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Chapter 9 - Off to a Good Start

"Aye put that shit in the air for my nigga Jason!" Rico yelled out as he put Or Nah (Remix) on pause.
"I can smoke to that. I lived to see another year and I'm finally able to walk again. Thanks to Allah." Jason spoke taking a long hit from his perfectly rolled blunt.
"Happy Birthday on 3....1..2..3!"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" We all yelled in unison. We all took a shot of liquor and a long hit from our blunts.
"Damn, I'm so high." Sonya slurred.
"Me too." I spoke laying back on the couch as the loud music pounded out the speakers and into my ears. Jason just turned 18 and the other day he gained his ability to walk again. We all think it's because he turned his life over to Allah as they call him. Rico also got saved at church Sunday. Even though, I been saved I decided to go ahead and get saved again. We could all use the cleansing from the drama. We're all having a great time turning up with Jason for his birthday. It's kinda weird with Chris and Janetta being here, but I vowed to spend more time with mi hermanito and future hermanita. I still haven't seen Kaylyn around school, I guess it's for the best. I guess I'll let this shit die down. But I know she hasn't, especially with both the men in her life dead and the miscarriage. But, until she comes to face me I'm just chilling.
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Last night was fun as hell, but now it's back to the old grind. School and work. Atleast it's Thursday and tomorrow is Halloween. I'm looking forward to this party my girl Lexi invited us too. Lexi is a part of the Sin Piedad group. It's an all Hispanic group and I recently just started talking to her; and her people are also cool as shit. If I didn't have my crew I probably would be kicking it with them. Lexi is a redheaded mexican, she's a little on the plus side, but she's still pretty and her man Mario seems to enjoy her.
"Hola mami." Lexi called out to me as I opened my junky locker. I really need to open this thing.
"¿Qué pasa chica?" I spoke as she pulled me in for a hug.
"Nada. You coming to mi fiesta tomorrow night?
"Sί. You already know I'ma be there chica."
"Buena. I'll see you then. Hasta tarde. Tengo que irme." Lexi spoke blowing me an air kiss as she turned the corner heading off to class. I need to be doing the same. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
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"Rico, can you bring me some more Italian Herbs and Cheese bread please?" I called out to Rico at work.
"Ok baby." Once James found out Rico was going to be working here he quit. That was too bad he got offered the manager position plenty of times. Now that he's gone, they're all on my back about becoming one. All though the pay would be $3 higher I don't feel like taking on that type of responsibility. Just as I started to get lost in my thoughts in walked two hood looking guys. Oh gosh, this should be fun.
"Hello, Welcome to Subway." I spoke
"What's up ma?" One of the dudes called out to me showing off his grill.
"What can I get for you guys today?" I asked trying to maintain my proper tone of voice.
"Yeah, let me get a footlong on italian herbs & cheese."
"What kind of foot long?"
"Give me the uhhh, the chicken kind."
"Okay, what kind of cheese?"
"American."
"You are very beautiful you know that?" The Hispanic guy spoke to me.
"Thank you. Do you want this toasted?" I answered without looking at the Hispanic guy.
"Naa, I'm already too toasted. You wanna get toasted with me Ms. Aaliyah?" The guy whose order I was taking spoke.
"No I'm good. Any vegetables for you?"
"Damn. A nigga can't even get a smile off you ma? You got a nigga or sum?" He asked eyeing me.
"As a matter of fact she does. Can I help y'all?" Rico spoke emerging from the back with a mug on his face.
"Naa bro, we already getting helped by this lil fine lady right here." The Hispanic guy spoke smiling at me.
"Yeah she is pretty fine ain't she?" Rico asked smirking himself. What the hell is he doing?
"Yea nigga. Now Ms. Aaliyah do you have a number I can reach you on?" The Hispanic guy asked me.
"Naa, her phone broke just like yo nose gone be if you keep tryna talk to my girl folk." Rico spoke
"Man, cool out. I ain't know this was yo girl playa."
"Now you do."
"Aye lord I suggest you change yo tone."
"Don't call me no lord fam. Never been that." Rico spoke growing angrier.
"What the fuck you gone do pussy?" With that final statement Rico walked from behind the counter and got in the dude's face.
"Watch that pussy word for I have to show you who the real pussy is." Rico spat.
"Man folk, let's go." The black guy said.
"Iight homie. This ain't over." The Hispanic dude spoke before leaving. Damn, Rico just made another enemy in this town. It's always something I swear.
"Baby, you gotta learn to control your temper." I spoke hugging him.
"Fuck that nigga. I'm tired of these dudes coming in here trying to talk to you all the time."
"Well, what do you want me to do, be ugly?" I asked laughing.
"No... Shit, I don't know Princess. I always feel like you gone find somebody better."
"REALLY? This again? Rico who the hell is better for me than you? I'll answer that question, NOBODY! So stop saying that shit."
"Ok, baby. I guess I'll stop. But we need to start cleaning up. It's almost time to close up."
"Okay." I spoke before grabbing Rico by his arm and giving him a big kiss. I'm glad my night is almost over and it's off to a good start.

