Reuniting With A Close Friend (187)

[mswilliams]

After a much needed shower, Kenisha steps out of the shower in a bath robe and her hair wrapped up in a towel. She felt much better now after getting clean and resting. She looked up at the clock on the wall to see what time it was. Wasn't too late. She turns around and walks over to her gym bag. She reached down and unzipped it. She had packed more than just her wrestling gear in her gym back. She had a weeks worth of clothes. She would probably have to hit the Canadian stores or maybe do a little shopping here and there on the road. She pulled out a long sleeve red shirt that belonged to her close friend 187, a pair of Apple Bottom jeans, a pair of socks, and matching under garments. Then she proceeded to head over to the bed room and closing the door behind her, so that she can get dressed.

...moments later...

She steps out of the bed room. Fully dressed now without the towel on her head. She had let her hair down since it was wet and needed to dry off. She then thought to herself about the room right next door to her. The room number that she figured could most likely be who she thought it was. A smile comes across her face as she began to stick her feet into her sneakers. She just had to find out. She needed to know if he was actually here as she's heard and see if he's right next door as she suspects. She then heads out the door into the hallway and closes the door behind her. Then she steps over to the door next to hers. She brings a closed fist up to the door and knocks on it several time. As Kenisha waits outside, she hears a man's voice on the inside say...

Man's Voice: Hold on a minute!

This voice sounded familiar. Too familiar. She already knew who's voice that was. Her suspicion was right. She figured she would surprise the person inside. She reached down and grabbed ahold of the door knob. Then she slowly and silently turned it and opened the door. Creeping into the room and then closes the door behind her as carefully as possible to not make any noise. She then began to sneak around the room to find where the voice came from...

[fninfamous]

Unaware of someone sneaking into his apartment of the Tower, 187 was standing in the bathroom infront of the mirror. You couldn't see exactly what he was doing but all you could tell was that he was doing something with his face. You could not tell what it was he was doing in the reflection because his arms were in the way. It appeared to look as if he was putting contacts in but 187 was never known to be one who wore contacts. So it was a little strange that he would be doing something to his face in the mirror when he had nothing that was really wrong with his face in the first place that was known of. Also, the water was running in the sink and the soap looked as if it had been used to lather something recently. Maybe he was washing his face? Maybe he had gotten soap in his eye? Not a likely thing that would explain what was going on but it might just be that. It was hard to tell what exactly he was doing. He stood there with a pair of red Dickies double kneed pants and a pair of black and white All Star Converses on. He wasn't wearing a shirt nor was there a bandana on or across his head. What was very visible on his body were many different and almost new looking scars across his body. From his shoulders down, 187's torso seemed to be covered with scars. Couldn't really see if there was anymore that could lead to his legs. So you could not tell if his legs were as scarred, if scarred at all, like his upper body. It was unclear what exactly he was doing in the mirror and there seems to be new battle scars across his body...

[mswilliams]

As Kenisha is sneaking around 187's apartment, the sound of the running water in the bathroom catches her attention. Which she thought that could only mean one thing, he was in the bathroom. Kenisha tip-toed through his apartment until she got infront of the doorway of the bathroom. Then to her surprise, there 187 stood in the mirror. She could not tell what exactly he was doing, but she wasn't really focused on what he was doing at the moment. She had noticed instantly the multiple scars across his body, which made what was a smile on her face turn into a concerned look. She had seen this man shirtless before and those scars were not there back in New York. She could only think that on his trip to California, 187 had got into a bit of trouble with someone or a fight broke out or something went on. Something happened to him during his visit to home. Kenisha was not the least bit surprised as she knew that trouble followed this man where ever he went. It wasn't something new to her. She couldn't tell what he was doing in the mirror. All she could see was that he was doing something to his face and his arms were in the way of the mirror. So you couldn't catch a glimpse in the reflection of what was going on. This left her a bit confused because as far as she knew about 187 was the scar on his face from years ago. She couldn't keep her silence no longer. She knew something was different and she wanted to find out what exactly was going on. She began to take a step forward as she speaks in a low voice...

Adrian...

