Midnight at Roni's
- A story dedicated to Roni and her daughter. After a rough start with her new bar, she makes a deal with business woman Victoria Belfrey who agrees to help Roni with the opening costs, with one catch. She receives 60% of the profit.
- This story will have mild sexual encounters, cuss words and a hint of abuse.
Roni unlocked the door to her new bar, opening this bar had always been a dream for her. Ever since she was a little girl. Her older sister, Zofie had always been around to help her. She desired to be in crowded places, the sounds of happiness always made her smile. The only issue now for Roni was that Zofie wasn't here. Or anywhere near for that matter. But Roni knew she could do this on her own, with her late mother's money invested into the bar and the help of Victoria Belfrey, she knew she could do it. She had to.
Opening the door to her new life was something she dreamed of, she gazed over it, lost in the trance of this new beginning. Finally a step in the right direction.
"The finishing touch on this place is astounding, Roni." Hissed Victoria as she followed Roni inside. "I do hope you'll be very happy here."
Roni smiled. "I designed this place myself."
"Then you have great taste." Victoria smiled briefly, eyeing up the bar itself. "That's a lot of alcohol. Did you intend of having many visitors?"
"I do hope so. My bar is the only bar in this place." Roni flashed her pearly whites before dropping her bag down and hopping on the side of the bar, whiskey glass in hand.
"Eager." Victoria huffed, eyeing Roni up and down.
"What's it to you?" Roni asked, shrugging as she swallowed a mouthful.
"Calm now. Roni. I encourage you to be yourself. In my town I encourage people to be themselves, that's what makes this place beautiful."
"Your town huh?" Roni pursed her lips together. "Didn't know you ran the place."
"Oh Roni there are many things that you don't know. But please do excuse me. I need to pick up my granddaughter from school. Goodbye now… Roni." Victoria waved graciously.
"Whatever." Huffed Roni, pulling a face.
"Delightful as always." Victoria sighed, closing the door as she left.
"Thank heavens." Roni coughed, pouring herself another drink.
"Rough start?" Echoed a new voice as she heard the door close.
"Bad ending more like." Roni muttered, turning around. "What can I getcha?" Baring a smile.
"Something strong, need to wash away the taste of Ms Belfrey." Coughed the blonde.
"You know the bitch too?" Roni couldn't help but smile, the blonde before her looked good, long golden locks reaching her breasts, tight blue jeans and a white tank top. The typical gay look. She chuckled to herself.
"Unfortunately, I do. My girlfriend Ivy. Is her daughter." The blonde shrugged.
"I see. Hard to handle?" Roni nodded, handing the blonde a glass of rum.
"Incredibly, I can't do anything right with her. I mean, it was Ivy's birthday last week, so I took her out, wined and dined her, followed by a romantic walk in the park. But still, that wasn't enough. I got an hour lecture on how I need to be a better person for her precious daughter." The blonde used her slim fingers quoting the whole thing.
Roni couldn't help but laugh. "Sounds like a hell of a ride you got there."
"The girl is banging but, her mama, ever so not." She laughed, smiling at Roni. "Nice leather jacket you got there." She said, eyeing up the brunette.
"Thank you." Roni smiled.
"Black really is your colour."
Roni grinned, blushing ever so slightly.
The blonde gazed down at her phone. "Ah, shoot. Gotta go. I promised Ivy I'd have dinner with her and her Mom. See you tomorrow, same time?"
"Sure?" Roni smiled. "I'll be here."
"Name's Emma by the way." Emma smiled, giving a little wave.
"Roni."
"A pleasure." Grinned Emma, giving Roni a devilish wink. "See you around, Roni."
Roni watched Emma walk away, her lips curled as she began to wash up the glass Emma used. A new fresh face, something she looked forward to seeing the next day.
Roni took some time to fully explore the masterpiece that she had created; she enjoyed her job dearly, god forbid anyone who would try and take it from her. She took a moment to glance down at her phone. "Two missed calls." She muttered.
"From me." Came an echo from behind her.
Roni turned and grinned, running over to the brunette in front of her. "You came home!"
The brunette smiled, welcoming Roni with open arms. "I'm done for the summer, so I thought I'd come home."
"That makes me so happy, I can finally have a little help around here." Roni smirked.
"Oh thanks, Mom. I only just got home and you are already pawning me off."
"Oh my precious little princess. I know work is hard for you." Roni chuckled, picking up one of her daughter's suitcases up. "Come, Leah. I'll help take your stuff up the apartment."
