A/N: thanks for the reviews!
Answer to review pregunta: Suze isn't pregnant in this life she was in the other one before Paul created the alternate universe. She just got freaked out that she might be pregnant in this life. So yeah, sorry for the confusion. Hope that clarifies things. – Lauren
:Chapter 11:
When I finally got back to Susannah's house there were two other vehicles parked outside: a police car, and an ambulance. I haphazardly parked my car and ran over to see where Susannah was. I noticed David talking to one of the police officers, while the other was standing outside the ambulance looking impatient.
"I'm fine, really! He barely even touched me" came Susannah's wail from inside the ambulance. I quickly rushed over and saw her sitting on the cushioned bench, holding an ice pack to her head, while an EMT checked her vitals.
"Susannah, are you alright? What happened?" I asked hurriedly. Her face lit up when she saw me and she tried to jump out of the ambulance, but the EMT sat her back down, while sending me a warning glare.
Over by David, another EMT was bandaging a very battered and bruised Paul Slater. I couldn't help but smirk, and when Paul noticed me he sent me an evil glance. David however came rushing over towards me and quickly filled me in on what had happened. "Well, Paul tried to grab Suze, but she slapped him. Then he got mad and smacked her. That's when I called the cops. But by the time they'd gotten here Suze had already beat him pretty good. He got a couple punches in, but he nearly knocked her when he grabbed a rock and hit her head. But…I think she might have broken his nose" he said, quickly.
A few minutes later Susannah trudged over to where David and I were standing, still holding the ice pack to her head. "I can't believe they made me get checked out. He didn't even hit me that hard" she whined. I pulled her into a gentle hug and stroked her hair.
"I was so worried. ¿Que paso Querida? Are you alright?" I nervously rambled glancing over her to make sure she was okay.
"I'm fine. It's Paul who needs the medical attention, not me. He should consider himself lucky too. If those cops hadn't pulled me off of him, I would've really hurt him" she answered cheerfully.
"Susannah, are you sure you're alright? I heard you calling, and…"
"Jesse, I just panicked. He said something really weird, and I just got a little jumpy, especially when he grabbed that rock. Sorry. I didn't mean to worry you" she sheepishly replied. I smiled at her and gently tucked some of her hair behind her ear, before cupping her face.
Just then one the officers came over to Susannah and wanted to ask her a few questions. Needless to say we broke apart, and Susannah huffed after the officer. Luckily both Susannah and Officer Petty spoke loudly, so it was very easy to eavesdrop. Susannah answered all of Officer Petty's questions happily, and gave a thorough description of the fight. He laughed and took notes in his little note pad, while Susannah recounted the exact moment she heard the crunch sound of Paul's nose breaking. After he'd gathered all the information he needed he asked Susannah if she wanted to place a restraining order against her attacker, in addition to the charge of assault and battery. Susannah simply laughed and replied "I think you should ask him that" nodding at Paul. The officer then went over and interrogated Paul, before cuffing him and leading him into the patrol car a little while later.
"This isn't over Suze, not by a long shot" Paul muttered as Officer Petty pushed him into the squad car forcefully. He then slammed the door shut, nearly hitting Paul's broken nose, which made Paul jump back. I chuckled as the car drove away, and Paul sent angry glares over at me and Susannah.
About twenty minutes later the ambulance left, leaving Susannah, David, and I alone. David, trying to avoid an awkward situation, went back into the house in a hurry saying something about having to work on homework. Susannah and I stayed outside, but walked over to her porch holding hands. We sat down on the swing and stayed quiet, just taking each other in.
"That bastard!" she exclaimed looking at her arm.
"What's wrong?" I snapped trying to see what she was looking at.
"That's gonna turn purple. Great, now I'll have an ugly bruise there tomorrow" she huffed, showing me her arm. It was slightly swollen and red, which meant that she would have a hideous bruise there come tomorrow. Luckily that was the worst of her injuries; her head wasn't that bad, but she made me kiss it to make it better.
"I thought it was something serious" I teased her.
"It is serious. I'm going to have to wear something with long sleeves tomorrow" she replied frowning. I laughed and Susannah sent me a serious look, but smiled after a few seconds.
"Umm, Suze…?" David said softly from the doorway.
