Two Faces One Escape (Re-editing)

Chapter Twenty Three

Omari Sha'Jai Perez
18 years old
Jacksonville, Florida 📍
February 19th
(Excuse any spelling mistakes)

"Yes ma'am. It's on the 12th aisle by the pliers." The older woman smiled before returning to her purchases. Today he was actually happy. His baby called him, his mother made his favorite dish, his brother was finally quiet since he came out the womb and even then he wasn't quiet. His father made some DULCE DE CAJUIL, which was his favorite considering he didn't fuck with anyone on his dad side of the family. Today was a good day.

"You can take your break, Omari." The young boy nods before taking off his apron with a smile. He couldn't wait to call his baby and ask her about her day. He knew she had practice today so he wanted to know how her day went. Taking his lighter and pre rolled blunts he exits through the back door outside with his phone in hand. This was where the workers went to chill. Shaking his head, he decided to head to his car instead due to a sudden feeling.
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"I don't like her! Like oh my goodness! She made me run 10 laps around that big ass football field in the windy air in front of everyone for no reason. I really don't like her! She came back all broken up and mean." He nodded while she took off her clothes to prepare for her shower. He sighs seeing her look so drained and tired from today. Since he was a total empath, it was like he could feel everything she was feeling as of now. Pain and anger.

"I don't even know why! All she said was because since I'm not feeling well that means you aren't either. I'm just gonna take a break from cheerleading for now-"

"You sure baby? You love cheerleading. If you need anything I can always drop everything for you."

She smiles softly while he seriously looked in the camera seeing her look so tired. "Yes, I'm tired of it. They laughed at me! They all laughed at me when I could barely finish. I hate them!" He sighs before cranking up his car. He always came into work early and ready to work even on his off days but she needed him. "Don't say that. I'm on the way. Open the door fa' me."

"Mr. Ferrico, I have an emergency at home. Can I go?" The older man nods causing him to thank him. He was gonna cheer his girl up. "Thank you sir." The older man nods again while he watches his soccer game. He didn't mind it because he never had a problem with the young man plus he only had about an hour left of work to do. "Be safe."
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"Do you have anything Hello Kitty?" The older woman nods before showing him the most adorable cake pops ever. He nods before grabbing some extra desserts for the house. He texts her get some clothes ready so he can take her to his house instead. He could tell by the way she was texting that her mood was completely off. He didn't like that.

"Can I have $30 on pump uhh 4? Yeah, and these." The man's eyes slightly widened seeing a bunch of snacks on the counter. He knew he would cheer her up or at least try. He couldn't have her sad and depressed like he was until he met her. The man ringed all his items up and his gas before looking out the window. Mari turns to look in curiosity before telling the man to keep the change. Walking out the cold windy doors he shivered feeling something off.

Watch yo' surroundings nigga.

Hearing multiple footsteps, he keeps walking with his head down to avoid any misunderstandings. He just wanted to spend time with his baby. "Say man! Hold up!" Mari immediately stopped hearing a voice behind him. Feeling a rough hand on his shoulder, he turns around being faced with four men who couldn't be too much older than him.

"You ain't hear me?" The boy shakes his head hearing the four chuckle amongst themselves. "I see you work, gon' head and empty them pockets." He shivers while they chuckled from the boy visibly shaking. He wanted to shit himself right about now but what would that do? Hearing the sound of a gun cock, his smile widens while they chuckled loudly.