by Rain
“Naw baby, ya man is out and just know I'm coming to claim what's mine.”
With that Maurice hung up the phone.
“Who was that?” Ayce asked placing my plate in front of me.
“Nobody important,” I said ready to eat my steak and fries.
Ayce stood and looked at me like he didn't trust what I was saying so I quickly changed the subject.
“When I get finished eating, we need to go grocery shopping because I am out of chocolate chip ice cream and my sliced apples. Plus it’s a couple other things I want to get.”
“Yeah, ok we can do that, but let me find out you trying to get into some shit Ava.”
“Ain't no shit for me to get into,” I said with a mouth full of food.
I ain't no dummy, I wasn't about to tell Ayce that Maurice called me. Everything in my life is right and I ain't about to fuck it up this time.
Chapter 22
Kojak
Following Ava around was a waste of time. She led me to nothing at all and after weeks of hanging out losing money at the casino, I was starting to think Duce will never surface.
I spotted him one time at the casino, walking with another dude that I recognized from the photos to be Moose, and he looked like he was out for blood. I tried to keep up with him, but I lost him when Anonymous crossed my path.
“What's going on, why isn't Ava in jail yet?”
“Look, I'm working on something right now and you are interfering with police business,” I said trying to get around her, but it was too late, Duce was nowhere in sight.
“You know I risked a lot coming to talk to you for nothing to be done.”
“Oh believe me something is being done, but I have nothing on Ava. When I went to the address you gave me, there was no body there. The house was completely empty and there wasn't any sign of anybody being killed.”
“So that's it, the case is closed?”
“That's it,” I said walking away from her.
A couple of days ago, Duce finally resurfaced while I sat outside of his home, and I hurriedly started my car and followed him. He pulled up to this small warehouse on the other side of his casino and I knew it had to be where he kept everything, but could it really be this easy. I called it in so I could get a warrant to search the place.
Today was the day I was going to raid that warehouse. I had my team all ready to go. It didn't take long to get the warrant because Duce has been linked to most of the drug activity in this area.
This was my moment and could either make me or break me, and I was ready. There were a couple of cars outside the warehouse, Duce's car being one of them, and all I could think of how much better this would be if I could actually catch him doing some dirt.
Slowly making our way up to the warehouse, we busted in the front door causing an echo through the warehouse.
It was almost like nobody was here, but I knew better than that.
We walked deeper into the warehouse and so far it was empty. Then out of nowhere all the lights in the warehouse came on, and we were surrounded by Duce and his men. My team had their weapons drawn and was ready to use them just in case the situation became hostile, but Duce or his men weren't armed.
“Officers,” he said coming toward us. “What can I do for you today?”
“We have a warrant to search this warehouse. It has come to our attention that you may be storing drugs and money here,” I said as I walked toward him giving him the warrant.
“Well, be my guest and search it, but let me know if you find any drugs and money.”
After hours of searching the warehouse, all we found were perishables and donated clothes and to say I was humiliated would be an understatement. I jumped too soon and turned up with nothing.
“Feel free to donate to our cause,” Duce said as we were leaving. “We are collecting cans of food and gently worn clothes to give to families that are less fortunate.”
I looked at him and chuckled as I stepped in his face.
“Mr. Cummings, you skated by this time, but I know it's more to you than what you’re portraying and I will take you down.”
“Oh, Detective Kojak is it, you won't be the first or last to say that, but look at me. I'm still standing aren't I?” Duce said as he walked away.
Chapter 23
Duce
It was only 11am and I had already had an interesting day, and little did I know it was about to get even more interesting. I sat at my desk at the casino and listened as Ric told me some fucked up shit about my own wife.
“I respect you coming to me with this, I know it wasn't easy. I made a mistake of telling Ava what I did for a living and I didn't want to make the same mistake twice, so I didn't share that information with Mia and didn't bring her around. Ava always said she didn't trust her and now I see why.”
“I'm all fucked up in the head. I usually don't let a bitch get this close to me because they can't be trusted. But it’s more to the story. She supposedly came after me, to get to you,” Ric said.
“To get to me?” I questioned.
“Yeah, she said you’re going down with or without my help. She got this whole plan to take over but she needs to know who our connect is before she takes you down. I tried asking her why she had it out for you so bad, but she wouldn't tell me.”
I just sat and laughed. It always amuses me that someone always wants what I have. Mia wouldn't be the first to plot against me and I am more than sure she won't be the last.
“So what you want to do boss?”
“Only thing there is to do. I’mma have to murk her ass before she can make good on whatever she has planned. Do me a favor. Call her up and tell her you are meeting with the connect tonight and you want to introduce her to him, and I will take care of the rest.”
“Alright, bet.”
I handed Ric an envelope with 50k in it for looking out, and we both left the casino; he went his way as I went mine. Arriving at home, I could see Mia's car in the driveway.
When I entered the house she was in the kitchen cooking. She didn't notice I was even in the house, so I stood there and just watched her. She was a sexy ass bitch, but every dog has their day.
