In Love With A Criminal (Christopher Velez)

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"Richard what is she talking about?" Yocelyn asked. "Zabdiel!"

"Yes Patrona?" Zabdiel asked as he walked to the living room.

"Take the baby to her room please and keep an eye on her" Yocelyn said.

"Sure thing" Zabdiel said as picked up Aaliyah from the couch and went upstairs.

"Okay" Yocelyn sighed. "Richard what the fuck is she talking about. Explain."

"Y'all might wanna sit down" Richard said as guilt started to roam through his face.

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"That's why i killed Alan. He knew there was no other way. I really tried talking to him telling him that there was another way. But he told me even if he did move to a complete different place, Boss would be able to find him no matter what, so he took the risk" Richard said.

Yocelyn stood up from her seat and slapped him right in the face.

"Damn you. Did you see what you caused? From the start i told you never to get involved with him, but did you listen? All you cared about was your inheritance. Do you even care about our baby?" she asked as her eyes started to water up.

Me and Christopher looked at each other with confused looks on our faces. What inheritance?

"I'm in on all this because i wanted OUR baby to have a future. I don't care about my damn inheritance! All of it is in a secret bank account that neither him or us can touch. That money belongs to Aaliyah and will have access to it when she's 18. I'm doing all this just to invest in her future!" Richard shouted.

"Can someone please explain what the fuck is going on? Who the hell is the 'Boss' that everyone talks about?" I asked.

Yocelyn pursed her lips as she crossed her arms. "Should i tell them? Or should you?"

"The Big boss is our dad" Yashua blurted out. "He's the reason."

I literally felt like a big weight is now lifted from my chest, but at the same time i'm fucking shook. Is Richards dad really that terrible? So terrible to hurt his own grand daughter? That's some bullshit.

"Yo-you're serious?" Christopher stuttered. "I met your dad. Are you for real?"

The three of them nodded their heads. We were both in complete disbelief.

"Veronica," Richard said. "I'm sorry for all the lies. I truly am and i know there's no way i could ever make it up to you. I know i caused you grave fear and that was never my intention."

"For a part i understand. I just- i honestly don't know what to say" i said as i placed my hand on my forehead.

"Trust me, on everything i was going to tell you the truth sooner or later. I was just waiting for the right time, which is why i had Joel and Erick as spies to see how you were doing" Richard said. "Truly, i'm so sorry."

"It's okay. I forgive you" i sighed. "And i'm sorry too, on Alan's behave, even though he's dead. He can just be so reckless if you haven't noticed" i lightly chuckled.

"Yeah" he smiled. "That kid had a great mind and super impulsive, even if he was the quiet type."

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After a while of talking, Richard had went home. We both actually had a lot in common and turned into really good friends.

When he left, Yocelyn had stepped outside with him. She was out there for a pretty long time. Who knows what they could've been talking about. I just hope they fix their shit for the sake of Aaliyah.