Pirates

Chapter six

4 years later.

Being released from prison the women in there were complete savages. The fights I got into I spent two years in the hospital where I had to get emergency surgery to my surprise they removed all my extra body fat. If it wasn't for my cellmate trying to kill me I wouldn't have had the fat removed from growing on my heart. She actually saved my life. I didn't want anyone to know I was free. I loved from my villa sold everything I had and got me a nice villa next to the Howe beach. Glancing at myself in my full body mirror. Surprised with how I looked now I was still dreaming. The baby girl was curvy. My breasts 36D were perky, I worked out developed a nice six-pack, turning around my ass stuck out nicely in my leggings. I died my hair dark honey brown to compliment my honey brown skin and green eyes. My hair grew over the years smiling at myself. Fingering my hair rubbing my scalp pulling my hair up into a ponytail. I spent another afternoon jogging along the beach. Brian and Sheldon ran the family business to the ground now they were on the verge of filing bankruptcy. Alma cashed in her portion of the business removing any ties to the company I've been waiting for my money to it my account. I apologized to my grandparents through the mail and told them what happened. They felt saddened and understood so they were happy to allow me to cash in my portion as well. I've taken up real estate building homes all over Quintonia under a new name Lyudmila Hendricks. Lyudmila was my mother's middle name so I didn't mind using it since I was a junior. I wanted to go out into town I had to see my banker. I quickly showered changed into a pair of skinny jeans, a black backout shirt, and red bottom heels. Applying my makeup with my hair up in a towel. I quickly curled my hair smiled snatched up my purse switching out my bedroom and house. Driving back to the bank humming enjoying the spring breeze upon my skin. Listening to the news Breyshere Brown has made a name for himself with his bomb chain restaurants taking over in his own line of business along with his record label. Brandon became head of his family with Justina as his wife. I wasn't even mad I felt free. We didn't make a bond so why should I even care? Parking exiting my car I headed for the entrance my phone vibrated I pulled it out seeing another text from my new personal assistant, Yvette. The business was going well she was keeping me updated while I relaxed today sort of. Crashing into somebody my phone fell out of my hand.

" f**k sorry" I cuss bending down to get my phone.

Looking up at a shocked expression on Brandon's face. His eyes roamed over my new body I rolled my eyes.

" Sorry," I say walking around him.

" Bryce is that you?!?" He asked in disbelief.

I continue walking towards the VIP section waiting room. I could hear his heavy footsteps behind me. He grabbed my elbow spinning me around holding my arm. Before his fingers couldn't wrap around my arm but now he could and I was trapped. Sighing rolling my eyes looking away.

" Don't you got a damn wife to go home to?!?" I asked him.

" When did you get out of prison? " He asked.

" f**k off!" I hissed in his face

Prying his fingers off my arm he held tighter dragging me out of the bank.

" Let me go Brandon" I demanded.

He ignored my demands leading me to his car. Brandon opened the passenger side door shoving me into his car and putting the seat belt on. He glared at me.

" Don't get out" he warned.

He slammed the door closed walked around his Audi got in driving off my arms folded looking out the window. We rode in silence.

" I asked you a question when did you get out of prison-"

" Why do you even care?" I asked.

" I am curious... For six years you were locked up and come back a dime piece why haven't you tried to free yourself?" He asked.

" I don't get the chance the other inmates abused me and I spent most of the time in a hospital so there" I answered.

We rode for hours before I realized he had brought me to Moore Law firm. I glance at him confused why would he bring me here? He got on his phone texting somebody before getting out walking around my side getting out he opened my side I took off the seat belt stood up looking at him before he closed the door.

"Boy, why are we here?" I asked.

" Follow me" I demand.

Rolling my eyes I had no choice so I followed behind him into the law firm the secretary glanced up at us but she was nearly drooling over Brandon.

" We are here to see Mr.Moore please," he says.

" Right away I'll be back Mr.brown," she says rushing away.

Pacing back and forth with my arms folded picking up a magazine. Lawyers had their own Forbes-like magazine and it was funny all wearing the same long coats and hats.

" Mr.brown what can I do for you?" Mr. Moore's voice filled my ears.

Brandon grabbed me I yelped before facing Mr.Moore his eyes even widened.

