Chapter 21- Now what?
Sherry came back and we all ordered a water. I was happy my little team understood the importance of fitting in so that people would be more likely to talk to us. None of us were really the kind to participate in big group numbers and 70's dancing. Well except for Brett of course. The DJ played We Are Family and called us all out to the dance floor. "Come on Boogie Nights Family. Everyone out onto the floor."
We all followed Brett out onto the floor and formed a little circle together. It was more fun than I thought it would be. It was nice to get lost in the music. Even Ranger had the corners of his mouth slightly raised. Suddenly his face got hard and I felt someone behind me. I turned to see a guy attempting to grind up behind me. Matteo grabbed my hand and pulled me in front of him. I let out a sigh of relief as the creepy guy got the hint and moved on.
Matteo wasn't grinding against me but his hands were on my hips. We all kept dancing when I nodded to Terri. A new creep was moving up behind her. Brett saw my glance and pulled her in front of him. A guy tapped Ranger on the shoulder and asked him for a dance. He mumbled something and the guy walked away with his head down. He was definitely disappointed at being turned down by Ranger. Who could blame him? Ranger was definitely the sexiest man in the place. I looked him up and down. The black shirt was unbuttoned more than when we left Brett's house and I saw some sweat shimmering on his chest. He looked into my eyes and I unintentionally licked my lips while he fixed his deep brown eyes on mine.
The song ended and we were making our way back to the tables as the DJ called for a Soul Line. I looked at our group and we moved over to hop in the line already forming. Terri moved with me and we stood next to each other. Guys on one side and girls on the other. It was like a high school dance at one of those performing arts schools or something. They played ABC and we danced and moved up and up until it was our turn to go down the middle. I was paired up with a very good dancer and I felt a little self conscious next to him. We moved down the center together and then back into our respective lines. The song was ending and I saw Ranger and Matteo were across from us. Matteo and I met up and were moving down the line with Terri and Ranger behind us.
The DJ quickly switched into How Deep Is Your Love and commanded we dance with the nearest partner. Matteo took my hand and pulled me in for our dance. He was respectful and didn't pull our bodies against each other. It was like a catholic school dance and he was leaving the room. I smiled to myself and then I looked over his shoulder and watched Terri grab Ranger. I looked away, but couldn't help myself and looked back. Terri was pressed up against him and his arms were resting on her lower back. They were sideways and then turned so I could see Terri's face. She raised her eyebrows and then smirked at me. I watched her link her hands around Ranger's neck as she pulled him closer to her.
She freaking smirked at me! What the hell? I wanted to run over there and cut in. I wanted to run over there and slap her. If she was trying to play games with me, she would lose. Ranger was not Morelli he was not a cheater. Wait he doesn't have a girlfriend so it wouldn't be cheating. I had promised him I wouldn't kiss anyone else but, he never gave those promise back to me. This was ripping my heart apart. I never felt so jealous. In all the time I knew Ranger I had never seen him with another woman. I was jealous of Terri when I dated Joe, but this was different. Crap, I was fighting back tears now. What the heck is wrong with me? It's only a dance. Why did I feel like my heart was breaking?
I let out a deep breath and slowly guided us so that my back was to Ranger and Terri. Matteo was being a great partner. He was an excellent leader and very easy to follow. He wasn't pressed up against me but he was close enough that I could smell his musky cologne. He smelled incredible. I tried to concentrate on him and they way he guided me around instead of the couple I knew were right behind us. He spun me around and when we came back together I was once again forced to see Ranger and Terri. Again she was facing me and she wore the biggest smile. She lifted one of her hands and ran her fingers through the back of his hair. It was currently shorter than usual but still had enough to grab a hold of.
Is this why she came? She wanted a new man to replace Morelli and had set her sites on Ranger? Maybe she just came to be a thorn in my side. I was quickly back to hating her. Matteo slowly turned me around again. This time when I looked up Terri's back was to me and Ranger was looking over her shoulder. He was staring at me but I couldn't read him. I had no idea what he was thinking. I looked away but kept glancing back at him. Our eyes connected and I felt my bottom lip pop out to form a pout. His chin turned up and he blew me a kiss. What? Ranger just blew me a kiss.
Wait! Ranger? Ranger the bad ass just blew me an air kiss. I was in shock what the hell? Was it a screw you I am having fun with Terri kiss? Was it a I wish it was you kiss? What the hell did that mean? Before I could figure out the answer to any of my questions I found myself blowing back a kiss to him. He nodded at me and winked. He winked! Ranger winked and he winked at me. This whole night was absolutely surreal.
