Dean-
I had gotten a text from Brie telling me to meet her at a restaurant. Lexi was still in bed, she would be getting up soon anyways to head to the gym before Raw later tonight. I leaned over, kissing her forehead. I stared down at her, she still hadn't told me about the Condo. I didn't show her the papers Nikki gave me. I rather have all my attention on this situation with Brie and the person she was with now. I walked out into the living room. Seth was in his boxers on the couch, eating a bowl of cereal. I looked at him, placing my hands on my hips.
"She dumped me", he said, mouth full.
"Weren't you going to break it off anyways?", I asked.
"Yeah but I wanted to end it, not the other way around", he pouted, playing with the spoon in the bowl.
I nodded. Roman and Lexi were the ones who handled this kinda stuff.
"I'm sure Roman would be up soon, you can talk to him and put some pants on, my girl is here remember", I said.
"Right. Where you going this early?", he asked.
"Just out. If Lexi asks tell her I'll be home soon", I grabbed the keys.
"Hey", I turned back to Seth who was now standing.
He pointed to me, concerned.
"You aren't like, cheating are you?", he asked.
"Dude seriously? I have the girl of my dreams asleep in my bed. You know how long I've waited for that. You really think I'm gonna screw that up", I said.
He nodded. Seth was the only one who knew I liked her. Knowing I usually don't go out without Lexi or one of them.
"Can I come?", he asked.
"Fine, if it will make you feel better", I said.
"Yes it would. Give me two seconds", he said.
He put his bowl down on the coffee table and ran to his room. Five minutes later he came out dressed. We left the hotel. Brie texted if I was on my way. Seth just watched as I texted back at a red light.
"Hey text Roman to let him know Lexi is still there, just in case she doesn't wake up for the gym", I said to Seth.
"Ok. He said she's up, found your note. She said have fun and to dye the rest of Seth's hair. HEY!", he said.
I laughed and looked over at Seth. He turned to me.
"This isn't what this secret trip is? Is it?", he asked.
He looked scared. I shook my head laughing.
"No dude", I said.
"Ok. Haha you're such a comedic genius Lexi", he wrote back.
"You're seriously scared of my girl?", I asked.
"Hey, no one touches the hair", he said.
He pointed to it. We got to the restaurant, Seth didn't ask but the looks he gave me told me he had a lot of question to ask me but I wouldn't be able to answer them since I really didn't know what was going on. I looked around and saw Brie stand, she waved us over.
Nikki and two men stood up as well. Getting closer with Seth beside me, Brie eyed Seth.
"I didn't want to come alone. Don't worry he won't say anything to anyone", I assured her.
"Promise", Seth put his hands up.
"Ok", she said.
Everyone sat down and we ordered breakfast. I just wanted to get this over with already. I didn't know these men. Seth was a little curious too. Eyeing the men. The waiter left after bringing our drinks. Brie started.
"Dean, this is our dad and brother Jason", she said.
"Hi, this is Seth", I said.
I tilted my head to the side towards Seth. We shook their hands. They smiled at me, the older man seemed nervous. I looked back at Brie waiting for more.
"My dad is Mark Garcia", Brie said.
"Wow, that's his girlfriend's last name", Seth said.
I licked my lips as they went dry at the sound of his last name. I leaned my elbows on the table, looking at Brie to keep her talking, somewhat knowing what she was going to say next. Seth finally catching on.
"Wait. Are you saying he's", Seth sat up straight.
"I'm their father and also Lexi's father", this man said.
I rolled my eyes. Lexi had told me he left them a long time ago. Didn't say why, never called or sent a letter. I could feel the anger rising. Seth put a hand on my shoulder noticing. I looked at the Bella twins, they had sad expressions on their faces.
"How long have you known she was your sister?", I asked angry.
"Since she was sixteen", Nikki said low.
"I finally told them when they found her baby picture in my wallet", their dad finished for her.
"I didn't ask you. You knew ten years and didn't say anything", I snapped at them and their dad.
Their brother was about to say something but his dad said it was ok. I looked back at the girls.
"Why didn't you say anything?", Seth asked, angry as well.
"We didn't want to interrupt her life. She was playing sports, had good grades and a lot of friends. We didn't want to ruin that for her", Jason said.
