Let's Get back to Ami's POV
After the Dinner I was asked by Theo and Brian to throw the garbage Outside alone so I did. I am wondering but I didn't voice it out.
I was on my way out when a car parked in front of the house. A man I really know so well come out of it. I put the garbage on the trash bin and went out.
"You're Here. Why?" He sigh. "Shall we talk outside? I need to tell you something." He said. He look so stress out that's why I agreed. I wash my hand first on the garage before leaving with him on a car. I just sent a message to all of them that I'm out with my brother.
We went out of the Lewis Village. "Ami take the folder on the back seat." I did what i was told and open it.
"Father wanted to take over the company but thank goodness, the Board of director Disagree to appoint him." I sigh.
"He's claiming Mom's inheritance from our Grand Parents." He said. I shook my head. "This is not good." I said while looking at the chart.
"You're five percent above him, if he's able to buy one of the shares the board of directors has then he'll becoming a CEO right?"
He parked the Car near a restaurant. "I just ate my Dinner with the guys." I inform him. "I didn't eat anything Ami. You can order Juice or something. I need food." He said.
We went in and told his name. A private room is prepared for the two of us. "I need you now."
I sigh. "You mean my share?" I asked. He nodded. "You don't need to ask my permission Hansel. You can use it anytime." He shake his head.
He didn't get a chance to talk since the waiter took his order. He ordered New Mexican Flat Enchiladas, Tater tots and two banana split.
When the Waiter went out he spoke. "He blocked my connection with everyone. He's really eager to get all of what we have."
"Hansel He didn't know one thing right?" I asked. He looked at me so confuse. "I still have secret account my father gave me. I can even contact Atty. Delimondo For the agreement. It will be under our name but only your name will be involve and I'll still be the Anonymous."
"I don't want you to..." He whined but i stop him.
"Then what? Let him take over the company our father built? You're surname is Young even if you're his son so do the right thing."
"I'm sorry. You're my last retort so I had no choice but to come here and ask you." I smile and assure him it's okay.
He ate his dinner and we went out. We even sign an written agreement for him to use any of my inheritance. He's going to Atty. Delimondo and Mom so he could get the half of it.
He dropped me to the Front of Lewis Village since he's in a hurry to go home. I kiss his cheek, Hug him and bid goodbye. After that I started walking going inside of the village but before I could pass by the guard house, Cody went out of a car. "Where have you been?" He asked.
"I sent a message to all of you that I'll be with my brother for two hours." I said. He sigh. "Sorry. I thought..." He said then scratch the back of his head.
"Hmmm? What? Do you need anything?" I asked again. "Let go home. Hop in."
He went first so I go after him. We're silent inside the car. He's just sighing. When I heard for the fifth time his sigh I can help it so I ask him.
"Do you really wanna go home or you wanna go to the playground and talk?" He look at me then to the driveway. "Home." He simply answered.
I pout and look out of the window. Maybe it's just me assuming he'll be telling me something or what... Wait? What are you fucking talking about Ami?
"Fine! Playground." He said out of nowhere and turn the way to the playground. I was shock by his side. When we reach the playground, He hurriedly went out and sat on the swing while I remain inside of the car but eventually I went out and sat on the swing where Theo sat before.
"How did you do it?" He asked. "Uh? What do you mean?"
He sighed and look at me. "With Tim. How did you make him open up? We've been trying to reach out on him, telling him that we're on his side all this time but you, You made it in just the matter of hours. How?"
"I just told him to Trust himself. That's the word I told him and he opened up to me."
"Did He mention something about the groups issue?" He ask. "No. As far as I remember." I look away from his Gaze and started swinging. We continue to sat there and not talking. He's just looking somewhere.
"I feel like i failed as his co member and as an older brother..." He said that made me stop swinging and look at him. "Why are you saying that?" I asked.
He look at me and stand up. "... we've been by his side, I mean I'm assuring him that I was Always there, telling him if he has a problem he can tell me.."
I hold his hand that made him stop complaining. "Cody, Tim has his own mind and can decide who to trust or not, He trusted not just me, Also you and the guys. Maybe he need someone who's not the ideal type. You guys are all ideal, and he wants, not assurance or Asking him to tell something, He needs someone who he can lean on."
He look at me. "I just wanted him to open up to me." I smile as i saw his frown. "He did. That's why he made the dinner."
"If I told you mine, Will you be there and let me lean on you?" I was shock at his sudden question.
"Aha! There you are!" Theo, Brian, and Tim pop out of nowhere. "I knew you'd be here." Brian Said with a smile on his face.
Theo pout and cross his arms. "Theo?" I ask then he went to me and put my wrist up where I was holding Cody's hand. We both immediately let go of each other. Tim is smiling and Brian is shock.
