Kristen's POV
"Honey-Bear? Honey-Bear!"
I snap out of my train of thoughts. It's really hard to wrap my head around whatever I just heard. My brother never worked at the pizzeria. Actually, he never worked anywhere and the part that shocks me the most is that I knew my parents were lawyers but, I didn't know that they were not normal lawyers but they had a group of friends who were after the people who were living out of illegal means of income and they were killed in a planned Diabolik car accident which includes Chuck Blaze who approached me lying that he was in love with me or had a thing for me.
Bastard!
I really don't know how to feel about this. I'm absolutely furious that Chuck's father is responsible for my parents' loss. But, my brother is out on a goose chase to hunt down Donnagon's men or the BLACKTHORN men I should say. Dax wants me to stay out of this Because I am his only family left, but, that's the point is he's my only family left too. Dax is giving me an option to join ZEN but, I know he is not willing and is doing so because he knows how stubborn I can get sometimes. But I want to make a rational decision.
If I insist on joining I might come in ZEN's way and can also unknowingly cause trouble or be a hindrance. But, I can't just stay at home with popcorn and Netflix while my brother is out with enemies and fights.
It seems like an obvious. decision but it is proving really difficult to decide what to do. I really need to calm down and think about it.
"Dax, I know you worry about me but so do I about you. I can't believe I didn't notice this the whole while. I feel terrible. I'm going to bed." I say and stand up to leave.
"But-- Yeah, sure. Take rest. Today has just been too much for you." He says unconvinced.
"Thanks, big bro."
I'm just about to leave when "Hey Honey-Bear?"
"Yeah"
"I love you."
I smile, "Me too" and leave the room.
I find Katie and tell her that I wanted to sleep and she shows me the way to my room. On my way, I bum into Jordan and Brandon. They were looking tense, probably some misunderstanding was going on.
"Hey guys. What's up?" I wave.
" Nothing much. Just talking." Brandon says rubbing the nape of his neck
ahhh! he's nervous.
"Going to your room?" He asks.
"Um... Yeah. I'm tired."
"Your room is there." Jordan points out.
" Thanks, Jordan"
I really need some exercise and I know just the place to go. But, it will be difficult to go unnoticed.
Brandon's POV
I see her walk past me and she was headed to her room and I can't get that stupid image in the woods out of my head when Jordan and Kristen were sleeping in the clearing with Jordan's head on her shoulder and she was resting her head on his.
I remember I had felt very uncomfortable when I saw them together like that all cozy and comfy. Jordan is my buddy but how can I just casually just lean on her sleep.
Jordan and I were in this small misunderstanding when I carried Kristen while she was asleep. It's clear to me that he likes her and this disturbs me. I am sure its nothing big. I pull myself out of the thought abyss and decide to go check up on Daxton and think about our new plan.
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"So have you thought about it?" I ask Daxton
"I have got no choice. I feel like she will definitely join us. But I have kind of embedded in her mind that it would be better if would sit this one out."
"I know, but she is under the radar now. You remember the incident with tony at the forest clearing right? They have a picture of her and its guaranteed that Kristen is not in the shadows anymore."
"Yes Brandon, I remember. It is what is making we dawdle between her joining and not joining Zen. We can put this in a different perspective and we can say that if she joins us its easier for us to keep her under our sheltered roof and keep an eye on her." I say in a justifying tone.
Yes, easier for me to keep an eye too.
"True, but we can't be there to look after every second. She is not strong like Katie who can at least defend herself. If there is no other option but to let her join she needs to learn basic level self-defense." Daxtons completes the sentence and gives me a look which makes me feel like I am about the fall into a pit of trouble.
Oh no! I know that look very well.
"Brandon, my mate." He starts with a coaxing tone and I am dreading this already. "Can you possibly give basic offense and defense training to Kristen?" He is very serious and strategic in everything but when it comes to his sister it's like he is a totally different guy. This situation is not ideal at all. I do not know which way to lean. I do not want to bother myself with that headstrong girl but my contradicting self inside me says something totally opposite.
"It's okay if you don't want to. I get it. Jordan or Julian might em free, I'll ask them." Daxton says in a really serious tone than needed.
And before I could stop myself from doing the unthinkable I do it.
"It's ok. I'm free. I'll do it." and I walk out.
Shit. I'll never be able to wrap my head around this brother-sister relationship.
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A/N- Geez.....they really do underestimate our gal, Kristen. They sure are in for a huge surprise.
This book is getting more and more interesting to write and hopefully to read too.
Until next time,
Byee
Avni🤩
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