Gambling With Life

12

- hi. I'm looking for a baby sitter. I was given your number can you help?
Kalem - I think you have the wrong number
- I'm positive I don't. Your name is kalem?
Kalem - yes. Who the hell is this? I don't offer baby sitting services. Who ever gave you my number has sent you in the wrong direction
- oh no, the man who gave me your number said he is in charge and said you are available.
Kalem - would you just fuck off.
Jaylah laughed to herself as she started to reply.
- that really is quite rude sir. I was told you were kind. I will be leaving a one star review
Kalem stared at his phone "have one of you fuckwits given my number to anyone?" "No. Who the fuck do we speak to?" Hearing this, Bronx walked out "what's your problem?" "Some person has asked for baby sitting services. They know my name and were told, the boss said I'm available" the men laughed while Bronx kept his face straight. "Fucking hell another one" "what's it say?" "That is really quite rude sir. I was told you were kind. I will be leaving a one star review" the men laughed

- your boss has given you the wrong number.
- but you said you are kalem? It's not a very common name sir. I need your services
- I have no services to offer
Bronx stood over his shoulder holding in a laugh. He knows it's jaylah.
"Oh what the fuck? I have a message asking the same thing" at this point kalem was annoyed while Bronx wanted to break out laughing. "I'm calling this person" "probably a good idea" "put it on loud speaker" as kalem dialled the number he waited for the person to pick up "you flop em we chop em" kalems eyes went wide "jaylah" the men all in fits of laughter, kalem smirked "JAYLAH LEE" jaylah laughed through the phone "hi kalem" "when did you get a phone?" "Today. Your boss told me you offer the best baby sitting services in town" "need something?" "No this kid just wanted to annoy you" Christophe laughed while Bronx smirked "his boss is listening" "still not working boss man?" "I was making food" "was? Do you need Sally's help?" "No, I'm capable" "hmm. So kalem since you don't baby sit, what do you do?" "Hes smoking" "fired" jaylah hung up the phone making the guys all laugh "oh, you are in trouble" "nice one dickhead" "she sounds in better spirits" when Christophes phone rang, he grinned as he put the phone to his ear.
"Hi. you have called bosses baby sitting services" "oh a nice young man. Do you smoke sir?" "Oh no I would never touch anything like that ma'am" Christophe put his smoke out making the guys laugh "hired" "what's this job entail?" "You see I have a boredom problem. So a little entertainment" "I will need to speak with the boss about that. There may be an extra fee" "hmm I would like to speak with management" "BOSS" when Bronx walked out, he kept his face straight "problem?" "This customer wants to speak with management" "alright hand it over".
"Hello?" "Hi I am interested in your workers services. He's polite, told me he doesn't smoke and can keep me entertained. Is that a problem with you sir?" Bronx held in his grin "doesn't smoke?" "That's what I was told sir. Your worker would not lie to me would he?" "No of course not" "good. Now he mentioned an extra fee what is it?" Bronx looked at Christophe wide eyed "we leave that to the workers discretion" "okay sir. So is he available now?" "Yes" "send him my way. Thanks sir" Bronx handed the phone back and Bronx walked out holding in a laugh.
"Yes I will be there" "thanks sir". Jaylah hung up the phone with a grin.
When the door opened up, jaylah grinned "hi sir" Christophe smirked "you really are bored huh?" "Yes and you smell like smoke" "I was sitting with those who smoke" "ah-huh".
"It's good to see you with a smile on your face" "yeah just need the weight and strength to go with it. How have you been?" "Same old for me. Runs, shootings, fights, bike chases" "just living on the edge right?" "Yep basically. Kalem and I have just been living and worrying about you" jaylah showed a small grin "if I didn't die by the third day with out water, did you really not have hope that I would survive?" "plenty and when I had heard you were brought back, our worry turned to hope. Here you are alive and laughing" "now you need to stay alive" "anyone would think you are hinting something" as Bronx walked in he closed the door "yes. That smell is terrible" "it's the smell that will kill me?" "No. The chemicals" Bronx sat down and placed the tray in front of jaylah. "thanks" "on his case about smoking?" "Yes" Christophe grinned "I will make you a deal" "what deal?" "You start running, I will quit" "best you enjoy those cigarettes Christophe. Jaylah is determined" "yep. Walked back and forth to that wall already" "with no help?" "None. Tomorrow it will be the hallway" Bronx and Christophe both spoke "WHAT?" "Yep. I told my uncle rayal it will be a short recovery. I plan to keep my word" "don't push yourself jaylah" "if I don't push my limits, I won't get stronger" Bronx hid his grin "you will, just with caution" "if all those lashes didn't kill me, then I think I'm fine" Christophe put his head down "how is the body?" "Kalem said he will take me to get the scars lazered" this is news to Bronx "how many?" "I haven't sat there for a week counting them Christophe. I will keep it hidden" "oh that reminds me.." Christophe stood up "reminds you? Of what?" Christophe grabbed two things out of his pocket. when jaylah seen what they were, her eyes watered "my father's watch and my mother's ring" Christophe nodded as he sat down. "Kalem and I couldn't let the girls take them. We know they mean the world to you and we had all hope that you would come back" Christophe put them in jaylahs hand. Jaylah was speechless "don't be crying now" "happy tears. Shut it Christophe. Thank you" Bronx looked at the ring and watch "when did you grab them?" "About ten minutes after you took jaylah out" Bronx put his head down "yeah.. smart thinking" "if you didn't come back, we would've kept them safe and gave them to rayal" jaylah stared at the ring and watch "this ring was my mother's wedding ring and this watch was given to my dad from my grandfather" jaylah slid the ring on her finger and put the watch on the bedside table "thanks Christophe. I will tell kalem the same" "he grabbed the ring cos he's a pansy" jaylah let a small laugh slip "there it is" jaylah shook her head with a grin "why are we friends?" "Here to keep you entertained child" Bronx let out a laugh "did the boss just laugh?" "no" jaylah and Christophe both let out a laugh "he so did. See I'm not only entertaining you, I'm entertaining him" "the clown of the group" "nah that's Gerald. have you not seen his head" jaylahs eyes went wide. Wanting to laugh, she blocked her emotions and Christophe smirked as he got right in her face just staring into her eyes "I will lick your face" "come on, I know it's in there somewhere" "what are you looking for?" "That belly laugh you wanted to let out" "I have no idea what you are talking about Christophe. I would not laugh at Geralds head" Christophe raised his eye brows playfully "is that right?" Jaylahs hard shell was breaking fast. "of course that would just be clowning around. Thats your job not mine" "and what is your job?" "Right now?" "Right now" "to eat my food" "but you aren't" "well it takes time" "so how much time do I have to get that laugh out of you?" "It's hard to judge" "hmm so you judge people?" "Only those who judge me" "Gerald does. You should rate his ugly head" Bronx chuckled "well I broke his shell. You are a little bit harder" "you see I lived with two clowns who were in my face everyday" "clowns?" "Yes" "now there's two. Well you have Geralds ugly head and hmm.. vex maybe? Is it the ears? His crooked nose? Rosey red cheeks after hes had a pull" "how would you know that's why his cheeks are red?. Have you witnessed the action or been there?" Christophe laughed "I quit" "so I can eat now?" "Nah I want to know how you hold that in" "hmm it must run in the family" Christophe grinned "you are much like rayal" "he's a good man unless you cross him" "you are right, he is. Thanks to you, we get to see another day" jaylah winked at Christophe "couldn't let you go to waste" "so sweet" "that's what I'm known for".