Leah smiled brightly, following her mother up the stairs and into her apartment. "Nice place. A little different to the home we had with Dad."
"How is your Dad, by the way? I haven't heard from him recently?" Roni asked, putting the suitcases down in the spare room.
"He is doing well, he recently got a promotion, he is now a full on lawyer."
"It's so sweet to see my precious lil' girl follow her father's footsteps."
Leah smirked, sinking down onto her double bed, sinking her fingers into the white bed sheets. "Daddy always was a great inspiration to me."
"I know sweetheart, he was to me too." Roni smiled, gliding her fingers down Leah's cheek. "I've missed you."
"I missed you too, Mom." Leah grinned, falling onto her mother with opening arms. Cuddling up.
"I can't believe you're twenty two next week. It makes me feel so old." Roni exhaled, running her fingers through Leah's hair.
"Mom. You're the hottest forty year old I know. All my friends are jealous. My best friend Chloe is into you." Leah laughed giving her Mom a squeeze.
"What can I say? I attract the ladies." Roni chuckled.
"And that's why you and Dad got divorced." Leah smirked.
"Because I'm into women?" Roni asked.
"Pretty much. But then again, turns out Daddy was into men anyway. I'm sure your marriage was just a little scam so you could have me." Leah grinned, pulling a blanket over them as she wrapped herself up in her mother's embrace. Something she'd missed dearly.
"Sweetie, I love your Daddy, always have always will. But yeah, that was the problem. We got married because our parents pushed us too. We both decided we wanted a baby, and we tried and tried. It became a struggle, I couldn't conceive naturally. So your Aunt Zofie had to carry you, your father's sperm and my egg. And out popped you! You were a blessing. Your dad and I are so lucky to have you. We only divorced cause' he wanted to marry Daniel." Roni took a deep breath and smiled.
"Robert and Roni Birch. Your names are both so familiar." Leah smiled.
Roni kissed Leah's forehead. "Well your father was from the forest."
"You make it sound like he is Robin Hood." Leah yawned.
"I was his maid Marian. For a little while. Then he fell for his Little John." Roni chuckled.
Leah laughed before closing her eyes. She was exhausted from the all the travelling and couldn't wait to be tucked up in bed. "Moma, I'm gunna get some sleep if that's okay."
Roni smiled and kissed her daughter once again. "Of course Princess. Sleep well." She rolled out of the bed and left the room, closing the door behind her.
She made her way to the kitchen and began to boil the kettle. Her kitchen was pristine, for a city girl she knew how to make the most of her caring and neat nature. Her whole apartment was a mixture of warm colours, mainly blues and purples. Once she made a cup of coffee she slouched down onto her fluffy couch and flicked on the TV. It was only nine pm, but it felt much later. She smiled to herself, she was happy that her daughter was finally back in town and the pretty little blonde was more than just a distraction to her, she was potential, Roni could see something in Emma and she wanted to take it ever so badly.
She slurped on her coffee before she heard a knock on the door, she walked over to it, opening it slowly. "Hello?"
"Hi Roni, its Victoria. You didn't lock the bar doors, so I thought I'd come remind you that it's something I think you should start doing."
Roni rolled her eyes and opened the door. "Hi Victoria. I must have forgotten, had a busy evening."
"Sure, sure. Please don't do it again. I would hate for something to happen." Victoria grinned.
"What are you doing here anyway?" Roni asked, sighing.
"Just checking up on you, I notice that Emma was here earlier. I hope she wasn't playing you up."
"No. She wasn't she's a lovely woman." Roni sighed once again.
"Oh. I see. Right." Victoria huffed, rocking her hips back and forward.
Roni couldn't help but glance over Victoria. She may have been a bitch but she was a hot bitch, she couldn't help but bite down on her lip.
"Something a matter?" Victoria asked, catching Roni's gaze.
"Eh, what?" Said Roni, coming out from her trance.
Victoria raised her eyebrows and stepped into the apartment; welcome or not.
"What do you want Victoria?" Roni asked, yet again.
Victoria sighed. "I have a proposition for you, Roni."
"What is it?"
"I'm attracted to you. Badly. I need you to stop that."
Roni blinked, almost dropping her coffee mug. "Is everyone here gay?" She asked, pulling a face.
"I'm not gay… Just questioning." Victoria grunted.
"That's what they all say when I first meet them, next thing they know; they have their knickers round their ankles and my face in their-"
Victoria coughed, putting a finger over Roni's lips. "No no."
Roni rolled her eyes. "So what you're saying is, you want me to fuck you so you can see if you are gay or not?"
