Never forgetting you

2- Issac

My cheek burns and stings from the impact. Damn that girl can slap. I am pretty sure there’s gonna be a hand print on the side of my face.

I was staring at the open classroom door, too dumbfounded to move for a few minutes.

One minute, I’m kissing the most delicious lips, feeling the softest and sexy curves I’ve seen on anyone. The next I was, standing alone in the history classroom looking in the direction she ran too, wondering what had just happened?

Who was that girl? I mean, I must know her, right? She’s in my class, she goes to this school. So I must know her, but I can’t seem to remember who she is. I have never seen her with any of Sofia or Mia’s group of friends. Nor do I see her with the Chinese. She’s not Italian and she’s definitely not Chinese.

I just can’t pin point who she is or where she belongs.

I woke up this morning, trying to sneak Teresa out of the house before my Pop and ma got up for breakfast. But the girl just won’t leave, trying to get me to give it to her one more time before school. I swear, I’m getting sick of her clingy s**t. She turned up at my door last night in nothing but a coat and a black thong.

Pop and Ma weren’t home. Thank god, it was their date night. Pop always takes Ma out on date nights at least once a week.

I mean, it was a good distraction, we f****d for a few rounds and just felt asleep because of the exhaustion.

She is a wild freak, sucking and riding me well into the night.

Teresa was not my girlfriend, she's just a regular girl that I sleep with. Her father actually works for my dad.

I'm making my way to my friends, I gotta find out who she is. I reached Angelo, my second in command, and sat down beside him.

"Issac, whats up?" he asked me, "why do you look so lost, something wrong?'

'Ang, I need to find out about someone" I said to him. He put down his lunch and gave me his full attention.

'Who is it, Boss?' I turned my head to him and his eyes widened in shock. "Issac, wtf? there's a hand print on your face. Who the f**k slapped you? What happened?' I chuckled, and told him I didn't know. That's why I need him to find out who she is by the end of the day. I gave him her full description and told him what happened at the cafe and in history.

The asshole found it funny and busted out laughing. Mother fucker!

"Now I really need to find her. Anyone that can slap Issac Romona and run off like that is my new best friend', he declared.

Ang was still laughing at it when Rico, my third, came strolling in with Teresa.

"Hey guys, what's the joke?' Rico asked as soon as he sat down.

"Oh nothing, Issac just needs to find someone', replied Ang with a smirk.

"Oh, anything serious? Do you need my help?' Asked Rico

"Yes, I think we do, this person is quite dangerous and well trained in combat, and fearless! So Issac will need all the help you can get', then Ang busted out laughing uncontrollably again.

Rico and Teresa looked dumbfounded and worried. 'What's going on Issac? Did something happen? Baby?' asked Teresa as she lopped her arm around me.

I pushed her away and glared at her, " I told you, don't call me that. I'm not your baby. And don't act like we're together. We only f**k!!'

Her eyes began to water and she stood up and stomped away.

"Wow Issac, I know she's not your GF but that was a bit harsh' said Angelo. I just glared at him and told him to do what I asked.

I got up from the table and left the cafeteria, not feeling up to finishing the school day, I headed to my car and left.

I headed to the boxing gym and had a 3hrs workout with 1Pound, my personal trainer. Pop has insisted that I learn to fight at a young age. I have been training with 1Pound for the last 12yrs. As I was heading to the shower, my phone buzzed.

A text from Ang.

Ang: I found her. Name is Railey Johnsons. She's in nearly all your classes, Issac. How do you not know her?

Me: What? I have never seen her before!

Ang: Well she basically has 4 classes with you tomorrow. But I got to tell ya, she's a geek. And you got owned by her LOL

Me: f**k you Ang!!

Railey Johnsons!! I can't wait to see you tomorrow.

I pick up my bag and headed home. Family dinner is a must and can not be missed for any reason. Ma has made pop and I promised to always have dinner with her. And tonight is gonna be a big festival. We have Uncle Sal and Aunty Marie and their kids coming. Angelo and his parents, Rico, with his family and a few other families are coming to join us. Pop and the men will be having a meeting after dinner. Something with forming allies with the Irish and the Chinese.

