The Prodigal Thug Lord

Chapter Three

JAYLA'S POV

There is nothing I can say but this woman is crazy. It's almost 7am and I haven't gotten the chance to get ready for school because she needs my contribution towards the bills.

"Listen to me you skinny b***h, when I tell you I want the money before the end of the month that's what I f*****g mean" My mother Nyla yelled

"I told you I got laid off my other job, I am still seeking another job" I said softly

"That has nothing to do with me. You are just a irresponsibly waste of space and if you can't find the rest of the money by the end of the month you better find somewhere else to go" she said coldly. I could feel my anger rising. How could she be so heartless?

"Mami where am I supposed to go? I am 17 years old and dad's money paid for this house he wouldn't want me to leave" I yelled. I felt a sharp stink on my cheek and my eyes immediately filled with tears.

"I don't give a s**t what your b***h ass father paid for, it's my house now. Whether you want to f**k a million different thugs or hoes I don't care. Just ensure you have the money" She yelled leaving my room. I closed the door and started crying harder.

I hate my life.How could a mother be like this? She hates me for no reason. I feel so heart broken and alone. I didn't have anybody. I am just all alone in this cruel world. I know if I wanted somewhere to stay Zee and Mya would be happy to help me but I can't live off others.

That has never crossed my mind then and it won't now. After a few minutes I heard the front door slammed shut and I knew my mom left for work.

I got up and got ready for school. I know I'll be late but I don't care. I rather be there than here. I went to my dresser to get something to wear. I took out a baggy black cargo jeans joggers, a white tank top and a black sweat shirt.

The weather is a bit chilly so that would have to do. I pulled out a panty set and laid them out on the bed along with my clothes. I walked into the bathroom, brushed my teeth, bathe myself and got out. I dried my body and walked back into my room. I applied some makeup on my now bruised cheek so no one would ask about it.

I put my clothes on along with deodorant and body spray. I slipped on my Jordan Retro 4 in black, gray and red. I spray some water in my hair and apply a few products so my curls stay in contact. I slipped a red beanie on.

After I got done, I grabbed my phone and everything I need and went out the door. It was past 8am but I couldn't careless. I took my time and started walking to school. I plugged one earplug in and started ('Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown Right By my side').

I walked for about 20 minutes then the school came into view. I walked in the school, went to the office for a pass and headed to my first class which I am over 30 minutes late for. I gave the teacher the pass and went to my seat then my phone pinged. I took it out and it was a text from Mya.

Jamya❤: Babe where were you this morning, why are you so late?

Jayla: I woke up late. Can we get back to class, I have missed out a lot already.

I put my phone into my pocket and went to take my textbooks from my bag then remembered I didn't stop by my locker. I sighed and put my head down. My life is just so horrible. I wish I didn't have to be so much of an burden on my mother but she isn't going to leave me because she will rather force me to get out of her sight.

She would be glad to disown me. To her, I was a waste of space. She blamed me for killing my twin. She blamed me for my father's death and told me she wished she aborted me. There is no one that really understand how I feel. I felt tears well in my eyes and hand started to feel wet. I stopped crying and waited until the bell rang and left the classroom. I really hope things starts to look up for me.

*

"Hey short stack you okay?" Zee asked as him and Mya joined the table I was sitting at with a tray

"Yes I'm fine, why?" I asked as I ate my fry

"Well you didn't take the bus today and you came to school late" He said

"How would you know if I took the bus? You drive to school" I muttered

"Jay we're just trying to make sure you're okay, and you look like you've been crying" Mya said sadly. She really know me so well.

"It's just that I'm going through some things at home and it's taking a toll on me" I said softly

"Did she hit you again?" Zee asked as he clenched his jaw.

He is always so protective of me. Dumb kids at our school would think that we are sleeping together or some s**t like that but he's like my big brother. He chase guys away and always be like 'I'm a guy, so I know how they think. They just want to hit it and quit it'.

"Can we talk about something else please?" I asked

"Whatever suits you. I told you, you should come stay with me. I live alone in an apartment that my dad pays for that has two empty bedrooms" he said

"You still haven't got back to me about that job you told me about, I really need a job to maintain myself" I said to him

"I'll come live with you but I have to at least pay rent" I added eating my food. Mya chuckled softly

"He's not going to make you pay babe" she said to me

"Oh and Mya and I know a guy who is opening up a new diner about 10 minutes walk from my apartment building. He opens Thursday which is weird as f**k but I can take you there" He said

"I'd love to. I just hope he isn't a creep like Donald" I said eating my fry

"Donald is a pervert, no questions asked" Zee said shaking his head.

We chatted back and forth about the job and Zee would constantly flirt with Mya. I think they'd be good for each other.

*

I was on my way to Drama Class in the empty halls. I wasn't late but everyone rushed to their classes. I had to reapply the foundation to cover the bruise on my cheek. I was busy walking when someone drag me into the janitor's closet causing me to scream and they covered my mouth.

At first I thought it was Mya playing around but the cologne was a guy's. I turned around and saw Leon.

Leon Boyd is the star athlete at our school. He's a typical jock. Bully's the weaker kids, total asshole, stupidly handsome you name it. For one thing, Zee hates him because he thinks he's better than anyone and he supposedly have a crush on me but I don't like him.

"Hey babe" He said smiling. I felt like punching him in the face

"I'm not your babe Leon. What do you want?" I asked rolling my eyes

"Please go out with me" He said caressing my cheek. I moved away

"Umm I told you multiple times I am not interested" I said to him

"It's because that of that asshole Zidane right?" he hissed

"What? He's my friend" I said to him

"You f*****g him now?" he asked

"Whether I am or not that's not your problem" I yelled trying to get pass him but he blocked my way

"Maybe I should f**k you so you forget about him" He said moving in close to me.

