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Chapter 54-That Accent
Two months later...
Vince's POV
Everything we went through two months ago was finally over. The wake was small and short, but still just as painful. Mr. Dickens and his wife, Lucy, showed up. While allowing the few people who showed up say once last goodbye to Victoria, Mr. Dickens talked my head off. I couldn't get away from the old bastard. He was a good man though. The ceremony was at the church located near the graveyard where most of our family was buried; Letty's family, Mr. Toretto, and Maria. Two days after, we buried Victoria. Surprisingly, Jayden didn't cry during the service. Mia cried more than she did. On the tombstone, it read :
Victoria Anne Parish
Strong, but lost soul.
You're home now.
Rest in Peace Mommy.
Jayden designed it. I thought it was brilliant. She was right, Vicky was strong, but she was also lost. She couldn't find the right path. But if she done anything right, that was give birth to an amazing, intelligent young girl.
As for the rest of the Team, Letty's bump is growing larger and larger. The bigger she got, the more bitchier she was. She found out that she was having a junior and nearly fainted. Guess she didn't want a girl. Dom was excited, although I think 'excited' was in understatement.
Jesse and his family moved out and found their own apartment. It was a nice place, just the perfect size for their family. Cupcake passed away a week after Victoria's funeral. Diana cried for days, the dog was her second best friend. They weren't allowed to have pets in their apartments anyways. Le was unhappy until he found the apartments were across the street from his and Senia's home. Leon had been spending most of his time with Javier, Senia's ten year old son. He was growing on Leon, and vice versa. He even started calling Leon 'Dad'. It made him happier then hell. Even though everyone knew Leon wanted a child of his own, he understood that Senia wasn't quite ready for another one. He was satisfied with Brianna and Javier. He was their father figure and he didn't mind at all.
Ricky dedicated most of her time to a new girl, Erica. They met one night while we all went clubbing again. She was nice to everyone but me. I guess I had a natural ability to piss people off without even trying. I didn't mind, she didn't seem like the type of girl I'd become friends (or anything else) with. She was uptight, but wild at the same time. I mean, the girl was cute. She was about 5'5" and petite. She had long, raven black hair and hazel eyes. She was cute, but way too bitchy.
Sasha and I decided to quit working at the garage. We went in every once in a while to help out, but it was no longer an every day thing. Sasha kept her job at the store/café. We wanted to spend more time with Desmond. Of course Dom bitched and moaned about us quitting, but he quickly got over it and offered it back anytime. Desmond was walking and running all over the place. Once he learned how to keep his balance, he was up every chance he got, running around.
Brian and Rome worked out some deal with the DA's in Miami. There was twenty-four hour surveillance put on Carter and his men for the next two years. I would've been more than happy to go to Miami again and kill the fucker, but I don't want to be in prison for the rest of my son's life.
The Team went ever so often to the races. When we did go and bought into a race, we won. We didn't want to fully get back, but just enough to let them know that we're still the best team around.
It was Halloween night and we were having a house party/birthday party for Danny, Jesse and Diana's now two-year old daughter. The party was held at our house, considering Jesse and Di didn't want to disturb their neighbors with the partying. It was Ricky's idea we party and we never turn down a chance to party. We had rules for the party: you must have a costume; if you have a beer, it must be drunk outside, away from the children; no drugs; and most importantly, give candy to the children. They are a bitchy bunch of children, I warned the guests.
"Vince, are you listening to me?" Sasha said, snapping her fingers in front of my face. We were in the bedroom, getting our costumes together. Of course, I was a caveman, with the hair and the club. It fits you, Diana told me earlier.
"What?" I asked Sasha, looking at her outfit.
"Does this look slutty?" she asked, turning slowly so I can check out her costume.
"Okay, what are you again?" I asked, staring at her body as she turned.
"A dead Playboy Bunny," she smirked, turning to face me. From the bunny ears, to the net covering her long legs, she looked more sexual that scary. I didn't mind at all. I wanted to say, 'fuck the party, get naked', but she'd probably smack me. "VINCE!" she yelled, bringing me back to reality again.
"You look nice," was all I could get out. She snorted and left the room. I walked over to the swing and picked Desmond up. "You look nice too," he was dressed as Mickey Mouse. He looked adorable. He was wearing a black shirt and red pants with suspenders and had large, black ears, the ones Mickey himself has. Sasha drew whiskers on his face.
Walking down the stairs, I admired the decorations that were put up earlier. There was a skeleton at the door and cobwebs all over the walls. It was decorated like a haunted house. Jesse, Leon, and I decorated, but Mia was worried it'd scare baby Jessica and Desmond. Dez only giggled when he saw the spooky lights and ghosts.
I walked over to the birthday girl, who was sitting on the couch playing with a doll she had received. CJ and Elijah were sitting with her, who were dressed Batman and Catwoman. Whatever they did, they wanted to be dressed alike. They were twins, after all.