"Exactly." Victoria nodded in agreement.
"Why me, of all people?" Roni questioned.
"Because to me you have that sex appeal that I desire." Victoria explained.
"So. You want me to fuck you right now?" Roni asked, now closing the door.
"Yes." Victoria exhaled.
"And what do I get out of this?" Roni asked curiously.
"I'll let you off one thousand dollars."
Roni pursed her lips, pondering the situation. She placed down the coffee mug on the side table and headed towards Victoria, her lips hovering just above hers. She began to pinch at the pink plump lips, slowly with her teeth. Her hands sunk around Victoria's waist, grabbing at her.
Victoria was in a trance, she didn't quite know what to do, so she used her knowledge to gently place her hands on Roni's shoulders.
Roni grinned before fully pressing her lips onto Victoria's, locking with such heat and passion that it took them both by surprise, their tongues playing with each other's as they slurped around occasionally biting down on each other's lip. The heat between them was undeniable by both parties. Roni pulled away slightly, her tongue gliding up Victoria's cheek until she reached her ear lobe. With a hushed voice she began to whisper into Victoria's ear. "I'm sorry, darl' I can't be bought. You so desperately want to try me, you have to earn me." Roni laughed pulling away from Victoria and moving towards the door going to open it.
Victoria stood still in surprise, she could feel her legs tense up, she wanted it badly; but she had been rejected. She didn't know what to do.
"Pull up that bottom lip babe." Roni winked at her. "If you don't mind. I would quite like to get some sleep."
Victoria swallowed hard, and with a quick stride she hurried out. Embarrassed.
Roni snickered. "That's what you get when you play a queen." She shook her head and followed Victoria out, going to lock the bar doors behind her. "What a bitch." She laughed once again before heading back into her apartment.
Roni awoke to a sweet smell drifting from the kitchen, she then slowly slid out from under her purple duvet, out on her slippers and grabbed her purple dressing gown.
With a soft yawn, she checked her clock. "Eight thirty." Roni huffed, going through her open plan living area. "Smells great! Is that apples I can taste at the back of my throat."
Leah smiled, she had her messy long hair in a bun on the top of her head, unicorn pjs and an oversized grey sweater that clearly belonged to her father. "Apple and blueberry pancakes, your favourite."
Roni's eye lit up. "Mmm. I can't wait to tuck in!"
Leah served up the pancakes and then sat on chair next to her mother at the breakfast bar. "So, what are you planning to do today?"
"Meeting with Victoria at twelve, then I'll be setting up the bar for opening at three. What about you?"
"I have to see my old professor for about an hour soon, then I'll help you out? I'm seeing daddy tomorrow instead of today like we planned." Leah smiled.
"Old professor, hm?" Roni asked.
"Yeah, she is giving me a briefing before I start my masters."
"I'm so happy to see you progressing, sweetheart." Roni grinned, leaning over to kiss Leah's forehead.
"Thanks Mom. I'll still be in the neighbourhood though. Dad said I could move in with him, but I said I'd ask you first. Because honestly, I've missed you… And I'd like to stay and help out here too. I'll be working as well, along with my professor. For extra income, so I can help you pay off this place." Leah nodded, going to wash up the empty dishes.
"I'd like that. But you don't have to put your wages into this, I can handle it on my own." Roni smirked.
"That may be so. But. You're missing the point. I –am- going to be helping you pay it off. Get that crazy woman off of your back for a while." Leah said, before heading back to her room.
"Alright." Roni agreed. There was no point in fighting her. She was training to be a lawyer, there was no way that she could win. She let out a sigh and headed over to her sofa, she slouched down and began to flicker through the channels.
Leah glammed herself up and headed out of her room. "Okay, I'm heading out now."
Roni turned to take a glance over, after a few moments silence, she finally opened her mouth to say. "Bloody hell Leah, looks like you're going to some sort of business meeting to steal someone's husband or wife." She chuckled, gazing over Leah. Red lipstick, grey heels and a tight grey dress, running along all her curves nicely.
Leah laughed and tucked her hair behind her ears and adjusted her glasses. "Have to make a good impression Mom."
Roni smiled. "Good luck, to whatever is you need it for."
"Thanks Mom." Leah waved goodbye, grabbing a red satchel from by her door. "I'll take the spare keys just in case you aren't here when I get back."
"Alright sweetheart. See you later." Roni waved her goodbye and continued to watch the TV.
Leah scurried along, locking all the doors behind her before getting into the Uber so called for earlier.
