by Vera Quinn
“Rebel, you know that good girl isn’t going to satisfy your needs. Can you really see her coming and sucking you off any time you want? Do you think if you decide you want her ass she’s going to bend over and take it? I am up for anything you want when you want, anywhere you want.”
My half hard cock is now steel hard and wanting out of my jeans, and then I think of Gracie, and I know if I want the good I am going to have to curb my appetites until I have her ready to give me what I want. I take both of Jade's hands in my hands, and by the little smile on her face I know she thinks she’s won but instead of bending her over my desk I walk her to the door and open it and push her out of it.
“Since you are up so early get to cleaning. We’ll have a full house of family today.” That takes the smile right off her face.
“Since I have been with you I haven’t had cleaning responsibilities. The other girls do it in case you need me.” When the hell did that happen? All the club girls are supposed to clean, cook, and help at the bar in shifts. Something else she got out of. I knew she was getting too comfortable with me.
“That was never supposed to happen. You are nothing more to me than any other club girl, and if you don’t pull your weight, then you’re out. Get to work.” She is not happy.
“Do you think this woman will turn her head when you decide to fuck one of the club girls in front of everyone?” Jade is pushing her luck.
“She won’t have to. If I make her mine permanently I won’t be fucking anyone but her.” Jade looks like I just hit her.
“Why would you do that for her and not me? Why is she any better than me? You haven’t even fucked her yet.” Jade recovers easily and sounds spiteful.
“Not your business. I never promised you anything but a good fuck, and that is exactly what you got. Don’t make me ban you, Jade.” With that, I slam the door in her face. I finish up my paperwork and then hit my shower to get ready for my day of fun with family, Gracie, and Shelby.
Two hours later I am sitting in my ma’s kitchen drinking more coffee and eating some breakfast. I feel as nervous as some high school kid going on their first date. I have wasted enough time, and it is time to knock on Gracie’s door. I take my dishes and set them in the sink, and I look at ma. She is smiling, she knows what a wreck I have been over this. Ma always knows.
I make my way over to Gracie’s house, and I see from her yard that Brody is not home. Must be on the hunt again. I knock softly on the door, and Gracie opens it. There she is in all her beauty.
She has a pair of cut off shorts on that are longer than what I am used to seeing but then again she’s not a club whore. She’s got a plain t-shirt on that comes down to the top of her shorts. It is tight though and shows her tits off. Her hair is pulled up into a high ponytail, and she’s wearing a pair of chucks and not a spot of makeup on her beautiful face. Not usually my thing. I like to see lots of skin and big hair and some heels, but it totally works for her. She's gorgeous just the way she is, and when she smiles at me, she couldn’t be any sexier.
Then I hear what sounds like little feet running and sure enough, Shelby peeks her little head around her mom’s legs with a matching amazing smile. Gracie steps back and lets me in her house, and Shelby attaches herself to my legs. I bend down and pick her up and she rewards me with a sloppy kiss on my face. Best kiss ever.
I blow raspberries on her belly and put her on my shoulders and turn around fast while making sure she doesn’t slide off. “Oh, you’re in trouble now. Ever since you started that with her at Audie’s, it’s her favorite thing, and she doesn’t want you to stop. I think it tickles her tummy.” I can see Gracie likes that Shelby and I have gotten better acquainted and she no longer shies away from me.
“Are you about ready to go? We’re supposed to meet up with some of my brothers and their families in about an hour at the fair, and it is about a thirty-minute drive.” Gracie looks at me shyly.
“I can take my car and bring Audie.” She is not driving. I don’t want her to have a way to run.
“I brought my truck today so I will have plenty of room. I don’t want you worrying about anything today. I’m going to help with Shelby, and I want you to relax. Do you have one of those things you push them around in or does she have a wagon? I’ve seen some of the ol’ ladies use those wagons for when the kids get sleepy. Be sure to bring sunblock too. It’s not supposed to be that hot today, but that baby skin of hers might blister.” Gracie is looking at me in surprise. “What?”
“She does have a wagon, and that is a great idea. I’ll get a towel to put in it. I already put sunblock on her, and I have some more in her bag. Thank you, Rebel. I appreciate you looking out for Shelby.” She acts like I haven’t already told her she is going to be mine. Gracie disappears and comes back pulling a wagon behind her.
