"Like Father, Like Son"
"Say it Loud" chapter ten
"Shut up!" exclaimed Kathy, reacting to the news of her friend Debbie having met a boy. "What's his name? Do I know him? Is he gorgeous?-"
"If you would let me get a word in, I'll tell you!" said Debbie as she grabbed Kathy by the shoulders. "His name is Placido. He is here from Spain for three months while his dad is here for his work. But he says that his dad may decide to transfer here, otherwise he wouldn't think of being in a relationship. You ask if he is gorgeous? Take a look at this!" she said as she took out her phone and shown Kathy a picture of Placido, in his swim briefs, as it was taken at the pool.
Nearly drooling at the sight, Kathy affirmed "He is a hunk! Those pecs, those shoulders, and talk about a six pack!"
"Should I splash you with some ice water? Calm down, woman!" said Debbie as she fanned her friend. "He also fills out the back of those briefs very nicely!"
"Will you stop! I feel like I'm getting a fever!" said Kathy as she plopped down across Debbie's lap.
Taking her phone back and pushing Kathy off of her, Debbie continued "And his accent is to die for!"
"I hate you, you know that? Why should it be YOU that gets the stud, while I'm stuck with with that dud Jimmy Sunderland?" said Kathy, still laying on the floor.
"Right place, right time, girlfriend, right place, right time!" said Debbie as she bent down and poked Kathy on the nose. "Jimmy's not so bad, other than having toothpicks for arms, he's decent looking, for someone who likes to write fan fiction and play computer games all the time." she said as she got up off of the couch and stepped over Kathy.
"Ha ha, very funny!" said Kathy as she got up and followed Debbie to the kitchen.
"I still don't understand why you didn't go for that Greg guy, at least he's somewhat handsome." said Kathy as she grabbed a couple of iced teas for herself and Kathy.
"Are you kidding me? That weirdo? All he does is play with his pen, flinging it up in the air all the time. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he wrote fan fiction as well! And I have seen him at the pool. While I do like his chest hair, he is in no danger of drowning with that built in floatation device aka spare tire of his!" said Kathy with a look of disgust.
"To each their own!" Debbie said as the two went back to the living room.
It was a typical Sunday afternoon at the Loud house, Lisa was experimenting in her room, Lily was waddling about without her diaper, the twins Lana and Lola were fighting, Lucy was writing her poetry on the attic ladder, trying to find a rhyme for orange, Lincoln was trying to revive his friend Clyde after he had fainted upon seeing Lori, Lynn was playing hockey with her friend Margo in the driveway, Luna was shredding on her axe in the garage, playing the overture to Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, Leni was communicating with Cliff the cat with eye blinks, and Lori was texting with her Bobby Boo Boo Bear. The matriarch of the clan, Rita was writing in her novel, while her husband Lynn was working his chef job at the Aloha Comrade.
All was well and good, when all of the sudden, the front door flew open, then slammed shut, followed by footsteps speedily ascending the steps and into Luna and Luan's room, with another door slam. Rita, Lori and Leni were startled by the happenings and proceeded to said bedroom in a flash.
"Luan, sweetie, what happened?" asked Rita, turning the doorknob, only to find it locked.
"I don't want to talk about it! Go away!" shouted Luan.
"Did something literally happen with Abby?" asked Lori, putting her ear to the door, then was startled when a thud was heard, apparently from Luan throwing something at the door.
Deciding it best to let Luan cool off, the three departed and went back to do their own things, Rita worried what was the reason for Luan's behavior.
Luan came down for dinner, refusing to answer anyone's questions of what happened, let alone speak at all.
Come bedtime, Luna was finally allowed in to her and Luan's room, after reassuring Luan she would not press Luan about what happened.
Taking off her clothes to get ready for bed, Luna looked to her sister and said "Like I said, sis, I won't pressure you, but please, don't hold it in. I am here for you. If not to say anything, I'll hold you, let you cry on my shoulder. You are my sis, my best friend. I hate seeing you like this." said Luna as she put her clothes in the hamper. The next thing she knew, Luan rushed to her, grabbing her in a hug, followed a bursting of the dam from her eyes. Responding by wrapping her arms around Luan, Luna stroked her back tenderly.
"There, there, sis, let it out." said Luna as she led Luan to her bed, sitting down with her, all the while keeping hold of each other.
Finally ready to speak, Luan started "Abby, I tried to tell her about Placido groping me, but she said that Placido told her that I came onto him, kissing him and grabbing his penis." Luan explained, gaining a shocked expression from Luna.
"That creep! He must be covering his tracks in case you told Abby what he did!" Luna said, punching her open hand.
"That's what I gathered from it. Abby wouldn't believe me when I told her what really happened. She accused me of being jealous, bringing up how she saw me staring at Placido. That part I have to admit is true, the staring. You've seen him, how muscular he is. But I would never even think of making a move on him, he is Abby's guy. I was happy for her that she found someone. I do have to admit jealousy in that I wish I had a boyfriend, but never at any time, did I ever want to come in between them. Next thing, we were shouting at each other, I said I didn't ever want to see her again, she said the same, and I ran off." Luan said, tears once again running down her cheeks, Luna grabbing hold of her in a comforting embrace.
Opening Luan's bed covers, Luna guided her sister to lay down, then finally went to put her nightshirt on, then she went to turn the light out, and joined Luan in her bed, Luan then placing her arm across Luna's chest, Luna grabbed hold of said arm.