" Bryce? You look just like your mother when she was about your age and you lost a lot of weight" he says.

" Hello, Mr.Moore" I answered.

We were escorted into his office he closed the door while I still wanted to know why Brandon brought me here in the first place.

" Have a seat" Mr.Moore says.

Brandon sat down while I stood up.

" Why did you bring me here Brandon aren't you married?" I asked.

" That is why I brought you here, I don't want no connection to you no matter how fine you are now...how can we fix this? I love my wife" Brandon says.

" You are aware if it wasn't for Mr.Hendricks allowing Lyudmila out of the arranged marriage with you was due to Justina becoming pregnant and the family business filing bankruptcy," Mr.Moore says.

I watched Brandon's face change. I guess they kept that news away from him. Rolling my eyes at him Mr.Moore didn't seem to feel bad for him either he looked at me for a second before I sighed I owed him nothing now they were leeching off of him. I wanted to laugh at him but kept to myself I had my own business to tend to my phone rung just in time.

" Excuse me I have to take this," I say excusing myself.

Answering my phone it was Yvette.

" Hey, Yvette what you got for me?" I asked

"You're needed at headquarters," she says.

" On my way"

I didn't bother going back into the office I quietly left, hailed a cab went back to the bank picked up my car before heading to my office. Yvette normally didn't call unless she needed me. I got to the office in thirty minutes parking in my parking spot getting out of my car closing the door heading towards the entrance. Opening the door entering. Yvette stood with a woman dressed in a light pale yellow dress. Yvette pointed to me the woman turned around. My eyes watered. It was Alma.

" Big sissy!" I squealed.

She looked shocked at my new appearance while we hugged each other. She kissed my forehead 2hike we hugged tightly.

" Mrs.Patterson has bought your largest villa on the hill by the way," Yvette says.

" I'm Mrs.Patterson," Alma says.

" Yvette take four days off thanks for everything" I reward my assistant.

" Thank you ms. Hendricks," she says.

Yvette gave me all of my messages for the week before leaving to enjoy her four days off. My sister and I walked arm and arm to my office before I closed the door.

" You look so sexy now, Lyudmila" Alma compliment.

I posed for my sister felt good to see her face. Alma was always beautiful but now we both were. We sat on the lounge chair holding hands.

" I heard about everything are you ok?" Alma asked.

I nodded she ran her fingers through my hair cupped my cheek like mom used to before holding my hands once more.

" My husband and I are holding a charity dinner you should come then spend the night so you meet your nieces and nephews." She says.

" You had children?" I asked shocked.

" Patrick and I have triplets I can't wait till you meet them." She says.

" Why didn't you come for me?" I asked her.

" Patrick told me not to...he believes that our own family killed our parents so, he wasn't chancing to lose me so I had to wait for you...Patrick is on a case so he always tends to overprotect" she answers.

I nodded.

" Justina got what she wanted...to marry Brandon and they took the family business"

" f**k that business you got your own going on so don't worry too much about it"

" Brandon was supposed to be mine....-"

" Listen, he was hers before this arrangement so more concise yourself lucky. They ruining the business so much that grandpa rather endorses or be proud of what we are doing solo...his plan backfired maybe" she says.

" I guess your right" I answered.

" Lyudmila, I didn't just run away abroad for college... grandpa wanted me to give you something and I jealous as s**t about it but, I know you will do great with it." She says.

Alma pulled out another large present. Confused I accepted the gift unwrapping it. Moving the top I moved the colorful tissue paper my eyes landed on a zipped black folder it was thick. Three black boxes as well. Running my fingers on the folder unzipping it. Tons of laminated paperwork looked like documents dating back to the late 1300s. We read them together blueprints on what the company was meant to be, family pictures, recipes, and much more. I held everything that would save the company or we could build our own from these opening up the boxes nearly folded paper we unfolded were deeds to various of places even the family manor that nobody knew about. We could do much. we had Quintonia in our hands. Hell, it was named after our grandmother Quintonia Hendricks. My body filled with pride knowing my history. This treasure meant everything to me. I passed Alma one of the boxes. She looked at me shocked.

" We don't have to give up who we are because of them....we aren't obligated to save them either....I'll share this with you and Theresa," I answered.

Alma nodded before giving me the box back.

