The Struggle is Real

Bonus Chapter

I rolled into town with my mustang, hoping to see then wandering these dirty streets of Brooklyn. It's been fifth teen years since I've been on these streets, not much has changed either. I know they probably hate me for leaving them like that, but once I tell them why I had to, they'll understand...or kick my ass on the spot. He was so nice and innocent as a kid, we always played football in the yard. I hope he hasn't changed much from that kid. She was just the sweetest baby, with the most beautiful smile that could just make you melt. Just like her mother's smile before her addiction. Her first child wasn't half bad either, very smart, likely to become the president one day if he keeps going like this.

As I was driving I saw Rodney's mother coming out their house. Him and Rodney were best friends growing up, they were like brothers. I rolled down the window and slowed down the call, "Hey Sharon, long time no see." I said to her, but once she got a look at me she started to cry an walked away fast. That was weird, maybe Walter left her again, they were never the perfect couple. I made it to the neighborhood finally, seemed more cleaner, its a miracle. "So, you finally decided to came back." a strange voice said to me, and I turn my head to look out the window, to see Christopher, all frown up. "Its been a while Chris." I said greeting my old step son "Where's your mother?" I asked him and he pointed in the house. As I walked toward the door, I knew it was the moment f truth, I finally get the see them again. I opened the door to see Mariah siting on the couch, but no sign if the kids. She looked at me with disgust, guess she not happy to see me. "Why the hell are you here?" she said in a very annoyed voice, "You know why I'm here." I uttered and she turned away from me. "Where are my is my son and daughter..."