Important: I am doing Neal's side of the story and going to end it at the call. It is also Neal's Preview.
I have never felt so alive on this island. I can be a free alpha here. I'm a most wanted man but who would look at an island that is probably smaller than a quarter on a map to find a wanted man. The island was a nice choice to escape to. It has mild climate, some nice people, and one gorgeous woman who works at the coffee shop. It is truly paradise. Also Mozzie is here or I should say Berry Saturo. My name is not Neal Caffery anymore it is James Maine.
I take a quick swim and shower. I take a long stroll through the town in one of my laid back suits. The suit was a tan jacket and pants and a sheer white formal shirt. I stop at the hat store that carries my favorite hats (Fedora).
"O. Senaro Maine." The owner said in a thick Spanish accent.
"Got it."I said.
"Yes, Yes."He pulled out a shoe box and opens it to show yet another glorious Fedora.
"Wow." I said amazed. How can he keep coming up with these beautiful hats? I look in the mirror with the hat on my head and thought how it looks on. I brought and went down to the market. The market was very crowded with everybody rushing around and scattered. It was just like a mini version of New York.
It still is very painful to think about New York. Leaving everyone I knew behind. Elizabeth, Ellen, Diana, Jones, Peter…. I miss him but he was the one to run. With Agent Kramer trying to put me back in jail and everything. Peter told me to run. He didn't want me to go back to jail no matter how much he threatens it.
As I walk around the market I wave to the Hector. He is a rambunctious little kid. Then I see the same asshole who takes another papaya without paying from Hector's fruit stand again.
"Hey you have to pay for that!" Hector yells. I felt bad for the kid so I paid for the papaya that was stolen and continue on my walk. As I reach a guitar I asked him if he would play a certain song. He nodded yes.
He walks in playing New Evido in a café where one of the most beautiful girls I met is. I walk from a different direction to "surprise" her.
"Adois, Maya." I said
"O, New York." She says. "That's the last time I tell you one of my favorites." She really was a gorgeous alpha girl. She had shoulder length long wavy hair, brown eyes, slightly pink small lips, and tan skin. She really was one to be worthy to draw. Today she wore a white elbow length shirt with little designs on the neckline and end of the selves.
"That almost sounds like regret." I smirk. "Something you said you didn't believe in."
"After a few drinks people can say a lot." She explained.
"HA" a person behind said.
"O it looks like your usually table has ears." She said not to happy from whom it came from.
"O Berry, he is as harmless as a pale of fluff." I joked.
"He unionize my server." She explained
"Viva healthcare" Berry said aloud.
"Well he is beta harmless." Maya snorts. I take advantage of these and asked if she would go to dinner tonight.
"I'm working." She said. Well that ship sunk and failed time for plan B.
"But you're the provider."
"You know James I like you, really I do but you are just trouble." She said demandingly. I gave her a confused look.
"The ones who are trying to escape their past." she explains "Honestly you are just not an open book and won't talk about your past."
"You must be confusing me for the guy who steals Hector's papayas and if you are I am extremely offended." I said.
"Obeben" Berry said.
Maya rolls her eyes. "So you're an honest man?"
"Open book"
"Sure…because all you have told me is that you are from New York." She raises an eyebrow.
"Best city in the world."
"Then why exactly did you leave?"
"To live here. Paradise."
"Sorry New York but honestly you are lying throw your teeth and your book is a work of fiction."
"Maya, Please"
"One moment of honesty that's all I ask." she interrupts "Then maybe I could try but until then nothing is going to happen" she walked away.
Damn I tried again and she still won't go to dinner with me. I even gave one of my best charming smiles. Damn it all to hell. I walk over to the table where "Berry" is sitting.
"Well if it is not Berry Saturo." I sighed
"Of all the people you could get you choose the one who wants you the least." Berry examines. "Also that Beta comment was uncalled for. Even if you're an alpha I can still take you down."
"Sure… and I won the Indianapolis 500." Saying scarcastly. "Well I don't know I just want her."
When I really think about it I start to doubt it. I think that I want her but at the same time I don't. I just fell empty at times. I guess I am just trying to find my "soul mate". Which I don't really believe in. I don't get myself anymore and really don't know what I want. Do I want Maya or one of the other women I once had a relationship with or do I want something else. I don't know anymore. I though Kate was suppose to be mine but she died. Then there was Alex that didn't even last a day. Then there was Sarah but she just couldn't trust me after finding out about the treasure. May be Maya will be the one to be his.
I went home and started sculpturing. I had to make something to impress her and make her want to have dinner with me. I think she will like these sculptures cause tonight I have a plan to make her swoon.
"You know normal people use sand to build sandcastles." Berry explained.
"When did you ever consider us normal, Mozz?" I questioned.
"Your point."
"Language is fluid."
"So is your linen shirt." As Mozzie pulled my shirt out of the tub of water.
"Ok hang on as I go change."
"Or I can meet Dobbs by myself." Mozzie said
"We are going to pay him $25 grand a month for protection and you're asking me to stay here." I said irritated. "I think I earned a little face time."
"You now it took a lot of time to find places for us to stay." Mozzie said. "The one after this is Eastern Lariped."
"Sounds Nice." As I mold the sculpture into shape.