Chapter 8 - New Perspective

It had been a week since me, Catalina, and Sonya made our little run-in with Kaylyn resulting us to end up in jail for some hours but me and my girls were still pretty amped about the situation. Matter of fact, I haven't seen Kaylyn around school at all since then, I'm pretty sure she's just avoiding the conflict. Rico on the other hand has been in a rut ever since he killed JB, I think his conscious is eating at him.
"Bae, would you please eat something? You're going to be starving." I spoke looking at Rico poke around at his food.
"I don't have an appetite." He spoke staring at my mom's spaghetti.
"Well, you need to find one. ¿Qué tal?" I asked.
"Well..." Rico sighed "You know when I said I kept hearing you in my head?"
"Yeah, I told you I had no idea what that was about already."
"I know. It wasn't really you...It...was...God." Rico spoke.
"What?! How do you know??" I asked confused but excited to know about Rico's new found gift.
"I had a dream last night and my pops was talking to me about the way I'm living and that he was proud yet disappointed with my recent decisions. But next to my father was a very bright light, the brightest light I've ever seen, and it had a voice that I'd never heard. The voice revealed to me that it was none other than God. I was so shook off that. I had no choice but to fall to my knees in front of the light. The light and my pops then surrounded me telling me it was time to change my life around. I told them I don't think I'm ready but they insisted. Once I accepted it, I woke up in a cold sweat this morning around like 4 am and haven't been able to get that dream out of my head." Rico spoke looking pretty spooked about the situation still, his body was covered in chill bumps.
"Wow Rico, that's amazing. But I can understand why you would be scared. But you know what you have to do now right?" I asked standing up and walking over to Rico.
"No, what?"
"You need to fully accept Jesus into your heart." I spoke placing my hands on his shoulders.
"Ok, I'll do it." He spoke with a smile. I smiled back. I'm so happy Rico finally came around. I know I'm nowhere near a perfect Christian but my life has been 100 times better since accepting God as my Savior and I know Rico will feel the same way once he's done the same.

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I love my sound system so much, it doesn't sound quite as good as Rico's but it's still amazing to me. It's the perfect distraction to take my mind off the reason why I'm in my car in the first place. I'm driving Chris and Janetta to Planned Parenthood so Janetta can get a pregnancy test. I pray to God she's not pregnant. They are both way too young to be parents, besides my parents would have a freaking fit if they found out. And I already know I'll be the first to blame since I'm responsible for Chris while they steady go on business trips. I turned into the parking lot and pulled into the only available space in front of the beige building. It was packed as hell today.
The three of us walked in and looked for 3 available seats. It was so packed, there were no chairs available at all. Wow! I guess teen pregnancy is the "new black" as they say. There are so many young girls in here appearing to be around Chris and Janetta age sitting next to their very upset mothers and some fathers. We stood along the walls and waited for our turn. Janetta and Chris haven't said anything the whole car ride here, not like I could've heard them anyway, but it doesn't look like their planning on it either.
"I'm scared." Janetta finally spoke with forming tears in her eyes.
"I know hunny, but this is what happens when you do grown up activities. You have to deal with grown up consequences." I spoke. I didn't know what else to say. I was honestly upset at both of them for being so careless. I know I'm not one to talk because I made the same mistake about a month ago, but I'm much older and almost done with high school.

