When the gypsy met the gorga

Chapter 10: Stefan

"..I have responsibilities

and I have secrets,

the biggest responsibility

to stay and keep loyal.

A balance seems impossible

yet my secret is

beautiful and I shall

keep it, relish it , fulfill it."

We were about to start the party. The music was an awesome mix tape of remixed gypsy tracks. The girls looked hot. Believe me, they were in nice shiny and super skimpy outfits.

"So do you like her?", asked Iaan as we threw wood into the fire.

"Who?"

"Millie?"

"Oh..",I stopped. "As a friend. Why do you ask?" Why was I bothered with him asking? She was a friend. Why did he ask?!!! I mean who was thinking around those lines. He nodded, grinning. I wanted to hit him so instead, I threw a log into the fire so hard that a few burning splinters jumped out of the pile and we didn't say anything to each other except that he  mumbled something about a limited supply of wood in the world and how we could switch to using dried grass and stuff. Have I mentioned that Iaan is a nature boy. It's good but his conservations and lectures can get quite boring.

"Stefan, you don't like her. Right?"

"NO!!!", I growled.

"Good I'm having her." I turned my head to see his mouth open. I turned fully to see what had caught his attention. My eyes popped out and I had feelings in places I won't mention. Millie was dressed in a  strapless top that showed her navel.  Wierd ,it was black like my tee and khakhi shorts. She also sported a black and pink long frilled skirt that swept the ground. It was at her hip exposing her nice curves that shone in the reflected light of the rhinestones on the belt. The only piece of jewelley was a jewelled collar shaped like a butterfly. Every one was eyeing the hot stranger. She came and stood in front of me.

"Uh..hello,"I said. God, I hope that was nonchalent. "Who are you?"

"Millie, Hester's cousin." Wow, she knew how to lie. Her chocolate brown eyes twinkled.

"Hi, I'm Iaan",said you know who jumping inbetween and shaking her hand. "And you look hot to...I mean I haven't seen you round before." She snorted.

"Smooth", I said "Real smooth."

"Settle down every body",said Aunt Rhoda.

We  all sat on the logs that had been arranged around the fire; the youth one one side and the elders on the other except Nana sat with us youth next to Millie who sat next to me. Onas was on my other side with Hester on his lap, Feka next to him with Tass and Marko too.

"Well, it's a beautiful night",started Aunt Rhoda. "And to make it better, we have a reason to party." Our side except Nana and Millie  cheered. "..and the reason for a celebration is the beautiful girl on.... my boy's lap." We roared with wolf whistles and laughter. "I hope she will grow to love us as she loves her own family." We cheered again. That was the thing with Aunt Rhoda's speeches. They were nice and short. I was wondering with what luck, Dad hadn't decided to stand and lay down ground rules and well Gran wouldn't because she didn't approve of the wedding. She was busy talking to Millie  who pulled off the act quite well except Nana seemed a bit down when Millie said she was a manoush. Gran must have been thinking of trying to set her up with Iaan.

At the precise moment Iaan and Ferka were welcoming Hester by giving Onas a treat. It was a treat for us but Onas might have to cover his face with a paper bag from now on. He just about died when they passed around his diaper stage photos. Tillie had actually tried to come up with a speech but got too shy so she mumbled something about being happy to get a sister and ran to me while I hugged her to help get over her little awkward moment. Millie smiled and patted her head. Tas congratulated the two. Then it was my turn. Tillie sat in my place for a moment.