Chapter 13

Maria:

“You calling me is a bad idea, Alonzo. You know that they are on the watch on everything that goes around. If you keep calling me, then you're going to attract attention and that it the last thing that I want happening.” I said through the phone. I was out on the veranda, knowing that no one would be entering my room. The door was locked and considering that my mother had now believed that I was asleep, she would not come in.

“The last thing that I wanted to get you in trouble, but I want to hear what is going on. You are my eyes and ears in the family, and I do believe that you think that everyone is on our side. However, nobody is. Everyone is looking for power and right now we are going to need to fight back to ensure that we get our power.” He said. I stayed quiet for a few moments, remembering the bullet that he had shot at me, the bullet that prevented me from walking for months. I was thankful to be able to walk, however, it didn't happen easily. The number of medication