These Twin Souls: Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven
Life & Death

It was mid May and I lay on top of my bed, fully clothed, as I thought about Denny. It had been a years since we lost him and I found myself thinking of him more and more as time passed. The only person I had to talk to about it was Verona, and since my altercation with Nick and his bit on the side, I was avoiding even seeing her in the street these days. Ben was coming home in a few weeks after his first term at university, I was excited to have him back but I knew that meant Jade was returning with him meaning I wouldn't have him back in the way I'd hoped. I missed my little brother, I missed him more than I ever thought I would! Business at the garage was doing well and I could finally afford to get the roof fixed on my house, get a new kitchen and install a bath in the bathroom along with the shower. Jade liked baths, and since she would be spending even more time in my home I thought it only fair to pander to her every need like I used to with Verona! I couldn't help it, I only ever wanted my nearest and dearest to be happy! Plus I still felt guilty for ending it with her mother. The lovely Gail, I bumped into her at the supermarket a few days before and we chatted for twenty minutes, it was friendly...I yearned for her which surprised me. I wanted to hold her, she looked so frail and delicate.

These Twin Souls: Chapter Six

Chapter Six
Numb

"You don't have to wear it!" Gail mumbled as we stood in her bedroom looking into her oversized mirror, I smiled cheekily and pulled her towards me.

"I love it! Why would I not wear it???" I kissed the top of her head and squeezed her shoulder gently as she giggled.

"I hoped you would, it's so you!" She brushed down the midnight blue shirt she had bought me for Christmas, tugging it at the bottom and fussing. "It feels so nice and soft, and it brings out the gold specks in your eyes!" Gail and I had been seeing each other for four months and I'd never been happier. I'd kept my mouth shut about seeing Nick with another woman and two weeks later he and Verona were back together and planning their wedding, I was immune to her now! I couldn't care less if she married him or not! Ben and Jade were happily settled at University together and studying hard, in fact I practically lived at Gail's now that Ben had moved out and the house was so empty. Evan put a dampener on our happiness just a tad, but Gerry was more than accommodating when it came to taking him off of our hands for the odd few nights. So all in all, life was good! Gail looked up at me with those big green eyes and winked. "We've got at least an hour before our reservation, fancy a lie down?" We still hadn't consummated our relationship, I was giving her the space she needed, but it was fine by me as I wasn't ready to get that serious despite the L word getting mentioned a few months before.

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These Twin Souls: Chapter Five

Chapter Five

Trust

When Gail finally woke up, she immediately smiled at the sight of me. "Mornin'!" I mumbled as she rolled onto her back and stretched out her arms.

"You're a sight for sore eyes!" she giggled and let out a huge yawn.

"I'm sorry about last night I..."

"Oh don't worry sweetie! Maybe it wasn't the time!" she shrugged and sat up, straightening out her dress and heading for the bathroom. Suddenly she turned and gave me an impish grin, "Unless you want to join me in the shower? Save some water? I promise not to fall asleep again!" she winked, but after what I'd seen the night before I was in no mood for any of that.

"I need to get back home for Ben, I'll call you later okay?" I made my excuses and gathered up my jacket and car keys. "Here's some money for a cab, sorry to love you and leave you but..." she waved a hand at me and shook her head smiling, but nothing could hide the hurt in her eyes.

These Twin Souls: Chapter Four

Chapter Four

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

I hadn't spoken to Verona in days, my life consisted of making sure Ben was fed and going to work. That was all going to change as of today, Ben's graduation! As I stood by the mirror in my room tying my tie, I could see her standing in her driveway looking up at my window. I ignored her like I always did these days and she went back inside. It was killing me, I wanted her still but in order to hang onto any self respect I had left, I had to give her a body swerve! She called the house, she sent me texts, she stopped Ben in the street to ask for me...I still ignored her! Ben was proud of me, he told me so every day, but it didn't make it any easier. Nick came to the door and wanted a word the other night, Ben told him I was in bed with a headache and that I wasn't keeping all that well lately. It seemed to satisfy him and he left. As I saw her in the corner of my eye walking slowly back into her house, my heart thudded in my chest as I straightened my tie and rubbed down my dark blue suit. She didn't matter today, my baby brother did!

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These Twin Souls: Chapter Three

Chapter Three

Jealousy Thy Name is...

It was hot for May, I had my window open as my curtains blew in and out with the breeze. I lay on top of the covers on my bed wearing only my boxers, I lay there in the dark thinking of Verona and her big blue eyes. I had just buried my best friend four days before and all I could think about was his little sister and how she made me feel. As we stood by the plane watching Denny's coffin get carried out by his men, she held my hand tightly and all I wanted was to take hold of her and kiss her to death. Denny's body was only a few feet away and Verona was driving me crazy, I should have been grieving but it was all about her! She lay her head on my shoulder and cried, I still wanted to have her all to myself and not in a brotherly way at all. I wanted her so badly, despite her little announcement at the beach. The funeral was difficult, I was allowed to sit with the family but I deliberately sat away from Verona, it wasn't appropriate for me to be anywhere near her at that time. Ben was still not talking to me, he barely said two words to me during the wake. My reminiscing of the past few days was interrupted by the sound of a car braking across the street. It was 7am on a Saturday morning, who would be arriving at the Marsh's at this time? I pulled myself off the bed and looked out of my window. A young man with dark brown hair got out of a red Jaguar, he stood up straight, all six feet of him at least, then he ran his hands through his hair looking up at the Marsh house. Verona came running out of the house towards him and leapt into his arms squealing all the way. "Nicky!" she exclaimed, smothering his neck and face with kisses. This was the fiance! I hated him already!