GhettoChild

"Truth"

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority ~ Francis Bacon

Chapter 16: Truth
October 15th
Wednesday
4:03am

Jai'yanna's POV:

I lost Kane in the sewers the other night. He shot at me twice, but when I fired back, I heard my bullet strike him. I was certain it did. I bit my nails, contemplating how I could let him escape once more.

I managed to rescue Jr from the sewer line even as it exploded. The odor was unbearable, and unfortunately, many innocent lives were lost.

Kids, women, and the elderly—three things my mafia doesn't tolerate—happened, and it all cost the great chase dearly. I sat atop my desk in the warehouse, plotting and pondering Faith's next move, and even better, Kane's.

"Boss man line 2!" Paris exclaimed.

I promptly clicked on my earpiece and responded, "Hello."

It was a phone call with the Godfather.

"So, the table has decided to move your coronation to this week. Congratulations, you're officially going to be a high-ranking profile on Saturday," Jaylen said.

"So, what does this mean for Kane?"

"It means prepare for the worst, or face death at his hands."

"Their testing me, aren't they? Trying to gauge my true worth?"

"They want to know what your value is to them. This job has the potential to elevate you to new heights in life. We'd share the same power and immunity. Imagine two of us in one family, creating a dynasty so vast that we could control not just blocks, but entire states, even countries."

"You've prepared for all of this, huh?" I shook my head. "So, where does the family come into this? This doesn't seem like a family business anymore! It feels like a way to maintain your status."

"Welcome to the BIG LEAGUES, LITTLE SIS! You're no longer playing for the little league. It's bigger than the mob, my friend. And nothing surpasses the program! So, shape up and be ready to embark on this journey. Kane is coming to fight, and so are we."

He hung up.

I kicked my feet up and laughed.

"Team, I have some exciting news—"

"Oh brother." Wesley rolled his eyes.

"Roman, can you help me up?" Adam winced as he raised his left arm to stand. Fortunately, he had been shot during the last mission, but the bullet didn't pierce his bones. However, he still has a long way to go.

"I recognize that look. We're about to face another death, guys." Paris rolled her eyes. "Can we just have one more day filled with life, damn it."

"Actually, we have three. My coronation is scheduled for Saturday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. This is the fight we've been preparing for our entire time as a team. Fortunately, we won't be alone. I know I haven't been around lately for the last couple of missions because of this new position."