Vin's POV:
My hand looked ugly now. And it bloody hurts.
Everyone was gone one by one. Just Enzo, Carl and Erin left behind in my room.
Erin took two strides towards me and sat on the bed side. "Does it hurt too much?" She holds up my hand carefully. "Try to move your fingers." she move my fingers back and forward. "No broken finger." She murmurs to herself.
She looked up to see my face. My eyes were teary. Obviously because I was feeling pain. She was biting her lips. I hate to look her like this, I know exactly what's she thinking. Now she's going to blame herself.
"I am sorry Vin. I shouldn't have come." She looked down in embarrassment as if everything is her fault.
Hearing this I snatch back my hand. She looked up, surprised.
"Don't touch me!" I utter.
"Vin I..." She was dumbfounded.
"If you're going to blame yourself for everything then go away."
"..."
"Hey Enzo take this fish." I said, pushing Erin away slightly.
"Vin?" She looked at me hurt.
"Just go away Erin. Take this sadist too. And don't came back. I don't care about you anymore. Go live your life happily. I don't want you anymore." I said to her face and looked away.
"Vin... don't say that." Her voice breaks. "I... I am sorry... He didn't meant to hurt you. I swear... He...he just got angry and then..." She was now holding the hem of my shirt.
"I said go away. Carl, you can take her. Do whatever you want. Keep her in your house or any other place... From now on, I don't have anything to do with her." I said firmly.
Carl furrowed his brows while Enzo rubbed his forehead, watching our emotional drama.
Tears fell down from Erin's eyes. Well that break my heart a little.
Carl's eyes widen. For a second, he didn't know what to do. He soon realized that he messed it up. He then clenched his fists and took a step forward.
"Erin let's go." He said flatly.
I held my breath. I don't know what she will do. But if she choose to leave... I swear I would never talk to her again.
"I'm not going." She wiped away her tears fiercely and looked right at Carl as if she made up her mind for something.
"Erin?"
"I am not coming with you. Not unless you apologize to young master."
Carl gave her a look.
"What! You don't want to apologize? Fine, then leave." She said firmly.
"..." I was speechless but feeling happy and a little satisfied.
"Erin come with me." Carl held out his hand towards her. But she didn't hold it. Something moved inside his dark eyes. Is he scared?
"Vin was right all along. Why would I blame myself for everything! Why would I say sorry? Because It's you. It's your damn fault that he got hurt. How dare you hurt him!" Suddenly she raised her voice and stand in front of him.
She looked both sad and angry which make her even more dangerous. After all she was my freaking psychiatrist, and that wasn't an easy job at all. Believe me on this, it's not pretty when she gets angry, everyone knows that. That's why Enzo was on alert; ready to take action if needed.
Carl was wavering. It's the first time that my manipulative cousin didn't seems to know how to react.
"The time when I was with him I protected him with my own life. How dare you hurt him in front of my damn eyes!?" She pointed at Carl's chest. "It's your fault that he doesn't want me anymore. I lost my bloody importance because of you." Her pride got hurt. And she was crying.
Sigh! I think she shade enough tears now it's my cue to walk in.
I stood up from my bed. Because she's getting it all wrong, I didn't mean it that way. I was just being... dramatic.
But I really hate it when she takes all the blame, and apologize for things that she hadn't done. I hate it when she has to ask for my cousin's permission for literally everything. It's infuriating. My own cousin is infuriating.
When I accepted her resignation the only thing I want was her to be happy, but this is not being happy when you have to ask for someone else's permission to make a decision for yourself. That's pathetic in my eyes.
It's not like I mind my cousin's presence in my house or something. But I really wanted him to understand that he don't own Erin, no one does.
We had different natures and styles...and literally every other thing that comes to my mind. He freaking walk around with a screwdriver. Well, I am not any better... I myself got a screw loose. That's why, I had a personal psychiatrist in the first place.
But we had only one thing in common... We both love Erin and care about her with all our might. But at the moment our favorite woman is sobbing and crying because of our stubbornness.
Now I have to act mature and handle this gawky situation because I'm the elder one here. Tsk!
