Part 13

Part 13

For three days straight we learned the ins and outs. Beast made us taste the cocaine so we know what to look for, but I was hesitant at first because I know people get hooked on that stuff. He told me why I needed to taste it and told me that the only time I should taste it is if I’m buying large quantities, a half a kilo or more. He said that if I buy it and its not coc, people will put a hit out on me to have me killed. In my head I said, say no more. I dipped my finger in and mocked what Beast did; the tingle and numbness was something I never felt before, and never wanted to feel again. Afterwards, he told me to sit and be quiet because he needed to work with Leo more. I guess Beast noticed that Leo wasn’t getting the hang of anything, so instead he was showing Leo how to recruit girls. My face got twisted up and I became so infuriated,

“You’re teaching him to pimp out girls?” I stood and yelled out.

“This is your test run, little man.” Beast said to Leo, nudging his head towards me.

Leo at first just stood there, it was like he didn’t know what to do. Then out of nowhere he took three large steps in my direction, raised his hand, and slapped me across the face. The blow was so hard that it knocked me down.

“Men are talking hoe.” Leo said with no feeling, the look of his eyes were cold all of a sudden.

Abuelo came to lift me up, whispered for me not to cry. What he didn’t know is that I’ve been through worst. Yes it hurt, but it hurt my heart more; because I thought we were going to be partners. He watch my back and I watch his, but I see that I was wrong. I wasn’t going to be his bitch or hoe, not today, not ever.

“I’m not your hoe Leo, I’m not your hoe Beast, I’m not your hoe Abuelo. You leave that shit for those bitches in the streets, I know where you sleep.” I said sternly, pointing my finger at each of them wishing they would because cutting their throats will only free me once again.

I heard clapping from behind me, when I turned to look it was Abuelo, “My Princess has just been crowned, into a Queen! Leo, you did the right thing, but to the wrong person. She’s going to be your partner, the one that stays up while you, her King sleeps. When Beast told you this is your test run, you took the wrong road, but that’s okay, it’s a part of learning. Queen, when two men are talking in this business you are to remain quite, no matter what. Your King will handle it and you have to have trust in him that he will.”

“Yes Abuelo.” We both said simultaneously.