I woke up feeling safe wrapped in Happy's arms. I woke up quietly not wanting to wake him up. I took a quick shower and dressed in a pair of dark wash jeans and black t-shirt. I walked to the bar and decided against making any breakfast. The guys were in various stages of undress and so where the girls. I walked out and sat on the bench enjoying the sun. It reminded me that I needed to look for someone to plant a couple of trees in the back yard for a hammock.
"Hey, ready to go?" I opened my eyes and Lyla was in the driver's seat of a huge truck. I laughed since I had to basically jump up to get in.
"Ha-ha, I have the same problem" said Layla with a laugh. We drove towards the local grocery store.
"I see you are dressed differently" said Lyla with a small smile
"Yeah, I think those are the only clothes I own outside of my normal wear " I replied with a smile of my own
"I think Happy was very happy about them" she said with a laugh "I am surprised we didn't hear you guys have sex in the dorm" she laughed more, and I felt my face heat up
"Yeah, it was pretty hot sex"I confessed "He took too much pleasure in removing everything" I said remembering our heated night
"No panties?" she asked
"Ha-ha no" I confessed
"Yeah, I do that sometimes and it drives Opie wild" she said with a smirk
"Really? He seems like the calmest of the bunch" I said
"He is, but he still has issues with me being in porn" she said with a frown
"I'm sorry Lyla"
"Can I tell you something?" I nodded "he wants to have a baby, but I think its just to get me to stop porn. And let's say I stop we are barely keeping our heads above water financially" she stayed quiet probably trying to stay calm
"Have you told him?" I asked her
"How can I? He looks so excited" she turns and looks at me "But I can't. He asked me to go off the pill and I told him I would. But I took the birth control pills to work and I've been taking them there"
"Oh Lyla, you need to be honest with him" I advised
"I know, I will. Now I just want to get through today and give Ellie a good day. Thank you for listening to me" she said as we parked in front of the store.
"I'm here for you whenever you need me" we walked into the store pushing a shopping cart in front of us. We started to put food and snacks in the cart and I could see Lyla trying to get the smaller packages or cheaper brands.
"Lyla, do you mind if I shop too?" I asked her. She shook her head and I started adding more things to the cart. We ended having to get another cart. I made sure to grab lots of snack and added a few healthy things trying to make myself feel better. We were at the check line and I told Lyla that I would pay, and she could pay me later. She argued with me but seemed relieved. We put everything in the back of the truck including a pinata for the kids.
As we drove towards Lyla's house, I saw a beautiful one-story ranch style house with a for sale sign in the front yard. I looked around to see where we were and decided to come back later to view it.
We pulled into the house and were surprised that Happy and Opie where there. They told us to start what we needed to do and that they would bring in the bags. We made a list and divided what needed to be done while the guys set up a couple of tables in the backyard and started the grill.
"Hey Ellie" I greeted her smiling softly when she walked into the kitchen
"Hey Kate" she looked around a bit nervous
"Want to help us?" she simply nodded her head. She was a great help but very quiet. Lyla and I kept talking and trying to include her and I could see she was trying to get comfortable with us.
An hour later we were done, and I walked to the backyard where Opie and Happy were around the grill debating on the best temperature for the meat.
"Hey" I said wrapping my arms around his waist leaning my cheek on his back
"Not here, my girlfriend will get jealous"
"You jerk" I said to him slapping his back playfully and pulling away. He pulled me right back and kissed my lips
"Hi" he said looking down at me and played with my hair
"How do you like your meat?" asked Opie
"Dark" I said with a smile looking Happy up and down. They both laughed
"Corney line, babe" he said. Opie offered me a Smirnoff from the cooler next to the grill and I took it with a smile. Ellie and Lyla joined us a few minutes later and I was glad to see Ellie more relaxed with Opie around. The guys started showing up a few minutes later with more beer and Bobby with his promised pies.
"Chibs should be here in a few minutes" said Tig. I was surprised when the kids brought in a small banner welcoming Kerrianne home. I could tell Opie and Lyla were very proud of them. A few minutes later Jax and Tara arrived. Jax went and greeted everyone while Tara hung back and sat with her kids
"Anyone home" we heard Chibs yell. He walked to the backyard with his arms around a beautiful teenager. She was probably my height, so I think she got her height from Chibs. She had long beautiful curly hair and she had the same wide grin as Chibs wore. Hers was more nervous but not any less happy. We all greeted her with hugs and kisses. The excitement of her being here spreading through all of us.