I wiped her tears with my hand. She was giving me puppy eyes. Cute! But Eeewwww!
"Enough of tears. See, I'm fine now. It doesn't hurt anymore." I show her my ugly looking hand and smile a little...in pain.
Frankly speaking, I am lying because in reality my hand hurts like crazy and I wanted to cry too. She looked confused so I had to speak some more.
"I don't want his apology, it's not like his sorry works like pain killers and heal my beautiful hand or something." I utter in annoyance.
"You are not mad anymore?" She asked in a small voice.
"Only because anger gives me headache." I held my head high though everyone was staring at me.
Carl gave me a quiet look that I know how to comprehend but I won't.
"Ahem Master Enzo? Doctor is here." Rob knocked at the door. I didn't hear his footsteps, strange. I narrowed my eyes at him but then choose to ignore.
"Alright. Erin? Go wash your face and both of you... Let's go downstairs and get your hands treated." He ordered everyone and went for the door.
As soon as he step outside, he halted.
What's going on?
Erin quietly went for my bathroom. Then Carl followed Enzo outside, but like my brother he also stopped looking at something.
Well, now I'm curious.
As soon as I walk out.
"..."
What the hell!
Outside my room I saw everyone eavesdropping.
On the left side, Nero was leaning against the wall while Léa was looking down, slightly flushed in embarrassed.
On the right side, Laure, Rob and Dane was standing. Pretending to be admiring ceilings and carpet. Bloody idiots!
So that's why I didn't heard Rob's coming because this nerd never really left.
Enzo rubbed his forehead watching everyone, Carl raised an eyebrow and I placed my hand on my waist while tapping my foot on floor.
Laure and my guards started smiling sheepishly while hiding their embarrassment. It was expected from Laure but my guards too!
One thing for sure, they can't work as an undercover spy, they would be captured in no time and tortured to death.
Bunch of useless coconuts!
"Everyone. Downstairs. Now." Enzo deep voice broke the silence.
In the blink of an eye, everyone disappeared, except me and Carl. I was waiting for Erin and I'm sure he's doing the same.
I sat on the couch cross-legged, and he just leaned against the wall playing with his signet ring. I quietly stare at his movement. I had one too but I gave it to Enzo when I declare myself unfit for the leadership and then father had to choose my half brother as heir. Not my prideful moment as I literally throw the burden over him. But I love him so I promised to support him anyway I can. On the positive note, he's perfect for the capo role also he used the signet ring to propose Laure. He can be hopelessly romantic sometimes.
Minute never felt so long, Erin is surely taking her time. Now I'm feeling awkward while trying to look anywhere but on my bruised hand. And oh, my cousin.
"Did you really meant was you said earlier?" Carl broke the silence, giving me a mini heart attack.
Don't get me wrong, I am not scared of him or anything but he always carry a freaking butterfly knife. Plus, we are alone at the moment. Even though he's my cousin I won't trust him with my life.
I just looked at him hiding my true self. I don't think it's really necessary to answer him. Right?
"What are you talking about?" I played dumb.
"You can't fool me. And you know that, don't you?" He said while...smiling?
I took a deep breath. And sat properly with my spine straight.
"Erin can give her life for both of us. But I wonder... if we killed each other out of our petty ill will. What do you think she would do? Where would she go?" I murmur lightly, mostly to myself.
Carl was silent for a solid minute, thinking something. "You was never going to let her go. You were just putting on a show." He stated finally.
"What do you think?" I tried not to smile, but my eyes gave away a little.
"You made her cry on purpose." He speaks out his mind and narrowed his eyes on me.
"Well, you hurt me first." I smirked at him with satisfaction.
He just looked at me, eyes widened. Then he laughed.
That was a genuine laugh, I can tell.
"I hate you crazy brother." He said grinning.
"I hate you more psycho cousin." I winked at him.
"And I hate you both." We turned together to look at Erin. "Why didn't you both leave first?" She asked.
"We were waiting for you." Carl and I said at the same time.
She looked at us then smile.
