In The Enemies Arms

Big City

CLARA

Jess and I were sat in the kitchen planning for family day. I wanted to make sure this family day was remembered, I felt indebted to the club for saving my life, for even showing me life again. My hard work was interrupted by a call from Amelia 'Hey!' came her chipper voice. It was surreal that I was hearing it again, I wanted to hear it until the end of time. 

'Hey Aims' I replied, a slight smile on my face as I carried on writing in the finance book. I wasn't sure how Leo wanted this documented, but I knew he was a precise man and he liked to know what his money was being spent on. 'what are you doing today?' she teased through the phone

I rolled my eyes, already knowing this was going to result in something I did not want to do. 'well I am currently planning a family day event at the clubhouse with Jess. Why?' I teased back, knowing she was on to something cheeky. Amelia was always the one who proposed the ideas, which ended up with Salv agreeing and me begin God to save us from whatever activities we were about to conquer or fail miserably at.

'I was wondering if you wanted to come into the city with Salv and I, and before you object... you can bring Jess and your boy toy' I could feel her heated smirk through the phone. Biting my lip, I looked up at Jess who was grinning wildly at me, of course she could hear Amelia on the phone, I mean who couldn't? 'I will ask but I-I don't know Amelia, im not sure its safe' the city was my home but danger lurked around every safe streets corner

'thats why you can bring the hotties with you! protection and Salv could do with some good male friends' she complained, im sure her eyes rolling in response. 'ok, ok I will ask but no promises' I heard a yes hissed from Amelia's mouth before we said our goodbyes and put down the phone.

Looking back up,Jess was still looking at me. 'What is it Jessica?' I sighed, writing down some numbers in a financing book. 'go and ask the prez! hes right there!' she squealed excitedly, rolling my eyes and turned around. He was stood with Armz discussing something that seemed serious, his face was in a frown and his posture stiffened.

'I don't know Jess, he looks...tense. Maybe we can go out another day?' I smiled uo at her and then carried on with my work before her voice pierced the calm quiet air 'PREZ! Clara wants to ask you something!' the colour drained from my face. Jessica was just like Amelia, a daredevil. I shot her a powerful glare, hearing Leo's powerful steps getting closer and closer.

He stood at the end of the breakfast bar, where Jess and I was sat on either side, opposite each other. We stared at each other hard, challenging each other to speak, Jess was like a bat out of hell. My eyes narrowed, warning her to keep her mouth quiet. 'Its nothi-' but I was rudely interrupted

'Clara wants us to go to the city with her friends! you guys can come too!' she squealed loudly. I winced at the revelation, in which he was now pondering on. His face was blank and unreadable. 'Get dressed, we will meet them in an hour' he walked away back towards Armz leaving me dumfounded. 'you definitely need to give him some sugar, he's tense' 'shut up Jessica!' 

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Jess, Tipper, Leo and I were waiting for Salv and Amelia by the ice cream shop, I was so nervous to see Salvatore. It had been forever since I had last seen him and truly I missed him, the thought of him made my heart ache. His jokes and hilarious character made any storm life throw at you diminish within seconds, he was always by my side from the moment I met him

Smoothing down my hair, I evened out my breathing. Why was I so nervous? The thought of rejection filled me, my two friends could choose not to speak to me ever again after my absence and that is what made this dreaded feeling consume me. 

'Hey' came a loud joyous voice, one to be Amelia's. Looking up I saw my two best friends, Amelia was dressed in a blue sundress, hugging her amazing figure. Her sandy blonde hair and blue eyes shimmered in the light, she was almost radiant in that moment. She pulled me into a hug in which I squeezed her hard, my eyes closed, taking in every moment of our arms around each other.

'you still smell like apples' she sniffed my hair before pulling away, allowing me to look at the handsome man before me. 'Clara...' he sniffled pulling me into his long arms, Salv was at least 6 foot 1, his muscular frame toward over me. 'Salv' was my simple reply as I pulled him closer to me, Salv was my first ever friend and one of the most loyal people that had ever entered my life. 

I savoured him in that moment, he was like my brother, always looking out for me and protecting me from the worst. 'I can't believe this is happening' he whispered into my hair, snuggling into me. We finally pulled away staring at each other, water filled my eyes as I looked at my friend. He looked exactly the same as he did years ago.

'Sorry let me introduce everyone' I wiped my eyes with my hands quickly, letting out a small chuckle. 'Amelia and Salv, this is Jess, Leo and Tipper' they all shook hands and exchanged hugs, except from Tipper. 'Nice to meet you babe, I'm Tipper' his mouth lowered to hr hand kissing it gently before he shot her his usual smirk.

'keep it in your pants will yah' said Jess rolling her eyes and the playboys antics. A deep blush painted Amelia's face, obviously shocked and flattered at Tipper's romantic gesture. 'Come on guys, we don't have all day' I tugged on Leo's hand pulling him to my pace whilst I spoke to Salv

'so you play for the 49ers now?' I asked him, despite me already knowing. 'yes, I got scouted and well now you're looking at a 49er' he smiled in pure pride, which I mirrored. 'Well when I see your coach hes going to fire you, we both know I'm better' I said triumphantly 

'Clara, you couldn't hurt a fly' butted in Leo, his dark smirk staring down at me. I huffed in frustrated 'Shut up Leo! you know thats not sure!' I replied defensively, pulling my hand out of his like an annoyed toddler. 'così testardo' he mumbled causing him and Salv to laugh 

'I don't know what you just said but once I found out... you're dead' I snarled walking slightly ahead. 'You're Italian?' asked Salv behind me to Leo in which he replied in Italian. The both of them seemed to like each other and if Leo lived in his world I was sure they would be the best of friends.