I had been following this new gang for about a month now. They moved here a while back and had been causing trouble ever since. I made sure my boys kept cool until I found a way to get in. They knew to push him a little but not too much. I waited and watched every guy that was suspected as a member until I found the weakness. The way to get in and get in all the way. The thing that would make them realize that I was the king in this land. And that weakness came in the form of a pretty brown haired girl. I watched as she stormed out of her house and into the SUV that I had tailed for the past month. I followed her to the store and waited. I had to see who she was to them. Didn't see a point in doing something and them not care.
"That yours?" I asked as she walked to the truck. She looked at me and nodded.
"Yeah. That yours?" she asked looking at my car.
"Yeah. What's a tiny girl like you doing with something that big?"I asked. She was tiny. Maybe half a foot shorter than me and skinny.
"What? Don't think I can handle big things?" she asked flirtatiously. I grinned on the inside and played along.
"Wanna show me how well you can?" I asked in a low voice. She bit back a smile and stopped herself.
"I would but my boyfriend wouldn't like that." she told me.
'Oh, she's the girlfriend. Even better.' I thought to myself.
"Speaking of, what's his name?" I asked. She smiled and shifted the bags in her arms.
"I don't see how that's any of your business." she told me getting in the truck. I nodded and leaned of the car.
"Well, if you change your mind about showing me how you work things, let me know." I told her and got in my car. I pulled out and grabbed my phone to call Bodie.
"Yeah." he answered.
"I got a plan. Get everyone and meet me at the bar. This gangs reign ends soon." I barked at him and hung up. I made my way to the bar and walked in to see everyone sitting around the table. I walked up and pulled a chair out and sat down.
"This new gang has been a constant pain in my side these past few weeks. They've been stealing our corners and our customers. They've been starting fights in my neighborhood and talking shit about my people. Now I don't know about you but I'm tired of it. I want this shit to stop and I want it to stop now!" I yelled and slammed my fist on the table. A few guys jumped and looked at me.
"What do you want to do?" Bodie asked.
"Everybody's got a weakness. And today I found there's." I smirked. They laughed and clinked beers. "I found out that Little Johnny has a girlfriend. A pretty one at that. She's seems innocent enough. I want her whole history. I want to know who she is, where she's from, what she eats and what she drinks. I think I can manage to find out what kinda panties she wears so you boys do the rest." I grinned at them as they shouted and laughed.
The next morning I woke up with a slight hangover. We didn't leave the bar until 2am and we almost drank the bar empty. We were finally getting our shot to take down Johnny and his buddies. I went to fix me a bowl of cereal and we were out. I groaned and got dressed to go to the store. I hated going to the store. I usually made Joe do it or the whore down the hall but both of them were occupied, with each other. I drove to the store and was about to get out when I saw the black SUV pull up. I waited to see who got out and smiled when they did. I got out slowly and slammed my door to get her attention. She looked over and bit her lip as she smiled.
"Hello, again." she said sweetly leaning on her truck.
"You following me?" I teased. She laughed and shook her head.
"I think I should be asking you that." she said coyly.
"Nope sorry." I told her. She tilted her head and smiled.
"Damn." I looked at her and smiled.
"Not worried about your boyfriend today?" I asked.
"Eh..." she said waving her hand.
"You hungry?" I asked.
"Starving."
"Let's go. We'll drop your truck off and you can ride with me." I told her. She looked around and bit her lip.
"Actually, maybe I shouldn't. If Johnny found out..." she trailed off. I knew she was his.
"You're not cheating. It's just breakfast. And what Johnny don't know, won't hurt him." I pressed.
"I know but I'm not that type a of girl. Sorry." she said shyly.
"Aw come on. I'll you drive." I tried again. She looked around again and smiled. "He's lucky to have such a loyal girl like you. But it's just breakfast. What happens after that id up to you?" I told her getting in the car. She got back in her truck and drove home. I pulled up behind her to see if she was going. I smiled as she looked around and walked over to the passenger side and got in. She looked over at me and smiled.
"It's only breakfast. Nothing afterwards. Got it?" she said pointing a finger at me. I smiled and started the car.
"Got it." We drove in silence for a few minutes until she broke it.
"My names Neveah, just in case you were wondering." she said looking out the window.
"Billy. What kinda name is Neveah?" I asked her.
"It means butterfly. My mom was going to name me Nevaeh but my Dad spelled it wrong on the birth certificate."
"What's special about Nevaeh?" I asked.
"It's Heaven spelled backwards." she told me smiling. I stared at her for a moment. She was...beautiful. A big bright smile, perfect almond shaped eyes. I shook my head and continued driving.
"Does your siblings have weird names too?" I asked. I saw her tense and look away. "Or do you not have any?"
"I do, did. His name was Donnie." she said softly.
"Did?" I asked.
"He was killed a few years ago. Listen I don't wanna talk about it, ok? Not with a stranger." she said all at once.
"Sorry. And if I'm a stranger why would you be going to breakfast with me?" I teased trying to break the tension. It worked.
"Because you offered and I'm hungry." she said smiling.
"So you accept offers from everyone? Or just the big scary tattooed ones?"
"No. Only you." she flirted.
"Why me?" I asked grinning. She bit her lip and turned away. This was going to be easy. Very easy. I pulled into a diner and we went inside. I saw Joe and his whore in the back and glared at him. He nodded and took her hand and walked out.
