Chapter 157

Chapter 157
Rico  

I watch her leave and walk back to the living room where everyone else is waiting. 

"Tell me everything I want to know. From the day I was born to this day," I face the people sitting around me and grab a cancer stick from the table. No one stops me this time, and I am glad because I won't have to be rude to anyone if they try to. 

My emotions are all over the place right now, and smoking is the only thing I know will ease the tension. 

Fuck, I am hurting that girl, and It's clear she is just putting on a brave face in front of me. 

Among the people in the room are my mother, Carl, and his wife, and the three guys that claim to be my friends. 

"These are yours" Marcus passes me a phone and a wallet. The ID in the wallet reads Ricardo Moreno. What a dumb name. There is also a picture of Mia. The girl in the picture is smiling brightly as her eyes sparkle in delight. I find her smile contagious. 

I grab the phone from the table and after switching it on, I have no idea what the password is.  

"The password is her birthday," Dante says and I lift my brow at him. How close were we that he knew my damn password? The problem is, I don't even remember her damn password. So he answers my unasked question and I input the digits. 

Amazing, my wallpaper is the same picture in my wallet. I knew she was special to me from the moment I looked into her teary eyes. 

What catches my attention is the numerous messages she has been sending. She never forgets to remind me how much she loves me in each text. 

"Say something. I want to know how I met Mia too, Our relationship and everything" I face back at my people and their faces show uncertainty. 

"I don't think it's the best idea..." 

"Tell me everything, all the dark secrets. Bella mentioned I was once in jail and my family despised me. Start talking" I cut my mum off not giving anyone a chance to back out. 

"You don't have to be rude, Rico. I will start..." Carl commences the story telling and he is later joined by my mother and the three guys. 

When they are done talking, my mood sours more, and even the tenth weed I have smoked doesn't have an effect on my fucked up mind.  

So it turns out my life has no value at all? I am just some fucked up piece of shit. 

I chuckle puffing out more smoke, replaying every single word they just uttered in my mind. 

"I see.." I toss the blunt on the ashtray and silently get up. I need to hit something and gym is the only place I have in mind right now. 

"Son...," I turn around to my mother's voice but my glare silences her. 

"I need time to myself" I mumble walking away. 

 

"Whatever you do, don't push her away" I glance at my brother who joined me an hour later. We had been silently using the machines until he decided to speak.  

Why would I do that? She is probably the best thing in my life right now. If anything, I need to start looking for a beautiful ring that will match her lovely fingers. 

"Does she know all the shit you just told me?" I spare him a glance and continue lifting the strenuous weights. If she knew how crappy my life is, would she wait for me to regain my memories? 

"Each one of them" Carl answers and I wonder what she saw in me. Either way, I will appreciate her more and do everything to recover. Maybe she is my lucky charm. 

The day passes on uneventfully. Everyone seems to be minding their own business until it's dark and I realize Mia is taking too long to come home. She should be here already. 

It is already 8 pm and past dinner time. Mum said we should wait for her before anyone ate. So just to be sure she is okay, I dial her number and she picks up at the third ring. 

"Rico?" Mia tiredly whispers as if she is sleeping. 

"Baby, when are you coming home? Everyone is waiting for you before having dinner" I mutter on the phone. 

"Mmh that, I came home after work. I needed to talk to my mum but slept by mistake. Can I come over tomorrow? I am kind of tired" Her soft voice is accompanied by a yawn and I feel guilty for waking her up. According to what they said about her mum, I wouldn't be comfortable if she spent the night in the same house as her. 

" I will come for you then" I get up from the seat but she quickly stops me. 

"No Rico, I will just have Neera drop me then. Don't bother yourself" She sighs deeply and immediately hangs up. I stare at my phone in deep thought. I don't think I am overreacting but she sounds off. 

Also, why didnt she tell me she went home? If I didnt call I would have waited for the whole night for her. 

Maybe she forgot. That must be it.