Twisted MC-Devin & Nicole

Chapter Twenty Four-Nicole

"This is a nice surprise, baby," he says, rubbing his hands up and down my arms and shoulders. "I did want to talk to you too...about a couple of things."

Bracing myself after the conversation I just had with Solomon, wondering what Devin wants to discuss.

"So, about Moretti...I didn't mean to come across like an ass yesterday. Moretti just had me so pissed, watching his hands on my girl; that shit had me ready to jump across the table at him. And this is the first time he's ever brought anyone in, so we were all a little on guard. We really have a good plan set up, so this shit is going to work. But look, we definitely need to keep our relationship quiet, as far as Moretti's concerned. We don't need him thinking there's a conflict of interest or something. He'll find out eventually, but in the meantime, he doesn't have to know anything."

Devin moves to sit down too, faces me, leans in, and places his hands on my thighs. "I want you to know too, I don't ever handle the product. I only plan and make schedules, changes. Whatever logistics Prez needs, I handle it. I can't afford for anything to cause drama for me, as far as Ethan is concerned. Everybody in the club knows I will cut them off, and they'll never see me again if that's what I need to do."

He looks at me, waiting for a response, but I just nod my head in understanding. Smart move.

"I also want to talk to you about my trip."

Here we go.

"I am not looking forward to this trip...well...I am because of Ethan. I miss my boy so much, but I don't want to deal with his mother." He pauses for a beat and then goes on, "Lauren and I were never a good match, and I should've stopped messing with her when I realized it. She has trust issues, which just made the whole thing crazy and stressful. When I finally decided I just couldn't deal anymore, she told me she was pregnant. It's like she knew I was going to break things off."

Devin moves to stand in between my legs and looks at me closely. "I am falling for you, Nicole... fast, and it scares me, but I don't want anything to mess with what we have going on." He steps away to look out the window. "Lauren makes me crazy, but I need to try to be agreeable with her and co-parent as a team." Then, shrugging, "She is my kid's mother, and I hope that won't cause any problems for you, for us."

I can see stress in his shoulders, so I slide from the stool, come up behind Devin and put my arms around his waist. Laying my cheek on his back, I reach up to his chest and rub him soothingly. His chest rises up as he inhales deeply, and exhales, the tension sliding put of his body.

"I will try to give you whatever you need, Devin. I will be there for you, ok?"

Devin turns to face me. "Thank you, baby," and gently kisses my forehead.