Page 75 of Citiali: Teach
I nod. “Atohi is on the energy shield. Yona is helping. I have the one under us.”
“I got us. Chenoa, help with the shield so the kids aren’t slammed.”
She agrees but I watch the Michaels clan rise.
Mucimi points. “Stay over the roads.”
In five minutes, Protectors are filling in the main road line. I’m glad when they’re all happy to stay in one place.
Hannah rushes me causing my hands to come up. “I’m just asking if you can hold us up.”
I nod. “Mucimi is helping. No one is falling.” I see herkids withsquishedheadsthought and laugh. “Relax. We’re covered. Keep to the outside roads.”
She’s gone. I didn’t know she could move so fast but Blackhawks are Blackhawks. Mucimi laughs so I peg him a finger. Trucks below go to the stage, now I see why the stage has roads breaking up the side lots. Coolers are run to the edges of the lot line. The planner thinks of everything.
Teller is running for coffee, Mase has bathroom duty with kids and Mag is walking the lines handing out bits of chocolate. I shake my head.
Aylen shows and sits by Dyani. I move and Walker sits in between us. The lines are about full so late Brothers are going to have to stand.
Alder walks onto the stage looking like a tiny soldier in his gear. Ari follows and hands him a headset. “Brother, Alpha-Bit Club schedule meet to Alpha-Bits. Sorry you bored to our business. Drink to side.” The crowd laughs. Everyone loves the Little President.
A group of Bits and Web stand behind him while he tells of the help they need and the way they’re going to do it. I laugh seeing the same line of Alpha-Bits appear beside him. He made Ford Officer holograms. The Brother doesn’t waste time and the holograms disappear just as fast as they appeared.
Twinkling has me blinking then turning. Mucimi has confetti entertaining the kids on this side. Bubbles are floating by Hannah. Whatever keeps them calm and seated works for me. My head whips to Dyani. She’s turned to Aylen laughing at something said. She wants kids but said not right now. I hope it’s not a long wait. My girl will be a great mom. I touch my chest feeling that. I hope I’m a great dad for her and our kids.
Atohi leans over and hits me. “You are for me and will be great for yours.”
I feel that deep. “Get the fuck out of my head.” I throw him appreciation.
“Stop with the stupid shit and I can. Don’t throw. I pushed it to the shield.”
Shit. I nod and watch Alder. He was right it’s boring shit. I like IT shit but I’m not a coder and it sounds like I never want to be. I watch the crowd.
“VP Citiali.” Alder’s call has me paying attention. His fist goes over his heart. “ABSZ Club show appreciation to you. We thanks to you.”
I put my hand over my heart and throw him chin and think of appreciation for not giving details.
He throws chin and walks away with his real Ford Brothers and Web following.
Brekan comes out and talks about Clubs everywhere trying to get into BSC West. It’s not as boring as IT so I listen while watching the crowd.
“VP Citiali! We sit to you?”
I don’t see Anton. Standing I look for the Brother. “Here.”
I laugh. “Yeah. Sit in a line.” I raise what must be half the Bits in the Club up.
Anton sits in front of me. “No flight suit to us all. Pres Alder say all or none.” He’s disgusted.
“You’re up here without suits, quit bitching.”
He looks shocked then nods with his smile on. “Roger, Boss.”
Walker laughs and stands beside me. “This works for me.”
I nod and smile seeing Trask and Maverick stand directly across from us. They throw chin so I do.
“Citiali, know we’re all in awe of you. Thank you, Brother.” Brekan has my eyes snapping to the stage.
