How To Be A Heartbreaker

Ten

Dario

I rested my back on the car, waiting for Grace to come down. I couldn't get the image of her, sleeping peacefully on my bed,out of my mind. Her cheeks were bright red, her right one being squished by the pillow, making her look as if she was pouting. I smiled at the thought, shaking my head. This girl will drive me crazy, but I want her to, I feel like I need her to.

My head shot up when I heard the door of the apartment complex open, Grace walking down the stairs. She was wearing her coat and my sweatpants, holding her skirt and top in her hand. I opened her door, getting inside myself

" It's too cold to wear those. I'll give them back, I promise" she said, getting comfortable on the passenger's seat. I just shook my head, assuring her there is no problem. She told me her address and I started to drive.

With the corner of my eye I saw that she was rubbing her hands together, occasionally blowing a breath to the inside of her palms. I stretched one of my arms and took both of her palms on mine, they fitted perfectly. Her head shot up and looked at me with wide eyes, making the corners of my mouth turn up slightly.

" You were cold, '' I said , not taking my eyes off the road. I left her nads for a second to open the air condition, closing her small hands back into mine. A small 'thank you' was the last thing that was heard before a comfortable silence broke between us. Grace stopped shaking after a while, trying to pry her hands from mine, but I didn't let her go. I needed to feel her hands for a little more, before she went back to acting like she hated my guts.

" You can let go now, you know " she said, not making another attempt to free her hands

" And what if I don't want to ? " I turned my head towards hers as I stopped at a red light . A blush arose on her cheeks, making her look away from me. I chuckled before letting go of her hands, if she didn't want me to hold her hands anymore, I wouldn't push her limit. I may be an asshole but I'm not that insensitive.

We were a couple blocks away from her house when I felt her small hand taking mine that was resting on my side, pulling it on her lap, examining the cuts from yesterday. She run her fingers oven it, before lacing them with mine

" Does it still hurt ? " she asked not to take her eyes away from where our hands were connected. I run the pad of my thumb over her knuckles, shaking my head. She let out a breath, taking her hand away once again, gathering her clothes and opening the door.

I watched her walk around the car, stopping on my side of the car. I rolled the window, resting my elbow on the door.

" Thanks, for everything " I smiled at her

" No need to thank me sweetheart, it was my pleasure" I shot her a wink, making her giggle. God she was so cute when she laughed. She waved her hand before disappearing into a huge house. It must be fun to live in a house like this.

After I made sure she was inside, I started the car, driving downtown to the ' Ember ' for my shift. Twenty minutes later, I was walking through the glass door, coming face to face with Jorge, the waiter

" At least you decided to show up," he said, placing his notepad in the pouch on the front of his apron. I let out a sigh, tying mine and moving behind the bar counter, starting to make the orders he had already taken.

" Look, I'm sorry, but I had something to do " he raised his eyebrow at me

" Something or someone ? " he asked, leaning over the bar. I raised my middle finger making him laugh

" Hey, I'm kidding, calm your tits" he said as he made his way to a man that wanted to be served

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I stumbled through the door, plopping down on the couch, groaning. Mickey was sitting on the floor, watching me the whole time. He decided to check if i'm alive, I guess and started shaking me, earning another tired groan.

" Are you okay, Rio?" he asked

" Yeah, buddy, I'm fine, just tired, is all" I raised my head and came face to face with my sister.

Wait, what is Becca doing here

" What happened Becs, is everything okay ? " I asked worriedly, taking her face in my hands. She didn't have time to answer though, since my mother's voice was heard as she entered the living room

" Everything is fine dragi, we just thought it would be nice to visit you" she said as she stroked my sister's hair. She tried to sound calm, but I could hear that her voice was shaky. I sat back on my hinges and looked at her

" What did he do ? " I asked calmly, even though I was beyond pissed

" Dario, nothing happe -"

" Bullshit, I can see the bruise you tried to cover. Yeah, the one on your neck. Now are you gonna tell me what happened or am I gonna have to find out from him? '' I said, raising my voice. She let out a long breath, not letting the tears escape. I'm gonna kill the fucker one day

'' He came home drunk again and passed out on his chair. I made dinner but by the time he woke it was already cold and he lost it. He grabbed my neck and pushed me, then went back to the living room. When he passed out again, we came here.'' By the time she was finished, she was crying, desperately trying to hold back the sobs. I hugged her and Becca

" Did he hurt you Becca? " She shook her head

" Okay. You both are coming to stay here, and you'll file a divorce as soon as you can, got it?" I said to my mother, sitting beside her pulling her back into my arms

" Becca can come stay if she wants, but you know I can't leave" she said, wiping her tears

" Mam-" she raised her hand to silence me

" No Rio, I've explained this to you many times, is not as easy as you think, but I won't make any of you endure or tolerate with him" I nodded at her words, as much of a bastard as my father was, she had once fell in love with him, and she couldn't just erase that feeling.

" Fine, but you're staying the night

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A couple of hours later, my mother was in the kitchen, cooking while I was in the living room setting up the couch so I could sleep. She came into view before I was done, her hands on her hips, observing me

" What are you doing?" she asked, moving towards me to help me with the sheet

" I'm gonna go to sleep, and you should too mama, it's late" I turned her body towards the hall that led to the bedrooms

" Goodnight mama " I said, kissing her cheek, leaving here inside my room

" Where is your brother?" she asked me as I started heading back

" He's staying with Ley tonight" she let out a sound of acknowledgement, wishing me good night

I layed down but I couldn't sleep. The thought of that sorry excuse of a human touching my mother was imprinted in my mind, making my blood boil. Hours later, I finally fell asleep, dreaming of the life I desired for us, the life we deserved, one where he wasn't involved