Victoria

Chapter 34

"YOU" Menelaus screams like a deranged lunatic as he huffs away with his eyes never leaving Nathan.

"Well, this should be fun," Isaac says from the comfort of his seat and sure enough it did look like it would be fun so I sit next to Isaac and we "mutually" decided that it would be best for him to share his chips with me unless he wanted his blood to be used to make my coffee.

Nathan and Menelaus stand square in the center of the room with unfaltering gazes and faces with expressions of anger that speak of a mental battle brewing in their heads as they each try to grasp some sort of perfect strategy to win but as if both deciding to say "fuck it", they both leap forward closing the distance with their opening move.

The clash between them both produces a dull thud that is kind of a letdown after such a massive build-up but the fight turns out to be more of a battle of technique as their subsequent strikes produce some sound but the interesting thing turns out to be the way their limbs seem to magnetically gravitate towards each other as each punch, kick, jab, slap, chop, and stomp is perfectly blocked and countered in a never-ending loop of moves that maintain an equilibrium that if broken would tip the scales greatly.

"Looks like it is going to be a battle of stamina," Isaac says with a yawn followed by a mischievous grin before he adds "and as I'm sure you can testify, he has a lot of that doesn't he?"

"A lot more than you do at least" I jokingly retort which just makes his grin even wider as he leans closer till his breath fans my ear and in a deep voice he says "Why don't we get out of here and test that theory of yours while these two fight a bit more?" and as he draws back there seems to be this magnetic pressure between the both of us as his hazel eyes stare deep into mine and I can only hold it in for a minute before I burst out laughing but our little act seems to have had the desired effect cause Nathan lands a kidney shot on a fuming, distracted Menelaus.

"Nathan your girl is teasing me and making me feel small. She thinks I wouldn't be able to last a night with her" Isaac says in a childish voice while taking the role of the victim but Nathan doesn't even spare a second glance as he pounds an out-of-rhythm and helpless Menelaus.

"No offense buddy but she isn't lying," Nathan says as he lands a jawbreaker that lands with a perfect crunch.

"The reason being that it'd be pretty hard to have sex with a hole in your head," Nathan says while performing a flurry of attacks that leave Menelaus spinning

"So that's all our friendship is worth Nathan. You'd kill me for her even though I was your first love?" Isaac says in mock hurt as he continues with his prima donna act, even going as far as to dab his eyes with a handkerchief.

"Obviously, I'd never do that to you," Nathan says as he stands over an out of breath knocked down Menelaus but Isaac seems not to care about the wreck we're sitting in or how dangerous it seems to be because he perks right up like a child or a happy dog as he shouts over and over again "I knew you loved me more than her".

You'd think my breaking point would be when this giant man sticks his tongue out like a child but it's actually the look on his face when Nathan says "and that's only because even if I tried, I'm pretty sure Becca's bullet would end up in your head before mine" that has me on the floor laughing uncontrollably till my stomach hurts.

Isaac just pouts, crosses his hands, and turns away from Nathan who seems to be done with Menelaus cause he's walking back to us with a smile on his face.

"Isaac please don't be like this" Nathan says as he tries to talk to a reluctant Isaac.

"You're only apologizing cause you need me to help you carry that sick fuck to the car" Isaac replies and Nathan making no attempt to refuse just confirms Isaac's doubts and serves as fuel to keep me laughing as they really do seem like an old married couple

"Since you two seem so perfect for each other, then I'm willing to let you guys get married first. Isaac, I'm sure you'd look perfect in an eggshell white wedding dress" I jokingly say but they apparently find the idea revolting because they start to make barfing noises at each other

"I'm not trying to wake up to this oaf's morning breath ever again," Isaac says as he dramatically imitates a vomit fountain. But that's not what catches my attention though

"Again?" I question them as Nathan's face pales but Isaac's devilish grin only widens as he looks ready to break into a story

"Gather around ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and revolting animals named Nathan" Isaac begins as we pause to laugh that is until a loud bang goes off and Isaac is blasted off his feet by the impact.

Nathan dives for his previously discarded gun and swivels around just to see bloodstains on the floor but no Menelaus. Meanwhile, I vault over the table and rush to Isaac's side to see his shirt stained with blood so I decided to inspect the wound only for my hands to be met by a bulletproof vest.

"Just a little lower if you please," Isaac says as he peeks at me through one of his eyes.

"Isaac's alright!" I shout to Nathan in relief which makes him run back

"What's with all the blood man?" He asks as he pulls Isaac to his feet and supports him so we can run before the cops show up.

"Nothing much, that fucker just hit me around the same area as Becca's little friend did so my stitches opened up," Isaac says as we finally get out to find a black escalade already waiting on the curb for us and Nathan just goes in without any fear so I get in too to see the definition of a goddess in the driver's seat.

I mean those features, that shape, that silky black hair, and who can forget her green eyes.

"Oh fuck." I cuss involuntarily before quickly cupping my mouth in apology and muttering a little "Sorry Mrs. Romano" but she just laughs in such a rich tone that makes me question if I'm marrying the right Romano.

"Well, at least you're a feisty one. And please, none of that Mrs. Romano shit. We're family, you can just call me Victoria"