She a Thug and He a Square

By: Nadir

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Hardship was Ron’s reality as a Brooklyn teenager. Confined to circumstances bordering destitution, he maintained a level-head, nevertheless. A friend, Chanel, who was very much into the streets, constantly tried persuading him to get involved in the lucrative trade of drug-dealing, but he refused every time. School was at the top of his priority list, nothing else mattered. Hence, he ignored Chanel’s advances and remained a straight-A student, believing school would eventually take him to a more comfortable position in life.

That was until the pressures of poverty became too burdensome. Unable to secure employment, and with no help at home, Ron was in urgent need of something to do that would help his dire situation. Left with, seemingly, no choice, he tried a hand at hustling. With Chanel’s assistance, he delved into the world of drug-dealing, starting by selling small parcels of marijuana. In no time he realized how bankable hustling could be, and, ultimately, decided to make street-deals his primary focus over school.

Life changed within the blink of an eye once Ron made drug-dealing his focal point. He quickly learned fast money came with trouble, especially in his neighborhood. Even with Chanel on his side, a well-respected street figure, stronger forces of adversity found its way into his realm. He needed an escape from his environment. Finding his way to Los Angeles, he met Diane, a white woman, who would eventually evolve into his soulmate, and take him to heights he never knew existed.