Chapter 2
Eight hours earlier, Keira POV
"Keira, calm down."
Ashelin was trying to get me to calm down and not destroy the garage…she was failing miserably. Once we got back to our cozy living quarters, I quickly grabbed the nearest spray can and began to draw male genitals on Jak's car. I even sprayed his seat pink and bashed the sit handle a bit before Ashelin came into the room. She restrained me a bit and held me against the wall, it was then I realized that this woman can kill me if I am not careful.
"I'm calm…I am calm." I growled through my teeth. Honesty, I wanted this woman to let me go. When she did, I grabbed the near rock and chucked it at Jak's front light, breaking his rear lighting and splattering glass everywhere. Ashelin rubs the side of her noggin as I make my way to the desk with all my tools.
"Why would he do this?" I asked as I take deep breathes. My vision slowly becomes fuzzy as tears began to drip from the corner of my eyes. "Thought we were…I thought everything…I thought…oh god."
"Keira, you need calm down." Ashelin tells me. I could feel her hand gently laying on my shoulder. "I'm sorry. Trust me, I am disgusted to see that as much as you are."
"I thought we were fine. But I guess not." I muttered. "I don't understand why he would hook up with her? Her, of all people!? I have literally sacrificed my life for him and his glory, and yet…and yet…ugh!"
"Hard to explain?" Ashelin asked. All I did was nod my head at her words. "I know exactly how you feel?"
"What happened!?" A voice shouted, a very annoying voice.
"Some goons snuck in and messed it up, Daxter." I lied as Daxter hops over to examine the car.
"How?" He asked. I turned around, wiping my tears away, I look straight at him and gave him a simple answer.
"I don't know." I responded. "It just happened, I'll have it done before tomorrow event. Right now, I have to get dinner ready."
"Oh yea, about tomorrow's event and the beach…" Daxter went into full explanation, which means he started to act serious. "Uh…so…Ryan wants Jak to do some interviews on Sunday that might take up the entire day. So…we might not go to the beach.
"I'm sorry, what?" I asked.
"Ryan wants us to do interviews for some thing on TV. So Sunday, that Blitz fella is coming into the place to do interviews. She says it might take all day…" Daxter explained.
"Imma kill Ryan." I growled before leaving the room. Walking to the Lobby, I found Jak talking to Torn and Sig. Ryan was no where to be found, and at that moment I thought it be best to calm myself down. No point in making a scene before going to some party with a bunch of rich people.
"Did you get a dress?" Sig asked me. I looked up to the tall male who just approached me. Sig was such a teddy bear at heart, I mean he could kill you, but he was a kind hearted man.
"Oh, yea, I did! Nice white one." I told him with a smile. "Have you ever been to one of these parties."
"Yea, nothing much but a aristocrats just drinking and trying to find a quick lay for the night. The real party is going to be at the night clubs." Sig tells me.
"Real Party?" I asked.
"Krew would bring me to this City all the time around sponsor weekend. Since the ball is a big event in this city, most of police and security are in the middle of the city. Leaving a large part unprotected. When that happens, a lot of the criminals in the city and gather around to their partying and gambling. A couple of years ago, an associate of Krew one seven million dollars in poker game." Sig explained to me.
"Interesting." I responded. "And your not going to partake in these events?"
"I might go down and see a few friends. But my gambling and party days are over." Sig explains to me.
"Why, scared to lose?" I chuckled, remember the old days how we poke would play games while working for Krew, those were fun.
"I already lost 540 to you, never again." He tells me, I couldn't help but to chuckle. Jak walks past me quickly, to my surprise, I didn't even notice his figure move. He looked like a faded flash in the corner of my eye. Once gone, my father entered the room! In his hand was a…blue sleeved dress…
"Keira!" He shouted while walking over to me with that piece of clothe in hand. "I got you a dress for tonight's event."
Look, I love my father, I deeply care for him to the deepest part of soul. But I have to say, I fucking hate his fashion choice in clothes, especially for me! He always wants me to cover up in beige colors that make me want to puke. But I can't bring myself to tell him that I hate the clothes he picks out for me. So, instead I forced a smile on my face and take the awful dress.
"How pretty." I lied; the dress was awful! It was pale and went practically to the ground, just a few inches above my feet. Not a big fan of long dress, I tend to slip on them. I mean, unless there's a slit, then I am okay. But this had nothing, so I can see myself walking around in a blue tube.
"Daddy, I already got a dress! Why don't I wear this another time?" I tell him.
"That white thing? I thought that was a new seat cover." He tells me. Oh god…
"Its fashion," I responded.
"Keira, that dress is much to revealing on you. I don't want you attracting the wrong attention. Just wear this dress. Its long and nice and it will keep you warm for the night event.
"But Daddy…" I spoke, but was silenced when his staff smacked my knuckles. "OW!"
"No buts, blue dress of no ball!" He shouted to me. There was no point in arguing anymore, I didn't want to deal with my father anymore before a big event.
"Imma go get ready. See you guys in an hour."
(Six hours earlier, Keira POV)
Getting ready is easy, especially since I don't wear makeup. I don't know how to put on makeup truth be told. I never understood the process of drawing a black line around my eyes with ink, it seems dangerous to me. So I just put on the dress after washing my body. I combed my hair out a bit but that is all, again, getting ready is easy! Why are the others taking so long, especially Jak!
"Don't you look cute." Ashelin says as she enters the room. The dress she picked out did wonders for her. I am kind of jealous I am not going to lie. She was wearing a dark red tight fit dress that stop an inch above her knees. The top part was strap that covered her breast but revealed her cleavage and belly button. She had on a necklace that let a golden line lay on her body, right above her belly. Her haired was tied up with two curly bangs on the side, she had on golden earrings, her eyeliner was thicker and she wore black heels. Oh, did I mention her back had a three chain link holding the dress together. Exposing skin while also adding to the sexy look.
