Hustle N' Moe. ( urban )

Chapter 4: Laura's Song

Laura
I had dreams . Dreams that I thought would one day come thru . They probably would've, If it wasn't for his sweet innocent smile that lead me to the fiery pits of hell .

"Hey ,gorgeous ."I turned around to face a Familiar light skinned man with tattoos all over his body that were exposed by his plain white t shirt . This wasn't the first time I've seen him at the diner , he usually came with a little girl but this time he was alone.

" Hi . " I replied back , while placing a menu down on the table .

He smiled and said " Laura . right ?"
I returned the smile and pointed to the name tag pinned to my polka dot uniform.

"Yup that's me "

He flashed that billion dollar smile , the same smile that made me fall for him in the first place.

"Why don't you have a seat with me , I can tell your tired." I considered his offer and took a quick look around the half empty diner , for any signs of my Boss . When I didn't see the fat slob anywhere I quickly slid into the booth.

" You can't possibly like working here ? " He spoke up and said

" I mean , it pays the bills so I can't complain."

" You're too pretty to be working at a dump like this "

" It can't be that much of a dump you come here almost everyday " I snapped back causing him to laugh

" I only come here cause my baby girl loves this place , for some reason " .

How sweet , I thought to myself. I looked down at hands to avoid his stare. " Oh well that makes sense." I was beginning to get nervous.

" So can I call you sometime . Or do I have to come here everyday just to see you ?"

I laughed a little then said " I don't even know your name ."

" Maurice . Maurice walker ."

Who would've know , Such a beautiful smile could turn my life upside down.

" His Daugther ?" detective Garrett said , pulling me out my thoughts.

" Yes bitch . his daughter " I snapped

"Watch it I'm not the one kuoski!" Detective Garret yelled back at me causing me to jump a little. " So you're trying to tell me that you have a little girl pimp --"

" Yes oh my God . how many times do I have to say that."

" Yeah right I have to see it to believe it . We'll head down to where you live and bring his 'Daugther ' down for questioning. " She said , while heading for the door.

"No !..not yet,They'll know I told." answered quickly hoping not to get Myself into any more trouble than I already caused . I could hear Maurice in the back of my head yelling at me , his voice still remained with me . The same voice that got me here in the first place .

"Laura you're almost 30 years old , you can't keep doing this to yourself . I know you , this isn't how you should be living your life .

Another 30 mintues passed by and Detective Garret and I were still sitting across from each other . Talking.

Our deep conversation was soon interrupted when A tall skinny officer walked in.

" Ma'am , Miss.Kuoski made bail."

Detective garret rushed out of the room . I followed .

" You gotta be kidding ." she stopped in her tracks and stood there staring at Moesha who was standing with Mookie on the other side of the room.

"I'm serious Donna this is my life were dealing with ." I said referring to Detective Garrett , I was securing the contents of our deal .

She didn't answer but I took her silence as a understanding .The tall slim man escorted me over to where Moesha was.

Her pretty brown eyes lit up when she saw me I couldn't tell if she was happy or pissed " Hey Laura !" I could tell by the fake smile plastered on her face , that she was far from happy. " I'm glad you're okay ."

I played along until we got to the front door

"Kuoski !" . I looked back noticed Detective Garret running up to me . She hesitated when see took another look at Moesha .

"You left your purse ." she handed over my cheetah print coin purse and winked at me . I turned around and walked through the door with Moe.

No words were spoken . Until we reached the door .

"I can't believe you were so careless! do you know how much money it took to get your ass out !" Moesha yelled , sounding just like her daddy.

I didn't respond . I was just waiting one the rest of it

"You are really stupid you know ! We barely have any fucking money because you ain't pulling to fucking weight and --" Moesha stopped mid sentence , when she noticed the two cops watching over at us.

" .. lets just go." Mookie spoke up and dragged the two of us towards the black jeep parked outside.

Mookie drove us back to the house. Moesha continued to yell at me , Like I was her child or something . It made me not regret what I did .

" You know what I'm done talking." Moesha turned around in her seat and looked out the window . " I shouldn't be doing this , I should be worried about prom , homecoming , Shit ion know something other than this ! This isn't for me ."

Me either . Moesha is always complaining when all she has to do is sit her happy ass down and collect our money . While were out here throwing it back for anyone willing to pay . Donna was right , I need a change and I sure as hell shouldn't be bussing my ass for no Little girl . Time for a Change .

Finally we made it to the house . I quickly hopped out The jeep hoping and praying to make up to my room without having to face Isaiah . Ever since Maurice passed , me and the girls have been on pins and needle around him. He plays no games compared to Moesha or Maurice.

Surprisingly he was no where in site so I made it up to my room without any disturbances . Other than Kiana's ghetto ass constantly bugging me with questions .

I plopped down and stretched out on my bed. Thinking . Just thinking about how my life would've been if I didn't choose this lifestyle . Probably would've been a doctor , shit maybe even a cop .

I don't know what I wish to get out of this deal , but I'm hoping it's a better life than this .