After 2 hours of waiting it was finally our turn. "Do you guys want me to come back there with you?" I asked as the nurse came out and called for the next person.
"No. It's fine. We'll handle it." Chris said trying to sound as mature as he could but I could tell on the inside he was shaking.
"Okay. Let me know."
About 20 minutes passed and finally they had emerged from the back with smiles on their faces. I'm guessing it was a negative.
"So how'd it go?" I asked.
"It was negative, but after a talk with the doctor we decided to take a pledge of abstinence." Janetta spoke but the look on Chris' face looks like he's not to thrilled about the idea.
"You don't have to be abstinent just be careful." I spoke. Six months ago I was a virgin and now I can't ever think about me and Rico taking a pledge of abstinence, the sex is wayyy too good for that.
"I think abstinence is the best way. That way we won't have to worry about pregnancy or anything else." Janetta spoke as she opened the passenger side door of my Ford Escape.
"Janetta I know a unexpected pregnancy is a scary thing, but just saying "no" to sex once you've already done it is only going to make you crave it more, thus leading to more careless decisions. You're going to want it so bad your not going to think of the repercussions." I spoke.
"I guess you're right Aaliyah. But what do you suppose we do?"
"I suggest birth control."
"My mom wouldn't let me get that, she doesn't even know I'm having sex." She spoke pushing her auburn hair behind her ear.
"Well, she doesn't have to. This could be our little secret. I am 18. I can just give you the consent." I stated.
"Um....I don't like hiding things from my mom. She's like my best friend."
"Did you ever tell your mom about your little drinking experience?" I asked.
"Hell no. She would have my ass in a sling."
"Exactly. So don't tell her this. It's for the best."
"I guess you're right. Well when can you get it for me?" She asked, Chris' face looked relieved. I'm pretty sure he was going to have a fit about not being able to have sex.
"How bout on my next off day?"
"That'll be perfect, thanks." Janetta smiled. I looked in the rear view mirror at Chris as he mouthed "thanks" to me as well.

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After a chill date with all my friends, Janetta and Chris, included I was exhausted and ready to call it a night in Rico's arms. With winter approaching and the temperature dropping all I really want to do is cuddle. It doesn't get too cold here in Cali but this year the weather has taken a big turn of events. Usually at the end of October it's still in the high 70's low 80's but this year it's mid 60's and it's not even Halloween yet. I'm getting prepared for a surprising, cold winter.
"Well it's about time we head home." Rico stated
"I couldn't agree more." I was high as hell and ready to K.O.
"Iight ya'll. See ya'll at school Monday." Rico spoke as me, him, Chris and Janetta filed out Sonya's front door.
"Okay, be safe." Sonya spoke from her spot on Cameron's lap.
"Iight nigga." Jason spoke shaking Rico up as he walked out the door.

Once back at my house me and Rico made ourselves comfortable on my bed as we began to watch Into the Storm. This is a perfect way to end my night. In my baby's arms, hugged up, and super comfortable. It feels good not to end the night on some bullshit for once. I think I need to be more positive myself, it's time to start living from a new perspective.
 

Chapter 7 - Never Ending

Thank God it's Saturday because after last night's crazy ass events I was not ready to go back to school. My man took a life, Kalani became a young woman, and when I got home Chris confessed him and Janetta had unprotected sex and was very nervous because she missed her period. What the hell? I already know come Monday it's gone be wayyyy more shit to deal with, with JB being dead and everything. Man, when does the drama end?
"Girl what are you thinking about?" Catalina asked distracting me from my thoughts.
"All the shit that went down the past couple of months. It's only November and it's been sooooo much freaking drama. I never had so much drama in my life." I spoke as I exhaled a sigh.
"Girl, it's only going to get more and more hectic. We're grown and this is what grown folks go through." Catalina spoke sounding all too much like Kaylyn, but I dare not tell her that.
"Yeah, well not me. After high school I'm done with this drama shit." I spoke as the Chinese woman began to massage my feet, taking me to pure paradise.
"I hear that. Matter of fact after I whoop Kaylyn's ass, I'm done with drama." Catalina spoke with a chuckle. Sonya is too busy in heaven to worry about our conversation, and I'm soon about to join her. To hell with all this drama.

