Finding Happiness Ch. 25
Happy heard what she said, but it was a lot to process. Taking a seat in the chair next to her desk. It took him a moment to process his words. Rubbing his face with his hands, he looked back at Luna, the fear that was in her eyes was real. Jesus Christ, she's scared I'm fuck pissed at her.
"Little Girl, come here." Extending his hand towards her. Happy watched as her face never changed, she complied of course, but she still looked like she betrayed him. It was a sobering moment for him, he was a hard man, and she knew that. Pulling her into his lap, he held her. He needed answers of course, but he didn't want her to be worried that he was going to snap.
Lifting his face towards her, he could see some relief wash back into her eyes. "OK, start from the beginning."
Listening to the story was like a fucking soap opera. He loved that about her, anytime she had something to say about something important, the girl would give a detailed account, leaving nothing out. It was extremely helpful to have someone around that had that memory recall. Listening intently, he understood why she wanted to do this for Luann and by proxy the club.
"I didn't mean to go behind everyone's back Happy, I even understood why Otto didn't want anyone spending the money, it was a long shot for him to get out, but I had this favor just lying around and I figured if I can't use it on my family, what the hells the point?" breathing out.
For the second time he was stunned silent. It took a whole minute for his brain to catch up and absorb the details. "I'm not pissed at you little girl, but why didn't you at least tell me?" he wondered.
Shrugging her shoulders, "I don't know, fear maybe, that you would tell me not to, or worse you'd say go ahead, and then it didn't pan out. I know how close you are to your brothers Happy, and dangling the possibility of one getting out, I didn't want to disappoint anyone. I figured if it failed, I would be the only one that would be sad. No one else had to deal with the burden."
Wrapping his arms around her, "You are a very selfless human being. I get it. Big Otto is a OG member, having him back around the table would be awesome." Grabbing her chin with his hand, "Don't you ever carry this burden alone, you got me? I'm your old man, we carry this shit together."
A tear escaped her eyes, knowing that she didn't go behind his back was a stress relief. "I won't, I swear. I didn't like keeping it from you. I was going nuts." Wiping her eyes.
Chuckling in her ear, "I know, I figured something was going on, but I let it be, I could tell it wasn't bad, or too serious, figured you'd eventually tell me what was going on in that beautiful head of yours." Pulling her down, he kissed her deeply. It was one of the few times that he was sweet and gentle. He knew right now that's what she needed. Soft.
Pulling back, he rubbed his thumb across her cheek, "So Big Otto and Luann are at the house?" he asked.
Putting her head on his shoulder, "Yup, while I know that the club wants to see him, Luann needed sometime with him before he got scooped up by his brothers. They haven't touched or seen each other in years." Taking a deep breath. "That's the reason behind all this, years, not months, years, he wouldn't allow her to come to that prison, on some level I understand, but it broke her heart. I watched her for the last couple months Hap, she's watching Clay and Gemma enjoy their love, Donna and Opie, and us. While she would never hate us so to speak, I could see it was taken its toll on her. I had to try something."
Happy never really thought of that, it made sense now why Luann was always faithful to the club, but for the most part kept a polite distance, her old man wouldn't allow her to see him so being around things that reminded her of that, probably sucked.
Luna watched his face, while harder to read then most, she got pretty good at it. "Let me be clear Lowman, you ever do that to me, I'm gonna find my way into the prison so I can beat your ass. Totally lose, but I'm going to give it my best." She said, only slightly joking.
Looking at his girl, he could see that she was partly serious. "I'm too selfish to never see you again." Everything the last 10 months that they've been through, she's been there from the jump, he mentally counted each time that she put others before herself, and it was staggering. She became a real member of this family long before he claimed her. In this moment, he didn't even know why she let him in. "Why did you let me claim you?" he voiced out loud.
Stunned by his question. "I wasn't going to. The first few times we met, you stared at me like I was food. I was unnerving. But more than that, I could tell you really weren't the keep 'em type. So, I had this plan to politely turn you down when you came around." Pausing to collect her thoughts, "However, that night you drove me home from Gemma's, you told me that you were sleeping in my house, I knew that was way out of character for you." Locking eyes with him, "And from there you just kept doing things that were contradictory, and before I knew it, I fell in love. It was a subtle thing for me. I saw how you were, you're not a gentle man Happy, but with me, even in front of your brothers you were. It was a powerful thing to have this Alpha Male who scared 90% of the populace treat you with such respect. I couldn't help but fall for you."
Her answer, it was honest and raw. It floored him how she recognized his willingness to show her the less rough side of himself. "You are something else. I do love you little girl."
Relief flooded her body, she could tell when she was telling her story that he wasn't mad, more like stunned silent. "I love you too biker." She really meant that.
