Family

The next few days were used to shop furnitures, kitchen appliances, and everything other things needed at Tiffany’s new house.
On Saturday, they did the painting, and decorations of the house.
The girls, Marlie and Zoey didn’t even allow Tiffany to choose the color of paint or wallpaper that she wants in her house and did everything for her, the girl nodding her head at everything they did, leaning on Aiden from time to time because of how weak she was.
They all insisted on doing everything in the house themselves instead of hiring people to arrange the house for them.
While the girls arrange the bedroom, Aiden and Declan did the work in the living room from setting the dining, the chairs and center table, and everything in the living room.
By the time they finished arranging the whole house, from the living room, to the kitchen, to the toilet and bathrooms, and every other place, it was almost seven in the evening.
They fell to the fluffy couch and breathed heavily, Marlie pushing the carton of Pizza they had in the afternoon with her leg.
“Woah, that feels like a whole lotta work!” Marlie exclaimed.
“What are you saying? It’s a lot of work,” Zoey exhaled.
“You’re right. Not to even talk that Tiffany kept laying on the bed, claiming she was tired,” Marlie hissed.
“I was really tired,” Tiffany slurred.
“She only arranged some pieces of stuff inside the drawer, right?” Zoey asked.
“Yeah, and she practically yawned all through,” Marlie agreed.
“You shouldn’t blame my babe. She wouldn’t say she was tired when she wasn’t,” Aiden interfered and then yawned.
“Hey, shut your mouth if you’re only going to side with her,” Marlie snapped.
“Hello, you can’t talk to my boyfriend that way,” Tiffany clapped her hands gently.
“Oh, really?” Marlie raised her brows.
“Well, yes,” Tiffany rolled her eyes.
“Enough guys, what should we have for dinner? I’m tired and I need a good rest, trust me,” Declan yawned.
“I saw a chicken spot on our way here this morning. Let’s get it. I still have dad’s debit card,” Marlie grinned.
“Chicken? Sounds great!” Zoey clapped her hands.
“Chicken and?” Declan groaned.
“Alcohol,” Marlie whispered.
“Hey!” He shouted and Marlie flinched.
“How could you… How could your idea be so great?!” He exclaimed and they laughed.
“Aiden and Declan should go get it, the girls will be here, waiting for you,” Marlie grinned.
“Why? Was it not you who sighted the chicken spot?” Declan frowned.
“So? It’s not hard to get. When you get out of here, walk down your left and you’ll see where I’m talking. There should be a store around. Buy alcohol when you’re returning,” Marlie said.
“Hey, you’re so bossy!” Declan snapped.
“Just go and stop sulking!” Zoey hissed.
“Let’s just go, dude,” Aiden yawned, obviously tired.
That was understandable, Aiden did more work than Declan who only kept talking as he worked.
**
The five of them sat on the floor, around the center table that had cartons of fried chicken, alcohol, bottled water, and glass cups, waiting for the Television to switch on.
“Hey, did you not say it was working perfectly? Why is it still showing blank?” Marlie frowned, holding a chicken drumstick tightly.
“Do I know? You saw it work after the electrician left. If you’re hungry, eat. Must you watch the television while you eat?” Declan snapped.
“Yes. You have no idea the happiness and fun that is there when you watch a movie, and eat,” Zoey shook her head.
“I bet he does not. What does he even know by the way?” Marlie rolled his eyes.
“Declan, did you return the plug that you removed earlier from the socket?” Aiden asked.
“Sure, I wouldn’t forget that. I…(looks around) I think I didn’t,” he pressed his lips together and stood up hurriedly.
“Ahh!” Zoey, Marlie, and Aiden groaned.
“You’re really dumb,” Tiffany shook her head.
“Hey, you can’t blame me,” Declan hissed, as he waited for the TV to work after he had plugged it into the socket.
“Well, you are,” Tiffany shrugged her shoulder as the Television finally switched on.
“Hey!” Declan shouted and Tiffany burst into laughter.
“Sorry,” she apologized amidst laughter.
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After they had finished eating, Zoey and Marlie cleared the table, leaving only the bottle of alcohol they had yet to drink.
While they were eating, Zoey had brought a suggestion to drink it while they play games after they finish eating.