"BITCH I COULD KILL YOU!!!" I heard someone yell, and as I opened my eyes I saw Kaylyn looking dead at me with her new friends holding her back.
"Excuse me?!" I asked standing up, luckily the woman just finished my pedicure.
"I know it was that little man of yours who killed JB last night!!" She spoke as she tried to charge at me. Her stomach looked flatter than normal.
"Bitch I don't know what you're talking about. But you lucky I can't whoop yo pregnant ass for interrupting my relaxation day with my girls." I spat
"FYI bitch, I had a miscarriage a week ago so it ain't nothing but air and opportunity." She spoke still trying to charge at me. Damn! I'm sorry for her lost but this bitch better lower her tone before I break her damn neck.
"Oh hell yeah! Now's my chance." Catalina spoke charging at Kaylyn, but was quickly stopped in her tracks by me.
"Let's just settle this in the parking lot." I spoke pulling out a $50 and handing it to the woman who did my nails. We can do a 1 on 1, it's 3 of us and 3 of them. Even though, I don't have beef with the other girls we can definitely turn this into a brawl. We all stepped outside and took off our shit. As soon as I got my left hoop off Kaylyn charged at me and grabbed me by my hair. Dammit! I should've been on guard.
"Bitch get off me." I spoke struggling to turn loose from Kaylyn's grip. This bitch was stronger than I thought. I always imagined what it was like to fight her, and now I guess I got my answer. Finally I managed to get away from her grip. As soon as I gained my balance back Kaylyn swung on me, which I quickly dodged sending a quick jab to her eye, which she quickly returned to my nose. And it was on from there.

I must've blacked out because I only remember bits and pieces of the incident. Like me on top of Kaylyn punching her face in, getting picked up by the police, handcuffed, and thrown in the back of a cop car with Sonya and Catalina next to me. All I know now is that I'm sitting in the holding cell waiting on my turn to use the phone. What the hell did I get myself into? Finally it was my turn to use the phone. But I don't know if I should call my parents or call Rico. My parents can get me the best lawyer ever if this case goes to trial but Rico should know about my whereabouts before he starts to worry. I just closed my eyes and let my fingers dial whichever number.
"Hello?" Rico answered surprised.
"Hey baby." I sighed.
"Bae? Where the hell you at? Don't tell me you're in jail?!" he yelled.
"Yup, I am." I sighed again. I can't believe it.
"WHAT THE FUCK?!! Don't move I'll be right there." He yelled. Um, yeah like I'm going somewhere.
"Okay bae." I spoke not wanting to argue at this time. Hopefully I can be released tonight. I stepped aside and let Catalina use the phone. I sat back on the bench and touched my bloody swollen lip. Damn! This shit hurts.
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"Aaliyah Gonzalez, Catalina Smith, and Sonya Mustafa, you ladies are free to go." A female cop called out to us as we all got up and grabbed our things.
"You're letting us go just like that?" Sonya asked. I don't care why they were letting us go I was just happy to get out of that smelly ass holding cell.
"Yeah, consider yourselves lucky. I hope you ladies stay out of trouble." The cop spoke as we walked pass.
As we walked down the hall towards the front door I heard Rico's voice.
"Baby!!" I called out as I ran up to hug him.
"Are you okay?" He asked looking at my bruises. I can't tell if mine or his are worse all I know is that I'm not done with Kaylyn. I don't think she's learned her lesson yet, and I'm definitely the one who's going to teach her.

