Novel - Drama One Hundred Sixty - Two: Construction Time
One Hundred Sixty - Two: Construction Time
One-Hundred Sixty-Two: Construction Time
Haze
I am not sure how I got stuck on babysitting duty. Luckily I wasn’t the only one. Blain, Reecie, and Rye
were also assigned babysitting duties. This, however, was not your typical babysitting job. I had to
laugh when Dustin told us what he needed us to do. I knew why Rye and Reecie were given this task. I
am not sure why he thought Blain and I would be able to help if shit hit the fan, but here we are.
“What gave Dustin the idea that Blain and I can do anything if shit happens?” I ask.
“Chris said that you two would be able,” Rye says.
“I am glad Chris has faith in us,” I state.
“Dustin asked Chris who would be able to help calm shit down if needed. Besides Reecie and Kaleb,
who has to work, for some reason, you and Blain can defuse a situation with them. Listen we have
watched over the years and observed who can control these two to an extent. For some reason, you
and Blain can break through that fog of anger when they get pissed.” Rye says.
Well, that was news to me. I had never noticed it. I mean, that day when Kaleb ended up on our island,
I was there and talking to Kylani to try and keep her from exploding. Yeah, I haven’t seen her that
pissed in a long time. I thought it was funny when a few of the guys ran. I also don’t blame them at all. I
knew she was more worried than anything. That is the one thing that you learn if you have been around
these two long enough. They are like two life-sized mood rings. Yes, her eyes were glowing, and the
red hue was there, but it wasn’t the same red as when she was pissed.
“I am not even around them that much.” Blain comments.
“Yes, but for some reason, you have the same ability to break through the fog of pissed off,” Reecie
tells him.
“You do realize depending on who and why I might not bother stopping them from killing some of these
arrogant assholes,” I tell him.
“Yeah, Dustin knows, and so does Chris. They will turn the other way if someone wants to be stupid.”
Rye says, smirking.
I can tell most of us are done trying to make sure none of these bastards gets themselves killed. If they
want to be stupid and have a death wish, then by all means, please piss these two off. I have seen
them pissed, and it is fucking terrifying. I can tell Blain is thinking the same thing. I watch as the
architect talks to them. I smile because he showed up with coffee and food. Blain outright laughed at
the blatant bribery being used to keep them happy. They do seem to be in a better mood today.
Yesterday they seemed irritated at something. I know no one has done anything, so I am guessing
something was said at their family meeting, or there is something going on, and they haven’t told us
yet. I hear a few growls and turn to see the animals walking towards us.
“Making friends wherever they go,” Blain remarks.
“That’s if they even cared,” I reply.
I just watch the scene with a smirk on my face. I can tell these guys want to shift and challenge these
animals. They plop down not far from the girls who are sitting on a blanket on the ground. Kylani has novelbin
the twins with her. Phantom lays his ginormous head between the two little boys, who look like tiny
pebbles next to that ginormous head. They wiggle over to him and try to pull themselves onto him by
using his fur as handles. He literally just lays there while they do this. Kylani isn’t even watching this. If
someone were to look, they would think she doesn’t care or isn’t paying attention. I can guarantee she
knows where those two boys are at all times. Besides, I know those animals aren’t going to let anything
happen to those two little boys.
“So have we found out anything?” I asked Reecie.
“Nothing new. Nigel is still in contact with his guy.” He answered.
“When is he….” I started to say.
That’s when we heard the growl. There have been some growls throughout the day. Mainly when the
boys start to wiggle too far away; apparently, they have learned the tone of their mother’s growls. This
was a very blatant warning growl. The four of us look up to see a couple of the warriors walking up from
behind. They are trying to be quiet, so they don’t disturb the kids that are napping. I see them stop and
try to figure out why the animals are growling at them because they look right at them. They continue to
keep walking closer. Rye stops them because the growling is getting louder.
“What can we help you two with?” Rye asks.
They tell us that they found something that they wanted to show to Kylani. It was addressed to the
beta, but since Kaleb is working, they thought giving it to her would be alright. Rye takes the envelope,
and the warrior apologizes. We explained to talk quietly next time. I do understand why they were quiet.
