Just a heads up! PLEASE PAY ATTENTION ,there will be a LOT of foreshadowing !!
And alSo! Listen to the song in the MM, it'll help set the mood for this chapter,I promise!
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Two Weeks Later.....
Luna...
Today, my life was about to change forever and I felt like I was about to become a new women. Today is the day,that I officially become Mrs. Levy. The butterflies I felt in my stomach, the way my hands shook with nervousness as my mother helped me put on my dress.
My mind was in multiple places as I tried to piece myself together. Me? Camille Royel, Luna...the crazy bitch with a disorder who used to get tons of bitches out of their panties,was about to be a married women. In all honesty,I couldn't believe it...it just seemed,unreal.
All in all,I was filled with joy and happiness. I'm so glad that I'm about to marry the love of my life and the father of my first child. To be honest ,this felt like a fairytale to me. It was like I had the perfect little family.
"Lord..look at my baby." My mom stood back as her hand covered her mouth,in shock. She looked at me in awe as we both looked in the mirror. "You look so beautiful my Cami."
I smiled before pulling my mom in for a hug. "Thank you Ma."
"I'm so happy for you." She sniffed. I pulled back and wiped the one tear that had fallen from her eye.
"Come on now ma' you can't be crying already." I said in between chuckles.
"I'm sorry ,it's just—" she blew out a breath. "After everything that has happened over the past years,I was never expecting to see my baby girl get married. It's the most beautiful thing to see,and I'm so happy I get to witness every bit of it." She kissed my cheek, "your brother is proud ,and I know he would've loved to see this moment happening."
Feeling myself get emotional,I quickly brushed it off.
"Please don't make me mess up my makeup." I joked ,causing her to chuckle.
"Oh hush up,come here." She smiled,reaching her arms out to hug me again. "I love you so much Camille."
"I love you so much more Mommy." Both of our arms tightened around each other. It felt so good being in my moms embrace.
"Knock knock." I heard a familiar voice say,once the door opened it revealed my grandma followed by Mariah.
"Abuela!" I shouted before rushing into her arms. "I'm so happy to see you"
"You look gorgeous Mija." She giggles as her hands rubbed up and down my back before she kissed my cheek. "Your fiancé is a nervous wreck out there."
She said as she pulled back.
"Sho' is,I asked him if he wanted a blunt,he said he was good." Mariah joked causing me to laugh.
"You a piece of work,you know that?" I said before pulling her in for a hug. "I missed your crazy ass."
"I missed you too poohhh." She spoke . "Look at Milan's hot mama."
She smiled as she admired me in my dress. "Cousin I can't believe you getting married."
"I know,it's still a shock to me." I sighed, "but I'm
Happy. I couldn't see myself marrying anyone else."
"Good,I'm happy for the both of yall."
"Thank you." I smiled.
There was a knock at the door ,before it opened revealing Sabrina with Milan in her arms. "The pastor is ready Luna."
Nodding ,I took a deep breath before looking at everyone who stood in the room. "Okay,Here I go."
*
Meecho...
A whole lot of emotions ran through my body as I tried to get myself together. A nigga was about to be a married man and I couldn't have been more happier. It was only right I made Luna my wifey,I couldn't see myself with anyone else but her. The mother of my child,my ride or die,my right when I'm wrong. It wouldn't have sat right in my soul if I ain't keep her forever.
"Aight my boy,your lady on her way down." Marcus smiled as he patted my back. I rubbed my sweaty hands against my pants as I took a deep breath.
"You aight bro?" Tyler came over and asked.
Everyone had flew out here for our mini wedding ceremony and the housewarming. I knew how much it would mean to Luna seeing her family here on this special day. Thankfully,Lourdes Tagged along with Cali along with the kids,including my son,which brought me peace having my mini me here with me.
"I'm good bro,just a little nervous thats all." I smirked.
"Shit I'd be nervous too if I was about to be on lockdown for the rest of my life. Ain't no way in hell I could live knowing I'd be fucking the same Pussy til the day I die." Mel added causing me to shake my head .
