guides me out throwing
chin and 'later' to Rob who is standing behind the bar. Oh Jeesh! I
was so wrapped up in Paul I didn't even notice Rob working behind
the bar. I just look down and walk the way Steve guides me. Rob
manages both MC bars. He spends more time at The Plank than here.
Of course, he would have to be here tonight though. Fucking
men.
"I'm sorry he treated you like
that Steve." I sneak a look to the side. He doesn't talk much but I
can usually read him pretty well.
"Why are you spendin time with
an asshole like that?" He's pissed.
I stop and look at him. He
clears his emotion and looks back at me while opening the door to
his truck. "It's a long story. The short version, I want to have
kids before it's too late. I asked Danny about seeing more of each
other and he couldn't get away from me fast enough. I'm not into
playing second fiddle to Club whores so I decided to start going
out with guys when they ask me. I figured it wouldn't interfere
with the two days a month Danny carves out for me. This was
definitely a mistake. I wanted to be safe but hoped I didn't see
anyone I knew. I'm glad you came. Did Rob call you?" I speak so
fast, I'm nervous, but look up at him.
"No, Digs did." He looks at
his feet. "Can't blame you for wantin kids. Love my boy and can't
wait for my girl to get here." He smiles at me. Dear lord he is so
handsome when he talks about his family.
I jump into the truck very
unladylike. He chuckles. I really like Steve. When I first met him
I was terrified of him. He rarely talked but watched everything.
Over the last few years he's more relaxed and talks to me, though
sometimes it sounds like he's barking orders. I'm not terrified of
him anymore but I sense an underlying danger in him, like he holds
it in check. He drives me back to my house. "Thanks for the ride
and understanding." I tell him.
"Anything Kate." He smiles as
he pulls into my driveway. I open the door but he stops me with a
hand on my arm. "Harris' been askin questions about some of the
Brothers. Don't like thinkin he's usin you to get answers." He
looks serious and scary.
"I wish I knew that before I
agreed to the drink. Sorry you had to save me. I wish people would
just be straight, it would make life a hell of a lot easier to
live." I shake my head and feel like a deflated balloon. Freakin
Paul.
He looks at me. "You get in,
call Jess, she's worried. Heading to the club, got shit to sort."
He lifts his chin to me. I smile and slide out. He waits until I'm
in the house then pulls away.
I have no idea why I'm smiling
as I dial Jess. I don't like that she was worried. "That was a
bust." Is the first thing I say.
She laughs. "I'm glad Steve
was able to get you home. Rob called me to let me know Steve had
you. I'm sorry it went bad."
"I have the biggest smile on
right now and I have no idea why. I was having a good time until he
wouldn't shake Steve's hand. How rude!" I'm still smiling. I
obviously have issues.
She's laughs again. "Rob said
you looked happy. He was pissed though. The guy was grilling the
Prospects earlier, that's why he was even there tonight." She
sounds serious now.
"Crap!"
She giggles, "Maybe Danny will
hear and shit or get off the pot."
I put my hand over my face and
groan. "Shit, by tomorrow the entire club will know. I'm going to
have to move and change my name. Is there surveillance at
R&R?"
"Yep!" She sounds so happy
about it. Fuck!
"You don't have to be so
excited that I'm going to be the center of everyone's morning
gossip." I say feeling a little put out. Shit! "I guess I don't
have to worry about Danny dating me twice a month for the next
twenty years anymore." I lay my head on the counter as I slide onto
a stool. I'm such a moron. First I go out with a guy that is just
looking for information then I let him take me to a bar that;
everyone knows me, has video playing in the security office and
have to get rescued by Steve. "I shouldn't be allowed to have any
more days off." I tell her