Exiled

Semaj 84

"Aight so last night after the party we went back to my house because we were all a little tipsy and didn't feel like getting cussed out." Nazeer said quietly and it was amazing how he had everyone's attention with that short sentence. "We were chillin, talkin about life and just discussing plans for the school year... then a quiet knock came at the door, being that we were tipsy and a little high, paranoia was at an all-time high. We didn't know who it was; the police, our parents, nosy neighbors, girl scouts.... None of us knew, so I tipped toe to the door and looked through the peephole, not knowing who or what to expect. Standing on the porch was a woman, with short black hair with grey streaks, she had looked like she had been traveling and though her rame was small her face was menacing. My heart pounded in my chest because she was the LAST person I expected to be standing on my porch in the middle of the night, so I opened the door and instantly the smell of Werther's invaded my nose, even when I was a kid she always had candy on her so it was good to see that some things didn't change. I let the woman into my house and tried to cry... look it had been years since I seen my maternal grandmother so the fact that she was standing there in front of me was emotional." Nazeer said and even though this sounded like a good story I was ready for him to get to the 'epic' part and given the looks on everyone's faces we were getting there so I guess I had to sit back and listen to Nazeer's tale.

"Hold on Naz, I need to go grab something out my car, don't finish until I get back." Jacobi said getting up and walking out the room, I looked at August and he knew what he needed to do so August followed after him and I knew they'd be gone for a while.

"Ayy keep going with the story, they probably ain't coming back." I said because I really wanted to know what happened with the rest of the story.

"Aight so like I said it had been years since I've seen my mom's mom.... apparently there was some big ass argument between the two of them and my mom cut all ties with her. She showed up last night and asked me to ride over to my mom's house with her, I wasn't sure what would happen but if you've ever met my grandma then you'd know when she told you to do something then you didn't have the choice in the matter. We got to my mom's house and to my surprise she was awake, walking around the living room seemingly looking for something." Nazeer said looking around the room.

"Before you finish I think you should know... I was at the mall yesterday with Tripp and Torique and while I was waiting for Semaj to show up your mom roll up on me, talking about 'get in the car so we can talk'. I don't know what she wanted with me but I just thought that you should know that she's up to something." Quran said Nazeer didn't seem surprised by that new in fact it was almost like he already knew.

"Since my dad got locked up, Andre has been keeping me posted on everything that was going on, every move that she's been making.... but that's not for y'all to be concerned about, now can I finish my story without any more interruptions." Nazeer said looking around the room. "Aight so we get to my mom's house and to say that all hell broke loose was the understatement of the century."

"It was beautiful...." Someone whispered and Naz shook his head.

"Nah it was a mess.... my mom and grandma started arguing, like screaming at each other. My grandma started listing all the fucked up things my mom had done to not just me, but her parents, her siblings, my dad, everyone around her.... My mom has done some pretty foul shyt in her life and after hearing all of it, the pieces started to fall into place and her plan is starting to become clearer." Naz said quietly.

"And what exactly is her plan?" Quran asked and Naz pretended like he didn't hear him, whatever Natalie was planning I just wanted her exposed and sent to jail for the rest of her life at minimum for what she did to Lucci's mom.

"I'm still working that out.... but my grandma is working to get my dad outta jail with Andre and De'Vaugh is in Chicago doing some research into what happened to Lucci's mom... as for my stepdad, Lucci is with him right now and he's doing a lot better.... he still can't speak but he up. I just want this all to be over and let whatever happens, happen." Naz said and I could tell he was really going through it but he wasn't going to admit that out loud, and even though he didn't really say a lot he said more than he needed to.

After everyone with the exception of my two cousins had left we were all chillin in my room talking about school, Clévon was telling us how his parents were moving up here and I wasn't exactly sure how to take that news, he really didn't do too much this summer but I knew it was only a matter of time before the REAL Clévon emerged.

"Ayy Semaj.... that nigga Loyalty from earlier, I swear I feel like I've seen that nigga somewhere before." August said and I'm glad I wasn't the only one feeling that way.

"Y'all probably saw him somewhere around town, contrary to what people think Atlanta isn't that big, y'all are probably making this bigger than what it needs to be. What y'all need to be focused on is this party for Quran...." Clévon said and I guess he had a point but there was still that nagging feeling that I really needed to investigate that nigga Loyalty a little further.

"I was thinking.... why don't we all get a place together?" August said looking at me and Clévon. "Think about it, do y'all really wanna spend y'alls last year of high school living with your parents? My folks is already trying to get me out the house since Ahmad is talking about moving to Memphis with his girl and Aries been out the house.... I'm sure we can all find a job and take care of ourselves so why not do it?"

"I don't know maybe because I'm not cut out for a nine to five on top of school." Clévon said and as tempting as it sounded I don't think I was ready to be out on my own.... let me rephrase that, I don't think I'm ready to live with my cousins because I already knew how August got he'd want to turn our place into a whorehouse and Clévon would want it to be the party house and one thing about me was I enjoyed my peace.

"SEMAJ!!!!" My mom yelled and I ran my hands over my face, you can just tell my your mom's tone when she calls your name what she wanted and given my mom's tone she wanted to introduce me to more family members, knowing her she was probably showing off the house. I walked downstairs to find my mom standing with this pretty woman, some white dude, and a small kid. "Why didn't you come back last night?" She asked and I gave her that knowing look. "Oh... well this is your cousin Cadence, her husband Alex, and their son Alex Jr." My mom said and I nodded at them.

"Sup...." I said because I had enough of meeting family to last me the entire year, August and Clévon walked downstairs and I could tell they were up to something but my focus was mainly on my mom who was giving me 'that' look. "Ma please don't make me......" I said begging her.

"Semaj it's only for a few hours.... besides whenever we used to go down to Miami Cadence used to babysit y'alls little bad asses. Look we're going out tonight and I need you to do this for me.... please?" She asked giving me that look and I knew I couldn't say no.... which turned out to be the worst decision of my life.

I thought I'd be watching ONE kid but it turns out that when she asked me to babysit it meant everyone ten and under which was about thirty kids, there has got to be some laws against this type of torture. It wasn't all bad though, August and Clévon were here to help and so was Noah although he only seemed concerned about his side of the family meaning his brothers.

"Bro that nigga Loyalty looked hella familiar." August said joining me in the backyard during my blunt break and honestly, I hadn't thought about that nigga since earlier but once August brought him up he invaded my thoughts again. "I thought I'd be able to find him since his name is pretty unique but so far nothing.... I've even contacted some people at my school to see if they knew him and none of them have heard of him."

"Look I'm not going to worry about it.... right now my focus on getting these kids to sleep. Maybe we're making something outta nothing and he's just some random dude." I said even though there was a feeling in my stomach that he was much more important than we currently realize.

"AYY THEY FIGHTING!!!" Clévon said running out the back door, at first I thought he was talking about the kids but then I noticed he was holding his phone and he showed me the live video that was playing and I swear I had never been more embarrassed in my life watching my mom on top of some chick and punching her relentlessly and then I caught a glimpse of who she was fighting and knew I'd have to call Nazeer and let him know what was going on............

****** QUESTIONS ******

1) Who should get the next two chapters; Slayer, August, Tripp, or Larenz?