Love and a Gangsta. Erick S Gray

wore Evisu denim suit, tan Timbs and leather Yankee cap. The amount of jewelry he had on made him look like a rap superstar. He was flossing a limited edition rainbow Tourbillion watch.

      “Y’all niggas are making me look bad indeed,” I laughed.

      Even youngin sported Evisu jeans, red wife-beater and a long thick diamond chain around his neck. A platinum bracelet was frosty on his wrist.

      “Biz is booming out here, Soul. Ain’t shit change.” Omega smiled.

      “I feel you,” I said giving him dap.

      “What you got planned, my nigga?” Omega asked.

      I looked at America, and then everyone suddenly noticed America and Greasy was the first to speak. “Hey America, you looking good as always.”

      America shot him the wicked stare and sighed.

      “Damn, Soul, what’s wrong with wifey? Why she grilling Greasy like-like she police or sump’n? America ain’t got love for Greasy? We damn-near fam.”

      “Chill nigga,” I countered.

      “Ahight, you know Greasy was just joking wit’ y’all,” he smiled apologetically.

      “Soul take a ride, ya heard?” Omega suggested.

      “Yeah Soul, it’ll be just like old times. You know…? Riding baggin’ bitches getting our heads pop…” Greasy stopped realizing that America was still in our presence. “You know how we do?”

      “Omar, may I have private minute please?” America asked, tugging on my arm.

      “Give me a minute,” I said to the old crew.

      “Ahight,” Omega said. He and the crew walked away.

      “What’s up, boo?” I asked.

      “I know you’re not thinking about leaving with them. We just got married. I took off from work. Today is still our day,” she said, sounding angry.

      “True indeed, boo.”

      “Well tell ’em to leave so we can finish with our honeymoon.”

      I sighed as America continued when she saw me looking reluctant.

      “Omar, where were they when you were upstate? Not one of ’em went to see you. And I know you’re not trying to get into the same shit that you were locked up for, right? I’m your wife now, so please take me serious. I love you. You start messing around with your cousin and Omega again, and you’re gonna soon end up back where you just fucking came from. We’re a family now. So start thinking like my husband.”