Night party?

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Annie placed the pot down and switched off the cooker.

 

She grabbed some plates and dished out the food in it.

 

She placed the plates on a platter and took it to the dinning room.

 

She walked to the living room to inform the duo that the food is ready.

 

She met them playing video games. They seems so focused.

 

"If at all any of you is hungry,the meal is ready."Annie said.

 

They both turned to look at her.
"You don't mean that. I've been damn hungry for quite a while now and been salivating the aroma of the food since and now?,you think I'm gonna risk stuffing my grumbling stomach with food because of one damned game?"Garry said and sprang up.

 

Larry scoffed.
"Liar. Better tell the truth. It's because it's obvious I'm gonna win you that's why you decided to abandon the game for food."

 

Garry ignored him and went to the dinning area.

 

Larry dropped the game pad and also walked to the dinning room while Annie went up to get dressed for work.

 

She came back and went to the dinning room and pulled out a chair and picked up her spoon.

 

"Or should I just feed you?"Larry asked.
Annie rolled her eyes.
"No."

 

"I'm glad your reply was negative cause I can't risk seeing your guys perform your annoying love things."Garry says.

 

"And he's jealous again."Larry chuckled.

 

Annie rushed her meals and stood up.

 

"Wait. Let me drive you to your work."

 

"I appreciate your offer, but,thank you."Annie replied.

 

"You can say that after dropping you off at your work place."Larry said with a finality tone and also stood up to grab his car keys.

 

Annie sighed with a eyes roll and began walking out of the room.
#
"So,bye. Take care of yourself and don't forget,be a good boy so mommy won't spank you."Annie said with a smile while removing her seatbelts.

 

"My point exactly,pinkie. Be a good girl so daddy won't have to spank you."Larry grinned.

 

Annie gave him a peck on his forehead.
"Good bye."
And she got down and walked inside the company.

 

Instead of him to drive away,he went to find a suitable place to park his car.

 

After that,he got down and also walked inside the company.

 

He headed to Boyd's office making sure he avoids Annie.

 

He knocked on his door and got inside only after hearing a "come in".

 

Boyd carried his coffee,his eyes not leaving the documents in his hands as he circled his mouth around the glass rim and took a gulp of the coffee.

 

He glanced up and seeing Larry in front of him,he choked on his drink.

 

What the?.

 

He quickly placed the glass down on his desk and took his handkerchief then looked sideways and used it to wipe his mouth.

 

He turned to his front and saw Larry standing before him.

 

"Of what do I own your presence in my office?"he asked.

 

"Nice meeting you again, Boyd Brick. Be just as nice to offer me a seat."Larry smiled.

 

Boyd stared at him for a minutes then sighed before gesturing for him to sit on the seat before him.

 

Larry nodded and sat down.

 

"Business hours. What are you really doing here?. If you came to apologise for the other night then..."

 

"Who said I'm here to plead for forgiveness?"

 

"Then.."Boyd scoffed.
"Did you came here to finish what you started?. Probably to throw insults on my face again..."

 

"That wasn't an insult.."

 

"And what was it?,tell me..you damned man."Boyd looked visibly angry.

 

"Why?,you look pretty angry. You know the damn too well that she already has a man in her life so why the hell do you still asked her on a date?."Larry scoffed. Unlike Boyd,on the contrary,he was trying to keep his anger in check.

 

"And oh, that isn't the first time you asked her on a date. That's the second time and seriously?.."Larry breathed out the last words.

 

They both sat staring at each other.
Boyd jaw clenched and Larry sighed.

 

"You must know my father, Boyd Brick. He is one of your great investors - Mr Brown."

 

Boyd jaw unclenched and he tightened his hand in a ball on the desk.

 

"I'm Larry Brown. I would like it if we partner up."Larry says.

 

Boyd scoffed with and coyed a smile.

 

"I'm disappointed,quite disappointed, that you think I would like to partner up with someone like you."

 

"Why?"Larry raised his brows.

 

"Because you're no match for me, you prick. You don't have anything to offer me and well,I only partner up with someone that will influence my business greatly. Your being the son of Mr Brown won't allow me to take such thing in. Your father also knows me too well. That's well he took me as his favorite,his son actually."

