Chapter 66

Pixie

Viper brought me down to the basement where they were holding Whitley. Ailee and Rocket go in first with me trailing behind Viper and Casper staying hidden. I didn’t want to confront her, I just wanted to hear what she had to say. I see Whitley chained to a chair in the middle of the room but other than that she looked fine. With Nixon, Viper and Casper there was a wall of muscle in front of me but I was able to see through the small space that separated them. We were standing in the back where it was darker. The only light was above Whitley’s head. Aillee stands in front of Whitley with her back to us. The only thing I can see is that Ailee’s arms are crossed.

I have heard that Ailee is scary as hell when it comes to getting information from people. Her family is known as the Irish mafia. But I haven’t seen it yet. Rocket says Ailee can get even the toughest man talking and when people hear her name they shake in fear. Ailee has been nothing but sweet to me. So if what they say is true I never want to see that side. “ What do you want from me? Why am I here?” Whitely asks. “ Ye are going to answer my questions. I want honest answers or you will feel unimaginable pain.” Ailee said, her voice as cold as the ice I skate on. I can feel goosebumps on my skin from hearing it.

“ Why should I talk to you? My boyfriend is going to come looking for me and you will be in trouble.” Whitley whines. Ailee just laughs “ Who do you think helped us get you? You went after someone very important to him.” “ No, my Nixy wouldn’t do that.” Whitley said. “ Aye he did. Now you are going to answer me.” Ailee said. “ Why did you try to hurt Nixon’s champion?” Ailee asked. “ I needed her out of the way.” Whitley said. “ Why?” Rocket asked. Silence. “ Why?” Rocket asked again. Silence. I peeked through Viper and Casper’s arms just in time to see Ailee slap Whitley across the face. Whitley is shocked that she got hit. “ You hit me.” she said. Well, duh. I can picture Rocket rolling her eyes.

“ I told ye I wanted answers.” Ailee said. I do love her accent. Viper told me Lug is like playdough you can mold when Ailee gets going. “ Why did you need Sabine out of the way?” Rocket asked. “ She was too close to my Nixy. He was always with her. Especially during the winter months. Always training her. Helping her with her work-outs. Hell, I’m pretty sure they lived together.” Whitley whined. Does she have to do that? “ So you were jealous.” Ailee said. “ No I wasn’t. It is just that he didn't have time for me during what he called training season. I didn’t like it.” Whitley said.

“ So you decided to hurt Sabine.” Ailee said. “ I just needed her out of the way so he would see how good we are together. She was always around. And she was always touching what was mine. Nixy couldn’t see that she was coming between us. She wanted him all to herself. He tried telling me it wasn’t like that, but I saw.” Whitley said. I was not. I never had anything to do with his girlfriends. I ignored them most of the time. “ And what did you think you saw?” Rocket asked. “ I don’t think, I know. They were always hugging. He kisses her on top of the head all the time. And when she competed they were always smiling and he would pick her up. Him and those bikers that were around.” Whitley said.

“ So you saw a coach hugging his champion. You saw a coach lifting his champion after she won in support.” Rocket said. Whitley shakes her head “ No it was more than that. She was always smiling at him.” Ailee shakes her head. “ So you repeatedly attacked her because she smiled.” I see Nixon step forward “ Why did you break into our home and write cheater and whore on the wall?” Whitley smiles “ Nixy, you are here. Help me. These people took me from you. You have to make them pay. I knew you didn’t help them.” “ I did help them. I hired them after you kept attacking Sabine. Now answer the question.” Nixon yelled. Silence.

Ailee raised her hand to slap Whitley again. Whitley screamed out “ No. Don’t. I’ll answer.” Wow she caved quickly. What a pussy. I shake my head in disgust. She put me through hell and can’t handle a slap on the cheek. And she wanted Nixon to train her to skate. There is no way she would be able to handle it. “ When I saw Sabine hanging with the new biker I knew she was cheating on you. He was hugging her and kissing her. Grabbing her ass for everyone to see. He was always with her. I knew you wouldn’t listen to me so I had to show you.” Whitley said.

