Livin' the Life

Chapter 20: Reunite.

Justine's P.O.V.

After a quick shower and a moment to get over my complete humiliation of being half-stark naked in front of my 19 year old  brother-in-law. I make my way to the living room running a hand through my freshly blow dryed hair. Harry sits on the couch, a glass of wine on the table, and a bottle of root beer in his hand. "Poured you some wine." "Thank you." I say and take a few sips. "So, you and Aiden. Rumor has it you stood up your ex-boyfriend Max Sterling to be with Aiden. That true?" I chuckle and then say: "Yeah. Max was a total jerk. We were on our way to Starbucks and he stopped to put a few bucks in Aiden's cup. I felt like he needed more than a lousy $50 so I invited him to Starbucks with us."  "And that's when it started?" "Yes." I say. "I'm glad.I was like 5 years old when Aiden married Helen and even though that's way too young to know what heartbreak is I still knew he wasn't happy." "Do I make him happy?" I ask inquisitively. "Uh duh. He wouldn't answer the door half naked if you didn't make him happy. And he wouldn't have bought a $5,000 Tiffany's engagement ring if you didn't make him just a little bit happy." He says as if that's a fact I should know. "Okay." I say and smile as Aiden comes out in a t-shirt and sweatpants. "What are you two jawing on about?" "You mon frère. How you spent $5,000 on this girl." Aiden shrugs and then says: "I love her. And besides she did lend me her AMEX card so what else was I supposed to do." "Heck of a way to show your appreciation bro!!" Harry says with a laugh and pats Aiden's back. I kiss Aiden then say: "How about we order Chinese take-out and hang out around the house?" "Ooh sweet and sour chicken. I'm game!!" Harry says. I smile and then say: "Cool. That's settled."

About 4 hours later I clean up the take-out boxes and then pull out the couch for Harry who lays down then says: "Thanks." "Sure. ChinaTown is my best friend!" I  say jokingly. "I meant thank you for bringing my brother back to me. It means a lot." I smile then say: "My honor. He's a good man." "Yeah he is. Goodnight Justine." He says and pulls the covers up. I chuckle and then throw the bag in the kitchen and head for the bedroom.