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Taking My City

I Made It

I look up to the sky

and now the World is mine

Ive known it all my life

I made it, I made it!

I used to dream about, the life Im living now

I know that theres no doubt.

I made it, I made it!

-Cash Money Millionaires

 

( 2 DAYS LATER)

<Darnell>

"Come on babe! Let's hurry up and get home...so we can have some alone time." I grinned at Aaliyah. "Shutup! And hold on...I can't find my shoes." She said looking around the hospital room. Today Aaliyah was able to get released from the hospital and we could finally go back home. Ricky left yesterday and Id have to say he was a big ass help. While I stayed with Aaliyah in the hospital,he pretty much helped take care of my kids while they were at home. Before he left I promised him that later on in life we'd have to meet up again and meet eachothers families. Yesterday Xavier woke up out of the coma and he's okay...I'm just glad that he wasn't in it for a long time. As of right now my kids are at their girlfriends's house and they say there sleeping over. That leaves Aaliyah and I alone for a whole day. So you best to be believe we might be having another baby. "Whats wrong?" Aaliyah asked. She was putting on her shoes next to me and she had concern all over

 

Her face. "Nothin babe...stop worrying...I was just thinking about everything that's happened." I said with a smile. She leaned in and gave me a quick kiss. "Well if we can hurry up and get home...I'll show you what's happening." She said seductively getting up and walking out the room.

<Cam>

"What a crazy ass week." I said. It was Syco and I and we were on a train almost to the south side of Chicago,where we could finally go home. "I know right...oh my god...Mimi is going to be mad as fuk. I haven't talked to her in so long! Her and my kids don't even know what happened or what's going on." Syco said. (in case you forgot Mimi is Sycos girlfriend and they have kids with eachother. Cam has 3 kids by 3 different women but the only woman he cares about is Kim and his daughter Shay.) I sighed. Kim wasn't just going to be angry...she was going to be PISSED. I haven't seen or heard from then in a week,and they probably think I'm dead because of what they've seen on the news. "Yeah I know...but I just can't wait to see them...this whole experience has made me think differently." I said. "I feel ya,but do you think we should lie low for a bit when we got back? I mean we did take out Shady." Syco whispered to me. "Correction,Aaliyah thugg ass took him out." I whispered back laughing. He started laughing too and then the conversation just died off. I closed my eyes and tried to relax as we got closer and closer to home.

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"Come on Cam...wake up man." Syco said shaking me. Damn,I fell asleep? We stood up and got off the train and walked into the night. Kims house was a couple blocks from here and Sycos house was almost a mile. "You got money for a cab?" I asked him. He nodded. "Yeah...I'll walk yo scary ass home and then

 

I'll just catch a cab then." Syco said jokingly. "Man shutup!" I said pushing him playfully. He laughed and then we kept walking. The streets were deserted now and I think it might be like that for now on. Considering the biggest drug lord has finally been taken down...now people might be able to live in peace. We finally reached my crib and the lights were on. Good...they were probably home. "iight...see you later son." I said doing a handshake with Syco. He nodded at me and then walked away. I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing...Kim lived in an apartment so I had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. When I made it to her door,I heard the tv going and something frying. I banged on the door. "Kim! Its me! Open up!" I yelled. The door swung open and I was met by Shay jumping on me. "Oh my god! Dad! We thought you were dead! What happened?!" She cried. I just laughed and hugged her back tight. "Shay,who is at the door?" Kim asked walking in the room wih a spatula. When she saw me her mouth

 

Dropped and tears immediately came to her eyes. I smiled at her and said,"You miss me?!" She screamed and dropped her spatula and ran to me. Shay made room for us and we had a big ass group hug. Kim started kissing me all over my face and I tried my best to kiss back...but she had her own mind. "Where have you been Cam?!" She said. I let them go and I walked in the apartment closing the door. "Damn! Can a brother relax when he comes home?!" I said joking. Shay playfully punched me. "Yeah,and what happened to your home?! That shi+ was all over the news." She said. "Watch your mouth Shay! Here,go check on the food." Kim said handing her the spatula. She rolled her eyes and walked into the kitchen. I smiled. Shay acted just like her mother. Kim looked back at with me with a sour expression now. I opened my arms and put on a smile. "Are you mad boo?" I asked. She folded her arms. "Cam...we thought you were dead!Do you understand me? Where have you been?!You couldve at least tried to call!"

