7. Juelz
Zelan and I were sitting in my mother’s kitchen, while she fixed our breakfast. I know she thought we forgot about this Ziek shit. But fuck that, it was time for her to explain how we had a father out there that we knew nothing about.
“Ma so we let this Ziek mess go without explanation for this long, it’s time for you to tell us why you had us believing Ziek was our Pop,” I said to her.
“Yeah ma, that was crazy for us to find out the way we did. I haven't said anything about it, because I was waiting for you as our mom to come to us. But you never did, and it’s been a few months,” Zel said to her, and she just looked at us with tears in her eyes.
“Sons, I know you both are angry and confused about all of this. I knew Mone before I met Ziek, he was in the streets making a name for himself, and so was Ziek. Long story short, when I met Ziek we dated for a year, and we got married. Ziek cheated on me with some chick, and he got caught up. So, I decided to turn to a friend and that friend was Mone. I knew cheating on Ziek was wrong, but I couldn’t stop.
When I got pregnant with you Juelz, I just knew you were Ziek's son. Mone never questioned it, and neither did I. We stopped seeing each other but kept in touch. As time went on you started to look more and more like Mone, the eyes were a dead giveaway. I couldn’t get a DNA test, I was so petrified to find out the truth.
I loved my husband and wanted you to be his.
I just couldn’t shake Mone from my system though.
A couple of years went by and Ziek was getting worse with the cheating.
Even though Mone, and I were not having sex we were still communicating.
So, when shit got really bad at home, I started seeing Mone again.
I was sleeping with Ziek and Mone, but with Mone, we used protection for the most part and I ended up pregnant with you Zelan.
A few years after you were born Zelan, Ziek had you both tested and of course, you two were not his sons.
He stayed for a few more years, we fought like cats and dogs.
Ziek never stopped cheating on me, he didn't care that I knew it either. Finally, he said he couldn’t do it anymore, so he left.
By that time Mone was nowhere to be found, it wasn’t the first time I went looking for him.
I finally ran into him, right before you left home for good Juelz, and I told him everything.
He told me that his life was not made for having kids in it.
So, I just left it alone, and I was going to tell you boys, but I just didn’t know how to tell you.
I made some fucked up decisions, and I hope you can forgive me one day,” our mom said with tears falling from her eyes.
“Wow, that’s some fucked up shit, mom. I would have rather you told us and let us deal with the shit our way.
I have known Mone and worked under that man for years.
Now I know why he put me on so easy, he knew I was his son!
The reason he took to Zelan so quick, he knew!
The crazy part is that muthafucka didn’t say shit to either of us.
I guess he thought leaving me his drug operation was good enough,” I ranted.
“Juelz, I didn’t know that you had a relationship with Mone, I was never a part of your street dealings,” my mother stated.
“I know mom. Listen, I’m angry about what you did, but you are still our mother, and that shit was in the past. Just know you cheated us from knowing our father, and so did he,” I told her.
“Mom, I’m with Ju on this one, but I forgive you. Soooo, mom, you were something like a lil thot back in the day, huh?” Zelan asked her, and she hit him in the back of his head.
“Watch your damn mouth, boy!” our mom yelled at him. I just shook my head at this nigga, but hell, I was thinking the same thing. No matter what happened in the past, I loved my mom the same.
“Mom, I need you to take Kari out of town for a while. I got some shit going on and I need y’all away for a little bit,” I explained to her.
“Ok, where would you like for us to go?” mom asked.
“Kari wants to go to Disney World, take her there,” Zelan said.
“Yeah, she does want to go there, and that’s fine with me. I need y’all to leave tonight mom,” I stated.
“Alright, let me get our things together and we will head out,” she responded.
“Good, I will rent a plane for y’all, and it will be ready for all of you when you get there. Take two of her nannies with you mom,” I told her, as I got up to leave.
“Zel, I will see you in a few,” I said as I walked out of the kitchen headed for the door.
“Bet, I just got to grab my bag. I will be there in an hour,” Zel responded.
It had been a few months since Zelan told me about Kenya and Xavier.
I have been playing the part until I was ready to expose their worthless asses.
But the shit was coming to an end real soon.
Xavier called me saying that he was coming in town today to handle some business.
I deliberately sent Kari on a trip with my mother to Disney world.
Zel, Meek, and I were headed to LA on business, my connect was going to be in LA on business, so it was a great time for us to meet up with him.
“Baby, what time are you leaving?” Kenya asked. I was sick of this bitch, running around here putting on this front like shit was all good.
“In about an hour, I’m waiting on Zel to get here. Is there something you need?” I looked over at her waiting on a response. The bitch thought she was smart, but I had something for her ass.
