A Hustler's Protege

03 Odd Situations

- Victor
"Damn Imani... Told you I'm busy this weekend.. No..bu--...wai-- ugh." I just put the phone down and let this girl talk, I hate when she calls just to argue; where they do that at? Imani and I been dating since sophomore year, but lately she's been all down my back about my school work and basketball: do this Victor, do that Vic, shit been nothing but aggravation, I know she means well.... But damn give a brother a break! "Vic ... You always make plans with your boys but never with me, I'm tired of coming last to Trevor and Antonio until you decide what you wanna do holla at me". Just like that.. She says her peace and hangs up, I never understood why girls act so demanding I have a life too!

- Imani
Ughhh! He makes me want to scream! Why must he be so difficult lord? Why am I always tolerating his ways and lies? "Mani come downstairs and eat" when my momma said that I lost all types of anger towards Vic .. The smell of baked beans, potato salad, roast beef, Mac and cheese with corn on the cob; made my mouth sweat. I sat at the table with my younger siblings Jersey and Kendall, we bowed our heads as we prepared to say grace; once everyone spoke out amen we all dug in and went to work.. I received a text from Vic but I just overlooked it, he texted back to back to see if I was going to answer I just put my phone on do not disturbed and finished my meal.

-Victor
Not gonna answer my texts huh? Ok.. As I sat there and thought to myself. I got tired of going around in circles with Imani, she makes me weak and feel vulnerable when I'm with her but when I'm away she makes me feel as if I'm the bad guy. I love her don't get me wrong, just she's asking for way too much from a nigga who's still trying to graduate.

- Davon
"Damn, slow down shorty... You walk hella fast when you get off work", ... Can you believe it? I've been standing outside this Beauty Supply store well over 30 minutes waiting on Raven. "Umm.. Why are you at my job?" I flashed a smile to at least let her know I'm interested you know what they say about dark skin niggas with pretty white teeth. "Came to see if you wanted me to walk you home that's all"

"I ask you what's your name, now you're stalking me? Cute.. Thanks but no thanks my boyfriend coming to get me in 5 minutes"
Boyfriend? As I thought to myself, not once did this girl give me any clue that she was taken.. But I should've known based on how she looked she had someone, but damn! I feel stupid standing out here in 90 degree weather in all black waiting on this girl. I bet I won't do that shit no more, "well... Alright I'll see you around though". I just turned around and walked off in shame; I was three blocks down from my crib, so in my case I just put my headphones in and listened to some Kendrick Lamar. I get around the corner and seen this brand new metallic black 2015 Mazda, I paused as I took out my headphones and took it upon myself to go see... Living in the hood only time you see a fully equipped ride like that is if you were a Hustler or a dope dealer. I walked up to it and peeped inside of it, "hey! Get your ass off that car!" I turned around and seen this big black ass nigga, hovering over me. "Aye man I'm just looking!" He tried to push me off but as big as he was I dare to even try him. "Easy easy my friend.. It's okay if the kid looks" this deep, smooth monotone voice came from inside the building the car was parked in front of. Dude was dressed in a suit, wore nothing but a gold watch and a chain along with shades as dark as tinted windows. "What's ya name kid?" I replied nervously, I don't mess with guys who's shades cost more than my entire outfit. "Davon.. Cool... My name Kash, you like that car?" I nodded, "you want it?" My eyes widen as he said that, I wanted to say yes but only God knows what might happen if I did.. So I lied and said no, and plus I had no license to even drive it. "It's cool mane if you do, no need to be afraid my mane.. You seem like a cool kid, how old are you?" I told him my age, he just chuckled and responded young blood I didn't know how to respond or know what to say, so I laughed nervously as I slowly backed away. "Want to make some quick money?" As I stopped and stood there, I thought and answered with ease "what's in it for me?" He chuckled as he adjusted his watch, signaling me to follow him.. I was scared for my life and was unsure of what I got myself into.

- Tony
"Where is that boy! He was suppose to be back from the store with the milk by now... Antonio!" I sighed deeply as I put my pencil down getting up from the table to go see what my mom wanted. She was being furious, she sent Davon to the store nearly an hour ago and he still hasn't made his way back; I just stood there and shook my head and volunteered to go find him. I grabbed my keys and phone, put on some basketball shorts and my addidas along with my tank and walked out the door. To kill time, I thought about Friday game... Thought about how many points I'm going to score, and how I can make MVP of the night.. As I turned the corner I seen Davon coming out a building talking to some strange man, I adjusted my vision as I looked closely at who he was shaking hands with.... Kash, Baltimore's most wanted KingPin. Kash was wanted in every city of Maryland, he got arrested several times but still made bail each time didn't give the judge time to announce a sentence or even give the man a trial. After his last arrest he stayed low for awhile, but only God knows what made him resurface.... Or better yet why my brother even socializing with this cat.