Jedediah

Home.

I got home the next day with Amelia. When I did, Octavius was still there and seemed confused. He instantly told Amelia and me that he needed to speak with us.

"What' going on Octy?" I questioned, once he made Amelia and I sit on the couch.

"Why didn't you tell me that Sierra is really Arcadia's name?" Octavius questioned to Amelia.

"How did you know that?" Amelia was confused. I turned to Amelia.

"I ran into her, Serena and Nova at the store last night. Serena called Arcadia by the name Sierra."

"You mean your cousin in the mysterious Sierra?" I questioned, very confused. I had told Amelia about what name was on Oct a long time ago. She never once told me about the actual name of her cousin before.

"It wasn't my place to tell you Jed. Arcadia didn't want anyone to know and she made it clear that Octavius was to definitely never know about it." Amelia explained simply.

"Why? Does that mean Oct's name is on Arcadia?"

"It is, but I don't suggest you talk to her about it."

"A little too late for that warning." Oct said, well mumbled.

"You confronted her about it didn't you?" Oct nodded his head, and Amelia stood up.

"What's going on Amelia?" I questioned, a little worried.

"I have to go before she really does leave." Amelia kissed me and then left. Oct and I just sat and looked at each other.

"So you met your soulmate finally." I said to Oct. He glared at me.

"She wants nothing to do with me Jed." Oct seemed upset. I felt a little sorry for him. His soulmate was probably gone now. I heard from Amelia how hard this soulmate thing was hitting Arcadia. I knew about her threatening to leave over it.

"Her girlfriend of five years just left her for her twin. She also hardly knows you. Just give her time. Amelia and I didn't get along right away." I tried to console him, but I ain't a girl. I'm not good with stuff like this.

"You're probably right Jed." Oct stood up and started putting his papers and laptop in his school bag. "I have to get to my classes. You need to get more food in the apartment."

"Don't worry partner." I stood up and waved him out. "I got it."

"Good." With that, Oct left to go to college. I knew I needed to get food, but I had to get to work. I work as a cowboy. It was simple and embarrassing, but it was a job. I wasn't a real cowboy; I had to dress and act like one for my waiter job. I had studied the cowboy life in college, for two years, but ran out of money to finish it all. I used what I learned to make the role I play seem real. I get a few more dollars for being authentic.

Octavius had the same problem, so when he had money issues, he dressed as a Roman for his waiter job. He had long quit the job, and got a better job, but still. He had been there too, so he wouldn't judge me. Unlike Serena and Arcadia, who both work at the restaurant that Octavius used to work at. They dress like Roman women, but they think it's cool. Oct and the twins all think that the Roman Empire was better than anything cowboy related. It is a main argument between Oct and I, which happens more often than it should.

"I really need to find a better job." I grumbled as I got ready. I couldn't help but think about the conversation I just had with Oct and Amelia. I could only hope that Amelia gets Arcadia to stay. Oct would never say it, but he wants to have a soulmate and be in love. He is just like everyone else. Arcadia also wants that, and if Amelia could make her understand it, then her favorite cousin and my best friend could be happy. "I sure hope that my woman can fix this." I believe in Amelia. She's a smart gal and if anyone can fix this, she can. I feel bad for Arcadia, I just wish she's realize that Octy is just who she needs to be with. It'd make both of their lives much better and happier.