by K. D. Jones
“We can’t do that Jerry. It’s not worth six hundred.” Molly shook her head. Jerry had been bumping the price of everything she said the whole time. She also noticed that most of the stuff damaged had been her personal items, not much of Jerry’s stuff was damaged. It was suspicious in her eyes.
“Sure we can. People do it all the time. The insurance has it built into their calculations anyway. We say six hundred then the insurance company will come back at us with four hundred dollars. We’ll make a hundred dollar profit after we fix the glass and sell it.”
“We’re not here to try to make a profit. We’re just supposed to give an accurate value.”
“Let me deal with the numbers, honey. You know you don’t have sense for these things.”
“That’s bullshit. I managed just fine without you. And don’t call me honey.”
“Whatever you say. Now one more thing, we have to go over the life insurance policy.”
“What, that was changed before our divorce was finalized.” Molly looked at Jerry like he lost his mind.
“For the condo. We have life insurance coverage in case something happens to either one of us that will cover the condo.”
“I don’t remember signing anything like that.” Molly frowned. She thought she looked over everything that had both their names on it.
“It's new. Since there were damages done, the insurance company wanted us to sign an extra policy to cover in case something happens to one of us before the condo is sold. It’s nothing really. I’ve already signed. Just need you to sign this form.” Jerry handed her a piece of paper.
Molly didn’t like this. “I need to contact my lawyer first.”
“It’s standard, Molly. Just sign the damn thing and you can be on your way back to the meat head.”
“It’s Hammer and he’s my employer.”
“Yeah, he’s got you working overtime under the sheets I bet,” Jerry commented snidely. “He probably has someone taking care of his needs while you’re gone. I hear all the GCFA fighters had wild parties and women throwing themselves at them nightly. He’s probably glad to have your fat ass out of the picture for a while.”
Molly glared daggers at him. Jerry was such an asshole. “Give me the papers.” She grabbed them from him and scanned over the contents. I did look like normal insurance mumbo jumbo. Coverage for the condo in case something happened to either of them. Jerry’s bold signature was already on there.
“I need a copy of this sent to my lawyer,” Molly told him as she signed her name.
“Of course.” He took the papers from her and stuffed them inside his brief case. “Dinner tonight?”
“No.” She walked out of the condo.
“Want me to take you back to your hotel?” Jerry closed the condo door and locked it.
“No. I’m calling a shuttle”
“Fine. Suit yourself.” Jerry passed her and headed to his own car.
She watched him drive away and felt a sort of relief. She hated every moment she spent in his company. How things had changed. A year ago, she might have been open to dinner with him. Now she hoped she wouldn't have to see him again—ever.
She dialed the number to a local shuttle service. Did she really want to spend another night here? Hell no. She was done.
*****
Jerry smirked as he pulled the paperwork from his briefcase. He dialed his lawyer’s number. “Mark, it's Jerry. I got it. No, she didn’t put up much of a fuss. I told you she was an idiot. She should be heading back to her hotel. Not tonight. She refused to have dinner. But I think I can make an excuse for her to come out tomorrow. I’ll call you in the morning. Get your contact ready. Piece of cake.” He hung up with a devilish smile in place.
“Not much longer, bitch.”
Chapter Fifteen
Crap. Molly looked around at the crowds of people. It was fight night and she was trying to make her way back to the GCFA ship. This was almost impossible. She had to show her ID several times so she kept it in her hand in case she had to show it a few more times.
By the time she got to the lobby of the GCFA ship, the GCFA event was well underway. She couldn’t remember if Hammer was supposed to fight this evening. She headed up to his suite. The closer she got the more like home she felt. She never wanted to leave again.
She put the key into the door and turned the handle. The three kids were there sitting on the couch with the babysitter. As soon as they saw her they all three jumped up and ran to her. They almost knocked her down.
“You’re back!” Lauren hugged her hard.
“Yes. Did you miss me?” Molly asked. Tomas blushed but he nodded his head. Kate was not quiet at all about it.
