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Chapter 9 ...Until Next Time
This weekend was turning out to be one of the worst things that I ever encountered. I finally got the love that I always wanted but at the same time the family was still walking on egg shells with each other. Jamie and Justus only spoke to each other occasionally and Jamarion and I were still giving each other side way glances. After church Jamarion and I were yelling at each other the whole way home in the car.
"Will you two give it a rest already!" Jamie said frustrated.
"I'm not even doing anything he's the one who started it" I screamed to Jamie from the back seat.
"Do you hear yourself Jayse you sound like a whining child, just forgive him already damn!" Justus yelled from the drivers seat.
"I'm over it, I just don't like the way that he constantly gives me sideway glances" I stated making everyone in the SUV sigh heavily. Lucky thing mom and dad decided to drive in mom's car so they wouldn't have to witness all of this while the kids rode in the SUV.
"I'm getting so tired of the both of you. All I heard all weekend was the two of you fighting. Aren't you guys embarrassed for the way that you are making yourselves look in front of Giannis! You guys know we don't act like this" Jamie screamed.
"What about you and Justus? If mom had came in earlier she would have heard the whole thing about you and Giannis. We all just sweep that under the rug like it never happened" Jamarion stated and for once I agreed with him.
"I agree you guys make it about us but the two of you have been bickering on the side as well" I added jumping in.
"We have already made up, you guys are just acting like kids now" Justus said driving through the traffic.
"Since when did we make up?" Jamie asked sitting behind Justus.
"Come on Jamie don't act like this" Justus said.
"No you haven't apologized. I'm still waiting on you telling mom and dad that you're staying" Jamie pointed out.
"I'm going to tell them today" Jamie said getting defensive.
"Uh huh sure you are" Jamie said looking out the window.
"You gonna let frick and frat mix us in their silly drama?" Justus asked looking into the rearview mirror at Jamie.
"No because theirs is dealing with Jayse's ex, ours is dealing with how am I gonna afford a $1600 townhome on my weak income" Jamie informed us.
"Ask mom and dad, and I told you the lease will be up soon so I'll pay for the rest of my way until it's up" Justus said.
"Then what Justus? I wasn't ready to move out on my own yet. I'm only an intern for the summer, and my job at Marriot doesn't pay enough for me to afford the rent" Jamie said.
"Are you even listening to me, ask mom and dad to help you" Justus said frustrated.
"Why should I do that? They aren't staying with me Justus! You are, well was, and on top of that, now you are telling me I have to find an apartment on a three month notice. School starts in two weeks" Jamie said.
"Aren't you two married? Why don't you both just get an apartment together?" Justus asked. Jamie looked over at Giannis while Giannis looked over at him.
"We talked about it, but it will take some time, besides have you forgotten that you still have to finish med school. Are you going to transfer over here?" Jamie said.
"Yes Jamie so I can do my residency here" Justus pointed out.
"If you told me ahead of time I could have worked this entire thing out" Jamie said looking out the window frustrated.
"Damn Jamie fine I'll stay until I get straight enough to move!" Justus yelled.
"No Justus it's fine. We'll work it out, right babe" Giannis said grabbing Jamie's hand and kissing it.
"Yea you're right" Jamie said turning his head from the window and staring into Giannis' eyes.
When we pulled up in the driveway to our home, our parents were already there and getting out the car. I just wanted to take a nap, talk with Brandon and rest up for tomorrow when I go school shopping. Once we got out the truck I followed everybody in the house and Jamarion actually stepped back and let me go in first. Sometimes I really didn't understand him.
I gave him a look without speaking that said thanks, I guess a small smile, though it wasn't a smile just a simple up curve of the lip. I know I'm being ridiculous, but he has been acting like such a jerk to me lately that now I feel like he should have a dose of his own medicine. Everyone sat in the living room while I was walking up the stairs unloosening my tie, until my dad called me back downstairs.
"Jayse you don't want to sit and talk with the rest of us son?" dad asked.
