Chapter 7 #3
“Yes, I am. Before I became an officer of the law, I was one of The Four Corners. I was young and wanted the world to bow down to me but one day an older black gentleman pulled me to the side and asked me if I didn’t not see what I was doing to my own people.
He called over a young mother with a newborn who displayed the effects of crack in their system.
It broke my heart to see how what I was doing was affecting my people.
I handed everything over to Andres and entered the police academy.
I wanted to make a difference but I still kept my ties with the other Corners. ”
Andres clasps his hands together then lowering them in front of him.
“And then there’s me. I ran the northside.
The ritzy Caucasian section of the city.
When my partners decided to walk away, I took over their territories.
Unlike them I could not walk away because of my family affiliation but I made sure I kept in contact with each and every one of them.
Axl, Felix and Adam falling for their daughters was a bonus that none of us saw coming but now it only makes our bond stronger. ”
I sit back staring at them. I am in the presence of The Four Corners. This shit was freaking nuts. “Wait, so Lincoln that night at my restaurant when Keirra’s ex came in you knew who I was?”
He nods. “Yes, Andres told me his son just opened a fine Italian restaurant and said me and my wife had to try it out. It was just by chance that we were there on the night that guy showed up, which I heard you aren’t have any more problems out of him.”
I quickly glance at Andres who laughs hearty. “No, he’s definitely not having any more problems out of him.”
“Good to hear.” Lincoln states chuckling.
“James” Andres calls.
“I didn’t run a corner but I was an intricate part of them.
I set up deals and business meetings. When I met Janet, I decided to let it go because I wanted to settle down and have a family.
I didn’t want any harm to come to them but then my son,” he glances at Nolan, “decided to get in the game against my objections. He’s grown and it’s his life.
I knew who Axl was the first time I saw him.
Romano was written all over his face but Monica was adamant about continuing to see him.
When he disappeared, I thought he was gone for good but he resurfaced and I must admit, he has done a hell of a job keeping her and Alex safe. Thank you, son.”
“You’re welcome, James. Okay, so now we know their backgrounds, why are they here.” Axl asks.
“They are here because if we’re going to war then I want the men I trust by my side just like you. They have their own skill sets that’ll be beneficial to us.” Andres replies.
“I say the more the merrier.” Adam adds.
“Thank you, gentlemen for coming. If my father feels that you will be beneficial to us then I welcome you. We have a war on our hands and will need every hand on deck so again thank you for coming.” Axl states as he stands then goes to shake their hands.
When he finishes, he goes to stand next to father.
“I’ve set a lunch meeting with two of the other family heads.
They should be here...” He looks at his watch.
“they should be here in about an hour and a half so we have enough time for you grandfathers to visit with the grandkids and visit with the ladies.”
“Sounds good to me.” Albert agrees.
Adam holds up his hand. “Before we go, I just have to ask...Nolan how did you get Simone to come with you? I thought she still had you on ice.”
Nolan sighs as he runs his hand over his faded hair.
“Man, I’m still on ice. Nothing has changed but I’m not giving up.
After Romano called me, I called to let her know I would be gone for a few days.
She asked where I was going and when I told her I was coming over here to help y’all with the bullshit, she said I better not leave her.
I told her she didn’t have to come but she then begins to go off saying if I left her while her best friend was over here in trouble, she would never forgive me if something happened.
So, what was I supposed to do? Before I could get her house to pick her up, she had called Dominique and they both were there mean mugging me when I pulled up. ” He shrugs his shoulders.
“Were you able to talk to her since you were stuck on a plane for hours?” I question.
“Not really because she sat next to Dominique and had the nerve to put her purse and shit in the empty seat next to her. And when I did try to talk to her, she would fake like she was sleep. I’m telling you; I’m trying not to snatch her little ass up and throw her over my shoulder like a fucking mad man just to get her to talk to me but I’m at my wits end. ” Nolan huffs.
The older gentlemen laugh at his frustration. James grasps his shoulder and says, “Give her some time, son. I went through the same thing with your mother, she’ll come around.”
“She better because I saw the way Romano’s men were looking at her when we got here. I’d hate to shoot one of them for staring at my woman.” Now we all laugh at him. James can only shake his head at his son.
“And on that note, let’s go see what the others are up to.” Axl chortled walking to the door with the rest of in toe.
I’m not sure how this meeting is going to go but whether Luca and Matteo decide to join us or not I’m confident with the men surrounding me we will be able to take out the old man and anyone else that gets in our way.