 

 She hissed. I pulled her into my arms. "Babe...you have no idea of what I went through." I said. She sighed. "And I also don't wanna know...so...where are you gonna stay?" She asked untangling herself from me. I frowned. "With you! Baby you my girl." I said with a smile. She couldn't be serious,did she really ask me that? "Oh...now I'm your girl? Well for the last 14 damn years I was just the chick on the side." She hissed. I pulled her back to me and gave her a passionate kiss. "Thats when I was a dumbass babe...come on Kim...have you ever seen me acting this soft?" I asked with a playful grin. The smile that I love to see finally appeared on her face. "I love you Kim." I said. She gave me a kiss. "I love you too."

<Syco>

I got out the taxi and ran to my front door. The lights were off so I figured everyone was asleep. I banged on the door. "Mimi! Baby it's me...open up!" I said. The door flew open and it was Mimi with the biggest grin on her face. "Syco!" She squealed tacking me in

 

To a hug. I hugged her back and kissed her on her forehead. She pulled away. "Syco,where were you?! I thought you were dead." She hissed. She grabbed me by my hand and pulled me into the house and closed the door. The house was quiet so I figured the kids were asleep. "Mimi...you don't know what I've been through girl..." I said. She sat me down on the couch and sat on my lap. "Syco...what happened?! Is Cam okay?" She asked. I nodded. "Yeah...everythings fine Mimi...where are the kids?" I asked. "Danny is asleep and Daniel is at a friends house." She informed me. "Oh...guess i'll see them tomorrow." I said. She nodded and gave me a kiss. The kiss of course deepend and we started making out. I picked her up and carried her to our room and dropped her on the bed.

<Damyan>

I haven't talked to Arabella in so long and she probably hates me. I don't know why I broke up with her but I wanted to protect her! I needed to protect her...Right now I was parked outside her house and I was nervous.

 

What if she blows up on me and gets mad? I took a deep breath and forced myself out the car. I walked up to the house and rang the doorbell. A moment later I heard footsteps and then the door opened...not revealing my Arabella. My mouth dropped when I saw James standing in the doorway with his shirt off. He just stared at me with confusion and didn't say anything. "Babe,who's at the door?" Arabella said coming to the door. But when she saw me she gasped. Did she just call him...babe? What the fuk?! I couldn't say anything...I was pissed and hurt at the same time. I felt like someone had ripped my heart out of my chest. "Damyan...what are you doing here?" She asked looking confused. James looked down and didn't say anything. "I-I came t-to see you...but it seems y-your busy." I hissed angrily. I turned away from them and walked to my car angrily. "Damyan wait! Just let me explain." She said following me. I was two seconds from turning around and backhanding her...how could she do this

 

To me?! I got in my car ignoring her requests and pulled out the driveway and sped off.

<Trey>

Cassie and I were in my room watching tv home alone. My parents were at work and quite honestly they weren't too happy about this Shady situation. They were really pissed off because they were dragged into this situation without even knowing it...but thanks to my mom she kind of understood...so she wasn't as mad...as she used to be. Cassie was lying down next to me and she was texting...and from the looks of it she seemed to be kind of worried. "Whats wrong babe?" I asked. She sighed. "I can't believe this shi+,but supposedly Arabella goes with James now." I said. I frowned. "Are you serious?! How do you know?!" I demanded. "Cuz Damyan just told me...he's pretty pissed." She said. "Well I don't blame him! I mean damn...she didn't just hook up with anyone...she hooked up with...him." I said with a disgusted look on my face. She nodded. "So where he at?" I asked. "Uhh...I don't know. I think he's at home...but knowin him he's probably gonna leave and go somewere." She said. I nodded. We went back to watching tv when I heard my garage go up. I looked at my clock and it was way too early for one of my parents to be coming home now.

 