"Nothing compared to you." I responded with a sigh.
"Yea, what happened here? You look like my mom after she disowned sex." Ashelin tells me. I would be offended if it wasn't that true.
"I didn't want to upset my dad. I'll wear the dress another time." I told her. I am truly upset that I didn't get to wear the dress. It was very pretty and Ashelin and I picked out a bunch of stuff to go with it! Now I feel like an asshole to her for not wearing it.
"Sure." She responded before walking to the side of the room. She was mad and I didn't blame her. Me wearing this was basically saying I didn't want help or to be near her. I feel like such a jerk…
"You look lovely tonight." Torn says as he enters the room. I give him a gently smile as I waved to sig who had also entered the room. The two were dressed up nice in black suit and tie. Although Sig didn't have his gear on his head. His hair was silver and slick back. He wore had his jacket button up with torn had his jacket open to show off his shirt and red bow tie. How cute, he and Ashelin were matching.
"Ladies and gentle!" Daxter shouted from the back, causing all eyes to look in his direction. "I give you my finest work yet! Introducing: Jak!"
Within a second later, I reminded of tingling feel of lust for that dirty blonde jerk. He stands there handsome and tall. He was wearing black pants with a royal blue button shirt that sleeves were rolled up to show off his elbows and scars over the years. He had on a black bow tie with a metal chain hanging just below the black button up vest that had golden buttons. He looks so charming, its not fair!
"My finest work!" Daxter says as he pats himself on the back. Jak rolled his eyes at his friend, but rubs his head in a childish manner. The two play around for a bit before Ryan comes in. Immedally Jak and Daxter leave the room. My attention turns back to Ryan, she was wearing a green dress that went to her knees. She had more of a professional look than a sexy look going on. Although, the one thing that stood out to me was a large gem stone necklace around her neck.
"Alright everyone, I have our invites!" She speaks as she waves goldened paper in the air. "Keira, why are you dressed up?"
"I am coming to the ball?" I responded.
"Oh dear, I didn't know. You should have told me earlier, then I would have put down six invites instead of five." She says in a sympathetic voice, her hands clasp over her mouth as her eyes widen. She's doing it again…
"Why do we need invites, were all registered racers?" Sig asked.
"Since the death of that racer happened, the organization has been on high alert. They don't want anyone coming in unless they have information on them. That's why they had us order our invites." Ryan explained.
"She can have my invite." Torn offered, walking over to me. "My back been hurting lately, maybe I should rest up."
"But your invites have your names!" Ryan spoke up as she hands Torn his invite. It did have his name on it, it was a small written part on a large golden sheet. "I am sorry Keira, I truly am! Tell you what, first thing tomorrow morning, I will treat you to breakfast before the interviews! My treat!"
"Sure…" I spoke. Have you ever felt so mad that you could throw an object to a wall and watch it break? That's how I felt, this woman knew me! We speak every day and eat together, and she didn't even considered me, let alone ask me. That no good…ugh!
"Well, we have to go! We can't be late! Com on, then!" Ryan says in glee before leaving the room. I could hear her heels clicking against the ground as she makes her way to the garage. Sig and Torn bid farewell to me before Ashelin looked over.
"Good thing I am not going to the party…" I chuckled, I was trying to act happy in front of her. "Then no one could see me in this dress."
"Yea…" She responded before leaving, I get this feeling that she saw right through my act. But at this point I didn't care. Taking a seat on the couch, I reached for the remote to turn on the TV. Jak and Daxter enter the room to see everyone was gone, much to Jak dismay.
"Wait, did they leave?! C'mon Keira!" Jak spoke, but I shook my head.
"Ryan didn't get me an invite so I can't go." I explained. Jak looks to the door for a second before looking over to me. "Why didn't she?"
"I don't know." I responded. Looking back at the door, Jak shrugs his shoulder before walking over to me and taking a seat next to me.
"Well, guess I'll stay here then." He tells me. "Without you there, I know I wont have any fun."
"Jak, you have to go to the ball." I tell him, why am I acting nice?
"Why!?" He shouted as he sinks in his seat, the lower half of his body nearly hanging over the floor.
"Because we will get into trouble if you don't go. Now, get up and go." I tell him before getting to my feet. Bending down, I grabbed him by his hands and yank him up. He leans back a bit, trying to fight me, but eventually I win by getting him to his feet. Once up, he leans down against me, his head pressing against my shoulder.
"I don't want to go without you." He whispers to me. His big hands begin to wrap around my waist, pulling me close. I can smell him, the scent of sweat and oil infused with an minty tingling scent of eco. Not many people know this, but eco smells like mint, all of them. If you inhale to much, you can find yourself getting dizzy and having weird feelings of bliss. Now, put that in the hands of man that can control eco? I have a theory that Jak has a pheromone ability…that's probably why I am never upset with him.
"Your going to have too." I tell him as I gently push him off me. He looks down at me, staring into my eyes with those big blue circles! He's seen a lot of pain and suffering, he's been through so much, and yet he can still act like a kid.
"Jak…I…" I wanted to ask him about Ryan. I wanted to know if he liked me or not? I wanted know if he enjoyed being with me. But instead the image of his head between Ryans legs popped into my head! Immediately, my arms delatch from his body and I turned away from him. I refused to look at him.
"Keira?" He asked. I was about to response when I heard the side door open to reveal Ryan.
"Jak!" Ryan spoke, I didn't bother to look. I just knew he was going to leave.
"See you later, Keira." He spoke before leaving the room. I did turn around at the last second to see him close the door behind him. Guess he read the room.
Kikkie: I was always curious how Keira came to be. Like her existence doesn't make sense...
