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Mison and Symphony’s argument fucked with my head.
When he stormed off, my first thought was that he was going to relapse.
I knew my brother, and when he was under a lot of pressure, he always went back to what he felt more comfortable with.
I tried following him, but he was moving too damn quickly.
By the time I had gotten outside, he was speeding off. “Fu-fu-f-f-fuck!”
Alyse came up behind me, hugging me tightly. “Jalen.”
I turned to face her. I’m sorry, baby, but I need to go after my brother.
Beans came outside. Nah, let me talk to him. I think I know where he is going.
Monfua was right behind him. I’m going too.
When I turned to Alyse, her brother clung to her leg.
His big brown eyes looked afraid. I knew this environment was too much for him and her.
This wasn’t the impression I wanted to make; it’s why I hid the fact that my brother had a problem.
My world was nothing like hers, and today she saw it from the front row.
You should get your brother out of here. I will call you later.
“No, we need to talk,” she said nervously.
I had a feeling that whatever she wanted to talk about had to do with Zay. I didn’t know if I could hear what she wanted to say, but I also knew her voice mattered. She turned to her brother.
Go inside for a second. I will be in there to get you in a bit.
He looked at me, then at her. You sure you’re going to be ok?
I squatted down. I promise I will take care of her. I got you.
He gave me a slow nod and headed inside. Alyse fumbled with her hands. “Colby kissed me,” she blurted out.
My head flew back. Who the fuck is Colby? You letting niggas put their mouth on you, Alyse.
She glanced around. “He’s white. The point is I was showing him around TSU because he wanted to see the difference between Hillsdale and TSU and—”
Spare the minor details, Alyse. What the fuck happened? See, right now, you’re not getting Jalen. You're getting Peanut, and if you keep dragging this shit, you’re going to get a fuckin menace. Now, tell me what happened.
“He started making these Black jokes, and I tried to walk away, but he pulled me back and kissed me. I didn’t want it to happen, but he did it, and your brother saw. They started to fight, and Colby,” she paused. “He is the reason your brother is hurt.”
So your little friend tried to ruin my brother’s career. You know him? You know where he lives?
Xavier came outside, “You told him, didn’t you?” he snarled at her.
I pushed his shoulder. Don’t do that shit. Did you see him kiss her?
“Yeah, nigga I did and the Muhfucka,” he paused. “Tried to end me.”
Alyse stepped in front of me. “Do you believe me?”
I knew she wasn’t lying, or at least that’s what my heart told me. However, that Colby bitch was done not only for trying to take advantage of Alyse, but also for the shit that he did to my brother. Zay couldn’t get in motion, but I could.