Yeah, her emotional state is stable now.
"Let's go then." She said. Carl took a step forward.
"Hey Erin help me up."
She came to support me, placing my arm on her shoulder and placed her one hand on my waist.
"Your legs are fine." Carl gritted his teeth to see his beloved supporting me.
"Shut up and come here. I'm feeling dizzy." Before Carl could even react, I reached out to grab his arm and placed my other arm over his shoulder.
"Are you out of your mind! Leg go." He was a little surprise. Poor psycho.
In the end, they both had to carry me because I heavily leaned on them. Well, this weird couple deserves this.
"When I said I felt dizzy I was not lying. I haven't eaten anything the whole day. Just don't freak out if I fainted or something." I mumble.
Then they both carry me downstairs without complaining.
.
.
After examining my hand, doctor put a bandage to reduce swelling, restrict movement, and provide support to the muscles and joints.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I glare at Carl who obviously doesn't feel any remorse, if anything he looked quite satisfied watching his 'masterpiece' covered in bandages.
Bloody sadist!
"Come Carl, it's your turn." Laure said excitedly.
Doctor's eyes widened when he saw a red bite wound on his wrist. Everyone was trying hard to hold back their laughs. Erin stared at her hands feeling a bit sheepish, wanting to hide away from the world.
"Will you give him a tetanus shot?" Enzo asked thoughtfully.
"He's not bitten by a dog, silly." Laure replied idiotically, and give a side glance to Erin.
Hearing this our doctor raised his head to look at Carl's expressionless face while Erin kept shifting her weight from side to side, hiding her embarrassment.
"Yes, Mr. Lorenzo he needs a tetanus shot."
Enzo clenched his jaw and tilt his face sideways. While on the other hand, Laurey slapped her thigh and burst out laughing. Erin's face turned red like tomato.
From the corner of my eye I saw, Nero was grinning, on his right side, little Léa was giggling without making any sound. Rob and Dane bowed down while clenching their fists. If it wasn't for Carl they would also be laughing hard at Erin.
Carl ended up getting the TT shot, and a little bandage on his wrist.
"Anyone else got hurt?" Enzo asked looking at everyone, as if he was seeking another candidate for treatment. "Erin? Laure?" They shook their heads. "That's it doctor. Thank you!" He gave his professional smile.
"Wait doctor! There's one more person you need to check." Carl said in his chilled voice.
"Who?" Enzo gazed at everyone.
"Come here Nero." Carl gave his seat.
"I'm not hurt." My little brother replied shortly.
"Doctor, can you check his foot. Maybe he broke his toe or something." Carl was smiling.
Léa's eyes widen in shock. Nero ignored everyone and turned to leave arrogantly.
"Hey Nero come back here!" I shouted at his back. How can I left my little brother untreated!
Enzo took two long strides and grab our youngest by his arm and forced him to sit on the chair in front of doctor.
Carl was right, Nero toenail was hurt and turned bluish purple. Everyone leaned forward to look at his foot.
Doctor gave him painkillers, and tell him not to wear sneakers or shoes for a week or two. Nero kept rolling his eyes.
After treating everyone, doctor left the room with Dane.
"Hey Laurey, your nose is bleeding." I shouted looking at her face.
At the speed of lightening, Enzo turned to look at her face, then grab her hand and ran out of the room calling "DOCTOR!!!"
Everything happened so fast that we didn't even got the time to react.
In the end, Laure end up with cotton balls in her nose. She looked funny. But no one dared to laugh because she almost choked her fiancé for laughing at her.
I don't know why but in every few seconds I kept glancing at her face as if there's nothing else worth watching in the whole damn room.
As soon as I saw her face, I started laughing hysterically for who know how many timeth.
"What are you laughing about huh! It all happened because of you! You damn crazy weasel!" She dashed forward to kick me. Obviously, I ran for my precious life. It took three people to stop her.
Phew!
I'm saved.
But suddenly room starts spinning, my eyelids became heavy, my vision blurry...
"VIN!" Someone shouted but the noises are fading away.
Soon my legs gave up and then everything became dark.
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