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When we arrived at my house, I noticed Manny parked in the driveway. He was sitting on his car's trunk, playing on his phone. I pulled up behind him and turned off the engine. Everyone exited, and the Miguel guy approached Manny and they began hugging. Rubi looked at me as they began speaking in Spanish.

She threw her hands up in surrender. "I swear I can't take any more of this shit. I'm going to get some sleep because my head hurts from what we did tonight."

She entered the house and shut the door. Miguel and Manny continue to converse in Spanish, but I'm about to cut them off because Manny and I need to talk about why he made me pick up his friend who escaped from prison. He put my life in jeopardy. Me and Rubi could have gone to prison for hiding an inmate.

He puts my life in jeopardy all the time, but this one seems to be bigger than the others because my sister is with me.

I made them stop talking by snapping my fingers. "Aye, are you all done?"

He gave me a straight glance before turning around to face Miguel. "Go inside and wash up. Let me handle this right quick."

Manny was dapped up by Miguel. "Sure, homie. Thank you for your help mamacita."

When Miguel called me mamacita, I rolled my eyes at him. I'm going to hit him in the throat just for that.

Miguel closed the door behind himself. Manny shifted his gaze to me, a solemn expression on his face. I drew my arms together and cocked my head to the side.

"Why didn't you tell me I had to pick up someone who had escaped from prison?" In a very smart tone, I inquired.

He smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "I didn't think it was necessary for you to know."

I gave him a puzzled look. "You didn't think it was necessary? Did you know I ran into a roadblock and the car was being searched by police officers?"

He shrugged his shoulders once more. "Ok. So?"

"Ok so, if they had caught him in the car, I may have gone to prison. Not only could I have gone to prison, but my sister could have as well." In a rage, I said.

He laughed as he stroked his chin. "You really think you special huh?"

I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Obviously I am since you always tell me to do shit for you. You need me."

He drew nearer to me and looked me in the eyes. "I don't need you. To me, you're nothing more than a charity case."

I clenched my jaw as I stared at him. "You know what Manny fuck you," I shouted this as I pushed him away from me. "And your homie could have washed his nasty ass at your house."

I abandoned him outside on his own. When I entered, I noticed Rubi, Spooky, and Miguel sitting on the couch, watching soccer. Because they were so hyped, Spooky's and Miguel's country must be playing. When Spooky saw me, he leapt to his feet and hugged me.

"Wassup, sister-in-law. I've been missing your crazy ass. Manny must have been keeping you busy. However, I see you helped our homie escaped." While sipping a bottle of Colt 45, he said.

I moved my arm away from him. "Yeah. I, too, missed your obnoxious ass. Manny punk ass kept me occupied every day. And I hope you don't have another friend who wants to break out of prison because I'm not going to help."

He burst out laughing. "Man, you know you're going to do anything Manny says, so stop it. Come sit with us on the couch and watch some soccer. I might not stay in here too long to watch them play though because your sister and I have some business to take care of after this." He winked at me after he finished that last sentence.

I shoved him away from me. "First and foremost, fuck Manny; second, I don't want to watch soccer with you; third, that's just disgusting; fourth, Rubi, I thought you were going to bed?"

Rubi shifted her gaze to me. "Girl, that shit went out the window when I saw my man sitting on the couch. Join us in watching soccer. It appeals to me."

When she said "my man," I looked at Spooky, and he smiled. I rolled my eyes at her and Spooky.

I raised my middle finger to Rubi. "Fuck you, girl. You don't even know the first thing about soccer. For God's sake, you don't even know anything about basketball."

She sucked her teeth and motioned me away. "That's why I'm watching the damn game."

I rolled my eyes and waved her off as well. Manny was standing at the door when I heard it open. I moved away from Spooky and walked upstairs because I didn't want to be around Manny. I entered my room and decided to take a quick shower because I didn't want to lie in my bed knowing I was outside. I entered the bathroom and stripped naked. I jumped in the shower for about 10 minutes and then got out.

I went through my usual routine with my teeth and face. I found some panties and a bra and put them on after I dried off. Then I started looking for a cute outfit to wear to bed. I've already told you not to judge me because I like to go to bed looking cute. It didn't take long for me to find an outfit to sleep in.

I was about to fall asleep when I realized I should try to make up for my missed school assignments because I know if I don't, my career will be gone and my mother will be furious. I sat down on the bed with my laptop. I logged in and began working on my school work. Because I work quicker when listening to music, I grabbed my speaker and started playing Like That by Ann Marie.

While working, I began bopping my head to the music. I started rapping the words to myself after that.

"Tryna show out for the Gram that's what we doin' now? Tryna act like you the man like you can do without." Singing to myself, I said.

I continue to work while listening to music. I heard them yelling from downstairs out of nowhere. For them to roar like that, their team must have scored or something. I sighed and slammed the door shut.

