Vendetta Love

Collided Lies Pt 1

Kara

A day break was well assure but time doesn't fully stop. My reality was creeping up into my fantasy and I have such little time left of it.

In an odd of things, mom has decided to take the other car and ride with me and my brothers to school. While Marco insists on driving the car. Things seem a bit thicker but I payed no mind since we just buried father and mom may be clinging.

"We're here." Marco stops the car near the school but still holds distances from the front.

My brothers says their goodbyes as we all step out. And as we leave mom grabs my elbow wanting to say something. Her lips parted with woeful eyes before a voice near stops her.

"Kara! Mrs. Cast."

I notices Marco steps out the car to stay near as Declan and a well held woman stands besides him. She holds her hands clinch to her front as they make their way closer to us. I made an necessary nudge at Marco that his protection is not needed but he only steps closer.

"Good morning, Mrs. Bloom. Declan." I smile selfishly as I can say.

I see mom tense at Mrs. Bloom's presents. Which was odd. They're friends. They gotten along since they meet years ago. I don't understand this.

"Yes. Good morning." Mrs. Blooms says.

Declan says his hellos but it seems mom had ignore him. She kept her eyes on Mrs. Bloom like there was more needed to be said.

"A good morning as it can be." Mom nudge her neck out.

"I know this isn't the time or place. I understood the cold shoulder. But I hope you would take my offer to talk among ourselves. Lunch maybe, Mrs. Cast?"

"Hmm. I'm quite busy since my husband just died. You can see-"

"Mom!" I whispered in a shout. She has never been a person of such rude manners. And towards a friend, what the hell is going on?

She catches my eyes as we both say unspoken words. I turn my head and meet Mrs. Bloom with a greeted smile.

"Lunch will be fine. I planned a lunch meet already for mom and I. It'll be lovely to have you both sit with us." I say.

In the silences I heard mom scoff in a way I never heard from her.

"We would love to join. Thank you."

"Of course." Mom says as she straighten her back as if this was something more. "Now we'll see you kids later. Head inside to work those busy brains of yours."

We all quickly say our goodbyes and mom barely made a wave towards Mrs. Bloom. I try to ask Declan if there was something there but he had no clue as well. And mom, mom just took the first door into the car, and Marco drove off as quickly as they could.

Why the hell was mom being so rude? She's grieving, not..

I must remember I don't understand the lost of a love one such as her.

Just the first 4 and half hours goes by. And as promised. All four of us have meet for lunch. Yet, it wasn't just four of us. Surprise guests welcomed themselves and we all must act as if it wasn't weird for a bit. Even though it wasn't the first time we have all sat with another. It was just this heavy feeling that won't leave. And with us all glaring at another with tight smiles. It didn't help to question what else can be said then common.

We ordered our food. Mom, I, and Mrs. Bloom ordered salads. Declan had a panini with pickles. He shared half with me. Cole and Messi shared a large basket of fries.

Things still felt a bit odd. Not much was said. Mom kept her eyes low and didn't even touch her meal. At some point she went to relieve herself and she took some time. When she returned it was still weird.

"Are you okay?" I whispered to her as she takes her first bite.

"Yes. Just an unease stomach, dear." Her chest tighten and I see she held back tears.

"I'm sorry that things aren't quite as it is." Mrs. Bloom announced. We all looked up to her. Even mom. "With all the affairs that runs the world. More than one person is account of such things."

"Things happen. And it happen suddenly. That is all." Her voice held a firmness but you can hear it strain.

"Maybe so." Mrs. Bloom goes to hold mom's hand. I see she reacted negative by her features but she didn't remove the gesture. "With all acts, I heartily send my sorrows to you and your family. As wives we know and accept such things. We hold such a hard guilty sorrow since we marry the men we do."

"We chose to be at their side. We picked that life." Mom said and I see the strain weaken. She took Mrs. Bloom's words that meant very much to her.

"In so many words. That long crack has shattered and someone must pick up those pieces. And while those pieces lay on the ground. You must think how to clean the mess. And whether it's by hands and knees, or a broom. At some point you'll look up and forget that there was even a mess there at one time." Her eyes stayed glued to mom.

"A mess? How silly such a mess is when.." She held the words as if she was about to reveal some truth.

