Lost Now Found

By Force.

We sat there for a moment and just talked about how wrong the system is.

“That’s actually what Rose is studying.”

“Not exactly. I’m trying to get into government because I don’t think there are enough women in power. Especially women of color.”

I nodded my head.

“I agree completely. It’s wrong that cops can kill innocent people because of the color of their skin. He was literally saying ‘I can’t breathe.’ It’s wrong and we need to do something as a country.”

They nodded their heads in agreement. We kept talking about everything that’s going on and what we can do to make a change. 

“I have an idea. Why don’t we make a stand. March the streets with our whole town, gangs uniting, and uniting our people.”

“That’s a great idea!”

I smiled. I got up and checked on the pastries and they were almost done. We kept talking about everything that’s going on in the world until I pulled the pastries out.

“That smells amazing.”

“Thank you.”

I let them cool down before touching them. I put one on each of our plates with a little bit of whipped cream and we ate them.

Rose said with a mouthful, “This is amazing!”

I started laughing and Kyree couldn’t help but to chuckle.

We finished eating then I noticed that it was almost six in the morning.

“I’m going to go shower.”

Rose nodded her head and Kyree stared at me.

“Can I jo-”

“No.”

He rolled his eyes then Rose started laughing. I went to the bathroom and started the shower. I got undressed then got in the shower. I started scrubbing my hair when I heard someone open the bathroom door. I pulled back the curtain to see Kyree standing there.

“I said no.”

“I know. I was going to ask if you wanted me to call Frankie, Cam, Michael, and a few other guys to meet us at the bar.”

“Call them.”

“Alright.”

He walked out and I went back to my shower. I finished my shower then went to Kyree's room to get dressed. I put on a pair of biker shorts and my Marilyn Manson tee shirt. I did my makeup then went back to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee. Kyree was sitting there on his phone then looked up at me.

“You look good baby.”

“Thank you.”

I walked up to him and gave him a kiss. 

“You’re taking me to school today right?”

“Yes ma’am.”

“Good.”

I went back to the room to put my socks and shoes on then I brushed my teeth. I heard them arguing so I went back to the kitchen.

“Why not?”

“Because you are not made for this life and you have a future!”

“So do you!”

“This is my life!”

I stepped in, “Hey, what are you fighting about?”

“She wants to join the gang.”

“No matter how badly I want more women in power, it’s too dangerous.”

“But you two can do it?”

“I have been in this gang for a long time. It is the only life I know. I do not want that for you and I do not want you involved.”

“You don’t have control, Sophia.”

“Actually, I do. I am in charge and in order to get in, you have to get my approval and you will not get that.”

“I don’t like you.”

She stormed off and I sighed.

“You didn’t have to get involved.”

“I didn’t want you two to keep fighting. And now she doesn’t like me.”

“Hey.” He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. “It’s okay. She’ll get over it and see that we are right.”

“I just don’t want to see her get hurt and then you start hurting and blame yourself.”

“I know baby.”

He kissed my forehead and pulled me into a hug. 

“I’m going to go get dressed then we can go.”

“Okay.”

He got up and got dressed. I went to Rose and saw her unpacking her bags.

“I didn’t mean to make you upset.”

She ignored me.

“I have done things that I am not proud of. I have a reputation that follows behind me that reeks of death and pain. I do not want that for you Rose, but, I know something you can do.”

That interested her.

“You can be my assistant for now. You will get paid well and you will have an important role plus, you will be a woman in charge.”

She looked at me.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes, but do not make me regret this.”

She got up and hugged me.

“Thank you!”

I laughed then Kyree walked out.

“I said she was going to forgive you but I didn’t think it’d be this fast.”

“She’s making me her assistant!”

He looked at me.

“We will talk about what that means when we get back.”

We walked outside and he looked at me.

“What in the hell Sophia.”

“Relax, her being my assistant consists of sitting at a desk, here, doing paperwork and answering calls for me. Setting up meetings and being in a safe environment.”

He took a breath.

“She will be safe doing that. She’s also not going to be in the gang.”

“Thank you.”

“Always. She’s my family as well now.”

“What do you mean?”

“If you haven’t realized it yet, you’re mine.”

I pulled him closer and when he went to kiss me, I walked away.

“Oh you are a tease.”

I chuckled then we got on his bike and went to the bar. When we got there they all looked dead.

“Why did you call us so early?”

“Yall are assholes.”

We started laughing.

“We have a job. Okay so Kyree and Cam are going to walk with me and be my bodyguards essentially. Frankie and Michael you are going to be the cleanup guys and the rest of you are going to stand guard and as soon as you hear commotion, come in. Do you understand?”

“Yes boss.”

“Yep.”

“Yes ma’am.”

“Yeah.”

“Yes boss.”