[fninfamous]

That voice. That very familiar female voice. 187 could not mistake that voice for anyone elses. He almost stopped what he was doing completely, that it was noticable at how he had paused at the sound of Kenisha's voice. But he had to get done with what he was doing first. A couple seconds later, he lowered his arms and looked closer into the mirror as he began to blink a few times. Then he turned the water off in the sink and turned around to face Kenisha with a rare smile that had come across his face. There was a wetness across his left eye and no where else. The first thing that came out of 187's mouth was...

Kenisha... You're here too?

Kenisha had nodded her head and she proceeded to step toward 187 with open arms. 187 opened his arms out to Kenisha as well and then they both shared a close hug with one another. Kenisha was not his girlfriend. But he had feelings for her. Not the type that you would feel towards someone you wanted to be your girlfriend. Kenisha was much more to him than that. She was like a sister to him, as he was like a brother to her. He thought that he could never be in a relationship with Kenisha because he would feel awkward about it. He was just fine being as close a friend to her as ever. They been friends for quite awhile, dating back to their childhoods. It was nice to see her again. As Kenisha begins to step back from the hug, 187 begins to say...

You look great Kenisha. It's been awhile. I thought you were gone after what I heard went on in New York. When I came back, you were gone. What happened?

[mswilliams]

Kenisha got a confused look on her face as she looked back at 187. Not completely understanding what he just said. He came back to New York? When did he do this? She didn't know but she responded to him by saying...

You came back to New York? I didn't know you came back. All that I know is that something wrong went down with The Familia in New York and everyone began disappearing. I figured you were the first one knocked off the list since you were the first to disappear. I heard that you had left for California, which meant one thing in my mind, you went home. And after a week of being gone in California, I didn't think you were coming back. Then I began to feel uncomfortable being in that place alone. So I packed up my bags and handed in my resignation. But I didn't know you came back to New York, when did you go back?

[fninfamous]

He raised an eyebrow as he listened to her side of the story. He then went on to say...

Didn't ya get 'da note I left fo' ya in yo' locka' room?

Kenisha shook her head at his question. He then nodded his head as he then said...

I see. Janita's must've snatched it up thinkin' it was garbage or some sh*t. I don't know. I left ya a note sayin' I was headin' out to LA to go and visit some of 'da homies. Figured you might not wanted to come 'round 'dat area since 'dats where I ended up spendin' most of my time. Went up to 'da hood, hung out wit' some peoples fo' awhile, partied some, saw some people I needed to see. Sh*t like 'dat, ya know? I got into a lil' bit of trouble in Compton but it wasn't a problem. I handled 'dat sh*t. I did come back though. I ain't really heard of 'da problems 'dat went down. I know when I did come back, 'da Fam wasn't there. My homie Starr wasn't there. So I didn't know what was goin' on. Then I heard I had to go to, so I was just like "f**k it then." I just up and left too. Came up here to APW afta' some of my peoples passed me 'da message 'dat one of 'da Angels had a particula' interest in me. Got signed and here I am. Right up on 'da rosta'.

[mswilliams]

I see. That's good. I heard that you were coming to APW. So that's why I decided to join, but I'm not going to be a manager as I was last season. This time I'm following my dreams. I'm going to become a wrestler of APW.

187 nods his head with that smirk coming across his face. He thought that was good for her. He was glad to see that she wasn't going to let her dream die that easily. Kenisha began to nod her head as she listens to what 187 has been doing over the time after the New York incident. She began to get a shiver as she hears 187 tell her how he ran into some "trouble" in California. She knew that could mean but one of two things. He either had been involved with the law. Or he got involved with some type of gang related violence or some type of violence of any kind. It might have been the case of how 187 recieved his new scars all across his body. She decided to ask what that was all about...

You say you had some trouble back at home? What do you mean by that Adrian? I know how you are and I just want to know exactly what happened. If you don't mind me asking.

[fninfamous]

187 nods his head as she questions him on what had happened back home in California. This "trouble" that he had to handle in Los Angeles. He noticed how her eyes kept looking at the scars across his upper body. He walked over to the couch where a red long sleeved t-shirt layed on the arm of it. He picked it up off of the couch and put it on. Then he turned to face Kenisha and began to say...