"No dad I'm kind of tired" I whined.
"Well come back for a second I want to talk with everybody before Justus and Jamie leaves for the airport" Dad said. Oh shoot I forgot he didn't know.
I walked back downstairs and plopped on the couch between mom and Jerry while dad sat on the loveseat next to Justus and Jamarion. Giannis and Jamie sat on the opposite couch.
"Well everybody before I drive Justus, Jamie and Giannis back I just wanted to say that it feels good to have all of my kids under the same roof again. I realize that you all are growing up and going to explore things but I love you all, and Giannis I hope you come back real soon" dad said. There was total silence following dad's speech and everybody just sat there wondering where to fill dad in on.
"Well I agree with you honey. It makes me feel good to see my kids alive and healthy, not to mention happy. I just hope that no matter what happens we continue to be a family. Those same true family values we had in Sunset Valley should remain here in Pine Grove" my mom said patting me and Jerry on the knees.
"I agree dear, we carry ourselves a certain way and it shows. I realize that we all may not be immune to what society has plagued other families with, like drugs, sex, pregnancy, and even death. However, it's important that we remember who ever is in this room right now is family and that we should love them no matter what" my dad said. I looked over at Jamarion while he looked at me. I gave him a small smile and he smiled back. I guess it was time to finally let go.
"Dad I'm not going back to Strathmore" Justus said breaking another moment of silence.
"What did you say?" my dad asked looking over at Justus.
"I'm not going back dad I thought I would transfer and go to med school over here" Justus said looking my dad in the eyes.
"Why son I thought you liked it over there?" my mom asked leaning up to look over at Justus as well.
"I do mom but I feel like I could learn more by working under dad" Justus stated followed by Jamie sucking his teeth.
"What was that for? Jamison" my dad asked looking over at Jamie.
Jamie looked over at Justus and replied to my dad, "nothing." Justus looked over at Jamie and mumbled something under his breath but no one seemed to catch it but me. "Son" my dad started turning his head back to Justus, "I appreciate it but they have great hospitals over there and schools that can teach you more than I could."
"I agree sweetie, not to mention you and Jamie over there. I always felt at ease knowing that the both of you were over there together" my mom stated.
"Mom Jamie will be fine he has Giannis" Justus stated causing Jamie to look shocked with his eyes wide open. Oh God here we go.
"We know that he has Giannis but it's good that he has his brother as well" my dad pointed out.
"Guys Jamie will be fine he'll be finishing law school in soon while I would have been trapped over there with no one" Justus informed us.
"What do you mean trapped? Jamie is working with that nice law firm so you would still have had family with you" my mom said. Justus sighed heavily feeling that he couldn't skate around the topic anymore.
"Son I really don't hear a valid point for you leaving. I really want you to finish med school over there so that you can work at Henry Hospital. They have a great resident program there" my dad said.
"One of the best in the country" my mom pointed out.
"I know all of that guys" Justus defended.
"Then why leave, I thought you loved it over there?" my mom asked.
"I do like it over there mom, I just feel that I would learn more working under dad than some stranger at a hospital I know little about" Justus said.
"Son I hear what you're saying, but honestly give Henry Hospital a shot", my dad stated while Justus rolled his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest, "and if you don't like it, call and I'll arrange for you to come back here."
Justus shook his head no, and said, "I can't go back dad."
"Why not sweetie?" my mom asked.
"Look I would rather talk to you and dad privately and not in front of everyone ok" Justus stated taking the cop out.
"But son we don't have any secrets in this family" my dad stated.
"I know but I want to talk to you guys privately please" Justus pleaded.
"Ok dear if that's what you want, boys if you would all excuse us please" my mom stated as Jerry, Jamarion and I got up to leave.
"I'm not going anywhere I want to stay here" Jamie said not moving.
"But babe your mom wants us to leave" Giannis stated getting up but Jamie pulled his shirt making him sit down.
"I know but what Justus is about to say involves us too" Jamie stated.