“Yep.”

“Alright, I have to go to school but as soon as I get out, we are heading out.”

They nodded their heads then Kyree and I left to go to my school. He pulled up to the back and we were a little early so he sat on his bike talking to me for a little bit.

“Do you want to wear this or something more professional?”

“Something more professional. I also need to set that meeting.”

I called Angel.

“It’s early Sophia and you are already talking business.”

“I’m sorry Angel but I need that guy's number.”

“To take care of my problem?”

“Yes, to take care of your problem.”

“It’s on it’s way to you now dear.”

“Thank you.”

I hung up and waited for the number. He sent it to me then I called it.

“Hello?”

“Hello, My name is Sophia Jones, I am the right hand woman of Les Saints Lions, I would like to set up a meeting for today.”

“How about not.”

“Let me rephrase, I am the woman that can either kill you and all of your people, or be your best friend. So if I were you, I’d clear your schedule at six oclock today and believe me, you do not want to get on my bad side, okay? Great, I’ll see you then.”

I hung up and Kyree just stared at me.

“What?”

“God damn you are sexy woman.”

I started laughing.

“What are you talking about?”

“You just told him about himself and you don’t even know what he looks like or anything.”

“Yep, that’s how you get respect. You tell it as it is and become the boss by influence, force, or showing leadership.”

“How did you come to be the boss?”

“All of them. I influenced people in my community to join our gang so we can be united with other gangs and areas, I show leadership by taking charge and never letting any of my people take the fall for me, and I show force, well, you just witnessed that.”

He pulled me closer to his and held me by my waist. He kissed me then looked at my neck.

“That is way darker than I expected.”

“Good.”

I kissed him again before walking inside. I started walking around the school when I got a call back from the guy I’m meeting later.

“I don’t think I got a chance to introduce myself. My name is Mark Vass and I know all about you, Ms. Jones.”

“So you know what I am capable of.”

“Yes, I am fully aware.”

“Then you also know that I am the woman to go to when you want to come into my area, my streets.”

“This is Cook county. You run Kankakee county.”

“Yes, but my dear friend Angel runs Cook county and it seems you have been killing people with your products. That is bad for business as you know.”

“I am aware.”

“So, what’re you going to do about it?”

“Well I’m trying to track down the dealer because he was cutting my products and lacing them.”

“Well, we can talk business later during our meeting.”

“A meeting you forced.”

“Well, in this line of work, you want something you take it. But I’m not the woman you want to take something from, that ends with a bullet between your eyes.”

“I know all about that. That’s why I decided to call you back.”

“Really?”

“Yes, I want you to take out that dealer, and I will pay you a lot of money to do so.”

“Then you need to take your business somewhere else.”

“Why would I do that?”

“Because you are going to start a huge gang war that you are not prepared for. You see, you are the only gangster that has an issue with Angel in Illinois. One phone call and every gang in this state will be at your front door with your name engraved in their bullets.”

“Now, we don’t have to get violent here.”

“I know, I’m just telling you what your future could look like. We will discuss this further later today.”

“Alright.”

I hung up and put my phone away. I kept walking around then I saw Jordan talking with a few of his friends. I went to walk the other way when I picked up their conversation.

“I messed up badly.”

“No, you got involved with the wrong girl.”

“Nah, she’s different with me. She was selfless and caring. Not, this.”

“I don’t know man, She’s different now. Look at her Instagram.”

“I can’t, I’m blocked.”

“Here, look at her and him. Look at her dress.”

“Dress? He got her in a dress?”

I smiled.

“She’s still a baddie.”

“Shut up dude. That’s his ex!”

“Whatever bro, all I’m saying is that you messed up because she is a baddie. So what she has a rough past, that makes her cooler in my opinion.”

“I still can’t believe you got her knocked up.”

“Then we lost our baby the same hour we broke up which hurt her even more. I can’t keep hurting her but I don’t want to let her go.”

I walked up to them.

“Live your life Jordan. I know I am.”

“How much did you hear?”

“Enough to know that if you stay stuck on me, you’ll end up like your brother.”

They all cringed.

“Why would you say that?”

“Because you are starting to act like he used to. Focus on school, football, and making it big. Don’t stay stuck on me because I’ve moved on.”

“I don’t know how.”

“How what?”

“How you moved on. I thought I was the love of your life.”

“After what you said, and losing that baby, I lost a little bit of myself and found a new part of me with Kyree. And that new part of me feels better than what I had with you.”

“How all is he different?”

“Well, sexually he’s better, physically he’s better, he can cook, he can clean, he’s extremely supportive and has had my back since day one.”

He started turning red.

“I thought I gave you the best sex.”

“Yeah, until I met him and boy did he change my life.”

“Why would you say that?!”

“Because I only tell the truth.”

