Lelani's P.O.V
I can't sleep. I can't eat. I can't breathe. I'm stressed, frustrated, scared. I don't know what to think. I don't even know what the hell is going on. All I know is that one minute Zaire was here and then the next his ass just ups and disappears. I wish that he would've told me what was going on. They said that he was "dead". Ha! Yeah, No I don't believe that. He's smarter than that. He's always checking his surroundings. You won't ever catch him slipping. I know for a fact that him and Dre planned something. Why would he just come outta nowhere. No calls, No texts. I know I'm not stupid. And what pisses me off more about this situation is that Zaire really thought that he was pulling one over on me and in reality he just made himself look dumb as hell. Plus Amber, Dre's girlfriend basically gave them away. She's too easy. She fumbles under pressure. But that's a good thing right now.
"Amber!" I called out to her.
"Yes." She said walking into the room.
"Can you help me paint the twins room?" I questioned her.
"Yeah sure, let me go change and I'll be right back." She smiled before walking out of the room. I had to get her to tell me something. At this point I dont even care what she tell me. As long as it's not bullshit and as long as the shit makes sense.
Anyway, I decided to do the twins room a light dusty purple and a teal looking blue. I wanted it to be different. Not the occasional blue and pink. Ya know?
"You ready?" Amber walked into the room and grabbing a roller knocking me out of my thoughts.
"Yeah, my bad." I smiled pouring the paint into the trays.
"Man I'm exhausted." I yawned breaking the silence.
"You can go lay down and I'll finish up in here." She said looking concerned.
"No it's okay. I wanted to talk to you Anyway. Really get to know you better." I replied starring her straight in the eyes.
"You sure?" She asked. I could tell that she wasn't comfortable. But right about now, I can honestly give two shits.
"Yeah, I won't be able to sleep anyway. A lot on my mind." I mumbled.
"Yeah, I feel you." She whispered.
"So where are you from?"
"I'm from South Philly." She answered.
"Aww shit we gotta Philly jawn in the house." I joked making her bust out laughing.
"How long have you and Dre big headed ass been together." I chuckled.
"A year and half tomorrow." She whispered.
"Omgosh, baby I'm so sorry." I replied moving closer to her and patting her back.
"It's good. I just miss him." She screamed and the next thing I know, she on the floor crying.
"Look, Amber you gotta get it together OK. I'm sure their fine. Look, just tell me where they are and I'll make it all better." I said hoping that she didn't catch on. It's now or never.
"They went to Hawaii. They had to get away. Someone was coming after them and they left to protect us. I have their numbers in the room under my bed." She cried even harder.
At this point I felt bad for the girl. Amber is an amazing girl from what I saw and she doesn't deserve to be in this mess. Truth is, she's not ready for this life. She's not ready for what is about to happen here. But right now, at this moment, she has no choice but to get ready for what's about to happen next. I grabbed her and took her to my room. I let her sure on the edge if my bed as I went into the bathroom and ran her a warm bubble bath. I came out the bathroom and she was just starting into space.
"Go get in the bath. Your rag and towel is on the sink. I'll be back in a couple of minutes to check in you. Okay?" I asked her.
"Okay." she whispered before going into my bathroom and shutting the door behind her.
I ran to her room so fast. I snatched her covers off her bed and then her mattress. I didn't even know that I was this strong. I grabbed a paper that was crumbled up and I pulled out my cellphone. I saw Zaire's number and I dialed it. After three rings he answered.
"Hello." I heard him say. His voice.The voice that I missed so much. All I wanted to do was pull him into my arms and hold him and then punch him in his face for leaving my ass.
"Zaire." I whispered.
"Lani. " Was the last thing that I heard before darkness took over me.