“Gracie, I’ve told you I am going to take care of everything today, so no thanks are needed. Let’s get Ma and get on the road.” I take the wagon handle from her hand, and then I take Shelby off my shoulders and put her in the wagon, and we make our way outside then over to Ma’s where she is waiting with a big box of cooked food.
“Son, can we drop these off at the clubhouse first? It’s for later at the cookout. Gracie and I cooked last night.” I look at Gracie, and she is looking all shy. My girl likes to cook but then she tries to play it off.
“I only followed Audie’s instructions. I can cook simple stuff but that casserole is the bomb, and I would never be able to fix that by myself.” Ma is shaking her head and laughing.
“Son, Gracie is a good girl, but she tells fibs when she says she doesn’t know her way around a kitchen.” Ma likes Gracie, and they get along so well. Ma is giving her approval in her way. “You’ll get the casserole down, Gracie.”
“Ok ladies, let’s get this food and Shelby loaded up and we’ll make a fast stop at the clubhouse, then on to the fair.” I have been looking forward to having time with Gracie and Shelby today. I don’t usually take part in the fair and family shit, but I had already promised Ma I would go and this is the perfect opportunity to get to know Gracie better without the worry of running into Brody.
Ma said he was called out of town again, which is good because I don’t want our time interrupted by him. We get everything situated and secure enough, and we get Shelby settled in her car seat. Ma volunteers to sit with Shelby and after Gracie arguing with her a few minutes we finally get on the road.
I reach over my console and take Gracie’s hand in mine and hold it. She looks at me questionably but doesn’t take her hand back. This isn’t me holding hands, but with Gracie, it seems right and somehow holding her hand gives me more happiness than anything else has in a long time. I feel at peace in a way, and it is a little surprising. Ma has a grin on her face and has that knowing Ma look.
I know the ‘be careful’ conversation will be next, but if I am going to capture Gracie’s heart, I can’t afford to be careful. I have to act. Brody has his eye on her, and I know he will fight it, so I have to make sure he is too late by the time he gets his head out of his ass.
I know I can get Gracie in bed, but I want in her heart. For the first time since Jilly, I am man enough to say I want more than just a quick fuck. I want it all and I am going to do whatever it takes, even if that means going through Brody to get it.
I’ve been in my head going over everything I want to do today, and it isn’t long before I see the clubhouse. I drive up into the driveway and park in front and honk my horn. “Sit tight, and I’ll get this box out and send it in with one of the prospects so we can get to the fair.” I get my phone out and shoot a text to one of the prospects and by the time I have the box of food out, Crowder, our newest prospect, is out to take it inside. He looks like he just rolled out of bed.
“Put this food in with the food the ol’ ladies are bringing. Do not eat it. It’s for the cookout later.” He’s gone just as fast as he appeared. “Time for some fun.” I look at Gracie and then to Ma.
“I’m r
eady. What about you Shelby?” Ma asks playing with Shelby. Shelby laughs at her.
“I’m ready, too.” Gracie puts in. I put the truck in drive and drive the few miles left to downtown Quitman. There are booths everywhere and kids running around laughing. They have a small carnival for the small kids, and I see pony rides. I find us a parking spot that we will be able to get out of easily later. I pat Gracie on the leg and give her a smile, and she gives me the most beautiful smile in return. This woman is melting my cold ass heart.
“Let’s do this. Pony rides first for Shelby.” Gracie looks a little apprehensive.
“Babe, don’t worry. I will never let go of her.” She relaxed a little then. Shelby got the pony ride, and she loved it. Gracie and Ma took picture after picture. After that, we went to the little carousel rides, and Gracie was going to stand beside Shelby, but that little minx was not letting me go so I did the only thing I could do. Looked all badass standing right beside her.
Salty and his ol’ lady seen me on there with Shelby and I'd be damn if they didn’t start taking pictures on their phones and laughing their asses off. No doubt I will be hearing about this later. It doesn’t matter, Shelby never quit laughing and smiling, and that is all that matters. Next stop face painting, and this is where I draw the line. None of that shit is going on my face.
