Chapter 6 Chapter 6

Taking up her glass of juice again, she asked Jimmy where he was and what he was doing, as she hoped that he had not forgotten about the charity event. Jimmy teasing her friend, declared that,

"I will not leave you alone with your Fiance Abby though I can't stand the sight of him".

That was something Abby had never understand which was the hatred Bernard and Jimmy shared, but one thing she was aware and certain of was that, Jimmy could not be distant with someone except the person was surrounded by some negative traits as that was just a gift he naturally has.

Telling Jimmy not to be late as they had to be present at the event early enough to help her mom as she welcomes her guest, she also asked him to be prepared to be her driver for the day as she will not be taking her car to the event.

Jimmy laughing so hard across the phone, accepted without any hesitation. Abby feeling happy to have such a friend, thanked him for always being there for her, and Jimmy being a clown as always, told her that she was wowing him some good snacks.

They both chuckled while Abby was reminded by the fact that, she had to start heading home so as to get prepared for the event as well.

Warren, who was done eating his mother's delicious cooking, licked his lips in fulfillment as he stood up to help clear the table but he was halted by his mother who told him not to bother. Warren being a stubborn man told his mom not to bother as he was going to take care of her like the Queen that she was.

He had not been allowed to take care of her for some time and he planned on making up for all the lost moments he spent away from her. Noticing that his mother's utterance had changed, he asked what the matter was as he cleaned up the table putting up with the dirty dishes and taking them off in the kitchen sink.

Coming back to his mother, he still noticed that her mood was not the best. Taking his seat, he raised a concern wanting to know why she had suddenly done sadly.

" Did I say or do something mother?", he inquired taking his mother's hands into his hands.

His mother, taking in a deep breath with tears in her eyes as she could not still believe that her son was now sitting with her, told him that she wants him to stay away from his boss and also not to work for him anymore.

Warren lowering his head in regrets confirm to his mother that he was not going to work for Mr. Leonard anymore as he had found another chance to live life again and he planned on grabbing it to the fullest.

Notifying his mother that he was about to go meet him to terminate whatever work contract they ever had, his mother stopped him as she said that she has something very important to say to him.

Perceiving the anticipation in his mother's voice, he told her not to hide anything from him as he asked whether his boss had disturbed her while he was in prison.

Rising to her feet as she walked crossed the living room, she went to the other side of the living room to have a seat on the sofa while leering her head in pain. Warren who could not take the suspense any longer asked his mother what the problem was and why she looked so disturbed and she looked at him in the face and let out,

"I am sorry my son, I did a terrible mistake and that was because my health was getting worst and there was also no way for me to make money".

Warren could not still understand what his mother was talking about so he rose from the dining area and walked towards her while he sat down by her. Reaching for her hands, he spoke out,

" Mommy, you just need to tell me what the problem is and I promise you that I will do my best to understand you". Warren was a very hot-tempered young man so his mother did not want to bother him with what his boss had been doing to her but she was aware that she had to tell him the truth.

Taking her courage into her hands and maintaining the contact between her and her son, she opened up to him as she explained what had happened between his boss and herself.

Mrs. Garcia had been suffering from a chest problem which has made her spend all her savings on the issue making her buy drugs every other day. This actually, was the reason why Warren was always so disturbed when he was in prison as he knew that his mother only had him and no one else.

Mr. Leonard being the owner of the biggest bar in that neighborhood, often organized transactions in his bar but no one could ever suspect a thing. Warren's mother worked as a chef in his kitchen as they made the meals that were severed to the customers.

She had developed that problem, and that was the reason why Warren had doubled his shift as a robber just because he believed that he could raise enough money to cure his mom's illness and to finally move out of that lifestyle but he was caught even before he could do much.

His mother had gone to ask for help from Mr. Leonard who did not hesitate to lend her money every month for her treatment with the thought that, Warren was going to work for him as soon as he gets out of prison. Filled with pain as he listened to his mother explain the debt she is owing to his boss, Warren automatically became aware of the fact that it was not going to be easy to have the gang anymore.

