twelve

                                    

                                          
"Don't you even dare start," Joel whispered into my ear.
                          
I turned my whole body to face him and gave him the biggest smile I could muster. "I don't know what you're talking about,"
                          
"Isabella, please, just please,"
                          
"Johann, so tell me, after this amazing meal, with all these amazing people," I paused "where are we going next?" I said completely ignoring Joel's comment.
                          
"Now mi bella, Isa, you'll just have to wait and see," he said bopping my nose.
                          
"Alright then," I said giving him a smile. I turned my body back so that I was facing away from Joel. "Oh my god, I love your heels," I gushed complimenting the girl that was sitting next to me.
                          
"Thank you," she said giving me a genuine smile "Isabella right?"
                          
"Yes, and your name is Rachel?" I said uncertain. She nodded and we dove into a conversation. I tried to be as into the conversation with Rachel as I could but, I couldn't help but notice that Joel and Oriana were having their own conversation. To the point where Johann had switched places with her so that they could communicate better. I completely ignored him throughout the whole meal. When the check came, I started to go through my purse to find my wallet. When I finally found it I took it out and yanked out a couple twenty dollar bills to over my end of the tab. Joel turned to look at me and gave me a look.
                          
"What are you doing?" He asked with an incredulous look on his face.
                          
"I'm paying for my food," I said stating the obvious.
                          
"Why?" Jeez, why did he have to ask such dumb questions?
                          
"Because I'm not going to leave without paying for my food," I said giving him a look
                          
"I got it," he said placing my money back into my hands. He had a habit of trying to fix our issues by buying himself out of it. Which never worked out and infuriated me more if anything. 
                          
"No, it's okay," I said rolling my eyes
                          
"Why are you so complicated?" He asked getting closer to my face.
                          
"How is wanting to pay for my own food being complicated?" I asked
                          
"Just let me pay," Joel said taking his wallet out of his pocket.
                          
"You know what, just so you can shut up, I'll let you pay. Also, since you're paying for me, you might as well pay for your girlfriend," I said pointing at Oriana. I was so fed up with him that I wanted to frustrate him.
                          
"Okay," he said shrugging. He turned around to look at Oriana and put his hand on the back of her waist and got close to her. He brushed her hair out her face and whispered something into her ear. She laughed and nodded. I rolled my eyes and turned back around towards Rachel and started to talk to her. I was so done with Joel and his behavior. I didn't care that I had started it, seeing them together and actually acting like a couple hit home. It reminded me of times in our relationship that I didn't want to remember and instead of reassuring me, he flirted with her right in front of my face. As everyone started to trickle out of the room, I approached Johann and thanked him for inviting me to the get-together. I explained to him that I wasn't feeling well and I just wanted to go back to the hotel and rest.
                          
"Isa, C'mon, we never get to see each other," he said running his hand over his hair
                          
"Johann, I'm not going to stay here and watch him do whatever the hell, it is that he's doing," I softly chuckled
                          
"I'll talk to him," he offered "just please don't go,"
                          
"Dude, it's not even that, even if he stops doing it, it's just going to be awkward between us and we're going to argue over irrelevant things. I don't want to ruin it for everyone else. I'd rather go to the hotel than have to deal with this," I said waving my hands around
                          
"Ayyy Isa, I'm sorry, I feel like this is my fault. I shouldn't have invited her,"
                          
"No Johann, don't even, this is on him and it's been on him since he processed to kiss her,"
                          
"Their lips-"
                          
"Johann, stop defending him. I'm going to go okay," I said getting on my tippy toes to hug him. I went around to say bye to everyone. Joel was off in the corner typing away on his phone and his little girl toy was nowhere to be seen. Not that I cared, I just wanted to leave as soon as possible. I quickly ordered an Uber and walked out of the restaurant because it was supposed to arrive in just two minutes. Once I got into the Uber I pulled out my phone and dialed Christopher. "Hola Gato," I said into my phone. I called him gato because I noticed that a bunch of his fans on twitter called him and Erick that and I thought it was funny.
                          
"Hola bella," he said cheerfully. I couldn't help but smile because the man was a huge bubble of happiness. "How are you? A que se debe el honor?"
                          
"Joel and I got into an argument, honestly I don't even know what the heck that was. I need you to take me out so, I can get my mind off of things," I said rubbing my temples
                          
"Count on it, what are you in the mood for?"
                          
"Take me to that place where there is all that wall art por favor. It seems so pretty,"
                          
"You got it. Where are you?" He asked sweetly
                          
"I'm in an Uber on my way to the hotel,"
                          
"I'll meet you there. Just text me the room number or meet me in the lobby. Let me get ready. And Isa talk to your boyfriend,"
                          
"No quiero," I pouted "at least not for now."
                          
"Okay, but, soon," he pleaded
                          
"Okay, Okay," I gave in
                          
"Gracias," he thanked me. I nodded even though he couldn't see me.
                          
"I'll see you in a few, goodbye pinky,"
                          
"Adios Isa," he sighed
                          
•••
                          
I smiled as Chris pulled into the front of the hotel. I opened the car door and got in. "Hey Chrissy," I said leaning in for a side hug
                          
"Holaaaaa Isa," he said giving me a full smile. Being around Chris always made me feel better. He had a way of bringing out the best in people.
                          
"Wow, I'm loving this car,"
                          
"She's my pride and joy," he said looking straight into the road. Christopher had recently gotten a car which was amazing for him. But, he rarely got to use it, just when the boys were back in Miami and sometimes that didn't happen in the span of months. "Pero, tell me, what's going on in that little head of yours," he smiled
                          
"Ugh, I don't want to talk about Joel," I groaned "I called you for a reason. I just want to enjoy Miami,"
                          
"Okay fine, but, promise me you're going to talk to him,"
                          
"I already told you I would," I whined but proceeded to turn off my phone. I didn't want to deal with Joel and all the baggage he came with for the next couple of hours. 
                          


                          
okayyyy what's up babes!! I haven't uploaded in who knows how long. But, I think it's time to start this up again. I'm going to have to reread everything though because I don't even remember what this one is about. Anyways if you remembered this book at all. I love ya and I'm sorry if the last chapters had a lot of mistakes... let's see if I can actually continue to update. Fingers crossed. Oh and stream pretend!!