He's My Brother's Best Friend (9)

**THE PIC IS OF JOEY AND ROSALIE**

This past week has been so hard for me. I am getting back into the swing of things though and I am getting used to not having my brother and his best friend around. My parents are still not speaking to each other, when they do, it's always a fight. My dad has been staying with his brother, my Uncle Tony, every night.

I am now out to breakfast with my mom

"So are things between you and dad getting any better?" I ask her

"No sweetie, they aren't. I am going to tell you flat out what is going on. I already spoke to Angelo about it and..."

"Here are your breakfast girls..." says the waitress as she interrupts my mother

My phone vibrates as I receive a new txt message. It is from Joey

'Call me if u need me. Stay strong kid'

What the hell is he talking about?

"So I was saying that I already told Angelo what is going on so now I should tell you too" my mom says

Oh no it's something bad. That's why Joey sent me that txt message. It has to be about what my mom is going to say

"Your father and I just don't love each other anymore. We both have been going through a lot at work and we just never had time for one another. To be honest we both found other people that we grew very close to. Nothing is official and we are still married at this point but we don't know what will happen next..." my mom starts saying

"Whoa, what?! You mean that you are both cheating on each other and seeing someone else?" I ask angrily

"I guess that's another way to put it" my mom says

I am speechless. I don't know what to say

"Why mom! Why are you two doing this to each other? You love each other...you have wedding vows to be together for the rest of your life. You are husband and wife and have kids mom...you have a wonderful and beautiful family. Why would you and dad want to throw it all away! You both worked so hard for this!"

"Sweetie I am so sorry...I am and I know you are upset and it saddens me as well but it's for the best" my mom says as I can see her starting to tear up

"I cannot even believe this!" I say

"Honey it doesn't effect how much me and daddy love you. It doesn't affect our relationship with you and your brother"

"What did my brother have to say about this?"

"Well he was upset and angry but I think he understands that it is better this way and he says he just wants us to be happy" my mom says

"Well I don't think it is for the best and I don't think you can be happy without being together. So I don't know what to say. I am sorry but I have to leave. I need to get away from this drama. I will be at Christina's if you need me" I say and kiss my mom goodbye

The tears start rolling down my cheeks as I drive to Christina's house. God I hope she is home. Please let her be home...please

I ring her doorbell but do not see her car in the driveway. I see her brother's car. And he answers the door.

"Hey Rosie, oh my god what's wrong are you ok?" Christina's brother CJ asks me

"Hey CJ, Is your sister home?"

"No she isn't but she should be home in a little while. Come inside, you don't look ok. Why are you crying?" he asks

I decided to talk to him. He is always a good person to talk to because he gives good advice. He is like an older cousin to me. CJ is in his mid-twenties.

"How is your girlfriend?" I ask him trying to change the subject

"She is good but please tell me what is going on with you? Oh wait a minute does this have something to do with your parents? Christina told me all about that"

"Yea...my mom just told me that her and my dad don't love each other anymore and they are both seeing someone else" I tell CJ.

"Wow, um that's a lot to take in. I am sorry sweetheart. Have you talked to Angelo yet?" asks CJ

"No but he knows about it. My mom told him first and Joey even knows too. He sent me a txt message before that I didn't understand but now I get it" I tell him

"Everything will work out ok...my sister will be home soon, I think you need her right now"

I wipe my eyes and go into the bathroom. Why is this happening to me?
Maybe I should call Angelo

"Hello, Rosie...how are you?" my brother says as he answers his phone

"Not good...mom just told me" I say on the verge of crying again

"Oh I know you must be so upset right now. Where are you?" asks Angelo

"I am with CJ...I am waiting for Christina to get home"

"CJ? Her brother?" he asks

"Yeah, why?" I ask

"Oh ok tell him I said hi and I hope you are ok. Do you need me to come home?"

"No Angelo, don't worry ok I will be fine"

"Ok bye I love you. Oh and Joey says to go on ichat tonight"

"Tell him I definitely will. I love you too. Bye" I say and hang up

Just then I hear Christina walk through the front door. I run up to her and hug her.

"I heard what happened. Angelo told me everything. Don't worry baby girl you are going to be ok" Christina says

"I need comfort food" I tell her

"How about you and I order some Chinese food and we can watch our favorite movie, 'Wedding Crashers'" says Christina

"I love the movie 'Wedding Crashers' Sounds like a plan" I say and give a tiny smile

I am now home in my own bed and it feels so good to just lay here under my covers. It also helps because I am freezing. My hair is a mess and I have no makeup on. I am wearing an oversized hoodie and baggy sweatpants. I am about to ichat with Joey and I love it because he doesn't care what I look like, believe me he has seen me at my worst.

"Hey you" he says as his face pops up on my laptop screen

"Hey. What are you doing?" I ask trying to pretend that I am ok

"Nothing just finished a paper"

"Did my brother do that paper yet?" I ask and laugh because I know the answer

"Nope, and its due tomorrow" says Joey

"Wow, what a smart brother I have" I say and Joey laughs

"Hey..." he says and looks at me with a serious face

"What...I know what you are going to say" I tell him

"I heard what went down today. You don't know how much I wish I can be there with you right now. It kills me to know how upset you are. Angelo spoke to Christina before and she said you were having a hard time accepting this"

"It's crazy. I don't even have any words" I say

"I am surprised you aren't crying right now" Joey says

"I am all cried out, believe me. I just hate being here alone in this house. It makes it so much harder to forget what is going on with my parents"

"I know babe, I know. I wish there was something I could do for you" he says

"This is the best thing...I just needed to see your face. Yeah I wish you were here to keep me company and cuddle but it's not possible right now" I confess

"You know that's what I would be doing if I were there, you would never be alone" he says

"Can I ask you a question?" I say to Joey

"Sure"

"Why do you care so much?"

"About you?" he asks

"Yes"

"Come on that's a really stupid question Rosie. I have known you my whole life and you are my best friend's little sister and more. You are my closest girlfriend and I can talk to you about anything. I could never stop caring about you. We have been through so much together" he says and I get emotional

"You are so sweet you are going to make me cry. Stop" I say and chuckle

"It is so true though" he says and I smile

"This day sucked" I say

"Even this part of your day" he says

"No, this part right now is the only good part. Oh and eating Chinese food and watching 'Wedding Crashers' with Christina" I tell Joey

"Nice, your favorite movie! I have a big test tomorrow" Joey says

"Aw then go study, I don't want to stop you from studying"

"Nah don't worry I studied a little before. I pretty much know the material. You need me right now" he says

"But it's a big test, what if you fail"

"Rosie, you would do the same for me" he says

"That's true" I say and he smiles

"Look I put the picture in the frame" Joey says as he shows me the frame his mom gave him. Inside is that picture of us when we were little

"Aw I love it! I cannot wait to see it next time I come up"

"When are you coming up next?" he asks

"I don't know. Hopefully soon though...if this drama continues with my parents I might just need to see you guys...like no joke" I say

"How would you get up here?"

"Either the bus or my dad, or Christina. I don't know I will find a way though"

"Christina is probably your best bet. She would want to see Angelo. You guys should come up next weekend"

"We should. I wish I can come up tonight. I miss you and Angelo so much" I say

"We miss you too. I really miss you more though" he says and I laugh

"Yeah I kind of miss you more than I miss my brother too" I say joking

"Nah you know you love that guy"

"He is the best" I say

"So I know you must be tired, you had a long day. I should study some more anyway so goodnight" Joey says

"Ok goodnight, good luck on your test. I will talk to you tomorrow" I say and blow him a kiss.

After signing off my computer I drift into a much-needed deep, calm sleep.

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