I hopped off my bed and looked out the window and I saw it was my dad. I sighed wih relief. If it was my mom she wouldve gotten mad...she likes Cassie and all but she doesn't think we should be alone together. But my dad didn't care that much really. "Awhh it's my dad." I said plopping back down next to Cassie. She got this huge grin on her face then. "What you smiling like that for?" I asked getting suspicious. "Trey...your daddy is fukin sexy!" She said laughing. I smirked at her and went back to watching 'Don't be a Menace while drinking your juice in the hood.' (Hella funny movie actually. Go check that out lol). But that only made her laugh harder. I then heard the front door open from downstairs and voices talking. It sounds like...Tristan? "Hold on...I'll be right back." I said getting off the bed. I opened the door and walked downstairs and sure enough there was Tristan talking to my dad. "Tristan?!" I said all excited. He turned around and got this big ass grin on his face. "Trey! Wassup man?! I ain't seem you in hella long!" He exclaimed doing a handshake with me. "I know! What are you doing here?!" I asked. "Im here for the week niquh!!!!" He said holding up a sportsbag. I laughed and turned towards my dad. "Well...I'll see you guys later. I gotta get back to work." He said walking towards the door. "Okay...see you later." I said locking the door behind him. I turned around back to Tristan and he was looking around. Man...I can't believe he's actually here. I haven't talked to him in way too long. "So what you been up too Trey? Meet anyone special?" He asked with a crazy grin. I laughed."Shi+ you wouldn't believe! And yeah she's upstairs." I said starting up the stairs. "Damn niqquh! Yo parents let you have a girl over without them here?!" He snickered. I opened the door to my room and Cassie was on her phone lying down. She looked up at me and saw Tristan and just smiled at us.

 

"Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! What's yo name?!" Tristan said plopping down on the bed next to Cassie. Cassie just laughed but I didn't find that shi+ funny. "Niqquh if you don't get up!" I said pushing him. He laughed and lied at the end of the bed. Cassie gave me a look and I just smiled at her. "Cassie this is Tristan,my dumbass best friend from where I used to live and Tristan this is my girlfriend." I said lying down next to Cassie and wrapping my arm around her. Tristan gave Cassie a head nod and then turned back to me. "So what's been going on man?! I haven't seen you since...august? And it's December niqquh! What's been going on?!" He asked. I felt Cassie tense up and I knew she didn't want me to tell her about the Shady problem. ..but I was gonna tell him anyway...I mean I've known Tristan longer than I knew her...but I won't do it in front of her. I just laughed. "Shi+! Ay,guess who lives down the street from me?" I said. He got this weird look and then looked at me. "Who?"

 

"Darnell Collins." He frowned. "Stop lying!" He said. Cassie laughed. "Hes not...that's my brother in law." She said. He looked back to Cassie and I and then back to me. "Oh hell naw! Let's go over there right now!" He said jumping up. I looked at Cassie and she shook her head. "No...he's busy." She said with a smile. Tristan smacked his lips and lied back on the bed. "Then I ain't believing y'all until I see him." He said. We just laughed and it got silent and we all started watching te movie again. I got my girl...my best friend and we ain't got nothing to worry about any more. Can my life get any better?

<Deron>

I was at Diarees house and we were chilling in her room. I can't believe that shi+ actually happened. Diaree told me when they took her upstairs she tried to fight them back. She said Cholo hit her with somethin and she just blacked out. That just burns me up to the maximum...but the only thing that relieves me is the fact that my mom actually killed him. I didn't know my mom was crazy like that. Shi+...my dad wasn't playing when he said she was a thug. Diaree is lying on top of me and were just relaxing to a movie. My phone vibrated and it was Deyontae telling me to be home by 7 cuz everyone was going over Treys for a party. Who would want to party after something that went down almost 2 days ago? Whatever. "Diaree?" I mumbled. "Yeah?" "At 7 I gotta leave to Treys...coming with me?" I asked. "Damn right." She said looking at me with a smile. I just laughed and then unexpectedly she put her lips to mine. I was about to move my lips with hers when she pulled away and looked at me with tautning eyes. "Dont start that." I growled. She laughed and kissed me again and eventually we started to make out. I realized this is what was happening right before those people busted in on us. She started lifting up my shirt and I let her take it off. I was getting real excited now.

 

As we were both getting excited and shi+ I couldn't help but think,were we taking this too fast? I mean we haven't even been with eachother that long and here we are about to do something that married people do. She pulled away from kissing me and took off my shirt. I just stared at her full of lust. She giggled and I sat up and flipped her over so she was on bottom. I went back to kissing her and slowly...all clothes were finally off.

<Deyontae>

I'm at Gabrielas house and were eating some Mexican food that she prepared. "Is it good?" She asked. "Uhh no...it looks like you took a bunch of dog shi+ in a shell." I said laughing. She smirked at me and rolled her eyes and went back to eating. I started laughing. "Damn Gabby...I was just kidding." I said. She gave me a half smile and then went back to eating. She stopped and then gave me a look. "You know who look good?" She asked. She better not be talking about another dude. "Who?" I asked. She got this evil face and said,"That man Ricky who helped us,you know who I'm talking about right? Of course you know who I'm talking about! He looked even better than yo daddy." She said. My mouth dropped and she started laughing. "See man that wasn't even funny!" I said trying to hide a smile.