Mom removed her hand and placed it down to her lap. "Things are just not as you believe they could until they are. Just like I can't hold accounts to others actions. Knowing me, I'm too understanding and with the world we grew up in, you must accept that truth sooner than later. So the mess will be clean soon but there are parts to it and I have one as I grieve and heal. While the other parts are done by another. Those parts I can't get involve."

Mrs. Bloom nod as if she got the underlining and I knew what mom meant but did Mrs. Bloom did?

"In the sorrow you relieve, from the pain you may feel from it. No matter the beginning, middle, or future. But as now in the seconds. From the times we known another. As a friend. I should of called. I should of visit the respective way I could and I didn't. And in my part of the mess I'm sorry from all acts of our world. Truly."

Mrs. Bloom kept her hand on the table as she palms it over. Mom stared at it. And I grip her hand to get a sense.

Mom's next words took a turn when she stood up and stood by Mrs. Bloom. "Your kindness was always rare and I always respected that from you. Excuse my coldness earlier."

Mrs. Bloom stood up. They both smile as they took a well turn in the friendship I'm bless to see. It's nice to see both Declan's mom and my mom so close. It's like they knew each other before us.

"As girly as you women are. This world is still cold. And many people like to keep it that way." Cole says as he eats a fry.

Messi throw a hand-full at him. He didn't block but scowled at her.

"Cold as it may be. There's two types of people. Those who gives orders and those who follows orders. Either way, both are important. And we all must believe some cold decision are done in reason." Mom says as she locks eyes with Cole.

"Yes. Agreeable." Mrs. bloom say.

"All these rules bullshit can bite my ass." Messi says. Her mom scolded her for her bad manners.

"Oh, you're just jealous your leadership is undermined. But remember-"

She cuts Declan off, "Remember, you're a small d**k asshole who thinks just because he's older you can tell me what to do even before you have a say to do anything!"

"Kids! Enough!"

I hold a laugh at their sibling bicker. It was done with true hate but in a way of their love.

"Just watch it, baby. A woman can be more dangerous than an angry man. They're more driven with a smile and good hair." I chime in.

"Oh please, you women cheat with boobs." Cole whisper.

"You know it, sis." Messi winks at me.

Declan's leg runs up mine as he leans over the table. "Don't I know it, baby. You are a pure example of a top woman in a man's world. My world." My belly bubble up in a fire as his voice hush in a way.

It turn the mood of it all over and lunch lasted a bit longer than normal. But thankfully that gloomy mood that hail over passed. I mean that heaviness was still there but that cloud fog parted a bit where a nice shine casted over us all for a bit.

While we enjoy just the last few minutes. The cloud came by again as Declan's dad stormed in the place with a harden glare. Even I was off put by it.

He looked at no one but his wife. And then over us kids. "It's pass lunch. You kids need to head back if you're gonna get decent knowledge this year." Not one kid said a thing.

He flare his coat open to place his hands over his hips. Being back in my reality more had my instincts rising. Cole grabbed my arm as I reach for my knife as if I expected a weapon at Mr. Bloom's belt. It was normally a sign our people give as a soft warning. But I doubt he did that. He's a butcher and obviously he held no weapon. My eyes even shift over him to see any possible more but it's my delusion playing me.

My mind is too focus of death. In my reality.

"I'll take your mother home. You kids take the car." Again no one spoke.

Mrs. Bloom says goodbye to us all. And in a soft gesture we all wave bye or nodded. The only break of silence was mom.

"It was nice to see your full family breathe well. Unlike others. I hope for more wellness to you." Mom stood as she met Mr. Bloom. Her tone was not her own as it met more like father's. It took me to her side and Cole to mine. Next was Declan and Messi. "Enjoy them all while you still can fo-"

"Mom!" Cole stepped in and whispered. "Don't inflate things before they land."

Mr. Bloom looked over us all who met each eyes. When he reach back at mom. His feature may not show much but him jaw tick. He seem bothered by mom's words. You see the large lump in his throat rise up and down.

Why did it seem like a threat when she said it? What the hell, Mom.

Mom's lips pumped in a dark matter, "well, look what I've done. I spoiled things."

"My condolences." Was all he said before hauled his wife out the door.

"Mom? Wh-"

"Get back to class." She interrupts me as she leaves right when the Blooms car heads down the road.

