A Story Of Us (INK ME Series) Book One *under editing*

Chapter 4

Trust

  

Ember

I'm in the back room where we do more intimate sessions and our clients want more privacy when I hear someone knock. "Go away Rose I'll be out in a minute." I hear a growl, yes, a growl. "Ember open up this door so we can talk." Now is not the time to show my face to the man that pays my bills. My body is shaking just from his voice still bouncing around in my head.

Calming myself I wipe my clammy palms on my jeans. Swinging the door open I look straight at his large chest and answer quietly, "Yes?"

My voice fails my attempt to sound mutual. He takes a deep breath and motions for me to step back in the room. "Before your next appointment we need to talk so sit down, please." His voice is pleading, as if I'm going to run away.

Sitting down in the far corner where more chairs are, hopefully he gets the hint to stay away. After a few seconds, sighing he speaks. "Look I know she was acting like a bitch but we-I cannot have my employees talking to customers that way. Do you understand me, Ember." I nod my head before words come out. "Yes, I understand it won't happen again, I need to get back to work now."

Even if she deserved more than some words thrown around. He seems to be deep in thought for a minute, then his answer shocks me. "No..." My eyes grow and ice coats my veins. "What do you mean No, I need to get ready for my last appointment. It is a big piece and it's going to take me all night!"

My words come out fast and hushed. He starts to walk over to me with a blaze in his eyes. Shit I fucked up. My eyes widen, my body tenses up and I prepare myself for what I think is about to come. Bracing my hands on my thighs, they ball into fist. Someone putting their hands on me will never happen again, no matter how hard it is not to cower in the corner. Maybe a lawsuit isn't a problem for him after all.

After a few seconds nothing happens and I start to slowly relax and my head falling forward but before I do I feel a finger under my chin stopping my face from falling. He looks at me confused. "Why are you so upset?" Trying to come up with an answer, my mouth goes dry. "I-I'm sorry I'll do better next time I promise, I won't talk like that again while someone is here." I all but whisper. Still looking at him, I can see his body tensing under my gaze but I don't think it's anger towards me. "I don't know what you think was going to happen but I have a pretty good idea and you're wrong. I would never do that to any women. Just please next time try and keep your words to yourself ok baby-girl?"

I look at him shocked. His shoulders relaxing, I don't understand he was so mad just a few seconds ago. Ok so he is bipolar maybe. Shaking my head, "I understand it won't happen again. I really am sorry for my response to her though. Sometimes my mouth says things my brain is against. May I get back to work now?" He looks at me and smiles before he says, "She was acting like a bitch just tell yourself that inside your head next time and yes you can go back to work but stay here and calm down for a few minutes and I'll tell them you are cleaning up and will be with them in a second." Smiling at him ever so slightly.

"Thank you for that sir." He flinches like I've said something wrong but quickly recovers.

"Jax, please call me Jax or Jackson."

My feet mid-step pauses. "I'm sorry?" His eyes are raging with light. "Call me Jax please. Oh, and Ember? Don't stop letting your mouth say what you're thinking. I love a girl who knows what she wants." He winks on his way out the door and I'm standing in shock watching his tight ass jeans hug his ass.

Jax

I didn't think I would leave that damn room without pushing her cute little body against the wall and kiss all her worries away but with the grace of God- I walked away. Someone has hurt her in the past and I will stop at nothing then get the justice she deserves. The warm air from the afternoon sun is refreshing as I step out of the shop. My body is like a live wire, ready to explode. My hands are itching to grab her throat and make her toes curl. God how would it feel to have her under me, to submit to my every command. Laughing to myself, my baby-girl doesn't seem like she would submit easily, but I'm damn sure going to try.

Ember

After finishing up my last client Rose comes bouncing in the room. "Hey so I was wondering if you wanted to hit up that new club that opened up last month, Toxic I think is the name. I still haven't checked it out." I mean it would give me a little stress relief I suppose. Thinking to myself for a few more seconds. "Yea sure why not Ro."

It's about eight pm by the time we get home to shower and get dressed. I decided on a slim fitting black dress that comes above the knees. Being a little bold, I am pairing it with some very small heels as well.

Laughing to myself again. Hopefully I don't fall tonight.

Rose walks out of her room in a very beautiful red dress with a deep V making her boobs pop out and I know what she's doing but she can pull anything off honestly. She just doesn't think so. "God, we look hot don't we EM!" laughing at her words. "Yes, we do Rose now let's head out, I need to sweat out my sexual frustrations." She stops walking and turns to me with wide eyes but before she can get a word out, we hear the front door close hard.

Before even getting to the door someone runs inside. "Oh, sister of mine, where are you beauty?"

My face breaks into a wide smile. "Alec, oh my gosh baby brother." Running up to him I hug him tightly. "Where have you been bro?" His body flinches but I don't think much about it. Alec has his own issues he's working through. "Oh, you know just busy trying to work my magic on this new guy."

I stop squeezing the life out of him and back away a few steps. "Wait are you dating someone?" He laughs at my high pitch voice. "You don't have to sound so surprised but I think I did actually, although getting him to agree is becoming a task in itself." Understanding shows as I remember how hard it was for him to come out to me. "When can I meet him?" He looks at Rose and turns to me and smiles. "Tonight, Rose called and told me you guys were going out so I figured I would surprise you." I seriously jump up and down like a little kid hearing this. My brother's happiness showing on his face is much better than the sadness that was always in his eyes.