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“Thirty seconds,” the officer whispered, sliding a black flip phone into the bar and walking away immediately after.
The phone began vibrating the second it touched my palm. I opened it, curious to find out who was on the other end. Chem’s voice registered as soon as he spoke. The oxygen in the room faded as the disappointment in his voice translated.
“What are you doing, brother?”
“Finishing business.”
“Why must you do it this way, Makai?”
“What other way would you have me do it? Hmm? If it were you, where would you be standing right now?”
“In a cell.”
“Exactly. Don’t lecture me, Chem.”
“I’m not. Just trying to see where your head is.”
“The same place yours would be.”
Had the roles been reversed, it would be me on the phone as he explained the same.
“Understood.”
Chem was no fool and neither was he a hoe. We might’ve had different fathers but our principles were aligned. Our father’s principles were aligned. Unfinished business was unacceptable and the catalyst for so many avoidable issues. I couldn’t continue life until this situation was handled.
Looking over my shoulder or sending another party to handle light work was not an option. This nigga wasn’t invincible, he was simply good at hiding. But now that we were on the same block, it was only a matter of time. And until that time came, I’d be around.
“I’ve got this.”
“I know,” he sighed.
“Don’t worry about me. Tell them niggas not to worry about me, either.”
“How can I help?”
The strain in his voice was evidence that he was frustrated with the situation as much as I’d imagine Malachi, Milo, and Mercer were. But they had nothing to worry about. I’d be home as soon as my deed was done. As soon as I knew that the world was free of threats to Glacier’s livelihood.
“Put that nigga in the cell with me.”
“I’m working on it.”
“Bet.”
“Handle your business and come home, nigga.”
“That’s the plan.”
I ended the call and placed the phone on the horizontal opening that housed a small ledge. Calmly, I sat on the bottom mattress of the bunk and pressed my back against the neatly tucked sheet.
I placed my hands behind my head and closed my eyes. I could rest now, knowing that a few walls were the only thing separating me from Nelson. With time, not even those would come between us.
I’m here, Mommas.
Glacier was the last thought on my mind before exhaustion set in.
SIXTEEN
My world had been ripped right from underneath me. After a four-day hospital stay, I was finally being released. Though I was better, physically, I was a mess inside. Emotionally, I was wrecked.