I don't understand why things are strange. Maybe I'm reading into things too much. But this whole thing has been bluntly awkward and odd.

Just another 3 classes left and the day will end. I can take my break with Declan as we find our peace. We enjoy the last hour of our fantasy at that time.

And today of all days I believe that needed.

My phone has been going off all day since lunch. Mom won't answer her phone. Marco calls in assures. Small meets over with my brothers. And the annoyance of the men back home is draining.

Something is up.

I work while I can over the phone to settle them all. But even then it seem today that all the men are in need of a pacifier.

"Ugh. Can I get one moment of peace." I say as I text aggressively.

Declan holds my waist as he tries to ease my nerves. He asked what's wrong and I had to wishy washy my answer like always. I would tell him it's family business s**t as he thinks we work in a finance crap. And right now the office is heating up with clients and deadlines.

"You'll get your peace, Kara baby. Just wait until I give it to you before heading to work with those older men who can't think with your ass wondering the walls." He lays his head over my shoulder and I turn to look at him.

"You men can't think without us women anyways. Why you think we're more masculine nowadays."

He pulls me in more as he smirks so cunning. I feel a budge. "At least when we're alone you can be full feminine with me."

"Not quite the compliment, but I'll take it." I chuckle as my hand takes his chin to savor his sweet lips.

And he was telling the truth. I like to have my foot on the ground. Declan is aware of my take at 'work' and how dull all the men are. He always knows how my father push me into 'work' so I take the head man of the place.

Declan adores the ways as he nuzzle into every time I'm dealing with 'work' secretly. And when I feel an over drive of rage from the dull bowl of men after men. Just Declan himself pulls me back to a Kara only he can do. Declan doesn't only levels me out. He sent me to a wave of goodness that I can't explain. And in his words I'm in my feminine Kara than masculine Kara.

My phone buzz once more and more. I grunt as I the urge building broke. "2 minutes then turn it off. Let them be men for once."

My eyes spark but my lips played an amuse grin. "If only it was that easy."

His eyes lock on me. And I feel this warm coil wrapped over my heart. It's like a drug when Declan locks his eyes on me. I couldn't think or do a damn thing. So I just stare back at his lovey hues, "I love you. Bossy baby."

"I love you completely to my deepest core."

"To my soul, baby."

I turn my back to answer the numerous texts from Marco and the others. And as I get caught up on the phone. I didn't notice Declan wasn't at my side anymore. Instead he was over a few lockers down as I hear his voice hitch over with Cole. I see them hiding an argument and before I knew it. Cole throw a punch towards Declan.

I rattle myself through the crowd of people. From the other side all I saw was Cole and Declan being thrown around. Grunts and groans settle in the air. I quickly made my way before anything bad can happen. I tug on Cole as he was closer to me. He shoves me over and I fight to trigger my past.

"Stop the both of you! What the hell! Cole! Declan! Stop it!" I yelled again and again.

Some people try to hold me back as they encourage them but as I kick the person I just get annoyed. And found a wedge. I stand in front and held my hands out. Declan smiles with a bloody mouth. While Cole had that fire killer eyes on him.

"Kara, step away from him." Cole warned and I narrow my eyes.

"Don't start, Cole. Not of all places."

And as Cole tries to speak the speakers over the halls rings. Calling the three of us to the Dean's office. I curse under my breath. But Cole didn't care less.

The crowd moved on. The three of us make our way towards the Dean's office. The whole walk there, both Cole and Declan try to grip me toward them and away from the other. I rip my arm from them both each time. Once we made it close I glare at them both, I couldn't for the life in me to find the words to speak. So I just gave them both a disappoint look with a glimpse of sorrow.

We headed in and it wasn't much. We mainly wasted time here. The Dean ask us to just sit and not to say a word. He types on his keyboard and let the time pass. I knew why though. Father's one rule was not to cause trouble, and as an award for silencing any from his kids the business will make high well donations to the school. So in word the Dean oversees our f**k ups, that's if there's any.

After a couple of minutes he made a small speech of how STAR like students should act. The man just rumble on and on. He stated that since no damage was displayed and no student was seriously harm. We were let off will a fair warning but it was just bullshit really. The fight didn't even last to long anyways.

While we waited and my brain muted the Dean's words. I try to make sense of Cole's and Declan's stupidity. They never so much had an argument too far to lead to such mass, and on school grounds days after father's death.

