Zeon POV
"Wassup lil niggas?" I asked walking into the meeting room and took a seat at the head of the table.
"Damn. Why is he so happy?" One of the lil corner boys asked him. I only chuckled and opened the binder.
"Really, why are you happy?" Freddy leaned over to me and asked. I just shrugged.
I don't know why but I just woke up happy. Tay cooked some bomb breakfast and I got to feel Julissa kick up a storm this morning while I was talking to Tay's stomach. Tay is only 4 months so I'm surprised that I can feel the baby already.
I started to go over the books and surprisingly, it didn't add up. I'm missing about $25,000. I leaned back in my chair and started to pull at my growing beard. I looked around the table at every bodies face trying to figure out who didn't pay up all that they were suppose to. I'm not really sweating over just $25,000. It's just the fact that I don't like to be stolen from.
"I'm pretty sure that everyone here knows that stealing from me will get you fired and most likely shot. I'm missing some money so I'm just interested in knowing who did it and we can have a quick conversation." I said calmly. I'm really not planning on shooting anybody and if their reasoning is legit enough they just might be able to keep their job but with smaller pays.
I looked around the table and I noticed that this guy named Derek wouldn't make eye contact with me and he kept rubbing his palms together. He's nervous...and guilty.
"Y'all are dismissed and can pick up your new batch on the way. Derek stay for a minute." I dismissed the people. Everyone started to leave while having side conversations.
"Bro, wifey is calling your phone." Freddy said, handing me my phone. I quickly answered.
"Hello?" I answered.
"Babe, I'm just gonna drive down to Wal-Mart real quick." She said.
"Nah." I mumbled.
"It's like 20 minutes away from the house." She whined.
"No Tay. You get nauseous from standing up to quick and the last time you drove by yourself, you threw up every 5 minutes. You know I was pissed when you went and drove alone." I said. I don't play about my girls and it's not safe for Tay to be pulling over every 5 minutes just to throw up.
"I know but it's gonna be quick."
"Nah." I mumbled.
"Zeon"
"Babe." I replied
"Babe." She whined
"Tayeisha. I'll be home in like 30 minutes then I'll take you wherever you need to go." I said then hung up, not wanting to hear her reply.
I put my phone down then turned my focus towards a nervous looking Derek. I chuckled and folded my hands on the table and leaned forward.
"So why are you stealing from me man? When have I ever not made sure you eat?" I asked.
"I'm sorry man. You know, me and my girl just had a baby and we ain't have anything for the baby so I had to go get what we needed." He fed me his excuse.
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Secrets
Teen FictionImagine your whole life being a lie and all your dreams being pushed aside against your will. Imagine being tied to someone you don't even know. Imagine how Tayeisha Peterson felt when she was told she has to marry a man she doesn't even know.