A Marriage Proposal:
When Rhkaro and I got to the main house on the property, I could see that a lot had changed since the last time I had seen it nearly three months prior. The rest of the gang was standing around, though none looked at me. I dismounted immediately and our horses were taken away. Rhkaro grabbed my hand and pulled me into the house. The wives and children of the gang members stood around trying not to watch what was about to happen. Because they all knew what would happen when I found out who had been forced to marry their leader. They knew the fight that was about to happen.
When we got into the living room, I saw Dany sitting on the sofa. She was pale and I knew now why Vincent had been so happy when he picked her up three months ago. A tear slipped down her cheek as she watched Drogo turn around. Anger boiled up inside me and as Drogo turned to face me, I slapped him across the face. How dare he marry a girl who wanted nothing to do with his way of life! He took the slap because he knew it was coming. But then the talking began.
"Listen right now, I didn't know that the arranged marriage had anything to do with your friend here until it was too late. Her brother Vincent made her wear a veil so that I couldn't see her until we were married. He said that I would be pleased with my bride. But she wants nothing to do with me."
"You're damn right she wants nothing to do with you. Why the hell would she marry someone who is known for being a brute? Why would she want to marry someone whose gang is wanted by cops?"
"How the hell do you know about our association with the cops?"
"I had to make some life decisions for myself. I wasn't going to dip into Dany's fortune without asking her first and I wasn't allowed to see her these last few months. I became a cop in Toronto and was assigned to District 15. I learned through them what has been going on. Did you know that they think you have something to do with the local bank robberies?"
"You did tell them that we didn't have anything to do with those, right?" Rhkaro asked.
"Up until today, they didn't know anything about my affiliation with you or that I live right next to the Dothraki Gang. Though, they probably will start to piece things together eventually."
"And yet, you are here. You came when Rhkaro messaged you. You came for him. So that must mean that you share the same feelings for him as he does for you. Your friend needs to be somewhere safe while we sort this all out. I want you to take her home. I do not want her caught in all of this. And she can stay with you as long as she wants. I want her to want to be with me. I do not want to force her into something that she does not want."
"That's saying something coming from the man who every cop in Toronto has on their hit list."
"I've been trying to move the Gang into more legitimate areas of revenue. Some do not approve, but they don't have much of a choice. They know how much the cops want to throw us all in jail. I do not want that."
"Was the marriage consummated, Drogo?"
"That first night yes. Her brother said that I should not de-veil my new bride until after the consummation was over. Only when I removed the veil did I see the tears and realize that she wanted nothing to do with me. Unfortunately, I cannot take back what has already happened nor what will happen."
"What does that mean?"
"She became pregnant after that night. She will be due around Christmas. Please, take your friend. Please help her learn to care for me, even if you have to take her into the city with you every day."
"Well, I honestly don't think I have a job as a cop anymore. But I might be able to help in moving you into more legitimate businesses."
"How so?"
"My horse herd has grown exponentially, as you very well know. If I get the word out that you have changed your ways and that you had nothing to do with the bank robberies happening in the city, they may just believe me."
"And how would that happen?"
"Well, Rhkaro and I have been talking for a while now. Even before you knew of our relationship, Drogo."
"How long have you guys had a relationship? I only know of the last year?"
"Your parents knew that we had become close when they were still alive. But it wasn't until my parents died that we really grew close. Your brother and I have been a couple since my senior year of high school."
"That would be why you are always going alone to check the fences, little brother."
"Sorry, Drogo, but we knew that you would not approve. It was easier to keep it a secret. Mother and father only asked that we not dishonor either of our families and that we alert anyone we wanted when the time came."
"Our parents were very intuitive. Your parents must have known something was going on."
"Our mothers were very close, despite the differences between our two families. Mothers know best I guess you would say. But enough for now; come on Dany. Let's collect your things and get you back to my place. We'll figure everything out later. You look like you need a good night's rest."
As I reached for Dany, she stood and then ran into my arms. She refused to let me go so Rhkaro had to lead us to her room. The wives and children seemed to understand what was going on, but at the same time didn't think there new Khaleesi should be leaving with a neighbor. The looks on some of their faces told them that they did not approve of our relationship and that our friendship should not be allowed to keep going. But it was Drogo who seemed to think it was a good idea that we continue our friendship. Once in the room that was designated for Dany, I realized that she had not been able to bring any of her belongings. The only thing in the room that I recognized was the laptop that I had bought for her. This angered me even more.
We collected what little she had, putting the laptop and its charger in a backpack which Rhkaro made sure was secure as we moved outside to the horses. Once outside, Dany stayed next to my horse while I secured her belongings onto a spare horse. For now, Dany would ride with me until we got back to my property. Just in case Vincent was watching or had some way of watching without being seen. Rhkaro stayed next to his horse as I mounted mine. I reached my arm down to haul Dany up when Rhkaro picked her up and put her in front of me. We wrapped a blanket around her body, making sure that her hair was covered. We did not want any unwanted looks coming our way as we made our way back to my property. Rhkaro swung up onto his horse, grabbed the lead rope for the spare horse and then we headed out towards my property. This was going to be a long haul.
I had basically committed myself to helping the Dothraki Gang become legitimate. Once back at the border between the two properties, Rhkaro made to leave us so that we could get back without incident, but Drogo with three riders following stopped Rhkaro in his tracks.
"Brother, what is going on?"
"Vincent decided to make an impromptu visit. We told him that Dany was out riding. He wants proof. It is best to get to your place and put her belongings away and make it look like she loves her new life. As much as I do not want to upset Daenerys any more, Vincent can be quite persuasive; and very irritating if I might add. We will escort you to your place and then wait till she is presentable."
"I guess we really don't have a choice. How did he look when he arrived?" I asked.
"He has a swollen right eye. Not exactly sure how he got that."
"He showed up at Division 15 very pissed off. I punched him in the face for thinking he could control me like he did Dany. You are an upgrade from Vincent, Drogo, trust me. You will treat her better than Vincent ever did."
"And that's not saying much. Better how, I don't know. All I know is that I will never force her to do anything she doesn't want to do ever again. I already feel bad enough for what happened on our wedding night."
"As I believe you do. Let's hope that Vincent didn't bring anyone else with him. Luckily for us, the way we are going to come upon my home is by way of behind the barn. And our horse barn is very large. Nobody will see us approach unless they are near the barn. And I can make it look like Dany and I were in the barn working on the horses so they believe that she is just visiting."
"You believe that he brought some of the cops you work with up here?" Rhkaro asked.
"It's a good possibility. Everyone looked like they were afraid of him when he walked into the Division and came straight for me. My staff sergeant tried to apologize for me but I wouldn't let him."
"Let's get to the barn, no need to linger. I think Vincent already suspects that something is up. But I locked Daenerys' door after you left so that he won't be able to get inside. And he has no way of breaking it down since he is too weak."
THIS CHAPTER IS NOT FINISHED. JUST NEEDED TO POST AN UPDATE. WILL FINISH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!