I'm so very sorry for updating this late, my comp has a crazy mind of its own so I wasn't able to use it. But here it is! Another chapter!! I hope you all like it, and if you want to know, the Donahues will be out VERY soon. Thanks for the reviews, they meant a lot to me. So read on and review!!
Chapter 2: Sexual Favors
The girl purred, "Oh, don't you want to introduce your boyfriend to us?"
Fragrance growled beside us, "He's my twin, bitch."
The wolf-girl growled back, "Oh, aren't you the same, bitch?"
Marcus now has an even more amused look on. He was smiling like he'd won a lottery, "Siblings? Than what's your relation with this lady then?"
"I'm their mom,"
"Mom!"
"Adele!"
Ha, twins are so alike.
Well, most of the time, anyway.
As expected the group of five looked at me wide-eyed.
I shrugged my shoulders, "Oops, sorry, I just slipped. Come on, let's go home. The both of you have school tomorrow anyway." As I climbed into the jeep like both of the kids did, I turned to Marcus with a warning look, "Stay away from us. Better yet, move."
Marcus smiled at me, "We'll still find you."
I smiled back, "Don't hate me when I shoot you."
"Bullets can't hurt us."
"Not when they're silver."
Marcus didn't say anything else but watched us drove out of the employee lot. I looked at him from the rear mirror and sighed, "They will be back."
Fragrance snorted from the back, "Oh yeah, they will."
"Stupid mutts."
"Mom!"
"Oops, sorry."
We were right when we said they will be back. During my shift the next day they turned up, looking as good-looking as ever. This time, more lady customers turned up. Must have been the rumors going around about the hot new guys in town.
Thomas gave me a knowing look when he saw the teens enter, "They're not giving you trouble now, are they?"
I shook my head as I placed an order on the counter, "Don't worry 'bout me, I have handled worst."
Fragrance strolled into the diner from the front and her face fell when she saw them. She growled when Marcus waved at her. She turned to me, ignoring them. "Hey, Adele, sorry I was late. The homeroom teacher just had to let me out late. Oh, hey, Thomas!" She smiled cheerfully at my boss and he smiled back.
"See, Adele? She called me by my first name; can't you be more like her?" Thomas winked at Fragrance and I rolled my eyes. The both of them get along just fine which is a headache when they're together. They'll stick together and fire me speechless.
"Work, the both of you; work." I pushed the order sheet into Fragrance's hands and threw Thomas a scowl. She sighed dramatically before heading off to take orders from some new arrivals.
Ginger was throwing herself all over Marcus by the time the diner was packed with people. I rolled my eyes at her direction and Fragrance, who came to the counter to place an order, laughed. Unlike me, Fragrance prefers her beautiful pitch black hair short.
"We need to move forward the date for 'Night Out', maybe tomorrow?" I asked as I passed a plate of fries to Fragrance, "I got an interview with some people on Friday."
Fragrance frowned, "What about work?"
"I talked to Thomas and he said yes. Plus, this tour-guide thing is paying good, last I heard."
Fragrance squinted her eyes at me, "It's not anything sexual, is it?"
I gaped at her.
"Fragrance!"
"Hey Adele and Fragrance, that booth is requesting for both of you." Ginger was scowling at us as she nodded towards Marcus's booth. She was obviously unpleased about this. Well, I don't like it either.
"What now?" I hissed as I made a beeline to Marcus's booth with fragrance following behind. I stopped in front of them and folded my arms across my chest.
He was sitting there with his oh-so-charming smile and his eyes twinkle with pure delight, "So you're called Adele, that's a nice name."
"I thought I told you not to come here again." I said through gritted teeth.
He smiled at me, "I just want to know you better."
Fragrance scoffed next to me and I threw her a dirty look before turning to glare down at Marcus, "But I don't."
The wolf-girl leaned forward, her cleavage showing so much that had every guy in the diner staring, "Oh dear, who ordered a sand-witch?"
"Sorry, but I don't talk bitch." I fake smiled at her and she snarled at me. Her boyfriend chuckled beside her and she glared at him. Amusement was written all over their face except for one guy who kept staring at Fragrance. He looked like he was the youngest among all of them and the nicer one. His eyes told me everything; he likes her. I didn't realize I had a smile on until Fragrance slapped my arm, a little too hard.
