Perfect Chemistry

Chapter 19

I have been avoiding Britt like the plague. I know, stupid right? Why would anyone in their right mind run away from someone they're in love with? Well take a guess, only Alex would do that. After we got back from the cabin I haven't spoken to Britt because I've been avoiding her. Why, you ask. Well truth is ion know. I honestly don't know. These past few days have been quite hectic for me. The operation that was going to be carried with that  big buyer or whatever had postpone the date of the shipment. Three weeks....they Pushed it back three weeks and it annoyed me to hell and back.

I heard noises coming from downstairs in the living room so I got out of bed and headed downstairs. I grabbed by jacket too cause I was planning on going to work out at the gym. I haven't been there lately "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! " Juniour exclaimed and hugged a tall figure. Since he had his back to me I couldn't see his face but the only person I know who loves to wear black trench coats is .... "Why if it isn't my favorite nephew." He said and turned to face me.

I clenched my jaw and balled my fists, standing rooted to my spot . He had a smug grin on his face. Abuela hit my head as she entered the living room with some snacks and a glass of bourbon. " Where are your manners?! Greet your uncle!!"  She scolded me in Spanish. "Sorry Abuela."  I said to her sweetly before turning back to my uncle with a blank face.

"Aleh! Aleh! Look. Uncle Havi bought me the latest playstation 5. " my lil brother exclaimed, almost shoving it in my face, " Why don't you go try it out in your room." I said and he dashed out of the living room. I turned back to my uncle to glare at him. "You shouldn't be getting him stuff like that. He needs to concentrate on his studies." I said in a stern voice and he just chuckled,"He's a kid Aleh. Let him have his fun. " He said.

"Mind telling me the real reason for your visit. I'm sure you didn't come all the way here just because you missed us. " I said and took a sprawled out on the sofa. "Just like your father. Always going straight to business. Anyways, we both know you're right so let's cut to the chase. I want to you to be the heir to Blood Rose." He said and I snapped my head to him. Did he just say what I think he said? I thought.

"It's your legacy Aleh. Our fathers started Blood Rose with their blood. It's only right that another Huerte takes over. And since I don't have kids I'm sure your grandfather would be very proud if you took over. " He said and I just stared at him with a blank expression. "My loyalties lie with the Latino Blood. Besides, if my father wanted me to have anything to do with Blood Rose, he would have stayed in Blood Rose. So what makes you think I'll accept your offer?" I questioned and he sighed.

"Alejandro.... Your father left Blood Rose because of your mother." He began and my attention  had perked up at the mention of my mother's name. "Your grandfather wanted your dad to have an arranged marriage with the daughter of another gang leader in order to strengthen their ties but your father refused because he was in love with your mother. Your grandfather threatened him with so many things but it never worked. Finally, your dad was asked to choose between your mother and being the Next drug lord.

Your father was the heir to Blood Rose by birth but he gave it all up for your mother. So he had to go through the normal process of leaving any gang. A fight to the death. Your father won...  he also almost died but he fought hard for your mother, for their love. And proved that True Love Conquers All . So you are also blood Rose's heir by birth." He said to me and i just stared at him dumbfounded. My father gave up the opportunity to lead the biggest gang in the whole North America to be with my mother. In our world, anyone would say he is the most stupid man to ever walk the face of the earth.

It was then that I noticed my grandma seated quietly in the whole ordeal. She was now getting up feom her chair and walking over to me. She sat by me and looked me straight in the eye and cupped my cheek with one of her hands. She had so many emotions showing through her eyes, love, sadness,fear,admiration." Mi amor ." she said and caressed my cheek. "I never wanted you to join this cruel world because I don't want you hurt but you already are and i know there's nothing I can do about it. I may not like all the things you guys do, but Blood rose is family.

I watched your great grandfather start it. With so much determination. He wanted to help the children who felt alone in this kind of world. Though it was a wrong way to go about it, he still helped them. Made them feel like family. You have to continue the  legacy mi amor . Families need you to be able to feed their family. But only do it if you want to. "  she said and I just looked at her.

Blood rose can provide the resources I need to track down my Father's murderer. I can provide a more comfortable life for my brother. And I will also be rich enough to be up to Britt's standards. Maybe this is a ticket to my perfect life. "I'll let you know my answer later today. " I said to my uncle but not facing him, I was headed toward the front door. "I have somewhere to be at the moment. " I said and left.