The Colors of Love

Chapter 14

((I'm sorry I need some Washington Heights in my life!!))

Alex invited his cousin in and they sat down on the couch. "Hey, who is that guy?" Usnavi pointed to John.

John walked over to Usnavi and smiled. "My name is John. I'm dating Alexander."

Usnavi smiled and chuckled. "Finally got a boyfriend huh?" He said gently hitting Alex's arm. "You did good, cuz."

Alex smiled. "So not that I don't love seeing you,but what brought you over?"

Usnavi's face dropped. "Yeah that....So a few days ago....Abuela Claudia has passed away." He said as tears began to stain his cheeks.

Alex gasped and hugged his cousin tightly. "I'm so sorry...Is Sonny alright?" he asked rubbing Usnavi's back gently.

Usnavi nodded "Sonny is fine. He's heartbroken though. He loved Abuela almost as much as I did. The thing is...before she died Abuela won the lottery. She said to give one third of the money to you in her will....you get one third of ninety six thousand dollars."

Alex looked shocked "Damn"

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Alex, John, and Usnavi made their way to Washington Heights. When they arrived at the bodega Usnavi looked confused and a bit angry. "I told sonny to watch the store, not close it."

Usnavi unlocked the door and gasped. Sonny and Pete were making out on the check out counter. "Shit Usnavi! I didn't think you'd be home so soon."

Usnavi rolled his eyes. "Clearly..." He deadpanned "Oh Sonny you remember our cuz Alex right?"

Sonny, who was rapidly blushing, nodded. "Hey man."

Alex smiled and laughed. "Hi. This is my boyfriend John." he said gesturing to John who smiled and waved.

Pete stood up and fixed his hat. "Hey Usnavi. How ya been man?"

Usnavi looked at Pete and sighed. "Hi Pete. I see you're still a delinquent."

"I'm a street artist, man" Pete said looking back at Sonny. "I'll see you later, babe." he said walking out of the bodega.

Usnavi looked at Sonny. "We'll talk about this later."