Tales of the Hood (18 page)

“I know and that is all in the past. People can change if they want to and I have,” I stressed. She acknowledged that this wasn't the time for talking but the time to get out of here and get away for good. Leaving a trail of blood drops I limped out of the warehouse and took one more look at the man who tried to ruin my life because I had ruined his. I don't know why but I saluted him. It was like the final signal confirming that all of this was over.

I turned around and thought to myself,
all my life I have been taking five steps forward and ten steps back. Trying to see what I was good at and get my life on track. Finally, I've found what I've been looking for. I've got the money and the fame I worked so hard for but I never thought the day would come when this would be it. I am heading for a new life in America in a matter of hours with no more worries. Damn. This is it.