DAMION
I walked out of onto the patio deep in thought. I'm in my old room again. Jay and I have a complicated relationship we always have. As a kid, Jay was the golden boy he still is. He was their first boy, whereas I was a mistake, and Jay never let me forget it. We always got into fights, but the worst one was when I finally had enough.
I was practicing in the gym in college for the state championships. Jay and my parents came out for the week supporting me for once in their lives.
"You punch like a bitch." Jay said laughing.
"Shut up." I said, annoyed and continued punching the bag.
"You're doing it wrong."
"Leave me alone." I growl.
"You'll never win like that. Mom and dad already practiced their speech." Jay mocked.
My blood was boiling.
"Shut up!" I yelled but kept punching the bag even harder.
"At least once you fail on Wednesday, you can finally quit this ridiculous hobby. They're already booked your plane ticket to military school." Jay smirked.
It hurt. My parents never believed in anything I did, and my dad was an abusive asshole. They treated me differently from Jay he got everything.
"Maybe Julia will finally break up with up. After all she already sucked my cock last night." Jay said laughing.
I saw red and slammed my fist into his face. Jay was taken aback and tried to fight me back, but my rage level gave me extra adrenaline. I couldn't stop. I didn't want to. I wanted to kill him.
By the time we were separated, Jay was unconscious. He ended up missing his finals because he was in the hospital, and my parents were pissed at me, but I didn't care. After that, we cut contact. They adopted my sister Lily shortly after, so she doesn't know me well. That wasn't the worst fight we've ever had, but it's the straw that broke the camel's back. He had some pretty damaging injuries, but it got him off my back.
My bother has done a number of fucked up shit to me. He's a Saint in my parents, eyes.
I snapped out of my flashback and took a deep breath.
That's when I looked over and noticed Jay's Fiancée on her patio, looking at the view. I'm not going to lie she's beautiful. She's wearing an oversized t shirt. I'm guessing it's Jay's. She has long black hair and an hourglass figure. And from what I saw earlier, she has light grey eyes. I'm hoping she's not as uptight as my brother.
She notices me and gives me a small smile followed by a wave. I gave her a nod, and just then, Jay walks out and wraps his arms around her, pulling her into a kiss.
I roll my eyes, but he doesn't stop there he lifts the onto the edge. She wraps her legs around him, and her eye line locks into mine.
Why are you looking at me, darling?
I'm not about to watch my brother fuck some girl. I walk back into my room and lay down on the bed. Just then, there was a knock on my door.
"Come in." I say.
My little sister Lily walks in shyly. "Mom said dinner is gonna be ready soon."
"Cool."
She stands there awkwardly like she wants to say something.
"Do you need something?" I ask coldly. I don't know Lily, but she seems okay.
"No." She says and walks out.
My mind drifts back to Jay's Fiancée. I can't remember her name. I didn't even get to talk to her. Her lips mmm I like them.
From the look on her face a while ago, I can tell she's curious about me.
LIV
Jay and I walk into the dining table hand in hand. Apparently, his mom wanted everyone to eat together like one happy family. I don't mind.
Jay nuzzles my neck, causing me to giggle, and we sit down next to each other. Jay straightens up the forks and spoons in front of him obsessively. I take his hand in mine, holding it under the table.
He needs to be checked, but he won't listen to me. Damion walks in, and Jay immediately tenses up. It's like he's afraid of Damion.
Why?
He squeezes my hand, and I rest my head on his shoulder.
"Aww, look at the cute couple." Damion mocks.
"Ignore him." Jackie says and takes a seat.
"I'm sure that'll be easy for you after all it's what you've done for years." Damion says to his mother.
"Can you not?" Jay says, glaring at his brother.
"Enough. Tonight is about celebration and family. No fighting." Jakie says firmly, and everyone shuts their mouths.
Our plates are already in front of us, along with our drinks.
"Eat." Jakie says, and they all dig in except Damion and I. I don't want to be rude, so I start eating.
"So Olivia." Jakie starts.
Okay, seriously? Again?
"Liv." I correct her.
"I rather use Olivia." She tells me.
"I rather you didn't." I answer calmly.
Jay froze, and Damion laughs.
I can read this woman. Her whole personality is based on intimidation and fear. I'm not giving that to her.
"Very well." She says finally. "Will your family be joining us for the wedding?"
"Yes. They will be." I answered.
"And have they met Jay?" Jackie asks.
"Um, no. Not exactly."
"Why?"
What's with the questionnaire? I feel like I'm testifying against someone.
"Well, my dad's family is Italian, and my mom side is British. They don't live here." I explain.
"I can tell the British part. Your accent is strong."
"Thank you."
"It wasn't a compliment." She says, rolling her eyes at me.
Wow.
I look over at Jay, but he says nothing and continues to stuff his face.
"I think it's sexy." Damion says, coming to my defense.
Jackie rolls her eyes at her son and turn them back to me. "Do you have a wedding dress yet?"
"No."
"I will take you shopping for one later during the week then."
"Thank you?" I say confused.
"Where do you live?" She continues.
"With Jay."
"Why don't you ask her, her blood type to?" Damion says sarcastically, but she ignores him.
"And when will you be quitting your job?" Jackie asks, staring directly at me.
"What? Why would I quit my job?" I ask, stunned.
"To raise the children, of course." Jackie answers.
I'm sorry... the what?
"It's not like your job is important anyways.." Jackie continued.
I glance at Jay again to say something, but he doesn't.
"I don't plan on quitting my job or having children right now."
"Good choice. Jay has some fucked up genes." Damion chimes in.
"My genes are your genes, you dumbass." Jay replies to his brother angrily.
"Oh, so now you speak?" Both Damion and I say at the same time.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Jay asks me already annoyed.
"Oh, nothing. I just assumed you couldn't speak because of the food in your mouth, but now I see it's just your lack of balls." I answer sarcastically.
Damion cracks up laughing, and Jay gets up angrily. "Get up, we need to talk." He tells me.
I was about to open my mouth to object, but he grabbed my arm roughly and took me into an empty room. I've never seen him so angry. I immediately regret everything I said.