Not Your Typical Thug (Book 1)

9

"Damn girl. That s**t look nice" Kat said looking at the necklace around Karmas neck. "Let me guess. Ya man gave it to you" she smirked.

Karma blushed and rolled her eyes playfully "Ash, get her"

"Oh no. I want to know to. He did, didn't he? Karma nodded slowly causing Ash and Kat to start screeching in happiness. "Y'all made it official?"

"Yea, last night. That's why he gave it to me"

"Girl yes. Can't even stop smiling" Kat teased.

"Leave her alone. Always messin with people."

The room door opened and Kacy walked in with Slim and Morgan behind him. "Get them asses up. Time to go" Slim yelled "Damn K, I ain't know you went out like that" he said looking at the necklace around Karma neck.

"Yea nigga. That s**t nice" Morgan added "Bout time y'all together. I was tired of them games"

"Right" Ash laughed with Kat.

"f**k all y'all" Kacy smiled taking a seat next to Karma. He threw his arm over her shoulder "Why you letting them get on ya man like that?" He asked, kissing her jawline.

She giggled and faced him "Why you lettin them get on your girl like that?"

"You right ma" he pecked her lips "That necklace look good on you"

"I know, don't it?" She said cockily.

"Iight. Keep on" he smirked "Iight everybody. Time ta' roll out" Everyone made their way out the room door. Morgan and Ash argued while Slim and Kat just laughed.

"But niggas want females to shave. Why can't niggas at least trim. I don't like feelin that s**t on my s**t"

"Its not a manly thing to do. What nigga you know shave his d**k? That's gay"

"I'm not saying shave. Just trim it" she yelled frustrated as everyone stepped on the elevator. Karma took her usual spot, her back to Kacy's chest and his arms around her.

"Stop talkin to me man. It ain't like we fuckin, so why you care if my d**k hairy?"

Everyone laughed, except Ash "Yea you right" she rolled her eyes and didn't say anything.

"Karma, do you like hairy d**k or trimmed?" Kat asked giggling .

"Just chill Kat" Kacy mumbled.

Karma rolled her eyes "Shut up Kat"

"Leave her alone. You just mad cause you ran through like a tunnel" Slim said cracking up "I hear that s**t whistle when you walk"

"Alright. No need to get on her" Karma defended her. The elevator dinged and everyone stepped off and walked to the van.

The ride was quiet but only because everyone was busy enjoying the view. Columbia's a beautiful place. A few moments later, the van stopped in front of a huge mansion. Everyone got out and Kacy knocked on the door. A small woman opened the door "Welcome to senior José's. He's been expecting you. Please, follow me" her short legs carried her to the living room and everyone sat down. "He'll be with you in a moment" she walked off.

"This place is nice" Ash said looking around.

"Yea, right" Slim mumbled, agreeing. Another short woman soon walked into the living room with drinks on a platter. She set the drinks in front of the crew and walked off.

Karma tasted it "Its white wine" she put it back on the table and didn't touch it.

It seemed like years, but was only 5 minutes when José walked into the living room. He wore a freshly tailored Armoni suit with the matching shoes. His silver hair was neatly combed to the side and his light blue eyes were on full display.

"Welcome" he smiled as he walked over to the chair marked José . "I'm happy to finally meet you all. I am José, and its a pleasure to do business with you all"

"I'm Kacy, and this is Karma, Slim, Ash, Kat and Morgan" he pointed to everyone as he said their name.

"We seem to be missing someone"

"Yea, Dion. He's in the hospital right now"

José nodded slowly "I send you my condolences. Did Smokey do that to him?" Everyone nodded "I think its best we get started then. What can I do for you all?"

"Um we need your help Mr. José" Karma spoke "You see, Smokey turned his back on my friends here after doing business with them for years. One's already dead and another's on life support"

"We found out that you and Smoky have had connections for some time now, and in that time he's also betrayed you a few times" Kat said "Just like he did us"

"So we think its only right that we come together, and get rid of Smokey and everyone that works for him. He's a sneaky ass nigga and doesn't deserve to be here" Slim said.

"Basically what we sayin is, since Smokey crossed both of us, we should team up and get rid of him" Ash finished.

José nodded slowly as he looked at the wine glasses on the table. Everyone's glass was drank from, except Karmas. He looked at her and smiled a little.

"You didn't drink your wine beautiful"

"I don't drink sir" she smiled a little. He nodded again.

"I'll help you" José said "But what's the catch here?"

"There is no catch sir. We just need to get rid of Smokey before he takes out someone else on our team" Karma said "And since you're so powerful and well respected, we thought you'd be the best person for the job" she smiled.

"So I help you kill Smokey, and that it huh? I like it" he smiled "I'm in"

*****

Everyone was all dressed up fancy, as they arrived in front of José's mansion. Its the following day and José thought it was only right to celebrate finally getting rid of Smokey. Dressed in the best, the crew all walked in the mansion and were escorted to the dining room.

"Nice to see you all again. This is my wife, Angel. " José said as his wife walked into the dining room.

"Hi everyone. Its a pleasure to have you all here for dinner. And congratulations on the "win" I guess" she laughed.

Everyone joined in and she sat down. José looked over Karma, Ash and Kat "You ladies look beautiful as always"

"Thank you" they said in unison.

Jose clapped his hands and waiter after waiter came out the kitchen and placed a plate and drink on front of everyone. "I had to bring out the best for you all. Enjoy"

Slim was the first to dig in "This is good as hell" he smiled, going in for another bite. The night went on with conversation and laughs. Occasionally, José would look over at Karma and Kacy noticed.

"Kacy, can I talk to you alone?" José asked. Kacy stood up from his seat, kissed Karma and followed José a short distance to his office. "Have a seat please" Kacy sat down and rejected both the cigar and wine José offered. "I sense some hostility between us friend"

Kacy shrugged "Ion know what you talkin bout Mr. José"

"Please, just José. Anyway, I know you noticed how often I would look at Karma. But believe me, its not for the reasons you think" he slowly stood up and walked to the bookcase behind him. Picking up a picture frame, he passed it to Kacy.

"That's my daughter Angelia. She's in the states studying to be a doctor."

"She looks a lot like Karma" Kacy said. From the eyes, to the lips. Just the whole face, except Karmas is a little bit fatter in the cheeks.

"Yea I know. I haven't seen my daughter in three years, so when I seen Karma, I couldn't help but look a few times. I didn't mean no offence to you, of course, but that's my baby girl. I miss her. You'll understand when you have a daughter"

"No, kids aren't my thing José" Kacy chuckled.

José smiled "I was just like you when I was younger you know? Said the same exact thing and I have four kids."

"Different woman?"

"Nope. From Angel." He smiled "You and Karma make a beautiful couple and I noticed that necklace around her neck. It speaks volumes"

Kacy smiled "I had to do it, that's my baby"

"That's cute. But there's one thing I need to tell you that's very important. No matter what your gut tells you, if Karma has a bad feeling about it, believe her and get out of that situation quick"

"I understand José. I'll remember that" Kacy said.

"And another thing. Karmas a sweet and special girl. Treat her right"

"I will José" he smiled, standing to his feet. Him and José shook hands then went back into the dining room where everyone else was. Kacy took a seat, and kissed Karma slowly.

"What was that?" She asked when he pulled away.

"Just ta' show I 'preciate ya baby"