"What's your problem?" She directed the question to the younger guy.
The guy seemed embarrassed and looked away while muttering a 'sorry'. I smiled stupidly at my daughter who later slapped my arm, again. Marcus must've sensed something going on because he nodded towards the guy while saying, "That's my brother, Luke. He's a little shy."
Luke, younger brother to the annoying wolf Marcus, have sandy-brown hair and clear grey-green eyes. He was the smallest size among the group, the only one with little freckles and a dimple. It was cute, though.
Fragrance rolled her eyes, "Yeah, whatever. I'm going go back to work."
I smirked a little, before winking at Luke, "Don't worry, she's just shy."
"Adele, work!"
I heard Fragrance groaned from the counter and I laughed to myself. Looking at her reminds me of him. I have to admit, not one day that I didn't think of him. I loved him; truly I did even though it was just a short time. I wonder how is he now. I know he is still alive and now alpha to his pack. Have he found a lady for himself? A mate for himself? How about kids? Tons of them, I bet, by now.
I sighed; the thought of him with some other lady still disturbs me. What right do I have to be jealous? After all, it was me who left in the first place.
I sighed again, this time longer.
"You look prettier when smiling."
I turned abruptly to face Marcus standing behind me, leaning against the wall of the diner. I ignored him and continue to clear the table. I heard him moved slightly behind me but I didn't turn to look at him. Once I have cleared the table, I took the tray prepare to leave but Marcus was blocking the way. It was a small corner and the only way out was pass him. I glared at him, "Move it."
He flashed his infamous playboy smile at me, "Why do you seem to dislike us so much when your own kids are werewolves? Is there some certain reasons? I mean, after all you're human and they're—"
I slammed the tray down onto the table and the diner fell silent. Everyone had their attention on us, even the workers. Thomas scurried towards us with Fragrance behind, shooting daggers behind Marcus's back.
Thomas, a head shorter than Marcus had to strain his neck to look up at him. He looked a little uncomfortable with the situation but he tried to look intimidating and he glared at Marcus. "What is going on?" He looked at me, "You ok, Adele?" I nodded my head and Thomas smiled slightly at my direction before turning his attention back to Marcus, "Is there a problem here, mister?"
Marcus looked over his shoulder at me and smirked a little, "No, no problem here."
I watched him walked off to his booth and Fragrance approached me. "That bastard doesn't know how to quit, does he? What does he want to know, anyway?"
"I don't know, Fragrance," I shook my head slightly; "he is like a fly; small and annoying."
I heard Marcus laughed from his booth and the rest of the group was snickering. Fragrance chuckled, "Annoying, I know. But small? That's interesting."
I picked up the tray, "You have no idea."
Ginger was waiting for me at the washroom with her arms crossed and her brow set in a frown. I was indeed quite surprised to find her there waiting for me to come out. She was definitely unhappy about something because her pouty red lips were set in an unattractive scowl.
"What did you do to Marcus?"
I raised an eyebrow at her, "What?"
"He seemed to be so…" Ginger thought for a while, her brow burying deeper, "…so infatuated with you! What did you do?"
I snorted, amused that Ginger thought I had done something to keep Marcus wagging his tail at my direction. Even more amused that she actually know how to use the word 'infatuated'. But I know well enough to know that it wasn't what I did that got him interested in me; it was my kids that got him interested. "You mean that tan guy with piercings? I didn't do anything, and he's not infatuated with me."
Ginger frowned even more, "No way, he definitely is—what is the word again?—ah! Infatuated, with you. Don't tell me; did he accept your sexual favors? Because he definitely rejected mine."
I stared at her, mouth agape. I know it's normal for Ginger to offer sexual favors to certain customers in The Bar; behind Thomas's back, of course. But to be rejected by Marcus, whoa, that's new. And to think that I have performed sexual favors on him was—yuck.
"No, I offer him none." I said with disgust.
Ginger, who was pouting scowled, "Why not? I mean, he's pretty tasty. Look at those fine abs; have you seen anything like that?" She scanned me from head to toe and twitched her nose, "I don't think so."
I rolled my eyes; she can think whatever she wants, but I've seen more tasty looking guys than Marcus. He is just an appetizer.
