Rome's P.O.V

When they left out I turned to my brother Pierre confused about what the fuck really just happened.

"Who the hell was she?" I questioned Pierre and he gave me that look again.

"Aye Word to my motha, you better watch your  fucking mouth before I fuck you up." He said sternly.

"My B,who is she moe?" I asked again.

"She's a queen pin. She run all that shit Down south. The only competition she had was Pablo and she's so bullheaded she didn't even know he existed. She just took over Florida without even knowing she robbed one of the biggest kingpins there." I shook my head at his response.

"So should we be worried?"

"Nahh, I'm gon always be a step ahead of her. Her moves show because she's careless. She doesn't give a fuck which can be dangerous but not wise." He put out his cigar.

"So why do you want her as a partner." I asked confused.

"Keep your enemies closer. She's right, I'd rather have her as a partner instead of a competitor. She's smart and fearless." I nodded my head understanding what he meant.

"Hmph interesting." He looked at me then got up.

"We done here. Head to the crib and check on our guest." He said leaving no room for arguing against it.

I grabbed my keys and phone heading out the old warehouse. I hop in my BMW 4 series coupe, starting it up taking off down the road. This car is my baby man. Up here in New York we're more subtle and not flashy. Besides driving a Ferrari would be pointless due to all the traffic, yo ass ain't going no where fast.

I've lived in New York my whole life, this city is all I know. Grew up in the Bronx and made it out the Bronx, but will never forget the Bronx. My older brother Pierre.. Tuh this life is all he know. I can't blame him for the way he is, our childhood is part of the reason. Growing up he was always out there hustling to make sure his little brother never wanted for nothing. I wanted the new J's he copped dem for me, latest gaming system he copped it for me, Amiri Jeans like all the niggas had he hustled till he could afford em and surprised me with em.

He always told me he was gon find a way and when he did we never looked back. Safe to say I don't know if my mom is dead or alive. My dad died to the streets, coming home one evening. Some youngins ran down on him thinking he was an opp. Let off 6 shots and killed my pops. Ever since that night my mom wasn't the same. She started doing drugs, disappearing, and belittling us. She would always say "you ain't shit, you ain't gon be shit, you ain't gon never amount to shit! Pierre gon end up just like his daddy."

Sometimes I believed her, but it was always Pierre who told me other wise and safe to say he was right. I never once thought I'd be living the street life as well. It's just something that became second nature and I sorta fell into it. Pierre never wanted this life for me but I was the only person he could lean on and trust no matter how much he tried to keep me focused on other things.

Never really had no time for relationships only hookups, even though I do think about settling down from time to time and getting out the game.  Just wannabe normal.

I pull into the driveway of the crib they were occupying, parking my car. I get out breathing in the fresh air closing my door before i walked up to the house. Using my key to unlock the door I walk in shutting the door behind me.

"Yeeeeerrrr!" I call out. I hear slow, soft, and steady footsteps start to come down the steps. Gotta be that girl.

"Yeah this definitely New York." She did a light chuckle.

"You still think you're dreaming ma?" I asked.

"I wish I was." She slid her hand down her face In frustration.

"Hate to break it to you, but you're not sweetheart." I joked and she rolled her eyes.

"Keep doing that and you'll find them stuck like that." I chastised.

"Why are you here again." She asked already irritated.

"Babysitting obviously." I commented.

"Exactly who are you babysitting cause it damn sho ain't me." She crossed her arms.

"Aight moe chill out. Hands up don't shoot." I joked putting my hands up and she rolled her eyes again.

"So childish." She rolled them again making me clench my jaw.

"I'm finna give you something worth rolling your eyes about if you roll em again. Slap them jawns straight for you." I stated serious and she only looked at me.

"You ain't slapping shit." Ol boy came around the corner.

"Oh you finally up." I faked a clap.

"AD say the word and I'll dead him." The dude said making me laugh.

"C chill out it ain't even that deep. Go out back or something." At first he didn't do what she said but I guess once he figured she was good he clicked his teeth and walked out.

"So that's yo pitbull?" I joked and she shoved my shoulder I was caught off guard by her even touching me so as a reflex of defense I grabbed her wrist pulling her. In that instance it was as if time froze and we were in slow motion. She looked me in my eyes and I looked back. It wasn't awkward it was like we were reading each other like a book. Her eyes were speaking, but I didn't fully understand.

"You can let go. Sheeeshh." She said snatching her arm away and backing up.

"Sorry it's a reflex thing." I apologized .

"Mhmm." She responded unconvinced.

"Soooo.... AD is it?" I asked trying to push out the awkwardness.

"Soooo Rome is it." She remarked.

"Hmph, I'm sure that's short for something." I queried.

"How bout short for nothing." She rolled her eyes.

"Well..."

"Look Rone....."

"Rome."

"Whatever. What is this, I get to know each other? Ain't nobody got time for this bullshit."

"So how do you expect to trust someone without getting to know them. Whether you like it or not I'm gonna be around. You made the deal ma." She looked off to the side and let out a big huff.

"Athena." She blurted not looking at me.

"Excuse me..." I started.

"Athena is my name."

"Ohhh." I smiled at how pretty it was for such a mean lady.

"Everybody calls me AD or Addy. No one gets to call me that." She said finally looking at me so I know she meant what she was saying.

"I'm not everybody." I shook my head looking up at her.

"Say what?"

"You'll learn about me, enjoy the house ma." I say walking off. She stood there confused.

"Ohhh uhhh." I paused with my hand on the door knob about to walk out. I turn to her with a smirk as she looked at me intrigued. "Nice meeting you.... Athena." I say before walking out.

lol whatdidhesaaay! I'm not everybody 👀 Oop ok Rome. So y'all know I gotta ask because they got slick beef..........

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