"So you think this is ok? You think she's going to forgive you for lying to her? Knowing all this time who he was, who you were to her and said nothing. No, I'm not going to let you do that to her", I said angry.
Seth and I got up. I slammed the chair back under the table.
"You have no say. This is my family, my daughter", their dad stood up.
"Hell no, you don't get to call her that. You don't get to say she's your daughter", I yelled while pointing at him.
I snapped. I didn't like that they had lied to her all this time. She always talked about how she wanted to know who this man is. If she had brothers or sisters or if she was his only one. I could tell by the look on her face when she wondered about what kind of person he was. If she was anything like him, her face would light up, making me smile. These girls knew that too. She had told me she talked to them once about it. Knowing this, why didn't they tell her?
"She's my girlfriend and Im not about to let you into her life. No matter how much I know it would mean to her and you two I honestly expected more. You're her best friends", I said.
"Dean", Brie said standing.
"No, you two of all people know. This is going to hurt her, not only will you lose her trust but her friendship", I said.
"That's why we want to tell her now, because she'll have you, Roman, and Seth to lean on, to help her understand why we didn't tell her", Nikki said.
"Oh I get it, you want us to defend your actions. Even though you lied to her, kept something so important from her. Oh yeah, I'll really going to defend you", I said sarcastically.
I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms over my chest.
"Does Eva know too?", Seth eyed them.
"No. No one but us, John, and Bryan", Brie said softly.
She started to cry, her eyes pleading. I felt bad for yelling at her. Seth's eyes seem to lighten as well. He ran a hand through his hair.
"Please", she said low.
"I'm sorry I can't, I won't be apart of this. I won't hurt her", I said calmly.
"We won't tell her you know", Nikki said.
"You're still going to tell her?", Seth rubbed the back of his neck.
Brie sighed. I looked down at the table.
"We have to, we can't keep this in anymore", Brie said.
"Please just think about what you're going to do to her", I pleaded.
"Jon. Can I call you Jon?", her dad looked at me, now standing as well.
I nodded.
"I know you love her and you're only trying to protect her, but I want a chance to explain what happened. I want to be given the chance to get to know her. I don't know if we have anything in common or what. The only things I do know is what the girls tell me and that she has you, that she's a pretty good wrestler. If you're scared that I'm gonna take her from you. I won't", he said.
"That's not it. I wanted her to meet you, to find you, but the way you all did this. Its wrong and you all know it", I said.
"We are done here, let's go", Seth said, tapping my shoulder.
"Wait please", her dad said.
He came around the table and stood in front of me and Seth. He looked at both of us.
"I am begging you. If you want me to get on my knees I will", he said.
"No", I said.
I was starting to feel bad for this man. I looked at Seth. He sighed.
"I'm sorry", I said.
We walked passed him. In the car neither of us said anything. We stopped at another place to eat. I needed a little time to figure things out. To understand what was said.
"If she finds out that I know, she's going to hate me too for not telling her", I told him.
Seth turned to me.
"You should tell her then, but then she would hate them", he said.
"She's already going to hate them", I said.
"So then what are you going to do?", he asked.
"I don't know", I said truthfully.
When we got back to the hotel, Roman was in the kitchen eating a sandwich. I looked around the room.
"Where's Lex?", I asked.
"Baby girl's in the room, just got out of the shower I think", he said.
I nodded and sat down. Roman looked at us.
"What's with you both?", he asked.
His eyes grew wide, leaning in closer to us.
"Did you two go to a strip club? Dean", he yelled low.
"No, No nothing like that, Roman", I said.
"Oh you're back", Lexi said.
I looked over at her, smile on my face. Roman leaned back in his chair, reaching to the counter and bringing back a sandwich. He handed it to her. She smiled at him and sat down.
"Thank you Roman. Look, Roman takes better care of me than you do", she said.
"Damn straight", Roman said.
I took her hand and she turned to me, her smile falling.
"Are you ok?", she asked.
I looked at her, I could feel Seth's eyes on me. Roman looked at both of us confused.
"Everything is fine baby, I just missed you", I said.
"You were only gone, not even three hours Dean", she looked at me concerned.
"Yeah Dean clingy much. He probably feels bad because he took me out to breakfast and not you", Seth chimed in.
Seth was trying to help me out. I wanted to tell her but something deep down told me not to. She needed to hear this from them. I looked over at Seth who nodded at me.
"What?", Roman asked.
