Taking My City

When I was five my favorite movie was The Gremlins

Ain't got shi+ to do with this

But I just thought that I should mention

You looking for divine and a little intervention

But them birds don't fly without my permission

I'm probably in the sky flying with the fishes

Or maybe in the ocean swimming with the peigons

See my world is different like Dwayne Wayne

And if you want trouble bi+ch

I want the same thang!

-Lil Wayne

 

<Miya>

I woke up and Xavier was gone. I smiled at that. I was pleased of what we did last night. I got up and my legs hurt just a little and my back. I got in the shower and washed my hair and washed up. When he started crying...I didn't even know what to say. I've never seen him cry and judging from his appearance I don't think he can cry. I got out the shower and got dressed and did my hair. I went downstairs and my mom was sitting on the couch looking through pictures. When she saw me she had tears in her eyes and she smiled at me. "Goodmorning babe." She greeted me. I guess Xavier left after I fell asleep cuz she has no idea what went down last night. "Hi mom...what are you looking at?" I asked walking over. "Oh nothing really...just pictures of your father and I...and Darnell." She said. I sat next to her and started looking at them also. There was a picture where my dad was grinning ear to ear and he had cake on his nose. Next to him was a young Darnell with cake all over him. I

 

Smiled. I looked at some more pictures and it was mainly him and Darnell. I guess they loved the camera. Then I fell across a picture of me when I was a toddler. He was throwing me in the air and we were at the beach. Darnell was in the picture in his swim suit with Aaliyah on his back. I guess my mom took that picture. There was another one where it was the triplets,Kelsey,Cassie,and me as toddlers all next to eachother. We were in our swimsuits sitting next to eachother. I remember this picture. Deyontae and Deron got into an arguement right when Aaliyah snapped the picture.So the outcome of them two was Deyontae with a hand of sand in his hand and Deron raising his arms to protect himself, but they weren't the only ones fooling around. Cassie was messing with my hair,and Damyan was too busy trying to eat the sand. Kelsey was the only one looking at the camera and she had a big toothy grin. It was a really cute picture and I laughed when I saw it and remembered the memories.

 

<Loco>

Right now everyones on their way to my house. Well all the adults that know what's going on. We have GOT to talk about this Shady situation right now. Yesterday I sware I saw an unfamiliar car lurkin down the street and that scared the shi+ out of me. Denshias in the room with Trashon and she knows what's going on. Ever since I told her she hasn't been acting right around me. Cam and Syco are in the living room watching tv. Man...I thought I'd never see the day where Cam and Syco were cool...and were chillin in my living room! I don't know why but Trashon hates Syco and loves Cam. It's so funny cuz Trashon is only four and he be arguing with Syco a grown ass man...and what's even dumber is the idiot be saying stuff back to the little boy! "Ay Loco...you got any good shi+ with you? I ain't have none since all that stuff went down." Cam said. Is this nigg@h retarded?! Loco don't share his weed with noooobooodddyyyy! I mean who owns the weed? Loco. So who gone smoke it? Me!

 

"No...sorry man." I lied. Syco turned around and looked at me cuz he knew I was lying. He laughed and went back to watching TV. Denshia then came down the stairs with Trashon. When he saw me he nearly jumped out of my arms to get to me. "Dad!" He said running to me. I picked him up and brought him into a hug. Damn I really loved my son...Denshia walked over and planted a kiss on my cheek and started on breakfeast. "Wassup lil man? Did you just wake up?" I asked him. "Yup! Wassup Cam?" Trashon said climbing off of me. I laughed. At 4 he was acting like he was a teenager. "Wassup Trashon?" Cam said doing a handshake with him. "Oh hell naw! Who taught my baby that?!" I demanded. They just laughed. "So you ain't gone ask wassup to me?" Syco asked. I sware the moment Syco opened his mouth he gave him a dirty look. For a 4 year old that kid was really smart. "No...but I will do this." Trashon said walking around the couch. He stood behind Syco who wasn't paying attention to him anymore and

 

Slapped the shi+ out the back of his head. Cam and I gasped and then erupted into laughter. Trashon ran up the stairs laughing with a grin on his face and Syco chased him up the stairs. Cam and I were laughing so hard we didn't even hear the doorbell ring. I heard Trashon door slam and Syco banging on the door. "Thats right lil boy you better close this damn door! Cuz if I open it..." Syco said yelling. I wiped away my tears from lauhing and walked to open my door. Syco should be ashamed of himself...how is he letting my son punk him like that?! I opened the door and I was met with Aaliyah,Darnell,Djay,and Monica. They looked like they had seen a ghost. All laughing ceased. "Whats wrong?" I asked. Djay just shook his head and started mumbling shi+ to himself. Darnell kept clenching and unclenching his hands. Damn...I hope they weren't gettin ready to deliver us bad news. "We gotta do something about Shady...and we have to do it quick." Aaliyah said. "Yeah I know that,but what happened?

 

Why do you guys look like you saw a ghost?" I asked. I looked over at Denshia and she turned off the stove and sat at the kitchen table. We all did the same and sat at the table also. "Syco get yo dumbass down here and stop trying to beat up that little kid!" Cam yelled. I stifled a laugh cuz I knew we were about to talk about something serious. Syco then came down the stairs wih a scowl on his face. "Daaamn! What happened to your head man?!" Djay asked. Denshia,Cam and I busted up laughing. I'm sorry but that shi+ was too funny. Syco grabbed a chair and sat in between Cam and I. "They badass son that's what happened." He mumbled. Aaliyah started laughing and so did Darnell. "Okay while y'all laughing and joking around,Shady is laughing and joking around about how he's going to kill us." Monica hissed. "What? How do you know for sure he's coming?" I asked. Djay wrapped his arm around Monica and she looked like she was about to breakdown and cry. I knew all fun and games were going to

 

End now.

<Damyan>

Everyones at my house except for Miya. Diaree,Gabby,Arabella,Trey,Kelsey,Cassie and of course my brothers are here. I don't know what's going on but Monica and Djay came over out house earlier and Monica was crying. My parents rushed us all into the basement and told us to lock every window and cover every shade in the basement windows. They told us all not to come upstairs until they come home. None of us knew what was going on but I was afraid. "What do you thinks going on?" Arabella asked me. All of them were over just chillin watching tv and then Monica and Djay came...so now were all stuck in my basement...until they came back. Luckily with Deron and Diaree here we'll always be entertained because them two are constantly arguing. "Shi+ I have no idea...but I guess it's an emergency." I said. But I knew it had something to do with my grandfather Charles...I knew it did. Because Cam and Syco wouldn't tell me what he does for a living...so I assume it was something bad. And now hes

 

dead because somebody murdered him. Yeah I know whatevers going on has everything to do with him. "Come on Diaree! You cheating again!" Deron whined. Deron,Trey,Cassie and Diaree were playing one of the recent NBA games and it was boys vs girls. From the looks of it the girls were kicking ass. Deyontae and Gabby little 'freaky' asses are on the other side of the basement in a corner sitting down. I don't wanna know what they were doing! But if I hear one more kissy noise. I'm going to scream. "What?! Nobody ain't cheating it's just that Im Derrick Rose and I'm dunkin on you hoes!" Diaree joked. We all laughed. "Awh okay well while you getting ready to dunk Ima Dwight Howard aka Superman yo ass across this floor!" Deron hissed. Then Deron made his player push Diaree's and her player fell to the floor. Then the injured sign came up. "You cheater!" Diaree yelled hitting him. We all started cracking up while they strted fighting/play fighting...Diaree was serious but Deron was just

 

Blocking her hits. Them two fools just started running around the basement. We were laughing our asses off. "Man I gotta use the bathroom." Kelsey said. "Well you can't go upstairs so hold it!" Deyontae exclaimed. She rolled her eyes and lied back on Mario. Diaree then plopped down next to Arabella...but we didn't see Deron. "Whered Deron go?" Trey asked. "Oh...he's just behind the couch!" Diaree said with a devilish grin. We all turned around and Deron was on the floor holding his arm. We all busted up laughing. He slowly got up and sat as far away as possible from Diaree. "Man I don't know why you guys ain't help me! Damn!" He said. We laughed and then it got silent. "Shi+ let's watch a movie." Cassie said turning off the game. "Lets watch a scary movie!" Gabby suddenly piped up. "Oh shutup Gabby and go back to your little suckfest!" Arabella said. "Youre just mad cuz you can't join!" Deyontae yelled. We all laughed as Cassie got up and put in 'The Stepfather'. "Man that shi+ aint

 

Scary!" Diaree exclaimed plopping right on top of Deron lap. "Yeah this lame." I agreed. Deyotae and Gabby finally came over and her hair was messed up and Deyontae shirt was ripped. "Damn what was y'all doing?!" I asked. They just grinned and sat on the floor and began watching the movie. I shook my head at them and Arabella cuddled up with me. Deron got up and got covers and blankets out a basket and made a big bed out of covers. It was me and Arabella on one couch...Deron and Diaree on the other,and Deyontae and Gabby on the floor under the covers along with Trey and Cassie,and Kelsey and Mario. The movie began and the room got quiet. If my mind wasn't so busy about what was really going on...then maybe I could actually enjoy this moment...but I was too busy thinking...is everything okay?

<Monica>

"How do you know that he's really coming for us?" Loco asked. That's when everyone looked at me. I really didn't want to tell them what happened becuase it was bad enough telling Djay.

 

I took a deep breath and began...