"Why you always gotta say some dumb shit nigga? Damn." Ty mushed him before the both of them walked off.
"don't listen to that dumb nigga,you made the right choice making Luna your wife bro. In all honesty, I would've kicked ya' ass if you didn't." He said causing me to chuckle.
"I would've kicked my own ass if it was possible."
"Good." He laughed, "Ima' go grab a seat,pastor on his way over hea'"
Nodding I watched as he walked off before my attention went to the pastor who made his way over to me. "Messiah am I right?"
He smiled as he held his hand out,I shook it and gave him a smirk. "Yes sir."
"Nice to meet you,I'm Pastor Brown and I'll be marrying you and Camille today."
"Preciate' it Man,thank you."
"No problem. Her moms a good friend of mine,I couldn't turn it down."
"Well thank you for helping us make this day a special one." I nodded.
"The pleasure is all mine young man. Come on and stand beside me next to the podium. Ms Royel will be coming down shortly."
Nodding,I followed him to the front as I took a deep breath. My eyes wandered around as everyone took a seat. Sabrina held Milan In her arms ,and Tammy sat right beside her holding Amaru. It was a bittersweet feeling , I was happy my kids were here..but the fucked up part is one is missing. I know she's here spiritually,but it would've been amazing to have Mariah here physically,along with both of my parents. It's fucked up how things turned out,but I was grateful my sister and my uncle was here to support me,along with the rest of the crew. Everyone in this room,is who I consider my family.
Knocking me out of my thoughts,a soft melody began to play. And everyone's attention went to the entrance of the church,as they stood up.
You don't know babe,
When you hold me,
You kiss me slowly ,
It's the sweetest thing.
There she was. My lady,my fiance,and my beautiful soon to be wife. The way she looked was breathtaking,I couldn't help but plant my eyes on her as she waltzed down the aisle to me. A wide smile grew upon my face as I became emotional,This shit just ain't seem real to me. It felt like I was in a dream, and if I punched myself I would wake up.
I watched as everyone held their phones up ,recording and taking pictures of Luna. She looked like a goddess,and as the light shined down on her,it was like I couldn't see anybody else there,only her.
When she finally made it over to where I was, we both held the widest smiles on our face as we gazed into each others eyes. Her eyes were watery,and so were mine. A nigga ain't like crying ,but this moment right here is doing something to me, and I can't help but to.
Standing there both hands attached to each others , I couldn't help but to rub my hand gently and smoothly down her face. My baby was glowing,I haven't seen her smile this hard in a while.
"You look beautiful." I mouthed to her.
"Thank you." She mouthed back.
The music faded away as we both prepared for this moment to begin, In a few minutes, I would be a happily married man.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Messiah Levy and Camille Royel in matrimony commended to be honorable among all,and therefore is not to be entered into lightly but reverently, passionately, lovingly and solemnly. Into this ,these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
The room stood silent as everyone sat and waited for the pastor to continue.
"Now before I bring the couple into unity for the rest of their life, I want y'all to take a look at this beautiful couple right here. Just look at em'....can we get a round of applause for the two just one time."
The church filled up with cheers and claps as both Luna and I Chuckled at how extra everyone was being,as expected.
"I want y'all to know something. This is the most bravest thing to do in a persons life,ever. And let me tell you why I say this, a lot of people..especially now ,are afraid of commitment. A lot of people ,are afraid to stick to one person and commit to one person...you wanna know why? because commitment is followed by loyalty and trust...the two words that are bigger than love"
"MMM,Amen" Michelle stated causing us all to laugh.
"We're in a generation where having multiple women or having multiple men is being glorified,but married men sleeping with Multiple women ,or whatcha'll call them?instagram models. Married women, going to an NBA game to find them an NBA player whilst they got a husband at home. But guess what? In the Bible,there's a set of rules. And them rules is called , "the Ten Commandments." In those
Ten Commandments it states "thou shall not commit adultery" and ya' know what? Them people gon have to repent before standing before our lord."
"Woo! Preach'" grandma Joined a long as everyone clapped.
"Messiah." The pastor looked at me, "the chosen one." You know god chose Jesus Christ to be his Messiah and save his people from their sins."
