Twenty Four: Ten Steps Back

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"Aye B, I know you said Chanel did her part, but what exactly did Ryleigh's parents say?" I ask as we walk into Ray's, preparing to open up for the night

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"Aye B, I know you said Chanel did her part, but what exactly did Ryleigh's parents say?" I ask as we walk into Ray's, preparing to open up for the night.

"Chanel convinced them to speak up about the rape. Ryleigh even gave them her old clothes from when Jarell raped her. There's blood and hair on them so hopefully that helps the case against Jarell."

"Bet. Ima head into the office to order more supplies then I'll be back."

Brandon nods his head and continues to help everyone get set up while I walk into my office, using the inventory list to see what we do and don't have then order the necessary supplies. By the time I'm finished, I walk back out onto the floor and accept the blunt Brandon has waiting for me. While I'm smoking, he takes shots then we switch roles after I pass the blunt back to him.

"Aye nigga, don't get too fucked up. You know whats going down tonight." I tell Brandon as I stop him from drinking too much.

"Drummer, I can handle my shit. I'm good." He says and takes his shot.

Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill plays throughout the speakers and everybody in the bar starts singing the words. With my cup in hand, I nod my head as I sing along; feeling the beat.

🎶I used to pray for times like this, to rhyme like this
So I had to grind like that to shine like this
In a matter of time I spent on some locked up shit
In the back of the paddy wagon, cuffs locked on wrists
See my dreams unfold, nightmares come true
It was time to marry the game and I said, "Yeah, I do"
If you want it you gotta see it with a clear-eyed view
Got a shorty, she tryna bless me like I said, "Achoo"
Like a nigga sneezed, nigga please before them triggers squeeze
I'm gettin' cream, never let them hoes get in between
Of what we started, lil' nigga but I'm lionhearted🎶

"Mmm you look sexy singing those words." A random hoe says to me as she rubs her hands down my chest.

"Preciate it, don't be touching on me though." I say as I move her hands.

Walking over to the couch, I sit down and roll up a blunt. The dumb broad sits next to me then starts trying to flirt again, but I ignore her and answer my ringing phone. As soon as I start talking, the hoe starts moaning loudly. I don't know what the fuck she got going on. Bitch must be on that booga shuga.

"Drummer, what the fuck going on? Do I hear a bitch with you??" Chanel asks from the other side of the phone.

"Man, nothing. Why you call?"

"Yeah aite, I'm ready. Lets get this shit over with."

After telling Chanel that I'm on my way, I hang up the phone and stand up to find Brandon, but the girl tries to hold me down.

"Look, ion know what yo deal is, but I got a woman. Ian interested in you. That shit you just pulled with allat' moaning is fucked up. I could've been on the phone with my girl. Now get yo thirsty ass outta my face." I say as I snatch away from her.

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