"Where to?" Asked the Uber driver.
"Vincent Manor. Please." She replied.
"Okay."
Leah handed the gentleman the money and left in a hurry. As she arrived at the front door, she couldn't help but feel slightly overwhelmed. She lifted her finger to press the doorbell, but was stopped after the door opened.
"Leah. It's nice to see you, please do come in." Smiled the blonde woman before her.
"Thank you, Professor Vincent." Leah nodded as she followed her in.
"Please. Leah. Call me Mal."
"Sure, Profess- Mal." Leah blushed, slightly embarrassed.
Mal grinned. "It's okay Leah, you'll get used to it.
"Hopefully." Leah exhaled.
"Okay. Miss Birch. How can I help you today?" Mal asked, as they both took a seat in her office.
Leah glanced over Mal, she was wearing a tight black skirt with a white blouse and with a figure like Mal's, no wonder Leah couldn't help her eyes, she knew she was staring, but she just couldn't help it. She bit down on her lip before glancing away.
"Are you okay, Leah? You seem distracted." Mal smiled, leaning forward to place a hand on Leah's leg.
"Yeah, sorry. So, I came here for help. As I'm starting my masters this October I was wondering if you could recommend things I can do for extra credit?" Leah smiled, she felt her cheeks fluster.
Mal nodded her head. "I see. Have you thought about working at a law firm for a while? I can hook you up with an office in my law firm. You'll be working one day a week to grab some experience? And I'll pay you one hundred dollars a day?"
"I like the sound of that. It can help me build up my knowledge." Leah agreed.
"Good, so that's settled." Mal smiled and tilted her head, glancing at Leah. "Are you alright?"
Leah was quick to nod and smile. "Yes."
"Okay, good."
"Good." Leah trembled.
"You seem tense. Worried about something?" Mal asked, going to get Leah a glass of rum from her cupboard, she poured them both a glass and then headed back over, handing Leah the one with the most in.
Leah took the glass, she held in her hand for a moment both taking a swig. "Just, curious."
"About what?" Mal uttered after swallowing a mouthful.
"About you." Leah knew that this could be a bad idea. But she had to do it. "Like, how do you run a law firm and teach at a university? I mean even I couldn't do that."
Mal laughed. "Oh honey. I only lecture three days a week, and with the law firm I mainly run it than do any cases. I have my employees for that."
Leah nodded. "I guess that does explain it. I wish I could be as successful as you."
Mal finished her glass and put it on the desk, she then took Leah's half full glass and put it down next to hers. Before Leah could even acknowledge what was going on, Mal had pushed her down on the leather chair, her body pressing against Leah's. "How about I let you taste success instead?"
Leah gulped, she could feel the heat from Mal's body on her own, and it was alluring. All she could do was think about her, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and before she knew it, Mal's lips were against hers.
Roni grabbed her favourite leather jacket and headed out, it was the time she was dreading, a delightful meeting with Victoria to discuss her monthly payment plans. As she walked over to the Belfrey tower she took her time to think about Emma, there was something about the blonde that made her feel happy. It was like they had known each other in a past life. As she arrived at the door she took a deep breath and then walked in.
"Ms Birch."
"Ivy." Roni smiled.
"Ms Belfrey is waiting for you in her office. You expected." Ivy smiled, showing Roni to the office. She then proceeded to knock on the door.
"Come in." Screeched a voice.
"Ms Birch is here." Ivy said, popping her head around the office door.
"Send her in."
"She's ready for you."
Roni smiled once again, but the smile quickly faded as she entered the room.
"Roni, please sit."
Roni did as she was told and sat down in front of the white desk. She glanced around, taking in the arty décor. "Nice office."
"Thank you." Victoria smiled. "So, I worked out your payment plan. I've set it up a twenty four month payment plan. Which works out five hundred dollars a month, but your last one is six hundred dollars."
Roni blinked. "You think I can afford that?"
"That's my offer, Ms Birch." Victoria said sternly. "This way you pay it off the quick and easy way."
Roni rolled her eyes. "Really?"
"Yes, really." Victoria replied.
"Is that the best you can do? Can I not do thirty six months? I can't get that kind of money." Roni asked, exhaling.
"Unfortunately. I cannot offer you anything else. I tried, and you rejected that offer." Victoria smiled.
"I'm sorry I don't want to fuck you for money, Victoria." Roni sighed. "This was a wasted trip. I'll take the deal. I'll just have to find the money somewhere."
Victoria's eye followed Roni's. "Okay."
