Black Coast – Lucian Remix

Opening my eyes looking out the window to see the sun set, I practically slept all through today. We arrived in Seychelles late afternoon considering the distance from home to here. I live in Northern Ireland and I’ve been living there since I was 9 years old. I'm from Peru and I grew up there before we relocated there cause of dad's shady business. My brother, Brian, was kidnapped by one of his mortal enemies. He was supposed to be used has a bait to seal the deal since he's part of dad's weaknesses but luckily we got him back. Mom insisted he seals the deal knowing the huge loss that’ll come with it and he didn't listen, even mom was still reluctant in her heart. Days passed and it was so peaceful that we thought it was over, until mom's car was bombed in front of her and her driver was shot straight in the head. 

I was 8 years old when all that went down and at that age was the first time I met Blanca. I really didn't know what was going on, I only overheard dad saying something about a deal on phone. It kept going on, it will be awfully quiet today and the next something terrible will happen, it was like a switch, a malfunctioned switch.

Getting up from bed,  I went to brush my teeth and wash my face before unpacking my luggage.

“Lucky, we'll be eating out.” Alicia informed outside my door.

“Okay, I’m coming.” Taking my towel, I took a quick shower and changed into a sweater dress with hoodie and wore a slip on foot wear and took my purse.

We forgot to change currencies before our arrival but we didn't have problems in getting to our apartment cause we arranged for that. We would have been stranded later on if Ali didn't mention the word shopping and we quickly got a change of note before arriving at our apartment.

The restaurant is few minutes away, when we got there we ordered what we felt would taste good. I've been having this feeling for sometime and I don't know why, but I feel something terrible is coming. It's a feeling, a terrible one and it bothers me to the max.

“Let's go to the Volcano tomorrow.” Ali suggested, making me choke on my food.

“Scratch that, what about spending a night in a sub? A submarine?” She added, grinning when she saw our dumbfounded expression. “Okay, what of sky diving?”

“Eat.” Hmmm…. This food taste so good, nom nom. Cutting the BBQ peppered chicken in small chunks in order not to choke again. How old was I then?.... All I remember is, I was in a hurry and the pork got stocked in my throat, terrible.

Picking a small chunk with my fork about to eat…

“What if we camp near the Volcano? We can build a tent and stay for a night or two.” Why can't she just shush it. “Or we can sleep in a…” I stuffed the food in her mouth.

Finally, picking another chunk… can’t wait...

“We can sleep in a camping van.” We stopped eating, I took a sip of water from my glass, Ardalia sat back crossing her arms and Belinda kept glaring at her. I guess I wasn't the only one enjoying the food.

“What? I want your company that's why.” What a big baby… she's super cute with that pout.

“Say another word and I'll announce your identity.” I gave an empty threat, I picked up my cutleries again to eat.

“You wouldn't dare.” Oh baby, I LOVE being dared.

I stood up, clapping my hands to get the customers' attention. Wow… it's packed already. “May I have your attention… thank you. My friend here is… aah!” Crouching down, I massaged the part she kicked… at least she should have used less strength.

“You mind hurrying up, we're eating as you can see.”

“Are you okay?”

“Yes… yes and sorry. Where did I stop… yeah, my friend here volunteered to pay everyone's bill!!” I clapped and the place was filled with thunderous claps. “She’s so happy and she decided to share this happiness with you! Soo… order to your heart content!”

I sat down, smiling brightly. “The food here is delicious.” I took my time to chew on the chicken.

Lia and Linda tried hard not to laugh at her gloomy face. “It's only a few zeroes.” I shrugged with a smirk on my face.

“We would like four servings of your specially dishes.”

I glanced at the table and it's a group of teenage girls. It looks like the came straight from the beach.

I draped my hoodie over my head when the heated glare was too much.

“Thank you, and I wish you more happiness.” One of the girls from that table spoke.

I lifted my glass of water. “To happiness!”

“To happiness!!” Lia and Linda chuckled hard.

“To happiness!!!” The entire restaurant.

We went to bed after we came back home and Ali hasn't said a word yet. Well, she’ll come around.

Covering my mouth to yawn, I opened my eyes lazily to see a... a roach on my pillow! “Aaah!!!” I rolled to the side of my bed till I kissed the floor. “Ou… aaah!!!” Springing up on my feet in a rush cause another roach is in front of me. I tried stepping back but tripped because I’m wrapped up in my blanket.

“Where did they come…” I froze when I felt something crawling on my hair. I shook my head vigorously to make it come off. “Aaah!!!!” It's a… a… roach on my hair!

“Lucky!” The girls barged into my room. They scanned but didn't find the reason for my frantic behavior.

“Are you alright?” Lia helped me out of my blanket.

“It's… it's… beside…” Frustrated I couldn’t form a coherent sentence I pointed at the roach next to her foot.

“This?... Hahahaha!!” She kicked it with her fluffy slippers, laughing at my state.

“Is that why you want to give us a heart attack?”  Linda heaved heavily in disbelief.

“Have you forgotten Luc as an irrational fear of roaches?” I could hear sarcasm dripping.

“You!” I chased after her when she ran off.

“To happiness!” She mocked running round the living room.

“To happiness!!” Lia and Linda chorused, watching in amusement. “You guys are sooo cute.”

I stopped in my tracks to look at the betrayers. “Who’s side are you one?”

“Neither.”

“Okay, I’m out of breath.” Alicia slumped on the couch taking deep breaths. “And we are equal now.”

“How so?” I stood in front of her in an akimbo manner.

“That's alright, we don't have all day for this.” Linda the matured one among us held my hands when I was about to attack Ali with her eyes closed.

“What?”

“Don’t even think about it Luc.”

“Whateves.”