JAX
Walking into my moms and seeing everyone look at me was alright. However, Nikki had something swirling in her green ones. I couldn't place it and was still trying to figure it out as I woke up this morning. I dreamed about her again. This time though, she was wearing those damn heels she had on at Gemma's and matching lingerie. I shook my head and ran my ran down my face to wake up. I sat up and stretched, trying to get images of Nikki under me out of my head.
I get up and walk into the bathroom to shower. I take a cold one after the dream I woke up from, it's needed. I quickly get out of the shower and wrap a beige towel around me and head back into my room. I got directly to my closet and pull out a pair of jeans, dropping my towel. I pull the jeans up, deciding on commando as I need to wash my clothes. I grab a white t-shirt and my SAMCRO hoodie, pulling both over my head.
I grab my cut and slip it on as I head to the living room. I slip my shoes on and grab my wallet and smokes. I head out and lock my door, noticing Nikki was still home. I shook my head and got on to head to the shop. When I pulled up, Tig and Chibs were already there, but not the contractor. I walked up, taking out a smoke. "Guy not here, yet?"
Tig shook his head. "Naw, on his way though. Got the call about 30 minutes ago."
I nod and take a drag.
"Ye alright, Jackie?"
I just shake my head and drop the snipe. "Didn't sleep well, Chibs."
I see the looks on their faces and flip them off, causing them to laugh.
"She's my daughter, Jax. You're a good man, though. You both are going to drive each other nuts if you two don't figure this whatever out."
I let out a breath and sigh. "I really don't know what to do. Lyla swears I'm attracted to her and she's gorgeous, Tig. I just, oh fuck, she drives me crazy. I think I'm going nuts."
They chuckle and before they can answer, the guy pulls in...Happy and Juice behind him. I walk over to the guy and shake his hand.
"Jax Teller."
"Marty Cooper, nice to meet you. Let's go see the damage."
I nod and lead him over to the shop while the others go and meet up with the prospects at the clubhouse. I watch as he walks around and answer all of the questions he has. I let him know we only had the one lift but three bays to work with. He nods and walks with his clipboard as he inspects everything.
I make my way over to my bike, taking out another cigarette. My mom's SUV pull in and I wave as she gets out. I watch as she goes to expect the damage at the clubhouse since the contractor is heading back over to me.
"Mr. Teller, I think everything will be simple enough. Here's the quote."
I nod and take the paper to look it over. The check from the insurance company was for 500 thou and so looking at the damage from the contractor, I smile. It was only gonna cost about 350-400 thou and so we may be able to get plumbing and wiring for the clubhouse after all.
I look back up at the man. "Is there any way to add some electrical and plumbing for the other building?"
He nodded, "Maybe, what are we talking about with it?"
I nod for him to follow me and lead him to the club house. I show him where all the rooms are as they all have a small bathroom in them. I also show him the kitchen and the main bathroom.
"My guys and I can do most things, but I really want the wires and pipes done professionally." I state as we head back out.
The guy looks at me and nods. "It shouldn't cost too much, Mr. Teller. I can probably get it done for only a couple thousand more."
I nod. "We have a deal, Mr. Cooper. When can you start?"
"This afternoon. I had my guys on standby at the main site."
I smile. "That sound great. Happy and Chibs will be here with you as well as the prospects for the club. They are cleaning through debris for you."
He nods and gets on his phone to get his team over. I smile at Gemma and head over to her.
"They're going to start this afternoon and agreed to do the stuff we can't for the clubhouse also."
She nods, "Alright. Nikki's meeting me here at some point. She wants to help me with some of this."
I nod and sat in one of the chairs, some of the stress leaving me. This shop and the clubhouse was going to be fixed. I smile, feeling a bit of happiness. The boys were supposed to come at four and I had them all weekend. This was the first weekend since signing the decree that I got them. I missed the hell out of my little guys.
I heard the sound of a car and looked up to see Nikki's car pull in and shake my head. Images of my dream hitting me as she got out wearing some more of those damn heels and a black skirt. She had on a blue halter that only went to her belly button and I sighed. She was really driving me fucking nuts.