"You abandoned me and Roman, for Seth", she said playfully.
"He loves me more", Seth crossed his arms over his chest.
"Lexi I say we go out to dinner, just you and I. Leave these two losers alone. How's after Raw sound?", Roman said.
She nodded and smiled at me.
"Woah did you just ask my girl out on a date?", I asked.
"Oh now I'm your girl. I thought Seth was since you took him out", she said.
I chuckled, trying to bring her chair closer to me. She pushed me away playfully.
"No no, I see how it is. Go with your boyfriend", she said.
"Aw baby don't be mad at me. I love you, I only took him out because that chick broke up with him. I'm trying to out do Roman's very skilful advice here", I said.
Roman chuckled and then looked at Seth.
"Did it work?" Roman asked him.
"Yes. No. The food was more help", Seth patted his stomach.
"Hey", I said.
Everyone laughed. Lexi let me pull her to me, sandwich in hand. Mouth full.
"Let me have some", I said.
She pulled it away from me.
"You went to breakfast with your man", she said.
"Better believe it girl", Seth said as he stood up.
"Not helping", I said to Seth.
Roman chuckled. She let me take a bite out of her sandwich. I swallowed and lifted her off my lap. She sat down in my chair. I went to our room to get the papers Nikki gave me. Walking back into the kitchen, I pulled a chair close to her and tossed them on the table as I sat down. Crossing my arms over my chest. I heard her cough as she saw them. She swallowed, then looked at me.
"Where did you get those?", she asked.
"Nikki handed them to me. I guess she thought I knew", I said.
"Why would she give you those?", she shrugged acting like she had no idea.
"Lexi don't play dumb with me", I said.
She groaned finishing her sandwich.
"That's my hint to leave", Roman said getting up.
"Roman", she said lowly.
"Sorry baby girl but this is between you two", he said.
He left us, she finally looked back at me.
"I was looking for a place", she said.
"I know, in San Diego. So, when were you planning on telling me you were leaving me alone?", I asked.
"I wasn't planning on leaving you alone. I just, I don't know I guess I just wanted a place of my own", she said.
"Oh", I said.
It kinda hurt that her plans didn't include me. I looked down at them.
"I didn't ask you to move in because I didn't think you would want too. You know we just started dating and I'm sorry", she said.
"I love you, if you wanted to do this all you had to do was tell me sweetheart", I said.
"So is there anything good in there? For us I mean", she said.
"Baby if you don't want to live with me it's ok", I said.
"I do Dean, I just didn't think you would", she took my hand.
"I want to be wherever you are. If that means San Diego, well then San Diego is home now", I said.
She smiled at me and wrapped her arms around my neck. I showed her the house I liked. She looked at the others and realizing that the house I picked was a lot better than the others. Two story, four bedroom, three and a half bathrooms. Big kitchen, living room in front and back. Yard was big out back, patio outside with a place to put a grill. Front yard had a fence around it.
"I like this one too. I'll call Nikki to let her know. Maybe we can see it Friday", she said.
"Oh um, you know what I'll call her", I took her phone.
"I can do it", she said.
She took her phone back. I was hoping Nikki wouldn't say anything about what happened today.
"So how was the gym baby?", I asked as she dialed Nikki.
"Oh we didn't go", she said.
"Why?", I asked.
"We didn't feel like it since you took Seth out for breakfast. Hey Nikki", she said.
I gulped, my throat going dry.
"Hey, Dean and I were looking at the places you showed us. Yeah we really like this one on Grover St. Yeah that one. Well you were right, we loved it. Ok, Friday is good for both of us. Ok. I'll see you tonight. Hey is everything ok? You sound weird. Yeah he's here, um no. Ok, see you", she said.
She put her phone down, smile on her face. Nikki had asked if I was home. Probably wondering if I said anything at all to her.
"Tonight? What's tonight?", I asked.
"Raw, Dean", she said.
"Right", I said.
"Are you sure everything's ok?", she asked.
I nodded getting up. Holding her hand.
"I'm probably just tired", I said.
"Ok, well take a nap. Go with Seth, I'm sure he's asleep now too", she said.
I pulled her close.
"That's not funny and besides Seth doesn't have what I need", I said to her.
"Hey, yes it is funny. Seth even called me a comedic genius", she said.
I laughed. She kissed my lips softly.