Essence is a 17 year old stick up kid she take care of her Lil Brother Trent who is 15 who's also a trouble maker . Which they live poor Essence and Trent are on they own , on the hood side on Chicago . Even though she poor she have a best friend Marcus who is a known Big thug who have the biggest crush on her will they be together ? And will Trent troubles finally catch up to him? (Same as my other book Essence just different tittle other one deleted ) Essence meet this friend name Mini who's in a abuse relationship Will mini get out? Plz through out the book comment Vote follow Follow will follow back

Aj has always looked out for his ex girlfriend, Maya. When her mom used to go out and leave her alone so all types of men could sexually abuse her, he'd always go over and keep Maya safe. When Trisha, Maya's mother, came home and found that Maya didn't make any money she'd physically and mental abuse Maya. Aj was the only one who knew how to coax Maya out of committing suicide. When something tragic happens how does Aj move on?