Tamera POV
We are running from a enemy I don't even know what it looks like. My dad and uncle packed my two daughters and three brothers into my minivan and told me to go. I was only to stop when necessary for gas and to drive straight to this business named Rangeman in Trenton New Jersey. I was brought out of my thoughts by Antonio (Tony) my oldest brother. "Sis we need to stop for gas" I nodded and pulled into the first gas station we seen. As I went to get out of the car he went to get out to and I gave him my best mom glare. He looked up at me " please can I run in and get all of us some snacks, please?" I shook my head but knew that they must all be starving "do you know how to pump?" he nodded and I said I would get something to eat.
When I come out a few minutes later I am shocked to see him in the drivers seat. I March to the door which is locked. I glared at him when instead of unlocking the door he cracked the window. I set the bags on the ground and put my hands on my hips. "Antonio I recommend you unlock the door now and re take your seat if you want to sit in it comfortably and don't want to be royally embarrassed " I threatened he gulped and the color drained from his face as he did as he was told. I don't know if I could have followed through on the threat but knowing it worked relieved me. I got in passing out the food and drinks instructing Jackson (Jax) and Edward (Eddie ) to help their nieces.
I was driving for about ten minutes when I glanced over at Tony because he was being so quiet. I sighed when I seen how down he looked. "Tony" I called when I seen he was looking at me, I watched him out of the corner of my eye, I asked "what exactly got into you back there?"
"I was trying to help" he said as he looked at his shoes "you are getting tired so I was going to see if I could drive for a while. " "why did you lock the door? Why not just ask me?" When I did not get a answer "could it be because you know you need a license to drive? I want a answer. " he started playing with his fingers "I have my permit" he said "I was going to hand it to you through the window " he looked at me on the verge of tears "I didn't expect you to react that bad."
When I stopped at the red light I looked at him "then why didn't you just show it to me" I gave him another look "you knew you were in the wrong and didn't want to push your luck?" He nodded and I said "you better never lock me out of this car or anywhere else ever again" I paused "I can promise you won't like the consequences." he gulped and I added "do you understand me " as I stated to move forward when the lights turned green. "Yes mam" he said still looking at his shoes. After a few minutes he asked, so quietly I almost couldn't hear "how much trouble am I in?" I sighed "none" his head shot up "I will let it go this time" he nodded "and next time we stop for gas you can drive". He smiled and nodded before starting to eat. I hate being strict with the boys but I learned the hard way last school year when I watched them for the last two weeks of summer and the first two of the school year. I let them have their way the whole first week and most of the second. When I tried to get them on a school schedule the two oldest gave me such a hard time of going to bed when I said it was fustrating. That was nothing compared to trying to get them up. The first day of school they pushed me so far I got there mom's wooden spoon and threatened to deliver about five or six swats to boths sit spots. Now all I have to do is threaten and they do as I ask.
We had been on the road for almost 24 hours when we stopped at the next gas station and I switched spots. I must have fallen asleep because I was woken by the kids calling my name. I opened my eyes and looked around and found we were parked in front of a non descript building and it had been almost four hours since I last looked at the clock. " Why are we stopped?" I asked "you know we are not..." I paused as Tony answered "this is where the GPS said to stop. "
We all stepped out of the car and stretched before turning to look at the building once again. I turned to look at the kids and took a deep breath before saying " you all need to be on your best behavior" I said "and all of you stay close to me" they all nodded and we walked to the front door. Next to the door was a small sign that read Rangeman inc.
I took another deep breath before opening the door and ushering the kids in ahead of me. I walked up to the desk asking "can I please speak with a Mr. Manosso or Mr Sherman." The man behind the desk stared at me a few seconds before saying "do you have a appointment ". I shook my head no and handed him the note that said front desk. He looked at it for a second before opening it reading it quickly and grabbing the phone. Quickly and quietly he spoke then told me "they will be right down. " I nodded and stepped back to stand with the kids and picked up my four year old Sandra (Sandy). Tony picked up my youngest Angela (Amy). We all looked up as the elevator opened and a mountain of a man with the most beautiful amber eyes stepped out of the door that leads to the staircase. Followed by a Hispanic man. Both were very Handsome but mr. amber eyes would be the one I fell for if I was looking.
