Confusion
Ch 21
"Concerns Arise"
Thursday evening Brittany was lying in his bed while he played his video game so he could wait for his two brother and her two sisters to get ready for dinner. Then she sighed and asked.
"Can I play a round with you please while we wait for them? That game looks kind of fun."
He restarted the game and plugged in the other controller then he handed it to her. She sat by him and they picked their characters. She watched the screen and they started. He was getting mad because she was passing him in the race by 3 spots. She looked at him and said.
"Boy I'll tell ya. I'm your girlfriend and I'm beating your butt in a video game like usual! Alvin don't tell me you're letting me win1"
He smiled slyly and said.
"Why would you think that? No you're winning fair and sqare...not! That's' it eat my dust Brittany!"
She watched the screen as she kept on bumping into the walls as they continued the race. He looked and grabbed the controller and said.
"You're pushing the wrong button. Here watch me and then take over. Watch where my fingers go so you don't slam into things! See its simple Brittany; go on and try it now!"
He handed her the controller again and then he continued to play the course. She laughed as she beat him again. He just looked and shook his head. Finally the race ended and she won. She smiled at him and said.
"I beat you again. Where is everyone our reservations are for 7:30pm it's nearly 7pm now. We're going to be late for our date. It's been awhile since we've been on date. Please don't tell me those 4 are at it again! I'll kill both my sisters and then your brothers! We're not even that bad and we waited longer than them. Alvin you know I'm right."
He looked and said.
"Whoa I wasn't saying a word. Calm yourself down will you? Here they come. Brittany what is wrong with you tonight? Is something on your mind? If there is then please talk to me about it; instead of taking your anger out on everyone. They were getting ready."
She looked and said.
"I'm not taking my anger out on everyone around me either. I'm worried about tomorrow does that answer your question Alvin! You should be also, and I don't care how tough you are either. I saw that knife pulled on you just like your brothers and since Simon told us about that dream, now I'm having the same one! For the past 3 nights I've had that same dream about losing you! I really wish you wouldn't fight him; I'm really scared for you! "
She grabbed him and cried into his chest soaking his shirt with her tears. He held her tightly and stroked her forehead gently. Then he looked at Simon, Theodore, Jeanette, and Eleanor, He asked Jeanette.
"Has she had that same dream my brother had 3 nights in a row? Then that must mean I should walk away from that fight with Chad, but I can't. If I do then my reputation will be messed up!"
Jeanette looked and yelled.
"Is your reputation more important than your life Alvin? What makes you so sure he won't pull the knife on you again? I mean if it scared the crap out of Simon then you know that you're in danger! Why else would they be having that dream if you're not in danger; use common sense for once in your life Mr. Tough!"
Simon looked and yelled at Jeanette.
"Don't go yelling at my brother, and he's right. If Chad is planning on jumping him then there will be no way for him to walk away Jeanette! You weren't there that night when they jumped my brother! He was cornered and couldn't move anywhere! Besides his reputation is important too; no one messes with him because they know he's tough! If he runs away from Chad then he'll be known as a wimp! Which by the way he's not at all! Believe me the last thing he needs right now is for a photographer to snap a picture of him getting in a fight then the band's image will suffer! Just like if a photographer snaps a pic of Brittany and Chelsea fighting then your band will suffer also! That's the music business sweetie, and it sucks but that's what we're in! We have to be careful"
Jeanette looked and said.
"I know that, but is there any way that Alvin can avoid this fight? Simon you still have that dream I hear you crying. Are you forgetting I sleep next to you in your bed? Same thing with Elle she also sleeps with Theo and the same thing occurs! Alvin is in danger if he fights Chad tomorrow what else could it be? I don't think you 3 imagine it like that! Unless seeing that knife makes your minds wander into the worse outcome of the fight."
Alvin looked and said.
"Maybe that's what it is? I'm not stupid enough to run on a knife when someone pulls it on me. I know Judo people and all the blocks so you 3 are worried about nothing! I mean I can understand if I have the same dream then I'd worry! But I haven't so you 3 should stop worrying Can we go to dinner now before we're late?"
He wiped the tears from Brittany's eyes and smiled at her. Then she looked and said.
"Maybe you and Jeanette are right Alvin, but I'm still going to worry I'm your girl that's what I do! Are you sure we can trust Nathan though? I mean he is Chad's best friend; and went after you twice already!"
He looked and responded.
"I know that too Brittany, but I think we can trust him. Come on people we have to go or we'll be late and we won't have a reservation and might get stuck waiting."
They all exit the house and Simon locked the door after he set the alarm. They all got in Alvin's car and he pulled out carefully. While they drove toward the restaurant their song "How We Roll" came on and the boys sang along to it. Brittany and her sisters just sat silently and listened to them singing. They got to the restaurant and they all exit his car and he armed the alarm on his car. They boys took the girls by the hand and headed to the desk.
"Reservation for 6 under Alvin Seville for 7:30pm."
The waiter found his name and asked.
"Would you like a booth?"
They all nodded and then the waiter said.
"Right this way Mr. Seville. So nice of you to dine with us with your busy schedule and all. It's always good to have celebrities dine in our fine restaurant. What beverages will it be? Any appetizers to start off?"
Brittany looked and responded.
"Yea Fried Mozzarella sticks and 6 sprites and some water also."
She looked at the menu and couldn't decide what to eat so she asked.
"Alvin what are you getting? There are so many choices on this menu that I just can't make up my mind."
The waiter bought their sodas, water, and the Mozzarella Sticks. Then Alvin looked and said.
"Give us a little more time; we're still undecided. Thank you."
He sipped his water and also looked at the menu. Then he sighed and took a Mozzarella stick while he looked over the many choices. He watched as Theodore ate the garlic bread and shook his head. Then he asked.
"Simon did you decide on what you're getting yet?"
He looked and said.
"Yea Alvin Jeanette and I are getting the Eggplant parmigiana. As for Theo and Eleanor they're getting lasagna like usual. What about you two; have you decided yet?"
He looked again and said.
"I did, I'll get the Eggplant parmigiana like you and Jeanette. Brittany what are you getting? Everyone else made up their minds. Here comes the waiter did you decide yet?"
She looked and said.
"Yea I'm also getting the Eggplant parmigiana. You're not having any of that garlic bread are you?"
He looked and said.
"Why wouldn't I? You're supposed to eat garlic rolls with pasta. What is that in your hand?"
She looked and said.
"Oh nothing really except your late birthday present."
He looked and shook his head.
"Yea 3 months late and you yell at me when I forget your birthday. You have your nerve you know that? By the way I do know your birthday; it just slipped my mind this year because I was on tour for 7 months. I made up for it didn't I?"
She looked and said.
"Yea you did make up for it. Sorry I yelled at you Alvin, but I want you to have this? It matches the one you bought me for my sweet 16. Please wear it; I know how much you hate rings, but it would mean a lot to me. Alvin please?"
He looked at the ring and said.
"Since when do they make promise rings for boys? Ok I'm really confused now. Do I have to?"
She looked and said.
"Oh please Alvin it won't kill you. It's like a class ring."
He sighed and stared at Simon. Then he looked on his hand and said.
"Ok fine I'll wear it. But not on my left hand we're not married or engaged we're only 16. Ooh how I hate rings you have no idea."
Simon looked at him and said.
"So do I, but we're with them for 8 years Alvin! So stop complaining and wear it already. Stop acting like a baby and just wear it; I'm wearing mine and so is Theo.