I nodded ,as a smirk came upon my face. When I was younger,my mother always explained why she gave me a biblical name,so this was bringing back memories.
"Just like he chose you for the beautiful Camille ,to save her from hers. Before Camille met you, she was lost. Before Messiah met you Camille,he was lost. Y'all needed a ticket to enter the road of happiness ,and once y'all came across paths,the ticket came with no price,it was free. Which lead y'all to the road of happiness...which is why we're here,today. Ready to join both of you in holy
Matrimony."
The pastor grabbed something from
Behind him which held both rings. I glanced at Luna who's eyes slightly widened as she looked at the wedding ring I had gotten her.
And my wedding band surprised the fuck outta me,cuz' I wasn't expecting Luna to go all out the way she did.
The pastor handed the wedding ring to me and I blew out a breath preparing to say my vows.
"Whenever your ready Young man. You may Speak your heart out." The pastor stated.
I felt all eyes on me as I blew out a breath. There's so many things I wanted to say about my baby,I just didn't know how to put them together.
Looking into her eyes, I ran one finger down a strand of her hair, while She kept the same smile on her face.
" Camille,my baby." I started. " I know that this is something that I should've written down but honestly, the way I feel about you ain't something I couldnt just write down,this coming straight from
My heart."
"Go head nephew!" My uncle Shawn shouted out causing us all to laugh.
"Luna...from the day I first laid eyes on you I knew ,you were something special. Your whole demeanor caught my attention, the little stink mug you gave me when I first spoke to you,brought me on to you even more." I chuckled. "You didn't wanna give me a chance,but honestly I wasn't stopping until
You changed your mind. It was hard for me to get through to you in the beginning, you really gave a nigga a hard time...but I'm glad you did. Cuz if you didn't,I probably wouldn't have enjoyed trynna get you to me." I took a deep breath as a nigga felt like he was getting emotional.
"Camille, you showed me a different type of love than anybody else because you were my friend first before anything. We laugh together,we cry together,we get angry at each Other but,none of that phase me because I know you won't eva' go anywhere. I appreciate everything you've eva' done for me. I appreciate you for putting up with the bullshit I put you through and not folding on me. I appreciate you for being you...and not anybody else. You're as real as they come mama,it don't get no better than that.
" If I could be honest, you took part of making me the man I am today. Cuz before I met you? I Neva' saw myself getting married. But when I was in that hospital bed fighting for my life,hearing the terror in your screams, The pain in your voice when you spoke to me....my second chance at life wouldn't have made sense if I didn't make you my wife. I'm gonna make them sleepless nights you had in that hospital count." I felt a tear stroll down my face,as her finger gently slid down my face wiping it off. At this point ,both of us were shedding tears ,and I could hear sniffs around the church.
"You know I wish my parents were hea' to see this. Trust me they would've loved you. They would've loved you cuz' of the way you love me. You give me that,tender and unconditional love. And if there's a word that's better than love then,that's how I feel about you. Camille, the mother of my beautiful baby girl ,my best friend,my partner in crime,my lover,my teacher. You're my everything and more....baby,I love you with all my heart and soul,and I'm beyond happy I'll be spending the rest of my life with you."
Everyone cheered once I finished,and I felt a relief from my heart. It felt so good expressing myself to Luna...cuz I I've been holding it in for such a long time ,and this was the perfect time to let her know.
"That was amazing Messiah." Pastor brown smiled.
"Thank you."
"Camille, as you may." He nodded.
Nodding,she wiped her eyes before intertwining her hands with mine.
Her eyes landed on mine and it was like I could see a sparkle in em'.
"Messiah....my handsome,loving,caring best friend. There's so many things I can say about you. I can say how much of a loving and understanding person you are,I can talk about how much seeing your smile every morning makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. I can talk about how when you hold me at night when we're falling asleep,it makes me
Feel at peace. I can talk about how much you love and cherish your kids. I could write a whole book on how much you mean to me,and how important you are to me." She smiled.