(Monicas flashback)

"That'll be 45 dollars and 65 cents." The cashier said. I paid for my groceries,got my reciept and began walking out the store. It was kind of cold out and the parking lot happened to be deserted...except for some Cadillac that was driving up and down the streets. Who the hell is that? I thought. I ignored it and walked to my car and began putting my groceries in when the car stopped when it reached me. I turned around and the windows were so tinted I couldn't see who was in there. I just looked at the car and it sped off. What the fuk? Shi+ let me hurry up and get out of here... As the car circled its way back...I started loading my groceries in faster. This shi+ was really starting to scare me. I mean who is in that car?! I finally was done and I closed the trunk. I turned around to pu the buggy away and right when I turned aroud the car was there again. I gasped. The window rolled down and all I could see was a gun and blackness

 

And smoke. Immediately my knees went weak and I felt like a ton of bricks had fallen on me. No. No. This isnt happening! Oh god,please somebody help me! But there wasn't a single soul in the parking lot. Tears were already starting to form I was so scared. "Get in the car now...and if you scream I sware to god you'll never be able to breathe again." The voice said darkly. I immediately recognized that voice and when I did...I legit almost shi+ my pants. Was that Shady?! It can't be! There's no way he'd come out with that little of protection! Well...he is on the north side right now... Just hearing his voice was just...the end of the world. I was so shocked and scared at the same time I couldn't even move. "Somebody get this bi+ch in here so we can get this over with!" Someone yelled from inside. A man got out the car and grabbed me by my arm and pulled me in. I didn't even fight or try to run...there was no use. If I did it would only lead to death! The car pulled off and I couldn't

 

Help it...I started crying. I mean...they're going to kill me! This is the end! They're gonna kill me and then they're gonna go after my family next. And Theres not one damn thing I can do to stop them! I can't believe this is happening! I'm never going to see anyone again! And if I do...they're most likely going to be dead. Oh god...why me?! They're going to kill me! And I'm never going to see Djay or anyone again! They stopped in an alley and when I finally had the nerve to look around there were abot 6 or 7 men in the car. They each had a blunt and were smokin and they all were armed with guns. I recognized Cholo immediately and when I saw him it was like a dagger going through my chest. Pain and betrayal just stung throghout my head. I can't believe this...he sold us out! He works for Shady now?! I glared at him and he just looked away. Seeing him replaced my fear wih anger. I was no longer afraid of Shady and his idiotic followers. I don't care if he killed me right now...okay maybe I cared about that...but Cholo being a part of this...really pissed me the fuk off. "Monica...Monica...it's been years." Shady said turning around. I was so focused on Cholo I completely forgot about Shadys...appearance. I almost screamed when he turned around. I shook it off and took a deep breath. "You killed Charles." I hissed. I meant for it to be a question...but it came out as a statement. He then got this innocent look on his face. "What? I didn't kill anyone Monica...I don't even know who Charles is." He said. "Cut the bull shi+ Shade. If you didn't kill him then why am I here?!" I asked. His grin disappeared and was replaced with a dark scowl on his face. I was surprised that even came out of my mouth. Everyone in the car was looking at me like I was crazy.

 

But I didn't give a shi+ anymore...it was over anyway. "Yes...I did kill Charles...and I'd have to say he died a noble way." Shady said with a dark grin. "You shot him 16 times...what did you want with Charles?! He was old! He was a grandfather!" I said. "Because he was a damn good hitman! The count of my men dying went down when I had him in the job." He said. I shook my head. "What happened to you Shady? You weren't ever like this before...matter of fact you hated people who were like this! What happened to you?" I asked him. "Money is what happened. Monica I make more money than that damn Darnell." He hissed. That's when I got afraid. I knew he was really going to kill us now. "Why are you doing this to us? We never had any problems with you." I hissed through gritted teeth. "You know the rules Monica about being a hitman! You lose...so does everyone else. Charles knew what he was doing. He knew that if he tried to escape what would happen...but he didn't care. So the blame can go

 

To him." He said. "No...the blame will always result to you. This whole thing came from you! Do you think I'm stupid?! I'm not one of your dumbass henchman in this car who will do anything you say!" I yelled. The moment that left my mouth I knew I had did something wrong. Everyone in the car looked at me like they were going to kill me. A boy who was sitting next to me grabbed his glock and looked at me with murderous eyes. Shi+ now I know how Bella felt when she was at Volturi! Lol. Shady growled under his breath. "You know what...to be in a situation like this...you sure got a smartass mouth! Just like that damn Charles!" Shady yelled. I didn't even say anything...cuz all I was thinking about was,am I going to live? "You know what get tha fuk out!" Shady yelled. WHAT?!! He was letting me go? "W-what?" I stuttered. He sighed and said,"This conversation is over Monica...all we wanted was to talk to you." He said. Then he turned around and pointed the gun at my neck. I froze and held

 

Breath...trying to choke back my tears. "And warn the others...that were coming." As soon as he finished that I found myself thrown out of the car and crashing into some trash cans. The car sped off and left me there. Oh my god...I'M ALIVE!

<Trey>

It was 1 in the morning and The Triplets parents still haven't came back yet. My mom just texted me demanding for me to come home. I just texted her and said I'm sleeping over Damyans. Man...Tristan was supposed to come over with my parents when they got back from visiting...but all that ended when we heard the news about Charles. Right now eveyone sleep but Cassie,Gabby and Deyontae. "Ay we can go upstairs now...my parents just texted me and said they're on their way." Deyontae said. Gabby stood up and yawned. "Good...cuz I got to use the bathroom." She said. We all got up and followed her up the stairs. Cassie and I followed Deyontae in the kitchen and his hungry ass started getting all the snacks down,from his cabinet.

 

I sat at the table and Cassie sat next to me. "I wonder what happened to Monica." Deyontae said sitting down with bags of chips. "Yeah me too...she was crying and everything." Cassie said. I really didn't know who Monica was so I just sat there quiet. "Do you think it has somethin to do wih Charles?" Deyontae asked. Cassie shrugged. "I don't know...I just can't believe he was killed like that...who could be that heartless to kill a man like that?" She said. "Well...I think there's something going on that we don know about....have you seen how my dad has been acting lately? He talks to me and my brothers like it's the last time he'll ever see us again." He said. The conversation ended when Gabriela walked in on her phone talking in Spanish. None of us knew what she was really saying except for Cassie...but from the looks of it...something was wrong. I looked at Cassie and she said,"Her mom wants her home." "What?!" Deyontae huffed looking at Gabriela. Cassie and I laughed and we got up

 

And went back downstairs to the basement leaving them two. When we got back downstairs Damyan was awake. "My mom home?" He grumbled still half asleep. "Nahh they're on there way." Cassie said lying back down. I lied down next to her and wrapped my arm around her. We started watching tv in silence when I heard heavy breathing. I looked down and Cassie was asleep. I chuckled to myself and closed my eyes also. Sleep soon found me.

<Deyontae>

"You gotta leave?" I asked disappointed. "Yeah...are you gonna take me? Or are you going to make me walk?" She asked with a sigh. "Girl...you know damn well you going to walk." I said laughing. She punched me in my arm and grabbed the keys off the table. "Lets go." She said. I laughed and grabbed my chips and followed her out the house and into my car. Right when we were about to pull out my parents pulled in. "Are they gonna get mad?" She asked me. I frowned. "Nawh they ain't gone get mad,why?" I said. She didnt say anything. We waited for my mom and my dad to get out the

 

Car and when they did I noticed my mom was crying. My dad looked like he was going to explode...he looked so angry. I haven't seen him look that mad since the day Deron and Damyan broke his Mustangs window that we used to have. They walked up to the car and my mom gave us a weak smile then she just went into the house. My dad came up to my window. "Where do you think you're going?" He asked. "I gotta drop Gabriela off...but dad...what's going on? Why is mom crying?" I asked. He sighed. "Alotta shi+...hurry up and get back Deyontae." He said. Then he went in the house. What was going on with my parents?! They've been acting hella weird! I pulled out the driveway and started to Gabbys house. "Deyontae...your daddy is fine...even when he is mad." She said with a grin. I looked at her and gave her a look. "Stop hittin on my dad! That ain't cool." I said laughing. "Well sorry! I don't think I'm ever gonna get use to the fact that Darnell Collins is your father." She said. I laughed. "And your mom...

 

Shes so pretty! Now I know why you and your brothers look so damn good." She said. "Gabby shutup...you're crazy." I said. She smiled. I soon pulled into her house and in her driveway. "You wanna do something tomorrow? Just me and you?" I asked her. She nodded and leaned to kiss me. I met her halfway and soon we started making out. I didn't want this to end. When we were in the basement at my house...we were doing some really freaky shi+ over there. I sware we were one step away from not being virgins anymore lol. After a moment she pulled away and grinned at me. "See you manana (tomorrow) baby." She said. I just smiled a her cuz I was still trying to catch my breath. I watched her go in the house and then I started on my way home. I loved that girl so much...I don't think she knows how much I do. Her and I were like the perfect couple! But there was only one problem now...how was I going to go home and go to sleep without her?!

 

<Darnell>

Damn...it's been too long of a day. This shi+ is really driving me crazy. My fathers death is still everywhere and what happened to him. I can't even watch tv anymore because everytime I turn it on...I have to see his face. My coach gave me 2 weeks off from playing and practice,and I needed that. I walked back to my bedroom and Aaliyah was sitting in the bed with my basketball shorts and a tee shirt. I got in the bed and wrapped my arms around her. "Aaliyah...please don't go." I begged her. I wanted her to stay right here in my arms forever. I want to feel her heartbeat,listen to her breathing...I just want her alive...this could be our last night together. And I can't let that happen. I felt my throat close up and the tears starting to form in my eyes. I felt like my heart shutdown and I could no longer breathe...this was all so depressing. I can't lose her! I love her way too much. "Darnell...I have too... It's the only way we have of getting rid of Shady." She said.I shook

 

My head and pressed her against me even harder. "No Aaliyah...I can't let you do this. We can find another way to stop him! Aaliyah I'm NOT letting you go over there!" I growled. "Darnell what else can we do?! We can run but we can't run forever! It's the only way." She breathed. I knew she was right. She was right and I hated that she was right. Damn Djay! Why did he even have to bring that shi+ up?! He came up with the idea that Aaliyah should go over Shadys and talk to him. I almost beat the shi+ out of him when I realized he was serious. "Aaliyah you don't understand babe. Shady will kill you. There's no way he'll be serious. There's no way he'll let you go alive." I said. "He let Monica go..." She said. I didn't say anything to that because her and I both knew why Shady let her go. "Darnell...either way were dead." She whispered. That pissed me off. "What did you say?" I asked with a frown. I felt her tense up. "I-I mean b-because if he does kill me while I'm in there...then he'll

 

still come back for you." She said. I just sighed and put my face in her neck. "I can't believe were in this type of situation." I muttered. "I can't believe that were sitting here discussing about us living or not...Darnell it's bothering me!" She hissed. I squeezed her tighter. "Aaliyah...I won't be able to live without you. I almost lost you once but I can't lose you again." I whispered into her ear. She turned around and wrapped her arms around my neck and I fell back with her on top. She buried her face in my neck and I could feel her tears sliding down my neck. I didn't care...this could be the last time we'll ever be able to spend with eachother alone like this. "Darnell I love you so much...but we have to do this." She cried. "I know and that's what kills me." I said. She looked up at me and I slammed my lips into hers full of lust. We started removing eachothers clothing bit by bit until we were both naked.

