Chapter 29: Betrayal

"Liv?" Juice's voice called for her from inside of her house, shattering her silent bliss.

Liv took a sip of her coffee before saying, "I'm out here." She was enjoying one of the last nice fall days. The spring and summer had slipped away so quickly, she had nearly come full circle since she had met Juice. It seemed like so long ago to her. So much had happened in such a short time span, it just wasn't fair that life was moving so quickly.

Juice leaned over the chair and kissed Liv on the cheek. She turned and smiled up at him. "Hi."

"I thought you were working today." Juice had wanted to surprise Liv at work and take her on a picnic for lunch but when he arrived there Liv was not working.

Liv pulled her sunglasses up on top of her head and looked over at Juice who had sat down on the lawn chair next to her. "I am working but I am taking a break." She nodded back towards the house where her computer was sitting on the dining room table. Juice had voiced his opinion on Liv working for Jax and the club still. She never thought of it like that because she worked for Lyla. Since Juice didn't like it, she would just tell him she was working and not where she was working. Liv caught the flash of distain on Juice's face when he realized she was working for Red Woody. "Why aren't you working?"

"I took the afternoon off. I have a surprise for you." Juice stood up and held out his hand for Liv. "Come on, were going to go for a ride." He pulled Liv up from her chair and led her out to the drive way.

Liv liked how spontaneous Juice was being but when she saw what was waiting in the driveway she didn't know how she felt. In front of her sat a black Harley with two helmets sitting on it; her thoughts immediately went to Happy. There wasn't a day that didn't go by where she didn't find something reminded her of him. She swallowed hard trying to push the memory of him away, "Um?" She tentatively stared at the motorcycle that could only be Juice's.

Juice had a huge smile on his face that was wiped away when he saw Liv's hesitance. "I thought you would be excited to be on the back of a bike again." Juice couldn't hide his disappointment. He had wanted to get Olivia on the back of his bike since the day he saw her. It was a part of himself that he wanted to share with her so Liv's hesitance hurt him. She had easily rode with Quinn and Tig; he was sure that she would have happily gotten on the back on of any of the Sons' bikes. So why was she acting so uncertain with him?

Liv glanced from the motorcycle to Juice and saw the sadness in his eyes. She had hurt him without meaning to; she forced a smile to her face. "Juice…are you asking me to go for a ride with you?" She tried to add a hint of humor behind her voice. When the truth was she didn't want to ride on Juice's bike but to make him happy she would pretend to be excited. He had already shown her he could make sacrifices for her when he told her they would figure out a way to work things out when she moved to Portland to go to school. He was letting her spread her wings and heal how she needed to.

Juice's smile returned, "Yes and a picnic." He was so excited it was contagious.

A smile that didn't have to be forced passed Liv's lips. "That sounds lovely. Let me go lock up and send my dad a message." Liv turned and walked towards the house.

Oh that was right, Tig was going to be in Charlotteville for a WEEK. Juice thought to himself. He was disappointed he would have to share Liv's attention with someone else for the week. He sucked it up, resolved to not let it spoil his good mood. He was with his beautiful girlfriend and he was about to take her out on his bike for the first time. He was going to share a part of himself that he hadn't shared with anyone since he lived in Charming.

Liv quickly sent Tig a text message.

Daddy, Juice is taking me on a picnic. If I am not home when you get here please make yourself at home. The key is under the doormat. I love you and I am excited to see you!

The ride on the back of Juice's Harley was exhilarating. Liv didn't want it to end when they got to one of the parks just outside of Charlotteville. She released Juice and climbed off of his motorcycle. Liv took off her helmet and placed it where she had been just sitting. Juice followed suit; his adrenaline was rushing, it had been nearly a year since he had taken his bike out for a ride and it made it even better that Liv shared this moment with him. He was thrilled to see Liv smiling broadly as he turned to her. "I take it from your smile, you were not scared of my driving skills."

Liv laughed merrily, it had been ages since Juice had heard her laugh like that. "You're driving was perfect." She threw herself into his arms. "Thank you for the ride." Liv's soft lips met Juice's but as quickly as they met, Liv pulled herself away. The quickness of the kiss caused disappointment to course through Juice.

