Carol Lynne - Full House

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Full House

ISBN # 978-1-907280-65-8

Copyright Carol Lynne 2009

Cover Art by April Martinez Copyright 2009

Edited by Claire Siemaszkiewicz

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Published in 2009 by Total-E-Bound Publishing 1 The Corner,

Faldingworth Road , Spridlington, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 2DE, UK.

Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. This story has been rated Total-e-sizzling.

Poker Night

FULL HOUSE

Carol Lynne

Dedication

For Claire, Marek and Sophie.

Youve all sacrificed a lot to give authors a chance to do what they love.

Thank you.

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Chapter One

Tired and dirty, Marco parked his pickup in the driveway of the small two bedroom house. He grabbed the cooler on the seat beside him and headed inside after a long day of work.

What hed hoped would be a relaxing night shattered as soon as he heard the arguing. Shit.

It seemed his brothers were always fighting lately. He unlocked the door and stepped into the living room. Nicky was pinned to the floor by Bruno, his much bigger brother. The two of them were cussing and screaming at each other.

Marco glanced around the room. Wheres Maria?

His brothers were too busy yelling to even hear him. The feuding siblings took a back seat momentarily in Marcos mind as he strode through to Marias bedroom and opened the door. He didnt immediately see his baby sister until he opened the small closet.

Maria sat on the floor, her arms wrapped around her legs.

Come here, baby girl. He reached down and pulled Maria up and into his arms. Its okay. Its just what brothers do. Ill take care of it.

Dad called, Maria informed him. She buried her face against Marcos neck.

Marco hugged his sister. Is that what Bruno and Nicky are arguing about?

Maria nodded.

Marco carried the frightened girl over to her small twin-size bed. Ill go find out whats going on, and then Ill start dinner. Hamburgers on the grill sound okay?

Maria nodded, again. She reached out and grabbed a pink stuffed bear that was starting to fall apart.

With a kiss to Marias forehead, Marco went back out to the living room just in time to see Nicky throw a punch. Although Nickys fist didnt land squarely, it did manage to clip Brunos jaw.

Break it up! Marco screamed, lurching for his brothers.

He wrapped his arm around Brunos neck and pulled him off his younger brother. Stop it. He pointed a finger at Nicky. Throw another punch, and youll be sorry.

Although Marco wasnt big, years of laying brick had given him enough upper-body strength to intimidate both his brothers. They broke apart, but continued yelling at each other.

Hes going to see Dad, Bruno spat.

Hes our Dad and he misses us, Nicky countered.

Marco held up his hands. Shut up!

His brothers quieted, but continued to give each other dirty looks.

Now, when and why did Dad call? Marco asked. They hadnt seen Eddy De La Santo since hed stolen the money Marco had set aside to put a new roof on the house.

About an hour ago. He said he was in town and wanted to come over, Nicky explained.

In town? Where the hells he been? Marco knew no good would come from letting his father visit.

In Santa Clarita with some woman. Bruno stood and crossed his arms over his chest. At seventeen, Bruno was the biggest of the De La Santos and often used his size to intimidate his fifteen-year-old brother.

Marco took off his T-shirt and wiped the sweat from his face and under arms. He didnt want to refuse Nicky a visit with their father, but he wasnt comfortable having Eddy in the house. Why dont you call him back and tell him youll meet him at a restaurant, my treat.

Marco turned to Bruno. If you dont want to see Dad, you dont have to. Ill go tell Maria the same thing.

Bruno nodded and Marco left the room. He knocked on Marias door before entering. Feeling better?

Maria nodded. Why do they have to fight all the time?

Marco began picking up dirty clothes and stuffing them into the hamper. Theyre teenage boys. Its to be expected. Please dont let them upset you.

But what if one of them gets so mad they leave?

He walked over to sit on the side of the bed and put his arm around his baby sister. I know things havent been easy, but just because Mom and Dad left, doesnt mean your brothers will too. I mean, theyll leave at some point, but thats what adults are supposed to do. Bruno will be eighteen next April. I cant make him stay here after that. Men of that age want their freedom.

You didnt.

I didnt have a choice. Marco bit his bottom lip. How could I possibly leave you three? I love you.

Maria hugged Marco around the waist. I love you, too.

He kissed the top of his sisters hair. Nickys going to dinner with Eddy. Do you want to go?

Maria shook her head.

Marco didnt blame her. All she knew of their father was drunken days and nights. Okay. Ill go fire up the grill.

Walking back through the living room, Marco addressed Nicky. Did you feed Rufus?

Nicky shook his head but didnt take his eyes off the television.

Well, get up and do it. Marco sighed. He was so tired. He knew the time had come for some rule changes. There was no reason the kids couldnt help him out. Dinner should already be on the table by the time he got home. Hed tried to talk to his brothers about it before, but theyd played off his requests and nothing had changed.

He opened the fridge and took out a package of hamburger. It was starting to look a little brown so he made sure to smell it after opening the plastic. It was close, but Marco thought theyd be okay if they ate it. Hed have to make sure the burgers were cooked well instead of medium the way his family preferred them.

After making up seven patties, Marco grabbed the plate along with the salt and pepper shakers and headed out back. As soon as he pushed open the screen door, Rufus barrelled into him, trying to get at the platter of meat.

Rufus!

While trying to save their dinner, Marco was thrown off balance and fell over the top of the large German Shepherd.

Fuck! he screamed as his knee hyper-extended. He collapsed on the ground as Rufus dove for the meat. His hands balled into a fist as he tried his best not to pass out. From the way Rufus was eating, Marco wondered if the dog had been fed at all that day.

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