KING

I pulled into the driveway of the daycare Layla goes too. This whole street life wasn't going to affect my baby's education. Putting her in a daycare was probably my toughest decision yet. It was either my moms house or daycare.

"Hi Mr.Harper! How was your day?"Ms.Riley asked.

She was the happy owner of this daycare. She was like 60 something, and always had a smile on her face. She never turned down anyone. I remember when I had little money to pay the bill for Layla. Ms.Riley let me by for a two weeks, and now I donate money all the time.

"It was okay. How about yours?"I asked.

"Not very pleasant, but kids will be kids. Layla!Your father is here!"Ms.Riley shouted.

Layla came running to me. I bent down, and opened my arms for her to give me a wide hug. She hugged me.

"Layla was really nice today. She learned the importance of sharing."

"Yes daddy I shared my paint!"

"That's good baby. Come on, let's go home. It's getting late mama,"I said as I picked her up.

"Bye Layla! Bye Mr.Harper!"

"Bye Ms.Riley."

We walked outside. It was around 6, so it was getting to be dark.

"Ohh daddy your shirt!"Layla laughed

"What happened?"

She just giggled. I put her in the car as I looked at her confused. I stopped by Sonic and got us something to eat. They tater tots be banging.

Ten minutes later, we were finally home, and I unloaded the car. Layla ran to the house, and waited for me to open the door. I put her food on the table and went upstairs to change my clothes.

"What the he-LAYLA!"I shouted.

I looked at my shirt and noticed her handprints with purple paint on the back.

"Yes daddy?"She asked looking so innocent.

"Look what you did,"I mumbled showing her the shirt.

She giggled.

"This cost a lot of money Layla,"I said sternly.

"You said we had lots of money."

"We do bu-Daddy loves you alright?"I kissed her cheek.

"Love you too! Can I see Arielle tomorrow since it is the weekend?"She asked.

I laughed a little, "Sure I'll see talk to tony."

She ran off. I tried to the paint out of my shirt but it wasn't working. I finally gave up and just decided to leave the shirt the way it is. It wasn't ugly though.

I bathed Layla and put her too bed. It was a hassle though. I looked at the clock and noticed it was 10. Good thing it was the weekend.

"Aye, Layla wants to meet up with Arielle tomorrow,"I told tony on the phone.

"My baby girl can't be outside. You know she tan easily."

Tony's little girl was so light skinned she looked white. She was a light bright, but she was a beautiful little girl.

"Nigga, shut up. We can go to a inside place."

"They got ballet practice tomorrow. You know that right?"He said.

I sighed. I ain't know that. I thought it was about to be like a two hour thing and take her home and chill.

"Man, you know I got to go to the trap tomorrow."

"Come on now,you choosing the game over your daughter?"He asked.

"Can you take her for me? I need to get this handled,"I pleaded.

"You should be happy you my boss. If you was anybody else I would've popped a bullet in you."

We talked for a little while and I finally hung up the phone. I got in the bed cause best believe, I have a long day tomorrow.

MADISON

"Girl please get away from him,"Leah said.

Today I decided to hang with my girl. She didn't have her baby girl with her, so today was perfect. I had just informed her about what happened last night. She's the only one who knows, probably cause I trust her so much.

"I can't man. I don't have anywhere to go,"I whined.

"Girl I told you already! Come stay with us. My boyfriend will not mind."

"No, I don't want to impede. I've been thinking about moving back to Tallahassee."

"Madi no! That is way to far from Chicago boo."

"My parents are there. I have a home there. I think I am Leah."

"Uh uh,what about my Arielle? You know she loves you,"She pleaded.

I sighed, "You always pull this little stunt on me Leah"

She smirked. Every time I want to leave the state she pulls the 'What about Ari?'. Of course I give in because I've grown on her so much. She's my god child. I fucking love her.

"Just think about it babes. It will get better."

I stopped in front of the door at forever 21. I wanted some new clothes and since Freeway got all this money. Why not spend it? After buying almost all of forever 21, I said my goodbyes to Leah. I headed home. I had nothing to do so I'll just sit and watch tv. I opened the door and saw Freeway talking to some of his niggas on the couch.

"Hey babe,"He said.

I kissed his cheek. I put my bags down and looked at him. They were playing cards and smoking blunts. I hate the smell of smoke. It reminded me of my younger days when I used to.

"Hello boys,"I said politely.

"What's up Mad?"

"Hey Madison."

"Hey."

I walked up stairs and changed into some sweatpants along with a tank top. I threw my hair in a bun and started to watch criminal minds.

"Girl no! He is going to find y'all! Why is you standing there?"I shouted, "Bitches is crazy"

I laughed and continued to watch. There was a slight knock at the door.

"Maddy, let me talk to you."

He sat beside me. I paused the TV. I have to see what happen to these stupid bitches.

"What's up?"

"I'm going out of town for a couple of weeks. Some niggas after my ass big tim-"

"Carter! You stole those drugs didn't you?"

"Madison, you know better,"He shot me a look.

I mentally rolled my eyes. Rule number 359 don't interrupt him.

"Anyways I'm going down to Atlanta. I want you to stay here and hold it down. I'll put money in the account but no outrageous spending."

I nodded, "Whatever Carter. You always do this shit,"Is what I wanted to say.

This nigga walked to the closet and pulled out three suitcases. He was ready to leave damn. He kissed my cheek and out the door he went. At least I don't have to worry about him. I heard the front door slam. I unpaused the tv and continued watching it.

Whatever

KING

"Any leads?"I asked.

"It was some nigga named freeway. He posted it on Facebook,"Amelia giggled.

Amelia was the brain of our operation. She was a smart girl, and we needed her. She needed some money for college so she came here. She's a good girl, and I won't knock her hustle.

"What?"I asked.

This nigga posted it on Facebook. She handed me the computer and showed me his post. He had a big smile on his face.

'When you steal that good shit from King'.

"This nigga dumb as fuck boss. He's headed to Atlanta."

"Well we go to Al-"

"How about we hit him where it hurts?"Tony asked.

"How?"

"He got a girl. She fine too," She handing me the computer.

I rolled my eyes. She wasn't wrong though. His girl was beautiful.

"You saying we kill her?"

"No,what? You give her to me nigga!"Amelia shouted.

"Nah, I think torture until she tell us what this nigga doing,"I rubbed my hands together.
"You know where he live?"

"I tracked down his tweets and post, and most of them are linked to this address,"She wrote it down on a sticky note.

"Tomorrow we bust in that bitch. Find the fucking girl bring her here. If y'all fuck up, best believe my ass will put you there too."

"When you torture her, please don't hurt her face. She is to pretty!"Amelia said. "If any of you niggas touch her, Ima set your ass up! I'm protective of my women."

"Y'all dismissed."

Please let this plan work. I need my shit back.