"Good night, lil' sis, sleep well. I love you." Luna said with a kiss to Luan's temple.
"I love you, too." said Luan with a sniffle.
Getting up to use the bathroom at two in the morning, she exited the room. She came out to see the bathroom door being opened, with Lincoln stepping out.
"Hey, lil' bro." Luna said with a ruffle of Lincoln's hair.
"Hi, Luna. How's Luan doing?" said Lincoln with a yawn.
"Not good, little dude. She and Abby had a major throwdown yesterday." Luna said with a sigh.
"Wow, that's too bad." said Lincoln as he looked in Luna and Luan's room at Luan's sleeping form, then approaching her, bending down to give her a tender kiss on the cheek.
"Aww, that's sweet, bro. Us girls are lucky to have such a caring brother." said Luna from the doorway.
Lincoln smiled at the comment. "I'm lucky to have all of you! I hate to see my sisters hurting. It hurts me." he said as he stepped out. "Good night, sis."
"Good night, lil' dude. I love you." said Luna with a hug and a kiss for her little brother.
"I love you, too, sis." said Lincoln as he returned the hug, then started to make his way back to his room. Then he turned around. "Wait, Luna!"
"Yeah, dude?" Luna turning from the bathroom.
Lincoln approached his older sister, grabbed both of her hands with his, got on his tip toes, and kissed her on the cheek, then left for his room with a smile.
Luna held her hand to the spot Lincoln kissed her. "You are too sweet, bro! Sweet child o' mine!"
After the bathroom, Luna returned to Luan's side, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek, then laid down to enter dreamland.
"And just how long have you known this guy, that you are just telling me about him?" asked Kristi in response to her friend Amanda's news that she had found a boyfriend.
"Well, I haven't known him, but I have been seeing him at the pool while I was at swim practice several times. I never failed to take notice of his bod, he is ripped!" said Amanda, stretching her arms out for emphasis. "His arms, chest, abs, oh, sculpted by the gods! His thighs look like he could strangle a bear!" I feel like I should go to the dentist to have my eyes checked for cavities after consuming that sweet eye candy!"
"And if you don't stop describing him, I'm going to have to get my ears checked for cavities!" said Kristi.
"I only wish I had my phone with me there! But don't worry, we meet up tomorrow, I'll be sure to take a pic for you to feast your eyes on!"
"I'll hold you to that! But how about in person? Certainly, you are not going to deprive this hunk of yours the pleasure of meeting me, are you? Or are you afraid he will be captivated by my beauty and dump you on the spot?" said Kristi said in a faux challenging posture.
"Oh, don't worry, I will not let him out of my grasp! Not even if you cover him in gallons of baby oil! He is not squirming out of my hands!" Amanda said, pointing her finger right in Kristi's face.
Swatting Amanda's hand away, "What is his name? I know he is a walking muscle according to you, but his name is…?" asked Kristi.
"Placido Bennett. He is from Barcelona, Spain. His dad is here on business. They are going back soon, but may be moving here if his dad decides to transfer."
"It's too bad that you and her are no longer friends, you both seemed so happy together, especially the way you always referred to each other as sisters." said Placido to Abby, as the two were walking in the park, holding hands.
"Yeah, but she threw that all away when she thought she could steal you away from me. I should have known, since the first time she saw you, she was just like a tiger stalking its' prey, waiting for just the right moment to strike." said Abby with an expression mixed with disgust and regret.
"And I liked her, she seemed to be a very nice girl. Maybe she can find someone for her own someday. Maybe even you two can get back together?" said Placido as the two stopped and sat on a bench, Placido placing his arm around Abby's shoulders.
"Maybe. But she's the one that has to come to me. No way am I going near her again. If she wants to be friends with me, she's going to have to come begging, and promising to not even think of laying a hand on you ever again!" said Abby, her voice rising with every word.
"Where is that sweetheart I have come to know and love, eh? You are all riled up over Luan, and I think I know what will calm you down." said Placido as he started to kiss Abby, first lips only, then gradually working his tongue into her mouth, Abby resisting at first, but eventually reciprocating. Placido then moved one of his hands slowly up Abby's shirt to her breast, getting inside her bra and caressing her nipple. Then Abby protested by pushing Placido away, fixing her bra and shirt.
"Please, Placido. I'm not ready for that yet." she said standing up. "I love you very much, but that stuff is for our wedding night, I thought you understood that." said Abby as she turned away, feeling flushed at the exhilarating experience.
"I'm sorry, babe. I just wanted to make you feel better." said Placido walking up to Abby, putting his arm around her waist.
"You can make me feel better by walking me home." said Abby as she moved Placido's arm away, headed for home.
As the two walked out of the park, they were being watched, and photographed by a certain girl, who followed them at a distance.
Javier Bennett welcomed his new lady friend to his house, after an evening of wine and dine, they were ready to have some 'fun'.
"Just head on up to the room to the left, my love. I will bring the champagne." said Javier as he kissed her hand.
"I'll be waiting, Javier." she said in a seductive, breathy voice, brushing Javier's chin as she turned to go up the stairs.
After retrieving the champagne and glasses, Javier headed for the stairs. "You know the drill, son." he said as he ascended the stairs.
"Yes, father." said Placido as he watched TV on the living room couch, eating the pizza his dad left him money for while he was 'attending to business'.
End of chapter ten
* Now we have a better knowledge of Placido. what will happen next? Will Abby find out the truth? Will she and Luan be able to be soul sisters once again? Find out as we (or I) continue this saga!