"Are you two on a date?" Theo asking me suspiciously. I shook my head and told them that he picked me up at the Lewis Entrance. Cody also help me with the mini Interrogation with the three but thankfully they trusted us.
Tim brought a plastic bag of Drinks, Brian on the other hand is holding three big bag of chips, Theo is holding a plastic bag with some ice cream on cups.
"I should leave the four of you. I'm sleepy."
Cody look at me. "You're still not answering my question." He said and left us hanging there. The three guy who arrived give me a confused look but I didn't care about it and ran after Cody.
"Cody wait.." I said. He stop and face me. "Can you answer it some other time? When its just you and me?"
He didn't gave me a chance to say anything. He just went away. I just snapped back when Brian Held both of my arms.
"Sorry about Cody, he's just really moody." Brian Said. "Yeah. I know.."
When we reach Theo and Tim who's waiting for us Brian and Me then Tim pull out something on his back, Its a big blanket. He place it on the grass and They sat.
"Well How'd you make him open up?" Brian asked me. I smile. "Cody also ask me the same question."
"Stop That Brian. I told you already." Tim said shyly. Theo tap the space between Tim and him so I went there and sat. While Brian and Tim lay on the blanket Theo Lay on Tim's Legs and I was just sitting there and playing music.
"Ya! Why did you go solo!" We all look at the person who talk so loud and saw Alex, Kyle, Nate and Cody. Alex on the other hand brought another snacks, Cody and Nate is holding a big cooler and Kyle is Holding another snacks. The three guys Immediately get up from lying and wave their hands. I smile at them.
We all gather to the blanket Tim brought for us and sit on a circle, The cooler is contain of bottled Juice and of course Beers. I hesitate to take the beer from Nate's hand since I don't drink alcoholic beverages but before I could have it Cody sat between me and Nate and snatch the beer from his hand.
"She Doesn't drink beers, only champagne Nate. Just Juice for her tonight." He drink the beer until half while Nate shook his head. "No no no. She needs for once to drink a beer."
Cody look at him. "It's inappropriate Nate, look around we're all boys except her."
"Okay. Juice then." Nate said then handed him a juice, Cody open it and gave it to me. "Here."
"Thank you and Sorry about the beer." i said. He smile. "It's fine my Moonlight." I laugh. "Yeah, My Mr Sunshine."
We're sitting on a round. Tim, Me, Cody, Nate, Brian, Theo, Kyle and Alex.
"So What are we gonna do?" Kyle ask. "Wanna go somewhere else? Let's celebrate Tim's success on facing his issue." I look around and notice that Cody is staring at me. "Why? Do i have dirt on my face?" I ask in a low tone. "No. I just... nothing." Then he look away.
"Well Ami lives here so let's ask her." Cody suggest. I was shock because he knows what the others are talking.
"What do you want a one day trip or longer?" I ask as soon as their eyes laid on me.
"How about your favorite place here?" Theo said.
"Avisa?" I ask and look at Cody. I'll be visiting that place where I cried when he left me. "Let me think about it." I said then walk out.
"Hey! Ami!" Alex followed me. "Hey. What's wrong?"
"I can't come there. Not when he's here." I said. "Let me think about it. I'll tell you when it's okay."
I left him hanging there. I walk as fast as i could to come home, to my home. As soon as i went inside my room, I lay on my bed and tears started flowing from my eyes.
I still remember what he said to me, and it keeps repeating like a broken radio in my head.
I never thought of coming there with them. They love to go around the city and I don't wanna ruin what they're planning but I can't help but to reminisce how I went there wearing my dirty gown, messy hair and make-up from crying, how my foot got bruise because of walking for so long but that time I don't care about those, I only care about my heart. It's hurts like hell. I don't wanna be reminded of that everyday.
I could go there alone but with him? I don't think I can.
I buried my face on pillow and the next thing i know I woke up from some noises coming outside of my house. I stretch my arms and remember what happened last night.
"How am I gonna face them? It's so embarrassing. I should have stayed and didn't get affected by that." I whine and come back lying.
What should I do? It's like all of them are shock.
"Good Morning." I flipped out of the bed from lying down and saw Kyle. "Yeah... Good Morning too." I said awkwardly then cover myself with the blanket.
"Sorry I made you feel uncomfortable now and for Tim, We bother him last night until morning to take all of us here." He apologized. I nodded. "It's fine, I know you won't do something bad."
He nodded. "Fix Yourself and come out of here. Let's have some breakfast, the guys are here too."
He smile before leaving me. I do as i told. After brushing my teeth and washing my face and my whole body, I went out of my house. They prepared a breakfast.
All of them looked at me as soon as I came near Tim.