I don't fucken know why we need to form allies with anyone. We have the most territories and men. We are basically the strongest and largest family amongst the 3 clans. But like always, Pop always has something planned and he has his reason.

I arrived home and parked my Audi at my usual spot. There were cars everywhere. I guess everyone has arrived. I walked in and there were people in the lounge, kitchen and bar. I headed straight to the kitchen and saw my mother and all the aunties getting the feast going.

"Issac, your home', they all said at once, and came to give me kisses and hugs.

"wth? How come we don't get the same greetings?" came the voice of Angelo. He came in with Rico, Teresa and Thea.

Thea is also my best friend. She and I grew up together and she's like a sister to me. She and Teresa hated each other.

Thea thinks Teresa is a gold-digging b***h, while Teresa thinks Thea and I have something going on.

Aunt Marie asked when I was gonna introduce my girlfriend to the family and I swear I saw Teresa's face light up.

I cheekily replied that it might be soon. Before I could walk out, Teresa came over and pulled her arms around me, thinking that I was implying it would be her. Thea grabbed her arm and hissed 'Dream on b***h, Issac would never make you his Girlfriend'

She then grabbed me and the boys and we headed out.

"Damn Thea, if looks could kill, you would be 6ft under with the daggers Teresa was throwing your way" laughed Rico and Ang.

I laughed and shook my head at them. As I was sitting down with my dinner, Thea asked about the mysterious girl that left the handprint on my face today. I glared at Ang for being a loud mouth and his sitting there with a stupid smirk on his dumb face.

Now I have Thea on my back about who Railey is and questioning me for details. I honestly didn't mind telling her and Rico, and was beginning to tell them, then Teresa and Laila decided to crash out table. I looked at them and said later. I don't need this b***h to get nosy about my business.

Teresa noticed the exchange and said "You don't need to stop on my account, it's not like I don't know anything about you, Issac. We've been together for a while now. I know every inch of your body, I know what you like and how you like it!' she was looking at Thea the whole time. Getting so sick of her bullshit, I snapped, "f**k Off Teresa, you don't know s**t about me. We f****d! That's all. And I'm getting bored of your s**t. It's over between us. Don't fucken come near me again."

Before she could say anything back, pop called Ric, Ang and I to head into the meeting room.

Once we were inside , Ric closed the door and I noticed all the high-ranking members were there. It must be something serious for pop to call everyone. I made my way to the seat on pop's left that was reserved for me and got ready to see what was going on.

"Thank you gentleman for coming today. I want to first say thank you for your loyalty and devotion to the family all these years. Times are changing and we have to move with the changes or risk being left behind. As you all know, the west coast has been trying to slowly come to our side of the coast and it's beginning to interfere with business. We fought them as well as the Irish and the Chinese on the home front. However, this is not a long-term solution. At this rate, we will be stretched too thin sooner or later. And then we will risk losing the war."

There were many making comments about going on a full war route on the home front and eliminating the Irish and Chinese all together. Pop smashed his fist on the table to shut everyone up so he could continue.

"War is not ideal for anyone, we will just end up killing ourselves and weakening our forces. And then these asshole from the west will just come in and benefit from it all"

" We gotta do something, Boss. We can't let this continue, they will think we are weak. We gotta show them that the Italians are not to be f****d with." said Micheal, Teresa's father. His solution is always war. He hated that we were sharing the business and territories with the other two clans. If pop listens to him, we will be killing people and there will never be peace.

Dad looked at him with his cold stare and silenced him.

"I met with Kennedy and Tangs last week and we have come to an agreement. We will put our differences aside and work to gather to eliminate the threat from the west coast. We will form allies that will tie our clans together and we will create the strongest force that this side of the US will know. We will be a unit through marriage."

I straightened up when I heard that. WTF? Marriage? Who the f**k are we gonna sacrifice?

Chaos erupted in the meeting room.

"Pop, what are you talking about? How are we gonna form anything through marriage? Who are you planning on sending to have this arranged marriage?" I asked Pop.

He slowly turned to me with his cold smirk and I stopped dead in my track. f**k! I was the sacrifice! f**k NO!!

"NO!!, f**k NO!!, Im not doing it!'