After 45 minutes, I had completed at least 7 outstanding assignments. I have a lot of missed assignments that I need to catch up on. I realized I was getting hungry, so I paused the music and went downstairs to get something to eat. I looked through the cabinets to see what I should get. Oreos, doritos, chocolate chip cookies, gummy bears, jolly ranchers, and a variety of other snacks are visible.

I was going to reach for some chocolate chip cookies when my arm was grabbed. When I closed the cabinet, I noticed Manny holding my arm. I was as perplexed as heck when I glanced at him.

I attempted to snare my arm, but he had a firm grip on it. "What are you doing grabbing my arms for? Shouldn't you be watching the game over there?"

He clinched his teeth and yanked my shorts. "What the fuck were you thinking when you came downstairs wearing these shits?"

I started glancing around since I couldn't figure out who he was talking to. "I was under the impression that I could wear whatever the fuck I want and not be questioned."

He wiped his lips with his hand. "Angel, your ass is dangling by a thread. I don't want anyone to see what's mine. Stop playing with me and change this shit."

Spooky's giggling could be heard. "Set your girl straight, homie."

Rubi punched Spooky in the chest, and he glanced at her with a puzzled expression on his face. Miguel started laughing at us all. I shifted my focus away from them and back to Manny.

I took my snacks from the cabinet and jerked my arm away from him. "Even if my coochie was hanging out, I'm not going to change my clothes just because you don't like it. Stop telling me what I should or should not do because you ain't my man or my father."

He laughed. "So you enjoy dressing up as a hoe?"

With a scowl on my face, I looked at him. I shoved him and ran upstairs as fast as I could. What makes you think you're going to be mad at me because of what I'm wearing? Then he had the audacity to say, "I enjoy dressing up like a hoe." You're not even my man, so I don't understand how you're upset. I slammed the door to my room. I jumped into bed and started working on my schoolwork.

I switched the music back on, and Nicki Minaj's Fire Burns started playing. I was so engrossed in the music that I started screaming the words.

"I hope you fire, fire burns, baby I hope you lay down in your sleep and you choke on every lie you told." Singing along with the words, I said.

To do my work, I grabbed my books and began reading them. I've been working on my laptop for at least an hour because time is flying by. I've completed at least 7 assignments thus far. I was so preoccupied with my work that I didn't even notice a knock at the door. I said come in because I assumed it was Rubi, but it turned out to be Manny annoying ass.

I continue to do my schoolwork while ignoring him as if he didn't exist.

"I'm sure you've noticed me standing here." In a smart tone, he said.

I began to look around. "Is there a ghost in here? I thought I heard something."

He chuckled softly. "I see you've got some jokes, yeah? I didn't mean to imply that you enjoy dressing like a hoe. It simply slipped."

I threw back my head and burst out laughing. "Do you really think I'm going to believe that shit slipped out of your mouth? No, you meant what you said, and you must stand firm on it."

He palmed his face. "Damn, I'm trying to apologize to your ass."

I shooed him away. "That sorry ass apology can go so far up your ass."

His jaw was clenched and pointed at my laptop. "What the hell are you working on?"

"I'm working on a project called mind your own business and get out of my room. Thanks." I said, my gaze fixed on my laptop.

With a shake of his head, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation. "See, I can't be polite to your lil dumb ass."

I got out of bed and approached him. "Who the fuck are you calling a dumb ass, dumb ass?"

He laughed as he glanced at me. "Angel, please back the fuck up before I slam you on your damn head."

My arms were folded in front of me. "Slam who? How about you slam the door behind you as you leave?"

He burst out laughing. "You're rolling up on me like you're about to do something."

"You're right, bitch. I'm about to kick your ass out." I pushed him towards the door, I said.

He picked up my ass and slammed me on the bed out of nowhere. He piled himself on top of me, placing both of my hands above my head. He was staring at me with an angry expression on his face.

"One thing for certain, you're not going to call me a bitch." He added calmly.

We just stared at each other for a moment, not saying anything. I was taken aback because he had just picked me up out of nowhere. Knowing Manny, I should've seen it coming. When I heard the door open, Miguel poked his head inside.

"Aye, homie, Mexico had w- oh, never mind, I see you're getting busy. My bad dude." He said as he shut the door behind him.

I rolled my eyes because they were always thinking adversely about me and Manny, as if we were involved in some sort of scandal. Manny gazed at me, then transferred his gaze to my breast, that's when he burst out laughing.

"I see your nipples are hard. I'm sure you enjoy getting slammed by me." He smirked as he said it.

I pushed him away from me and towards the door. "Get out right now!"

He burst out laughing even harder. I pushed him out the door and shut it behind him. He gets on my nerves and enjoys bothering me on purpose, I swear. I'm annoyed that he came in and distracted me. I straightened myself up and returned to my schoolwork. I worked on my assignments until I fell asleep.

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I slowly opened my eyes and realized I had gone to bed with my laptop and books in my hands. I sat up and shifted my laptop and books to the side. I rubbed my eyes in order to improve my vision.

I grabbed my laptop and plugged it into the charger. I still have a lot of assignments to finish later. I got out of bed and went into the bathroom. I went through my usual morning routine and that was the end of it.