"Before I met you, I was in a dark drought. I was locked up for six years of my childhood,and I came home with no knowledge on how or what I was gonna do. Until one day,this person came to me,to help me with my groceries. I swore up and down that this person wanted something from me ,and he did. But it wasn't what I was thinking,it was something more special than that, This person wanted my heart. This person helped me through some of the toughest situations....I almost took my own life and he saved me. Before I met you Messiah,I didn't know what real love from a man was. I didn't even think it was possible for a man to love me the way that you do. You complete me babe, and you hold my heart in your hands."
"I appreciate the love and care you give me, it means so much to me. I thank you for having my back even when you shouldn't. You changed my life, and the only reason I was so hard on you in the beginning was because I didn't know how it felt ,for a man to actually want me. I never saw myself getting married, or not even being a mom. But I have a beautiful baby,who looks and acts just like her handsome daddy" she smiled, "I live in a beautiful house,and now I have a beautiful wedding ring."
"I love you so much Messiah Rahsaan Levy. I love you with every inch of my body."
The whole church cheered and all I wanted to do was kiss my lady. I couldn't even help but tear up,and I don't care how it made me look,a real man don't hold back tears..it's okay to cry.
"That was beautiful wasn't it?" The pastor asked every one. "Ain't nothing more beautiful than young genuine love I tell you that." He chuckled. "Please take hands. And all of you who love each other, please take each other's hands as well. To reach out to someone and be acknowledged and loved is a human need. Taking the hand of one who loves you is a powerful symbol of that unspoken bond."
I held Luna's hands in mine as we looked into each others eyes waiting for the pastor to continue.
"Now Messiah before you place that beautiful ring on your wife's finger,I have to Ask you. Do you Messiah,take Camille to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect her, forsaking all others, and holding only unto her forevermore?"
"I do." I smiled.
"And Do you Camille ,Take Messiah To be your husband ? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect him, forsaking all others, and holding only unto him forevermore?"
"I do." She smiled.
" Messiah please place the beautiful ring ,On Camille's Left hand,and Repeat after me."
I blew out a breath as I placed the ring on Luna's hand as it trembled a little bit,I chuckled at how nervous she was.
"As a sign of my love."
"As a sign of my love." I repeated.
"That I have chosen you."
"That I have chosen you."
"With this ring."
"With this ring."
"I thee wed."
"I thee wed."
"Camille,You May Place the ring on Messiahs left hand and repeat after me."
She nodded before placing the ring on my finger.
"As a sign of my love."
"As a sign of my love." I repeated.
"That I have chosen you."
"That I have chosen you."
"With this ring."
"With this ring."
"I thee wed."
"I thee wed."
"To keep this relationship strong,Love and trust will be the two things you will have to keep inside of each other's lives for ever until the day you leave this earth. Camille and Messiah, I wish you both more Health and wealth,a strong life with each other,and I wish you both nothing but the best. Y'all are one of the most beautiful couples I've ever seen,and I'm glad I was able to join the both of you today as you made a commitment to spend the rest of your lives with one another." The pastor spoke and both Luna and I thanked him. "Now let's end this in a short prayer,everyone let's bow our heads."
"Father God we thank you for letting us witness this beautiful marriage today,and we asked that you hold Messiah and Camille,and nourish them with your rich blood to carry them throughout their lives together. Protect them from all evil, keep showing them the way of love,keep building the trust they have for each other lord, hold their families together. Bless them as they continue on their journey of life as a wedded couple. Father God, thank you for showing us what true love looks like ..in Jesus name we pray.."
"Amen!" The whole church shouted ,before clapping.
"And now by the power Vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you,Husband And Wife..You May now kiss your bride"
Without thinking for a second I brought Luna's face to mine as our lips connected.. I felt them sparks that I felt at the very beginning when we had our first kiss,and I ain't even wanna let go.
Cheers and whistles filled the church,as my fave my Wife the most passionate kiss.
We pulled back from each other and looked each other in the eyes. "I love you so much mama."
"I love you more ." She smiled.
We turned towards everyone with our hands still intertwined and we raised them.
"I now present to you, Mr.And Mrs. Levy."