Matteo pulled me closer and whispered in my ear. "I am going to chat up the waitress when this song is done."
"Thank you. I can't tell you how amazing you are." I pulled back and smiled at him.
He pulled me back in for a hug. "I will do everything in my power to help you." he assured me.
The song ended and once again we all headed back to our table. I slid into the booth and Ranger moved in next to me. Sherry returned and I ordered another Sex on the Beach. I ignored Ranger clearing his throat. I knew I was a lite weight and tonight I didn't care. I needed some liquid courage to be able to talk to Eric and to deal with Terri. I still wasn't 100% sure what he meant by the air kiss and I wasn't sure if he had enjoyed his dance with Terri. I looked across the table and she was staring out onto the dance floor. Matteo bumped my shoulder and I bumped Ranger as we all got up from our seats. Matteo went after Sherry.
"I need to go to the bathroom." I told Ranger
I moved around the dance floor as I scanned the room. I saw Eric and he flashed me a big smile. I give him a finger wave and returned his smile. I saw the sign for the bathroom and made my way down the small hallway. When I pushed the door open there was a line. Of course there was always a line in the Ladies room. I finally got the chance to do my business and checked myself out in the mirror as I washed my hands. My hair was still holding up and my make-up looked good. I left the room and someone grabbed my arm and pulled me into a dark corner in the hallway. I was pushed against the wall and a body was pressed up against me. I smelled him before I even looked up at his face.
"Babe" he whispered before his lips took mine.
He kissed me hard as his tongue forced my lips open. He ground his body against me and I moaned into his mouth. He grabbed my hands and raised them above my head. He held them there with one hand and ran his other down my side. He skimmed my breast and brought it down to rest on my hips. As the kiss deepened he slid his hand around my back. I felt the heat against my exposed skin. I was breathing heavy when we both pulled away. He rested his forehead on mine and slowly released my arms. I let them fall and wrap around his neck. His other hand moved to my back so that both hands were splayed out covering my entire back.
"You're the only one I am kissing and the only one who is sleeping in my bed." he whispered
"I almost lost it. I couldn't stand seeing her pressed against you." I admitted
"It's all a distraction." he assured me "I know who I'm leaving with."
He kissed me again and I melted up against him. He held me up when my knees got weak. Never moving his hands from my back. In that moment I forgot everyone and everything. I let myself only think of Ranger. Ranger and his talented tongue. Ranger and his big strong arms. Ranger and his amazing chest. Ranger and his amazing...
"Babe" he pulled away
I shook my head a bit and tried to regain my senses as he laughed. "We need to get back."
"Yeah we need to get back." I agreed but didn't move.
"Be careful. You're already headed for a hangover." he warned as I nodded
"You go first." he told me as he pulled away.
I took a step away from the wall but then stopped. I turned to face him and gave him a quick kiss. He looked surprised. I wasn't often the one who initiated things with him but I just couldn't resist. He smacked my ass as I passed him and I smiled as I headed back toward the dance floor. That was just the pick me up I needed to stay positive and do what I came here to do. It was time for me to chat with another bouncer. I scanned the room and found Chris who was still standing by the DH booth where Brett had originally pointed him out. I wiggled my hips and walked over and stood beside him.
"Well hello sexy." he smiled at me
"It's packed tonight. I guess that keeps you pretty busy." I smiled
"I am enjoying the view." he said as he looked down at my breasts
"Well, I'm glad you are enjoying it." I used my best sexy voice.
He was tall and his blonde hair was short. His blue eyes were all over my body rather than my face. "Is it business or pleasure to check out the crowd?"
"Both. My favorite part is watching the simple looking guys get turned down by the hot chicks." he laughed
"What's the best one you've ever seen?" I asked
"Well, the guys not here tonight. There was this guy who would hit on every hottie here. He would slip in behind them when they were dancing. He got many drinks poured on him and a few slaps across the face." he shook his head.
"Wow." I kept my smile on "Did he ever get any of them to cave?"
"Yeah he always got one near closing time. He always landed a drunk one. Once or twice we had to kick him out first and call a taxi for the ones who couldn't walk." he shook his head
"That's insane." I laughed
"See that girl over there." he gestured to a brunette on the dance floor.
I followed his gaze and my eyes went wide. It was the girl I talked to last week. The one that gave me Latty's room number. "What about her?" I asked
"That's Crystal. She left with him a a week or two ago. She came back telling everyone about his ideas for kinky sex." he laughed
"And she wasn't drunk?" I asked
"She was but she was able to walk." he leaned in closer to me and our shoulders touched. "Eric thinks he is going to hook up with you tonight."