I went into my closet and looked for an outfit to wear today. I'm going to check on Trevante at the hospital. I really miss him, and I'm hoping he'll move his arm or something to let me know he hears me. I put on an outfit I found.

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I sprayed myself with perfume and went downstairs. Because the house was relatively quiet, it appears that everyone must have left me here alone. That's fine with me because I didn't want to hear anyone's voices today. I entered the kitchen and began preparing breakfast for myself. I made cinnamon waffles, cheese eggs, and turkey sausage. I brewed some coffee and proceeded to the living room.

I sat in the living room and started watching Lifetime. I know I shouldn't eat in the living room, but I need to watch something while I eat. I ate my breakfast so quickly because I was hungry. I finished my meal a couple of minutes later. I went to the kitchen and started washing the plate. I was about to finish washing the dishes when I heard a knock.

I dried my hands and proceeded to the door. When I opened it, it was that FBI agent. He had an irritating smirk on his face. I swear I don't have time for this today.

I put a smile on my lips. "How can I assist you today, Mr. Turner?"

He grinned even brighter. "Do you mind if I come in?"

I moved out of the way and beckoned for him to enter. "Of course, come on in."

I rolled my eyes behind his head as he walked in. I made my way to the kitchen. "Would you like some coffee?" I inquired.

He shook his head. "Please. I'd like a cup of coffee."

I took out a coffee mug and poured him some coffee, which he took a sip of. Then I stared at him, perplexed, because I'm curious as to why he's here. I'm hoping he won't inquire about Miguel or Mariah.

"So, what brought you here?" I inquired.

After he's finished drinking his coffee, he wipes his mouth. "As I was driving around the neighborhood, I noticed Manny leaving your house."

My eyes widened and my heart began to race. "Yes, he comes in the mornings and we make love. Is there anything wrong with that?" I laughed nervously.

He laughed. "Nothing is wrong with that at all. Did he ever talk about business with you?"

I made a shaky motion with my head. "No, we just have sex and then he leaves. We don't talk about anything."

He gave a nod. "Did he mention anything about one of his friends escaping from prison? Do you know where he's keeping him?"

I pretended to be perplexed. "No, he didn't say anything about that situation. We don't even talk about stuff like that."

He appeared to be frustrated because I was not providing him with the answers he desired. "Ok. Another thing, do you know anyone named Mariah?"

I should have known he'd ask that question. I'm hoping she didn't tell him I shot her because if she did, I'm going to prison.

I shook my head. "I mean, I'm sure I've heard that name before. Why?"

"Because she was shot in the abdomen the night before. Do you have any knowledge of that?" He said this while looking at me with a solemn expression on his face.

I made a shaky motion with my head. "No, I wasn't aware of that, but is that girl okay?"

He, too, shook his head. "Yes, she is fine. She is in good health."

"Do you have any other questions you'd like to ask because I really need to get somewhere?" In a frustrated tone, I said to him.

He smiled at me. "No, I'm afraid that's all I have for now. Thank you very much for the coffee. I hope to see you soon."

I led him to the door and opened it for him. "Have a wonderful day, Mr. Turner."

He smiled as he turned around. "You, too, Ms.White, have a blessed day."

I sighed as I shut the door. I'm already aware that this man knows everything there is to know about me. I'm not sure why I'm lying to him because I'm probably exacerbating the situation. Manny and I should probably go to Mexico soon. I gathered my phone, keys, and purse and prepared to leave for the hospital.

When I got into my car, I noticed it smelled like mud. I looked back at my seat and realized I hadn't cleaned the mud off of it. I was just going to have to clean it later. I put my car in reversed and drove out of the driveway. I put my car in drive and drove the entire distance to the hospital. It took me only 30 minutes to get to the hospital. I located a parking space and parked my car. I exited and went inside.

I proceeded to the front desk. "Good morning, I'm here to see Trevante Rhodes."

"Good morning, and you may proceed to his room." The nurse said.

I approached his room and entered inside. I was on the verge of crying again because seeing him with all of those tubes in his mouth made me so angry. Every time I look at him, I am reminded that everything that has transpired is my fault.

I sat beside him and took his hand in mine. "Hey, Tre. It's me, Angel. I'm hoping you'll wake up today so I can see those lovely eyes of yours. I'd like to express my regret for the entire situation once more. I know you despise me right now, and I completely understand. I adore you and can't wait for you to return home."

He didn't say anything, and he didn't move either. I started crying while holding my head down. I felt him clasp my hand a few seconds later. I leapt to my feet, ecstatic that he had done so.

I stroked my palm against his temples and kissed him on the brow. "I know you're attempting to communicate with me, baby. It is going to happen soon. I love you so much."

I slid into his bed and cuddled with him gently. I was messing around with his hands. I heard heels clapping against the floor a few seconds later. When I looked up, I noticed Alexis had entered the room. I'm quite sure this girl didn't just walk in here.

Her eyes were welling up with tears. This girl had better get out of here before I punch her in the esophagus.