"I don't know; maybe he hates pretty stupid people."
Ginger frowned, "Well, I know I'm definitely pretty but…I don't think I'm stupid."
I opened my mouth but closed it again; decided not to say anything else. It's no use saying anything else to someone who probably won't get it, so I walked pass her into the diner and ignore the staring Marcus. I know he had been staring at me throughout my whole shift, his eyes following my every move. The only time his eye is removed off me is when some really hot chick decided to flaunt themselves in front of him.
Even after my shift was over and his friends gone, Marcus still stayed back with his brother Luke at the parking lot.
"What are you doing here?" I asked through gritted teeth, my patience running thin.
"Isn't it obvious?" He smiled at me, "I'm waiting for you."
I narrowed my eyes at him, "What do you want?"
"Just to talk; you guys own this place, isn't it? Why aren't you chasing us out?"
"You need chasing? Can't you all like, get lost yourself?" I hissed, annoyed.
Marcus chuckled, "Easy, sweet pie. Don't bite just yet. Like I said, I just want to talk."
"My name is not sweet pie. And I don't want to talk." I walked to the jeep with Fragrance silently tagging along. As I climbed into the vehicle I gave him one last look, "Take my advice; leave."
"Well, can Luke at least get one date with her?"
Marcus smiled innocently while Luke's mouth hangs open. He blushed with embarrassment when I turned to look at him. Fragrance was growling beside me.
"No," she said through gritted teeth and Luke's face fell.
"Oh, come on! Look at this poor fella's face! Have some heart, just go out with him. Just once!" Marcus pointed to the pouting Luke who now looked like a kicked puppy. I had to swallow my laughter to avoid getting smacked at the arm by Fragrance. She had her fist balled up so tight the knuckles were going white.
"Ok," she huffed, "Just once."
I raised an eyebrow at her; I didn't expect her to agree to go out with Luke the werewolf. Not that I object or anything.
Marcus clapped his hand, "Oh, that's good! How 'bout you, Adele? Since they're going out, want to go out with me?"
"Hey! It's just one date! And that doesn't meant mom have to go out on one too." Fragrance interrupted before I could argue and she winked at me. "Plus, she has higher standards."
I rolled my eyes, "I'm saying no to you, Marcus. Like my daughter said, I have higher standards."
Luke smiled shyly at Fragrance, "Then, I will see you on Thursday?"
"Whatever." Fragrance huffed angrily.
I was about to drove off when Marcus suddenly stopped me, "Wait, I heard you said something earlier about your 'Night Out'. What is that exactly? Mind if we join you?" I narrowed my eyes at him and he sighed, "It's a 'no', isn't it?"
I smiled at him, "Smart boy."
"Then, can I have a reward?"
He looked at me hopefully like a dog begging to be patted. I reached my hand out of the window and patted his head the way I'd pat Lucky when he did a job well done, "Good doggies don't ask for rewards."
I didn't give him the chance to say anything else, before he could even say anything, I had already steered the jeep out of the lot. We kept quiet the way back to the house, neither of us saying anything until we reached the door. We were greeted by two happy dogs; Lucky and Nathaniel.
"Hey, you guys are back! How was the day?"
"Your sister dearest, have a date with Luke, our werewolf from yesterday." I smiled slyly as I removed my jacket and flung it over the couch.
Nathaniel looked bewildered for a moment, "Huh? No way; which one?"
Fragrance shot me a dirty look, "It's no big deal. He was begging; well, more like his brother was. He was the one with the sandy hair, the shortest one?"
Nathaniel nodded his head slowly, "Yeah, I think I remember him. Seem like a good guy."
Fragrance narrowed her eyes at him, "Say anything else and I will make a dent in your face."
Nathaniel raised his hands in defeat. I smiled slightly at them, "Hey, tomorrow it's 'Night Out', be home by six, ok? We'll leave before seven, Lucky goes along; any questions?"
When the both of them shook their head in reply, I decided to get some sleep. Dead tired, I could hardly make myself brush my teeth without falling asleep right there and then. I forced myself to stay awake before crumpling on the bed. I was greeted by sleep as soon as my head touches the pillow and memories from fifteen years ago that I've pushed to the farthest corner of my memory came back to me in my dream.
Review, review, review!!
