The Game
"Say your last prayers cause I'm gonna rip your heart out, punk!"
He pulled the knife out of my thigh... His boys got me from the ground and made sure I don't move a muscle by grabbing onto both of my arms. I watched that knife as he Held it in the air ready to insert it in my chest......
This was it. Game over for the game. Once I saw that knife coming my way, I realized there's nothing I can do. My life instantly flashed before my eyes, but suddenly tables turned when someone from behind caged the latter into headlock.
"Back away from the kid or else I break his goddamn neck!"
It was that old man from before. He threatened the two thugs that were holding me. They watched their leader struggle to breathe from the tight headlock they imprisoned him in. He was trying to escape but that grip was definitely tight.
"I said back away from the kid!" He repeated. They instantly let me go and I collapsed on the cold floor. It's like they feared him....
"Good..."
The old man kept his end of the bargain and released the guy with the scar from a very dangerous headlock. He traveled to the ground as well.
"Now get the fuck outta here now!" He shouted and they all ran out of my cell like a bunch of cowards. I on the other hand was severely injured. They brought alot of damage to my body. I just layed down there try to breathe as much as I can. Moving my body would just add more pain to my wounds
"You okay, Young blood?" The old man asked once he got closer and scooched down next to me.
"W-who are you?" I spoke with an extremely tired voice.
"That other day... You called me by my name. How'd you -
He stopped me from talking by putting his finger near my face.
" Who I am is not important right now. We need to get you to the nurse. " He insisted
Hussle
After a morning session at the gym, Lana was glad enough to accompany down to the hospital so I can see my mother. I haven't been able to visit her and the guilt would consume me if I continued this way.
We arrived at the door to her room and I saw Lisa through the glass window. She was sitting on a chair near our mother's bed. She looked so sad. Then I realized me and Lisa weren't in good terms so I don't want her to fight with me right here in the hospital.
"You know what, I'll just visit her another time. Come on, let's bounce."I said quickly I turning my wheel chair around.
" What?! We just got here!" Lana wasn't too pleased with my suggestion. Once she looked at the window, she Realized why and just shook her head with dissapointment.
" That's it. This has to end right now." She decided to March into the room.
"No wait, Lana I-"
"Dije que esto está terminando ahora mismo. Fin de la discusión!"
Once she spoke in Spanish, I knew she wasn't having it. Not a word I say was gonna change her mind
Lana
I got in the room and quietly closed the door. My eyes linked Lisa and I beamed brightly.
" Hey Lisa, long time no see." I said still pushing smile towards her. She looked confused. I guess she doesn't remember me.
" Do I know you? "Her query was from being unclear. I just hope she hasn't forgotten alot about me.
" it's me, Lisa. Lana? "I gave her my name just to jog her memory
" Lana? Lana Martinez?"
I shook my head with a smile to answer her. Didn't she look so happy to see me? She hopped to me like the way she used to as a Child clutched onto me. Once she let go of me, she
" It's been so long. I can't believe it's actually you! "
Her face just exploded with bliss while gazing at me.
"it really has. I mean, look at you. You're almost as tall as me now." I made her giggle.
"It's good that you're back in town. I'm sure my.... Uhm." She muted all of a sudden. Even that joyful smile left her face. That got me concerned.
"Your what?" I questioned with a curios facial expression hoping that she would finish her sentence.
She looked at me for a moment then shook her head. "Nah, forget about it."
"I know you wanted to say your brother's name, Lisa. What's going on?"
"No, it's nothing. Forge-
I stopped her from talking by putting my finger in front of her face.
" I thought you'd be straight with me. Guess not. I know you and Ermias are fighting, and I don't like that. You two are familia."
"Family don't neglect one another. You should tell him that. Shane is out there doing God knows what, all because of Ermias." Girlfriend had a base in her tone while talking. I could tell she was hurt from the way her voice
"I am sorry!" I heard the semi loud voice of Ermias. When I turned around, I found him in his wheelchair standing by the door looking to apologize. "I'm sorry, Lisa.." He repeated once again with a much more lower tone.
"Ermias...." Lisa mumbled.
"I know what I did was wrong. I should have never treated Shane the way I did. You're right when you said he's family, and i
Believe me when I say if I could turn back time to the day I said those words, I would've done that shit in a second."
Things got more emotional. Ermias dropped a tear or two while Lisa was looking down at herself trying by all means to hold her tears back. I soflty left my hand on her shoulder and nodded just to let her know it's okay to let it all out. Ermias laid his watery eyes on his mother who was laying in bed unconscious.
"I want moms to wake up and find us bonding...." He said as he wiped he's tears and sounds coming from his runny nose "..... Like a real family should. And to show that I'm really sorry, I'm going to find Shane and bring him back home. You have my word."
