The following day Kalila was waiting for her next class to start. Don had been right, to a small extent, in that business was slowly picking up. She was starting to get worried that he wouldn't be able to afford the agreed-upon salary and commission. She was about to take the rest of the day off, since the people who normally came to this hour's class was late, when the door opened up. Two of the four people who came to the class arrived.
As she had them warming up, the other two of her class arrived. She got them warming up as well when Don walked in with a new client. Don stood just inside the large room with the new client. As soon as he caught her eye, Don waved her over. She made her way over to where the two men stood. Don smiled at her as she approached.
Jax watched as she walked over. The outfit she wore showcased her curves exquisitely. He couldn't believe she was the martial arts instructor!
"Jackson, I'd like to introduce your instructor Kalila. This is Jackson. He just signed up and doesn't know much so he may need some extra instruction if you can find the time." Don stated, introducing the pair
"It's nice to meet you. You'll need some loose pants and good sneakers. Tank tops, loose t-shirts, or going shirtless are the best options for class." Kalila stated
"Well it's nice to meet you too. Call me Jax. All I need is a place to change." Jax stated, flashing her that famous Teller grin
"I can show you where to change." Don told him before turning to Kalila, "Give us maybe 10 minutes, OK?"
She told the rest of the class to take a five-minute break while they waited on a new student. The three men stood off by themselves while the lone woman, of students, checked her phone. Jax returned quickly wearing a plain white wife beater, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers. Upon seeing him enter the room, she gathered the other students together. Explaining they had a brand new student, she said they were going to go over some of the basics to get him caught up.
Jax was quite surprised at how knowledgeable this woman was about martial arts! She was a great teacher, showing a move after describing it to the class, and making sure each and everyone one of them had the move down. Safety was first before all else she told them repeatedly. Doing a move wrong could cause serious injury to them which could not only lose a fight but possibly their life in the wrong situations. Jax wasn't sure if the other's caught the underlying meaning but he knew she had a past of some sort.
Jax was a bit sore after the workout but was looking forward to coming back. He was changing back into his normal clothes when the other men entered the dressing room. They were talking quietly amongst themselves. So quiet that he couldn't hear their conversation. As he was packing his "gym bag" he overheard a few words such as bikers, territory, and meth. Were these guys trying to move into the Sons' territory to move meth?
"See you tomorrow Kalila!" The woman student said, waving to the woman she was speaking to
"Have a good one Sarah." Kalila said
Jax had to get back to the clubhouse and let Clay know what he heard. Obviously, he'd have to keep coming back. She watched as the tall blond who seemed pretty buff hop onto his motorcycle and left their parking lot. There was something slightly intriguing about that guy but she knew better than to trust anyone. There were still two more classes she had to teach before she could dip out for the day.
Before she left, Don asked her if she could sort of advertise while she was out and about. Promote where she worked whenever she could. She promised she would before she exited the building. She was staying at a cheap hotel, so she was putting as much money as she could back. She had changed into her street clothes before she walked slowly to her temporary residence. There was a bar she frequented because it had good food.
Clay, Jax, Tig, Happy, Juice, Chibs, Opie, and a few others had gone back to the bar where the guys had encountered Kalila for the first time. Clay was curious about these strange bikers and exactly why they were in Charming. Jax was just hoping to see the martial arts instructor again. There were so many questions about her that he wanted answers to. Billy, the bar owner, had a knack for reading people. Some folks were, as he called it, loners. Others were "social butterflies" and yet others who are quiet until they really start to getting to know someone. She was a loner. He wasn't sure quite yet if it was by choice, chance, or a mix of both.
He knew she liked the food that his bar served and she tipped well. She handled herself well and had balls bigger than anyone he'd seen in a long time. Especially talking to one of the local bikers the way she had a few weeks ago! No one who was from these parts, even from a few towns away, would ever dare to even slap one of the Sons and expect to walk away. Billy was curious as to why Jax had forced his boys down. As soon as the biker clan had entered his bar that night, he got his best waitress to service the tables they sat at.
Several hours after the Sons arrived at the bar, the one of the three guys that had gotten into the altercation with Kalila outside of TM along with two of the three who were taking the martial arts class showed up. Juice watched as they had a seat at a table between the right side of the bar and the door. Clay made the prospect and Juice keep a special eye on the trio. To their surprise, the trio didn't seem to be doing anything other than having drinks and laughing. It was odd.
"Is it me or does it seem like they're waiting for something?" Tig questioned quietly
"Or someone." Happy stated as they watched the trio watch as the intriguing young lady who was new to town walked in and straight to the bar.
Jax couldn't help but notice her outfit and just how good she looked in it. Totally rock 'n roll/biker/total bad ass. She was smokin' hot! Even Tig had to comment which earned a stern look from the Vice President.
"Tig, go sit a few seats down from her. Listen in on any conversations she has and see what she might know." Clay ordered before lighting a cigar
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Call of the Wild
Short StoryA young woman trained in martial arts is hired to teach at a new martial arts studio in Charming, California. What does she have to do with a rival biker gang that happens to show up in town the same time she does? Can she survive being the center...