Family Values - Prisons Foundation

FAMILY
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What will you do if you were Faced With a choice of securing your
love for a
woman you love, or continue to have power and
wealth. Last but not least,
give it all up to instill family values in your
friends and family?
Qwuan (Murk) Murdock is a brother from the vicious streets of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, with good character and intelligence. Bred to be
a leader in his lifetime, he embarks on a hustler's journey with
his best friend and brother from another mother, Marguel D-Shun
Armstr_ong, that-was —intended—tb ai a simple means to an end, a
way to provide for his family and the people on his team.
But he is sucked too deep in the game. Will he sacrifice it
all for the woman he loves, or will he suffer an even worse fate
by being consumed by the system? And rot in prison for the rest
of his life, or have his life cut off by ruthless jackers, double
crossers, and murderers lurking to come up and strip him of what he
has worked hard for.
When his only desire is to teach those he loves "Family
Values" and pass on to them a legacy of loyalty, power, and wealth.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To you reading this right now, thank you for taking time out
out of your day or night to read 'FAMILY VALUES'! I hope you
enjoy this Urban Novel with a unique SyFy twist.
I'd like to thank Allah for giving me the patience and ideal
to go off in this direction. I'd like to also send a shot out to
my cousin, Peanut, for beating me to being a author, which
motivated me to having a self talk with myself, telling myself if
he can do it, I can too! Since after all we do share the same
charateristics and personality.
I also like to give a shot out to my reason to continue to
breath and do positive things in life for them to feel proud of
me. My kids, Shaqwuan, Daishun, K I Andre, Kaprice, Desmond, and
Titianna, my granddaughter Ciniyah, a friend of mine, D. Mack.
I would also like to give a shot out to my siters and my two
brothers, LaQuaita, Diamond, Demetria, Rondrea, Floyd, and Kenjuan.
To my mom, dad, and my uncle B, for all their support. To my
cousins and other family members that have shown love when they
could.
I would also like to thank my kid's mothers, Vette, Denese,
Lotasha, and Anetra for putting up with me and birthing me
beautiful kids that we love, support, and raised.
Not least, thanks to the dity of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for giving
me the life experiences and circumstances to put stories on to
paper.
I'd also like to thank a company such as Prisons Foundation
for giving inmates liKe myself a chance to get our story out.
Special thanks to my Colombian L.E.C. from the Lou for helping
edit, tighten up, and strengthen this masterpiece of a saga.
Your mind is somewhere between crazy and genius, and that's why
your were perfect for the task.
NOW, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen I give you
'FAMILY VALUES', my nonfictional story. Get ready to be entertained!
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CHARACTERS:
Qwuan Murdock
Marguel D-Shun Armstrong
Desmond
Kewontae
Dre Dre
Ciniyah
Beatria
Bryanna
Beejay
Kaprice
Tavarus
Bithiah
Renard & Tim Tim (Known as Havoc and Chaos)
Freeze
Daisy Lopez
Matthew Navarro (Known as Angel)
Christopher Navarro
Tyrone
Keisha Franklin
Bobby Baker
Titianna
FAMILY VALUES
No Sacrifice, No Gain
BY: RON HALEY
PROLOGUE
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"Ore Ore, wake your ass upl" said Bryanna, standing all 5ft
4in of her 1201b frame over her oldest son's bed. A stranger
wouldn't be too much intimidated by her, but Ore Dre knew better.
It was 6:30am on a Saturday morning and after finishing a regular
shift, plus six hours of overtime at the upscale retirement
community were she was employed as a registered nurse, she had no
patience for games or lies.
Looking into his mother's eyes he knew the situation might
get ugly.
"What's up momme?" answered Ore Ore while sitting up in his
twin bed, wiping the sleep from his eyes to focus his vision,
giving her his full attention.
"Shh! Don't wake up your brothers. Come down to the kitchen,
I got things in my house that I have no knowledge of and you best
have an explanation for me" replied Bryanna.
Dre Ore knew exactly what she was talking about. He took a
deep breath and let it out, knowing that it was about to be drama,
not ready for it to kick off.
Before leaving the room Bryanna gazed at her youngest son,
Desmond, sound asleep in his bed. He was at peace under his
blanket that had a calming affect on her mood.
"Meet me in the Kitchen Ore Dre, I'm going to check on Ciniyah"
said Bryanna. Ciniyah was her Middle and eleven-years-old, but
being the only girl she was spoiled, sharing a bed with her mother.
Seeing that she was okay, she made her way to the kitchen to have
a talk with Ore Ore. She would rather not have to, however she
had to, being a single mother.
Raised in the Missouri boothill in the small town of Hayti.
She was the seventh of thirteen children born to Floyd and Opal
Jackson. This was far from the family or future she and her
deceased husband, Kewontae, imagined.
When they met back in high school, Kewontae was a football
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While Bryanna was his sweetheart and biggest fan, never missing a
game, or practice for that matter. She absolutely loved watching
him play.
Both families were hardworking and had struggled together to
overcome an antibellum history. They shared mutual morals and
values, so there were no objections to the two being together.
In their senior year, two years into the love affair, they both
decided to attend Tulsa University. Kewontae signed his letter
of intent, receiving a full ride scholarship for his athletics,
after Bryanna had applied and was accepted with plans to become
a pediatrician.
The night of their graduation, feeling on top of the world,
they shared a drunken night of sex with Beyonce's 'Drunken Love',
Raheem Devaughn's 'Believe', Chico Debarge's 'Virgins', H-Town„
Chris Brown's 'Wet the Bed', Marsha Ambrosius's 'Late Nights &
Early Morning, Jodeci's 'Feenin & Forever My Lady', ect... A long
list of baby making music playing in the background.
That although, end to end, was a blessing. It had altered
their plans with the conception of Dre Ore being born.
Sixteen years later, though filled with challenges, Bryanna
knew she was fortunate to have had three healthy and wonderful
children by her first love. After two years of college sacrificed
what could have been a promising football career for Kewontae,
to provide for his family when Bryanna became pregnant with Ciniyah,
he received a job at the post office and moved to a better neighborhood.
Kewontae was a great father and husband. He provided for his
family, teaching them all the importance of family. Tragedy struck
their lifes a year and a half after Desmond was born when Kewontae
was killed while being robbed on his mail route on the westside of
town.
Bryanna took his death hard, so hard in fact many people did
not think she would be able to bounce back. Living threw the pain
of her greif after burying her husband. She allowed her family
to take her kids while she mourned. She was in a place of darkness
and it took her close to a year to find her light.
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She used the money from his insurance to buy the house they
were currently living in on the cities northside. The monthly
social security benefits along with working part-time as a nurse's
aid to pay the bills, she was able to go back to school to become
a registered nurse.
Remembering the wisdom that her parents and Kewontae taught
her, she persevered, and today was by all meanings a "Phenominal
Women." Entering the kitchen and taking in the sight of her oldest son, she felt an overwhelming sense of pride.
He looked so much like Kewontae, he's a good kid she thought
to herself. Fourteen years of age, Ore Dre was already six feet
tall with wide shoulders and long strong arms just like his
father. Bryanna knew it wouldn't be much longer before Young
Hoochie would be blowing up her phone and beating down her door
about Ore Ore.
Tired, Bryanna walked up behind Dre Dre standing up at the
refrigerator drinking milk out the carton and slapped him in the
back of the head.
"Stop drinking out the milk carton and sit down!" said Bryanna,
taking the seat across from him.
"I know what this is about Momma."
"Oh, you do? Please Ore Ore tell me about all the new clothes
and shoes which again I didn't buy. And there is an envelope on
my table with two-thousand dollars and some corny note talkin'
about "buy yourself something nice."
"Momma, there wasn't nothing I could do about it. Murk, I
mean Qwuan had Ms. Beatria bring it all over yesterday after you
left for work. I asked her if she talked to you first and she
said "no", she knew you would refuse it. But with school about
to start back up soon, we need clothes, plus Momma have you looked
at all the gear. It's fresh to death, I know you want yo kids
repping hard for you this year" replied Ore Ore smiling.
"Boy ain't nothing funny, you want to rep for me, make honor
roll again, both semesters! I'm too tired to deal with this now,
but I'm calling Beatria as soon as I wake up. Qwuan has been
doing this for too long with no explanation and hiding behind
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Beatria. His ass'is going to fully clarify why he keeps doing what
I ask him not to" said Bryanna.
With her emotions ranging from gratitude to apprehension and
being dead tired from work, she knew that at the moment she could
not do anything else. She desperately needed sleep, having the
next couple of days off work, she wanted to be fully rested to
spend time with her kids.
It had become a tradition they all enjoyed plus she expected
her confrontation with Qwuan would be draining, but nevertheless
she was not going to allow him to weasel his way out, like he had
multiple times in the past.
Being left alone with his thoughts and his knowledge of the
situation, Dre Dre took another deep breath, stood up, and made
his way back to bed feeling a bit guilty, not for having lied to
his mother but for not giving her the full insight into the situation.
His father however raised him to understand "The past can't
be redone, only learned from, and a real man once he gives it
never goes back on his word."
Having unwantedingly being subject to discussions between Ms.
Beatria and his mother on the topic of Murk always buying them
things and giving her money, Dre Dre knew his mother believed Murk
was attracted to her, which was true scheming to get in her sugar
box as she would say.
Hearing this always made Dre Dre smile. He truely loved his
mother and Murk, so the idea of them being together was cool with
him. But he didn't think it would ever happen, only he and Murk,
in his belief knew the inspiration behind him looking out and the
truth was much more complicated. And something he hoped she would
never discover.
CHAPTER 1
FIVE YEARS EARLIER
Dre Dre,
Take this twenty to the grocery
store and get cereal, milk, bread,
lunch meat, and cheese. Please keep
your brother and sister quiet!
Love Mom
The digital clock in the room read 7:12am, Dre Dre knowing
his brother and sister would soon be up and hungry, got dressed
in a pair of sweats, a T-shirt and Addidas, then headed to the
store.
The hood was always peaceful this time of day. Walking the
three blocks to the store he saw few people outside. A couple of
old heads drinking coffee and smoking squares on their porch bumping Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'.
Walking up Rockford until he got to Apache, he stopped out
of habbit to check the traffic, which was light. Making a right
on Apache he stopped again, hearing the unmistakable sounds of
police sirens close by.
Coming fast to his right was a white Ford Mustang CT with the
roof back and the system hitting hard. The driver was blowing a
blunt while mashing the gas with a single police car in pursuit.
As they got close, Dre Dre recognized that Beejay, a well known
and respected gangsta on the northside of town, was driving.
He remembered that for the past few weeks Beejay had been
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making headlines for allegedly viciously murdering a man at the
McDonald's not to far from his house.
As Beejay approached Ore Dre, Ore Dre quickly stepped back
to the corner as the Mustang swerved toward him. Reaching in the
passenger seat Beejay grabbed a black duffle bag and tossed it out
the car in Ore Ore's direction.
Beejay smiled at him showing a mouth full of diamonds and
gold slugs, and punched the gas taking the next right toward the
barbershop and salon, attempting to shake the boys still in
pursuit of him. The cops making the decision to focus on capturing
the murder suspect only gave Ore Ore and the duffle bag a glance
as they continued the chase, calling in the location change.
Heart pumping from the excitement he just witnessed, Ore Ore
momentairly paused then ran and picked up the bag filled with
nervousness and curiousity. He ran up inside of an abandoned
building and forgot about the trip to the store.
Catching his breath, he dropped the duffle bag off his
shoulders and stood there silent listening for the police, afraid
they were now after him also. After a few minutes he felt safe
that no one was after him, so he squated down and unzipped the bag
to check out what was inside.
Sitting on top of a brown towel was a blue steel Glock 40
caliber handgun. Ore Ore picked up the gun in awe, feeling a
surge of power and uncomfortableness. This was his first time
handling a weapon. "Oh shit" Ore Ore said, he was feeling like a
kid at Christmas. As he sat the gun to the side, he dumped the
contents of the bag on the dirty floor.
In the bag under the towel was a brick of cocaine, a pound
of marijuana, and a gang of money all folded up and wrapped in
thick black ratter bands. "Fuck, fuck, fuck" said Ore Ore, pacing
back and fourth in the vacant building. Thoughts were racing in
his mind too fast for him to process.
"What am I going to do with this?"
Ore Ore knew this situation was serious, people got killed
in the hood everyday for way less then this, and for what he had
just come up oft. Sad but true, whole families would be killed
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for. Tulsa is filled with wolves that show no mercy.
Ore Ore remebered a few days ago he just over heard Murk
talk about them five Deuce Black Mafia Boys acting back up and
they was sleeping for a minute. Red Mob, Green Team, 46 Hoovats,
54 Hoova's, the 61 Hoova's, and the "Black 'Pussy Rats Dolls", a
all girl gansta mob, had been running the streets lately.
Murdering folks like it was the old wild west or something
had become common around the hood.
Calming down, he remembered a lesson that his father gave
him that goes "men make decisions based on what they know in a
situation, not how they feel."
He felt like taking all the money and buying everything he
wanted, but knowing his mom, that wasn't happening. Knowing this
put him at high risk and remembering what he forgot was the fact
that he was supposed to be going to the store and back, he put
all the shit he dumped out back into the duffle bag like he found
it.
Stashing it in the ceiling hoping it would be safe. Leaving
the building from the back, he took a piss and zipped his fly to
throw off anybody that might see him coming out. Not looking
behind him or in any other direction but forward, he hit a deserted
street till he got to the end of the block and headed to his
original destination, the R&R convient store to buy a few food
items.
Getting what he needed from the store, pocketing his mother's
change and reciept, he headed back home. At home, distracted, Dre
Ore stepped in the house and let the screen door slam. Startling
Desmond and Ciniyah, both got up and rushed him, taking the grocery
bags and going into the kitchen to eat.
Walking down the hall he was so focused on his dilemma, he
overlooked his own growling stomach and was stopped by antenna
coming out the bathroom.
"If your brother and sister, whom I thought I asked you to
keep quiet, hadn't already woke me up, your ass letting that door
slam would havel" said Bryanna with a little attitude.
"My bad" replied Ore Ore.
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"Your bad huh? Boy I want this house picked up! The dishes
clean and take the trash can in the kitchen out back and wash it
out, it stinks."
"Yes ma'am. Can we go outside after that?" asked Ore Dre.
"Yes boy, but stay on the block and out of the street."
After finishing up Ore Dre went and sat on the front porch to
keep an eye on his brother and sister as they played with the other
kids on the block. Stuck in a daydream he didn't notice Murk was
standing in front of him.
"Keep your head up Lil daddy, you way too young to be having
trouble that got you looking like that," said Murk.
"What's up Murk?" replied Dre Dre looking up but not smiling
like he normally would.
"You good cuz, you need to holla at someone about something
on some man shit, you know I got you right?"
"Yeah I know" said Dre Ore.
"Alright, peace cuz, remember it gets greater later, just be
patient," said Murk walking off after giving Ore Ore a pound.
Before he got too far, Ore Ore jumped off the porch to stop him.
"Murklyelled Ore Ore, "wait up!"
"What's up Ore Ore," Murk said, getting serious sensing the
trouble in his eyes.
"I got to talk to you but can I trust you not to tell mom,
like you said man to man."
"Holla at me cuz," answered Murk.
"Can I come by your crib later when my mom gets up, I gotta
watch my fam. And it's something that I gotta show you in private,"
said Ore Ore.
"Bet, come by anytime after 3pm, Beatria should be gone by
then and that'll give me time to change the brakes on Ms. Ashlee's
car at work and clean up."
"Cool" Ore Ore said.
As Murk was leaving the block, he gave each of the kids a
quarter to buy some Airheads and Torpedo Pops when the ice cream
truck came by. At 3:30pM Bryanna was standing in the doorway
silently watching Ore Dre keep his close eye over the other'kids.
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"Boy find something to do, you are relieved of your duty,"
Bryanna said. "Be back here by eight for--" before she could
up the block heading
finish her thought, Dre Ore was running to the vancant building to get the duffle bag and go holla at Murk.
Finding the bag with everything inside, he placed the strap
over his shoulder and swiftly walked back toWard Murk's crib.
Murk's apartment was in the middle of his block located on Youngtown. A two-family . flat Murk and Beatria lived in Apt #A. It
was a small two bedroom with a living room, bathroom, and a kitchen
for $475 a month.
He had been living there for several years with his sister,
Beatria. Murk was a mechanic and Beatria worked as a clerk at the
hood beauty supply store and dreamed of having her own hair salon.
She would do peoples hair to earn extra money at the apartment or
at their crib.
Murk felt uneasy as Ore Dre followed him inside his crib with
the duffle bag. He had no idea what the youngsta wanted to show
him, but knew if he didn't want Bryanna to know, it wasn't good.
"So, holla at me cuz," Murk said, sitting in the green and
gray flower recliner in the living room while Ore Ore sat on the
couch.
As a response, Ore Ore removed the bag from his shoulder and
walked it over to Murk, unzipped it and handed it to him.
"What the fuckl Where did you get this from? Yo, whose shit
is this cuz yo mom's gonna kill you if she catches you with this
shit!"
Removing the gun on top, emptying the clip and taking out the
chambered round, Murk wiped it clean and took it outside, hiding
it in the backyard. When he returned, he looked astonished at Dre
Ore who sat there silent and calm, although he just dropped a life
sentence on him. He sat back in the recliner and said one word,
"talkl"
CHAPTER 2
MURK
Qwuan Murdock was a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born and bred.
Raised on 52nd and Peoria, located on the northside of the city. Murk as he would grow up to be known, shared experiences similar
to many of the inner city youth of this generation. Filled with
drugs, violence, and various other crimes.
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However, Murk was anything but typical. He was influenced
for the majority of his life by the teachings of both his mother
and father, Tyrone Murdock, who never got to witness his only sons'
birth because at the time Murk was born, he was doing a 10 year
sentence for crack cocaine, herion sales, and aggrevated assault
on a law enforcement officer. This sentence also meant leaving
his pregnant girlfriend at the time, Bithiah, to struggle alone
with the addiction he turned her on to.
While inside Tyrone continued from his Christian upbringing
and became an orthodox Muslim with
sincerely learning the religion
by the grace of Allah.
He with perseverance, persistence, and prayers, as well as
the assistance of a strong Muslim community on the street, was able
to reach out to Bithiah to support her in getting clean and getting
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her life back in order.
Bithiah still active in her addiction when she gave birth to
Murk caused him to be raised by his grand parents for the first
four years of his life. Establishing a bond after their death, as
an adult he hoped he would share with a family of his own. Before
Bithiah started her journey of recovery, she ended up pregnant
again. The father was unknown and Beatria was brought into the
world.
Serving eight on his ten year sentence, Tyrone was released
on parole, swearing his oath by Allah to strive at being a righteous
Muslim and father. He loved and worked hard to support his family,
and he and Bithiah were soon married. Holding no resentments
toward Bithiah, he also loved Beatria unconditionally as his own.
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The family struggled at many times in their lifes, yet stayed
grounded by the faith and trust they put in Allah. Stepping from
, the shower of his three bedroom home located in a exclusive gated
community in Gilerease Hills, he took a quick self appraisal. At
6'2" he had a stocky build and weighed 260 pounds.
He had a passion for knowledge, loving to learn new things
and his heart, although having the ability to turn cold, was gold
nevertheless, his hidden powers only a chosen few knew about.
Being raised in the projects had toughened him up, his strength
and wisdom made him a boss. Yet even having a position of power
could not change his heart and attitude. He loved people and
wanted to see everybody winning.
After dressing in his usual business casual style, he checked
the time and headed out the door. Activating the remote start on
his 2013 Dodge Ram dulley parked in the driveway. The truck came
to life and he hopped in heading to the Masjid to join his father
for the morning prayer. Murk wasn't the most pious of Muslims,
but he never abandoned his obligation of prayer, fasting, and
giving of charity.
On the inside he struggled with the duality of his life, yet
on the outside he compartmentalized it well. Few people knew he
was a dope boy, his parents being on that list. They had suspicions
at times but dropped them t not having proof.
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Nothing about his life said drug deals. His home and vehicle
were nice but not extravagant. His attire was brand name clothing
worn in a business or casual style. He wore no jewelry other than
his platinum Movado watch. Plus, for years on paper he was a
successful business owner, caught up on all his taxes.
He owned laundrymats, dry cleaners, restaurants, the old auto
repair shop he used to work at, several car washes which he partnered with his best friend, D-Shun, and was an investing partner
in salons and barbershops owned and operated by his sister Beatria.
All of their smaller businesses were subsidiaries registered
as L.L.C.'s to his corporation, Bloodline Enterprises. The most
lucrative of his businesses was the Home Town Real Estate Company,
which specializes in buying and selling both residential and
commercial properties, and he was planning on expanding into
development soon.
Additionally, he started a non-profit, that he sat on the
board of. It was run by his parents and a staff of five individuals and was called Solid Foundation. The sole purpose of Solid
Foundation was promoting education and healthy living in the inner
city, to both the youth and adults.
On a personal level he didn't date, which many found strange
but he had his reason and that by itself made it worth it to him.
He wasn't a virgin and definitely not gay, he simply knew what he
wanted and decided it was best to be patient rather then settle
for less and complicating his life,. or worse, having "baby momma
drama."
After prayer he discussed charity and issues of Islam with
his father over coffee before going to his office. At around 9am
he arrived at his office in downtown. Soon after settling into
the plush leather chair behind his black oak desk, he heard a light
knock at the door. Checking the security camera on his desk top
monitor, he hit a button on the keyboard to allow in his secretary
and personal assistant Kaprice.
"Good Morning Mr. Murdock" spoke !Caprice with a radiant
smile.
"Good Morning Kaprice," Murk replied, returning her smile.
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She was one of the individuals that regardless of your mood, when
she smiled at you, it was such a blessing you had to smile back.
Kaprice was a core part of Murk's life. He had hired her
years earlier at the recommendation of his sister. She grew up
with them both and she and Beatria were best friends. Most
important she was reliable and trustworthy. A mother of two, she
was married toTavarus(Murda) Smith, who was currently serving
five years in the feds for distribution.
Returning she handed him his water, sat in the chair across
from him, took a sip of her coffee, sat it down and grabbed her
tablet and read off his schedule.
"You have a 10am meeting with Mr. Johnson to discuss some
changes in your finances. Also, he called again this morning and
wanted me to add the topic of some of your personal accounts to
the agenda. So you may need more time with him specifically, he
wants to talk about the trust funds."
"What else?" asked Murk.
"1 o'clock meeting with the small business managers and after
that a 5pm meeting with Mr. Ba)mr at his law office."
These meetings were the only place Murk ever discussed his
business concerning the streets, either with his connect or with
his captain D-Shun. D-Shun and Murk have been loyal friends since
the sand box, and he managed the operations of the streets with
Murk making sure things went smoothly and that none of the money
ever came up short.
Today he had to coordinate the pick up and distribution of
the packages that would be hitting in a few days. It had been
years since Murk touched dope or worked the streets, but since he
was financing the dope that went into them he stayed with his ear
to the streets, mostly by the way of gossip in the salons and
barbershops his workers would pick up and pass on to him.
"What about the urgent messaged from Beatria?" asked Murk.
This made Kaprice smile.
"She said the woman of your desire has called her several
times over the weekend and would like to speak with you A.S.A.P."
answered Kaprice.
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Murk always became anxious at the thought of Bryanna.
"I'll handle that after my meeting with Mr. Baker, but how
is Tavarus," asked Murk trying to change the subject quickly.
"Doing well! We're driving down to El' Reno next weekend to
visit, and still talking over the phone and by email daily. He
wanted me to thank you for your support and tell you he would be
mailing the business plan for the car service he's wanting you to
invest in. I, I just want my husband home!" said Kaprice.
"Stay patient, he'll be home soon by the will of Allah and
it will definitely be greater later. His sacrifice, I'll never
forget," said Murk sensing her mood change.
"Well, that's all I got for you boss man and if there is
nothing else you presently need, I've got other work to attend to.
Also, I'll be leaving today around 2:30 to get the kids to the
dentist."
"That's fine, thank you Kaprice."
Later in the day after locking up the office and heading to
the meeting with Mr. Baker, Murk took a moment to contemplate on
his life. He smiled to himself thinking of the unbelievable event
that led to his current position.
The day Dre Dre hit him off with the duffle bag changed the
course of his life. Thinking about all that brought up memories
of Bryanna and the love he held on to tightly for her. A love so
intense, the thought of her beauty got a physical reaction out of
him.
Shaking himself from his daydream he grabbed his personal
cell and reached out to Beatria.
CHAPTER 3
"THE ARRANGEMENT"
"Talk!" demanded Murk.
Ore Ore sat there silent, now afraid he'd made a mistake
coming to Murk with this.
"Ore Ore you can trust me, I gave you my word you'll always
be able to trust me, but you have to tell me something if you
want my help."
"I will, but I'm just scared your going to tell my mother."
This made Murk smile, nothing except the fear of God was
above the fear of a black mother.
"Bet," Murk said.
"Well what happened was..." After recapping the series of
events from earlier that day, Ore Ore stared at Murk waiting for
a response, but this time he got the silent treatment.
"Murk, Murk! What should I do, what do you think?"
After breaking his train of thought, but still amazed by
what he was just told, he came up with a plan.
"First lets count the money to see how much it is," replied
Murk.
He didn't need to weigh the coke or weed yet. He was not a
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a seasoned dealer or for that matter even a dealer at all, yet,
but was pretty certain it was a kilo and a pound of marijuana.
After confirming Dre Dre could count, he assigned him the
task of counting all the small bills, tens and twenties, while he
tallied up the rest. When the count was complete the total was
$35,000.
"This is more money then I've seen in my entire life! I bet
I could buy a rocket or even a mansion with this much money," said
Dre Dre, filled with excitement.
"Me too," replied Murk. "You'll need a lot more then this
to buy all that baller. Listen Dre Dre, I can't allow you to be
walking around with all this money and dope. And I'm going to
get rid of the gun, it may be dirty."
"It looked pretty clean to me, but cool," said Ore Ore. His
lack of understanding was funny.
"I gotta check on some shit that may take a couple of days.
I will hold everything here with me, but I need you to not let any
of this slip out to anyone, understand?!"
"Ok Murk, I won't tell nobody." Ore Dre had his doubts in
his mind, but his heart trusted Murk. So that's what he went with;
soon he would grow to learn and have it confirmed his trust was
well placed. The next couple of weeks went by slow and were excruciating for Ore Dre. No matter what he tried or did, he couldn't
take his mind off all that money. He imagined so many ways he
could spend it, but the entire time he kept his mouth shut.
So when he got off the bus from school and saw Murk waiting,
he got hyped, rushing over to him and gave him a dap.
"What popping Lil daddy?" Murk said. "You got homework?"
"Yeah."
"Okay, get to the crib and take care of that business, when
you finish come holla at me so we can discuss our business."
Forty five minutes later Dre Ore was at murk's front door.
Once inside, he noticed Beatria on the phone in the kitchen, so he
waited, sitting on the couch, not saying a word.
Finishing her conversation, Murk introduced her to Ore Ore
before asking her to go shopping so they would have food for dinner,
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knowing his sister shopping for anything would give him and Ore
Ore plenty of time to talk.
Beatria looked at Murk with suspicion, then took the money
he handed to her and got ghost after kissing him on the cheek.
"Peace brah, it was nice to meet you Ore Dre," Beatria said as
she left out the door.
"So Ore Ore, what would you like to do with all this?" I
know you've been thinking about it," asked Murk, pulling the
duffle bag from under the couch.
"I wanna buy my moms' a new car and get some new clothes for
us all," replied Ore Ore.
"So how do you plan on explaining the money to Bryanna?"
This brought Ore Ore back to reality.
"And what about Beejay and his family?" asked Murk.
"I don't understand, ain't he locked up?"
"The money and everything else in this bag is his, and he
has a pregnant girlfriend, and the chances are high he'll be in
jail for a very long time. Do you think we should also do something to help him and his family too?"
Ore Ore thought about all the factors for a minute before he
responded with complete honesty. "Yeah Murk, I want to help as
many people as I can."
"Ok cuz, I got a plan that I believe will help us all. It's
going to take some time and you trusting me further. I don't taint
you to know all the details, but since you found the bag-- The plan
as well as any negative consequences that may result from it are
mine. I'd like to be your partner, do we have a deal?"
Ore Ore thought about this in silence, taking it all in before
he answered. "If my family needs money and I ask you, you gotta
help us!"
"I will, no games, no questions asked." The kid's love for
his family was beautiful, Murk felt pride, wishing he WdS Ore ore's
father.
"You also gotta convince her to take it when I let you know
she needs help."
"I have an idea that may work for that also, but again I'll
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need some time."
"One more thing," Dre Dre continued, "can I have a little
money now to give to my moms'?"
Murk's response to this was giving Dre Dre two-hundred dollars
with instructions to tell Bryanna he found the money on the way
to his friends house just sitting on the ground.
Dre Dre accepted the money, feel satisfied before leaving
for home to give his mom the money before she left for work. With
that settle, the arrangement was made.
Murk had every intention of honoring his arrangement. Although
he struggled morally with the course he was about to take, he
justified his actions as a means to an end. The foundation of a
house he envisioned growing stronger and stronger with each generation are rarely accomplished in life without risk and sacrifice.
CHAPTER 4
OPENING GRIND
A dope boy in the general idea of the term, Murk was not.
What he was though, was a savy organized and diciplined business
man. This is the attitude he possessed entering the streets.
The first few months of his grind was devoted strictly to
research, learning the supply and demand of areas he saw as
having potential for retail locations. Finding out the strenghts
and weaknesses, quality of the product of competitors, theorizing
ways to get better productivity and making the sales process more
efficient, and less risky for the buyers and sellers. He consolidated all this information into a sound business plan.
Being raised in the projects, he witnessed with his own eyes
the sugar and shit end of the game. So, not being foolish or
over confident, he also came up with a plan for dealing with jack
boys, snitches, and the police.
Simultatiously, while he was doing this, he also took steps
to legitamize his current and future finances. It was a tedious
and time consuming process, yet he couldn't over look it, being
as how it was connected directly to any long success.
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He started a S. corportation, choosing the name "Bloodline
Enterprises." After setting up commerical email accounts and
obtaining a P.O. Box at the Post Office, he registered the business
with the local and federal agencies and received a Dun and
Bradford number, which is basically a corporate I.D.
Then he went around the city and county areas, as well as
several small towns bordering Tulsa, to gas stations, credit unions,.
check cashier's and banks exchanging his cash in small amounts,
between $300 and $1,000, into money orders and cashiers checks.
Going online to www.rocketlawyers.com , he registered several small
businesses as L.L.C.s owned and operated by "Bloodline Enterprises."
Opening up a commerce account with Chase Bank for Bloodline
Enterprises, he would endorse the money orders and cashiers checks
with ficticious client names and company names with "pay to the
order of" his corporation and I.D. nutter.
The deposit slips and reciepts for accounting purposes, he
set aside, thinking ahead to tax time. He also opened up commerce
accounts at differenct smaller banks for his L.L.C. and deposited
money into them as well. He also set up a personal checking and
saving account at a credit union and deposited money into it too.
He gave the P.O. Box for the business accounts and his home address
for the personal account.
Finally, he paid his rent at the apartment for a year and
purchased a working family truck, a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 extended
cab, black with green stripes on the side. He got it tented with
within the state and city code regulation. He also purchased a
digital safe that he bolted to the floor inside his bedroom closet,
that he used for all his banking paper work and other legal
material, and kept $5,000 for emergency in a manila envelope "Dre
Dre" in black marker written on the outside of it.
Murk also took full advantage of his clean record by applying
for a gun permit and a state license to carry a concealed weapon.
He was approved for both, After determining his needs and doing
his research, he bought a Mossburg Model 18 shotgun for home protection and a Glock 40 for personal use, along with a shoulder
holster and a quick draw hip holster for concealment. Practicing
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twice a week at the firing range off Sheridan Blvd, he swiftly
became comfortable and efficient with both weapons.
Tonight he prepaired dinner
Beatria hoping to soften the
blow on what he was about to tell her. Murk knew he had to come
clean with her about his plans because he needed her help and she
was way too smart not to figure it out.