" Grandpa rules were whoever got what they got out of the chocolate box to keep their gift...these are yours," she says.

" Then I want you guys on my team we could make this work for us. I'll hold a meeting at the new manor" I say.

" That's more like it".

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Alma and I sat up for hours looking through the documents. I've purchased a new building to start our restaurant together. We named it Legacy. We worked hard hiring cooks, servers, the construction was taking weeks. I rode in a limo for Alma's Charity Dinner. Humming to myself. My lavender gown custom-made. Wearing matching diamonds on my neck and ears. They were holding it in the gala shore hotel. My limo stops the chauffer exit the limo opened the door for me. Stepping out the media were everywhere snapping pictures of everyone coming in. I walked up the steps. Ever since I got those documents I felt empowered to face we stuck-up folks. Entering the hotel I headed to where the charity would be held. Many people were chatting eyes landed on me. Everyone. Looking around ignoring the looks I spotted Alma with Theresa. Smiling I headed on over before Brian cut in front of me.

" Well well well little miss piggy is not a pig no more" he mocked.

" Brian does your boyfriend knows about your stalking habits?" I asked.

Others gasped I guess they were more shocked by what I said than what I looked like aunt Brianna came over shoving Brian to the side hoping for my hands.

" Bryce you look just like your mother welcome home baby," she says hugging me.

" I go by Lyudmila now" I correct her.

" Mila, welcome home," she says.

" Thanks, auntie Brianna," I say with a smile.

She looked good for someone to be fifty years old. Aunt Brianna has worn a golden gown, her lips stain with good lipstick. We left Brian there by himself. I smiled at my sister and favorite cousin. She was chatting away with Alma. They both glanced at us.

" Damn walking likes model over here I bet he feeling it now" Theresa teased.

" Gonna need some cripple catchers they won't stop gawking at me" I chimed in.

We all hugged.

" Mom, you look so pretty" Theresa compliment her mother.

Aunt Brianna thanked her then pinched her cheek. We stood there aunt Brianna left to find uncle, Curtis. Uncle Curtis loved to chat and make others laugh. So just follow the ring got laughter you surely will find uncle, Curtis. He had no desire to run the family but if it was up to me he would. Uncle Curtis was so sweet, understanding and when he became serious was scary sometimes. I stood with my girls.

" Thanks, guys for working with me," I say.

" Don't worry the storm hasn't started yet I have a deep feeling right now" Alma says.

As if on cue turning seeing Brandon, Justina, Sheldon, and aunt Brenda entering. Justina held onto Brandon's arm smiling while reporters took pictures. Another man came in behind them. He looked almost identical to Brandon. He liked dashing in his suit. He placed his hands into his front pockets. His hair was pulled back his long hair parted neatly with dreads, I could see why the women was going nuts over him. he was indeed one handsome man. I watched Justina whisper in Sheldon's ear their eyes landed on us. A sinister smile crossed his face before he whispered into aunt Brenda's ear while pointing in our direction. Rolling my eyes.

" Here comes the storm" I muttered.

" No worries I'll lay one of their asses out if they come over here with the bullshit" Theresa cursed.

Alma placed a hand on my shoulder.

" Remember, we have much better than them we could save the family or let them suffer without doing anything." Alma reminded us.

Brandon was staring at me making me feel uncomfortable. His brother and I locked eyes. He started walking towards us.

" Oh, that is Breyshere. He is Brandon's brother..half brother as I told you he's been doing his own thing making his own fortune. Maybe you and he would make a perfect match" Alma says.

" Lord if he was a female I'll be all over that" Theresa chimes in.

I have forgotten she was lesbian yet so mean. Breyshere eyes haven't left my own. I haven't noticed the closer he got the anger on Brandon's face grew so he made his choice. Breyshere indeed was drawing the attention of the single women in the room. He stood in front of me extended his hand. 

" Welcome home, ms. Hendricks" he says.

His baritone voice filled my ears I placed my hand into his feeling a strange tingle in my body watching him bring my hand to his lips kissing on top of my hand.

" My name is Breyshere Brown... I know about your arrangement with my dumb brother but since he married that bot...I'm glad he didn't get the true beauty In the Hendricks family" he says.

Well, he knew more and had no problem letting me know that he knew. Didn't he want the position as head of the brown family? I couldn't help but blush no man has ever kissed on top of my hand before.