 

She just laughed and picked up our plates and carried them to the sink. While she was washing them I snuck upstairs and into her bedroom. I'm gonna get back at her real good. I went to her drawer and pulled on one of her red thongs OVER my pants. I didn't put them fully on cuz a dude in a thong...is not...cool. I walked out her bedroom wih a smile on her face. "Gabby!" I yelled. "What?!" She said looking up from downstairs. When she saw me in her thong her mouth dropped and she got this angry look on her face. "Deyontae! I'm gonna kill you!" She yelled running up the stairs. I laughed and ran back into her room and tried to close her door,but somehow she pushed right through. "Take them off!" She yelled jumping on me. I laughed and wrapped my arms around her waist as we fell on to the bed. "Deyontae let go of me and take them off!" She yelled. I laughed and rolled over so she was on bottom. Before she could protest I kissed her and after a moment she gave up and kissed me back. The kisses

 

Started off slow and sweet but I guess Gabby had something else on her mind. I don't know what happened but the next minute we were rolling around on her bed pretty much shoving our tongues down eachothers throats. My hands were tangled in her hair and then she surprised me by pulling down her skirt. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh shi+! If I wasn't so caught up in the moment I probably wouldve stopped her but the way we were kissig eachother and how excited we were...the temptation was geting harder and harder to control. I pulled away from our mouthwatering kisses and took off my shirt and went back to attacking her lips. As things got hot and heavier...our virginity was slowly sweeping away...until it was gone.

<Miya>

Xavier was over my house and we were in my room lying down watching tv. My mom was downstairs so we really couldn't do anything...and even if she wasn't downstairs I doubt we would. What happened two days ago was too much for anyone to handle. First off,his parents were PISSED at what

 

Happened to him and they wanted to know why and who was trying to kill us. We all couldn't tell them of course so we all lied and said we had no idea of what had happened. Which was half true. The only thing that got on the news was what happened to Xavier and I. That reached the news because when Cassie and Trey reached the crime scene...they called the police and when the police got there, I guess they called the news crew...CNN and all those people. I'm just surprised that Xavier still wants to be wih me after the shi+ that happened! He got pulled into this without even knowing it! Hell...I ain't even know I was in it! Damyan just texted me saying for everyone to meet up Treys...apparently there was going to be this big ass party...that's when I remembered. Tomorrow was Christmas Eve! "Babe...can you please get me something to drink?" Xavier asked with the cutesy face. I groaned. "Fine...I'll get you some pop."

 

I said getting out of the bed. "Thanks!" He said. I laughed and went out my room and downstairs. But I stopped in my tracks when I saw a man sitting down next to my mom at the table. "Uh...hi mom." I said walking in. The man turned around and smiled at me. I just smiled back politely and walked to the refiregerator. "Hey Miya..I'd like you to meet Terrence." My mom said. I opened the refrigerator and got out two cokes and took a sip from one. "Hi...so what's he doing here?" I asked trying my best to sound nice. Truth is...I can't stand it when my mom dates. I hate the men she brings home automatically...I just don't like my mom with anyone else but my dad...but that's not going to ever be happening anytime soon...so I was trying really hard to not sound...bogus. "Uhm...Terrence and I have been dating for a couple weeks now." She informed me. A couple of weeks?! I almost spit out my coke. "Oh...okay well I'm gonna go upstairs." I said trying to not scream. She smiled and so did the man

 

And I ran up the stairs by two. When I got to my room Xavier wasn't in the bed. Where did this stupid niqquh go? Doesn't he know that his ass pretty much just got out a coma?! His parents didn't really eve want him over here! "Xavier?" I called out. I set the pops down on my dresser and when I turned around he was directly behind me. "Damn it!" I screamed. "You scared the shi+ out of me X!" I shrieked. He didn't even smile he just stood there looking scary as hell. "What?" I asked. He held up my phone and there on the screen were texts from...Drake. I didn't even get nervous because one...those texts were old and two...we weren't even talking about anything. But I was pissed. Who did he think he was going through my phone like that?! I snatched it out his hand and lied down in my bed. "What the fuk Miya?!" He hissed. "Dont get all mad! Cuz you know we weren't doing anything Xavier." I said. He sighed. "And if anyone should be mad it should be me! What were you doing in my phone?!"

