way out of your league

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Natalie's POV

It's been weeks since I heard about Nathan sabotaging Rita and it doesn't seem ok to be but I can understand why he is reacting this way.I just don't know who to discuss this with cause everyone else is somehow involved in this mess. Joy and Hansel had to postpone their wedding as a result of the drama,Cathy and Judah lost their baby,Nora and Rita are the main people behind the drama, Andre and Nathan are simply standing up for people they care about.This leaves one person who I can discuss this with, without their emotions getting involved Julia.

So here I am with Julia telling her everything and asking what we can do about this."This is really messed up I must say and complicated too"she said "I know Juls so what do we do about this it is becoming worse,I know Nathan promised to leave their parents business out of this but his dad already has part ownership there cause that was the only condition he agreed to inorder to cease crumbling it,as for Rita's modelling gigs, it is non existent at this point"I said fed up of the drama,I just need everyone involved in this to call a truce I thought "I always knew Nathan isn't one to be messed with but this is on a whole other level"Julia replied "What do we do" I asked Julia "I think it's time we have a direct conversation with Nora and Rita privately, setting boundaries each party shouldn't cross to curb this" Julia "And if they cross it,what do we do"I asked "Any one that crosses it would be banned from any hangout we have as a group to keep the peace,we would also inform Nathan and Andre about this so if either party is banned and they do not agree with that decision,they would also be banned from hanging out with us for a while so we can keep the peace"she said "That's a good idea" I replied.I was with Julia's baby when Joy's call came in asking us to meet up at her place asap since everyone was coming and since Andre requested for this meeting.I told Julia who said "I sense drama" and as she called Tyler to pick baby Cathy up I couldn't help asking "Julia how are things with Tyler,he has been pretty distant for a while" she sighed saying "It's a long story for another time but we are better now,we are back to being friends and can co-parent better now" she said.I gave Nathan a call to inform him of the meeting but he was already on his way there so I said "Please babe, I know you are prepared for anything but remember Andre has been a friend to you for years,if you can,avoid any form of confrontation" "You don't understand babe,the more I keep avoiding this,the more it keeps lingering, it's time we have a direct conversation about it and set clear boundaries"he said "how is Nora" I asked "she is fine,she is with me and we are driving down together"he said and I heard Nora say "Hello Natalie,where are you" "I'm at Julia's apartment,we are leaving soon" "ok see you soon"Nora replied.

When Julia and I got to Joy and Hansel's apartment,I was surprised to see Judah and Cathy also.I also sensed the tension between Nathan and Andre which I wasn't the only one that noticed. "Please don't tell me there is going to be drama" Joy said sighing,I sighed also before walking over to hug my brother and Cathy and then kissing my boyfriend who smiled saying "when is this power trip going to end,it's getting exhausting babe" "Ok I can't stand the tension any more,what the f**k is going on dudes and before we go into this I want to remind you guys that you are in my apartment and my patience is really thin" Hansel said pissed "Ok I'll be as direct as I can be, really Nathan!, Sabotaging my girlfriend! isn't that low,that is a b***h move and for what reason? because she has issues with your sister,isn't this stooping so low and did you expect m

e to be silent about this,what the f**k is wrong with you man" Andre said but Nathan ignored him looking bored which I know was pissing Andre off "Don't start making baseless accusations dude,how sure are you that Nathan is actually doing that" Hansel asked "Do you see him denying it" Andre asked "He isn't confirming it either Dre"Judah said quietly."For f**k sake this is Nathan's handwork,at least man up and admit what you did or are you also as disgusted with your actions as I am" Andre said. Finally Nathan replied "Sabotaging requires putting in an effort, trust me this was an effortless move and I would do more if provoked" "Why did you do it Nathan,was it really necessary" Joy asked "Absolutely necessary and I would do it again without blinking" Nathan said and Andre rushed towards him,they were about to get physical but Andre was pulled back by Hansel and Judah.

