East
A nigga tossed and turned all night. Kai literally ripped my heart out my chest and stepped on it. It was damn near 1 in the afternoon and for the first time in months I didn't wake up early and go see my baby. I had missed calls and text messages from Kai ass like a mf but I didn't plan on calling back or replying. I sat there and rolled me a blunt then faced it. Last night I got a text from Rich and he told me to meet him at the shop so after this wood that's where imma head to once I get myself together.
I made it to the barbershop around 3. I parked my truck then went inside. Both Mr.A and Rich were both here.
I was starting to think you forgot about us Mr.A said as I dapped him up then went over to Rich and did the same.
Nah, I been having so much going on that I aint had time to tap in with ya'll but what's up?
How's the little one?
She's good, I feel like she growing up to fast, she was just 3 months yesterday and now she 5 months already.
They dont stay little for long Mr.A assured me.
I know I gotta bring her to see yall one day.
East we called you here as a favor to someone else.
To who I asked looking between both of them.
To me Ali said walking from the back.
Straight up I said looking at Rich and Mr.A
East its well over due so lets just get it out the way.
I sat in one of the barber chairs and watched as he sat in the one across from me. Both Mr.A and Rich left out.
When you saw your daughter for the first time a few months what did it feel like?
It felt like the happiest moment of my life.
And at the moment what lengths would you go to for her?
Any and every, I'd give her the world if I could.
Exactly so from one father to another I need you to understand that's exactly how I feel about Kai. When she came to see me I just wanted her to know that I would go through great lengths to make sure she was good. Now as far as me trying to set her up with Niles, I'll admit I took it to far. But at the same time I felt like her love for you would always cloud her judgment and she'd never get a chance to really enjoy her fresh new start if she was still holding on to old things. I should have never inserted myself in her love life and tried to put her with someone else when its clear as day that your her soulmate. No matter how much money I have or how many connections I have, none of that can compete with true love. What Kai said back in Charlotte really stuck with me. I was basically trying to do to Kaiari what had been done to both of ya'll and I didn't even realize it until she said it. Trying to remove you from her life crossed the line and I own that. But the cycle needs to be broken and your the one who can break it. I may have done some things for Kai from behind bars but you were the one out here physically protecting her and putting your life on the line for her. You get the upmost respect from me for that. Im not saying we have to be best friends but for the sake of her I'd like to end this lil macho man beef shit we have going on. This is rightfully your city so I'll step back away from that as well.
I looked up to you when I was a youngin coming up in the streets. Anytime somebody spoke of your name it was always with so much respect. I use to tell Mitch we gone take over this bitch just like Ali did. I spent so much time trying to be like you that I didn't even realize that I had it in me to be better than you. You know what separates me from you though?
What is that?
I'm willing and ok with walking away from this shit especially if that means keeping the ones around me safe. The first thing you did when you got out was looked to take the throne and kill me in the process if you had too. I'm telling you now I don't want this shit and neither should you. We both got second chances and more than enough money to leave this shit where its at or before we know it either we both gone be in jail, dead or some janitors. I don't know about you but I don't want neither.
Just hearing you say that lets me know exactly where your head is and I cant do anything but respect it. If got a way out then take it. But as for me all I've ever known was this life. I come from a long line of drug lords, this shit in my blood, I was born in it and imma die in it. But my destiny aint yours. If your father would have never got killed you wouldn't be in this life and I could bet my life on it.
You cant compete with a man who got his beginning and end mapped out so there you have it. Give me some time and Ill turn all this shit over to you.
Take all the time you need. East regardless of what you may think we'll forever be bonded through our love for her and your father.
Yea, but don't fake the funk too much, you might get yo wish after all.
What wish is that?
Kai is pregnant and she doesn't know if its that nigga baby or mine.
And when did she find this out?
Last night, I'm sure she'll be calling you soon.
I guess history does repeat it's self.
I guess so. But like I said, I'll set everything up and you can do what you want from there.
I got up and headed towards the exit.
East
What's up Ali?
Don't turn yo back on her. People make mistakes. God knows exactly who that unborn child should belong too.
God don't look out for niggas like me I told him then left the shop.
