If only things were easier,you know. I have horrible social skills and I have to use what pitiful amount I have. I'm pitted against family and friends. You'd think I would know who to choose. "Look guys. These are my friends and workmates. So th..." I started before being cut off by sixth brother.
"Woah,these people are your friends?"he said. And thanks to that,they all started looking at me like I am a zoo animal. Can't blame them though. I rarely ever make friends hence the stares.
"Yes,they are my friends. They took care of me when I was sick and he was just looking out for me so yeah. We need to be cool." Taking their silence for agreement, I turned to Em and the rest.
"And guys,these are my siblings. Not gigolos." I said,looking at Alec in particular.
"But you said that you are an orphan. What happened to that?"asked Alec,looking like a defeated puppy. He looked super cute. Before I could respond, seventh brother took the reins from me.
"We grew up together and we raised by the same person. That crazy old man." Which earned him a smack on the head from sister.
"You crazy chupacabra! The old man has eyes and ears everywhere. If we ever see him again, you'll be in for it."she said while peeking around. Yeah,we had a crazy grandpa.
"Oh" was all Alec said. Seriously, the nerve of this guy. Whatever,I'm in a foul mood. Don't want to plummet now do we? Anyway,we were all quiet now. Whatever! Who cares?
"I know you're social phobic,but this is too much,Fleur."said Emily. What? Is there something I'm supposed to do? On cue,as if understanding my dilemma,Fergus said,"You're supposed to introduce us now." Oh yeah, ooops!
"Oh ,sorry guys. I'm not good with social stuff. Anyway, um, that's my boss,Abe Edwards. Then Alec, Emily, Archie, Jade, Brax and Fergus."
"Then these are my siblings. Brion Hayes to my extreme left followed by Chaz Woods. To my extreme right is Daire Knight, Lexi Jones and you have all met Rio Wright." There was a silence for a while after which they shook hands. I got back to my drink which had now switched to a colorful cocktail. It was sweet while being hard, my type. Oh yeah I just remembered.
"Brion,how did you guys find me?"
"Uh, you see lil sis."
Hmmmm,something was fishy. I stared them down,all five of them trying to pressure them with my gaze until someone finally spilt the beans.
"It was Rio, he told us to come and also that you were sick."said Chaz in a flurry. You'd think I'll eat him alive. Anyway,I looked at Rio with an inquisitive gaze. Seriously, I was mad at him. They are family,they would mind if something happened to me.I was just shocked that they all talk.
"It had been two years since you last saw them. I thought you might want to see them again. After all,it is your birthday soon."said Rio. Oh yeah, my birthday is just around the corner.
"Yeah,she is turning twenty soon. Finally no longer a teen." Jesus christ what's wrong with Daire going around spewing nonsense? I glared at the idiot and wished he could just shut up.
"Oh my goodness,Fleur you're still that young?"screamed Emily with enthusiasm. Now they were all looking at me like I was some rare specimen. Thanks alot Daire.
"You're so smart. To be able to finish your PhD at such a young age, simply outstanding."praised Fergus.
"Is it really that big a deal?" I replied. It's just a PhD in the end.
"Um,hello. Yes,it's that a big a deal. Till a few seconds ago, Abe was the youngest to complete a PhD at the age of 21. You however finished it before you were even of legal age."answered Jade. That has to be the most I ever heard her say. Guess,we really are a bunch of nerds.
"Ok,guys. That's enough. Don't want little missy here running away." Brion for the save. I love you big guy. "By the way,your grandpa mentioned something about going over."stated Brax,ever the sharp minded one.
"Yeah,I'll text you guys my address so that we can meet there tomorrow."
"Isn't that too soon?"
"No,Archie. It's not. I usually see them on the weekends. That's why I couldn't go out with you the other Friday."
"Oh, I see."
"Can we tag along? Apparently,the orphanage moved so we couldn't come visit."
Oops,hehe. My bad. Oh well.
"Sure. Rio,you have my number. I'll text you the address you text them back."
"But why can't you just get our numbers?"
"Too tiring big sis. Now,you guys better prepare. Someone is not going to go easy on you."
We couldn't our friendly banter with Em and the gang chipping in every now and again. Then someone mentioned a laptop and my mood plummeted. I went quiet all of a sudden and everything around me became gloomy. I don't know why that happens, it just does.
"Still in a bad mood?"asked Chaz. Yeah,they could read me like a book. Maybe it's because we grew up together or that I got too comfortable. No idea.
"Yeah. I lost some valuable information. Now I have to move."
"What does information have to do with you moving?"asked Alec, his first sentence after earlier.
"I was attacked again this afternoon at my place. They were after my laptop that I had to destroy. So,I can't go back to the same place." The more I thought about it,the angrier I got. I had really liked that place and the laptop and now,I have to repeat from scratch.
"Oh my goodness,are you ok? You just got out of the hospital,lil Fleur."said Rio,concerned.
"Don't worry. I have other safer locations."
"You ever need anything, just ask."piqued Abe. Oh, so he was listening. Everyone kept to their thoughts for a while until Lexi,the party animal she is just couldn't take it anymore.