Page 45 of Legend
I nudged Justice with my elbow.
Turning to look at me, he translated it, “He said, why would you do that?”
Legend took a sip of his coffee, then set his cup down. “To protect everyone,” he said.
His two cousins stared at him then gave him slow nods.
Tito looked over at me and asked, “You love him?”
I paused for a second at the brash way he just came out and asked such a personal question. I kind of liked it though because it was more my style. Just tell it true. “Since I was fifteen,” I answered.
“Ohhh.” Rocky looked amused. “A crush, no?”
“A crush, yes.” I laughed. “One that never went away.”
“Bene, he is a Legend though.” Tito shrugged as if that said it all.
“Si, so you could not help yourself,” Rocky agreed as he wiggled his eyebrows up and down.
I burst into laughter. I loved the way they just said whatever they thought. No real filter. A lot like me actually. But it was so true, I could not resist him. The play on the name was funny too.
The two of them laughed with me.
“So, you are his cousins?” I asked.
“We are,” Rocky replied. “Our mother is Stephano’s sister.”
“We are not big on business or making deals,” Tito added.
Rocky shook his head at him and added, “No, but we are great at breaking bones.”
“So we became family bodyguards,” Tito explained.
“It is a life’s work and an honor,” Rocky nodded. “And we would be honored if you would allow us to escort you to NOLA.”
I glanced at Justice then looked back over at the two large Italians. “Yes, we will, but Justice has a request.”
All eyes turned to him.
Poor Justice was in mid sip of his coffee as he stared back at them.
I giggled and bit into an orange slice.
Justice was in the spotlight now.
Chapter Fifteen:It Is On!
Legend
Justice cleared his throat and said, “We want to send two of our men with you all, as escorts.”
I shook my head and asked him, “Is it needed?”
“Protection is always needed,” Tito said.
Rocky nodded as he agreed, “That’s our life’s motto. We live that everyday.”
“We understand how important Glory is to you all,” Tito said. “We do not have an objection.”
