CHAPTER 52 - THE SIBLING WAR
Ben was on the moon after he finally got the woman he loves back but he haven’t told him the last surprised he planned because of the continuous ringing on his phone. He was about to pick it up when someone suddenly speaks from his behind.
"What are you doing out here?” It was the guy he needed to have a word with.
“Nicolo.” Ben acknowledged his name for the first time.
“Yeah, the guy you punched at your mother’s birthday.” Nicolo pointed his now smooth face.
“About that…. I’m sorry for hitting you.” He meant every word.
“Did Courtney tell you everything?” Nicolo asked.
“Yeah she did and I actually wanted to come and find you to personally apologized and thank you for everything. If it wasn’t for your plan I wouldn’t be here and get the woman I love with all my heart back.” Ben says with full conviction.
“Let’s not forget you had me investigated too.” Nicolo finally releases his femininity in front of Ben.
“It was an honest mistake even my brother reminded me about it. I swear if I knew this was all just an act I would never do that to you or even hurt Courtney. It was such a coward move to do that and I realized it will just get make her hate me more.” He sighed but remained focus on his words
“It’s not your fault, you didn’t know about it and if I were in your place I will be beyond pissed because we played you.” Nicolo is now relaxed knowing his face is safe for another blow.
“I can’t be mad on that when all you did was make me realized what I will be missing if I didn’t take any action.” He thought of that answer while listening to Courtney earlier.
“I knew my plan will work!” Nicolo clapped his hand.
“It did that’s why I can’t thank you enough, so for me to be able to make it up with you I will fix the mess I did. I will call the Investigator right now and tell her to stop the case.” Ben unlocked his phone.
"No need to do it Ben.” Nicolo stopped him.
“I can’t Courtney will kill me if I didn’t take it back then I’ll have no chance with her.” Ben insisted.
“Don’t worry you will not lose her, mark my word on that.” Nicolo assured him.
“But I don’t want to tarnish your name and reputation so I need to do this too.” Ben contended.
“Regarding that, I already thought it after Eric, your gorgeous brother told my sister told me about your plan.” Nicolo have this knowing smile after saying the name.
“Hey man, that’s my brother we are talking about, no offense but that’s a bit nasty.” Ben joked around.
“Whatever just don’t ruin my beautiful face again, do you know how hard it is to put concealers to hide it?" Nicolo touched his face.
“But kidding aside, are you sure about this?” Ben knew it is still his responsibility to make sure he is decided.
“Yeah, it's time for me to let my skeleton out in hiding.” Nicolo replied full of confidence.
“What about your parents?” He inquired with concern.
“My Dad will eventually know it but for now I can live with my sister and my mother’s support.” Nicolo seems cool about it.
“Count me in as your supporters too.” Ben truly meant it.
"So, friends?" Ben offered his hand.
“Your fiancé's will kill me if I don't accept your friendship." He accepted Ben’s hand.
“Believe me I know the feeling.” Ben and Nicolo broke into laughter.
“I found the two rascals Arianna!” Nathalia shouted from the door.
“What are you two doing here? The party inside and Courtney is looking for you and you.” Nathalia pointed her finger from Ben to Nicolo.
“Let’s just say that Ben and I finally made up sister.” Nicolo informed his sister.
"I'm glad to hear that but still you’re not off the hook mister." Nathalia focused her attention to Ben.
“I know and I will forever regret that.” Ben admitted.
“To be honest I am pissed for what you did but I can’t blame you too; but at some point it was worth it because the plan backfired to my brother’s ass, now you both learned your lessons.” Nathalia lectured them.
“I know right, what important is Ben and Courtney will be together again, just like what we all wanted from them.” Nicolo pointed out.
“Yeah that’s more important, but still next time, think about the consequences that you both are going to do. Good thing this plan of yours turned out to be a good ending otherwise it’s a disaster.” Nathalia added to her brother.
“Between you and me, I am the smartest child.” Nicolo playfully said.
“Way to boost your ego, keep boosting your ego and let’s see where it will lead you eh.” Nathalia snorted.
“All right knock it off you two, before you start to have a cat fight.” Ben interrupted them.
“She started it.” Nicolo tried to get Ben’s vote on it.
“I didn’t. I was just telling you to be careful next time and you started to speak nonsense.” Nathalia countered him,
“More like lecturing like Mom.” Nicolo is now freely acting like a woman in front of Ben.
“Whatever bitch.” Nathalia stuck her tongue out to her brother.
“Right back at you witchy sister.” Nicolo banters.
“Guys, just so you know I still have finished business with your friend inside, so let’s get in.” Ben pulled out the box from his pocket.
“Oh yes! How could I forget that! Come on in!” Nathalia gasped.
“Thanks for saving me from my wicked sister.” Nicolo whispered to Ben.
“I heard that you beasty.” Nathalia shouted back.
“Better idea before my sister turns into hulk.” Nicolo didn’t stop from messing with his sister.
“Look who’s talking eh?” Nathalia didn’t back out.
Nicolo muttered incoherent words and luckily his sister didn’t hear it. Ben keeps smiling while watching the sibling word war seeing how close they are. It was the same scenario he experienced whenever he and Eric get into a fight so he definitely understands how sibling relationship works.
