Precisely.”
Earl answered. “Now, before you make a decision, let us fill you in on all of
the conditions, terms, and duration. Robert, if you please?”
“The
tournament begins November 30th. The championship will be played on
April 10th of next year. It is a double elimination tournament, so
brackets will be kinda difficult to determine. Your first destination will be Paris , France
“What
about school?” Aunt Keasha asked.
“As
long as you are passing all classes, you will graduate on time.” Thomas Jones
replied.
“So
we’re goin to be gone for 5 months?” Will asked.
“Well,
let me make sure that’s right.” Robert started goin through his papers. “I take
that back. You would leave November 7th til May 3rd.”
“At
least I’d be back in time for my birthday.” I said. “Do we have to make a
decision right away?”
“Of
course not.” Uncle Tevin replied. “Think about it. We’ll need an answer by next
week though.”
“Look,
as your agents and as your fathers, this is a perfect opportunity.” Dad said.
“Of course, the trip has to be approved by your mothers.” Dad and Uncle T
looked at Aunt Keasha.
“We
both approve and would like you to take this opportunity to travel the world.”
Aunt Keasha replied.
“We
just need some time. It’s a lot to take in at one time.” Will replied.
“Where
is Mom by the way?” I asked.
“At
the hospital. She had an appointment with someone. She already knows everything
that’s goin on.” Dad replied. I kinda had a feeling that she was up there. Will
looked at me and nodded. We stood up at the same time.
“It’s
all good and very interesting, but we really have to think about this. It was
nice meeting you gentlemen.” Will said. We shook the hands of the four
recruiters.
“We’ll
have Dad inform you when we make our decision.” I said. We walked out the room,
only to be followed by Dad and Uncle T.
“What
is there to think about?” Uncle Tevin asked.
“Dad,
you’re talking bout leavin in November. Basketball season here is not over
then.” Will replied.
“We
now have to choose between turning our backs on our school, or staying and
winning another national championship.” I added.
“I
see.” Uncle T said. “Very well, do what you have to do. We need to know by next
Friday.” We nodded and headed to the elevator.
“That’s
not the real reason we’re thinking bout this offer, is it?” Will asked.
“Of
course not. You know damn well we prefer a world title over a national. Beyonce
and Monique is who I’m thinking bout.” I replied.
“Me
too. How do you think they gon take it?”
“I
have no idea. Most likely support us but at the same time, don’t want us to
go.”
“Fa
sho.” We got on the elevator and headed up to the basketball court to practice.
We each grabbed a basketball and started shooting around.
“Let’s
weigh our options.” I suggested.
“Ri.”
“If
we go, we get worldwide recognition.”
“Worldwide
competition.”
“Culture.”
“Souvenirs.”
“And
worldwide bragging rights when we win.” I nodded in approval. I continued, “on
the otha hand. If we do go, we’ll be turning our backs on our school.”
“Leaving
our home.”
“Our
family.”
“Our
boys.”
“And
most importantly…”
“Beyonce
and Monique.” Will finished. We nodded in approval. “Ya know, I love Beyonce
and er’thang, but this is an opportunity of a lifetime.”
“Ya
know. I’m feelin dis fa real. We still have to talk to them about it.”
“No
doubt.” We continued shooting around. “My shot is off tonight.”
“Yours?
I missed like 6 outta 25.”
“Damn,
pimpin, what’s really good? I only missed like 3 outta 25.”
“You’re
under 90% too. I wouldn’t talk.”
“But
you’re under 80%.” I flipped him the bird. “Back at ya pimpin. Not my fault you
suck.”
“I
sense a lil horse in the making.”
“More
like been made.”
“Bring
it hoe stud.”
“Yo
funeral grimace.” Moments later, Monique and Beyonce walked into the gym. “Rain
check.” Will said to me. I nodded.
“Hey,
baby.” I said to Monique, giving her a big hug and kiss. “We need to talk.”
“About?”
She asked.
“Hol
up. Will, were we doin dis in private or as a unit.”
“Unit.
Definitely unit.” Will replied. We sat them down and knelt down in front of
them. “Baby, Monique, we have some news for you.”
“We’ve
been drafted to the United States High School All-Star team.” I told them.
“That’s
great baby.” Monique replied, hugging me immediately. “I thought you had bad
news or something.”
“Yea,
y’all can’t be scurring us like that.” Beyonce said.
“Hol
up, shawty, it’s deeper den dat.” Will said.
“The
tournament consists of 16,384 high school teams. Were talking all ova da world.
We would leave November 7th to Paris
“This
is a big opportunity for us, but if you don’t want us to go, we understand.” I
added. They looked at each other and then back at us.
“Kenny,
I love you with all my heart.” Monique said.
“As
do I for you Will.” Beyonce said.