“What you cooking?” I asked walking over to her. I know I could kill her right now if I wanted to, but I wanted to see the look on her face when she found out what I knew.
“Oh baby you scared me,” she said as she jumped. “I am cooking your favorite, fried smothered pork chops, greens, stuffing and cornbread.”
“What's the occasion?”
“Just wanted to do something special for you, that's all.”
“I see… if you want to do something special for me you can come put your mouth on my dick.”
“But the food will burn,” she said with a smirk on her face.
“Turn it on low and it should be ok,” I said undoing my pants as I sat on the couch.
She turned the stove down and came and assumed the position. Her mouth was so wet and warm on my dick. I put my hand on her head and shoved the rest of my dick down her throat. She gagged on it and it turned me on even more. In no time, my seeds were hitting the back of her throat.
“Take that shit off and put that ass in the air,” I said stroking my dick. This was the last time I would ever get to fuck her and I was about to murder her pussy.
I pushed my dick in hard and fast, and her pussy swallowed it up just like it always has. We hadn't fucked in a while and her pussy was extra wet today. I could tell she wanted it as much as much as I did, by the way she threw that ass at me and met me stroke for stroke.
“Yeah, take this dick.”
“Shitttttttttttttttttt Duce, fuck my pussy daddy.”
I was about to cum and I wasn't ready yet, so I sat on the couch and Mia straddled me. I entered her easily and looked into her eyes as she grinded on my dick.
“Ride this dick,” I said as I smacked her ass. That caused her to ride my dick harder. I tried to hold back as long as I could, but her pussy was so
wet and I came all up in it.
Before I could even gather myself I heard a gun cock.
“You killed my father and took his spot, so it’s only right that I take back what belongs to my family.”
She pulled the trigger and my world turned black.
Chapter 24
Remy
To say that I was pissed was an understatement. Not only was Ayce treating me like I didn't exist, but Ava is pregnant. It's supposed to me living with him and getting ready to birth his child. I tried to get rid of her, but that shit fell through. Detective Kojak was too focused on Duce.
Today, Lynx called me and told me he knew someone that wants the same thing I want, so I'm sitting at this restaurant waiting for him. After waiting for an hour, I grew tired of waiting and was getting up to leave, when this nigga, Maurice walks in. I have to say, doing time in prison was good to him. He looks like that fine actor Henry Simmons, body all ripped and shit. If I wasn't so wrapped up in Ayce I would definitely jump all over this nigga.
“Sup Remy, how's life treating you?” he asked me but all I could do is look at him.
“Not too good lately, but Lynx tells me you can help me out.
“Yeah, I believe we can help each other out. I want Ava and you want Ayce. All I need is a moment alone with Ava and Ayce will be yours.”
“Wait, how do you expect me to get you alone with Ava?”
“I know you have been following Ayce. My crew and I got some ends to tie up so all I need you to tell me is when Ava has that nigga’s baby.”
“That's it… but how will that get me Ayce?”
“You have to hatch that plan yourself, but Ava will be mine and I'm pretty sure Ayce will need somebody to help him raise his child.”
I sat and thought about what this nigga was saying. It sounded so easy, but I didn't know if I could raise a child that was supposed to be mine. Then again, it’s a baby and will only know me as its mother.
“I'm in,” I said smiling. I was finally going to get my man back and Ava will finally be a non-factor.
Chapter 25
Mia
My brother doubted me, but everything was coming together. Duce was dead and my brother was ready to claim what is ours. I really wanted to take Ava out too, but my brother was so in love with that bitch I couldn't touch her, but if she ever crosses us, I promise she is a dead bitch. When Ric called me the other day and told me that we were going to meet the connect, all I could do is smile. I knew that nigga would come through and I was glad he did, because I was in love with him. I was so excited I cooked Duce his favorite meal and fucked him real good before I put three bullets in his head. I didn't even bother to call a cleanup crew, just left him there for somebody to find him. With Ric on my side I didn't need him anymore, and I could finally avenge my father’s death. But when I arrived at the warehouse to meet with the connect, it was only Ric there. I was confused, he told me he was going to introduce me to the connect but the only two people in the warehouse was me and him. He fed me some bullshit story about the connect having to reschedule because some shit came up, but I didn't know if I believed him or not.
Today I invited him over to my new five-bedroom, three-bathroom house I bought, courtesy of Duce, far from the hood in Rocky River. I had some news to tell him that I was hoping he would be happy to hear.
The doorbell rang and I knew it was Ric.
“Hey babe, come on in,” I said as I opened the door for him.
He looked good as hell as usual. He kinda reminded me of Derek Luke except he was taller than him.
“Hey lil bit, what's good?”
“Everything now that my plan is coming together. I hope you are hungry because I cooked, but first I need to tell you something so you can have a seat in the sitting room.”
“This house is huge girl, what you need with all this space?”
