Escaping Hell

Where to Go?

Brandy POV

My alarm clock wakes me up out of my sleep. I roll over and rub my eyes, I check the time 11pm. I get up ad slip on an all black outfit. I grab my keys and phone and head out of the house heading towards the trap so I can start my shift. I have been taking on extra hours so I can quickly make the money back that I lost due to my uncle. I know Keith doesn't want me to be out in the streets alone but I have to do what I have to do. I don't have any money to pay bills and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be kicked out soon and I don't want to be out on the streets. I catch a train and head uptown soon getting off. I make my way to the trap and get my supply.

*I lean back on a brick wall and scan my surroundings for any potential costumers. I look down at my phone to see that it is 3:24am. I sigh, I've been out here for over 3 hours. I watch as a dark figure crosses the street approaching me. I perk up trying to look less tired.

man-"What you got?"

I look him up and down

B-"What you need?"

man-"I need that white girl.... 2 dime bags"

I nod reaching in my pocket looking around for any signs of cops. I pull out two baggies and the guy reaches for it, I snatch it back.

B-"Give me my money first" I say harshly

man- smacks teeth "Little girl don't play with me"

B-"Ain't nobody playing... give me my money or you ain't getting NOTHING man"

Next thing I know his fist comes in contact with the side of my face making me stumble back a bit. I cock my fist back and punch him in the nose with all my might. He falls to the ground but quickly regains his balance. We start throwing punches back and forth. I get him on the ground reaching in his pockets pulling out a handful of cash and take off running with him behind me. I run through ally ways trying to loose him but he stay right on my tail. Just as I am about to stop running I run straight into some one and they quickly catch me.

K-"Brandy?"

the guy runs up on us

K-"Aye bruh back up." he flashes his piece(gun)

The guy holds his hands up in surrender and backs up as Keith stares him down. I take this time to try to sneak away from Keith but I fail

K-"Don't play with me Knuckles, stay your as right there."

Oh yeah! I got my gang name, Catch said knuckle because I have a mean punch. I walk back over to Keith, he turns to face me looking pissed!

K-"What are you doing out here Brandy" he says through clenched teeth. Its scary because I have never seen this side of him. His eyes are pitch black and his skin pale, he has this angry look that would make you poop your pants... I guess this is Winter.

B-"I need the money Keith. I have to get money to find somewhere else to stay."

K-"Go home Brandy.. it's not just you anymore. Were you with Asia?"

I shake my head look down

K-"Then who was you with?"

B-"Nobody, I can take care of myself"

K-"Obviously not if that man almost caught you! Who knows what he woulda did! You what he did to your face? Did he kick you anywhere in the stomach or something?" I shake my head no "Ight man lets go back to my place so I can clean you up"

B-"Wait I gotta drop this money off."

K-"Ight man come on" he smacks his teeth

He walks ahead of me and I jump on his back. He carries me all the way to the trap house. When we get there I immediately go to the back to give Catch his money and the extra money I stole from the guy

Catch-"Where did you get this extra $300 from knuckles?" he says with a smirk

B-"I stole it from a guy who tried to rob me" I say with a shrug

He looks down at the money then back up at me. He throws the stack of money at me,

C-"Here keep it... you need it more than I do"

B-"But this is almost $10,000.."

C-"You worked hard for it, so keep it. Now go before I change my mind."

B-I stare down at the money in my hands "Thank you"

C-"It's the least I could do... since your on your own"

I nod and leave out the office stuffing my money in my pockets. I head back out front to Keith. I grab is hand and we make our way to Keith's apartment. When we get in I collapse on the couch. Just as I'm about to doze off Keith shakes me.

K-"When was the last time you ate?" he says while lightly dabbing my face with alcohol, I wince

B-"I think around 10 " I mumble

K-He looks up at me "am or pm?"

B-"am" I say lowly

He sighs and gets up heading towards the kitchen. He comes back with a pop tart and a muffin

K-"This is all I got for now... eat"

I gladly take the food and start stuffing my face. I here Keith laugh I look up

K-"Slow down before you choke sweetheart"

I shrug and continue eating. When I finish I feel Keith's eyes on me. I turn to face him

B-"Im not going to stop working. I need the money"

K- shakes his head "No you don't because Catch just gave you money, enough that you can bye a place and live there for maybe a year with that money"

B-"I know that but I have to keep the money coming in so that I will continue to pay the bulls!" I say and my accent becomes even thicker

K-"Ill give you money for bills! I don't want you out on the fucking streets!" he says matching my tone

I stand up and get in his face, he follows my action standing up towering over me.

B-"Dammit I don't need your charity. why are you so worried about me? Worry about your mama or sum! Not me, I don't depend on men... or boys in this case"

K-"Stop being so fucking stubborn! Your pregnant with our baby get that through your fucking head!Your putting yourself and the baby at risk!"

B-"It's not your baby! You have no say or control over me. I do what I do"

K-"you know what your right... Its not my baby... your hoe ass got pregnant by your uncle, that just disgusting.. Get out my house you dirty hoe."

I'm not  gonna lie his words cut me deep, as soon as the words left his mouth I could see the regret in his eyes. He opens I his mouth to say something but I shake my head no. To late to take back his words at least I know how he feels about me.

B-"Fuck you, loose my number" I spit out at him walking out of the apartment

He grabs my arm and turns me around.

K-"Sweetheart I'm sorry please." he begs

I pull away with tears clouding my vision and run down the steps walk outside. The cool wind hits me and my tears begin to fall. I begin to make my way home. As I walk down the hall to my apartment door, I see all my stuff sitting in the hallway. Who puts people out their home at 5 in the morning. This makes me cry even harder.. I have nowhere to go.

I grab my book bag and begin stuffing clothes and the things I need in it. I throw the key in the floor and make my way to Asia's house. I call her over and over again but she doesn't answer. I sigh and make my way to the park I find myself a bench and curl up in a ball. I begin to cry a river, I cry so hard I begin to tremble. I pull my self together and try to think what to do. Later today I will go out looking for a apartment to stay in, I have to do what's best for me, forget everyone else