Life In The Fast Lane •JB•

37

Justin

Everything was organised for Camilla's birthday, and Angelo was expected to turn up any minute. Cam and the boys have no idea what I've organised for her party, but I can already tell it's going to be a fucking blast.

The others were huddled around the couch playing video games, only Camilla and I knew about Angelo's visit, I didn't even want her to know. I'm guessing Za will be apart of this, considering it is his cousin after all.

Me and Camilla sat patiently in the meeting room, waiting for the speaker for the gates to buzz any second. She fiddled with a switchblade that was misplaced from my wall, keeping all her attention on it as if it was the most interesting thing ever.

"What's bothering you?" I spoke up, looking down to her as she rested her chest upon the glass table top.

"Just a bit nervous I guess," She laughed off her worry, still staring down at the blade in her fingertips.

"Since when is the Cam Cuda nervous?" I joked, receiving another laugh from her.

"I just," She sighed. "I just want us to be safe."

"As long as we've got each other, we're safe." I flashed a comforting smile in Camilla's direction, even though she was avoiding any eye contact.

Cracking us out from our thoughts the buzzer chimed and I opened the gate for Angelo, lifting the mood some how. We haven't had visitors in a while.

Camilla followed me outside and down to where Angelo was parked, greeting him with a hug and a handshake. "Long time no see, brother." He cheerily grinned at me and Camilla, tipping his head in a friendly way as he looked past me to her.

"Nice to meet you, Camilla. I'm Angelo." He leaned down to her height to place a kiss on her cheek, getting her to crack a smile.

He perched back up slightly poking out his chest, looking around my courtyard with bright eyes, "Nice house Bieber," He chuckled, arms now crossed over his chest.

"Angelo!? No way!" Za almost let out a squeal, running to our direction with wide arms and a wide grin.

Camilla held back a giggle while I slyly rolled my eyes.

"Justin, why the fuck didn't you tell me he was coming!?" He yelled still bubbling with excitement, Angelo looking down at the figure almost half his size.

"I'm sorry bro, just some personal business to discuss." I formed my hands into fists and tucked them into my pockets, watching the two quickly conversate.

"You better stay around for a beer," Za pat Angelo's shoulder before disappearing inside, leaving us three outside again.

"Should we take it inside?" I coaxed on Angelo and Cam, leading the way to the office.

"So tell me," I sat down opposite to Angelo, Camilla with her knees to her chest in the chair beside me, "what the fuck are the Brotherhood up to?" a change of tone lingered in my voice, as did Angelo's.

He intertwined his fingers and rested his arms on the table, "They want to come here." His words were stale in the air, and I could feel Camilla's eyes burning through the side of my face. "I don't know when, but I know they are planning on doing so."

I swallowed harshly, keeping my focus on the few scattered folders on the table. I felt my face flush with heat as the room went silent.

"There really isn't anyone backing up the Brotherhood anymore. There's probably around fifty men still by Clayton's side, but they aren't hesitating on coming here." He stopped for a second, letting out a shaken breath. "They know I've been working with you. After today, I'm going to hide out for a bit. If I don't get back to you in a few months, you know why." He smiled a fake grin, lightly nodding his head.

"They'll all be fucking dead before you are." I hissed causing Cam to tense up by my side. I jolted up from my chair, looking down at the hopeless Angelo. "I promise it will be them, not you. I owe you one anyway, for helping me- us." Angelo also stood up from his position, straighten out his shirt and stepped over to me.

"You're a good man, Justin." He embraced me in a quick hug, harshly patting my back. "Now, where are the beers?" He choked up a convincing smile, guiding himself through the house.

I looked down to Camilla who was still hugging her legs, a blank look washed over her face. "We'll be okay." I mumbled which knocked her out of her gaze.

She sprung to her feet and wrapped her arms around my torso, keeping her grip for a good solid minute.

"I love you."

She only hugged me tighter, only lettin go to give me a short lived kiss.

Squishing my face between the palms of her hands, she looked up at me with lust shimmering in her eyes, "I love you too."

We walked out hand in hand to find the others, who were already digging into the alcohol.

"So I heard it's your birthday in a few days." Angelo spoke up, a can of beer firm in his hand.

"Yeah, I'm excited," Camilla sounded hardly enthusiastic. I lightly squeezed her waist and she couldn't hold back a smile.

"Stop it, Justin." She whispered with fake annoyance in her voice, swatting my arm away.

"Stop being so agaisnt your own birthday." I cracked open a beer, taking a swig of the icy liquid.

"Fine. But after this birthday, no more big celebrations." She stole the beer from my hand, taking a mouthful for her self.

"How do you know it's going to be big?" I slyly smirked.

"It's always got to be big with you. I mean look at your house, your cars, your-"

"Dick."

Camilla choked on another mouthful of beer, spitting it onto the floor in front of us. "Oh my fucking god Justin. You haven't even had enough to get you intoxicated and you're already being stupid." She scoffed in a playful way.

"I'm sorry," I snorted watching her wipe up the contents she spilt on the ground. "I'm just excited."

"I bet." She laughed, a tint of pink present on her cheeks.

"Stop it you two love birds, get your asses over here." Za waved his arm in our direction, a cheeky grin lit up on his face.

"Shut the fuck up Za," I chuckled, joining their conversation, the topic about cars, of course.

We talked and (casually) drank for the rest of the evening, Camilla seemed hardly interested in saying anything but chose to stick around anyway. We ended the night by playing video games, and surprisingly Camilla beat Za and Brandon a few times. We offered Angelo a place to stay for the night, but he insisted on leaving before it was too late. We all said our goodbyes, especially Za, who was nearly crying. Tonight was a good reminder of the amazing people I have in my life. I'm forever grateful for my brothers, and for my love. As much as things have been bad, there has only been so much good that has come along with it.

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Never did I think I would get this many reads on a story so unique omg. My ultimate goal is to get to 10K reads before I finish this book. If you liked this chapter please vote and leave a comment if you'd like ❤ I'm so sorry I haven't updated, I've kind of been unmotivated to write, but I'm really looking forward to getting some chapters out for you guys! 💕 Cam's POV and party is next chapter 😉

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