Loving the Real E

Ashante POV Part 7 (29.)

Listening to the men talk, and hearing the concern in Nick's voice when Paco suggested we split up raised an issue in my head. I knew automatically we were not just on vacation. When we climbed in the back of the truck I was fuming and so upset with Erik. I couldn't even look at him.

"What's going on?" Lauren asked, innocently confused. I pulled out my cell phone and texted her.

"Ashante:

They took us on a business trip.

Lauren:

Are you fucking joking?

Ashante:

I wish I was...for their sake!"

I put my phone down and looked around my surroundings. I needed to be aware of everything like Erik taught me when I went out with him a few times before. I was nervous as hell but wouldn't show it in my face.

I could already tell Lauren was having an internal breakdown. She didn't grow up in this life. She knows what she needs to know but I try to protect her as much as I can between my father and now Erik.

The guards up front looked back at us, then to each other, and smiled. They made me feel a bit uneasy but they didn't say anything.

Not to us anyway.

"Mira estas hermosas perras negras" one of them said to the other.

"Debemos dejar el coche y coger el negro culos" the taller one replied.

Lauren and I looked at each other as we overheard them threaten to stop the car and fuck us "beautiful black bitches". I had to think quickly because they clearly didn't realize we could understand them.

"Usted podría intentar, pero los dos hombres de frente habría matado antes de reventar una tuerca" I responded, informing them that they could try to hurt us, but E and Steelo would have them killed before they could bust a nut.

They looked back at us, shocked that we knew what they said, and then turned to face forward. Lauren grabbed my hand quickly. I looked at her and assured her we were ok.

Shortly after we pulled up to this beautiful home on a huge peice of land. I was amazed by the entire structure that for a second I briefly forgot how mad I was at the boys. My memory returned once E came to the car door.

"You guys ok" he asked sincerely looking deeply into my eyes, then glancing over to Lauren.

I rolled them and walked away.

I was angry with him but more so the fact that he kept me in the dark. I have no control with the shit Erik has to do for his business but once you involve me, I need details, I need information, I need to be able to prepare myself for whatever may happen.

Once we were alone I was up both of their asses. Lauren was so shocked she couldn't even speak. I was angry enough for the both of us. Erik just took my frustration while Nick tried to make excuses.

But there was no excuse. They were wrong 100%.

While Erik tried to gain my forgiveness, all I could think of was how different his life would be if he wasn't in this business. How much less worry he would have. How much less worry I would have!

I want a future with him and being afraid of losing him to some bullshit everyday weighs heavy on my heart. Erik was smart and could do anything he wanted. I think he's only in this business to continue and hold onto my father's legacy.

That's all great, and shows his loyalty which I love, but I want all of E, alive! And he deserves a life of his own, outside of my father's shadow.