“I miss you, Molly!” Little Kate cried, hugging Molly around the neck.
“Oh, baby. I missed you guys too. All of you!” Tears streamed down her cheek. She didn’t plan ever to leave them again. Not unless Hammer forced her to. She looked up at the babysitter. “Hammer?”
“He had a match tonight,” the babysitter responded.
“Okay. Well, I’m here now so if you want to go home early you can. Keep the rest of the money.”
“Sure, no problem. Have good night.” The babysitter grabbed her bag and left.
“So, what do you guys want to do?” Molly asked, carrying Kate with her to the couch. She watched in shock as Tomas took her bags to her room for her. She gave him a big smile when he came back.
“How about a game?” Tomas asked.
“Absolutely, anything you want to play,” Molly agreed.
“Are you going to leave again?” Lauren asked hesitantly.
Molly shook her head. “I’m not planning on going anywhere. Ever.”
All the kids relaxed and they enjoyed the rest of their time playing different games. She had missed them so much. Nothing mattered more to her than them and Hammer. If the condo didn’t sell soon, she would just sign over her half to Jerry and be done with it.
As soon as little Kate laid her head in Molly’s lap, she was out for the night. She lifted the sweet little girl in her arms. “Okay, guys, time for bed.” Molly pulled off Kate’s shoes and socks. She changed Kate into her pajamas. She tucked Lauren in and kissed the girl on her forehead.
“I’m glad you’re back. Uncle Hammer missed you,” Lauren told her.
Molly hoped that was true. “I’m glad I’m back too. I missed all of you so much.”
She headed to Tomas’s room. She knocked before she opened his door. “I just wanted to say goodnight.”
“Goodnight and…I’m glad you’re back,” Tomas told her softly.
“Me too, Tomas.” She closed his door and leaned against it. They had come a long way in their relationship.
She put the games they had played with up and sat on the couch. How long until the end of the event? She turned on the television to watch.
*****
“Welcome everyone to the beautiful sports arena here at the South Eastern Gamma Region. I am Poland and this is my fellow commentator, Johann. We are coming to you live at the Galactic Cage Fighters' circuit event.”
“Poland, what is in the line-up for this evening?”
“First up, we have Rage the Animal against a Beastial. The new comers, Torch and Maxim, have a pair match against a Slurchan and a full Voltan. Hammer is going up against a Plutian. There are a couple of female pair matches with the new female fighters. This should prove to be an exciting night.”
“Indeed. I cannot wait for the first fight to begin.”
“Stay with us folks for what will prove to be an unforgettable night.”
Molly yawned as she watched the television. She wasn’t sure if she was going to stay awake through all the action. She hoped at least to see Hammer fight. He was the most impressive to her.
"Poland and Johann back with you from the sports arena. First fight up this evening is the Sledge Hammer vs the Plutian. They are entering the cage now and the ring girl is circling. Stay with us for the play-by-play." Just th
en the bell rang.
"You heard the bell, folks, it signals the beginning of round one. The Plutian just leapt forward with punches. They seem to bounce off Hammer who has a couple inches on the Plutian. Not to mention he is much wider with more muscle mass. Hammer has quickly pushed back with strikes of his own. The Plutian seems to be looking for kicks while Hammer used his range to punch. The Plutian is driving inside for a takedown, but oh no, Hammer stands him up against the fence before he could and has now pulled away. The Plutian was going for a quick takedown and didn't get it so he reached for a leg. But Hammer defends and pulls away, landing a few stiff punches. Look at that, the Plutian is bleeding from his nose," Johann spoke with enthusiasm.
"That's because Hammer is using punches with a mix of knees, Johann. Hammer’s big hands are doing the best work. The Plutian shoots inside, but Hammer seems to have stayed upright on that one. He is answering back with more kicks. Oh wow, it is the end of the round already just when it was getting interesting too." The bell rang ending the round.
The men broke apart and stepped to their corners as the commentators when over some of the stats of the first round. The ring girl entered, walking around showing the sign for round two. After two times around the cage, she stepped out and the bell rang once more signaling the start of the next round.