"Sweetie" my mom started, "your brother wants to talk with us privately."
"No mom, Jamie is right it involves him too" Justus said looking over at Jamie.
"Ok boys we'll talk with you in a few" my dad said as Jamarion, Jerry and I, walked up the stairs to our rooms. Jeryn walked into his first leaving me and Jamarion alone in the hallway. I walked into my room and was about to close the door when Jamarion placed his foot in the doorway.
"Can I come in please?" Jamarion asked sincerely.
"Yea I'm sorry" I said letting go of the door handle walking over to my bed. Jamarion closed my door and sat on the opposite side of me.
"You know I miss this. Me and you coming into your room back in Sunset Valley after church" Jamarion stated picking up one of my decorative pillows tossing it in the air. I laughed to myself remembering as well.
I reminisced on the times we would come into my room and laugh while we imitated people at church or what was seen on our way there. I missed talking with Jamarion. By him being only 9 months older than me, we were the closest out of the rest of our brothers. I had my back to him and slowly turned around so that my back rested on my headboard and I saw my brother looking so sincere and apologetic. I missed him so much.
"Remember that time Mrs. Bertha came into church with that loud yellow outfit on and got her heel caught in the air vent on the floor" Jamarion asked looking up at me smiling.
"Yea and Justus and dad went over to help her out of it while we were over there laughing" I added laughing.
"And then when we got home mom gave us both spankings for laughing at her in church" Jamarion stated.
"That was hilarious. Or how about the time Justus was learning how to drive and backed out of the parking lot scratching Mr. Tom's Buick?" I asked laughing hard.
"That's what he got for trying to show off in front of Vashawn" Jamarion pointed out laughing as well.
"He was so embarrassed do you remember his face?" I asked between laughs.
"Justus looked like a deer caught in headlights, literally" Jamarion said laughing looking over at me.
"Uh huh" I said wiping the tears from my eyes and looking over at him.
"I really missed this Jayse. I'm sorry I was just trying to look out for you" Jamarion said apologizing.
"I know I guess I should have seen the signs early" I said bringing my knees to my chest and placing my head on top of them.
"I know I have been acting like a real...you know, lately but it's all because of this pregnancy thing. You were the first person I told" Jamarion stated.
"I know and I appreciate it but it's not all your fault I guess I should have been more sympathetic to the situation" I said.
"Now I don't know what I am going to do. A kid? Jayse I'm a kid myself! Ebony is going to be showing soon and she still hasn't told her parents..." Jamarion stated nervously getting up and walking around in my room.
"What is she waiting for?" I asked watching him.
"I don't know I still have to tell dad if mom hasn't told him already" Jamarion said stroking his chin thinking.
"She already told him" I said putting his mind at ease.
"How you know?" Jamarion asked looking over at me.
"Because her and dad don't keep secrets from each other and I doubt that she would hide something like this from him" I said laying my feet back down flat on the bed.
"You're right" Jamarion said walking back over to the bed and sitting down by my feet, "I bet that's why he wanted to talk with us today."
"Yea I'm starting to think the same thing" I added looking over at Jamarion, "it's going to be ok, I'm here for you."
"Thanks Jayse" Jamarion said looking at me smiling. "I'm glad we got everything out in the open" Jamarion said.
"Me too" I added smiling.
"You sure you forgive me?" Jamarion asked sticking his bottom lip out pouting.
"Yes idiot, I forgive you, just please take it easy on Brandon?" I asked.
Jamarion sighed heavily and said, "ok, but if he slips up..."
"I know, I know, you will be the first person that I call" I said.
"Cool, well one down, one to go, time to apologize to Jerry now" Jamarion said getting up.
"Good for you" I said getting up, smiling and patting him in the back.
"Get out of here with all of that" Jamarion said moving away from my pats and walking out the room.
I smiled to myself thinking that my brother and I finally mended fences after months of fighting. A chip has finally been lifted off my shoulder and I could focus on more important things like my baby-Brandon. I changed my clothes and was about to invite him over when Jamie came into my room packing up his suitcase.