I lean back in my chair and watch the architects talk to the girls. So far, they seem to agree with
everything. I honestly don’t think these guys would argue with them. So far, this babysitting job has
been easy for now.
Chris
Well, it sounds like everything went well today at the construction site. It sounds like everyone is getting
along so far. It helps that they know my sisters and how not to piss them off. I guess there was a minor
issue with a couple of warriors walking up behind them quietly because the kids were napping. Rye
stopped them before anything could happen.
“Yeah, Trey showed them the designs and they seemed to like them. Then they started talking about
building a type of recreation building. The one here on this part of the land has been a hit. Trey thought
it was a good idea and will work on a design.” Rye tells me.
“They also talked to him about building a couple of swimming pools so the other members can have a
place to swim when they want to. Kylani even asked a place for the animals to cool off.” Reecie adds.
I hear Dustin let out a groan at this. We have had to replace the pool filter twice because of Phantom.
He has not been in the pool since the waterfall was pointed out. The stable for the horses and llama is
almost done. I am still trying to figure out who the hell sold those animals. Especially a llama. I hope
they hold off on any more poker games for a while. I can only imagine what in the hell they might buy
the next time. Who knows, we might own a country after the next poker game. Hmm, maybe Spain. No,
I need not think about things like that. I sure as hell don’t encourage them.
“Don’t worry. I told Trey what happened with the pool filters and he has an idea in mind.” Rye adds.
“How long does he think it’ll take to get everything done?” Kaleb asks.
“He says that the new packhouse should be done in about a month. Then they can start on the houses
and the recreation building. The pools will only take like a week.” Reecie answers.
I could see the look of amazement and shock on their faces when they heard how fast everything
would be done. I think they forgot that they are dealing with my family.
“Remember you are dealing with an architect and construction company that is part of my family.
Honestly, if we wanted we could have everything done by tomorrow but that would be a little
suspicious.” I say.
“Don’t ask how we are related. I am not sure myself.” I add.
They laugh when I say this, but it’s true. I have no idea exactly how Trey, Phillip, and Andy are related. I
just know they are. I think they are at least demigods, but I am not sure. I guess I could ask mom, but it
really doesn’t matter. In all honesty, there are many family members of ours that I am not completely
clear on how we are related. I just know we are. My family is so damn vast that I can’t keep up with a
fourth of them. If the guys think what I explained to them is confusing, their heads would definitely
explode if I tried to explain everything.
“Well, that is unexpected. From now on we will be using them for everything.” Dustin comments.
I let out a laugh at that. It looks like my family will be working a lot more now. I know that Dustin’s
company is expanding into a few more states. They are also expanding into a few European countries.
The good thing is that company can travel anywhere.
“Any news from Demeter?” Nate asks.
“Yes actually, they picked up the scent of two unknown wolves. I am going to guess it was Darrius and
Thomas. The scent trails were not fresh. Maybe two or three days old but it gave them a general
direction.” I explain.
“Well, that is better than nothing,” Marcus says.
“WHERE IN THE FUCK ARE YOU, YOU ASS HAT?” Mykenzie yells.
“WHICH ASS HAT ARE YOU REFERRING TO?” I yell back.
“THE ASS HAT THAT DECIDED TO HELP HIMSELF TO OUR LEFTOVER CHINESE FOOD,” Kylani
yells.
I look around, and none of us is eating Chinese food. That means one of the others is in deep shit. I
look at Rye, and he shrugs his shoulders. Jason, Seth, and Blake come slinking in and try to hide. They
are obviously food thieves.
“They will find you, I hope the three of you know this,” Nate tells them.
“Jason told us that it was not claimed and that it would be alright to finish it,” Blake whispers.
Marcus throws Jason a look, and he just smiles. I thought he would have learned after the taco
incident. I guess not. They slowly creep out and down the hall. The fact that Blake is slinking around
trying to avoid my sisters cracks me up. He is a huge dragon trying like hell to avoid two small women. I
just hope they don’t ship Seth back up to heaven for this. I text him and tell him what might happen. I
am sure he is already freaking out. Well, it’s not my problem. I swear it’s like a fucking circus around
here.