Chapter 6 - Taking Care of Business

"Aaliyah what's up?" my friend since 6th grade Raymond called out to me as I speed walked off to class. I was running late for school today and definitely don't have time to talk.
"What's up my nigga?" I asked as Raymond joined me in my morning trek to first hour.
"Nothing much, I just never see you anymore. What's been up with you?"
"You know tryna figure out who Kaylyn assigned to kill Jason." I spoke as I turned the corner. I hate how the student parking lot is so far from first hour, but I could use the workouts.
"Oh forreal?! Word on the street is it was her man JB."
"What the hell?!! For what reason would JB have to shoot Jason?" I asked taking in the new information.
"I heard Kaylyn told JB that Jason killed Tony because Jason is madly in love with her and he thought Tony was competition." Raymond exclaimed as I quickly came to a halt at his confession. This broad has really lost her mind.
"Really?"
"Yup. That's what the word is via Jamarion and Robert." Raymond spoke. I forgot he was cool with those punks.
"I'll be sure to relay the message homie thanks." I said returning to my stride.
"Yeah, and Kaylyn has convinced her man that it's his baby she's carrying. But while she's here it's a totally different story." He continued to talk as we got closer to our English class.
"That bitch's reign on her so called throne is over with. She's wayyyyy outta line and has overstepped her boundaries too many times. I'm sorry I ain't whoop this bitch ass a long time ago, cuz surely an ass whoopen is well overdue." I spoke sounding more like Rico than myself. That was my final word before entering 1st hour. Kaylyn was seriously going to get hers, I'll see to it myself.
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"Let me get this straight..Kaylyn's man is the one who shot Jason?" Rico asked just as confused as I was about the confession.
"Yes sir! That's what Raymond told me." I spoke as I watched Rico pace back and forth in front of me. He was steaming.
"Iight, I got something coming for that bitch nigga." He spat.
"Woah woah, don't you think you're acting a little too much off impact homie. I hear JB is a notorious gangster." Cameron spoke from his spot on the couch next to Sonya.
"Yeah, he never rides alone." Jason spoke
"Fuck all that, Cameron you still down right?" Rico asked determined for revenge.
"Yeah man, but don't you think we should come with a more elaborated plan?" He asked.
"Yeah baby, I don't want you getting hurt." I spoke with concern.
"Look, this the plan I'ma act like I'm tryna buy sum herb from this nigga. A lot of it so he gotta go back to the crib and I'ma follow him and Cameron you follow us to his house I wait til he go grab the stash I pop this nigga and we good." Rico spoke with a smile.
"Um...I don't like that plan baby." I spoke as Rico smile vanished.
"And why not?"
"Because he's fuckin dangerous that's why." I yelled.
"Ok? And I'm not?" Rico asked.
"Yeah yo man, don't fuck around." Jason spoke.
"Look, I just don't want you winding up dead bae that's all." I spoke as my eyes grew teary.
"I'm not gone die, I got this. Yo man a true street soldier baby. Don't worry yo pretty little face. All I need for you to do is watch Kalani tomorrow night." Rico spoke grabbing my face and looking at my now tear filled eyes.
"Ok baby. Promise you'll return to me alive." I spoke as a tear rolled down my face.
"I promise you." Rico spoke kissing me.
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Well here I am sitting in Rico's living room with Kalani watching her play the Wii. I was too jittery to even play with her. I can't believe Rico is actually going to face JB. All I can do is pray for my man's safe return.
"I'll be right back. I'm going to the bathroom." Kalani called to me as she put Just Dance 4 on pause.
"Ok." I responded starring back off into space. Just as I began to get lost in my thoughts I was interrupted by Kalani yelling my name.
"I'm coming!!!" I responded. "What's the matter?!!" I asked as I arrived at the bathroom door.
"I think I started my period." She spoke grabbing her stomach in pain. Shit! And I don't have any pads on me.
"Um, okay. I'm going to run to Walgreens really quick and grab you some pads. You can take a shower if you like." I spoke as I started for the front door.
"Okay. Liyah thank you." She spoke as I grabbed my jacket off the couch, fall was definitely now in full effect.
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When I arrived back at Rico's house I saw Rico's Mustang out front. Well, at least I know he's okay enough to drive home. I opened the front door and saw him sitting on the couch, his shirt covered in blood and he was starring at his 9.
"Baby, what's the matter?" I asked as I ran over to sit by him.
"I never thought it would be so easy to take a man's life." Rico mumbled barely audible. I instantly got chills from his words.
"You killed him?" I asked already knowing the answer.
"I had to bae, he was getting way too reckless."
"Look bae I don't want any details okay? I'm just glad you're alright."
"I'm fine, he put up one hell of a fight though." Rico spoke finally looking at me. He had a bloody nose and busted lip.
"I'm just glad the next time I saw you it wasn't you getting zipped up in a body bag." I spoke kissing him.
"Ouch!"
"Sorry baby, let's get you cleaned up." Speaking of getting cleaned up I forgot all about Kalani and sounds to me like she's just getting out the shower. I don't want her seeing Rico like this. I may not agree with all of his actions but one thing's for certain I'll be here for him no matter what. Just like a true wifey should.

