Gambling With Life

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"was it worth it?" Jaylah kept her face straight "it was a really really really long wait" Christophe smirked as he ran his tongue on his bottom lip "but yes. Definitely" "weekly thing?" "Daily if I had my way" jaylah held in her laughter as kalem shoved more in his mouth "you have ate an entire pizza" "mhmm" Christophe laughed "he would eat ten if he could" "that muscle as you call it, will turn to fat the way you are going" kalem lifted his eyes from the box "it is muscle and nah.." "I'd watch it. You quit" "you should've. I ran" "but you aren't" "thanks for the pizza uncle rayal" "it's fine" rayal looked at all three but his eyes mainly on Christophe. 'is he just like kalem?. Does he see her anymore than a sister?' "whoa" as Calvin, Mossi, vinnie and clyde walked in, their eyes went wide "who decorated in here?" "Giovanni and his men" "shit and who was hurt?" "Them" Calvin looked at jaylah and kalem "both of you?" "Yes" "fuck. Who got what?" "He was shot twice and me once" "yeah but yours is a lot fucking worse" "it's a leg shot" "not the fucking shot, your waist" "well I did what I could so I could watch you fill your face with pizza" kalem grinned while Calvin had a worried look on his face "stand up" "nuh-uh no fucking way. I'm sleeping here" the men laughed "need a pillow?" "Maybe" Calvin walked around the table and lifted jaylahs shirt "what the fuck did you do?" "Well it started out with a broken rib then a punch on top of that, then dragging his ass to safety and some fat prick landing on me and I had to push him off" Calvin lowered her shirt with worry in his eyes "no hospital visit?" "No. I'm not coughing up blood, I will be fine" "fine? That's far from fucking fine. I'm surprised you are walking" "I'm not" Calvin smirked "okay you got me on a technicality" "yep" rayal and Barron both took a deep breath as they heard jaylah say what she did. They both feel bad for it but they won't apologize, it's not in their nature "and whose shirt are you wearing?" "Kalems" "of course" kalem and jaylah both sat quiet. "So what's the end result?" "They are all dead" Calvin nodded "sorry we missed the fun" Ivan smirked "would've been easier with everyone here" "been in the city making sure everything is good" Ivan nodded "it's always business" "yep and no pleasure" "good perving though" the men laughed while jaylah internally groaned "died down huh?" "Think I ate a ton" kalem grinned "you good to stand up?. We'll get some fresh ice packs on your waist so you can go rest" "and you" "we both know that won't happen" "it should" jaylah took a deep breath as she forced herself up. She could feel eyes on her but she refuses to look anybody's way. As they entered the kitchen, kalem grabbed out two soft ice packs "I can't sleep with them on" "why not?" "Ever done a first aid course?" "Yeah but.. oh" jaylah nodded "alright, so you rest with them on for an hour and I will come remove them" "okay". Jaylah slowly raised her shirt and kalem unwrapped her stomach. "Fucking hell jaylah. I'm surprised you are still standing" "standing is easy. It's sitting that's the problem" "yeah and you aren't walking that great".
"Oh fucking hell can't you..oh shit" kalem glared at Gerald "I'm wrapping her side back up" "yeah.. I'm gathering that. Sorry. when I walked in all I seen was jaylah holding her shirt up" jaylah grinned "not like that" Gerald chuckled "yeah I can see that" kalem did the bandage up and jaylah lowered her shirt "thanks for the help" "thanks for saving my ass" "welcome. Don't make a habit of it alright" kalem chuckled "argh mother fucker" jaylah grinned "it's fun" "far from" "how's the wounds kalem?" "good when I'm not laughing" "yeah I bet".
"Alright miss. To bed and rest" "been told" jaylah and kalem walked out of the kitchen slowly and down the hall to her room. "Need a hand?" "Nah I think I've got it" jaylah moved to sit then laid down. "You good?" "Yeah thanks kalem" kalem showed a slight nod "time for a smoke" "sore or not, I will kick your ass" kalem grinned "nah but a drink will go down well" "I bet. Enjoy".