"Issac, I'm not asking you. I'm telling you. I don't give a f**k if you like it or not. You will choose one of the daughters to marry. Whether she's from the Irish family or the Chinese family. You will choose one of them."

"Pop, why can't you get the other soldier to make the sacrifice? Why the f**k does it have to be me? "

"It has to be you because you are a Romano, and your kids will be the tie that is unbreakable with the ally. That child needs to have a Romano blood line. That's the only way to ensure that they will never double cross us. It ties both the family by blood.'

"The f**k? I need to get her pregnant too? You gotta be fucken kidding me. I don't even know who the f**k these girls are. How the hell do you expect me to marry them and have kids?"

" Well, you will find out this weekend, we're having a celebration dinner this Sunday with the Kennedy and the Tangs. All the high rankings from all three families will be there. As well as the heirs. You will get to meet the Irish Princess and you already know the Tang girl. She goes to your school'

"f**k no, I'm not marrying Lynnie.' I said and looked at Rico. Who has been hooking up with her for months now but keeping it on the down-low because her brother will not hesitate to skin the fucker alive.

"Well, that leaves Ley from the Kennedy. You will meet her this Saturday. So get to know her. But the end of this weekend. You will be engaged to someone.'

I was about to argue further, but I quickly shut up when he shot me the deadest look I have even seen. This only means if I don't agree, he will make sure in the next 2 days before the weekend he will beat me into submission. I let out a sigh and said this is fucken bullshit, and stormed out of the room.

Heading to my room and slamming the door open, I could hear the boys and Thea behind me.

"What's wrong?' Thea asked and the boys just looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders.

"What isn't fucken wrong? f**k!" I need to do something before I go crazy.

"Let's go, I need to let loose. I will fucken lose my mind if I stay here any longer." I grabbed my coat and headed for the front door with the crew behind me.

As we were about to leave, I could head pop and the men leaving the meeting room.

"Issac! Come into my office now."

" What Pop, Can't it wait?"

"You will fucken come when I tell you to come. Lose the fucken attitude before I fucken help you lose it. MY OFFICE NOW! All you lot came come too. You need to understand this as well'

We're all in pop's office and waiting for him to say something. I'm getting impatient and just want to get out of there. I need to get drunk. Tonight was so f****d up I don't know how to begin.

"I want you to understand how important this alliance is for the Issac family. I know it's a big ask of you to just marry a random person. I understand that you are young and it's a big responsibility. If we don't do this and the Irish and Chinese form allies, then it will leave us more valuable. We need to ensure the family is protected. Especially now with the west coast eyeing our territory. I'm not saying that you need to love the girl. Just marry her and have a child. That way, no matter what, they will never think to double cross us. It's harming their own flesh and blood. Do you understand me?"

"Pop, what's going on? It's gotta be more than just creating allies? I asked him

He took a deep breath and sighed out loud.

"The west coast is stronger than we thought. When I had the meeting with Kennedy and Tang, we found out that they have the backing of the Gangs in Maiami. So they are forming allies from the east and trying to close in on us. So we need to put our differences aside and fight this war to keep the forth ground."

"Issac, we need this son. What I have worked for and built my whole life. It needs to last, all the people in our family depend on us. Go, enjoy your night. But be ready to assume the role and choose one of the girls this Sunday.

We left my dad's office and not a word was uttered by the guys. Even Thea were dumbstruck.

"f**k' was all she said. Looking at me with sad eyes.

"What are you gonna do?'

"Who are you gonna choose?' asked Ang.

"Well, I don't want Rico's sloppy second. I guess my choice is limited to Ley Kennedy"

"f**k dude, none know what she looks like. I heard she's so ugly that they kept her hidden. Maybe that's why they agreed to this arranged marriage," said Rico.

Fuck, what if he's right? I'll be forced to marry her and have to have a child with her. f**k, what am I gonna do? I don't believe in cheating on your wife. But if I can't even get hard on, how the f**k am I gonna get her pregnant?

"Ang, Ric. I don't care what you do, find out what she looks like and who she is. Otherwise, I'll fucken choose Lynnie', I said that last part, looking at Ric.

He held up his hand and said, "Hey mate, be my guess. I ain't in love with her. It was just fun'

Glaring at him 'I'm not gonna go into the hole that you went, dickhead. The kid might come out looking like you" I joked.