Chapter 5 - Brand New

After I got my girl the hell out of dodge, we all left school early. I took Sonya and Catalina to the nail salon to calm down and what better way to do that than with full sets and pedicures. Rico, Jason, and Cameron went their separate ways but we're all going to meet back up at Rico's house later to discuss a rationale payback on Kaylyn. Rico was seeing red bout time we left from the little confession Kaylyn made, and I know he won't let it go until he made whoever Kaylyn enforced realize not to fuck with his own. Catalina on the other hand is tripping hard as hell still, she really insists on killing Kaylyn despite her carrying a seed.
"That bitch is lucky as hell you grabbed my arms, because I was not letting go." Catalina spoke popping her gum loudly causing heads to turn.
"Yeah, we're all lucky. Nobody wants you to go to jail especially over a dumb broad like Kaylyn. So just get the thought of killing her outta your head." I spoke trying to speak some words of wisdom to my girl but she's not hearing it, I guess her and Jason are just alike.
"I don't give a damn, I want that bitch dead." Catalina spoke as we sat waiting for our turns at the table.
"Catalina, honestly I want her dead just as you do for what she did to my cousin but I don't think taking another life would be right. Her baby is going to do enough suffering being born to that beach as it is, I don't think we should end his or her life before it even started. Who knows how great the baby will turn out?" Sonya spoke. The look on Catalina's face made me think it was finally getting through to her.
"You're right Sonni. But once that baby drop, she's done!" Catalina spoke as her hazel eyes grew more fierce. My girl was serious about her statement and apart of me feels sorry for Kaylyn. But she brought alllll of this upon herself, Tony's death included. But enough about her it's time to relax with my home girls.
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"Man that bitch has definitely got one coming to her. On my soul." Rico spoke as he exhaled smoke. "I don't see how you were friends with that bitch in the first place Aaliyah." he spoke as he took another hit and passed it to me.
"Baby, I had no idea she would be so grimy, she seemed cool as hell when we met." I spoke as I did a french inhale. The shit we was smoking was some Grade A. That's another plus of living in Cali. "All I know is, she fucked up big time!" I spoke passing the blunt to Jason.
"I'm not really worried about her tho, cuz I know you gon handle that. Only thing I'm really focused on is the niggas who shot me." Jason spoke hitting the blunt hard and talking to Catalina.
"I feel you bro, them niggas fucked up big time. And once I find them niggas it's beyond done my nigga." Rico declared.
"I only known ya'll niggas for a short period of time but I feel that what happened is very fucked up. And I just wanna let ya'll know if you need me I'm down for the ride." Cameron spoke much to Rico and Jason's approval.
"Good looking homie." Jason spoke before passing the blunt to Catalina.
"And bae you already know I'm down for the ride too. I have no problem with putting a bullet in a nigga or a bitch for you." Catalina spoke as she blew smoke through her nose.
"See that's why you wifey, you got my back girl." Jason said kissing Catalina.
"Are you down Aaliyah?" Rico asked facing me, his eyes red as hell. Killing someone goes against all I believe in but for my baby I guess I could crack a few heads without someone dying.
"Of course, just don't expect me to kill anyone." I spoke kissing Rico.
"Honestly I didn't expect you to, I'm just glad your down to support me even if I do." Woah!! I wasn't agreeing to be down for that.
"Um, aren't you being a little irrational Rico?" I asked.
"Nope, completely rational, these niggas gone get theirs no doubt plus a brand new coffin to match." Rico spoke as he took the blunt from Cameron. Damn! I guess I can't change Rico's mind no matter what.
"Ok, baby. I'll accept you." For now. But I know once this is over with Rico will see it in his conscious that is was wrong. Dios or no Dios in his life, Rico still has a good heart.
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The next two days were uneventful and still no luck in finding who it was that paralyzed Jason. Whoever these niggas are, must be pretty lowkey to the streets because nobody knows anything. We all eliminated that it was Tony's brothers due to them all being in the army fighting overseas, we know it's not Jamarion or Robert because their some punks, so our suspects could be anybody. All I know is, I'm over this whole drama thing, I just wanna be able to chill with my crew with no more bullshit.