"It's a leper colony." Mozzie explains. "Unless you want to lessen up on the 'Big enough to blend in but small enough to limit exposure' then you have to not cross Dobbs in any way." "Contrary to peoples belief I don't have that much compassion for Jesus." "Also it is very hard to find a place that accepts an alpha and a beta."
"Mozzie your rambling." I said while pinching my nose. "Let's go see Dobbs."
"Ok good. Also I got this for Dobbs." He held a curvy bottle. (Probably alcohol)
"What's this for Mozz?" I questioned
"First impression." While he pressed on. I honestly wanted to go so Mozzie doesn't get hurt. He is the only friend I got on the island and that is from New York. We have a lot of background history. I don't know what I would do if I lose him because honestly if Dobbs is able to get the Law enforcement to leave us alone. I don't want to know his method.
I changed quickly and we made our way to Dobbs. The house was huge and white. The house could fit a whole army with no problem. I guess Dobbs does ok for himself. Mozzie said he had the whole island wired. I look up and see two girls in bikinis. I guess he clear does. He was working on a boat when we walked in. He was clearly on alpha.
"Mr. Dobbs, I would like to introduce you to James Maine."Berry said.
"Hello Mr. Maine. Tell me where your name comes from." Dobbs asked.
"The U.S.S Maine." I explained
"Didn't that ship have a crash in the rough seas?"
"Sadly to say it was not a planned retirement."I chuckled "Well we brought you a gift."
He examined the bottle and was saying something about it was rare to come by these parts and asking where we found it. He stood up and started walking towards his desk and put his finished model boat away.
"I have been on this island for 20 years. You need hobbies to get by." He explains "I hope you have something else for me."
"I don't know much about model ships."
Then he went on about pulling strings and planning is critical. A story that Mozzie and I have heard before.
"So you pull the strings." I smirked
"Please have a seat." He points to the two empty chairs.
I start asking him what the money covers and he says it ensures the local law enforcements will keep out of your hair and if you have any problems that we would just go to him day or night.
"I just ask you to respect the sanctity of the island" he explains "and if you have any problems come to me."
"I doubt he will." Berry says
"But I do." I explain
"Please don't" Berry says trying to make me stop.
"There is a kid that runs a fruit stand in the market area and one of your men keeps stealing his papayas I want him to stop and pay for the ones he stole."
"Ok Brody will pay for the papayas he has stolen and will pay for the ones he did."
I give him the money and we start back to our homes. Soon Maya will know of my good deed and that might get a shoe in with her. Mozzie said something about Hector making a killing over that fruit stand but o well. I might get a date with a certain café girl.
I went home and finish the sculptures and set everything up for the little date with Maya that will Charm here and make swoon. Soon Hector dragged Maya to the beach and there I was stand and pouring some wine in to a glass.
"O New York what do I have the pleasure of meeting." She said a little irritated.
"Surprise and don't tell me you were thinking I was the guy who steals Hector's papayas." I pretend to be hurt.
"Well that guy did pay Hector today and I wonder if it had anything to do with you."
"Come with me I want to show you something."I walked over to the sculptured buildings of New York so that she can see it. By the look on her face I believe I just charmed her but to make sure and I have another trick up my selves.
"You were talking about me not talking about my past well I am going to let you ask me 20 questions about my past in New York."
"Intriguing. Ok. Do you miss it?"
"Every day."I said. I honestly of all the things I miss from New York I miss Peter the most. Wait what? Never mind.
"Ok who was your first friend?"
"Berry."
"O really. He does not really look like a Berry."
"Do I look like a James?"
After a few more questions we start kissing and we make it back to my place. We got to my bed and we had sex. But when I was thrusting into her and hearing her moan and groan. I felt nothing but regret and shame. I guess Maya is not the one for me or I am just imagining things. I mean why I would go through all this work just to impress someone I didn't want. Maybe time will tell. We fell asleep and cuddled.
I work up to the sound of a buzzing. It was coming from a truck I had in the room. I got out of bed and put some boxers on. As I get up I her a groan from Maya. I shiver at the thought about what I did and all the feelings came back from before regret and shame. I went to the trunk and opened it and found the pager that kept me and Ellen connected. I have not used this in years. I read the message on the pager and worked out on to the beach because I could not stand the shame and the regret of what I have done. I call Ellen's phone to make sure was ok.
"Ellen?" I said worried
"Neal..." It was Peter. When I heard his voice I was so happy. I have not heard in awhile.
"Peter where's Ellen?" Even though I like to hear Peter's voice I have to make sure that Ellen is ok.
"She is fine. I am just trying to warn you about someone who is trying to track you down." He explained.
"Is person you?" I questioned.
"No but-"
"Then I am not worried"
"But this guy means business. His name is Kyle Collins. He is not going to stop until he gets you."
"Well make sure he doesn't. Goodbye Peter."
"Goodbye Neal. Talk to you later."
"No this will be the last time."
I hang up and throw the phone towards the ocean. I wish I could see Peter again but I can't I have to fight the urge to see him and go on my way. Maybe in a different time and place I could but for right now I have to live with it.
"Neal" Peter mumbled sadly. Peter had to find him and bring him or he might not survive.