"It is a pity you have to hide behind your brother to fight me, because you are a pathetic bully Nora"Rita said "Says the girl whose parents were practically begging my dad so they can come to a truce,both you and your whole family are spineless and pathetic b***h"Nora replied and Rita rushed towards her and this time Joy pulled her back "You don't seem to have learnt, don't worry I would give you another lesson and I promise this time it would stick"Nathan said to Rita and Andre replied "Can't you see how pathetic you are bullying a girl,all this cause I wouldn't get back with your sister,you are messed up dude" while struggling to break off Judah's and Hansel's grip on him "Who wants to get back with you dude, maybe there was a time I wanted to but trust me that is long gone,I see you for who you are and I want nothing to do with you,my going no contact from you should have made that stick but apparently it hasn't"Nora said to Andre "If what you claim is true then why are you hiding behind your brother to ruin my girlfriend that is low and disgusting even for you Nora"Andre replied "why are you doing this Nathan" Hansel asked "Since you are all still wondering why,I would give an answer, I haven't forgotten that Rita's intention was to push my sister down that stairs or have you Andre, of course you would be so quick to forget,I have already lost a sibling, don't think I would sit quietly and watch your so called girlfriend send my other sibling to her grave due to her petty insecurity,but you see your girlfriend hasn't learnt so trust me once I leave this place I would crush her and her family and I would enjoy doing it.The moment she tried to lay her filthy hands on my sister all decency and relationship went out the window" Nathan said in an eerily calm manner which made we shiver.I noticed everyone froze when Nathan made that statement.

"Can we all please just sit down and work this out"Hansel said,Judah pushed Andre towards a sit before walking away "I get you are angry Nathan but for the sake of us being friends can you please stop this"Hansel said "I don't see you asking Rita to stop the assault or asking Andre to leave my sister out of his messy relationship so why are you asking me to stop now, isn't everything Nora has endured for the sake of keeping the peace enough"Nathan replied "That's her career you are ruining,does it seem right to you or you simply obsessed with flaunting how much influence and power you and your family has" "I am sick and tired of you all,I lost my child for this nonsense and you all called me here to watch you bicker like children again,you all make me sick"Catherine said before walking out,Judah,Joy and I rushed after her.We were able to calm her down so she came back in, getting inside Judah said "Rita you aren't the angel in this situation,you aren't allowed to put your hands on anybody for any reason, just so you know Andre,for the sake of us being brothers and friends,I want to give you a heads up first so you won't be surprised when it happens,the next time your girlfriend puts her hands on anybody we would be filing a police report and suing her for assault,cause I have paid the ultimate price for her bullshit and it's still hurts" Andre nodded and said "I understand,but what about Nathan's actions" Andre said "I guess you don't understand how it feels when you see your little sister being attacked constantly, if I was in his shoes and that was Natalie, especially when I know she did nothing to deserve that trust me it would be worse than this" Judah said "At this point I have to say I am furious with this situation,for Christ sake my wedding was postponed because you guys just couldn't act right for one bloody weekend what the f**k is wrong with you all,how do you think I feel about this,this ends now.Nathan stop whatever you are doing now"Hansel said and I whispered to my boyfriend "Please babe,just for the sake of keeping the peace" "Fine,I would pause for now but if this reoccurs there would nothing any of you would say that would stop me" Nathan replied "Nora and Rita we need to have a little discussion to set some boundaries,but definitely not today since our emotions are high,till we have that discussion,you guys are banned from any of our hangouts agreed" Julia said and everyone nodded. "So when would be convenient for the both of you"I asked "how about in two days time" Nora said and Rita replied "Sorry I have plans with my boyfriend and I don't want to cancel let's move it to next weekend" Rita replied and Nora rolled her eyes "Not possible, I have to do a runway show and wouldn't be back till the upper weekend"Nora said and Rita snickered."Ok enough of all this,it is slotted for the upper weekend,anyone who is absent remains banned from our hangouts till we can find another time to have that discussion" I said "I have a request to make,since apparently Nathan has already sabotaged my girlfriend's gigs could we make her the brand ambassador of Loveskis or Hans construct as a way to give her a push in her career" Andre said and I was eager to hear the response of the others since everyone went quiet for a while.