For the first time in their relationship, while he wanted to fuck her senseless, he just needed to hold her. She was his world. The couple stayed like that for about an hour. Eventually, her legs needed some blood flow, standing up she stretched her legs and raised her arms above her head. Feeling her spine align and the blood return to her legs, she checked her watch, it was almost 5, so it was time to head home, she wanted to have a good meal before going out drinking. Sending a text to Lu letter her know that she would be home in about 20 minutes. Looking at Happy, "Ready to head home? I have a nice dinner ready to go."
As he stood, he heard his back crack, "Yea little girl. I'll follow you home."
With that they headed towards the parking lot, Happy watched her get into her truck, and he on his bike, following behind her, he couldn't help but smile, she was this tiny little thing, but she had this big truck. It fit her personality.
It didn't take them long to pull up to their home, Luna opened the garage door and pulled her truck in, it was a tight fit, but she knew that Happy like parking his bike in the driveway. They walked into the house together, but she stayed in the laundry way, "I'm home, I have Happy, please don't be naked when I come in!"
She could hear a deep laugh, and Hap's chuckle. "We're all proper kid!" she heard Otto say.
Looking at Happy, they walked the rest of the way into the house, she found them looking content on the couch. She wished she'd thought of having her phone ready to take a pic, but meh, next time.
Otto looked up as the pair walked in, his heart filled with a brotherly love, this is the first time in almost 11 years that he's seen a brother on the outside. Standing up, he walked towards Happy, and for a moment they stared at the other, but soon, they embraced each other and held on for a moment. "It's good to see you Hap."
"It's good to see you on this side of the fence." Happy was elated to have one of his brothers back, he knew that when Otto rode into the clubhouse tonight it was going to send shockwaves.
Luna looked at the 3 of them standing in her living room, while she knew that she could get in on the love, letting them all have this moment was important, I mean they've known each other for at least 15 years. Looking the fridge, she grabbed everything she needed to make a good home cooked meal, she did have the casserole, she made a mental note to eat it tomorrow. She could see that they all gravitated towards the couch, Luann sitting on Otto, it brought a smile to her face knowing that they were a real family again.
Otto was the first to ask, "What is that delicious smell?" He knew almost any food outside of Stockton was going to be amazing, but whatever Luna was making made his mouth water.
Luann not leaving his lap, "That would be Luna's chicken parm. If that girl wanted to quit being a nurse, she'd have a solid career as a chef."
Happy smirked at Otto, "Don't worry, this will not be the last time you eat her food, the guys find excuses all the time to stop by for dinner."
Luna was engrossed with finishing up that she didn't realize that she had an audience. Turning around to put the dishes on the counter, she saw 6 pairs of eyes staring back. "What?" she asked. Confused to all the attention.
"Nothing Little girl, just watching you." Happy said.
Laughing at them, "No, that's not creepy at all." Putting everything on the table, "Dinner's ready."
Standing in unison, the group made their way to the dinner table, Happy grabbed a few beers for everyone, and sat down at the head of the table, indicating to Otto to take the other side.
It was a beautiful moment for him, sitting down around a table with family and friends, while it was on a smaller scale, it was a nice way to ease himself into it. Looking at the food, she had 4 chicken parm cuts, a salad, and some spaghetti noodles. It was a feast.
Dinner was a pleasant thing, there was some talking, light banter, and some laughs, it was exactly what he needed. He stood up to start bringing the dishes into the kitchen.
"Otto, I've got it." Luna said.
"No, you sit Kiddo, this is the first time in years I can just move freely, do what I want, and I want to help clean the table."
Holding her hands up, "I'll back off then. Pfft. I'm gonna take your old lady and sit on the couch and ogle you."
Luann chuckled at her friend. "Sounds good to me."
Sitting down on the couch, Luna looked at Luann, her body language was telling. She was smiling, her face was lit up with excitement, and what was more so was the relaxed state. This was the first time since meeting Luann that she finally saw the stress melt away. Luna knew that this was going to be a long process for them both to get accustomed to, but she knew that they both were willing to work on getting to the place where they could balance themselves in the real world again.
"Did you have a fun day with Otto?" she asked. Her eyes couldn't help but watch him and Happy in the kitchen, they were done with the dishes, but they were both leaning against a counter talking about God
knows what.
"Yea it was amazing. I mean the sex was always great with him, but it was the first time that I felt a connection with my husband in years." Her face was wistful.
Luna placed her hand on Luann's shoulder, "I'm glad. You deserved it." She truly meant that.
"I can never repay you for what you've done for Otto and me. But if there is anything you think of, please let me know, I'll do it." She said.
Luna knew that both her and Otto would say this for a bit, it was natural, but she didn't want anything from them, just them to be happy. But knowing how Luann was, it was going to be a waste of breath. "I will Lu, but for now, just enjoy that husband." Pausing a moment, "Are you a little nervous about tonight?"
Luann took a deep breath, "No, I think Otto is excited." Looking down at her dress, while cute it wasn't what she wanted to wear the first time she was showing up to the clubhouse with Otto. "I wish I would have known; I would have worn something a little sexier."
