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“Holy…Fuck! I forgot,” I slapped my forehead with the base of my hand and Xander dropped his hand from my neck.
“Whoa. Stop there champion. What’s wrong?” Alex asked me.
“My trainer put an extra class today and I forgot. I need to make a phone call. He’s gonna kill me,” I groaned and took out my phone from my purse.
I dialed Gary’s number. He answered the phone on the second ring.
“What the fuck Dawn?” he snapped at me.
“Gary…I-” I murmured. He was so pissed.
“You what? You haven’t come to practices for almost a week and now, you don’t even show up for the extra practice time? Do you think we are playing a game, here? I don’t have time to waste,” he shouted at me.
It was the first time he raised his voice at me.
“Gary…Look, I’m sorry I’ve missed the class but I’m busy right now. Some…umm…business meeting. Can I call you later?” I said. Gary was so important to me. He did everything to help me and disappointing him…I suddenly felt so sad I thought I might cry.
“Are you with the twins you mentioned?” Gary asked. He was still angry but his tone was softer now. I knew he was worried about me. He saw me at my lowest and helped me to get my bone back.
“Yes.”
I heard him exhale slowly.
“Okay…Call me whenever you’re free and don’t think I’ll forget your stupid behavior. This class is for your safety Dawn, not mine. Do not ever forget it,” he said sternly.
“I know Gary, I know. I’ll call you later. Bye,” I said and he ended the call without saying anything.
“Is he your trainer or your boyfriend?” Alex asked teasingly but he was frowning.
“My trainer.”
“What kind of trainer he is?” Xander asked behind me.
I swallowed and turned my back to face him this time.
“Personal trainer in the gym. He is like an older brother to me,” I answered anxiously.
I hated myself for not being tougher around him. I lived with Angel after my parents died and I was always proud that I could be enough for myself but around him…I was weak, searching for approval.
“What do you do in the gym?” Xander asked again. His face didn’t show anything.
I thought to lie but didn’t find a good reason for it. So I went with the truth.
“I do Krav Maga.”
“Wow. You’re a badass.” Alex chuckled and pumped his shoulder to mine.
“He is your Krav Maga trainer, hmm? He cares for you a little too much for a trainer.” Xander said coldly.
“Like I said, he is like a brother. You know I’m working in a club at nights. He just wants me to be safe.” I murmured. His eyes searched my face, for what, I didn’t know.
Finally, the car stopped and they couldn’t interrogate me more.
“Welcome home, Violet.” Alex said and jumped out from the car.
Xander gave me one last stern look and got out of the car but he kept the door open for me. His hold was tight and secure as he helped me out of the car.
I don’t know what I expected but that wasn’t the house I pictured for them. I imagined a penthouse when they said home, but the house in front of me was so different. It was exactly what they called it, it was “home”.