He cooked her skinless baked chicken breast smothered in
fresh mushrooms and sauted onions, on top of steamed brown rice,
seasoned with light garlic and sugar, served with cabernet sauvignon,
a dry red wine made from a single variety of black grape, at room
temperature.
He wisely waited for her to finish her meal and.a-couple of
glasses of wine, knowing it would make her more relaxed and willing to hear out what he was going to suggest.
"Sis, have you given up on getting your license and opening
up a salon?" Murk asked Beatria.
"Why you asking? What are you tired of living with your ill
sister, am I cramping your style playa?" teased Beatria.
"Never that! I got enrolled in a real estate school so I can
get licensed and start a company. I know you have been waiting on
the right opportunity to start cosmetology school and I think this
is it, you know, so we can do it together."
"But what about the cost? Financial aid won't cover it all,
I checked. I don't make enough to help with our bills and pay the
balance."
Murk knew this was his chance, so he pushed forward, hoping
to seal the deal. "If you'll do it now, I'll cover what financial
aid doesn't and don't sweat the bills, I got that but you can't
quit your job at the beauty supply store until you graduate, deal?"
"Hell yeah, I'll take my happy ass down there tomorrow and
sign upl Thank you so much!" Beatria said, hugging Murk. "Qwuan,
let me ask you a question. When are you going to stop trying to
keep secrets from me and let me in on what your up to?"
"What secrets?" Murk was caught off guard by her question
and was losing control of the conversation.
"Let me think, you haven't been working at the shop much
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lately or the temp service. They have been calling crazy with
work. Whatelse? All the banking mail and credit card offers for
you, and the letters you've been leaving in your room for businesses
addressed to a P.O. box. Plus the new truck and now you want to
help me pay for school. Lets also not forget the secret meeting
with Bryanna's son Dre Dre. You didn't think I knew about that
huh or her for that matter?"
"Wait, how do you know her? I hope you ain't say nothing to
her about my meeting with Dre Drei"
"No, and we met at the bus stop a while back and talk on the
phone sometimes. She's a nice woman. Back to the subject, I
know you selling dope Qwuan. I found the bag you hid in the
closet before you bought the safe.
"Yo, you hella nosey! What you all in my room for anyway
stink?" asked Murk, using her play name.
"I was cleaning it. Qwuan, I ain't tripping, just be careful
and I really hope you don't have Dre Dre working for you."
"Nah, but I may need your help soon but you can't talk to
anyone about this, cool?"
"Boy shut the fuck up, I ain't no snitch and you know I got
your back, especially since you going to be paying all the bills.
With all the coke and money I saw in that bag, you can afford it."
Before he said something stupid about her comment, Murk just
laughed.
"What's so funny?" Beatria asked.
"I already paid the rent for a year, hold up I'll be right
back. When he came back to the kitchen he counted out $2,000.
"While your stashing, I need you to open up a safety deposit box
in your name and put this money inside it, to start. If anything
happens to me, everything inside the box belongs to Dre Dre.
Everything Beatrial No questions, agreed?"
Beatria agreed, not fully understanding why. She and Murk
talked a little longer while finishing the bottle of Wine. He
shared parts of his plan with her and what he would need her help
with.
Alone in her bed that night, Beatria felt extremely guilty.
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She also had her own dark secrets, one in particular she wanted
to tell him but was afraid it would do too much damage to his
life. She kept it to herself, terrified that sooner or later it
would come out and all hell would break lose.
CHAPTER 5
"WORK CALL"
The fist person Murk let into his hustling affair after
Beatria was his best friend, D-Shun. Witnessing several aspects
of the game, but not actually playing, he didn't have one fundamental bit of knowledge crucial to hustling coke in the city.
How to whip the coke into crack, the product he believed was in
the highest demand, he need help with.
fl-Shun was a true pusher in many ways. He was a low level,
independent dope boy, and on special occassions what you needed
him to be if the price was right. Just on G.P. he would push a
mutha fucka's brain out the skull.
When they were young boys, both their moms were addicts,
turning tricks or whatever to get rid of that monkey, so they
were always together. Murk's grandparents were D-Shun's adopted
parents, unofficially. When Bithiah got clean, she started raising
Murk and baby Beatria on her own before his pops got out.
Dawuana, D-Shun's mother, was still out there bad. Bithiah
or her parents would take care of D-Shun when she got locked up
or just gone, which was often. Murk and 1)-Shun became brothers.
D-Shun was a year older then Murk, but they shared everything,
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from clothes to dreams with each other.
fl-Shun was 5'11" and had an all round gansta swag. His
wardrobe consisted of long tees, jeans or shorts, and Air Force
Ones. Murk hoped he could convince him to change with a "get
money" motivator. Even as adults they had each others backs on
whatever whenever. If fl-Shun had beef in the streets, Murk was
there, no questions, and everytime Murk and Beatria would be short
on the bills, fl-Shun would cover it not aksing for shit in return.
So with the situation at hand, it was no doubt that 0-Shun would
be his partner in crime. Picking up the phone in the kitchen he
called his man's cell.
"Yes sir," 0-Shun answered, seeing it was Murk calling.
"I need to holla at you cuz, on some real shit."
"I'm listening, talk! But make it quick, I trying to get
ready to hit the club and see what's poppin g tonight," 0-Shun said
in his Bernie Mac voice, causing Murk to laugh.
"Nah brah, real talk. I need you to cancel all that and come
by A.S.A.P.! This can't be discussed over the phone."
"Say no more, I'm on my way." Throwing on his clothes without
finishing ironing them, D-Shun grabbed his strap, hopped in his
money green 1-ROC 2-28 on dubs, and mashed the gas. Twenty minutes
later he was blowing loud at Murk's front door, ready for whatever.
"What's good Murk, where Beatria at? Ya straight?" 0-Shun was
geeked and ready, this made Murk smile.
"Chill brah, it ain't that type of party. Beatria down the
street watching Bryanna's kids for her while shes at work. Her
daughter is sick, so she didn't want to leave them by themselves."
"Yeah, you talking about shorty you sweet on? Man hit this
loud and let me in, you got me motherfucking tripping. Rushing
to get here, thinking something is wrong. Move clown!" joked
fl-Shun, playfully pushing Murk to the side.
Inside, D-Shun went straight to the fridge and grabbed some
Kool-Aid, poured himself a glass and popped open some chili cheese
Frito's while Murk sat on the recliner watching and smiling.
"Holla at me cuz," 0-Shun said with a mouth full of chips.
"Hold up, I'll be right back, and don't eat all them chips!
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They're Beatria's and you know she Can't stand yo ass already."
"Ha, ha, ha, let this be the reason."
When Murk got back in the living room, 0-Shun was sitting on
the couch and the bag of chips was half empty. He stood in front
of him, mean muggin' his ass about that and dropped the duffle bag
with the brick of coke and weed on his lap. Looking in the open
bag and realizing what it was, D-Shun was shocked.
"What the fuck, I know yo ass ain't jacked somebody. You
know what the fuck this is?! Murk you're my brother, I don't
give a fuck where you got this or how, what I wanna know is what
you trying to do with it and can you get more?"
"What I'm wanting to do with it is sell it, but not whole.
I need your help with that and yeah, I can get get more after we
move this one if you got a connect, which I'm sure you do."
"Yeah cuz, I might be able to holla at somebody on this
level, but first lets talk about what you need me to do and when
we gonna get started? I been waiting for a chance like this!"
After explaining the details to 0-Shun and laying out his
plan, they spent the remainder of the night brain storming and
fine tuning certain aspects, based on D-Shun's experience and
what they wanted to accomplish.
Feeling comfortable with the revised plan, they hopped in
D-Shun's whip, fired up somemore loud, and headed to "the shack,"
which is a afterhourjoint that served hamburger, fries, and chicken
platter plate. After, they hit the club and had a couple of
drinks.
The next morning, Beatria got home at about Sam from Bryanna's,
shocked and upset seeing D-Shun sleeping on the couch. Hungry and
knowing her brother would be too, she went and cooked some breakfast. Making scrambled eggs with cheese, turkey bacon and pancakes. But when she looked to crush up her favorite, chili cheese
Frito's over her eggs, she was pissed finding the bag empty in
the trash, knowing who ate them.
D-Shun was the first to wake up from the smell of the food.
Walking up behind Beatria in the kitchen, he saw she was wearing
booty shorts with "JUICY" on the ass and a wife beater. Her hair
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was pulled back, exposing her neck. He was hypnotized not only
by the food but by her beauty as well.
Sneaking up on her, he wrapped his arms around her waist,
sliding one hand down her shorts and kissed her on the back of
her neck. "Hey M I mamma, thank you for making breakfast" D-Shun
whispered while knibbling on her ear. She was wet as always,
something he loved about her ass. He slid a finger insider her,
pulling her closer.
Turning to face him after being pleasantly startled, she
turned to face him and gave him a kiss. "I thought you said you
were coming over to Bryanna's to chill with me last night?"
whined Beatria.
"I was baby, but your brother called me on some emergency
911 shit and I got preoccupied
"So I guess your going to
Beatria asked smiling, knowing
"Mah, you know about this
chopping it up with him."
be working with my brother now?"
they would look after each other.
shit, all of it?"
"He's my brother, this is our home, and women know everything
as momma always said."
"Yeah; while we only think we know everything," D-Shun said,
kissing her neck again.
"I love you fl-Shun!" cried Beatria at a whisper from his
touch. "Please I want you to promise you'll protect Murk."
"That's a given mah, he's my brother too. So I guess that
makes what we doing incess, huh?" laughed fl-Shun.
Kissing the tears from her eyes and gripping her ass cheeks,
they were suddenly spooked by the smoke alarm as the turkey bacon
burned. This woke up Murk instantly, who came running out of his
bed, nearly catching the two in the act.
"Yo, what's good?" Murk asked.
"Still half buzzed, Beatria trying to burn down the house
with her non-cooking ass," replied D-Shun.
"Shut up stupid and get out of here, I know yo ass ate all
my chips," Beatria said.
"Yo, when them country folks say you Can burn in the kitchen,
you know they don't mean it literally," laughed fl-Shun.
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"You ain't funny punk! Qwuan get your dumb friend out of
here, he's getting on my last nerves, and you owe me a bag of
chips!"
"Come on cuz, lets go before she cut yo ass, you know she
can't stand you," replied Murk.
Looking back at Beatria as they left the kitchen 0-Shun
winked, while Beatria smiled and blew him a kiss.
"Yo, Murk, fool go brush your teeth, breath smelling like
straight hamster shit," D-Shun said.
After eating breakfast, Murk and 0-Shun made plans to hook
up later and take care of business.
Two hours later, 0-Shun picked Murk up at the crib with
everything they needed to whip up the coke.
"You got everything?" Murk asked.
"Yes Sir! Lets go bake this cake and put that bitch Betty
crocker out of business. Oh, I got old Freeze on deck to let us
cook up at his crib."
"That's what up," Murk said, still laughing. "Lets get it
popping."
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back in the day for Italians on
Freeze was a herion dealer
61 Memorial, located in the southeast area of Tulsa during the
seventies and eighties. He was a street legend in the city. Like
many hustlers, past and present, he made the crucial mistakes of
getting high and stealing, Which resulted in the gift of a full
body cast and being cutoff from the connect.
With chronic pain throughout his body and a strong addiction,
Freeze turned to petty crimes and was repeatedly arrested and
sentenced to multiple stints in the state penitentiary. After
being released from his last bid, he hit the streets to find a
new master had taken over called "crack" and it tooquickly
consumed him.
"What's good Freeze?" asked D-Shun stepping into his run down
shotgun house, with Murk following close behind.
"If I had your hands I'd cut mine off youngsta. Who's your
Man? I've seen him rolling with you before, but we ain't never
been introduced," Freeze replied.
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"That's good enough then Freeze, names ain't important. He's
a man and I vouch for him, that's all you need to know," D-Shun
said.
"Cool," replied Freeze.
Murk remained silent, holding the supplies.
"Let's get to work," D-Shun said.
"Pump you brakes youngblood, Freeze agreed to let you use
his crib, so pay the house, break me off a little something."
"I got you Freeze," D-Shun told him while busting open the
coke on the kitchen table. Dumping the product into a glass mixing
bowl caused the smell to flood the room, letting Freeze's veteran
senses know the coke was of high quality.
"Cuz give my man a couple hundred so he can do what he do and
push power play on that stereo. My favorite track while I cook
should be on as somas you make that electronic device come to life,"
D-Shun said to Murk.
"And what's that, cuz you already know!" Murk sarcastically
said. Murk and D-Shun both said at the same time "Twista's 'So
Sexy'." As soon as Freeze brought the stereo to life, sure enough,
that's what came on.
"Excuse me youngstes, but check this out, how about you
brake me off some of that pure untouched and I'll cook it up
myself. Don't make sense to send me out to buy that bullshit they
sell up the way," Freeze said.
Laughing and having more dope on hand than money, Murk and
D-Shun both agreed. While D-Shun prepared for his whip, Freeze
put something together for himself. The first hit Freeze took
almost damn near sent him into cardiac arrest, so taking a . pause,
he took a couple more hits and eyes bugged, checked on D-Shun and
Murk, but not before checking the windows.
"Yo, Freeze kill that geeking shit and sit down down cuz I
told you this coke was fire," said D-shun, pointing at Freeze
stuck looking out the window.
Breaking his trance and focusing on D-Shun's amateur skills,
the decided to help before they fucked up. "It would be sinful to
let such good coke go to waste" he thought to himself. "Youngsta
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how about you let a vet show you how to cook that shit up right?"
Freeze said looking at Murk, who gave him a nod. D-Shun stepped
back.
"Yeah that's cool, but first strip nigga, you won't be
stealing shit from us!" D-Shun said.
"Let me give you some game boy," Freeze said, while at the
same time getting naked and wrapping a towel around his waist.
"I'm a smoker, not a crackhead, which means I still got morals."
Everybody broke out laughing.
While Freeze cooked the work, Murk never once took his eyes
off him, focusing on the way he did his thang. Slow cooking one
ounce at a time, learning every step quickly. He even cooked up
a few ounces to perfection while Freeze hit his pipe in the corner,
watching Murk and feeling proud. D-Shun was reweighing the work
and bagging it back up.
Freeze seeing the hustlers ambition in their eyes, decided
to share some wisdom with both. "Listen here baby boy, you two
are stepping up to the plate in a serious game for high stakes.
They say those that can't, teach, and seeing as I played the game
and barely made it out alive, let me build with you two so that
hopefully you might learn from my mistakes." This got both of
their full attention.
"First, always have a plan and set goals. When you achieve
them, get out! This is not a career, it's a means to an end. Do
this shit too long, you will end up dead or in prison like a lot
of brothas and sistas you know or heard of.
Second, never betray your partner or partners. Let your
word be your bond, never break it. You get caught, do your time
like a man. You never snitch, not even on your enemies. If your
man gets popped, stick to the code, it's a must, "you hold him
down." These words made Murk think of Eeejay, although he didn't
know him. The streets testified to his realness and in his way he
was a silent partner. He had to be looked out for, Murk thought.
"Third, never get high, NEVER, or allow anyone in your circle
of associates to get high. A nigga that gets high is a liability,
along with a nigga that talk too much. Or one that's too weak for
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for a bitch. These are all liabilities and liabilities must be
eliminated or, and I can't stress this enough, you will end your
freedom, your champagne dreams, and the relationships with your
family and friends you trusted or trust.
Fourth, protect yourself and your team at all times! Cover
every angle possible when it comes to security. If you have a
weakness, which we all do, make it difficult to penetrate.
Finally, stay low key. Don't show your wealth! Simply enjoy
being wealthy, having money and power. Talk at a whisper, but
loud enough that it can be heard and felt at a distance. Never
be greedy or selfish. These things, along with arrogance will
lead to instant destruction, especially for a king," Freeze
finished, looking Murk dead in his eyes.
Freeze let them soak up and process his words as he slid to
his room to get high, while they finished whipping.
When they finished the 36 ounces of Colombian coke, 60 ounces
of Tulsa crack was waiting to hit the streets like a heat wave.
Murk and D-Shun were a step closer to painting the city.
CHAPTER 6
"DISTRIBUTION"
After cooking the dope, the three of them cut it down to what
they determined would be their leastccmmadenomination on a sale,
twenty dollars. Murk and D-Shun decided they wouldn't accept a
purchase of less, however, to corner the market in their target
areas for distribution they cut the pieces to match what others
were selling for fifty dollars.
After cutting the first few ounces, they did a quick count of
the pieces to get an estimate on their return per ounce. This came
up to-- 2,000 per, multiplied by sixty ounces they had, their
expected gross profit was $132,000.
With the current cost of a kilo on a single purchase at
$27,000, Murk understood why so many hustlers risked federal nightmares for dope boy dreams. Cutting up ten zips, Murk packed up
the other fifty and headed home to stash the work, taking D-Shun's
car.
While D-Shun set up shop to see how much he could get off, he
sent Freeze out to advertise the candy to get it jumping, with
the promise to Freeze of more free dope. D-Shun instructed Freeze
to let everybody know to use the back door, knocking twice and
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then wait.
When Murk was about two blocks out, he called 0-Shun on his
cell. "Cuz, you want some food?"
"Yeah, stop by Wilson BBQ and pick up some BBQ beef specials
with a strawberry drink."
"Bet, after I drop this shit off at the crib and check on
Beatria, I'll pick it up, be safe!"
"No doubt!" 0-Shun answered back, tapping the banger on his
•hip to reasure himself.
A hour and a half later Murk got back, driving his truck
this time, with the food. He had let Beatria take D-Shun's whip
to do a friends hair at her house; This was payback for 0-Shun
eating her chips. 0-Shun had already dumped three zips and the
spot was still jumping!
"Cuz you good?" Murk asked 0-Shun, handing him his food.
"Fam we good! We gonna definitely need some help, and I
just know where to find it," smiled 0-Shun while eating and counting money. Letting 0-Shun take a break, Murk served the fiends.
"Handle that, oh yeah, I got to head to a seminar downtown
for my real estate class, and I let Beatria use your whip," Murk
said with a smile on his face.
0-Shun just shook his head. "Now why would you do that?"
he asked Murk trying to play mad.
"She had a hair appointment, I've got this seminar, and we
need to get the new cell phone before the spot closes. She's
doing that, plus you ate her Frito's," Murk said laughing while
leaving the house.
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Murk went back home, showered, changed his clothes, and
attended the seminar, which was actually very informative. After
socializing, making some contacts he thought would be very beneficial in the future and learning key elements of the Tulsa market,
he went back to swoop up 0-Shun at around 11:30pm.
0-Shun was exhausted, but paid, so he had no complaints what
so ever. Murk took over the task of busting serves, so he could
relax. By 2am all ten zips were sold and everybody was happy as
the two left, especially Freeze, who spent the day getting high
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for free and knew they would be back the next day to work his spot,
due to all the money they made. For him this meant he would again
be getting high for free.
The help that D .-Shun told Murk about were his twin cousins,
Heard and Tim Tim, known better as Havoc and Chaos. They were
the leaders of the up and coming Five Deuce Black Mafia (B.M.G.C.),
a team of seventy deep. Well structured, these wild thugs hailed
from off the northside of Tulsa, in a area known as the Hood
Paradise.
Due to the fact that all the streets from 46th and 54th
between Peoria and Lewis belonged to them and no hood was bigger,
they were running it with out doubt. Well besides Turly, but it
depends if you put Turley one and two together. If you were not
from that area, your chances of survival were slim, cause if them
goons from that area approached you, you better hurry up and tell
them who you is and who you kin to or close to, otherwise you'd
get your card pulled, cause these hard boys know nothing in life
but to be legit.
They were a gender, as well as ethnically diverse gang that
dealt in all sorts of crime from robberies, car theifts, drug
sales, and good old extortion. D-Shun believed with their man
power and thugness, a union would be beneficial to them all.
So after meeting with Murk and agreeing on the terms they
•thought would be beneficial and acceptable to both parties, he
scheduled a meeting with the twins for 10 0' clock Saturday.
Murk was spending lots of time preparing to take his real
estate licensing exam, along with researching properties for sale,
while D-Shun was hustling. Murk was either doing this or driving
around converting the money into checks and money orders so they
could be deposited into the various accounts he set up.
D-Shun was only one man and with a little help from Murk, the
product was moving, but would take months, about six to be exact.
The time and location for the meeting was thought out. Murk picked
the downtown steakhouse, across from the Famous Bok center, it was
a nice establishment. Additionally, being in downtown had a
regular clientele of diverse black groups. Plus other then the
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fact the twins were young and D-Shun's cousins, ha didn't know
them or their mentality. He wanted to gage their character, were
they aware, responsible, things of that nature.
Murk and D-Shun arrived thirty minutes early in Murk's truck.
He was
almost to the point in their conversati n where 0-Shun
was comprehending his argument for him to sale hi Z-28 or at
least get another vehicle to ride in while working. When they
pulled into the parking lot, Murk drove to the rear, not wanting
to press too hard and feeling his point was understood.
They switched the conversation to the tactics and other
issues concerning the proposition they were about to offer the
twins. When Murk heard them arriving, he went into observation
mode, watching them like a lion watching a gazelle at the watering
hole in the African Serengeti. The twins, with Havoc driving,
pulled up in a black El-Camino on twenty-two inch rims. Stepping
out, they were wearing cargo shorts, long white tees, white forces,
and draped in fake platinum and diamond jewelry. They attracted
the attention of everyone around them. "See what I'm saying,"
Murk said, before stepping from the truck.
Murk and 0-Shun were wearing name brand denird jeans with
button down shirts. Murk was sporting a pair of hell toe Addidas,
and D-Shun sported gray Timberland boots. "You right/ I'll get
a new whip, but I'm not selling my Roc, Ellenor' 1 a classic,"
smiled 0-Shun.
After finishing their blunt, the twins spott
Murk. They sprayed on some Sean John cologne and
inside after exchanging daps. They did not have to
seated, another benefit of the early meeting time.
seats at a table with a window view close to an ex
A fine ass white girl looking like CoCo, Ice
D-Shun and
alked with them
wait to be
They got good
a name tag that read Brandi, almost immediately to
orders and appetizers, seductively eyeing everyman
before leaving. Even in a simple black skirt and
top, she had curves for days, causing everyone to
switched off, ass bouncing.
"Damn she thick as fuck and bow legged, and g
k their drink
at the table
uff led white
mile as she
t.
's wife, with
a sexy ass
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walk like this woman named Vette, all you want to do is lick her
punanny for hours," Havoc said, having his eyes locked in on her
ass
"So fl-Shun, what do you wanna rap about?" Chaos said, moving
the focus to business.
It was agreed before the meeting that D-Shun would be the
spokeman. The twins only knew of Murk and that's how he wanted it
to remain. "Lets break bread, then we'll talk business," fl-Shun
replied.
"Gucci, I hope you got the bill, since you did the inviting,"
Havoc remarked.
"Yeah, I got this order, whatever you like!" answered fl-Shun.
When the waitress came with drinks and appetizers, the group all
placed their individual order, and fl-Shun ordered hot pecan pies
for everyone as dessert.
Havoc flirted with the waitress everytime she got within ear
shot. This she didn't mind at all, thinking she was snagging her
a balla to trap. By the time they finished the meal, more people
had arrived, so fl-Shun wasn't comfortable talking business. After
he paid the bill, Havoc taking the money to the register so he
could get Brandi's number, they walked around downtown and talked.
When the twins understood the topic was about paper, they
became fully attentive and to Murk's surprise, all their questions
were relavent and focused, some even that he had not thought of
himself. He could tell they were already planning things out in
their heads.
The rules, terms, and conditions, Murk believed were fair,
therefore it was a nonnegotiable offer. The twins would set up
trap houses on their side of town in their territory, at locations
of their choice. Murk and fl-Shun would supply the product, the
houses would be worked by a team of five trappers. Two for security, strapped at all times, two to handle sales, and one foreman
that would drop off the money to the twins and collect more product.
Each trap would start with five zips on consignment, that
would be prepackaged all in twenties. The packages would be color
coded to correspond and indentify the trap house. Pickups and
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drops would be done by D-Shun, as specified by him, at his choice
of time and location.
Pay would be weekly for trappers and the twins. The trappers
would receive 10% of the gross profit they sold for the week, and
the twins would receive 15% increase in product, which would be
determined by the weekly production of the team.
Some of the rules the twins did not like, and knew the trappers
wouldn't like either, but it was their job to enforce them and
the forman's duty to report any violations. No visitors were
allowed, only workers in the traps, and no phones allowed, landline
or cell. All communication would be done using walkie talkies in
the form of coded names and messengers bewteen the foreman and the
twins.
No smoking weed or drinking while on the job and anyone
believed to be high or drunk coming to work wasn't allowed to work.
Anyone known to use heavy drugs or couldn't controL their liquor
were high risk and would not be allowed to work for 'em.
The twins were given two weeks to set up the traps. However,
they only need a week and were ready to get money. The next meeting, Murk gave everyone prepaid cell phones with each phone number
and code names stored into the phones. The phones were only to
be used to set up meetings between the four, the omly exception
would be for contact during emergencies. No names other then the
code names were to ever be spoken on the cells. Acditionally, the
twins could only contact Murk in emergencies when D-Shun couldn't
be reached, no exceptions!
The twins set up two trap houses the first week and had them
operational, with three other locations getting ready for the teams
picked and ready to move.
With thirty zips left, Murk was discussing the connect with
D-Shun for the re-up. School for Beatria and Murk was going great
and the production was increasing fast in terms of the rate that
the houses were pumping it out.
Now
it was on D-Shun to arrange things with hi a connect to
keep the ship afloat. Looks like he would have to Call his Texas
connection to see if everything was still cool and active.
CHAPTER 7
THE MEXICANS
Matthew Jesus Navarro, known as Angel, was the son of Big
Christopher Las Navorro, an underboss of the Amarillo La Familia
Cartel. He made his bones as a hitman back in the eighties.
Currently, he was serving life
in the state for first
degree murder and kidnapping.
Big Chris after shooting one of his lieutenants and the man's
wife one night, he and another cholo, spanish slang for gangster,
loaded what they thought to be two dead bodies in the trunk of his
low rider and headed to Lubbock Texas to get rid of the bodies.
Only the wife wasn't dead, she wasn't even shot. She was only
covered with her husband's blood and brain matter, causing her to
pass out and them to think she was dead.
Big Chris was pulled over on the interstate before crossing
the county line into Lubbock for a busted brake light by highway
patrol, whom were a little shocked to hear a woman kicking and
screaming in the trunk of the low rider as the patrolman wrote
out a ticket for what he just saw as a routine traffic stop.
Big Chris's luck had run out.
At Big Chris's recommendation, the torch was passed to his
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son, Matthew. Angel certain looked the part. At 6'1", he was
imposing, and was prone to violence. With his father advising him
from the inside, Angel became the owner and operator of several
restaurants, night clubs, strip clubs, and liquor stores. This
gave him the extra revenue to do what he always dreamed, being a
drug lord.
Angel's forte was selling large quantities of pure Colombian
cocaine with the protection of the cartel at all cost.
D-Shun was introduced to Angel as a juvenile, both boys doing
one year D.Y.S. for separate crimes, bonded and over the years
that followed they stayed in touch. During Angels rise to power,
he would use D-Shun as muscle for certain jobs if the services of
The Black Pussy Kat Dolls wasn't available, and always paid in
coke.
When D-Shun reached out to Angel to purchase Weight, offering
cash on delivery, Angel's first thought was it was a setup. "Where
did this dude get the cash for so much product?" Angel thought to
himself, but not wanting to miss out on any chance to make money
his greed got the best of him.
Being cautious, he set up the deal at a strip club his crew
owned named Cassidy's in Amarillo, Texas. Angel had the sheriff,
as well as the mayor of this small city in his pocket. To be a
boss you can't be afraid to befriend the police and politicians.
That "don't talk to cops" theory is only for small timers that
eventually end up in jail doing prison time or stay on a small
level pushing rocks, maybe a brick here and there. You got to pay
people in big positions good money to conduct your business without being disturbed.
When Murk and D-Shun arrived for the meeting they weren't paid
much attention, although they were expected. None of the security
or the lookouts in the area noticed them until they reached the
bar and ordered peach cream sodas, as instructed. The bartender
moved away, poured two beers, and hit a buzzer notifying Angel
they had arrived.
Angel immediately sent down two no-neck Mexican goons wearing
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. if they broke a sweat, to escort them to his office.
Inside his office, Angel's men searched them for weapons and
wires, and once satisfied they were rudely instucted to sit.
Angel never said a word.
"Fuck that, I want to check you muthafuckas for wires. How
do I know you clowns ain't the law?" Murk said.
"Chill cuz it's..." but before D-Shun could finish, Angel
stood up and allowed himself to be scrutinized as well.
"What about them?" asked Murk, pointing to Angel's goons.
"Gentlemen, would you please step outside while my associates
and I discuss business, they are not armed, and I'm positive they
mean me no harm," Angel said.
With that, his men exited the office as ordered. The three
of them then sit silently, staring at each other until Angel walked
around his desk to greet D-Shun with a hug. "What's up my nigga?"
Angel asked D-Shun.
"Yo pinkass still ain't learned Angel," D-Shun joked. "Your
going to get fucked up one day you keep talking like that."
"This your brother?" asked Angel.
"Yeah," replied D-Shun making the introductions, "Angel this
is Murk and vice versa."
"So what can I get you gentlemen?"
"We need five bricks," responded D-Shun.
Shocked, Angel continued "payment as discussed."
"Cash on delivery," spoke Murk.
"Okay, on the strength that I and this guy have history, I
will do it for $22,000 a piece. Can you get the money together
tonight or will you need a minute?" Angel asked, testing them.
"WE can deliver payment tonight without leaving your property,
if you agree to $20,000 a piece and our word for repeat business
regularly with yoU exclusively," Murk stated.
Angel pretended to think the offer over, but seeing dollar
signs, his mind was already made up. He knew the potential of the
cities near Amarillo and had been looking to get money in Oklahoma,
especially Tulsa. The crack trade out there caused him to have
been looking for trustworthy people to branch out with.
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"Fellas, follow this man to my private V.I.P. area while I
think this over," Angel said, signaling his goons. "Of course all
drinks and any other forms of entertainment are on the house. I
will let you know my decision shortly."
Two hours later, after one phone call and monitoring his
guest's actions by camera, Angel joined them in tile The
women he sent to keep them company were knockouts! Three white
chicks and two Puerto Rican honeys, that all looked like they came
out of the 'Straight Stunin' catelog, with big fake breasts willing
to please.
Although Murk and D-Shun declined the open invintation for
sex, they did enjoy several lap dances and good conversations.
One woman in particular Murk took a strong interest in. Her name
was Daisy Lopez, she was 5'3", with long silky black hair and
bright brown eyes. She also had a sharp intellect and was very
ambitious. She worked during the day as a realtor for a major
corporation and used her income as a dancer to supplement her
• income when business was slow. She let Murk know she also dances
in Tulsa at club 'Nitetrips'.
"Daisy, I mean "pretty brown eyes", it was nice to meet you,"
smiled Murk.
"You as well Qwuan, and please call me Daisy. Before you
leave stop and see me, I'll give you my card. I believe we could
benefit each other in more ways then one," grabbing his manhood
and massaging and giving it some real good strokes, then kissed him
on the cheek, licking her lips seductively before leaving the V.I.P.
with the other girls. Definitely will, I'm gonna blow her back
out, thought Murk.
One of Angels goons entered the room with a bag carrying the
five bricks, while the other one brought champagne on ice and
three Waterford Crystal glasses. "Gentlemen, as requested, five
bricks. Please feel free to test the quality and if you will please
inform my man here as to the location of the money. I'll have him
collect it and count it while we enjoy a drink," Angel said.
"It's in the cab of the black F-150. D-Shun will go with him
to show you where it's parked and make sure his count is correct,"
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said Murk.
Angel nodded his approval and the goon took the keys to go
collect the cash. When they returned, Angel poured D-Shun a drink
and smiled. "Toast to long friendships and enormous profits!"
