Right chapter three is now up. Sorry it took so long guys but I went on a school trip to Holland and Belgium and had no internet access for a week which sucked, but oh well.
Anyway updates shouldn't take so long now seen as school has finished now meaning I have six glorious weeks of no school!
"You!" he bellowed pointing a stubbly burnt finger in my face as the recognition dawned on him.
Oh shit!
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"Me?" I questioned, trying to sound innocent and acting as if had no clue as to what this crazy guy was talking about. Or in his case shouting about.
"Yes you" he spat.
"I'm sorry sir but I don't really know what you are talking about. Have we met?"
"Don't play the fool with me you estúpido ramera!" All the children gasped, probably at his 'naughty' vocabulary. Tut tut Mr Felix Diego, language. Don't you know that there are innocent ears that haven't been corrupted by you undeniable stupidity seated at this table.
"You know bloody well what I am talking about!"
"Felix please, not in front of mi niños" Mr de Silva growled, his temper gradually rising. Jesse wasn't looking that happy either.
You know Jesse's dad was somewhat of a hottie. If I wasn't already taken and was a bit older I certainly wouldn't mind getting to know him a little better.
Ewww! What am I thinking this is Jesse dad! Future grandfather of my children! Actually for me to have children, Jesse and I would have to get married first then wait a couple of years but whatever. Can I not dream?
But Diego continued his rant as if no one had spoken.
"You were there that night, when the O'Neill's barn caught fire, and you stabbed me" stabbed you? I did nothing of the kind, it was merely a scratch. "And you" he said whilst pointing to Jesse "pushed me to my near death. If one of the men hadn't dragged me out I would be dead!"
Lorenzo- Jesses' dad as I later found out - tried to speak in the calmest manner that he could muster "Felix how could Susannah been in the barn. She met Hector in New York" I nodded in agreement "and I highly doubt that Hector would try and kill. He has no reason to" Dude you are so wrong.
In a way I am glad Jesse didn't kill Diego otherwise I would have had that cougharseholecough of a ghost to deal with, and that wouldn't be a pretty sight let me assure you.
Maria the uber bitch spoke up. I guess she was unable to control her fury "of course. You would believe your sons' word over my precious Felix wouldn't you? But I don't, it is Hectors fault that Felix has to live the rest of his like this" this meaning a raspy sounding man with no hair and stubby fingers.
Taking no notice of what she had just said Mrs de Silva asked "Maria I can see that the two of you are slightly worked up, perhaps you should go to you room and calm down.
She grimaced but obliged and pushed Diego out in what was basically a wooden chair with horse cart wheels strapped to the side. All I can say is he aint' riding in style.
For about ten minutes the whole de Silva family had watched a whole TV drama unfold right before their eyes, and no doubt slightly confused.
"Well we better not let this meal go to waste" Coralia said, "Mercedes will you please start the prayer?"
"Si mama"
They spoke in Spanish so obviously I had no clue to what they were saying, but bowed my head in respect.
But what happened next didn't need to be spoken in Spanish to understand what my stomach was saying. It let out this huge growl that was loud enough for neighbouring villages to hear let alone neighbouring ranches.
The two youngest Alida and Mercedes stifled a giggle while the others just peered my way with amused face. They continued the prayer then at the end said Amen. I also said Amen as this was the only part of the prayer that I understood.
We ate and talked about things that actually interested me. Something that is virtually no-existent in the Ackerman-Simon household. With the obvious exception of David, Though even with David sometimes I don't know what he is blabbering on about.
I really did enjoy talking to Jesse's family they're just so normal. What with Jake looking like he is constantly stoned or has narcolepsy, Brad obsessed with wrestling and protein shakes, and David experimenting on Spike- something that Jesse wasn't to pleased about.
I have come to a conclusion that my favourite sister of his is Ella-Mae, witty and the family troublemaker, I have a feeling that we could form quite a close relationship even though she is like eleven and I am nineteen.
She is kind of like me I guess. Yes I can be witty on occasion and due to my troublesome ways have resulted in being escorted home by the police on numerous accounts. Let's just hope that part of me doesn't rub off on her.
We finished our meal an hour later after the four course meal that Coralia had lovingly prepared, if they keep making this much food I am going to end up fat. Andy usually only makes a two course meal apart from special occasions where we have three.
I offered to do the washing up but they all strenuously insisted that I was their guest and shouldn't have to that kind of thing. I really tried to change their decision but they firmly refused. Can't say I didn't try.
Ella-Mae and Alida wanted to do something fun so they took me to their room and schemed how they could annoy Maria, oh I love these kids. Though they aren't very imaginative. First they wanted to put salt in her talcum powder then they wanted to throw milk at her and say they tripped, not really the kind of thing I was thinking about. In the end we settled on filling her bottle that she puts her 19th century shampoo in with egg whites. So when she washes her with hot water her hair will have fried egg in. not my best but it'll do.
