King of Hearts
Chapter 39 – Deal with it.
Don Pitch Robotnik's POV, Central Hospital, 1 hour later.
Heading in with Rover as my protection, we were taken to Lace's room to find her upright with stitches in her leg and neck. My immediate question was.
"Are you okay?"
Nodding as Rover got the door, she replied.
"I'm fine kid. Doc got it patched up a half hour ago. I'm just waiting now for my release papers."
Feeling guilty I stated to her.
"I'm so sorry."
Giving me a look that showed me she was perfectly fine with my fuck up, she replied.
"Don't be. It was my fault. I let my guard down. No ones fault but my own."
Letting out a sigh of relief, I looked back as Rover wondered.
"What did you tell the doc?"
Feeling her neck, she replied.
"Told him how it was. The guy's family Rover. You know that."
Nodding Rover replied to her.
"I do, but the last thing we need is someone going to jail because someone squealed to the cops."
Shaking her head Lace replied.
"Doctor O is a long time friend to the family Rover. He's trustworthy."
Looking to the side, he replied.
"I don't trust anyone who isn't blood."
"Well damn then Rover, guess you don't trust anyone in the family."
"You know what I mean Lace." He stated in force as she smiled and looked to the door behind us.
Walking in was a well kept doctor. Nice tall fox with a dull gray coat of fur. He looked older then Rover and Lace put together. He smiled as he asked.
"Visitors Lace?"
Shaking her head to him she replied.
"Sorry doc, this is Rover. You met him before I'm sure."
Taking his hand he replied.
"I'm sure. I meet all you beef-stick types these days. Everyone is getting hurt one way or another."
Looking to me as Lace pointed, she said with a gentle tone.
"And this is Don Pitch Robotnik. Son to Shadow Robotnik. He's the new head to the family now that his dad is out enjoying his retirement."
Looking surprised, the doctor offered me his hand to say.
"Well this is unexpected. I never met you before son."
"It's sir doc." Stated Rover in force as he glared back at him to smile back at me and restate.
"I'm sorry. Of course. Very nice to meet you sir."
Nodding while I took his hand, I replied.
"Nice to meet you too doctor...?"
Hinting for his name, he replied quickly.
"Dr. Orga."
Nodding once again, I then asked.
"Is she okay doctor?"
Nodding, he looked to Lace to reply.
"Nothing but a little painkillers to take and she'll move right along. Just be sure Lace that you avoid getting those stitches on your neck touched. They are very sensitive."
Getting up on her feet with Rover's aid, she replied.
"I got you doc. Thanks again."
"Not a problem."
Looking to me with a smile, Lace made her exit out of the room leaving me with the doc and Rover who was already reaching in his pocket.
"Now considering the origin of these injuries Mr. Robotnik. I'm afraid I will require a little extra to keep it off the record. You understand." He stated as Rover reached over me to hand him the money.
"Yeah we understand doc. Now if you don't mind we're going to be going now. Goodbye."
Smiling at the cash, Dr. Orga replied.
"Goodbye. And nice meeting you Pitch."
Taking my back, Rover guided me out of the room to head for the exit where Lace was already waiting by the car.
"You okay Rover?" I asked in concern as he got in the driver's seat.
"I just hate that fucking guy is all."
"Why?" I questioned as he stated back.
"He's a fucking creep. He has the eyes and I never trusted him. No matter how long he's been dealing with the family Lace."
Hitting his seat from behind as she got in, Lace ordered.
"Deal with it Rover. Guy does his job and he's just happy to make a little extra on the side thanks to us. So long as he keeps patching us up I don't see no point in worrying."
Getting us back to the road, Rover replied.
"As long as he keeps getting paid you mean."
Going silent, Lace let him off on the conversation.
As we drove now in silence, I asked Lace.
"You sure your okay?"
Giving me a sigh Lace replied.
"I'm sure kid. Don't worry. I got the job done and this is part of the job sometimes. It's not your fault I got hurt."
"I can't help but feel bad is all." I stated as she replied in certainty.
"It's because your not used to making these calls yet. After a few more injuries I'm sure you'll be okay."
"Well let's try and not get anyone else hurt Lace, please." Begged Rover as we soon reached the compound.
With the three of us getting out of the car, Rover stated.
"I'm heading off to my duties Pitch. You need me, you come find me."
Nodding as he turned to leave, Lace took my arm to lead me inside and up to my office.
After shutting the door she urged.
"Sit."
Obeying to her, I took my seat behind the desk to watch as she got in front of me. Slowly getting her thoughts together, she said.
"I know why your worried about me. And it's okay, I get it. But I just want to get this out in the open, okay?" She asked in kind as I nodded and let her continue.
Gently folding her hands she said.
"I work for this family. I'll do anything I can to make sure your happy and living. But more along the lines of the happy part kid, we can't do what you wana do. And I'm not talking about sex. I mean dating."
"Who said I wanted to fuck you?" I questioned as she kicked my desk to reply.
"This is serious Pitch. We can't let personal feelings get mixed in with this business right now. And it's not cause I don't like you, it's because it's too dangerous."
Nodding, I replied.
"It's not like anyone has to know."
Giving me a sigh, she replied.
"That's not an option. Trust me when I say this kid. It's something your going to deal with your whole life now that your a Don. You start dating anyone and other families could take advantage."
"But if it's going to be like that my whole life then what's the difference between us?" I asked in concern as she quickly stated in response.
"It's because I know the dangers. Other girls won't. I could become a main target for any family or rival, and that puts me in a lot more danger. I don't want to become another problem Pitch. Understand this has nothing to do with my feelings. It's reality. I'm not willing to cause more problems for you. But I still want to be your friend. We just can't take it any further than that. Understand?" She asked as I was now looking at my desk in disappointment.
After not getting a quick enough answer, Lace got up to approach me.
Widening my eyes, I was caught off guard as she pressed her lips to mine.
As we kiss slowly, I felt her hand rest on my face. Only after shutting my eyes did I feel her firm hand connect to my cheek.
"Bash!"
Gently taking a step back, she ordered.
"Now get this idea out of your head. Or the next one will be hard enough to turn your teeth inside out."
Chuckling as she went for the door to my office, I smiled with a red face and replied.
"Thank you!"
Shutting the door on me, I smiled widely and looked back to my desk.
With the picture of that wolf still staring at me, I asked.
"What?"
I got no response as Damien made his way in through the door to stop in front of me.
Leave you love and hug here. I'll have more on soon.
mT Shadow.
