Chapter 2
It's Monday morning and I am sitting in the office, working on paperwork when the guys start coming in to clock in. Coco walks in and I see him with hickeys all over his neck and I look back down that my papers. "Coffee's fresh." I say. "Morning Lea." Coco says. "Morning." I say and go about my business. "Morning Princesa." Angel says. "Morning Angel. Morning Creep." I say. Creeper heads out to work and Angel stays back. "You okay?" he asks. "Peachy keen." I say before going back to what I was doing.
That afternoon, I head to the clubhouse to get a water and something to eat and I hear the guys talking in one of the bays. "Would any of you guys ever date a thick girl?" I hear Gilly ask. "Depends on the girl." Creeper says. "Hell yeah I would." Angel says. "Thick just mean fat. I won't date fat bitches." Coco says and my heart stops. You see, I'm five feet tall and weight about 145 pounds. I'm thick, or as Coco put it, fat. I fight off the tears as I head back into the office and forget about getting something to eat. When I walk back in, Chucky asks "Thought you were getting something to eat?" I don't look at him but walk behind the counter and say "Changed my mind." before getting back to work.
That evening, I go to leave work and Angel stops me. "You hanging for a while?" he asks. "I'm just gonna head home." I tell him but don't meet his eyes. "Are you okay?" he asks and I just nod as I walk to my car. He follows me and gently grabs my arm to stop me. "Look at me Princesa." he says. I look up at him and he kisses my forehead and says "Text me when you get home." I nod again and get in my car to leave. When I get home, I send Angel a text telling him I made it home.
Angel walks into the clubhouse and Gilly walks over. "She okay?" he asks. "I don't know." Angel says. Creeper looks at them and says "I went to the office earlier and she looked sad." They all look at each other and the only one not in the conversation was Coco. Angel sees him over to the side making out with one of the sweetbutts before leading her back to the dorms. Angel shakes his head before heading out the door and heading home.
The next morning, I report for work as usual. I don't speak to anyone if I don't have to. I am working on entering numbers when Chucky comes in and says "I'm heading to get lunch. What can I get you?" I shake my head and say "I'm good Chucky." but don't look at him. "You need to eat." he tells me. "I'm fine." I tell him and he nods before heading out to get lunch. Once it arrives, the guys start grabbing their food and Coco comes in says "Lunch is here." I don't look up but say "I'm good." before turning my back to him and finishing what I'm doing. "Are you mad at me?" he asks. I sigh and say "No. I'm not." but don't look up. "Are you okay?" he asks. "I'm fine Coco. Go eat." I tell him but keep my back to him. He sighs and heads to the clubhouse to eat. When he walks into the clubhouse, he says "What's up with Lea?" Coco asks. They all look up at him and says "She won't even look at me." They all shrug but only Angel knows about my crush.
The next week goes by and I still haven't eaten. The guys come in and I am sitting there working like normal. "Morning Princesa." Angel says. "Morning Angel." I say. Coco goes to get his coffee and says "Morning Lea." like he always does and I say "Morning." but don't look at him. They look at each other before shaking their heads and heading to the yard.
That afternoon, lunch is brought in and Gilly comes into the office to get me. "Lunch is here." he says. "I'm good." I tell him and keep working. "Lea, when was the last time you ate something?" he asks. "I'm good Gilly." I tell him. "That's not an answer." he tells me, walking closer. I back away from him and say "I'm fine Gilly." He just nods and walks out the door. Walking into the clubhouse he says "She says she's fine. I took a step towards her and she backed away. Something's up." Gilly says. "I'll talk to her after work." Angel says and they all nod.
When I get off work, I am getting things ready to close up the office and lock the door. I turn around and see Angel standing there. "Don't." I say before walking away. He gently grabs my hand and stops me. He turns me to face him and not eating for a week and being turned around quickly, I start getting lightheaded and pass out, Angel catching me before I hit the ground.
Carrying me into the clubhouse, he carries me to one of the dorms and Taza brings in some water and they get me to come to. When I come to, I see Taza, Angel and Bishop in the room with me. "When was the last time you ate?" Taza asks. "I'm fine." I say. "No you're not. When was the last time you ate?" Bishop asks. "A week ago." I tell him. Chucky comes in with a sandwich and bottled water, sitting it on the nightstand, he leaves. "You need to eat." Taza says. "No one wants a fat bitch." I mumble and Angel hears it. He storms out of the room and they look at me confused.
Angel makes it to the main room and walks up to Coco and slugs him, knocking him down. "What the fuck?" Coco asks. Angel jumps on him and starts wailing on him before Gilly and Creeper pull him off Coco. "You're a fucking asshole." Angel screams. "What are you talking about mano?" Coco asks. "I ain't your mano. You're the fucking reason Lea ain't eat in a fucking week. She heard you say you don't date fat chicks. She loves you and you're too stupid to fucking see it." Angel says before storming back towards the dorms. I start walking out of the dorm with Bishop and Taza and see Angel walking by. I grab his arm and see his hands. "Angel?" I ask. He looks at me and I ask "What happened?" He leans over and kisses my forehead and says "Nothing for you to worry about Princesa. Did you eat?" he asks and I nod my head yes. "Don't do that shit again." he says softly before walking away, leaving me watching him.
I follow him to the dorm and as he goes to close the door, I stop it and walk in. Closing and locking the door, I ask again "What happened?" He looks at me and before he can brush me off again I say "Don't tell me not to worry about it because you know I will." I tell him. He runs his hand down his face and sits on the side of the bed and pats the spot next to him and I move to sit beside him. I take his hand and see his knuckles bruised. "I hit him." he tells me and I sigh. "Why Angel?" I ask. "Because of you." he tells me. I let go of his hand and say "I'm not worth fighting with your brother." I tell him. "You're worth fighting anyone for." he tells me. I look up at him and he caresses my face. "He's doesn't see what I see." he says and I shake my head. "You should be treated like the queen you are Lea." he tells me. I lay my head on his shoulder and he says "And I'd like to be your king." I look up at him and say "Just give me time okay?" He nods and kisses the top of my head and he says "No more skipping meals and shit. There's nothing fucking wrong with you." he tells me and I nod and say "I won't."