"Oh, ladies and gentlemen, it looks like it is going to be another great round as the second one begins with the Plutian looking to bang at the start. Hammer is returning fire, and the blood is flowing from his opponent’s nose again. Hammer dropped the Plutian down and taking this fight to the floor. He has locked his legs around the Plutian's head and is trying for a kimura. The Plutian is in trouble now. Johann, look at that. The Plutian has somehow gotten out of it. He is moving in a sweep. Looks as if Hammer is going for an arm underneath. No, the Plutian has pulled free once again and is rolling around to his back. He is going to go for the choke. It seems Hammer is patiently defending on that move by the Plutian. He has done it too as he scrambles free, but the Plutian is rolling with him and staying tight on him. Hammer picks up his legs, he is turning, can he do it? Can he take the top position, Johann?" The excitement roared from the crowd.
"They are grappling with each other, Poland. The Plutian seems to be coming at him from underneath, but Hammer is punching the ribs and trying to secure a hold. He can't and lets go, only holding it briefly. He looks to be moving to set up an arm-triangle but the Plutian has bucked to move free. Oh no, the bell. It has once again put a stop to some great fighting tonight."
The ring girl once again enters, holding the sign for the next round as the Sledge Hammer and the Plutian break, wiping at the sweat, glistening on their bodies.
"Here we go again, folks, the Plutian has come out with a two-punch combo, following it up with a quick jab. He's trying to go for the legs, but Hammer's caught him with a stiff right hand. The Plutian is faltering. Not missing that on his opponent, Hammer has just drove the Plutian to the floor. The Plutian tried to keep from falling by grabbing at air. I wouldn't want to be under the Biclops, Hammer has to be heavy on top, and he's dishing out a few shots in the process. Hammer is looking to mount, Poland."
"Not now, Johann. The Plutian is scrambling so he can sweep to the top as Hammer is keeping the Plutian body from coming underneath. They have clinched. Here comes the referee, moving between them. Both are at each other on the restart. The Plutian throws the first punch but Hammer is able to counter. Oh, that had to hurt. Hammer went for an uppercut and it has landed. The Plutian’s nose is once again bloody. Man, oh, man, this is awesome!" Poland yelled as the ring girl entered at the end to notify the last round.
"Why should round four start any different tonight, both fighters have come out swinging. Hammer's going for the takedown. He succeeds with a strike. The Plutian has hit Hammer with a knee inside. Hammer returns with a kick. The Plutian’s nose is bleeding even more than before. The Plutian tries again for a takedown, but Hammer just spun his body, making the Plutian circle around him. Hammer is going after him with hands and kicks. The Plutian taking every hit and every kick. The Plutian desperate for a quick takedown on the big Biclops. But Hammer is not going to let it happen. The Plutian tries to land a hit but Hammer has blocked it and countered, landing punches and kicks. He is all over the Plutian. The Plutian is trying to keep going. Hammer is elbowing him and has landed an uppercut. The Plutian is going down to the mat. Here comes the referee for the countdown. There it is folks, the end of the final round and Hammer is the winner. What a match this turned out to be."
*****
Molly managed to stay away through Hammer’s match, but she dozed for a while after it ended. She woke at one in the morning. Hammer still had not come home. He was probably at the after party. All the fighters were expected to make an appearance. Usually Hammer went there and then would come straight home. But he hadn’t. Molly gave up waiting for him. She headed to her bedroom.
A fear clutched her heart. What if he was with someone else? What if the fight they had had somehow ended their relationship? He could be at the after party meeting other women. Hammer was a very eligible bachelor. He was tall, muscular, sexy, sweet, kind, funny, smart, and he made a lot of money fighting. What woman wouldn’t want him? She had screwed things up between them—royally.