“The
only thing we want is for y’all to be happy, just as y’all would want us
happy.” Monique continued. “If you were to do the thing that’ll make us happy,
we’d tell you not to go. Yet, even then we wouldn’t be happy.”
“What
are you sayin, Mo?” Will asked.
“She’s
saying that you could make us happy by being happy. If that means we have to
sacrifice 6 months outta our relationship to be happy, then so be it.” Beyonce
clarified.
“So
you’re actually giving us permission to go?” I said.
“Yes.”
Monique said, smiling. “We wouldn’t want you to do anything else.”
“Thank
you baby.” I said, as subtle as possible. On the inside though, I was cheering
my ass off.
“Baby,
I have something I need to tell you as well. I…” I put my finger to her lips.
“Cha’mon.
Let’s go downstairs.”
I
picked her up and carried her to the room. I put in my access codes and walked
into the room. We started kissing all the way to the bed. I gently lied her
down and caressed her soft, sexy body. I started unbuttoning her blouse, and
looked up at the mirror to see myself. At that moment, I saw a reflection of
someone in the back. I had a hand on the gun under my pillow and looked behind
me. I saw a figure holding a gun and looking dead at us.
“You’ve
reached your end, Kenny.” The man said as he opened fire.
He
only shot three rounds as feathers flew everywhere. Thinking he hit me, he
stopped shooting and lowered his arm. When the feathers cleared, I had two guns
in hand, but I only shot him in the arms. I wanted to keep him alive. I then
looked down at myself and noticed Monique was laying on me.
“You
ok, baby?” I asked her.
“Are
you?” She asked me.
“Yeah.”
“Good.
That’s all that matters.”
She
grabbed on to my arm and was squeezing it as if she was in pain. I looked at
her and noticed the three shots in her back. The way they were positioned, each
one would have been fatal to me.
“Shit,
baby, did you do what I think you did?”
“I
returned the favor.” She said. I took off my clothes and tried to stop the
bleeding.
“There
was no favor baby. I did that outta chivalry. I would rather be dead and
watching over you as your guardian angel then be alive and not see you.”
“Kenny,
you have so much goin for you that I couldn’t dare let you die and have all
your dreams disappear with you.”
“My
dreams would die, but our child will take over where I left off.”
“How
can we have a child if you’re dead?”
“Because
you were already pregnant.” Her eyes got wide. “Yes, baby, I know about your pregnancy.”
I had tears come down my face. I then looked at the foot of my bed and noticed
my assassin rising to his feet. “Wait here baby.” I got up, approached him, and
stuck him right in his jaw. He hit the floor immediately. “I’m only goin to ask
you this one time.” I stuck him again. “Who sent you to kill me?”
“No
one.” He struggled to say.
“So
you’re working for yourself?”
“No.”
I stuck him again.
“If
you’re not working for yourself, then who sent you here to kill me?”
“I’m
not here to kill you.” I had a confused look on my face.
“Then
why are you here?”
“Mr.
Williams sent me to kill her.” I was shocked. Why would her own father want her
dead? Somethin didn’t make sense.
“Why
would Mr. Williams want his own daughter dead?” I asked him.
“He
knows about the pregnancy. The last thing he wants is anotha you in this
world.” I stood up. “I’m sorry. I didn’t want to accept the job. He said he
would kill me if I didn’t do it. Please, Kenny, show mercy. I’m sorry.” I
pulled out my two guns and unloaded each clip into his body.
“Apology
accepted.” I said. I rushed to Monique’s aid. “Baby, you ok?”
“I
………feel………so………weak.” She slowly said.
“Hang
on. Help is on the way.” I pushed my emergency button, which sends an ambulance
straight to us.
“Kenny,
I……… love……… you………so much. I’m………afraid things are……. coming to an end.”
“Don’t
say that. You’re goin to be ok. Just like you told me.” I kissed her and
whispered into her ear, “I love you, Mo, don’t die on me now.”
“I’m
sorry.”
She
kissed my cheek and at that point, I no longer felt air coming out her nose. I
checked for a pulse, but didn’t feel one. I had no idea what to do. It then hit
me. I had no shirt on, but was going outside in the snow and below freezing
weather. I got in the car and drove to their house. I knocked on the door and
Mr. Williams answered it.
“Kenny,
what a pleasant………”
Before
he finished, I punched him as hard as I could and watched him fly into a wall.
His jaw is most likely broken. I walked in the house, grabbed him by the neck,
and held him in the air, 2 feet off the ground.
“Why
did you have your daughter killed?” I asked him.
“It’s
obvious Kenny. I don’t like YOU!!!”
“Well,
you’re bout to hate the hell outta me now.”
