Chapter Three
"What are you doing here?" Aaron questioned quickly trying to stop whatever remark that was about to come from Eliot. He never had had a good relationship with his parents but he would say it was perfect compared to the one they had with Eliot. It was probably safe to say Eliot resented them, maybe even hated them.
"Sarah invited us." Their mother explained hugging him before trying to hug Eliot who pulled away quickly mumbling, "I'm going to talk to Sarah," before storming off.
"And to think that boy was actually taught manners." His father huffed making his way inside.
"So why don't you tell us what you've been up to lately." Aaron groaned as he sat down next to his parents fulfilling his mothers request. As annoyed as he was he knew it would be best if he kept them in the livingroom.
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"Ashlee I need a minute alone with Sarah." Eliot tried his best not to order. His nails were digging into his palms from how tight his fists were clenched and he was trying his best not to lose his temper and start yelling.
"Alright, let me just," Ashlee showed her cookie dough covered hands. "You know what, I'll wash them upstairs." She suggested instead, Eliot looked like his head might explode if she stayed in the kitchen a moment longer, she might not have known him long but she knew enough to recognize when it was time to leave.
"Are you trying to scare her away?" Sarah yelled wiping her own hands. She had heard the doorbell and had a feeling she knew exactly why he was in here.
"When did you plan on telling me they were coming?" She was trying to use Ashlee as a stall tactic and he wasn't going to have it.
"Eliot I wasn't expec-"
"Don't even lie to me because ma already told me you invited them!" His sister already knew how he felt and here she went and did this.
"I know I invited them but they weren't supposed to be here until tomorrow morning Eliot. I was going to tell you tonight."
"You should have told me before they got here, before I got up and answered the door!"
"Eliot everytime I even suggest the three of you being in the same room you bolt like someone just set your feet on fire. Aaron barely talks to them because of you and I'm tired of explaining to the kids why they have never seen you and their grandparents at the same time. It's time you got over all this crap and talked to them." Sarah had finally said her peace and now she was left hoping he would listen.
"Where the hell were you living the first eighteen years of your life Sarah? LaLa land. I can be blamed for alot of shit, and I'll take responsibility for it too but if Aaron doesn't want anything to do with them than that's because of how they were, how they are and that's got nothing to do with me! I'm glad that you've managed to have a good relationship with them but I honestly don't want one." Eliot finished getting ready to leave, he was done here.
"That's not fair Eliot, not to me or anyone else. You just took off and we didn't hear from you, It was two years before you even bothered to let me know you were alive! I was thirteen and needed my big brother and I came home and you were gone, I still worry when you leave if it's going to be years before I see you again, if ever!" Sarah was trying to hold back the tears that were stirred as she revealed that.
"I came to your graduation." Eliot defended.
"That wasn't enough, I hadn't seen you in five years and all you gave me was two hours!"
"They wouldn't let me!" Eliot refused to stand by and take blame for something that wasn't his fault. "Dad threw me out before I had the chance to say anything to anyone. Everytime I called you, you were either not at home or to upset to talk to me!" He shouted sarcastically. "So excuse me for not wanting to have anything to do with the people who kept you guys from me!"
"Eliot" Sarah didn't know what else to say. Her parents had told her Eliot left to start his own life and all she thought about was how empty she felt and how much she hated him for not taking her with. Turns out he had tried to keep in contact with them he just wasn't allowed.
"Tell the kids I'm sorry I had to leave without saying good-bye." Eliot offered leaving the kitchen.
"Eliot wait!" Sarah ran after him. He had just revealed a huge secret and she wanted to know the rest, she deserved to know the rest.
"Ashlee it was nice meeting you, Aaron I'll call you later."
"It was nice meeting-" Ashlee trailed off realizing it was more of a statement than anything as he never stopped just continued right out the front door.
"What happened?" Pete questioned having barely joined the group.
"Don't worry about it Pete, Eliots always been like that." Caroline Spencer shared from her seat.
"Maybe you should go after him." Ashlee suggested to Aaron. She had been excited to meet the Spencers at first but now having spoken with them she wasn't sure if she felt the same. Aaron had been sharing a story of one of his and Eliots adventures and his dad had rudely interrupted him saying there was no need to share such nonsense, It was almost said as if he looked down on his sons.
"I think I will." Aaron agreed wanting a break from his fathers scrutinizing eye.
"Listen to your mother and leave him alone Aaron." He thought he had done good while raising his children but he guessed it was true that every bunch had its bad apple.
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"Mr. Carson! Mr. Carson sir!" The hotel desk clerk tried to get Eliots attention but he just ignored her and kept on walking. She wanted to tell him he had a visitor waiting but she guessed he'd figure it out soon enough.
Why had Sarah done that? He had finally managed to keep his nose clean enough to have an actual life, to actually visit his family without worrying about one of his enemies showing up. He was doing good, helping others and had even managed to fix his whole damn mess of things with Nate and now this had to go and happen. Everything was up in the air and he was feeling trapped, he didn't know what he was going to do to fix things with his siblings but right now he didn't care. He was going to pack his things get in his truck and drive until he could breath again, everything and everyone else be damned.
"What are you doing here?" He had not been expecting to see Nate sitting there casually as he opened the door to his hotel room.
"Well hello to you too." Nate stood noticing Eliots obvious anger immediately.
Great the last thing he needed was a sarcastic Nate. He was just going to grab his things and go before he ended up saying something he'd regret.
"Eliot" Ok now he was worried, Eliot always said something about his comments even if it was just to tell him to shut up. "Eliot stop ignoring me!" He walked across the room and snatched the duffle Eliot was stuffing things in.
"Give me my bag back!"
"Not until you tell me what's going on!" Eliot was looking pissed and Nate knew he'd have to be just as stubborn if he was going to get anywhere.
"Fine then, keep the damn thing!" He didn't even try to retrieve it. He only brought luggage because he was coming for a visit and didn't have to worry about making a quick getaway or so he thought.
"Eliot stop." Nate quickly dropped the bag grabbing Eliots arm to stop him from leaving the hotel room.
"Let me go." He growled.
"I want to talk."
"Release my arm or I'll break yours." His gaze fell momentarily on where Nate was holding him before he turned threateningly stepping right up on Nate.
"No" He didn't even loosen his grip, almost positive Eliot was bluffing.
E/N: Uttooo. Well that was unexpected, but I guess not really. Hope you enjoyed!