Illusion Of Love

Why?

Gabriel's POV

I decided head out to the park with tony. It was a nice spot and I really didn't feel like being extra so I chose somewhere secluded. We sat down and Tony looked like he was on Pins and needles.

What I was informed about the night before has me not even wanting to look at him. let alone stay with him.

HOURS EARLIER.

     "Gabriel.. you trust me right? " I shook my head no. Cause I didn't any longer. "Well.. I just want you to know that, I would do anything to keep you safe. and That's why you haven't met anyone other than my daughter. "

I started crying. "What are you talking about Tony?! you're talking in circles! " I yelled. "calm yo ass down nigga! just listen. " he wiped my tears. "Ok.. Look. I sell drugs. lots of drugs. I hang around dangerous snakes. but they have good connects which make my money circulate. But I've brung no one around them because I know how they work. Their hatred will possess them to go for you're loved one's. make you suffer. Then they'll kill you. and I'm not risking that. I Love you. so much. and you might hate me after this, but I'm telling you. I have good intentions. "

I shook my head in an understanding manner. "I Love you.. but I'm not finna deal with this. I'm sorry Tony but I'm gone. "

I got up and started packing my clothes. He helped me load up my car in silence. before I got in the car he reached to hug me but I dodged and drove off. I cried in the driveway for about an hour. Why is this happening to me? of all people.

Lalani's POV.

   I will hate Marcus forever and ever. I thought by me moving to Atlanta I'd be getting away from his ass. so serious. How could he tell Sammie some shit like that? making me seem like some kinda hoe.

I laid in the back seat while crying my eyes out. Marcus's words rung throughout my head.

"Nah. You just the flavor of the week ma boy. She might make it seem like she loves you, but she always comes back to me. Watch and learn. "

I wouldn't dare stoop down to his level when I have a Good man by my side. I'm not giving up Sammie and I mean it. I Love Sammie and ain't naa hoe or nigga finna get between us.

FLASHBACK (What happened at the club )

"Oh shit Lalani.. wassup? " a familiar voice spoke. I accidentally bumped into some guy. I looked up and it was Marcus.

"What are you doing in Atlanta, Marcus? " Kevin was staring us down. Marcus smiled at me. "I came here to get back what was stolen from me. "

"What the hell are you talking about Marcus? You can't do this to me again. Just leave me alone. " I tried to walk away And he grabbed my arm. "Why can't I claim what's rightfully mine huh? is it cause you're happy? is that lame ass nigga you were dancing with earlier Mr right? aww. how pitiful. " he squeezed my Face.

"Marcus! Get the fuck away from me! You know what, I am happy. Very happy. And that 'lame ass nigga ' is the love of my life. He provides me with everything I need, AND everything I want. Now didn't my father tell you to stay away from me? how would he feel If he found out about this huh??! " I began to get heated.

"Man. All that irrelevant shit is uncalled for. Now you coming back home with me or nah? " I laughed. "No! Fuck You! I hate you Marcus! I really do. You are nothing to me now. " I started crying And Kevin walked towards me. "Okay lalani. it's cool. You was nothing but a piece of ass anyways. stupid bitch. "

"Really Marcus?! " I snapped And started hitting him. He grabbed hold of my wrist And tried calming me down. Kevin ran off I guess to find Sammie. "Look.. I'm sorry for saying that. you know that shit ain't true. " he kissed me.

I tried wriggling away And I finally broke free And started cursing him out in Spanish so he couldn't understand what I was saying. Then I saw Sammie And from then All hell broke loose.

FLASHBACK OVER

My step father ordered me to never have anything else to do with Marcus And if I was to talk to him again he'd be slaughtered. Me getting away from him was beneficial for me And him.

There's more to me And Marcus that people know.

I fell asleep in the back of the car cause I was so caught in my feelings it was the only way to escape. When I woke up Sammie was laying beside me playing with my hair . "Oh look who decided to wake up " He smiled down at me.

"Yeah.. What you doing up?" I said all groggy. "Watching my future. How you feeling? " I smiled And snuggled closer to him. "I'm feeling better. What bout you? " I asked

"I'm Gucci. But.. Yo. don't let ole boy get you down. All that fuck shit he said was just downright wrong. But look, You're future is sitting right in front of you. And I'm not going No where. That's the past. so let his miserable ass stay where he needs to be. shiiiit... I fights bout mine. ".He said causing me to burst into laughter.

"Okaay. Im not worried about that anymore. I can't let that ruin me And you're vacation. I be dammed. " I smiled And kissed him. "Okay . flight leaves at 5 in the morning. We got pretty much 4 hours And a half to sleep .. so get yo rest. love youu girl. "

And with that, I fell right to sleep.