I
started punching him repeatedly while holdin him in the air. I then threw him
against anotha wall by the throat. I stood in front of him and waited for him
to get up. He slowly stood and looked at me.
“You
shoulda killed me when you had the chance.” He stated.
“You
shoulda killed yourself when I gave you the chance.”
He
pulled out a knife and attacked me. I dodged each attack and caught him with an
uppercut. He stumbled back into the wall, which was now 15 feet away from where
we were. I walked up to him, lifted him off the ground, and hitting him in the
body. I felt and heard his ribs break. He swung at me, connecting to my jaw. I
shook it off so fast you would think I didn’t get hit at all. He swung at me
again, this time I caught his hand and broke his arm using my otha arm. He was
definitely in pain.
“Kill
me. Go ahead.”
“And
give you the easy way out. I’mma keep you in pain.” He lied on the ground and
screamed in pain as I repeatedly kicked him in the ribs. “Don’t go nowhere,
I’ll be right back.” I went into the kitchen, turned the gas on, and pulled Mr.
Williams in there. “Unfortunately, I can only cause so much pain to you. But
know this. The afterlife won’t be your savior. See you in hell.” He yelled in
pain and fear. I pulled out a grenade and activated the timer. “We’ll both be
joining Monique, and I’m sure she wants to personally thank you.” I looked up.
“I’m coming baby.” The grenade went off………
I
popped up and looked around. I was sweating like I just took a vacation in
hell. Was that anotha dream, or anotha vision? I tried to identify my
surroundings. I was in my car, outside the museum. Will approached the car and
tapped against my window. I rolled down the window.
“I’ll
run in there and get em.” He said. I nodded. He began to walk away, but then
looked at me and noticed my state. “Damn, nigga, you iight?”
“Yea,
why?” I replied.
“You
look like Shaq afta a game.”
“I’m
coo.”
“You
look hot.” He joked.
“You
telling me…I’ll be straight though. Go ahead and get em.”
“Iight.
If you say so.”
He
went into the museum. I grabbed a napkin and wiped my face. I looked around and
saw the guns I purchased. That gave me a better idea of when I zoned out. I
then heard my phone rang. I answered it and was surprised by who it was.
“Hey
baby, I missed you.”
“Ronda?
How’d you get this number?” I asked her.
“411.”
“I
sware that shit is unsafe.” I said softly.
“What?”
“So
how you been?”
“Ok.
You haven’t came around and seen me lately.”
“I
thought you were still mad at me.”
“I
was at first. Cutting me from your cut list is not something I wanted to hear.”
“I
can tell. I understand though. This is me we’re talking bout.”
“Anyway
you cocky, lil somebody. Any chance I can see you this afternoon?” I was still
tryin to find myself, so I didn’t know what time it was.
“What
time?”
“Like
5.”
“Iight.”
“You
might wanna bring some contraceptives.”
“I
might wanna not. I told you, we’re through, ova and done wit, stopped and
deceased. Ya dig?”
“I
hear you and everything, but you know every time you say that, you can’t
resist.” I raised my eyebrows.
“What?
Don’t get shit twisted. It’s always you that says you no longer wanna mess wit
me, but er’time you around me, you throw yoself at me.”
“You
show don’t put up a fight eitha.”
“Was
I supposed to?”
“So
what makes you think history won’t repeat itself?”
“Cuz
now I have a reason to put up a fight…. Or, should I say, reject you.” I looked
up to see if they were comin.
“Fine,
you win. I won’t touch you while you’re here.”
“Yea,
right.” I said softly. “I’ll be dare around that time.”
“Thank
you.” She said. “Call me when you’re on your way.”
“It’s
on.”
“Bye
sexy.”
I
hung up and shook my head. She’s up to something. I know she is. I looked at my
watch. It was a quarter afta 2. That doesn’t make sense. Hell, what time did we
get out here? I looked up and saw them approaching the car. I got out and
opened Monique’s door.
“Hey
baby.” She said, kissing me. “We have got to see this together.”
“I’ll
keep that in mind.” I replied. I closed her door so she could warm up. Will
came back to me.
“So
what’s on the agenda?”
“Ronda
wants me to come see her at 5.” I told him.
“Is
dat ri? You’re actually goin to go?” He asked.
“I
guess. I’m not goin to sneak out. I’ll most likely tell Monique.”
“I
see. What do you think she wants to see you for?”
“From
what it seemed, she had the intention of getting lucky. It ain’t goin down like
dat, so I hope she had a back up.”
“Me
too. I hate for her to be the first one you beat down.” I started laughing.
“Let
me ask you something real quick. Don’t clown me about it.”
“Iight.”
“What
time did we come out hea?”
“Bout
like 11.”
“What
did we do? We didn’t sit in the car fo 3 hours, did we?”
“Nah,
we went to da office to talk to Dad and Uncle Kevin. You don’t remember that?”
