Chapter seventeen
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Thursday.
- So, you will sit there while I prepare dinner. Is everything OK?
"Yes," she waved.
She was sitting in the high chair on the marble counter. While Justin put on the apron, and the chef's hat.
- I'm dying to try your lasagna Justin. But there is still time to surrender. - she laughed.
- I will not surrender. I'm saying that I know how to cook and I'll prove it to you.
- That's what I want to see.
- So Mary, what do I do? he asked the cook.
***
- So Justin. Did you do the damage? - she laughed.
- So you offend me. - he pretended to be angry. - Let's say hi to my friends. They are in the living room.
Justin helped her walk to the living room to pay off his friends.
A Jay-z-like man was sitting on the couch drinking a glass of whiskey. And next to him sat a boy who looked like the teen version of Justin, only wearing a hat.
And a tall, thin, blond woman was helping herself with a glass of white wine. When she saw Justin, she broke into a big smile, revealing her incredibly perfect teeth and her blue eyes sparkled.
- Drew! How much time! - she jumped into Justin's arms in a long hug.
- IT'S. It's been a long time. - Justin gave her a kiss on the cheek, and put his arm around her waist, while greeting the others. - Jay. Cris.
- Mr. Bieber, aren't you going to introduce us to your cousin miss universe? - the darkest, Jay, said, looking at Leticia.
- She's not ... - Justin started.
- Leticia. - She interrupted, offering the hand that was not bandaged.
Jay ignored her hand, and gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
- The pleasure is mine Leticia. My name is Jayson. But you, you can call me Jay. - He gave her a deep look, making her embarrassed, and then smiled, revealing the very shiny gold tooth.
- Hmm. - Justin cleared his throat. - Letícia, this is Cris ... - he pointed to the blond boy. - And this one ... Nicolle.
She greeted Cris with a quick hug and then exchanged kisses on the cheek with Nicolle. Who opened a big smile, and hugged her very tightly.
- Leticia! Justin didn't tell me that he was living with his cousin.
- I'm not the ... - she tried to say, but Haylen entered the room, interrupting her.
- Dinner is already served.
***
The dining table was perfectly set and everything was spotless. Letícia was feeling excluded among very rich and refined people.
-And then ...- Jay said beside her. - Where did you break your arm babe?
- I fell. But it was just ... a scare. she said quietly.
- I wish you well.
- Thanks.
A woman wearing a dark blue uniform and with a very serious expression came to serve the lasagna.
- Hmm. You look great Justin. Congratulations. - Nicolle said.
- Thanks. But I want you to try it to tell me if you like it. -He looked at her beside her.
Leticia couldn't help looking ugly at Nicolle and Justin. They looked like a couple in love for sure.
***
After helping themselves to a delicious dessert made by Mary, everyone gathered in the living room to drink whiskey and make small talk. Everyone was drinking, except Leticia.
- And then? - Justin took the bottle from the bar and poured it into his glass for the third time. - What did you think of dinner? They cannot lie.
- I think that if you were not an excellent singer and dancer, you would be a cook. - Nicolle said, waving her straight channel hair. - Tell me, you helped him, didn't you? - She looked at Leticia, but without taking Justin's arms and legs.
- I don't ... - she looked at Nicolle's hands, which were near the waistband of Justin's shorts. She rolled over on the couch. - I didn't help him. Not even a little. And congratulations Justin, your lasagna was wonderful.
Justin looked at her for a minute and then took a big sip of whiskey.
- Thanks.
- I can't believe it was you who did it. - Cris said.
- And I think ... - Jay started. - That after this amazing dinner, we could go to a nightclub ... what do you think?
- I think it's great! - Nicolle said.
- Is that you? - Jay looked at Leticia. - Do you want to go?
- Hmm. I don't think so. Deculge me. But I have ... a headache. Can I leave it for the next one?
- What a pity. But of course. How about I call you to make an appointment? - He looked at her hopefully.
She knew he was not going to give up.
- Of course.
- So it's agreed, Justin? Cris? Nicolle?
Justin frowned while looking at his drink, but agreed. Nicolle seemed to love the idea.
- I heard that there is a great nightclub that just opened here in Atlanta ... - Cris said.
- Excellent. When I can, I will stop by to pick you up.
- Okay ... - Justin got to his feet, and put the glass back on the bar. - I'll take her.
- All right. - Jay said.
***
Later, Cris said goodbye, he said he had to arrive early because of his wife, and left. Jay was asking everything about the life of Leticia. And Nicolle laughed at everything Justin said.
- Justin was always like that ... kind of clueless. Why did he do this to such a wonderful girl ...
- Hmm. Thank you, but it wasn't his fault. He was very generous in letting me stay with him.
- Justin, when are you going to accept being with me? - Nicolle said aloud, delirious with the drink. - I said I love you. What else do I have to do? - She smiled and sat on Justin's lap.
- Nicolle, Nicolle ... always crazy. - Justin found it funny.
Letícia looked at the scene, a little shocked. She was unable to hide her jealousy.
- I already want to go to sleep. - she stood up, making everyone look at her.
- Hmm. You're right. - Nicolle said. - Justin, take me to the door?
- Of course.
The two walked towards the door. Leticia noticed that Nicolle was much taller than Justin. But she saw that it was because of the huge heels, that she was wearing.
- So ... - Jay said. - We are alone.
- IT'S. Hmm. If you don't mind, I'll be right up. It's just that I'm ... very tired.
- What's it? - he approached. - You are avoiding me? Did not like me?
- Hmm. Of course. I listen to your music and ... they're really cool. And you're also ... cool. - she was red. - But I really need to go.
- Do you want me to accompany you?
- Hmm. No, thanks. Err, good night.
- Good night.
She gave him a hug and a quick kiss, and went up the stairs almost immediately.
After she took a shower, she took a book from the nightstand and started reading. She read until she fell asleep, and didn't see Justin enter the room.
***
Friday.
- Already awake? You slept early yesterday. - he was drying his hair, and I couldn't hear him properly, because of the sound of the hairdryer.
- Of course not. - she yawned. - Apparently ... you're the one who slept too late.
- Are you saying that because of Nicolle? - he turned off the hairdryer and left the bathroom. - I do not believe. Are you jealous of her?
- And why would I be? - She got up from the bed, and tied her hair in a ponytail.
- You really are! - he laughed. - Take it easy my angel ... she and I are just great friends. And besides, I only have eyes for you ...
He gave her a quick kiss on the lips when she passed to enter the bathroom.
- Hey!
- It's her way ... She's kind of ... Miley Cirus, you know? - he laughed. - Do not panic.
- I'm not scared.
- Now, I have to warn you about Jay. - Justin appeared at the bathroom door, while she brushed her teeth in front of the mirror. - I know he's into you. He wants you in bed. I know that. But since I have been friends with him for a long time ... I know he just wants to see the color of his panties, and then ... well, there is no later.
- What?! - she almost choked. - What do you mean the color of my panties? ... I don't even want to know. But I thought he was a nice guy. - She smiled, provoking. - He invited me to go to the club on Monday, I said I would be better.
- Let's all go. - He looked at her angrily. - And I think you know how to take care of yourself.
- Hmm. Of course. - she entered the closet. - Justin, isn't it today that we have to go to the hospital?
- Of course. I'll take you at four in the afternoon.
- It's ok. I'm going to go for a walk around the house after breakfast, do you want to go?
- Hmm, take a walk around the house? This looks adorable. Of course. I wanna go. - he laughed.
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