This moment right here,is a life changer. I mean it felt as if we were already married before but now? It's official. And I couldn't be more happier, this was a start of a new life,I'm a husband now, and I'm proud of it.
*
Meanwhile in New York...
Ace...
Before catching my flight to L.A tommorow for Luna and Meecho's house warming, I told Ty Nem' I was gon' make sho' I check on the warehouse. Unfortunately I had to miss the wedding,but I had to handle some shit with my business first.
These past few months,I've grown closer to the guys and Luna. I ain't gon' lie when I first met her,I wanted her..but once I was told she was in a relationship,I had to respect that. I wasn't the type to fuck up a happy home, my sister ain't raise me like dat'. But that still ain't mean I shouldn't have made her my friend. It was just something about the vibe she gave me,almost like me and her were the same. Both had fucked up child hoods,both spent some time in prison...
I got locked up when I was thirteen,but I only spent two years in juvenile cuz' a nigga was selling weed in school. I was let off with a warning first,but I ain't stop. The money was too good,and being young,you wanna spend' yo' money on shit that ain't even important. So they sent me to Juvie for two years,shit..it felt like forever.
All in all,these people were more like a second family to me. Even though me and Meecho had a rocky beginning,he turned out to be my dawg.
I pulled up to the warehouse and parked my car before stepping out and locking it while I walked to the entrance. I greeted the Guards that stood in front,but before I fully took a step in ,one of them stopped me.
"Some young girl came here looking for Whoever runs this place." He spoke.
"And?"
"We told her that they'll be back later ' on tonight."
"Well Who's the girl?"
"She's sitting in the back." He nodded her head towards the back. "Ty told me you were gonna be watching this place until you leave,so I informed her that she should speak to you."
"Why would y'all let her in ,in the first place?"
"No worries,there's a guard back there watching her,she gave us a hard time ..claims she came here' to talk some serious business."
I scoffed before shaking my head while continuing to maneuver my way into the warehouse. I gave head nods to some of the block boys that greeted me as they prepared their products for their runs later on tonight.
Once I made my way towards the back,a real young Brownskin girl sat in the seat,as a guard stood at the door. She looked up from her phone once I walked in,but she held a confused expression on her face.
"You're not Tyler,or Mel...or Cali.."
"Does that matta'? " I chuckled, "they ain't hea' right nie' so as of now this is my warehouse. And my guards up front told me you came to talk some business."
"Yea...with the guys who actually run this shit,not you."
"Well they left me in charge so..I could relay a message for you if you want." I shrugged ,before plopping down in the seat. "Ain't you a luh' young to be in a place like this?"
"I'm old enough." She rolled her eyes, "look,I need to speak to the niggas who actually run this shit."
"I think I just made it clear that I'm
In charge right now. So either you speak ,or you can get out.first,Let's start with your name."
Looking between me and the guard,she placed her phone down on the desk. "Tiana."
"Nice to meet you Tiana,I'm Ace. Now that we've properly introduced ourselves,Whatchu came hea' fo' that's so important."
"I came to work."
My head jerked back a little before a slight chuckle escaped from my mouth. "Work? And how old are you?"
"Fourteen ."
"Fourteen?" My brows raised... "ya' mama know you out hea' trynna push some work instead of pushing some books."
"My moms dead..she was killed in prison."she looked down as she fiddled with her fingers.
"Shit." I mumbled, "sorry ta' hea' that."
"It's fine." She mumbled. "I go to school but,I can't get a job because of my age and my dad isn't really mentally there after his injuries from the war in Vietnam."
"So he isn't taking care of you?"
"He can't. He can't even speak."she looked down.
"And you don't have any other family members that could help take care of you?"
"My brother is dead,and my grandma's in a nursing home the rest of my family live back in our country,Haiti,and I can't go back there."
My face softened as I sighed. "Aight look. Ion' condone this shit,but I tell you what...you ca' come work fa' me...ion' think Ty and Mel and nem' have enough space,but I guarantee I could get you some money within the next week."
"But .. I-I wanted to work for Meecho.. or his wife She turned her face to me "Luna."