 

Chapter (17)

 

Times aint the same, shi+ been going bad

But nigg@h we good

Nigg@h we gooder than the motherfuka

Than the motherfuka, this for my motherfukas

We run this motherfuka

So fuk them nigg@hs and fuk them hoes

Money talks we say hello

-Young Money

 

<Miya>

"Miya..wake up babe." Xavier said pushing me. I was at Xaviers house and we were watching a movie when I fell asleep. I ended up sleeping over because of that and now I'm waking up to his voice. "What X?!" I asked aggrivated. He knows how I feel about my sleep. He laughed and then I felt pressure on top of me. I opened my eyes and it was his dumbass lying on top of me. "Your mom has called you like 30 times." He snickered. Now I was awake. "What?! Why didn't you wake me up?!" I yelled hopping off the bed. I ran to my jacket and grabbed my phone. I answered it right before it stopped ringing. "Hello?" I asnwered. "MIYA WHERE IN THE HELL ARE YOU?!" My mom screamed. "Im sorry mom...I was over-" "No excuses! Get your ass home now!" She yelled. Then she hung up on me. I was horrified. I realized I didn't have any pants on or a shirt! I Iooked around frantically and began to put them on. "Awh you gotta leave?" Xavier whined. "Yeah! All because of you!" I said putting on my shirt.

 

He laughed and started putting on his clothes. When we were done getting dressed we walked out his room. I heard a tv going downstairs and I immediately froze. "Xavier...I thought you said your parents were on a business trip!" I hissed turning around and facing him. He laughed and wrapped his arms around my waist. "Yeah babe..they were...and they got home last night." He said. Embarrasement flushed throughout my body. "Oh my god X! What if they heard me?!" I whispered. He laughed. "Dont worry babe...no one heard you screaming my name..." He said. I sighed with relief until he started laughing again. I punched him in his arm. "Thats not funny! How am I supposed to go down there and talk to them?!" I asked. "Chill boo...you won't have too...we can just walk out." He said grabbing my hand. "What?! That's so rude." I said.He shrugged and pulled me down the stairs. Oh my god...did I even comb my hair?! We made it downstairs and there was a woman sitting at the table with a newspaper in her

 

hand. The tv was going with the news on and she didn't seem to notice that we were in here. We snuck around the room and reached the garage door...he was about to open it when we heard a toilet flush. Then a man came out the bathroom and I sware it was an exact copy of Xavier...just an older version. When he saw us his mouth erupted into a grin. "Well goodmorning son...who's this?" He asked. The woman dropped her newspaper and she was astonishingly beautfiul. Damn it X! I squeezed his hand and I heard him let out a quiet laugh. Xavier straightened up and walked back to the kitchen. I tried to stay behind him as much as possible. "Hey mom,wassup Dad? How was the trip?" Xavier said. I could see his mom looking at me with that 'look'. I just looked at the floor. "Dont 'hey mom' me! Now aren't you going to introduce us to your friend?" She asked. His dad laughed and sat down next to his mom. Damn! I really hope my hair didn't look a mess. Before Xavier could say something

 

I introduced myself. I mean if you wanna continue dating someone...they're parents HAVE to like you. It doesn't matter if they don't...but wouldn't you want them too? "Im Miya Collins." I said shaking his moms hand. "Nice to meet you...you can call me Vivica." She said. His dad then shook my hand. "You can call me Morris." He said. I smiled at the both of them. They really did look like a cute couple. "So...are you guys leaving somewhere?" Vivica asked. "Uh yeah...I gotta drop Miya off at home." Xavier said. "Okay...well when you got back...we gotta talk." Morris said eyeing Xavier. He nodded and I waved bye to his parents. Xavier opened the door and we got in the car. "Xavier I'm gonna kill you!" I flushed. He laughed. "Why?! There's nothing to worry about! Damn you acting like you're gonna get in trouble!" He scoffed pulling out the driveway. I rolled my eyes and looked in the rearview mirror. I sighed with relief. At least my hair didn't look so bad. Then my phone buzzed and it was

 

a text from Drake. Damn...I forgot all about him! I ignored and it and put it back in my purse....I could check that later. "So was your mom mad?" He asked. "Yeah she was pissed! Ughh...for the first time ever I think she's gonna whoop my ass!" I said. He laughed and held my hand with his free one. "Its all good. If you tell her that you were with me...she'll forgive you." He said. "Yeah Xavier! Shed totally forgive me for sleeping over without her permission and not just sleeping over...sleeping over with a boy." I said sarcastically. He laughed. "Yeah...and we were literally sleeping together." He joked. I hit him and shook my head. "Shutup...you're so nasty." I said. He just smiled at me and didn't say anything else. About 15 minutes later we pulled into my driveway. "I'll be seeing you later,right?" He asked. "Of course boo." I grinned. He leaned and gave me a kiss and I got out the car. I waved bye to him as he pulled out. Then my front door opened.

 

Miya is that you?! Get yo ass in here right now!" My mom yelled angrily. Oh god...help me!

<Kelsey>

I woke up and everyone was gone except the triplets and Mario. It was 1 in the afternoon,and I guess everyone else left and went home. I got a text from my mom saying I needed to come home. I woke up Mario and when he saw me a smile spread across his face. "Hey..." He said stretching. "Hey..are you ready to go? I need to get home." I said. He nodded and got up and put his shirt on. Once we were situated and ready to leave I some up Deron. "Ay Mario and I are leaving." I said. "Yeah yeah okay..okay." Deron mumbled and then went back to sleep. I laughed and Mario grabbed my hand and we went up the stairs. When we opened the basement door,Darnell was talking to Trey and Cassie,and Aaliyah was making breakfeast. I guess they didn't leave. "Hey Kelsey! What chu been up too?" Darnell asked me. "Nothin really... " I mumbled,still a bit sleepy. "Morning Kels, are you guys leaving?" Aaliyah asked

 

 Mario and I. "Yeah...Mom wants me home...but I'll probably be back later." I said. "Damn! These kids don't ever leave!" Darnell said. That made us all laugh. "Shutup...you know you'd be lonely without us!" I said putting on my shoes. He just smirked at me. Mario put on his shoes and we were ready to leave. "When you guys leaving?" Mario asked Trey. "Shi+...I was wondering the same thing." Darnell huffed. Cassie laughed. "Whenever...probably in about an hour,why? We meeting up somewhere?" Trey asked. Mario shrugged. "We all could chill at my place later on or something." He said. Trey nodded. "Thats cool." He agreed. "Good! A new hangout besides my house!" Darnell joked. "Darnell if you don't shutup!" Aaliyah said. Mario and I waved bye to everyone and we walked out the door. "Hmm they seem in a better mood than yesterday." I said. "Who?" Mario asked. I remembered then that Mario was already in the basement when we were rushed down there. "Oh...Aaliyah and Darnell. You were downstairs

 

but something happened to Monica...you don't know her." I said. He just nodded and we got in his car. He turned on some music and 'Crawl' by Chris Brown came on. This was my song! I loved this song...it never gets old to me. We drove in silence all the way to my house. "You coming over later?" He asked. "Yeah I'll call you." I said giving him a kiss. I got out the car and waved bye and went into the house. When I went in my mom was on the phone and from the way she was talking someone was telling her a big story. Carlos was on the couch watching TV and when he saw me he waved me over. I walked over covering my ears of my moms obnoxious outbursts. "Yeah Carlos?" I said plopping down next to me. "Who...was that boy you were with?" He asked. I sighed. I know damn well he is not going to give me one of those 'boy talks'. "Uhm he's my...boyfriend." I smiled. He nodded. "Name?" "His name is Mario...why?" I asked. "No reason...just wondering." He said simply paying attention back to the tv.

 

I laughed and got up to go to my room when my mom called me. "Yeah mom?" I asked walking over to her. "Can you tell me why Miya didn't come home last night?" She asked. She had the phone to her shoulder. I frowned. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Well...Miya didn't come home until this morning and her mom saw a boy droppin her off this morning. Would you happen to know about this?" She asked. Everything clicked into my head then. I already knew the story...because this has happened so much. And each time it happens...her mom always came to me. And each time...I always lied for her. But now I don't know what to say...because her mother never saw who dropped her off. Damn...Miya wasn't getting away with this one! "Uhh..no..." I said. And that was the truth! She wasn't over the triplets house last night so she was most likely with Xavier. My mom gave me one of those looks and then started talking into the phone again. I rolled my eyes and went upstairs to my room. I turned on the TV and

 

Turned to BET. "The Game' was on so I settled with that and plopped on top of my bed. I pulled out my phone and started texting Miya.

Me:Girl..your mom is on the phone with my mom...and my mom just asked me if I knew where you were last night?

Miya:I know! I can hear her from my room! You didn't tell my mom did you?

Me:No...cuz I technically didn't know where you were.

Miya:Lol,technically?

Me:Yeah technically! Cuz last night everyone was at the triplets except for you! So I figured you were with Xavier!

Miya:Lol. Yeah your right! Ughh I fell asleep watching a movie at his house and the dumbass didn't wake me up!

Me:Hahah! Well that sux!

Miya:Yeah...when I got home I really thought my mom was going to whoop my ass. But instead she just cussed me out and demanded to know if I slept over a boys house.

Me:Lol! So what'd you tell her?

Miya:I just kept denying it but she wouldn't let me explain...cuz she kept yellin over me! So when she was done yelling she just sent me to my room!

 

Me: ohh Damn. So what'd you and Xavier do?! I bet shi+ got hot and heavy!

Miya:Yeah...things got REAALLY hot and heavy. Literally;)

Me:uhh...please tell me you're jokin miya. I know you ain't saying what I think you are...

Miya:well...if you're talking about se.x...then your right.

Me:So...you're telling me...that your not a virgin?

Miya:No...not a virgin. PLEASE DONT TELL ANYONE!

I just sat there staring at the message. She couldn't be serious! Is she fukin retarded?! I almost stopped texting her back...but I did.

Me:uhh wow...well a bunch of us are meeting up at Marios..come with X if yuh can..

She didn't respond and I didn't want her too.

