Shoot or Die. (August Alsina)

Go and Getcha Money.

August Pov

Ahh , counting money never gets boring. I was pissed that nigga let that dude get away with my dope and money. I'm giving him 2 weeks to get my money or else. When I'm mad i just look at the last picture me and my brother took. Man .. i miss that nigga. I'm doing all of this for him.

The girl i meet in the store , J , she's been on my mind for a while. But like i said no girl is going to want a  nigga in the dope game. but you gotta do what you gotta do. Me and my brother grew up in this. New Orleans is like a jungle ... you can't get out,

"Hey mah , how's it going?" talking to my mom always make things better , besides my brother i had her to talk to knowng she'll listen.

"Nothing much baby. I got some crawfish and gumbo if you wanna stop by.  I'll save you a plate." My mom did everything she could for me but me being young and dumb , a nigga aint listen for shit. Don't get me wrong I love my mom. Just without me having a father figure , shit was hard.

i laughed , "thanks ma , I'll stop by later." i felt her smile through the phone  "August , baby , are you still doing that dope stuff?" my mom hated that i was in the dope game , she really hated it ever since my broter left us. "Yes ma , not for long thoo. " she started crying "How long is it going to take for you to realize that your cutting your life short by doing this. You came with a warning to stop but sadly your brother didn't . I lost one and I don't want to loose two. Your nieces lost there father , they don't want to loose there uncle that's their father figure. And i dont want to loose my son. Do singing your really good at that just do anything you can do get out this dope game August. Your really talented ... don't go in the wrong direction. Show these dudes there's other ways to get money." and with that she hung up

"Shit. yes i use to sing , still do. Mostly just to my nieces " . I was leaning back in my chair covering my face about what if i did die. But then J would pop up every now and then..

I went back to counting my money minding my own business until one of my workers walked in

"Hey boss , we're going to the strip club , do you want to come?"

I did have a lot to get out of my head , and nobody was working tonight.. "Yea , wait outside im coming." I gathered all my stuff and we drove off , My brothers favorite song came on the radio and I turnt it off. I can't get all sad right now .

We pulled up in the parking lot ready to blow some cash & see some ass..

J Pov

"Raggity ass bitch , you just mad cause I took your customers" she rolled her eyes and walked off . "thought so hoe."

I went to go curl my hair and add my lipstick on , wearing my favorite outfit  . I hated doing this but .... I have to keep up with money for me and my son. Yes . ok . i admit it . I have a son , i didnt want to say anything but , yea. He's 3 . His dad walked out on us. When im out late at night like this , he's with my best friend. This is the quickest way to get money .. i got bills i gotta pay and have to get through college. Honestly , im half way there..

"J your up ."  I put on my heels and went on stage . Right when i got out there .. I saw August. I was so embarassed but i couldn't let that stop me from getting this money . i did all my moves picked up my money and left , he was watching the whole time. Now i knew for sure he wasn't going to text me .

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I was walking around the corner going home until someone grabbed my arm. it was August . I didn't say anything we just stared at each other . "so , a stripper huh?" he said i put my hands in my pockets looking down , "yea.."

August pov

She must think i'm mad at her or something , nah. To me stripping is just like selling dope. You gotta do what chu gotta  do to get this money.

"im not mad .." i laughed . Her head popped up . "Really?" she smiled . "nah. to me stripping is just like selling dope." she shook her head and smiled "Yea i guess you can say that. wait ... you sell dope?" she asked with a questioned look on her face. " maybe. im trynna get out but i mostly do this for my brother" we started walking " I'm pretty sure there's something else your brother would want you to do besides this.. "

sing. for everything in his power he tried for me to leave this dope game and sing but I told him i wasn't fuckin with that.

"nah , nun. It ain't safe walking around new Orleans this late. " she smiled , "I do it because i just live around the corner."  I shook my head . we walked in silence for a little till her phone rang.

"Hello? .. what .. ARE YOU SERIOUS?.. i told you he's allergic.. shit Khrissy ok ok im on my way." she hung up her phone and started crying. "What's wrong ,"  she just looked around , "I need to go to the hospital now. can you bring me?" She took her heels off and we started running to my car.

who is 'he', who is Khrissy , I'm so confused right nah. We clearing this up at the hospital.