Cardi's P.O.V

I throw on my nearest clothes, which was some sweats,sweat shirt,and A t-shirt. Tears spill from my eyes as I could barely see myself tie my shoes. I wipe my eyes for what felt like the millionth time as I do a huge sigh. Grabbing my wallet and keys I rush out of my room frantic to get down to the police station.

"And where are you going?" My mom asked.

"Not right now."

"Belcalis, I'm not playing with you." She snapped back.

"You better listen to your mother." My father sat up in his chair.

"Do you guys get a rise out of hassling me?" I questioned irritated.

"Hassling?" My mom arched her eyebrow.

"Yes hassling. If you must know I have to help a friend." I walked towards the door.

"What friend?" My mom exclaimed jumping in my path.

"Better not be that August boy, He's nothing but trouble." My father spoke briefly as he looked up from his newspaper.

"So what if it is?”

" I say you better rethink what your doing.” He threatened.

"Or what! Your gonna beat me to a pope. Kick me out. Do your worst, but I'm going out that door.” I brushed past my mom rushing out the door as I got into my car. I couldn't stop the tears from spilling, so they dropped like a rainy day. I took off down the street on my way to the precinct. It's crazy,the only thing that gives me peace of mind is about to be taken away from me.

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I rushed into the precinct and you here indistinct chatter of police officers dealing with other people, handling paper work, walkie talkies going off,  and just a mixture of shuffling of multiple things going on at once. I take in my surroundings immediately feeling out of place nobody never feel comfortable in a place full of cops. No matter how much they try to say they're on your side and are helping you. I look around and saw the gang. Well more like them about to get in some shit.

“What you mean you can't discuss that information? We're his family. You don't see nobody else in here do you!” Trey yelled using is pointer finger to tap the officer on the chest.

“If you don't back up sir I'll be forced to lock you up.” The officer said causing me to immediately walk over.

“Go head maybe then I'll get answers on why you locked my fucking brother up!” Trey yelled putting his arms out in handcuff position.

“Trey babe come on.” Rih reasoned trying to put his arms down,but he wasn't budging.

“Nah fuck dat!” Trey snapped.

“Trey chill, I got this.” I jumped in once I heard the officer calling for back up. He looked at me for a minute and then his face finally softened as he put his arms down. He went to sit down as he shook his head putting it in his hands.

“Yes,that won't be necessary.” The officer spoke into his walkie talkie. Michael clicked his teeth at the response and I looked at him telling him to chill.

"Excuse me Officer, We're here about one of family members you guys just arrested. They said he was being held here in custody. We just wanna know what was he arrested for and what are the next steps.” I explained.

“Who's the defendant?” The officer asked and I guess I looked confused. “Who are you looking for?”

“August Anthony Alsina.” I answered. 

“Oh Mr. Alsina. Yes he was just put into custody."

“Ok but this is all we've been hearing for the past hour, I know you got more information in that big ass head of yours.” Bey jumped in. The officer glared at her and I turned towards her.

“Bey I can handle this.” I reassured.

“Is there a way we can speak to him, or get him out of Custody?” I questioned.

“Yes you'll be able to speak with him, we just have to check with him to make sure he wants to see any of you.”

“What about getting him out of Custody?” Rih questioned.

“Depending on what he may, or may not have been charged with they can probably let him go now and he'll come back for trial. As long as he shows up to the trial date he'll be good to go.” The officer explained as I took a relieving sigh.

“Cut the fairytale bullshit Mane. My bro been in there since before we got here and we been here for an hour within some and you just now crackin. Man what's really good.” Trey said getting up as Michael grabbed him immediately.

“Yo calm down.” Michael tried calming him down.

“Nah fuck dat, they sugar coating the shit!” Trey yelled before Michael took him outside.

“Sorry officer continue.” Keith spoke up because everyone was quiet and you could still hear trey yelling outside.

“Im'a go talk to him before we have another arrest.” Rih said shaking her head as she walked out.

“ So officer was he right?” We heard a soft voice speak up making all her heads turn. “ He hasn't been released yet so there must be more to it.” Jhene spoke.

“Yes. But He can be released on Bail. At most he'll be in for 24hours then he'll be in front of the court depending on the charges they'll let him go if he promises to show up to court. But that does not mean he will be completely off the charges, he will still have to go to trial.” The officer explained.

“What are the charges?” Keith asked.

“ I'm really not sure, I'm not involved with his case, I'm not even supposed to be -”

“You know what all we've been hearing is excuses and excuses of what you can't do. Sksk, police officers are supposed to help people and right now your not doing that. Im'a need you to hop off your black ass, get on your computer , search those systems and find out all there is to know On AUGUST ANTHONY ALSINA DAMN CASE! DO YOUR JOB! If you don't like it don't apply for it! There's other people who would do it better!” Karin yelled at the officer shocking all of us and  even some of the other officers.

She was being quite this whole time in the corner curled up not saying anything. I guess she had enough of this bullshit. The officer didn't say anything but nodded in agreement along with fear as he hurriedly walked away. It seemed the air became a little less tense as we all took a breath and sat down.

“Hey you alright?” Bey reached out grabbing my hand.

“Yeah I'm fine.” I gave her a small smile.

“Everything is gon be alright Cardi. I know you're strong,but remember you can always lean on me..on all of us.” She reassured

“I-I.. " I tried getting out but my voice cracked as tears spilled she engulfed me in a hug making the others come over and hug me.

“It's ok Cardi.” Karin rubbed my back.

“Yeah before you know it, grandpa will be back out, walking on his cane telling everybody what to do and not to do.” Keith joked making me chuckle lightly.

“Ugghh i love you guys,and I can't stand you Keith.” I smiled lightly as he shrugged.

“Such an idiot.” Jhene rolled her eyes.

“Well forget y'all then, I was tryna make y'all day. Anyway Im'a see what these niggas doing out here.” Keith got up walking out the door as we laughed.

"I swear that boy ain't all the way there.” Bey laughed.

“Speaking of not being there. Where the hell is Chris?" I asked .

“I don't know.” Bey shrugged looking down.

“Damn the date was that bad?”

“It was a disaster, but not to the point where he'd go missing.” She explained.

“What happened?” Karin exclaimed taking the words right out my mouth.

“Him and Michael went at the whole time.” Bey explained.

“Then trey called him about Aug, He stormed out without a word.” Jhene finished.

“Wow.” Karin and I said at the same time.

“I feel so bad.” Bey sighed

“ahhh you digging him.” I grinned.

“No it's not that, it's just I left him at the table alone,now he's alone going through this by himself doing lord knows what. We all know him and Aug are close ass hell this probably hitting him hard then he has nobody to be there for him.” She said shaking her head.

"Then be that somebody." Karin reasoned.

“Yeah go after him.” Jhene added on. Bey then looked up at me for confirmation and I gave her the head nodd as she smiled.

Chapter 18✔
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