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Today is the day for Jalils funeral . Everything was black even his casket interrior design. Keabran , Jeremy and I are on the first row. My momma is at the front in her wheel chair speaking.
When Keabran was released so was she.

" Jalil and Korlin were like Sandy and Spongebob. They were always competing and fighting, but they'd never let anyone hurt the other. Jalil was a smart , handsome , and articulate young man. He was the nicest, meanest thing," she laughed a little looking at his casket."The only way you would know his true side was if you were his family or close friends. The thing was , if Jalil didnt know you he wasnt talking. He would often come off as mean because he didn't conversate with many people. Jalil Amon Taylor, rest in peace baby. Momma got you ."

She finished her sayings as well as everyone else. It was now my turn.

" Well J, never thought it would be a day were i would have to say goodbye. Its not really goodbye because i know your still here with me. I remember when my first night there, i had to sleep in your room because mine wasn't finished yet:

"She a girl , why she in a boy room?" Jalil asked momma

" Jalil dont start i told you what was gone happen before she even got here. Dont act like you dense or something. " she said trying not to curse.

Jalil looked away pissed off . I walked around the corner to see Jalil staring at me.

" Hey im Korlin. Its nice to mee'chu , thank you for letting me lay down in your room . Hopefully my room will be done soon. " i said.

Jalil smiled at me and said ," I like yo' little accent. Say baby."

I straight faced him and walked in his room. That was something i hated with a passion. I still do.

" Okay Okay im just playing. Come here little sister." He said.

Both my momma and i were shocked when he said little sister. I smiled hard and went to hug him.

After that day we were inseparable. Jalil i want you to know that you will always be my brother and nothing in this world can change that. I love you and ...and... ," i couldnt finish my sentence . My tears began to bombrush me.

Jeremy came up and began comfort me. I got myself together and finished my rant. While finishing i reminisced on all the good times he and i had together. I'll miss you Jalil.

After the funeral and repast , Momma , Jeremy ,Keabran and i went home.
I wasnt talking to anyone .

The doorbell rung , Jeremy went to answer it.

" Is Korlin home?" I hear Kandre ask.

"She sleeping , what you need with her?" Jeremy says .

I pick Keabran up off the floor and walk to the front of the house.

"What?" I ask with no emotion . I am not in the mood too deal with his bull.

"Why are you holding him like that? " he asked . I had Keabran sitting in my arms like he was sittng in a chair.

" Why you at my momma door?" I ask trying to respect my son and not curse in front of him.

" Look , i didnt come here to play 21 questions with you. I came to offer my condolences." he said watching Keabran put his pacifier in his mouth.

" He shouldnt be suckin' on that damn thing." He says still eyeing my son.

" I could have sworn you was in New Orleans. And do you have a problem with my son or something? And do not curse in front of him. And he is nine months , thats what babies do you st-." I made noises with my mouth to keep from saying something foul.

" Can you leave man, you upsetting Ko. You need to go." Jeremy tells Kandre

" Oh you Dr. Suess now nigga? And Korlin please finish what you were saying , you disrespectful ass lil bitch." Kandre said catching me off gaurd.

I began swinging on him with my left hand holding Keabran in the right. The way my hands were moving , Kandre's head didnt stand a chance. I gave Keabran to Jeremy and started full fledged Fighting .

" Dont you ever , in your life disrespect my child! Dont you call me no lil bitch! If im a bitch , it was genetics that caused me to be a bitch ! You ass! Thats your grandson and you acting like he a fucking orphan or some shit. Stay the fuck out of my life and his!" I tell him while i finish stomping his face.

I heard his jaw crack on the last stomp. At the moment i dont give a fuck. I called 9-1-1 and told them it was a home invasion.

I made it look like he was stealing and like he broke things and went through drawers.
As soon as the police got there the asked me to go into police custody to ask some questions.

"Hello Miss . Taylor , im Detective Howard . Im sure you know that this has nothing to do with your mothers home invasion. This is about your bestfriend Jasmine's death. We are questioning everyone who was in her and her boyfriend Quan 's log. An interesrting fact was , when we found the phone she was in the middle of texting you. The text read:

Bestfrann❤💁: CODE 324 . Bestfrann i love you. I might not make it out of this shit tonight. I just wanted to tell you i love you and ill always be ....

I took in the information . Damn, she knew she was going to die.

"Okay , but why am i here? I dont know anything about her nor Quans death. The only thing i know is Jas jumped in front of the bullet for him but they both died. " i say in all honestly.

"Did you know Quan was 25 years old?" Howard asked.

I shook my head no,"Na ,put i knew he was a plug.He treated her well though. Anything she asked for he got it , how he got it wasnt my business. They loved each other i know that."

" Everything wasnt all peaches and cream . Quan was a convicted felon. He knew he was putting Jasmines life in danger , but did he care no.But its not all his fault. Little Jasmine knew his age . " he explained.

"How do you know all this detective?" I asked out of curiosity.

"We've been watching Mr. Francis since he was released from prison."he explained.

"What do you think happened ?" I asked staring off in space.

"Well Miss. Taylor , i think Francis got caught up if you know what i mean." I knew what he meant i just wasnt comprehending it.

"Wha'chu mean?" I asked still confused.

Caught up?

Korlin and Keyela in the media when they were younger

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