Jpov
'I'm surprised you haven't told your teacher that you're not working with her, you shouldn't be brought down by people like that, how do they even get the money to get in to such an upper class College?' May said as we sat around the dinner table, she piled the salad onto my plate, I just looked at it,
'I don't mind working with Rosa.' I said stuffing my mouth full of the crunchy salad with peppers in and squishy thing I tried not to think of it swallowing quick hoping there was some bread to follow, no such luck.
'Well it still isn't right' May said shuffling around making her look busy
'Why?' I questioned she stilled for a second and just continued
'Because it is, anyway it is rude to question people' she snapped back at me
'Sorry' I mumbled finishing my salad to be greeted with a bowl of fruit, I thanked her and ate it quick still feeling hungry.
'I'm Home!' Dad called May rushed to the back door to greet Dad with a hug and sloppy kisses I just stood up and rummaged round for something a little more filling, I put it on my pocket for later and sat back down.
'Hey partner' Dad kissed the top of my head
'Hey Dad how was work?' I asked him picking up the bowl and drinking the juice May came in and tutted and pulled the bowl from my lips it was as though I was having elocution classes, How to be a true lady, I smiled at the idea.
'I'm nervous to tell the truth, Guy should be coming tomorrow, you'll be here?' Dad asked me
'Sure thing home at 5 sharp' I smiled he winked at me
'Good girl, so May has organised, thanks love' May placed a large plate of lasagne in front of my Dad, where was mine?
'The caterer will be here around 4 to get started then Guy will be here 5;30 so we have a little time, so I just need to tell you both about him' May sat down as Dad ate his dinner and told us some key points about the man we would be meeting tomorrow.
Apov
I sat in the warehouse most people were just chilling. Rosa and a few other girls were there as it wasn't a meeting just a hang out. She was still banging on about the Nothsider about how she apologized in a mocking tone I knew Rosa was blowing it out of portion I had been on the other end, I just told her she had, had enough to drink, though she was telling everyone, I had called her a drunken mess, it was starting to grate. Brittany was on my mind. Shit why did that girl have to come back and haunt my mind I had bigger things to sort out, family issues though all I could think was her soft light hair, the smell of her shampoo the sound of my own laugh, I took another beer to try wash the sweetness out of my mouth.
'What do you think Alex?' a Brother said draggin' me in to the conversation
'Of what?' a scowl on my face
'A northsider mixing with one of our own?' he grinned what was he up to? I glanced at Paco, he couldn't keep his mouth shut for even a day
'Alex likes to mix with the rico, pretendél tiene un futuro ' Rosa chimed in
'The fuck you on about?' I asked
'I heard Miss Ellis came to see you' he said again a few other turning knowing the name
'You don't know shit, I'd shut up before you find yourself missing a few teeth' I warned him I was serious Rosa went quiet as he didn't back down.
'Well that's was Paco was saying' he pulled Paco over to him
'I didn't say nada ' Paco looked worried
'Paco don't know anything' Rosa said in a deep voice mimicking a caveman making a few people laugh
'What and you do?' I said raising my voice Rosa snarled at me
'I'm sick of this kid talk' I stood up brushing the dust from me
'Poor Alex having a tantrum as he doesn't like the truth he is still hooked up on Britt' he said letting go of Paco, I turned I saw the new recruit Toby, his head had been shaved a few cuts and bruises still visible he was with a few others who were new, he stared at me, they were all laughing, Paco stood up to follow me.
'I didn't say anythin' Paco said quiet I turned quick lifting my leg my foot connecting with the guys chest knocking him back and taking the wind from his lungs he swore as all eyes turned onto us, I straddled him pinning him down. I punched his mouth.
'Keep it shut!' I yelled in his face his arms and legs were kicking trying to get to me I glared at Rosa who was staring wide eyed at my reaction, she just stood up, I nodded for her to go to Paco, she walked over to him he put her arm around her, they were the top couple though were never official.
'coño!' he spat at me I wiped his blood off my face I leant down pressing my arm on his throat.
'If you ever, talk smack about me or my family. I'll find you, chop your balls off and ram them down your throat' I said pressing hard then springing up, he coughed and spluttered getting his breath back as the 3 of us walked out.
'You'll pay for this!' he shouted his voice small I didn't turn back. I needed to find my brother.
