Murder She Wrote: Story Time with Kam

​There is always a time where you want to shut yourself away from the world and take a breather. Sadly, majority of us don’t have finances or the opportunities to get up and leave. We have to find other coping methods that help us bring peace and serenity in our lives.
I call these, SAFE HAVENS.
 
It is usually something simple as writing, reading, cooking or sports. Something that would carry you into a different world, to help you forget and/or resolve your problems. It is an act that helps you feel safe from the dangers that is trying to get in. 
 
I have two safe havens. Basketball and writing. Basketball has become such an important factor in my life, that I don’t know what I would do if the sport decides to go extinct (Not going to happen but you get my drift). I get excited to learn new stats on players, what is going on in the league.
 
My other one, which I am going to share a little bit with you today, is writing. I usually write short stories and poems. The poems usually express my current emotions whereas the stories dig deeper into my wild imagination.
 
Today I want to share with you one of my short stories titled “Murder She Wrote”, based off the 90’s hit from Chaka Demus and Pliers with the same title featuring Luke James as the main male character.
 
Feel free to leave your feedback on the story in the comments below. You can also comment and tweet on what is your safe haven @islandgalting.

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Song: Murder She Wrote ~ Chaka Dumus & Pliers
Featuring Luke James
Summer 1995 
 
“I can't believe she have the nerves to walk through this neighbourhood, especially after what she did." The older woman scoffed at the slender darkskined woman as she walked the neighbourhood streets. The woman was used to the slander by now, just because she was protecting to herself. Others didn't seem it as that. The topic was so taboo, especially in black communities. Everyone looked down on her.

"What did she do?" A younger woman asked her. The older lady sucked her teeth and rolled her eyes. "Trust me, you aint ready for this story."  




Salina walked up the one story house of the guy she thought was the one. She always known as the fast one, jumping from man to man. For her she couldn't find the right one. The one that could satisfy her needs physically, mentally and emotionally. The tall, dark skinned man was the one she thought would fullfil all her needs.

"What's up baby girl?" Luke hugged her as he opened the door. He stood there shirtless and in a basketball pants, since this summer was hotter than ever.

"I missed you so much." Salina simply said as she kissed his lips. Luke quickly pulled her into the house and closed the door. Letting go of his embrace, she stood up in the living room admiring the small home she has grown to love. However, this might be the last time she would ever see this house, or even this man.

"I have something to tell you Luke." She said as she played with her nails. Luke smiled at her and raised his eyebrow slowly.

"What it is baby girl?" He asked as he pulled her down unto his lap. He placed his lips on the crook of his neckb slighty kissing and sucking on it. A gesture that he knew drove Salina crazy.

"Babe stop. I'm trying to be serious here." She said as she tried to pull out of his embrace.

"And I'm being serious here too. I aint had piece in a while man" He mumbled in her neck. She took a deep breath, building up the courage to say the following words.

"I'm pregnant Luke."

"Fuck you mean you pregnant." He yelled pushing her off him lightly. She let out a loud sigh, hoping this wasn't going to happen.

"I am having a baby. There is a child growing inside of me." she said slowly. Luke got up from the couch and paced around the house angrily.

"You know that can't be my child right. I know that is not child." He said shaking his head.

"Who own do you think it is Luke?" She yelled as hot tears ran down her eyes. "You are the only one that I've been messing with for the past six months."

"That aint what the boys be saying." He spat back at her. He gave her a look of disgust. There was no way that he was planning to have a child and definitely wasn't planning on getting her pregnant.

"Luke. You know I am not like that. I will never disrespect our relationship and have sex with any body else." she said getting heated. At this moment she realised that he was just like the rest of them. This whole time he had an entire act and now his true colours were coming out.

"You disrespected our relationship by getting pregnant."

"That makes no sense Luke. You the one who didn't pull out. So who fault is that. And when I asked you about the pills, you said later. Knowing damn well my ass can't afford them." Salina was furious. The one time she thought somebody truly loved her, shit like this happened.

"Get rid of it."
"Excuse me."
"I said get rid of the fucking baby. It is either me or the baby". He pulled out a couple hundred out of his pocket and threw it at her.

"It is me or the baby. Make your decision Salina." 





Three days later, Salina got the abortion by an illegal abortionist. She couldn't affoard the legal way and she knew persons at the clinic would spread her business. For the rest of the day she was feeling ill and decided she would go and tell Luke for the sake of their relationship the next day.
Arriving to his house, she met his boys sitting on the stairs passing around the joint. She knew that there were too much people around to tell them this,but she wanted to tell him now.

"Hey guys, where is Luke?" she asked his boys. They nodded at her and pointed to the house. She quickly walked up the stairs, opening and shutting the door.
What she heard next had her in complete shock. The sounds of female moans, slowly filled the house. Salina couldn't believe what she was hearing. As she walked closer to his bedroom, the noised got louder. Looking through the slight crack in the door, she saw Luke having sex with a local hoe. She was flabbergasted.


"Really Luke. This is how you fucking betray me." Salina yelled and she slammed the door opened. Luke pulled out quickly and the girl covered up the sheets.

"Yo Salina, this isn't what you fucking think it is." He said as he grabbed a pants and put it on.


"Nigga. I saw your ass dicking her down and it isn't what it it is." she said as she started to breathe heavily. The two could've been heard from outside and all persons, including his boys.

"I came to tell that I chose you and got the abortion but I guess that doesn't matter anymore."

"You killed my seed." He yelled, knowing that there was an audience outside. He didn't want to be known as the bad one in this situation.

"Why are you getting angry. You are the one who told me to do it." Salina yelled back.
"Why are you out here lying on me Salina. You know I would never, never tell you to kill my own."

"Wooow. Just woow."


"Get the fuck out of my house Salina. I don't want to see your ass anymore. I hope you live in shame for killing a fucking baby." He yelled as he pushed her out of the house. Salina slammed the door in his face and was met with a stunned crowd. Words like hoe, bitch, baby killer was spat in her face as she quickly walked down the street.

Nobody would fully understand her story,she is just known for the murder she wrote.


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"She got quite the nerves indeed. How she is going to do that sweet chocolate boy like that." The younger woman said shaking her head.
"I hope she goes to hell for her sins." The older woman yelled at her.

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