 

I snapped. "I wasn't trying to look at it...he just called you and...damn it Miya...nobody knows how to work that damn phone!" He said getting frustrated. "Look...if yu don't want me talking to him that bad...I'll just delete his number then,okay?" I suggested. He gave me a look as if he didn't believe me and I crossed my arms at him. "If Im not mistaken...if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have his number." I said. "Ughh...whatever." He mumbled getting into the bed with me. I laughed and showed him while I erased Drakes number. "Promise you won't talk to him again?" He asked. "Promise." I said giving him a kiss.

<Kelsey>

Mario is over my house and him,my mom,Carlos and I are in the family room watching a movie. I was cuddled up with Mario...with his good arm and occasionally Id see Carlos giving us that 'look.' I felt like telling him off...I mean damn we weren't doing anything! And this dude saved my LIFE. if anything Carlos should be on his hands and knees thanking Mario.

 

Because without him I don't think I'd be here right now. Later on everyones going to Treys house for a big ass get together. Even the adults are supposed to come. I guess to celebrate that the 'Shady problem' is over and Christmas Eve is tomorrow. We were watching 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' on bootlegged because Mario be getting everything. It was 6:30 so Mario and I decided to go get dressed and ready to leave. Carlos and my mom turned off the tv and we all went our seperate ways to get ready. Mario went into my room and got dressed and I went in my bathroom and got dressed. In since it was going to be people we see almost everyday there...there was no reason to get all dressed up. I came out the bathroom and Mario was struggling to put his shirt on. I laughed and walked over to him. "Let me help you." I said. He laughed. I walked over and our bodies were touching against his bare chest. I was trying real hard not to get distracted but when a dude standing in front of you with a

 

Six pack...hard to resist. He grinned when he saw me obviously looking at me. I rolled my eyes at him and helped him put his shirt on. He the kissed me and I sware things couldve gotten interesting but a knock came at the door. I groaned and Mario sat on the bed disgusted. "Come in." I said. Carlos walked in the room with his coat on. "Vamonos you two! Let's go." Je said snapping his fingers. He then disappeared from the door leaving the door open. Damn! Two minutes haven't really passed and we leaving already?! I turned to Mario and he laughed. "Yeah...were gonna have to chill at my house...cuz he's not gonna let us do anything." Mario said. "Shutup and let's go Mario! Everyones probably there!" I said.

 

Over and Done.

 

Shawtyy Ima tell you this once you the illest

And for your loving Ima die hard like Bruce Willis

You got spark,you got spunk

You got something all the girls want

Your like a candy store,and Ima toddler

You got me wanting more and ma ma more of

Your Love,Your Love

-Nicki Minaj

 

<Keymora>

Everyones over and the get together is going good. I thought throwing a party would really be a good idea consisting of what has happened. All my people were here such as,Marquee,Tasha,and they kid,Tammy and Sinin,Kristina,David and they're kids,Jayden and his new chick,Dondre and Emily and they kids,and my parents. Aaliyah,Darnell and their kids were here. Miya,Kelsey,Cassie were here with their parents...with their boyfriends and their boyfriends parents...it was just hella crowded. The triplets girlfriends and their parents were here also. It was one hell of a time because music was playing and everyone was talking. Everything was just perfect=)

 

(2 WEEKS LATER)

<Aaliyah>

Right now Darnell and I were in the doctors office and we were waiting for my results. I was pregnant again and I was hoping I was having a little girl. Too many boys! "So what do you think the baby is gonna be?" He asked. I sighed. "I don't know...I hope it's a girl! I could use some girls in my house." I said. Darnell laughed. Alot has happened over these past 2 weeks...and actually Miya...is pregnant. It was a shock to everyone. Xavier was the babys daddy and I hope everything works out for the best. I mean Miya is only a junior in highschool and Xavier is a freshman in college.:..situations like that usually don't work out for the best. The doctor then came in and called our names to come into the room. I went in and sat down in the chair nextto Darnell. I was so excited! Oh god please let us have a girl! "So...what are we having?" Darnell asked just as excited. The doctor who was a woman looked at me and back to Darnell. "You wanted a girl right?"

 

She asked. "Yes...is something wrong?" I asked. She smiled. "Oh no! Nothings wrong." She said smiling. "Then...what?" Darnell asked. She bit her lip as if she was holding back a laugh and said,"Good...cuz you're having three of them."