Yeeess. It's here! Another chapter! Whooo! =D Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend!
Paige: Yeah, that was weird,they didn't put that chapter up as fast as the other ones...I thought they deleted it. O.O; Yes. Riley rubbed off on her. :(
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Chapter 26- Absolute Vodka
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Made ya look!
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I yawned. Saturday morning's were slow around our house…surprisingly. I'm expecting Jazz to come over. After I brushed my teeth, took my shower and got dressed. I walked to Riley's room. I walked right on in, he hates it when I do that…but I don't care! But when I went in, he was sitting at the table, staring out the window; he didn't even budge at me. He was wearing a black wife beater with pants to match and some white socks.
"Yo, Riley." I said, taking the seat across from him. He slowly turned to me and nodded, just to look back out the window again. I arched my eyebrow.
"Hey, you good?"
"I couldn't sleep last night." His brows furrowed for a split second, then went back to neutral.
"Oh, what's wrong?"
"I really don't feel like talking about it." He said, still holding his gaze to the window. I rested my chin in the palm of my hand, looking at him in concern.
"You sure?" Something told me that's not all that was bothering him. He nodded; he was still looking out that damn window! It was like he was being captivated by something out there. I turned to the window.
"Wow, I must say, I can't take my eyes off that big tree either!" He turned to me with an indifferent facial expression.
"…I want to be alone now." He said flatly. This was perplexing.
"Hey Riley, you aren't….having any…second thoughts are you?" His face went from neutral annoyance, to full blown angry. Jackpot.
"Out…of…my…room." He said lowly. Sighing, I stood up and did what was told, but before I left, I had to tell him something.
"You know…if you're bothered by anything…you know I'd try my best to help you out. He slowly turned his head and looked directly at me.
"I know."
I nodded and closed the door behind me. I wished he told me why he couldn't sleep. He's been pretty dormant with his emotions about the whole ordeal. He's said his mind is made up…but something tells me he's still in limbo. Teetering on the edge about what he needs to do and what he wanted to do. To stop living a life of lawlessness cold turkey isn't easy. Pretty much like a drug addict. If you can't manage the withdrawals…
…you'll relapse.
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I was sitting watching tv. Yeah, I mean, that's all I can do at the moment. I had my bandages changed for my ribs and what not; I have to be really careful when I move too. I had my routine visitors; it's going to be like this all until October. My nurse, Ray, stuck his head into the door.
"Ms. Stone, are you in the mood for company?"
"Yes."
"Okay. Mr. Freeman is here to see you." Riley! Yay! I smiled and nodded. It wasn't long before Riley emerged from the door. I smiled wider.
"Hey!" I cheered; he did a slight smile and kissed me.
"Hey, how you doin' baby?" he stroked my bandaged leg.
"I'm fine. You?" he rubbed the back of his neck and sat in the chair near my skyline window. The view from my window was awesome. It was sunset now, and the colors of red, orange, and purple were painted across the sky.
"Meh, not too well Alice." His eyes never met mine. I cocked my head to the side.
"What's up?" I asked.
"…You believe in God, don't you?" I paused before answering. "Yeah."
"Why? What God would let some niggas put they hands on you? Almost killin' you?"
The way he was talking, I had a feeling he didn't share my sentiment.
"I dunno." I answered honestly. "Do you believe?" His glaze hardened over.
"No. You don't like that, do you?" I shrugged. I was always told that you should let people be free of their own choices and decisions. That's why I never bode well with talks about politics or religion. Both are so messy and sensitive. I can't understand why Huey was so interested in the dynamics of politics, or why my family was so enthralled in spreading their religion. I think we should live and let live. No one will think the same.
"I don't mind…as long as you respect the fact that I do believe, I think it's a personal choice." He nodded. Of course I took note of the seriousness here; this was the first time Riley ever brought up religion…so something must be heavy on his mind.
"Something's troubling you Riley?" He stood up from his chair, stretched and yawned. He then walked to me and stroked my hair.
"Yes, yes there is, but…it's nothing you should be worrying your pretty lil' head about. All I got to do is…rectify this…problem. Then I'll be all well. I'll come by again tonight to see you." He leaned and kissed my forehead. Before he walked out the door, I called to him.
"Riley!"
"Hmm?" he turned to me; I saw something in his eyes…something…not pleasant. He was trying to hide it from me, but all the time he was here with me, I was sensing something was off here.
"…You know you can tell me anything…right?" He smiled and slowly nodded his head.
"Yeah, I know. See you later tonight." He left. I stared at the door, worried, concerned, and doubtful of what transpired. That was…eerie to me. I was talking to Riley…but at the same time, I knew I wasn't. Was he still having issues with letting his gang lifestyle behind? Letting Cairo go? Hopefully I wasn't being silly to think he could just stop as clean cut as he did. I sighed and rested my head on my pillow. He scares me sometimes. Sometimes he could be just so bright, laughing, and just be so lively. But on other days, he's almost as unemotional as Huey. I can say that's normal for Huey, I can expect that out of him…but it's really scary when you can't always read Riley. You'll never know what he's capable of. I looked at the sun as it began to die and I couldn't help but notice the sky was blood red now…
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Having his lies
In your own hands
Took me much too long to understand
How it would be…if you shared your…secrets with me
Mmmhmm, my baby's got a secret
My baby's keepin a secret from me
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Me and the gang sat in the park that night. Se'Roc posted my bail, finally! If only I didn't get that damn speeding ticket! Ooo! Well yeah, ahem. Anyways, me and all the crew were playing Spades and smoking the kush. It was chill, this would be the last night I'd be in town though, I ain't going to jail over no bitch. I was surprised she actually survived that. Girl got some strength. I decided I'd go back to Chi-Town for a little bit, until it'd be cool for me to come back.
