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Reader's Name: Jewel. Starring: Nardo Wick.
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A few stacks of green dollar bills held in place by red rubber bands were neatly arranged on the polished red oak coffee table, catching the glimmering white light from above. In one hand, she held a red lighter, while the other clutched a sleek, black Glock. The unlit blunt was nestled between her lips, and the flame from the lighter cast a warm glow on her melanated face. After taking a long drag, she exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, settling back onto the grey suede couch in her medium-sized living room. Surrounded by the four walls painted in a soft shade of lavender. adorned with a few framed family pictures and a Bible verse from her grandmother. She placed the Glock on the table, setting it on safety. A soft knock at the door drew her attention, causing the melanated woman to smack her lips in irritation.
She stood up from the couch, taking one last puff of the blunt before putting it out in the ashtray. Feeling the effects of the drug taken over her body, the blunt calmed down her anxiety but the weed wouldn't be enough for the tenants who haven't paid their rent yet.
Rising from the sofa, she indulged in a final drag of the blunt before extinguishing it in the ashtray. The drug had calmed her system, lessening her anxiety, yet she knew it would not suffice for the tenants who had neglected to pay their rent.
Jewel and her older brother Ezekiel, also known as Zeke, had partnered up as landlords to manage their mother's apartment complex. However, the reality of working with family proved to be less than perfect.
Despite their close relationship, Jewel and Zeke found themselves at odds when it came to decision-making for the complex. They had to learn to navigate their disagreements and find a way to work together effectively.
During their teenage years, their father was involved in drug dealing. In contrast, their mother took on the responsibility of raising them and covering them from their father's actions. But they already knew, She even invested her money in a small apartment complex, ensuring that the building was visually appealing both inside and out, with a spotless finish. Although the complex was not enormous, they managed to make it a success.
She was a landlord for it until things took a dark turn, Their dad's addiction escalated, leaving their mom in shambles and he eventually passed away due to an overdose. The burden of managing the small apartment complex now fell on Jewel and Zeke's shoulders. The siblings were determined to make their mother proud and ensure that the complex remained a safe and comfortable home for its residents.
The small building was filled with male rappers and woman rappers, a few street niggas and couples, Zeke made rules for the place for anyone who came in here. But the two main rules were don't mess with him and his sister, and don't fuck his sister. Zeke was the head nigga in charge of this place but they knew Jewel wasn't the one to mess with either.
