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THE couple sat on opposite ends on the couch while watching reruns of Martin. Clarence knew why Lori had an attitude, and he couldn't blame her. As deep in the trenches they were, thousand dollar necklaces weren't easy to come across unless you had bad business.
And as appreciative Lori was, she couldn't stand being lied too. Because, to her, keeping secrets were lies.
"Lo." Clarence called her name. When she didn't respond he called her again. "I don't want to fight, but you ignoring me isn't fair."
"Neither is you keeping secrets. But go off."
"I'm not keeping secrets because there's nothing to be told." he lied. The wrinkles in Lori's forehead showed her dismay with his response.
"How much did the necklace cost?"
"I'm not answering that." Clarence shrugged.
"Where did you buy it?"
No response. "But when I ignore you there's a problem."
A knock at the door filled the heavy silence. Lori rolled her eyes and walked towards their bedroom, slamming the door, while Clarence went to open the door.
"Where the fuck is my money?"
Clarence quickly looked behind the door, seeing no sign of Lori then stepped outside. "What the fuck?" he looked up and down the hall.
"Don't make me ask again nigga."
"I don't have it." Clarence shrugged simply. The older man reached his arm out and quickly snatched Clarence by his collar.
"And why the fuck not?" Chop raised an eyebrow. "I said two weeks, know what the fuck that means?" he pulled Clarence closer. "Hm?"
Clarence nodded, looking away from Chop's furious gaze. It was then he noticed the two men dressed in black standing at the end of the hall. All toting weapons, he was sure.
"They gon' shoot if I tell them. So give me a reason not to." he roughly shoved Clarence back, making him fall into the door.
"Something came up. I got half right now though."
"Half? Do I look like a half ass nigga?" Chop scoffed. "So, you tell me, what do I with you now?"
The door behind Clarence opened, making him stumble a little. His quickly turned, giving Chop his back. "What are you doing?" Lori asked.