“Not
one bit.”
“It’ll
prolly hit you lata. You did look a lil gone when we were in there. Like yo
mind left ya or something, yet you were movin quite well. You even drove
nicely.”
“You
mean I was here but wasn’t here at the same time?”
“Basically.
Look, I wanna get out da cold, so I’mma holla at ya when we get back to yo
house. Uncle Kevin and Dad wanna talk to us about our afta school plans.”
“It’s
on.” I gave him dap and got in the car. Monique looked at me.
“You
ok, baby? You don’t seem yourself.”
“I
think I’m iight.”
“What
did Kevin want?”
“As
weird as it seems, I have no idea.”
“What
do you mean?”
“I
was there, but I wasn’t there at the same time.”
“Ok.”
She said with confusion in her voice.
“I
know. Trust me, I know.” I looked at my watch. “What do you want to do
tonight?”
“I
don’t know. Let me think… it’s a Saturday night, I guess anything is possible.”
She replied.
“I’mma
drop something on ya. At 5, an old friend of mine wants me to come see her.”
“Who?
If you don’t mind telling me.”
“Her
name is Ronda. She and I had a few encounters when she was havin men problems.”
“So
you dated her?”
“Nah.
CB.”
“CB?”
“Yea,
CB.” She looked at my facial expression.
“Oh.”
I could tell she looked a lil concerned. Like she wants to trust me, but finds
it hard.
“If
you don’t want me to go, I won’t.”
“Is
this the one you cut loose afta we got serious?”
“Yea.
Her and a lot of otha ones.”
“But
she’s the one that actually hit you?”
“Yea.
That’s why it’s kinda surprising me she wants to see me.”
“I
trust you, Kenny. If I didn’t, then I wouldn’t be wit you.” She assured me. I
smiled and took her hand into mine.
We
pulled into the garage at around 2:35 .
We walked into the house together and saw Ma and Dad in the kitchen. When they
saw us, they stopped “flirting” with each otha and greeted us.
“So
glad y’all can make it back.” Ma told us. “Monique, are you staying for
dinner?”
“Yes,
ma’am. Kenny wanted me to stay the night if that’s ok with you.” She replied.
“Of
course. That’s good wit me. What about you Kevin?” Ma looked at Dad.
“Like
I really care.” He replied. “Kenny, I do need to talk to you still, so get
yourself situated and meet me in the Conference Room.” He then looked at
Monique. “You’re welcome to join us if you like.”
“No,
thank you, I have an appointment shortly.” She looked at Ma and I looked at
her.
“What
appointment?” I asked.
“I
told you before you went to your Dad’s office.” She said. That pretty much
means I don’t know.
“Ah.”
I looked at Dad, “I’mma go upstairs and change. I’ll be down in 10.”
“Bet.”
He said.
“Comin
Mo?” I asked.
“Yea.”
She took my hand and we went up to my room. “Are you ok, baby?”
“Somewhat.”
I replied. I looked in my drawers and put on something that was a lil looser than
what I had on.
“What
do you think he’s goin to talk to you about?”
“My
future and what I plan on doin.”
“I
see.” I finished getting dressed and put on some house shoes.
“Ready?”
I asked her.
She
nodded and took my hand. We walked downstairs and saw Will and Beyonce in the
kitchen. Dad and Uncle Tevin were already in the “CR”.
I
looked at Will and said, “Will, let’s go get dis out the way.” I looked at
Monique. “Did you need a ride up to the hospital for your appointment or are
you straight?”
“I’m
good, thanks baby.” She replied. I walked up to her and kissed her. “What was
that for?”
“No
reason.” I said as she smiled. “See ya lata.”
“Yes
you will.” She replied, still a little breathtaken from the kiss.
I
kissed her again and then went to the CR. We sat in our chairs, and by that, I
mean chairs with our names on em. Dad and Uncle Tevin were talking bout who
knows what. I looked at Will.
“How
long you think it gon take for them to figure out we’re here?” I asked him.
“2
seconds.”
He
cleared his throat to get their attention. They looked at us and turned towards
us. Will looked at me and smiled.
“Gentlemen,
so nice for you to finally join us.” Dad stated. “With that said, let’s get
down to business.”
“As
you know, we’re your fathers, managers, agents, and anything else there is so
y’all wouldn’t have to worry about it.” Uncle Tevin informed us. We nodded in
agreement. “Now, we don’t want to do anything that y’all don’t want to do.”
“So,
what are your plans?” Dad asked.
“Well,
Kenny and I have thought about this a lot. Everyone knows that we’re goin to be
top draft picks in the NBA, so that goes without saying.”
“What
we would like to do is take online classes at Johnson-Smith University
“We
thought long and hard about your proposition that was made years ago.”
