She looked at herself in the mirror, it had been three weeks since the attack, most of the bruises had started to fade. She was going back to work today, it was four am. She was just out of the shower, her hair drying around her shoulders, the towel wrapped around her body. She was excited to be going back to work, the last two weeks had made her crazy.
She stepped into her bedroom, pulling on panties and a bra, an over sized t-shirt, and yoga pants, socks and a pair of sneakers, she was going for comfort today. She walked into the kitchen, smiling at finding Opie, leaning against the counter with a cup of coffee. "Got some coffee for me?" He handed her, her travel mug, she smiled up at him. "Thanks. Good morning handsome."
"Morning beautiful." He leaned down kissing her. "Ready to go?" She nodded at him, grabbing her purse on the way out the door. He drove her to work in her truck, parking in the back parking lot. He walked her into the station, staying with her in her office until a few more people got to the station. She kissed him good bye, prmising to stay out of trouble for the next five to six hours.
She was ready to start her first show back in three weeks, closing her eyes, she stepped inside the studio.
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"For those just joining us, we'd like to welcome back AJ, this morning. Good to have you back AJ."
"Thanks Jenny, it's good to be back. I've missed being here, thank you for filling in for me. I understand that you've decided to be my new co-host."
"I have, I'm looking forward to working with you."
"I'm excited, for those that don't know, we've changed some things up here at Z98. Jenny here formally of Jake and Jenny, will be joining me in the mornings. Jake has gained a new co-host and new to the Z98 family Tim Hyde, they are moving to the afternoon drive. Taking over the controls for us, and getting you through the mid-day will be another new voice to Z98, Yancey."
"The time is 8:45, temperature 82, it's a sunny and beautiful day here in Charming. Let's get back to the music three in a row up next. Bananarama, Bangles, and Skid Row."
Andi smiled, she was relieved that she didn't have to see Jake after the show anymore. If she played her cards right, she wouldn't have to deal with him again, except for random station events. The phone lines were lit up with callers, wanting to talk to her, and welcome her back.
"Good morning you're on the air with AJ and Jenny."
"I'm so glad your back! Tell the truth, did you run off with Marvin and get married?"
AJ laughed. "No, I didn't run off with Marvin and get married."
Jenny also let out a laugh. "I don't think the Jolly one would appreciate that. You're on the air with AJ and Jenny, what's your question or comment?"
"Did you sneak off and marry the Jolly one?"
"I promise I didn't sneak off and marry anyone. I just needed some time off to rest. Go ahead caller you're next."
"Rumor is that you were brutally attacked in the back parking lot of the station. Is that true?"
AJ had to reel in her emotions before she could answer. She knew being in a small town, that people talked, private matters were not so private. "That is true, I was attacked three weeks ago, but I've made a full recovery."
"Maybe you shouldn't be hanging out with biker tra.." AJ disconnected the call before they could finish the comment.
"The Jolly one is in no way responsible for the attack on me, he or any of his associates would ever lay their hands on me or any other female. For you to even suggest that is ridiculous."
"Next caller, go ahead!"
"I've seen the Jolly one and AJ around town, I've seen the way he looks at her. He'd never hurt her, the last caller is an idiot"
"Thank you caller. That's all the time we have for calls right now. Next up White Snake."
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Opie listened to the last part of Andi's show, feeling pissed off thinking that someone thought he could hurt her. He smiled when she defended him and the club, that was his woman. They were still looking into the attack, coming up empty handed, was leaving him frustrated. He was happy to hear that she wouldn't be seeing Jake anymore.
He went to back to work on the motorcycle, looking at the clock he had two hours before he needed to be at the station to pick Andi up.
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"It's 9:50 Monday morning, Yancy is going to be stepping in to get you through your lunch and afternoon. I've had a first day back, I look forward to joining you tomorrow with my new host Jenny MacAtee"
"I'm so glad you're back AJ, I look forward to many shows with you. We'll be back tomorrow, we end our show with a little Rick Springfield."
After formally beining introduced to Yancy Kline, she and Jenny left the studio, heading into AJ's office with Producer Courtney to go over show notes. Discuss tomorrow's show. The two other woman left her office, she leaned back in her chair. The show wasn't half bad, other then the whole biker trash thing. She looked at her phone, she still had a hour before Opie would pick her up.
She was doing some research for tomorrow's show, she looked up when her office door opened, frowning when Jake walked in. "What do you want?"
"I was hoping I could take you to lunch?"
"Not interested." She kept the desk between them, he reached across grabbing her wrist, pulling her towards him. "Let go of me."
"If you were smart, you'd dump the biker and be with me." She tried to jerk her wrists out of his grasp, but it was too tight. She knew she's have bruises, there would be no explaining them away.
"If you were smart, you'd let me go. Imagine how pissed my boyfriend will be when he sees my wrist."
"You aren't going to tell him, if you know what's good for you."
"I don't appreciate threats." She pulled her wrist from his grasp. "Expect a visit from my boyfriend." He drove over the desk at her, she stepped away from him. She smiled down at him, stepping on his nuts, hearing him let out a scream. "Come near me again, and I'll let my boyfriend kill you." She took her foot off of him. "Now, get out!"
She watched him crawl out of her office, she shut and locked her office door. She picked up her phone, wanting to hear his voice. "Hey baby. Heard the show today."