"How much do you owe him mom?", he asked after listening to her.

Lessening her stare, she responded,

" Fifty thousand dollars".

Warren feeling frustrated already rose to his feet and wiping up the sweat that had accumulated on his forehead, he exclaimed,

"That is quite a lot mama".

He had no idea how to repay that money but knowing his boss, he could swear that he was not going to forget about that money. Weeping bitterly, his mother cried out saying that she did not mean to put him not herself in such a tough situation and she also added that he has been harassing her for some time now cause he yearns for his cash.

Watching his mother cry so much whereas she was not even feeling well, he went back to her and whispered,

" You do not need to cry much mom ad I can understand perfectly well what you must have been going through while I was away, but do not worry about a thing as I am here to take care of you now".

His love for his mother was unconditional and he could do anything just to make sure that she is well and safe but his mom, being worried asked how he was going to repay the money that she is owing to Mr. Leonard but Warren was confused on how to pay back the money too, made an effort to wipe out his mother's thoughts from the issue.

"I will go and have a chat with his mother as it stands I am sure that he already has news that I am a free man now", Warren said to his mom as he thought of how to get the money.

Even though he was in jail, Warren had three friends that he considered as his siblings as they all grew up in that neighborhood and they were two boys and a girl. They were all in the group together but the girl Lolita was a stripper at the bar and was dating Craig one of his friends whereas Josh was madly in love with her as well.

Warren always called to ask Josh and Craig to take care of his mother and to also give her some money when they could which was what they did as they knew that he will do the same for them.

In that neighborhood, everyone lived a wayward life and it was normal as it was their daily routine and when a stranger walled in that ghetto, he or she was always easily spotted out. Taking his mom into his arms, he told her not to worry and kissing her forehead, he told her that he needed to go meet Mr. Leonard to settle things with him.

Giving her son a soft but concerned peek, she implored him to be careful and not to her into trouble again.

Letting out a smile on his face, he promised not to get into any trouble. Standing on his feet he walked to the door and sending a kiss to her, he unhooked the door and left the house.

Getting out of the lifter, Abby walked to her apartment and unlocking her door, she got into her flat leading the way to her room as she wanted to lie on her bed for some minutes.

Taking off her shoes, she sat on her bed while she heaved her handbag on the sofa facing her bed.

" I feel alive and well", she screamed on her bed as her thoughts ran through everything that had happened that day. Her thoughts went to Warren and letting out a smile, she was happy with the job she had done for him. Abby believed that there was still some goodness in Warren as she could see in his eyes that, he was forced to do what he was performing out of deprivation.

Turning her cranium to the other side of the room, her gaze met with the panel timepiece, and realizing how fast time was passing, she screamed in surprise, and standing to from her bed, she lifted off her clothes and went into the bathroom to shower.

The whole neighborhood was already aware of Warren's return and they were eager to see him while others doubted the information as they could swear that there was no hope for him. Talking about out g the turn that leads to the bar, he saw a lot of people saluting him while others cheered him up inquiring to know how he had managed to get out of prison.

Josh and Craig were very happy to see their friend again so were the members of the group but there was one person who was not happy to see Warren back as his presence threatened him to the core.

It was none other than Mr. Leonard's only child Lucas and he has always envied Warren because of his skills and position in the gang as well as him having all the pretty girls at the bar including the lady that he has been trying to get for years.

Warden noticing his cold attitude towards him, walked to him and extending his right hand, he saluted Lucas asking how he has been but Lucas stood there like a pillar ignoring Warren and ignoring his hand.

Taking back his hand he laughed at Lucas, asking when he was going to change from that childish behavior of his and those words got him angry that he almost turned on a fight. The other gang members cheered the heat up as they knew for sure that Warren was going to thrash him well.

Josh and Craig who did not like Lucas as well, walked to him and said,

"If you know that you are a man, attempt Warren and you will receive the beating you always get for not knowing your mates".

Lucas could not take the humiliation anymore and he started up a fight with Josh and Craig while he got beaten up before his father could even intervene to stop the battle.