Loving Jax |COMPLETED| *currently Editing*

Chapter XI

    Rage. It was radiating off of Jared's body.
" Isabel" Jared growled. "Lets go"
" no" she stood her ground and stayed in her spot.
" let's fucking go , now!" He tries to keep himself calm.
" I'm not going anywhere with you! I can't believe this!" She screams at him. The shrill of her voice rang in my ears.
" it isn't what you think! We need to talk. NOW" comes forward grabbing her arm roughly but not to hurt her. More of an urgency.
" I don't want to be around you. Much less talk" she shoots back. I stand up preparing to defend my sister. Jared shoots a look at me and back to Isabel. He has calmed down slightly and he gives her a meaningful look.
" Isabel , please" his voice is pleading. Like a Wounded dog who needs to be heard out.
" give me five minutes" she yanks her arm from him and shoved him from the room. She turns to face me.
" fuck" she breathes and exits the room. My mind is racing. Jax is in trouble? What is he doing? What the hell could he possibly be doing. I hear them talking in the living room quietly and Isabel's voice sounds of irritation.
" are you fucking serious Jared!?" She yells out. " my fucking father are you fucking serious!?"
My heart begins to pound furiously. It can't be. He isn't. He wouldn't. The risk of it.. the door opens and slams and Isabel comes into the room looking pale. She slumps down onto the bed with her head in her hands.
" they are in a gang aren't they Isabel" I whisper still trying to process it.
" even worse.. the mafia" she groans out.
" what about dad though?" I ask since she knows I heard her anyways.
" the reason they went to jail that year was because of dad. They were doing a side job for him just for extra cash.. they were busted and taken to jail but dad got them out" her voice wavered angrily.
" does mom know?"
" no way in hell does she know" she rolls her eyes. It's true , my father would never tell my mom that he got them involved.
" we need a family meeting" I breathe out. I'm not sure why I'm not mad. Maybe it's because I trust Jax. Maybe it's because no matter what I want him. No matter the risks , even if it costs my life.
" you're right. We need to straighten this out and mom should know too" Isabel agrees and calls mom so they would come over later if possible. She sounds irritated as she talks to mom. Knowing mother she definitely wouldn't mind coming over but it would take a while.
" mom I know but it's important" she insists biting on her nails anxiously.
" okay see you then"
" well?" I ask waiting for the details
" they will be over around nine tonight" She crosses her arms over her chest and bites her lip. She looks up at me , eyes wide as if she just thought of something horrendous.
" what is it?" I ask her
" Jared left because he was mad.. you don't think he's doing something for them right now do you?" She pulls her lip with her teeth anxiously. I pay her back soothingly.
" it's okay im sure he is just cooling off somewhere Issy" I reassure her.
     Jax and I will be having a very long talk. How could he keep this from me. How could he put his life in danger like this? Risk everything. All those Elizabeth no smoking weed , elizabeth no talking to other guys rants were such bullshit. Okay maybe not the second part but the first part he has no right! No right what so ever to even try to tell me I can't smoke.
     Isabel is typing away on her phone furiously. She puts it to her ear and becomes angry , leaving the room while a trail of curse words come out of her mouth , leaving me alone with my thoughts. They are racing through my mind. All of the memories with Jax the happy ones , the sad ones. I knew he was intimidating. Especially to other people , he seemed terrifying I would imagine. Jax to me , he's soft. He's my teddy bear during a thunderstorm.
   " ellie , mom said they will be here earlier than expected" she informs me. I sigh , getting up I go change into something more presentable. I go to the fridge and pull out some string cheese and pull it apart slowly. I love string cheese. Hell I love cheese in general honestly. Once I sit down , Isabel is still on the phone so I turn the tv on low. Watching friends until mom and dad could arrive is always a great distraction. Isabel has gotten off the phone now and is watching with me , slowly becoming less agitated.
  Knock knock knock
  Opening the door I see mom looking worried and dads face has an unusual hard look to it. He knew. Jared informed him when he left. How did we not think of this. Damn you Jared. I see the realization come across Isabel's face and then she scowls.
" hey mom. Hey dad" we both hug them and move so they can come inside.
" sweetie what's going on is everything okay?" Mom asks checking us over with her eyes.
" why don't you ask dad" Isabel says with a Hmph. Dad looks at mom and takes a deep breath.
" sweetheart now don't be upset" he begins defensively.
" what did you do" her eyes squint together scrutinizing him.
" well umm you know we needed more recruits?" He asks hesitantly.
" yes I know. Cut the shit and tell me" she glares at him.
" Jared and Jax offered to join. So they could protect Elizabeth and Isabel" he looks at her scared. My mother is a sweet and kind woman , but when you piss her off she's like a tornado and will destroy anything that pisses her off.
" YOU LET THOSE INNOCENT BOYS JOIN THE FUCKING MAFIA! How could you!?" She shrieks at him. He flinches and puts his hands out palms up as if to surrender.
" sweetheart what could I do. They wanted to protect our girls. I couldn't say no to that. How could I say no to someone that would risk their life for our daughters?" He says trying to justify his actions.
" you had no right dad! No right! Do you understand the risk of this? I'm going to be with Jax. We will have a family someday and what happens if someone tries to kill me? Kill my family!? All because you wanted extra protection. Sometimes things are better left alone" I angrily spit out.
      The arguing went on for hours. Eventually mom forgave dad and we did too. The thing is.. what will happen wen Jax is out? Will he change his mind about me now that I know and want him to be done with this life? Isabel left to talk to Jared. Hoping they will be okay , I try to take my mind off of my own problems. Curling up into fetal position I hold onto one of Jax's shirts. Fuck do I miss him.