“And
we definitely want to take over the company when you retire.”
“Meaning,
when you retire from business, we’ll retire from basketball.”
We
paused to get a reaction. They were very subtle about this, but we could tell
they were doing a lil dance inside. Out of everything we just said, THAT was
what they wanted to hear the most. The expressions on their face alone were a
sign of relief. Dad finally spoke.
“It’s
good to know that you have agreed on our proposition. So, you’re looking to
play basketball for about 15 years. What about shows and movies? Where do y’all
stand on that?”
Will
began to answer, “that’s obvious, Uncle K.”
“We
definitely want to continue the thing that put us on the map in the first
place.” I continued.
“Especially
a sequel to Cross Fire.” When Will said that, Dad and Uncle T raised their
eyebrows.
“Before
you respond, hear us out. Since the movie, we started our trend and had our
popularity.”
“That,
you know.” Will added.
“But
what you don’t know is that everyone that talked to us always wants to know
when the sequel is comin out.”
“That
includes every interview we been on.” Dad and Uncle Tevin looked at each other.
“Iight,
so you’re telling me that on Dateline tomorrow, you’ll be asked about the
sequel?” Dad asked.
“Dateline?”
We said at the same time.
“Yea,
we got you on Dateline tomorrow night.” Uncle Tevin informed us.
“In
that case, yea, we’ll be asked about the sequel.” Will replied.
“The
question is what will we say?” I asked.
“A
script is formulating.” Dad answered. “You can tell about the other four
projects comin to life.”
“Four?”
We said at the same time.
“Yea,
you have four movies touching on a lil bit of everything.” Uncle Tevin said.
“Drama, horror, action, and comedy.”
“Horror?”
We said at the same time. Man, we need to stop that.
“Yea,
y’all are the killas.” Dad said. “It’s called Twin Demise. Ya
like?”
“Always
wanted to do a horror movie.” I commented.
“Especially
bein the killa.” Dad added.
“What’s
our weapon?” Will asked.
“Formulating.”
Uncle Tevin answered.
“What
about the drama, what’s that all about?” I asked.
“We
haven’t decided which one yet, but one of you will suffer a career ending
injury. You bring in your brother to help you through this and get married to
your fiancé. A lot of crying, screaming, and arguing is goin on. Not to mention
guilt and frustration. You know, that whole emotion thing.” Dad replied. We
looked at each otha. “Don’t worry, a script will be sent to you.” We nodded.
“So
what is this action movie goin to be?” Will asked.
“We
finally got an idea of how we can really make a hit at the box office.” Dad
said.
“It’s
quite simple actually.” Uncle Tevin added, “one of you will be the bad cop, and
the otha the ruthless criminal that killed the cop’s family.”
“Who
wants to be the criminal?” Dad asked. I immediately raised my hand. “Good, cuz
that’s the role you were anyway.”
“Why?”
Will asked.
“Think
about it, son.” Uncle Tevin told him. “You have that bad cop vibe all ova you.
As you can imagine, y’all will fight each otha three times in this movie.
Beginning, middle, and end.”
“How?”
I asked.
“It
starts off with him chasing you like Face
Off did.” Dad began,
“then he catches you, but you escape from prison with help from your inside
boys.”
“So
that starts the chase again, only this time, the 2nd fight results
in Kenny getting injured and you escaping.” Uncle Tevin added.
“Of
course at the end, the big fight sequence comes, and it’ll be the best fight in
history.” Dad finished.
“Now,
we’re looking at this movie to be about 2 hours long. In certain aspects,
Kenny, you will have a lil comedic, sadistic, no-care attitude and will be
quick to annihilate someone.” Uncle Tevin stated.
“In
the same sense, Will, you have the same qualities which make y’all even foes.”
Dad added. “Meaning, he can’t use an innocent bystander as bait or a hostage
since you don’t have that weakness.” We looked at each otha.
“Which
one of us dies?” I asked. “Or is it the bad guy scenario?”
“In
this case, we decided to have you both survive so we can formulate a sequel out
of this.” Dad replied.
“In
fact, you’ll be receiving the script for this one by Friday and the sequel by
January. If approved, we’ll start shooting in the summer.” Uncle Tevin said.
“So it’s a lot like the setup that Kill
Bill had. We all know
how much y’all loved that movie.”
“Shit,
you have no idea.” Will said.
“Thanks
for deciding what I’mma watch tonight.” I said.
“You’re
welcome.” Uncle Tevin replied. “I don’t have to explain comedy, do I?”
“Nah,
that’s definitely self explanatory.” Will responded.
“Good.
I guess that covers everything. It’s now 1620.” Dad said. “We shall inform you
of other thangs comin our way.”
