Keeping Secrets

Hell on Earth

Tre was at work in a meeting when he got a call from his sister and brother. After excusing himself from the meeting he went to his office, shut the door, and broke the flat screen TV with his autographed basketball. As he walked out of the building his boss stopped him. When he asked what was wrong, he didn't get an answer. Breaking the silence he said to Tre, "Be safe son. You're all I have left that's worth something to me." Tre nodded and hopped in his new Ferrari and left.

Malike was with Ms.Brenda for a while; helping her around her house. When he was finished he took Jania with him to the mall. He picked up a silver necklace and diamond charm bracelet, both from Zales. The bracelet was engraved with the words " A Blessing From Birth". After buying it he put the bracelet on Jania's wrist. He took a picture and was in the middle of sending it when he got a call from a childhood friend. Malike took Jania to his sisters. He gave her no explanation, he just said he would be back.

Thirty minutes after he had done that. Malike went to find Darrel. As much as he hated him, he is the only one that knows the information he needs. It took no longer than six minutes to find him in one of his usual spots.

Malike: Wassup little bitch

Darrel: what the fuck you want.

Malike: information

Darrel: I don't know shit

Malike: I just got a call today while I was out with my daughter; that her mother was fuckin kidnapped. Nia's brother is in one of them gangs. And only one gang exist on these streets. I know you knew them before. And I know you know her brother. Usually I don't believe in guns but you know I'm always strapped up. Tell me what I need to know.

Darrel: You not gone do shit.

Malike: Is that the same thing you said before or after the last time I kicked yo ass?

Darrel: Nah bitch I put that ass in the hospital last time.

Malike: After you shot me yeah. But you ain't never done no real shit when it came to it, so I'm gone let you have that in front of your crew.

Darrel: Can I get in the car? It's hot as hell out here.

Malike: Yeah, go ahead.

Darrel got in and turned toward Malike. He tried to punch him but Malike already knew how this was gonna go. He grabbed his hand; took his gun and pointed it at Darrel's head.

Malike: If I finish this sentence and I don't get the informa.....

Darrel: Ok, ok!

Malike: (Still pointing the gun at Darrel.) Better start talking, I'm trigger happy today!

Darrel: If you remember Jay, he's her brother!

Malike: Where he at?

Darrel: Come on...; ok he at his mama house! She came from some little unheard of city and was trying to find all her kids.

Even though the anxiousness left Darrel's voice; the fear was still there.

Malike: Thank you. Now we're about to take a ride so why don't you get comfortable.

Malike put down his gun and handcuffed Darrel to the bar above his glove compartment. He went to various different places, talking to people who had information for him. He pulled up at a medium sized brick house. Tre had sat in the yard waiting. They grabbed a few things from their cars; then went inside. The door was unlocked and the lights were off. Darrel's dumb ass started turning on lights and talking loud. This resulted in them getting shot at. Screams came from the back yard and basement. Tre jumped the couch, and ran down the hall. He heard Nikki's voice and didn't look back.

Malike walked up the stairs, dragging Darrel behind him. He looked almost completely insane, as he went from door to door shooting at its base.

Darrel: Is that really necessary? I mean it's the man's mama's house.

Malike: And if I gave a fuck; I would listen to you, but that's not what's happening.

Nia: Malike? Malike! Baby in the attic hurry!

He ran still dragging Darrel behind him. When he finally reached the attic space Nia was still in her boxing outfit (a pair of athletic shorts and a tank top). They had her laying face down on the bed. Her brother was in the corner being beat to death, and her mother stood in the doorway inviting them in.

( Nia's mom goes by Carey.)

Carey: Come on in baby. And bring your little friend too.

Darrel: Ms. Carey... I... I'm sorry.

Carey: For what darling? You managed to fuck up so bad that you did something right.

Malike: I don't give a fuck about what's going on or what anyone has to say. Let my baby go and her brother. Now! Or some of you mother fuckers better have your burial plot picked out in advance.

Nia: Malike, baby please don't get yourself hurt. (She said while crying.) I'll be ok, just go live your life.

A worker was signaled to push her head back down. Malike tried to stay calm, but when he was pinned against the wall he started losing it. At the same time he was about to bring hell to earth; the workers held Nia down to the bed. Her mother carefully, but very aggressively stripped her naked. As she laid there screaming and crying; Tre, Nikki, a man, and a little girl walked in. Tre and Nikki were pushed into a corner with the little girl. The man stood at 6 feet and 5 inches tall. With a clean low cut, and a golden sun kissed complexion. He was wearing a t-shirt and basketball shorts. After studying his unexpected audience he stripped and began raping Nia. Malike tried to pull away from the men forcing him to watch his girlfriend get raped, but it didn't work. They had a strong grip on him and held his head straight forward so he could see every moment of it. Tre and Nikki were held at gunpoint. Jay (Nia's older brother) was beaten to the point he could barely even move, but still he tried to save his sister. Nia's screams got louder and louder, until the little girl crawled under the legs of the man with the gun and stabbed the man raping Nia. His leg started to bleed uncontrollably, as he yelled in pain pulling the Hello Kitty pen out of it. The little girl ran back to Nikki who held her in her arms while crouched in the corner behind Tre. All the workers ran over to him and Carey. In that small free moment Tre grabbed Jay; as well as Nikki and the little girl and slipped out the door. Malike grabbed Nia bridal style, wrapped her in a blanket, and ran out the door. Under Carey's order they were shot at and chased. When they got to their cars Malike was quick to put Nia in the car, he helped Jay in first then jumped in his self. Nikki was trying to get in the car but the little girl couldn't run fast enough. So in the second she stopped to pick her up, Carey shot directly at her. Tre whipped his car in front of them and shot every one of them dead except Carey. He just temporarily wounded her. The bitch was smarter than she looked. He grabbed the little girl and Nikki, put them in the back seat, and put his foot on the gas. He didn't let up until they were at the hospital.