"I'm just talking to hot guys." I teased "I guess you could call it interviewing."
"Well I can make you an offer you don't want to refuse." he raised his eyebrows. "I am definitely the better man."
"I might feel guilty. I did talk to him first and wouldn't want to mess up your friendship" I tried to make excuses
"Double your pleasure. Double your fun." he gave me a seductive glance.
Gulp I gave him a smile but said nothing. I spotted Matteo talking to the bouncer named Dan. I was so impressed with him. Willing to flirt with the bouncer for me. I looked around for Terri and saw her dancing in between two guys on the floor. I spotted Brett and Ranger chatting it up with Darryl the tall dark and handsome bouncer. The guy couldn't keep his eyes off of Ranger and kept glancing down at his package. I giggled to myself. I was a lucky girl. Everyone was on a mission. I didn't even want to guess what Terri's mission was.
I made my way to the brunette girl and she recognized me immediately as I approached.
"Hey it's you." she smiled
"Yeah Stephanie Plum." I reminded her
"Crystal Levine." she told me as she finished her drink.
"Let me buy you a new one." I suggested as we moved towards the bar.
"Just remember I am not into the kinky stuff. I have plans to go home with one of the bouncers tonight." she wiggled her eyebrows.
"Which one?" I asked her
"Chris over there by the DJ." He was looking our way and she waved at him. He smiled and waved back.
"He's hot" I lied as she ordered a fuzzy navel. I got the same thing and we moved up to sit on two empty bar stools.
"I wanted to thank you for getting rid of that creep." she spoke closer to my ear.
"Unfortunately I didn't do it. I'm trying to figure out who did." I explained
"Damn. That sucks." she shrugged "He was an asshole. I'm sure a lot of people wanted him dead."
"Lots of guys are assholes, but don't necessarily need to die." I told her.
"He was a special kind of asshole. Just like that guy over there." she pointed out to the dance floor. "That's one of his buddies."
I glanced to where she was pointing and it was the same guy who had tried to dance with me from behind when we had all been on the floor together. I wished Crystal a good night and headed straight for the creepy guy. I glanced at our table and both Ranger and Matteo had returned. I gave them a nod and kept moving. When I felt like I was close enough I started dancing on my own and he quickly made his way over to me. Of course he came up from behind me again. I whipped around and he put both hands in the air obviously worried I would slap him or yell at him. Instead I gave him a smile and started to move with him.
It was like a typical distraction. He was a slimy creep and I was faking it. Only this time I had far too much to drink. I felt definitely buzzed. The music changed to something slower and he reached out and pulled me into him. I moved along with him for a while and then took his hand and pulled him over to our table. Terri and Brett had returned and I moved in next to Brett forcing him to slide over. I pulled my new friend next to me.
"Hey this is my new friend." I introduced him.
"Adam Pine." he nodded at them.
I moved around the table introducing everyone. I started with Brett and when I made it to Ranger I said his name was Carlos. He raised one eyebrow at me but I just smiled. I figured Ranger was a scary name and he was already an intimidating looking guy. Sherry came over and we all got another round of drinks. Ranger stared at me and gave me a slow shake of his head warning me not to drink anymore. I was struggling with the fact that he was trying to help me. I was already tipsy so another drink wouldn't matter. I took a drink and he glared at me.
"Are you from around here Adam?" Terri asked
"Yeah I live in Atlantic City." he smiled
"Any friends with you?" she flirted
"Nah. I came with one friend but he got thrown out." he smiled at her.
"Then you're with us tonight." she held up her glass and we all toasted.
Matteo leaned against Ranger and he moved out. He came over and grabbed my hand and led me out to the floor. I looked back at the table to see Brett move out and Terri pulled Adam out onto the floor. Ranger sat there alone just watching me.
"I have a room upstairs. I thought we could use it to bring anyone up for questioning. I figured people would be more likely to talk if it wasn't in public." Matteo told me.
"That's great." I was trying not to slur my words.
"Are you okay?" Matteo asked as we danced.
"I have Lester watching Eric the bouncer we need to talk to him at closing. How did it go with Dan?" I stumbled and he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him.
"He had nothing. I did give him a fake number and he might think my name is Jimmy." he was close to my ear.
