With Pain Comes Pleasure

Seven

Angelica

I walked into my house to see my brothers laughing and having a grand ole time with Matias. "Ti's back in town so he wanted to stop by." I looked at Matias to see him staring at me with a smirk. "What's up Angie?" He said. I rolled my eyes choosing to ignore him. "Fuck is wrong with you? You should be happy to see your boyfriend." James said.

I stood there with my arms crossed. "He's not my boyfriend," I said. "What?" Ricky asked. "Nah she's right I'm not her boyfriend anymore. She dating someone new, or should I say old." Matias said. I clenched my fist to keep from slapping him. "What is he talking about?" Both my brothers asked turning to look at me. I knew I had a guilty look on my face because James's face twisted into a frown. "It's them Moreau niggas, ain't it." James barked. "And if it is?" I questioned. "I told you I saw them niggas on the security camera," James said. "When did this start back up again?" Ricky asked as Jayden rushed down the stairs and over to me. "Gigi!!" He called crashing into my leg. "Hi, Papa," I said messing with his curls. He laid his head on my shoulder. "Go wait for me upstairs I'll be right up, okay?" I said to him. He smiled nodding his head. He walked over hugging Ricky and James before heading back upstairs.

I waited until he was upstairs before I turned to my brothers. "I am grown, Fredrick. That's what you two seem to not understand." I said. "I can date whoever the fuck I want. I can work where ever the fuck I want. I can do whatever the fuck I want." I snapped. They looked at me annoyed.

"We're not saying you're not grown but we expect you to listen to us as your older brothers and understand that we only want what's best for you. We're just looking out for you." Ricky said. It felt like I was having a repeat conversation. "Those two have never been good enough for you. I'm not going to sit around and let them drive you back to the—" "James!" Ricky snapped causing James to fall silent.

"No go ahead and let him finish the sentence," I said. "We just don't want to see you fall into old habits," Ricky said. "And you think breathing down my back is helping?" I asked. He stood quiet. "Exactly," I said turning to leave. James grabbed my arm stopping me. I looked up at him. "Whatever you have going on with them end it. We're not playing with you, Angie." He said. I looked at him like he was stupid.

"I know you may think you're my father, but you aren't. Do I say shit about all of the hoes you two have run through this house? No. So get the fuck out of my face." I said snatching my arm away. "You better lower your fucking voice when you talk to me," James said. "Or what? What are you going to do James?" I said standing my ground. James and I are known for fighting each other so I wasn't scared to fight him. "Alright. That's enough you two." Ricky said. I rolled my eyes and walked into the kitchen feeling anger rush through my body.

"I see you have really changed." I turned and looked to see Matias leaning against the doorframe. "I should pop you in the jaw," I said. He chuckled. "You could try. I think it would be funny to see." He mocked. "Why did you come back? Are you just here to piss me off? What do you want from me?" I said looking at him. He walked towards me trapping me against the counter. "I want my girlfriend back. You and me we were good together." He said.

I rolled my eyes before crossing my arms. "I never said we weren't, but that time has passed." He closed his eyes for a moment before he grabbed my jaw. He stared down at me. "Our time has passed but your time with them hasn't is that what you're saying?" He asked with a chuckle. "That's fine, I can wait. Given their track record they'll fuck up again and when they do, I'll be here." He said before kissing my forehead. "We'll talk soon." He said before he turned to leave.

"Is it fucking piss Angelica off day? Annoying asses. Motherfuckers popping up out the damn blue." I mumbled walking up to my room.

Christian