I sigh and bow my head. "I'm sorry about last night. It's not that i don't want to take you there, there's a painful memories i had in there." I said honestly. "Well maybe it's time for you to overcome that issue since he's already here." Alex said.
My eyes got bigger as I look into him.
"Aren't you ready for this?" He asked. I sigh and smile weakly at Alex. "That's I'm not sure." I said then took a glance at Cody.
"Can we talk about it after the breakfast?" Cody asked. I look around and shock was written in their faces except Alex and Kyle.
"So You knew each other already?" asked Nate who's in shock. I nodded. Theo and Tim even slap his arms. "We already knew it from the very first day." Brian said and we all laugh.
"So let's eat breakfast?" I asked. We all sat and munch our breakfast by Tim, Brian and Nate. We have the Toast Bread, Eggs, Ham, Hotdogs and bacon with Butter and Mayonnaise. They also prepare some lettuce and tomatoes for the sandwiches, Pancakes with fruits, You can choose your syrup 'cause they have some near it. There's a Caramel, Chocolate and Strawberry syrup.
We we're just laughing because of what happened last night to them. They still celebrate the mini party even after I left and I felt good about that.
Nate is telling us what happened last night to him. Well According to Him he tested his limits with alcohol and after maybe nine bottles of beer he tried to get up but ended up stumbling and landed in Cody's Lap. Brian on the other hand ended up getting some bruise on his knees. They even trying to imitate each other.
"Cody and Tim surprise me. They never get drunk." Theo said.
I look at Cody. "Even before he has a high tolerance on Alcohol." Alex said. I nodded. Well that's true. I even witness how my brother passed out after having a one on one drink with him.
I smile at the thought. Time flies so fast. "Ami? Why are you smiling?" I look at Tim with blinking eyes Twice. "What?" I asked and look around. "You're smiling earlier." Nate said in a matter fact tone.
I open my mouth but no words coming out of it. "What?" Alex asked. I swallowed the lump in my throat and smile. " I Just remember something funny."
After that I offer to wash the dishes. They all agree and left my house except Cody. He's at the swing using his phone while waiting for me to finish.
To be honest, As much as possible I don't want to talk about what happened before but since Avisa was kinda related to the trip I should talk to him and let him know why I don't want to take him there. It's still a painful memory of mine.
"You've been Sighing there for almost a minute." I was startled by his presence and drop the plate in the sink. He smile at me and shake his head. "Your thoughts is so deep. You didn't realize I am here already even if my steps are loud and talk to you." Cody said then get a bottle of water on my fridge and left.
I finished washing the dishes and went out of my house. I saw him sitting on a swing while texting. I came to the next seat and sat. We we're silent as always.
"Alex told me why you can't take me there with the guys." He said. I nodded. "I was thinking about taking all of you there, I was just shock and overreacted about it. Sorry."
He scoffed. "Whenever we're talking, you're always sorry. I feel like you're intimidated by my presence when in fact Before it's like it's nothing to you."
I look at him and he's already looking at me. I swallowed the lump in my throat. He's right, When we met each other for the First time in a while, that's already what I felt, I feel so intimidated and scared.
"Ami, I want this issue to be over." He said.
"Let me think about it please?" I asked. Failed. That's what's written in his eyes.
"Then what? the guys will explain to you everything? and you'll say yes right away? .." He run his fingers on his hair.
".. Ami I'm trying here, I'm trying to get close to you, I want you to be comfortable with me. Is it hard?." I sigh. "Yes because you're the person who hurt me the most." I frankly said.
"Cody It's not easy to move on from our relationship, You left me no choice! I fight for you but you Didn't do the same thing for me.! And without any explanation You told me to get married to someone who my family wants for me when in fact you know that I love you!"
"You really think its easy for me to say those?."
"Yes!" I banter. "No! I did that to protect you and the group!" My eyes got bigger as he told me those sentences.
"He Threatened you?" I asked and all he did was to massage his temple. "You know how powerful your Father that time right?"
I sigh. There's one thing he didn't know for sure. That the father he knows I have wasn't really MY father.
"Why did you hide it? Why didn't you tell me those?" I look at his eyes. "I don't want you to get hurt. or to worry." He said.
"So you rather get hurt just to save me from that guy? He's not my real father Cody. He's my Step Dad." I said Honestly and calmly
"And Alex was the one you'll gonna marry that time." He said and look away from my gazes.
"We both run away." I said.
"What? I thought you're married to him that's why we're here?" My eyes got bigger at his remarks. "So you've been thinking that I am married to him all this time? Is that why you're asking me another chance at Aerwyna?"
"What happened to us at Aerwyna is not related to this Gosh Ami." He sigh. "Can you blame me when I saw you here, not in Denver? Of course I'll be thinking about it all this time. Both of you is so sweet with each other..."