Well, what had happened was dat I went to LA a'ight. Just to chill wit' those I consida' fam' at home. Went on off to my old hood and chilled wit' some of 'da old homies. You know, like Ghost, Seven Deuce, and 'da otha's. Everything was cool fo' 'da first fo' (four) days. Just went 'round 'da way and chilled at different spots. Went to a few cook outs. Went clubbin' wit' Deuce. Threw a party and went to parties. You know how it goes. Things was good fo' 'da first fo' (four) days. Then... well...

He paused for a moment as he took a seat in an empty chair that he had pulled out from a table he had set up in his room. He then turns to Kenisha who had also taken a seat with a concerned look on her face at 187's pause. He then goes on to continue...

Well... On my fifth day up in Cali, I get a call on my cell phone. I wasn't there to pick it up so they left a message. I check my message and it's Ghost callin'. Ghost left me a message 'bout meetin' him some place on 'da otha' side of town. Gave me directions and everything. So I took these directions and headed out to 'dis place Ghost called me to meet him. Now I ain't know what it was 'bout at 'da time. Could've been some type of thing he needed me to help him out wit' or a situation 'dat needed handled. Anyways...I get there and it's 'dis abandoned building. Looks like sh*t. Damn near ready fo' someone to knock it down. Well 'dis is 'da crazy part... You rememba' 'dat dude named Teck 'dat used to hang 'round 'da place every now and then..?

Kenisha took a moment to think about the name Teck and then she began to nod her head. She remembered his all too well.

Well aparently 'dats 'da reason Ghost called and well.. let's just say Ghost didn't make it...

Kenisha got a horrified and surprised look on her face as she knew exactly what that had meant.

Yeah... it's a damn shame too... Teck popped him off and then went on me 'bout how he lost all his connects and all his sh*t he had back in Ohio. Now you already know 'dat durin' my time in Ohio, I got caught up in a lil' trouble wit' 'dis dude Johnny Pheonix. I already told ya how 'dat went down and how me and him was on 'da run from 5-0. Anyways, I guess he claimin' 'dat 'da police followed me and Pheonix to his spot up in Ohio and they just ran through his place. And he went on 'bout somethin' how he blamed me fo' 'dis. Then some people in his crew snitched on him and almost got him locked up to save they own @$$es. So pretty much, Teck was made 'bout all 'da heat 'dat came down on him in Ohio 'dat he says was my fault fo' comin' to him. He starts talkin' crazy sh*t and Teck was strapped. I, of course, had my own heata' by my side fo' his @$$ 'dat I grabbed on 'da way to meet Ghost. So we square off and sh*t. Shots were fired all crazy like. I got grazed by a few, which explains some of these new scars I seen you lookin' at. He ran outta bullets so he started swingin' on me. I dropped my gun and we just went at it left and right. Smashin' through windows and against 'da flo' (floor) and wall. It was crazy. He even f**ked up my vision. Check 'dis out...

187 then began to look around the room without moving his head but only his right eye moved. His right eye only was the one that moved as the left eye appeared to remain motionless. He then looked back at Kenisha who had a worried look on her face as she couldn't believe what she saw.

Yeah, I got f**ked up as you can tell. F**ked my whole left eye up wit' 'dis empty glass bottle his smashed into my face. Anyways... we went all out in 'dis fight. Which is where 'dat scars came from. Just randomly getting scratched and scraped up against different things. But I managed to drop his punk @$$ to 'da flo' (floor) and was able to pick up my gun... and well I just emptied out 'da rest of 'da clip into his chest... and well... I got mo' battle scars from 'da hood now and 'dis...

He points up to his left eye again.

Like I said... sh*t was f**ked up but I had to defend myself...

[mswilliams]

Kenisha sits there with a shocked look on her face as she could not believe what she had just heard. She began to nod her head as a mixture of sorrow and fear came over her. Sorrow for the loss of yet another man's life in Los Angeles due to gang violence. Fear for hearing how in danger 187's life had been in during that situation. Then she looked up at him with a forced smile across her face as she says...

