Third Person
Once the four of them had settled in in their hotel room. Two double beds were in the luxurious hotel room. Angelo thought it was just going to be only him and Harlow so he only booked a two bedroom.
He didn't bother changing the room. Since he saw how attached Roman and Jordan were to Harlow. He knew that they would probably all want to sleep together in anyways.
Angelo was a millionaire but he knew how to spend his money right....On most things.
When they all got to the room. He told the three of them to get dressed for bed. That they would need the rest since in a couple of hours time. They would have to get up.
Angelo was right. The three of them got into the double bed without a compliant. Harlow was in the middle. Jordan held her hand tightly, afraid that she would disappear again. Wrapping his other arm around her waist protectively. Harlow didn't push away the comfort. She just enjoyed it.
Roman on the other hand was a bag of nerves. He wasn't looking forward to seeing his mother again. Or the place he had hoped to leave behind. Harlow squeezed his hands sensing his nerves. It had helped his nerves slightly knowing that he wasn't by himself.
The three of them soon settled down. Falling into a deep sleep. Angelo on the other hand just stared at his younger siblings all cuddled up. He worried deeply about them. He took a photo of them knowing Lucas would love to see them. He soon found himself in a deep sleep.
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Harlows POV
I woke up to someone shaking me. I groaned and turned around, shoving my face into my pillow face.
"Come on Harlow. We have to go down and get breakfast." Jordan said.
I waved my hand dismissively at him but he caught it. Pulling me up to a sitting position. My face finally put of the pillow, I got a strong smell of cologne and aftershave. Looking around the luxurious hotel room I noticed all my brothers were dressed.
Angelo sat at the little sitting area on his computer in a grey plaid suit. Nothing new. Probably doing work. Roman sat at the end of the bed watching the intraction of me and Jordan. He was wearing a jumper and jeans. So was Jordan who was stood beside me.
"Can we not just order room service?" I asked because personally I didn't want to get dressed yet. Angelo raised an eyebrow and nodded.
"Alright then what do you want to get?" Roman walked over to the small coffee table and picked up a menu. He then handed it to Jordan. Then Jordan handed it to me.
Angelo went over to the hotel phone to ring them for our order. "Hello? We would like to order..."
While Angelo ordered our food I move to the bathroom to have a shower.
The water ran down my back as I thought about what could happen today. It was a bad idea to bring Roman and Jordan. All the scenarios that could happen. It was just too risky. Not for me but for their mental health seeing the mother like this.
I got out of the shower looking at my tattoo. 'The sun will rise'. My shoulders felt less tense. I needed to remind myself that I could get through this.
I put on a pair of denim jeans and a jumper. You could swear that Roman and Jordan looked my triplet except Roman who looks like Mom.
"Harl the food is here." Roman knocked on the door.
At the mention of food I swung it open looking at the beautiful breakfast infront of me. I had asked Angelo to get me a full fry. The others must have ordered the same as me. We ate in silence. It was etheir us enjoying our food or worring for what would come later.
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After eating our breakfast we headed for the car that picked us up from the airport. Except Angelo was the one who was driving this time. I sat in the front as the boys sat in the back of the car.
I had given the directions to Angelo as he had the gps on his phone directing him where to go. Looking out the window it was weird being back in my old town. It was a lot warmer here and it definitely did not feel like Christmas which was less than two weeks away.
I guess I missed how Chicago had the cold and snow. That it felt like Christmas there. Maybe that place was finally becoming my home again?
I checked my bag once more making sure I had the money. It was a thing I always need to do to make sure I had everything.
I took a deep breath once we stopped outside our old flat. I felt bad, Jordan had to see the woman he once knew like this. I looked back at him through the mirror. He looked upset maybe disgusted we had to live here. Angelo on the other hand looked guilty.
"Jordan maybe you should stay in the car with Roman?" I suggested.
"No. I'm coming." Before I could protest, Jordan had already gotten out of the car. Angelo turned to me and Roman.
"Are you sure you want to go in here?" I nodded my head and got out. Angelo said something to Roman before they both got out.
We made our way into the old run-down flat building. I saw a flash of a light. Looking around there was no one in sight and no one had their phone out so I decided to ignore it.
The elevator was still not working so we walked up the stairs. It felt weird being here.
We soon arrived at our door number '69'. Roman then stood beside me, while Angelo and Jordan stood behind us. Roman took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
There was no answer. So I knocked harder. You could hear someone shuffling around. Then the door opened.
There stood Mom. She looked worse since the last time I had seen her. She had big dark circles under her lifeless green eyes. Her black hair was down and all frizzy. Her body looked a lot thinner. Maybe she wasn't getting any food since there was no one to provide for her. She was wearing a big over-sized 'Harley Davidson' top. She probably got it from the last man she slept with. Her skin was so pale. She looked so lifeless. So broken.