"Are we done here?" Roni got up and headed towards the door.
Victoria followed her, and stepped in the way. "Why won't you fuck me, Roni?"
"Because I'm not interested. Now please move." Roni grunted.
"No…" Victoria grabbed Roni's arms and pushed her into the wall. "How about we do it right now?"
Roni blinked, letting out a painful grunt as she was pushed into the wall. "Don't you understand the word no, Victoria?"
Victoria's voice went from a stern grumble to a soft whisper. "Please?" She asked politely, biting down on her own lip.
"Victoria, it is not the right time or right place for this. Why do you want this so badly? I'm sure that if you just came to my bar one night you would leave with a more willing woman? I've never seen or met someone as desperate as you." Roni pushed Victoria off.
Victoria shrugged her shoulders. "Because I want it from you? It can work in both our favours, Roni. Please think about it. I'm in the office till four."
Roni sighed, her eyes rolling into the back of her head. "Victoria, the answer is no. And anyway, I'll be with my daughter then, she's helping me open my bar today. If you're so desperate come to the bar later, I'm sure I can do some matchmaking with one of the customers."
"Fine. But I'm sure I won't find anybody. I'm not liked in this place." Victoria grumbled folding her arms over her chest.
"Can you blame them? You swoop in and take what isn't yours when people are low. You're the Donald Trump of this town."
Victoria scoffed. "Now that was uncalled for, Roni."
"Actually, I'm going to pat myself on the back for that one." Roni snickered.
"Ha-ha. Hilarious." Victoria moaned, flashing a glare at Roni.
"Oh Victoria, lighten up. You want help 'experimenting' then I will help you. I'm not a bad person, just treat me with a little more respect and I will gladly help solve your gay issues."
Victoria's face went a flash of red. "I'm not gay."
"Don't take offence in that, I was being- Never mind. Just come to the bar for around seven? It will be thriving with people I hope. Then you can pick a person and I will then do my best to find out things about them. Then, I'll tell you and you can offer them a drink and get talking." Roni smiled moving over to place a hand on Victoria's shoulder.
"Thank you. I just hope that I don't make a fool out of myself."
Roni chuckled. "Well, it will be funny to witness."
Victoria snarled.
Roni laughed to herself. "See you later, Victoria. Please bring a better attitude."
"Farewell." Victoria replied.
Roni shook her head in disbelief, she couldn't believe she had just offered to help someone she would class as her arch nemesis. She left the building in a hurry, she was excited to start something new with her daughter by herself and to see the pretty little blonde she was clearly thinking about.
Roni opened up the door to her bar and saw Leah and Emma sat there, they seemed to be in full blown conversation.
"Talking of my mother, here she is." Leah smiled, waving towards her mother.
"Hello." Roni smiled.
"Afternoon, Roni." Gleamed Emma.
"I thought you wouldn't be back till later, Leah?" Roni asked, strolling towards the bar.
"Yeah. Things happened, so I quickly left." Leah laughed awkwardly, pouring her mother a drink. "How about you and erm, whats her name?"
"Victoria?" Roni replied, sliding onto a stool next to Emma.
"Yeah." Leah smiled leaning over the bar.
"I think it went… Well. She'll be here tonight." Roni grinned.
Leah smirked. "You are sure a dirty bar tender."
"What?! I'm just trying to make things easier for me. If I can get her to loosen up maybe she'll be a better person." Roni shrugged, glancing over at Emma.
"Good luck with that." Emma sneered jokingly.
Leah shook her head. "I'm going to get changed. Need to get ready for tonight."
Roni nodded her head and watched as Leah left.
"Smart kid you got there." Emma nodded.
"I know. I'm so lucky. I really am." Roni grinned.
"She certainly gets her looks from you." Emma smirked glancing over Roni.
Roni blushed. "You shouldn't say that, you'll give me ideas."
Emma tilted her head. "What kind?"
Roni exhaled. "One's I shouldn't be having with a taken woman."
Emma leant forward, her lips almost touching Roni's. She took a deep breath, inhaling the sweet scent of the brunette, her lips curved into a soft smile, she could feel Roni's eyes gazing into her own as she glanced down. Emma took at as invitation, she pushed on, her lips almost immediately locking onto Roni's.
Roni blinked, but who was she to stop it, she indulged in the sloppy wet kiss, her hands gliding up Emma's arms to grab at her blonde locks. Her eyes squinted shut, lavishing in the attention. She felt her tongue slip out and into Emma's hot mouth, which was followed by a faint squeak.