Chapter 8

Viper


“ I may not remember much about that weekend. But there are some things I do and I can’t get them out of my head. I was looking at some of those pictures. Some it is clear I took them. If I just wanted pussy there were plenty of skanks at Casper’s club or at the bar I could have picked up for the night. I don’t make impulsive decisions.” I said. “ What are you getting at brother?” Tank asked. “ I married Sabine for a reason even if I don’t remember what it is right now.” I said. I slid the picture of me and Sabine in the booth to the middle of the table. “ Does this look like a man who was looking for a one night stand?” I asked.

Axel picks it up and looks at it with Rowdy. Lug starts laughing “ Viper is looking at her like I look at Ailee.” Rowdy laughs “ And the fucker is smiling.” They pass the picture around. The rest of my brothers are making jokes about. “ I know we need to save our lease. I do. It doesn’t sit right with me to sign these papers.” I said. “ So what do you want to do?” Ace asks. “ Ace, I think I need to fix all of this since I fucked it up. But I think I need to try to fix my marriage. It feels wrong to just walk away without trying.” I look at my married brothers and say “ None of you gave up because shit got tough. You fought like hell. I want a chance to do the same.”

There I poured my heart out to them. Not something I do. Like I said it feels wrong to just sign and give up. There is something about Sabine that made me want to marry her. I want to know what it is and pursue it. “ We can’t force him to sign. It is his life even if it is affecting the club. What do you think brothers?” Ace asks. “ It is going to be hard as hell to fix this if she won’t even talk to you. But if you want to after your wife I say go for it. Nothing was going to stop me from getting Merigold. Not even you. I have you back when you need it.” Axel says. “ Hell, the only one of us that didn’t fuck up with his ol’e lady is Lug. So who am I to judge? Go for it” says Brick.

“ Good luck brother. After the last meeting you two had, you are going to need it.” Goof said. The rest say the same thing. I turn to Ace “ It is down to you. I trust you. You have been with me since I was born. If you think I should sign for the club I will.” But I hope he doesn’t. “ Viper, that was my first thought. Just sign and get this over with. But you are right. You wouldn’t have married her for no reason. Go after your girl. We will figure out the rest together.” Ace said. I want to jump up and hug the man. “ But you still need to face the consequences that your actions did to the club. We can’t let you off just because you want to go after your wife.” he continued. “ I’ll take whatever you give me.” I said.

“ Get your ass out of here while we figure out what we are going to do.” Ace said. I grab the folder and picture from the table. “ I’ll be in my office when you are ready.” I said and got out of there. I had to work up a plan to get my wife back. I have a feeling this is going to be the best decision I ever made. Other than marrying Sabine.

Pixie

I’m doing some laps around the rink waiting for my partner, Issac, to finish lacing up. Normally I am a solo skater. But one of the skaters I helped train needs a partner for the pairs skating competition coming up. His normal partner got hurt and can't compete. If he doesn’t compete they will lose their slot. So not only am I training myself for my next competition I’m training for his. We have to do a long and short program for him and I have the same for mine. It is rough on my body but we are talking about the semi finals here. Neither one of us can afford to miss it. His slot is on the first day. Mine is on the second so I can rest in between. So that is a plus.

The down side is we only have two months to prepare. It sounds like a long time but trust me it is not when you have to learn four routines. And get used to skating with a partner. I have never done that before. But I have worked with Issac while I was training him as a skater so it isn’t too bad. Just extra workouts for me. Today started off shitty as it is. When we showed up to open the rink we saw several broken windows. And one wall was spray painted with the words `` your time is coming.” Nixon hired guards thinking someone is targeting me. A crazed fan. It has happened before. Almost destroyed my career. I think it is some crazy ex-girlfriend of his. Some of them didn’t like me because he would spend too much time with me. He is my fucking coach and brother of course he is going to spent alot of time with me. Especially during competition season. They would get pissed because he was at the rink all the time and not with them. Fucking stupid if you ask me. He has a job, he can’t spend every second with these bimbo’s.

I’m about to make another lap when I see Ice standing at the wall. He motions to me with his finger. So I skate over to him. Man is he hot. I have never said a word but I had a big crush on him when I was in my late teens. How could I not. Six foot two. Beautiful tan skin covered in muscles and tattoos. I’m a sucker for tattoos. And his muscles aren’t bulky but defined. You could tell he worked out. I have seen it. The sight would have any woman dropping her panties. Sweat dripping down his abs. Yum. And he never stank after a workout. And his shoulder length black hair was just begging you to run your finger through it. And don’t get me started on how his jeans mold to his tight ass. Damn. The man should be on a calendar or something.

I know he would be with the skanks but that didn’t stop my crush. But I also knew it wouldn’t go anywhere. He only ever saw me as a little sister. Not to mention he is fifteen years older than me. It didn’t bother me that he was older. Hell it was some of the appeal.But I stopped getting my hopes up. So by twenty I got over it and accepted that Ice would always be my family only. And I’m good with that. I would rather have him as family than nothing at all. “ What’s up Ice?” I asked when I was at the wall. He crouches down and places his hands under my arms, lifts me up and sets me on the wall. I sometimes hate how easy it is for them to pick me up.

“ I wanted to check on you. I know this has been a rough week.” he said. I know he is talking about the vandalism and the divorce. “ I hate that someone keeps messing up my rink but I’m not scared. If I get scared they win.” I said with a smile. “ And the other,” he asks. I huff “ I wish he would hurry up and sign already so I can move on. Unlike him I can’t until those papers are signed. It has been a week. What is taking so long? It isn’t rocket science.”

Ice wraps his arms around me and I lay my head on his chest. “ It will be over soon. If I have to make him sign I will. Then you can move on to someone who knows how awesome you are. And treats you like a queen. And would never hurt you.” Ice says. “ Do you think I will get that? I just want love and a family. Someone who takes his vows seriously and doesn’t cheat on me. Is that too much to ask? Is there something wrong with me?” I ask. Damn I sound pathetic.

Ice pulls back and raises my chin with his finger making me look in his eyes. “ You listen good Pixie. There is nothing wrong with you. Don’t ever think that. Viper is just an ass that can’t see the incredible person you are. That’s his loss. I know you will get everything you want and more when this is all over. Someone more deserving. And can get past all of us. I give you my word.” I smile and lean up to kiss his cheek. “ Thanks, Ice. I needed that.” He kisses my forehead “ I’ll alway be here for you. Never forget that.” he says as he lifts me and places me back on the ice. This is why I love these guys. They are always there for me in the good and the bad. Maybe I’ll see about dating someone in Casper’s club when the time comes. I know they are good guys.