Kalem walked out and closed jaylahs door. As he entered the dining room, emit looked at him. "You good man" "yeah I will be" emit nodded "struggling a bit?" "Nah not really. Going to grab a drink though" "want a smoke?" "No. I quit" "what?" "Yep. Only took it up because I was worried but I have jaylah back here now" emit nodded "you hate me for what I did?" Kalem looked at emit remembering what jaylah said "no I don't. It was your job and she is alive" emit grinned "I don't know how she did it. She's definitely strong" "very. I'm going to make a drink" "alright".
Entering the kitchen, kalem moved to the cupboard and grabbed out a glass. He needs to keep himself occupied for an hour.
"Oh kalem, I was looking for you. Is jaylah in bed?" "Yes. Resting for an hour before I go remove the ice packs. She can't sleep with them on" "let me know when. I need to go in and help remove some clothes" kalem grinned "cutting those too" "I dont think I will have a choice" "probably not. Thanks Sally" Sally showed a gentle grin "it's fine".
When Sally walked out, Bronx looked at her. "Going to see her?" "Not yet. In about an hour. Kalem is going to remove the ice packs and I need to help her" Bronx nodded.

"Jaylah" "come in kalem" "pain settled?" "Not even close" "you can't have pain killers. You drank a bit earlier" "yeah I know" "just lay still, I will remove them while you lay down" "you sure?" "Yep. Sally will be in, in a minute. She can't cut my shirt though" "I will be sure to tell her. Everyone good out there?" "Yep. Don't worry about them. They are more worried about you" jaylah laid silent as kalem worked around her being as gentle as he can. "What the fuck are you doing?" "I'm removing the fucking ice packs. She can't sleep with them on" kalem rolled his eyes making jaylah grin. "I appreciate the help" "I know" Ivan stood at the door making sure he doesn't make one wrong move. "I need to get in" Ivan looked at Sally from the side and stepped aside but never taking his eyes off of Kalem. "Could've made it easier and sat up for him" "nah I told her to stay laying down. It hurts more when she sits. Don't cut my shirt" Sally laughed "worried about your shirt. that's why you are here?" "Yeah definitely not for jaylah" "thought as much" jaylah and kalem both smirked "he hates me" "tons" Sally chuckled "it's never love huh?" "I can't tell my brother that" "never am I admitting that to my sister" "typical sibling love" jaylah grinned "alright, my job is done. Get some rest jaylah" "you too and thanks papa" Sally laughed as kalem held in his laughter "just remember it hurts just as bad for you to laugh, if not more" "noted". Kalem walked out and back to the kitchen while Sally moved in. "Being really lazy there" "I would get up but I don't think I can right now" "alright, looks like I get to rip your bra off" "you have been waiting huh?" "Highlight of my day" Ivan internally grinned as he watched Sally cut the top of the sports bra then reached under jaylahs shirt "you know it's no bra until you can put one on again?" "yeah I got that much. Can you do me a favor?" "What is it?" "Lock the main door and leave through Bronxs" "yep easy done" as Sally pulled the bra out, she flung it around "o fuck, don't make me laugh" Sally laughed "had to have a bit of fun. Try get a good night rest alright" "thanks Sally" "no problemo" jaylah grinned as Sally pulled the covers up. Going to leave the room, Sally locked the main door then walked out closing the bathroom door and exited through Bronxs room. As she exited, Bronx looked at Sally curiously "main door is locked and the bathroom door is shut as well" 'good she is still think of her safety'. "Well now she's down, we are heading off. Need anything for her, just call" "alright rayal. Thanks" "it fine" rayal walked out with Barron and Ivan. "Fucking had me worried with kalem touching her" "those two have been close for years. They are nothing more than family" "what about the rest?" "No idea".