“So, what’s the game?” Declan asked after the girls had returned to the table.
“Let’s start with truth or dare,” Zoey grinned.
“Truth or dare?” Declan frowned.
“Since we’re not very much here, we’ll only ask questions, so, whoever refuses to give an answer drinks,” Zoey answered.
“If we’re going to do this, let’s ask, fun dirty questions. I’ll quit if it’s too holy,” Marlie rolled her eyes.
“Sure,” Zoey shrugged her shoulder.
“So, who’s in?” Zoey asked.
“Me!” They all chorused.
“Zoey, I’ll ask you first,” Marlie turned to look at Zoey with a mischievous smile on her face.
“I’m ready,” Zoey nods her head.
“When was the first time you lost your virginity?” Marlie asked and the smile on Zoey’s face slowly disappeared.
“I’ll drink,” she grabbed a glass cup hurriedly.
“Wait, seriously?” Marlie frowned.
“Why?” Zoey hissed.
“You don’t want to answer that? You wanna drink instead?” Marlie queried.
“Yes. I wanna drink. I don’t want to answer that,” she glared at Marlie.
“Whoa. I didn’t know you’d try to act saint as soon as the games start,” Marlie shook her head.
“What?” Zoey frowned her face.
“Hey, what’s up with you two? Marlie, if she doesn’t want to say it, it’s fine. Is there a rule that says she must answer?” Declan interrupted.
“Still…”
“Don’t ask her further. The rule is, if anyone doesn’t answer, he or she drinks,” Declan said.
“Whatever. You’re making the game boring already,” she hissed.
“Okay, I’ll pour you a drink!” Aiden grabbed the bottle, opened the lid, and then poured it inside her glass cup gently.
Zoey closed her eyes and then looked around slowly, would it not be better to tell these people?
There was no way they will hate her because of that, right?
“I was raped four years ago,” she said bluntly and dropped the glass cup.
“W… What?” Declan and Tiffany chorused while Marlie covered her mouth with her palm.
“I didn’t tell you, I’m sorry.”
“Wait, how? Who did that to you?” Declan asked hurriedly.
“My uncle. My parents went on a trip so, I stayed home with him. So…” she hiccuped.
“Fûck! Babe, I’m sorry,” Declan hurriedly knelt beside her and pulled her into a hug.
“I had no idea, babe,” Tiffany pressed her lips together.
“I would never have asked if I knew. I am sorry, sis,” Marlie bowed solemnly.
“Fûck, I hope he was punished for what he did,” Aiden frowned.
“I told my parents when they returned, and he got arrested. He’s still in prison,” she answered after she had disengaged from the hug.
“I’m sorry baby,” Declan pleaded.
“Come on, it’s fine. It’s been so long, and… I’m over it,” she nods her head.
“Still…”
“Let’s continue our game,” she exhaled and sat properly, ignoring the looks of the others.
“Zoey,” Tiffany whispered.
“I’m fine. Can you guys not give me this look, please? I didn’t tell you because of this, I just wanted you guys to know,” she said.
“Thanks for telling us. It meant so much to us,” Tiffany smiled and Zoey nods her head.
“So, Marlie. I’m asking you,” Zoey eyed Marlie.
“Have you ever pretended to orgasm?” She asked.
“Yes, a few times,” she burst out laughing.
“Gosh!” Tiffany laughed.
“I’ll ask Declan,” Marlie pressed her lips together.
“Have you ever sent your nude to a girl?”
“Ewww, no!” He laughed at the ridiculous question.
“For real?” Marlie creased her brows.
“That’s so disgusting to do!” He laughed.
“Okay, ask someone.”
“Would you get back with your ex if she were to return, Aiden?”
“Can you just ask something better? She returned, and I’m not getting back with her,” he answered.
“That’s cool!” Marlie and Zoey clapped.
“I’ll ask your girlfriend, I bet you have nothing to ask her,” Marlie smiled.
“Sis, who in this room do you trust the least, and who do you trust more?”
“You and Aiden,” Tiffany answered without thinking twice.
“You mean you trust me more?” Marlie covered her mouth with her palm.