Dumbasses.

We step out and I ordered Cole to head to class. He didn't argue as I feel Declan keep his eyes on him. I'll talk to Cole later but for now I wanted to talk to Declan for his part on this.

"Kara, we need to-"

"Shh!" I greeted my teeth.

I walked off and headed my way out the doors. Declan followed right behind me. And as I walked more and more, I stood until we were a couple of feet away from school doors and more closer to public grounds.

"Babe, you just need to understand something first."

"Understand?" I asked. "What the hell, Declan. I'm dealing with s**t after s**t and you starting some bullshit with Cole isn't gonna help. You are just as careless as him right now. So no, I don't understand. So make me understand."

How could he? This wasn't Declan at all. He has always say boys fight in the playground such at this over nothing. Yet, a man will fight on the pure ground to spit dirt to defend in honor. But in what honor was this because Cole and Declan wouldn't fight over nothing.

My head spun around as I try to read Declan but it wasn't what I thought it would be. This whole day isn't what I thought it'd be at all. My fantasy walls were falling down sooner than I thought. They're cracking and I can't repair them in time. One after another after another they crack.

"It's not that easy to say."

"Easy? It's me of all people. Saying anything should be easy. So just say whatever it is that has you acting like every other men I known." My heart hit a rock when it heard his words hesitated. Declan wasn't just holding something back. He was hiding something big and he couldn't even say it.. to me.

No more than a second goes by and once more I saw something in Declan's eyes I never saw until today.

"I knew you'll be here." Cole's voice set me off more.

Fucking i***t!

And what's more irritating was when I saw Cole hold a gun towards us. But when I turn to Declan he held a gun back. I saw in both their eyes now. I didn't recognize it in Declan because I saw him in our fantasy. But now I see he had just the same act as Cole and I did growing up. His tone, his posture, his walk, the way he handles others and more his way of holding this situation.

But before I can wrap all my cells together over who he is now. Or was. I acted in the Kara I was raised in.

"Ugh. Put them away!" I ordered them both as they look pass me and locked on one another.

"No chance, sis."

"Sorry, babe."

I roll my eyes to their high egos and I knew whatever it was that got them both this way. We can't do it here. So I ordered both pissy gorilla men to get in the car. And of course neither flinch. Until I threaten them both.

Lord knows how this would play out if we won't here.

I fight the urge to knock the gun out and disarm from Declan. While I steal Cole's and shoot him in the leg, only giving him a flesh wound for disobeying me.

"Don't make me have to hand your ass to the cops or worse." I warn.

Right when I said that. Declan's eyes shifted to mine. I retreated mine to Cole's who straighten his back as he nods to me in understanding.

"She's right. Get in the car." Cole said as he c***s back his gun. He was more than ready to shoot.

"Like s**t, I'm getting in with you!"

"Enough! I'm driving and you two sit in the back. I don't want to hear a f*****g word until we stop. These walls have ears!"

Out the fantasy one step at a time. I heard both of them follow me to the car. And as I unlock the car I did notice they didn't bare weapons anymore.

The drive out wasn't as long as I thought. I just turn out and headed towards a near dirt road. I didn't stop until I knew we where far from civilians. From there I order them out and like good boys they listen without a f*****g smack to the head.

Which they need. Them both.

I walk a bit out and I looked around as we make a wide circle. Things were clean and yet again, neither of them can look at me. And it pissed me off even more

"Okay, who the f**k is gonna talk first?"

They glance at one another. Cole's body was tense. And Declan was just all over the f*****g place.

What the hell was happening? Did he cheat? What is he hiding? And why on Gods name is Cole involve? Why now?

"Speak! Someone! Now damn it!" I stomp my feet like a child. But that was because they were acting as one too.

"Just tell her or I will!"

"Bastard, you promised to wait!"

"Times up!"

Declan steps forward and I hold my hand out to keep him from Cole. "Oh f**k you! You don't get a say in my relationship with your sister!"

"This is more than you and my sister. And you f*****g know that. You should of said something the minute you two met!"

"That's not your call!"

"Well, neither is this! Be the man she believes you are and tell her!"

The vile that pour out them both was so familiar. But I couldn't quite get my head around it. Why were they behaving in such a way?