Pieces of Me by Pua Ramona (small books to read txt) 📕

to be the keeper of my heart.  I had this ache in my chest that I couldn't even explain if I tried. I wasn’t going to show up, but I needed to see her. I wanted to see her beautiful face and smile, even if it meant that she didn’t want anything to do with or see me. Fuck it, I’m going to the Hut and I’m gonna wish my girl a Happy Birthday, even if she doesn’t care for it.

I pull into the parking lot and don’t realize how crowded it is until I step out of the truck. I double check the bouquet I picked up on my way over here has as many different kinds of flowers as possible, because she’s worth more than just a dozen of red roses. She’s worth an entire garden. I may have my man card stripped from me tonight for carrying what looks like an entire floristry shop wrapped in a ribbon into the bar, but I don’t give a shit. Tucked under one arm are her flowers and a basket full of books and chocolates hanging on the other. Call me every name in the damn book, fuck you. She’s worth it and this is finally my time to show her.

I make it to the door just as a couple of guys are leaving. “You here for baby girl’s little shindig?” one of the guys asks.

“It depends on which one you’re referring to”, I reply.

He looks over his shoulder and says, “Sexy ass Sina.”

I have never wanted to hit someone so bad before, especially for calling Sina sexy. I mean shit, Sina’s more than just fucking sexy. She’s every man’s dream, she’s nothing like Becca I can tell you that much. I’m lost in my thoughts until I hear someone say “You were invited to Sina’s get together?” I lean a little so I can see who’s asking and see Michael glaring at me. To say that I was pissed before, when this fucker called Sina sexy, was a whole new level of how fucking pissed I am now, seeing this dickhead here. Embracing my new dont fuck things up version of Eli, I go to walk straight by him. Fuck him, I don’t answer to him anyway.

As I start looking around for the Petersons I feel little hands grab at me from behind. “I knew I’d find you here Baby” I tense and cringe, closing my eyes. Great. Becca.

“Get your fucking hands off me Becca” I snap. I know she’s had a little to drink because she smells like one of those fruity ass cocktails that I fucking hate.

She steps around me and purrs “Can you forgive me for being bitchy with you lately?” She actually fucking purred. I’m already pissed off that Michael is here, but now I’m just fucking done.

“It’s over, Becca, so go back to your friends,” I tell her.

She gives me her signature you-want-me smile and says, “If you need me for anything, baby, I’ll be over there with Lauren and Marissa.” Before she leaves she leans in and gives me a quick peck on the lips “I miss you Eli” she whispers. I step away from her and see one of the Peterson brothers walking toward me. Shit, I hope he doesn’t think I came with Becca cause I’m not trying to get my ass jumped by any of the brothers.

“You Reese’s boy right?” he asks.

I give him a little head nod and say, “Yeah, I’m Eli.” He reaches for my hand but see’s that they’re both filled with gifts.

He gives me a shoulder bump and says “You’re the only one that got her presents. Well, you, Leila, and Reese.” He looks over my shoulder then looks at me and says, “Your girl can’t be anywhere near my sister. Daniel only hasn’t kicked her ass out because she hasn’t done shit...yet.”

I take a deep breath and say “She’s not my girl.” I figure this is Sina’s older brother, Luka, since I’ve met the other two already.

He looks at me for a second and says “Alright, just keep her away from Sina.” I pray that Becca doesn’t step out of fucking line. Because if she does I’m pretty sure Mona will knock her ass out, or worse the Peterson cousins. I wouldn’t want to fuck with them, they come in fucking packs. You probably think it’s a joke but it’s the truth. If I’ve learned anything about Samoans, it’s that you never mess with what’s theirs, especially family. It’s one of the reasons why I respect them so much, they’re pretty chill but if you piss them off you’re on your own.

Luka looks at me and asks, “Do you want to put that in the office and just give it to her after last call, or do you just want to take it to the table?” I’m not sure who was all here for her so I chose to lock it up in the office.

“Is there a vase anywhere or something I can put her flowers in?” I ask Luka.

He looks around the office and sees an empty bucket by the desk “I got you. Just put it in here and I’ll fill it up with water” he says.

We head back to the bar to grab some drinks

“What’s your sister having?” I ask.

“She’s just been takin’ mostly shots of Tennessee whiskey. I’m sure it’s for her nerves” I give him a ‘are you serious?’ look. I mean she’s a tiny little thing, with curves in just the right places. I feel my dick jump just thinking about her ass. What the fuck am I doing? I need to chill the hell out, or I’ll be the one getting my ass kicked instead.

I order a beer and a round of shots and as I’m pulling my card out, Luka stops me.

“Nah man, we got it covered” he says.

I look at him and say, “Thanks man, but I want to get this for Sina.”

He gives me