While on the inside, a lot was going on on the outside. A revolution was coming which was fast making us irrelevant in the politics of the hood. New gangs new unwritten policies, new people to the game. I had to get out quick so that the change would not sweep me aside.
Day and Night my boys came to see me especially Ice.
"Dang man, My girl wants to have my baby and i aint read yet" said Ice, one of his visits. "Tell her you aint down for it" i answered. " I love this chic, man! I think i gotta listen to her" He replied.
"That aside i came to tell you that our market at Oluyole", "Things have changed since you got in"
I could not believe those words because Oluyole was our stronghold, the very place i was initiated into the crime world. It had been under our control since we went solo. I was seething with rage. The feeling of pain nsuddenly crept in. I started to understand that all i had worked for was in vain if i was not there to protect it. Crime did not give me the luxury of reaping the fruits of my labour.
"Who are the ring leaders" I demanded, "MY brother.......... Flo" Ice replied, I was shocked beyond deliverance. " FLO" I repeated.
Torre "Flo" Arius was on guy i never liked. Unlike his brother he was born into the money of the hustling. He always watched the hustle around him. Ice loved him so much he never allowed him into the game. From all indications Flo was heady, always disobeying and getting into trouble. Since the divorce and departure of their parents Ice had always been a father, mother and a brother to Flo. Because of his intense love for Flo, Ice never took lightly any of his misdemeanors.
But the hood is the hood. Game still the game. Fuck ups had to be treated even if the culprit is your brother.
Tough Luck
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