We had a great lunch with lots of laughter and great food. Chibs told us stories about Scotland and asked Kerrianne how everything was back there or if anything had changed. We were there so long that we ended having dinner together. Lyla and I made chicken alfredo pasta and sent Tig to get fresh bread. A quick salad and we were done. We all left after dark and I couldn't have had a better day with friends and Happy right next to me.
The next day I got off work early and decided to look around the ranch style house. It had dark wood finish all around with high ceilings and large windows and a bench by the front door. I called the realtor to view the house and he readily agreed. 20 minutes later a white middle-aged man pulled out of a sedan. He looked disappointed when he saw me but tried to cover it up.
"Hello, its not often that we have young people looking for homes" he said. I greeted him with a smile. He opened the door to the house and I fell in love with the house. It opened to a large living room, we walked to the large kitchen with lots of counter top and cabinets, a walk-in pantry. He showed me the formal dining room with a beautiful chandelier hanging and 2 large windows.
"It's a 4-bedroom house 3 bathroom with 2 master bedrooms at opposite ends and with 2 car garage" he said as we walked towards the bedrooms. The master bedrooms were the same layout and same size with a small walk in shower but large garden tub. We walked out the screened porch. I could picture a round glass table and having breakfast out here every morning. The backyard was huge surrounded by large trees and nicely trimmed grass everywhere.
"Its been on the market for almost a year, so its going cheap. But I don't think you can afford it" he said with a frown "It's been a long day and I just want to go home and not keep wasting my time" he said
"Okay, thanks for showing me" I said and walked out the house. I drove into town remembering seeing a realty group office a few doors down from Teller-Morrow. I walked in and was greeted warmly
"Good afternoon" a younger guy greeted me
"Hello,I'm interested in the ranch house out by 5th street" he looked surprised but pulled out an application. We went through all the paperwork where he ran my credit and told me he'd be getting back to me tomorrow morning.
I walked onto Teller-Morrow feeling light on my feet. I waved to the guys and when I didn't see Happy at the bar I walked towards the dorm.
"What?" I yelled opening the door. There was a naked blond woman lying in Happy's bed with a smirk.
"What the fuck" I turned to look at Happy who was coming out of the bathroom with a towel hanging on his hips and looked as surprised as me
"Its okay baby" she said leaning on her elbows and opening her legs wide "Gemma told me that you asked for me by name" she said smirking. I couldn't believe this. I knew from Happy's face that he was furious. I walked towards the bed and slapped my hand across her face. She yelled out in pain. I grabbed her by her hair and pulled her out of the room kicking and screaming. I was so angry and felt a little guilty at taking my anger at this woman rather than Gemma. But fuck she was the one in my man's bed.
I dragged her through the clubhouse. The guys got up from their seat and were asking what was wrong, but I just kept dragging her until she was out the door and on the concrete.
"If I ever see you again trying to mess with me, I will not hesitate to kick your ass" I said and made my hand into a fist and punched her nose.
"Ahh" she yelled. I felt someone arm wrapped around me and pull me back inside
"Doll, what the fuck did Ima do?" he asked carrying me over to the bar area
"Fuck, Kate?" Happy came out of the dorm room putting a shirt on
"She just punched Ima and I think she broke her nose" said Tig. Bobby appeared with an ice bag and gently pressed in on my fingers
"Kate, I didn't know- "I cut him off and pulled him in for a kiss. I pulled away when I heard one of the guys fake coughing.
"I know, I trust you" I said to him and gave him a quick kiss. I placed the ice back on my fingers not wanting them to have any damage. Tig poured a margarita in front of me and said to drink up.
"She was lying in bed trying to entrap Happy" I said with a laugh. I decided to keep Gemma out of it for now. They all laugh
"Well I'm sure she learned her lesson" said Tig with a laugh. We talked for a little bit before Happy announced he'd be taking me home. The ride was quiet with both of us in our own heads.
I could feel the Margaritas relaxing me to the point of sleepiness. Happy laid me on the bed took of my shoes and changed me into comfortable pjs. He laid next to me where we were facing each other.
"Thank you for believing me" he whispered "It humbled me to the deepest part of my soul that you didn't hesitate to believe me" I fell asleep with him whispering in my ears