Angel said before downing his glass. "Gentlemen I have other
business to attend, I'm sure you do as well. I've arranged an
escort for you to insure your safe return across the stateline
back to Oklahoma by the local authorities, after that, you are on
your own," Angel said, displaying his power.
Before leaving Murk stopped and got Daisy's information.
Backing her into the restroom, he grabbed her ass and lifted her
effortlessly on the sink and kissed her. The intensity of it
almost caused her to orgasm. "Wait for my call," Murk told her.
That she did everyday after he left.
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At Murk and Beatria's apartment, Murk and 0-Shun got straight
to work, cooking up the product, getting it ready for distribution.
The slow cooking method they learned from Freeze and the quality
of the coke doubled their numbers, leaving them with 10 kilos of
work.
They no longer cooked up at Freeze's, but his spot was still
poppin s , so 0-Shun set up a trap team of hustlers he worked with
from his old block to keep it generating cash flow.
This location, together with the five locations the twins
had set up, Murk estimated they could move this package in one
month or less. The twins were also working to convince 0-Shun to
allow them to sale weight, which was something he discussed with
Murk, but they hadn't made a decision on yet.
Murk hired Beatria and her best friend, Kaprice, to cut and
bag the pieces, and paid them $2,000 each for about 10 hours of
work. They were so satisfied with the cash, they even convinced
Murk to let their other trusted best friend, Tianna, to help out.
After completing the five week course, Murk passed the real
estate exam and was officially licensed, started the R&M Real
Estate company. He had spent almost everyday of the last two weeks
with Daisy, studying for the test, talking real estate and blowing
the bottom out of her pretty, pink, super wet pussy.
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Leaving her completely dick drunk, she could not get enough
of Murk. So the day after he passed the exam, she scheduled a
showing with him for five listings he was considering for a flip.
The location he bought was located in Broken Arrow, a sophisticated
upscale suburb of Tulsa.
The home was a four bedroom, two and a half bath, 3700 square
foot, two story brick house. The property was a foreclosure, so
it was selling for the bargain price of $190,000 cash.
Understanding the credit and selling potential of the home,
he went to his bank for financing. Although he had the cash, he
didn't want to tie it up, not knowing how fast the house would
sale and how much profit it would generate. Besides the financing
would improve his credit and further legitamize his business on
paper.
So after agreeing to put up the $15,000 down payment, his
lender with their risk lowered on a first time loaner, approved
his loan. Taking the financing paperwork and the $15,000 cash in
the form of a cashier's check, to Daisy, who's company was handling
the sale for the bank, his offer was accepted and the deal was
finalized.
He hired contractors to renovate the home at a cost of $30,000,
paying cash for the work under the table. The guy was a friend of
Daisy's that was sweet on her and would do anything she asked,
including taking dirty money. Opening up the floor plan, modernizing the kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steal appliances,
and granite counter tops. Plus a on-suite and walk-in closet to
the master bedroom, and finally new landscaping for the front and
back, giving it excellent curb appeal.
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Beatria staged the house and Murk had it appraised with a
value of $430,000, which is exactly how much he listed it for. In
a month he had offers made to him by three potential buyers, two
of them were represented by Daisy with the promise that if she
sold it Murk would give her a 10% commission, plus a weekend alone
with him, uninterrupted.
With all the potential buyers refusing to give up on buying
the house, it resulted in a bidding war. The end result was one
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of the clients represented by Daisy buying the house for $100,000
above the listing price. Selling for $570,000, after expenses and
Daisy's commission, Murk profited about $250,0001
Over the next two months after the sale of the Broken Arrow
property, Murk re-uped with Angel three times, increasing his
purchases to ten kilos. He had decided to allow the twins to set
up two locations in the downtown area and at the condo he bought
and was renting to them.
With the increased security as a reward for the hard work
and also allowing Murk to keep an eye on the twins, measuring
their spending, since the rent was $2,000 a month, if they weren't
skimming cash off the top foolishly, they would have no problems
paying it.
What made this time the most memorable for Murk however was
not the money. It was the fact that this was the time that he
finally got Bryanna to date him for the first time, with some help
from Beatria. After the first couple of dates he immediately
started showering her with gifts, anything and everything she or
Dre Dre mentioned they wanted or needed.
Dre Dre had no clue how Murk had convinced his mom to accept
everything he was giving her from clothes, to money, to even a
car, but Murk had done it, and everyone in his family was so
happy he didn't even care.
All Dre Dre knew was Murk was keeping his word and he had
made the correct decision to trust him.
CHAPTER 8
"SILENT PARTNER"
While trapped in the nightmare called the David L. Moss City
Jail for six months before taking a plea bargain for the murder
case he was charged with, he was finally sentenced to twenty-five
years, avoiding the possibility of a life sentence, providing him
a shot at seeing his girl and unborn child in the future.
Transfered to the Joseph Harp Correctional Center, about
three hours northwest of Tulsa, he had been visited by his girl,
Keisha, only once while she was pregnant. He was stressed out
not being able to provide for her as he always had done on the
streets.
But with Keisha now being all he had to support him while
locked down, he was barely getting by himself. That is until one
day at mail call he received a letter from a guy he knew nothing
about from the Solid Foundations Charity.
Bear Mr, Beejay,
The generous donation you provided to the
young man in the B&B and Wilson BBQ neighborhood
had landed in our hands, and has been of great
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benefit to many families in the Tulsa area.
The single brick you laid was the opening
of our organization, the foundation of a growing
house. All as a result of your unselfish
action toward one boy. So learning about your
difficulties and being fully aware that the
honor your pledge to the city was never broken,
will not be forgotten.
Sir we now would like to honor you. We
have made Keisha Franklin and yourself honorary
members of our group. If you check your inmate
accout you will notice that $500 has been
deposited into it.
This, you will receive every month, directly
deposited from an account we established for
you for the ENTIRE duration of your incarceration.
Our foundation has also purchased a three
bedroom house for Ms. Franklin, her mother,
and your child, in her name, giving her ownership
outright.
In addition to this, we've purchased for
her a brad new Kia Sorento S.U.V., and provided
her with a budget of $2,000 per • month. So
expect to be seeing her and your child soon!
Finally, we have enrolled Keisha in cosmetology
school, at her request, and secured her a
position at one of the best salons in the
Tulsa area, upon her graduation.
May Allah reward your sacrifice further
by opening your heart to the gift of Islam,
and may your time be spent in peace and worship!
Sincerely,
Qwuan Murdock
Director
Solid Foundation Charity
Checking his account balance to be sure this wasn't some kind
of joke, sure enough $500 was there. Beejay added money to his
phone account and called Keisha.
Confirming the-details ofthe letter were true, Keshia was so
elated and repeatedly kept telling Beejay she loved him, and that
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more details. Hanging up the phone with her, he went to his cell,
thinking about what had just taken place in his life.
He had been on his own since he was fourteen years old.
Hustling to survive in the streets had turned his heart cold to
everyone outside of Keshia and her mother, who had taken him in.
He had never imagined someone keeping it real like this, not even
knowing the person, especially under these circumstances.
He had thought many nights about what possibly happened to
his duffle bag he had thrown out the window of his car. He hated
having to dump it, but he had to. The gun was dirty and he didn't
want the stinkin' pigs getting their fat hoof's on the dope and
money. So, he figured he'd feed the streets that had fed him for
so long.
Beejay believed the scavengers in the city would quickly
devour its contents like a pack of hyenas, and that would be that.
But boy was he wrong, which made him start to ponder what else
could he had been wrong about in his life.
Grace opened his heart and let loose a flood of purifying
tears, releasing years of hurt, anger, and resentment. Crying
himself to sleep was something he had not done since childhood.
He was experiencing Allah's mercy, and for the first time in life
his heart was at peace.
CHAPTER 9
"LOVE JONES"
"One stop fashion, barber, and beauty salon, this is Keisha
speaking, how may I help you?"
"Hi Keisha, it's Qwuan, is Beatria available?"
"Yeah, she's in her .office doing paper work, I'll transfer you,
but first how are you?"
"I'm great, how about you and Alex, do you all need anything?"
"No Qwuan, thank you, but I do have a message from my husband,
he wants you to visit him, and he says the sooner the better, so
I'm guessing it's pretty important."
"Okay, call Kaprice when we get off the phone and ask her to
schedule it for me and to give me a reminder."
"I'll call her tonight, you'd be lost without her. Hold on,
I'll transfer you to Beatria.
Beep Beep, "This is Beatria."
"Hey stink, why do you sound so stressed? D-Shun acting up?"
Murk asked her.
"No Qwuan, my husband is terrific, in fact he is the poster
child for "overprotective husband having twins." I'm just doing
payroll and ordering supplies, which is frustrating, plus I have a
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fat head brother who uses me to do his dirty work. Oh, and my
best friend is calling me non-stop so she can get your number to
chew you out for buying her a shirt she didn't ask for. So you've
been notified, next time she calls, I'm giving her your number!"
Alrighty then, you feel better, listen I'll call Bryanna
after this meeting with Mr. Baker," said Murk laughing.
"When you see 0-Shun tell his ass Keisha is giving me a ride
home in a hour, and when I get there I'll be taking a bath, eating
ice cream and Frito's, while listening to music to relax. I don't
want his overbearing ass bothering me about eating healthy for the
babies or anything else for that matter. As a matter of fact, fat
head how about you take him out to dinner, cause I sure as hell
don't feel like cooking either!"
Pulling into the parking lot of Baker and Thomas, Attornys
at Law, Murk was busting up laughing, wathing D-Shun heading inside
and looking forward to passing on Beatria's message. "I sure will,
I love you stink!" laughed Murk.
"Love you too, bye Qwuan."
After the meeting, Murk gave 0-Shun Beatria's message, as
0-Shun with a sad face grabbed his cell phone to talk to Peatria.
Stopping him, Murk invited him to Chinese, while thinking to himself, "I'm glad he loves my sister so much!"
Jumping into D-Shun's Lincoln MKZ, Beyonce's 'Lemonade' album
came to life when he started the car. They headed to the city to
pidcupfocdinstead from D-Shun's favorite place, Wilson's BBQ, on
the northside. Murk decided to take the time to call Bryanna, a
woman he hadn't talked to in a very long time, although he thought
about her everyday.
"Hello?" said Bryanna in a quizzical tone, not recognizing
the number. Her voice alone made Murk's heart feel as if it was
floating on air inside his chest.
"Hey queen, you wanted to talk to me?" The sound of his
voice made her body heat up instantly, the seductive baritone
catching her off guard, she paused. "Queen you there?"
"Yeah Qwuan, I'm here, it just caught me off guard, you calling
this number. I guess eatria gave it to you. /, I..., I was
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planning on getting a hold of you after I got off work in the
morning."
"You got me now, and you can do whatever you want. With me,
I'm yours!"
These words caused her to smile against her will. Bryanna
loved Qwuan and was weak for him, which is specifically why she
changed her number after she broke up with him. It killed her to
continue to refuse his phone calls.
"I wanted to talk to you about the money and clothes you had
Beatria drop off."
"I don't know what your talking about," Murk replied, causing
D-Shun to laugh. "If Beatria gave it to Dre Dre, then it's her
you need to be asking qestions to, or thanking, not me."
"So I guess I should alio be thanking her for the new Lexus
GX 460 SIN too," Bryanna sarcastically said.
"She had told me your old car stopped running, but I didn't
know she bought you a new one, wow, what color?"
"Silver Qwuanl My favorite color, you always did play dumb
so well." Softening to him, that was sweet of her. "Listen Qwuan,
I've gotta leave for work soon, so---"
"Okay, so how about we finish our talk this weekend over
dinner," Murk said, cutting her off.
"I can't, you know that's my time with the kids," said
Bryanna, sadly thinking how much she really did want to see him.
"Why don't you bring them too, I haven't talked to Dre Dre
in a while. I saw his picture in the paper a few days ago in a
article talking about outstanding scholar athletes."
"Yeah, he has been doing great! said Bryanna, filling up with
pride. "You know my rule, I won't have any man around my kids
like that unless we are married."
"We can arrange that!"
"Good bye Qwuan!"
"Wait queen, uh, Beatria and D-Shun are having a get together
Saturday. How about you all stop by and we can finish our talk?"
pleaded Murk.
After a short pause, thinking it over, she finally answered.
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"Yes Qwuan, I'll come by."
"Queen, one more thing, I love you!"
"Bye Qwuan," Bryanna said hanging up with tears in her eyes.
When Murk got off the phone, D-Shun looked at his best friend
and smiled mischievously. "You know she gonna tax you, closing
her shop on its busiest day!"
"Yeah, it'll cost me a lot more then you even know, but to
me it's well worth it," Murk responded.
"You, my moms and pops, some of my other closest relatives
like Timetha, Sissy, CeCe l Destiny, Louis, Shamika, Rondrea, Shantae,
Shayla, Diamond, and Demetria. Can't forget about Tosha and Tasha,
Mendale, Shawn, Kenjuan, Titianna, Mya, Melissa, Cindy, and Adrian,"
Murk went on to say.
"I'll invite them over that way it will be impossible for
said, looking over at D-Shun,
Bryanna to refuse me when I ask," Murk smiling while picking up the phone to make the call, thinking how
fun manipulating with his homie can be.
After eating, they did random checks on some of their spots
in the city. Four hours later, D-Shun dropped Murk off at his
truck and headed home. Thinking ahead, 0-Shun picked up flowers,
chocolate covered strawberries, and edible massage oil to ease her
mood, knowing he would need to calm her before telling her Murk's
plot.
He would give her a big bite of his Hershey Kiss. The weekend felt as if it took forever to arrive and when Saturday seemed
to finally hit, Murk was ready. Hair freshly cut and the Denali
fully detailed, he showered and got dressed in a soft gray Gucci
linen shirt with slacks to match, matching loafers, accented by a
diamond Rolex watch. .
0-Shun was right, Murk's manipulation was costly. Beatria
decided to open her shop early at 7am, and close it at 11am, since
'It was such a beautiful day' she told them. She then invited all
her employees and their families to the cookout, which Murk had to
fully sponsor, plus she treated them all to an expense paid night
at Clould 9, owned by Angel. It didn't stop there.
Offering to have a sleep over for all the kids at her place
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and finally, a full day of pampering for them Sunday at the spa,
all compliments of Murk. They all accepted.
When Murk arrived at 0-Shun and Beatria's home at the Honey
Comb Hideout at the Grand Lake, the place was packed. People everywhere, inside and out back. Kids were running around like crazy,
having a blast, and driving D-Shun nuts having his game-room taken
over. Murk's father, Tyrone, along with a few of the brothers
from the Masdid, had three grills fired up and from the smell of
it were each handling business. Bithiah meanwhile had kicked
Beatria out of the kitchen, making her relax and took control.
All Murk could do was smile, taking it all in. This is what
it was all about. Family, setting the foundation for the future.
This is what he was hustling for and didn't want to forget it.
After greeting everyone, he still had not seen Bryanna l but
noticed Dre Dre and some of the older kids hooping, so he knew
she was there. Watching Dre Dre work the court was like watching
a work of art. The boy was an incredible athlete and to think
basketball wasn't even his primary sport. Like his late father,
Dre Dre excelled at football.
Ore Dre was the number one ranked running back in the state,
and had the Sooners, Bama, and The U, fighting over him to get his
signature on a letter of commitment to their respective school.
Seeing Murk, he dropped the ball and ran over. "What up Murk?
Thanks for inviting us out!" said Dre Dre giving Murk a pound.
"No problem! Where your moms?" looking around, still not
having seen her.
"In the pool teaching Desmond how to swim. Why you trying
to be her man?" teased Dre Dre. He knew Murk had it bad for
Bryanna, but there was so much more he didn't. know.
"Silence punk," Murk said in his Dragonfly Jones voice from
the old Fox sitcom 'Martin'. Getting in a karate stance, "before
I have to teach you the art of whoop that ass."
Kicking and punching, they play fought for awhile, with the
little girls watching, cheering Dre Ore on. Murk submitted to
Dre Ore, cheering squad letting him win and jogged over to holla at
Bryanna.
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"I thought black folks didn't know how to swim," Murk said.
Bryanna turning to see Murk, was thankful she was in the pool,
thinking "his fine ass making me wet."
"Qwuan watch me swim!" screamed Desmond.
"Show me what you got homie," Murk replied. Desmond pushed
off, doing more splashing and kicking then swimming and came back.
"Desmond stay in the shallow part while I go talk to Qwuan,
okay?"
"Okay momma," Desmond replied, continuing his practice.
Helping Bryanna out of the pool and wrapping her sexy body
in a towel caused Murk's body to react. It had been a long time
since she was this close to him.
Walking off for some privacy, they sat on a bench inside a
gazebo and had what Bryanna saw as a long over due conversation.
"Qwuan why won't you respect my request and stop buying us
stuff we don't need. We are not together anymore and we are not
your responsibility." Bryanna did her best to keep her emotions
in check around him, but was quickly losing the battle.
"Queen listen carefully, as long as Allah gives me breath in
this world, I will always provide for you and those kids as if all
of you were mine. Me not doing so is out of the qestion, period."
"But why? I told you I couldn't be with you, not after what
happened, it was too much. Qwuan please, you have to stop.
Taking her hands in his and moving closer, Murk looked deeply
into her watery eyes before speaking.
"Bryanna, I could apologize a million times and it still would
not take away the fact the situation was not in my control. I
love you and forever will always be deeply in-love with you, this
will never change. I crave you Bryanna, I want us to be a family,
to grow old together, have children and spoil their children, our
grandchildren, everyday. Please Bryanna, give us another chance."
Murk said this while sliding down to one knee, dirting up his Gucci
slacks. Bryanna crying so hard didn't even notice.
"Qwuan I'm afraid, my kids, their father. Seeing you hurt or
dead after giving you my heart. I couldn't take it. I accept your
lifestyle and I understand why you do what you do. I just don't
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know if I could handle losing another man I love."
Hearing Bryanna admit she loved him was all the inspiration
Murk needed. "Only Allah knows the future, so I can't promise
what will or won't happen baby. All I know is being here in the
present, I want to be with you.
Doing something completely unexpected by all the nosey people
watching, Murk took out of his pocket a flawless 'Forever' five
carrot diamond ring. "Queen, will you marry me?"
Seeing it all happen, hearing his request, Bryanna passed
out. When she came to, being cradled by Bithiah, Tyrone was holding back Dre Ore, who was yelling at Murk.
"What did you do to her, what did you do to my mother?" Dre
Dre was fully turned up.
"Ore Dre calm down 111' soldier, I didn't hurt her, I would
never hurt her, All I did was ask her to marry me," replied Murk,
showing him the ring.
All eyes were on Murk. Bryanna thinking she was dreaming at
first, hearing his words knew it was real. She was looking at the
most beautiful ring ever, and he had proposed to her. Standing up,
Or! Dre rushed to her aid and wrapped the towel around her, holding
her tightly.
Murk kneeling down before her, this time in front of everyone
present to ask her again. "Ore Dre with your blessing, Bryanna
will you please do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Bryanna still in shock, looked over at Dre Ore, who was
smiling from ear to ear, shaking his head up and down, then feeling
everyone else's anticipation to her answer.
Finally, she composed herself and trusted her heart.
"Yes Qwuan, I will marry you!"
Everyone immediately started hugging everyone, someone had
put on Jagged Edge's 'Let's Get Married(ReMarqable Remix)' featuring
Run DMC and Jermaine Dupree, on the outside speakers, it was love
all around. But like all things in this world, it was temporary.
Murk saw D-Shun coming with the Twins and knew it was trouble.
This was confirmed when fl-Shun pulled him to the side and whispered
in his ear, "Sorry Cuz, we got problems and we got to go now!"
CHAPTER 10
"PROBLEMS"
Over two years of grinding, and things were gravy. The game
had truly been good, just a couple of minor situations of conflict
to deal with. Would be jackers got crushed, sending the example
that the new motherfucking nigga's in the city were not only well
connected and organized, but that they also handle any violations
with no remorse.
Their trademark had become bodies found in dumpsters with two
shots in the head, burned to a crisp. The number of traps in
operation had doubled, locations expanding all over the city.
However, Murk was reluctant to operate on the southside. He
still lived in the same building on the same block. But now he
owned the property and had it gutted out and fully renovated,
converting it into a two story house with a apartment in the basement that they used to cook the product, which he and D-Shun still
did personally, with Beatria, Kaprice, and now Keisha doing all
the cutting and bagging. They called it Sunday Supper and everyone was eating.
Almost every young boy in the city wanted to be down with the
Twins and the BMGC crew, knowing they were getting major money and
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fully respected. Yet at the advice of Murk, who they referred to
as the "Ghost", since he was hardly ever around and when present,
rarely spoke, they increased the selectively in their recruitment
process.
Reaching out to folks for the crew that not only had heart,
but had brains and discipline. Promoting those that deserved itto
higher positions, especially the few with no criminal record,
which were mostly females, before the Black Pussy Kat Dolls
recruited them.
The increase in distribution location had also increased
demand, so Murk was now buying 150 kilo's a month, at a price of
$17,500 per. Not changing the method of distribution, Murk was
making more than three-quarters of a million every month from the
streets after payouts, payoffs, and cleaning it through the small
businesses and the real estate company.
New Years was approaching, and Murk and D-Shun wanted to
display their gratitude for the team's hard work, were planning a
celebration for everyone.
Murk and Bryanna were dating for over a year by this time,
yet at Bryanna'a request, the relationship was hidden from her
kids. They would see each other On the weekdays, while the kids
attended school and spent the weekend with Bryanna. Them thinking
she was working extra shifts, with Murk blowing her back out the
way he was, wasn't exactly a lie.
Beatria and D-Shun's relationship was still a secret to mostly
everyone, especially Murk, although all her girls, including Bryanna,
knew, but held it in confidence. Bryanna would often use this
secret ai leverage for Beatria to babysit on occasions she wanted
to sneak off with Murk, but that's what friends are for.
Murk knew Beatria was dating someone, but not wanting to be
overprotective and trusting her judgment, he never pushed too hard
to figure it out, only telling her don't make me murder a fool
over my little sister.
They still lived together and the fact she only slept there
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about three nights made it obvious she was dating someone hard.
Besides, what man on earth doesn't expect another man to protect
his sister at all costs? He even went as far as having 0-Shun
put a couple of guys on her for a few days, but of course that
didn't work. Beatria had "supposely" picked up the tail and was
pissed at Murk for having her followed.
Beatria wanted to admit her secret to Murk, but 0-Shun was
relectant. He wasn't concerned about it affecting their business
relationship. His fear was the affect it would have on their
personal relationship, especially, when Murk would find out that
he and Beatria had been seeing each other since she was seventeen
and he was twenty-two.
Chilling at the new location of Bloodline Enterprises, which
was a strip mall owned by Open Arms Realtors. The complex not only
housed Murk's office, but a soul food restaurant Murk opened with
Keisha's mom, a clothing store, and the first location of One Stop
Barber and Beauty Salon.
Beatria's baby, was across the street on the corner of MLK and
Pine Street. Murk bought a three story commerical property for 1.5
million and leased it to the Twins, who renovated it and started a
label and recording studio, called Chaos Productions. It was named
after Chaos because the idea was his, most of the money invested in
it was his, and he did all the work while Havoc simply enjoyed the
fame and glory.
Sitting on matching red leather couches in his office Murk was
finalizing plans for the New Year celebration. "What have we got
so far Kaprice?" Murk asked.
"I've booked the venue at Cain's Ballroom, and have given Mr.
Navoarro's people all of your requests along with the guest list,
which they have said would be no problem. The dress code has been
given and the V.I.P.will have a special section for your Highness
and the Queen," Kaprice answered him, smiling at Bryanna. "The
bar will be fully stocked as you requested and all the guests displaying the appropriate wrist band drink for free," Kaprice finished.
0-Shun turned to Murk, "Yeah babyboy,it'salways paper, but a
white Gucci party, this shit is about to be turned up cuzl We should
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have asked them fools to sponsor this bitch cause as much money
we about to be spending on this shit."
"Let all the homies know we'll be meeting up across the
street at the Twin's spot. Kaprice book us 3 party buses for the
night and have them here by eight o'clock, and scheduled to leave
at nine sharp. If anybody's late, too bad. I don't want nobody
locked up for a DWI, so I had Bryanna reserve the top floor of the
Embassy Suites Hotel," Murk said.
"The buses will be dropping everyone off there after the club
closes and picking them up at eleven the next morning, and will
bring them back here," Murk continued.
"I hope you took out insurance on those rooms," Beatria said.
"I'm more concerned about the spread of STD's, every hoochie
and"THOr l in the city gonna be at the after party trying to snag
one of them boys getting that money," Bryanna commented, causing
everybody to laugh.
"D-Shun let the Twins know everyone is to take the first off,
but I want everyone back to work by the second. I rented a stretch
Bentley, that will pick up Bryanna, Beatria, Keisha, Kaprice, and
Titianna. You riding with us right?" Murk said.
"Nah fam, I got plans after with someone top notch, so I
rented a RollsRoyce for the evening," replied D-Shun, smiling at
Beatria mischievously, Kaprice and Bryanna only exchanged smiles.
"Big willie style huh? Old girl must be like that, I gotta
meet her!" joked Murk.
"You will, Ima make sure of that," Murk said. D-Shun had
revealed his intentions to marry Beatria two days earlier to her
parents and sworn them to secrecy until he talked to Murk. Explaining the full situation to them, he was win, lose, or draw
planning on making it, known to everyone, everyone except Murk.
He hoped to change that and have the key to his heart by proposing
to Beatria at midnight.
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Byranna had driven the kids to spend the New Years in the
country with Kewontae's parents. She hated all the reckless
shooting in the city, plus taking off from work. However, she
planned to spend every Minute with her Man, making Murk promise
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no business unless it was an emergency that D-Shun couldn't handle.
She also told Murk "you have a sugar box to attend to and when I'm
• done with you, you'll be a diabetic!"
The night would be unforgettable. Everyone showed up on time
and dressed to impress in a display of unity. All the fellas were
dressed in matching Gucci linen with Bruno Mali loafers, while the
ladies wore either Vera Wang dresses or pant suits with matching
white heels, and the jewelry the whole group was wearing was
flawless, even Murk for one night decided to stunt.
Sporting a limited edition Presidential Rolex and diamond
bracelet along with a 50 carrot Cuban link chain with a custom
medallian that read "KING" in diamonds, while Bryanna sported
the contrasting "QUEEN" and a twenty carrot tennis bracelet.
They were parked in the stretched Bentley limo across the street
from where everyone would meet Murk, checking out the scene.
D-Shun pulled up next to the limo with the Twins in the
cocaine white double R.R. with Meek Mill's 'Graduated from the
Streets' bumping / hopped out in a full length white mink coat for
Beatria's viewing pleasure, and pretended to see if Murk had any
last minute instructions, then dipped..
Loading up in the buses, the team pulled off, heading to the
club. With fl-Shun leading in the double R.R., the party buses
and the stretched Bentley pulling up the rear, they arrived at
Angel's club at around 9:45pm. fl-Shun and the Twins got out the
Rolls, handed the keys and a Franklin to the valet / and Angel
walked out the door.
"My nigga!" said Angel, hugging fl-Shun.
"We set up, I need your security in place and on point / . 1 want
my soldiers to have a great time, no bullshit!" fl-Shun said.
"Sure, sure, sure, I got parking spots reserved for you and
Murk right here in the front. You can unload the buses and have
the drivers park them in back were I've got food and drinks for
them. And I got an extra surprise for us guys! Look at that line,
it's three blocks long because of you!" Replied Angel in amazement.
D-Shun signaled the Twins and the buses started unloading.
Big clouds of weed smoke pouring out the doors, the sight looked like
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Snoop Dogg and his entourage pulling up to make an appearence or
something. This got the people in line even more hyped to get
inside. Angel seeing this, wanted to eliminate all the fakers,
and instructed his doorman to increase the price of admission to
$100 per head.
After the buses were unloaded, D-Shun waited while Murk and
the ladies got out of the limo, and were swiftly escorted to the
private V.I.P. by Angel's goons. The club was off the fuckin'
hook inside, the DJ feeding off the teams theme, bumped Young
Jeezy's 'All White Everything' followed by 'White Girl', causing
the crew to rush the dance floor and turn up.
While Murk and Bryanna watched from the V.I.P., getting
their dance on,drinkirf Dom Perignon champagne , Beatria and 0-Shun
had snuck off, the DJ never letting up, directing the party goers
like a herd of cattle, filling the speakers with hustler music
all night.
Before midnight,
give him the surprise
him, he and Murk went
with Beatria, getting
Angel was searching for D-Shun, so he could
he told him about. When he couldn't find
looking, finding him on the dance floor
it on. Murk didn't know why but the sight
of the two together seemed completely natural, but he had to fuck
with them.
"Fool get your piece off my sister's ass!" mugged Murk.
D-Shun's expression made Murk laugh and caused him to relax a bit.
"Lets go cuz, Angel wants to holla at you upstairs."
Beatria and D-Shun looked knowingly at each other, and followed
Murk, holding hands, not ever letting go, even when they got to
the V.I.P.
"Damn stink, you so drunk you gotta hold brah hands," laughed
Murk, while everyone just watched silently.
"Qwuan I'm not drunk, I'm holding his hand because I love him!"
Beatria said.
This shut Murk up.
"Yo cuz, lets go talk in private," 0-Shun said to Murk.
"Lets go," Murk answered walking off with him.
In the bathroom, with the door locked, the two looked eye to
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eye until 0-Shun broke the silence. "I love you Murk, you're my
brother, but I love Beatria and I'm asking you for your blessing
to marry her."
"Don't you think that's something you should be asking Mom's
• and pop's?"
"I got their blessing already, so they know about this."
"Who else knew?!" Murk now pissed off. "Ain't nobody told
me shitl Does Beatria know you want to marry her?"
"No, I was going to propose tonight," 0-Shun said showing
Murk the ring, a three carot solitaire on a platinum band.
"Don't ever keep a secret from me 0-Shun," hugging him
tightly, "now come on, lets get it popping, you got your knee
pads?" Murk said laughing.
Back in the V.I.P. everyone was waiting.
"I thought I was gonna have to call in the cleaners for one
of you guys! Lets go, I wanna show you my surprise," Angel said
to Murk and 0-Shun, drunk and slurring his words.
The suprise was that Angel had his staff pass out bottles of
1981 Dom Perignon champagne to the entire crew for the count down
and toast to the New Year. When the clock hit midnight, one
thousand white balloons and silver confetti fell from the ceiling
and the lights went out causing everyone to get quiet.
When the lights above the stage came on, the R&B music gropp
beginning to perform 'Lets get Married"
Jagged Edge was •on stage
and a spot light lit up Beatria and D-Shun, who was on one knee
in front of her, ring in hand. Looking down, Beatria's eyes
teared up.
"So I guess you knew too, huh Angel?" Murk asked him.
"What, you mean you didn't," smiled Angel.
CHAPTER 11
BOBBY BAKER
The last hour was live, even Murk and Bryanna left the V.I.P.
to get their dance on. Murk was taken back by Bryanna's exotic
dance skills as she slowly grinded her hips, getting him charged
up, when the song by TyDolla $ign featuring Charli XCX 'Drop That
Kitty' was playing.
He was even more surprised when she walked him back to the
private V.I.P. and pushed him down on the plush sofa, whipped out
his gator tail and sucked him dry.
"Fuck babe, what was that about?" Murk asked Bryanna.
"Me loving you! I wanted to let you know how safe I feel
with you."
"You think you might feel "safe" some more in the limo after
we drop everyone off?"
"Maybe," answered Bryanna, seductively wiping her mouth.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK--"Open the door tramp, and let me say
goodnight to my brother," Beatria yelled on the other side of the
door.
After rushing to get themselves together, Murk let in Beatria,
D-Shun, Keisha, Kaprice, and Titianna, whom were all smiling.
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"Yo cuz, we out. I'm going to drop Keisha, Kaprice, and
Titianna off on the way, peace!" said D-Shun, smiling and hugging
Murk.
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"And where you heading with my little sister fool? Won't be
no half on no babies around here!" laughed Murk.
"You mean his fiancé," Beatria said, flashing her rock on her
finger, "And yes there will be!"
"Is everything straight with the Twins and the crew?" Murk
asked 0-Shun.
