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“So, let me get this right. Bravo mad because he couldn’t get Ki, and Ashley only went on one date with him and wanted Tez?” I asked confused “That nigga tender,” Mae laughs.“So, what’s his plan?” Tez asks, shaking his head.“All I know is he’s been plotting with Theo. They plan on you coming for Budda, and when you do, it’s going to be a war,” he says, lowering his head.“And why are you telling us this?” Mae asks, skeptical.“I’ve always been loyal to D-block. Even though I stay between both turfs, Tez and Q always looked out for me before Bravo moved in. All I had was them,” he says, tears welling up in his eyes. “And it’s not cool that Marie and Stacy got caught in this mess.”“And my brother,” I add.“So, they expect us, huh?” Tez says with a smile.“What do you have planned?” Ki asks, now standing up. “Why don’t we just go to the police and Quinton tell them everything…”“Fuck no,” Mae cuts her off. “Budda good as dead if We go to the police.” She finishes.“Listen, I need y’a

“Please don’t fight this. I promise to be there in two days. That’s all I need. When this is all over, I promise to lick you from head to toe.” Tez whispers into my ear, causing me to jump. “OK.” I managed to say, smiling. His voice has a way of touching me without him physically touching me. “Mae, you coming?” I asked, walking towards her room to pack some things. “I guess.” Mae replied, following behind me. “I can’t believe you’re just going along with this.” Mae huffed. “What choice do I have?” I repeated the words Tez had made me say six times: “Trouble in Paradise.” “We stay. We fight. It’s something they won’t expect. They’re looking for them to send us off because it’s the logical thing to do.” Mae said, throwing clothes into a bag. “We’re not just going to sit back and do nothing, Mae. He has a plan.” I said, looking away from her towards the bag I’m packing.“I don’t wanna leave them Ki.” Mae says dropping to the bed. “Why can’t things just go back to how they was

“I’m not eating this. It’s disgusting.” I yell at the nurse who keeps popping in talking to me like we’re friends. “Ms. Davis, I can’t give you anymore pain medication if you don’t eat.” She says, pushing the tray back towards me. “Listen, if you think I’m eating this slop, you got me fucked up.” I say, pushing the tray onto the floor. “Ma, why are you in here giving this lady a hard time?” I hear Quincy’s voice outside of the curtain. “You can get out.” I wave the nurse off as Quincy, Tez, Mae, and Ki walk in. “Hey, Marie.” Mae says, stepping over the tray, sitting on the side of the bed. “Hey, y’all, I was wondering when y’all were coming to break me out.” I say, smiling. “We will clean this up.” Tez says, rushing the nurse along. “What’s wrong? Why all y’all come in here looking like I died, and where is budda baby?” I ask, looking around. “Trouble in paradise. We need to take a walk.” Tez whispers, looking down. “Where are you walking to, and is budda walking

“Fuck.” I hear Tez whisper. As he closes the gate behind us. “You think she already knows?” I whisper following him up the stairs. “Martez it’s been a week I told you two to call me when you made it back that way. All this foolishness going on in the world. Did you see two people are in critical condition after a shooting on the Fourth of July.” She rambled. Hugging me smiling. “Hey baby did you enjoy your surprise party?” She asked shaking my hands. “He worked hard to put it together and keep you occupied.” She responded before I could answer “Yes ma’am.” I answered smiling through flashbacks. “It’s most definitely going to be one to remember.” I continue looking over at Tez. “What’s up Ma.” Tez finally says walking over to hug her. “Now what’s this about Curko calling a meeting?” She said catching Tez off guard. “Nothing you have to worry yourself over.” He said kissing her cheek. “Two-tone called me and told me it’s a war breaking out.” She said as she crossed h

“What was that all about?” I ask as he walks back into the room. “Ma wanted to ask me some stuff.” He answered, climbing into bed beside me. “She ok?” I ask, lying under him. “Yeah, she’s cool. You hungry?” He asks, rubbing my shoulder. “Tell me what’s wrong.” I said, sitting up to look at him. “You just had a whole speech about me going into my shell, and now you doing the exact same thing.” I huffed, looking for an explanation. “I’m not trying to close you out ma, just can’t speak on it just yet. I promise as soon as things become clear, you will be the first person I talk to.” He said, grabbing me so that I’m back beside him. “Well, it’s bothering you, and now it’s bothering me.” I said, lifting myself up to straddle him.“You gone use yo body to get information from me.” He said, smiling. “I’m being serious, Martez.” I said, pouting, folding my arms as he scoots me down to sit on his lap. “ How did that get you harder?” I asked, trying not to laugh. “Yo voice