Chapter 124
I woke up fairly late the next day to the pleasant chirping of birds.
Ha.
I wish.
I woke up to the yelling of the boys. I groaned and cursed the barbarians. Couldn't they just let me sleep in peace for once?
I stretched on my bed, my body feeling sore everywhere. My back started cramping up while I was rolling on the bed, making me immediately stop stretching.
I went into the bathroom with a set of fresh clothes to change into after washing myself. I quickly brushed my teeth and got out of my room. The voices were getting louder, as if the two of them were trying to out-scream each other; which was ridiculous. I thought these people were supposed to be adults.
"People! Shut up!" I screamed at the top of my lungs when I finally found them. They were standing in the middle of the living room, facing each other off. Adam's finger was digging into Preston's chest as if he was trying to push the point he was trying to get across into Preston's being.
"What in the world are you guys screaming about this early in the morning?!" I yelled at them.
At this rate, my neighbors are going to file a noise.
"Technically it's 10 in the morning but that's not important. He ate the chocolate chip muffin I saved last night when I clearly told him that I was saving it for today." Adam was glaring at Preston as he said all this. I looked at both boys disbelievingly. Yes, boys; because which men in their right mind would ever fight over a chocolate chip muffin at this hour.
"You have been screaming at each other hoarse because of a chocolate chip muffin?" I voiced my disbelief.
"He would choose chocolate chip muffin over his dear brother. I was hungry and now I'm hurt!" Preston tried to justify himself. I shook my head at what he said, pinching the bridge of my nose in frustration.
Why the hell did I let these idiots stay at my house last night.
"You know how much I wanted to eat that chocolate chip muffin!" Adam continued. His eyes were still a blazing fury directed at his older brother, who didn't seem to have any plans on backing down under his brother's gaze.
"I was about to die from hunger!" Preston shouted back and I shoved my hands over both of their faces to shut them up.
"If you guys don't shut up, my neighbors are going to lose their patience. Soon enough, we'll have to face the police or some shit like that so you better contain your shit!" I told them in a hiss. Even though they didn't stop glaring at each other, they finally shut their trap and I let them share their hatred for each other in silence.
I walked into the kitchen and tried to find something edible to eat. I opened the fridge to find any leftovers from last night that I can heat up and was disappointed to see nothing. There was an open empty container on the counter with what looked like fried rice in them. I rolled my eyes when I realized one of the cavemen must have eaten what was supposed to be my breakfast. I guess we're going out for breakfast then.
I jogged my way up to my room and grabbed my wallet and phone. I ran back down to the living room where the boys were. They were on their phones, giving each other the silent treatment. I announced my plans to them and they were on their feet before I could finish talking. I took my keys from the bowl on the small countertop by the door and led the way out to my car.
Adam called shotgun and Preston sat at the backseat, annoying the both of us with his imitation of Sam Smith. I didn't trust Adam enough to let him sit behind me in case he tried to choke me while I was driving. I don't think he'd care about dying as long as he was dragging me along with him and I don't want to die yet, thank you very much.
We finally stopped at this small cafe that sells bomb breakfast packages. I remembered my first time tasting their hash browns and had my taste buds explode in colors. I have been addicted ever since.
I parked the car and practically raced to an empty table. As quickly as I could, I raised my hand to call the waiter over. The boys had longer legs than I did so it didn't take much time for them to catch up with me and take the other empty seats beside me.
The table was round and we were sitting at the center of the restaurant. The waiter that served us took my order as quick as I was listing them. When I was done, he turned to the boys who were scanning the menu. I left them to it and took out my phone to play some piano tiles.
I was about to reach 4000 when a hand went down so hard on the table the whole restaurant must've turned to look at us. I was so shocked that I dropped my phone and effectively ended the game. I looked up in shock, not registering what was happening when I saw the face of the man that threatened to hurt the people that I love.
He was alone this time. I remembered hearing the children that were with him calling him Cole and I made sure to link the name to his face so that I wouldn't have to refer him to the guy that threatened my family every time. It gets tiring, you know? Anyways, back to what was happening.
Preston and Adam were on their feet although I could see that none of them knew what was happening. They probably saw the angry look on the man's face that was directed at me and took the initiative.
I stared into his eyes and saw the guarded look he was wearing under his anger and hatred.
"You." He said.