"Stop drooling, Jax."
I look up to see Tig standing over me. "Sorry, Tig."
He shrugged. "I get it. I see the way you are with her. She's the same way. I think you both need to figure it out though. It's driving me nuts, Jax."
I just nod as he walks over to her. I watch as she throws her head back at something Happy told her. I smile as I watch her. She's something else and I can feel those strange feeling erupt as she continues joking with Happy and now Juice. I knew I was jealous, I just couldn't get my brain to function right and kept pissing her off.
Pissing her off was pissing me off and I couldn't get laid on top of it. I had tried just yesterday and it was still useless. I needed to figure out how to get her out of my system. I heard another car and looked to see Tara's SUV. She climbed out and headed for me as I stood up and met her half way.
"Um, Can you get the boys early?"
I nod, "Yea, any reason?" I watched her fidget and she kept her gaze off me. "Tara?"
"I have a date with a guy from work."
I blinked, not knowing what to say. She was already dating someone.
"A date?" She just nodded and I sighed. "Yea, I'll get them."
I came out worse than I thought and she looked at me.
"Don't, Jackson. I know you're already hooking up with the croweaters."
I can feel the anger and know the people here are listening. I just shake my head and try not to yell at her. I turn away from her and she grabs my hands. "See you aren't denying it."
I just look at her and stare at her. I can feel the anger to lash out at her and I'm trying not to. Next thing I know, I have a woman next to me.
"Hey, I'm Nikki, Tig's daughter."
She grabbed my hand and kept her eyes on Tara. I looked at her and she squeezed my hand, telling me to play along. I look back at my ex-wife to see her looking at our hands. I pull the girl beside me into my side and wrap my arm around her. She looks up at me and I try to squash the itch to kiss her.
"Tig's daughter?"
We look back at Tara and Nikki nods. "We just found out yesterday. He knew my mom a long time ago."
Tara looks at me and I nod. "What time do we need to get Abel and Thomas?"
"Um, three? George wants to take me to dinner at 5."
I nod and she leaves. I look at Nikki, who's pulling away. I watch as she heads over to my mom and continues whatever conversation they were having before Tara showed up. I head over to them.
"Ma, I need the car at 3."
She nods, "Alright, here. I'll just ride home with Nikki."
I take the keys and put them in my pocket, walking back to my bike to take a ride. I needed to clear my head. Having that girl in my arms, my hand in hers, well...it was nothing like it was with Tara. I liked her there. I stopped in the middle of no where at a rest stop and got off my bike. I look out and think. I think about everything that's happened since that girl woke a week ago.
Being jealous was new to me, the guys even taking to not getting close now as they knew it sets me off. She was beautiful and outgoing. She didn't take shit from any of us. She challenged me in a way no woman had before. I just needed to figure out how to get my temper controlled for her be able to be around me.
I hadn't given her any reason to, and I was going to need to find one. I looked at my phone and saw it was two. I needed to get back. I head back to the shop and park my bike. I get off and notice Nikki and Gemma still here. They both walk over to me as I head to the SUV my mom is loaning me.
"Um, why don't you bring the boys to mine. I have the swimming pool and we can have some food." Nikki asked.
I looked at Gemma, who nodded. "I think it's a good idea. Tig is coming and I'm meeting Nero. I know Abel will like it. You go get them and we'll stop by your house to get the trunks for the boys."
I nod, "Alright, get me something as well."
I know my mom figured out I hadn't done laundry as she nods.
Nikki smiles at me. "Alright. What does Abel like to eat?"
"Anything chicken, that boy loves his chicken."
She nods, "Chicken it is."
I smile as they get into the challenger and I get into Gemma's SUV to get the boys. I park at the hospital and go into the daycare to pick up the boys. Tara was there with them already and Abel ran up, jumping into my arms. I picked him up and walked over to Tara. We just nodded and she followed me out to the parking lot. She helped me strap the boys in and then silently walked to her car. I got into the driver's seat and looked behind me.