"And why is working for them so important ?" I looked at her briefly.
"Because I Uh—"She hesitated, "I heard that they got good pay."
" and you think I don't ?"
"I mean I don't know... I've Neva' heard of you ." She shrugged.
"You ever hard about club Horizon?"
"Yea.." she nodded.
I shrugged... "well then you heard of me."
"You run that place?" She asked,as if she didn't believe me. "How come I've Neva' heard about you the way I hear about Tyler ,Meecho and Luna."
"I like to keep a low profile." I shrugged. "But that's besides the point...you want some money or not?"
"Yea." She quickly accepted. "Yea I do."
"Hea' place yo' numba' in my phone...I'll text you when I got something for you to do."
She grabbed my phone before putting her number in it. "Thank you Ace." She smiled
"No doubt,you can lead her out."I told the guard before sitting back in the seat and then sighing .
Something was off bout that luh' girl.. but in order to figure out what....I gotta wheel her in. For right nie',I was gon let Ty and nem' no..I'll tell Luna and Meecho some other time,today it's all about them.
*
Luna...
In this very moment,I couldn't be more happier. I was officially Mrs Levy,and it just feels like everything. With everything that went on this past year,it was only right I became this happy, I feel like I'm on cloud nine.
Right now the family and I were all out for dinner. I didn't wanna hold a wedding reception because it wasn't that many of us,plus we were gonna do all the partying tommorow for the house warming.
" excuse me Yalllll!,ima need y'all to raise y'all glasses please and thank you."Mariah's loud mouth screeched through the private area we had in the restaurant as she gently tapped her fork against her wine glass.
Everyone's attention then went from
Having conversations to now looking at Mariah.
"I just wanna take the time out to make a Toast,to my fine ass ,boss ass cousin and her now Husband." She smiled before glancing at me. "I want y'all to know I am beyond happy for y'all,and I'm so glad that you Meecho,have chosen my Cousin who
Is also like a best friend to me; to be your wife . I wish y'all nothing but the best on this beautiful journey,along with y'all beautiful family,and I love y'all so much."
Everyone gently tapped their glasses together as they cheered.
Smiling I leaned over and kissed her on her cheek. "Thank you pooh,I love you too."
This was a bitter sweet moment honestly. Throughout the whole day I've just wondered how this would be if my brother was here. Lately I've been thinking about him more than I usually do,and sometimes I could feel him with me ; like his spirit or something. I couldn't more happy
To have the people that's here with me now though. I was thankful to be close to my mom again, my grandmas here,my family. Overall I'm
Just happy,it's like I could feel myself glowing.
*
Cali...
The next day (The HouseWarming.)
"Is the Food finished yet? We hungwyy" Kai and Kyla pouted as she gently grabbed my hand.
"Go and ask Abuela, ima go head' to the back with Meecho and the guys ok?"
"Okay" she nodded before they both ran off.
It felt good to be somewhere other than New York,to be honest. A nigga needed a little break from the business but that don't mean I still wasn't making sure money was being made back home.
As I made my way towards the back by the pool area,my eyes wandered around my cousins place . This shit was All luxurious and shit, I ain't even know my cousin had good taste like this. But I fucked with it, and I was happy for both Lu and Meech.
Lourdes and I been talking about getting a bigger crib since I'm a walking money machine now. We've been togetha' for a hot minute now so moving in with her won't be such an issue.
"What y'all niggas back hea' talkin' bout' ?" I said as I pranced my way to where they were.
"I was just tellin' these niggas about some weird ass letter Luna got the other day." Meecho responded before taking a sip from his red cup.
I was about to grab a red cup from the bar they had near the pool area ; before stopping in my tracks . I furrowed my brows for a little bit before turning back towards them.
"What kind of letter was it?"
"That's what im trynna figure out cuz' I received a letter too. And I ain't feel too comfortable after reading that shit." Tyler added, taking a puff from the blunt he had just rolled.
If I wasn't mistaken,I would think we're all talking about the same shit.
