WRITTEN IN THE STARS [ discontinued ]

CHAPTER FIVE

QUEENS, NEW YORK — NOVEMBER 5, 2000

Unique sat comfortably in the passenger's seat of the getaway car he was provided for the quick mission he was currently set out on. He was now back from Jersey and ready to draw blood.

Ice parked the car in a dark alley across the street from Sergio's place of business. Ever since the situation with Jerome, there hadn't been any other unfortunate events that occurred. But Unique knew it wouldn't end at the failed abduction of his son. Sergio was strategizing and coming up with a new plan that would have to include killing Unique before Unique could kill him.

Given that Unique didn't retaliate right away, Sergio was unaware of when Unique would actually attack but he knew it was coming soon.

Jerome was Unique's only weakness. Sergio thought that having him held hostage would get Unique to back down and actually listen for once. Unfortunately for Sergio, the failed attempt only had Unique looking at the whole situation as somebody trying to kidnap and murder his son and now everyone was going to have to pay. This was no longer about who owned which corners.

Unique's jaw clenched as he replayed the events of last week in his head. From Asia informing him of what happened, to Kiana's irresponsible actions. His anger started to grow even more once he spotted his target walking out of the building. It was the same man that tried to take Jerome.

Unique watched him and two other guys converse as they approached the vehicle that held the same license plate number that Asia recited to Unique over the phone that day.

"Go." He calmly instructed Ice.

Ice began driving out of the alley, while Unique finished loading his weapon. Antoine and Worrell sat in the back with their guns ready. Worrell rolled down his side of the window as Unique rolled his down as well, and Ice started to pick up the speed.

They held their weapons up, pointing them out the windows and began letting them off as they drove by Sergio's guys, instantly killing them.

Unique wanted so bad for Sergio to be one of those three men, but he wasn't stupid to the game. Killing the boss of a mafia like Sergio unexpectedly would come with a very bad aftermath for Unique. But going after the man that was sent to take Jerome was a warning to Sergio that Unique was coming for him. At least this way, Sergio had a heads up now and could prepare himself and his team.

Ice sped off in the direction of the garage where they retrieved their getaway car and where their original vehicles were currently parked. When they arrived, the owner of the garage who was also part of Unique's crew, was already set to have the getaway car tarnished.

Ice tossed the keys to the owner while Unique, Worrell, and Antoine hopped out the vehicle. They briefly huddled around each other as Unique began to speak.

"Feds gon' be everywhere. Go where y'all need to go and stay there. Don't go near the spot and stay off the streets 'til I say so. Don't make shit hot." He stated before looking at the garage owner.

"I need this shit gone. No traces, no nothin'. Out of sight." Unique simply demanded.

"Got you." The owner responded and dapped Unique before getting into the car.

Everyone got into their separate cars and left the garage. Unique pulled down the hood from his head, releasing a deep breath he didn't know he was holding in once he reached a stop light. He continued driving as the light turned green, making his way down to the river to get rid of his weapon.

After dumping it in the large body of water, he just stood there staring out at the river while he removed the black leather gloves off his hands as a million thoughts came rushing through his mind.