The Game Begins Part 1

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"Babe come on, it will bring closure'' Kia says as she pulls Hakeem's wheelchair into his condo. Hakeem was released two days ago, but was checked into a physical rehabilitation center, since he was shot in the head and lost some of his ability to use his legs. he has been doing well so they released him but he still used his wheelchair just in case.

"I just don't wanna see them right now"

"No, you don't want to see Liyah" Kia says as she pulls Hakeem in front of television in his living room. ''Hell I don't want to but it's needed, 'keem.''
The two sat in his living room and watched tv or at least tried to, it was hard for them since news keep popping up with news about Hakeem and the shooting investigation.

The court decided that Liyah will not to be held accountable due to her having an mental illness but she did have to go to an rehab for mentally ill. None knew she had it except her brother and Jamal. The Lyon family planned a visit to hear her side of the story and why she wanted to kill Hakeem.

After an hour of just sitting, Hakeem turns to Kia and says "I want to do this alone."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't want my family there. This needs to be a one on one thing"

******

Hakeem wheels himself in the door of the asylum. He looks around and sees people in white everywhere. He goes up to the main desk "Is Liyah Hamiltion here?" he asks the older white woman behind the desk

"You mean Aaliyah?, uhm yes wait in the visitor room please, it's to the right" The woman points out.

Hakeem goes to the room and sees all types of people, young, old, black, white. He sits in the table, nearest to the back and waits.

Seconds later, Liyah walks in the room and goes straight to Hakeem and sits.

The two doesn't talk to each other, they just stare at each other.

Liyah shakes her head and chuckles a little. "Who would've thought I would see you first? I was expecting Jamal"

" Jamal? Look, why are you even here, nothing is wrong with you" Hakeem ask

Liyah gives Hakeem a look, "and how would you know?"

"That's what's wrong with us people today, mental illness is called a mental illness for a reason. Did you want me to wear a sign on my back or something?" Liyah rolls her eyes and sits back in her chair

Aftet a long pause, Hakeem finally replies

"Sorry" Liyah nods her head

"But i just need to know why you would want to hurt the empire and me?"

Liyah looks at Hakeem and takes a sharp breath

"My dad, Lucious killed him"

"What?"

"It was when Cookie was still in jail, before even, My dad helped Lucious and Cookie get the money to start empire. Lucious and Cookie didn't give him any credit so my dad tried to kill him, but Lucious pulled the trigger first."

"I thought you're dad was in the army"

"I lied." Liyah says bluntly

Hakeem stares at the girl blankly and shakes his head

"I can't believe i-"

"Well believe it, and you getting shot.." Liyah laughs as she gets up ..."is just the beginning"

Hakeem gets up, goes to the younger girls face and yells "What do you mean?!"

"shhh" Liyah says as she giggles "you'll know, soon enough but for now, go save your empire before it becomes mine"

The guards comes into the room ''Visiting hours is over'' They take Liyah out the room and escorts Hakeem to his Uber car.

Once Hakeem gets home, he tells Kia the whole story

"What? She's insane..literally." Kia says as she brings Hakeem some water

"I know, babe I'm going to bed, I need to rest, especially after tonight" Hakeem wheels to up to his room with his ramp.

"I'll meet you up there" Kia cleans up the living room and begins to head up stairs until the door bell rings. She opens the door

"Jamal? What do you want?" Kia questions

"You. We need to talk"

"About?"

"The plan" Jamal says

''Why the hell are you telling me?'' Kia says as she crosses her arms

''Because Kia'' Jamal starts off, he takes his hand puts it on his belt which holds a gun

''You're next''
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A mysterious woman walks in the room with her 4 inch heels, sitting at the nearest table.

Liyah walks out, as she sees the woman, She sits down.

The mystery woman takes off her shades and hat

"Aaliyah" the woman says sternly

"Anika.." Anika gives Liyah the look

Liyah sighs and rolls her eyes

"Sorry...Mom."


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