Thank you all for the sweet reviews! I promise I will make it up to you for teasing you all with that dream sequence very soon! I really am sorry it has been a minute since I updated! Work has been chaotic, and I recently just got over a dreadful stomach virus that rooted me to my bed, which I found was actually a good thing since it helped me write this new chapter :). I hope you enjoy the new chapter!
"Would you like some coffee, Mel?", my mother asked as I entered the kitchen.
"Yes please," I replied, taking a seat at the kitchen table across from Half Sack, who currently had a mouthful of chocolate chip pancakes.
"Mornin' Mel," he greeted, finally swallowing his food, instantly bringing his cheeks back to normal size.
"Morning, sack."
"Here you go, Mel bear."
My mom placed a fresh cup of coffee in front of me along with a plate and utensils.
"I made your favorite. Chocolate chip pancakes with hickory smoked bacon."
"Thanks mom, but you didn't have to cook. You're a guest in our house. "
"I want to. I miss cooking for my little girl," she smiled, going back to the skillet, flipping over two of the pancakes to their uncooked sides with the spatula that looked like it has never been used.
"Mom, where's Abel? He's not in the nursery, and he's clearly not in here with the two of you."
"Neeta took him to the park."
"Please tell me someone went with the both of them," I jumped out of my seat, my voice laced with concern.
"Of course, Melanie. Juice is with her. Relax and please eat something. You barely touched your dinner last night," she walked over to me, placing a gentle hand on my shoulder until I sat back down in my original seat.
"Sorry. It's just.. the asshole who attacked me is still out there and I don't know what he's capable of."
"I know. That's why Jax had Juice and Kip stay here. He also left a note on the kitchen table this morning. He said if you need a ride somewhere, call him so he can take you."
"Okay," I responded, cutting up my pancakes.
As soon as I brought the first piece to my mouth, the doorbell rang.
"I got it," I stood up only to be stopped from Half Sack by a gentle tug of the arm.
"I got it, Mel," he stepped in front of me with his gun drawn, cautiously approaching the front door.
He looked into the peephole, putting his gun in the back of his jeans, opening the front door.
"Hey Britt."
"Hey sack. Is Mel here?"
"Yeah she is," he stepped aside, letting her enter the home.
Britt's green eyes widened with awe when came into her view.
"Jesus Christ. "
Britt closed the distance between the two of us, pulling me into a tight hug.
"Ow Britt. I love the love, but I can't breathe. "
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hug you so tight. Are you okay?"
"I think so. Just a couple bruises here and there. Maybe a little paranoid, but other than that, I'm okay. "
She nodded, moving her large black sunglasses from her face to the top of her head.
"Luanne called every one of us, letting us know what happened. Over half of her talent quit."
"Shit. Poor Luanne."
"Tell me about it. I wanted to come over here and check up on you before me, Andrew, and a few of his buddies head over to Cara Cara. We're going to clean up the damage done to the studio.
"Andrew?"
"Yeah, my older brother. You know, the one who has had a hard on for you since freshman year in high school. Even more so since you're a porn star now."
"Shh. My mom doesn't know what I do, and I want to keep it that way," I looked behind Britt, making sure my mother wasn't in earshot.
"Shit, I'm sorry," Britt covered her mouth with her hand.
"It's okay.. I'll go get dressed."
"Mel,you should stay home and rest."
"No, I wanna help. The sooner Cara Cara is back up and running, the better. Plus, I don't wanna stay couped up in the house all day."
"Okay, great. Go get dressed. I'll drive."
"Actually, I have to call Jax. He wants to be the one to give me a lift anywhere I go to make sure I get there safely."
"Awww, what a good fiance," Britt teased as I headed toward the bedroom.
"I believe this belongs to you."
I tossed a rolled up wad of money onto Britt's lap as I sat down next to her on the living room couch.
She lifted the money from her lap, looking at me in question.
"There's only a grand there, but I'll get you the rest later. It was for the bet we made the other night. You were right. He has every single one of my movies in that case," I turned my head, glancing over at the dvds behind me.
"I told you. Have you comfronted him about it?"
"No."
"Why not? The sooner you confront him about it, the sooner you can ride his joystick."
"Britt, please don't use Jax and joystick in the same sentence."
Britt sat up, studying my tense body language.
"What are you not telling me, Melanie Torres?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Mel..."
"Britt, I had an incredibly vivid dream about Jax last night. "
"What, you not going to give me any details?"
"No."
"Why, we're all adults here. How was he?"
"Amazing."
"How amazing are we talking?"
"The " strongest orgasm I've ever had" amazing."
"Damn, now only if you could have the real thing... oh wait, you can, you just have to stop being such a pussy and make a move."
"Britt, I'll tell you again, I can't sleep with my best friend. It complicates shit."
"It's not complicated, sweetheart. You're making it complicated by overthinking."
The distinct sound of Jax's bike pulling into the driveway made my heart skip about three, no four beats.
"Your future husband is here," Britt nudged me, moving her purse onto her shoulder, standing to her feet.
"Hey Linda. Where's Mel?," Jax gave Melanie's mother a kiss on the cheek as he entered the kitchen.
"She's in the living room with one of her friends."
He nodded, making his way to the living room.
"Hey, Britt."
"Hi , Jax."
"Hey darlin', how are you feelin'," Jax moved past Britt, giving me a kiss on the side of my head.
"A little sore, but I'm okay."
"Mel, I don't think you should be doing anything today. You should get some rest."
"I'm fine."
"Babe, you got beaten the shit out of less than twelve hours ago. No one bounces back that fast, not even you."
"Jax, we need to get Cara Cara up and running as soon as possible before Luanne loses more of her talent and we are all out of work. The place needs all the help it can get."
"I'm not going to win this fight, am I?"
"When do you ever win a fight when it comes to me?"
"That's fair. Alright fine, but only for a couple hours, then I'm taking your ass straight home, you hear me?"
"Yes, vp. I hear ya loud and clear."
"Bobby gets out today," Jax broke the silence, lighting a cigarette while he was driving.
I automatically grabbed the wheel, making him chuckle with the cigarette between his teeth.
"Mel, I got it. I know how to drive."
" Doesn't hurt to be careful..What did Bobby go away for again?"
"Club Shit," he replied, keeping the details as vague as possible.
I always wondered if he would ever tell me about what the club actually gets involved in. Yeah, I knew the basics. They sell guns, using an automotive shop as their cover. But, was he ever going to open up and tell me the whole truth even though I'm not an old lady?
"I'm guessing you're throwing a party for him tonight."
"Yeah, at the clubhouse. I might go for a little while, then come home."
"You can go for more than an hour, Jax. We'll be fine. Drink some JD, bury yourself in pussy."
I know what you all are probably thinking, why the fuck are you encouraging to go out and get laid, especially when you had that dream?! The less time I'm around him, maybe these new feelings that have currently taken up residence within me might just fade away.. hopefully.
"I love it when my fiance talks dirty to me."
"I'm serious, Jax. You need to blow off some steam. You've had a rough go of it lately."
"Thanks for your concern Mel, but I'm fine. Croweaters and sweet butts can only do so much. Why are you so concerned about me getting laid?"
"I'm your best friend. I just want to make sure you're happy."
"I am happy, darlin'," he took my hand from lap, bringing it to his mouth, kissing my knuckles.
I smiled like an idiot, turning my body toward the window, attempted to jump out of the moving vehicle.
One man should not have this much control over a woman's actions.
What do you think, readers? Do you think Melanie will be able to resist the charm of the one and only Jax Teller? What kind of obstacles do you think they will face during their upcoming "nuptials"? Let me know what you think!