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new development, we need to get a move on and shut this bullshit down once and for all,” Mook replied.
Shells told him he agreed. “I’m telling Tae I got to go to New York for a month,” he threw out so everyone would know the cover story.
“ We got her covered Shells, no worries,” Tariq assured him.
“ Thanks Top, I know you do,” he assured his friend. “Only contact you all when I have too, everyone need to believe I am gone,” Shells added and they all agreed. “When dis thing said and done, everybody need to be ready, war will be on then for true,” he finished and they again agreed with the sentiment.
The men continued talking for the next hour making sure all the plans were in place before finally calling it a night.
Tariq was talking to Shells about picking up Tejdra.
“ Let her stay, its late, I’m sure she’s sleeping and Tae fine wit her,” he told his friend who reluctantly agreed.
Tariq was exhausted and there were a million things going on in his head. After thanking Shells and Tae for helping him, he bid his friend goodnight. Jacoury seized the opportunity to talk to him while he was alone again.
“ What’s up with you and miss lady from the bar,” he asked calmly.
Tariq kicked himself for not being more discreet, forgetting where he was when he was talking to Carlita.
“ She’s just someone I met tonight, a friend,” Tariq replied.
Jacoury gave him a look before speaking again.
“ When’s the last time you got some,” he asked point blank.
Tariq sighed deeply, knowing where he was headed.
“ I’m not going to do anything stupid,” he told him.
Jacoury nodded slightly.
“ Look Riq,” he began, using his name. “I understand shit is bad with you and KiKi right now,” Jacoury told him. “But man I been there, and unless you’re sure you and KiKi are done, don’t get caught up with this chick.”
Tariq nodded thoughtfully, taking in the information Jacoury was sharing. He was right and Tariq knew it, still his ego loved the stroking of another woman being attracted to him. Kaitlyn’s deception had hurt him deeply, far deeper than he’d ever admit to any of his friends or even his cousin.
“ I promise not to get caught up man, seriously,” Tariq replied as Jacoury again raised an eyebrow slightly but said nothing else, leaving him alone with his thoughts once more.
Driving home he thought about the things he’d promised and how lonely he found himself tonight. The house would be empty and honestly Tariq just couldn’t face that right now. Pulling out his cell he took a chance and texted her. Carlita answered back almost immediately telling him to stop by and providing her address. Sighing deeply Tariq began thinking about Kaitlyn and all the history between them. He thought about all the pain and hurt they’d endured together losing their first daughter. He thought about the drama of finding out about her past. Tariq couldn’t help but wonder how differently his life would have been had he not tried to get to her that fateful night when he was shot and left for dead. Maybe all this bullshit with Ice, my people putting their lives on the line, my fighting to keep my daughter, wouldn’t be happening, his mind threw out. Maybe we are better off apart, Tariq thought to himself of the union he shared with Kaitlyn. She herself had told him years ago it wasn’t meant to be.
“ Maybe I should have listened,” he mumbled arriving at his destination and parking the truck.
Taking yet another deep breath Tariq asked himself if he really wanted to do this, before finally opening the door and getting out.
*****
“ Where’s my niece,” Ryan asked smiling as he walked into the playroom where Ian and Tajdra were.
“ Here’s my pride and joy,” Ian replied still holding her as he sat in the huge rocking chair.
Ryan took the baby from his brother and held her, kissing her cheek softly. Tajdra again gave a curious look but didn’t cry.
“ She has a
Shells told him he agreed. “I’m telling Tae I got to go to New York for a month,” he threw out so everyone would know the cover story.
“ We got her covered Shells, no worries,” Tariq assured him.
“ Thanks Top, I know you do,” he assured his friend. “Only contact you all when I have too, everyone need to believe I am gone,” Shells added and they all agreed. “When dis thing said and done, everybody need to be ready, war will be on then for true,” he finished and they again agreed with the sentiment.
The men continued talking for the next hour making sure all the plans were in place before finally calling it a night.
Tariq was talking to Shells about picking up Tejdra.
“ Let her stay, its late, I’m sure she’s sleeping and Tae fine wit her,” he told his friend who reluctantly agreed.
Tariq was exhausted and there were a million things going on in his head. After thanking Shells and Tae for helping him, he bid his friend goodnight. Jacoury seized the opportunity to talk to him while he was alone again.
“ What’s up with you and miss lady from the bar,” he asked calmly.
Tariq kicked himself for not being more discreet, forgetting where he was when he was talking to Carlita.
“ She’s just someone I met tonight, a friend,” Tariq replied.
Jacoury gave him a look before speaking again.
“ When’s the last time you got some,” he asked point blank.
Tariq sighed deeply, knowing where he was headed.
“ I’m not going to do anything stupid,” he told him.
Jacoury nodded slightly.
“ Look Riq,” he began, using his name. “I understand shit is bad with you and KiKi right now,” Jacoury told him. “But man I been there, and unless you’re sure you and KiKi are done, don’t get caught up with this chick.”
Tariq nodded thoughtfully, taking in the information Jacoury was sharing. He was right and Tariq knew it, still his ego loved the stroking of another woman being attracted to him. Kaitlyn’s deception had hurt him deeply, far deeper than he’d ever admit to any of his friends or even his cousin.
“ I promise not to get caught up man, seriously,” Tariq replied as Jacoury again raised an eyebrow slightly but said nothing else, leaving him alone with his thoughts once more.
Driving home he thought about the things he’d promised and how lonely he found himself tonight. The house would be empty and honestly Tariq just couldn’t face that right now. Pulling out his cell he took a chance and texted her. Carlita answered back almost immediately telling him to stop by and providing her address. Sighing deeply Tariq began thinking about Kaitlyn and all the history between them. He thought about all the pain and hurt they’d endured together losing their first daughter. He thought about the drama of finding out about her past. Tariq couldn’t help but wonder how differently his life would have been had he not tried to get to her that fateful night when he was shot and left for dead. Maybe all this bullshit with Ice, my people putting their lives on the line, my fighting to keep my daughter, wouldn’t be happening, his mind threw out. Maybe we are better off apart, Tariq thought to himself of the union he shared with Kaitlyn. She herself had told him years ago it wasn’t meant to be.
“ Maybe I should have listened,” he mumbled arriving at his destination and parking the truck.
Taking yet another deep breath Tariq asked himself if he really wanted to do this, before finally opening the door and getting out.
*****
“ Where’s my niece,” Ryan asked smiling as he walked into the playroom where Ian and Tajdra were.
“ Here’s my pride and joy,” Ian replied still holding her as he sat in the huge rocking chair.
Ryan took the baby from his brother and held her, kissing her cheek softly. Tajdra again gave a curious look but didn’t cry.
“ She has a
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