<Djay>

I'm at home now and Monica will not leave my side. Were chilling in the bed watching tv and were gonna spend our whole time like this...until ts time for me to go. She's begging me not to go...but what else can we do? I mean if we don't do this...both of us could be dead. And I can't live without Monica and I know she can't live without me. We

 

Were going to leave around 8,the time where Chicago is at it's darkest hour. Why? Because everything happens at 8. No matter what...and I mean no matter what...don't ever get caught on the streets at that time of the night. Shadys probably going to have so many men out doing runs...it'll be easier for us. But here's the big plan.While Aaliyah was going in...we were having men set up around the house watching armed with snipers and all types of guns. So if something goes wrong...we might be able to ge a clear shot on Shady. It was going to be Loco,Cam,Syco,and some old friends of mines. We all were going to be spread around the house and watching. Now my old friends were kind of legends. They killed B.T. and his people...and to do that you have to be fukin crazy. I remember seeing that on the news and I almost spit out my juice that I was drinking. His name was Ricky Gonzalez and him and his people were going to help. I pretty much had to BEG for him to help. But I can understand why he

 

Wouldn't want too. That dude got twin girls,a son and I think his wife is pregnant again. But anyway he was going to be helping us. I sware Monica and I have been making love for the past 4 hours! Lol. Right now we were watching 'Baby Boy' with Tyrese and Tarajhi and it was really getting to my head. It reminded me of my situation greatly...besides the fact that Tyrese kept cheating on her over and over. What's getting to me is that when Snoop Dogg gets out of jail...how it messes up everything. Now Tyrese's life is in danger and Tarajhi is scared that she might not be able to be with him anymore. I turned the channel...I couldn't take it anymore. "Why you turn baby?" She asked. "I don't feel like watching a movie...like that." I said. She sighed and I flipped the channel and landed on 'Madras Family Reunion'. It was the part where Madea started slapping the shi+ out of that boy on the bus. Monica and I started laughing like crazy. Boy...I really hope I can come back home to this.

 

<Deyontae>

It's 5 pm and I'm getting ready to go pick up Gabriela. My parents have been acting really weird. After Trey and Cassie left they spent whatever time they could with me and my brothers. Im really tempted to ask what's going on...but everytime I do no words come out. Right now they're in their room with the door closed. Damyan is going over to Marios with Arabella,and Deron is goin over Diarees. Everyone was going to meet up at Marios at 8. I was gonna drop Deron and Damyan off at they girls's house and then I'm headed over to Gabbys. She's obsessed with ice cream so we'll probably go get ice cream and then we'll go to a drive in movie. I was in the car with Deron and we were waitin for Damyan slow ass to come out. "What is he doing?" I asked Deron. He was too busy rapping to the T.I. Song playing on the radio to hear me. I sighed and then finally after 10 minutes of waiting Damyan came out. He strode up to my window and motioned for me to roll it down. "You coming man? I

 

Mean you had us out here waiting." I said. He shook his head with a sour look on his face. "Nawh...Ima just chill....at home for today." He mumbled. "What? Why? What about Arabella?" I asked. He just shrugged and shook his head. "I don't think things...are gonna work out between her and I anymore...it's nothing. I'll just meet you guys over Marios." He said. "Uh...okay well see ya then." I said. He nodded and walked back into the house. "Did he just say that he broke up with Arabella?" Deron asked as I started driving to Diarees. "Shi+ something like that...I guess. " He smirked and just looked out the window and we listened to the radio. I soon pulled up to Diarees and I see James leaving out the house with...Dana. I looked at Deron and he had this smug look on his face. Damn! When Dana saw us she just looked away and pretended she didn't notice us. But James did give us a head nod. We just stared at them and they got in his car and drove off. "Wow...and the bi+ch gone act like she

 

Ain't see us." Deron muttered opening the door. I laughed. "Tell Diaree I said wassup! What time you want me to pick you two up?" I asked. "Around 8...whenever." He answers closing the door. "iight. See you later." I said. He walked away and I pulled out the driveway and started to Gabrielas house.

<Darnell>

All I have is 3 more hours here and then Aaliyah and I have to leave. Were alone in the house and our kids left to go out with friends. They don't even know what's going on. Aaliyah thinks them going out is a bad idea and they could be in danger. But I think Shadys more interested in making sure Aaliyah,Djay,Loco,Cam,Syco and I are dead. He could give a shi+ less about anyone else. Then my door swings open and Damyan barges in. "Boy,what's wrong with you? You can't be barging in my room like that!" Aaliyah snapped. He laughed and sat down on our bed. "What do you want Damyan?" I asked. He sighed and turned around. "Whats going on?" He asked. It was like a rock just dropped on my shoulders. Aaliyah looked at me and I just looked back at her. What we were supposed to say? There's no way we could tell him! But it was then that I realized I had made the. biggest mistake. If something were to happen to us...how were we going to let our kids know to run...or leave. Damn...Aaliyah was right! We shouldve told them about this shi+! There old enough to know and understand now. And plus Damyan was in the shooting...I guess it wouldn't hurt that he'd know. When we leave we could leave Damyan to tell his brothers and everyone else.

 

"Everyones been acting strange...you both have been acting strange,what's going on? What happened with Monica? Does it have somehing to do wih Charles?" He asked. Aaliyah and I just sat there feeling hella stupid. "Well...I don't know how to tell you." Aaliyah finally said. "So it is something bad?" He asked. I nodded. "Just listen..." I began.

 

Chapter (18)

 

You know I ride for my mothafukin nigg@hz

Most likely I'm gonna die with my finger on the trigger

They tell me don't get high and I should try to make a living

I tell them I'm a hustla and I'd rather make a killing

My eyes is so wide as he watchin the skillet

I let my bi+ch bag it and if she steal it Im gonna kill her

I bulletproof the ride now I feel like armadillas

-Lil Wayne

 

It's 8 pm and Darnell,Aaliyah,Cam,Syco,Djay,Loco,Ricky and his crew consisting of Zack,Drew,Justin,Randy...and Damyan. Darnell and Damyan were going to stay in the car and be lookouts,while everyone else sets up along the perimeter as Aaliyah would go into the house. They're on there way too Shadys right now.

As they're on their way Deyontae and Gabby are at an ice cream shop after going to the movies.

Deron is at Diarees house and they're home alone, waiting for Deyontae and Gabby to pick them up so everyone can go to Marios.

Miya is grounded so she sneaks out her bedroom window and hops in the car with Xavier. They're on their way to Marios.

Kelsey and Mario are at his house waiting for everyone to arrive...for some reason...Kelsey has a really bad feeling about everything and doesn't know why.

Arabella is sitting in her room crying her eyes out. She doesn't know why Damyan had broken up with her. She thinks there's another girl but really...Damyan is protecting her.

 

This whole family doesn't know what there in for...but they're getting ready to find out.

<Deyontae>

"Gabriela...you got something on your nose." I informed her. We were in the ice cream parlor and we were havin a great time. Gabby being the weirdo she is...gets ice cream on her nose as she's eating it. She looked up from her Triple Deluxe Hot Fudge Sundae and glares at me. I don't know how she keeps the weight off...she eats like a man! "I don't have time for your games Day! As you see I'm trying to eat." She scoffed. I laughed out loud. You can call Gabby a name,talk trash about her and if it's not so bad she won't whoop your ass. Do whatever you want...but whatever you do...DON'T mess with her and her food. "Babe...I'm not playing a game. You have whipcream all over your nose." I said. She put her hand to her nose and glared back at me. "I do NOT!" She roared. "But you do now!" I quickly swiped my finger in her ice cream and rubbed it all on her face. She gasped still in shock and I

 

 started laughing. She then stuck her hand in the ice cream bowl. "Gabby I'm sorry! Don't.." I said. Too late. She lashed out and her arm hit the bowl and knocked the ice cream all over my pants. "Damn it Gabby!" I said jumping up.She started laughing and got napkins. A girl who worked here scowled at us cuz she was the one who had to clean up the mess. "Damn this shi+ is cold!" I said. I grabbed some napkins and started wiping the ice cream off my pants. Gabby came over with a grin and started helping me clean off my pants. "Gabby?" I said laughing. "What?!" She exclaimed. "You do realize that you're on your knees and your wiping my pants off." I said. She looked up at me and gave me a dirty look. She threw away the napkins and we cleaned up the mess as much as we could...for the workers sake. "Ughh Deyontae! Now I don't have anymore ice cream!" She snipped with a grin. I wrapped my arm around her and we walked out the store. "Well it's you're fault babe!" I said.

 

We both started laughing but all laughing ceased when we saw a man with a gun standing in front of us. He had a bandana over his face where you could only see his eyes,and he was dressed from head to toe in black. I felt all the color rush from my face and I was petrified. Gabriela clung to me and I could FEEL how frightened she was. "Get in the car!" He screamed. Gabby started crying and we both slowly walked to my car. The man pointed the gun at us the whole way. I cautiously looked around to see if there were any people around..there was no one. I then felt an object at the back of my head and Gabby screamed. "If you make a move of trying to run I'll kill you right now!" The man bellowed. I almost shi+ my pants. A man got out my car and opened the door and Gabriela got in the car and I got behind her. I couldn't believe this was happening. Is this happening to me? Gabriela clung to me like glue as these men drove off and started driving. "Deyontae...what's going on?!" She

 

Shrieked in my ear. "I...don't know." I forced myself to say. I couldn't even speak...I was so overwhelmed. Where were they taking us? Are they going to kill us?! Gabriela buried her head in my neck and I could feel her tears soaking through my shirt. I wrapped my arms around her and tears filled my eyes. "I'll get us out of here Gabby...I'll get us out of here.." I said rocking her back and forth.

<Deron>

I'm chillin in Diarees bed and were watching a movie. It's almost 9 and Deyontae still isn't here! "Where is Deyontae?!" I said. "Yeah he's taking forever to get here." Diaree said rolling on top of me. I grinned and placed my hands right on her ass. I was really developing feelings for her..she wasn't sexy..or hot...she was...beautiful. "Why are you on top of me?" I asked. She smiled and ignored my question. "Call Deyontae and see where he's at." She said. I groaned. I was too distracted..I couldn't stop looking at her. I instantly forgot what I was going to say...I was too busy

 

Looking at her body. And it wasn't helping the fact that she was wearing a low cut tanktop and some tight sweats. "Deron...did you hear me?" She asked. "Yeah...I hear you...and I see you." I said obviously looking at her breasts. She threw her head back and laughed. She then leaned down to my face and looked me in my eyes...all I could do was stare back at them. She then leaned her head down...her eyes still fixed on mine and my lips parted. Our lips touched and right when I was about to move my lips with hers...she slowly pulled away. She giggled when she saw how annoyed I got from that. "Diaree.." I moaned. She brought her lips to mine and I puckered mine up to kiss her and she pulled away again. "Stop!" I hissed angrily. She laughed. "Youre such a tease." I muttered. "Really?..." She said. She brought her lips down and our lips touched briefly again...when she pulled away I bit her lip and brought our lips together. When we started kissing it was like firecrackers going off in my

 

Head. We soon started making out and I deepened the kiss full of lust. "Deron..." She breathed into my mouth. I was getting too excited. I flipped her over and she was on bottom. I felt like the room was spinning. She wrapped her legs around me and her arms and I started fondling with her top...trying to take it off. She stopped kissing me and looked me in my eyes. "Are we...ready for this?" She whispered. I didn't give a shi+ if I was or not. All I wanted was her and only her. But what if she...wasn't ready? I think I'll go crazy if she isn't. "Are you?" I asked. "I...I...I'm a virgin." She whispered. I smiled. "Same here." I then kissed her like I did before and she started taking off her shirt. The excitement was burning in my chest as I ached for her. I took off mine and then we started making out again. I stuck my hand in her pants and slowly started taking off her sweats. "Deron!" She moaned. I smiled and slid them down. It was then when 3 intruders barged in the door.

