Every Thug Needs A Lady

Chapter 8

Today was the day we would be leaving . I got out of bed and put on a gray Pink sweat suit and pulled my hair up . I tied a black bandanna around my head , Tupac style .

Me: babe , wake up .

I nudged his arm .

He let out a groan .

Me: get up , my brothers will be here soon .

We were meeting at our place & going from there .

He sat up .

Marcus: this is about to be a long drive .

I laughed .

Me: yeah , lets hurry and get it over with .

He got up and took a shower .

I began dragging all our stuff downstairs and to the front door .

I heard Marcus's phone ringing . The name said BOSS. I thought I should answer it .

Me: hello ?

"Boss": uh hello , uh is Marcus there?

He sounded like something was wrong .

Me : yeah , but he's in the shower , we're getting ready to leave for Florida .

Boss: tell Marcus to turn on the news , Now! It's important .

There was a click . I guess he hung up .

Me: babe , your boss called , he said to watch the news , it's important .

I heard him cut off the water . He ran in with a towel around him .

Marcus : what the fuck ? Turn it on Taylor .

I rolled my eyes , but did as I was told .

Me : oh my god .

I can't believe what I just saw .

My boyfriend and twin brothers picture was on the news .

News anchorman : if you've seen any of these men , Marcus Griffin , Andre Jackson , or Trey Jackson , please call the police . They are believed to be the killers of 27 year old Jason Brown .

Marcus: shit. Taylor pack EVERYTHING we're leaving . I have to call your brothers .

Marcus ran downstairs with his phone .

I was scared . Did I really want to leave everything and everyone I know ? Did I really love this man that much ? I'd still have my brothers .

Yes . The answer is yes . I do love him that much . I can't imagine me being with anyone but him . I quickly snapped out of my funk and began packing everything .

I knew getting with him that something like this could happen . But I never thought it would .

I got 4 big suit cases from under the bed . I threw everything that was in the drawers into the bags . Went to the bathroom & got all that stuff . I made sure to get our phone chargers . Most of my stuff was still packed , so that saved a lot of time . I packed a couple blankets & got the emergency money out of the mattress . 100k $ . Wow .

Marcus barged in the room .

Marcus : gimme some sweats .

I threw under wear , grey sweats , and a black Nike "get like me" shirt .

Me: so ..?

Marcus: the boys are on the way. Change of plans tho , we gotta leave . For good . Are you goin ?

Me : ofcourse .

Marcus : good . We're goin to Cali . No one can know .

Me : okay . Babe , I'm kind of scared .

I looked at my feet , nervously .

Marcus came over and hugged me .

Marcus : this is why I didn't want you to fall for me . But you chose to stay . I love you , soo soo much Taylor Lashay Jackson . I'll protect you .

I felt a little better .

Me: I love you too , Marcus Dashawn Griffin .

Marcus : now lets go .

I grabbed two suit cases , and he got the other two . As we were loading everything into the Tahoe , the boys pulled up .

They were very calm , I thought they'd be nervous and in a hurry .

Trey : is she goin ?

Marcus : yeah

Trey : that's your down ass bitch bruh

Marcus : I know . Dats my girl .

I turned and got in the black Tahoe . Hearing that made me smile . I am his girl , I'm down for him , it was clear to me that we were serious now .

I plugged in my phone and started playing Dedication 5 . Marcus got in .

Marcus : you ready ?

Me: yess

He smiled at me and pulled out of the driveway .