Chapter 1: Heroin and Cocaine
Police siren passed our area intimidatingly as we crossed the corner of the street with a bag of drugs obscured.
I handled the bag since I was the eldest and probably more experienced with this matter. The poor kids behind me were visibly terrified of what they got themselves into.
I pity them.
"You don't need to come along, I can handle this by myself, go back to where the car parked" I ordered them and as expected, they hesitated
"Nothing to worry about, It won't be long" I consoled.
"We're waiting for you" the boy spoked and I gave him an assuring nod.
They immediately retreat as I continue to cross the streets and corners.
Los Angeles has insane trading of drugs and engagement of human trafficking.
I almost forgot the owner of the orphanage I'm currently in was a Drug lord. So basically our lives were always in the pit of the grave.
I finally arrived at the under-renovation building which is the exact given place to execute our business.
I waited patiently for the buyer and constantly checked if there were police patrolling around the area.
As speaking of. Here they are.
I rushed into the 24/7 store across the building and pretended to buy some snacks.
When they got away, I signed in annoyance, the buyer taking forever to arrive. Was that person a scam?
I headed out of the store while chewing the redolent sweet gum I snatched at the candy mixer machine. The kids will like it.
I never realized I'm crossing the road not until a ridiculous car almost got me flying,
My feet momentarily froze out of their places, I turned towards the thick-tinted windshield and gazed at the driver's seat.
The onyx car is even more expensive than my life. I ran out of its way and when I was on the other side, I noticed the car window, particularly on the driver's seat, there was a guy side-eyeing me with a judgemental look.
I didn't pay attention to that person and leaned on the railings.
I think the caller is a scam, I should head back, I fucking hate waiting. As I took one last glance around, the familiar slick black car was parked not too far from the building and caught my attention.
Was he the caller? I leaned back and waited for a few more minutes presuming he might step out and do the dealing.
The car door opened and a tall guy stepped out in his formal suit.
I might've made a mistake.
I started to head back and retreat, I think he's not the person I'm looking for.
"It's not right running away into a deal" a voice called out
I'm not stupid not to get his point
"Sorry, I didn't know it was you" I apologize
"Mm, Is that why you decided to head back when I got out of my car?" The guy walked to me with a cold expression
"No Mr. I was waiting for you here like forever and I never imagined a buyer to be this, formally dressed" I explained as I silently examined his features.
He just stared at me with a lack of interest in what I stated.
"What's in the bag?" He arrogantly asked I can feel my jaw tighten with his attitude.
"Heroin and cocaine" I replied
He handed me the money and so I handed him the bag
"You seemed accustomed to this job, and I might say you look underage"
To think that he negotiate with the orphanage's drug lord owner, I just knew that he knows I'm an orphan who came from that hellish place, he just wanted to mock and throw insults to prove his arrogance. A typical case of a moneyed people.
"I think we're all good now, I need to go" I turned back and started walking
"What's your name?" I heard him ask for me to stop walking. I turned to face him once more and gave him a long blank look. When he seemed to be waiting for an answer, I narrowed my eyes on him.
"What's your name?" I threw back his question, and I noticed his lips twitched
"Jarred"
I nodded
"nice to meet you jarred, I'm Khalil, see you around then"
With that, I continue to head back and meet those who I left behind.
"She's here!" One of the beams as I came to their view
"I got something for you guys"
They all gathered around me and I showed them the bunches of sweet candies, chocolate, and bubble gums.
They all seemed glad about what I have for them and that makes me happy.
At least for once they're able to feel important and being cared for, they're too young to be abandoned and involved with this kind of Life.
"Where'd you get it?" Asked a girl
"That's not important, we should go back" I muttered,
We all get inside the car owned by the orphanage which is used for this matter. I learned how to drive when I was 15.
As we arrived at hell, Jannice, the orphanage's whore, quickly approached us with twinkling eyes
"the money?" She beams, my brow raised
"where is he?" I asked not to mind my rudeness.
"He told me I'll be bringing it to him" I scoffed like everyone would believe that
" Look, I know you're desperate but you aren't the one who left dead when this money gets subtracted" I muttered
She faked gasp
"Are you suspecting me?"
"I didn't say anything, and why would ya think I would suspect you?
"You make it sound like one"
Well, isn't she?
"You're just imagining it" I snorted
She was about to tell something unnecessary but the familiar guy which I assumed the right hand of Henry, their boss and the Drug lord who owned this orphanage
" You can lend me the money" he commanded and I hand him immediately
He glance at me and grinned
"Well done, as expected" he complimented but I just ignore it. It's not like it's a nice job to be proud of.
I'm about to head to my room but then I heard Henry's voice
"Congrats Khalil"
I turned to him and give him a confused look
"What are you saying?"
"As long as I wanted to be selfish about you, the amount offered force me to say my farewell to you tonight my dear daughter" he stated
"What do you mean Henry?"
"Yes, Khalil you're being sold, I mean adopted, any goodbye hug for your beloved father?" He grinned
For a second I felt delighted at the idea of getting out here but then became anxious about the person who adopted me, I have a feeling that it was Jarred
"Jarred, wasn't he?" I suspected
He clapped
"Brilliant! As ever Khalil" I just knew it from the way that guy asked my name and showed amusement towards me and I have a bad feeling being on his hands.
"You can leave early tomorrow, he'll be coming and fetch you"
This is so sudden, and for the first time in my life, I hesitated to leave this place.
Damn, Of all the nicest people,
With that, I headed into my room, not caring at all.
"KC! Do You have a gift for me tomorrow?" Dan asked, standing in the doorway of their room, I knew he couldn't sleep properly again since he had no bed in there. Right, tomorrow is his birthday. I smiled
"You don't even need to worry about it Danny" I assure him even though I still got no present for him tomorrow.
I entered my room with a heavy sigh.
Being in my room tonight feels unsettling, this room has been my comfort zone for so long and I'm leaving it tomorrow.
The night was quiet, just perfect for me as I took a long shower. Afterward, I pack some clothes for tomorrow,
I only wished and prayed for the best of luck for my next home.
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