Life Of Passion

Chapter 7

"Girl I don't know who taught you to dance, but you be doing your thing." It was currently Friday morning and I had been showing Law's friend Alicia what I came up with so far. Thanking her, I smiled slightly. She was currently helping us improve.

Law had showed me his moves first. His dancing went perfect with mine. It was like we moved as one.

"Okay so I got this move you could do that I know would draw the crowd in..." Alicia played the music then grabbed Lawrence. Turning her back to the mirror she jumped into his arms while he held her waist. Leaning into a backbend, she landed a perfect split.

My mouth almost dropped she made it look sexy and exotic.

"You think you can do that?" Lawrence asked as he helped her from the floor. I shrugged my shoulder because I wasn't used to all the flexible stuff. Atleast not with my back. Walking over to him I jumped into his arms. Leaning back my weak ass arm gave out causing me to land crooked and almost on my head.

"You just need to practice." Alicia was right. Several attempts later I still haven't done it and I was getting frustrated. We would go through the routine and as soon as that part came up it got shallow. "I can't fucking do this!" Giving in I put my hands on my hips. Lawrence and Alicia frowned.

I was trying to steady my breath. We've been dancing for hours. I am tired.

"You just need more practi-.."I cut Alicia off grabbing my things. She was right I probably did need more practice, but I couldn't do it right now. I'm aggravated, tired and hungry. Lawrence grabbed me asking for my whereabouts. "Going home." I then snatched my arm away, leaving him and Alicia to it.

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As soon as I got my key into my door , I felt someone grip me up and turn me around. "Where the fuck you been? Coming into work every other day and shit." I looked Kano in his eyes, completely caught off guard. Before I could say anything he popped me in my face.

"What you thought I wasn't going to notice? Where were you?!"

I jumped to the bass in his voice. Kano's tall frame hovered over mine. I sat on the floor holding my mouth. Why didn't Peach cover for me? He probably thought I was cheating on him. That's not even the case. If I told him I was dancing he wasn't gone believe me.

Inching his way towards me, I started to crawl backwards. My heart was racing and my lip was numb. Choking me with his left arm, my back was against the wood. I started to cry as I saw his right arm raise to hit me again. "Kano..please.."

"Get off of her!" Zadie pushed him then quickly helped me up. I held my neck as I pushed my little sister behind me. "It's okay, I'm not scared of him!" She stood next to me, not even knowing. I didn't even know. There was always a chance he would hurt her rather she's scared of him or not.

"Go Kano or I'm calling the cops!"

He looked at me then Zadie then back at me. Licking his lips, he hesitantly left, but not before telling me I better come to work tomorrow. And give my lip time to heal right? Of course. I sighed watching my sister lock the door and put the latch on.

"That's what's been happening to you?" I looked at Zadie and without responding made my way upstairs.

When Kano first started beating on me, I didn't want him any where near my sister. I knew what it was. I didn't want him to feel comfortable to ever put his hands on her. That's why he could never come here. Lately he's just been taking it upon himself.

"Get ready for school, don't worry about it Z. Have fun at Tommie's."

I pleaded with my eyes. Nodding her head she went into her room and I started to hear shuffling. My sister understands, but she should never have to see something like that. Ever. I didn't bother to shower.

I even got a text from Lawrence asking to go to lunch later, I didn't respond. Just got in bed under my covers.

Putting my knees to my chest I started to cry uncontrollably. Why can't I ever have anything good? I love Kano so, why do he do me like this? Why not put your trust in me? I know I'm worthy of it. Am I? I never told nor showed him otherwise.

Just wish I could understand how his mind works.

I knew I was going to get caught not coming as I use to eventually. It's only been two weeks though. Didn't think it would be that fast. Just make me want to ask Peach what happened. I hope to GOD he didn't hurt her to make her tell.

Atleast she didn't tell him what I was doing. He would probably fuck it up for me. Straight out of jealousy, let alone what he would do to Lawrence. This is why I have no one. Kano makes sure that I need him.

I just don't want to do this anymore. If I would've known all this, his sweet eyes and pretty teeth would've never drawn me in that day. I was just so focused on making a way for my sister I forgot about making one for myself. Stripping was never suppose to be permanent.

Kano made it like that. He saw me dance and got money signs in his eyes. That's okay though because Ima get Zadie and I out of here. Go somewhere nice and far. If it's not the last thing I do. I will die trying to get away and I put this on me. Both of us deserve better. Even Peach.

She a little crazy but that's still my girl.