Tainted

Part Thirty Five.

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Two years had passed by since the death of my beloved wife. I wiped tears from my eyes as I sat in the brisk cold surrounded by colorful fall leaves.

I still couldn't believe she was gone, I lost the love of my life due to my negligence. I was at fault for Lauren's death and every single day I drowned myself in sorrow.

My mother had got temporary custody of Kairi just until I got my life back together. That was a year and a half ago since that happened. Here I was drowning myself in alcohol and deep rooted pain.

Unfortunately for me I lost my record deal and retired from the drug game. I had millions to my name from all the years I had been saving but what's the point of spending money when you can't do it with the person you love the most.

Taking another swig of Hennessy, I stood up to my feet and stumbled back to my truck. "Hey young man do you think you should be driving?" An old white man dressed in all black came out of nowhere.

"Look man no disrespect but I'm good I don't need you all in my business." I stumbled getting in.

Rolling the window down to let a little air in the old man was still standing there looking dead in my eyes. "612530." The old man mumbled to me before walking off.

I shook my head, put the car into drive and drove back to the city. Shit was good now, the niggas who murdered Lauren was six feet under dirt and gravel. Her body was transferred back to New York right in the heart of Harlem and I also got a low key spot just a couple blocks over.

Before I turned into my neighborhood I stopped at a nearby restaurant and grabbed myself a bite to eat. Some days was better than others and a lot of time I couldn't even bring myself to eat.

"East my boy!" Arch one of the guys from behind the counter shouted out as I entered the store.

I nodded my head not in the mood to do much of talking. Immediately going over to the deli I ordered myself a bacon egg and cheese sandwich with an Arizona iced tea.

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"I got all a's daddy you gone buy me a new phone?" Kairi squealed into the phone, I swear this girl was a trip.

"Kai I literally just got you a new phone like four months ago, besides whatchu need a new phone for anyway?" I asked.

She got silent. "Kai? Hello? Kairi Chanel Brewster?" She hung up in my face.

I attempted to call her back but she pressed decline. Sucking my teeth I shook my head and decided to take a hot shower before having one of my shorties slide through for the night.

Even though I was widowed most shorties would say shit like "You sure your little wifey don't mind me fucking you like this?" All because I still wore my ring, so most of them assumed I was still married.

I tried to bring myself to take it off and leave the past in the past but the one day I took it off to run errands I went crazy inside.

Most nights I was restless, I put alarms on every window and door I could think of.

I wanted to know exactly when the enemy was creeping up on me and I was ready. Had two guard dogs, security cameras, a ring doorbell and guns everywhere. Under couches, counters, cabinets and whatever else you could think of.

I knew for a fact that I couldn't gain custody back until I learned not to live like this. But this was all I knew and this is what helped me feel safe.

I missed my Lo and my baby girl I never got to meet so much. It killed me inside everyday knowing she was carrying my unborn child with her to her death.

Shaking the thought, I stood to my feet and proceeded to take a hot shower before my company came over.

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"Stop beating on my door like you the damn police!" I shouted.

"Damn nigga took you long enough." Alyssa complained and honestly I wasn't in the mood for her shit tonight.

"What's up with the attitude tonight papi? I brought your favorite." She smiled holding up a bag of food from my favorite chicken spot.

"Shit I'm good and thanks for the food I appreciate it." I gave her a small side hug.

Out of all my little hoes running around she was my fave, she took care of a nigga real good. She reminded me of Lauren in some ways. But she wanted more than dick, she always asked about our title and if I ever wanted to marry again.

And last thing on my mind was giving another woman my last name.

"I missed you pa." She leaned in for a kiss.

"Missed you too ma." I kissed her back.

Outside of my unconditional love for Lauren, Alyssa was mad cool. She had a down ass bitch vibe to her, she worked as a nurse at local hospital, no kids and was a straight hustler.

Never heard no nigga speak ill of her name in the streets so she was a good girl in my book.

"Why you looking at me like that?" She asked as I didn't realize I was staring at her.

Nodding my head, I sat down and began to stuff my face with the food she had bought for me. "Thanks again." I said eating.

"Anytime." She smiled and proceeded to undress.

Alyssa was my Friday through Sunday chick,  she'd usually finish up her twelve hour shift every Friday at about eight o'clock and swing right over my crib for the weekend before going back home Sunday morning.

She also was the only chick that had a special spot for her shit. She had a drawer for a scrubs and another one for her underwear and bras. Occasionally she'd come over and we wouldn't even fuck the entire weekend, I'll be in the living room watching espn while she slept all day.

Fuck am I catching feelings?

Shaking my head in denial I focused my attention back to my food.

Hearing the shower turn on, I knew Alyssa was in the shower washing up.

Usually I'd go into the shower to make a pass at her but a nigga wasn't even really horny tonight. Finishing up with my food, I threw out the scraps and turned off the living room and kitchen lights and made my way to the bedroom.

Kicking off my Versace house slippers, I climbed into the bed under the cover and soon fell into a deep sleep.

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𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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