She's The Winning Piece

Chapter 33: "Wait sis.. aren't you like ten?"

"I'm almost there Tonio. I'm so sorry" I apologise to him on the phone. "Sure sis" he tells me then hangs up.

"And we're here" he stops at the Purple Lounge and I could see Antonio seated inside in a black shirt and jeans.

"Oh, I see him" I tell no one in particular. "The dude in black shirt coming towards us?" Rick asks me.

"Yes, that's my brother" I smile. I actually miss my favourite brother.

"Jasantonio" he stretches his hand to hug me and I run to meet him, amidst the pride I'm putting on.

"Tonio!" I squeal and hug him. We take seconds and I don't realise Rick's still here. "Uh babe?" he draws our attention.

"Oh my gosh Rick, I'm sorry. Tonio, this is my boyfriend Rick and Rick, this is my brother Antonio" I smile as they shake hands and exchange glances.

"So... you have a boyfriend? Wait sis.. aren't you like 10?" he jokes and even Rick laughs.

"Rick, you're laughing also and Tonio, I'm almost 17. Jesus" I pout at both of them and Rick pecks my lips. So much PDA. Way to go Rick!

"Wow. I'm still here guys. I'll let you guys say your goodbyes. Sis, meet me inside" he tells me and excuses us.

"Rick, you PDA fan" I hit him. "Well, I didn't know. I was dating Hulk, that hurts" he whines.

"I like PDA and you know. Plus, you didn't tell me I was meeting a fun person" he tells me.

"Well, we haven't talked in almost 4 years. So, I didn't think to mention" I say.

"Okay baby. Should I come pick you up so we could have dinner at mine or what?" he asks me.

"Okay. I'll call you then" I tell him and peck his cheeks as he goes into his car and drives off.

I walk into the bar and see my brother smiling, "you guys look really cute". "Thanks Tonio. Back to business" I say.

"Does he know?" he asks me. "Nope. Didn't want to bother him" I tell him. "Are you ordering for anything?" he asks.

"I'll pay don't worry" he offers. "Duh. You think I'll pay?" I laugh and he joins me.

***

"Jas, this is bad then. Your time is almost here. They are going to come for you Jas" he tells me.

"But how would they even find me? It's been 3 years or more?" I tell him.

"So? They have the best hackers. They've called you multiple times despite how you change your number" he says.

"This is really bad then. So I'll soon stop schooling? Tonio, what can I do?" I ask him as I sip my drink.

"There's nothing you can do. No matter what, they'll find you and they don't need you dead. You have protection you know nothing about" he informs me.

"Wow, this is really hard to digest. But thanks Tonio, for at least seeing me after all I said to you" I apologise.

"It's fine sis. You were in pain and and I didn't get to explain myself to you. It's cool" he hugs me.

"Thanks A" I say and I think of Ayisha, little tears fill my eyes.

I need to stop myself from calling people by the first letter of their name, lol.

"You good sis?" he asks me. "I just remembered my friend who died last week, that's all" I tell as I hug him tighter.

"Aw little sis. Sorry. That must have been really traumatic for you" he pats my head.

"Thanks Antonio" I wipe my tears and ask, "How's little Jacob and Ashley?" I ask to change topic.

"They're good. Ashley scolded me seriously after that day. She wants to see you someday" he tells me.

"I'll see her and my lovely nephew soon" I hug him once more as we leave the lounge.

***

"Are you sure I'm dressed well" I ask Rick anxiously as we drive into his estate.

He picked me up from the bar thirty minutes ago. "Yeah babe. Don't stress, my family loves you already" he says.

"Except I haven't met your brother" I remind him.

"Oh him. He'll be home, his leg's better now. The cast is off at least" he told me about his brothers recovery.

"Okay sure" I tell him.

***

Sam welcomed us in and ushered me into the living room so I could sit and wait for Rick to get his parents.

"Yo Sam. Rick's back?" I hear a voice like Rick's asking Sam a question.

"Yes Ian, he brought a guest for dinner as well" he told him. "Okay thanks Sam" the same voice says and I'm met with those dazzling ocean green eyes I loved staring at.

"Jasmine, it's you?" Ian asks me. Shit! Shit! Shit! I really hoped it wouldn't be him.

"Shit! Shit. You're Rick's twin?" I ask him in surprise too, like I didn't know.

You know, let me play along.

"You two have met?"