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.