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Chapter Four: Expected Disapproval

We were sitting next to each other in my apartment all smiles. I couldn't stop laughing as Isaac told me about one of his little nieces Maria Victoria and her antics. ''She actually taught you the Macarena? That is so old, I'm amazed she knows what it is!'' I remarked.

''Yeah, I know. When you grow up in Latin America though, pretty much every kid no matter the generation knows that song and sometimes even the dance.'' he replied, laughing.

''I'd love to meet her. I'd love to meet everyone in your family.'' I declared smiling.

''Let's get through your family first with mine you'd need a plane ticket for most of them.'' he suggested.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. I got up from my dining room chair and was face to face with my brother Nathan. I swallowed nervously, I hadn't told him about Isaac and myself despite the fact that we had been going out for a month now.

''Hi, Peter.'' he greeted smiling.

''Hi, Nathan.'' I greeted back, trying to hide the nervousness in my voice.

'' Am I interrupting anything? Do you have company over?'' he asked.

''No, not at all. Actually I do have company over and I'd like you to meet him.'' I said, becoming more confident. I held open the door to let Nathan pass through and he stared at Isaac in shock at first and then glared stonily at him.

''Hi, I'm Isaac.'' Isaac said nervously and giving a little wave. He looked more nervous than me. He told me he never really felt comfortable around politicians having spent his entire childhood under a dictatorship. I couldn't blame him, especially since Nathan was glaring at him like he was about to skewer him.

''Nathan, this is Isaac my boyfriend.'' I said as I went closer to Isaac and held his hand. He immediately calmed down and smiled softly at me.

''I know who he is and quite frankly Pete I don't find this very funny. He is your deceased girlfriend's ex and a junkie.'' he said cooly.

''This isn't a joke, we are lovers and I've been clean for months now. If you really loved him and you were a good brother you wouldn't give a damn about your political reputation and just be happy for him.'' Isaac said, his voice rising.

''Pete, are you just going to let him talk to me like that?'' he asked infuriatingly as he looked at me.

''I don't know. He makes some very good points.'' I said.

''I can't believe this. He doesn't know anything about our relationship or what kind of brother I am.'' he shouted.

''He knows what kind of brother you should be and this isn't it. He's right, you should be happy for me and not think about yourself for once.'' I shouted back.

''Peter, I don't have a problem with homosexuality and you know that. This isn't you though, this isn't the kind of person that I want you to be with. He's self-destructive and mentally unstable in addition to being a former drug addict.'' he argued.

''What so mentally unstable people can't ever be happy and have relationships? I know all my issues and have beaten myself enough up for them, I don't need any further judgement from you.'' Isaac growled.

''He's right, he doesn't. Oh and what do you mean this isn't me?'' I asked glaring at him.

''Well come on I mean you're not gay. Since when do you like men?'' Nathan asked, sounding genuinely confused.

''I'm not gay and I don't really want men. I want Isaac and we are going to continue seeing each other whether you like it or not. He was the only one I could talk to about Simone's death and I see the person he truly is. Kind, incredibly smart, funny, creative and that's why I'm in love with him.'' I said near tears. Isaac rubbed my hand before he got up from his chair and held me tightly. I cried softly in his arms as he held me and rubbed circles on my back. Nathan watched in shock at our display of affection, and I could see a very guilty look form on his face as I opened my eyes and looked at him while remaining in Isaac's arms.

''Im so sorry Pete. I really am, I didn't mean to make you upset.'' he said sincerely.

I nodded to Isaac, letting him know that he could let me go. He reluctantly released me as Nathan pulled me into a hug.

''I was too blind and stubborn to see this. You were right and so were Matt and Janice. They told me that I was too worried about my own political career to see the truth.'' he admitted regretfully.

Thank you Matt and Janice. I thought to myself smiling.

''You know, you just might be the one of the first politicians I actually like.'' Isaac said smiling.

Nathan smiled back. ''Does this mean I get your vote if I run for president?'' he asked, smiling a more genuine version of his trademark politician grin.

''We'll see. I don't really vote that much.'' Isaac replied honestly.

I smiled as I put my arm around him and said: ''You don't mind having lunch with us, would you?'' I offered.

''Sure, if that's all right with Isaac.'' said Nathan.

I looked at Isaac with puppy dog eyes since I know it'd be difficult to convince him as he and Nathan were just starting to get along.

''Ok do I have to cook though?'' he asked.

''It'd be nice if you could.'' I said sweetly.

Nathan laughed and Isaac sighed. ''You Petrellis have a way with persuasion.'' he said. Nathan and I both laughed at this. I smiled as I thought about how unexpectedly well this went and how I hoped it would continue since I had a feeling Isaac and I were in it for the long haul.