Hard White by Shannon Holmes

Author:Shannon Holmes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Augustus Publishing
Published: 2010-09-13T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

A Gangster’s Gambit

About a month later, Melquan’s dreams of taking over the project’s illicit drug trade turned into reality. To witness how a slim possibility had morphed into a certainty, even to him, was an amazing feat. His crew now controlled the crack trade throughout the entire projects and that meant more customers. Having beat back all challengers, Melquan and Mike Copeland, were now free to concentrate on profits rather than strategizing for beef.

Shop was set up in the horseshoe; it was the cartel’s primary place of operation. The choice was logical one, there was already drug flow and Precious lived there. This meant they could access weapons and drugs all day, making profit and be protected at the same time. Melquan and Mike Copeland took full advantage of both.

Taking a break from overseeing their drug empire, Melquan and Mike Copeland spotted Charlie Rock. Mike Copeland sighed loudly.

“Yo Mel, here come ya man,” Mike Copeland announced. “Unk Leech,” he laughed.

“Mike you one disrespectful bastard. You know that, right?” Melquan replied.

“Yeah, tell me about it,” Mike answered. “I just don’t like seein’ muthafuckas I know, git played outta position. Am I wrong for that?”

“Play me out how? Tell me how he playin’ me out?” Melquan insisted.

“Niggas think I be talkin’ just cuz I like hearin’ myself. Runnin’ ‘round here hatin’ on niggas for no apparent reason. I got my reasons Mel! Like they say, what’s done in the dark will come to light. One day what I’m sayin’ will all make sense.”

“Yeah, one day…? Cause right now, you talkin’ in riddles, my dude.”

“Whatever Mel. I’m out like last year. I don’t even wanna witness da bullshit he ‘bout to lay on you. When he bounces, I’ll be back.”

Silently, Melquan watched Mike walked away in the opposite direction. He smirked, shaking his head in disbelief and turned his attention to Charlie Rock rapidly approaching. Melquan’s expression went through a quick change. He was doing everything to hide his emotions. His megawatt smile greeted Charlie Rock.

Stylishly dressed in a dark blue Champion sweat suit, his three-sixty waves protected by a matching Yankee baseball cap, and pair of white and blue shell toe Adidas. Charlie Rock was looking fly. They exchanged daps and hugs then Melquan took a break from his drug activities to kicked it with him. It was gesture of respect, from the young guard to the old guard. He was never too busy for Charlie Rock.

“Hey you know what, nephew?”

“What’s that Unk?”

“I’m really proud of you, nephew. You did what you said you were gonna do. I got to tip my fitted to that,” Charlie Rock said, raising his baseball hat. Many are called but the chosen are few…”

“Unk, it just had to be done, man. I just thought to myself if not me then who? And if not now then when? Unk, just like you, I been out here all my life, doin’ what you always talkin’‘bout, throwin’ rocks at the penitentiary. Things change and I feel it’s only right that I get this money.

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