“No, I trust you the least. I trust my baby more,” she answered and everyone burst into laughter, except Marlie who hissed.
“That’s bad of you. I’ll ask you, Zoey,” she turned to face Zoey grudgingly.
“Who would you call to help bury a dead body?”
“What’s that question?” Zoey laughed.
“Just answer.”
“I’ll call Tiffany,” Zoey answered.
“What? Why my baby?” Aiden frowned and Tiffany laughed.
“Up till last week, I had a fierce, cold bîtch for a friend,” Zoey answered.
“Fûck you!” Tiffany laughed.
“You wouldn’t blame me,” she shrugged her shoulder.
After a few seconds of laughing and all, Marlie half-shouted, “I have another game suggestion.”
“Who knows of the game ‘drop a finger if you’ve ever?” she asked with a grin.
“Yeah, we do. Do you know it, baby?” Aiden turned to ask Tiffany who sat close beside him.
“No,” she shook her head.
“Listen, it’s simple. You have to bring up something only you have done, so, the first to fold their five fingers is the winner, do you get it?” Zoey explained.
“Huh, I think I do. I think it’ll be fun also,” she giggled.
“Then, how about the loser?” Aiden asked.
“The person with the lowest number drinks alcohol,” Zoey answered.
“Not bad. Shall we start?” Declan asked and then raised his left hand shortly.
“I’ll start, then, Declan, Zoey, Aiden, and then Tiffany. Okay?” Marlie asked.
“Okay,” they all chorused.
“Put a finger down if you have any tattoos,” Marlie started and then put a finger down while everyone turned to look at her.
“You have a tattoo? where?” Declan widened his eyes.
“My waist,” she grinned.
“Fûck, I have the craziest sister,” he gritted his teeth and Aiden laughed hard.
“You sure do.”
“Why would you have that?” Declan frowned.
“Declan, your turn,” Marlie said instead.
“Put a finger down if you’ve ever had sex in a public place,” he said and he dropped a finger while Marlie did the same.
“You have?” Declan creased his brows and Marlie shrugged her shoulder.
“Put a finger down if you’ve sent a confession message to the wrong person,” Zoey asked and she dropped her finger.
“Why would you make that mistake?” Marlie laughed.
“I know, right?”
“Put a finger down if you’ve ever been on a blind date,” Aiden said and put a finger down.
“Why would you go on a blind date?” Tiffany laughed.
“Declan set me up,” he answered.
“Your turn, Tiffy,” Zoey waved her hand at her.
“Hmm…” She looked around, not knowing what to say.
“Put a finger down if you’ve ever won Declan in a fight,” she said and everyone burst into laughter except Declan.
“What was that supposed to mean?!” Declan shouted.
“I didn’t know what to say,” Tiffany said amidst laughter.
“By the way, you didn’t beat me. I let you,” Declan hissed and everyone laughed again.
They kept playing the game, and Marlie won, while Tiffany lost.
Instead of drinking alone, everyone took turns in drinking.
After Tiffany had drunk a couple of cups, Aiden pulled her up gently to avoid her getting drunk and walked her gently into her room.
“Are you okay?” He asked as they walked.
“Yes, I’m fine,” she answered.
When they entered the room, he returned to the sitting room and got her a bottle of water, walked back to the bedroom, and have her drink it.
“Are you sleepy?” He asked and collected the water from her.
“No, are you?” Tiffany asked, and raised her head to look at him.
“Not really. I think you should sleep though. You probably overworked yourself today,” Aiden said.
“How can I sleep when your face is so close to mine?” Tiffany asked.
She was sitting on the edge of the bed and Aiden only stood, leaning towards her gently.
“Don’t try to get naughty and just sleep,” Aiden chuckled.
“Well, I don’t want to,” she shook her head, grabbed his collar, and pulled him closer to kiss his lips.
Aiden pulled away gently and looked at her, “You should sleep, I will not let you go easily if I should give in to you,” Aiden whispered to her.
“I don’t care,” she said and kissed him again.
Aiden dropped the bottled water and climbed on the bed gently, Tiffany moving back.
As he knelt in front of her and kissed her lips gently, Tiffany closed her eyes and hoped he claimed her fully tonight.
TBC