"Jimmy?" I laughed "You don't look like a Jimmy"
"Are you okay?" he asked
"Yeah Adam was a friend of Latty." I explained "I am hoping Terri can try to talk to him. I don't know if I can trust her completely but I am sure she will do it if you ask her to."
"No problem. I am asking about you. You had a lot to drink tonight and you're not holding yourself up so well." he pulled back to study my face and I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"Are you spinning me around or is it the room?" I asked
He laughed "I do appreciate the connection we have going on here. But I would probably enjoy it more if you were sober." he pulled me back close to him.
He pulled out his phone and moved away from me a bit as he held it in between us. I tried to look at what he was typing but it got blurry.
"Who are you taking to?" I asked
"I am telling Terri to get Adam out of the club so Ranger's guys can grab him. I am telling Ranger about Adam." he explained
"Thank you." I kissed his cheek and leaned in against him. "The room is kind of spinning more."
"Come on Steph." he took my hand and pulled me towards the door. We made it out to the sidewalk and the breeze felt great. I could smell the sea air and it was relaxing. Well it was relaxing until I felt my stomach lurch. He pulled me along to the side of the building and we made it to the alley just as I threw up. He held my hair back and rubbed circles on my back. After I felt my stomach completely empty I pulled myself up. I leaned back against the wall and Matteo moved in front of me. He rested his hand on my shoulder. I was still feeling a bit dizzy so I leaned my head down against his chest.
"Any better?" he asked
"Yes much. Thanks for making sure I got out here before I embarrassed myself." I sniffled with my head still down.
"Why did you drink so much?" He asked
"I don't know what else to do Matteo. Tonight seems like a waste. Everything I do feels like a waste. I am getting no where." I admitted as I looked up at him.
"Well Niko is gone and your pictures will never see the light of day. Morelli is probably still shaking from the threat of a war." Matteo laughed
"Yes" I sighed "All good stuff for sure. But nothing to help me find out who did this."
"We will figure it out. You have so many people who care about you and want to help you. Quit thinking of the people who have turned their backs." He cupped the side of my face and used his thumb to brush away the tear that was falling.
"Just feels hopeless. I am so tired of faking it. So tired of pretending I'm okay. I'm not okay." more tears fell
"I'm terrified. I have never been so afraid in my life." I admitted "I've been through a lot of crap in my life and always managed to maintain hope. I'm not doing so good with that this time."
"It's not over yet. We still have a couple more days. Then if you can't turn up a decent lead I'll help you run. Maybe with more time you will figure it out. If not then you get to start over." he smiled at me "No more Burg"
I laughed "That's not a bad thing."
"Just don't give up yet. You need to stay focused and hold on to that hope." he told me as he pulled me into a hug.
I felt a tingle on the back of my neck and looked to see Ranger standing on the sidewalk. His blank face was on and he turned and walked away. I breathed out a sigh. I had no time to deal with this stone face bullshit. Get in my bed then go away. Kiss me then push me away. Always pulling me in just to push me away. Ugh! Dancing with Terri. Kissing me senseless in the hallway. I am riding a roller coaster with him and I need to get off. Of course I wanted to be in his bed and I wanted to be under him. But then what? No relationships. Even if I miraculously got out of this whole thing there would be no relationship. I wasn't going to fill any bucket list and I refused to spend my last free days screwing him just so my heart would be broken all over again.
"Come on. You're thinking too much and we still have work to do." Matteo interrupted my thoughts.
He grabbed my hand and pulled me through the alley. We breezed past the bouncer and veered towards the hotel lobby rather than the club. We went to the hotel gift shop and he bought me a toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. He waited for me outside of the bathroom and when I came out he gave me a hug. I stayed in his arms for a moment trying to absorb some of his strength.
"Are you going to be okay?" he asked
"I think so." I admitted "How do I look?"
"Still stunning and smelling minty fresh." he joked
"Let's get back in there." I moved back to the doors of the club and he followed me in.
I found Terri right away on the dance floor with Adam. She gave me a wink and then headed to the door with Lester and Bobby right behind. I went to the table and found only Brett sitting there.
"Are you okay?" he asked me
"I am now. I had to expel the toxins." I smiled
"There is nothing like a good puke session when you are drunk. The relief of getting it all out." his face was serious and I couldn't help but laugh. "the joy of putting it all back in."
"One good thing out of this adventure is your friendship." I leaned in and grabbed his hand and squeezed it
"We're friends?" he asked
"Of course." I smiled
"Wow!" his mouth dropped open
I laughed "Brett you are one of a kind."