“That's kinda what I need to talk to you about. I am pregnant, four months, and before you ask I know it’s your because me and Duce hadn't fucked that whole month. Since Duce is dead now, I want to get everything out in the open. I didn't know if I could trust you at first, still don't know really, but I'm willing to take a chance on you. Duce killed my father a long time ago. I was just a kid then, but my brother and I promised to take that nigga out and take back what was taken from us. That's why the nigga had to die. I wanted to take Ava out too, but my brother wouldn't let me.”
He sat in silence for a while and it made me a little nervous.
“So Duce is dead… that night you came to the warehouse, is that the night you killed him?”
I just sat and nodded my head.
“That was like four days ago, why didn't you tell me then?”
“Because when I got to the warehouse and the connect wasn't there, I thought you were trying to set me up.”
“Who is your brother?”
“Maurice.”
He sat silent again and I couldn't read him.
“I thought you said you cooked,” he said finally and I was relieved.
“I did. You can go sit at the table and I will bring you your food. Also, my brother wants to meet up with you so you can tell him where everything is. Plus, we need to know when the connect is coming back through.”
“When does he want to meet?”
“I don't know, I will tell you when he tells me,” I said putting his plate in front of him.
“You a thug I see, but I like that. I never had a father growing up, so I plan on being a part of my seed’s life. When is the next appointment?”
“Next week. I’ll actually be getting an ultrasound so we can find out what the baby is. I would love for you to move in with me too. If we are going to be a family I want to do it right.”
“Give me a couple days okay, and I'll be here to stay,” he said stuffing food into his mouth. I went to fix myself a plate and sat next to him. I could exhale now because my life was just now beginning.
Chapter 26
Ayce
Ric called me a couple days ago and told me the whole story about Duce's wife Mia. He said she really has it out for Duce and to watch out for Ava because he didn't know what she was planning, or who else was involved. The name Mia sounded so familiar, but I couldn't figure out where from. All this time I've been with Ava and I didn't even know Duce had a wife. I lay in the bed next to Ava and watched her as she slept peacefully. We had been to the hospital twice already and both times were false alarms. I was just ready for Junior to get here so I can hold him in my arms. My mind had been everywhere lately; my mother, my sister, who now calls herself having a boyfriend, school and Ava. She received a phone call a couple days ago and I heard the whole conversation. The way the conversation went, I knew she had to be talking to that bitch ass nigga, Maurice. What I didn't understand is that why after all this time he was calling her. I know she didn't tell me because she didn't want me to worry about it, but I couldn't help but to wonder if they have talked after that day. I looked at the clock and knew I had to get ready. It was 1:49pm and I have class at three. Going into the bathroom to relieve myself, I hear my cell phone ring.
“Yo,” I said into the phone still pissing in the toilet.
“I don't have long to talk so listen closely nigga. This bitch Mia ain't no joke. She killed Duce and her brother is Maurice. Just so you know, whatever you hear ain't true about me, I would be the last one to ever cross Duce, you of all people know this. I can't take her out yet ‘cause she’s pregnant with my seed. Shit about to hit the fan so stay up,” Ric said, then the line went dead.
“Fuck,” I yelled waking up Ava.
“What's wrong Ayce?” she said trying to get out of the bed.
I didn't want to tell her what's going on because I knew she would be out for blood, but how can I keep it from her.
“Nothing baby, just got some piss on the floor.”
I closed the door and turned on the shower. Stepping in, I let the hot water roll over my body. This shit was fucked up and I couldn't fix it. I
made up my mind that I would wait until Ava has the baby to tell her about her father. I know she is going to be mad, but it's for her own good. I can't believe Mia and Maurice took down Duce and I wonder what’s going to happen to the rest of his crew.
When I came out of the bathroom, Ava was sitting up on the bed looking like she was in pain.
“I hope you cleaned that piss up,” she said as she walked into the bathroom.
I got dressed and got ready to leave for school. I just made it down the stairs when I heard Ava yelling.
“Owwwwwwwwwweeee shit, Ayce baby, it hurts so badly.”
Running back up the stairs, I see Ava in the doggy style position on the floor. I know she’s having a contraction, so I waited until it subsided before I went to help her off the floor. The first time I tried to touch her during a contraction she cussed my ass out, so now I just leave her alone until it passes.
Helping her back into the bed another contraction hit her and she squeezed the shit outta my hand.
“Ayce, I think this is it. He's coming out today.”
“You may be right this time, but let’s wait a little longer. Let me help you into the shower and get you some food in your stomach because you’re going to need the energy.”
After the contraction passed, she allowed me to help her into the shower. I turned the water on as hot as she could stand it and I washed her up which took longer than usual, because she had two more contractions. When I finished washing her up, I led her out the shower and left her to brush her teeth. While washing her up my clothes got wet, so I went into our bedroom and changed my clothes then went down stairs to fix her something quick to eat. Going back upstairs to check on Ava, I see that she is already dressed.
“You have another contraction since you've gotten out the bathroom?”
“No, thank God, but let’s go eat and call the doctor and let her know we are on our way in.”
I made sure I grabbed our bags before we made our way downstairs to eat.