"Hey are you guys leaving now?" I asked putting my phone back on the nightstand.
"Yea mom and dad are talking to Jamarion now" Jamie stated.
"Oooh I hope it's not bad" I said looking over at Jamie.
"Yea me too" Jamie said packing up his stuff one by one.
"So what's going to happen with Justus?" I asked getting up to help.
"Well dad is still upset about the whole sex thing but he said he would put in some calls so Justus is flying back with us today. He said he would still move out to give me and Giannis time to breath and get used to being a couple" Jamie said as I handed him his clothes.
"Well that's good" I said smiling.
"Yea, dad is still upset about me and Giannis though" Jamie stated getting up to grab his toiletries off my dresser.
"You told him?" I asked shocked.
"Yea I mean him and mom took it better than I thought they would but they still seem to be a little overwhelmed by the drama we brought home this weekend" Jamie said zipping up his suitcase.
"I'm sorry" I said looking over at Jamie.
"No it's fine I mean we're family like dad said, I guess we all just made stupid moves over the summer and hopefully we can continue to move forward" Jamie said looking around the room to make sure that he had everything.
"I'm going to miss you" I said walking over to hug Jamie.
"I know sweetie me too. Don't be a stranger call me sometime and take care of that cute boyfriend of yours" Jamie said squeezing me in his arms.
"I will you make sure that you take care of my brother in law" I said, "gosh it feels weird saying that." I said smiling.
"Well get used to it because he's not going anywhere" Jamie said smiling back.
"Wow this has been some weekend" I said.
"I know imagine what Thanksgiving is going to be like" Jamie said winking. I laughed nervously hoping that he was joking.
"You ready baby" Giannis asked knocking on my door that Jamie left wide open.
"Yea baby let me just change and I'll be downstairs in a minute" Jamie said walking out of my room into the bathroom.
"Jayse I'm sorry I wished we had more time to talk" Giannis said walking over to hug me.
"I know Giannis but we'll have more time, if we haven't scared you away" I said patting him on the back.
"No I love this family, what little I know of you guys already" Giannis said in his sexy Greek accent breaking the embrace.
"Good take care of my brother up there" I said as Giannis grabbed Jamie's suitcases.
"Always" Giannis said as he walked out my room down the hall. Jamie walked out of the bathroom and into my room looking to make sure he had everything.
"Well I would say that I would come back for your birthday but I doubt it, since it's in the middle of the week this year" Jamie stated throwing his clothes in a bag.
"Yea it's ok, I guess we'll have Thanksgiving" I said looking over at Jamie.
"Yea, I guess. Anyway take care of yourself sweetie" Jamie said giving me another big hug, "I love you."
"I love you too" I said wrapping my arms around him trying to not cry. He was the only one in my family that shared everything with me, lifestyle and ideas. It just didn't help that we were 4 years apart, not to mention states as well.
As we were walking out of my room, Justus was walking up to get Jamie.
"C'mon let's go the cab is here" Justus said walking up to us, "take care little bro. If that Brian dude gives you any trouble let me know" Justus hugging me tight.
"His name is Brandon, Q-ball, besides, I don't think we have to worry about him" Jamie said rubbing my shoulders making me smile.
"If you say so, but I'm only a phone call away, you hear me?" Jamie said as I responded by shaking my head yes, "Cool. Come on out here squirt, I'm leaving." Jamie said knocking on Jerry's door.
"I thought you were staying" Jerry said coming out his room.
"No, dad is going to make some calls and arrange the school to give me a second chance. Take care of Jayse and mom ok" Justus said pulling Jerry on for a hug.
"I always do" Jerry said returning the hug.
"Alright, let's go" Justus said walking down the stairs as we followed him. I looked over to see Jamarion upset and went over to talk to him but he just shook his head "no." Ugghh, I thought we were over this. I won't get upset he must have had a heated conversation with dad because he had a look on his face as well.