"Happy birthday babygirl," I said to her, kissing her cheek. Still carrying Desmond, I walked to the backyard, where most of the Team was located. "When is everyone gonna start showing up?" I asked Diana, who was dressed also as a Playboy Bunny.
"Hector said he and the crew, which we know is the whole scene, should be showing up around seven. Tony and Brianna are on their way now," she answered, taking a gulp of her Corona.
"What about Rome and Jerry?" Dom, who was dressed as King Kong, asked Lily, who was a blue alien.
"They should be coming now," Lily replied.
Dom thought it'd be a good idea to scare the hell out of Desmond. He put on his gorilla mask and stood from the chair. He crept up behind Desmond and growled, his roar sounding freakishly real. Desmond's bottom lip poked out. I sighed, knowing what was coming next. He yelled at the top of his lungs, crying hysterically.
"You take him," I ripped Dom's mask off and handed Desmond to him. The mad scientist, who just happened to be dressed as a mad scientist, laughed, receiving a smack from myself. Leon laughed, tossing away his first Corona. He was a pimp, or should I say, dressed like a pimp. He had a ridiculously large purple hat, a cane, and a long, velvet coat. His outfit wasn't scary, but it made everyone laughed. Senia was wearing skimpy clothes, hooker boots, a blond wig, and heavy makeup. We all know what she was.
"Uncle V come here!" Chrystal, dressed as Trinity from the Matrix, yelled from the inside. I didn't mind her calling me Uncle, considering her and Jayden were like sisters. I jogged back inside the house to find the young girl. She was standing at the front door, a young man standing on the porch. "He says Letty invited him, but I don't believe him," she whispered, walking away. I laughed and approached the boy.
"Can I help you?" I asked the boy. He looked to be mixed. He was as tall as me, but looked about Tony's age.
"Hi, my name's Charles. Letty invited me here," he said all too politely. I noticed he had a bit of an Englis accent. Frowning in confusion , I moved to let him in.
"I'll go get her," I said, jogging up the stairs, where she was located with Jayden. They were helping each other get their outfits together since everyone declined to help the moody Letty.
"Letty, you're other boyfriend is here," I joked, poking my head in the room. She turned around slowly, a scowl on her face. "Whoa, I was just kidding," I said, putting my hands up in surrender. She was dressed like a cheerleader, much to my surprise. The top barely fit, showing off her protruding belly. The skirt was extra short and barely covered her ass. "Dom made you do it huh?" I asked, receiving a quick nod from her. She put on her shoe and pushed past me.
I looked at Jayden, who was seated on the bed.
"You okay Kid?" I asked her. She perked up and smiled at me, though I could tell she was upset about something.
"Yeah, I'm fine," she spoke, standing from the bed. I wanted to object her choice of costume, which consisted of a LA Laker cheerleading uniform, but I let it slide. She tried to walk past me but I stopped her.
"You sure?" I asked her, looking into her eyes.
"I'm sure Uncle V. Let's go party," she replied, grabbing my arm and dragging me back downstairs.
Letty was standing at the door talking to the boy. I wondered who he was. She seemed a little uncomfortable and he looked awkward. I wanted to go over and supervise, to make sure he wasn't a weirdo, but decided against it.
Letty's POV
"Hey Charles, I'm glad you made it," I said, trying to put my happy mood on. I was still pissed at Dom for making me wear this ridiculous costume, not to mention I was three months pregnant with a soccer player.
"Hey, thanks for inviting me. And again, call me Charlie," he said, smiling. I smiled at his accent. "Wow, now I wish I was in costume," he joked, looking at the children and few people walking around the house.
"Well, it is a Halloween party. But we'll give you a break," I replied.
"Well I brought lots of candy," he laughed, holding up a bag full of other bags of candy. I took the bag and sat it by the door. You are a handsome young man, I thought to myself. He had dark brown eyes and blond hair.
"Mommy, who's he?" CJ asked rudely. Sometimes I wished she got her father's manners and not mine.
"CJ, Bruno, this here is your new uncle, Charlie," I introduced them. "Charlie, this is my daughter Casey and my son Elijah," I said, sighing. I knew that was the easy part. Introducing him to the rest of the Team, probably wouldn't go over so easily.
"Well hello sir and madam," he smiled, nodding to them both. Elijah, being the nice person he is, he ran and hugged Charlie, catching him off-guard. "Oh, I see you're a friendly little fella, huh?" he asked, returning the hug.
"A little too much," I mumbled, walking over to the couch. I picked up Jessica. "This here is the birthday girl, Jessica. Number two today," I said, smiling at her.
"Happy birthday miss Jessica," he said, holding her hand a bit. I looked over at the clock. 6:45 pm. Everyone would start arriving soon. The door opened, in walking Rome and JD. Rome was dressed as a dead football player and Jerry was a basketball player.