"I can't believe that little bitch snitched." Scooby shook his head.
"I know, and her lil ho' ain't do shit about it!" laughed Jason.
"Aw. That's not very nice to talk so ill of someone." We all turned to the darkness of the trees. Riley in the flesh came out the bushes, holding a cup filled with Vodka in one hand the whole bottle in the other and wearing a backpack. He walked right up to us.
"You guys want to kill me, don't you?" I didn't like that…tone in his voice. It wasn't sarcastic and it wasn't like he was trying to anger us…it was just creepy. Se'Roc pulled his gun out.
"Where yo' crew at? You came alone bitch ass nigga?" He nodded.
"I did come alone. " he sat down at the end of the table and sipped his vodka and he turned to me.
"Now Cairo…I know the blood between us…has gotten…rather nasty as of late. Before I die…I want to clear the air. Weather you believe me is up to you." I watched him take another slow drink of Vodka.
"I wasn't the one who killed Quence. Now…I know you don't expect for me to give all the details, but when it comes to the death of your cousins. Trust me when I tell you no hard feelings." He lightly slapped the back of my hand. There was something up with this nigga. He was talking weird. He pulled out some shot glasses and poured out some vodka for all of us.
"As my dyin wish as a real nigga, let me drink with my killers, I want to go out with the real niggas who actually got my ass. I mean, ya'll some real niggas. I'm impressed you attacked my bitch like that. Ya'll some clever niggas, ya'll attacked my heart before my body. I can't think of any other group of niggas to get killed by but ya'll. Shit, I surrender." He passed us the glasses of Vodka. We all took the glasses smugly. He held up his own glass.
"Toast to ride or die niggas." He smiled. We watched him as he downed his whole glass, we followed suit. We all pointed our guns at him until-AHHHHH FUCK! In sheer pain, I dropped my gun and gripped my throat. I couldn't breathe! My insides felt like it was ripping to shreds. Everyone else was screaming and gagging. When I looked down at my glass, I my eyes bulged wider in horror. All the glasses were melted now and were steaming. Acid! This nigga poisoned us! I fell to the ground, feeling my insides burning away, my tear stained eyes saw his figure standing over me.
"Die slow bitch." He stepped over my neck. We were all heaving and coughing, not able to do anything. His hands, now gloved put a suitcase on the table. I heard his footsteps on the grass, walking away from us. The next thing I saw…and the last thing I saw was a ball of fire to my face.
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Their ashes landed on my blunt and face as I watched their bodies and my fingerprints burn, smoke tearing into the night sky. The fire was glorious, simply beautiful. As I stood there, smoking, Ortese came and stood by my side.
"I knew you couldn't leave us!" He told me happily, I slowly turned my gaze onto him and flicked the small roach into the fire.
"I'm not back. I asked Ed to give me all of what I needed for tonight, I'm really done now." His faced dropped to a sad face.
"But Riley…you killed all that could endanger you! You can rule the streets with my brother with that ruthless fist of yours! C'mon man…" he placed his hand on my shoulder. I stepped away.
"I'm done." I walked away from him and the burnt scene. I promised Alice I'd see her tonight. When I got back up there, I washed my face and hands in the bathroom in the lobby, never minding the fact that I still smelled of smoke. Oh well. Sighing, I went to her room. Knocking on her door softly, I walked in. She stirred from her sleep and turned to me and smiled.
"Hey, you came back." I kissed her, intertwining my tongue with hers. Her kisses always got my feigning for her more. I tilted her head to deepen the kiss. Oh…I need to stop before I get too horny. I broke the kiss, panting slightly.
"I told you I'd come back." I glided my finger across her lips. She moved her tongue around her mouth.
"Ohh, baby. What you been eating?" She tasted the Vodka.
"Not eating, drinking." I smirked. She wiggled her nose. "You also smell of smoke." I nodded.
"Yeah, don't worry; it's not what you think. I promise. I smiled at her. She nodded.
"You seem to feel better tonight; you seemed so out of it earlier." I rested my head on her shoulder.
"…I know. It's just…I had a nightmare the other night. I had to listen to my conscience."
"Oh, well, did you listen to the right voice?"
She couldn't see it, but I couldn't help my evil grin appear onto my face.
"Yeah…I'm completely at peace now." Muhahahahahahahaha!
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The next morning, mom and I wanted to talk to my lawyer about the pending case against Cairo. I think it was bogus they even let him out on a bond, but whatever. When he came up, the two cops investigating came with him.
"Ms. Stone, I have some news about your case. It won't happen." Mr. Sykes said bluntly. My mom frowned and folded her arms.
"He skipped town didn't he? How could they do this? How could you let that monster out on the street after what he did to my daughter?"
"He didn't skip town. There can't be a case when there's no body to incriminate." The cop on the right said. I furrowed my brows in confusion; mom and I looked at each other, then back at the cop.
"Cairo is dead. He and his friends were burned alive at Crest Park last night." My mom covered her mouth in shock. I could feel my feet grow cold, face pale, and stomach queasy. Soon after the news…it was all forgotten. August rolled by, then came September…but that stench on Riley was all I could remember...
Ha! You niggas thought you saw the last of me!
Me: Piss off.
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Angel: I can't believe this! -throws Halo on ground and stomps away-
R&R! 8D