*****
Hammer was beyond exhausted. He took a big beating in the cage. He let out some of his frustration. Then he had to suffer through the after party. Every time he tried to leave, Zen would pull him over to introduce him to more people, mostly females. He wasn’t interested in any of them. Only one female had his full attention and she left him and went off with her ex. She had barely called. It was driving him crazy. He wanted to go after her. He was in a foul mood and physically beat. He couldn’t take any more of this crap and left.
The moment he got close enough to his suite—he got the scent. It grew stronger. Could it be? Was he imagining it? Molly.
He opened the door and her scent wrapped around him like a warm blanket. He growled a little. He looked at her door with longing. First, he would check on the kids and then take a shower. Maybe he should wait until the morning before he questioned her about what happened.
*****
Warm hands caressed her body. She felt shivers travel all over her body. She must be dreaming. But no dream felt so real or so wonderful as this. It wasn’t just anyone’s hands on her, large strong hands ran over her body. Hammer’s hands. She moaned with need when she felt those hands easing her panties off.
“Hammer,” she whispered.
His lips kissed her inner thigh moving up to her pussy. His warm breath fanned over her making her shiver with need. He leaned forward and swiped her juices up with his tongue. His eyes dilated when he lifted his head to look into her eyes. He slowly crawled up her body dragging his naked flesh against hers, heating her up and setting tiny sparks of flames all over.
“I have missed touching you, tasting you. I have missed your voice, your laughter, and your smile. Your soft skin, beautiful body, tight pussy.” He hovered over her. His arms braced on either side of her head. “I have missed you.” He leaned down and took her mouth in a slow demanding kiss.
A tear slid down the side of her face. Hammer released her lips and gently wiped the tear away. “Why do you cry?”
“I missed you so much, Hammer. I never want to leave again.”
Hammer growled against the column of her neck. “I will never let you go again. Never.” He took her lips again.
Molly wrapped her legs around his waist, opening herself up to him. Hammer didn’t waste any more time. He centered himself at her opening and plunged himself deep within her. They both stilled, enjoying the completeness of their joining.
“I am going to make love to you all night long,” Hammer promised her, setting a strong steady rhythm.
Molly locked eyes with him as he moved in and out of her. He stretched her and filled her. She felt the build of fire within her entire body. Hammer
was the only man who made her feel this way. They moved against each as if they had been doing this their whole life. It was as if they were created for each other. They fit so perfectly, every caress, every slide, pure ecstasy.
She was floating, riding a cloud of pleasure. She knew by his expressions and the passion in his eyes that he was feeling the same thing. She reached for the back of his head and brought his lips back down to hers. She moaned as she kissed him with everything she had inside of her.
Lava seared through his veins and Hammer pounded into her harder and deeper. He wanted to mark her somehow, make her his in every way possible. She was different from any other female he had ever been with. They all seemed to fade away. All he knew was Molly and her glorious body that fit him.
As Molly felt the waves of pleasure crashing through her with her climax, she realized this was where she was meant to be. She was finally home. She was never leaving it or him again.
“Mine!” Hammer yelled as he released his seed deep within her.
“Yes,” Molly whispered back in answer. She was his and his alone.
Chapter Sixteen
Over the next few days everyone seemed to get back into a routine. Molly returned to caring for the kids and the suite. They had breakfast and dinner together as a family. They walked the kids to school. Molly visited her friends and told them all about her trip. Hammer made love to Molly every night.
Molly felt more and more secure each day with her and Hammer’s relationship. She wasn’t sure exactly where it was going, but it felt like it had gotten a jolt and now they were moving forward. She had hope they were moving forward. Everything was finally falling in place. She was divorced from Jerry. The insurance company paid for the damages to the condo and it was back up for sale. She had a life here with Hammer and the kids. She was falling in love with the sweetest man alive. Everything was perfect.
On her fourth day back, she received another letter. ‘Leave, you are not wanted here. If you stay you will be sorry.’ It wasn’t signed. Molly felt her heart crash. Did the kids still hate her? She had thought they moved past this. She was glad no one was there because she broke down into tears. She loved them all so much and the thought the kids wanted her gone tore her apart. She was so distraught that she hadn't heard the door open.