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that he has a few things to tie up before he moves here.” Monty stated.
    “I’ll be glad to see him. I haven’t seen that man since we were teenagers.”
    “That was the last time I saw him too. Mama was glad that I called him to see if he wanted a positive change in his life. I know Aunt Lynn was glad that I called, too. She’s been so worried about him lately, because she don’t want him to end up dead or in jail.” Monty said.
    “Damn man, how long Bren been in the game?” Rico asked.
    “Bren has been in the game since he was about seventeen. I’m a couple of months older than him, so that means that he’s been selling dope for six years are better.” Monty replied.
    “Damn, Bren should have it going on in that case.”
    “That’s the problem. He is doing too much. Between money, drugs, and women his life is wide open, and it’s plenty of niggas that hate on him. Man, Bren round there driving a brand new Chevrolet Silverado Dually. Aunt Lynn emailed Mama some pictures of it. I gotta say it’s sweet as hell, but Cuz need to be more careful. The folks are watching his ass; they know this nigga ain’t got no job.” Monty explained. “I want him to move here and start an honest living. I don’t wanna see nothing happen to him. That shit would kill my Mama and Aunt Lynn. Mama been saying lately that she don’t know if she could handle another funeral and I wouldn’t want her to go through that again.”
    “I wouldn’t wanna see that shit happen to him, either. Trust me, I know how that shit feels and I’ve put my Mama through so much as is. That’s why I’m glad I left that shit alone.” Rico said.
    “I know because that shit scared the hell outta me when I’d realized that you’d been shot. That shit wasn’t no joke. Hell, Bren already had gotten into some shit with these niggas from Houston over some money that was stolen from him. So there is some ongoing beef between them. I just hope when Bren leaves Texas that he’ll bring Aunt Lynn and the rest of the family with him. I know that’s home for them, but I think that Aunt Lynn and Mama need to be closer with each other like they were when they were growing up.” Monty said. “One thing about it, Bren’s a hustler and will do whatever it takes to make that money. The business needs that.”
    “I see.” Rico said. “I can’t wait to see that nigga. I’m sure we’ll have this place jumping off in no time.”
    “Maurice is also coming aboard. He’ll be here next week when we meet up. He is someone who I met through a mutual friend who worked at another realty company. Now, this dude is talented and knows how to handle his business. He’s twenty-eight years old and previously worked at Lewis Realty. I had lunch with him about a month ago and was very impressed with his resume and his accomplishments. The brother is at the top of his game and I’m glad to have him working here with us. I mean, we can learn some things from this guy. He’s serious about making that money. The cool thing is that he can already see how business is going to be here and he wants to be a part of it. He could’ve gone anywhere and did his own thang, but he chose to work here with us. I feel that this was one of the best business moves that I could’ve made.
    “You’re right. I’m glad he decided to come here. I can’t wait to learn some things from him.”
    “We do need an Executive Assistant. I’m only going to hire one for now, and maybe another one when business picks up. I’m going to put an ad in the Augusta Chronicle and see what or who we come up with. I’m looking for someone who is edgy, professional and a well rounded person. They have to have a great sense of humor and are already familiar with the business. Whoever he or she is must be qualified to go above and beyond for us and our clients.”
    “I feel ya. You know I’m cool with it.” Rico said. “I trust any decisions that you make and things will work out.”
    Monty