"Yes David" Susannah sang.
"Brad just called and said he and Jake were going to some party in the valley, so not to expect them home 'till whenever" he mumbled.
"Oh, umm okay. I guess I can whip us up something for dinner. It won't be like Andy's cooking, but I can promise not to burn anything" Susannah joked.
"Well, I was kind of going to suggest that we got out of the house. My friend Trevor said me and Max could stay over…if it's okay with you though…but if you want I could stay home with you-"
"David, you can stay at Trevor's, just call my cell if you need anything" she interrupted.
"Okay, thanks Suze" he chimed, "but, if you're staying here, no boys allowed after eight."
Susannah smiled at David and replied "Don't worry I'll probably call CeeCee and ask if I can stay at her place tonight. And David…thanks."
David walked over and gave Susannah a warm hug before turning his attention to me. He puffed out his chest and put a stern look on his face. "Now, Suze is a responsible young la-I mean woman, and I trust her judgment, but you had better respect my sister. If I hear you hurt her in anyway, you'll have me and my brothers to deal with" he stated.
"David" Susannah squeaked, turning an adorable shade of pink.
I was desperately trying not to laugh, and somehow I managed to keep a straight face while I replied, "I would never dream of hurting, or disrespecting your sister David. Of that, I can assure you."
"Good…Jesse, right?" he asked.
"Yes, Jesse de Silva" I answered.
David then returned to his usual self and went back inside the house. Suddenly I wondered 'How did David know my name? I had never been formally introduced to him…well, at least not in this lifetime. How-'
"I had to tell him after he caught us in my room earlier" Susannah said with a smile.
"Were you listening to my thoughts?" I questioned, slightly amused.
"Just a little" she sighed.
"I thought no one could penetrate through one of those mind blocks?"
"No, you can't, but I can" she replied knowingly.
"Oh, I see. And when were you planning on telling me this?" I asked, still amused.
"I don't know, when the time was right…Well, I better call Cee and ask if I can stay over" Susannah said getting up.
"You could" I said, pulling her back onto the swing, "or, you could stay over at my house."
Susannah's eyes widened and she coughed a little before managing to say "Are you serious!"
"Of course. My mom keeps a guest bedroom for when a relative or something comes to visit. You wouldn't stay with me, but it's across the hall from my room" I explained.
"Really? You're not kidding?" Susannah questioned.
"Querida, I'm sure. Besides my mom would love to meet you, as would all my sisters" I answered.
"And your parents won't mind? I don't to-"
"Susannah, my mom won't mind. My dad is out of town though, so you'll only meet the women folk" I interrupted her. She smiled and got back up, heading inside.
"Where are you going?" I asked/
"To get my stuff together and change" she cheered.
'My family finally gets to meet Susannah. I wonder what they'll think of her. My sisters will adore her, but mi Mamá-'
Suddenly my cell phone started ringing, so I quickly answered, seeing that it was my mom.
"Hello" I answered.
"Mijo, listen I have to go into work early, can you get home soon?"
"Actually Mamá, I need to ask you something first."
"Okay, dígame."
"Can a friend of mine stay in the guest room? It's just, I don't want her to stay at her house because she'd be all alone, and-"
"Jesse, are we talking about Susannah?" she wisely assumed.
"Si Mamá."
"As long as she stays in the guest room, but I want to meet her first. I'll be leaving in about 15 minutes I want you home in no more than eight. Bring her with you too."
"Alright, we'll be there, gracias Mamá."
"De nada Mijo, adios."
"Bye."
About three minute after I'd hung up Susannah appeared carrying a medium sized bag, and wearing charcoal slacks and a lavender button down shirt with ¾ sleeves. "I'm all set" she said closing the door behind her.
"Why did you change?" I asked.
"Because, I'm meeting your family. I want to like decent. Why? Does it look like I'm trying too hard?" she nervously rambled.
"No, you look wonderful. Now come on my mom has to go into work early so you'll only get to see her for a few minutes" I replied, taking Susannah bag as we walked towards my car. I opened her door and helped her in before putting her over night bag in the trunk, with our back packs. When I got into the car Susannah leaned over the gear shift and gave me a long, lingering kiss.