 

At the mentioned of *son*, Larry's jaw clenched and he blinked rapidly.
His father disown him and Garry and good,he found quite a well outsider to replace them.
This is nice.

 

"Boyd..."he called with a rough breath.
"Take the offer now,why you still can. I'm doing all of this for your own and that's because... that's because... that's because of Annie. The coming month would be no joke for me and you cause by that time,we would know the real dealer of Western city. Next month...i would have been on the top,so far that you can never reach me so now, Brick..give it a second thought..if we partner up,it would be a great fit for you,your company and your popularity. I'm telling you this now because of Annie. I'm sure seeing you get all crushed, crumbled wouldn't be a great sight for her..so.."

 

Larry carried Boyd's coffee and gulped it all down.
"Sorry,I was thirsty but damn, that taste good."he said and licked his mouth.

 

Boyd glared at him.

 

A knock suddenly sounds on the door and Boyd gaze went to it.

 

"Sorry,can I come in?"
That was Annie's voice.

 

Larry cleared his throat.

 

"Yeah"Boyd replied.

 

Annie stepped inside and seeing Larry,her face turned pale.

 

What is he doing here?
Is he here to cause trouble again?

 

Oh,no.
Probably because of what she told him last night.
Mama mercy!.
She could have just kept it to herself.

 

She got to Brick's desk and looked at Larry.

 

"What... what are you doing...here?"she stammered,and tilts her head to the side slightly.

 

"Business stuff. I came to partner up with him so let your worries down,pink face."Larry replied and stood up.

 

"So, Mr Brick. I hope you give my business offer a second thought."he said, extending his right hand out for a shake.

 

Brick stood up with a fake smile and accepted the handshake.

 

"Sure....Mr..Brown."he breathed out.

 

Larry smiled and they both removed their hands.

 

He gave Annie a peck on her lips and went out.

 

Annie stood there, transfixed.
What just happened?
Are they both for a real deal?

 

"You didn't tell me your boyfriend is Mr Brown's son."Boyd said taking her out of her trance.

 

"Mr Brown"s son?"she repeated.
"Do you intend on making me feel stupid all the time?. First,the date and now...this.."

 

Annie shook her head vigorously.
"No...no.. I'm just finding this out also. I didn't know he..."

 

"Here. Have this typed and print out. We will be using it in the conference room."Boyd cuts in handing her a note.

 

Annie slowly collected the notes from him.

 

"Sincerely,I didn't...."
"I know."he said sarcastically.
"Just go and type out the words. That's all that concern me at the moment."he added.

 

Annie nipped at her bottom lip and turned back slowly and started walking towards the door.

 

Boyd picked up a random file, pretending he was reading it.

 

After she was out of sight,he threw the file down and stood up then scattered all the files on his desk angrily.
**
After work, Annie headed home.

 

Opening the door and stepping inside,he paused by the door when she saw three ladies in the living room.
They were all dressed in short dresses.

 

One of them turned to her while one went ahead to increase the volume of the music playing.

 

"And you are??"the lady asked.
"My question exactly."Annie replied.

 

Just then, Larry popped up and seeing Annie,he grinned and went to circle his arms around her neck.

 

"You came back early."he said.

 

"Oh,I probably sabotaged your plan,right?. Maybe I should head back so you can continue with whatever you are doing before I came.."she replied sarcastically.

 

"Come on, Annie. What's your stress?"Larry said while kissing her face.
"You're my stress. What's really happening here?. Who are these ladies?, what are they doing here?"

 

"Garry threw a party and just so you know, they're his guests and I've just been waiting for you."

 

Annie yanked his hands away.
"Don't give me that. I'm not a bimbo."

 

Sam suddenly appeared also.
"Oh,hey.."he smiled at her.

 

Annie scoffed and walked in properly.
"He is here also?"

 

Just then,the door threw opened again with Skyler and.....
Rose?
**
"Oh,how did you end up like this.. Brown?."Gracie sighed softly wheeling Brown in inside their room.

