Browse Articles in "By Your Side"

Winston
            “Hello…” a cheerful young man greeted. “Good evening, may I speak to Jamal Rivers please?” Winston asked “Yes...may I tell him who’s calling?”  “Sure! You can tell him that Winston Lewis is on the line!” he said with pride. “Winston Lewis…THEE Winston Lewis…of Lewis, Myers, and Fitzwater?” he excitedly asked. “Yes, that’s me!” “Wow you are my idol, I’m an intern here and my dream is to become a top attorney like yourself! I’m amazed at what you do, anyway hold on and I will transfer you!” “Thank you young man, and keep reaching for the stars!” He encouraged. Winston was an honest man and he made his living in an honest way. He loved to encourage and support people, who ...

Desmond
            “Hello! Bradford Owens” the private investigator greeted. “Hi, yes this is Desmond Scott, Phoenix Scotts’ husband,” he said, “you were recently working on a case with my wife, I was having an affair and I..” “No need to explain Mr. Scott I know who you are, you were under my watch for a few weeks,” the man joked, “how can I help you?” “Well sir I’m not too sure how I should ask this, but I need some information.” Desmond said. “What kind of information are you looking for?” Bradford asked “I was wondering if there was any additional information, aside from what you gave my wife, on Ryan Stewart? I’m not sure if you have some kind of client confidentiality clause, but I am willing to pay you whatever ...

Roman
            There is something going on with Diddles, Roman thought. He couldn’t put his finger on it but his friend was acting funny and had become really distant and withdrawn. As they walked out of the locker room Roman pulled Desmond to the side. “You Diddles, man what’s up?” Roman asked. Desmond knew he couldn’t tell anyone what was going on. He had to keep a low profile if he was going to hunt down Ryan. “Oh nothing man just a little stressed because Ryan tried to contact me again, but other than that I’m straight! But look I gotta roll because I’m meeting Phoenix at the counselors office.” Convinced that he was ok and taking Kennedy’s advice about staying out of people’s lives Roman said “Ok man, hit me up you know we’re having the ...

Desmond
            That was the benefit of being an athlete in the city of brotherly love. The people of Philly were die hard fans of their teams, especially the Eagles. The officer had so much love for Desmond that he was willing to risk his job for him. The letter that he handed to Desmond was supposed to be a piece of evidence, but he didn’t care! he couldn’t stand the thought of the birds losing their playoff birth this season. After the officer slipped him the note Desmond walked over to his car and got in. He opened the letter and it said:
To: You
From: Me
Finally Desi, you and I can be together! I have your fucking wife and I am going to kill her! I cannot tell you where I am but just know that I will find you when she’s terminated and you and I will live happily ever after. She ...

Ryan
            It took all of five seconds for Phoenix to faint from inhaling the chemical toxin that Ryan covered her mouth and nose with. During his months of preparation Ryan had been researching and reading various articles and books about household poisons. He learned that there are many products people use everyday that contain lethal solutions. Once Phoenix slumped in his arms Ryan threw her over his shoulders and put her in the passenger seat of the caprice. He then bust the windows of her car and shop out before getting back in the car and pulling off. On his way to Jersey he kept looking over at Phoenix. “I hate you bitch, because of you I can’t have my fairytale ending with my prince charming. But that’s all about to change cause you’ve just fell out of a dream and landed in a motha ...

                                    two months later
 
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Kira
            Shakira was happy as hell that her mother wanted to go back to Philly. As much as she loved her mom she couldn’t bare to spend another second with her in Jamaica. She was 23 and single and wanted to experience Jamaica ...

Desmond
            It had been a week since the incident with Desmond occurred, and already everything seemed as if it was back in order! The Doctor gave Desmond the OK to practice, but didn’t want him playing in any games just yet, he ...

Desmond
Desmond couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Phoenix walk in with Roman and Armen. He thought for sure that their marriage was over, but seeing her face in that hospital room gave him a glimpse of hope. She walked over to him and as she looked into his eyes, she began to cry. She bent ...

Kennedy
It took everything inside of Kennedy, not to beat the shit out of Taylor for disrespecting her in her own got damn house! “Taylor, I don’t know where you’re from or who you think you are! But don’t let my kindness fool you. Now you’ve got some nerve coming up ...