"Yep, they all drunk and loaded on the bus, heading for the
hotel."
"Cool cuz, see you tomorrow for dinner at Bryanna's."
Jumping into the RollsRoyce, 0-Shun felt on top of the world,
didn't even notice the slow leak in the tire on the rear driver's
side. He dropped Kaprice and Titianna at Keisha l s, making sure
all three got inside safely.
He then hit the highway for the airport Hilton hotel, cruising
65mph down 244, bumping 112's 'Cupid', with Beatria snuggled
securely in arms. As 112 was going off, he was recapturing every
thing that went on that night. He was thinking how proud he was
for the relationship he and Murk had, and how he was so in-love
with Beatria.
Life is so great, he was thinking to himself, when August
Alsina came on, singing 'Kissing On My Tattoos." Agreeing with
the New Orleans native, the only woman he wanted kissing on his
tattoos was Beatria. All of a sudden 0-Shun was startled and
shook off all thoughts when the car pulled violently to the left.
Pulling to the side of the road and activating hazard lights
on the car, he got out to check out the tires and noticed the flat.
"Baby what's wrong?" asked Beatria.
"We got a flat babe, I'm gonna call triple A."
"Can't you just fix it, so we can go? It's cold!"
"Not dressed like this," 0-Shun said, doing a 360 in his white
mink coat, while calling it in.
"Umph, my sexy man!" Beatria said, rolling up the window,
smiling and turning up the heat. As 0-Shun made the call, a dark
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blue mini-van, that he also had not peeped following him after
the club, pulled up behind them with the brights on.
Two men exited the mini-van. "Yo blood, you need some help?"
asked one of the men.
"Nah my dude, it's cool, my homies on the way," ID-Shun answered
the stranger, feeling discomfort having left his burner in the
car under his seat.
"Oh yeah? Well lets make this quick then," the stranger said
as he and the other man approached D-Shun. ID-Shun peeped them
pulling their guns and knew this was a hit. At the same time, the
sliding door on the van opened and another man hopped out with a
chopper.
"Yo my nigger my girl's in the car. Take whatever you want,
but leave her out of this shit!" ID-Shun pleaded.
"Nigga we got what we want, you! Old girl cool, we just need
her to be our messenger. Now get the fuck in the van!" the man
with the chopper said.
D-Shun was thrown in the van and handcuffed, while Beatria,
afraid, sat in the car and prayed.
"Hey lil pussy," the first stranger said. "No need to pray
now, God has nothing to do with this, but what I need you to do
is get a message to your brother. Tell his bitchass we want a
million dollars for the goof ball here, unless you wanna come with
us and keep the homies busy."
Beatria just sat there crying, wishing this wasn't happening,
until he walked off and hopped in the van and they pulled off.
Grabbing her phone, she got a hold of Murk after five or six rings.
Murk was in the back of the limo, also on 244, about to exit on
101st, heading to the crib, while Bryanna showed him again the
benefits of her feeling safe and tipsy off that Don Julio tiquila,
and listening to Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' in the background,
which was getting Murk motivated alright.
"Stink this isn't a good time."
"They took D-Shun, they took him Qwuan! They're going to
kill if--"
"Stink where are you," Murk asked Beatria, calmly trying to
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get a handle on what was happening and trying to relax Beatria.
"On the highway by Sheridan Road, they said they--"
Seeing she was hysterical, he passed the pho ne to Bryanna and
notified the driver where to go and fast. When the limo pulled up
behind the Rolls, Murk and the driver immediately got out, with
Bryanna following. To Murk's surprise, the driver pulled out a
38 special revolver. Beatria seeing her brother, quickly ran to
him and hugged him. "Get her inside our car," he instructed to
Bryanna.
"While the driver stood watch, Murk searched the car, finding
D-Shun's 45 and a blunt in the ash tray. Taking the keys, he
locked the car, after turning off the hazards, and hopped back in
the limo.
"Where to Mr. Murdock?" asked the driver.
"Take us home please," replied Murk, struggling to remain calm.
In route to his crib, Murk called Havoc on his cell and after three
attempts and no answer, he stopped, thinking "them niggas supposed
to be answering them phones at all times!"
Switching up, he called Chaos, who answered on the second
ring. "Peace," Chaos said, surprised to see Murk calling.
"Meet me at my crib now!" Murk instructed, then hanging up.
While Havoc was upstairs with the soldiers, partying, Chaos
had gotten a room on the ground floor, keeping his eyes out for
cops in case they got called. While he was doing this, he was
thinking about how to sign Hennessy, 918, and Lethal, three artist
and one of them a group, he believed all had platinum potential.
Chaos hit four separate rooms before he found his brother
fucking some skinny white girl raw, that looked like Caroline
Channing on the CBS sitcom, '2 Broke Girls'. He was hitting her
doggy style, while she snorted coke off a plate.
"Get dressed and meet me in the lobby in five minutes!" Chaos
yelled at Havoc. When Havoc turned to see Chaos, he knew he was
fucked, no good way to hide the fact he was coked out of his mind.
"You fucking stupid nigga, I'm gone!" Chaos said frustrated.
Jumping in a cab, he headed to Murk's crib, thinking about
what he could may to protect his brother. Knocking on the door,
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Murk immediately answered, ushering Chaos inside.
"Where the fuck is your brother?"
"You said for me to come, so I didn't get him. What's good?"
"Nigga D-Shun got kidnapped, I need the both of you. You know
what, fuck it, I got this!" Murk said, picking up his phone and
dialing a speed dial number.
Ring, Ring, Ring, Murk then said to Bryanna "Take my truck
and you and Chaos, go pick up the rental from the highway," handing
her both sets of keys.
"How may I help you?" said a female voice on the other end of
the phone.
"Okay baby," Bryanna said, kissing him on the lips, then
heading to do as asked.
"Chaos, go to my room and change you'll have to change a
tire," Murk informed him.
"Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, how may I help you?" the female
on the phone went on.
"I need Bobby Baker! My contact is 27564," with that he
hung up and went to check on Beatria.
Bobby Baker was an ex-Delta Force operative and ex-Navy Seal,
that Murk had met at a gun show at Tulsa Convention at the Fairgrounds. Becoming the gun enthusiast he was, Bobby Baker was the
only other black face at the show, sought the help of Bobby, as he
like to be called, at his booth at the show he had set up for
questions and answers.
Over the years, the two became personal friends. Bobby owned
several funeral parlors, mentored Murk in improving his business
and investing money. Bobby also hooked Murk up with his son, Thomas,
a high priced criminal and financial attorney.
Using his resources, Bobby did a maticulous investigation into
Mr. Qwuan Murdock. Finding out as much about Murk as possible, he
figured out the flip side Murk, yet being found of him. However
Murk too looked into Mr. Bobby Baker, using his resources, money.
Murk didn't find out much more about Bobby than he had told him.
Bobby was a military man, possibly a member of SEAL team Six that
had taken down Osama Bin Ladin, after which the C.I.A. had recruited
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him and several elite soldiers from all the various branches of the
military and created a team, involving genetics engineering. After
that it all goes black, lots of "Classified" and "Top Secret".
Murk was intrigued in the mysteriousness that was Bobby Baker.
Shortly after finding out the flip side of Murk, Bobby invited
Murk hunting. "Qwuan do you want to go to prison son?" Bobby
asked Murk on the hunting trip. Murk didn't say a word, he only
shook his head no.
"Just like I thought. So if you listen to me and do as I
say, maybe you won't." Bobby told Murk the best ways to launder
and protect his drug money. He also had Murk work with his son,
the attorney, create a paper trail and business record history
for his money, that even the most intense I.R.S. audit couldn't
crack, as well as provided him with a totally safe way of conducting
his business conversations, at the law office.
When Murk stopped by Bobby's funeral parlor one morning for
another of their hunting trips, way earlier then expected, Murk
was shocked by what he witnessed and ever more shocked by the gun
to his head.
"Qwuan, please come inside," Bobby asked him, with his brother,
Ronnie, by his side, smiling. "The people you saw--"
"Stop, I didn't see anybody, but friends taking out the
trash," Murk interupted.
"Qwuan if you ever need your trash taken out, call this number,
and follow the instructions.
Now his bestfriend and brother had been kidnapped and like
with other situations, he knew Bobby Baker would provide help to
a friend in need.
CHAPTER 12
"WAR READY"
Watching Beatria tormented, sleep was hard. Murk loved his
sister and her pain showed him how much she loved D-Shun. He
only hoped that he would be able to bring the two of them back
together.
Fumbling with his I-phone 6s, he had an idea. Pressing the
"Find a Friend" app, he put in the information required for identifying the location of D-Shun's phone. Waiting for the G.P.S.,
he prayed that the kidnappers weren't smart enough to get rid of
D-Shun's phone.
When the locator process had done its thing, Murk was looking
at a real-time image of a house is Muskogee, Oklahoma, with the
address displayed on the bottom of his screen. Finding a pen and
a piece of paper, he wrote down the location and jumped out of his
California King bed, ran to his closet and changed. Ready for war,
all he could think about was killing everyone in that fucking house.
"Gotta love technology," Murk said out loud to himself.
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On the ride to pick up D-Shun's rental, Bryanna did some
contemplating after her adrenaline had come down. This type of
drama or any other type involving the dope game wasn't new to her.
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She had been through the ups and downs of this lifestyle with
Kewontae, her kids father, who was also a hustler and got killed
in a deal gone bad, in broad daylight by one of his pushers.
Being honest with herself, she didn't have it in her to make it
through that type of tragedy again.
Changing the tire, Chaos hopped in the driver's seat in D-Shun's
rental, and headed back to Murk's crib. Bryanna followed in the
truck, crying, she had made up her mind. She had to separate from
Murk before the relationship got deeper, and before she got hurt
even more then she already was.
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Bobby Baker, in a blacked-out conversation van, with two
blacked-out Suburban S.U.V.s, had arrived at Murk's house. After
being informed of the situation and being given the address of
the location of D-Shun's phone, Bobby had formulated a plan to
rescue 0-Shun and eliminate the fools that grabbed him.
Murk impatient and ready to roll out, called Bryanna. "Hey
baby, how far away are you?"
"We just got off the highway. We should be there in ten
minutes. Qwuan listen, we have to--(BEEP BEEP)"
"I gotta call you back!" Murk said, rushing to click over,
seeing D-Shun's number on the screen. "Hello."
"Be at the Citgo in Glenpool by 7am with a mil, or this nigga
is dead, and you and your sister are next." Click.
"Hello?" Murk said.
"What did he say?" Bobby asked Murk.
After relaying the message, Bobby checked his watch, 4:50am,
they had plenty of time. When Chaos returned with Bryanna, the
house was filled with tension, everybody thinking about different
things. Bryanna went to be with Beatria, while Murk talked to
Chaos, and Bobby went to relay the intel and situation to his
team.
"When we get back, we all got to sit down for a real serious
discussion, but for now stay here and look after my girl and
sister," Murk ordered Chaos.
"No doubt, and my bad for not bringing my brother, he's gonna
be hot when he hears about this," Chaos replied, trying to cover
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for Havoc.
"You still haven't talked to him?" Murk asked suspiciously.
"He must be drunk and passed out, but I left an emergency
message for him to call be back ASAP," lied Chaos.
"Yeah, we definitely have to have a sit down, hold shit down
cuz. And if anybody or anything hit the other side of that door
that ain't me, they best not live to tell about it," and without
even saying bye to Bryanna, Murk was gone.
On they way to the house, Bobbby Baker went over the plan
with Murk, explaining every detail and making sure Murk knew his
part. He also reminded Murk of his nonnegotiable financial responsibility, to be paid in cash, within seventy-two hours after
the completion of their mission, regardless if it was successful
or not.
Murk didn't need details on what would happen if he didn't
pay, this he understood. Regardless if he didn't, he knew Bobby
or Ronnie would definitely make sure he did.
Arriving at the house, the van parked four houses down at a
property with a "for sale" sign in the front yard. Seeing this
Murk thought "I'm going to buy this bitch and flip it when we get
done." The Suburban S.U.V.s made three circles around the area,
dropping a man off each time to secure a security perimeter and
look out for cops.
Then one truck parked on the block behind the house and one
parked in front of it. "I'm going to check it out," said the
white guy in the driver's seat of the van. Ten minutes later he
was back and relaying information to Bobby Baker, who got on his
ear mic and passed it on to the strike team.
"Two exits, men one rear, one front. Bright light on in the
rear in the kitchen, one female and two males at the table. Also,
dim light on in front, appears to be a T.V. with one male on couch.
We got two bedrooms on the western side, no lights, our target
could be in any of them. Be cautious on.the taps when clearing,
one bathroom on the exit. Check gear, radio in when ready," Bobby
relayed to his team.
"Team one ready, going black."
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"Team Two ready, going black."
"You need to put on a bullet proof vest and stay behind me,"
Bobby Baker told Murk, who quickly followed orders. Under the cover
of darkness, Bobby Baker and both teams surrounded the house without
making a sound.
"All teams entry on my mark," Bobby said. "MARK!"
With that, both teams stormed the house, throwing smoke and
concussion grenades threw the windows to cover up what was about
to be done next.
PSSP, PSSP, two shots from a silencer shot out. One of the
soldiers had his target in sight and with the wave of his hand
threw his target against the wall. Then he walked up on his target,
looked him dead in his eyes, extended his arm while standing over
him, with his palms open, then he closed them slowly while his
target's face started to frown up, and crushed the target's throat
without even touching him. The soldier then spoke in his ear piece,
"One down in front, proceeding to clear the first bedroom and
bathroom.
PSSP, PSSP, PSSP, PSSP, another soldier's silencer was coming
to life, and he did the same to the other two targets, then spoke
in to his mic, "Two down in rear, no sign of female target, proceeding to clear second bedroom.
"Lets go Qwuan," Bobby Baker said to Murk. Stepping inside
the van.
"Red Dog, we have target secured, plus one female in the
bathroom."
"Roger Black Dog. Clean it out and light it up!"
"So they got D-Shun," Murk asked Bobby Baker.
"Yeah and a girl, they'll meet us at the parlor."
As Murk And Bobby were leaving, Bobby's team gathered up about
a hundred yards away from the house, smiling at each other cause
they missed the thrill of the danger and using their powers.
One °Vern smirked at the other, got in a stance like he was
a pitcher for the Tulsa Drillers, that needed to go pro, and swung
his right arm and a big ball of tremendous energy fire came out his
hand, flying towards the house. Then he walked away with the rest
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of the group and said "That's how it's suppose to be done."
Two blocks away, Murk saw the flames of fire and heard the
explosion as the house went up in flames.
"One minute, twenty-five seconds, you boys are getting old,"
said Bobby into his mic.
"Roger that, fuck you, going black."
CHAPTER 13
"ENVY"
Chaos felt played and at the same time was concerned about
the well being of D-Shun. He couldn't stop thinking about the
dumb shit his brother was on. Picking up his phone, he tried
calling him again, and again it went straight to voice mail.
"Fuck!" Chaos said out loud.
The girls hadn't made a sound, so he cracked the bedroom
door to check on them. They were under the blanket, sound asleep.
Chaos backed out of the room and quietly closed the door. He was
startled by his phone when it started to vibrate. Reaching to
remove it from the clip, the screen was empty, puzzled, then
realized his mistake, he pulled the prepaid from his pocket.
"Peace," it was Murk, "we got him and he's good, see you soon."
With that Chaos could finally relax, so he sat in Murk's recliner,
flipped the plasma on ESPN and got some long over due sleep.
Pulling into the garage at the funeral parlor, not too far
from the scene of the crime, Bobby Baker came up out the van and
fired up his cremator, prepairing for the clean up.
'Five minutes later, both S.U.V.s pulled in and lowered the
garage doors and started unloading. From the back of one of the
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She had been through the ups and downs of this lifestyle with
Kewontae, her kids father, who was also a hustler and got killed
in a deal gone bad, in broad daylight by one of his pushers.
Being honest with herself, she didn't have it in her to make it
through that type of tragedy again.
Changing the tire, Chaos hopped in the driver's seat in D-Shun's
rental, and headed back to Murk's crib. Bryanna followed in the
truck, crying, she had made up her mind. She had to separate from
Murk before the relationship got deeper, and before she got hurt
even more then she already was.
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Bobby Baker, in a blacked-out conversation van, with two
blacked-out Suburban S.U.V.s, had arrived at Murk's house. After
being informed of the situation and being given the address of
the location of D-Shun's phone, Bobby had formulated a plan to
rescue ID-Shun and eliminate the fools that grabbed him.
Murk impatient and ready to roll out, called Bryanna. "Hey
baby, how far away are you?"
"We just got off the highway. We should be there in ten
minutes. Qwuan listen, we have to--(BEEP BEEP)"
"I gotta call you back!" Murk said, rushing to click over,
seeing D-Shun's number on the screen. "Hello."
"Be at the Citgo in Glenpool by 7am with a mil or this nigga
is dead, and you and your sister are next." Click.
"Hello?" Murk said.
"What did he say?" Bobby asked Murk.
After relaying the message, Bobby checked his watch, 4:50am,
they had plenty of time. When Chaos returned with Bryanna, the
house was filled with tension, everybody thinking about different
things. Bryanna went to be with Beatria, while Murk talked to
Chaos, and Bobby went to relay the intel and situation to his
team.
"When we get back, we all got to sit down for a real serious
discussion, but for now stay here and look after my girl and
sister," Murk ordered Chaos.
"No doubt, and my bad for not bringing My brother, he's gonna
be hot when he hears about this," Chaos replied, trying to cover
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They were supposed to just rob Havoc, but after following him and
finding out about
told them not to do it. That's the
truth! Please don't kill me!"
Murk felt sorry for Brandi, but knew she had to go. He was
hot at Havoc, he was reckless and caused all this shit, and was
possibly becoming a liability. Plus the thought that these nicigas,
"amateurs", had penetrated his shit deep. He knew he had to
tighten up on security.
He would talk to Bobby about that later. The look in Bobby's
eyes and the bulge in his pants, Murk knew this white bitch was
through. He had to dip. "Come on cuz, it's time to go," Murk
said to D-Shun, while helping him to his feet.
"Thank you for saving me, I owe you!" D-Shun said to Bobby,
"Do me a favor homie, make that bitch suffer!" 4'
"I will youngster! The sweet pleasure of pain is my specialty,"
as Bobby gave D-Shun a smurk, then said, "Qwuan, my Jaguar is
parked out front. You can bring it to me later," as he removed the
keys from his pocket and tossed them to Murk. "Have a great night
gentlemen!"
As Murk and D-Shun walked to the front of the funeral parlor,
they heard faint cries from Brandi, as she screamed in pain. No
one would ever see her again.
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At home, D-Shun was greeted by Beatria with hugs and eyes
filled with tears. She would not let him go. Seeing Chaos asleep
on the recliner, Murk quickly woke him up and went to the bedroom
looking for Bryanna. She was nowhere to be found in the house and
Chaos didn't see nor heard her leave.
He called her phone several times and everytime, she sent him
to voicemail, and when he tried using Beatria's phone she cut her
phone off.
In the bedroom, on the nightstand, he found a letter from her
he had overlooked, just like he had overlooked her fears and other
things he had been failing to notice.
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Dear Qwuan,
Thank you for reminding me how beautiful
love is and how dangerous it is too. But I
need for you to let me go, PLEASE honor my
request.
Us being together is too risky for me
and my children, last night was proof of that.
It brought me back to many painful memories.
I don't want to hurt you, but I can't
overlook what I know for what I feel any
longer.
Love Bryanna
Murk was oblivious to everyone and everything going on around
him. Inside he was empty and black. Something started happening
to him that had never happened to him before, and he didn't know
what was going on. All his mind could comprehend at the moment
was that he had just lost the woman of his dreams, while his life
just took another turn he wasn't prepared for.
CHAPTER 14
"REBUILDING"
The strength of his love for Bryanna sent Murk to a dark
place within himself. He vowed to Allah never to accept another
lover unless it was her, that he would provide for her and be there
for her if needed.
Once he accepted the situation, stepping outside of his emotions,
Murk analized everything he had going on. Refocused, he moved
past the hurt and did what needed to be done, thinking "A man is
not identified by the tragic things that happen in life, but by
his response to the tragedies."
His position was good, his money was protected and clean. He
had a strong supporting cast and was a multimillionaire many times
over. However, with what happened to D-Shun, he knew he had to
step his game up.
Reaching out to Bobby Baker for help, he took steps to solidify
security for his entire organization. Beatria and D-Shun stayed
in the city with him for a while until he understood what was
happening with him and to keep from thinking about Bryanna.
But after running into Bryanna, he decided being so close to
her wouldn't work. Murk purchased a home in Jenks and moved his
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Bloodline headquarters from the strip mall to the sixth floor of
a downtown office building. He also bought an abandoned looking
storage facility in the middle of nowhere, using it solely to
stash the product.
After Bobby Baker equipped Murk's stash house, home, the new
offices, as well as all his businesses with state of the art
security, he focused his attention on the streets.
D-Shun refused to step away from the streets, insisting on
remaining head of operation. Murk, at Bobby Baker's recommendation,
hired a 6'8", 3201b, ex-Navy seal, named "Big John", and "Mann
another 6'5" ex-Navy seal, to protect D-Shun, and made them the
overall head of security and enforcers of the streets.
And of course, Bobby made his services available as well, for
matters needing special attention. Big John and Mann added extra
layers of security to the streets. They assigned rover units,
armed men patrolling in vehicles, on different schedules. During
the day and every night, they made'rounds every twenty minutes.
Murk wanted to add layers between himself and the streets, so
he also restructured the way the product moved. He bought old
store front properties in the city and a few in the surrounding
small towns, where they were to sell the product.
Taking his most veteran and reliable workers from the Twins
crew with no criminal records, he opened up small business, listing
them on paper as the owner and operators, and leasing the buildings
from him once they opened up. Auto repair shops, barbershops,
liquor stores, massage parlors, photography studios, corner stores,
and a variety of other businesses.
Frequently changing the locations at D 7 Shun's discretion,
there were new pickup and drop-off spots for the dope and money.
. Havoc was assigned to making all the drug drops, after picking
up the packages at the business, specified by D-Shun, and Chaos
was responsible for collecting the money during the week, as well
as dropping it off at the business, also specified by D-Shun, who
would then collect it and take it to the count house.
Big John and Mann assigned men to ride behind the Twins at
all times while they were conducting business. They would ride
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with 0-Shun personally everywhere, with an escort car following as
well.
The girls no longer cut and packaged the dope, nor did Murk
and 0-Shun cook it. The responsibility of cooking and packaging
now belonged to the business manager that the coke was dropped
off to.
Beatria, Kaprice, Titianna, and geisha instead now were
responsible for counting the money. Every Sunday they would meet
for lunch and ride together with Murk, 0-Shun, Big John, and Mann,
as escorts to the count house, which was also the old storage
facility in the middle of nowhere, to do this while Bobby Baker,
Attorney At Law for the Baker and Thomas Law Firm, took on the
task of cleaning the money and funneling it into the different
business accounts and charities.
Finally, Murk sat down with 0-Shun and made one additional
executive decision. "I want to increase our monthly buys," Murk
said to 0-Shun.
Murk had recently found out from a source close to Angel that
on average Angel was receiving 1500 Kilos every three months from
his source. "Tell him we want 500 kilos a month and will pay
$12,000 per kilo, cash. And if he can't do or isn't willing to do
exactly that, then we're taking our business else where," Murk
continued.
"But we don't have another connect."
"He doesn't know that! Also from now on you and I, nor us
and him, are doing any talking about business outside of Mr. Baker's
office at the law firm, NOT even in emergencies! We hold all talk
until we are behind those doors. So set the meeting up there to
arrange everything."
"Why are we doing this?" 0-Shun was a little baffled but knew
Murk had a valid reason.
"Mr. Baker has informed me he just recently installed new
state-of-the-art equipment at the law firm that blocks any outside
surveillance, as well as detects and will alert them if anyone is
wearing any surveillance devices inside the building. But we don't
want Angel or anyone else to know this, understand!"
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"I got you cuz," D-Shun said smiling, giving Murk a pound
before leaving to take care of some business.
Murk now spent his free time socializing at city functions
and events, networking and building relationships with other
business owners and city officials.
He also spent a lot of time traveling around the state,
expanding his Home Town Real Estate company, Opening branches in
Muskogee, Okmulgee, Idabel, Oklahoma City, and Lawton, hiring
experienced agents from the areas to run the offices.
He hoped staying busy would keep his mind off Hryanna, but
that was not happening.
CHAPTER 15
"LIABILITIES"
..."We got problems, we gotta leave now," D-Shun whispered in
Murk's ear. Murk didn't want to leave Bryanna, but the look in
his man's eyes let him know shit was serious.
Frustrated, yet curious, he walked away with D-Shun after
giving Bryanna another kiss. "I gotta go baby-girl," Murk said to
her.
"Say no more, I understand," Bryanna replied, squeezing his
hands inside her's. "The kids are all staying here tonight. Do
you mind if I stay with you so I can feel safe?" licking and biting
her bottom lip, Bryanna had the devil in her eyes.
Murk knew it was necessary, but he damn sure didn't want to
go. This is what he had been waiting for and missing for as long
as he could remember, well to be frank, since she left him.
"Lets go! And this shit, whatever it is, needs to be handled
quick!" Murk said to D-Shun. When the two of them got to the
front of the house, after saying their good-byes to friends and
and family on the way out, were met at the door by Big John and
Mann and two other soldiers, posted up on the side of two black
on black Lincoln Navigators.
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Without a single word being spoken, Murk hopped in the back
of the first Nay , 0-Shun in the front, and Big John and Mann got
behind the wheel and pulled off, with the Twins and the other two
soldiers following in the second Nall.
"Where to?" Murk asked.
"Attorney's office," Big John answered him.
Murk simply sat back, thinking what so important it had to be
handled on a Saturday and 0-Shun couldn't take care of it himself.
He was getting pissed off, yearning to be with Bryanna.
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"Hello Mr. Murdock, Mr. Armstrong, please have a seat," Mr.
Baker greeted them.
"Angel what's this about?" Murk asked inpatiently.
"Mr. Murdock, Mr. Navarro happened to call needing to speak
with you after I had arranged our meeting with Mr. Armstrong. And
since he and his fiance were in the area, I figured why not kill
two birds with one stone. Now gentlemen, I'll leave you alone to
discuss your affairs. And Mr. Murdock, we'll talk briefly afterwards,
I'm afraid I have some other business to attend to," replied Mr.
Baker, before exiting his office to talk to Big John and Mann and
the Twins, waiting in the lobby.
"Where's your car? I didn't see any parked in the lot when
we got here Angel?" asked 0-Shun.
"I'm with Daisy, we were going shopping. I sent her to the
Mahongany Styles Nail and Hair Salon, a few miles down the street.
Any more questions? Good, I got an offer for you fellas."
"We're listening," said Murk.
"My supplier has insisted I increase my purchase and I've run
into some financial troubles. So, I was thinking maybe "US" fellas
could partener up, 50/50 split, and we could expand our venture
out of state. What do you think?"
"Why us? We don't know any out of state buyers," asked 0-Shun.
"Don't worry about that, all I need from you guys is financial support, and maybe a little help with muscle on the competition.
"What's the give and take?" asked Murk.
"The give will be $8,000 per and the take will be 5000 kilos.
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need you two and maybe five of your guys to help with the loading.
My source likes to personally meet new partners."
Murk took a second to keep his composure, this was exactly
what he wanted, access to Angel's supplier. Knowing Angel's coke
dealing wasn't mafia sanctioned really because the cartel he
belonged to is on the legit and narrow now. He figured if he
bought up all Angel's product, he'd cut his profit margin on the
flipside.
And Angel's supplier would want him to take more product, but
leave him short on cash. Angel did exactly what Murk expected,
reached out to him. "I will think about it and get back to you,"
Murk let Angel know.
"Don't take too long, deal goes down with or without you at
the end of next month," Angel said, gettin up to leave, shaking
both their hands. "Have Mr. Baker set a meeting when you decide
and let me know."
"Will do my nigga " D-Shun answered, smiling as Angel walked
out the door.
When Mr. Baker returned, he quickly sat behind his desk and
got to business. "Gentlemen our source in the city police department has informed me there is a rat in your house," he stated,
letting those words sink in before he continued. "For the past
two weeks it seems this individual has been wearing a wire,
gathering evidence against your people to try to save his own ass
after being arrested with cocaine.
"Did they say who?" Murk asked.
"That info our source could not get, but the source was kind
enough to give me a voice recording of this rat incriminating one
of your men. Would you like to listen?"
"D-Shun ask Big John and Mann, along with the Twins to come
inside so they can listen to it as well, they'll probably be able
to tell us who it is," Murk asked D-Shun.
When Havoc, Chaos, Big-John, and Mann entered the office,
what sounded like a instant-message notification went off on Mr.
Baker's computer. Mr. Baker, with a smile on his face, checked
the monitor, then slid a fully automatice M4 submachinegun from
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under his desk, still smiling he said, "Gentlemen, shit just got
real!"
D-Shun and Murk stood up looking between Big John, Mann, and
the Twins, both having their thought on who the rat was, while Mr.
Baker took control of the situation.
"Mr. Armstrong if you would kindly come around my desk, you
will find handcuffs in the bottom drawer. Pleae restrain these
men," said Mr. Baker.
"What the fuck you mean restrain? Nigga you got me twisted,"
Chaos said.
"If you aren't wired, you have nothing to worry about. Mr.
Murdock in my closet you'll find a wand that picks up radio transmissions, grab it and scan them all for bugs," ordered Mr. Baker.
"Play the tape first," Murk replied.
"Mr. Murdock--"
"Play the motherfucking tape Baker," demanded Murk, cutting
him off.
Seven minutes later, D-Shun was uncuffing Big John and Mann,
whom off the rip pulled their straps. Chaos was standing there,
in tears.
"Uncuff both of them D-Shun," Murk said with death in his
voice.
"Muthafucka, strip!" yelled Big John.
"Nah, fuck that, pussy you tried to set me up? Your own
fucking brother!" and with that Chaos was beating the shit out of
Havoc, dropping him with a hard right to the chin, then kicking
him in the head. Once he got on top of him, he started bouncing
Havoc's head off the hardwood floor. D-Shun seeing Chaos was
about to kill him, signaled Big John to stop him.
"Why nigga, why you break the code bitch!?" screamed Chaos.
"They... they... caught me..." Havoc replied.
"Fuck you bitch!" Chaos spitting in his brother's face and
rushed toward him, pulling his gun, but Big John held him back
with a choke hold, grabbing the gun from his hand.
"How do you want to handle this boss?" asked Big John.
"No man should have to kill his own brother," Murk answered.
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Walking over to Chaos, Murk removed his gun from the hand Big John
was holding it in. Checked the weapon, looked Chaos in the eyes.
"Take him home Big John and stay with him. I don't want him
hurt! Chaos do you have a pr--"
"Fuck that coward, he's already dead to me," Chaos interrupted
Murk, before kicking Havoc in the face while walking out ahead of
Big John.
When the door closed, Murk turned back to fl-Shun. "Get him
up on his knees," Murk instructed D-Shun.
"Your a liability now Havoc!" Murk said.
"Please, please, please, show me mercy. I had no choice you
guys!"
Murk realized shooting him would be merciful. Behind Havoc
Murk saw Mr. Baker take out a knife, Murk could only think must
have been his Delta Force issued knife. Murk knew what he had to
do. He walked over to Havoc and handed D-Shqn Chaos's gun.
This gave Havoc hope, a false one, that he would be able to
get out of this. Murk had his right hand, palm opentbehind his back,
seeing this opening, Mr. Baker walked over and put his knife in
Murk's hand, Havoc not seeing this, and Murk kept his hand with
the knife nm, behind his back as he got closer to Havoc.
"Havoc I let you become family and you broke my heart! You
get no mercy!" and with that Murk with one swift move and one deadly
slice, slit Havoc's throat.
Havoc stayed on his knees, blood pouring out of his throat,
the life leaving his eyes, for about 20 seconds before falling to
the floor. Like all rats, he died in a pool of his own blood.
Snitch ass Havoc was retired from the game, never to make
the hall of fame, dying a soft thug lame.
