In this life you'll meet people in the most unexpected ways that will change your life and force you confront your past. Start Date: April 25, 2021 End Date: May 25, 2021

Aaliyah Fenty is a 21year old student currently attending the USC campus. She was born in the limestone island of Barbados and was raised in Harlem, New York by her grandmother with her older brother Christian And twin Arlena David Brewster is a 28 year old well known business man in the city of New York, born and raised in Harlem. He is a successful club owner and his businesses along with his wealth grows by the day. David is not your typical business man though. Those who grew up around him know him by his street name East. East is a ruthless drugdealer whose name is quite familiar in the city. He attended college for two years on a basketball scholarship until he lost it due to behavioral issues. This lead to him getting involved with more trouble on the streets since he was no longer occupied and fully committed to school. Somewhere between his new found streetlife and his time behind bars, the name East became quite popular. It spread in the city like the common cold. However, Dave being able to keep his darkside hidden from the public is able to uphold his good image as the well respected man that he is today. It's summer vacation and Aaliyah decides to spend it in New York with her family and long time friends.What happens when she catches the eye of Dave one night ? What happens if she tries to persue her ? Does she give him the attention he's looking for or does she turn a blind eye to the famous East. • • "Now what's someone like you doing here ?" "It's funny the way you said "someone like me" I almost forgot you don't know me." "You a little feisty one huh?" "You not as slow as I thought huh ?" I raised a brow at him. "I don't think I got your name ma." "Don't worry I didn't throw it East." I smirked at him before taking my leave. I didn't miss the shocked expression on his face though, but ofcourse as quick as it came is as quick as it left. PSA 🗣: This is a revised version incase anyone read the first book ! btw there's some Mature Co

Lauren London (born December 5, 1984) actress, model . Beginning her career in television acting. Relationships, Drama, Fights come along her way on a beautiful Journey where she meets her soul mate, Ermias "Nipsey Hussle " A Rapper & Entrepreneur with a-lot going with himself. A rolling 60s Crip thats about business (born August 15,1983) Trials and tribulations come their way but they always find a to rise. LongLiveNH💙 🏁 This book will NOT INCLUDE HIS DEATH, This book will continue out of love & respect. I cant just end with another sad story.

"𝐈𝐭'𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮."

Book 1: The East Series Karin has been in a domestic violence relationship with her boyfriend Marcus Davis. He got her pregnant with 5 year old Cherish McNair and acts like the most perfect father. David Brewster is a hard working rapper who renamed himself Dave East. Even though he works hard and it's time consuming he always finds time for his 4 year old daughter Kairi Brewster. When Kairi and Karin meet at the park this changes both Karin and Dave's lives. But for better or for worse?

From the outside looking in, Zola Patterson has lived an easy, carefree life. But, looks can be deceiving. To ease her craving for independence, Zola rents the second room of her condo to a stranger. The young woman never expected a trail of revealed secrets, desires, and love to follow.

"Montana, come here." He nodded his head toward the door, leaving out of the room. Staying silent as Ms. Carol looked at me, I kissed the back of Josiah's hand before leaving out of the room. As I walked out, Messiah stood there looking at me in disgust while I closed the door. "What are you doing that shit for?" "Huh?" I said since I had nothing else to say, just trying to stall time to get my words together. "Why are you stripping, Monty?" Sighing, I decided that I wasn't going to lie like I'd originally planned to do after listening to Chocolate's stupid advice. "Money." I spoke simply and he scoffed as I looked down. "Why not just ask Josiah for money instead doing hoe shit?" "First of all, It's not doing hoe shit. I don't have sex with anyone. I just dance. And I don't want to ask him for any money. It's not his job to take care of me." "So stripping..." He trailed off with a laugh. "..stripping was the last resort? Instead of putting your pride aside?" Saying nothing, I just looked at him with pleading eyes. "Please don't tell him, Messiah." I could already tell by the look on his face that he was going to tell him. "I ain't gon' tell him.." Thank God. I thought. "..you are." "What?!" I shrieked. "No. I'm not." "You are." He spoke in a demanding tone. "Please. You know how he is." I expressed "And you know how he is too but you made that bed." "Messiah, he's going to kill me." I begged. "I know." He shook his head, walking away from me. "Better figure it out. You got until the end of the day to tell him or I will." He mumbled before walking back into the room.

"Woah, slow down. What?" I heard him say and I furrowed my eyebrows, looking up. "Ma.." He trailed off and I already knew it was his mother. "That has nothing to do with you." He said and I sat up because I could hear him getting angry. "What's wrong?" I asked him and he put his phone on speaker. "I can't believe you got that little.." She trailed off, too angry to even get her words out. "..whore pregnant, Sage." "And then the little slut gets an abortion, I hope she knows that she will rot in hell." She said and my heart dropped. He hung up the phone on her before she could say anything else. "Baby." He looked at me as I bit my lip, standing to my feet. "Olive." He stood to his feet as well. I quickly walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind me before Sage could catch me. I broke down crying as he stood on the other side of the door. "Babygirl, I love you." "I love you too." I told him, breathing heavily. "Don't cry, love. Nothing she says matters, she's just mad because I love you so much and there's nothing she can say to change that." "Open the door for me please?" I wiped my face before I slowly opened the door for him. "I'm done with her." He said, shaking his head. He pulled me to him, wrapping his arms around my waist as he shoved his head into my neck. "Until she can learn to respect you as my lady, she's out of our life."

"Hello, Sincere. How are you feeling today?" "Same as everyday, can't sleep, can't eat.." I trailed off, looking down at Sinclair who had a perfect mixture of both V and I. "That's not good." She said and I shrugged. "None of this is." I said and she nodded understandingly. "Have faith." She said, placing her hand on my shoulder and I nodded. I tried hard to keep the tears in because I had to be strong for everybody. The family was really going through it and I just wanted her back in my arms. V had my heart and if I lost her for good, I'd never look for love again. The doctor walked out as I sat there quietly and Clair looked over my face while she made spit bubbles. I bit my bottom lip, holding back tears as I looked at V laying there with tubes in her. Not able to hold on any longer, I broke down. "Baybeh, I need you..." I trailed off, shaking my head. "I need you so bad, I can't do this shit. I can't do life with you." I explained, looking down at the floor. "We need you, ma." My voice cracked, looking over to Sinclair who was still looking up at me. "Our baybeh girl is so beautiful, ma. I want you to see her, I want you to see her grow up. I want you to be here with us.." I trailed off, collecting my words. I wiped my face as more tears poured down and I shook my head, sighing deeply. "Wake up, baybeh." I spoke, breaking down as I bit my bottom lip.

"I know I should've talked to you about it but I-" I started but stopped, looking down at my feet again. I had no excuse. The only thing on my mind was graduating, I never put his feelings into perspective. "Dominic, I'm sorry. I was being selfish and only thinking of myself but baby, I promise if you give me another chance.." I trailed off, breathing heavily. "..if you give us another chance, I'll never do it again. I promise." I tried to grab his face but he roughly pulled away from me. "Don't touch me." He spoke sternly, breaking me even more. "Look.." He trailed off, looking away again. "Me and you..we're done." He spoke, finally looking down at me. "Dominic." I pleaded. "Don't say that. Please." "Na', this shit is over, T." He went on and I began to sob.