 

<Kelsey>

"Deyontae isn't answering his phone!" I hissed. I was at Marios and no one was here. I knew something was wrong. I just knew something was wrong. I felt like there was an endless pit in my stomach. "Theyre just running late Kelsey! What are you worrying for?" He asked. "Becuase no ones answering their phone! Not Gabby...Deron...Diaree or Cassie or Trey!" I exclaimed. He sighed. "Think about it...Deyontae and Gabby are picking everyone up right? Shi+ they're probably having their alone time!" He said. I shook my head. "No...somethings wrong Mario. Come on...let's go find them." I said. He groaned and got up and followed me to his front door. But when I opened it...I screamed. I was met face to face with a gun.

<Miya>

"Damn...Kelsey just called me...let me call her back." I said. We were on our way to Kelseys in Xaviers car. We were the only car on the road except for this asshole car that was behind us. It kept flashing it's light and speeding on us and pretending it was going

 

to hit us. "Nawh..were almost there...but if this fukin car behind us doesn't stop!" Xavier hissed. I chuckled. After this long ass road we'd be at Marios in a second. Xavie turned on the radio and we were just chillin when we heard a gun shot ring out. Xavier almost drove off the road. "What the fuk?!" He yelled. I turned around to look and another shot rang out and the back window shattered. I screamed and I felt lien my heart dropped to my stomach. "Hes trying to kill us!" I hollered. "Get down!" He yelled. What was happening?! Xavier started speeding when 10 more shorts rang out. I started screaming and glass flew everywhere. Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god!!!!! I could hear the engine roaring as Xavier sped down the street. I started crying and Xavier was yelling something at me about calling the cops. But I wasn't thinkng straight. Then the car behind us bumped our car and Xavier almost lost control. I felt like I was in a movie. The car bumped us again and I heard something

 

Popping. The car had hit us off the road!!! Then I felt like I was flying...Xavier had lost control. We flipped over and my head was spinning. I felt like we were slowly getting smashed. I couldn't even scream becuase we were falling so fast. I hit my head against the dashboard and everything went black.

<Aaliyah>

This was it. What we were about to do was going to affect our lives greatly. It's me,Darnell,Damyan,Djay,Loco,Cam and Syco in one car and Ricky and his crew is driving behind us. There was absolutely no sound in the car but steady breathing and silent prayers. Cam was in charge of the guns and he was loading them up and making sure everything was okay. The usually loud and obnoxious Loco was now quiet and sullen. Djay was driving and Syco was sitting in the passengers seat. Darnell had me on his lap and he kept his head snuggled in my neck. I could feel his hot breath against my skin and I was getting so nervous...I thought I could hear my own heartbeat. Damyan was sitting

 

Next to us and I wanted nothing more than for him to go home. I don't know why Darnell let him come with us! This is way too dangerous for him! "Aaliyah...if you don't want to do this...we can find another way." Darnell whispered in my ear. "Theres nothing else we can do." I said. He sighed. Damyan was on his phone and he was texting someone. We finally made it to the south side and the streets were quiet. That's usually a bad sign. "Is it still the same house?" Djay asked out loud. "Think so. Last time I talked to Charles he said it looked like a warehouse." Syco said. Darnell squeezed me tighter.

<Deron>

"Get out the car!" A man boomed. What the fuk was going on?! Diaree and I were 2 seconds from having se.x when these men just barged in. They had guns and Diaree started screaming. Everything was happening so fast. A man tried to grab Diaree and without hesitation I lunged myself a him and started beating his ass. The other dude hopped on my back and tried to pull me off...but what

 

Made us stop was a gun going off. A man stood at the doorway and the man climbed off of me. Fear wasn't even in my mind. All I wanted to know...was what the fuk was going on?! He pointed the gun at me and Diaree screamed and ran to my side. The man who I beat up was on the floor coughing. "Put some damn clothes on! Cholo bring them to the damn car!" The man with the gun bellowed. Him and the other guy got up and walked out the room. The man who I beat up stood up and looked at me with anger. "Who are you?! What are you doing here?!" I hollered. Questions and confusion was just burning my mind. Diaree stayed behind me. "Put some damn clothes on and let's go!" Cholo yelled. I made sure I covered every inch of Diaree so this basterd can't look at her. I handed her,her some sweats and a hoodie and she was fully dressed. He walked over and grabbed Diaree by her arm and I almost stole off of him. She yelped and reached out for me. "Dont do nothing stupid and she won't get killed." He hissed.

 

He dragged her out the room and I followed him out the house. They made us get in a car and now were in front of some house. The man who jumped on me who was trying to get me off of Cholo...his name was Frank...and the other guy his name was Tyreke. They grabbed us by our arms and dragged us into the house. As I looked around I saw that we were on the south side of Chicago judging by the appearance. They walked us into the house and there was about 50 men everywhere. When they saw Diaree they started hooting and hollerig with grins on their faces. I will kill any mothafuka who tries to touch her. They headed us down some stairs and my heart jumped when I saw who was down there. "Deyontae!" I yelled. He was tied to a chair and from the looks of it he had been badly beat. Gabby was next to him and she was crying her eyes out. Oh my god...I felt the fear building up in me now. The man sat me next to Deyontae and started tying me up tithe chair...I looked around for Diaree and I saw Cholo

 

was taking her to another room. "Fuk no! Bring her in here!" I screamed. He turned around and grinned at me. "Deron!" She screamed. He pushed her into the room. "Diaree!" Gabby yelled.. Deyontae who was close to me used his leg and kicked the shi+ out of Tyrekes leg. He fellto the ground screaming in pain.In since I wasn't all the way tied up I grabbed that shi+ off of me and made a mad dash to Cholo.Frank jumped on and me and everyone was just screaming. "Get off me!" I yelled. Diaree was in the doorway trying to get out of Cholos grasp. "Deron! Deron!" She screamed. Frank somehow got me on the floor and his gun skidded across the room. Cholo then threw Diaree to the floor and pulled out his gun and pointed it at me. "No!"Deyontae yelled.Frank pinned my arms down and I was lying on my stomach. Tyreke was in the middle of the floor holding his leg grunting in pain.I stopped trying to fight when Cholo stood above me with the gun.I closed my eyes and held my breath.God...please help us.

 

<Cassie>

I was at Treys house and we were home alone waiting for Deyontae and Gabby to come pick us up. It's almost 9:30 and I haven't heard from anyone. Not Miya,Kelsey,or any of the triplets. I just got a text from Arabella and she says that Damyan just broke up with her! Treys calling Deyontae and Damyan and their not answering. I'm calling Diaree,Miya and Xavier! And no ones answering! I called Kelsey and Mario and it went straight to voicemail. "Did they answer?" I asked. He shook his head. "Come on let's just go to Kelseys,they're probably all over there and just forgot about us or something." I said. But I knew that wasn't the problem...somethigns going on. "Yeah. Let's just take my dads car." Trey said. I texted Miyas phone to see where she was and then I put my phone away. What was going on? We got in his dads car. He started the car and pulled ou the driveway and started driving. "So...where we going? Marios?" He asked. "Yeah,let's drive over there right quick." I said.

 

Nodded and turned on the radio. We started driving on this long ass road and we'd be at Mario's. Usually Trey and I would be speaking...but for some strange reason...we were both quiet. We kept driving until I saw some lights flashing on the side of the road. It was pitch black outside and red lights were blaring in a ditch. "What is that?" Trey asked. "I don't know..." I mumbled. As we got closer to the lights flashing...I was able to make out that it was a car. I squinted my eyes trying to see what it was. It looked like...Xaviers car. When we were close I could see that the car was turned over and banged up. The car had crashed. Trey pulled over and when we looked I gasped. "Oh my god! That's Xaviers car!" I yelled. We hopped out the car and ran over to the site. The car was completely demolished and destroyed. Glass was everywhere and it looked like it went through a massive bombing. The car was turned completely upside down. "Miya?! Xavier?!" I yelled. No answer. Trey ran back to

 

His car and began calling the police. I got on the ground and tried my best to see who was in the car. I screamed when I saw two familiar bloody faces...with their eyes closed...motionless.

<Kelsey>

"Mario!" I screamed. I ducked right when the gun went off. I felt like everything was going in slow motion from there. I screamed again and the only thing that burned in my mind was:run. So I did. In since this man was blocking the front door I took a mad dash and ran. I didn't know where I was going. All knew is that I needed to get out of this house and now. He shot 3 more times at me and mirrors,statues and pictures just shattered as he missed my body. I ran right into Mario who was in the kitchen...in the process of putting his shoes on. "What the fuk is going on?!" He yelled grabbing me to him. Before I could open my mouth the man ran in the room and pointed the gun at us. "Dont move!" He yelled. Tears streamed down my face as the thought of him killings us...painted in my mind.

