Destinee and Destiny Ch. 01.2

Hello again readers! Hopefully you're enjoying the story so far! I promise this will be the last chapter that does not have sex of some sort in it. This is however, probably the most important chapter, so make sure you're reading everything in order! Enjoy.

Chapter Six -- Shifting Tides

For the first time in a long time as I wake up, I feel at complete peace. The dawn also brings a realization, I love Destinee. She's the first thought I have when I wake up, and I'm quick to replace it as I roll over to hug the gorgeous girl sleeping next to me... and my hand passes through the empty air. My eyes snap open, wide awake, and I find a carefully written note on the pillow.

Sorry for bailing, Brandon. I had an amazing time last night, don't worry. I just forgot in all the fun that I have a test this afternoon. I put my number in your phone though. You better call me soon, I know where you live, after all.

Her threat brings a deep chuckle and I roll over to grab my phone off of the bedside table. I decide not to be an idiot and try to play it cool, shooting her a quick text.

Me: Good morning, beautiful. Shame about your test, I was looking forward to taking your sexy little ass to breakfast. Good luck!

It's only a little past nine, so I lazily got up and went through my morning rituals; shave, a shower, brush my teeth, take a piss. Destinee is awake as I head out to the kitchen to make breakfast. She flashes me a knowing grin. "I heard you had a good time last night. Who was the cutie who slipped out earlier?"

I grin, relieved she wasn't annoyed with me or something. We hadn't really discussed me having anyone over, but clearly, she didn't care. I was almost disappointed though, I half expected her to be jealous. I realize instantly how stupid that is.

"Lexeigh, a girl I met last night at the bar. We hit it off pretty good. I think there may actually be some potential."

Wishful thinking most likely, but I could swear Destinee's smile faltered just the slightest bit. I shake it off, giving her a small hug before slipping past to make some oatmeal. I can feel her gaze on me for a few moments as she pours a bowl of cereal and takes it to the couch. "That's awesome. Thanks for giving Zach and I some space last night, he really missed me apparently."

My laugh is genuine, and I quickly join her on the couch as she turns the news on the plasma. "I'm sure. He didn't want to stick around? I'd like a chance to get to know him if you two are really getting serious."

She nodded, quiet for only a moment. "He's not really the spooning type. Besides he had to work the morning shift today."

"Oh yeah, you guys work together. I remember you saying that. I don't think I actually know where you work though."

She shrugged nonchalantly, finally seeming to relax as she settled against my shoulder. "Nothing fancy, customer service at a department store."

My nod is interrupted as I notice the segment of the news report. Destinee is only confused by my sudden lack of attention for a second before she gasps in similar realization. They were talking about El Chapo's trail. Names of other cartel members were starting to come out, and the Mexican and American governments were coming together in what was becoming the largest drug crackdown in recent history.

"Damn." She glances my way nervously, probably wrestling with the same question going through my mind. I know her well enough. "I doubt the names of any runners are gonna surface. They're after the big dogs."

Destinee nods soberly, finishing the rest of her cereal in an uncomfortable silence. It gets noticeable enough that I finally have to sit down my bowl and turn to her. I take her hand in mine, ignoring the warm tingle that pulses up my arm. "Hey, it's done and over with, alright? I'm off the grid and safe now."

She tries to smile, but her concern is still blatant. I drop her hand after a moment, polishing off the rest of my own bowl. "So, any plans for today?"

I shrug. "Not really. I was thinking about going to see my mom and John to let them know I'm okay and stuff. I might also try to take Lexeigh out for dinner if she's free."

She smiled, relieved for the change of topics. "That's a promising idea, BJ talks all the time about missing you. I know she's worried, and I haven't talked to her since you showed up. Maybe I'll join you. I'm off today."

Spending the day with my sis is appealing, even if I'm trying to fight my feelings. Plus, not having to get taxis or an Uber sounds downright fantastic. "I'd be glad for the back up actually. Oh, I also want to go to the dealership. I really need to get a new car soon."

That perks her right up, grinning at me like a kid in a candy store. "I'm coming with. I know you loved dad's Firebird, but that car needed to be put to rest a while ago. What are you thinking about?"

"Oh, you know, a nice soccer-mom minivan or something like that." She punched my shoulder with a slight pout, Beylikdüzü Escort Bayan bringing a deep laugh from me. "Alright, no violence needed. I'm not sure, maybe a Lexus or Corvette or something. Probably a newer model. Although I'm supposed to keep a low profile, so maybe less flashy."

We chatter amicably for a while, before she headed to her room to get dressed for the day. She practically shoved me out the door and into her car, somehow more eager than me to buy a new car. Four dealerships, a lot of salesman later, I settled on a 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Classica in a deep red. It only had half the little horses my Firebird had, but its handling was epic on the test drive and as an Italian convertible it was plenty gorgeous. New it was priced at 25k, and Destinee watched in pure awe as I talked the dealer into dropping it to 20 for paying in cash.

She squealed in childlike delight as we dropped her car back at the apartment and I let her drive to Altoona to go surprise my mom at work. We managed to get her right before her lunch break, and she practically burst out of the office doors to pull me into a tearful hug.

"Brandon! I had no idea you were back!"

I chuckled, startled as I noticed her dyed hair was starting to get a bit of gray in it. "Good to see you mom. I've been staying with Destinee for about a week, thought we'd surprise you for lunch." They hugged as well, and we went down the street to this little ma-and-pa diner called Joe's.

She called dad halfway through as we caught up, and I had to admit that it felt good to be back with family. We talked for a while playing catch-up, and I found myself wondering just why I had been avoiding it. Even Mikayla was all but a distant memory, not even mentioned once. When we dropped mom back off at work everyone was all smiles.

With a groan, Destinee surrendered the keys back to me and hoped in the passenger seat. It was too tempting to resist hopping over the door into the convertible. I looked over as she got a call, "it's Zach's lunch break. You mind chilling for a bit so I can take this?"

I nodded, my good spirits high enough that it didn't even bother me. As she talked softly next to me, I played with a few apps on my phone. Fifteen minutes into their conversation, a soft argument began about something I wasn't part of, so I excused myself for a brief walk around the block. Coincidental timing kicking in, I finally noticed I had missed a text notification at some point and grinned as I opened my messages. She had named herself Lex