"Wanna go swimming?" Abel cheered and Thomas just smiled.
We headed over to Nikki's laughing and singing to the radio the whole way. I loved having my boys, I felt whole again. I parked the car behind hers and got out. I got Thomas out of his seat and Abel undid his belt. I helped him out of the car as Gemma came out the door. Abel ran up to her and she picked him up. I walked up and she smiled, kissing Thomas on the head.
"Everyone's out back already. Nikki sat the boys stuff her room so they can change."
I nodded and went to the back to help the boys change. Abel got into his shorts all by himself while I put some little swimmers on Thomas. I grabbed the two towels Nikki had set out for us and led the boys outside. As we got out, I notices some arm floats for Abel and a baby ring for Thomas.
I looked at Gemma and she shrugged. "We may have stopped at the store so the boys had some floats. Nikki got Abel some toys also that float."
I looked at that girl on the other side of the pool, talking to her dad while wading. She turned to look at me and I sent her a smile in thanks. I gave mom the boys and then turned back to the house so I could change. I changed my jeans for my trunks and headed back out, grabbing a towel on the way. Gemma had just finished spraying the sunscreen on the boys when I got back out.
I took Thomas and Nikki held the little ring while I sat him in it from the side of the pool. Gemma got the arm wings on Abel and helped him in from the shallow in. I jumped beside Thomas, trying not to notice the face that Nikki was wearing a rather nice black bikini with skulls on it. She smiled as I turned and took the ring from her.
"Thanks about earlier." I tell her as Thomas starts splashing the water.
"Don't mention it. I know if an ex of mine threw it in my face that they had a date, I'd be miserable, Jax."
I nod, "Can we try to start over?"
Her smile lit up her face. "I'd like that. I know Tig thinks highly of you as does the others. You also look like some of the stress has lifted."
I chuckle, "Getting the shop and clubhouse fixed is helping with that. My boys being here as well. I missed them."
We hear Abel laugh and turn to see Gemma and Nero tossing him in the air. I shake my head and laugh at my son as he screams in laughter. I look as Nikki gets out and try to keep in the groan that wants to come out. I follow her body as she gets on the diving board and dives in. I shake my head as water splashed on my face and look at my son. Thomas starts laughing as we play in the water, all thoughts of the girl leaving me for the short while.
Nikki and my mom soon get out so they can work on dinner and I walk Thomas' ring over to the shallow end with Abel. Nero, Tig, and I play with the boys till we here Nikki tell us to start getting out. Tig takes Abel for me while Nero helps me with Thomas. We walk in with towels wrapped around us and sat down just as the food is put on the table. It smells good and Gemma helps Abel with his food. I give Thomas some mashed potatoes and very small bits of chicken as he only has about four teeth.
We all cut up as Abel tells us some funny stories about daycare. I try not to pay attention to Nikki as she gets up to clean the kitchen when we're all finished. I instead take the boys back to her room so we can change. They still need a bath and it's almost 7 as it is. After changing, I let Abel run out to find Gemma while I change back into my jeans and put Thomas back into his clothes.
I grab my and Abel's trunks, heading back to the living area. I hear Abel talk to Nikki about her tats and laugh as he tells her she needs one on her belly with her ring. Everyone looks up as Thomas and I enter and I sigh, "Come on, Abel. Time to head home,"
"Awe man, can't we stay here? I like it here."
I glance at Nikki to see her smile at my son and shake my head. "Nikki doesn't have enough beds."
"We can just share with her. Thomas and I are real little and so it wouldn't be too hard, daddy."
I close my eyes and sigh at my son's logic. "Abel, some other time. Maybe we can come tomorrow if Nikki says it's ok."
I watch as Abel pulls his puppy face at her and she gives in.
"Of course, we can swim again." Abel jumps up and gives her a hug. "Ok, see ya tomorrow, Nikki." She nods at me as I lead my boys back out and Gemma drives us home.
And Jax, this is it for the day guys. Thanks once again and please leave me little notes. :)B
