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Hitched to Stitch

Chapter 13

Distractions

I winked back, and opened the door to the club. The bass assaulted my ears and thrummed through my body. As I walked to the bar I perused the crowd for Alex. Not seeing him among the dancers and people at tables, I continued on to the bar, leaning over the end to get Hals attention and the scan the faces at the bar. Sure enough Alex was down at the other end of the bar with a group of his friends. He seemed to be searching the bar for something, or maybe someone.

Hal was still busy at the bar so I walked down to Alex's end of the bar and squeezed between him and another patron. Brushing against him as I leaned over the bar, once again trying to get Hal's attention. Hal was still busy making drinks so I made a big show of acting neglected. I gave a huff and turned around leaning against the bar.

"Bit busy tonight ain't it Sweetness?" Oh god sweetness? Really?

"Yeah and I just want to forget about this awful day and hook up with somebody."

"Wanna talk about it?"

"My Mom taught me never to talk to strangers" I giggled. Hal had showed up and I ordered a Long Island Ice Tea. I knew from experience this was an easy drink to fake. I swirled the straw around with my tongue before taking a short sip.

"Names Alex Gardner"

"Stella Martin" I purred as I ran my hand down his arm.

"There now we aren't strangers anymore. Now what happened today Sweetness?"

"Caught my boyfriend with my sister. Came home early and his car was in the drive. I walked into the house and heard moaning, I know about his extensive porn collection no matter what he might have thought. So I thought I would sneak in on him and surprise him and get some good hot and sweaty sex. Nope turned out he was getting hot and sweaty with my sister. He had the nerve to turn around and ask if I wanted to join them!" I took a long drag of my plain sweet tea that Hal had delivered.

"Wow, what an ass. Who could resist a sexy little thing like yourself? I bet your sister isn't half as good as you are either." He leaned in real close and brushed my hair back over my shoulder to whisper in my ear "You've got lips that I just know would look perfect wrapped around a cock."

I shuddered at the thought, but managed to cover it with what I hoped was a look of lust. "What do you say we get out of here and I can show you just how good they look."

He threw back the rest of his drink and threw enough cash to cover both our drinks and a tip on the bar before nodding to his friends. He proceeded to lead me out of the bar. I knew from experience this was actually the best place to be. It didn't look like you were in on it, if he was leading you out.

I was glad this was going quickly, the music was so loud it was giving me a headache, he threw open the door and started leading me to where I assumed his car was. I was starting to get worried when I heard the unmistakeable voice of Tank booming "Rangeman Bond Enforcement, you're in violation of your bond. Let the lady go and put your hands behind your back NOW!"

I looked shocked and started backing away, keeping up the facade that I had no part of this.

"Sweetness, just go back in the bar and find somebody else. I'll catch up with you later." He had a creepy look on his face as he said this. I had no doubt that I might have turned into one of his victims tonight.

I shivered and turned to head to the Explorer by the club door, I walked around the opposite side and got in the back seat. Ranger turned to look at me "You ok Babe?"

"Yeah I just need a hot shower, that guy gave me the creeps!Do we need to wait around on anyone else or can you take me back to Rangeman?"

"Rangeman it is M'lady!" He started driving us out of the lot as I giggled at his antics. He seemed to know I needed a lighter mood.

I hopped out when we arrived at Rangeman and walked straight to the elevator, telling Ranger I would see him tomorrow sometime. Using my fob to get me to the 4th floor I pulled my heels off and walked down the hall barefoot when the door opened. I fobbed my door open and tossed my shoes on the couch, and peeled of the dress and lingerie as I walked towards the bathroom.

I felt dirty, the way he had talked to me just made me feel used. I knew this feeling well from other distractions in the ARMY and knew it was often solved by a long hot shower. So that is where I was headed.

I scrubbed what felt like the first layer of skin off and I looked like a lobster by the time I was out. Oh what I wouldn't give for that jacuzzi tub right about now. But that would just have to wait. I dressed in a sports bra and spandex, my usual sleep gear when I was in the ARMY and now hear. I padded to the kitchen and pulled open the fridge to find a lone piece of cherry cheesecake with a note on the plastic wrap.

Ranger told me about the distraction tonight dear.

Just thought you could use a pick me up at the end of the night!

Enjoy, Ella

This woman was a fucking saint. I don't know what I would do without her when I moved out to my own apartment. I grabbed the plate and hopped on the counter eating until the slice was gone. Ella was a goddess, I felt 100x better now. I rinsed my plate and left it in the sink, walking to the bedroom and crawling under the covers. Tomorrow I needed to talk to Ranger about my new apartment, then maybe do some shopping before my week started all over on Monday.

AN: Sorry it's late guys! Something happened when I was about halfway done and it got wiped off the computer!