 

Smashed my self to Mario and he put me behind him. "Wh-who are you?" Mario barely said above a whisper. The man stood to be about 6'2 and was covered head to toe in black. He had a red bandana where you could only see his eyes...his eyes were black and cold...as if they had no soul. From the sound of his voice you could tell he was much...older. Slowly Mario began pushing me slightly to the garage door. I froze. Mario squezed my arm. Is he crazy?! If this man sees one of us move he will kill us! "Kelsey Collins...do you know why I am here?" The man gruffed. Him saying my name was like an electric shock going throghout my system. I was too scared to even say anything like that. "Thats not her name." Mario hissed. How was Mario not scared?! I was two seconds from peeing my pants! The man smiled with his eyes and said,"Okay fine....Kelsey Smith. You're Aaliyahs sister and Darnells. You're father is dead and was killed by my boss. You have another sister her name is Miya,you have 3 nephews

 

And they're triplets. They're Aaliyah and Darnells kids. There names are Deron,Deyontae,and Damyan..." He said. He kept going with other information about me but I couldn't listen. My mouth dropped as he recited what he knew about me. It was scaring me! How did he know all that?! I could feel the color rushing from my face and my knees startingt to get weak. I felt like the room was about to spin. I squeezed Mario harder and harder fighitng the nausea that was threatening to come. "What do you want with us?!" Mario yelled. That got my attention and I finally managed myself to look up at the man. He took off his bandana and it dropped to the floor. I'd seen this man before...he was one of the guys hat were in Cam and Sycos house at the shooting. I gasped. He raised his gun and smiled at me. "Your lives." He hissed. He cocked back the gun. I screamed. Mario then pushed me to the door and lunged himself at the guy and the gun went off. "Mario!" I screamed. Mario began punching the man and

 

 I saw that he was also trying to turn his gun towards Mario back. "Mario!" I screamed with tears coming down my face. There's no way I can live if he gets killed. He turned towards me with tears in his eyes as he put the guy in a chokehold. "Leave Kelsey! Run!" He yelled. I felt so helpless! "Mario...I...I can't leave you." I said shaking my head. Just then another shot went off as they were wrestling for the gun and I screamed again. "KELSEY GET OUT OF HERE AND GO GET SOME HELP!" He hollered. I forced myself to walk and I opened the door and ran. God please let him be okay.

<Aaliyah>

We pulled up in front of the house and I sware everyones stomach dropped. Everyone got out the car and started loading up. Ricky and his crew snuck across the street like some damn ninjas! I told Damyan to go with them instead of staying here in the car with Darnell. Cam,Syco,Djay,and Loco ran across the street with Ricky and his people. That left only Darnell and I. He grabbed me by my waist and

 

I wrapped my arms around his neck. I knew he was crying and so was I. "Baby...I love you." I said. He squeezed me tighter. "Aaliyah please be okay. I love you so much!" He exclaimed. I looked him in his eyes and gave him the most passionate kiss I ever could. I didn't want to pull away but...I had too. I pulled away and looked down. "Bye..." I whispered. It hurt so much to do this...it was killing me. I pretty much had to rip his arms off of me to walk away. I turned to leave but he grabbed me back to him and gave me another kiss. He pulled away and kissed me on my forehead and then gae me a little push to the house. I choked back the tears that were about to come and put on my game face. As I was walking across the street I looked around the house and made a peace sign to everyone that was hiding. I didn't know where they were hiding cuz they were trying to blend in the scenery so that's why I did that. I made it to the front porch and banged on the door. I could hear yelling and loud

 

Music blasting from the other side of the door. I felt like my heart was turning cold when every second would pass. The door opened instantly which never use to happen. It was Tyreke and he had a bandage around his leg. When he saw me his eyes widened. "Aaliyah?!" He exclaimed. I was terrified on the inside but the only way of surviving was to act like you wasn't scared of one thing in the damn world. I glared at him and invited myself in. I pushed him out my way and stepped in the house. He closed the door and he was still gawking at me. "What the fuk is you looking at Tyreke?!" I snapped. "Wh-what are you doin here?" He asked. I sighed. "What the fuk you think?! I need to talk to Shady." I hissed. He shook his head. "Hes busy." He muttered. "Tyreke...I have no fuking time for your bull shi+! do you hear me?!" I hissed. I started walking towards him and surprisingly he started backing into the wall. "Now you know why I'm here...right? Tyreke I have a family and I really don't have

 

Time for this. Take me to him!" I yelled. He stared at me like he couldn't believe I was still standing here. "Fine." He finally muttered. He patted me down and I froze and held my breath when he did that. I was doing the unthinkable. I had two golden Desert Eagles hidden in my bra. I put enough tissue and padding in my bra to hide the shape and the outline. When he finished padding me down he stood back up. "Im gonna tell you this right now Aaliyah. You're not gonna make it out of here alive." He said leaning close to me. I pushed him with all my strength into the wall. "I didn't come here to hear your shi+! take me to Shady!" I yelled. He gasped and frantically opened the door leading to the inside of the house. When everyone saw me their mouthed dropped. But I kept walking with my head held high like this wasn't happening...like I pretty much wasn't walking to my own death. Someone turned the music off and people just stared at me shaking their heads. I sware if something goes wrong

 

 in Shady room...I'm gonna pull out my Eagles and blow every mothafuka in here that I can.

<Djay>

I was sitting next to some dude named Zack and we were behind the house. I could see Aaliyah perfectly...if something were to go wrong..we could get a clear shot on Shady. Darnell was in the car and I knew he was just going nuts. Before Aaliyah went in she made the peace sign to us...I pray to god we all would be able to see her again like that. Damyan was next to me and he looked like he had seen a ghost. "Djay...look in the basement windows." He said. We all had automatic snipers for right now to watch and shoot if need too. But if we get ambushed or something like that we got some AK's and mini oozies. I moved my sniper and when I looked in I gasped. "Oh shi+! They got Deyontae,Gabby,Diaree and Deron!" I said. "How the fuk are we gonna get them?!" Loco snipped. For some reason we all looked at Randy. He got this wicked look on his face and smiled. Before we could say anything dude

 

Grabbed his oozie and jumped down by the basement windows. "Im gonna go with him." Damyan said. Ricky grabbed his arm. "Where do you think you're going? Nawh little man you can't go down there." Ricky said. Damyan shrugged his hand off of him. "Man...my brothers are in there and my mom...I can't just sit here." He scoffed. Before we could stop him he jumped down with Randy. "Damyan get yo ass back up here!" Cam growled. "Let him go...it's too late to bring him back up." Zack mumbled.

<Aaliyah>

Tyreke lead me to the room where Shady was and I couldn't help but get scared. What if he kills me right away? We stopped outside the door and he knocked on it. I heard laughing from the inside...good. He's in a nice mood if he's laughing. The door swung open and I looked down. No one didn't see me because I was standing behind Tyrekes oversized ass. "What you standing there like that for Reke?" Someone asked from the inside. Wait...I know that voice....I know damn well that's not who I fuking think it is!

 

"You got a visitor Shady." Tyreke mumbled. He stepped inside the room and moved out my way...revealing me. It was who I thought it was. Cholo was sitting in a chair holding a blunt and when he saw me...his mouth dropped and the blunt fell to the floor. "Aaliyah?" I heard another voice say. I was so focused on glaring at Cholo...I forgot anyone else was in the room. I turned my head and found my source. Shady sat perched on a chair with money on his desk. Looking at him felt like I was staring death in the eye. I completely forgot about Cholo then. I just stood there unable to speak. He stared at me menacingly as he knew that I was afraid. I can't believe I'm actually here...standing in the same room as him. "Are...you gonna sit down?" He asked. So the bi+ch knew why I was here,therefore this nigg@h killed Charles. I was only able to nod my head. "Cholo...bring her up a chair." He said. That jerked my attenion back to Cholo. I watched him with fury in my eyes as he got

 

Up and walked across the room and handed me a chair. He wouldn't even look at me. I sat down in the chair and I was sitting across from Shady. "Tyreke...would you please get Mrs. Collins something to drink? I think she'll need it." Shady said looking me in the eye. "No...I don't want nothing from you." I huffed. Shady's eyes filled with shock as he realized how serious he was. "Really? Well I-" "Shady please cut with the bull shi+ right now. You know why I'm here." I hissed. I heard Cholo start coughing and I turned around and mouthed the word 'pussi' at him. Shady sighed. "Tyreke please

leave the room. It seems Aaliyah and I have some talking to do." Shady said.

<Damyan>

"Little man what you doin?!" Randy hissed. We were right by the basement windows and we could see clearly in the basement. Deron was beat up and so was Deyontae and they were tied to chairs. Gabriela saw us but she couldn't say anything because there was duct tape on her mouth. She had a black eye. Seeing her and my

 

Brothers like that pissed me off. "What it look like? I'm coming with you...and stop calling me little man." I grunted. He laughed and shook his head. "Do you see anyone watching them? I can break this window and you can climb in." Randy said. I got on my hands and knees and peered through the window. I saw no one. "No...I don't think so. I don't see anyone...how bout you go first? You have the gun." I said with a smile. He grinned and put a silencer on the oozie. As I watched him do it...I couldn't help but think,where does Djay find these people?! He finished putting the silencer on and put the gun to the window and pulled the trigger. In the blink of the eye the window cracked. Randy kicked the window in and the glass hit the floor. At the sound of that Deron and Deyontae perked up and when they saw me their eyes lit up. They're mouthed were taped up also. Randy jumped down in the basement and I followed afterwards. I walked over to Deron and ripped the duct tape off his mouth.

 

 took Diaree! Damyan we have to get Diaree!" He started rambling on. "Shh! We'll get her! Where is she?" I asked him. Randy began utying Gabriela and Deyontae. "I don't know! Some dude...I think his name is Cholo! But he took her upstairs!" Deyontae breathed. "Awh shi+! Damn...how tha fuk are we gonna get her?" Randy asked. "We'll get her later don't worry. Right now we need to get you guys out of here." Randy said when we didn't say anything. Gabby was still crying and I helped her get through the window. Deyontae was about to go next when we heard someone say:"Put your damn hands up!"

<Aaliyah>

The room was dead silent now. All you could hear was the faint rap music playing outside the door. I was too nervous to look at Shady cuz I was scared I might have a breakdown. On the oustide I appeared to be tough and ready...but on the inisde...I was screaming in fear. I wish this problem could just go away. This conversation I was about to have...was going to determine if I was going to

 

Live to see another day. Right I'm now I'm so close to just pulling out my Eagles and just start lighting Shady up and Cholo...but if I did that...I would get everyone killed. Syco forgot to bring silencers for it...and this gun is so loud it doesn't make any sense. Shady broke me out my thoughts when he picked up a lighter and lit his cigarette. I just watched him with a scowl on my face as he took a drag. He blew the smoke out and stared at me with his mocking eyes. "Its been...a really, really long time since the last time I've seen you Aaliyah." He said. "Are you going to make this your last time seeing me...alive?" I asked. My abrupt question surprised him where he started choking on the smoke. I heard Cholo let out a sigh from where he was sitting. It took every ounce of my power not to get up and just attack him. I mean everythig him and I went through together...he's just gonna go behind my back and do me like this?! Shady then cauht his breath and looked at me and grinned.