He pushed himself up on me and started kissing my neck aggressively. I tried pushing him off but he place one of his knees between my legs so I couldn't move. I started slapping him and he gripped both my hands with one of his.

"Leon let go of me" I screamed on the verge of tears

"No baby, I'll let you forget that b***h of a boyfriend" He said putting his hand out my shirt and started grabbing my breast harshly.

"Please let me go!" I screamed and tears filled my eyes

"Shh baby, you know you like this" He said licking my chest.

"Help Me!" I yelled

"No one can hear you babe, just shut your mouth and be a good girl" he said and started pulling his jeans.

He started undoing my and before I know it, he was off of me. I opened my eyes and Zee has him on the floor beating the s**t out of him. When I saw blood on his knuckles, I yelled for him to stop. The security guards came and pulled Zee off Leon.

He came over to me and helped me fixed my clothes then pulled me into a hug. I cried on his shoulder for awhile until the security escorted us to the principal's office. We sat in the waiting room and Leon sat across from us with a stupid smirk on his face.

"I knew it. You just had to come save your little b***h" Leon said chuckling "Maybe this time I'll just f**k Jamya instead" He added smirking.

Zee was about to beat the s**t out of him again but the principal called us in. I told him what happened. For a fact, I knew he didn't believe because for one, Him and Leon were white. He asked us all to come with our parents tomorrow. I just get us and left the office with Zee behind me.

"Do you need me to give you a ride home?" Zee asked

"Sure, but can you show me the restaurant first?" I asked

"You wanna see Ace don't ya?" He asked wiggling his eyebrows

"What do you mean?" I asked as I blushed. I will admit, although I have only seen him once and he has occupied my mind since

"Ace is the owner of the diner, you could do your interview and s**t today" he said

"Okay cool" I said

"So you have a little crush in my cousin huh?" he asked as he opened his car door.

"No I don't" I lied

"I know you gotta crush on my boy, don't be denying that s**t short stack" he said as we pulled out the parking lot.

We drove for about 15 minutes then he pulled up to a diner. There was a No parking sign at the door but he parked anyway.

"Well come on short stack" he said laughing. I rolled my eyes at him and we walked into the restaurant and all eyes were on us.

There were a group of guys, they were all handsome but I didn't see Ace. I was slightly disappointed but I didn't let it show.

"Wassup Roc" Zee said slapping five with some dude who looked high as a kite.

"Wassuo bro, who this fine ass shawty you got witchu?" he asked looking at me and licking his lips

"This is my lil sis Jay" he said ruffling my beanie and pulled my hair up. I slapped his hand away

"Hey ma, I'm Roc" the guy said holding out his hand. He was handsome but he ain't no Ace. I shook his hand and smiled a little.

"That's Jax" he said pointing to a guy sitting on the table " He's Mya's brother" he added

"Wassup ma, whatchu doing with this foo?" Jax asked "I could show you a good time" he added licking his lips.

"No thanks" I said smiling awkwardly

"Avoid his stupidity" Zee said laughing

"Anyway that's Lars" he said point to one who was smoking "And that's Dice" he added pointing to another guy

"Wassup ma" they both said. I waved awkwardly

"Well that's out the way, where is Ace?" Zee asked

"He'll be here any minute now" Roc said and on cue Ace came out from the back dressed in a black skinny jeans and a tight white T-shirt showing off his tattoos and muscles with some papers in his hand. I couldn't help but gaze. When he saw me, he smiled.

"It's good to see you again Jayla" He said smiling. My name rolled off his tongue so seductively. I wanted him to call my name over and over again.

"I know.... I mean nice to see you too" I said blushing hard. I face palmed myself and him and the other guys chuckling. He slapped five with Zee.

"Miss Jayla has a crush on Acey" Jax said in a girly voice

"f**k outta here with that fruity ass s**t" Lars said mugging him

"Aren't you supposed to be in school cous?" Ace asked

"No, but that's why I am here. I need a favor" Zee said

"I'm listening" Ace said folding his arm across his chest making his muscles bulge. I stared at them in Awe. How could one man be this damn sexy. He stole glances at me as Zee talked to him.

"I want you to attend a meeting with the principal tomorrow because I can't ask pops" Zee said

"Another fight Zidane?" Roc asked laughing

"Yes but it wasn't for fun this time" Zee said

"Okay, so why is Jayla here?" Ace asked "She was fighting too?" he asked

"No but she was the reason, it wasn't her fault though" Zee said

"Okay, and what do I get in return?" Ace asked glancing at me

"I'll hit you up with your first employee for this restaurant" Zee said

"I have 3 already" Ace said chuckling

"Trust me you'll rather to have this one" Zee said smirking

"Really? Who might that be?" Ace asked challenging him

"Jayla" Zee said smirking.. Ace looked at him and chuckled then looked at me

"You're just gonna bargain her like that?" Ace asked him

"Well she is looking for a job and I know you like her so two birds one stone" Zee said smirking. My eyes widen. He likes me? Oh God. I was not expecting that. This breathtakingly handsome man like me. I felt like I was about to explode.

"He's serious?" he asked me smiling

"Y..Yes" I stuttered. Why did I stutter?

"No need to be nervous" Ace said smirking

"Well I guess you can consider it done" Ace said to Zee "I hope I don't have to shoot anybody" Ace added causing my eyes to widen

"You might have to, the principal is racist and the b***h ass dude I f****d up is also white" Zee said shaking his head.

"Well I guess I should talk business with Jayla" Ace said smiling at me.

"Shall we?" he asked making way for me to pass. I nodded and went with him.