Sometimes we feel like we got life all planned out. We plan for the future but fail to live in the present.
Everything seems perfect to the public eye but behind close doors it's the complete opposite. Heaven becomes Hell but we have no choice but...
NOT EDITED SO EXCUSE ALL MISTAKES ILL FIX THEN EVENTUALLY
DAVE
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"What made you change yo mind?" Peanut asked as I got in the back of his black impala.
"I need the money" I shrugged
I didn't want to talk much because I ain't want them to know that I was nervous and scared as shit.
Never in my 18 years of life would I have thought I would be on my way to do a robbery. I didn't grow up in that kind of household. Yeah we might see shit outside but I was never really exposed to it. I ain't really no shit about drugs besides the weed I be smoking let alone how to kill or rob someone
"You good back there?" Blackie asked turning to face me
"Yeah I'm chill"
"Listen Dave if you ain't comfortable you don't gotta do it. We ain't forcing you and we sure as hell ain't gonna stop hanging with you" Peanut said giving me a reassuring look through the mirror
I was so lost right now. Part of me wanted to do it but the other part wanted to jump out this car and run home.
I thought for a minute. Was this really worth it. I know they said we won't get caught but what if we do? What if I end up doing time in jail and leave my family struggling. They need the little bit of money I bring in from Jack's.
"Aye ya'll stop the car. I'll walk home" I told them getting ready to open the door to get out,
"Nah we'll drop you off at home" Blackie said as peanut did a U turn
"Ight preciate it. I'm sorry about this man"
"It's all good. Don't sweat it" Peanut said as he pulled up to the front of my house.
I quickly looked at my phone and seen I had about 10 minutes to get to Jack's
I ran inside using my phone to guide me around the house. I got to my room quickly grabbing my work shirt and running out the house.
I ran down the three blocks that it took to get to work. Once I got there I was 5 minutes
"David why are you late?" Mr. Marco asked while I tried to catch my breath
"I lost track of time"
"Mhm you better not be running the streets with those hooligans Dave. You have to much ahead of you to be getting yourself into trouble" He said wait a stern look on his face
Mr.Marco's was like a father figure to me. Him and his wife couldn't have children so they basically look at me as their son. He always makes sure I'm headed in the right path and if I'm not then he makes sure to guide me back to it. I know I could trust him with anything.
"I'm not I promise. But I do need to talk to you" I said as I got my drawer ready
"What's up"
"I need to work all day weekends. I don't think I'll be doing basketball anymore" I told him
"And why is that?"He asked with concerned
If anybody knew how much basketball meant to me it was him. He was always at my games with my mother couldn't attend.
"Money's extremely tight. We got our power cut off and I know my family needs me more here working then on the court dribbling a ball"
"that's nonsense son. I'll give you a raise so you can bring more money in but don't give up on your dreams. How do you expect to get into the NBA if you don't try and work against all odds?" He said as he walked over to his desk
I know he was right but I needed more money and it's apparent I'm not meant for the street life after what happened today so working more hours was the only way I could get that money
"Here. This should cover at least a couple of the bills and there should be some left for some groceries" Mr. Marcos said as he handed me an envelope full of cash
"Nah Mr. Marcos I can't take this. Just give me more hours" I handed the money back
"Dave don't play with me. Take this money and go home and pay the bills. Take the rest of the day off I got you" He sent me a smile
"Thank you so much" I told him giving him a hug
I got up from my seat stuffing the money in my pants before running home.
DESIRE
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"Desire have you seen the file for Case 345" My boss asked
Today was Wednesday but I was called into the office since one of the other interns had gotten fired.
"Yes Sir it's in drawer 5" I walked into his office going to the filing cabinet and getting the folder he needed
"Thank you so much. I really appreciate you coming in on such a short notice"
"It was no problem. I actually enjoy it here" I smiled
The real reason why I was so glad to be here was because my dad was at home getting drunk and high with his friend and the last thing I need was for him to get any ideas and I end up getting used by his friend too.
I wish I could run away and never look back but I'm not 18 yet. He can easily label me a run away and I'll be forced to return. I would know since I've tried it a couple of times and each time the police returned me home the punishment I received from him.
"Hey girlie" Nataya my only friend here said
"Hey you on lunch break?" I asked her since I saw she was getting her stuff ready to leave
"No I'm off early since I gotta take care of my younger siblings"
She was also an intern here who also wanted to become a lawyer like me
"Oh well have fun" I smiled and made my way towards the coping room so I can get these copies done for the other employees
"Hey Dessie" Karen this older lady said to me
"Hey Karen how are you feeling today?"
"Better that's for sure" She smiled as she walked away
I looked at the clock and seen I had an hour and 30 minutes left and I was hoping the time went as slow as possible.