"Hola clase. Today's assignment is for all the Senior students to pair up with mis estudiantes de primer año from Spanish I and have them follow you around for a week, and teach them all the things you learned over your years." My Spanish teacher Mrs. Hernandez spoke. This should be fun. "They will be coming in shortly. I'll let you all pick who you want to mentor." Just as Mrs. Hernandez finished her statements, in walked the freshmen. They all looked around at us, and I could tell they were nervous. My classmates and I walked over to mingle with them. I walked over to a skinny Hispanic girl with long black hair and green eyes. She was beautiful. "Hola, mi nombre es Aaliyah, ¿y tu?" I asked greeting her. She looked at me as she thought of what to say. "Hola, mi nombre es Rosalinda. Como estas?" She asked. I was impressed.
"Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tu?" I spoke back.
She shrugged her shoulders and responded "Asί , asί."
"¿por qué? I asked.
"Porque mi abuelo muriό el Viernes." She spoke as she hung her head down in sadness.
"Lo siento." I spoke hugging her. I felt sorry for her, and I just met her. I know how it felt when I lost my grandfather my freshman year as well. It was quite hard; me and my abuelito were very close.
"Está bien." She spoke with a smile. This girl knew a lot more Spanish then I expected her to know. This assignment is going to be easy.
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After school Rico and I were both off work and decided it was time for us to chill together, just us. Rico said he had a surprise for me and I had no idea what, but it better be something good if he's making us drive separate cars to his house, burning hella gas.
Once we got to Rico's house he called me over to his car to view my surprise. And much to my liking it was some 15" Alpine subwoofers. I can't believe this boy just bought me some subs. I've been wanting some for a while but never saved my money up to buy any. With Rico working at Subway with me and for the car shop he was still rolling in hella money even with giving up his weed hustle.
"What do you think baby?" Rico asked kissing me.
"I love them bae, now who's going to hook them up?" I asked.
"The same nigga who hooked mine up, me." Rico responded smiling.
"Ok. Well get to hopping. I want all the chill time we can get while we're alone." I don't know where his mom or little sister is but I'm just glad we're alone. I got something brand new I wanna try on Rico, and I don't need anyone messing up our alone/sex time.

Chapter 4-Serious Shit

(Aaliyah's POV)

"What do you mean Chris is in the hospital Janetta?" I exclaimed.
"Alcohol poisoning, what the hell?!!!!" I yelled forgetting Rico's mother was present. I mouthed "sorry" for my cursing and she quickly shook her head in forgiveness.
"Well hang tight me and Rico are going to be right there." I spoke hanging up abruptly. What the hell is Chris doing with alcohol poisoning and where the hell did they get some alcohol from? It's a Wednesday night, so what type of teenager would be throwing a wild party like that is beyond me. All I know once Chris is better we're going to have to have a little talk.

Once we got to the hospital we saw Janetta in the lobby crying. As her eyes met mine she ran up to me exclaiming what happened.
"We-we were playing this dr-drinking g-game wi-with my older cousin Allison from Milwaukee and Chris wa-was losing so he had to take a lot of shots and I-I guess the alcohol didn't agree with him..." Janetta rambled on. I don't know if it was the liquor in her system or the tears in her throat all I know is this girl is stuttering hard as hell.
"Okay, never mind the sob story, is Chris alright?" I asked with anger in my voice. I'm not mad he was drinking, I'm just mad he wasn't drinking responsibly and wounded up in the hospital. "Where were your parents?" I asked
"Th-they weren't home." Janetta spoke still sobbing. I hope she doesn't think those tears are trying to make her look innocent with me, I could care less about them drinking I used to do it with my older cousin all the time so she can cut the shit.
"You can stop crying shorty, I'm not mad at y'all just don't let my parents find out, ok?" I spoke hugging Janetta reassuring her it's okay.
"Okay, I'm glad you're not mad." She responded drying her eyes.

Chris and his doctor came from the back to meet us in the lobby.
"Chris is going to be fine, he just needs to drink pretty of water to flush it all out, and to keep him from being dehydrated from all the vomiting he's doing." The doctor spoke. "Bet this will keep you from ever drinking again huh buddy?" The doctor asked trying to make Chris laugh, but Chris just looked like he swallowed both his feet. "Well you guys should get going, if he's going to be able to get up for school in the morning." The doctor spoke returning through the big steel doors leading to the back. Chris looked at me as in a "do I have to go to school" look.
"Hell yea you do. Next time you'll think about drinking on a school night fool. Now let's go." I spoke as Chris held his head in shame.