When we walk up to it, I see Dawg Man and his ol’ lady and three kids. He has three girls. That man had to be cursed. They’re all real beauties, but he is going to have to sleep with one eye open until they all turn eighteen. His oldest one is twelve and youngest around two. I hand Shelby off to Ma and take Gracie’s hand and pull her over to Dawg Man and Sylvie, his ol’ lady. “Dawg Man and Sylvie this is Gracie.” Gracie shakes Sylvie’s hand, and Dawg Man nods his head. I point over to my Ma. “That’s her baby girl, Shelby.”
“How old is she? She is a beauty.” Sylvie asks Gracie.
“She’s almost sixteen months old and thanks. She is something. Rebel is spoiling her today. She’s not used to all of this attention.” I can tell Gracie is a little nervous but Sylvie is a sweet woman and is trying to put Gracie at ease.
“We have three girls age twelve, ten and two. They are scattered with friends and family. Erica and Tessa are hanging with friends, and my mom and dad have Brooklyn over by the ponies.” Gracie hasn’t relaxed completely yet, but she is getting there, paying close attention to what Sylvie is saying. “I’m going to get me a drink. Want to come with me, Gracie?” Gracie looks at Ma and Shelby.
“Go ahead, they’ll be a few minutes. I’ll wait, and when they are done, we’ll come that way.” Gracie nods at me. “Sylvie make your way over where they have the food vendors set up. We can grab a small snack. I don’t want to get too full I know we have food waiting at the clubhouse.” I pull Gracie to me and kiss her on her forehead. I would love to give her a real kiss, but I don’t think she is ready for that yet, but I want everyone around to know she is mine. I watch as Gracie and Sylvie walk away.
“You have it bad, boss. Never pictured you as a man who would want a ready-made family. That’s a lot of responsibility.” I look at Dawg Man, and I know he means nothing by what he’s saying because I never thought I would be that man either.
“They’re worth it, and they need someone. I’m that someone. Now Gracie just has to realize it.” Ma walks up to us, and she has Shelby walking beside her. Shelby has hearts and glitter all over her face and a big grin on her face. I bend down and pick her up and she hugs me. This little angel has me wrapped around her little finger.
“About time you decide to get a good girl, son. Just don’t screw it up.” Ma always the optimist. “They both deserve a good life. All three of you do, and I think this would be the best thing in the world for all three of you.”
“You claiming her Rebel?” I look at Ma, then back to Dawg Man, they are both waiting for my answer.
“I’m going to give her a little time to adjust to the idea and then yes, I am claiming her. She’s mine.” I barely get it out of my mouth, and Ma is asking more questions.
“Are you going to marry her? You’re my son Rebel, and I love you son, but no woman is ever going to get used to the way things are done in your club.” Dawg Man and I both start to say something and Ma raises her hand for us to stop.
“Dawg Man, Sylvie was raised in the club life with her own family. Gracie is not used to the kind of things that Sylvie has seen in her life. Rebel, you know as well as I do that if Gracie decides to run because of something that happens, you not being married gives you no legal rights. Gracie has had to run from one man, and I don’t want you to be the second. I have come to love Gracie and Shelby so if you’re not sure enough of her to marry her then walk away from her. She doesn’t understand this claiming stuff. It’ll save you both some heartache.” Ma has said her piece, and she takes Shelby from me and puts her in her wagon and pulls her towards the food vendors. Maybe she is right.
“She could be right, Rebel. Gracie seems like an innocent. Club life is not for everyone.” I think about what Ma and Dawg Man have said, and I come to a decision.
“I’m not letting her go. She’s gotten under my skin. I’ll claim her and marry her.” I think about it, and yeah, I’m sure about it. “Then if I have to I will chain her to my bed. Problem solved. I’ll tie her to me every way I can. I need to knock her up, so she doesn’t go anywhere.”
“Damn Rebel, you are cold. Knock her up so that she won’t leave? Kids are a big responsibility, and you have them for eighteen years.” Dawg Man tells me shaking his head.
“Yeah brother I know, but I am ready for that responsibility, in fact, I love the idea. I’ve wanted more for a while now.” I look at Dawg Man, and he has a shocked look on his face. “Don’t worry brother I’m not turning into a pussy that talks about his feelings all the time. You have an ol’ lady and kids, and I am trusting you to keep this to yourself. I want some good in my life. I haven’t had that in a long time, and it is time. Now let’s go and find our women and get to the club to eat.” I slap Dawg Man on the back and he grins.