Ermias spoke with boldness as he stated that he will bring Shane back home. I looked at Lisa once again with a smile of hope.
" C'mon Lisa. I Know you have a good heart. Holding a grudge won't do anything but cause you more pain." I said to her with my hand still on her shoulder. It left her shoulder to wipe the tears coming from her eyes.
She made that look that seemed like she was thinking about it. Once she looked at her brother who showed that he's truly sorry.
" I forgive you, Ermias." She said with a cracking voice. Ermias pursed his lips and shook his head strongly then covered his face as he began to let it all out. His snapback helped him hide his face completely as he looked down.
Lisa was also on the verge to bust into tears. I let her into my arms and squeezed her tightly as she lets it all out. That's when I looked at Ermias by her shoulder and smiled at him. Added a wink as well.
"everything is gonna be alright, girl." I whispered into Lisa's ear.
Damn I should have become a therapist. Law school aint for me.
Leroy
Four Seasons Hotel
I had on a bit of formal casual for this meeting. Nothing much, just an all black suit with Oxford shoes of the same color. My curiosity was too strong. The thought of who I'm meeting with.
I departed from my Cadillac SUV and went forward to the hotel entry. When I walked inside, I found Colonel at the lobby sporting a navy blue suit. He quickly marched towards me.
"Finally, you're here. C'mon. The Russians are waiting."
The word 'Russians' was a real eye opener for me.
"Wait hold up did you say Russians?!" my face quickly crumpled.
"Yeah. They're the contacts I was talking about. Is there a problem?"
"Fuck yeah, There's a problem. I ain't doing any business with Russians, Man. No way!"
I was in deep refusal. Working with Russians is where I draw the fucking line. Colonel did it a face palm followed by a loud sigh.
"I thought you wanted to be in the big leads, my brother."
"Not like this, Colonel." I spoke with my head shaking nonstop.
"This is the only way, man. Come on, don't do this to me."
I had my finger rubbing my chin and my eyes squinting at colonel. Something didn't seem to sit well with me,but what?
"Hol'up, what do you get out of this?" I questioned his motive
"What do you me-
" Don't act dumb, Colonel" I quickly said, interrupting him before he could finish talking. "These Russians, they promised you something, didn't they?"
"Leroy, I'm only looking out for you, like the way you looked out for me in prison. This is me returning the favor. Let me help you, my friend."
From the moment he opened his mouth, I knew he was speaking bullshit....but then again, what could go wrong? I gave him a cheeky grin and extended my hand out for a shake.
" My brother... " He did the same and we shook hands." now let's get this paper, ayt?"
"Music to my fucking ears" He agreed with me.
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The elevator finally reached the 5th floor and that's where the Russian's sweet is. Colonel knocked on the door 3 times.
"Now be cool, okay? These guys aren't afraid to shoot." he warned me. I had no response to that
The door is opened by a white woman with blonde hair and the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen. She was topless and her massive boobs were completely exposed which made it very hard to focus
"Yes? How can I help you?" She said with a heavy Russian accent.
"We have a meeting with the Egor and his brothers. Can we come In?"
"Da Ofcourse. They're expecting you. Follow me"
The half naked blonde let us into the suite and the things I was seeing was Rated 18. They were naked girls all over this place. Half of them were either pole dancing or snorting up coke while the rest were just walking around. It was crazy. The blonde lady took us to the parlor and thats where the Russians were at. They were sitting down on fawn leather couches and seemed to be playing a game of poker until they noticed us.
"Ah there he is! Luther my boy! We thought you know come to see us." One of the Russians said with a dirty smirk.
"Just ran a little late that's all
" Leroy, this is Egor, Dimitri, Ivan and Luka
They are the koslov Brothers." Colonel acquainted them with me." And guys, this is Leroy London"
" It's a pleasure to meet you, gentlemen." I spoke.
"like wise. Is this man you speak about on phone? "
" Yes, Igor. This is him."
"Mhmm I see. Very interesting. Don't take this in a wrong way, but when Luther said" "Gangbanger", I thought he meant some fool from hexoganos, not black man." said the one they call Igor in a heavy Russian accent. Dude was freaking me out. He had a purple suit on with a simple white Tee and the colorful tattoos all over his neck were just too creepy.
"You don't like worming with niggas?" I commented on what he said.
"Oh no, I don't like working with Mexicans." He suddenly busted up laughing and his brothers joined him as well. They all sounded like old cars when their stuck. I just pretended not be weirded out and grin at these crazy characters.
"Come sit down! How we do business when you no sit down!" The fat one was called Ivan. He offered us seats next to him and we took them.
"Very well then! Let's get started with business. Katina prinosit Tovar!"