Nixon motioned his head and Viper stepped forward where Whitley could see him. I stepped behind Casper even thoughI was sure she couldn’t see me. “ Yes, that guy. I had to show you she isn’t good for you since she is with him as well. You should have seen them at the diner. Sitting next to each other being all lovey. Kissing, laughing. Not caring who was watching or that they were hurting you.” Whitley said, smiling like she just made a big victory. “ I know all about this guy. And you should at least check your facts before you try to paint someone as a cheater. First, Sabine can cheat on me because we were never together. And second, this guy.” Nixon said pointing to Viper “ is Sabine’s husband. So if you saw them kissing and laughing, that is great.”

Whitley’s jaw drops. “ No. That can’t be. Sabine was after you. I know she was.” she said. “ Lady, like he said. You need to get your facts straight. I have been married to Sabine for almost a year now. And I know she has know interest in Nixon in any romantic way. She cares about him, yes. But that is it.” Viper said. “ No,no. That can’t be right. You are lying. You have to be wrong because that would mean I went after an innocent person. I tried to kill her.” Whitley screamed. I needed to say something. I know Whitley was suddenly feeling bad but I wanted her to feel alot worse. I walked behind Viper and lightly tugged on his shirt to get his attention. “ Viper, I want to say something. I will say what I have to say then leave you guys to handle the rest. But I need to do this.” I said.

Viper looked over his shoulder “ Are you sure?” “ Yes. She is chained up. Rocket and Ailee won’t let her close and I will stay by your side.” I whispered. “ Stand in front of me,” he said. I walked around him and placed my back to his front. Viper placed his hands on my shoulders. I know it was to yank me back if it was needed. I looked Whitley over. She truly looked pathetic. Her brown hair looked dirty and stuck out all over the place like it hasn’t seen a brush in some time. She has dark circles under her eyes like she hadn't slept in days. She wore an oversized tee-shirt that looked three sizes too big and had holes in it and a pair of yoga pants. “ Whitley. Your name is Whitley, right?” I asked even though I knew. “ Yes. What do you want?” she asked. “ I’m trying to understand. You set fire to the rink dumpster. You broke into my home and destroyed it. You trashed our storage room. Broken windows. Wrote some horrible things. Ran me off the road and shot at me. And tried to make me feel unsafe. All because you wanted to spend more time with Nixon. Because you were jealous of our relationship.” I stated.

“ If you had left him alone I would have. I’m sure you could have found another coach. You didn’t have to take what was mine.” Whitley complained. “ I never wanted what was yours. I’m happily married to my husband. And Nixon is the best coach in the state. Why would I get another?” I asked. “ Do you even feel a little remorse for what you have done?” I asked. “ Now that I know you are married. Yes, I do. You can leave my Nixy alone.” she said. “ Did you ever look into me at all?” I asked. If she had done just a little research she could have saved herself some trouble.

“ No. Why would I? I just needed you out of the way. I didn’t care about you.” she said. I laughed “ Because if you had you would have figured out that I was never going to be your competition.” Whitley looks confused “ What do you mean?” I looked at Nixon. “ Do you want to tell her or should I?” I asked. Nixon smiled, “ Let me.” I nodded and leaned back into Viper. “ Tell me what? What are you talking about?” Whitley whined. Nixon turned to her. “ I told you that there would never be anything between Sabine and me. You didn’t listen. You let jealousy override common sense. You see Sabine is my little sister. By blood. I’m her coach, business partner and brother.” he said, looking thrilled at the look on her face when her jaw dropped. “ What? Your sister? But how?” Whitley screeches. Then she shakes her head “ No. Oh shit I tried to kill your sister. Fuck. Nixy you have to forgive me. I didn’t know. I would have never hurt her if I did. You have to believe me.” she cries. Real tears too. “ I don’t want to hear it. Ailee is going to make sure you are thoroughly punished. You will be spending some time behind bars.” Nixon said. I didn’t stay to hear the rest. I left and went to the bar to take something for pain and have some juice. I was drained. But I got what I wanted. I confronted the stupid bitch.