Chapter 203
Rachel
Marco and I walked back from Starbucks, as we approach the apartment building, I was sure I saw Herman and it couldn’t be I was imagining things, but as we came closer, I saw I wasn’t imagining it next to Herman was my brother. I ran over to them; Marco must have been a bit freaked out I was running towards two men of which he only met one yet. I threw my arms around my brother “Wow Rachel” “What are you doing here?” I asked while giving him a hug. “Long story” “Come let’s go in. Sorry Marco this is my brother Adri and you remember Herman.” “Yes, off course, welcome” Marco greeted them. We got in the elevator and I could see Adri was burning with questions but the first question that came out was “What happened to your face?” He was immediately angry. “I thought things where better with this Massimo, but now you purple and blue again.” “Calm down Adri, it’s not what you think.” “Moenie vir my sê ek moet kalmeer nie Rachel, ek het jou gehelp om weg te kom van abusive mans en nou is jy terug waar jy was.” (Don’t tell me to calm down Rachel, I helped you to get away from an abusive husband and know you back were you where.) “Dit is nie wat jy dink nie Adri, gee my kans om te verduidelik.” (It’s not what you think Adri give me a chance to explain.) “Gaan hierdie ‘muscle man’ die heel tyd by wees ek neem aan hy’s jou bodyguard of is hy die een wat seker maak jy hardloop nie weg nie.” (Is this muscle man going to be with us the whole time, I’m guessing he’s your bodyguard or is he the one that makes sure you not running away.) Herman, snickered obviously he still understands Afrikaans. Marco on the other hand was totally in the dark. When my brother switches over to Afrikaans you know he is very angry. We stopped on the penthouse floor and I let my brother get out first with Herman. “Marco can you phone Massimo and tell him my brother is here I might need back up.” “Will he hurt you?” “No Marco not at all, he’s just mad about my bruises and thinks Massimo gave them to me.” “Boss would never.” “I know Marco.”
“Can I get you something to drink?” “Water please” Herman said “Nee, ek soek antwoorde.” (No, I want answers) my brother barked. “Well, if it’s okay with you I’m going to speak English I’m sure Herman wants to know as well and although he remembers some Afrikaans words, I’m sure he forgot some to.” My brother looked at Herman “Sorry Herman” “No worries Adri, I can follow a conversation but rather let you sister explain herself in English I might have questions and I’m sure she won’t want to repeat herself. I’ve met Massimo and I can promise you he will never lay a hand on your sister.” “I haven’t met him yet so I’m not sure.” My brother said. “You want to tell me why you in New York City Adri?” “No not until you tell me what happened to you.” “Jy’s rerig hardegat Adri.” (You a real hard ass Adri.) Herman laughed so hard, I guess he understood me. “I’ve learned from the best.” My brother said. “If you really want to know what happened I suggest both of you get something stronger.” “Fuck Rachel” My brother said. I pored them both a glass of whiskey and we sat in the lounge. Fuck Massimo get home soon please. “First of all I want to tell you Adri you going to become an uncle.” “You not serious with a man that abuse you.” Herman came up for me “Adri give her time to explain everything I’m telling you Massimo won’t hurt her.” “Thank you, Herman.” “Congratulations Rachel.” Herman said My brother was just staring at me. “It’s twins by the way Herman. I also got married New Years eve.” “Fuck Rachel” “Luister eers Adri (Listen first Adri) Herman said in his broken Afrikaans. “Fine I’ll listen and then I will decide if I need to congratulate you.” “We got married on short notice in the Hamptons.” “Because of your pregnancy? You know you don’t need to marry because your pregnant Rachel it’s not the 60’s or 70’s.” “If you let me finish my story, I can tell you. And no, we didn’t get married because of the pregnancy we got married because we wanted to and we didn’t want a big wedding we’ll get married again in Italy after the babies are born then I’ll invite the whole family.” “You think I’m upset because we didn’t get an invite?” “No Adri I’m just telling you what is going on. You made it clear why you upset.” “Then get to the point.” “Fine Adri I WAS KIDNAPPED, HAPPY NOW!” I screamed at him, with tears running down my face. That’s when Massimo, Luca and Marco came into the lounge. Marco saw my tears and gave my brother a look that would have killed him. Massimo walked over to me. He pulled me into a hug, “It’s okay Bella.” Massimo extended his hand to Herman and greeted him. But just gave my brother a look. I pulled away from him and saw Luca and Marco was looking at Massimo for instructions. “It’s okay guys” They turned around and walked out. Marco on the other hand stayed at the front doors he was not a fan of my brother, but to tell the truth neither was I at this moment.
Massimo, I like you to meet my brother Adri.” “Nice to meet you Adri.” Massimo said extending his hand. My brother took his hand but I could see on his face he was making a decision about Massimo right on that spot and so far, it didn’t look good. “Massimo” my brother said. “What brings you to New York City?” Massimo asked him. “It’s a long story.” “I’m sure we all have time to listen. It looks like you forced your sister to tell you what happened to her why can’t I pressure you on what you doing here?” “She’s my sister and I have the right to know what happened to her.” “You might be her brother but I’m her husband and she’s carrying our babies and you are upsetting her.” “You want me to leave?” “If I wanted you to leave I would have let Luca and Marco escort you out of the building, so if that answer your question.” “Then you tell me why my sister was kidnapped.”
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