He looked like he was ready to snap but I didn’t care. If I have to keep hurting him to make him move on, I will.

“Jordan, get on with your life. I’m happier now and I’ve moved on.”

I went to walk away when I felt his hand on my wrist.

“Let go.”

“We need to talk.”

“Jordan I swear to God, let me go.”

“No Sophia! We need to talk about this!”

“Last chance.”

“I need you.”

I twisted my arm then grabbed his wrist. I bent his arm behind his back and pushed him to the ground.

“I told you to let me go.”

“I need you back-”

“You don’t need me Jordan. You want me.”

“I do. I want you, I crave you. I crave waking up to your smile. I crave your hugs and your weirdness. I crave your touch. I crave the energy and happiness in our apartment.”

“Jordan stop.”

“No Sophia. I want to get back together.”

“I’m with someone else now.”

“You mean the dude that said you weren’t even his type?”

“You mean the same dude not even ten minutes before was telling me how much of a baddie I am and was about to ask for my number when I told him I have a boyfriend? You mean the same guy who’s dicked me down every night since I left? You mean the same guy who has known the real me for a long time now and still wants to be with me? The guy that has never lied to me and I’ve never had to lie to?”

He stared at me.

“How many times?”

“Honestly, I lost track but he’s way better and bigger.”

“Don’t lie, I get you soaking wet.”

“You used to. Now I just look at him and I want to jump his bones.”

I got a call from someone.

“I have to answer this. We’re done, Jordan.”

I walked away and answered the call.

“This is Sophia.”

“It’s Kyree you goof.”

“Oh, what’s up?”

“So a little birdie just told me that you and Jordan got into a verbal then physical fight.”

“That little birdie is right.”

“Are you okay? Did he hurt you?”

“I’m okay. My wrist hurts but-”

He hung up so I tried calling him back. I texted Rose.

“Your brother is about to either cause hell or is about to be in hell. There is a tracker on his bike, where is he?”

“It looks like he’s on his way to your school.”

“He’s about to cause hell.”

“Can you stop him?”

“Yeah.”

I walked to the back of the school then I heard his bike. He got off and walked towards me.

“Where is he?”

“Already taken care of. Baby, I can take care of myself.”

“He put his hands on my girl.”

“Then I put my hands on him and told him off. All he did was grab my arm because I was about to walk away and he wanted to keep talking. I pinned his arm behind his back and shoved him to the ground then told him off. I’m okay baby.”

He grabbed my hands and looked at my wrists.

“See, no bruising.”

“Does it hurt?”

“No, not at all.”

“A minute ago-”

“You cut me off. They stung because it had just happened. They do not hurt.”

He pulled me into a hug.

“I was going to kill him.”

“I know, calm down.”

He pulled away and held my face.

“I love you. I know it’s early but I do.”

I stared at him, I didn’t know what to say.

“You don’t have to say it back-”

I pulled his face down and started kissing him. It was passionate and soft while it was hungry and made me crave him more. He pulled away.

“Does that mean you feel the same way?”

“Yes.”

“Say it.”

“I love you too, Kyree.”

He smiled then kissed me again. 

“Okay, now get to work.”

He chuckled then kissed me again before getting on his bike and driving away. I walked back inside to see Mirza standing there on her phone so I walked up to her.

“Hey.”

“Hey Sophia.”

“You okay?”

“Yeah, Brandon and Jordan are fighting right now.”

“Why?”

“Jordan was talking about how he needs you and how badly he messed up and Brandon told him that he shouldn’t have gotten drunk and slept with that girl or else he might have a small chance at getting back with you. And that you seem to be better without him than with him.”

I stared at her for a moment.

“Then Kyle chimed in and said that Jordan messed up big time and that you deserved to be treated better and that he should have been more understanding rather than breaking up with you.”

I had no words.

“Do you have proof?”

“When Brandon and Kyle get here they can show you the messages.”

“Okay.”

We stood there talking for a minute then they walked up.

“Hey, so I just want to-”

Kyle wrapped me up in a hug.

“Thank God.”

I chuckled then he pulled away.

“So you aren’t mad that I pulled a gun at you two and told you about yourselves?”

“Nah, you wanted to protect your family and get us away from you guys so you can pack up and go. I know you didn’t mean what you said.”

“Thank you and what was that ‘Thank God’ about?”

“Jordan is losing his mind so I thought he might have you know…”

“I mean, he did grab me-”

“He what?”

“Are you okay?”

“I’m fine yall. He grabbed my arm but I threw him to the ground and told him off.”

“Atta girl.”

“We’re going to walk you two to class.”

“Okay?”

We started walking around the school to kill time when I saw Camilia. 

“Camilia? What’re you-”

She grabbed my arm and pulled me to the side.

“Where is Jordan?”