"Issac, you know if you choose her, I will never do that to you. I'll never go near her again. I would never betray you like that' he said seriously.

"I know, I was just joking. I know you are loyal. It's just so fucken frustrating."

Fuck it, I don't feel like going out anymore.

"Let's just stay in tonight. I don't feel like going anymore."

The guys left and I headed to bed. I was exhausted and wanted the day to be over.

The next morning, I'm walking into my first period still feeling like s**t about the day before.

Teresa came over and started talking about how I can't get engaged just to make my dad happy. She's talking like she knows her s**t. I was beginning to get a headache from her stupid voice. I don't know what came over me and what I saw in her to keep sleeping with her all those months. But now, everything about her is annoying as f**k.

"Leave me alone Teresa, what I do with my life is none of your business. You're giving me a fucken headache."

"But Baby, you gotta see that I'm the only one that can make you happy. We work so well together. I'm sure daddy can convince your dad that it's best to keep the marriage arrangement within the family. We don't need outside help"

"For f**k's sake, do you even know what the f**k is going on? Do you not use your brain to think? What the f**k can your dad offer that will help us against the threat of war? Mind your fucken business and leave me the f**k alone from now on. And I told you to stop calling my baby. I'm not yours, never was and never will. Now f**k off"

She started to get teary and all emotional, I was getting so sick of her s**t.

" Laile, get her fucken out of here before I lose my s**t" I said to her best friend. Laile grabbed Teresa's arm and dragged her away from me and out the door.

"Come on Teresa, let him calm down and you can talk to him about it later. He's obviously not in the mood to talk. Let's not push him". At least Laile has a working brain and uses it.

I sat down and signed loudly out of frustration. I turned to look to my left and caught a pair of green eyes looking at me behind some black glasses.

I don't know why, but as soon as I looked into those eyes, I felt calm and my nerves were settled.

Railey Johnsons! I smirked and she lowered her eyes. If I'm stuck with this marriage arrangement this weekend, I might as well enjoy my last few days of freedom. I picked up my bag and moved next to her. She gashed when she realized that I was sitting there.

I turned and leaned over closely to inhale her sweet scent. Again, it calmed me and my headache seemed to disappear, and I was smiling for the first time since last night. I closed my eyes and took a deeper breath of her scent. Suddenly, I felt her hand on my chest and a push that snapped me out of my trance. I opened my eyes and looked at her. I lowered my gaze to her lips. I still remember the softness of it against mine, the sweet taste of her berry lipgloss. I wanted to have another taste. I slowly moved closer, trying to kiss those detachable lips, and again she pushed me hard and moved back further away from me.

I reached out and grabbed her waist to pull her closer and locked her in my arms. Her beautiful eyes widened from shock and she stood still as my lips softly touched hers. The kiss was only brief and I still wasn't satisfied, but then Ang, Thea and Rico walked in and made a big fuss about clearing their throats and she gave me a forceful shove. I moved back a little but remained in the seat next to her, smirking at my friends. I winked at them and we all looked at her. She's got her head down but I could see the blush on her cheeks. She's so fucken cute. I'm gonna have so much fun making her blush today.

There's no way I'm letting her runaway this time. I'm gonna drag her somewhere and kiss her till she begs for air.

I could see Thea's disapproving look and she took out her phone to type a text. My phone buzzed so I knew it was from her.

Thea: Issac, do you know what you're doing? Reiley is not like the other girls you play with. She's a good girl, kind and sweet. Besides, you know what this weekend is. Don't play with her feelings.

Me: Relax, I'm not gonna do anything.

Thea: Whatever, just don't play with her feelings. I like her

Me: You like her?

Thea: Yeah, she's really sweet and kind. She's a kind soul.

I looked up at Thea and she got a worried look. She has never tried to warn me off anyone before. She never cares. She must really like Railey for her to butt into my business. I looked at Railey and saw that she was biting her bottom lips and looked very nervous. Making her even more cuter. I leaned in close and whispered in her ear:

“I can't stop thinking about your lips last night, I want to taste them again. And this time, I'm not letting you run away."

