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“Abel doesn’t have whiskey,” Lauren sat down with a bottle of sparkling water and I rolled my eyes.
“Abel doesn’t have whiskey because you’re encroaching on his space. He always keeps whiskey for me,” I smiled like the innocent angel I am. Before Lauren could say anything, Abel came downstairs. He grinned from ear to ear when he saw Nora. They rushed into each other and hugged and my heart tingled.
“Nora, what’s up?” He kissed the top of her head.
“It’s been a while since the Waters kids hung out. We need to fix that.” She laid her head on his chest and I beamed.
“So since it’s Waters kids only. Out.” I pointed at Lauren and Abel sighed.
“Lucy…”
“What? Don’t most birds have wings? She can fly away. Squawk.”
“Excuse me? You’re so childish. Doesn’t it get tiring?”
“No. I’m full of energy.” I folded my arms and swung my feet back and forth.
“Lucy,” Nora called me that time.
“Abel you said there would be boundaries,” Lauren pouted.
“You said there would be boundaries,” I mocked. “Go home, Carmen.”
“You’re a bitter, jealous little girl and until you grow up you and Abel will never have a normal relationship. This is unhealthy.” Lauren stood up and I stood up too since we were all going to stand. Shit.
“You don’t know anything about me and my brother’s relationship. Keep your mouth shut.”
“I know enough.”
“Lauren, you need to back off,” Nora warned.
“Okay, let’s de-escalate this situation. Lauren, I’m going to spend some time with my sisters. I’ll see you later.”
“Like I said, this is unhealthy.” She pointed from me to Abel and I shut my eyes. If she said unhealthy one more fucking time I was going to lose it. My skin prickled and electricity crackled through my veins.
“You wanted boundaries, I’m giving them to you. Let me handle Lucy.” Abel’s voice was harsh and it calmed Lauren down but she still glared at me. She could glare all day as long as she didn’t say anything about me and Abel’s relationship.
“I meant boundaries that put her out and kept me close. She’s not your woman. I am.” The way she hurled knives at my brother with her snappy tone sent me over the edge. I snatched her short hair in my hand and yanked her backward, sending her feet flying from under her.
“Lucy!” Nora and Abel shouted after me but I ignored them. I dragged Lauren, it didn’t matter that she was a little heavier than me. I was powered by crazy. It knows no limits. I didn’t care what she crashed into as I pulled her with both hands toward the front door.
She needed to get the hell out.
Abel wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me backward but I was still gripping his girlfriend’s hair. “Let go, Lucy,” Nora pled.
“Get her off me!” Lauren wailed. The noises that came out of my mouth weren’t human. They were animalistic and angry. I wanted her out.
“Luce!” Abel shouted in my ear.
“Put her out, Abel! Now!”
“Okay! She’s gone as soon as you let go. Come on, baby. Let go for me.” He whispered in my ear. His breath swept over my skin and I let Lauren’s hair go. She scrambled away, backing herself against the front door. “Thank you,” Abel breathed. “Lauren, you should go.”
“Abel, we’re done! You can have your sister.”
“Stop saying shit like that!” He thundered.
“That’s who you want isn’t it?”