A huge smile spread across his face and he jumped to his feet. He wrapped me up into is arms and lifted me off of my feet. He spun me around and I pushed against his shoulders.
"Easy there." I warned
"Oh no I totally forgot." he said as he set me down
"It's fine." I assured him
"By the way you don't smell like puke" he stood back
"That's good to hear." I laughed "Already cleaned up and brushed."
"Where's Ranger?" I asked
"Over there." Brett motioned to the dance floor and Ranger was dancing close to some random woman.
I watched for a minute. She had long blonde hair and looked like she could be a model. She had fake boobs and a tiny waist. Her hands were laced around his neck and his around her hips. Ranger caught my eye and didn't look away. He stared at me as he pulled her in tighter against him and splayed his hands across her back. His hands were holding her like he had held me in the hallway. Now there was no air kiss and there was no wink. I felt tears welling up in my eyes and let out a deep breath as I tried to regain control of my emotions. If I thought my heart felt like it was tearing apart when he was dancing with Terri that was nothing to the hole I felt now. My heart was gone. Ripped out and thrown on the floor.
Bobby was right about one thing and it was something I already knew. I was in love with Ranger. The kind of love that is reserved for the one. That one person who is your soul mate, your happily ever after, your better half. I had never considered him an option because he never offered himself as one. I knew if he had I would never be on and off with him. Being with him would be the end for me. At the same time being without him would be the end for my heart. I was ruined for all other men, but it wasn't about the sex.
I figured it out very quickly. He had seen Matteo and I in the alley and assumed the worst. I was in no mood to break up his little dance to apologize or explain. If he wanted to assume the worst of me after our promises than so be it. I trusted him with my life and he didn't trust me. I was more disappointed than sad right now. Block it out and get it together. I had a mission tonight and now that my head was clear I could focus on what needed to be done. Ranger could have his fun and I would deal with my broken heart later. I made a bee line straight for Eric. When I got within inches of him he greeted me with a huge smile.
"I talked with one of the other bouncers and was able to switch out so I could get off early tonight. I only have about thirty more minutes of my shift. I wanted to make sure that we had a chance to dance." he smiled at me
"That's perfect." I forced a smile. At least now I wouldn't have to wait until the club closed to talk to him.
"I saw you talking to Chris." he told me
"I was interviewing. You made it to the second interview." I teased as he smiled
"And Chris?" he prompted
"We don't have a place for him at our company at this time." I joked.
"Good to know." he smiled big
"Come find me when you're done."
"You bet." He smiled as I moved away.
I went to the bar and ordered a water. I looked around and Ranger was still dancing with the same woman and she was plastered against him. She appeared to be whispering in his ear. What a jerk. He had just jumped to conclusions and hadn't even considered asking me. I admit my fast friendship with Matteo wasn't exactly easy on him and maybe I was pushing our trust level. But all he had to do was ask. We just kissed outside of the bathroom not more than an hour ago and yet he would so quickly think I would betray my promise to him? I was tempted to go back to drinking but I didn't want to go through that feeling in my stomach again. I already felt nauseous as it was. They turned and he looked at me. I didn't blow a kiss. I didn't glare. I turned my back on him.
Come on Steph. Get yourself together. It's not about Ranger and some bimbo. It's not about your friendship with Matteo. It's about thirty years to life. My phone vibrated and Lester sent me a text to meet in room four forty-three. This was the room Matteo had booked for the night. I was about to text Ranger and then thought better of it. I didn't want to interrupt him. Obviously he had more important things to focus on tonight. I texted Matteo and Brett before leaving the club. Matteo met me at the elevator.
"Where's Brett?" I asked him
"He said he was coming. He saw a regular he wanted to question." Matteo explained.
We got off the elevator on four and moved down the hallway. We stopped in front of the door and Matteo grabbed my hand. "Are you ready for this?"
"I think so." I forced a smile.
"You got this. You are an amazing woman and you can do anything you set your mind to." he grabbed my other hand and pulled me into a hug.
I turned my head to lay it on his shoulder and saw Ranger getting off the elevator. I pulled away and turned towards the room. Matteo reached around me and slid the key card in. I glanced back at Ranger and his damn stone face before I moved into the room. When I entered the room Adam was seated on one of the beds. Terri was in a chair with her feet up on the desk and Lester and Bobby were standing there with their arms crossed.
"What's going on?" Adam asked me
"I'm sorry we had to bring you up here but I need to talk to you." I moved to stand in front of him
"What's this all about?" he was confused and carefully eyeing Lester and Bobby.