Unfortunately Jesse walked in while we were midway through our mission.
"What are you threelovely ladies doing?"
"Nothing Jesse, why do you always assume the worst in me" Ella-Mae said.
" I was never accusing you of anything but now you have confirmed my suspicions. AnywayI know that you and Susannah have the uncanny ability to cause mischief"
"I do not" we both said in unison and put our hands on our hips. He laughed and tried to make a grab at was hidden behind my back.
"Oh no you don't!" I got up and made a dash for the door but Jesse being faster and stronger, grabbed me and pulled me to the floor tickling me in hope that I would release what I was holding.
"Stop it! Get off me!" I squealed in between gasps. I'm not really the squealing type but when I'm near Jesse all my regularities fly out the window.
"Not until you show me what is in you hand"
"Ok, I'll show you just stop tickling me unless you want me to pee myself" He took the bottle and looked at the contents.
"Egg?" he looked amused.
"We wanted to make Maria a new shampoo to lock in moisture and make it her hair shine, didn't we?"
Alida and Ella-Mae giggled and nodded their heads in agreement.
"Really? Well if you don't want Madre to find out about this little stunt I think you better be going to bed now."
They gave him a hug and kissed him on the cheek.
"Ok" They jumped into their beds and hid under the covers, you could hear them giggling. Soon their heads emerged form the top and Jesse tucked then in. He is great with kids. I wonder if he'll be like that if we ever have children together.
We walked out of their room and slowly made our way down the corridor
"Susannah it is late and you haven't slept since six this morning, I think you should go to bed also"
"And do I get tucked in as well?" I said playfully trying to sound like a little girl.
"If you are a good girl and are well behaved I might allow that" he smiled and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. I leaned in and inhaled his comforting scent.
I opened my door and jumped on the bed. I looked round and Jesse was still stood I the door way.
"Aren't you going to come in then?" I asked and patted the bed indicating for him to sit down beside me.
He hesitated "If my family were to see me in here they wouldn't be best please, it's not right for a man to go into a woman's bedroom"
"But you go into your sisters rooms all the time" what was he so scared about?
"Yes Susannah but you are not related to me and I might do things that would not be respectful" Gah! You and your stupid morals, surely you have realised by now I like what you do to me, and it is 'disrespectful' at all as you so put it.
"Go on, we'll just be sitting and talking. I shall try and keep my hands to myself" I gave him the puppy dog eyes knowing that he couldn't resist.
He walked in reluctantly and sat on the end of my bed.
"So what is it that you wish to talk about Susannah?" Jesse inquired.
"Um, you can tell me abed time story!" I clapped my hands in glee, doing the best imitation of a five year old I could muster.
He raised an eyebrow at my weird request, a skill that I have yet to acquire. One day I asked how he did it and he tried to show me but I just ended up looking like I was constipated.
"A bed time story? But that is hardly talking Susannah"
"So I happen to want to hear a story. And then you can tuck me in"
Shaking his head he pulled up a chair by my bedside and sat down.
"Well one day there was an infuriating but beautiful girl called Savannah. She and her devilishly handsome friend Jarvis went on a trip to New Jersey. On their way home their magic winged chariot powered by flying horses broke down. Somehow Savannah and Jarvis ended up in a magic kingdom called Sharmel"
It really does amaze me how Jesse can actually think up some sappy fairytale but on with the story.
"They took of on a great long adventure to find Jarvis's family but the evil Diabolo and his minion Marcel were there. Savannah and Jarvis thought Diabolo ha died in a great fire and-..errrrm I'm not really sure what happened next. What does happen next?"
He looked at me hoping for some inspiration
"This" I placed both my hands on his cheeks and kissed him on the lips. I ran my hands through his thick, hair he kissed my back forgetting his previous concerns.
Unfortunately we were interrupted by the giggling of Jesse youngest sisters. He pulled away quickly and turned an adorable shade of red.
Stood in the doorway were Ella-Mae, Alida and Mercedes. "We knew it!" they said triumphantly however Mercedes didn't look to pleased. She tugged on Jesse pant leg and whispered something in his ear. He laughed and picked her up resting her on her hip.
"Goodnight Susannah." He walked out the door with his sisters in trail.
I woke up in the middle on the night. It had to be late because it was still dark and the only light was the moon filing through the window. (cliché I know) it was then that I realised that there was a knife held to my throat.
Funny how that always happens to me.
Very fluffy I know this chapter is kind of a filler. I'm not particularly happy with this chapter but it will have to do.
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Laura