Ghetto love(August Alsina Story)

Chapter 18

August's P.O.V


I woke up with a bittersweet feeling inside of my body. Today was December 20th. The day that marked my brother's birthday. He haven't been gone for that long I still can remember the days we used to run the streets. I still think that he's here with me sometimes. My mother was taking this the hardest she didn't show it much but I know this is extremely hard on her. My brother was her oldest child so they had that bond that nobody could break.

My brother used to take up for me when niqqas used to try to bother me. I miss him so much but I know he's in a better place which people say all the time. I decided to get up early today so I could visit his grave I haven't been there since the day we buried him. I was in desperate need of visiting his grave because I felt it would bring me some closure. I was going to take Angel with me, but she wouldn't understand so I let her stay home with my mother.

I put on my dark Levi's, Jordan 5's fire reds, and a denim long sleeve shirt. As I walked out the door I kissed my mom and Angel. "August I know it's gonna be hard but it will bring relief. Trust me I've been getting better by visiting his grave"said my mom. "Thanks for the advice mom. I'll be back later on"I said. I saw Zayna coming down the stairs fully dressed. "Where you going bae"said Zayna. "I'm going to visit my brother's grave"I said. "Can I come with you"Zayna asked. I nodded and grabbed her hand.

When we arrived at the grave site I instantly let my emotions get the best of me. I was raised to be strong not weak, but right now none of that cared to me. I cried and I felt Zayna's hand rub on my back. "Let it all out you can't keep holding everything inside"she said. "I know I know, Can you give me a minute"I said. She nodded and went back to the car to give me time alone to talk to my brother.

"Bro, it's crazy without you here. I remember when we used to do mostly everything together. Everytime you got in trouble I was there to help you. When I got in trouble you was there to help me. I appreciate the time I had with you even though it ended short, I know you looking down proud at me because I'm being a man about things. I want you to know that Angel is doing good. She looks just like you bro. She be scaring a niqqa sometimes Foreal. You was a good father to her and I'm trying my best to be the best uncle I can be to her. Also, I'm actually about to become a father. I was scared to death when I found out, but I remembered how you told me not to be like how our father was. I love you bro and I'll take care of the family"I said.

I walked back to the car and got inside. I was delighted that I got closure from visiting him. It was almost 4 p.m. so I decided to head home to found out what I was going to wear to the block party. Me and my homies planned a block party to celebrate my brother's birthday.

Everybody that was from my good was coming. I logged on to my Facebook to post the event. It read"Come celebrate Melvin's birthday with ya boy August. Everyone is welcomed just don't bring no drama, but you can bring a bottle. Let's remember him by doing it big for Melvin. I will be seeing y'all at 8 p.m".

I changed my clothes and wore a shirt with my brother's face on it, and the chain he gave me. After getting dressed I checked on my mom. She looked sad so I said"Ma you look so sad. I just want you to know it's okay to show your emotions around me. I'm your son and I always will be here for you"I said. I hugged her tightly as she said"Thanks
son, I appreciate everything you help me with. We will get through this together".

Hours later, people started pulling up with crowds of people. People brought bottles and weed. I wasn't much of a drinker but I liked to smoke it helped me relax. My homie Trey came to the party he brought my favorite blueberry kush. We chilled and sat inside of the garage while people was dancing. Zayna was in the house I put her on house arrest. She wasn't about to get into any danger because niqqas around here be tryna beef with me. "Aye bro, look Who just walked in"said Trey.

I looked up to see that it was Diamond my brother's ex. "Oh hell naw I don't even know why she came. She ain't nothing but drama. Let me go handle this"I said to Trey. I walked up to her and said"You can dismiss yourself from my block. You ain't sh*t never will be sh*t. You are a dead beat mother and always going around sleeping with everyone"I said. "August you can save that sh*t for the birds. You wanna try to disrespect me I'll solve that. Don't believe me just watch"she said.

She came back with her boyfriend and about 2 other guys. "Yo take y'all asses back to where y'all came from. I don't got time for that. Maybe if your girl wasn't sleeping with every niqqa and they granddaddy we wouldn't be having this talk"I said. I'm guessing he was offended so he took out his gun. I knew instantly what he was about to do. I started to run and so did everybody else. I felt a hot sting coming from my leg and arm.

I seen Zayna run out the house and told my mom to call 911. "August look at me. Don't close your eyes you have to live for your family. We love you so much don't let go. Fight baby"she said as she began shaking.

I did as she told me to do and kept my eyes open. Lord please help me let me be here for my daughter...


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