Ring, Rage and Jax.

Chapter 22- The one with the hangover.

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I squint to the light and quickly close my eyes and let my eyes slowly adjust to the little light peeping through the blinders. A groan escapes my lips and it comes out husky and dry. I scan my surroundings to see if there was anyone to help me, disappointment is the only one waiting for me.

I reach for the glass of water and chug it down. I down the pills left for me on the dresser. What the hell went down last night? I scan my surroundings to check who's house I was in. I'm sure Reggie and Nancy wouldn't bring me back to my house if I was hungover. Wendy would freak.

After a quick survey of the dark walls and posters, I instantly know I'm in Reggie's room. I gulp down more of the cool liquid in the bottle. Reggie knew I'd be thirsty. Thank God.  I slowly hoist myself up and close my eyes and breathe. I know I'll need all the energy I can to think of yesterday. 

Let's see what you remember. What do you remember?

We went to McLean's Bar. I drank beer with Reggie. Good, continue.

Nancy drove us to the D'Horns. I went to get drinks and I met someone? You did! You did meet someone. Try and remember who.

A tall huge man who was a fighter. He was extremely huge and he was black. Now think of all the black fighters you can think of. Ultimate! It has to be Ultimate. Wait- he told me to call him something else. Kaluuya! Oh God!

Yep, let's not get stuck there. Let's keep going. I breathe deeply again and then think of what went down from there. I remember Kaluuya being very friendly and taking care of me throughout and he nick named me something. Something with K? Kat? Kara? Kitty!

Wow; you are on a roll. Keep going.

We went somewhere because I was too wasted to be hanging out with the rest of the sweaty drunk men. Somewhere luxurious? Somewhere calm and beautiful. Somewhere that felt like home. Was it the people or the room that made you feel like home?

Damn, smart inner Cara. Don't go that deep on me.

"The fighters lounge." I whisper out loud. I went there! Kaluuya took me there! God, did I drink more? Surprise, not so smart Cara. You are in for a lot. Someone else came. I remember having a heart to heart with two fighters. Come on. Describe him. Think of it!

A tall and huge figure. He was there when I had gone to see Aiden in a room? He has an accent as well but he isn't like Kaluuya. He kept speaking in Spanish.  Oh! oh! OH GOD! I spoke to Rodez? Wait no, he let me call him something else too. Not Rodez. Not- Rodriguez either. Su-sully!? SULLIVAN!

You are on a roll. Wow. What else can you remember?

Sadly, that's where my mind draws a blank. I remember drinking more after and my memory is hazy from there. What the fuck did I do? I need a shower. That might help my head. I decide on shower therapy and slowly hoist myself up. Groans and whispers fill the room. Never. Ever. Drinking. Again.

Sadly, I knew my smart inner conscience had no idea what she was in for. 

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I step into the living room of Mrs Reinhartt. The smell of fresh pancakes  filling the place. I trudge to the kitchen. I see Nancy and Mrs Reinhartt chatting softly and making pancakes side by side while Reggie is making milkshake. None of them have noticed me step into the kitchen so I remain quiet.

The sound of the blender gives my head a strong ache. A groan escapes my mouth and I stumble. All the three faces turn to me. Their happy and care free faces now plastered with worry. I try to give a sloppy smile but from the way Reggie's eyes have turned sympathetic, I knew I was just stiff.

"What the hell happened to you, Cara?" Reggie asks as he ushers me to the dining table. I shrug. The movement painful. "Drink some milkshake and take this tablet. It'll ease it for you." I nod without putting up a fight.

Look what you've done. You've made everyone around you worry and take care of you. Get a grip over yourself, Cara.

"Are you hungry, sweetheart?" Mrs Reinhartt asks as she nears us with pancakes. I nod with a small smile. She didn't seem to be angry at my hungover state which either means Reggie and Nancy have already explained that things are rough or she's waiting for the right time to pounce on me.

"CARA!" Dustin yells before running towards me. I give a smile as I start to gobble my pancakes down. Everyone around me is staring at me but that doesn't affect the speed of how I'm swallowing my food down. "Hey, Cara? Reggie and I were going to take the boys out. You want to join or just want to sleep in?" She asks and I consider the offer. "I'll come but we have to drop by home." I say.

They nod with understanding. It's been a while since I've worked out or taken a jog. I decided that it was necessary.

Donovan had asked you to take a run or workout when you were having your bitch fits. It's time you start to get yourself back in check.

After thanking Mrs Reinhartt, all of us head out the door with a smile but I'm still slightly hungover. I don't say anything and follow them out.

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