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He nodded but didn’t move.

“Are you gonna let me out or what?”

“I was instructed for you to wait.”

“Seriously? I’m tired as hell.”

“Mr. Dillinger is on his way down.”

I scoffed. “So, you’re just gonna hold me captive until he gets here?”

“You’ll be free to go soon.”

“Listen, you might answer to him, but I don’t. Move your big ass out of the way.”

I tried to slide past him, but he moved quick for a big boy. There I was dipping and dodging him like we were running plays.

“You getting tired?” I asked, faking left.

“Big Mack, what the fuck are you doing?” I heard behind us.

I turned to see Deuce and the brother I knew as Maceo walking toward us.

“You showing her your best Lil Kim moves or some shit?” he asked.

Deuce laughed as he shoved him. “Stupid ass. Big Mack, stop playing with that girl.”

“I wasn’t playing, boss. She was trying to leave. I was just following orders.”

“I know, man. You good to go.”

He nodded, but glared at me as he walked off.

“Fat muthafucka,” I mumbled, crossing my arms. “Why would you have him block me from leaving?”

“Because I told you to wait for me and I knew you wouldn’t.”

“Because I already told you that you don’t run me. When are you gonna get that through your thick skull?”

“I’m a little hardheaded. It might take me a while. Come on. My people and I are going to get something to eat. You can ride with me. I’ll bring you back to your car.”

“I’m not hungry,” I lied.

To further make a liar out of me my stomach growled.

Mace chuckled. “It’s just food, lil mama. Nobody is gonna bother you. I’ll even keep my brother away from you.”

I crossed my arms. “You promise?”

“Cross my heart.”

“Fine. I’ll drive my damn self.”

I spun on my heels and opened the door. We headed to the employee parking lot, and I climbed in my car. Immediately sent Shar my location. She was a night owl, so she responded quickly with the eyes emoji. I let her know that I was going somewhere with Deuce and his people and if I didn’t call within an hour to call me. She agreed, but I knew this conversation would pick up as soon as I was free.

Deuce pulled up beside me in his hellcat and receded his engine. I rolled down the window to see what he wanted.

“Follow me. Mace is following you.”

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