Page 21 of Walk Thru The Fire

I slapped his chest. “So, check it. We gone have somebody get inside of Gator’s mama’s crib and inject her with some shit that’s gone make it seem like she had a heart attack in her sleep. I already got the shit on the way.”

“You really think that’ll bring him out when he left her out in the open?”

“Yep. I got it set up with them RCF niggas to send someone to do a welfare check. They’re going to write the shit up and have them come to get her since they’re contracted with the city. They’ll call that nigga and get him there, and we’ll handle the rest.” I already had all this shit planned out because I knew my baby brother wasn’t in the right head space to do so. I wasn’t with this shit, especially with my having a family now.

“Shit, it sounds like you have everything under control,” he stated.

“I know you got shit going on. That’s what I’m here for.”

He nodded, and we slapped hands. I wasn’t about to let this muthafucka keep causing havoc in my fuckin’ life and my family’s.

12

Chapter Twelve

Kasha

It’s only been a day since I’ve been back in this house with Jackson and I don’t know which was worse. Being held hostage by Lance or being held hostage by Jackson. He hasn’t said one word to me since we’ve been here, but he’s been interacting with Jace. It’s been pure torture because he only has two bedrooms and since Jace is occupying one, I’ve been his. Last night he slept on the couch but came into the room to shower and change clothes. He just waltzed his fine ass right on in here and didn’t say shit to me. If this is how things are going to be, then he can take me to my parent’s house.

“So, how are you?” Nic asked.

“I’m okay. It could be worse.”

“But it’s not,” Mel added.

“Right. Everyone was worried sick about you, Kash. We’re glad that you and Jace are okay. I don’t know how much longer we could tell Keenan that he was with his dad and why he couldn’t talk to him.”

“I was two seconds from busting his lil’ ass in the mouth,” Mel joked.

“You and Lincoln, Those two go at it real bad.” We all laughed because Buck acted like he was the same age as the boys sometimes.

“Y’all may have missed me, but I know Jackson hasn’t. He hates me, yet he brought me here to torture me.” I cried.

“He doesn’t hate you, Kash. He’s hurt,” Nic reasoned.

“And I’m not?”

“That’s not what I’m saying, Kash. You know these niggas are big babies and throw temper tantrums when they can’t get their way. You forgot I’m engaged to his brother.”

“And I got the other one,” Mel co-signed.

“That you’ve been sneaking with,” Nic countered.

“Get over that. Damn.” Mel rolled her eyes. “But how is he torturing you?”

“He brought his ass in the room while I was lying down and stripped down to his boxers and took a shower. Not only did he take a shower, but he came out with just a towel wrapped around his waist with water dripping down his chest and back, only to get dressed in front of me and leave.” I shook my head at the thought because I know he knew what he was doing.

“Damn, sis. That young boy is serving you everything but dick, huh?” Mel smirked.

“Girl…” I stressed, “but enough about that. Let’s get to these mimosas and wedding planning. I need to take my mind off of everything for a while.”

We took our planning into the kitchen to the table where I had the drinks and snacks set up. This was a much needed distraction from the shit I had been through and what I was currently going through.

We got in planning mode, and I realized Nic got a lot done while I was gone. She had secured the Richmond Royale to have the ceremony and reception and we’ll all stay there in the suites. She let us know Buck had a business relationship The RCF, and they were more than happy to be a part of things.

“Have you picked out dresses?” I asked.

“Nope. I’on wanna do all that plus worry about mine. Y’all can worry about that. Just don’t think you hoes gone look better than me.” She pointed her manicured nail.

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