Legacy First

Chapter 1: Crazed Clark and His Legacy

Elbert Clark, the scariest man in Detroit, Michigan, is known to kill whom he wants when he wants and dares anyone to stop him. Mob ties and drug sales created a wealthy life for him. A 24-year-old Elbert, known as Crazed Clark, saw a beautiful woman named Mattie Moss, who just turned 17, on her way to college to sing. Crazed Clark always got what he wanted, and he wanted Mattie. Being his regular mean, abusive, and manipulating self-made, Mattie marries him and bears his children.

He chose Mattie because his legacy had a look, sound, and feel in his deranged mind, and Mattie was the only one who made it happen. Together with his wife, they became the Black Warbucks of Detroit. Elbert led his family with isolation, manipulation, and violence. His wife and children had no life outside of him, and no one dared question his authority without consequences.

Crazed, Clark started interviewing suitors for his daughters to marry against Mattie's will. But what did he care? She was the reason he did not have male heirs. So, he needed his sons-in-law to pass on his business. It was simple: they were to marry wealthy men to keep the family line prosperous. His youngest daughter, Karen, was sixteen, and his oldest, Jackie, was twenty-two. All the sisters knew that one day, they were to be arranged to a Worthy male who would treat them like they were unworthy like their father does to their mother.

I said no to Jackie and Bobby as Clark was studying Bobby, a man he thought was weak, a crooked lieutenant over Detroit cops. Bobby was one of the many cops Clark had in his pockets, and he did not have the money he needed to remain in the Clark family after he was gone. His legacy was all he cared about. 

Listen, Clark. I know I am not an ideal match because of my kids, but Jackie has experience helping raise her sisters. I am rich, and I will be able to eliminate all the cops off your oil ring you pass those drugs through. Also, erase some evidence the DA has on you currently. I am the best cop in Detroit for the job, as Body continued pleading his case.

I hear Jackie's not even biologically yours and cannot sing as much as the others. So, you cannot sell her for that high of a price. I have two sons who need a mother, and I have had my eye on Jackie for a while now. My family has money in Detroit, and you know your church will be pushed mainstream with our pull plus the tax cuts.

Clark laughed and said she is not mine biologically but still more valuable than your broke-ass family.

Bobby was losing his ground. He needed to be a part of this family, so he said. I can offer a million, and once we produce, children will be the most powerful in the mafia game.

Clark clapped his hands, and Bobby understood. I want a cut every year, and Jackie, you, and the family will attend every function of the Clark household. We will still maintain an image.

Bobby looked relieved. Is that a yes to me and Jackie

Clark looked at Bobby judgingly. Jackie is smart, headstrong, and stubborn like her mother was. I had to break Mattie out of that to obey me. You will have to do the same in your household. You hear me.

Bobby shook his head nervously.

Still believing that Bobby was too weak for his family, Clark said Jackie is your property now. You will take care of her; she will not return to my home for any reason or tell the media because you will handle her correctly. While talking to Bobby, Elbert got closer and closer. Starting at him mincingly, Elbert stood 6 foot 5 inches to Bobby, 5 foot 9 inches, weaker fame. Bobby was scared. I was hoping you would not allow my daughter to control you in any way.

Bobby liked Jackie's quick comebacks. He found her attractive but would do anything to be a part of the black Warbucks family. I promise I will handle her, Mr. Clark

Clark is still not sold on Bobby but said. Come to dinner tonight at my house, propose to Jackie. Please bring your children so we can take photos. Bring the money as well; tonight, I am testing to see if you know how to handle my daughter. She will be angry, sad, and mad at the same time. You will not need any of my assistance handling your future wife. Do you understand?

Bobby agreed and said Yes, sir, I will handle what's mine.