Most guys were busy trying to wrap their heads around what they'd been told. Happy, however, was too busy staring at the young woman who he now knew to be Anai's sister. She stood tall, shoulders back, eyes leisurely looking around the room in silent curiousity. She looked like she did not belong in such a place much less like she belonged in the world Anai came from. She had slightly pouty lips and stunning dark eyes. She didn't speak at all but seemed to be taking in her new surroundings. Happy couldn't help but wonder how she'd wound up with such an exquisite car. Did her uncle just give it to her? Did she buy it? Was it a gift from someone special?
Gemma asked if Chione needed a place to stay and Happy watched as the young woman shook her head no. Gemma frowned slightly but nodded. Layla said something to Chione in their native tongue. The newest addition to the family set her briefcase down on a table and began rifling through papers till she had the ones she was looking for. She handed them off to Layla who handed them to Gemma stating, "These are your copies. If any one gives you any shit, shove these in their faces and they'll back the hell off real quick if they know what's good for them!" Clay was still worried but for now let things go.
Everyone wanted to get to know the new young woman who'd come to town but she kept to herself and stayed close to Anai or Layla. She was quiet, he never heard her speak, but only spoke to the 2 women. She intrigued him and he wanted to know more. He found her eyes captivating, like there was so much more behind the cool fascade. He wanted to see her with her hair down, see her in less conservative clothing. He wanted to see if she had any more tattoos hidden away that were only for someone special to see. Was she as wild in bed as his brothers were all sure Anai was? Did she have a secretive wild side?
Happy had to lick his lips because they'd gone dry on him. Gemma looked shocked at what was being said. Layla's phone began ringing so she moved away from the group to answer it. She was on the phone for quite a while and Jax was getting worried. She came back smiling and began talking to Anai in their language making said woman nod at her. Anai excused the three of them stating they had some errands to run and then proceeded to wink at Clay. Happy watched as Chione followed her comrades outside.
Layla was getting her cousin up to speed on the intricacies of how the MC worked, who to avoid, who was the friendliest, and other pertinent information. They needed to head to the Charming court house to file some paperwork before going about their other errands. The girls in the courthouse were quite rude but for once Anai didn't snap back. She was in a much better mood than normal even though she still had to talk to Happy. She was going to be executing her plan very soon. Layla was telling Chione about her relationship with Jax. The taller woman congratulated her cousin for finding a decent man to settle down with.
They had gotten quite alot done, including scheduling all the construction that was to be done, acquiring the extra land that was needed, and buying the extra "office things" that would be needed for the bigger and newer offices. They even got the necessary paperwork going for the new business that was going under the "Teller-Morrow" name. They were even working on fixing up the strip club to help bring in even more money. They had a timeline that they were trying to keep. Suddenly Layla had an idea.
"Shouldn't the shop get new tools? We're expanding what they will be able to do and quite frankly I think some of their tools are getting a bit torn up." Layla stated
"Good point. Let me call Tig and have him meet us at the diner. He'll know what the shop needs more than we do." Anai stated, making her 2 companions nod
She dialed his number and put her bluetooth in her ear so she could drive.
"Hey beautiful! What's up?" Tig asked as soon as he'd picked up the phone
"Can you and 1 or 2 others meet us at the diner. We need some help shopping." She replied with a smile
"Doll, shopping ain't our thing." Tig retorted with a roll of his eyes
"Well we don't know what kind of tools we should buy for you guys and the shop. But we'll do our best if you don't want to help." Anai stated with a smirk
"We'll be there in 10 minutes." Tig quickly exclaimed before hanging up
Anai laughed and told her companions what Tig had said. They hadn't been sitting long in the parking lot when the roar of Harley's could be heard. Tig rolled up beside the car Chione had bought for her time in the US. The ladies climbed out of the car to greet the 3 Sons that had shown up. Tig pulled Anai into his arms which made her giggle slightly. Bobby had engaged Layla in a quiet discussion about what they were planning for the shop, and their efforts to bring in more legitimate income, while Happy just stared at Chione. She was watching the embrace her sister was currently being held in and how relaxed & happy she seemed to be.
Anai explained what they were planning but wanted them to keep quiet because it was supposed to be a surprise. The 3 guys nodded and Bobby told Anai to follow him because he knew just the place to shop for the tools she was looking for. Once everyone was back in, or on in some cases, their vehicle the little caravan headed out and into Lodi. Indeed the place Bobby took them too had more than they ever thought one garage would need. While the guys were looking at various things, Anai grabbed ahold of Happy's arm.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" She quietly stated, not wanting anyone else to hear this conversation
He thought she was about to say something about the staring he was doing to her sister.
"Sure, whatcha need?" He questioned, voice low and deep
"You're the one who did my crow tat, yes?" She asked and continued once she saw him nod his head yes, "I'm going to do the same to him. Use his own 'vitamins' against him. I've got it all drawn out and ready to go."
"You want me to do it?" He questioned, dark eyes all but twinkling
"You got it, Killah! Give him a taste of his own medicine!" She chuckled
"When do you want to do it?" Happy asked
"Tonight. I'll text you when I'm ready for you, if that's ok." Anai replied
Happy nodded yes as the rest of their party made their way to where they stood, sales clerk in towe. Anai got everything the boys had suggested and then some. She wanted to make their lives at the garage a bit easier and they would need some new equipment when the garage was expanded. Bobby couldn't believe the bill when he saw it. He watched as Anai handed over a credit card and was amazed when it went through. Sure they had had some big money come through the club before but it was usually divided amongst the members or went straight out of their hands. She set up delivery times and with a smile headed back out to the car.
