When It Works

It Is What It Is

Zac sat in his cell silently laughing at the turn of recent events over the past two and a half years. He'd gone to trial for the Robbery and assault on Bricks. See Bricks couldn't get him off the streets and too embarrassed that he got bodied by some lil niggas he decided to play police games. He submitted video evidence of the robbery and vicious attack. He didn't mention the drugs because that'd be an investigation on him as well. He also knew that he couldn't get solid evidence that Zac ran any drugs. At trial Zac was faced with another heartbreaking slap in the face. His sister took the stand against in defense of Bricks. The same nigga that beat her to a bloody pulp and there she was on stand telling the judge what a good man he was and her brother made her set him up. Even with that type of treachery he held no ill will towards her. See he knew she was filling a void and knew no other way. Hell he has never let a woman I'm so he doesn't know what he would allow. Neither of them had a Good example of either species Hell they actually had no example. So he just chucked it up and decided to never speak to her again. They sentenced him to 3 years being that it was his first offense and he had a few powerful character witnesses. His time in the box was coming to an end and he was reflecting on life. He had major choices to make, because even on the inside his business was still running and he had a nice lil piece of change before the arrest. So he was going to be good when he got out. The only problem was he didn't know if that life was for him anymore. He wanted something new and different where he didn't have to look over his shoulders and wonder who he could trust. 

He'd made Troy promise to leave the Game and go to school he didn't trust him out there alone while he was on the inside. So Troy enrolled in into Morehouse and started a new life. He actually enjoyed the freedom although he was 21 at time of enrollment and older than most freshman it felt good to only have to focus on him and enjoy his youth to some extent. It was one less thing Zac had to worry about and Troy wanted to make him proud.

"Yo man what you gon do when you get outta here?" Demetrius said to Zac 

"Idk I've been Thinkin hard man being I only have about 4 more months" zac replied

"Yea I'm done with New York my Babymoms and kids moved to Atlanta last month so that's where I'm headed. I figured why not better than going back to a familiar scene and ending up back in here."

"Yea man I feel you I don't know too much about Atlanta but my lil brother well my cousin shit he more like my son is going into his last year at Morehouse down there, so it wouldn't be so bad."

"You should think about it we've spent too much time away from our people. We owe to them and to ourselves to be a better version when we walk out them gates."

"Damn man you right what type of example would I be setting if I make these cell doors revolving." Zac began to think more seriously 

"Yea ima marry my girl when I get out"

Zac started laughing hard nearly choking "nigga she ain't on the phone you ain't gotta lie to me" 

"Nigga shut up I am I get out next week and ima marry he.... Cutting himself off. Naw ima make another baby first THEN ima marry her" he said laughing

"Right nigga you ain't foolin nobody. But we gotta keep in touch because I'm seriously Thinkin heavy on coming down. I don't trust easy had some people cross me I never thought would but you had my back in here from the moment I stepped in. So for that you will always get my respect."

"Trust I know how trust can fuck wit yo head but all I got is my word in here and out there so I wouldn't jeopardize a solid nigga for nobody, you got my word niggas for life."

"Bet bro"

3 months later

Zac is sitting on the edge of his cot with excitement almost ready to bust they decided to give him early release. It's been a few months since Demetrius was released and a few niggas in there tried Zac but he ain't never been a bitch or one to back down, he held his own. Plus he knew he had to make it out to see Troy and Demetrius. Demetrius had become family on the inside although he was skeptical he thought "if I can trust a nigga on the inside i should be able to out". 

Zac is released and when he leaves he isn't surprised it's no one there to greet him. He was so overwhelmed with feeling fresh air and freedom he didn't care. He had planned on getting his money and getting out of town to start fresh. He had already been in contact with his probation officer and the courts and they agreed being that it was his first offense and didn't come across as a flight risk, or that he'd be a repeat offender. Zac gathered his money and few items that he still wanted and held value that Troy put up in storage for him and off he was 

"To knew beginnings" Zac said as he closed the storage door 

He had a little over 2.5 million so he knew that he didn't need to push hisself too hard when he got down there, but he was also the type to like to make money while he spend it. So he set forth a budget and plan for what he would do when he got down to Atlanta. He was set to go and his mind was clear ready.

He arrived at the address Troy gave him and called the number. 

Ring Ring "Hello where ya at nigga" Zac asked

"Who is this" 

"I been gone that long you don't know my voice lil nigga" 

"I'm just playin Zac wassup I'm pullin up now"  Troy said laughin 

"Aight nigga hurry up I'm standing out here lookin like fresh meat and it ain't the women that's staring" Zac said 

Troy pulls up in a  matte black mustang Mach suv. Zac likes what he see he's proud. Troy has facial hair now gained a little muscle and had made connections with some pretty powerful people he really turned it around. Zac had sulked to a few realtors and was looking for him a spot. Troy insisted he stayed with him but Zac has always had his own. So he respectfully declined the offer but let him know the gesture was appreciated. He'd asked Troy to take him to the dealership to get him a car. He was wasting no time. They made it to the dealership Zac ended up with a silver Mercedes AMG GT. 

Troy took him to his favorite spot Toast On Lenox. Where they ate talked then they went to the mall to shop a little to catch up more. With his head down in his phone and her not really paying attention either they collide. Knocking his phone out his hand and sending her papers flying and drink spilling on her. When he looked up he saw what felt to be the prettiest chestnut eyes perfectly placed on the most beautiful caramel complexion of skin. The sexiest full set of lips. Before he could speak he scanned her entire body head to toe. Her hair was straightened and flowed down her back with blonde highlights. She wore the most form fitting black dress with a low cut front giving the right amount of cleavage leading the mind to how perfect they looked not covered by a dress. Her waist was tiny and her hips and ass needed no introduction. His eyes made there way down her legs to the most perfect manicured set of toes, that were painted a soft pink that matched her nails.  Zac thinking to himself "I'm glad I went and got a fresh cut and shave cause ain't no way I'd have a shot wit a woman this fine lookin like I was just lookin fresh out the joint" . She likes what she sees as well. But she's in a rush and has no time to talk. She's late for a meeting.

"I'm so sorry I wasn't paying attention" they both said simultaneously 

Awkward laughter erupted as they gazed for  few more seconds before Zac bent down to grab the rest of her papers and lastly picking up his phone. "I'm Zac I apologize again, can I pay for your dry cleaning?" "Fatima" she said with a melodic tone that flowed through Zac's ears. Before he could get another word out she snapped him out of admiration. "No it's fine I'm in a really big rush I'm already late thanks though, you have a blessed day and keep your head up before you hurt somebody with that big ole thang" she said playfully walking away. Not knowing if he should ask for her number or not because she seemed like a very busy woman. He just decided to just say " I got you while laughing  I hope to see you again gorgeous" making her blush she replied "if it's in the cards you will" she smiles and disappears.

"Fatima who tf are you." He says in a low tone before walking off