"Well that's done. I'll call Ronnie and have him clean this
mess up. Now, I have other personal matters to attend to," Mr.
Baker said, escorting 0-Shun and Murk to the exit. "Goodnight
gentlemen, drive safely. Oh, Mr. Murdock, if I may get my knife
back, I'd like to clean it and put it away."
CHAPTER 16
"TIME TO RELEASE THAT PRESSURE"
Back at D-Shun's crib, he and Murk exited the Lincoln S.U.V.
"Have Big John call me in the morning," D-Shun said to the driver,
before closing the door and watching him pull off.
Inside, the front door indicator let Beatria know D-Shun was
home, so she went to meet him there as she always did, wobbling up
and giving him and Murk both hugs.
"Hey Stink, where's Bryanna?" Murk asked her.
"Right here!" Bryanna said, coming from the kitchen, smiling
with Dre Ore behind her.
"Hey pops, you got a stain on your shirt," Dre Dre pointed out.
"Ore Dre go finish the dishes, then go check on the kids in
the basement," Bryanna instructed Dre Dre.
Knowing what the stain was, Bryanna asked Murk, "baby are you
okay?"
"Yeah Queen, listen take my truck and give me your keys. This
is my alarm code," Murk wishpered her birthday in her ear, and
knibbling on it made her squirm.
"Stop Qwuan, my kids are in this house."
"You mean our kids," Murk said smiling, "you shouldn't have a
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problem at the security gate, I'll notify them. Park my truck in
the first garage, and rearm the alarm when you get inside."
"Qwuan, I don't know where you live, and give me that shirt
so I can get rid of it," Bryanna said.
This made Murk smile, he was concerned how she would react
to the blood on his shirt. "Just press home on the G.P.S., and I'll
take care of the shirt," kissing her as he walked to the backyard.
The party was long over, Murk took off his shirt, leaving him in
a wife beater. He threw the shirt in a grill and burned it.
Then he walked back to D-Shun's office, where he was smoking
a blunt, "Let me hit that," he said to D-Shun.
"Yo l so what now?" D-Shun asked.
"Business as usual, I'm gonna go holla at Chaos in a couple
of days. I got somethings I want to give him and something to let
him know," Murk said, passing back the blunt.
"What's that?"
"I'm giving him a little gift to let him know that although
he lost his brother tonight, he got us. And what I want with him,
well is, all of you to know the Five Deuce Black Mafia died with
Havoc tonight. Our inner circle and our team from now on we...
all of us, are "The Federation"."
"Yeah The Federation, I like that," said D-Shun, passing Murk
the blunt. But dig these blues here kin folk, that faggot ass rat
bitch was my cousin too, don't you think I should get a gift?"
"As a matter of fact I know just what to get all yell, yo
cuz I'm out," Murk replied.
Outside of his home parked was Bryanna's Lexus. Murk watched
the monitor on his I-phone, checking out what Bryanna was doing
inside. From the smile on his face and her swift actions, moving
from room to room, he knew she was up to something. "Spying" he
thought, trying to see if I've been fucking. Once she stood in one
room long enough for him to not have to change camera images, he
was happy he was wrong.
Bryanna was lining the bedroom fireplace with lavender scented
candles, as well as the Jacuzzi tub in the on-suite. Once finished
with that she went to throw a bag on the bed and covered the bed
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with white rose pedals. She also filled the tub with lavender bath
oil.
Satisfied, she placed a bottle wine and two glasses on the
cliff of the tub. In the bedroom she had a bowl of diced fruit
marinating in its own juices on the end table.
Jumping in the shower, Murk watched as she pleased herself to
a orgasm with the Boeng removable shower head. Then she hopped
out of the shower and lotioned herself up with some Jergens cherry
scented lotion. She sprayed 'White' Kenneth Cole perfume on a sexy
Victoria Secret gown she had laid out on the bed.
This is what she was up to while I was gone thought Murk. Her
romantice preparation got him excited feeling playful, he called
her on his home phone just to see if she would answer. After four
rings, Bryanna picked up the phone in his bedroom.
"Hello!"
"Why are you answering my phone?"
"Because it's my future husband's phone! And when are you
going to get here?" asked Bryanna in a whinny school girl voice.
"I'll be out another few hours," approaching the front door,
he read the sign she left for him saying "COME GET ME".
"Queen, did you remeber to set the alarm?"
"No, I forgot."
With that he quietly entered the house.
"Qwuan baby, I want you home NOW, I don't feel safe! And I'm
lonely and bored."
"I'm sure you'll keep yourself occupied thinking about her
being in the shower, and don't be spying either!"
"I don't have to spy Qwuan, I trust you. I'll go set the
alarm. I guess you can wake me up when you get in, if you want,"
Bryanna said sadly.
Laughing while opening the bedroom door naked, Murk caught
her completely off guard. "Don't do that yet baby, I'll put you
to bed tonight.
All Bryanna could do was smile. She hung up the phone and
stared at her man. "I love you Qwuan," she said, walking around
the room lighting the candeles, the sway of her hips had him stuck.
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Bryanna walked to the tub, looked back at him seductively,
opened her gown and whispered, "come inside, it's wet and hot."
Murk stepped into the tub, while Bryanna poured them both a drink,
then stepped into the steaming hot water, and she handed him a
glass.
She activated the jets and straddled him, his manhood becoming
fully attentive. Taking a sip of her wine, Bryanna gasped and
looked at Murk as he smoothly slid his gatortail inside of her.
She closed her eyes while he put his free hand in her hair, pulling
her to him and softly kissing her neck.
"Stop it," teased Bryanna Pushing him back, but not removing
him from inside of her strawberry wetness, "Let me clean you first."
"Yes ma'am!"
Bryanna grabbed the sponge off the ledge behind him, smothering
him with her soft full breast's, and the scent of her body lotion.
Dipping the sponge in the water, she began slowly washing his upper
body. Placing kisses on all the areas she cleaned, his face, lips,
neck, shoulders, and chest, while grinding on his gatortail slowly.
Murk almost lost it when she bit his nipples and licked them.
Pulling her in again, "Hands off;'Bryanna said, putting up one
finger and waving it in front of him. Then she stuck it in her
mouth, sucking on it, while throwing her head back and grinding on
his gatortail a little faster.
Murk felt her vaginal walls throbbing on him as she squeezed
her pussy muscles around his love muscle. She leaned in and bit
down on his chest and released a gutteral moan as she road the wave
of her clit feeling blissful. He couldn't hold back any longer,
grabbing her ass check with one hand and pulling her hair with the
other.
He viciously thrusted in and out of her, again catching her
off guard in the mist of her cumming. Still every stroke sent a
wave of pure ecstasy threw her body, the passion was intense. The
pleasure he saw as he loved the woman that owned his heart and also
has her name basically tattooed on it as well. She had his blood
boiling, eyes beginning to turn a glossy red, all he wanted to do
was growl loudly.
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Meanwhile as the bliss she saw when she opened her eyes, looking
into his, caused them both to shed a tear as they wrapped each other
up, not wanting to let each other go. Murk released, it happened
to be long and hard inside of her.
Every pulsation from him took her to a higher level of orgasm.
Not stopping until he lifted her carefully and carried her wet
satisfied body to his bed.
Bryanna didn't care, he could have stopped there, but he didn't.
Taking the bowl of fruit, he lined pieces from the base of her neck
to the crevice of her ass. The chill from each piece causing her
body to react. She was heated and relaxed, drinking the juice from
the bowl. Murk walked to the foot of the bed, lifted her feet, and
slowly sucked on every toe, while massaging the pressure point in
the middle of her feet.
Bryanna felt embarrassed by the cries of pleasure that escaped
her mouth as she came again. Walking to the head of the bed, Murk
kneeled over her body, licking every piece of fruit up and replacing
them with sweet tender kisses. Reaching the center of her back, this
particular kiss made her arch and she lifted her head.
Her dreamy filled eyes took in the sight of his semi-erect cock.
Freeing her hands from under her body, she grabbed hold of him and
hungrily took him into her mouth just as he ate the fruit from the
line of her ass.
The sensation of her volcanic mouth caused Murk to lose balance.
Bryanna, not thrown off by the suddenness of his entire gatortail
filling up her mouth, but wanting it, grabbed his hips to balance
him. She then deep throated him in and out, she was trying to
signal him to fuck her mouth without telling him to. And when he
caught on finally, his pleasure was on the rise, especially his
growling moans fueled her hunger to taste him even more and longer.
After she got what she wanted, and Murk's third leg finally
exploded, Murk bent her over, spread her ass cheecks, and began
eating her from the back, sliding his arm under her.
Fingering her dripping wet pussy, and rubbing her clit, brought
the loving to a more animalistic state. Now both of them craving
the other's juices, to go a few more rounds. Locked in a crazy
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It's going to be one of those nights.
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SUGAR TO SHIT
Bryanna woke up, renewed in life and smiling, with Murk's big
feet in her face. "Qwuan!" she said, pushing his feet, "I love you
baby, but I'd perfer waking up to the beautiful sight of your face
in the morning, not your Fred Flinstone's."
"So does that mean you and the kids will move in with me?"
Murk asked, sitting up and kissing her, then heading to the shower."
"Maybe," smiled Bryanna, "you mind if I join you?"
"Not at all!"
As she walked all sexy to join him, his phone rang.
"Baby would you get that?" Murk asked.
Picking up the phone from the end table, thoughts of last night
flashed in her memory, making her temperature rise. With the
exception of wondering if she was too much under the influence or
did Murk's eyes turn red in the mist of our animalistic love making
as she like to put it. Hmmmm, she thought.
"Bitch, who is this answering my man's phone?" Beatria asked.
"Hey girl, good morning to you too, how are my kids?" Bryanna
replied, laughing.
"Great, but you need to come get them ASAP the party is
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officially over. Desmond came rushing into our room all scary,
cockblocking, talking about "I'm scared". I couldn't even get to
surf on my daddy's surfboard."
"You know Desmond's got a crush on you! Just tell them to
get ready, we'll be over to get them."
"Don't even come inside, just blow the horn, and I'll send
them out."
"Bye Beatria."
"I might keep Desmond's lil fine ass!"
"Bye Beatriai" laughed Bryanna, hanging up.
•••
After picking up the kids and eating at Red Lobster, Murk
wanting to take full advantage and spend quailty time with them all,
decided to take them shopping.
At the Woodland Hills Mall, splitting up into two groups, girls
and guys. The shopping lasted about five hours, the last two the
fellas spent at the movie theater, waiting on Bryanna and Ciniyah
to finish.
Hungry, Bryanna picked a Japanese steakhouse Olere the chefs
prepared the food at the table in front of the gueets. Everyone
loved both the food and the show of preparing it. The restaurant
was packed, so they shared a large semi-circle table with an Asian
family, whom had a son Dre Dre's age and a daughter close to
Desmond's. They discussed the up coming Dallas Cowboys and Seahawks
game at home in two weeks.
The excitement in Dre Dre's eyes as the boy told Dre Dre he
would be at the game with his family, gave Murk an idea about how
they could -spend even more time together as a family. After dinner
Murk took them back to his house to pick up Bryanne's Lexus, and
some much needed rest.
Murk reserved a skybox for the upcoming NFL football game that
week and invited Bobby Baker, Big John, Mann, Chaos, D-Shun, Beatrial
Keisha, Reprice, Titianna, the managers of his businesses and their
families, and of course Bryanna and the kids. Muril couldn't wait,
the whole thing was going to be a surprise for Dre Dre.
"Qwuan, Chaos is here for the 2pm meeting," announced Titianna,
since Reprice was in the back somewhere on the phone. Opening the
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door and guiding Chaos in.
"Damn ma, you sho looking fleek this evening!" Chaos said to
Titianna, admiring her genes that she must of inherited from her
momma.
Titianna rolled her eyes at him and said, "Nigga please, do
you gentlemen want anything to drink?" she asked.
A laughing Murk, "No Titianna, we're going to head out soon
and if you are done, you can go home for today, you and Kaprice."
It had been a few days since he terminated Havoc, and although
Big John and D-Shun both felt he was good with the situation, Murk
wanted to holla one-on-one with him, and make sure, being that he
was the one that sliced Havoc's throat.
Murk came around his desk and hugged Chaos. "You good cuz?"
"Yeah fam, it hurt to be honest and still does a little, but
it had to be handled. I appreciate you not making me do it,"
answered Chaos.
"No doubt, couple things I want to holla at you about. First,
have you decided who you want to promote to handle your brother's
responsibilities?"
"My man Playboy, aka Lil l Chumpy. He gone be on that!"
"Okay, after you clear out the other condo, it's his, same lease
agreement, same percent on the cut as ya l ll got before," Murk said.
Reaching into his desk and pulling out a black jewelry box.
Inside was a platinum bracelet with "FEDERATION" on the ban in crush
diamonds. "These I had made for those closest to me in my circle.
Those I can trust with my life and the life of my family," Murk
said, pulling back his shirt sleeve, revealing his. "Those whose
life and family I die to protect and provide for. You lost one
my nigga, but you gained many."
Walking around the desk, Murk placed the bracelet on Chaos and
they embraced. He had the bracelet made at $12,000 a piece. Murk
meant every word he voiced to Chaos. "Come on lets ride out, I
got one more thing for you," Murk said.
At Orlandus&Keith Luxury Custom Auto lot, Murk had the sales
rep unveil a convertible Cadillac CLS, that he had bought for Chaos,
and inside the glove box was a check for $100,000.
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"I'm out. You got paperwork to fill out. Register that whip
under your record label, and it's a tax write-off as a business •
expense. The check is yours," Murk said to Chaos.
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The following weekend in the skybox watching the football game
on the field and on the 70-inch flatscreen in the box, Murk felt
complete surrounded by family, friends, good food, drinks, and the
woman he loved. After recent events all seemed well.
Beatria and Big John were having what looked like an eating
contest, both spotted at the food table, smashing everything in
sight. Chaos, D-Shun, and other top management members were focused
on the game. Dre Dre was talking about the military career Bobby
Baker experienced with the Army Delta Force. The girls were laughing,
joking about Beatria out eating Big John and Murk was watching
Bryanna talk to his parents, thinking how happy he was to have her
back in his life.
"Ohh," screamed the people at the ledge of the box as the
Seahawk's defense crushed the Dallas Cowboy's quarterback, Tony Romo.
"Block somebody fools!" screamed Big John at the big screen,
angry. "Ima suit up and show these fools how to play."
"If you play in real life like you play Madden, you won't be
helping much," Chaos said.
At halftime the Dallas Cowboy's cheerleaders performed with
Nicki Minaj, Da Brat, and up and coming artist, Hennessy.
As they were bring the house down, Beatria and Reprice were
getting the low on Chaos's date, a beautiful mixed girl named
Alexandria, that he had signed to his label. He said it was
business, but from the way she couldn't take her eyes off of him,
everybody knew she wanted more.
The second half was action packed, with Tony Romo and Dez
Bryant going ham in the fourth quarter with a 63-yard touchdown
and a 57-yard touchdown, helping the Dallas Cowboys beat the
Seahawks 21-17. All the fans were hyped while leaving the stadium,
chanting a Dallas Cowboys victory song.
Chaos and Alexandria left early to hit the studio, so she
could lay vocals on a track she was doing with Hennessy. When
everyone exited the stadium, Chaos was parked out front bumping
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August Alsina's 'I Luv This Shit', stuntin' hard in his new caddy,
"Just wanted to make sure ya'll good," he said smiling.
"And floss your new whip," Joked Big John
"I ain't mad atcha," 0-Shun added.
Everyone broke out laughing.
Before splitting up to leave, Keisha grabbed Murk's arm, "Beejay
on my line to get you to come visit still, he said it's important!"
"Okay, I'll ride out there with ya l ll next weekend," Murk
assured her.
Bryanna, Big John, and Murk had all parked in the same garage
in separate cars because Bryanna had to work. Ore Ore and Big John
were recapping the game.
"Big John where you parked?" Murk asked him.
"Level four."
"Betl" reaching in his pocket for his keys, he tossed them to
Dre Dre. "Go get my truck and meet us down here. I'm going to walk
with them to the car," Murk said, refering to Bryanna, Desmond, and
Ciniyah.
"Qwuan, you just bought that truck and ore Ore ain't got no
license. If he hit something it's on you," smiled Bryanna. Murk
had picked up a 2015 Range Rover Sport from the lot he got Chaos's
caddy. The truck had him from first sight, he had to have it, plus
it was silver, Bryanna's favorite color.
"It's cool ma, Murk has been teaching me while you at work.
He's going to take me to get my license this week," pre Ore said.
"Boy just be careful and go," Bryanna instructed.
Ore Ore ran off with Big John so he could get the truck. When
Murk and the others got to the second level of the parking garage,
they all paused when Ciniyah asked if anyone else heard a lady
scream. Not seeing anyone, they went to Bryanna's Lexis S.U.V.
A few cars away Murk witnessed a jacking in progress. On point,
he removed the concealed glock from his waist and ducked Bryanna
and the kids behind a car. Realizing what was going on, her
maternal instincts on high, she got low, sheltering her babies.
"Qwuan call the police or something, baby we gotta help them!"
Bryanna said.
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About ten cars away, the same Asian family they shared the
table with at the restaurant was being robbed at gun point. The
father was knocked out, bleeding from his head, while his wife,
crying, trying to protect her daughter and restrain her son, who
didn't seem to be willing to back down from defending his family
in the face of death.
"Chill, baby, I got this, just stay down and don't call the
police unless I come back and tell you to," Murk said to Bryanna.
Lurking behind parked cars on the opposite side of the scene,
so he could come up behind the man with the gun, Murk stopped about
ten feet away and listened, thinking he needed a distraction. The
garage he had parked in was about half a mile from the stadium, so
not many people from the game had parked here.
He also wondered if he could turn into the monster he had been
controling. That will scare them silly and he would either get
shot at, kill them, or they would drop their guns run like a bat
out of hell before that monster would catch them. But then what
about the Asian family seeing him or his own family. He shook
out the thought.
"Chink bitch, shut your dog eating ass up, get the nigga wallet
and shit so we can take the car and bounce my nigga," the man with
gun said to his partner.
"Stay
away from my family or I'll kill you both," challenged
the son.
The jacker with the gun moved closer to him, cocking the
hammer of the gun and aiming it at boy's face, replied "What the
fuck you say lil man? You think this is pretend or a video game?"
Murk knew he had to make his move. At the moment Murk was
about to push, Big John hit the curve in his Jaguar, followed by
Dre Dre in the Range. The jacker turned toward Big John's car as
Big John saw Murk raise his pistol. Sneaking up behind the man,
he hit the brake.
Murk let off a few rounds from his 40 cal, while at the sametime it was echoing loudly in a closed-end garage, where any
bystander could hear it if they were close by, killing the man.
The other jacker froze in fear, knowing shit done got too
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real as the son attacked him, raining down blows like Ali.
"What the fuck, we gotta bounce before someone else comes,"
Big John said, exiting his Jag.
"Pop your trunk and throw both these clowns inside. Then grab
some towels, and water or something to clean up some of this blood,"
ordered Murk.
While Big John was pulling the Asian kid off the other jacker,
the kid pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed the man in his
heart.
"That'll do it youngster, now calm down and help me put this
trash in the trunk," Big John said.
Ore Ore hopped out the Range to find his family, seeing if
they were okay. He helped his brother and sister into the Lexus,
and went to help Murk, who was pouring bottles of water on the
blood stain on the floor and on the trunk of the Asian family's
B.M.W., then wiping it with towels.
•
"Ore Ore help this kid get his father into the back of their
car. Bryanna go home, I'll meet you there. Kid please ask your
mother and sister to get in my truck, so we can go. Do you have
a license?" Murk asked the Asian kid.
"Yes sir," answered the kid, eyes bulged and focused.
"Okay, take this money to pay the parking fee. If they ask
about your father at the booth, say he is drunk and passed out.
Ore Ore, ride with him, I'll call Bobby Baker and tell him I'm on
my way. Murk give me the gun so I can get rid of it," Big John said.
•
With everything done, Murk hopped in his Range with the mother
and daughter, and drove off, calmly. At Bryanna's house, Dre Dre
and the Asian boy whose name was Nathan, parked the B.M.W. in front
and helped the father, conscious, but still drowsy, inside.
Murk parked two houses down and everyone else went in under
the watchful eye of the nosey neighbors.
"Thank you for helping my family! You saved our lifeS. I dm
Sung Lee, this is my wife, Lily, my son, Nathan, and my baby girl,
Jasmin," Sung introduced to Murk, "I owe you a great debt, whatever
you need within my resources is yours!"
"That won't be necessary Mr. Lee," Murk let him know.
"You took great risk and showed much courage corning to our aid.
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I will reward you!"
"I only did what I thought was needed, nothing more. Any
black person or anybody for that matter would of done the same
if they were in the same predicament. The only reward I seek is
with Allah."
"A man of faith and humility, as well as honor, yet no stranger
to action of a taboo nature in todays society. I'll never forget
such a man, nor will my family. Please what is your name?" Sung
asked, extending his h an d in respect.
"Qwuan Murdock. Now if you are okay, I'll walk you to your
car."
At the car Nathan and re Dre shook hands, while Lily and
Bryanna, who had exchanged hone numbers in the kitchen while getting
the kids snacks, embraced b fore the Lee family got inside and shut
the doors.
"Mr. Murdock, sometime, I am sure my family will want to meet
you after they hear of our adventure," spoke Sung.
"Maybe," Replied Murk.
"Here is my card, please use it if you ever need," said Sung
Lee before pulling off with his grateful family for home.
CHAPTER 18
"FORTUNE COOKIES"
Murk played things slow for awhile. Two bodies, one by his
gun and the other with a blade, in a month, shit was looking crazy.
Although with the assistance of Bobby Baker, none of the bodies
would ever be recovered. Murk still felt it was a bad sign and he
needed to chill, especially with the deal he was about to do with
with Angel.
He had been making critical mistakes by not fully exercising
his resources. He was the King, yes, but every successful king utilizes
the advice of a wise and experienced counsel. So he formed one.
Constituents of the counsel were D-Shun, Big John, Chaos, Bobby and
Ronnie Baker, and Floyd Thomas.
Murk would not make any more major decisions without collectively
consulting them. The incident with the Lee family was also a eye
opener. It reminded him of the importance of not only protecting
ones family, but assuring they would be provided for and able to
protect themselves in case of a tragedy.
And since he saw the "FEDERATION" as a whole family, he focused
this matter on the crew as well. Discussing it with his counsel,
he implemented measures that he was sure no other organization had
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ever done.
Every member of the Federation, as well as spouses and children
old enough would be required to take weapons and close combat training for one year at a minimum. Also Mr. Thomas would coordinate with
every member, setting up saving accounts, as well as checking. His
financial director at the law firm agreed to do a six week seminar
on investing and financial planning, which would be held every
Saturday from 9am-6pm at the old Bloodline Enterprise office at the
McClain strip mall. The classes started every two hours and lasted
an hour and a half.
Completion was manditory, especially after what Murk was paying
the man for his time. The counsel also decided that if Murk seriously
wanted to partner with Angel and expand into new cities and states,
they would need a more proffessional security unit.
This task was delegated to Bobby and Ronnie Baker, and Big
John and Mann. Big John and Mann would get a list of volunteers,
handpicked by himself and Bobby and Ronnie Baker. Fifty individuals,
men and women were to train in the desert in Arizona at a property
owned by the Baker and Thomas law firm. Given Thomas's knowledge,
they would train as military special operations.
Mr. Thomas gave a training time of eight months for each
individual to soak up the explostion, surveillance, infiltration,
weapons, stealth, knife combat, and the other skills he would teach
from his military experience. Murk would give him a wide budget
for the task.
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Murk reluctantly made the trip to visit Beejay. He hated the
entire vibe of the prison. After going through the entry process
for visitors, he, along with Keisha and Mya, waited for Beejay to
arrive.
"Daddy!" screamed Mya as she gave her father a hug. Beejay
then hugged and kissed Keisha briefly and shook hands with murk,
and sat the plastic table.
"As-Salaam Alaikum Aki," Beejay greeted Murk.
"Wa Alaikum as Salaam, how is the brother?" replied Murk.
"I'm persevering by the grace of Allah. Thank you for coming
brother. Keisha please take Mya to the kids area while we have a
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talk baby."
"Sure love, just let me know when your done."
"What's the emergency my brother," asked Murk concerned.
Beejay calmly moved closer to Murk, trying not to attract the
attention of the guards or be overheard by other visitors or
prisoners. "You are being set up by the Mexicans," answered Beejay.
"Keep going:"
"Big Chris Navarro is using his son Angel to get his time
reduced. Angel's been giving the feds and local authorities info
on other murders, and is planning to set you up, you and his drug
supplier," Beejay continued.
"Brother not that I doubt you, but this is a serious matter.
What's your proof? " Murk asked.
"Does Keisha know who your plug is?"
"But I do. Big Chris has been paying the Brothers for protection against the white gangs and other cartels. And since we both
work in Laundry and live in the same unit, I collect from him and
watch his back. The snake has grown fond of me over the years and
wants me out with him, so I can work for him. So he offered to get
me a deal also, and let me in on what his kid is up to. The only
reason I knew it was you was he said one of the people Angel was
setting up was named after a football player, and hung around some
dude with a funny name like Shawn, Juan, Kwan, or some shit."
Murk's body language did not reflect his anger, but his eyes
reflected death. Beejay knew he wasn't thinking rationally.
"I know your telling the truth because you said Angel is also
setting up his connect. The wetback offered me a partnership,
said we had to be there for the buy to meet the connect," Murk said.
"Listen Qwuan, unless you are able of handling a war with the
Amarillo City Cartel that supports these rats, my advice is to just
dump any contacts he has for you and temporatily shut down shop.
And find a new plug, these guys aren't strong in prison because
they don't go to prison, at least not long, but they are extremely
strong and dangerous on the streets."
"Why didn't you take his offer?"
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"I'll pretend you didn't ask me that," Beejay answered.
"Thank you for the warning brother, I've gotta go, enjoy the
time with your family."
"I will! Hey Qwuan, I'm only thankful you came in time, but
if Angel has already given your name to the feds, be careful,
they'll be watching. But at least now I don't have to kill his fat
ass and risk never coming home," smiled Beejay, knowing if his
friend would have got popped, that's exactly what he would have
done. "By the way Qwuan, I got three partners that are getting
out of the feds in a few, Bart, Hwy, and KT, lookout for them for
me, they good peoples."
"Alright Aki, it's a done deal. Give them my number."
On Monday, Murk sat at a conference table explaining the
situation to the members of the counsel at Mr. Baker and Thomas's
law office.
"Fuck this, I say we kill his ass!" 0-Shun said, being hit the
hardest by the betrayal.
"If we kill him, we would have to pay, the cartel, the money
they would be losing as a result of his death. And besides we will
be taking the risk of being completely wiped out," Bobby Baker
reasoned.
"We're not ready for a real war right now. I value all of you!" spoke Murk. "I think it's best we cut our losses and just
call it quits, the feds are probably already on us."
"I don't think so Mr. Murdock, I've got contacts inside the
Tulsa D.E.A. office. They would notify me of such news," Mr. Baker
said.
"He doesn't know anything about our street operations. All
he knows is you, me, and Mr. Baker," 0-Shun said.
"I think ya'll should lay low and me, Big John, and Playboy
can handle operations until we find a new connect," Chaos added,
making it all sound so simple or maybe it just was.
Beatria had been on Murk's bumper anyhow for awhile now about
getting D-Shun out the streets and this could do that, at least
temporarly. "How much dope we got D-Shun?" Murk asked.
"700 kilos plus what's on the streets, why what's up?"
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"This is the blueprint. Big John, you'll handle D-Shun's
responsibilities, and Keisha, Kaprice, and Titianna will help you
on the counts. Everything else stays the same, except this.
Chaos, no more weight, I want everything sold in pieces, yeah like
the big homie used to say before he passed away, Pimp C "Rock for
Rock" Homie. We're going to do that so we can maximize profits
until we find a new plug. This may be it for us," replied Murk.
"What about the workers?" Chaos asked, "Do we tell them?"
"No! Only if we have to shut down completely. We don't want
them to panic. Bobby, have Ronnie put some of your guys on Angel's
operation here in Tulsa and Amarillo. I want to know everything
about everything. I will also get you intouch with my inside
source. Chaos, your young boys used to be jackers right?" Murk
replied.
"Yeah cuz, that's when we were 4ungry wolfs trying to eat. I
ain't trying to see my guys starving again, why what's up?"
"Well it may happen and if it does, I got just the scent to
attract the wolfs. Now lets get out of here and get to work,"
Murk said.
CHAPTER 19
"CLOSED WINDOW, OPEN DOOR"
"Baby we just got back from Beatria's doctors appointment and
she can't reach D-Shun," Bryanna said nervously.
"He's fine Queen, he's with me and we are on our way to look
at some land in Bixby. Then we are going to head to the Owasso
area for a possible development locations. How's stink?" Murk
replied.
"Now that she knows her husband is safe, fine! And the babies
too."
"Babies? As in more then one?
"Yet)! She's having twins, but she wouldn't let the doctor
show her the sex."
"Babies? What you mean twins?" D-Shun was asking, now up in
his seat. "Let me talk to my wife."
"Here's their daddy." Murk said, handing D-Shun the phone.
"Hey Bryanna, is she okay?"
"Yeah, just nervous about the twins, and she keeps looking in
the mirror like a crackhead4 Here she is," laughed Bryanna, handing
the phone to Beatria.
"D-Shun, I know your going to think I'm tripping, but we are
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being followed. The same car has been on us since we left the
house," Beatria said.
"Baby we having twins?"
"Yeah, but I don't want to know the sex before--wait, what
about this car following us?"
"Hold up baby, wait...Bryanna get on the highway, drive for
three exits, get off and back on again," D-Shun instructed Bryanna
and Beatria.
"Your hormones are making you paranoid bitch," Bryanna said,
yet doing what was asked.
"Baby the doctor said I may have to have a cesarean section,"
whinned Beatria. "I don't want no scar on my stomach!"
"Whatever :they gotta- do to make sure you and my shorties are
good. But you got me tripping now, you need us to turn around and
meet up with you?" asked D-Shun.
"Baby, I don't think they are trying to hurt us, they're just
following us, but if they violate, best believe, both of us are
strapped and ready!"
"When you get all gansta?" laughed D-Shun.
"Since I learned how to bust my gun."
"Oh my God, Beatria that green sports car is following us!"
Bryanna yelled, Murk hearing her through the phone.
"Cuz is everything good?" Murk asked.
"Tell Qwuan we straight, we are going back to Bryanna's to
get the kids, and everyone is staying at his house. If they aren't
the police, they won't be able to get past security!" Beatria said.
"Okay love, I'll call Big John and have him get with you to
meet you in traffic so you get home safe. Stay in public till you
meet up with him. Go get something to eat," laughed D-Shun.
"Very funny, I'll call you when we get home," Beatria said,
hanging up.
Murk would normally. trip about not talking to Bryanna, but was
more concerned about their safety. They were getting reports for
the past three months about their people getting followed, even
from Bobby Baker, who advised him not to worry, saying "it's not
the feds." Maybe just the locals, and if they moved, he would know
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before hand. Trusting Bobby Baker's judgement, he turned the page,
which was a struggle.
Especially since whom ever it was, was now watching his family.
"Listen this development project is major for us. If this property
is right and we can get a good deal, I want to break ground on it
in the spring before Bryanna and I get married. I'll need you
overseeing everything while we're away on our honeymoon and Mr.
Thomas will assist you if you need help," Murk Said.
"Yeah," D-Shun said, distracted, "Cuz you think the feds are
on us? A lot of our guys been reporting being followed."
"If they are bruh, all they'll see is two young brothers
handling legal business. And as far as the streets, that might be
over in the next six months. The work is low, and we still don't
have a connect," Murk responded.
At their destination, the property outside of Bixby was
perfect, so Owasso is going to have to wait now. The price was too
perfect, just as well, especially since the banks would be financing
the project. Other people's money being the best money to spend in
high risk situations. Can you say "bankruptcy", thanks Mr. Trump
for that jewel.