"Your absence really took a big toll on me."Brown replied.
"Now, I'm even embarrassed. More embarrassed. I'm sorry,honey,for being like this."

"Seriously?. Stop being so sad. I was just joking."she said pulling his cheek.

Brown released a smile and Gracie also smiled.

"I'm glad. But more glad you came into my colorless life."

"Really?. Well, I'm flattered. I probably mean a lot to you,don't I?"

"You really do. And about Pedro..I will teach him a grave lesson."

"Don't worry, Brown. Both Garry and Larry have both taken care of it. He's now dead."she replied him.

He turned to her.
"Really?."
She nodded.
"Those kids are now grown up.."
"Exactly. So,you should forgive them now. It's not their fault. They were just..."
"I will think about it, Gracie. For your sake..."
"Don't say for my sake. They are your sons for crying out loud."

Brown nodded.

Gracie went to drop on a crouch in front of him and held his hand.

"Please, Brown.. please"

He sighed.
"Alright. Alright."
"Thank you. You're the best husband on Earth."she said and pecked his cheeks.
Brown blushed.
"For you dear and for my sons."
*#*
Rose?
Larry scoffed.
What's she doing here?

Garry showed up and went to peck all the ladies on their cheeks and looking up,he saw Rose.

Their eyes met as she and Skyler walked in.

"What are...."Garry tried saying.
"Rose?"Larry called her.

"Oh, what. You guys know each other?. Well, that's good for a start. Here is my girlfriend, Garry and Larry."

Garry's mouth opened.
"This...this....b..."he quickly kept quiet.
He doesn't want to ruin things for the lover birds.

"Bitch?. Well,you can as well as say that. He already knows. I told him all my past and well,he decided we move on and leave the past."Rose said.

Garry nodded and glanced at Skyler who just shrugged and smile.

"You must really love her."Garry pointed out.
"Yes. Really."Skyler replied.

Rose eyes traveled to Annie who was standing at the corner of the room and she waved at her with a smile.
Annie just rolled her eyes.
Seriously?

But... what's Skyler doing here?
Isn't he the one who abducted her back in America?

She turned to Larry.
"That guy...."
"Yeah?. I will explain things to you later. He is no enemy."he replied.

Annie went up to the room and Larry followed her.
"Okay, don't tell me you don't trust me."Larry said when they got inside the room.
"I don't trust who I don't trust."she replied vaguely.
"But then..I don't know if I should trust you cause you're just like a flat guy..you know,when they say flat character in a work of prose, that's just how you are."she added and took off her jacket.

"But, really. I have nothing to do with them. I was in the room all the while and I decided to come down and see how things are going and saw you came back already."

"It's not like I don't trust you,I don't just trust myself."

"Really?. How can you be so unsure of yourself,fresh cake?. Do you need a kiss to finally trait yourself?"

"God!. How come you're always thinking about kiss every damn moment. You're really damned,bozo!"she almost yelled and he laughed.

"I will go have my bath"she said and headed to the bathroom.

"I will be waiting for you.."Larry cooed and she nodded and slammed the door of the bathroom shut.
*
After having a bath, Annie got dressed in a simple just beautiful gown and both she and Larry walked down hand in hand.

"And they are finally here. Don't you guys ever get tired of each other?"Garry scoffed.
He was sitting at the middle of those girls.

A music was being played.

There are a lot of drinks on the table and cartons of pizza and pack of cigarettes.

"And don't you ever get tired of women?"Larry lashed back.

Sam stood up to give Larry a canned drink.

"The first time I accepted a drink from you,I got intoxicated and now...who knows if it's poison you will put in it now."Larry said.

"Hey,I told you I misplaced the drinks back then. The one I gave you was meant for me."he breathed out.

"And what happens if you misplace it this time around also?. Please, Sam. Keep your nice offer to yourself"Larry rolled her eyes.

Annie took a piece of pizza in the carton on the center table and started munching on it.

"Anyways, Garry. Why the sudden partying?."she asked.

"Well..."Garry shrugged.
"It's been long I feel the the spirit of partying."

Annie nodded and looked at the ladies beside him.