I see. I feel bad for Ghost. It's not fair that that had happened to him. I'm glad to see that you're okay. I don't see why something like that has to happen. I don't see why you're still doing things like this. I don't see why you've got to be involved in such things as this. Why be in a gang? What sense does that make Adrian? I understand that you don't have many people that consider you family to them and vice versa. But why does it have to be a gang Adrian? Why the Bloods? Why can't it just be a group of friends of yours? I don't know. I just hope that you remain safe. I don't want to see you end up on the news for something like this. I pray for you when you're not around because I never know what kind of trouble you might end up causing or get into. Just make sure you take care of yourself, okay Adrain?

[fninfamous]

187 took a moment to nod his head as he thought about what she said. Of course, he knew she didn't like that he was involved with the Bloods. He knew her concern for his well being and how she feared hearing of his passing. He looked back at her and began to respond by saying...

Don't even sweat it Kenisha. I'ma take care of myself. None of these mothaf**kas out here got 'da heart to try and take me outta here. They in fo' a rude awakenin' if they even try and do somethin'. I know you don't like 'da ugly things I'm involved in wit' 'da streets but 'dis is who I am. Not who I wanted to be. These damn streets done got my emotions froze. So I really just don't give a f**k no mo'. But I ain't gonna go out like 'da way you think I might. Neva' 'dat. It'll be a cold day in hell when somethin' like 'dat happens. So don't worry 'bout me. I'ma be okay. Ain't a damn thing gonna happen to me. But let's change 'da subject, a'ight?

Kenisha nods her head as she doesn't want to talk about this particular topic anymore.

Let's talk 'bout APW. How ya like 'round here so far? Whatcha got planned fo' 'dis place? Seein' how you gonna be part of 'da rosta' now as a wrestla'. Whatcha gonna do?

[mswilliams]

Kenisha gets a little smile on her face as she thinks about being part of the active roster and being in the ring instead of sitting on the sidelines.

Well I pretty much want to prove to everyone and to myself that I can do it. That I can do it in the ring. I took a pretty hard blow back in New York when I lost the contest. But I'm taking another chance here in APW. I'm going to try my very best to make it to the top. I hope to get that title they have for the women's division and live out my dream of being a wrestler. I refuse to be anyone's eye candy. I'm here to wrestle in the ring because that's what a female wrestler is supposed to do. They wrestle. How about yourself? You have any plans for this place too?

[fninfamous]

Well...

187 folded his arms and he sat back in his seat to think for a moment. Then he went on to respond...

I just wanna betta' myself from 'da last place we was at. I wanna do betta' than last season. I just think I might have ova' did it wit' my first promo tape I sent in fo' 'da people to see. I think I scared they @$$es a lil' too much 'cause people would not look or even talk to me when I came to 'da building. I don't know really. I guess some people just get scared when 'da guns some out on they @$$es. I let them know I ain't pullin' no punches and it's gonna be mo' raw, mo' vicious, and even worse than I was befo'. I guess I shouldn't have let them know 'dat much 'cause people was straight scared to speak wit' me or even give a passin' glance when I was in 'da hall rollin' up. Only our Fam' came to check out what it was when they saw me. Them and anotha' punk @$$ dude from 'dat Dragon family. But I just wanna betta' myself, but if these people wanna be straight pussy and not wanna come see 'bout me cause they scared, then I guess we got some weak @$$ people.

He shrugs his shoulders.

Oh well. Hopefully things will be lookin' up fo' us now that we got some fresh clean slates to work from.

[mswilliams]

Kenisha nods her head to 187's words. It did feel good to have a fresh start. And it felt good to hear 187 talk about bettering himself in the wrestling business. She did wish that he had done better last year. She then says in a joking manner...

Well, you are quite the scary person. Hehe.

187 laughed to himself as he heard this.

Yeah. It'll be good for us too. Things will start looking up for the both of us. It's only a matter of time before it gets better and I think it's going to get better sooner than we think.

She then raised her hand up in the air for a high five as she said...

Here's to a better year and a much better time in the wrestling business.

At first 187 raised his eyebrow at her hand but then quickly realized what it meant. So then he raised an open hand as well and gave Kenisha a high five with a smirk on his face. This was only the beginning for the two of them.

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