"What did you pack for lunch?" Olivia's stomach growled impatiently, she had only had coffee that morning and now she was paying for it.

"Well…" Juice pulled a blanket out of the one side of the saddle bag and walked around to the other side. "I didn't really make or pack anything. When I went into the Café, I had Natalie put together a meal for us." It may have been Natalie's idea to surprise Liv with a picnic lunch. He had to put it to the blonde she had good ideas.

"Good! So I won't have to worry about food poisoning." Liv teased.

Juice laughed, "Hey now that was only one time and as I recall I got sick too." He recalled the one time he tried to cook for Liv and they were both sick for days with food poisoning because he didn't realize the meat he was cooking was spoiled.

The rest of Juice and Liv's day was light and peaceful; one could say it was almost how they were before August Marks and Moses Cartwright destroyed their happy, sheltered lives. The ride home was just as adrenaline-charged as the one to the park, again Liv didn't want it to end but she realized all good things have an end. Sadness began to wash over her, their serene bubble had been broken.

As they pulled into the driveway there was a Harley parked in front of the garage…Daddy. Liv thought to herself. The cloud of sadness that had begun to hover over her lifted. She couldn't wait to have her dad stay with her for a week and then have him bring her down to Portland where she would be staying for a few weeks getting acquainted with her new roommates and town where she would be spending a large majority of her time.

"Looks like Tig found your place okay." Juice said in quiet displeasure, he wanted to show Liv how much he loved her by making love to her. Now he wouldn't be able to have Liv to himself for several weeks.

Olivia beamed as she pulled her helmet off and pulled her hair out of the low ponytail she had put it in for the ride. "You want to come in?" Liv asked Juice.

"Nah. I think I am going to head home and shower but how about I come over for dinner tonight?" He suggested. He wasn't really looking forward to spending a large amount of time with a man who knew the man he used to be. A man who could unravel everything he was trying to build for himself. Tig knew some of Juice's darkest secrets and was one person who could reveal them to Liv. But then again if he was going to do that he probably would have done it in Charming so he could keep Liv there. Juice decided he need to keep his guard up but he was going to give Tig the benefit of the doubt.

Liv rocked impatiently on her feet, she really wanted to see her dad. She had really missed him and couldn't wait to spend time with him. "Alright. Just come on over around 6." Liv leaned in and gave Juice a quick peck on the lips. "Thank you for the wonderful day. I had a really good time. I think we should do it again soon!" Liv smiled at him before walking away.

"Daddy?" Liv called as she walked into her house, knowing that Tig was more than likely making himself at home.

"Olivia Grace!" Tig appeared in the hallway with a large smile on his face.

Liv ran and leaped into his arms. Tig wrapped his arms around her tightly. It felt good to be in her father's embrace again. His smell reminded her of Charming and it made her feel safe and it comforted Liv immediately. "I've missed you!" She managed to say in barely a whisper.

Tig pushed Liv out at arms-length and inspected her. She was thinner and slightly paler but he assumed the paleness was from living back in Washington. He noticed a light scar just along her collar bone, it was most likely an unwelcome reminder of what happened to her when Cartwright nearly beat her to death. Tig wished he could have taken away all the pain and memories from Liv's kidnapping away from her. "I've missed you too, baby girl. So this is quite the place you have here." Tig whistled as he looked around Liv's house. He had done the right thing when he signed his parental rights away to Sasha and Tom. They had provided her with everything she ever needed and never left her wanting; well at least from what he could tell from the photos on the walls. Liv had a wonderful childhood with loving and caring parents.

"Yeah. It's a nice place. To think at one point I was ready to just give it all up." Liv said sadly as she walked towards the kitchen. "Do you want a beer or something?" She asked as she pulled a bottle of beer out of the fridge for herself.

"A beer would be great." Liv's unhappy nature didn't go unnoticed by Tig. "So how did your date with Juice?" Tig inquired.