“Sounds like a plan. Those damn bounce houses should be set up for them by now.” We move off to find our women. When we get to the food court, I see Gracie feeding Shelby some corn dog, and Shelby has ketchup all over her face. The two of them together is a beautiful picture.
My mind is taken off my girls by my phone vibrating. I look at it, and Dawg Man is right, they have the bounce houses set up and ready. When I found out Gracie and Shelby were going to be at the cookout, I pulled out all the stops by getting two bounce houses for all the kids and a water slide. I want my girls to have a great time. Just as I am shoving my phone back in my pocket, it goes off again. I look at it, and there is trouble brewing down south and I need to get to the clubhouse and send some guys that way. Fair time is going to have to be cut a little short.
“We’re going to have to head to the clubhouse a little early. I’m going to get me a drink and then we can make our way back to the clubhouse.” Gracie is nodding her head and getting things ready to go. I like she doesn’t argue or whine she just goes with the flow. I get me water and walk back to them. “Dawg Man, I’m going to need you there, too.”
“I brought my bike so I’ll head out as soon as I help Sylvie gather the girls up.” Sylvie knows the drill and is already texting the girls and her mom. I see Ma and Gracie are ready and Shelby is lying down in her wagon, she is on her way to a nap. I grab the wagon handle from Gracie, and we head to the truck.
It only takes us about thirty minutes to get to the clubhouse with Dawg Man and Sylvie right behind us. I see Salty’s bike so I know he made it already and it looks like it’s a full house already. Cue Ball already has the grill started and is grilling. The ol’ ladies have tables set up outside with food, and the prospects have drinks in coolers. I see the bounce houses and water slide are already being used. I help Gracie and Shelby out of the truck. Shelby is sleeping.
“I’ll get a prospect to get your stu
ff out, and you can lay Shelby down in my room.” I pick Shelby up out of her car seat and carry her in my arms.
“Are you sure? I can get my stuff out. It’ll just take a few minutes.” Gracie says.
“No. A prospect will get it. That way if Shelby wakes up she won’t be frightened not knowing where she is.” That gets Gracie to follow me. Ma is right behind us. When we walk through the front door, everyone turns and looks at us.
I see the club girls are over in a corner and Jade stands up and watches us with her mouth hanging open. Apparently, the girls have forgotten they are not supposed to be around today. I feel all eyes on us. It’s like they have never seen me hold a child before. Well actually, I guess they haven’t but surely it’s not that shocking.
After I leave Gracie and Shelby in my room, I will take care of this. Gracie and Ma stay close to me, and we finally make it to my room. I hand Shelby to Gracie so that I can dig my keys out. I open the door and hold it for the girls. “Gracie you can stay in here with Shelby until she wakes up. The bathroom is over here.” I open the door up. “Make yourself comfortable. There’s water, juice, and milk in the small fridge. I stocked it up last night. Ma will you stay until the prospect brings your stuff in and then help the ol’ ladies if they need it.”
“Sure, son. Whatever you need me to do. I’ll stick close to Gracie when you’re not around.” Ma says.
“We’ll be fine, Rebel. Shelby will probably sleep a good thirty minutes or more.” Gracie lets me know.
“Gracie, if you come out of here find me, Ma, or Sylvie. If anyone messes with you, tell them you’re with me. Do you understand?” I take my keys out and hand them to Gracie. I am trying to make sure Gracie understands this, but I don’t want to sound like an ass.
“I have just a few minutes of work then I’ll be ready to have some more fun with my girls. Be sure to lock up when you come out.” I leave them there to get comfortable.
As soon as I make it back to the main room I head straight to the table where the club girls are sitting. I am pissed, and they will get my full anger. “Get your asses out of the club until the cookout is over!” I look straight at Jade. “I don’t mean hide in a brother’s room either. I mean get your asses out of here until tonight.” I get right in Jade’s face. “Get in your fucking car and leave or you will be banned! Do you get me, Jade?” I see her eyes tear up but as soon as they appear they are gone.