The Perfect Storm. . . . Book 1

No turning back. Chapter 8

" Life is a journey of realization, which often ends in that place where dreams never begin.

Qosmic Qadence

Again, Chris doesn't tell me what he does for this man or where he goes when it concerns Whispers business and I know that is 95% of what he does in a day or night. I think what I don't know protects me and I'm fine with that. The less I know the more likely I'm to keep breathing. Shit everything isn't for everyone. Yes, there are some females that just need to know every move their man makes or partner makes and maybe I'm dumb for this, but I don't. I may not fully trust Chris and it isn't because of anything he has done or not done; the trust issue is all mine. I'm trying to learn how to trust and to be honest who better to try it out with then Chris. Hell, so far, he has shown me that I can trust him, its just the fear of trusting and failing that has me on pause. Also, I do know besides Chris, I'm the only one that has seen this man in 10 years, and I know that must hold weight. Hell lets be real, me just seeing his face and where he lives places my life in that man's hands. Meaning I best never ever acknowledge I've seen him or know where he lives, because he isn't going to assume it is Chis! He is coming straight for me because if Chris hasn't said nothing in this long, he never will, and I would be the rat! Chris, turns in my direction Stormy, I can protect you from anything, but betraying Whispers is the line you should never cross with me." He asked me "do you understand exactly what I mean?" I looked from him to whispers and I said, " I understand more then you think. Me knowing and seeing him, places my life in his hands and if I betray that, you will not save me if he comes for me. Chris shakes his head yes, but it is what Whispers says that takes my breath away. He walks around the counter and stands directly in my face, I love Chris as my own, He is my son but with me saying this I want you to know something that you might not know. You man right here is a killer, he is my killer. But he will not hesitate to kill for me or be killed for me, I would hate to make him kill what he loves, but if you betray me or I think you betrayed me. He will be the one that takes your life, I will make sure of it! Do you understand me? I look from Whispers to Chris, trust me when I say, I understand perfectly well.

Chris comes to me; he holds my chin in his hands, while looking me in the eyes. The look on his face lets me know he means everything he is fixing to say to me. Stormy, I love you, but this man gave me a way to eat when I didnt have one, he was the father I never had, he has been my savior and for that alone. I will hurt you if you do anything adverse to him or his business. I never thought I would ever fear Chris but, in this moment, I am terrified of him. Chris gives me a kiss and says he will be right back, him and whispers must talk real quick. Whispers tells me to make myself at home, that Im more than welcome to watch T.V, before him and Chris walk down the hallway out of my sight. I walk to what I believe is the family sitting room. This room is also beautifully done. It is cream walls, with dak chocolate furniture. Huge, overstuffed sectional, with built in recliners at both ends, a smoked glass cast iron table, centered in the middle. With matching end tables, brass lamps with dark chocolate shades. There is a gas fireplace set in various colors of cream and brown bricks. Over the mantle there is various sizes of swords. The T.V is huge and stands off to the left of the living room. I sit down and switch it on.

I am flowing thru the channels when I come to WPIX, and the news is on. There is a news update with a press conference, the reporter is talking about some dude that was last seen almost 6 months ago in the Homewood area. His family believes foul play was involved. His mother comes on the screen. My son never bothered anyone and is a good kid. He has never given me or his father a bit of trouble. I know someone knows something, it isnt like him to up and disappear like this. I dont know if he out there hurt or dead. We need answers and if anyone knows where Donald Freeman is, please come forward and tell the truth. Imagine if this was your family member missing, wouldnt you want help in finding them? Please help me bring our son home. They switch back to the reporter, they are asking for the public's help and if anyone has information to call the hotline. They flash a picture of dude, and my eyes get wide as hell. Shit, its the dude Chris popped the first time he took me to the trap house. I sit there stunned as I stare at the T.V, what could this mean for Chris? So many people were there and seen what happened, not to mention the people standing around outside that I know had to have heard the shots. Folks was out when Chris and I left, so I know they was out when the body was taken out. Maybe, just maybe I'm overreacting? You figure who ever tells on Chris is fucking with Whispers money and business. So, I doubt anyone wants any of that backlash. But then again, the streets ain't too loyal. There is a bunch of snakes and rats about. Fuck! I got to tell Chris, should I go find him? Should I wait here like I was ordered? Fuck, I'll wait, no telling what they are doing or talking about. I done already put my foot in my mouth with Whispers, the last thing I need to do is go walking thru his house and barging in on them as they talk business. Nope I'll just wait until Chris comes out. I don't plan on dying today.