 

Showing his golden and half rotted teeth. I almost gagged. "I see...you're not wasting anytime of making small talk with me." He said. "Shady...my life is at stake right now. My childrens lives are at stake right now. My friends lives are at stake right now. My friends lives are at stake right now....Shady please-" "Oh don't start that 'Shady please' shi+ with me!" He hissed cutting me off. "Do not! If there's one thing I can't stand...it's begging!" He continued. I just looked down at my hands fighting the tears that might escape. "Well what do you want me to do Shady? You're sitting here pretty much telling me that you're going to kill me and my family! What do you expect?! To just let you do that?!" I yelled. "Damn right! Charles sure did!" He yelled. That made me shutup. I looked at him full of questions now. "So...YOU killed him?" I asked. He smiled. "Yes...I shot him down cuz he refused to do his job! And here's the fuked up part Aaliyah." He said. I couldn't believe HE killed him. That shi+ is unfair! If HE killed him then there's no reason for him to come after us. "Are you paying attention to me Aaliyah?" He asked when I looked away. "Do you want to know the fuked up part of his death?!" He yelled. I just glared at him fixing my mouth into a tigh line. "What?!" I growled. "I warned him. I warned him that this would happen...and he didn't believe me. He said you guys would know who did it and yud come after me." Shady said with a grin. "Fuk you! That's a god damn lie Shady! If you killed him then you have no reason of coming after me!" I screamed standing up. I was no longer afraid of him. "I suggest you sit yo black ass down Aaliyah! You wouldn't want your children...to be hurt." He hissed. I felt like I had a shortage of breath. "My children? Shady you wouldn't touch them." I hissed. He laughed and then waved Cholo over. I turned around as Cholo brought over a tv and set it on the desk. I looked at Cholo and he quickly looked away from me.

 

"What are you doing?" I asked Shady. He sighed and then got this wicked grin on his face. "Have you been checking on your kids lately?" He asked. I felt my blood run cold and my heart completely stop. I literally thought I was dead when those words came out his mouth. There's no way in hell he just said that. Is he saying what I think he's saying? "What the fuk do you mean by that?!" I screamed. "I'll show you..." He said gesturing to the tv. I couldn't help it...I lost it. Tears immediately streamed down my face. "Shady you better have not laid a finger on them!" I yelled standing up. "Calm down Aaliyah...I didn't do anything to them..yet." He snickered. My hand automatically flicked up to my bra. The temptation of grabbing my Eagles was becoming harder and harder to resist. I don't think I'll be able to just sit here if something has happeNed to any one of them. Damn it! The tv flickered to life and Cholo walked away and sat back down in

 

The corner. I looked back at and I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. I blinked my eyes a couple times to see if my vision was seeing correctly. My breathing quickened and my heart pumped with anger and revenge. There on the tv it showed Deron,Deyontae,and Gabby tied up in chairs. "You basterd!" I screamed standing up. Shady started laughing and looked at me with haunting eyes. Oh,he thoguht this shi+ was funny?! Before I could calm myself down...before I could tell myself to wait...I lost control. I pulled out my Eagle and slammed the head to his throat. I then pulled the other one out and pointed it at Cholo. He stood up with his hands raised. Shady abrubtly stopped laughing and for the first time in my life...I saw fear on Shadys face. "Yeah bi+ch who's laughing now?!" I screamed with tears in my eyes. He just sat ther unmoving. Thank god I brought two of these badboys (guns) with me. "Aaliyah...calm down...you don't know what you're doing!" Shady growled.

 

"Oh,I know what I'm doing! I'm taking my life out of you're hands. Shady if you don't send someone down there and get my kids out this fuking house I will fuking kill you right now." I cried. He sighed. "Aaliyah...just put the gun down." He said suddenly calm. "Put the gun down?! Are you crazy?! I came here because I heard you were going to kill me and my family Shady! I didn't come here to just have a conversation with you! Shady I got three kids and a husband... I have a family." I said crying. "Aaliyah...put the gun down." Cholo said walking over to me. "Shut the fuk up and sit yo pussy ass down right now Cholo! I feel like shooting yo punk ass more than I feel like shootin him!" I screamed waving the gun at him. Cholo just stood there looking at me like I was crazy. "Cholo...sit down...now!" I growled. He didn't move. I took a deep breath and then looked back at him. "If you don't fukin sit down Cholo...I'm going to put a bullet through his head!" I screamed. He still didn't move.

 

Did he think I was playing or something? Did he think I was joking?! "You won't...shoot me." He said. I cocked back the gun that was too Shadys head and Shady jumped. "Sit the fuk down man!" He yelled at Cholo. Cholo snorted and sat down. "I have every right to shoot you right now Cholo! I mean after everything we've been through Cho...you gone do me like this?! Working with the man who's trying to kill me?!" I screamed. He just looked away from me and I could see the tears forming in his eyes from where I was standing. The room suddenly got very silent. I know whoever was watching me that's outiside is like what the fuk is going on?!

<Damyan>

When we turned around we saw Tyreke with a gun. Before we could react Randy lit him up with his oozie. Deyontae and Derons mouh dropped. For some reason it didn't phase me because I've seen worst. "I know this bi+ch didn't think he was gonna try me!" Randy snickered kicking the dead body. I turned to Deyontae. "Go up there and take Gabby to the van! Dads outside parked across the street!" I said. He climbed through the window without a word. "Okay..so you say this girl is upstairs?" Randy asked turnig to Deron. He nodded. "Thats gonna be a fukin problem! Shi+! we can't run in unless Aaliyah comes out or..." He didn't finish. And he didn't need too. We knew what he was going to say. If she didn't make it out the house. "Lets get out of here before somebody notice." I said. "I can't leave out this damn house unless Diaree is with me!" Deron hissed. "How many up there?" Randy asked. Deron sighed. "I don't know...60 men...there's slot of them. And they're all armed with guns." He said. I groaned. Then Ricky dropped down and climbed through the basement. "Get out of here now! Randy we need you! I think it's time..." He said. Randy pretty much did a run and jump through that window. Why was he so obessed with killing somebody. "What about Diaree?!" He hissed.

 

"Diaree?Who's that?" Ricky asked. Before we could answer we heard yelling and screaming from upstairs...not to mention...a bunch of guns going off.

<Aaliyah>

I felt hella stupid now. I just pulled out these damn guns and now I don't know what to do...i've been standing here looking back and forth at Cholo and Shady so much...it's driving me insane. "Aaliyah...I'm going to give you the choice of walking out here alive...if you put the guns down...I'll let you live." Shady said. Is he serious? I lowered the gun that was pointed at Cholo...cuz I knew his bi+ch ass wasn't going to do anything. I was about to say something until the tv caught my eye. I saw Gabby climbing ot the window and Randy and Damyan. That sent a relief throughout my body. My kids were safe. Shady followed my eyes to the tv and before he could actually see it I knocked the tv off the desk. It fell with a crash. Shady jumped at the noise and I pointed both guns at him. "Cholo! Get someone down there now!" Shady growled.

 

I heard Cholo get up and I turned around and pointed one gun at him. "You better not do shi+!" I hollered. He sat back down. I turned back to Shady now. I was sweating so much I felt like I was a crackhead begging for money. "Aaliyah...I didn't mean it in a bad way...I meant for him to go get your kids and they're friends so you can walk up out of here...free? Okay?" He said. I smiled. "Really Shady?" I asked. "Yes....now why don't you put those eagles down and go get your kids." He said standing up with a smile. "Are you serious Shade...are you going to leave me alone?" I asked him. He nodded. "Shi+...I have too. And you must really care for your family to come here...alone." He said taking a step toward me. I smiled. "So hand me over the guns and you can walk up out of here." He grinned. I raised my hand out and right when he was about to take it...I snatched my hand back. He gasped. "You think I'm stupid or somehing Shady?! I'm sorry but I can't take that risk." I hissed. I fired. I

 

 Shot him and kept firing. It was like all the pain and tears were that I was experiencing from this man was quickly blown away...with every shot that I fired. Shady didn't even make a sound at my heavy impact...matter fact I don't think he even knew he was killed. The first bullet went through his head and after that I just shot anywhere. I heard Cholo start screamig and then the door busted open. Oh shi+!

<Djay>

Aaliyah. Killed. Him. When she pulled out the guns everyone almost screamed. I looked around and everyones mouth dropped. I could see Darnell from here and he was in the car crying. I looked back at my sniper and a bunch of men were busting in the room. Aaliyah was like a fukin Jedi! She quickly washed down them men with her eagles....and Cholo. "Start shooting!" I screamed. We all fired at as many men we could see. Ricky was carrying Gabby and he was running across the street with Deyontae behind him. I have never killed someone in my life...but now I had too.

 

<Deron>

When I heard the shooting start I couldn't help but lose it. Before I knew what I was doing I grabbed a gun from this Randy guy and booted my ass from upstairs. I wasn't thinking of what I was doing. I was focused on Diaree and Diaree only. I ran up the stairs and Randy was behind me. "Dont get yourself killed!" He screamed. He pulled out two oozies from his pants and we reached the basement door. I turned to see where Damyan was and he was climbing out the window. Someone opened the basement door and a man appeared. When he saw us he raised his gun but before he shot,Randy blew him away. Damn! I crept up the stairs and I could hear men running back and forth. A man ran past me and I guess he thought I was one of them. Randy and I blended in with the scene. I just hoped Ricky and his crew,and Djay and all of them knew we were in this house and they didn't accidentally shoot us. "Come on!" I yelled. Randy stood behind me shooting every person that looked our way. But the men

 

Were so focused on trying kill my people outside they didn't see Randy and I. "Diaree!" I yelled. There was smoke from ammnution everywhere it was blinding my vision. We walked to the back of the house and there she was. She was knocked out on the floor...a pool of blood around her. I felt like everything around me was falling. "Diaree!" I screamed running to her. Her body was motionless. "Pick her up and lets go!" Randy yelled. I dropped my oozie and picked her up and cradled her to my chest. She was alive...barely. Randy turned around and I sware he just blew out 15 men. We ran out the back door and around my house. There was blood all over Randy and I. We ran to the van...dodging the bullets that whizzed past us. When we got to the car it was only Gabriela,Deyontae,and Damyan and my dad in the car. When they saw Diaree in my arms with blood all over my shirt, everyone started crying. Randy crazy ass ran back to everyone help. I climbed in the seat and lied Diaree on top of me.

 

I couldn't help it...I cried. This was too much to handle. She can't die...she can't! She was unconscious but still breathing...but I knew if we didn't get help quick. We might not ever see Diaree alive again.