"What was that for?" I asked, still in daze, even after a few minutes had passed.
"In case I don't get to do that the rest of the night" she happily responded.
I drove home grinning like an idiot, while Susannah kept asking me if my mom would like her.
"Querida, of course she'll like you. Don't work, just be your self" I answered every time she asked.
As I parked the car my mom came out the front door and waved excitedly. I quickly got out, opened Susannah's door, and despite her protests, carried both our back packs and her over night bag.
"Hola Mijo. Hello, you must be Susannah. Jesse's told us so much about you" greeted my mother before hugging Susannah.
"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. de Silva. And I can't thank you enough for letting me stay the night in your home" Susannah cheerfully replied.
"Oh, well Jesse's has been talking nonstop about you since yesterday, and I couldn't pass up the chance to meet you.
"Now, I have to be going to work, but dinner's in the oven, and there's freshly baked cookies for dessert. If you kids need anything, call me okay?" my mom said in a hurried tone, before getting into her car and waving good-bye to us as she drove away.
"I think she likes you" I said to Susannah as we made our way up the path to my house.
"You really think so?" she nervously asked.
"Yes, she even baked for you; she never bakes unless someone important is coming. Now, that was the easy part…now come my sisters" I warned her.
"Anyone in particular I should try and bond with?" she questioned.
"Marta, and probably Mapi I guess. Mapi won't like sharing me very much" I answered, opening the front door.
The second we walked in Carmen, Josefina, Mercedes, and Marta all came running to see who this strange girl I'd brought home was. Marta squealed when she saw Susannah and threw her arms around her. They started talking as if they were old friends, and then Mercedes, Carmen, and Josefina joined in. Mapi then appeared from the living room and exclaimed "You're the pretty, dancing girl from the video Jesse brought home!" Susannah smiled, and Mapi ran over to Susannah and hugged her waist. Susannah then lifted Mapi into her arms and carried her, setting her on her hip and saying something that made Mapi giggle happily. Marta gave me an approving glance and then she and my other sisters led Susannah upstairs.
I trailed after them, but put Susannah's things in the guest room, and then dropped my back pack in my room. Just then Marta skipped over to me smiling brightly.
"What are you so happy about?" I asked cautiously.
"Suze, and you, I guess" she answered.
"What about us?"
"I knew it!" she exclaimed.
"What?" I asked, completely baffled.
"You said 'us', meaning you and Suze are a thing now. I already knew, but hearing you say it makes it soo cute" she squealed.
"Marta, we aren't a real 'thing' yet. We haven't even gone out yet, so stop planning the wedding."
"Please, you are so a 'thing" she sighed "and I'm not planning the wedding. I'm working on the bridal shower, and then I'll start working on the wedding plans."
"Very funny" I grumbled.
"I thought so" she retorted, walking over towards her room.
I followed behind her, and saw a scheme that nearly made me melt; Susannah gossiping away with Josefina and Mercedes, while Carmen was admiring her newly braided hair in the vanity mirror. Susannah was sitting on Marta's bed French braiding Mapi's hair, and advising Marta that some new designer is coming out with a new line of vintage t-shirts. I cleared my throat to alert them of my presence. Susannah smiled at me and finished Mapi's hair.
"Excuse me ladies, but I'm afraid I have to steal Susannah for awhile; we have some homework to do" I said holding out my hand for Susannah. She blushed slightly, excused herself, and took my hand, smiling.
"Jesse, do you like my hair?" Mapi asked, standing besides Susannah.
"Yes its beautiful my little Mapi-posa" I answered. She smiled up at Susannah and replied, "Suze did it. She's really fun, and she even said she knows the songs from Dora the Explorer! Can she always be your special friend?"
Marta, Mercedes, and Josefina erupted in laughter, while Susannah and I blushed.
"Who told you that?" I asked, trying to sound calm and collected.
"Marta" she answered. I glared over at Marta, and she stopped laughing.
"Well, Susannah…she's my…" I trailed off, blushing again.
"Yes, Mapi, I'll always be Jesse's friend" Susannah said, coming to my rescue.
"Good, I like her. I think she's the bestest, prettiest, funniest friend you have" she stated, smiling up at Susannah and me.
I smiled down at my youngest sister and replied "I think so too."