My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

Chapter 71

I blasted through my workout, not going too heavy since I was on my own, but I took all of my muscles to complete failure. I have to start pushing myself now. I need to be better, stronger. I have a year to get ready.

I got home around 6:30 and went straight to the kitchen to fuel back up. I didn't have more than my protein shake before my workout, which was a mistake. I am starving and my grumbling stomach is agreeing with me. If I don't eat, I'm going to be sore in the morning.

"Where have you been? We eat dinner at six.” A growl comes from the table making me jump and turn around gripping the edge of the counter.

"Oh, sh*t!" I really wish people would stop that.

half empty. They never eat in here. Mateo

never to be late for or miss a family dinner again. Do you understand?” My dad growls out. I look at him confused, I can't even hide it. I have never been allowed to eat with them unless we had company. And as

6pm every night, family dinner, that is an order.” He's talking to his plate now. He

has to be Mateo's doing after what I told him last night. I asked him not to try and fix things. I may want my dad to want me, but not by force. I can see in his eyes he’s only doing this for Mateo's sake, not for me. To

seven days a week for the last two years. You have never wanted me to sit with you before and I don't believe that you actually want me around now. So, no offense, sir, but I must decline your invitation. I will continue my regular schedule.” I turn and walk out of the

of chair legs and the unmistakable sound of my brother's footsteps. I don’t slow for him this time though. It is taking all I have to not turn around and rip him a new

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