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This seems like it has been the longest week ever. It's Friday and Me, Sonya, Rico, and Cameron are all sitting at the lunch table talking as we wait on Jason and Catalina to join us. I never knew this Cameron fellow went to our school until Sonya started dating him. Turns out Cameron had always had a crush on Sonya ever since freshman year but never had the guts to approach her. It takes Jason twice as long to get to his destinations due to being in his wheelchair, and he can't even drive his car anymore which I think he misses more than his ability to walk. He's always talking about how he misses stunting on niggas in his red Chevy Impala. It may just be me but I actually think Jason is getting better, and I think he's finally starting to get the message through his head that the "Street Life" ain't for him anymore. Rico on the other hand has been more pumped up into finding the niggas who shot Jason than Jason is. Rico's biggest weakness is his loved ones, and being Jason is the only nigga closest to him he took it personal, and feels like he has no choice but to seek revenge. I keep trying to talk Rico out of it but to no avail. I even tried to put it on him as a bribe but still to no avail. I guess I just gotta let him clear his thoughts on his own.
"What's up y'all?" Jason spoke as him and Catalina finally made their appearance.
"What's up?" we all spoke in unison. Honestly, I quite enjoy our growing clique but I can't help but think about the old days when it was just me, Kaylyn, and Sonya. I look over to where Kaylyn is sitting with her new "friends" and notice her growing belly, it's sad that her child is going to grow up without a father. But what's done is done. Kaylyn looks over to me and smiles. That was weird as hell. She then gets up with her pregnant belly sticking out her too tight shirt; she should really invest in some maternity clothes.
"I just wanna say, I'm sorry about what happened to you Jason. But paybacks a bitch isn't it." Kaylyn spoke chuckling. What the hell? This broad better not have anything to do with Jason's paralysis. But knowing her she probably does.
"I suggest you get the hell away from my man, before I make you go into labor early." Catalina spoke, I've never heard this girl threaten anyone. I always thought she was quiet and chill; the complete opposite of Jason.
"Oh please, your threats are meaningless." Kaylyn laughs. This girl has always been bold about her shit but now that she's pregnant her mouth has gotten way worse.
"Kaylyn what the hell do you want?" I ask tired of her stupid games.
"I just wanted to apologize that's all." She spoke smiling a sinister grin, something about her tone justifies my accusations of her having something to do with Jason.
"Kaylyn, all I know is you better not have anything to do with what happened to Jason because I'm liable to whoop yo pregnant ass." Catalina spoke taking off her gold bamboo hoops and handing them to me. This girl is more gangsta than she appeared.
"And if I did? He's the reason my child is going to grow up not having a father." Kaylyn spoke rubbing her pregnant belly. No matter how much I hate admitting it but it is true.
"Are you even sure Tony is the baby daddy? What happened to that "gangsta" ass nigga you was dating before him?" Jason finally spoke.
"Don't worry about my life." Kaylyn spat.
"Ain't nobody worried shorty, you just shouldn't go around claiming somebody to be the father of yo child when you don't know who he could be. I'm pretty sure Tony and yo otha man ain't the only niggas you been fucking hoe.. You look like you'd just give it up to any and everybody." Jason spoke wiping the smug look off Kaylyn's face. My girl is out there bad but damn, Jason didn't have to put her on blast. I didn't know everybody knew about her sex life.
"Jason, I wish they would've just killed yo ass as instructed, instead of letting yo pussy ass live you're nothing but a waste of space and oxygen." Kaylyn spat not realizing she just admitted to having something to do with Jason's situation.
"So it's true bitch? You did this to my man?" Catalina spoke walking up in Kaylyn's face. A crowd had begin to form as everyone looked on at the impending show.
"Yeah, I did so what? You gone really beat a pregnant girl ass in front of all these people? You know that's a federal offense?" Kaylyn spoke grinning her sinister grin. This bitch has really crossed the line and the way Catalina's looking I don't think she gives a damn about jail time.
"You little bitch!" Catalina yells grabbing Kaylyn by the throat. "I'm going to murder you!" She spat tightening her grip. My home girl is tripping, I can't let her kill a pregnant girl even if that girl is Kaylyn, that would be the highlight of these white people up in here life, to see two black girls fighting resulting in one dying. I'm not about to give they asses the benefit of the doubt.
"Catalina stop!!" I yell as I grab her arms trying to pull them off Kaylyn's neck, but Catalina's force is so strong she won't budge. Kaylyn eyes began to roll back as it looks like Catalina is fulfilling her statement. I finally yank hard enough to get Catalina's hands off her throat. Kaylyn falls to the ground gasping for air. But Catalina is still enraged. I gotta get my girl out of here and quick because security are making their way over here and I would hate to be caught up in the mix.