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Chapter 9

As the day went on the two decided on going out for one couldn't stay cooped up in a home for so long. The two decided to pay a visit to 'La Paella' a small yet classic Spanish restaurant.

***Later***
As the two arrived they were greeted by a Hispanic server who took them to an out door seating area.

"Gracias, podrías traerme un poco de agua" spoke Erik some what fluently, yet he stumbled with his words. The server nodded as he made his way to retrieve what Erik asked for.

"Wait you speak Spanish?" Asked Scarlett whilst looking at the server leave.

"Yeahh kinda had to take it up since my dads side of the family is .. well Cuben and all" said Erik as the two took a seat. "Don't you? I thought everyone had to take up a language or something and not to mention doesn't everyone speak Spanish in Florida" he continued.

"Yeaaa everyone pretty much does though I opted German" replied Scarlett.

The waiter returned to the table with a glass of water for the two and now prepared to take there orders.

As the two ate in harmony amongst each other, there peace didn't last long for it was disrupted by the one and only Craig Crain, Erik's oh so best friend.

"Rickk" shouted out Craig as he entered the small restaurant "what're you doing here man" he stated as Erik got up to meet him.

"Just came by with a friend"replied Erik whilst side eyeing at Scarlett who sat a foot away.

"Ohh.. yeah cool" said Craig as he noticed the teen who sat across, "hey! We met that other day at the mall" continued Craig as he made his way to grab a chair to include himself.

The conversation started and yet as oddly enough it, it ended up being quite an enjoyable one. Scarlett found Craig's company to be fun if not a complete opposite of Erik. He was loud and unapologetic and not to mention LOUD.

They day passed by and the three ended it by returning back to the Menendez mansion for it had started to pour cats and dogs though Craig didn't stay long for he had to return home. It usually never rained in California but when it did, it rained a shit ton.
"Honestly man I had the best time" said Scarlett with much enthusiasm as Erik and her entered the home "not to mention i can't believe you and Craig are BEST FRIENDS, he's such a character"continued Scarlett as Erik listened and laughed along for he too didn't and couldn't believe to this day that'Craig' out of all the people in the world was his 'best friend'

Over all the laughter didn't last long for it never quite did in the Menendez home.

"So how was your day off" said a stern and heavy voice, it was Jose.
Silence struck the room for Erik's whole face went as white as a ghost.
"Mmon said she told you I took the day off from .. training" said Erik whilst his eyes lowered towards the ground. Scarlett stood not too far behind him yet just about a foot enough.

"Yeah, what'd you eat" asked Mr Menendez, his tone now almost mocking.
"Food" replied Erik, now looking at his father.
"What the fuck kinda reply is that" shouted Mr Menendez (aka Jose)

His tone now heavy, almost like a bear. Hearing his tone sent shivers down Scarlett's spine for he did not realise she stood there she thought.

"Ate some FuCkIN shit huh?!? Get outside boy" shouted Jose at the top of his lungs, "NOW" he continued.

Erik now  looked petrified for his shoulders now sunk, he looked tense as he froze in his steps. His hands were clenched tight, into fists and as for his eyes, they were lowered towards he ground.

"GO!"shouted Jose once again.

What followed was truly absolutely shocking to Scarlett for it almost seemed like she was ghost if not invisible to Mr Menendez's eyes. He forced his son to swim in a pool at 10pm with no remorse for even though it rained cats and dogs, he didn't care.

"Come on FASTER" he shouted from the patio as Erik swam within the icy cool waters and not to mention the strong rain acted as millions of bullets colliding upon him.

Scarlett truly could not understand what she watched and prayed for her mother to come pick her up for she desired nothing more then to have not witness this revolting sight.

Though little did she know that witnessing this very sight was to be of great aid in the near future.

***NOTE***

Ookieee so I hope y'all liked this chapter! I tried showing somewhat of the crazy things Jose put Erik through.. over all I'd love some feed back on the chapter, I know it's not my best but like legit I'm running on 4 hours of sleep and this is the best my sleep deprived mind could do🤡.

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