“Lookin
forward to it.” I stated. We stood and shook their hands. “You know how to
reach us.” They nodded and watched us walk out the room. I looked at Will.
“They’ve been quite busy.”
“Ya
know.” Will said. We went into the kitchen and started making a drink. “I neva
thought about us actually goin against each otha.”
“I
neva thought we’d be in a horror movie.” I added.
“Fa
real, dogg. That’s the best idea that’s come our way.”
“How
do you think Beyonce and Monique will take it?”
“Don’t
know. It will limit us from being with them.”
“Yea.”
I looked at my watch. “Let me head out and see what Ronda wants.” I gave him
dap. “You gon be here when I get back?”
“Yea,
we still need to go ova our project.” He said.
“Fa
sho.”
I
grabbed my drink and headed out the house. I was literally drinking and driving
all the way to her house. I started having a bad feeling as I approached her
house. I kept looking around and stayed focus. I knocked on the door and
waited. I didn’t hear any whispering or anything, so it seems like no one’s in
there with her. She opened the door and smiled.
“I’m
so glad you made it.” She said as she invited me in. I looked at her up and
down. She looked like she was ready to seduce me.
“You
look nice, but I think you’re a lil too naked.” I told her.
“Yea,
a lil.” She closed and locked the door. “Please, have a seat.” I sat down and
she sat right next to me. I admit, she did look good, but I wasn’t goin to give
in. “So how you been?”
“Off
da chain, and yourself?”
“Ok,
I guess. I’ve missed you so much. I didn’t realize how much in love I was with
you.”
“Ronda,
could we please not go there?”
“Why
not? After all, it was you that broke my heart.”
I
sighed, “You just had to go there.”
“Cuz
you know it’s true. If it ain’t, say it ain’t.”
“Ronda,
you know damn well I’ve offered and offered and offered. But noooooo, you
didn’t want to take things that far. You just wanted me to be your “pleasure
boy.” Someone you can get yo “O” wit. We had good times and a lot of fun, but
baby girl, I’ve moved on to a more permanent thang. And………”
“And
what?” She cut me off. “You just want to forget everything we’ve been through?
All the mind blowin sex we’ve had? All the times I let you do any and every
thing to me?”
“NO!
All I’m sayin is it’s not goin to happen anymore. I don’t want to forget a
single thing we did together. I just don’t want to continue doing it.” When I
told her that, she looked away from me and started crying. “Why all of a sudden
you’re takin it like this? When I was very much available, you didn’t want a
part of me.”
“Cuz
I know how you are. You’re nuttin but a dog, a playa that has more women than
hair. If I got wit you, I knew you would cheat on me in a heartbeat. I rather
have you cheat on yo girl wit me than be the one you’re cheating on.”
“You
were just scared to take a chance. Do you honestly think that Monique didn’t
know what she was getting into when she chose to get wit me? So many people
warned her, yet she trusted her heart. Now she has the man that stands before
you. If you trusted your heart, you could be in the same position. Once a
playa, always a playa is one quote that is nothing but bullshit. Yet you chose
to believe it and look where it has you. I’ve never cheated on anyone because I
never been in a relationship. Single and free. It’s the only thing that’s made
me happy, at least before Monique. She has nothing to worry about because I’m happy
with her.”
“Meaning
the second you become unhappy, you’ll be right back on the path of Cheathood.”
She stood up and turned her back to me.
“That’s
where you’re wrong. When I’m unhappy, she’ll put her time towards me to make
sure I’m happy. Unlike the rest of these gurls out dare, she loves me for me
and not for what I can do for them. I’m not a free ticket to paradise, so I
don’t intend on being with someone that’s only looking for material. And I
already told you…I never cheated.”
“You’re
a dog and always will be a dog.”
“You’re
alone and always will be alone.” I told her. That definitely made her cry some
more.
“You
just had to take it there.”
“Don’t
even try to put the guilt trip on me. You can find anotha chump fo dat.” I then
looked at the man comin downstairs.
“I
already found that chump.” She said as she walked towards him. “Meet my fiancé
D.” She pulled off his shirt and showed his tattoos. “I don’t know if you know
what this one means, but it shows that he was in and ran the pen.”
I
then flipped her and him the bird, “I don’t know if you know what this means,
but it represents me not caring, not scared, and just plain ol’ fuck you.” I
stood my ground as he approached me. He was about 7’ tall and had way more
muscle than me. Of course, he did serve a sentence.
“I
got 5 years because of someone like you. Someone that thinks they’re above an
ass whoopin, God, and untouchable.” He said to me, tryin to intimidate me.
“Sorry
to hear that, but I got my reputation fo niggaz like you that gets in my face.”
He had a smirk on his face.
“You
know what? I’m not goin to kill you. I’mma just beat the living hell outta ya.”