We all walked outside to see Justus, Jamie and Giannis off as we heard lod music bumping in the background. I looked down the street to see none other than my baby pulling up.
"What the hell..." Justus said putting the suitcases in the trunk. I squeezed past everybody and ran to Brandon's car before he got out. I went to the driver's side as he pulled down his windows smiling with his silver grill on his teeth.
"What are you doing here baby?" I asked leaning in the car.
"I came to see you what you think" Brandon said gliding his tongue under the top row of his grill.
"When did you get that?" I asked pointing at his grill.
"I had it fo' a minute" Brandon stated smiling.
"What are you smiling for?" I asked smiling back.
"I can't be happy to see my boo" Brandon asked blushing with his dimples showing. I put my head down on his car so he wouldn't see me blush as well.
"Hold yo head up shawty" Brandon stated as I looked up and saw him smiling at me. I looked in his eyes and turned away feeling myself getting sucked in more and more by his swagger.
"What ya'll got poppin' off ova here?" Brandon asked sitting up in his seat.
"Jamie and Justus are leaving" I stated looking over at them as the cab was driving away.
"I feel ya" Brandon said waving back at Jamie as he was waving at us getting in the cab. "Aye bye brutha in laws" Brandon said waving as they passed by leaving and the cab driver tooted his horn. I turned and waved back as they were leaving missing them already.
"Hold up what did you just say?" I asked Brandon smiling.
"You heard me shawty quit all that 20 questions stuff" Brandon said leaning back in his seat.
"I'm not playing what did you just say?" I asked staring at his physique in his tank top and b-ball shorts.
"Quit starin' at me like that" Brandon stated making me blush, "I'm startin' to feel violated."
"Boy stop" I said, "you can handle yourself."
"Around you, I doubt it" Brandon said making me blush more, "I ain't even tryin' shawty and already you auditioning to be in a jello commercial, over there cheesin' so much" Brandon said grabbing me face cheek.
"I thought you loved to make me smile" I stated looking in his eyes.
"I do. I'm just statin' the obvious" Brandon said smiling. I looked over near my house and saw that everyone went inside. "Hold up right quick" Brandon said lifting my shoulders off his car.
"Why what's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothin' I'm bout to come in and chill with mom and pops" Brandon said checkin himself in the mirror and getting out his car.
"Brandon I don't know" I stated worried.
"Why ya'll doin' somethin'?" Brandon asked closing his door.
"No but I mean..."I stated until Brandon grabbed my hand and we walked up to my door. I loved the feel of his hand against mine. His rough exterior matched with my soft exterior. His ruggedness contrasted with my smoothness. It seemed like we completed each other so well. His chocolate skin against my almond brown combined makes...I'm sorry I can't finish this sentence.
I opened the door and walked through as Brandon followed behind me looking around. I blushed at how cute he looked admiring my mom's great taste. We walked through the foyer and I was about to take him into the living room but decided to just go into the family room. I wasn't surprised to see Jamarion gone but told Brandon to sit down on the couch while I went to get my parents. He sat down and continued to look around and it felt so good to have him in my house again. I found my mom in the kitchen and told her that Brandon was here. She smiled and excused herself as she went to greet Brandon.
"Hello again Brandon can I get you anything" my mom asked walking out to shake his hand.
"Nice to meet you again Mrs. Grier. No ma'am I'm ok. I'm sorry I didn't say it before but your home is lovely" Brandon said looking into my mom's eyes and shaking her hand.
"Thank you Brandon" my dad said walking out of the living room to shake Brandon's hand. Please God let dad like him I thought. I really don't want him to scare Brandon away.
"You're welcome Mr. Grier" Brandon said giving my dad a firm grip surprising my dad to the point that he blushed.
"Nice grip you have there" my dad said letting go of Brandon's hand and sitting down.
"Thank you sir" Brandon said still standing up.
