Fiona's Other Side

The pair of you hurry to make your way back to the car along the blustery sidewalk. Each of you get in and the engine is started.

You just couldn't stay quiet any longer. "Fiona...what the hell was all that!?" You finally blurt out.

Fiona pats your leg. "You'll see, not much longer now baby." She assures you. She leans across and kisses you...you were getting used to these kisses. So nice, so nice. "No more questions." She says softly.

You nod, sounded like you'd find out soon. "Hey...sorry about what happened in the cafe there. I'm...still getting used to this."

She just smiles, letting you know that all was forgiven. She puts the car into gear and begins to drive once more. There was still some time before you had to pick up Elsie. You wonder where you were headed next, Fiona's work you were guessing.

As you drive Fiona begins asking you questions about your little sister. "Hey...um, you think Elsie would like some nice clothes? Maybe a little shopping spree? What about a day at the spa?"

You study your big sister. She seemed apprehensive as she spoke. You answer. "Uh, maybe. You know her though, she's not really into all that." Elsie was effortlessly gorgeous. As much as you adored the rest of your family El was next level beautiful. Like the type of pretty you'd see on a magazine cover or something. Despite that she had very little interest in fashion or keeping up on trends. "She's kind of a nerd." You state truthfully. It wasn't said insultingly, it was just a fact. "She'd probably prefer a bunch of obscure Japanese stuff from online. You could get her a Totoro t shirt or something." You grimace as you mention it, Fiona was looking for something much better than a t shirt.

"Hm." Fiona says. "I could maybe swing a used car for her, she doesn't have one yet. What do you think Jesse?"

Jesus, Fiona wanted to buy El a car!? Fiona seemed to be grasping, for all her confidence with you she seemed completely at a loss with Elsie. She seemed unsure of herself, intimidated even. You answer again. "Wow, uh, she'd probably like it but...uh..." Fiona looks at you, impatient for your next words. "...believe it or not she kind of likes taking the bus. She gets to play on her Switch or DS as she goes."

Fiona's eyes brighten. "Fuck, that's it! A computer!"

"Hers is pretty good..." You start. She had a pretty nice rig, she needed it both for gaming and now for her post secondary studies. She was in a program in Computer Science.

"There's always a better computer." Fiona states. "You know about that shit don't you Jesse?" Once more Fiona is looking to you for help. "You could help me pick one. Or I could give you the money, it could be from you if you want. A nice surprise from you." Fiona chuckles and adds suggestively. "She'd probably be very grateful to her generous big brother."

"Honestly, it would be easier to get El's help. She knows so much more about what she'd want." You put your hand on her shoulder. "Fiona...you don't have to buy us stuff. I'm sure El would say the same. Okay?"

Fiona ignores the comment, she now seemed focused on this idea. Lost in thought as she drove. You notice you were headed into an older part of the city, old stone and brick buildings replacing the glass and steel of downtown. Just then your phone rings. You pull it out and look at the screen.

Allison.

You stare at the name for a time. What the hell did she want? Maybe you forgot something at her place.

You answer. "Yes." You say in a cold flat tone.

"Oh, hey Jesse." Allison's voice was low, pained, conciliatory. "Um, how you doin babe?"

"What do you want Allison?" You sigh, expressing your annoyance at her call.

At the mention of the name Fiona's head snaps in your direction, her eyes narrowing. She orders you. "Hang up the phone Jesse."

You look at your sister confused even as Allison continues. Her voice was a little rough, you wonder if she'd been crying. "Hey...um...god...I've been up all night thinking about yesterday. I think I made a huge mistake Jesse..." Allison begins what you were sure was going to be a lengthy apology.

"Uhh...now's not the best time Allie..." You say, Fiona's intensely furious eyes boring holes into you.

Your sister suddenly swerves into a nearby parking lot and screeches the car to a halt. You lurch forward then fall back into your seat.

"Put her on speaker phone!" Fiona commands you. "DO IT!"

Allison had heard that. "Who's that Jesse?"

Fiona's expression told you she wasn't going to take no for an answer. Reluctantly you put it on speaker phone. Fiona immediately launches into Allison. "Listen to me you fucking little bitch. Stay away from my brother! You had your chance and you fucking blew it. Now fuck off forever you fucking whore!"

There is a long pause on the other end of the line. "Fiona? Uh..." Allison was rightly confused at the unfiltered vitriol. "...with all due respect this is none of your business..."

"You filthy cunt whore!" Fiona spits. "If you so much as look at Jesse I will fucking find you and I fucking hurt you bitch! I'll hurt you in ways you can't even imagine!"

You sat, mouth open, eyes wide, utterly gobsmacked at what you were witnessing. Fiona's expression, the way she leaned in, the way she focused on the phone as if Allison was there personally, just the way she spoke and held herself... Holy..fucking..shit...she was being absolutely serious right now. She was being absolutely fucking serious!

In a low voice you say. "Fiona...calm down, it's okay."

Allison had recovered. "Fuck you Fiona!" She snaps back, if she could have seen the look on your big sister's face right now she wouldn't have been so brave.

"STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM HIM!" Fiona roars. Elsie had warned you about another side of Fiona. Elsie had warned you Fiona could be scary. Well, she was right. There was another side and you were scared. Fiona's voice settles into a low ice cold tone, even more terrifying than the shouting. "I'm giving you this one warning. Stay...away...from Jesse."

"Crazy bitch. I'll talk to you later Jesse." Allie snips, obviously and understandably both confused and insulted. She hangs up.

Fiona snatches the phone from your hand. She looks up Allison's phone number and address...then erases it from your phone.

"Fiona...calm down." You say in a pacifying voice. "I'm not going back with her, it's okay Fiona. Please calm down."

Fiona was still worked up. "I don't want you talking with her Jesse." She looks over to you, her eyes wild. "You have classes with her Tuesdays and Thursdays right? Does she drive to school? She doesn't have roommates does she?" You were getting worried for Allison's safety.

"Fiona...Jesus...settle down!" You say. "I'm your man, remember? I'm not going anywhere. Family forever Fiona, remember? Family is forever. I love you Fiona!" You reach across and take her hand in yours.

At that the wild look fades from her eyes, her face softens once more. Eventually she takes a deep breath...her pretty smile returns. She blinks a few times. "Whooo, he he he. Sorry baby. I just..." She kisses you again then shakes her head and puts the car into gear again and pulls out from the lot. She begins to drive toward the destination once more. "Sorry about that. Just...don't talk to her anymore, okay Jesse?"

You nod slowly. "Yeah...sure Fiona. Sure."

She smiles over at you. "Good boy."

(Quick message to my wonderful Patrons, I think almost all of you are following this thread, I'll try double hard to get you guys a chapter tomorrow. The next one is half done but I don't think I'll get it out today. Sorry guys. These damn Baileys have me in their clutches again.)