Shattered Soul

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Waking up the next morning, Kozik is still laying next to me. I am on my side with my back to him and he has his hand on my hip but leaving space between us and I am grateful for that. I get up out of the bed and walk to the kitchen for a drink of water. Looking around the kitchen, I decide to thank these guys by making breakfast. Once breakfast is almost done and the coffee is ready, I walk to the bedroom I am staying in and pat Kozik on the arm. "Morning Baby Girl." he says sleepily. "Breakfast is done. Can you get Tig and Happy up please?" I asked softly. "Yeah. I got em." he says before getting up off the bed.

I walk back into the kitchen and pour three coffees and start plating food as the guys come into the kitchen. "Holy shit. Real food." Tig says. "I figure you guys are letting me stay here, the least I can do is feed you. I love to cook anyway." I tell them. They sit down to eat and I start plating my food and pouring a cup of coffee. "This is really good." Happy says.

"Thanks." I say. I still don't really look them in the eyes but I am trying to not be scared of them. They haven't given me a reason to be. "How are you feeling this morning?" Tig asked. "A little sore but okay. Had a nightmare last night but Kozik stayed with me." I say and Tig looks at Kozik and nods. "We are going to the clubhouse today so you can meet the rest of the club. There will be some Old Ladies there too. If you are not around the three of us, hang with them. They will take care of you. There will be some sweetbutts there too but just ignore them. As long as you are with us you will be fine." he tells me and I just nod.

Walking to my bedroom, I pull out a pair of jeans, long sleeve shirt and my leather jacket. I put on my combat boots and head back out to the living room where the guys are ready to go. "Ready?" Tig asked and I say "Yeah." We drive for about 20 minutes and I am on the back of Tig's bike. It's been a long time since I have been on a bike but it feels as freeing as I remember. Pulling up to the clubhouse, we get off the bike and Tig puts his arm around my shoulder and says "We got you. Okay?" I nod my okay and we walk into the clubhouse.

A man that Tig called Lee walks up. "Tig, who's this pretty little thing? Ain't see a little too young for your old ass?" he asked. "Nah, man. This is my kid sister Gia. She's staying with me and the guys for a while." Tig says like it was actually true. "Sister? Shit. Well, Gia, welcome to the family sweetheart. You need anything, you let us know." Lee says and I say "Thank you." A woman walks over to Lee and puts her arms around his waist. "Who's this pretty lady?" she asked. "This is Gia. My little sister." Tig says and she holds out her hand. "Kelly. I'm Lee's Old Lady." she tells me and I shake her hand. "Nice to meet you." I say softly. "Guys, we have church." Lee says and Kelly pipes up "I got her." she says. Tig kisses the top of my head and says "We will be right inside here. Just stick with Kelly until we come back out." I nod and follow Kelly to the bar. "Want something to drink?" the prospect asks. "Coffee please." I say and he goes to pour me a cup.

Sitting at the bar, drinking coffee, Kelly speaks up. "We didn't know that Tig had a sister." she says. "Yeah, just haven't been around for awhile." I tell her hoping that she buys it. "Well, welcome to the family." she tells me. "Thanks." I say. "How long's it been?" she asked and I looked at her. "You attack?" she asked. "Not long." I tell her. "How did you know?" I asked. "Nurse. You learn the signs working in the ER." she tells me. "If you ever need someone to talk to other than those three assholes, let me know. We are family here so anything you need, just ask." she says. "I appreciate it." I tell her. A few minutes later, the guys come out of church and Tig walks over. "Ready to head home?" he asked and I nodded. "Remember what I said. Anytime you need to talk." she says. "I will. Thank's Kelly." I tell her and we head out to Tig's bike to head home.

Once inside, Tig asked "What were you and Kelly talking about?" he asked. "She said she didn't know you had a sister and I just told her that I haven't been around in awhile. She asked how long it has been since my attack. Said that she's seen the signs working in the ER and that if I never need to talk, she will be there." I tell him. "Good. Did you tell her about your attack?" Kozik asked. "No just when she asked how long it had been I just said not long." I say. "Good. We will fill the club in when and if it's ever needed but only ones that need to know you aren't really my sister are in this room." he tells me and I nod my agreement. "You guys are helping me. Whatever you need, I'll do." I tell them.

I head to the kitchen and start working on dinner and the guys are in the living room watching TV. Happy comes into the kitchen to get another beer. "I would have brought you one." I tell him. "It's good. What are you making?" he asked. "Chicken Casserole. This is one of my favorite things to make." I tell him. "Looks messy." he says. "It is but once it's done, it's delicious." I tell him. "Are you okay?" he asked. "I don't know." I tell him honestly. "Can I ask you something?" I asked. "Yeah." he says. "You guys don't even know me but you are giving me a place to live and helping me and I'm grateful for it but why?" I asked. "No chick should have to go through that shit." he says simply. "Thank you." I say. He walks over to me and kisses the top of my head and says "We got you." before walking back to the living room.

"Dinner's ready." I say and they follow me to the kitchen. Sitting at the table, I bring their plates and fresh beers then I sit down with my own. Tig takes the first bite and says "Holy shit. This is good." before shoving another bite in. "I made a huge dish so there should be leftovers." I say. Kozik takes a bite and says "I could get used to this." Happy looks at me and says "This is good little girl." I just smile a little knowing that I can at least do something for them. After dinner, I go to clean up the kitchen. I am putting the leftovers in the fridge when Kozik starts rinsing dishes to load the dishwasher. "I got it." I tell him. "Nah. You cooked. I'll clean." he says. I nod and head to my bathroom to shower and change.