"I can't believe you boys listen to us chicks gab!"
"Of course I listen. I don't give the other guys a choice." She gave a little laugh. "Everything okay?"
"Jake visited me in my office a little while ago. Asked me to lunch, he grabbed my wrists."
"He what?"
She knew she shouldn't tell him but she didn't want to hide things either. "He threatened you and me."
"I'm going to kill him."
"Just come and see me, so we can talk about what was said. I just need to see you."
"I'll be there in ten minutes." She ended the call, knowing that Jake may needed a little reminder that she was off limits. She leaned back in her chair closing her eyes, waiting.
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Opie was going to rip the man for touching what belonged to him. He let him get away with it once, his mistake, there wouldn't be a second. He pulled into the station parking lot, jumping off his bike. Calling Andi, to let him in, she opened the back door, he pulled her into his arms. He kissed her, brushing the hair out of her face. She cupped his face, he saw the red marks on her wrists.
"Jesus Andi! I'm going to beat his ass."
"If it makes you feel better, when he dove over my desk to grab me again, he fell to the floor, and I stepped on his nuts."
"He what?"
"He threatened me, told me that I wouldn't be telling you if I knew what was good for me. I told him I didn't appreciate threats, and to expect a visit from you. He got pissed and tried to attack me."
He pulled her closer to him, kissing the side of her face. "Are you ready to go."
"I need to get my things, come on." She opened the back door, letting him follow her to her office. She picked her purse up off the floor, straightening her desk up. She let out a sigh, she smiled at Opie. He was leaning against the door frame, staring at her. "Buy you lunch?"
"Only if we get it to go. I want to spend some alone time with my girl."
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Tim was listening to Jake bitch about Andi, his rage was about to bubble out of control. How dare this man, lay hands on his Andi, he'd make sure Jake would pay for what he did. "You have to get over it, she's with someone!"
"The biker isn't good for her. She'd be better off with me." Jake insisted.
"If she isn't meant to be with him, then they won't make it!" Tim was getting control of his anger. He wad to earn the man's trust, make him think they were friends. He'd done this sort of thing before, to help Andi and he'd keep doing it, because that's what you did for those you loved. He had to figure out how to get rid of the biker, she was really attached to him.
Tim knew he was bad news for Andi, he was protective of her, but he didn't like that they were together. He should be the only one allowed to touch the beautigul Andi. The biker would have to pay for touching what belonged to him, too.
He was disappointed that he was moved to the late afternoon show, he wanted to be able to see her everyday. The station manager and program director had fucked that up for him. He had already started a list of those that had fucked him over or needed to be punished for bad behavior, since he had arrived.
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Sitting on a blanket beside the lake he'd first taken her to, they ate their lunch. Leaning forward she kissed Opie, pushing him down on the blanket. She straddled his lap, feeling his arms going around her. Ope sat up, returning her kiss, pulling back from her. "Andi, we can't...I don't want to hurt you."
"You won't. Please Opie, I want you." She heard him growl, as he gently rolled her to her back. She smiled up at him, running her hands through his hair. They hadn't been together since before the attack, she had to heal. Feeling stronger, and healthier, she slipped her hands under his t-shirt. His lips trailed gown her neck, he moved to pull off her t-shirt.
"You're so beautiful."
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Getting home later that afternoon, she stepped into the shower once she got home. Opie had to go back to the shop and work, she had a prospect staying with her. She redressed after her shower, walking into the livingroom, seeing Rat on the couch watching TV. She walked into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water. She called for Jellybean, letting him outside to go to the bathroom.
She threw the tennis ball, letting him chase it, he'd bring it back. She threw the ball, he took off after it, barking as he went. She sat down on the concrete, when the dog came back and laid his head in her lap. "You're such a good boy. "I love you." She leaned down burring her head into his fur. She heard the door open, she turned around to see Ellie and Kenny standing behind her. "Hi guys."
Andi got up, going inside the house, Jellybean following her inside. "Can we have something to eat?" Kenny asked.
"I'm just about to make homemade pizza. Let's wash our hands and you can help." They went inside and started to make supper, she smiled at Kenny and Ellie as the fought over which was the better pizza. "You are both wrong, spinach is the best pizza!"
"Ewwww!" Kenny made a face. "None for me. Pepperoni and extra cheese."
"I want ham and mushrooms!" Ellie said.
Andi smiled again at the two Winston children. "Make your pizzas, I'm putting everything on mine, including spinach. What kind should we make your dad?"
"He likes everything, except spinach. That's just gross Andi!" She laughed again as they made the four pizza.
"Rat come make yourself a pizza."
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Opie sat in the parking lot waiting for Jake Baker to come out of the station, he was going to teach the little bastard a lesson. He watched the man pull out of the lot, he followed him home, as he was getting out of his car, Opie slammed him against the side of his house.
"If you even think about my girl again, and you'll end up a memory."
"I don't know what the little whore told you but she likes it rough, she enjoyed it." Opie threw his fist into his face, breaking his nose. Pulling his knife out, he held it to Jake's cock.
"This is your only warning. The next time, and I will take pleasure in cutting little pieces off of you." Opie let him drop to the ground, he climbed into the truck and drove to Andi's house.
AN: I'm working the next three nights (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) I won't update again until Monday when I'm off, unless I get called off. Please review!