My Punch Drunk Love

Chapter 13. The Re-match

A.N:

**Unfortunately, no one got the right guess about Cate. aww. but never mind that! Im soo thankful for  all those who tried! appreciate your efforts. 

*Heads up: SORRY my dear readers if there are a lot of foul words, especially on this chap. It is definitely part of the story and their characters so I hope you won’t get offended. Thanks for understanding and reading! :]

 Iamsteifmanix

Chapter 13. The Re-match

Joey’s POV

“Gosh. It’s been a while.” The woman named Cate exclaimed, not looking away from Matt.

“Aren’t you back too early? Where’s your brother?” He asked her with a smile.

“Well I was excited to go home, I need to do some stuff before the term starts so...He will be back on the fortnight I think. You know how terrible he is.” She rolled her eyes and beamed at him. “How are you doin’ Matt? You look lovely! I’ve heard—”

I cleared my throat loudly beside them, cutting her off and making both Matt and Cate glance at my direction. Matt looked at me as if he just remembered that I was there. What a jerk. I gave them a fake smile. “Sorry to cut your little reunion, it was sweet and all, almost made me cry but...I need to walk over to my table and you guys are blocking my way.” I said sarcastically.

Matt scowled at me. Cate, the brunette with an angelic face, big dark brown eyes and petite frame, who stood probably around 5’4, smiled and nodded apologetically. “I’m so sorry. I just got thrilled. Here, I’ll move so you can pass.” She replied sweetly, taking a step back to give way.

“Why thank you. You’re so kind.” I said back with exaggerated sweetness, clapping my hands over my chest. I rolled my eyes at Matt as I passed over them and headed back towards the table.

As I sat down on her chair, I immediately grabbed a pint of cider and drank it bottoms up.

“Oh, look who’s thirsty.” Rico chuckled beside me.

I turned towards him as I placed the now empty mug on the table. “Yeah, I don’t know what happened but my throat suddenly felt dry.” I shrugged.

A few minutes later, Rico and I ended up talking about how he always wanted to go to America.  Rico told me about his Mexican father who crossed the border when he was around his age, and worked there as a Patisserie for years before he went over to London. He said that he heard a lot of nice things about America which made him very much interested with the place. In return, I told him a few stories about my wild partying and how I always get drunk and ended up sleeping on the staircase.

We were laughing our heads off when Matt came back to our table. He was looking at us with a scowl on his face, Cate was following closely behind him. I stopped laughing as I saw both of them and took another pint of Cider and drank it.

Matt stopped in front of us and cleared his throat, catching everyone’s attention. “Hey. I know some of you already know Cate, but for those who don’t...” His eyes suddenly met mine for a second before we both quickly looked away, “This is Cate Knight. She’s my best mate’s sister.”

Cate gave a genuine smile and waved to everyone as they greeted her. I didn’t look up and continued drinking my Cider as I heard her sweet voice which made me wanna throw up. “Sorry if I’m going to crash your celebration. My friends already left and Matt invited me over, I hope you don’t mind?” she asked.

“No problem Cate. Have a seat.” Max smiled, pointing the empty chairs in front of him.

Cate sat beside Matt. “I haven’t seen you for a while, how’s your vacation?” Rico asked.