His Solace

Ch.38 Backstabber

Sinns POV

The messages from his mom and Kori should've eased his worry but they did nothing but make it 2x worse. This would be the second time he left his sons safety in someone elses hands only difference this time was he didn't know whose.

With Ricardo pulling the strings and having outside help from law enforcement there was no telling how much pull he actually had.

Ana was ready to take Ricardo out having him alive was a liability but the safety of their loved ones came first. Before they were loyal to the streets they were loyal to each other. Melissa, was like a second mother to them she opened her door to all of the men on numerous occasions whether it was Blaze sneaking out of his group home, Tank being suspended for another fight, or Tizzy stopping by to eat they knew Mrs. Knight would always look out for them. The men vowed to get everyone home safe and end whoever else was behind this scheme.

"HEL-LOOO CAN ANYONE HEAR ME UP THERE" Ricardo obnoxiously hollered he was currently in one of Ana's many wine cellars. He had been complaining about his broken leg for hours and rightfully so it was beginning to look infected.

"I hope the infection spreads to his heart bastard" Aubri grumbled ever since watching her dog's murder she'd been more irritable.

As Ricardo's voice echoed through the wine cellar, Ana exchanged a knowing glance with the others. Despite his incessant complaints, they couldn't afford to let their guard down, especially with Ricardo in their custody.

"Don't we all. Any update on your family? Not to sound insensitive but Ricardo has got to go!" Ana voiced she believed he had a tracking device on him. The last thing any of them needed was the Feds finding and locking them up.

They'd get hit with a 20 year sentence minimum just because some rookie was trying to earn their stripes and wanted a big pay day. 

Sincere shook his head no it had been a few hours since he heard from anyone. The last message was from an unknown person named Sam.

Give me till morning I'll have em back by then
When Sincere asked who they were the only response he received was Sam, I'm a good friend of Bishops

Fuck! Of course her family knew she wasn't safe. How would he explain to the Simmons that he's the cause of their worries. What kind of man couldn't ensure the safety of his loved ones?

"I haven't heard shit since earlier they told me to give em till the morning so that's what I'm doing. We can decide what to do with Ricardo then." 

While the others headed towards the main house to deliberate Sincere decided to stay close to the wine cellar just incase Ricky tried anything. Sure enough when Quinones thought the coast was clear he pulled out a small burner phone.

"Did you speak to chief Watkins like I said?! HELLO!" Quinones spoke sharply

Sincere's heart raced as he eavesdropped on Ricardo's conversation. The urgency in Quinones's voice sent a chill down his spine. Chief Watkins was a name he recognized; the local police chief had a reputation for being both influential and corrupt.

Keeping himself hidden, Sincere strained to listen, his senses heightened with anticipation.

"I reached out to his racist ass he wants nothing to do with you. Said you fled the country or sum shit like that" an unfamiliar voice responded

"W-what! Tell that son of a bitch that I'm being held against my will! He's gonna let his star witness die?!"

The line went silent for a few minutes before whoever was on the other line let out a sinister chuckle. "Ricky Ricky Ricky"

"You set me up didn't you wait till your cousin finds out about this. You kidnapped his daughter and used me you backstabbing piece of shit!" He practically screamed out voice cracking at the realization of being played.

"It took you long enough and tell Adrian what? I guess a dead man can hear the full truth.  My cousins petty ass baby mama came up with the kidnapping story even had baby girl fake cry for special effects. 

You know I never asked Katia why she insisted on including Korianna that wasn't my concern I did it for the money which I pick up tomorrow.

But if it makes you feel better I'm not the only one who used you word on the street is Watkins never got cleared to use you on the case. There was no immunity or witness protection for you SNITCH. You good as dead especially now that everyone knows you been running ya mouth" 

Ricardo scoffed "you greedy bastard I made you Cole and you owe me! You think you can cross someone like me and get away with it?!"

"See that's you and Adrian's problem always thinking y'all made somebody you ain't make shit! You thought I was doing you a favor for the free? You the same one that laced my blunts all those years ago. 

Yeah I knew it was you just like I knew if I played this clueless junkie act long enough you'd let your guard down. I got both you stupid  muhfuckas eating out the palms of my hands ha!

That's right me the one everyone counted out and guess what? I get to walk away with product, money, and no worries. By this time tomorrow I'll be out the country living my best life. Stay up snitch ass nigga!"

Sincere heard the line go dead signaling Cole hung up. He watched Ricardo break completely down before heading back up towards the house to update the group.

He hated to waiting on someone else's time but if Mr. Simmons was involved he knew Melissa, Saint, and Kori were in good hands. It was times like these Sincere wished he had his own father to rely on he'd be sure to thank Bishop

...once he was able to face him again of course

A/N: please excuse any mistakes this is unedited 💕