Chapter 127: Hello River

River POV

I'm buzzed already and Flame's bringing me another drink.

"I need food! Where is that damn delivery boy"

Chailor moans.

I giggle as I watch her look from window to window. Hangry Chailor is not someone to mess with.

I hear a phone ringing. We all look at each other.

"It's River's" Flame yells laughing.

I dive around looking through the blankets to find it. I answer it laughing.

"Hello" I giggle out.

"God Doll, you don't know how much I miss that sound already"

"Finn!" I yell out, my heart is in my throat and my eyes instantly tear up.

"Hi baby. I miss you too so much baby doll. I got your email and trust me you'll hear from him, just give him time to lick his wounds. I love you baby"

"Ohhhh Finn. I love you. How are you calling me?" I'm shaking so hard and I'm so happy to hear his voice.

"I called in a favor and Burks helped me out. You are the glue baby not me, don't you forget it. We need you more then you need us. Keep writing me, tell me everything. I won't be able to call every time but never forget I love you baby"

"I love you too Finley Spencer. It's really good to hear your sexy voice. Are you safe my love?"

"I'm safe my love. Now behave yourself or I'll spank that ass when I see you. I love you baby doll.  Now put me on speaker" I hurry and do as he says.

"Okay, your on speaker" I say wiping my eyes.

"Chailor I love you sister, play that recording to my god baby."

"We did three times today. I love you too Finley. Be safe" she wipes a tear away as she looks at me.

"Flame, your amazing and you know it. Thank you for this morning and for all of it. I love you girl. Hold on a minute" There is what sounds like shuffling for a minute.

"Fiammetta!" A deep voice says "Sorella, mi senti?" Hearing him talk like that in Italian I assume it's Italian makes my head spin some. I get a quick flash of nothing but darkness and I feel a strange warmth runs through me. I have to sit the feeling is overwhelming but I quickly shake it off.

"Denalii!" She yells out. "Yes I can hear you." her eyes filling with tears.

"I love you big sis and I'll write you later. You naughty girls have fun. Don't forget to check on dad. I'm proud of you don't ever forget that and you'll do great things for the business don't let them tell you otherwise. I love you sorella" he says with a slight crack in his voice.

"Thank you baby brother, I love you too. I'm going to show them all what I'm made of. Can you please be safe I love you both"

"We love you Finn" me and Chailor yell.

"Bye Nunzio, you both be safe and we'll see you soon" I yell as the call ends.

I just sit back holding my phone to my heart.

He just made my whole day.

"Give me that drink" I say clinking cups with them.

"What does sorella mean?" I ask Flame.

"Sister" she answers back smiling ear to ear "he said sister can you hear me" Oh okay I nod. I wonder if she will teach me some Italian it's really beautiful.

Two hours later and we're drunk and playing in the gym. Rolling around on the ground laughing and kicking the yoga ball in the air.

Flame's phone rings and she fumbles around to answer it. We all start laughing.

"Hi baby, want to get naughty with me" she says giggling as she answers.

She starts laughing hysterically "Sorry Lucky, well then don't call from his phone. If you want to know how she is then call her phone." She looks at us and hangs up.

"Told you!" She laughs and starts pointing at me.

"What?" I ask confused.

"He likes you" she laughs and Chailor joins her.

My phone rings. She tilts her head at me with that I told you so look.

"Shut up" I say laughing. "Hello" I say laughing as I answer.

"Um hi, I was just calling to check on you. Just to make sure for Pickle"

I roll my eyes "He don't care Lucky but it seems like you do" I clamp a hand to my mouth as soon as I say it. We all start walking back out to the kitchen.

"Well um, your wrong he does care. Don't get me twisted, I only called for him so don't be getting your hopes up. I don't care what you think enchantress. I'm just a good brother and you'll be surprised by how much he cares." I hurry and take a quick shot with Flame as I roll my eyes at what he's saying

"Okay whatever Lucky. I'm fine, I'm drinking and having fun. He can stay where he is, maybe I'll just invite you over to hang out instead" I say winking at Flame.

He clears his throat "Yeah that wouldn't be a good idea enchantress. You'll hear from him soon I'm sure. Drink some water and um.. goodnight" he says the last part kind of awkward and I start laughing.

"Why is he being weird baby?" A different deep voice says.

"Hi Brain sorry wrong girl, this is River she went to grab some more drinks"  I say still laughing a little.

"Ohh um hello River. Are you having fun?" He asks awkwardly.

"Yes. I'm actually having a great time. I love your girlfriend she's amazing. You guys should come hang out with us. I would really like to meet you."

"Oh yeah sorry we are on a job, so I can't leave but I'll ask Lucky if he wants to there's not much for him to do right now. It was good talking to you River and we'll see each other soon"

"Here she is. I want to meet you one day so quit being shy and come hang out sometime. Bye Brain"

I go sit by Chailor as I take a shot and hand Flame her phone.

"Hi baby" Flame says as she walking in the other room.

"What's wrong sweet face?" Chailor says looking at me.

"I miss the boys. I'm happy I got to talk to Finn but I'm also sad I have to wait to hear his voice again. Pickle might not come back and Lucky hurts my feeling everytime I talk to him even when he's trying to do something nice. Men are confusing why does everyone say it's women. I know what I want! I want Finn and Pickle with me always. I want Lucky to be my friend so it doesn't feel like I'm always pulling Pickle away from his brother." I take a deep breath and chug the last of my drink and take another shot. She rubs my back and wipes the tear from my cheek.

"Nope! Fuck No!!" Flame yells over the music as she walks back in. We both jump.