"Some bitches to calm your nerves,I see.."Annie smirked and went to sit beside Larry.

The ladies glared hard at her.
"Maybe you can say that again,you slut"one of them replied.

"You can say that again, bitch."Larry frowned.

Annie pressed her lips in a smile and rested her head on his chest.

Garry smiled at his brother's countenance.
"Don't worry,man. She dares not."

"Better."Larry rolled his eyes.

"Why do you keep casting looks at me, Sam?"Skyler said.

Sam blinked his lashes and itched his neck nervously.
"I...I was?,I wasn't looking at you..."

"Well,beware of that guy cause he's..."
"Larry, don't"Garry passed a look to Larry and he nodded.
"Well,I also know,but just stop it okay?"Skyler said to Sam.

Sam nodded and bent his head, feeling embarrassed.

Garry grabbed the pack of cigarettes and picked two and gave one to Larry.

"I hate men that smoke."Annie said.

"Huh?. Well,then,let me just do away with this.."Larry replied and threw the cigarette away.

"Woa. This can be reached annoying. Do you know when he's been smoking?. Since fuckin childhood"Garry said.

Annie gasped.
"What?"
"Yeah..."
"Eish... don't mind him. This is actually my first time but since you said you don't like it,then, automatically,I hate it."

"Well, that's pretty bad. I'm disappointed."Skyler says and gulped down his beer.

Annie excused herself and went to the kitchen.

She went to the fridge and opened it then took a box of orange juice.

She opened it and drank it.

She returned back to the living room and saw Larry coquetting with one of the girls.

Alright...the hell?
She only left him for a moment and then,there is the guy already making way with another lady..

She called him but he was so busy that he didn't hear her.

She scoffed and brushed back her hair.

She went outside and emptied the juice then tossed the box away.

She sighed.
He didn't even notice her walking out...
That prick.

"Oh,hi"
She heard and turned to see Rose.
She took her eyes away from her.

Annie began walking away and Rose followed behind her.

"Where are you going?"
"Why did you care?"
"Well..."

Annie stopped walking and turned to her.
"I'm going out for a fresh air and for a short stroll."
"But, don't you think it's dangerous?"
"What's the time?"
Rose checked her wristwatch.
"7:58"

"7:58 can't be dangerous. You can head back in. I won't take long."

"I..I will follow you"

"It's a no from me. Go back to your Skyler."

"No. I don't wanna go back in there. I hate the sound.. everything. I hate parties. I always develope anxiety when I'm in one."Rose replied.

"Alright. Suit yourself"Annie rolled her eyes.

"Where are you both going....?,if I may ask?"Josè said with a smile.
"Just for a stroll, Josè"
"A stroll?,how long?"
"Just a short stroll."

He nodded reluctantly then opened the door for them and they stepped out.

The air blow their hair away with full force when they stepped out.

"Now,this is it. Real air."Annie breathed out.
She was really feeling hot inside..
He probably haven't notice her absence yet.

"We will stroll down the street and return here,deal?"
"Well,deal"Rose said with a smile.

They started walking away slowly.

"Hey. About what happened between us those times, I'm sorry."Rose said as they walked down.

Annie glanced at her and shook her head.

They both remain silent.

"So,how do you feel now?..I mean about Skyler and.."Annie asked, breaking the silence.

"I feel great. It's great actually. Everything is great."Rose

"Well, that's good"
"And you?"Rose asked.
"Great too"Annie nodded.

They didn't know when they took another direction as they chatted on.

Their conversation was interrupted when suddenly a car drove past them and went to park in front of them,in a sort of *double crossing*.

They both stopped walking and watched as some men rushed down.

After then,a he also came down also.

"It's nice seeing you, again"

Oh,no.

Annie took Rose hand and started moving back.

"What's.... wrong?. Who are they?. You know them?"Rose asked, perplexed.

Annie blinked rapidly.
"I will explain to you later. But let's run now."she replied with ruffled breath.

As they made to turn back,a somewhat pole was hit on their heads.

Annie's eyes widened.

Their entangled hands loosened and they both slides to the floor.
*