"Rome, everyone's in the back. I'll explain it all when I get back there," I said, catching the look he was giving Charlie. "Kids, go with Uncle Rome," I said, walking to the kitchen. "You want a beer, sir?" I asked, mocking his choice of words from earlier.
"I'd fancy one, thank you," he said, politely. I handed him a Corona and walked to the back door, Jessica still in my arms. "Okay look, the rest of the family is out here okay. They aren't keen of strangers and it's no doubt that they'll laugh at your accent," I said, picturing the look on Jesse and Leon's face once he started talking. I almost laughed at the thought.
"No worries, eh. I'll handle myself," he said, wearing a bright smile.
Upon going to the backyard, more of the family had arrived. Tony and Brianna sat at the the picnic table with Sasha and Vince. Tony looked different for some reason. Then I noticed the jewelry in his lip. He also had a Mohawk. Crazy kid, I thought. Javier, who was dressed as Zelda, was playing on the playhouse in the backyard. Mia and Brian, who were Prince Charming and Sleeping Beauty, were sitting at the table talking to Dom. Angel, dressed as Dora the Explorer, was playing with the other kids.
"Guys, I want you to meet someone," I said, getting everyone's attention. All eyes seemed to fall on the person next to me. "This here is Charlie. Charlie, this is the rest of the family," I said, shuffling Jessica to my other arm.
"Nice to meet you-" he said, stopping once he caught look of Sasha.
"Whoa there, Killer. That's-" I said, trying to stop what I figured was lust at first sight.
"Sasha," he finished, approaching her. I glanced at Vince, who looked like he was ready to pounce on Charles. Sasha stood to face him.
"Charlie?!" Sasha asked, a look of bewilderment on her face.
"You guys know each other?" Vince asked before I could.
"Yeah, I couldn't forget that accent if I wanted too. He's my stepbrother," Sasha said, not removing her eyes from Charlie's face.
"What?!" everyone yelled. Tony looked as if he was about to faint and I myself felt a little dizzy.
"Sasha and Tony, and now Letty, are my step-siblings. We all have the same dad," Charlie answered, keeping his glare on the girl in front of him.
"But your accent..." Tony said, not understanding it.
"My mom's from London. She came to America and met our dad at some bloody party. He didn't mention he had other children. Mom was pregnant with me when she found out and we moved back to London," he replied, his accent sounding thick. Jesse and Leon, undoubtedly, snickered after he was done talking.
"I've only seen Sasha once. My how you've grown," he said sarcastically, looking at her outfit.
"This is too much for me," I said, taking a seat on a lawn chair. I handed Diana her daughter and dropped my head back, my hand rubbing my belly. I'm getting too old for this shit, I mumbled to myself.
"How old are you?" Tony asked, walking over to the others.
"Just turned 23," Charlie answered. Sasha put her hand up slowly and rubbed Charlie's face.
"It's really you," she said, her voice obviously forced. I had a feeling she'd be emotional about this.
"Yeah, it's me. But no bloody tears, this is a party," he said, wiping her eyes. I didn't understand how he fit to be number four, he was way too sweet to be half Rodriguez.
"Any other siblings we should know about? Anybody got anymore family we should know about?" Dom asked, obviously annoyed at the newcomer. I understood he wasn't happy that people we just now popping up, but it's not his situation. It was ours.
"Dom, shut up. Sorry about him, he's my brother and thinks he's God. I'm Mia," Mia said, shaking his head. I mentally thanked Mia for starting the welcoming process. Everyone followed suit and introduced themselves to Charlie.
After everyone got acquainted, the doorbell rang.
"Party time!" Leon yelled, running to answer the door. Most of the Team took their children and went inside to get the party started.
Left outside was Sasha, Tony, Charlie, and I. The atmosphere was tense and awkward. Sasha was staring at Charlie, who was twirling his thumbs. Tony was pacing back and forth across the yard while I sat, staring at the sky.
"Wife and kids?" Sasha asked.
"Nope. I'm trying to focus on my career," he replied.
"What do you do?" Tony asked, stopping his pacing.
"Well I'm training right now, but I'm a police officer," his words seemed to stop time. I had no clue he was a cop! I took the liberty to search him on the Web myself. When I looked him up, it mentioned nothing about him being a cop! Hell, he didn't even tell me he was a cop. When Dom finds out, he's gonna shit bricks, I thought to myself.
Charlie seemed to notice the mood change and spoke up. "Is that a problem?" he asked, looking from me to Sasha.
"It's just, some of the people on the team aren't too keen of police. Actually, none of us are. Brian used to be a cop," Sasha said, noticing she had left something slip.
"What kinda team exactly?" Charlie asked.
"Nothing, we'll talk about that later. Let's go party!" I said, my fake enthusiasm coming in play.
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Sorry for the wait again. Here's chapter 54. The actual party will be in the next chapter. Read&review please.
-Kita