Luka clapped his and immediately came one of the naked girls holding a tray. She placed in the middle of the table and opened it. The last thing I expected was a kilo of cocaine....
" You know what this is, no? "Ivan asked as placed his arm on my back.
" Yeah, I know. What's it for though?"
"We heard you need guns. So we make simple for you. Move cocaine for us in streets and we give you weapons plus money as bonus." Luka said to me.
"Well, what do you say, Comrade? Easy money."
"Yeah. Almost too good to be true if you ask me."
They all began chuckling. Everyone except colonel Ofcourse.
"You think we don't live up to our word?" Luka called one of the nude girls once again . This time she brought a metal briefcase and placed it right in front of me.
"Don't be shy. Open briefcase. It's gift from us." Ivan laid his hand on my shoulder gave me a thumbs up. I looked at Colonel for a second and he nodded his head signaling to open the case.
I finally opened the damn case and found nothing but stacks of Benjamins. A lot of stacks.....
" Perhaps this will change mind, da?" They all got curios to hear what my next answer is, but even I don't know what I should say. I mean, this is alot of money.......
Lauren
It was getting pretty late, and no sign of Kobe. I was in a serious panic mode right now. I can't tell Leroy or snoop that Kobe is kidnapped, Leroy already thinks I can't take care of my own child. Once I found a bus stop, I sat down. This was truly a face palm moment, it was getting late and I started to cry endless tears.
I heard the sound of a notification on my phone. I took the phone out to check what it was. A disturbing picture was sent to me which made gasp with my hand covering my mouth. The picture was Kobe, He looked so afraid and sad.
.... There was a big brown hand that had a silver watch on his left shoulder. On the bottom of a picture was a message.
It says....
If you ever wanna see him alive again, you'll tell the police who actually killed Chino.
My heart froze instantly. This probably has to be the most puzzling situation I have ever come across.
YG
Bank shot just arrived at my house. I let him and we sat in the living room.
"Any word on Scar, yet?" He immediately asked me.
I puffed on my cigar a couple of times before I answered him. "Nah not yet, don't worry about it. Scar never dissapoints."
"You know, I've been thinking, man, and I don't think it's fair that we only punish one nigga for Chino's death."
I narrowed my eyes at him. "What are you saying, Bank?" I asked
"I'm saying that we got a reason to light those black Aces up. Can't let Game take the blame for everything am I right? Plus it's been a minute since we pulled a drive-by." He spoke with that stupid smirk on his face.
"You know what, you're right. Gather up some men and head over to East Compton. Make sure Bullet and any motherfucker wearing black gets shot down."I ordered.
" Wait, ain't you Coming?" he asked with his eye brow raised
" Nah... " I looked at the picture of me and Lakeisha which was laying on the couch." I got something else to take care of.
Lisa
So Nipsey and I were done visiting mom. We were on our way out of the hospital and Lana had already left for work. We waited for Dave outside the hospital.
"So, Lana is back in town." I awkwardly said.
"Yep. Wanted to visit
"So you two back together or what?"
"What? No. Oh God no. We just hanging out . That's it."
He was so quick to refuse and it was so cute. Lana is probably the only girl Ermias ever liked. When she left for San Francisco, it really hurt him, then the passing our father made everything worse. That's how he ended up beating a teacher to a pulp and getting expelled. Didn't look back and told mom that he's dropping, nothing could've changed his mind...
Finally Dave arrived to the hospital. We assisted Nipsey with his wheel chair and then left. He took us home.
"Looks like you two are starting to warm up to each other." Dave spoke once he realized me and ermias aren't fighting or arguing.
"I guess we finally reconciled" I said with a smile while staring at my brother. He blushed a bit and continued looking at the road.
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Dave dropped us and left. He couldn't stay because of work. I pushed Nipsey inside the house and closed the door once we got in.
"Its getting pretty late. You want something to eat?" I offered to make him food.
"Actually I was kinda hoping you'd help me get upstairs.... I kinda miss sleeping in a normal bed." He confessed and now I felt bad... All this time Ermias couldnt go to sleep in his bedroom upstairs cause I was being selfish......
"I'd love to." I said with a soft voice and he smiled at me. I smiled back.
We both turned our heads to the front door when we heard somone knocking.
"I'll get It." I went over to open the door and the first thing I see is Lauren. She had runny mascara running down her eyes and her dark hair was a complete mess. It was so scary how she looked at me with such bleakness.
"Lauren? W-what's goi-
She rushed to hug me before I could finish. I slowly placed my arms around and as she began to cry on my shoulder.
Hussle
I stood still and just watched My sister hugging Lauren. My gut tells me that something is very wrong here.....
END OF CHAPTER 50
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