I only know one thing, I went to him and gave him a Hug.
"Gosh Cody, You can always ask me. You know that."
I felt his both hand on my waist then later on he wrapped his arms around mine. "Sorry that I over reacted last night. Avisa was the first place I went when I ran away from everything. It's Alex's Aunt who found me in there." I confess.
"Wish i could turn back time Ami. Sorry I couldn't take you that time. I'd lie if I said I don't want your suggestion to elope but it's wrong, and you clearly know that right? I want to have you the right way, That way I can respect your Parents and Brother." He said and tighten his hug..
"Wait for me Ami..." I looked up to him. "No. Let's wait until the time is ready." He shook his head.
"There's no right time and right place to try again Ami. We can always do it if we want but first things first let's settle our own problems and demons." I sigh. "Okay."
"I miss you so much Ami." He whispered in my ear. And we stayed like that for a while before coming back to the Richford's Mansion.
I'm washing their clothes since they want to prepare the dinner Today. Earlier when we arrived at lunch all of them are teasing me. Cody just smiling at them and they even share a manly hug.
"You happy?" I look at Theo who's hanging the clothes. I smile. "Kinda, We're getting closer and closer." I answer him honestly.
"Kinda? Why?" I sigh. It reach my thoughts because now that we're all getting closer and closer, If they leave me and the mansion, I will feel alone again. "It scares me Theo, in less than three weeks you'll all leave me alone."
"How sure are you that we're leaving you?" He asked. I look at him. "Of course you all have to come back to where you belong. And I am too."
"We'll never leave you. Remember that." He went to me and gave me a hug. "How ironic that I remember someone I love through you."
I look up to him. "Huh?" He shook his head lightly and smile weakly. "Nothing. Let's finish this."
I went to the playground alone after I'm done with everything in the mansion, I'm eating some ice cream and playing some music on my phone.
It's relaxing and that made me smile. "Being alone is lonely." I look at the guy who said it. "Hey. What are you all doing here?" I asked as i look all of them. Theodore smile and came to me. He pull me closer to him and hug me. I smile.
"What do you think you're doing?" Cody Ask him. Theo just shrug his arms and tighten the hug.
"Why? You jealous?." Theo asked him. Everyone laugh at his reaction. "Stop teasing him Theo, He'll punch you for sure if you don't remove your arms around her." Nate said and took Tims bag pack. He Pull out the blanket from the bag and started placing it in the Bermuda grass. Cody who's carrying a bunch of Snacks went to me and Theo.
"What with all of these?" I ask and took some in his arms. I gave it to Theo and He place it in the blanket where the cooler Tim Put.
"You said we're taking everything slow. Why are you letting him hug you? Do you really wanna take this slow, because if that continues, I won't be able to keep my promise to you." He warned. I smile. "Relax Cody. He's my friend. I treat him as my younger brother. And besides, You have my words. Right?." I assure him.
"Calm down Dude. It's not what you think." Theo said and the guys laugh.
"Too possessive." I utter that made their laugh go louder. We sat in a round on the Bigger Blanket. The cooler is on my side and on the other side is Cody who's sulky. I only grab his arms and wrapped my hands there. He look at me and smile.
"You still know how to make me smile huh?"
I only lean on his shoulder and watch the guys drinking Beers. Cody Who's beside me sometimes join the conversation while me still leaning on him.
I look all of them one by one, Alex who's talking about silly things that they did in the past and the three younger guys, Theo, Brian and Tim who's agreeing on what Alex says. Kyle Teasing Nate. I smile.
"I hope these kind of things never change when you guys go back to where you belong." I utter that made them stopped and look at me.
"What are you saying? We can still do this even if after the issues. Right guys?." Theo said sulkily. All of them agreed on Theo.
"It's not quite often but we can still do this kind of thing." Cody Assure.
"And By the way..." Tim said and took his bag pack on the swing. "... we've been thinking of giving you this."
He took out a box of Gucci and gave it to me. "That's our the way of thanking you for taking care of Tim. Go ahead and open it." Brian said.
I look at all of them. "Are you sure?" I asked.
"You're not just an ordinary girl for them Ami. You're my special girl, they said." Cody said. I felt my cheek blush and push him lightly.
As I open the box, it reveal the Heart pendant chain necklace but the carved names wasn't the brands name instead my Name.
"This-."
"This is to much." Nate said that made me stop mid air. They all laugh. "This is our way of showing you that you're now part of our lives, whether you like it or not." Cody said as he took the necklace and put it on me.
"Perfect." Alex said. "It suits you Ami."
"Thank you." They all said except Tim. Both of us looked so shock but eventually i said welcome and thank them for the expensive gift.
"Shall we go to Avisa tomorrow?."
They all looked at me. "Huh?" They said....