"Someone sent her a letter talking a whole bunch of shit about how life has changed,and wanting to meet up with her and shit. She seemed a little shaken up aft-"
"Hol' up hol' up." I put my hand up, cutting Meecho short from his sentence. "I received a letter similar to that shit too."
"So did I." Ty added.
We all stood around with puzzled looks on our faces. Someone was fucking around wit' us. I'm just glad I wasn't fuckin' buggin,this shit been bussin' my head since I first received the letter.
"Mel you ain't receive one?" Meech asked Mel who scratched the back of his neck trynna think.
"Now that I think about it, when I checked the mail before I left , I had an envelope in my mailbox but I ain't bother readin' it"
"Should read that shit when you get home. Cuz' this ain't no fuckin' coincidence,this some real creepy ass shit." Meecho stated, "and I ain't receive one so it gotta be someone who's close to y'all."
Glancing away for a second ; I tried to think,but I couldn't come up with anyone.
"Well the person said meet up next month ,he'll
Be sending the info soon...we just gon' have to find out then." Ty shrugged . "Pass that blunt back....I need it after gratin' this shit."
*
Luna...
I helped Lourdes prepare the table while My mother and Abuela finished dinner.
After a beautiful day yesterday ,and a ...long night,this housewarming was just the icing on the cake. It felt good to have my family around , and it brought me some kind of peace.
"So how does it feel to be a wife?" Lourdes smiled ,as she placed the plates on the table.
Without saying anything,a bright smile came across my face as I smiled. Just hearing the word brought pure joy to my heart. "I'm as happy as happy can be Girl."
"Good,that's great to hear." She stated, "I've seen all of my brothers relationships fail growing up,cuz honestly he had a bad choice in women,and I'm finally glad that he's found someone to keep him together."
We both stopped preparing the table before I welcomed her in for a hug. "Thank you,I really appreciate it."
"Trust me, I've never seen him like this with any women. From the way he talks about you, to the way he maneuvers around you. You've changed him,if you didn't come in the picture he'll probably still be stuck in New York with some ugly skank walking around naked in his house."
I chuckled before placing my hand on my hip. "Sound about right."
"And I really appreciate the way you treat my nephew. " she looked around before pulling me to the side. "In all honesty,I'd be more comfortable having him live here with you guys instead of him living with his mom."
My brows furrowed a little as I became a little more concerned. "What makes you say that?"
"I didn't tell Meecho nor did I tell Cali but, when I went over to Tammy's after Meecho had asked me to. I walked in on her boyfriend beating on her...in front of Amaru."
My eyes widened a little as I placed my hand on my hip. "Are you serious?"
"As a heart beat." A worried look appeared on her face,and I sighed before rubbing a hand down my face.
"I think you should tell your brother."
"No...No I handled the boyfriend." She hesitated to say.
"Handled him how?"
She looked down before fiddling with her fingers. "I-I don't wanna say."
"Lourdes." Placing my hand on her shoulder ,I gently turned her towards me, "tell me,I promise I won't say anything."
*
Seeing Tammy's house door cracked open which was unusual ,Lourdes guided Both Kyla And Kai back to the car.
"You girls stay in here okay? I'll be back quickly. "
"Where you going mommy?" Kyla asked,unaware of what's going on.
"I'm going to get aunty Tammy. Just stay here,play on your IPad. The car door is locked and don't speak to any stranger that walks by,do you girls understand?"
Both girls nodded. "Okay good,I promise I won't be long."
Locking her car doors with her car keys she quickly made her way into Tammy's house. No soon as she stepped in,she hears loud thumps and Bangs coming from upstairs.
"Tammy?" She called out,before rushing upstairs.
"DONT DO THIS IN FRONT OF MY-"
SLAP!
Barging into Tammy's room,Lourdes becomes furious as she reached into her purse . There Tammy held her hands up in fear as her boyfriend towered over her with his hand raised.
"Don't you lay another finger on her motherfucka!" she raised her voice. Her boyfriend quickly turned around ,but stopped dead in his tracks and raised his hands once he saw Lourdes standing there ,with a gun pointed directly at him.
