Page 190 of River & Crown
"Rize. I hit him this morning, asked if he wanted to do a pickup with me in Ember Hills."
"What'd he say?"
"He said some niggas sprayed Gigi's building, but everyone was good, but he's waiting on the word from you to make a move."
"Gigi wasn't home when it happened, thankfully. She's the closest thing I have to a mother. I can't imagine what I might've done if niggas killed her."
"That's why I hit you. I had to make sure you were good."
"I'm straight. Aye, Gigi's throwing something together for the family that I can't get out of, but tomorrow, I'ma hit you about going to see this nigga who popped back up in Four's life. Name's Rakim. He supposedly ran with Sincere."
"I ain't heard shit about a Rakim, but I'm down. Just let me know."
"Ight, bet. I'll hit you later."
I hung up and shook my head, wondering how Lynx moved and how he did without me knowing.
Snakes don't hiss loudly. They move quietly and slither where the grass feels safe... feels like home.
Chuckling as Syn's words replayed in my head, I called her.
"Nigga, when I call, you're supposed to answer," she snapped before I could say hello.
"That's not how this works, Emersyn. The only women I gotta answer to are Gigi, Lakelyn, and Four. Save that attitudefor the nigga teasing the pussy instead of knocking it out the frame."
"Crown, please don't make me kill you."
"For telling the truth? You know how you get when the dick's not knocking that IUD around."
"I hate that I even told you that." She laughed.
"Shit, me too."
"Anyway!" she snapped. "I didn't call you for jokes. I called to tell you I heard from Choyce."
"Word?"
"It's not like that. I reached out 'cause I wanted to know if her people found out the same shit I did. Long story short, the nigga Breeze who set up the meet, that's Rakim Edward."
"This nigga be everywhere." I chuckled.
"What's funny?"
"Rakim used to run with Four's ex, Sincere. I killed Sincere for fucking my ex. Now, Rakim's been keeping tabs on Four, amongst other shit."
"Shit... you sure y'all meant to be together and not destroy each other?"
I shrugged, even though Syn couldn't see it.
"Well... Sincere isn't his only connection to you. He fucks with Lynx, too."
"I know."
"You know? When were you gonna tell me?"
"Today. I need you to meet me somewhere."
"Send the address. I'll be there."