"Tell me about Keith Latty." I told him
"What? How?" his eyes were on me
"Adam, we know you were friends with him. Just tell us when was the last time you saw him." I sat on the other bed across from him.
"Last Thursday. We met at Sandy's tavern for a few drinks. We were making our weekend plans. He was nervous. He felt like someone was following him."
"Did he say who?" I asked
"No. He didn't know. He just kept feeling like a car was following him." Adam shrugged
"Did he describe the car? Did he get a good look at it?" I pressed
"Black with four doors. That's what he was guessing anyway." he answered
"What do you mean?" Matteo asked him
"He knew it was black and it was bigger than a two seater. So yeah he was assuming." he explained
"So a black car was following him?" Terri rolled her eyes
"For how long?" I asked
"He said a couple of weeks I think." he glanced around the room. "Am I done now?"
I ignored his question. "So what was he going to do about it?"
"Nothing. He was just nervous." he shrugged
"So what were the weekend plans?" Matteo asked
"We were going to meet up at Premier." he sighed like he was bored "Is there anything else?"
"Am I boring you?" I moved towards him.
"Yes I need to get laid. I don't have time for this bullshit." he yawned
"I'm so sorry I am boring you. Your friend is dead asshole."
I was practically yelling and Matteo grabbed me around the waist and pulled me back. I heard Lester snicker.
"You better give her some answers." Lester ordered him
"What do you want to know?" he sighed "He was freaking out because he felt like he was being followed. We were going to meet up at Premier and he never showed up."
"What time? What time were you supposed to meet up?" I asked as Matteo still held me in his grip.
"Ten." he rolled his eyes
"Don't freaking roll your eyes at me." I glared at him and Matteo pulled me away more.
"Adam, she is a little upset right now. You might want to be more respectful." Bobby warned
"Ten. We were supposed to meet at ten o'clock. He never showed up. Then I read in the paper you killed him." he crossed his arms "Yeah, I know who you are. You're the bounty hunter bitch."
I lunged at him but Matteo kept me back. Lester stepped around me and the next thing I knew he had Adam against the wall. Lester's hand was around Adam's throat.
"You will not call her names. You will not disrespect her. You will answer her questions and then we will let you leave." Lester told him
Adam nodded and Lester slowly slid him down until his feet were touching the ground. Lester took away his hand but stayed beside him.
"Anything else you need to ask beautiful?" Lester smiled at me
"Your friend didn't show. You didn't call him?" I asked
"No. We had an understanding. If there was a hot chic involved we would take care of her first." he smiled
I rolled my eyes. "So you just assumed he met a hot chick?" I asked
"I guess. I was too busy working on my own hot chick." he wiggled his eyebrows. "I can show you how I work on a hot chic."
"Respectful." Lester warned
"Respectful?" he laughed
"What's funny?" I asked
He rolled his eyes. "I went to dance with you. You passed me off to the whore with fake boobs."
Terri jumped up and Matteo moved over in front of her.
"Respectful. Last warning." Lester spoke quietly
"Yeah well you passed me off and then she brought me up here." he shook his head as he glared at me. "You passed me off because you were afraid to feel a real man. Alll you had to do was ask sweetheart. Now tell these losers to take a walk and I can show you how a real man handles a feisty little bitch like you."
I blinked and almost missed Lester punch him in the stomach. Adam folded in half and fell against the wall.
"Fuck!" he breathed out as he held his arms wrapped around his stomach.
"I warned you." Lester smirked
"Do you have anything else?" I asked him "Any other description of the car?"
"No" he grunted
"We're done with him." I said softly
Lester nodded at me and grabbed one of Adam's arms. Bobby came over and grabbed the other. They led him out of the room. When the door shut it was just Terri, Matteo and I. I sighed and sat down on the bed. I rested my elbows on my knees and let my head fall into my hands. I felt the bed dip and there was a hand rubbing comforting circles on my back.
"We have something now. You finally have a lead." Matteo tried to comfort me.
"I'm outta here." Terri huffed as I heard her moving around before the door closed.
"I know we have a lead but it's nothing. Trying to find a black four door car? It's like looking for a needle in a haystack." I gave out a frustrated sigh
"I know Steph. At least now you have something. This is something you can ask about. It's something." he continued to rub my back.
I pulled up my head. "You're right."
"Let's go back to the club and see if Eric is ready to come and check out your room." Matteo smiled at me before he got to his feet.
"He just might be." I teased as I took his hand and let him pull me to my feet.