She took a deep breath and looked at me. Suprised and confused at the same time. I swear this girl is so fascinating to watch. What is it about her that gets me so intrigued? I reach out and brush a stain of red curl behind her ears and watch her cheeks turn pink. I honestly can look at her blush all day. I ran my thumb along her jaw and felt her soft milky skin. She turned another shade darker.

The teacher came in and she turned her attention to the front of the class. I just sat there openly looking at her the whole time. Once in a while she would turn to look at me, then quickly turn back and her cheek would be pink from blushing. This went on for the whole period, then the bell rang and everyone started to pack up and head to the next period. Thea and the boys were waiting for me but I just told them to go ahead, I'll catch up later. I watched Railey slowly and carefully pack her bag and stood up, waiting for me to move out of her way. I grabbed my bag, stood up and grabbed her hand and dragged her out the door. I headed to the carpark with her, trying to pull her hand away from me. I looked over her shoulder and said "I want to talk, you either come with me or I can throw you over my shoulder and make a scene." That stopped her from struggling to get her hand free.

Once I reached my car, I opened the door and waited for her to get in. She crossed her arms and stubbornly refused. I can see the fire in her green eyes and smirk to myself, here we go. This is what I'm waiting for, a challenge.

She simply said "NO" then turned to walk back.I wrapped my arms around her waist and spun her so that her back was pressed against my car and I was pressed up against her front, letting her feel the whole of me on her. Both her hands are on my chest and pushing me so that I'm not able to kiss her. I reached up and got hold of both wrists, just in case she decided to slap me again. She must have been thinking the same,

“I wasn't gonna slap you, you don't need to hold onto both my wrists."

“I'm not taking my chances, my cheek is still sore from yesterday'. I told her, was a cocky smirk and see that she smile a little.

“Sorry, I didn't mean to slap you that hard."

“It's OK, I love to play rough too." I said and saw her face heat. What is it about her that makes me want to kiss and protect her so much? I mean, I have never feel the need to be this close to anyone before. “Can you get in the car? I want to go somewhere more private’

She looked up at me questioning, look back at the school and took a deep breath, nodded her head and got in the car. I was not expecting that. I thought I would have to convince her hard to leave with me.

I jumped behind the wheel and pull out of the car park and headed for the free way. Now that I have her agreeing to leave with me, I’m not sure where to go. I just drove and ended up at the look out. The places where all everyone goes to make out. I pull the car in park and looked over at her and see that she’s looking out the window and playing with her fingers and biting her lips. I know now that it’s because she’s nervous. I was about to say something but was Interrupt by her phone ringing.

She picked up and listen.

‘I’m fine, I’ll be back when school end, just headed out with a friend. I’m safe, don’t worry. I’ll text you my location. No, don’t come here. I’ll see you after school.’

Who could she be talking to? Boyfriend? I don’t know why but the thought of her having a boyfriend angered me.

‘Boyfriend?’

‘Huh?’

‘Was that your boyfriend’

‘What? No, I don’t have a boyfriend’

I smiled when she said that.

She looked at me like I was crazy. ‘So, why did you bring me here?’ She asked me.

‘I just want to spend some time with you. I find you interesting.’

‘Interesting?’

‘Yes, when I’m near you, I feel calm. Like there’s no agenda from you. I don’t get that vibe from you. Like you don’t want anything from me and you’re not trying to impress me. It’s refreshing’

‘Ok, that’s kinda weird. Why do you think someone is always wanting something from you?’

‘They just always do. Something from me, my dad, my family. It’s always something’

‘But what makes you think I don’t want anything from you?’

‘Do you?’

‘Do I what?’

‘Do you want something from me?’

“What do you have that I might be interested in wanting?’

She had no idea that she just open up a whole different conversation. I smirk ‘I’m hoping I have something interesting that you will want. I know I want something from you’

‘What do you want from me, what do I have that is interesting to you?’

‘This!’ As I reach over and brush my thumb over her lips. She sucked in her breath sharply and I lend in slowly and press my lips softly against her. Once, twice to test her out incase I scared her. When she didn’t move away I kissed her the third time more forcefully and pull her towards me and close the distance between us. Her hand found it’s way on my chest and around my neck.

When I can’t get any closer because of the middle console, I held her around the waist and pull her over on top of me.