We got out to the open a few smoking outside and making out with their girls.
'Alex that was crazy' Rosa said pulling my shoulder I looked at her
'You don't know shit you know!' I said moving away from her feeling ttrapped
'You should be in therapy, you're loco!' Rosa muttered folding her arms
'Maybe I do but I wouldn't throw you in shit in front of your friends, your brothers!' I said moving closer to her, she backed away Paco placed his arm out holding me back.
'What you protectin' her from ME? I asked
'Man cool it' Paco said keeping his arm there
'I'm done, I need to find Carlos before you two start shaggin' around again' I said ignoring them pulling my helmet on and driving off my mind screaming at my heart and my stomach feeling sick, I ran the red light.
Jpov
I woke up early and packed my college bag, I went down stairs and grabbed some toast, May and Dad would be getting up soon, I hung the washing out and looked at the sunny garden. I sat down on the grass and messaged Tuc about what had happened, he was excited to hear about how the meal goes tonight and that his work was all going okay and he had a frizby tournament coming up which he had been training for.
I checked the time and went to the garage and climbed in my car, I was still early I decided to go to the gas station and fill up so I ad enough for the weekend.
By the time I parked up and got out everyone else was arriving. I didn't see Louis walking to school this morning, I was worried about seeing Rosa. I got to class, I was the first one there I set up and looked through the work I had been doing yesterday, looking at it with fresh eyes always helped.
'Glad to see you Jessica' the teacher said as he walked in not the person I wanted to see
'Yes Sir' I said with a smile
'i wanted to ask how how you are getting on with the project'
'Well thank you' I replied
'Good, there is a lot of talk about you and Rosa, is there something I need to know about or you need help with?' he looked toward the door.
'No it is just talk, everything is fine it'll all die down, it isn't affecting me or my work' I tried to assure him
'Okay then that's alright' he said setting his laptop up as a few students started to trail in, Rosa sat the opposite side of the room I looked at her, noting down the notes to do with the project, different approached the groups could take. Though she did look my way mere. She left the class she barged past the others I didn't see her for the rest of the day.
I checked the time I needed to get going, I picked up the old trash and shoved it in front of his door and rushed over tot he car, I jumped in and started her up and pulled out I drove off, I got home and rushed in, the chef was in getting things ready.
'Hello' I called to him and rushed through May was doing the final touched to the table it looked amazing, I rushed up, I wasn't surprised to see that May had laid my clothes out for me I put them on, they were horrible, a pale green blouse with flowers over it, and some funny length trousers I touched my make up up and took my hair down, I took a picture and sent it to Tuc.
I walked down Dad just looked I shook my head I didn't want him to say anything.
'You look nice' May said looking at me I thanked her and pulled at the neck of the blouse which was very tight. I looked at what the chef was cooking he was a nice man, we usually used him for our parties, Well May used him she just paid him with Dads money.
'Hi Dean' I smiled walking over to him
'Hello Jessica' he smiled still working hard
'What's for dessert?' I asked quieter he laughed to himself
'May said there is to be fruit'
'Please tell me it isn't true' I rolled my eyes
'Well I've done chocolate covered fruit and a few other treats
'You're the best' ii said placing my hand on his arm
'You're too kind Jessica' he said placing the food on the plates I looked Guy should be here soon Dad was starting to panic, the door bell rang, we all took our places whilst Dad went to answer the door.
A young, tall, handsome man walked around the corner he exuded confidence and took over the room, he walked over to May,
'Lovely to see you May, looking as divine as usually' he charmed her making her laugh as he kissed her cheeks sharing small talk, he was good.
'And Jessica, I've heard a lot about you' he leaned back as though to get a better look
'Likewise, it is wonderful to put a face to the stories' I stuck my hand out to him, I didn't like kissing strangers I liked my space sometimes too many creepy men for my liking. He shook my hand, a firm grip I smiled at him May called us over to the table.
'Please take a seat' May said Dad helping her into her chair I took my own and scooted in waiting for my plate, my hands in my lap my back straight as there was more small talk, the food was placed in front of us.
'This looks and smells amazing' I commented looking at it, dad nodded May looked worried
'It really does, an excellent chef!' Guy commented
'Well that is thanks to May' Dad gestured to May wine was poured and the evening seemed to chill out.