“Thank
you, sir. Just for that, I’m not goin to kill you either. Just have you live
wit the shame you got yo ass whooped in front of your girl.”
I
smiled and so did he. I waited to see what he was goin to do. I then saw Ronda
in the corner of my eye. She had a vase in hand was goin to hit me in the head
wit it. I moved and knocked it out her hand. That was the distraction he needed
as he swung and caught me in the jaw. I fell back and sat right on the couch.
He then caught me again in the chest and again in the jaw. He stood in front of
me and looked at me, smiling. I looked at him. I felt my lip with my tongue and
spit on the floor. It came out red. I smiled.
“Do
you find something funny?” He said.
“Yea,
I do.” I gave him a lil “love tap” kick in the leg. He looked down and made a
face.
“What
the hell was that?”
“I
don’t know, I just found it funny.”
He
bent down and was goin for my neck. I then saw my opening. With quickness, I
gave him a jab and a right hook. He stumbled back just enough to allow me to
get up. I then went off on him. I swung constantly with rights, lefts,
uppercuts, jabs, and hooks. He stood, cross-eyed, and dazed. I cocked back a
good punch and swung. The impact sent him into the wall 15 feet away.
“Now
that was funny.” I said as I started laughing and looked at Ronda. “Hmm, what
am I to do wit you?”
“Rape
me.” She suggested.
“Good
idea.”
She
smiled in approval. I approached her and grabbed her by the neck like I was
goin to rape her. She started smiling. I knew she was getting horny in
anticipation. I was laughing so hard on the inside. This woman is beyond
pathetic. I grinned and then lifted her in the air and listened to her gasp for
air.
“If
you ever do something like this again in your miserable life, I won’t be this
generous. For the last time, I AM DONE WITH YOU!!!!” I then tossed her into the
chair. She coughed and gasped for air. I unlocked the door and walked out.
When
I got home, Monique and Beyonce were outside. I walked by them and tried my
best to hide my cut. Unfortunately, Monique noticed and ran afta me.
“Baby,
what happened?” She asked me.
“Ronda
set me up.” I said, not wanting to hide anything from her.
“What?
How?”
“Well,
she brought up this whole ordeal about what me and her had which started an
argument, next thing you know this big dude that just got out the pen comes
down and gets in my face.”
“So
she pretty much planned this.”
“I
put my life on it.”
“You
didn’t kill him, did you?”
“I
don’t think I did, but who knows how hard I really hit him. I know for a fact
he’s at least unconscious. Don’t matta how big he is.”
“Are
you ok?” She asked. I looked at her and smiled.
“I’m
fine.” I kissed her. “Really.”
“Good.
Do you need any help with anything?”
“Nah,
I’m good. Thanks though.”
“Ok.
I’ll be downstairs if you need me.”
“Thanks
babe.” I kissed her again and watched her leave. I washed my mouth out and met
up wit Will in the Conference Room. “Iight, you ready to get this done and out
the way?” I asked him.
“Yea,
it’s time to put them art skills to work.” He said. “Now, do you even remember
how to make a blueprint?”
“Fa
sho. That’s the easy part though. The hard part is deciding how big each room
will be, how many levels, and what they’re made of.” I said.
“True,
but that’s also the fun part.”
“Yea,
can’t disagree on that one. I just hope they like it.”
“Me
too, cuz we sho can’t ask them for feedback without giving away what we’re
doin.”
“Fa
sho. Iight, so how many levels we havin?” I asked.
“Lets
see. We have to have a basement, main level, and about 4 floors above that just
so we can all have our own floors.”
“But
we also need a full gym, weight room, and storage. Not to mention up top
balcony.”
“So
we’re looking at about 8 levels, a basement, and a sub-basement.” By
sub-basement, he means a room 20 feet underground for emergency purposes.
“Iight, what’s the main level consisting of?”
“A
lobby area that has 5 rooms on each side and 2 sets of stairs that leads to the
2nd floor balcony.” I suggested.
“Ok,
and the 10 rooms are?”
“Game
room.”
“Card
room.”
“Conference
room.”
“Entertainment
room.”
“Music
studio.”
“Smoke
room.”
“Definitely.”
I agreed. “I guess the last 4 rooms are business rooms when we run our separate
businesses.”
“Works
for me.” Will agreed. “Iight, on the main level, we’ll have our big kitchen for
parties and shit.”
“We’ll
have the alcohol closet, wine cellar, and walk-in freezer there too.”
“Fa
sho.”
“Now
in the basement, our contract restaurants will be Dominos, KFC, Popeye’s,
Checkers, McDonalds, Baskin Robins, and a lil candy store.”
“No
doubt.” Will agreed. “Backyard will include a full 18-hole golf course,
football training area, and miniature golf area.”
“Works
for me.”
