Side to Side of Living

“Lauryn, what’s up?” Lavelle called out with a grin.

“Not much, just hanging,” I replied.

“I missed you yesterday. Want to catch up real quick?” she asked.

“Sure thing. What’s the topic of discussion?” I asked, curious.

“Something juicy for the future,” Lavelle teased.

“Ooh, now you’ve got me intrigued,” I said with a smirk.

“Hey, what are you guys talking about?” Alpha Matthew chimed in.

“Just some top secret stuff,” Lavelle said with a wink.

“Count me in,” Alpha Matthew said, eager to join in on the fun.

“Yo, let ‘em gossip. Let’s go chat with your dude,” Theophile said to Alpha Matthew.

“Uh, that’s my right-hand man, man,” Alpha Matthew grumbled.

Then they dipped, leaving me and Lavelle behind in the cemetery.

“Alright, what’s the big news?” I asked as Lavelle whipped something out of her pocket and shoved it into my hand.

“What’s this thingamajig?” I questioned.

“Lav, what’s this magic dust you’re talking about?” I asked, intrigued.

“It’s the stuff that can dissolve Holly’s body,