“I asked them not to. Like I explained to Judge and Jury, I understand you’re trained to handle things a certain way, but right now is a critical time for my election. I was just in the media with a shooting at my campaign fundraiser. Trust me, all press ain’t good press. And if the public got word I was in yet another scandal, my numbers would tank and I can’t have that,especially not when I’m up. Now, all this stays between us, got it?”
“Yo, Judge, Jury, go do a sweep for me.” I waited for them to leave so I could handle Quincey in private.
“Do we have a problem?” I stroked my chin while I considered my words wisely. I looked his bitch ass up and down with disgust. The whole time I assumed he was rushing home to check on his wife, when in reality he was running home to protect his own ass.
“Yeah, because that’s not how we do things at Boss’d Up. First off, don’t ever go against my crew’s training. Rules and procedures are set in place to ensure not only your fucking safety but everyone around you. I’d imagine you had a bunch of workers in your office today. Not reporting that puts them in danger just as well. And two, I won’t endanger my team for the sake of you looking good to the public. I don’t give a damn about making you look good. The job is the risk, not situations that should be handled by law enforcement. The next call will be reported or you can cover your own gotdamn ass. Is that going to be a problem?” I went to head out but paused my steps to turn and face him again.
He held an unreadable expression as he took a sip from his drink before shaking his head to answer my question.
“Good. I’ll send the extra guards you requested.”
I didn’t bother waiting for a response because I knew anything his ass said would further piss me off. Between my full sac from not being able to fuck his wife and him risking my team today, I needed a break from the Wilsons.
I knockedon Lando and Liv’s door before I used my key and made my way inside.
“Family!” It was way too quiet so I figured the pirates might have been hiding or in the backyard.
“It’s just me, Tunk.” Liv came from the living room with her swollen belly on full display.
“Damn, I was hoping to catch everyone. Where they at?”
“You just missed them. Your brother took them to BJ’s. They wanted burgers; I wanted a nap.” She yawned and now I felt bad as hell.
“Oh shit, let me get out of here then.”
“No, it’s okay. I feel like we never see you anymore now that you took over Boss’d Up. Come talk to me.” I chuckled as she headed back to the living room where she had her blanket and pillow laid on the couch. I took a seat across from her on the love seat.
“So, how’s life? Are you seeing anyone new that’s worth finally meeting?” I laughed as I shook my head and grinned silly, just thinking about Johnni Lourdè. I could smell that famous scent that now lingered on me from our encounters and all on my pillows and sheets. I sniffed, faking as if I was pulling in simple air when really I was getting my next dose of my queen.
“Ooh, it is! What’s her name?” Her eyes grew excited as she shot up as fast as she could, belly and all.
Liv was the typical little sister, even if it was through marriage. She was nosy and didn’t care that the questions annoyed me.
“Liv, c’mon man. You would rather be sitting here talking to me than taking your nap before your ship full of pirates comes home?”
“Yes, I would. So tell me who she is.”
I snorted. “I never said there was someone.”
“Your mouth didn’t but your whole demeanor and eyes told me. So there isn’t a reason to deny it. She must be special to cause that type of smile on your face. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this one. Not even in pictures.”
“It’s nothing and no one. When are you having my nephew? I feel like he’s been in there too long.” I hoped changing the subject would shift her direction, but in true Liv fashion, she circled us back to me.
“Nope, not today. You know my due date. That’s shared information between us. Now, share your details.”
I stretched my shoulders back while I blew out a frustrated breath. This whole thing with Johnni was gotdamn stressful. For the first time since my last relationship, I wanted to date and be in a full blown romantic relationship with a woman and I had to share her with her husband who wanted a boyfriend too.
I wasn’t complaining, just frustrated that I couldn’t even properly date her how she deserved.
“Her name is Johnni. It’s complicated. She’s complicated.” I had no idea why I decided to share her name with Liv but I felt she could be trusted.
“Ooh that’s a pretty name for a girl. Complicated doesn’t mean impossible; so what’s the problem? Does she not feel the same?”
I nodded.
“Yes. Liv, I’m so gone over this damn girl the shit don’t make no sense.”
“Ooh shit. Love? I thought you were going to say you like her a lot but this is major. Now I really want to meet this girl.”
