Free Falling

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The next morning, we both get up and head to work. I drive my car and he's on his bike since he has club stuff to do today. Pulling onto the lot, he walks over and kisses me and asks "Are we okay?" I kiss him softly and say "We're okay." I head into the office and Gemma sees him watching me and asks "Something wrong?" I just shake my head. "Not anymore. I told him about that croweater last night but I let him know I wasn't mad at him. But it makes me wonder if I will be enough for him." I tell her. "Baby, don't think like that. That man cares about you." she tells me. "I know he does but that isn't always enough." I tell her before getting to my desk and starting on invoices. "I'm going to see Abel. Let me know if you need me." Gemma tells me before heading out of the office.

A little bit later, Koz comes in, "I'm going to get lunch. Be back in a few." he tells me. "Okay. Be careful." I tell him, looking at him. He walks in and asks "You okay?" I just nod my head and tell him "Yeah. Just tired." He kisses me softly and heads out to get lunch. When he comes back, Chucky comes in to watch the office while I am sitting at a table just me and Koz. I am sitting next to him and he pulls me against him. Kissing my temple, he releases me and starts eating. I still don't say much. I look over and see the croweater from Gemma's dinner walking up the lot and she looks at Koz and smiles. I just shake my head and take my food to the trash and walk back to the office. I knew I wouldn't be enough. Koz goes to follow me but I hear Tig say, "Give her a few minutes okay. Then I'll check on her."

A few minutes later, Tig walks in and closes both doors before sitting on the couch. "Come here." he tells me. "I'm fine Tig." I tell him. "No you ain't. Come here." he says. I get up from the desk and walk to the couch and sit beside him but leaving a good bit of distance between us. "You want to tell me what that shit was about? Did something happen with that croweater?" he asked. "She was at Gemma's dinner the other night. When she found out who I was, she started telling, in front of the Old Ladies that her and Koz used to hook up but that he stopped when he started trying to talk to me. She said he would call out my name. She felt the need to not only tell me this at all but to tell me in front of the Old Ladies. Now, she's smiling at him and it just makes me see more that I won't be enough for him." I tell him. "That right there is bull shit. I've know that asshole for a long time and he's never been protective of anyone like he has you." he tells me. "Like I told Gemma. He can protect me and care about me all he wants but that doesn't mean it will be enough for him." I say looking down at my hands. "I need to get back to work." I tell him.

He walks out of the office and over to Koz. "She okay?" Koz asked. "No. You need to show that girl she's enough for you. She's scared she won't be enough. And that croweater needs to be put in her place." Tig says. Getting into Koz's face he tells him "You better fix this shit." before walking back to the garage to finish the car he was working on.

It's time to close up shop and I head out to the car with Koz behind me. He takes my hand and pulls me to him once we get to the car. "When we get home, we need to talk." Koz says and I just nod. Getting in the car and heading home.

We get home and walk into the house and he pulls me to the couch. Sitting down, he pulls me down in his lap and makes me look at him. "I don't want you thinking you aren't enough for me. You are. More than enough. Charley, I need you more than you know. Please don't ever think that I don't." he tells me. I just lay my head on his shoulder for a minute and the tears start falling. "I told you I was messed up. I'm going to head to the shower and then I'll start dinner." I tell him and try to get up. "No, you ain't messed up. You just need some reminding of how perfect you are. Charley, I love you." he tells me. My eyes go wide. "I. Love. You." he says again. He kisses me softly before taking my hand and leading me to the bed to show me how much he loves me and wants me.