“No, I don’t need anything, I’m just going to miss you, that’s all. Will security be on duty this weekend, or are they going with you?”
“They will be going with me, but I will have someone checking the grounds every hour, so you will be safe,” I said to her.
“Ok, I just want you to have a good time and not worry about me,” she spoke as she walked up to kiss my lips.
“Yoooo bro, where you at?” Zel’s voice came through the intercom. I walked to the intercom to let him know I would be down shortly. Walking to my closet, I grabbed my bag, when I walked back out, to see Kenya texting on her phone.
“I will see you when I get back in a few days,” I said to her.
“Ok, baby have a safe trip,” she responded as I walked out the room. When I made it downstairs Zel and Meek were waiting in the kitchen.
"What's up, bro?” Zel said.
“What’s up man, y’all ready to get out of here?” I asked them.
"Hell yeah, let's go catch this Cali wave, my nigga,” Meek spoke. We walked out of the house, and I saw Jeff walking up.
“Are we all set?” I asked him.
“Yes, Sir we are ready,” he responded.
“Good, I will be back late tonight,” I said to him.
Kenya believed that we were coming back in a few days, but that was far from the truth.
I would see her ass tonight, and I want it to be the best surprise she ever gets in her miserable fucking life.
I can’t believe this bitch played me, and my best fucking friend played me the worse.
Ciera has been ignoring me and has changed her number.
However, once I handle the snakes in my grass, I was coming for her and coming hard.
I owed her so much for the hurt I caused her, and I’m willing to do whatever I have to do to make up for that shit.
“So, we go to this meeting with Javier, and then we chill out for a while and we catch the flight back home to handle this shit,” I said to Zel.
“I’m with it, I can’t wait to get back here. This shit has been going on long enough, it’s time for these muthafuckas to see why you don’t fuck with the Kassoms,” Zel spoke.
“Let’s ride,” I said as we loaded up in the car.
We landed in LA about four hours later and then headed to our meeting with Javier.
It took us about thirty minutes before we were pulling up to Javier’s LA estate.
Once we gained access, the guards were waiting for us.
We were lead to the patio where Javier was seated with two gunmen standing by his side.
“Juelz, son, it’s so good to see you. Zelan and Meek, it’s good to see you as well. Please come, have a seat, and let’s get down to business,” Javier stated.
"It is always a pleasure to see you, Javier. I wanted to have this meeting to let you know that I'm stepping down for the sake of my daughter and handing the business over to Zelan. He has earned the right to become King; however, if Zelan needs me I will step in and assist him with whatever he needs. But know he is in charge of the empire, and Meek is his second in command,” I said to him. I’m prepared to walk away from Javier if he comes with some stupid shit.
I have already set up a new connect if this shit does not work out.
“Juelz, I’m very sad to see you go, I know that Kari is your priority, but how can you promise me that things will continue to run smooth with you no longer running the operation?” He asked.
“I can promise you that nothing will change, my brother has been under my leadership for a long time and I run my shit with an iron fist. Even when I have to take a step back, he steps up and handles things just like I would. All problems will be handled, and you’ll get your money the same as you have always gotten it,” Zel spoke up.
“Are you prepared for your shipment Zelan?” Javier asked Z, and my brother was ready.
Zel and Meek dropped the duffle bags on the table in front of Javier, and I smiled.
Javier raised his hands for the guards to move the bags.
They went to go count the money, and Meek followed them.
That's the way we operate, you don't count shit in private in this game; trust no one.
As Javier, Zel, and I ended our meeting, we were waiting for Meek to come out, so we could get the fuck out of here.
Meek finally made it back out with the guards a few minutes later.
They gave Javier a head nod, and that meant the count was good.
“Ok, Juelz, I accept your exit, and Zelan, your shipment will be to you as scheduled,” he spoke.
“Good, I would have hated to see the outcome if it didn’t arrive on time. But we good my man, see you in a few months,” Zelan spoke. He hated Javier but knew the shit he was supplying was one of the best to ever hit the streets. Zelan was never going to change who he was, and Javier knew that.
“Javier, it has been a pleasure, and I promise to stay in touch,” I said, and we got the fuck out of there. Once we got back in the car, we headed to the Four Seasons hotel downtown LA. Zel and Meek wanted to go to the Lakers versus Knicks game and then we would head back to New York.
I wanted to get a club box, but these idiots wanted to sit on the floor. We had a couple of hours before the game started, so I was going to rest until then. We made it to the hotel and got checked in.
“I’ll meet you guys back here in the lobby at seven,” I said to them.
“Cool, we’re going to our rooms to get some sleep,” Z spoke. I nodded and walked away. This was going to be a very long night, and I needed to rest up.