Chapter Twenty-Two

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The Night Before

After Ceaser went to him I started cleaning up while the boys continued to chop s**t up. I finished and walked outside handing out fresh beers. 

Juan:Thanks

Thalia:Now that you aint chasin that roller world money whatchu gonna do wit your time

The sound of an engine caught my attention and I looked up seeing a black van suddenly speed up when I looked and drive off. Then a green car pulled up inside was Big Poppa the leader of the prophets no doubt he ran when the police arrested all them prophets. Everyone stiffened and he got out of the car looking at me. I walked down the porch steps and to the end of the walk way. 

Big Poppa:Its crazy how everything played out 

He held a bullet in his hand with my name on it. 

Big Poppa:This for you

I looked at it an he dropped it in my hand I looked at the engraving and smiled looking at him. 

Me:*smiles* Yes Derrick

His expression changed as I spoke his real name

Me:*smiles* Maybe a couple months ago that threat would've been penatrating but now.... your nothing. I should warn you these parts are dangerous for someone like you. *smiles* You should head home

I tossed the bullet and started walking away stopping at the steps looking at him. 

Me:*smiles* Anything could happen to someone like you 

And for the first time I saw fear, terror even in his eyes. I walked inside and went to the room, the door opened and Oscar came in. 

Oscar:*smiles* I dont think I've ever seen that man scared

Me:Well he should know better

He stood infront of me and pulled me closer. 

Oscar:*Smirks* That was ....hot

I smiled at him, but it soon faded. 

Oscar:Whats wrong princessa?

Me:I love you

Oscar:I love you too

I hugged him and he wrapped his arms around me. I felt safe, we ended up laying down and I taced his santo tattoo. 

Oscar:Que tienes en mente?

(Whats on your mind?)

Me:I'm relieved all this s**t is over but some part of me can't help but think...........this war is just starting

He looked at me. 

Me:I dont know what or when but somethings coming....or someone

He put his arm around me and rubbed my back, I laid my head on his chest. 

Oscar:Whatever happens I got your back

Me:..........I know

Present Day

I woke up and I slipped outta bed, I walked outta the room and saw Thalia.

Me:When he wakes up tell him I'm meeting up with the crew

Thalia:Okay

I left home, I showered and pulled on the outfit below 

I did my hair and make up and Ruby and I left meeting up with Monse,Jamal and, Ceaser

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I did my hair and make up and Ruby and I left meeting up with Monse,Jamal and, Ceaser. 

Monse:How you feeling

Ruby;It's pretty surreal, I thought about this day for so long. Praying for revenge but this-this doesn't make me feel anything. Its not gonna bring her back I mean whats the point of it all. Latrelle took a life, and someone took his. 

Ceaser looked at me momentarily.

Ruby:And look at us the second we're not worrying about ceaser's death we're sweating the small stuff. We lost sight of the bigger picture how lucky we are to be alive, with each other. 

We all nodded in agreement.

Ruby:I dont know how to explain how I feel but I do know it's time to move on. 

Monse:Agreed I'm leaving Freeridge

We all stopped looking at her.

Monse:I'm starting boarding school at the end of summer

Ceaser:Wait what? Are you serious?

Monse:I'm not talking to you 

Ceaser:But you forgave me

Monse:I changed my mind anyway I finally realised it doesn't matter if any of you are on team Monse because I'm on team Monse. And that's all I need so, I'm out

It was silent for a moment until Jamal spoke. 

Jamal:*shrugs* okay

Ruby:Goodluck

Monse:Okay? Goodluck?

Me:Yea you've left before

Jamal:Yeah writing camp, brent wood this is schmuck bait you always come back

Monse:Not this time I'm gone for good thigns just aren't the same around here and I think we've out grown each other

Jamal:Angelina what kinda snacks you got at home, did your mom get the good spinach dip from costco?

Me:*smiles* No 

Ruby:Better she got the jalepeno artichoke

Ceaser:*smiles* ooo that extra creamy one where you gotta use the thick chips for

Me:*smiles* Oh she picked those up to

Monse:I'm serious! 

Jamal:*smiles* So are we that dips bomb

Monse:are you even listening to me I'm really outta here I'm done with the gangs and the bulls**t and the non stop drama that you always get me into 

Ruby:We get you into?

Monse:Yeah you

Jamal:Uh no no no no you should not say goodbye..............*smiles* cause I want to bubbabye

Ceaser and I smiled

Monse:a**holes

Ceaser:*smiles* hey lets just all take a breath-

Monse:Shut up no one is talking to you

Ceaser:Okay *smiles8 We'll see you when you get back

Monse:Yeah goodluck tryna survive on your own without me you guys are done. Their will be no one to save you

Ceaser:Wow

Me:Solid performance

Jamal:I almost believed it that time

Ruby:and yet I didn't because we all know that we dont need you , you need us

Monse:I hope I never see any of you again

She started walking away

Ceaser:that felt pretty real

Me:not really

Ruby:I didn't see the commitment in her eyes

She came back and looked him in the eyes

Monse:How bout this eat s**t

She walked away and we all gasped and smiled. Then everything went black and we got thrown in something and fell into something hard. 

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To be continued March 11th

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