Living the Future

Chapter 38 - Lunch and relaxation.

We pulled up to the pack house and I got out of the car upset our session was cut short.

“Are we really going to keep me separated from Finn the entire time?” I said and Barion sighed.

“Look, it’s my fault. This is mom’s orders and she told me to keep you guys separate. It was the only way Alpha Lewis would agree too and I knew you were missing home, so I pulled as many strings as I could. Please bare with me on this.” Barion said and I sighed.

“Fine!” I threw my hands up and we went in.

“Joshy you’re back so soon?” Izzy said on her way into the dining room.

“Yeah.” I said very curt as we followed in the dining room for lunch.

“Where’s Liam?” Barion asked.

“Finishing up, he’ll be here soon.” Izzy said sitting down and looking at me. “What happen?” She asked.

“Finn happened.” Barion said.

“I don’t think I know that story there.” Izzy said.

“Oh Josh and him got into a fight once and Josh accidentally broke his leg. It was no big deal, my mom healed him. Alpha Lewis thinks it was a huge deal and his precious Finn was not to be blamed.” Barion said and Izzy looked confused.

“You broke his leg? You BROKE his leg!?” Izzy said.

“It was a accident! He started it.” I said.

“What did he do?” Izzy asked and I said nothing.

“He never will tell anyone exactly what happened.” Barion said.

“No one believed me anyway so what’s the point in talking about it AGAIN.” I yelled.

“HEY! Quit yelling! I have sensitive ears.” Liam said walking in and pretending to throw his hair back.

“We’re done talking about it anyways.” I said.

“Hey kid! Did you answer my sister? She’s bugging me.” Liam said.

“He did! He told her he missed her.” Barion snickered.

“Ugh sick.” Liam said looking disgusted.

“Why do we always have to talk about this.” I said annoyed.

“Let’s all drop it.” Izzy said looking around the table.

“Gladly.” Liam said.

“Are we going early again tomorrow?” I asked.

“Yes, Jordan thinks it might be best we start at three in the morning from now on.” Barion said.

“Because of Finn!? I should’ve stayed home.” I whined.

“You should have! Now I’m annoyed all day.” Liam said.

“Can you not be conceited for a moment?” Izzy said.

“You love it!” Liam gave her a mischievous grin.

“Yes! Oh how I missed your self absorbed ways! You’re the only man for me!” Izzy said in a over acted way like she was reading it from a script.

“And that’s why Izzy is a lesbian, because I don’t return her affections.” Liam pretending to shun her and we all started laughing. Suddenly Liam stopped and pulled his phone out. He rolled his eyes and slid it across the table. I caught it and saw Daisy was calling. I opened it.

“Hello?” I said confused.

“Josh why are you on Liam’s phone?” She asked just as confused.

“He handed it to me.” I said.

“Oh well, why aren’t you answering your phone?” She asked.

“We are about to have lunch.” I said.

“Well answer me!” She said slightly angry.

“I promise I’m not ignoring you. I’ll answer as soon as I see it.” I said slightly annoyed.

“Ok, but only because you promised.” She said sadly.

“I’ll talk to you soon.” I said and she gave me a low good bye. I put the phone down and slid it back.

“She’s getting close to being blocked.” Liam said catching the phone.

“She just misses Josh.” Izzy said moving her hands as lunch was being served.

“Who wouldn’t miss this cute widdle facey!” Barion said in a baby voice grabbing my chin.

“Stop it!” I swatted his hands.

“This is going to be a long week isn’t it?” Liam said.

“Are we still planning to go back and surprise everyone?” Barion asked as he finally stopped pinching my cheeks.

“Yeah, I want to be there for her eighteenth birthday.” Liam said and then looked at me. “JOSH!” He said in a loud tone.

“Yes?” I said suddenly a little scared.

“You and Izzy are coming with me to find a gift.” Liam demanded and started eating.

“Ok, I guess.” I said as I started to eat as well. After lunch I went out to the basketball court. I looked around at how nicely it had been cleaned up. I walked through and out to the pool. No surprise that since it was getting close to winter months that it had been covered. I went to a beach chair and laid back. I closed my eyes an let the crisp clean air fill my lungs. I missed the air and the silence. No one used to care or come look for me. I suddenly started thinking about Finn. I had to work my schedule around him. Him yelling at me that day. I finally told him to just get lost. Him screaming at me my mother was a wh*re because of Barion being my half brother. I started to focus on breathing. I needed to stop thinking about this.

“I bet your pretty little sister will be just as much of a wh*re.” I heard as clear as day in my head. I sat up holding my face. I haven’t thought about this in awhile. I could feel my hands shaking. I pulled out my phone and quickly clicked Daisy’s number.

“Josh finally!” I heard and I took a few deep breaths. “What’s wrong?” She asked.

“I just suddenly started thinking of Finn and that day. I just need a distraction. I need to stop thinking of that.” I said.

“It’s ok Josh, just make it this week and come home. I will wrap you in so many hugs and kisses.” She said and I took a deep breath and smiled.

“Ok. That is helping.” I said and she giggled. “I can’t wait to come home.” I said and she gasped.

“I thought you missed eclipse?” She said in a surprised voice.

“I did, but I would rather be home right now.” I said.

“Just four more days.” She said in her cheery voice.