Her eyes widened seeing us and then she rubbed them. Muttering "No I'm probably just high. There not here." Roman reached for her arm. Rubbing it up and down gently.
"We are here Mom. This isn't a hulusination." Roman reassured. She looked at us again. Poking Roman's arm to see if it was real. Once she got her answer I never expected for her to pull both of us into a hug.
"Oh my babys..I've missed you so much. I'm so so sorry." You could her trying to choke down her sobs. She missed us thats new. I guess she realised how important we were to her. Now that we were gone.
She let go and looked at Angelo and Jordan behind us. Her eyes softened as she stared at Angelo.
"Callan?" She whispered. I looked at her confused. Who was Callan? Roman was just as confused. Angelo heard her.
"No Linda it's Angelo." I looked at Jordan and I could tell he was upset seeing his Mother for who she truly was. I grabbed his hand and held it.
"Angelo? As in my oldest? Oh my! It is you. My baby boy you look so much like your father Callan." I cringed at the fact she called him baby boy. Oh I'm so going to use that.
She drew her attention from Angelo to Jordan. She looked back between the two of us then gasped. Geez she is turning into an emotional wreck. You could see the tears brimming in her eyes.
"Jordan?" Jordan nodded his head in return. He was getting emotional too. I mean he has just found out his mother is a drug addict and hasn't seen her for ten years.
"As much as I would love to continue this family reunion out in the hall. Can we come inside and continue?" This was getting too emotional for me and soon we would all be in tears.
Mom pulled herself together. "Oh yeah. Come in...the house isn't clean." She moved out of the way so we could come in.
Bottles lined the floor. The stench of alcohol and drugs was disgusting. It looked like a pig stie. I could tell Angelo and Jordan both had a look of disgust on their faces as their eyes looked around the room. We stood in the main area with Mom standing infront of us.
"So why are you here?" She asked looking at me directly. Does she not remember calling me? To be honest she proabably doesn't. At least she wasn't high right now.
"Remember you rang about the money? Why do you need it?" I wanted answers first. This was my way to find out why she needed the money.
"Em I-I b-borrowed s-some drugs off a m-man and I-I told him I would pay him b-back but I don't have any money." She looked down ashamed to be having to ask her fifteen year old daughter for money.
"I'm going to give you the money on one condition." I had high hopes. I just wanted the woman I use to love back into my life. I couldn't let her live her life like this anymore.
"If I give you this money you have to promise me...to stop...stop doing drugs and drinking. I can't take this anymore. Your missing your kids lives!"
I could feel the anger bubble up inside of me. She knew I was right. They all knew I was right. She was missing out on all these wonderful opportunities and it is never to late to change. She looked up at me. The others just stayed quiet. I think they were also processing what I had just said.
"So I-if I accept your condition you w-will help me?" Mom was trying to clarify.
I nodded. I put my hand out infront of me for her to shake and she took it. I just prayed her would stick to her word.
I grabbed my bag that was on my back and pulled out the money. I walked over to the small table and placed the money on the table. A deal is a deal right?
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Third person
While Harlow placed the money on the table. There was an awkward silence. Linda contemplated on whether to talk to her two sons who she hadn't heard from in ten years. But she got a glimpse of confidence.
"So Angelo how have you been?" Linda was trying to make small talk. Harlow couldn't believe it.
"Good Linda." Hurt hit her. She did deserve the straight answers but maybe she hoped for more.
Jordan was so shocked seeing his mother who stood infront of him. It was definitely not the woman he use to know. When Harlow left his side he held onto the closest hand which was Roman. Jordan couldn't believe his siblings grew up here. He thought they had a great life but in reality they had it worse.
Linda then moved her attention to Jordan. Taking in his appearance. He definitely looked exactly like Harlow. They mirrored each other even if they were two different genders. She smiled at him hoping he would return one back. Which he did.
"Jordan you've grown so big. I still can't believe how much you and Harlow look a like." Jordan just smiled. He didn't know what to say to the woman.
Harlow cleared her throat bringing everyones attention to her.
"There you go Mom. All the money you need." Harlow dusted off her hands. One thing Harlow wanted to do was help clean up before she left again. The house was a pig stie she just wanted to help out.
Lindas eyes glistened at the money infront of her. She walked towards it counting it.
"Well we should leave now." Angelo spoke up. He wanted to get out of there as quick as he could. Not feeling comfortable.
"Before we leave I just want to help tidy up." Harlow added. Angelo gave her a confused look. He didn't understand why she would want to help tidy up. This wasn't her mess.
"I'll help." Roman chimed in. He was thinking the same thing. The both of them started cleaning up the main room. Jordan joined in asking where to put stuff.
As they cleaned up Linda approached Angelo. "Angelo can I talk to you?" She was desperate to talk to her oldest son.
He nodded his head as she led him to her bedroom. Linda closed the door behind her as they entered the room. Angelo waited patiently for her to start.