The plan was for a gated community with 125 units, with amneties
including a pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts,
trails for biking or running, and atop-of-the-line nine hole golf
course with a putting green and driving range, all pet friendly.
They would contract the work locally to get in good with the
city officials. The city was expanding and had great earning potential, especially for developers.
Returning home, they found everyone at Murk's house asleep.
Bryanna and the kids had basically moved in, so he was adding an
addittional room to the house.
Bryanna not willing to sale her house in the city, agreed to
rent it, pocketing the extra income. As Murk undressed and laid
next to Bryanna in bed, his I-phone rang, displaying a number he
didn't recognize. Seeing it was 2am, he answered, figuring it was
a wrong number or an emergency.
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"Mr. Murdock, I apologize about the hour. I'm calling you
overseas on business. I do hope you understand."
"Who is this?" Murk asked irratated.
"THE MAN WHO OWES YOU THE LIFE OF HIS FAMILY," answered Sung
Lee.
"Yeah, is everything okay Mr Lee? How can I help you?"
"All is well, yet I have called to help a good man."
"Mr. Lee pleas--"
"Mr. Murdock, we are fully aware of your situations, all of
them. And I told you I would reward you for your courage. Now I
have arranged a meeting between my brother and your partners for
when I return to the states in ten days. I'll call you with the
time and location, all I ask is you enjoy some good food and listen."
"What do you mean my situations and what do you know of my
partners. Have you all been following me!" Murk asked becoming angry.
"My brother and his partners are cautious men, and very
meticulous. So yes, they have investigated your interests, please
accept my apology if it caused any trouble, but it was a necessity,"
answered Sung Lee.
Murk felt relief
Bobby Baker was right, the law wasn't
following them. Now Sung Lee had peaked his curiousity, he knew
the man was genuine, so he agreed. "Very well, good night."
"Before you go Mr. Murdock, I hope your family enjoys the
gift I sent," Sung Lee said, before ending the call.
Bryanna stirred in her sleep, turned and wrapped her arms
around Murk's waist, "Hey baby, who are you talking to?"
"Get some sleep babe," answered Murk.
"Tell your mistress you are with your , wife, she has to wait her
turn!"
knowing
"So you wouldn't object to me being with another woman?"
"Only if I got to meet her first and approved of her. Your
Muslim baby, I've been studying," Bryanna smiled.
"All praise be to Allah!"
• "And that's why I feel safe with you," Bryanna added, sliding
under the covers to help him sleep.
' The meeting was at the same restaurant where Murk and Sung Lee's
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family first met, yet the layout was totally different. The guest
area was empty except for a long table, low to the ground and
surrounded by plush white pillows.
A single chef and three waitresses stood smiling over a cook
top at the far end of the room by the entrance to the kitchen.
Sung Lee and the owner met Murk and his partners at the door.
"Mr. Murdock, gentelmen, please remove your shoes and any
weapons, and join us at the table," Sung Lee asked.
"Mr. Lee, we consider you a friend. We have no weapons, but
if you don't mind, my partner would like to sweep the room," Murk
replied.
"No need, all security measures have been taken," Sung Lee
answered, pointing out the electronic devices placed around the
room.
Murk turned to Mr. Thomas for approval, who walked around
checking the equipment, then returned. "It's good," Mr. Thomas
said.
Once seated, the introductions were made. Murk was now in
the presence of the "Shadow Coalition". The men seated before
him were the United States leading representatives for this unknown
criminal coalition, consisting of Vladamir Pushinko from the Russian
Mafia, Frank O'Leary from the Irish Crime Family, Ceasar Sotelo
representing the Mexican Cartel, and Sung Lee's older brother,
Johnny Lee, of the Asian Dragons.
"Gentlemenwe will eat, enjoy a bit of entertainment, and then
share in conversation. My hope is in the end, we will have a new
addition to our family," Johnny Lee said, rasing a small cup of
saki, toasting and drinking along with the others.
CHAPTER 20
"UPGRADE"
"Mr. Murdock, gentlemen, your presence has been my honor. Yet
I humbly excuse myself," all the men stayed seated as Sung Lee
prepared to leave, "I look forward to the getaway that our wives
are coordinating for our families, I believe it will be most
enjoyable;' Sung Lee finished, taking the restaurant staff with him.
Murk had no idea about any getaway, but made a mental note to
discuss it with Bryanna.
"Mr. Murdock, my brother is not involved in this aspect of the
business. I do hope you understand," spoke Johnny Lee, Murk simply
nodded his head in response. Johnny Lee continued, "After researching your organization, we would like to offer you gentelmen a
partnership that I'm sure will be most acceptable...based on your
man power, group structure, and potential for growth, as well as
the difficulties you are facing with supply. We think our offer
will be profitable, for all of us," Johnny Lee paused to get a
feel for how his guests were receiving the information.
"Please continue," Murk spoke. Bobby Baker had warned him
that these people were powerful and very resourceful, and instructed
him to be brief in speaking so he could learn more, and unalarmed
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by the information they would already know.
"Your Federation," Johnny Lee said smiling, "has been facing
a supply problem, due to your dealing with a unhonorable man, yet
your demands in the areas you work and as well as the new areas
for you to Operate in, with our backing, has a much
higher • and diverse demand then what you normally handle, or your
previous supplier could maintain.
We have planned
This being, what we are offering is this. Quarterly shipment
of herion, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy, at a fixed price. That
will make it hard if not impossible to compete with you as your
demand grows. Quantities will increase at your request, but may
never decrease.
We guarantee shipping and have safe pipelines in place and
the product quality is the highest grade. We will offer the first
shipment at half-price as our way of thanking you for the risk you
took saving my brother and his family, my family."
"And the bill for this generous offer?" Murk asked.
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"10 million for the first, 20 after," Johnny Lee replied.
The men were silent as Murk looked around at them, with him
sensing their joy across from him, with stone poker faces, displaying
no-humor amongst the Shadow Coalition.
"20 million'after," Murk seeking clarification.
"Yes Mr. Murdock," answered Johnny Lee.
"You want that cash, check or credit?" smiled Murk.
"Cash would be preferred," laughed Johnny Lee.
"We have a deal!" Murk said.
The two groups all stood and with smiles, exchanged handshakes.
"Now Mr. Murdock and gentlemen, we have prepaired a very
special surprise for you that I'm sure you all will appreciate,"
Johnny Lee said.
Everyone with Murk was expecting a freak show, but what the
Shadow gave him was a sign of their power. Tied up and crying like
a little bitch on his knees was Matthew Navarro. "In our tradition
when two become one, it is sealed in blood," Johnny Lee said.
Opening a tustotized sword, revealing two works of art, handing
one to Murk and Johnny Lee keeping the other. Uncovering the
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brilliance of the weapon, Murk menacingly walked behind Angel. "I
am the wrath of Allah, surely you have committed great sin or Allah
would not bestow a wrath like me upon you. I also know that it's
not all your fault, that your dad influenced you to do what you
have done. But every action has its consequences, regardless of
the facts," Murk said.
At the completion of his words, Murk savagely swung the sword,
cleanly cutting off Angel's head, while Johnny Lee plunged his
blade in Angel's heart.
The groups then turned to each other and did the same thing
Johnny did to Angel. Afterwards they walked to the small table
with a crystal bowl, filled with water and towels. One by one,
they all stuck their hands into the bowl and dipped the sword and
their hands into the water. Grabbing towels, each hand wiped the
man to his left, sealing a deal that would last for generations.
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Murkwokeuptothe brilliance of sunlight shinning through the
open bay window of his master bedroom, and then, even a more
beautiful sight, Bryanna standing at his bedside in a see-through
Victoria Secret gown and lace thong.
"Good morning my King, I have prepared a breakfest of blueberry
pancakes, turkey bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese, and fresh apple
juice, as well as brought you todays 'Tulsa World'," Bryanna informed
Murk.
"Thank you my Queen," smiled Murk, "And I know you are trying
to butter me up for the trip you planned with Lily for us. And it's
going to cost you more then this, but it's a nice start."
"Sir, your accusations don't offend the Lady. I have done
this strictly out of kindness and love for my King."
"Then how bout you add a kiss," Murk said as he slapped her
on her pefectly medium soft ass, teasing her.
"Afraid not, your breath is not proper," replied Bryanna.
"So it's like that?" Murk said as she walked off smiling
toward the hallway leading to the kitchen.
Opening the paper, Murk enjoyed the front page headline,
"Convicted murderer and crime boss (Big Chris Navarro) found
stabbed to death and set on fire in his prison cell."
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Fuck with the best, get fucked like the rest, mumbled Murk as
he ate breafest and finished the paper.
Bryanna's seduction, along with Desmond, Ciniyah, and Ore Ore
whining, persuaded Murk to agree to the getaway. However Bryanna
wouldn't tell him where to, but she did guarantee that where ever
they went, she would "make it worth it!"
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Sitting in the back of a limo arranged by Sung Lee, Murk was
on the phone with D-Shun, on the way to the airport.
The first shipment was in route and he wanted things to go
well. "We got everything under control, go have a safe trip and
relax, you're more annoying then my prgnant wife!" 0-Shun said,
"Speaking of which 1 is waiting to receive a "Jolly Rancher Treatment"."
"I didn't need to hear that!" Murk said.
"Well bye or you'll be hearing a lot more," 0-Shun said,
smiling on the other end, sliding two fingers in and out of Beatria's
juice box, causing her to moan, before he hung up.
"Give me that phone Qwuanl You promised," Bryanna said in a
very serious tone.
"Fine," Murk said, sulking, causing all the kids to laugh at
him.
Arriving at the airport, the limo bypassed security and were
escorted to a private hanger, where Sung Lee and his family awaited
at the steps of a private concord jet. The design was amazing, but
so was the lavish interior.
After take off, Ore Ore and Nathan locked in for a friendly,
yet super competitive game of N.B.A. Live on P34, while Bryanna,
Ciniyah, and Lily, huddled together at a table reading magazines.
Murk and Sung Lee noticed with varied opinions, that from the
time Desmond and Jasmin met, they had a strong connection. Sitting
next to each other, holding hands, when the jet took off and now
they were laying on the floor, coloring together from the same book.
Puppy love was definitely in full effect between the two.
"I see my Jasmin has worked her magic on young Desmond," Sung
Lee commented, "It was the same affect that Lily had on me when we
Met as teens."
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"You two have been together that long?" Murk asked.
"Yes, and everyday since has been a blessing."
"Even that day in the parking garage?"
"That day was surely challenging, but yes it was also a
blessing. It was that day our brotherhood was formed."
"So, where are we going?" Murk asked, testing Sung Lee's
loyalty.
"Although Miss Bryanna asked me to not tell you, I will let
you in on two secrets. One, our destination is Cuba, Havanna to
e-exact. And-twoi-well-two-ka-the-trip fsn't-sotely-fmr-pleasure.
It is also business related."
"What type of business?"
"I'll simply say very lucrative business my man, very
lucrative," said Sung Lee smiling.
"That seems to be a common denominator when business and the
Lee brothers are connected."
"Yes, yes it does seem so," Sung Lee replied.
Since the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba was healing,
it opened up great business opportunities for travel and tourism,
which the Cuban government was heavily promoting to fix its starving
economy. The Lee Corporation had leased several miles of beaCh
front property from the government. Sung Lee had promised two miles
of this to the Home Town Real Estate and Development Company.
The time the families spent in Havanna was terrific, a trip
of a lifetime. They road jet skies, fished, snorkeled, went paresailing, shopped the open markets, dined on authentic Cuban food,
hiked a portion of the beautiful tropical rain forest, danced, and
of course Murk and Sung enjoyed real cuban cigars and cuban rum.
The time was so enjoyable that they extended the trip, which
was originally planned for seven days. They did not return back
to the United States till five days before the school year started.
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"STREET DREAMS"
The next year and a half was •a hustlers fairy tale. Everyone
in the Federation had money to blow. The team had expanded its
distribution into areas Of Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee,
and the "Show Me State" of Missouri and Arkansas, had it all on lock!
It was like everything Murk touched turned platinum, and the
Shadow Coalition was well pleased with the progress of their new
brothers.
At a real estate convention, Murk ran into Daisy, his former
lover and i,usiness associate, who also used to feed him information
on Angel. He almost didn't recognized her. She had dyed her hair
from black to bloodred and was wearing green contacts. But some
things are just unforgettable and her body was one of those things.
The convention was in L.A. and Daisy was now living or hiding there
after running into trouble in Amarillo.
Daisy had married Angel on a drunk and coke filled weekend in
Las Vegas. After a year of being missing, Angel was declared dead
by the state of Texas, and with his father's death, Daisy was awarded
all of his estate, which included all of the homes and businesses that
were on paper, and owned by Angel, but in actuality were property
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of the Amarillo City Cartel Family Angel and his father worked for.
After finding out her good fortune, the A.C.C. pressed Daisy
and the businesses, trying to bleed her dry. Basically leaving her
in financial ruin, so she ran. Murk after sharing a meal, spent
the rest of the trip with Daisy at her beach house in Malibu,
having the freakiest sex sessions that both had never had with any
other partner, at that point.
One session, he had put some chocolate almond ice cream from
the crack of her ass to her pussy, and licked it all up from one
end to the other, slowly, as she made some of the most beautiful
moans he had heard a female make, which turned him on more and
more with a erect gatortail willing and eager to be put in use.
Now as time went by, and as he was blowing her back out and knocking
her hips loose, and she was definitely loving it, he was also
manipulating his way back into her heart.
The result of this was that a month later, flying back to
California to spend a week with Daisy, Murk convinced her after
speaking with the Shadow Coalition, that her protection would be
guaranteed if she would sale all the businesses and commercial
properties.
The deal was closed for 25 million dollars, and with that all
of Daisy's cartel trouble went away. Daisy further suggesting that
Murk, with hopes of the two one day being married, purchased a
spectacular villa surrounded by ten acres of land outside of Juerez,
Mexico, which Murk would often visit her at.
The land was converted into a farm, generating money as a beef
growing establishment and providing another pipeline for the Shadow
Coalition to funnel its drugs into the United States.
Beatria and D-Shun had had two healthy baby boys, naming them
Kenjuan and Keyontae Armstrong. Additionally, one with D-Shun's
financial backing, Beatria expanded her beauty and barbering business,
opening up five locations in the state and making Keisha her
regional manager.
Murk and Bryanna found it hard to imagine life much better.
Although she didn't like him traveling so much, she was happy and
very pregnant. So, they put off the wedding till she dropped their
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heir.
Dre Dre was going into his senior year, and was being highly
recruited for football with USC, LSU, Texas, and Texas Tech joining
the Sooners, Hama, and The U, all fighting over him. Holding a
3.7 G.P.A., his ambition was to go to college on a football scholarship, although he could get a scholarship based on his grades alone,
major in political science, and become a politician.
He enjoyed reading about individuals in world history that
made a difference, and one day he dreamed he would be ranked among
them.
Ciniyah was undecided on her future career, but she was very
innovative. She and her group of friends has started a Facebook
page which focused on fashion, and as a result came up with the
idea and started their own website. They were local socialites
in the teen community; A prop or putdown from her and her crew
was very much respected. They listed the best parties, fashions,
hairstyles, and places to shop or not. Currently, they had over
200,000 subscribers throughout the state.
When Desmond was asked about his future, his answer was clear.
He wanted to be like Murk, and of course Marry Jasmin Lee. Their
puppy love was the source of much entertainment, like the time he
asked permission from Sung Lee to be Jasmin's Valentine at a
family dinner, to which Sung Lee responded, "As long as you continue
to be courageous, intelligent, and honorable man, who holds my
daughter in the highest regard, you have my blessing."
Walking to Jasmin, rose in one hand, his handcrafted item he
made and dedication of his love for her in the other hand. Desmond
boldly asked her in the presence of everyone, embarrassing Jasmin,
who ran to her room and locked the door. Desmond was crushed until
when they were in the Lee's driveway about to leave. Jasmin
sprinted from the house, kissed Desmond on the cheek, and ran back
inside giggling.
"I'll definitely have to keep my eye on you young man to make
sure you are deserving of Jasmin's heart," Lily Lee said to Desmond,
patting him on the shoulder, smiling.
Big John and Chaos had grown really close, spending so much
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time together in the streets. The two partnered up to produce the
rapper, Hennessey's, first album by them, which was quickly topping
the charts, debuting at number twenty two and was almost platinum.
To reach this goal, they booked a nationwide tour covering
thirty cities, before they would go on a world tour across both
ponds, a European Tour and a Asian Tour, to both spread the fan
following of Hennessy and the reach of Chaos's record/production
company, but so they could also get that foreign money. With the
financial contributions from 0-Shun and Murk, taking on the majority
of the cost, along with a couple of local promoters in select areas
in the U.S. and other countries,-the tour was kicking off in OKC
and would end in Atlanta, where the video for her second single,
produced by Polow Da Don & Da Internz, a club banger titled 'My
Squad the Realest', would be recorded live, featuring Rick Ross,
Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and Iggy Azalea.
"Chaos, have we finalized all the venues and dates for the
tour yet?" asked Big John, as he, Chaos, Murk, and D-Shun sat at
the conference room table at the office of Chaos's record company.
"Yeah, that's all done. The sound and light, male dancers, and
the rooms have all been reserved. And we've even received advance
payments for after party appearances. All we're on hold is concerning the merchandise for the shows," responded Chaos.
"I've had Mr. Thomas draw up contracts, that I'm picking up
for the tour, although I'll be financing the tour. I got $50,000
for her to open up the tour at Club Horizon's reopening. The show
is already sold out," Murk said.
"Will the renovations be complete?" Big John asked.
"Almost, the floating DJ booth above the dance floor had to
be re-engineered twice for safety reasons. But we finally got it
worked out, everything else is on schedule," Murk answered. Murk
continued, "Oh before I forget, I want all fifty of the men Bobby
and Ronnie Baker trained on security Big John, just in case the
cartel tries anything."
"Are they still trying to press and cause problems?" 0-Shun
asked.
"They tried sending some city officials that were still in
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their pocket our way, and an attorney with muscles issuing threats,
but that didn't play out well for any of them," laughed Big John.
"What about the surprise for Kaprice?" asked Murk.
"She still doesn't know what we got planned for her" Chaos
added.
"Well I was told she was telling Beatria how she doesn't think
Murda would approve of her going to a big event such as this without
him," reponded D-Shun.
"Perfect! He will be released the day before and I'll be
picking him up in the new Mercedes-Benz 5L550 we got for him,"
smiled Murk.
The day Murda was released, Murk indeed picked him up in the
' Benz, but also had it customized with a retractable roof and Murda's
company logo on the door. It would be the first car for the luxury
car service Murda had planned while in prison.
Murda drove the entire way back to Tulsa from Beaumont, Texas,
with the top missing, and bumping DJ Khaled's 'Im on One', E-40's
'Choices (yup) . , 2Pac's 'Starin Through My Rear View', Paul Wall's
'Sippin Tha Barre', Scarface's 'Homies&Thuggs', Jezzy's 'Holy
Ghost', Yo Goal's 'Down in The DM (Remix) featuring Nicki Minaj,
Drake's 'Hold On, We're Going Home' featuring Majid Jordan, et
cetera, back and forth for a few hours, zoned out.
Then when he got to the Oklahoma state line, he started thinking
about his boo, when the song 'Hold You Down' by DJ Khaled came on.
With the top of the Benz retracted, happy to be free breathing the
air of freedom.
When they hit the city, Murk took Murda first to
tial he had for him and Kaprice, and would be keeping
off in until the show.
After showering and ordering room service, Murda
lobsters, steak, chicken wings, and went to be in the
softness of the king size bed. The next morning Murk
the presidenhim ducked
ate three
comfortable
and Bryanna
picked Murda up and after breakfest, took him shopping.
"Here you go," Murk said, handing Murda a platinum American
Express credit card, "Like my main man T.I. said, "Homie, you can
have what ever you like."
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"Cuz, you know I'm gonna break you right?" smiled Murda.
This made Bryanna smile.
"I doubt that, but you can try," Murk said.
While the fellas shopped, Bryanna got pampered at the spa and
a couple hours later they dropped Murda back at the hotel, and
left to get ready for the show.
At the show, Murda and the entire Federation crew serving as
the entourage for Hennessey, were dressed to impress with all black
Sean John theme, besides a few men. Murda felt brand new out of
the same prison outfit he had sported everyday for the past seven
years now.
Murda was sporting a black silk Armani three piece suit. Murk
had a custom made suit vest to show off the five carrot diamond
cuff links and a diamond Movado rose gold watch. With all the
homies staged up in the V.I.P., they gave Murda one last gift.
"Here you go cuz," D-Shun said to Murda, handing him a white
envelope.
"What's this?" asked Murda.
"It's a gift certificate to Gordman's," joked Murk.
"Nah, seriously!"
"We all pitched in on that," Murk replied.
When Murda opened the envelope, he was speechless. He didn't
know rather to cry or hug everyone, so he did both. Inside was a
check for one million dollars.
"That's the seed money for business. We got you a meeting
with Mr. Baker Tuesday to help get things started. Now lets get
it poppin!" Murk said.
Meanwhile"Girl, I change my mind, I don't want to go in there with all
them people. Ya'll go, I'll have the driver take me home in case
Tavarus calls. It's the weekend and he didn't call yesterday or
today, I think he might be in the SHU," Kaprice said to Beatria,
Bryanna, and Titianna.
"Look bitch, this is my first night out since I was pregnant
and had the twins, you can't drink with me?!" Beatria said with
some attitude.
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Bryanna looked at Beatria and Titianna smiling, and Titianna and
Bryammeact!gratteda arm, pulling her from inside the limo. They
escorted her straight to the V.I.P. as the bouncer opened the door
to let them in.
Beatria, Titianna, and Bryanna excused themselves to go to
the restroom downstairs.
"Isn't there someone in there?" Kaprice asked.
"Girl, get your apple bottom ass in there! We'll be right
back," Titianna answered, as she, Beatria, and Bryanna left, high
fiving.
When Kaprice got inside, she was confused. The room was
candle lit, with a leather sofa and table being the only furniture.
The table held her favorite, a bottle of Ace of Spade, on ice.
When she turned to leave, the door closed and there was Murda
holding two glasses.
"Surprise Pooh Bear!" Murda said to her.
"OH MY G013111" cried Kaprice, reaching in her purse for her
380 before she realized who it was. "BAAABY1111!" screamed Kaprice
at the top of her lungs, rushing him and jumping into his arms.
Murda dropped the glasses so he wouldn't let her fall.
Carrying her to the sofa, because she refused to let him go,
he sat down and she finally got up after showering him with kisses.
Walking to the table, Kaprice poured two drinks, and walked back
to Murda with lust in her eyes. She downed her glass and reached
out to him.
"Hold this daddy," Kaprice said. Standing in front of him,
she took off her panties, fingered herself wet, then took her
fingers and inserted them inside his mouth, and asked him how
does his wife taste? All he could say was "lets go Pooh Bear so
we can finish what you just started", eager to put in some work.
Leaving everyone, saying their good-byes, Murda ducked off
to get the Mercedes to speed up the process. Looking around the
parking lot, security conscious, Big John got a bad vibe about
two white guys heading toward a pickup truck and went to investigate.
Kaprice noticed Murda gone, looked around and saw him get
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Mercedes SL550. As she made her way toward him, she saw Big John
pull his gun and let one off, and B000/41 A bomb went off.
CHAPTER 22
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Big John fell to the ground as the Benz catapaulted into the
air, over thirty feet. As the club slowly started to clear out to
see what hell was going on, Chaos seeing Big John go down, ran to
his aid.
"N000, oh God, N000," cried Kaprice, running towards the
remains of the vehicle Murda was in.
Bryanna tried to hold her back, but couldn't.
"No No No, God not--"
"Grab her!" screamed Murk.
As Chaos helped Big John to his feet, and Big John shaking
• whatever he was feeling off of him, Titianna quickly reached out
and took hold of a kicking and screaming Kaprice, and held her
tight.
"Please let me go. Somebody help him, please!" Kaprice
was hysterical, but as Titianna walked her back inside the club.
holding her in her arms, the reality set in. Murda was gone, and
she simply cried on Titianna's shoulder.
The police arrived and proceeded to get a hold of the situation,
taping off the scene and establishing crowd control. They also set
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a tight perimeter up to see if they could get lucky and catch who
ever could of been behind this tragedy.
As the police were setting up and doing their thing, following
close behind were firetrucks and paramedics to do what they do best.
"Qwuan baby, we should leave," Bryanna spoke, softly tugging
on his arm. Murk was in a daze, processing what he was seeing,
watching the smoldering Benz SL550 with his dead homie fried inside.
"Yeah ma, lets go," Murk replied as he shook up out of it.
After rounding up everyone, Murk gave clear instructions to
•the club manager, Luis Eduardo, to say as little as possible if and
when questioned by the police, and to go home, he'll contact them
later. They all just about left the scene just as the police
started questioning people.
Anetra and Antonio stayed behind on purpose to answer some of
the officer's questions, so it wouldn't look so suspious. Antonio
let Anetra do all the talking anyways, since she was a female Dragon,
meaning she could really talk her way out of anything with a real
seductive touch that only certain women can get away with.
She's high-yellow, 5'5", and a body Allah himself had to carve
with shoulder length silky black hair. Countries had started wars
over women of her stature. She looked so stunning in her keyhole
white silk Acetate blouse, knitted mink beige jacket with matching
beige wool skirt, crocodile belt, and a alligator and metal clutch
by Micheal Kors with The Beige 3.1 Phillip Lim leather sandals.
She commanded respect and most men wouldn't even second guess
whatever she says. Antonio knew she's the perfect spokesperson
for the job. Everyone has to play their part in any team for the
team to succeed and Antonio was the coach tonight.
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Arriving at the security gate to enter his community, Murk
noticed the guard, Lowery, was gone and quickly pulled off to
check on the kids and babysitter, with D-Shun and Beatria behind
him on his bumper, anxious as well. Confusion hit him when he
pulled into the driveway and Johnny Lee along with three heavily
armed men came into view.
"Mr. Murdock, Mr. Armstrong, your families are well, I assure
you. And my men are in the process of taking care of the bodies,"
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Johnny Lee calmly spoke.
"What bodies, and where are my kids!" Bryanna screamed.
"Please if you would lower your voice and come inside," Johnny
Lee replied.
Inside, in the garage, the remains of four dead cartel members
and the security guard, Lowery. More of Johnny Lee's men were
wrapping them in bags.
"I'm sorry Mr. Murdock, I was coming to inform you of a new
development. When we arrived, my men while securing your home
stumbled on this filth after we found the security man dead," spoke
Johnny Lee.
"Now thank you Mr. Lee, but where is my family and what new
development?" Murk asked.
"Your family members are awaiting your arrival at the airport,
so we can fly you all to safety. We are at war with the cartel."
"If we are at war, me and mine are ready! They killed one of
my guys tonight. I'll accept you keeping my family safe, but I
won't go," Murk said, ready to put in work for Murda's death. He
could feel the beast in him willing to come out and shock everyone.
"Qwuan, no I--"
Before Bryanna could finish her complaint, Johnny Lee cut her
off, "Mr. Murdock your courage is admirable, yet foolish. You are
too valuable to our interest to be involved, however your Bobby and
Ronnie Baker and your men trained by them are valuable assests that
we would like to utilize. What's the use of having and building
soldiers if you don't utilize them like a general should."
Murk was again astonished by Johnny Lee's knowledge of the
Federation because no one was suppose to know about what him, Bobby,
Ronnie, and Floyd had going on. Murk even wondered if Johnny Lee
knew his secret since he seemed to know everything. As Murk stood
there lost in thought for a second, several armored Cadillac
Escalades arrived to transport them to the airport and get them to
safety.
At the airport, every one of the families wives and children
were loaded onto three private jets and flown eighteen hours to a
remote compound owned by an uncle of Lee's. On the ride to the
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airport, Johnny Lee spoke with Murk one-on-one.
"The cartel have been a cancer for our group for many years.
Our supreme commander has had enough of this disease, and now we
will cut it out completely," Johnny Lee said.
"Why have you waited so long?" Murk asked, thinking about his
dead homie.
"I admit our preparation has cost us all, yet we needed to
execute our mission with one hundred percent certainty that it
would be successful. All our operatives are in place and as soon
as your friends Bobby and Ronnie Baker are prepared to move on the
Amarillo City Faction, we will execute, and you will have your
revenge," Johnny Lee answered.
"I'llcallhlm immediately!"
"He has already been informed, please relax and enjoy the
beauty of my home country."
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The compound in rural Thailand was exactly that, beautiful!
The adjustments for their families was stressful at first since
there was no modern technology, and all the work had to be done
by hand. But it was a blessing in the end, especially for Kaprice,
who was deeply depressed about Murda's death and not being ab],e to
see him laid to rest, that part being handled by Ronnie Baker.
She also discovered that she had a talent and power she never knew
she had in her. By jogging in Thailand's jungle to keep her mind
clear, she found out that she ran like lighting, like Flash fast.
It fucked her up, she didn't know what to think, or if she should
discuss this with her family.
One morning she took off and wondered far into the jungle,
way off the path she was ordered to stay on. When she noticed she
had dereailed from the path, she also noticed a full grown tiger
that was about to pounce on her and have itself some dark meat.
She took off, and the tiger took off after her like it normally
does for its pray.
The tiger was on her heels as she looked back to see where
it was. The tiger was gaining on her
and was about to have
what it wanted, until something awakened deep insider of her. It
was an electric current of some kind, she was glowing all over,
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silhouette on the outside of her skin, almost like a force field,
and that's when it happened.
The tiger was about to clip her at the same time she glanced
back, seen how close the tiger was, and saw the move the wild cat
was trying to do, and she took off. She was eight and a half
miles away from the tiger in About 5.5 seconds before she realized
•
what just happened, and stopped on top of a mountain with the
sun
shinning bright and the sounds of the jungle surrounding her.
She looked at her hands and feet, looked her body all over,
trying to process what the fuck just happend. She was breathing
normally while smiling like, "whoa, shit just got real." She took
off again to make sure she wasn't dreaming or just tripping.
Sure enough, she realized she just became the fastest woman on
earth. Then she ran back to the compound that took just several
seconds to get there that was hundreds of miles away.
The children were required°t; attend educational lessons
daily and were offered martial arts training by Master Shu Fu Lee.
Desmond fell right in love with the culture and everything that
was asked of him and going on here.
In three months the entire power structure of the Amarillo
cartel and their allies were wiped out, worldwide, sending the
world news and intelligence community into an uproar. Every news
agency was covering it, and social media was ablaze with conspiracy
theories as to whom had done it. Most believed it was the Illuminati
or some other secret society, or simply some up and coming cartel.
No one ever guessed that it was the Shadow Coalition or even
had any idea that the Shadow Coalition actually existed, which is
exactly how the group wanted it.
With the leadership destroyed, a war for power broke out within
the lower ranks. Vicious kilings ensued throughout the U.S.,
creating more headlines, and finishing off what the Shadow Coalition
didn't need to waste their time on. The politicians filled the
T.V. screens asking, demanding, for government assistance to end
the war, which they got.
After six months in Thailand, everyone was able to return home.
CHAPTER 23
"REALITY CHECK"
On the trip back to the U.S., Murk contemplated on Murda'a
death, and the fact that he hadn't made any arrangements or
provided any assurances for his family's support in case of his
death. He wondered how many others on the Federation payroll in
the streets, that had money to blow, were the same way.
So, while in the air, he put together a action plan to affect
change and assure that not just his workers, but their families
also, would be straight if tragedy hit.
Kaprice would finally be okay, Murk thought. The time away
had done her well. It seemed she had finally accepted the situation
fully and had moved on. Big John and Titianna helped her in this
process he believed because while her stay in Thailand both stayed
by her side during her time of darkness in her darkest hour.
Feeding her, taking her on walks. Both had taken turns
holding her at night while she cried away her pain, they even
gave her sponge baths. They wouldn't let anyone else near her,
nor did she want to be around anyone else but them. The only time
she was alone was when she went jogging, it seemed to bring her
peace and made her a strong woman mentally, Murk reflected.