Guy was a tall man though well built he seemed older than his years. Guy got on very well with Dad as though they were father and son, joking about work and the cases Dad has worked on, I enjoyed watching them, though May seemed tense the whole time fussing, I was enjoying the food looking forward to dessert. I was exhausted it was only Wednesday, I joined in now and again but after the coffee's I was so tired I didn't want to stay here I was falling asleep.
'I am sorry, but I suddenly feel extremely exhausted, do excuse me, thank you for a wonderful evening' I said to Guy he smiled at me standing
'Pleasure' he said holding his hand out I took it and shook it
'Night May, Night Dad' I said seeing he was happy
'Night partner' Dad said then realised what he said Guy had a strange look though I was Dads partner
'Sorry I call Jess partner because of Toy story' Dad explained it didn't click for Guy
'I'll leave before this gets more embarrassing I smiled and headed off to bed ready to fill Tuc in with everything as well as to get this horrid blouse off of me.
APOV
I took Carlos home with me and tried to sober him up before Mama got home, stupid boy was passed out at his friends, well not a mate his Mom ran the recruitment for the LB, I could stop him from getting jumped in though, if Carlos wanted to join then there was nothing I or anyone could do to stop him, he was throwing up in the bathroom making some horrible noises I had not sympathy for him, I flushed it whilst his head was still hanging over. The noise must have made him black out, I didn't care.
I sat opposite Carlos he was white a bucket on the table, he was starting to sweat and shake, his eyes half open.
'You know you are screwing your life up?! This isn't a life this is how you die quick.' I said sounding like a father he raised his hand up to silence me I wasn't going to be listening to him.
'I could send you back to Mexico, to stay with our Aunts away from the LB' I told him
'Cartel' he mumbled out the goose bumps on my arms raised up
'You don't have all the answers' I told him he just hung his head over the bucket and heaved up again.
I needed to see my Uncle I really needed to get Carlos some help before it was too late.
My phone buzzed
'sorry to interrupt but I need you' I looked around and kept my face flat as I replied
'I need the money from the blue ford in the trunk in 2 bags, I need them by tomorrow, don't let me down, I huffed
'Be sober when Ma gets home' I said loud in his ear as well ad shaking his head making him heave again. I jumped on my bike and headed off to the address.
I found the ford, I jacked the trunk open there were 4 bags in there, I ripped them open, coke in two and money in the others Joey asked for money I packed the money into one bag and got it on my back, I smashed the windows and left the trunk open, the alarm ringing, lights coming on form neighbours, I jumped on my bike.
When I shoved the money on the table, Joey counted it, he nodded and gave me an address,
'I need you to pay this man a visit, lets just say that he said he would do something and didn't follow through' Joey said my head wasn't in the right place
'Dead or alive?' I asked
'Surprise me' Joey was loving it I took the paper and read the address and walked off to meet this loser hoping to get some of this anger out of my system.
I left him there hanging over the kitchen table, his wife screaming and crying in the corner, she didn't know what scum he was. The kids were upstairs, my bandanna over my face. I told her what he had done, though he was shouting at me he was beaten bad he would live though, she was young, too young for him she was terrified, I smacked my gun in his eye making him scream out.
I walked over to her she cowered away from me looking away shielding her body with her arms.
'You tell anyone and I'll make sure your kids know what your shameful husband has done, then the papers, and I'll tell them about that little affair you've been having okay baby?' I told her she nodded and cried out I just walked away, I knew Joey would sent someone round to see the sort of job I had done, my knuckles were swollen and I was tired, I needed to get home and to bed.
I got home I took the bandanna off blood covered me and swollen knuckles. I headed upstairs, Louis asleep Carlos sitting on his bed he looked up at me and the state of me.
'Bad day?' he joked I moved quick grabbing him by the scruff
'I'm doing this for you, you ungrateful shit, I jumped in a boy that wanted me to shoot him dead so he wasn't a part of this!' I said letting him go and getting into the shower the water running red off of me. I washed myself 3 times before I started to feel clean, I hated seeing blood, I washed my hair again, the water was running clean I had to make sure, the water was getting cold I climbed out and used the scratchy towel to dry myself. I pulled on my bottoms and flopped into bed falling asleep almost instantly.
