Changez

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KEKE

"Man, you know what you dealin with?"

I sat across from Kimberly, Big's ex. Known to others as Lil Kim. Her and I went way back but not a lot of people knew that.

One thing you need to know about Keke, I got mad connections in the industry, yo. That's why Mo's lucky Khadijah brought me around. With the shit I know, I can help out with her dilemma more than anyone else.

When you know people you gotta make sure people don't know who you know... you gain trust and last longer that way.

"Look, I know we all risking our asses. The outcome is gonna be worth it, Kim. You gotta give me some answers..." I pleaded.

"Why should I put my neck on the line for you, bitch? Queen B got alot to lose. What the fuck am I gaining from giving you information?" She lit a blunt.

"Well for one, I know you still foolin with Big...I'm sure wifey won't appreciate that." I raised an eyebrow.

"Keke, fuck you." Kim smirked.

"Only if you were into girls..."

"Well I ain't... you lucky you my girl. BIG GET OUT HERE." She hollered.

"Wait, he's here ?!" I looked around.

"Hey, you said it yourself. We still foolin around." She laughed.

"Fuck you hollerin for?" Big entered the room.

"Wassup?" He looked at me.

Kim gave a brief explanation as to what was going on.

"There's only one person that can really help her get out this nigga's grip... I can set somethin up because he's hella hard to get to, but she would have to meet him herself. No extra company. This is serious shit." He spoke.

"No doubt, who is it?" I questioned.

"She'll tell you after they meet."

"Oh, yeah... I want you to tell me if this nigga looks familiar to you." I said, reaching into my bag to pull out the picture I had taken of Mishak.

Big took the picture and raised a eyebrow.

"Is that Mason?" Kim jumped up to see the picture.

"Who?" I pulled my neck back.

"Yeah, that's that bitch ass nigga... where you saw him? I want his head." Big glared at the photo.

"I knew he looked familiar- wait... what was his name?" I asked, confused.

"Mason Hooks." Kim answered.

"Nigga stole money from me and all that. He working for Suge now, that's the only reason I ain't cap his faggot ass. He protected. Why the fuck you got this picture, though?" Big asked.

"Mo... that's her man. But he going by Mishak now. I knew I wasn't trippin..." I put my hands on my hips.

"Monika is dealin with this busta?! Ahh man, if she was gonna stay with a cornball, I would've rather her deal with the egg head. She in danger fuckin with that dude. More danger than I thought. She sleeping with the enemy, Keke." Kim spoke.

"Nah, nah, nah. Fuck that. Let Mo know what it is then bring that nigga to me. It's time to apply pressure." Big lit up a cigar.

"And the person she gotta meet?" I questioned.

"I'll handle that, just make sure she brings Mason to me."

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MONIKA