Standing up, "Let's head to my room. I think I got something that would work." Turning towards the guys, she could see that they were sitting on the back porch, smoking cigs. "Looks like they are occupied anyways."
Heading towards her room, "Happy, we're getting dressed for the party." From a distance she heard his "OK."
Luann looked around her master bedroom, they had a huge king-sized bed, decorated with a darker feature, there were light undertones so that it didn't scream male, it was a nice combo for the two of them. Sitting on the bed, she waited for Luna to come out of the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel, "That was quick."
Turning to her friend, "Yea, I showered and washed my hair and shit this morning, this is to get the smell of hospital off me." Sitting on the bed, "There's an extra towel in there if you want to rinse, if not come to my closet."
Taking a quick second, while she showered when she got her, she and Otto fucked a few times, so it wouldn't hurt to freshen up. "I'll do a quick rinse."
Luna smiled, it was the first time since college that she and a girlfriend got ready in the same room, there was a nostalgic comfort in it. Heading towards the closet, she grabbed a pair of dark washed jeans, and a corset top, a deep royal blue in color. She wanted to put SAMCRO colors on, tonight was a big night for the club. As she dressed, she heard Luann walking towards the closet, "I'm in here Lu."
Luann walked quickly towards the closet, only after her shower did, she realize that she didn't fresh underwear. "Shit, I don't have any fresh underwear."
Luna smiled and reached into a VS bag, "I do! Got them a week ago, never worn, I'd be happy to donate them to the Delaney foundation!" Tossing her the thong it was deep blue.
"Thanks! Super cute." Luann pulled the panties up. Looking through her closet, Luna had a ton of clothes, she looked at what she was wearing and wanted to wear something similar.
Luna looked at her face and could see that Luann liked her look, reaching for a pair a jean, they were black, but if you looked at them in the right light you could see a little shimmer. Looking through her tops, she found a homemade SAMCRO Tank top, she had it tight and frayed. She knew that Luann always carried a pair of boots in her car just in case, hell so did Gemma, and Donna.
Luanna quickly got dressed and both ladies were sitting back on the bed, they did a little make-up, but Luna wasn't a woman that wanted or needed too much. Luna knew that she would be riding with Happy, and Luann would be driving Otto.
Checking her watch, she could see that they spend almost 1 hour getting ready, it was time to start heading towards the clubhouse, as they left the bedroom, it was only Happy that was sitting on the couch. Luna looked around, "Where's Otto?" she asked.
Happy couldn't help but stare at his old lady. He was planning on ripping those clothes off her body after some time at the party. He needed to be buried in her warm pussy. "He took off just as you two walked into the room, he's grabbing his bike, he should be here in a bit. Luann doesn't live that far."
Luann smiled and then looked to Luna, "OMG, I haven't been on the back of a bike in years, I'm excited. Do you think you can braid my hair really quick?" she asked.
"Sure, sit here." She said pointing to the dining room chair. As she sat, Luna did a quick French braid that would hold up to wearing a helmet and the wind rushing past her. It took about 10 min. to finish. As she was finishing up, they could hear the roar of a motorcycle pulling into the driveway. Touching Luann's shoulder, "Ready?"
She took a deep breath and smiled. "Yea. Honey I've been ready for a long ass time."
Walking out the front door, Happy was the last one out, he locked the door and took his old lady's hand, leading her to his bike, once settled he could feel her getting on and her arms wrapped around his waist. Feeling that she was secured, he revved his engine looking towards Luann and Otto, he could tell they were ready to head out.
The group made their way towards the clubhouse, Luna's nerves were going haywire, while she was excited to be on the back of his bike again, she was more anxious about heading to the clubhouse, she loved each one of those meatheads, but she wondered out they were going to react with him just showing up on the lot, but as the wind passed over her body, she knew that while they would be in shock for a moment or two like she was, once that passed, they would welcome him back into the fold.
As they turned down the main road, Luna could see the lights of the lot, she gently squeezed Happy's waist, she needed his comfort, while she knew that he wasn't pissed, but Jax might be another story. He might not take kindly to her stepping into club business.
Rolling into the lot was emotional for Otto, outside of being with Luann this was the only thing he dreamt of for the last 11-years. The desire to feel the cool breeze on his face, the ability to ride with his brothers. As they made the turn into the lot, he could see that most of the guys were inside, only a few hang arounds were outside with a few sweet butts. While he wasn't interested in those whores, he had his old lady back, but there was a comfort in seeing them, it was like coming home. Putting his bike next to Happy's, he stood up and surveyed the area, for the first time in a while he had to watch more than his back, Luann needed him to keep her safe. That's his job.
Luna leaned against Happy, "You ready to head inside Otto, or you want me to bring them out?" she asked.
Looking down at her, "No, let's just walk in, a little shock and awe would be nice." Taking Luann's hand he puffed out his chest and headed towards the clubhouse, it was time to get back what he lost.
