Vengeance Is Beautiful

Chapter Thirteen

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After work, I pack up my things and shut down the computer. My mind still giddy from last night.

I love stars. I snap out of my thoughts when I hear a knock on the door.

"Hey, you ready?" Charlie asks patting his backpack. I hang my bag over my shoulder and walk out with him.

"Ready for what?"

"To leave this prison house. I hear there's a new bar open down the street called Esteban's, you should join us?"

I snack my lips, as if I'm thinking, when really I'm trying to come up with an excuse.

"I can't, I have something to do at home". I inwardly cringe at myself. Really!

He chuckles softly. "Catalina, come on. You never go out with us"

I shrug, "Because I don't like to, especially my co-workers".

He stops and places a hand on my shoulder, "You need to have a social life. Who can provide that? Me and the Pay Tech gang. Who needs to say yes...?"

I start getting a little nervous for him, praying Lino doesn't park up and see this when he comes to pick me up.

I'm also trying not to totally embarrass him in front of the other coworkers, I actually like Charlie.

"Uh.. I think-"

Then, a vehicle rolls up and I notice the ladies staring shamelessly at someone. I know who that is, especially since Charlie looks really intimidated. Slowly pulling his hand back to himself.

I turn and see Lino death staring him, his lips slightly squeezed, his eyes wide and dark and his eyebrows furrowed.

"Charlie, I'll see you tomorrow". I smile, patting his arm before turning and walking to the jeep.

I get in, throwing my bag in the back and lean over to peck Lino on the lips. "Hey baby".

"Hey", he mutters before turning back to look at Charlie. I sigh and nudge him, causing him to look straight ahead, driving off.

I check my phone trying to call my uncle again but I get nothing. I'm starting to get worried.

"I haven't heard from my uncle since when I went for that cop and I'm getting worried",

"Charlie likes you", He says simply, ignoring my comment. I pause and look over at him.

"Lino-"

"I'm getting mad at you, I'm just mad that he feels comfortable touching you like that-"
"He didn't touch me in the way you're-", I stop and take a breath. I'm not arguing with him.

I take another breath then look out the window.

"You just had to ruin it".

The car goes silent for what feels like forever then he speaks up. "I'm sorry I-"

"Just forget it Lino."

He sighs and I keep my eyes out the window, watching people and cars.

He rests his hand on my thigh, rubbing his thumb in small circles. I don't say anything, even when we're mad I welcome his touch.

When we get to his home, I get my bag and speed off to his room where my clothes are. I change into short blue jeans and a white button up blouse. I tie my hair up in a messy ponytail and head to the kitchen to get water.