Linda took a deep breath. Giving herself a pep talk in her head before speaking up.
"Angelo I'm so sorry you had to see me like this. I just can't believe your here as a grown man__" She was interrupted.
"Well thats what happens when your not around ten years. What do you want to say?" Angelo was starting to get fustrated.
"You need to promise me you will protect them and give them both time to open up especially Harlow. I may have been high all the time. But I saw how she put on a strong front. There's things I can't take back but I need you to make them right. Please just guide them like I couldn't. I promise I will get better."
Angelo looked at his mother. He just wanted the woman back who he use to know and love. He saw a glimpse of that woman still there. She just needed the help. He would never let down his brother or sister again.
"I promise."
"Angelo can I have a hug?" Linda knew it would be a risk. She knew that he was most likely going to decline but there is no harm in asking.
Angelo walked over and gave her a hug. She whispered in his ear "I love you my baby boy. No matter what age you are. Even though I know you promised to protect your siblings they would do it for you in a heart beat." She then let go with tears in her eyes. She would cry later when they left. Angelo had missed his Mothers hugs. It felt nice to get one more.
They both walked out back into the main room. The room was a lot cleaner. There was no glass bottles everywhere. The air smelt more fresh and clean.
"Come on were going." Angelo said nodding to the door.
Roman walked back over to his Mom giving her the proper goodbye this time. "Remember I love you." A tear slid down his cheem. Quickly wiping it off he walked over to the door.
Harlow then walked over to her mother giving her a hug. "I hope you get better. I love you." Linda squeezed her back. Knowing Harlow doesn't often show affection.
"Keep my boys safe." She whispered back.
They let go and Harlow walked over to the door. Jordan stood there awkwardly. He was dying for a hug off his Mother but was too afraid to ask.
Linda had the same idea and spoke up first. "Jordan can I have a hug?" Jordan smiled and walked into her embrace. He felt comforted being back in his Mothers arms.
"I'm glad I got to see you again. I love you." This made Jordan cry. The words he finally got to hear from his Mothers mouth after so many years. A moment he dreamed about.
They soon let go and left the building. Heading back to the car. It was silent. Angelo decided he needed to lighten the mood.
"So is there any good places we can vist while we are here?"
"Oh theres a diner down the road that Harlow use to work at. They sell amazing bugers!" Roman suggested.
That was their next destination.
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Harlows POV
We pulled up to my old work place, the diner. It was busy inside. I noticed some people that use to go to our school. We got out of the car and entered the diner.
It was nostalgic. The smell of grease from bugers, the frying of chips, the smell of coffee that lingured the place and the smell off the sweet milkshakes hit their noses.
"Hi, how man___ OH MY GOD! Your back!" Rose stood infront of me. We use to work together she was one of my best work mates. She engulfed me into a hug.
"Hey Rose." She looked the exact same as the last time I saw her. Her blonde hair was pulled into a tight high pony. She had perfect tan skin. She was the same height as me but she was seventeen.
"These are my brothers, you already know Roman. But this is Jordan and Angelo." I could see the blush on her cheeks as she looked at my brothers behind me.
"Ah! Ah! Keep your eyes to yourself." Her cheeks went even more red and Roman snickered.
"Okay then I'll show you your table." With that she led us to a boot. I sat beside Jordan. Angelo and Roman sat infront of us.
"Is Drew in?" I asked Rose.
"Yeah he is. I'll tell him your here. He will be so surprised." Rose left the table letting us look through the menus.
"Whose Drew?" Jordan asked. Was there a hint of annoyance in his voice. I could feel Angelo's stare burning a hole in my forehead. Roman knew who Drew was so I deicided to mess with them a bit.
"Oh he is just a close friend. We get on well in the kitchen." Oh you should of seen their faces. This was too funny I couldn't hold in my laughter.
"Oh God! You...should see...your..faces!" My hand banged against the table as I tried to catch my breath from laughing. Roman aswell was laughing. Angelo and Jordan looked at us confused.
When I composed myself Drew had actually came over. "Oh my! I thought she was messing." He pulled me into a hug.
"Guys this is Drew. He is the head chef of this place." A wash of relief hit them as they realised he was a coworker.
"Drew this is my brother Angelo and twin brother Jordan." His eyes widened at my twin.
"Ah yes I can see the resemblance. So what has you in town?" A question I was hoping to avoid.
"Visting." I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm only here for today. I'll be leaving tonight."
"Well it was nice to meet you guys but I have to head back into the kitchen and work." He left waving, which I said goodbye to him and he made me promise that I would vist soon.
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We had ordered and received our food. For the rest of the night we just talked until it was time to go. I gave everyone a proper goodbye.
We headed back to the hotel grabbing our stuff then heading to the airport.
What a day it had been...
There we have it chapter 18..
We finally got to see their Mother again Linda. Callan is the name of their father if you were confused I hoped you enjoyed.
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