"So what would you like? It's my treat." I told her. She grabbed the menu and looked through it. After a minute she put it down and looked at me.
"Order for me." she said simply. I smirked and called the waitress over.
"I need two orders of the short stack's, eggs, bacon and maple syrup. Two coffee's also." I told her. Neveah smiled at me and nodded.
"Do I look like a pancake girl?" she asked laughing.
"Actually yes." I told her. She laughed and poured sugar into her cup of coffee. While we were waiting a group of kids sat in the booth behind her and started causing a ruckus. She rolled her eyes and stood up.
"Get out." she ordered me. I got up and she slid in the booth. I sat down and smiled at her.
"So how long have you and Johnny been together?" I asked. The more info I found out the more I didn't have to get my boys to harass innocent people.
"Three years." she said playing with a napkin.
"Wow. How old are you?"
"About to be 21." she stated proudly. I laughed and she pinched me. "What about you, Billy?"
"26 in a few months." I told her. The waitress brought out our food and we began to eat.
"Hummm...this is good." she said taking a bit of her pancakes. I smiled and dug into my own.
"So I ordered right?" I laughed as she nodded. "I've lived here my whole life so I know you're new. Where you from?" I asked.
"New York. Born and raised. Moved here about six months ago with Johnny and a few of his friends." she told me.
"You miss New York?" I asked.
"Sometimes yeah. I've thought about leaning when Johnny really pisses me off." she told me. Maybe she should.
"Why don't you?" she looked at me and stared for a moment.
"Johnny's all I have. He's taken care of me these past three years. I don't know where I'd be if he didn't come along when he did." she said softly.
"You're very loyal."
"I try."
"But you don't need to be dependant on a guy." I told her. She laughed out loud. "What?"
"You sounded so wise!" she laughed. I put my fork down and laughed at her.
"Seriously, what happened three years ago?" I asked. Everything she's mentioned happened within the last three years and I was curious.
"I don't wanna talk about it here." she said softly. I nodded and stood up. I paid for breakfast and drove to the outside of town. I pulled up to an old park and got out. We sat on bench and I looked at her.
"Three years ago we moved to this tiny town right out side of New York. My dad grew up down south and wanted to have his own land. So he bought the house and piece of land. Our closest neighbor was 5 miles down the road. One weekend my brother came back from a school break with his girlfriend. They were leaving the next day." she wiped away a tear as she started to tell me about that night. "I hit him over the head and ran. I ran until someone caught me. It was Johnny. He's been there for me ever since." she finished and looked at the ground.
"Did they ever find the guys that did it?" I asked.
"No. The case is still open. They thought they had a lead before we moved here. Johnny said they were just getting my hopes up and suggested we leave." she told me. I looked at her curiously.
"I'm sorry." I told her. She looked over and smiled at me.
"It's ok. I've moved on for the most part. I still get freaked at night when I heard little bumps and noises but I'm good now." I nodded and looked over at her. She smiled and I stood up.
"It's getting late. Don't want your boyfriend thinking you ran off." I joked. She scoffed and walked over to the car. She was about to get in when I grabbed her arm. She turned around and looked up at me. I reached up and held the side of her face as she bit her lip. "Remember I told you whatever happened after breakfast was up to you." I whispered as I leaned down to kiss her. She didn't resist one bit. She opened her mouth and gave me access as I pushed her against her car. I grabbed the other side of her face and kissed her. I felt myself get lost. The feel of her lips against mine, her tongue brushing mine. When we broke the kiss we tried to catch our breath. I looked at her and she had tears in her eyes.
"Take me home." she said softly. I stroked her cheek and walked to the other side of the car. The ride was silent. She didn't say anything until we were almost there and she told me to drop her off a few blocks from her house. She got out without a word and walked off. I watched her walk into the house and then drove off. I smirked and called Bodie.
"I got some news. The plan has taken affect. Meet me at the bar in half an hour." I hung up and drove off. As I drove by her house I saw her looking out the window. I got her right where I wanted. I really wish I didn't have to do this but it's what I do. I drove to the bar and met Bodie in the far back corner. I sat down and ordered a beer.
"So whatcha got?" he asked me.
"Got some info on our girl. Her names Neveah. From New York. Been dating Johnny boy for about three years."
"You move quick." he smiled. I nodded and rubbed my face.
"Look for any articles on a family massacre three years ago in New York. Get me some info from your brother in Queens." I told him.
"This have to do with her?" he asked me. I nodded.
Yeah. It was her family. Something feels weird about it. Find out what you can." he nodded and finished his beer. We talked for a few more minutes about sells for today.
"Heco actually sold his stuff?" I asked surprised. Bodie laughed and nodded.
"Yep. He sold it instead of smoking it. I'm kinda proud." he joked.
"Hell, me too."
"So how far you going to take this thing with the girl before we strike?" he asked as we got up to leave.
"As far as I can. I want some more info first. I don't want her to get involved. Seems like Johnny has kept her in the dark about some things. She's been through enough and I don't want her involved." I told him.
"Is Billy getting a heart?" he teased. I glared at him and he stopped.
"No. I just don't want innocent people in the way. I want Johnny for this, no Neveah." I told him. He nodded and walked to his car. I got in mine and drove home. I've never had a heart. I'll try to get her out but if not she's getting stuck. She better hope Johnny can protect her.