Liv handed Tig the beer, "It was actually really nice. He surprised me with a motorcycle ride, followed by a picnic. It was good to see some spontaneity in him again." Liv wanted more of that from Juice. She wanted him to be like he was before everything had happened. Then again she was sure he wanted her to be someone she wasn't too; he wanted the old Olivia back but she was gone. They were intimate with each other but they were also getting to know each other again. There were parts of the other's life they were just learning about.

"I'm glad to hear that sweetheart." Tig took a drink of the golden colored beer, it was just what he needed. "Will I be seeing the boy anytime soon?" There was still something that rubbed him the wrong way about Liv and Juice being together but if Juice made Liv content and happy then he would let it be.

"Yes. He is coming for dinner tonight. Are you up for that old man?" Liv smirked.

Tig rubbed his goatee and started to talk in the voice of an old man, "Well I don't know if I can stay up with you whipper-snappers but I'll surely try." Liv laughed at her father. It felt good to laugh. It had been a good day.

Liv was cooking dinner when her dad joined her in the kitchen. "Smells good, what are you cooking?"

"Italian. Okay spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread and for dessert cupcakes." Liv smiled.

"You know if you cook like this all the time, you are going to have a hard time getting rid of me." Tig joked.

Liv laughed. "Maybe that is the point." There was truth behind her words, it was nice to have her dad around. That little piece of her second home.

"How are things really going baby girl?" Tig asked.

Juice walked into Liv's house and heard the voices in the kitchen. He stopped where he was and listened before going any further. He would hate to interrupt something important.

"I thought I would be glad to be home, to be back to the things that were familiar before everything that happened but I'm not. I miss Charming and everyone there." Liv said, Juice could hear the sorrow in her voice. He wanted her to be content with him in Charlotteville but it was obvious she wasn't.

"Everyone?" Tig asked. Juice thought his voice had something strange about it. Maybe he was about to get his answer to why Liv was so distant since they had come home. Why she had been half in, half out of their relationship.

"YES, EVERYONE!" Liv said with a bit of annoyance in her voice. "How is he?"

He? Who is he? Juice wondered. He continued to eavesdrop on their conversation, especially since he knew that there was someone in Charming that Liv cared about.

"Oh you know, he acts like nothing bothers him but of course I know it does. He wanted me to let you know that you are safe. He took care of Jake." Tig said the last part quietly. "He wouldn't have done that if he didn't love you still."

There was someone else! Juice listen hard to hear Liv's reaction but there was nothing but silence. Finally, a quiet sob from Liv as she said, "I still love him, Daddy. It hurts so much." Juice had heard enough. He didn't need to hear any more, Liv loved someone else and he was going to find out who. He soundlessly turned and left Liv's place and went to the café where he would get his answers.

A hurt and angry Juice was about to walk into the café as Natalie came walking out. "Hey, aren't you supposed to be spending time with Liv and Tig?" She smirked at him. Natalie would have been lying if she said she didn't find Juice attractive. He really had grown on her over the time he had lived in Charlotteville.

Juice didn't know how to answer the inquisitive blonde. "Let's get a drink, we need to talk." Juice stood stone faced next to his motorcycle.

Natalie frowned, "Um…" She knew nothing was coming from the conversation he wanted to have with her. "I don't think I am the person you need to talk to Juice." She said quietly.

"You are exactly the person I need to talk to Nat. Let's go." He shoved his helmet at her. Juice was not going to take 'no' for an answer and Natalie saw that too.

When they got to the bar Juice bought them each a drink, he went for whiskey and bought Natalie a Long Island. If he was going to get answers he needed Nat to be slightly inebriated, which would happen since it was two for ones. Juice knew that Natalie was a lightweight and would be loose lipped after her two drinks.

"Do you want to tell me what this is about Juice?" Natalie sipped her first drink.

"Who was Liv with in Charming?" Juice didn't beat around the bush as he looked down at his phone that was ringing. Liv. He hit ignore.

Natalie tucked her hair behind her ear and wondered what had brought that about. "I don't know what you are talking about." This time she took a longer drink.

Juice knew she was lying, he knew that Liv told Natalie everything. "You're lying to me." There was a bit of irritation to his voice.