Something Lourdes learned from both her father ,and her brother ; Was to always stay protected since their names were so big around town. Any time she was in danger, the gun is her best friend.
"L-Lourd"Tammy slowly stood up.
"Tammy ,take Amaru and Go to the car." She told her,not taking her eyes off of Tammy's boyfriend.
Without saying another word,Tammy quickly grabbed Amaru who was oblivious to everything going on in front of him,off of her bed and dashed out the door.
"You feel tough putting your hands on a woman huh bitch?" Lourdes mugged him,as her eyes gave him a death glare.
"L-look, I don't want no troub-"
"Shut the fuck up, and don't give me no bullshit. You asked for trouble when you started putting your hands on Tammy and not only that...in front of my fucking brothers kid."
"C'mon...put the gun down." He said,Slowly walking towards her.
"You take another step and I Swear to god I'll blow
Your fucking brains out." She stated,rising the gun even higher to wear it pointed directly to the middle of his head."
"I said put the Fucking Gun do-"
Pow!
And that was it.
Lourdes stood there in shock,as the gun was still raised...but this time,it wasn't pointed at anyone. Her eyes slowly lowered down to the floor,where Tammy's boyfriend who was once standing in front of her now lying on the floor,with blood gushing out of his head.
"Fuck." She mumbled to herself.
"Fuck fuck fuck!"
*
Luna..
"What the fuck." I stood there in shock trying to
Process everything I was just told. "What happened to Tammy,the body?"
"She's staying with her mom with Amaru. As for the body, I asked someone to get a clean up crew for me."she explained.
"Who'd you ask?"
"Your friend,Von."
Blowing out a breath,I quickly shut my eyes before opening them up again. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. I mean...Lourdes don't even look like the type to do something like this. And then for Von to
Keep something like this from me? It was all too much.
"And I know he was an asshole,but this shit haunts me every night now. I feel fucked up for even lying to Cali about it."her eyes became watery as she held her face In her hand
"What did you tell him?"
"That everything was fine." She sighed , "please keep this between me and you, I don't want them to know, cuz they'll both raise hell..especially my brother."
"Okay." I sighed ,trying to figure out how I was gonna be able to stop myself from telling this to Meecho.
I know it's not right to hide something like this from
Him. But Lourdes is right, Meecho has a temper,and when it comes to his sister and his Kid? It's a whole Different side that I don't wanna see. I felt bad for Lourdes,you could tell she's not used to something like this.
"Do you know if he has any family alive or anything ?" I asked.
"I-I'm not too sure." She shook her head. "Tammy never really mentions it."
"Is he in any gang?"
"He has a logo of something tatted on his neck,I never really cared to get a better look at it."
"What's his name?" I asked.
"His nickname is Thunder. That's what I hear Tammy call him."
" Okay." I nodded,I was gonna get some information on him. Cuz if he does have any family or Affilites around,they're gonna be looking for retaliation,and all that's gonna do is put Amaru and Tammy in danger.
My phone buzzed in my pocket, I reached for it seeing Ace name On my screen.
"Hello?"
"Say Bestie,I'm at yo' door. Fuckin' security was moving a luh funny' had to tell his fat Oompa Loompa ass about himself."
Chuckling I shook my head , "alright I'll let you in. You came just in time,I need you to help
Me with something."
"Already?damn..A nigga ain't even get through the door yet."
"Shut up."
When it comes to finding out shit,Ace was the perfect person to turn to. Cuz' he knew how to play things smart. Just like the whole Carlos situation when he tried to set me up.
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YURRRRRR WHATS POPPIN YALLL!? nah let me stop.
But fr tho y'all,how y'all been?
Oh and btw HAPPY NEW YEARRRR ,even though I'm like 23 days late but still..
A lot of y'all been messaging me like "why I haven't been updating" and let me tell y'all,a bitch has so many ideas that I really didn't know how to put them together,but now I do.
So with that being said, the next chapter I'll be skipping to two months later,cuz the SPICY SHIT IS ABOUT TO START COMING..please keep the Lourdes situation in mind cuz it's low key gonna play a big throughout the book.