Let's Meet Again

Chapter 7

     "What the hell kind of pet name is that?" Chris was spatting at Lloyd for over 15 minutes in his office, it was actually funny how he was pacing the room over a nickname.

     "It's short for Fallon, nothing to be mad about." Lloyd shrugged as he sat on a chair and slumped down, his hands found their way to his head.

     "I don't care," Chris stopped and stared out his window before turning to his brother. "I had another dream, it wasn't good."

     "Is this what we're really going to talk about?" Lloyd's eyebrow raised. "Because I was going to talk about how Fallon should go on missions-"

     "She's not going on any missions!" Chris slammed his fist on the table and shot a glare at his brother. "She will not, that is final."

     "So, you plan to lock her up here." Lloyd tapped his fingers on the chair. "She fights back you know? She isn't happy about it."

     "I don't care about her being unhappy- I just- I have to think about everyone here and she will not benefit us if we send her out with little to no training." Chris sighed and let go of the table, it was almost like he was in pain just thinking about her. Like bringing her was a mistake, but it was his choice. He can't just take it all back now, not when he was spotted at her house and her mother died because of his mistakes! Maybe he felt this way because her mother died and he felt so guilty, he had to watch her every move and make sure she didn't die. He had promised her mother on the phone that he would take care of her, he was also making arrangements to make sure her mother stayed safe but he failed. He started this business when he was just 14 years old to take care of his brother and he didn't think it would work this well. 

     "Take to me when you're done with your tantrum, see you tomorrow brother," Lloyd shrugged getting up so unseriously and walking out leaving Chris alone with his thoughts. 

     "That boy." Chris shook his head as he took a seat in front of his window, he thought back to their childhood. With a drunk mother and no dad in sight, Chris made sure to keep his brother's innocence. He didn't notice how unserious Lloyd turned out but it was better than him being depressed all the time.

     Chris gave it his all so that his brother could survive, from a young age he had to take care of his brother and his mother. Sadly, their mother passed away from liver failure from all the drinking she did. He knew it wasn't her fault, he didn't want to blame her for anything because it wasn't her fault that their father left. He wanted Lloyd to still have a good vision of their mother, Chris could only remember just a few memories from when she was healthy and optimistic. Losing her was still a loss to both of them, Lloyd who had hoped she'd get better, and Chris who wanted her to form a relationship with Lloyd. What a shame.

     In the morning, Fallon had made her way to the kitchen and to her luck, there was no sight of the boys. She felt a little relieved but also a little lonely, that was until 5 maids came in and began cooking quickly. 

     "Hi," She attempted to greet them as they turned to her with widened eyes and gasps. "I'm Fallon, I hope you don't mind if I wait here." 

     "I'm Isabella, one of the newest maids here but I have never seen another girl working with the boys!" A red-headed girl walked towards Fallon with the biggest smile anyone could ever have, it confused Fallon as to why the girl was so happy but she returned a much more reserved smile. 

     "She's my daughter," A lady who looked like she was in her 40s walked next to Isabella. "I'm Esther."

     "Oh, I'm so happy those boys now have a female opinion!" Isabella clapped her hands together. "You have to let me show you around!"