"Like I said before, I am not person you should be asking this question to." Natalie downed the rest of her first drink and moved on to her next one.

"So there was someone in Charming. You can't deny it now." Heartbreak oozed from Juice.

"Fuck." Natalie said under her breath. How could Liv put her in this situation? She had told her several times over the course of being home and having Juice back in the picture that she needed to tell him about Happy. But Liv still hadn't; she kept Happy her dirty little secret from Juice. Liv had changed since everything had happened and Natalie didn't blame her after everything she had been through. But she didn't like that Olivia was not thinking about Juice's feelings in all of this and everything he had been through.

Juice looked slowly up at Natalie, who was contemplating telling him the truth. The truth was a good thing, it wouldn't hurt as bad if he found out now verses finding out down the line some time. "Come on, Nats…tell me." He said sadly.

Natalie bit her lower lip, "I…" She stuttered. Could she betray her best friend in this way? "I'm sorry."

"Nat, I heard Liv say she loved someone. Who is he?" Juice pushed.

She looked up at Juice and stared into his brown puppy dog eyes. "God, why are you putting me in this position?" She pushed back.

"Come on, Natalie. Liv has been keeping this from me, do you think it's fair to me?" Juice ran his hands over his face and hair. "Who does she love?" Juice ignored another call from Liv. He knew he would have hell to pay but he was going to get the answer he so badly wanted and needed.

Natalie thought Juice deserved the truth but just not from her. But could she trust Liv to actually tell him? "Fine…but I will new a few more of these." Natalie shook her empty glass at Juice, who smiled softy and quickly got up to get her a few more drinks.

After Nat had finished her third Long Island, she was feeling emboldened and took a deep breath, "Does it really matter who she was in love with in Charming? I mean, Olivia came back here with you."

Juice shook his head, he was on his third whiskey and was feeling the effects. "She keeps me at a distance. She is like a stranger at times. She might have come back with me but her heart is somewhere else."

Natalie chewed on her lower lip for a second. "It's Happy." She had just spilled Liv's secret, the one she had promised to hold close to her. It wasn't fair of Liv to put her in that position when she knew that Juice had become her friend as well. Natalie cared about him too. He deserved to know the truth is how she justified betraying her best friend.

A darkness flashed across the now tipsy, Juice's face. "Fucking Happy." How could she have had feelings for Happy? He should have guessed that it was him, especially after her display in the car when they were leaving. She was a mess when she came back to the car. He was so fucking stupid!

"Yep, that is what she was doing." Nat raised her glass sloppily. That was when she realized she may have had a bit too much to drink.

Juice stood up. "Let's go." He said with force in his voice. While he was being tortured Liv was fucking another man. He had shared the woman he loved with someone who had no respect for women and treated them like they were there for his use. His Liv was in love with Happy; Juice just couldn't comprehend why or how.

Natalie stood up reluctantly and followed a fuming Juice out of the bar. When they got outside he turned to her and kissed her hard. He needed validation. Natalie tried to push him away at first but the drunken, horny part of her gave into him. Any thoughts of Liv pushed for both of their minds. Juice and Natalie fumbled their way into the alleyway of the bar and continued making out. One thing led to another and Juice end up having his way with a woman, who was not his girlfriend but her best friend and he was okay with it. Olivia had betrayed him, while he was trying to find his way back to her.

The motorcycle ride back to the café was quiet and awkward for both Juice and Natalie. They had just betrayed the one person they both cared most about in the world. "Juice?" Natalie whispered as she got off of his bike. He glanced back at her, he could barely look at her. "We can't tell Olivia about what happened at the bar." She radiated shame and embarrassment. How could she have allowed herself to do something like that to Liv? She had been there with her when Liv had found out about Matt and Miranda. Natalie had been there when Liv cried herself to sleep for weeks. Liv never needed to know about her and Juice and their slip up. Natalie would never forgive herself for that.

"You're right." He said sharply before driving away to confront Liv.

A/N: Well there you be…I hope you enjoyed the chapter and another one will be coming VERY soon. I am getting to parts where I am SUPER excited about writing. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.