“Bet.
Now, each level above will have the same amount of rooms and same sizes.”
“Rooms
being about 6. Office, bedrooms, bathroom, closet, and extra storage.”
“So
about 2 bedrooms a level?” He asked.
“Or
do you want more?”
“Let’s
go 4.”
“Yea,
4 sound better. The setup is 8 rooms per level, elevator access, and stairs on
the ends. The weight room is just one big room; the gym is a regular size
basketball court with two goals on each side and the 2 full court baskets; the
storage room will also be one big room; and the roof will consist of 2 pools, 4
hot tubs, and a helicopter pad.”
“Can’t
wait to see this bad boy.” I said. “When are we proposing the build?”
“In
about 5 minutes when we finish.”
“That’s
what I’m talking bout.” We finished up the blueprints and checked our
measurements. “Looks good to me.”
“Me
too.” We stood up, shook hands and faxed the blueprints up to Dad and Uncle
Tevin. They had gone back to the office afta I left. “It should take a few
minutes before they get back to us.” Will said. I nodded.
“You
have no idea how much I’m hoping they’d like it.” I said.
“I
have an idea.”
“Well,
you should pretty much be feelin the same way.” At that time, Dad called us on
the Conference phone. We put it on speaker.
“Good
design. Our crew will begin on it Monday. Email Winston Simmons with your
materials list and site address.” He said to us.
“Ok,
thank you.” Will replied. We hung up and looked at each otha. “Off da chain.”
“Forgot
to ask him how long it would take.” I said. He nodded in agreement. “Oh well,
cha’mon, let’s get something to eat.” We went downstairs to the basement. I had
KFC and Will had Popeye’s. I called Monique while I was waiting on my food.
“Baby, did you eat anything?”
“Nah,
I was goin to get some KFC in a minute.” She replied.
“Say
you love me.” I told her.
“I love
you. Why am I sayin it?” She asked.
“I’m
down hea at KFC and getting ya a lil something.”
“Oh
I love you.” She repeated with more enthusiasm.
“I
know you do. I’ll be up in a minute.”
“I’ll
be waiting.” We hung up and I looked at Will.
He
was on the phone I think talking dirty. That thought made me laugh though. My
food was ready and I waited on “Lover Boy” to come. He followed a minute later
and finally got off the phone.
“Beyonce
is crazy. I’m telling you, she is crazy.” Will commented.
“What
she do?” I stupidly asked.
“Let
me tell ya, let me tell ya. Dis girl…”
For the safety of my readers, I will not document what this man is
saying due to the pornographic content of it.
“Yea,
she is definitely crazy.” I agreed afta he told me. “I take that back, I don’t
think crazy is actually a good word to describe that. More like nasty.”
“I
like it though.”
“That’s
cuz you nasty too.” I informed him. He laughed.
“Yea,
I can’t deny that one.” We met up with the girls and all went up to my room.
“Nothin like a lil chicken and TV.”
“Absolutely.”
Beyonce agreed. I grabbed my remote and pressed the button to bring down my
flat screen.
“”Put
in Kill Bill, Will.” I said smiling. Monique and Beyonce laughed.
“Wow,
how long did you wait to get that one out?” He asked.
“All
damn day.” I replied. “You have no idea how much I hoped you’d be here for me
to say that.” I sat down next to Monique on the love seat. Will and Beyonce sat
on the couch. When Monique and I finished eating, we cuddled and whispered to
each other.
“Baby,”
she began, “do you see yourself ever moving out?”
“Yea,
someday.” I replied, semi surprised this is even being talked about now.
“Children?”
“A
must.”
“How
many?”
“At
least 3.”
“Me
too.”
“I
have a question for you. Do you know how your father feels about me?” I asked
her.
“Not
really. He seems to approve.”
“How
so?”
“I’m
here with you now.”
“Doesn’t
necessarily mean he approves.”
“It
does in my household. Trust me. Outta curiosity, why do you wanna know?”
“No
particular reason.”
I
could tell she was getting sleepy. Will and Beyonce were both already out. I
was afraid to go to sleep, but didn’t try not to. We ended up falling asleep
around the same time. I ended up waking up 25 minutes later when Monique shook
me.
“Come
on, baby, let’s go to bed.” I nodded.
We
stood up and changed for bed. Monique grabbed a blanket from the linen closet
and put it over Will and Beyonce. We got into bed and cuddled.
“Kenny,
before you go to sleep I want you to know something.”
“What’s
on yo mind?”
“The
things we do I’ve neva thought about doin til the ring was on. I’m not dropping
hints or wanting you to make a life altering decision. I just want you to know
how special you are and how you’ve made me change the way I took relationships.
I love you and want to be with you the rest of my life. Always had and always
will.”
“I
love you too, Mo.
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