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"Big John, put together a security detail for ID-Shun and me,"
Murk said, sitting in Mr. Bobby Baker's office, having a "meeting
with the counsel members."
"What's good?" asked Big John.
"We're going to do random stops at some of the traps. I want
to have a talk with the workers and do inspections on our operations,"
Murk responded.
"I'll have it done A.S.A.P.!" Big John replied.
After spending . a week inspecting operations in the street,
and questioning workers on every level, the majority of the spots
were on point. No trouble from the law or jackers, and had good
repore with the community. Some spots he had Chaos and Playboy
temporarily shut down or relocated, due to rule violations or poor
community relations.
But most trouble was after questioning the workers about, that
really concerned him. Murk found out he was right, they were
making plenty of money, but simply living for today, and not planing for the future.
Murk raised the bar for the trappers and the management of
the Federation. He added laws to change what he knew was a
crucial misktake of many crews in the past, especially the "Great.
BMF" era.
He organized another manditory convention that lasted two days.
Lectures were given on proper parenting and the importance of
saving money for the future. The convention brought in bank
representatives and financial advisors from the law office of Baker
and Thomas. Everyone was obligated to purchase a recommended
long-term stock option, along with starting to deposit $300 weekly
into the accounts they set up with the banks. Murk also gifted
everyone with a $2,000 interest baring ten year C.D.
Members with children were required to start accounts for
their future education. Additionally, Mr. Thomas started a prepaid
legal aid program, similar to 'Prepaid Legal Services, LLC', in
case of the likely chance someone would get locked up. This way
they didn't have to deal with a public defender, that either could
care less or was under qualified, and a big advantage would be
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so that their attorneys could keep them informed if anyone was
snitching.
Finally, along with the twentyfive dollars a week they would
pay for the prepaid law service, everyone was required to contribute ten dollars a week, while upper management would pay onehundred, and Murk and the counsel members agreed to pay fivehundred •per week into an account that would be kept in cash by
Mr. Thomas to keep commissarry accounts full, and look out for the
. families of anyone that had to go away to do time, and that stuck
to the code.
Some of the workers loved these changes and some complained,
but everyone did as ordered. The overall result of these changes
was that everyone worked harder and became more productive. Some
even went above and beyond what was stipulated.
Those who at first complained, after running into situations
that occured, were now clearly seeing the benefits of Murk's new
laws and grew very appreciative, and completely loyal to the
Federation.
"Mr. Murdock, after removing the cancer and letting the streets
starve, we are ready to move in and save the day," smiled Johnny
Lee, sitted at a takilB in the villa in Mexico. At the table was
Daisy, whom Murk was growing to love an3rxmlivedthere. Additionally,
the table was filled with the U.S. representatives of the Shadow
Coalition, and Murk. Daisy took on the role as host and was
serving them all food and drinks.
"We would like to offer you complete control of the entire
midwest and part of the southern territories as a reward for your
exceptional service," Johnny Lee continued.
"Thank you gentlemen, however I have different plans. With
the help of you all, I have become a very wealthy man, and I am
very greatful, but I will be retiring from the streets and pass
the thrown on," Murk said.
"This is unacceptable!" screamed Vladimir, the Russian.
The others of the Shadow Coalition simply nodded their heads
in agreement, each contemplating on how Murk would be killed, and
how many deaths would have to be dealt with in the Federation
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organization to prevent evidence of the Shadow Coalition existence
and future retaliation that was sure to follow.
"Mr. Murdock, what Vladimir is trying to explain is that we
have invested much time and money into your organization. And our
take over the U.S. drug trade, for you to retire anytime before
the natural order of things would not be wise or a healthy decision
for you or anyone you love," Johnny Lee calmly but with a serious
tone spoke.
"Are you threating me and my family?" Murk replied, becoming
angry.
"No Mr. Murdock, I am simply giving you a guarantee that what
you fail to realize is you pose a great harm to us if you are not
with us, and our superiors will not allow this period. It was
clearly, and specificly, put in your contract that this was for
life," Johnny Lee answered. After letting this to soak in, Johnny
Lee now asked Murk a question, "I don't know what part of that
you don't understand or have gotten misunderstood?"
For the first time Murk reflected on what he had gotten himself involved with and everything that has happened, reality set
in. He was in too deep, "You are right, please except my apologies,
I understand," Murk said.
Murk thought I could kill every last one of you by myself
but what good will that do?
"Wonderful! We have scheduled a meeting with your people and
our established representatives that will be helping you with the
expansion. They will all be under your power and you will have the
freedom to structure your operations as you see fit with unlimited
supply from us," Johnny Lee happily responded.
"Thank you gentlemen. Please forward the information to Mr.
Bobby Baker at his office, and I will see that this is handled.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some business to attend to with the
lady of the house," Murk said.
"Yes, we do understand. Congratulations and we know you will
make us proud!" Johnny Lee replied.
All the other coalition members stood with Johnny Lee to
depart as Daisy again entered the room. Even in the simple long
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white Stella McCartney dress, tan Brian Atwood sandals, with the
Darrell Roach cuffs on both arms, she was lookingso undeniably
beautiful! Seeing her, Murk couldn't help-but to think how he
couldn't wait to touch those lovely curves that were somewhat
hidden beneath the dress, all that was visible was a silhouette
of the sexual napalm.
CHAPTER 24
"'STRAIGHT BALLING"
After meeting with the individuals throughout the midwest and
the parts of the south Murk would be in charge of that the Shadow
Coalition had in place, and laying out the method of operations,
his laws and requirements, and getting an idea on the type and
quantity of product each area would require, in six months the
expanded Federation was ready to open up shop.
The operation and conditions would be just as they ran it in
Tulsa. At the advice of counsel, it was decided that they would
promote reliable, trusted men from within their ranks, and to
appoint them as governors with plenty of security to make sure
that operations ran smoothly, and all orders and stipulations
were strictly followed.
With the five states under Murk's control, he netted over
thirty million dollars the first month personally. The Shadow
was more then pleased with their hefty take.
"What do you think fellas?" Murk asked at the monthly counsel
meeting in Mr. Bobby Baker's office. Murk was getting a feel if
everyone was satisfied with the money they were making, and to
learn on any reports of any problems.
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"We've been having problems with some of our traps getting
hit in Missouri by the West American gangs," Chaos reported.
"I'm sending a twenty man team down there for that. So it
shouldn't be a problem much longer," Ronnie Baker added.
"Chaos have the governor there increase security, add three
more guns to each house and up the car patrols. If there's nothing
else, lets get out of here, lunch is on me!" Murk finished.
"One last push Bryanna, nice hard," the doctor said at
the hospital, and with that push Murk and Bryanna had a healthy
baby boy.
"Would you like to cut the cord?" the nurse asked Murk.
Murk simply starred, smiling from ear to ear. His first child
was a boy, praise Allah!
"Qwuan, I know your happy, but please cut the cord so I can
see our son," a tired Bryanna said after twelve hours in delivery.
With the cord cut, the nurse cleaned the baby and handed him
to Byranna.
"What are we going to name him?" Bryanna asked Murk.
"Malik Michael Murdock," he replied.
Murk had purchased a new home for the family in "Grand Lake
Oklahoma", right outside of Tulsa. It was a mini mansion, several
rooms, five bathrooms, a gym and theater in the basement, an indoor
and outdoor pool, six car garage, and over150 acres of yard. The
size of the yard Murk loved because it gave him the freedom to roam
a bit without being seen when he turned into what he simply saw as
a monster.
Murk was so happy, Bryanna had baby Malik, he traveled a lot,
Dre Dre would be going to college soon, Ciniyah was home a lot, but
spent the majority of her time on her page, which had gotten a
huge interantional following. So much so that she had multiple
offers for advertisement deals for companies targeting teens and
young adults. The Baker and Thomas Law Firm were representing her
and her friends that owned the page in picking companies they
wanted to do business with, and then negotating the contracts.
Ciniyah had become the first of the kids to become independent,
which had astonished Murk and Bryanna, but made them both proud.
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Desmond was spending his summers in Thailand studing martial
arts under Mr. Lee's uncle guidance, and was a serious kid. He
still loved Jasmin and they were both now attening the same private
school, Our Lady of Lords.
Everyone was growing up in what seemed like the blink of an
eye, and the reality of this was really starting to set in on
Bryanna.
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"Baby you left the light on all this time, I thought you shut
them off," Bryanna complained to Murk. Murk knew something was not
right, he had just checked the house on his phone before they left
Bryanna's parent's house in the Gilgrease Hills, and on top of
that all the kids were supposed to be spending the weekend with
friends.
Entering the house, gun ready, while Bryanna nervously waited
in the car with a sleeping baby Malik, the first thing Murk noticed
was the alarm was disarmed and that R. Kelly's single 'Seems Like
You Ready' was playing loudly over the surround sound system. As
he made his way through the house, he noticed some people were
having what seemed to be a good, no, great time on the back deck.
Creeping to the back, what he saw fucked him up, but he put away
his gun. Dre Ore and Nathan Lee, both drunk, with two topless
young girls in the hot tub, putting their mack down.
Murk cleared his throat,to get their attention. "Say Romeo,
you and Casanova might want to wrap up the party and have these
girls get dressed, your mother is outside in the car."
Everyone's eyes got bucked, especially the two girls, as
Bryanna came around the side of the house, gun drawn, ready for
action, hearing everything Murk had said.
"No! I'm right here and your ass is about to get fucked up,"
Bryanna screamed, putting her gun away and rushing over to Dre
Dre, and raining on him with blows. "And Nathan, when I get done
with him, you and these two little hot cunt bitches are NEXT!"
Murk tried to restrain Bryanna, who was hurting Dre Ore's ego
More then she was physically hurting him, which unfortunately made
him the target of her wrath, and gave the kids enough tiffie to escape
into the house.
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"Qwuan, let me go. I'm going to beat all there ass's up in
my house, acting grown, really!"
Entering the house, Beyonce's '7/11' came on over the speakers,
which really hyped Bryanna up, "oh shit, yes, Beyonce thank you.
I hope ya'll ready for this beating I am going to hammer down!"
she screamed.
"Baby calm down," Murk said laughing, still holding her back,
"boys will be b--"
"My Ass!" Bryanna yelled before Murk could finish. "Ain't
going to be no sexing or baby making in this house unless we doing
it Qwuan. Dre Dre Montrell Jackson Murdock, GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!"
When it was all said and done, Bryanna had called all their
parents and found out they were all supposed to be at the movies,
not drinking and skinny dipping.
Sung Lee and Murk sat the boys down and had a talk with them
that night. Finding out they were both still virgins, and determining it was time they had a right of passage, the following weekend
Sung Lee and Murk took the boys to a discrete establishment called
"Black Diamond".
"It's time you boys learned the Art Of Sex from women that are
proffessionals in the art," Sung Lee said to both boys.
Dre Dre looked at Murk, "This will be added to the list of
things we never let your mother know," Murk said.
A big ugly Russian bouncer answered the door to the house
and let them in. Both boys were amazed by all the beautiful naked
women lined up in the house. They thought women of this caliber
would be the married type, not hot working girls.
"So what do you want us to know?" Dre Dre asked.
"We want you to realize that just because a woman looks good,
talks sweet, has good sex, does not make her a good woman;" Murk
answered.•
"You will be leaving the nest soon for college, and we hope
great things for you two. The wrong woman can destroy you and all
your dreams, yet the right woman of upstanding character will be
like a house of gold to you. Part of your responsibility will be
to know . how to please her physically. This is what we want you to
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learn today," Sung Lee said.
"These women will teach you what you need to know, whatever
they show you remember, and enjoy the experience," Murk added.
Both Nathan and Dre Dre were escorted to private rooms by
two women a piece. Sung Lee and Murk smiled knowing the pleasure
they would experience and the things they would learn would be
something they would never forget.
CHAPTER 25
"CONFESSIONS"
Bryanna and Murk's wedding was the talk of the city. The
mayor, local celebrites, and the leading members were all in
attendance. Murk also flew in several of her relatives from out
of state and sent four 113 limos to Gilgrease Hills to pick up her
parents, and her first husband, Kewantae's, parents as well.
"You know, you've made me the happiest man on this earth,"
Murk said to Bryanna at the reception, kissing her gently on the
lips.
"You just remember that next time I'm feeling needy, and you
feel like you regret letting me put you on the old ball and chain,"
Bryanna replied.
"Sorry baby, I will never be in that mind frame," Murk let
her know as he continued to give her small senual kisses on her
lips, and adding "I believe that I was born and created just for
you. And one marries many times at many levels within a marriage,
and I am so eager to be marrying you many times in my duration and
existence. So know that! Furthermore, as long as we're together,
it'll only be balling. I may let you tie me up with ropes, but no
chains."
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Bryanna started laughing at his end comment and as he was
playfully licking her ear, it caused her to squirm.
"Stop that Qwuan or Malik won't be the baby very long. We
have got two weeks in Africa for the honeymoon for all that,"
Bryanna said.
"Queen, I forgot the honeymoon won't be two weeks baby, I
changed plans."
Bryanna was hot about this and made no attempt of hiding this
fact, guests or not. "Why not! What happened?" she demanded.
"Chill baby," Murk replied, hugging her and looking around,
embarrassed, at all the people watching. "I added a week, better
yet, extra weeks, we'll be staying a month."
"Boy stop playing," Bryanna said, punching Murk playfully.
After the reception was over and people started leaving, Murk's
father sat down with him for a heart to heart. Reminding him that
his wealth was to be used to serve the people, the right of his
wife, and his obligations to Allah.
Murk had been distracted from his religion and in his heart
he knew he was wrong for this, no excuses.
"Hey Murk, there is a woman named Daisy here to see you, she
says the matter is urgent," Titianna tried to politly interrupt.
Murk was nervous, he knew that not only had his father heard
this, bUt Bryanna had as well. "Uh..." stuttered Murk, his stress
clearly showing.
"Please escort the lady in so we can speak with her," Bryanna
instructed.
Tyrone Murdock looked at his son and shook his head, and took
a seat. Murk wondering to himself what is about to happen, but
whatever it might be could not be avoided. So, he gained his
courage and made up his mind to be open and honest.
"Qwuan, I'm sorry, but I need to talk to you," Daisy said.
As usual, she was absolutely beautiful, the only difference
was she was absolutely pregnant. Something of which Murk had no
idea about, he hadn't seen her in four months and had explained
to her why at the time. Daisy took it so well, he invited her to
the wedding, and well, here she was.
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Bryanna was a bit insecure about how beautiful Daisy was, and
seeing the bulge in her stomach, knew what was next. "I'm sorry,
your name is Daisy, correct?" Bryanna asked.
"Baby hold on don't b--" Murk tried to grap hold of the situation.
"No Qwuan, I think you need to hold on, so she and I can talk.
Please have a seat Daisy. I'm Bryanna Qwuan's wife."
"Thank you," Daisy said.
"Young lady, would you like something to eat or drink," Tyrone
Murdock asked her, pulling out a chair for her so she could sit.
"Yesplease something to drink," Daisy replied.
Continuing, Daisy explained to Bryanna that her and Murk
were not together but had been four months ago before he broke it
off. After being asked, Daisy also explained the history of their
relationship from beginning to end. Tyrone listened attentively,
as did Bryanna, holding Daisy's hand, encouraging her to continue.
Murk denied nothing and also said nothing.
"Qwuan, is all this true?" Bryanna asked, slightly angry.
"Yes," Murk answered, "and before you ask, yes I believe her
if she says the baby is mine."
Bryanna stood up angry, not because he had been with another
woman or because she was pregnant, but because Murk didn't trust
her love for him enough to be honest. "Do you love her Qwuan?"
she asked.
"Yes," Murk answered without hesitation, "but I would never
leave you for any one."
This was totally true, he would pick Bryanna over any women
in the world.
"Do you love my husband as well?" Bryanna asked Daisy.
"Yes, but I know he loves you more. I don't want money, and
I don't want to end your relationship. I only want my child to
know his father and be able to spend time with its father," Daisy
sincerely said, tears filling her eyes.
Bryanna felt the truth of Daisy's words in her heart and her
eyes teared up also. "Qwuan, you will fly back to Mexico with her
and marry her also. Then bring her back here to stay permanently
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and when she is settled, we will all go to Africa on a honeymoon
together. Daisy, welcome to our family. Your child will not only
know its father, but all its brothers and sisters and all the
other relatives as well," Bryanna said, hugging Daisy.
"Thank you!" Murk said, his heart filled with more love for
Bryanna then he ever imagined before this moment.
"Thank Allah, my husband it is he who has made this permissible
to you as a Muslim. But never lie to me or keep a secret again!"
Bryanna made clear, still holding a crying Daisy.
The honeymoon in Africa warPerfect for them all. Every stop
held a new treasure. They visited several different countries,
filling the days with sight seeing, shopping, eating native
delicasies, and their nights were filled with conversations and
love making.
They fished the Nile river and the black sea on a speed boat
and a rented yacht. The last week, Murk and Bryanna spent without
Daisy on an African Safari tour. It was here that Murk got to
witness first hand Bryanna's skills with guns. She killed two elk
without a problem, one of them was a shot about 500 yards out that
was a direct shot to the elk's heart. Her skills were so impressive
it was like she had been shooting since she was a little girl.
Murk told himself he was going td have a enjoyable time learning
more things about his new wife he had thought he knew a lot about.
The entire week on the safari they lived outdoors, camping
under the stars, eating what they killed. Bryanna loved the whole
experience so much that she made Murk promise they would come
back with the whole family, Daisy included.
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Back at the hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, Daisy was
panicking just about the entire week because Beatria had been
blowing up Murks phone and leaving him messages. Beatria had even
called the hotel and talked to Daisy, which really caused her to
panic even more.
When Murk finally checked his messages, he was fucked off by
the news.
CHAPTER 26
"FEDERAL NIGHTMARES"
"Yo, Denfu, get your dudes to speed this shit up! I need
these bricks off them trucks and into the vans, so I can get my
black ass out of Mayberry," D-Shun instructed.
D-Shun didn't understand why he needed to be at this drop in
Suiox Falls, Iowa, to watch the packages be transfered. The vans
would normally be met in Tulsa, where the dope would then be broke
down and shipped to different spots in the midwest and south.
The situation had him uncomfortable to say the least, that
along with Denfu acting all nervous had D-Shun on edge. Constantly
looking into the cornfields that surrounded the warehouse in the .
middle of nowhere. The truck had arrived ten minutes ago and the
transfer seemed to be taking forever.
"Denfu, what the fuck is wrong with you? Why you all spooked,
you high or something?" D-Shun asked.
"Huh? No I'm just tripping off this corn, reminds me of that
movie. You know the one where they killed all the adults and the
kids lived in the cornfields," Denfu replied.
"My Man, any kids or anybody else come out of them fields on
some bullshit, your soldiers better earn their pay! Yo, lets step
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inside, so you can quit spazzing out, youmWcingmenervous," laughed
0-Shun.
Looking into the sky, hearing the sound of helicopters, and
then being lit up by a huge spot light, 0-Shun knew they were hit
as D.E.A. made their presence announced from above, he thought
about running, then remembered he was in the middle of nowhere.
Plus he figured they had the whole area covered. All he could
think was what happened to the men Denfu had posted?
Not one warning or gun shot was fired, everything became
clear when he looked Denfu in the eyes and saw the betrayal.
"You faggot punk-ass rat bitch!" 0-Shun yelled, pulling his
45, about to blow the man's brains out. Thinking twice, he wiped
the gun with his shirt and kicked it into the cornfield, walking
away.
The situation was bad. On the scene with over fifty million
dollars in cash, and bales of cocaine, herion, and ice. 0-Shun
didn't think he would ever see Beatria or his twins again in the
free world.
Feds rushed the scene from all directions and everyone was
cuffed and loaded into the warehouse, while the scene was processed,
except for Denfu, who was escorted away.
Agent Daveyon Miller, a twenty-five year veteran of the D.E.A.,
years away from retirement, refused any promotions or positions
that would keep him from the field.
Putting him behind the desk was his worst nightmare, he preferred the fast pace and excitement of working the beat and the
opportunities it presented, especially since he and his partner
were the lead agents on the team.
Processing the scene, seeing all the cash, he couldn't resist
smiling, with the thought "after this bust, my nasty ass just might
retire early!"
"Agent Maria Burks, secure all the money in our vehicle and
we'll count it when we get back to H.Q.," Miller said.
"Sure thing boss!" replied Agent Burks, as she and two other
agents carried the bags of Money to the S.U.V.
"That little gook rat Denfu really came through this time,
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get his ass out of here and into protective custody before the new
people show up. No way his people won't know he's snitching after
this! Lets see if we can use that as leverage to get him to give
us information on his real bosses, instead of the people they are
supplying," Agent Miller said.
This was their third bust based on information received from
Denfu in the past two years. But the rat had actually participated
in this bust, so they would temporarily protect him, on the
likelihood he was needed for trial to testify for the government.
The plan after that was to threaten to put him back on the streets
or he'd have to give them intel on the group he worked for.
. The thought of the money and power he could gain in the agency
taking down such high level criminals caused his little pecker to
harden.
With the scene processed hour later, and all the bad guys and
evidence in custody, agent Miller and Burks hopped into their
government issued S.U.V. and headed to
using as H.Q. for this operation to do
weigh the narcotics and secure it into
"How much do you think is there?"
the substation they were
paper work, count money,
evidence.
Miller asked Burks.
"Easily over twenty million."
"Did you write all six bags into inventory?"
"You mean all four, don't you?" Burks said smiling, walking
off, switching hard and seductive, with her 5'2", 136 pound frame
and shoulder length hair, as she made her way across the room to
file paperwork.
"Stop off at the hotel before we go to the jail and do
interogations, to drop them off," Miller said.
"Another victory for the good guys," Burks replied.
Once they got to the jail, 0-Shun was immediately taken into
the interrogation room for questioning and handcuffed to the table.
After three hours of being left alone, freezing, he was woken up
• by agent Miller and Burks, who slammed a file on the table.
"Goodmorning sunshine, these are your rights as granted by
the constitution of this great country you are trying to destroy
with drugs. Read them if you understand your rights and sign at
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the bottom," Miller said to D-Shun.
D-Shun sat silently, not saying or doing anything.
"Maybe he can't read, I'll read them to you," Burks said.
Still nothing!
"-I guess he's the strong and silent type. I wonder if you'll
be strong and silent when your doing life in a maximum security
federal prison," barked Miller, trying to rattle him.
"Listen Mr. Armstrong, or can I call you D-Shun?" Burks asked.
She then continued, "D-Shun, you're in a lot of trouble, so if you
ever want to see your wife and those handsome sons of yours again,
outside of prison, you'll have to cooperate. He probably thinks
his wife will ride this out with him, ride out a life sentence with
his dumb black ass."
"Let me give you some facts while your rotting in prison.
She'll have that sweet mouth and pussy wrapped around the next
mandigo's radiator hose, if not a couple, before your in prison
three or four years tops. Hell, I may even give her a shot. I
do "Get Around" like 2Pac will tell it, and in the department they
do call me "Mike Lawry" behind my back and in my face at times
because of the beautiful women that axles and goes in my life. Shit I
will most likely have your boys calling me stepdad or plain old
dad. And you will have only been behind bars just a few months,"
Miller said as he chuckled a bit.
That got a reaction out of D-Shun, who tried to jump across
the table and rip his heart out, restrained by the cuffs, he
settled for spitting in Miller's face, causing the agent to attack
him.
"Stop it agent! You were and are out of line. Now leave!"
shouted Burks.
"Fuck you!" replied Miller, leaving.
"Mr. Armstrong, I apologize and I want to help you, I really
do, but you have to help me do so. Now we know you are only a
worker and the head man is called Murk. All we need to know is
more about Murk, that's the guy we really want.
Who is he, what does he look like, where does he live, can you
set up a sting for us? Or maybe wear a wire or camera and get him
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to admit something incriminating and we'll take it from there.
That simple, and of course we may require you to testify to these.
things. But for all that, we'll provide you and your family new
identities and a new normal life.
Work with me handsome, and I'll have you out of here on your
way home in a few hours," Burks finished saying, patting D-Shun
on the shoulders. "You think about it okay, I'll go get you
something to eat and drink, then you'll talk."
As agent Burk turned to go and she started walking off, D-Shun
couldn't help staring at her ass. As each check shook, it reminded
him of his beloved Beatria, thinking "Damn I'm not going to be able
to be in that good good she got no more, fuck! It's going to be
another man's piece of ass now." D-Shun dropped his head, feeling
defeated.
As agent Burks reached for the door knob, D-Shun spoke, "Hold
up, hold up, I'm ready to do the right thing."
"Perfect!" agent Burks said, as she thought how wearing this
flower-bomb perfume and a snub grey Ecred Label two-piece pant suit
where all could see the shape of her body, with a pair of black
Thomas Wilde shoes to pull off a great suit like this one. Gets
them everytime with a michevious smile, as she turned back around.
"But before we move forward, I need you to sign the paper
saying you understand your rights. You can use my pen," Burks
replied to D-Shun's about-face.
D-Shun took the pen and signed the paper.
"Now, Mr. Armstrong what do you have for me? I need you to
speak clearly and be as detailed as possible, I'll be recording
your statement as well as taking notes for my report, to my boss
and federal prosecutor," Burks said.
D-Shun shed tears for what he was about to do and the potential
consequences of his actions. How his life or his family's life
would never be the same, and if Beatria and his sons would understand and accept what he was about to do. "This is what I'll tell
you," D-Shun started, "My attorney is Bobby Baker, I'd like to
talk to him now. You got me fucked up! It may be over for me, but
the Federation will live forever! You Stupid bitch, you thought
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I was gonna rat and give myself a million tears? I might shed a
million tears, but I'll always do my time like a man. DEATH
BEFORE DISHONOR, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR,
DEATH..."
0-Shun was a madman, and as the agent left and the sheriff's
deputies came to escort him to a holding cell to process him,
he continued his gansta warrior rant.
One everyman should up hold in every situation.
Death before Dishonor, he kept repeating 'until he got weak
and passed the fuck out.
CHAPTER 27
"RESURECTION OF A OLD FRIENDSHIP"
On the flight home, even being in the presence of two amazing
and beautiful women, that were now both his wives, couldn't dismiss
Murk's displeasure. He didn't know all the details, but after
listening to Beatria's messages on his cell and the one to Daisy,
he thought D-Shun was missing.
Once again someone had grabbed up his friend and again was
holding him for ransom. When Murk got home and finally talked with
Beatria in person, what he found out was that D-Shun was locked up
in Iowa, after being caught in a drug raid that was making headlines
worldwide. He was being held in federal custody without bond and
the case was being headed by the D.E.A.
Talking with Mr. Baker didn't seem to shed much more light on
the situation either, whanhadspokentoD-Shun briefly on the phone and
had emailed the court his formal notice of appearance, as well as
informed
the jail and the D.E.A. that absolutely no one was to speak
to his client without him being present.
Mr. Baker also told Murk he would be flying to Iowa in the
morning to speak with 0-Shun personally to see what he had to say.
After which he had scheduled a meeting with the federal prosecutor
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to find out more details of what they actually , had.
The feds had raided Beatria and D-Shun's house that morning,
taking 1.5 million dollars out of a safe in the basement and
several weapons from a gun safe in Beatria's closet.
The money was siezed, but the guns were not after Beatria
provided the proper paperwork showing they were purchased legally
and registered to her, as well as testified she was the only one
with the safe code.
The money Mr. Baker knew he could get returned, but it would
simply take time. As far as Beatria and Murk were concerned, the
government could keep the money, they just wanted D-Shun out.
After calming Beatria down, and having dinner with everyone,
explaining the addition of Daisy and her baby to the family, Murk
got some much needed rest to renew his body and mind for the
struggle ahead. Daisy would be living in Murk's old house in
Broken Arrow, which he never sold.
The next morning, waking up later then usual, Murk showered
then followed the aromas of food to the kitchen, where he was
surprised to see Bobby and Ronnie Baker along with Johnny Lee
seated at the table, laughing and enjoying breakfast with his
family.
"I sincerely apologize Mr. Murdock for my unannounced visit.
Yet as I told your wife, we have very urgent business we must
discuss," Johnny Lee said.
"And as I . told him, they are both welcome in our home anytime,
but you needed your rest so I was not waking you up," Bryanna
said, smiling sweetly.
Murk didn't know if he was in any danger, but the fact that
Bryanna had her purse on her shoulder in the kitchen serving breakfast, and the bulge at Dre Dre's waistline, let him know they were
ready.
"You are fortunate to have such a thoughtful wife, but if we
could speak in private, I'd be most greatful," Johnny Lee said.
• "No problem, Dre Dre please take them to my office. Gentlemen
I'll be with you briefly," Murk replied.
Inside the office, Bobby and Ronnie swept for bugs and
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activated a device to prevent any outside ear hustling.
"What the fuck is this about!" Murk demanded.
"Mr. Murdock, no need for anger. I am here to inform you that
one of ours was compromised by the D.E.A., and is the cause of the
unfortunate event that took place in your territory," Johnny Lee
replied.
"Okay, so you know who the rat is. Now the qestion is where
is he and can we get to him?" Murk asked.
"We know who he is yes, yet Mr. Murdock, Denfu, the rat as
you call him, is family. This is a complicated matter," Johnny Lee
said.
"Taking out the Mexican's was complicated. We are talking
about one man than can have us all behind bars! What's complicated
about that?" Bobby Baker asked.
"Is anyone else talking?" Murk asked as well.
"No, from what we know from our people in Iowa, everyone else
has maintained their honor," Johnny Lee answered.
"Mr. Lee, please clarify why it's complicated and what you
mean is family? I thought we are all family and this Denfu has
broken the code. So family or not, for all our sakes, he must be
handled," Murk said.
"As I imformed my superiors, Mr. Murdock, Denfu is my son,"
answered Johnny Lee, lowering his head. "Although he has brought
great shame on . my family, I feel responsible for his lack of honor.
You see he was born out of wedlock and due to my marriage to my
now deceased wife, I neglected him. Yes Mr. Murdock, I know what
must be done. However, I cannot order it, and I'm asking you to
spare my son's life," a humbled Johnny Lee pleaded.
"And what, sacrifice my brother to the penitentiary?" Murk
asked.
"I will give you 20 million dollars for your loss," Johnny
Lee answered.
"No deal! Now please with all due respect, leave my home,"
Murk replied.
"My brother, Sung Lee; will be taking over my position. He
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must face the punishment for the shame my son has brought to my
family, and our organization. I do not expect to see you again,
good-bye gentlemen," Johnny Lee said.
After walking to his car, Bobby and Ronnie Baker came back
to talk with Murk, who was silently thinking over what he had just
learned. He felt great empathy for Johnny Lee, however no one was
an exception to the rule, especially when it comes to rats.
"I'm on it!" Ronnie Baker said.
"Maybe you should have taken the zipper-eye's money. Wetting
some palms would definitely help us get the information we need,"
Bobby Baker threw in.
"I don't care what or who we have to pay, I want that flatfaced rat dead!" Murk made clear, giving no humor to the joke.
In Iowa Mr. Bobby Baker went to visit D-Shun. The feds had
him completley isolated, and he wasn't being allowed phone calls.
This was driving D-Shun nuts with everything on his plate, and the
time he was facing. Knowing all that, all he wanted to know was
about his wife and kids. When he finally got to meet up with Mr.
Baker, he didn't understand that.
He had no problem with D-Shun being kept in segregation in a
single cell. As he explained to D-Shun, it reduced the chances of
the government putting a snitch in the cell with him to get information.
But not having access to communicate with his attorney or
family, when it posed no security risk and D-Shun hadn't violated
any rules was unacceptable. After talking to the jail administrator
and threating a civil rights lawsuit for his prisoner's rights
being violated, plus placing a few calls to officials that were
working with the Shadow Coalition, it was arranged that D-Shun
would be kept in segregation in a single man cell, given a shower
and two hours yard time daily. Additionally, access to the phone
and law library when asked, along with regular commissary and
visiting privileges. With that squared away, Mr. Baker headed to
the federal prosecutor's office to see what discovery information
he could get, and to measure up kis competition.
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"Mr. Bobby Baker, what brings you to our district?" Darlene
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Monroe, the lead prosecutor in charge of D-Shun's case, asked.
