For the fame

Baby Girl.

November 23 ,1997

It was the middle of November ,it was said to be the coldest day in New York , the weather was below 30 and Marcus and Luella were going thru their usual episode .

Except this time their season came to an end .

" Luella , I can't keep doing this with you ! Get in the car now " Marcus screamed as loud as he could .

Loud cries sang in the background , Marcus knew it was his newborn baby girl crying out for attention.

" No ! I already told you I'm staying here .. this is my home now " A deranged Luella yelled back , not even realizing that her so called home was a roach infested alley with the scent of piss lingering in the air .

" Yo stop playing around get in the car , I have a show in an hour and I still have to drop the kids off by y--"

Luella grabbed Marcus by his collar cutting him off and brought him down to her level , " Just leave me alone Marcus! Let me live my life with my
family . My REAL family , my children ! And Darius !"She turned around pointing to the three teddy bears sitting by the dumpster , who she called her children .

" What ?! Luella we have a newborn baby and two sons, who need their mother ,they are your children ! Not these stupid toys , what's wrong with you ?!" Marcus shook her , hoping it would help her come to her senses .

" No ! No! No! Just leave me alone .. please " Tears began to escape her eyes as she fell out of his grasp and on to the ground sobbing

Marcus couldn't do anything but stare at his wife , who was know another victim of drugs. He couldn't believe the love of his life would throw everything away just for a quick high .

The day he met Luella he knew she was the one for him . With her strong demeanor and pretty face it was clear she was the woman he was destined for . Marcus was always feared in his neighborhood, he always ran things wherever he went . Even if it meant slitting a couple throats for his respect it was done and Luella was right there by his side . Putting fear in every single person on the block. When they had their first child , Damon, things were looking up for the two . Marcus put aside his hood career and became a real hit down at club in Queens, not fear from his apartment in Canarsie , he was living the dream he became a local star in his hometown and was almost on his way to the top . However By the time Anthony came around the small fame died down , money started to become scarce , the club closed down .Leaving Marcus no choice but to put his dreams aside and find a regular 9-5  job and support his family.

After Brooklynn was born , the pressure was too much for Luella to handle . When she met a guy by the name of Darius , he put her on to finest drug of them all , cocaine .

Thinking her life would be better by running off with Darius and getting high on the regular , it only brought her to her darkest days .

"Fine ! This what yo crazy ass want , then fine you can have it , enjoy your life Luella " Marcus finally gave up and headed towards his car .

" Marcus wait!"

"What?!"

" I love you."

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19 years later , 2016

I ain't talkin' to you broke bitches I got money now