" Nice to meet you, you may call me Lyudmila..want to sit at our table?" I asked.

" Breyshere, what are you doing brother in law?" Sheldon came rushing over.

The sweetness in his eyes faded before Breyshere turned to Sheldon. Breyshere haven't let go of my hand.

" Courting a beautiful woman...I'm into women...so mind your business" he says.

Breyshere looked back at me the admiration returned into his beautiful eyes.

" Lead the way..I'll follow you anywhere," he says.

My stomach flutters nodding hooking my arm into his heading towards my table where Alma, Aunt Brianna, uncle Curtis, Patrick, and Theresa were all sitting chatting. Once we got closer. Breyshere pulled out my chair fixing my dress I sat down while he sat down with us.

" Oh hey Breyshere nice of you to join the sane crew after all" uncle Curtis teased yet he stole a glance at me.

" Thank you, Mr.Hendricks. I hope it is ok for me to sit here I just couldn't part with her all alone" he says before we looked at each other.

I blushed once more.

" No worries we will begin the charity," Patrick says standing up.

I haven't said anything or able to focus on the charity. I just paid attention to his talk to Patrick and uncle Curtis. They talked about figures, projects, and sports here and there. The dinner was soon served. We chatted over dinner stealing glanced at each other after my third glass o wine I had to use the restroom.

" Excuse me have to the restroom" I excuse myself.

Standing up heading towards the restroom I hated these big places the bathrooms placed on the far end. After finding the restroom, handled my business leaving Justina was just coming in my direction. Ignoring her she walked right up to me.

" Just because you changed your look don't mean shit...Brandon is mine and now you're trying to go for his brother?!?" She hissed.

" Last time I checked, Brandon was engaged to me but I thank you for being his woman...I get to roam free and don't have nightmares of him bringing home any diseases by touching you" I shot back.

She went to slap me I caught her arm shoving her watching her but the floor. She screamed while I walked away back to the main hall. Before I could make it aunt Brenda came to me with another woman. The woman went to slap me I stopped her as well.

" b***h do you f*****g know me!" I hissed at her.

" Breyshere is f*****g mine...you aren't worthy of him he's mine" she nearly yelled.

" You homewrecker how dare you to go after another woman's man," aunt Brenda says.

The two of them starts attacking me without thinking I pulled the first woman by her hair hearing aunt Brenda scream I went to punching her with the other woman on my back we fell onto the floor screaming. I had to save myself I took off my heel and started swimming both women started screaming while I hit them with my heel getting up not stopping until I was lifted into the air.

" Let me the f**k go!" I screamed kicking my arms.

My dress ruined tears filled my eyes while other security and guests came to see the action. All three women said I attacked them.

" Let her go!" I noticed Breyshere voice from anywhere.

The security man placed me down on my feet while Brandon and Breyshere came forward. Brandon helped aunt Brenda and Justina up while Breyshere took off his suit jacket placed it around my shoulders lifting me bridal style.

" This is a charity event and you bitches couldn't help but start f*****g trouble." Breyshere roared.

"She started with us!" Whined the other woman.

Breyshere looked at her disgusted.

" Gloria your such a follower shut the hell up," Alma says.

" Breyshere take Lyudmila home, please," aunt Brianna says.

Breyshere left with me in his arms I could have sworn I've seen the anger on Brandon's face but  I buried my face in Breyshere's chest while he took me home. The ride was quiet while we listened to music.

" Want to go away with me this weekend?" He asked.

" Where will we go?"

" Well while you were gone I won the trip to the countryside for a few days I wanted to take you with me..be a few day dates," he says.

I've never been on a date before I wanted to go but had business to tend to first.

" I'll go but I have a few things to take care of first."

" No worries so do I...don't worry about Gloria I want nothing to do with her unlike my brother I mean what I say..." He says.

Breyshere took me home he opens the door for me. He watched the waves come ashore the sky of different hues I loved this view. Closing the door I sat on top of his car next to him. We sat in silence until. the sun was gone.

" We can go in two weeks is that enough time? Just keep me in the loop, Mila" he says.

" That is indeed enough time and I will, Brey" I answered.

He helped me down, walked me to the door before turning and leaving.