"Ms. Monroe, had I'd known this is where you ran off to after
college, my practice would be in Iowa instead of Tulsa," replied
Mr. Bobby Baker.
"Bobby you were always a charmer, as well as a great friend,
something I'll never forget! How may I help you?" Darlene asked.
Darlene Monroe was a naive undergraduate at Tulsa University
when Bobby met her at a party one night. She was drunk, high off
coke and ending up in a situation with her almost being raped by
five white privileged fraternity boys and having A episode of Law
and Order S.V.U. based on what was about to go down. Of course,
Bobby came to her aid and she has forever been grateful.
"My client, Marquel "D-Shun" Armstrong, has found himself in
a very sticky situation while visiting here," Bobby said, pausing
to get a read on her.
"My office can't afford to lose that case, nor can my career.
Bobby that's a major bust your client was involved in, and he's
refusing to help himself by cooperate."
"So there is nothing that can be done?"
"Afraid not. With the D.E.A.'s witness, plus all the drugs,
guns, and money at the scene, it's a pretty open and shut case.
Unless Mr. Armstrong is willing to work with us, he's facing
mandatory life, trial or not."
"Well, I know you have work to do, but how about dinner tonight,
my treat of course. And, could you bring me copies of what discovery you have so far, so I can figure out a way to not look so
bad at trial. Could you do an old friend that much?"
"Surely I can, where would you like to go?" Darlene asked,
relaxing a bit.
"Your town, your choice. I'm staying at the Hilton, compliments
of my client. Can you meet me there? Lets say around seven, my
car service will take us whereever you decide."
"I have a better idea. Here's my address. Have your service
drop you off at my place at eight sharp and I'll make you dinner.
Do you still like Italian?"
"My favorite!"
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Walking Bobby out of her office, Darlene stopped and boldly
stroked his manhood, before allowing him to exit. "Sorry about
your client, but I can't wait to catch up on old times and hop on
Bobby Jr. tonight!"
"You win some, you lose some," smiled Bobby.
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Beatria finally got to hear from D-Shun and they talked for
thirty minutes, three times that day. She took a list of books he
wanted, set up a plan with the phone company so he wouldn't have
to spend money from his commissary account to call her, and set up
a schedule for when she and the kids would come visit.
D-Shun objected to the twins seeing or knowing he was locked
up, but she insisted, saying they needed to always know he was
their father and anytime they all could share was worth it, even
behind bars. The third call, he got her to promise to send some
pictures and give him a fifteen phone sex session a day so he could
reflect on after lockdown.
The rest of the day, D-Shun spent working out, then taking a
shower, and reading the Quran, a routine he would be doing daily
for who knows how long.
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After showering and getting dressed, Mr. Bobby Baker called
his father and informed him of what he learned and what he would
be doing before returning home, asking him to pass on the information to Murk.
At 7:15pm he was dressed and ready to go, stopping to pick
up some Magnum condoms and a few other items he would need for
tonight, before arriving at eight o'clock sharp, punctual as always.
DING DONG, DING DONG
"Wow Bobby, amazing outfit, you look great!" Darlene said,
answering her door. Bobby was wearing a Black Marc Jacob suit and
tie with a pair of black "The Trevor" Stacy Adams shoes, with the
scent of Kenneth Cole Black coming off of him, hitting her senses
as the wind blew a little towards her direction. "But your a little
over dressed for what I got planned for us."
Letting him inside, she handed him a glass of red wine before
walking away in a see-through sheer black and tan thong with a
matching bra by Cosabella, and black silvery Jimmy Choo heels with
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pearls that had some type of feather hanging from the ankle strap,
and a apron on.
"Have a seat in the living room handsome, I'll be with you
after I check on our dinner."
"And I take it you'll be dessert," Bobby teased, liking what
he saw.
"You think?" Darlene asked, flirtingly taking alf redo sauce
and licking it off her finger and rubbing her ass. "Get my glass
please and pour me another drink, the bottle is on the table, so
I can continue to heat up this special sauce.
When Bobby sat on the couch after getting her glass, he
removed a pill bottle he got from a contact of his father, along
with a few other things and dumped a few into her wine, watching
to make sure she didn't catch him as it dissolved. He then went
to her ancient stero system and ran through her CD collection,
and found artist and song he liked.
And from what he had in mind of what he wanted to do to her
as soon as she opened the door, seeing her smooth beautiful
chocolate skin and beautiful body that could still compete with
most young girls, SWV's 'Downtown' came alive through the surround
sound system she had hooked up in her house, before taking her
drink to her in the kitchen.
"May I help?" Bobby asked, walking up behind her and pressing
himself against her soft chocolate ass, and handing her the wine
while kissing the back of her neck.
"Yes you can naughty. Take that salad and set the table, I'm
almost ready!"
"Will do."
As he turned around to follow orders, he then thought about
something. "Matter of fact Darlene, it really makes no sense
setting this table, especially seeing as how it's the exact place
I'll be bending you over and fucking you until you climax. Then
l i ma sit you on the table, open your legs, have them spread so wide
so I can enjoy my dessert comfortably."
"Oooh, is that so?" Darlene asked, turning to him, removing
the apron and finishing her drink.
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"Yes Ma'am!"
"So you ready to go downtown Bobby? Is that why you put on
this song daddy."
"Tasting that phat monkey you have there is the only thing
I could think of asscon as you opened the door and walked off.
Better yet, even earlier today at the office," giving her a quick
smile..
As she walked off to fix her another drink, Bobby followed.
Unbuttoning his trousers and pulled out his eggplant. As she
poured another drink, she turned around as she downed her glass
of wine and looked at Bobby's erect porn dick. She smiled and
said, "Oh my," then walked over to him, went to her knees to
make him her appetizer, and asked "is this forme Bobby?", licking
him around the head and bottom of his throbbing shaft.
"Every inch, it's said a snack before dinner will spoil your
appetite, but this one is rich in protein, so eat up maid!"
"Yes Bobby! Pull my hair and fuck my face, God I feel so hot.
I want to taste your cum, give it to me please! I feel like my
body is on fire, slap me with your dick!" Darlene begged.
She sucked on Bobby like a porn star until he exploded. Then
he got her up, picked her up and sat her on the table to make his
wish and comment he made to her earlier come true. As Darlene's
legs were spread, Bobby's warm tongue wiggled in and out of her
sugar walls with skill. The throbbing sensation of her swollen
clitoris as his lips circled aournd the tender spot every woman
yearned for a man to spend time on.
As he sucked on it slowly, gently, and passionately french
kissing her pretty tasting little womb masterly, and glided his
two fingers insider of her moist, now cumming and cumming, angel.
Sitting on this table, Darlene was ready to give him all of her,
all night if he could still go like the old days.
Suddenly her body went limp and she fell across the table.
Leaving her there On the table, Bobby found her laptop and keys,
and took them to his limo parked outside and gave them to his
father's inside contact.
Returning to the house, he carried Darlene to the bed, then
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went to the kitchen and made two plates. Bobby ate his, made
her's look like she ate little bites of hers. About an hour later,
his phone rang.
"Hello?"
"We got everything, I'm heading back."
After replacing the laptop and keys exactly like he found them,
Bobby placed 5 units of pure cocaine in a syringe as advised and
shot into a vein in her foot.
The drug slightly brought her out of her fog, just enough for
her to unknownly participate in Bobby's creepy violation of going
in every hole in her body multiple times, thinking "wow, I have
to be cum drunk and drunk off the wine cause I cannot remember
coming into the bedroom."
The next morning, Darlene woke up late and drowsy, hearing
Bobby in the shower. She wiped her pussy and ass, which both had
dry nut on them with some Huggie's baby wipes she had next to her
nightstand. Looking around, she noticed the coke on the nightstand
on the other side of the bed. It reminded her of the wild times
she had in college with Bobby. She couldn't remember much about
last night, but that was the norm when she did coke.
After calling her office to take a sick day, Darlene took a
long sniff of the coke, instantly coming to life after getting the
drain from her nose. "Fuck it," she thought. Bobby was leaving
today, she had always wanted him in a relationship, maybe this could
be the beginning she hoped. She pushed Alicia Keys 'Fire We Make'
featuring Maxwell on her play list, turned the music up loud and
pressed repeat. Then she joined him in the shower after deciding
she would spend the day fucking his brains out, in as many ways as
possible. Giving him something to remember her by, not knowing
that's exactly what he had done to her.
CHAPTER 28
"CONSEQUENCES"
"I love you with all my heart babe and I don't regret any of
the sacrifices I made to help secure the position we have now.
But real talk, I don't see me winning this trial next week. Listen
stink, if I don't know my man gonna lookout, but as far as you and
tearing up, "just mah, please don't
our boys," b-Shun said,
forget me and don't let them forget me or believe for a second that
I didn't cherish them. I'm not going to ask you to stop living,
but promise me you won't fuck with nobody grinding. Fuck with a
respectable dude that's hard working and will be a good role model,"
D-Shun pleaded with Beatria.
"D-Shun, no one will be a better role model for our boys then
you. Stop talking like that! Everything will be fine. I love you
too, now I gotta go. I'll be flying back with the twins next week
for the trial. We'll be here for it everyday of it baby, you hear
me!"
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It took everything inside of Beatria not to tell D-Shun he
would come home soon, like Murk had asked. The past six months of
incarceration had been really difficult for him. Not because of
the time, like caged people that didn't go nuts and self-destruct.
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He adapted to his environment, his stress was due to his
thinking about how being away would affect his boys. Would they
understand his choice to keep his honor or would they believe he
abondoned them? Whenever he spoke to Mr. Baker, all he had to
say was "Everything in under control, just stay out of trouble and
let me foucs on getting you out. So that's what he was trying his
best to do."
In his office in Tulsa, Bobby and Ronnie Baker mdt with the
investigators that had been helping them work on D-Shun's case.
What they found and the way they infiltrated the local law enforcement groups was spectacular. All of it was a result of Bobby and
Ronnie's excellent training of these men with the help of Floyd
Thomas.
The lead agent on the case was not only dirty, but had been
for years. The agents had been extremely sloppy and unprofessional
in covering their tracks, like most people who believed they were
above the law, because they were the law.
Agent Miller had several costly purchased personal vehicles
and homes, and was a heavy gambler in his off time. He always
paid in cash and rarely ever won. He was a frequent participant
of high stakes poker and blackjack tables. This made it easier
to gather incriminating evidence on him, especially since the
casinos kept immaculate video recordings of everything going on
inside their establishments.
The tapes were kept for twenty years, and they were unofficially
owned by the Russians, whom were more then helpful in surrendering
proof of the agent's spending.
Agent Burks, wasn't as sloppy as Miller, yet still unprofessional. She stashed the majority of her illegal dealings in overseas
bank accounts, and was paying $50,000 cash from these accounts for
her daughter's private school education.
The most interesting piece of information they gathered on
agent Burks had to do with the fact she was a down-low bisexual,
sponsoring her lover's condo at a price of $2,000 per month and a
silver metallic Porshe 2014 convertible Boxer S, which she had
paid $85 1 000 cash for.
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What would her husband think of that, since he drove a 2009
Nissan Altima? With all this as ammunition, the focus was turned
to the location of the prized government rat. He was being held
in rural Aimes, Iowa, and Playboy had his hooks or shall we say
his magic wand deep in the sheriff that kept watch over the jail
evidence room.
Making love to her brain, she was a 45-year-old, butchie
looking gal, but not gay and extremely lonely. Playboy was playing
his part so well, he even proposed to her, and had her hookline
and sinker believing he was her soul mate. Now it was time to
put things into motion.
"Gentlemen, we are at the preparation stage of execution, we
all know what's expected of us, let's get it done!" Mr. Bobby
Baker said.
The same day, Bobby Baker flew to Iowa to meet with Murk and
everyone from the council. They were all there to oversee the most
crucial part of the plan to get D-Shun out.
"Chaos when you speak to Playboy, get an update on the dope
and money that the sheriff has removed from the evidence room,"
Murk instructed.
"We already got that handled," Chaos replied.
"So what's the numbers?" Murk asked.
"She has been able to get out about 500 kilos of coke, 350
kilos of herion, and 12 million of the cash. Playboy says she's
nervous and he doesn't want to push her to risk anymore," Chaos
answered.
"Mr. Baker is that going to be enough to throw shade on the
lead agents if this makes it to trial? She's been checking all the
evidence out in their names," Murk asked.
"I think it'll be good. The evidence has to be submitted to
the prosecutor three days before trial. It will all be held there,
until it's presented at trial. In a few days I'll be called in to
view the weighing of the drugs and counting of the money, and sign
off on it," Mr. Bobby Baker answered.
"Okay, put the dope back on the streets and use the money to
pay off the people helping us with this. Give them each $25,000
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extra then what was agreed upon," Murk said.
"I think Playboy should get more then that for his sacrifice.
Have you seen old girl? She looks like the mother from the movie
1 Goonies'," Mr. Bobby Baker added.
Everyone broke out laughing.
"Okay, chill, does anybody object?" Murk asked.
No one did.
"Okay, give him a milli for piping the mutt and the balance
goes to D-Shun for staying true." Murk decided.
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Four days before D-Shun's trial in rural Aimes, Iowa, a drown
helicopter with night vision infared digital camera was doing a
final surveillance run of the safe house that Denfu the rat was
being protected.
Big John, Mann, Deaundry and a team of killer trained by
Bobby and Ronnie, waited, camped out in the wooded area three miles
behind the house. They had been in the area for two days, closely
monitoring the house and the going on in and around it.
Denfu was being protected by five agents around the clock.
No shift changes, the same five agents for almost six months, and
they were becoming complacent. They only left the house after
sunset to do a check of the perimeter at around or shortly after
midnight. One guy went out once a week for food and other supplies.
They had two armor plated S.U.V.s on the property to transport the
witness back and fourth to court.
Murk wanted to hit Denfu in transit, however Ronnie Baker
convinced him otherwise. It would be messy and the killing of
agents in cold blood, would all be a bad idea drawing relentless
attention on them all. What Ronnie Baker came up with was pure
genius, and Big John and a team of his special men would carry it
out, he didn't see any difficulties.
At 2am, a full hour and a aff after two agents, smoking
cigarettes and armed with only pistols, did the final perimeter
check for the night and went back in to do whatever.
They prepared to finally move in.
Big John and the team were less then 50 yards away froth the
property, seeing it personally for the first time. The house had
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• three exits, one in the front, one in the rear, and a sliding
glass door in what was believed to be the master bedroom leading
out to a patio.
In a group of four, there were five teams. One to cover each
exit point, one for covering the extraction incase someone got hurt
for some strange reason or local authorities got notified too soon,
which would risk the entire stealth of the mission, and the blueprint being blown. They wanted to get in and out with no shots
fired, no sign of forced entry, and especially no sign of a special
team such as them being there. Finally, one team to deliver from
Bobby Baker, special gifts to everyone in the house.
After checking gear and communications, they moved in. Each
team got within ten yards of their designated exit and stopped,
while one team fully approached the house, another man and woman
team ducked under the house to find the ventilation system.
As soon as the woman, of Asian decent named Samm, found the
lid, she looked at it and turned her head to the right as the lid
came off and went to the right. Then she approached the opening
of the ventilation as her eyes began to glow a bright ocean blue
with a tent of 'red on the outter layer. She opened her mouth and
blew a small tidal wave of glowing particles through the system
for about two minutes, then stopped.
"And said nighty nite little birdies," Samm said followed by
a small chuckle.
At their signal, they had executed their task and fell back
into the woods to join Big John and the extraction team, as all
the other teams made their final approach with gas masks, small
L.E.D. pen lights attached.
Both the front and rear entrance teams made successful
approaches, picking the door locks and entering the house, finding
three of the five target agents passed out asleep, soon to be
eternally in bedrooms.
At the third exit, Denfu and the other two agents appeared
trying to leave the house, heads down and faces covered. The two
shooter's for that team looked at each other and smiled, which
were two females named Maranda and Summer.
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Summer told Maranda to go ahead and do her thing. As Maranda
stared and concentrated in that direction, the whole area of her
focus was frozen in time almost. Things were moving as slow as
snails or as slow as slow motion on your Blu-Ray.
Then Summer just hit all three with tranquilizer dart guns.
As soon as Maranda saw their eyes go behind their heads, she stopped
concentrating and the team carried them back inside and staged them
like they were sleeping and watching T.V.
Breaking radio silence, the team reported their progress.
"Unit leader, first stage complete, starting final stage and
extraction!"
Outside, all team members were covering all physical signs of
their visit, while inside the unit leader turned on the gas stove,
killing the fire, and lit a zippo lighter in the living room, then
made his way quickly to the extraction point with the rest of his
team.
Three miles away, Big John, Mann, and Chaos were getting rid
of all signs of the camp site, and radio messaged Ronnie Baker to
proceed with the extraction as all team members made it to them.
Having hiked one mile, they were all picked up at the same spot
on the side of an old country road by Ronnie and Bobby Baker in
three vans advertising wholesale groceries.
As they pulled off, the night sky seemed to be expolding into
a brilliant blazing light of fire, and Ronnie Baker simply smiled
at Bobby, as Bobby placed a call to 911 from a burner phone that
he would get rid of later. Then he called Murk from a different
burner phone and reported a successful mission using code.
"Hi, is this the Hampton residence?" Bobby Baker asked.
"Nah cuz, you got the wrong number," Murk replied, smiling and
feeling a sense of relief.
• Turning to Beatria, Murk kissed her on the forehead, "Come on
stink, lets get some rest!" Murk said to her.
CHAPTER 29
"COLLATERAL DAMAGE"
Mr. Baker, after being present when agents Miller and ,Burks
delivered the evidence for D-Shun's trial to the federal prosecutor's
office, watched the money being counted and the drugs weighed. It
took over four hours.
So he invited Darlene Monroe to lunch and some post meal
fucking at his hotel. He was normally a more diciplined man, but
he found himself in bed with her every trip he made to Iowa, and
had even had her flown to Tulsa a few times on the weekend.
Now at 7am, the morning after he received the confirmation on
Denfu being killed, he waited in the lobby of her office with two
steaming cups of coffee, croissants with a layer of strawberry
preserves on them. He was looking as pleasant as ever in a sharp
black Tom Ford suit, belt and shoes to match, to put the final
nail in the coffin to bury her career as a prosecutor.
Having scheduled a meeting two days prior with her secretary,
Blanca Baccarin, to discuss what he said were major discrepancies,
he appeared shocked to see her office in such pandamonium.
Days before the most important trial she has handled in her
career, and her office just recevied the news that their only
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witness, other then the government agents, plus the five D.E.A.
that were assigned to protect him had all been killed in a fire.
The fire inspector had ruled the fire an accident, blaming
it on a gas leak. "No one would ever know," he had reported if
the house wasn't in such a remote area and the blazes had not been
violent. The house was a complete loss.
"Bobby, I'm sorry, I have to reschedule our meeting. We have
a major problem here," a panicked Darlene Monroe indicated.
"Ms. Monroe, what I have to discuss with you can't wait! My
client's trial is in a couple of days, and unless you want to be
implicated in this scandal my office and investigators have
uncovered. You really want to hear what I have to say," replied
Mr. Baker. Then pulling her to the side, "Darlene, we're friends
and I'm only trying to prevent you from being embarrassed in open
court. Especially with all the news reporters that are sure to be
present."
"I can give you 15 minutes, please follow me to my office."
In her office, he gave her a cup of coffee, just the way she
liked it. Then sat his breif case on her desk, opened it and
removed a stack of photos and handed them to her.
"What the fuck is this Bobby?!" Darlene said, spitting out
the coffee she had just enjoyed sipping.
She was looking at photos of Agent Burks in pink lingerie,
getting fucked in the ass with a dildo by another woman behind her,
and the chief of police, Mr. Jenkins, kissing her cheek and getting
fucked in a pink tutu in the ass by another man.
"Why would you show me this? Agent Burks and chief Jenkins
sick sexuality has no baring on your client's case!"
"No, but if you'll examine these I think they may interest
you more." He handed her a file with lease agreements, rental
payment receipts and records of Burk's daughter's private school
tuition of $50,000, all in Agent Burk's name. All being paid in
cash, as well as the overseas account with five million.
"I also have a file with documents of similar nature and
potukce on agent Miller. But his photos are of him blowing hundreds
of thousands of dollars at casinos. The casino's staff is more
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then willing to testify that on all those nights they were taken
by my investigators and casino's cameras, the chips were exchanged
for cash."
Darlene was no idiot, she knew that if cross examined on the
stand, the agents and chief would either perjure themselfs or clam
up and be ripped apart by the defense. But either way, they would
be completely discredited.
Mr. Baker wouldn't reveal the fact that he also knew her star
witness was dead, it was too risky. So he hit her with his last
bullet, hoping to end it all.
"Finally, after comparing reports in the original discovery
against the reports signed by yourself and I on the amount of drugs
and money that will be presented at trial, you'll notice that
several kilos are missing, as well as more then ten million dollars."
Mr. Baker broke a slight smile at Darlene, and she knew it was
all over. Tampered evidence, stolen money, and dirty D.E.A. agents,
she would have to drop the indictments on all thirty defendants,
especially with no witness.
Darlene was crushed and didn't know what to do or say. Bobby's
smile was all the evidence she needed to know this was all a well
thoughtout and executed plan. Although she couldn't prove it, she
had fallen sincerely and deeply in love with Bobby over the past
six months and had failed to realize he was not only representing
very powerful criminals, but was in factors of them. It was hard
for her to accept.
"Bobby, this will end my career, you know this, don't you?"
Darlene asked, crying. "I assume you know we also lost our star
witness and five agents in a house fire at our safe house, although
I know, you won't admit it."
Mr. Baker didn't say a word, he only removed his handkerchief
and dried her tears. He couldn't believe it, but he actually
cared about what would happen to her now, and this wasn't in the
plans.
"I'm pregnant Bobby, and although I knew it would be best to
abort it, I won't! I'm keeping our baby, with or without your
consent. We won't need your help, assistance if you happen to not
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want it."
Darlene drbpped her head to her wooden crafted Flexsteel Home
Executive desk, defeated.
"Besides Bobby, you know it's hard for me to have a child.
Now this Barnum&Baley Circus going on with my case, my career on
the line, this is the worst day of my life!"
Mr. Baker was so shocked by her revelation, trying to process
her being pregnant part. What was worse was him being a grown man,
actually wished he could call his father for help and advice at
this moment.
Now he was thinking in another fashion because at first her
going down with the ship on this was acceptable, but this new
information changes everything. After watching her sit and cry
a river, knowing what Justin Timberlake finally meant by the song,
thinking hard, he came to accept this emotional connection to her
and put together an idea.
"Look Darlene, you got unknownly involved in a battle with
very powerful and resourceful people. I don't want this to end
badly for you, especially carrying our child. And I do believe
that I love you Darlene," Mr. Baker said, unsure at the same time.
This made Darlene actually smile, and she reached out to grab
his hand, feeling hopeful.
"Now I need you to playball, I can help you. I always have
and always will. Will you trust me and do what I tell you?"
"What do I have to do?"
"Go to your boss, present him with the discovery information
I have given you and convince him to dismiss the case privately,
that way I won't have to motion the court and make it a public
matter."
"But that will expose my mistake. I signed off on that
evidence without checking the previous numbers."
"The corrupt agents and no witness should be enough to do,
if not you'll have to use it. Then file an indictment on the two
lead agents in this case and open an investigation on the others
working with them. That'll make you lead prosecutor on that case.
I'll inform my people at the post in Tulsa, and you simply confirm,.
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giving them sound bites of your tough stance against all law
breakers, even ones with badges. The case will be a media circus
and you'll win. That should be enough positive press to get you
bumped to permanent lead prosecutor for the district attorney's
office."
"And what about us Bobby? Can we be a family?"
"Yes Darlene, if you are willing to trust me and follow my
lead with no questions, you, our son, and I can be a family."
"Son? What if it's girl?"
"Then with us as parents, she'll be one history will remember.
Now please sweety, get yourself together, stop stressing before
you hurt our child, and go take care of business," Mr. Baker replied
and standing her up, wiping her tears.
They almost got caught in the moment and started getting it
on on the table until the phone rang.
"Ms. Monroe, the lead prosecutor, Ms. Pozy Smith, is waiting
for you in the conference room. Do you need more time?" Blanca
said on the other line of the phone.
"I'm ending this meeting now, I need you to draw up a motion
to dismiss with prejudice the case against Marquel Armstrong, and
all his co-defendants. I'll reveiw it and file it later. And
please contact D.E.A. agents Miller and Burks and have them get
hereA.S.A.P.!" Darlene replied.
"Okay Bobby, if this doesn't work, I'm moving to Tulsa to
work for you."
"It'll work, and in five years we'll be married and I'll be a
senator's husband," Mr. Baker joked. "You just have to decide
which state you want to run in, Iowa or Oklahoma. Oh, and counselor,
I'd like my client back with his family by the end of this week.
I think you'll really like his wife when you meet her."
"I'll get it done, I love you Bobby!"
"Love" thought Mr. Baker leaving the building, getting into
his limo. Only love he had ever known was that for his father,
who he was now calling to give all the details of how things went.
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Almost at the airport, he changed plans and headed to Darlene's.
Love was good, but her sex was dynamite. He couldn't leave Iowa
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without getting another taste of her. Her body was like a
wonderland he never wanted to leave and her sex was pure sexual
napalm to his entire body. Although he didn't think it was
possible, he was going to put another baby in her, and after the
events that took place, "impossible" was a word that was no
longer in his vocabulary.
EPILOGUE
D-Shun's release was overshadowed by the indictment of the
two D.E.A. agents and the investigation that followed into the
major corruption of government agencies. His release took a little
longer then a week, and it was a humble one. The reflecting he
did inside had a life changing affect on him, and to Beatria's
joy he completely got out of the game.
Murk made fl-Shun a partner with him at Bloodline Enterprises.
So even though he was out, he would still reap the benefits of
the Federation legacy he was crucial in helping start.
Kaprice starting dating, and although she still at times and
probably always would love Murda, she valued the powers his death
helped her discover within herself, which she had been taking full
advantage of. And as she did that, she discovered she was not
alone. There were others like her right up under her nose all
this time, like her friend Titianna.
Chaos and Big John's partership at the record label was a
match made in heaven. The rapper Hennessy's first album with them
went triple platinum, and they had signed and were developing
several new artists in the genres's of rap, R&B soul, and they
even signed a country singer out of Texas. They were making major
noise in the music world and loving every minute of it.
Playboy was given a seat on Murk's counsel. He had stepped
up big, as Chaos and Big John became more involved in running
their music company, pushing their artists and making that money.
Playboy was now the ear to the streets for Murk, the man was loyal
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to the max. So much so, he continued to keep up with the sheriff
that helped them get D-Shun free. She was now fully making moves
for the Federation, hitting the highways all across the midwest
and south, picking up money from the governors and bringing it
back. Her years as a law enforcement officer, now retired, made
her above suspicion.
Ore Ore and Nathan both, with help from Floyd Thomas and some
of his old military buddies, were accepted into West Point. Ore
Dre shocked everyone by making this move, especially his sports
fans, yet he knew it would be more beneficial to him in the long
run, especially in climbing the political ladder and the other
plans he had. Besides he was looking forward to the challenge of
turning around the West Point Knights football program with his
skills.
MA& Baker accepted his love and married Darlene Monroe, whom
after having twins, two beautiful baby girls, Amani and Ayanna
Baker, ran for a senate seat in Oklahoma and won in a landslide
decision. Darlene changed the process of campagning. She did no
slander or down talking of her opponent. She simply made herself
transparent, told the people the truth, and did what was right for
the future of her family and residents of the great state of
Oklahoma. She pushed law reform for Oklahoma farmers and worked
with her fellow politicians to help the people, not rape them.
She did so well in the two terms she served as senator, she was
offered the position of United States Attorney General by the
newly elected president, also female.
Ronnie Baker meanwhile retired to making sure his special
operative team he had been working with was ready for any type of
war that could come at a moments notice. He bought two facilities,
each with about 1500 acres surrounding them, in Okmulgee and Beggs,
Oklahoma. With his skills and training to go mentality at a drop
of a dime, he was sure his league of assassins would be profitable
and breedable. Even though he stole a few bottles of serum from
his brother, Bobby, and the scientist's lab in Arizona, what he
had done with it with his people, he knew his brother and his team
would be proud, or should be proud.
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Ciondra and Cindy were now two female assets that can freeze
time for a few seconds. Angie, Tess, Destiny, and Melissa are the
sirens that can infiltrate a man's inner thoughts. Larry and Max
can manipulate metal. Diamond, Derriyon, and Mytwuan are dreamcatchers. Shamika, Shevene, and Lori K. have the ability to fly,
thanks to the wings Ronnie created.
Ronnie got so many subjects that were ready for war. This
is the next line up, he thought, to fullf ill the emptiness he has
inside. He couldn't wait to test them out in real combat, and as
soon as his twins, Veronica and Honesty, came to him with the new
development they had foreseen 10 minutes ago, he gave a crooked ass
smile and said, "It's time!"
Floyd Thomas was a proud granfather, he was slightly disappointed about the twins being girls, but he cherished them just
the same. He was 75 years old now and still active in running his
funeral business and law firm he shared with his sons. He continued
to train Federation special operatives in Arizona. They were now
200 strong and doingmercenary work for the Shadow Coalition all
over the world.
Murk and Bryanna gave birth to a set of twins, Manecia and
Layundray, and Daisy delivered him another set of twins, Carlisa
and Teresa.
Bryanna and Daisy were both perfect wives. There was no envy
between them; they respected each other's positions. Since Murk
had built a house for Joycelyn and Daisy on a half acre lot behind•
his home with Bryanna in Grand Lake, Oklahoma, all the kids were
very close.
Murk expanded his business empire by starting a construction
and roofing company. The same southwest and midwest areas that he
served his dope in, as well as the wholesale grocery distribution
company he had going, he promoted loyal qualified workers from the
streets to legitimize the grocery business as requested, especially
ones that caught time and stuck to the code.
Bryanna opened a nursing hiring agency. She helped nurses get
permanent jobs after graduating nursing school and getting certified.
She ran it as a nonprofit business, so she didn't charge fees to
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the nurses being hired or the companies or private residences that
hired them. All she did was ask for yearly donations from them
all to keep the agency at the top of its field, and she also got
plenty of cash donations from Murk and his business partners.
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• After the death of Denfu, and being severly punished by the
Shadow Coalition superiors, Johnny Lee fled to a remote jungle in
China and formed a rebel group of gorillas to plan his revenge.
He had successfully attacked the compond of his great uncle,
the Asian superior of the Shadow Coalition, and killed him and
his entire security force. Johnny Lee's new regime had powers
they had never seen before. He took the bold step of kidnapping
the children that his great uncle was training in the martial arts.
This was the news that Sung Lee was delivering to Murk today.
This news crushed Murk deep inside, and it was news that although
he didn't want to tell Bryanna, he knew he had to. He wasn't
prepared or had any idea how she would respond to the thought he
had going through his head as Sung Lee continued to talk.
"THEY GOT DESMOND!"
As soon as Sung Lee said those three words, Murk looked at
Bryanna from the backyard patio while she was messing around in
the garden about 100 feet away from them. When she looked back
and right at him with the brightest blue, with a tint of green on
the outside of the pupil, eyes. As she screamed, she made a roar
so loud at the same time, he nor anybody would ever assume would
come from her. Himself maybe, but not his wife. Her loud roar
can be assumed would be heard for miles.
Murk began to wonder if she heard his conversation with Sung
Lee, and if so, how was it possible from a hundred feet away. Then
his question was answered when she transformed into a 6'1" on all
four paws werewolf with sandyish white fur, weighing about 900
pound give or take, eye's gleaming at Murk.
Murk's eyes got so big, he was shocked. All this time he
thought he was the only one, now to see his wife turn into the
same type of beast he is blew his mind.
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He kinda felt relief as well because he finally had someone
to share his secret with now. As he was processing this, all
these millions of thoughts were running through his mind, he was
shaken up out of it by a telepathic communication from Bryanna.
"Fool what are you staring at?" as she was growling at him,
"LETS GET OUR SON!"
TO BE CONTINUED...