Chapter Thirty
Connor
So much for things looking better in the morning. Madison and I get ready for school, that’s the only great part…having her here. We go down for breakfast and Jase is already there eating. I notice he looks better than yesterday. Wait, is that cologne I smell? And he looks like he actually gave a damn this morning when he got dressed. Something is going on…maybe he has decided to go and get Chloe and work things out.
I try to find out without coming out and asking. “Are you working today or do you have the afternoon off?” I ask.
Without looking at me, he says, “Yes, I’m working tonight.”
I look at Madison and she is looking at him with suspicion also. “Are you going anywhere this afternoon,”
He looks annoyed and says, “No plans. Why are you giving me the 3 rd degree?”
I decide just to be upfront about it. “Because you’re dressed up with cologne on; you’re pissed at your girlfriend, and your ego is bruised. All of that is a recipe for disaster especially if you start thinking with your dick.”
Putting his plate away, he says, “No, that’s your move, Connor. Leave me alone, ok. All I’m doing is going to school.”
As he walks out, I hear Madison say, “Yeah, I bet that’s all your doing.”
I give her a warning look because I don’t want things to escalate further. I’m not usually near J’s classes, but I’m going to make a point to wander by.
Madison looks at me and says, “You know what’s going to happen, right? That skank, Alyssa, is going to notice Chloe is gone and Jayson is acting differently, and she is going to pounce. I swear, Connor, if he puts anything of his near anything of hers, you better hide the knives because I’m going to start cutting off body parts.”
I laugh and say, “Ok, Lorena Bobbitt Jr, I’ll be watching.” I act like it’s no big deal, but I’m worried about the very same thing.
We leave for school and go to our separate classes. After my AutoCAD class, I walk towards the Psychology building. And fuck my life, what do you think I see. Exactly what Madison said would happen. Skankzilla, or Alyssa, is pressed up against Jayson with him against the wall. She is running her nails down his chest and he is leaning down towards her. If that son of a bitch kisses her, I’m going to be less a twin!
I’m more than pissed when I finally reach them. “Dude, what the hell are you doing? Are you trying to ruin a good thing or is this just your idea of payback?”
Queen Skanky pipes up and says, “He misses me…I told y’all he would be back. After all, at least I didn’t murder anyone and besides, He knows I have a magic pussy…”
I look at her in disbelief and Jayson looks shocked.
Rolling my eyes with disgust, I say, “I would think it was more a rancid pussy with all the dicks you’ve got going into it! Don’t act like you’ve been waiting for him. And I told you before, you need to get on some meds because you are one crazy bitch! Move away from him now!”
Walking us away from Jayson, I take her by the arm and say, “Now, for the last time, get the hell away from us and don’t try this shit again. Or you will be sorry…very sorry. And if I hear you spouting that crap again about murdering someone, you better be looking over your shoulder.”
I try to sound menacing and it looks like it’s working because she turns around and runs off.
Jayson is standing there just looking at me and I feel a fury come over me that is all-consuming.
I grab his shirt and ask, “What in the fuck are you thinking? I knew something was up with you this morning. You know, I’m the brother that’s the fuck-up and you have it altogether, so what has changed? Why am I suddenly pulling your ass out of stupid situations?”
He doesn’t answer and this pisses me off further.
“Are you going to goddamn answer me or just stand there? I’m sick of this shit, Jayson! So, your girl left you and your heart is broken. Life isn’t over; quit making dumb decisions and go and get her back. Or get over her and move on with someone else, but definitely not Alyssa!”
I’m out of breath by this time and people are walking by and whispering.
Jase looks at me and asks, “Who murdered someone?”
I put my hands behind my head and say, “That’s not for me to say, but you need to sit down and talk with Chloe. And I mean really talk to her, none of this accusatory bullshit because your pride got stepped on. Oh, and one more thing, you need to figure out how Alyssa would know something so personal about Chloe. It’s not like she is from here. That’s got stalker written all over it and it makes me worry, a lot.”
A look comes across Jayson’s face and I finally get a glimpse of the brother I’ve always known.
He says, “I have to work tonight or I would go to her. I can’t get out of it; they’re short-staffed at the hospital. And you’re not a fuck-up…don’t say that shit again. I’ll go and get her tomorrow; it’s a short class day and I don’t have to work.” He looks at me and grins, “How bad are you going to hurt me if I hug you?”
I laugh and say, “Bad enough that you and Chloe are going to be bored for a while until you heal.” He fist bumps me and says “I’ve got to get to my next class. I will talk to you tonight after work.”
I tell him goodbye and walk towards my truck. He doesn’t know it, but he is going to have a surprise waiting on him when he gets home tonight. I’ve made up my mind; I’m going to Galveston to get Chloe. It’s time to put a stop to this shit once and for all. Then, maybe I can focus on Madison and get a forever of my own.