"Please sit down" my dad said as Brandon sat down and I sat beside him. Our shoulders actually touched because we were so close I could feel the heat generated off his body.
"I'm sorry I'm not dressed properly" Brandon stated looking down at his outfit and back over at my parents.
"You're fine Brandon. I'm just glad to have you back here again. We really didn't have a chance to talk yesterday" my mom said sitting by my dad on the loveseat looking over at me and Brandon.
"I know. I didn't mean to crash your dinner party" Brandon said apologizing, his vernacular has actually changed so much that I had to keep glancing at him when he talked to make sure that he was speaking.
"Nonsense Brandon, you didn't upset anything. If I had known you were friends with my son, I would have offered Jayse to let you join us earlier" my dad stated crossing his fingers over his stomach admiring the sight of me and Brandon together.
"Jayse actually did invite me sir, but I was busy working" Brandon stated.
"Working? Where do you work?" my mom asked surprised.
"I work at my uncle's studio downtown. It's not much" Brandon said leaning against me softly.
"Son a job is a job, if you love it and it makes you happy not to mention pays well, there is no need to be embarrassed" my dad said smiling.
"Yes sir I do love it" Brandon said. "What are your plans after high school Brandon?" my mom asked.
"I hope to have my own record label. I want to be a famous record producer discovering local talent as well as nationwide" Brandon stated making me and my parents blush.
"Sounds like you have your future all mapped out" my dad said still smiling, "I can see why Jayse has taken a liking to you."
"Dad" I said embarrassed.
"Hey your dad was just making a joke" Brandon said looking at me nudging my shoulder.
"I'm sorry" my dad said looking over me.
"It's ok dad" I said as Brandon looked at me smiling.
"Are you an only child Brandon?" my mom asked intrigued.
"No ma'am I have a little brother and an older sister" Brandon said turning back to look at my mom.
"Your parents should be commended for your manners Brandon" my dad pointed out.
"It's only my mom sir, my dad left us" Brandon said as I rubbed his shoulders remembering the story.
"Oh I'm so sorry" my mom stated placing her hand over her chest.
"It's ok Mrs. Grier, it's all in the past" Brandon said.
"That's the spirit son, continue doing what you're doing and forget about what has been done to you" my dad said.
"Thank you sir" Brandon said smiling.
"You must invite your mom and family next time you visit Brandon. We would love to meet them" my mom said smiling.
"Yes ma'am I will" Brandon said
"Brandon, my wife and son may get upset with me for saying this but I love them and I have their best interests at heart. I love my wife and I love my sons so I want them to be great at all they do. With that said whenever they bring someone over, I know that they care about that person but though they know that daddy is strict, they still bring them over to meet me. Daddy is also very opinionated but the reason for that is because I don't want them to be hurt, you understand?" my dad asked looking over at Brandon.
"Yes sir" Brandon said. My hands were beginning to get nervous and I was regretting bringing Brandon inside.
"I know that my son is beautiful in fact all my sons are, which brings about some cruel people that want to use that against them. I can look and tell that something between you two is evident. I am going to say this one time and hope that you hear me well. That boy that is beside you is my heart. This woman beside me is my world. If you take these two things and hurt them, we are going to have a problem, understand?" my dad said.
"Yes sir I do" Brandon said.
"No son do you understand what I am saying?" my dad asked again sternly.
"Yes sir Mr. Grier I do and believe me I have no intentions of ever hurting your son, his brothers or their mother" Brandon said. He looked over at me and grabbed my hand.
"I know I haven't known your son but a few days now but sir believe me when I say that on my uncle's grave I would never hurt this amazing, beautiful, loving boy beside me because not only do I care for him, I love him" Brandon said looking into my eyes. My eyes immediately started to fill with water as I stared at my one and only official true love.
My mother gasped with excitement as my dad looked over at us amazed. I was completely taken away by his honesty and in front of my parents first and foremost. This guy is actually head over heels in love with me and the most amazing part in all of it is that I am too, if not more.
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