<Darnell>

I couldn't even think right now. Where is Aaliyah? The kids are safe and Shadys dead...but I don't see my Aaliyah. Is she...dead? I watched the house gripping the steering wheel trying to calm myself. Everyone was still shooting at the house and I was just watching...waiting for Aaliyah to come running out and in my open arms. If we all get out of this safe...I don't know how were just going to back to regular lives. "Where is she?! Deron when you went in there,did you see your mother?!" I asked turning around. He got this pained look on his face and shook his head. I looked back at the house and then all of a sudden the front door whizzed open. I gasped when I saw her in one piece in a full out sprint. I felt like God was calling my name when I saw her running out the

 

House. It was the greatest moment of my life! Now we can go home...and live life again. There's nothing to worry about anymore...no more worrying about Shady...it was all over. I hopped out the car with the biggest smile on my face....but slowly my smile slipped away. At this moment I felt like the world transmitted to slow motion and there wasn't a sound made. I didn't hear the yelling anymore....nothing. I felt like all my senses were cut off. In the window there stood a man with a gun...and he was pointing it at Aaliyah. "AALIYAH!" I screamed with tears already coming down my face. Her face turned into confusion and she sort of slowed down. I started running to her waving my arms...trying to get her attention. "No!" I yelled. The man aimed and pulled the trigger. Aaliyah cried out and she fell into my arms. No. No. No. I fell to the ground cuz of her impact and she was on top of me. There was blood oozing from her back onto my hands. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Cam run up to

 

The window and literally blew the dudes brains out. I looked back at Aaliyah and her eyes were closed. Blood was all over both of us....I felt like my heart shattered. I heard the car door open and everyone was screaming. Damyan hopped out and ran to me and was just going hysterical. I saw Ricky run over and when he got to us his face turned white. I couldn't even make a sound....I couldn't react. I couldn't feel this. He picked her up out of my arms and carried her to the car. Suddenly I started to shake uncontrollably...is she gone? Everything was happening so fast! I just looked around looking at everyone...I was literally sitting down in the middle of the street...drenched in blood and had the craziest look in my eyes. Djay ran over to me and just picked me up off the ground. He was yelling stuff at me and trying to lead me to the car...but I didn't hear a word he was saying. I think I'm losing my mind...cuz Aaliyahs a part of it...and losing her...is losing my mind. I didn't know

 

What was going on anymore...I felt like I was on drugs. Cam and Syco ran up and when they saw Aaliyah lifelessly hanging on Ricky in the car...they both dropped to their knees. I could feel my body swaying back and forth and my breathing quickened. I heard police sirens in the background. "Get in the car! Come on man!" Zack said pushing me. I climbed in the car looking at everyone...I was too in shock. Rickys crew hopped in their car and started following us to the hospital. Djay was driving and he was literally going 100 mph...in a van. I looked in the back and Aaliyah was lying across on Ricky. He was vivaciously trying to stop the blood...that was oozing from her back. He looked up at me and there were tears in his eyes. Why was he crying? I looked away and looked at everyone else. They all were staring at Aaliyah with tears streaming down their faces. Slowly the numbness went away...and reality was actually setting in.

 

As we pulled into the hospital and were met by doctos...that's when everything hit me. There was a chance that I might never see her again.

<Miya>

"I dont think the boy is going to make it!" I heard a panicked voice say. Where am I? I tried to open my eyes but when I saw the light I quickly closed my eyes. "The boy will be fine I hope." I heard a manly voice say. The word hospital just popped into my mind. I tried to open my eyes again and I saw doctors and nurses around me running...I realized I was on a stretcher and and they were rolling me somewhere. I turned my head to get a better look and my head felt like someone had bashed it open..it hurt like hell. I winced from the excruciating pain and then blackness suddenly swept around me.

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My eyes fluttered open to the noise of something beeping. I looked around I was in a hospital bed. I saw my mom,Cassie and Trey asleep in chairs. I tried to sit up but the pain was so unbearable I lied back down. And right when

 

I laid my head back down...the memory of why I was here came back to me. The car spinning...the blood...the glass...everything. "Xavier!" I breathed sitting up. The pain hit me so hard I cried out. "Miya! Oh my god you're awake!" Cassie yelled running over to me. She wrapped her arms around me and I just started sobbing. "Miya...everythings okay! Kelseys fine...Marios fine...you're fine..." She said trying to soothe me. I noticed she said everyone but Xaviers name. I was about to say something when then door walked in and a doctor came in. When he saw me his eyes lit up. "Glad to see you're awake! How are you?" He asked standing next to me. "Wheres X?" I asked. The doctor frowned as if he didn't know who I was talking too. "Xavier! The boy! He was in the car with me!" I snapped. I saw the recognition flicker in his eyes. "Oh...him...well...I don't think...it'd be a right time to talk about his situation." He said. "What do you mean?! Is he dead?!" I asked terrified.

<Darnell>

I'm sitting in the hospital room and less than an hour ago they took Aaliyah through those double doors. I haven't heard anything from the doctors yet and it's driving me crazy. I just got a call from Cassie and she explained to me about Miyas and Xaviers situation. They couldve fukin died! I guess Shady sent people after them...and the car bumped them off the road. Damn...can this day get any worse?! Diaree's in the hospital too...suffering a head injury and Derons in the room with her. Gabby and Deyontae just left to go to where Miya and Xavier were at. Supposedly Xavier was in a coma...damn. Rickys crew said their goodbyes and wished us luck and left...everyone left out of his crew but Ricky.

 

Damyan is asleep next to me and the tears he cried are dried on his face. Cam and Syco are asleep on a bench and Ricky is at the vending machine.Djay and Loco left to go home for a little bit and then they were going to come back. Aaliyahs mom is on her way over here now along with Carlos I guess. I can't believe all this shi+ has happened to us. I mean this is too much for a family to handle. Diaree is in the hospital from a head injury...Deron says they were over her house and these people just busted in on them...and one of those people happened to be Cholo. That makes me sick to my stomach. That bi+ch couldve saved us! But it's too late now...if he had told us then he'd be alive right now...so I'm not even going to he mad anymore. Gabby and Deyontae's cuts and bruises were just treated by the hospital. Apparently,there was a fight at Shadys house before we got there. Cholo was trying to take Diaree into another room,and Deron wouldn't let him. Anyway some men came down and just

 

Beat up Deron and then they took Diaree upstairs. I almost vomited when Gabby told me all that. But thats all over now and I'm just hella glad that everyones okay now...but then Aaliyah and what happened to her creeps into my head and that literally makes my head spin.If Aaliyah were to not make it...I don't know what I'll do. I can't and will not be able to live without her. I don't think in a lifetime I'll be able to get over that. No one will ever understand how much I lover her,her and I were made for eachother and I don't think I'll ever be able to love another woman like I love her. Nope. No matter what happens I'm not getting with anyone else. I sighed and then I remembered with what happened to Miya and Xavier. Xaviers in a fukin coma and I really hopes he gets out soon. I've never personally met him but I did see him at the funeral. Then my mind crossed over to Kelseys and Marios. They were at Marios house when a man busted in there and started shooting at them.

 

Somehow Mario and him got into a fist fight and Mario told her to run. She did and eventually she ran into the police because they were at the crash scene of Miya and Xavier. The police went back to the house with her to only find the man dead with a bullet in his head. Mario killed him and he was hurt also...he broke his arm. I promise when everyones out of the hospital were all going on vacation...we need to get out of this shi+. This is crazy. Ricky then plopped down next to me interrupting me out of my thoughts. He exhaled loudly and then looked over at me. "You good?" He asked. I sighed. "If she's not...I don't think I'll ever be." I muttered. He nodded as if he understood. "I understand...completely." He said. I smirked. No one is going to ever love someone like I loved Aaliyah. I mean our love is like unconditional. (Authors note:everyone should go check out nothing but unconditional love,written by booski aka gabby or so-low,trust you'll like it!) "Yeah whatever..." I scoffed.He frowned at me. "What do you mean by that?" He asked. "It means...you don't understand...you dont know what I've been through. You don't know how it feels to almost lose the one you love...you don't know how it feels to let the person you love...be in danger." I hissed. He looked at me and just shook his head. It got silent and then he began telling me a story of how he had to go and do the same thing I had too. Leave to go kill someone who was trying to kill his family...but his situation was kind of different. What I'll never forget is how pained his voice sounded as he reminisced...how his eyes just wandered across the room aimlessly. When he finished I sware he wiped a tear from his eye. "Oh." Was all I could say. I felt hella stupid now...this dude just got out a situation like that and here he is coming up here to help my ass! Ugh...I didn't mean to be all nasty towards him...it's just that...there's so much on my mind!

 

He somehow managed a weak smile. "Its been 2 days since you left?" I asked. He nodded. "Damn...so you haven't talked to your family since?" I asked astonished. His eyes widened and his mouth dropped. "Oh shi+!" He exclaimed hopping out of his chair. I laughed as he dashed outisde. He was probably going to use a pay phone. I sighed and sunk down in my seat. It's been an hour and still no word from the doctors. I just closed my eyes and took a deep breath trying to relax. Right when sleep was about to find me I felt someone tapping me on my head. I thought it was Ricky so before I opened my eyes, I said,"Yeah nigg@h?" I heard someone gasp and when I opened my eyes... I almost started laughing! It was a young white woman who was a nurse. Oh shi+! "Youre with Aaliyah Collins,right?" She asked giving me a weird look. That got my attention. I immediately stood up. "Yeah! How is she? Is she okay?" I asked getting all juiced. "Shes stable now...would you like to see her?" The nurse asked. "Please!" I said. I followed the nurse down some hallways and we stopped at a door. She knocked and I heard the most beuatiful voice say,"Come in." Hearing her voice made tears come to my eyes. The nurse opened the door and when I walked in she was lying down on the bed,eating some grapes. When our eyes met it was it sent a shock throghout me. "Aaliyah!" I gushed running to her bedside.

 

She raised her hands and made a motion for me to stop. "Darnell...don't jump on me!" She said smiling. I laughed cuz that's what my ass was getting ready to do. She doesn't know how happy I am. She smiled and then pulled me into a hug. When we pulled away I pulled up a chair and sat next to her. "Baby...I can't believe I almost lost you." I said holding her hand. "Yeah...but now we don't have to worry about anything else...now that Shadys gone." She grinned. I smiled. "So are you okay? You're talking to me like you never got shot." I said. She laughed. "Yeah...I'm okay...I should be able to get out tomorrow. The bullet got stuck in my back...barely missing my spinal cord." She said. I shuddered at the thought of how close she was to death. I leaned in and gave her a kiss and she wrapped her arms around my neck. The kiss deepened and I forgot we were in a hospital. "I love you so much." She breathed. "I love you too."