Sugar Daddy

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

It's been a week since I kicked Jeff out and I have spent more time at the clubhouse than at home but I am still stressed out. It's my day off and I am at the clubhouse while the guys are out in the yard working and am cleaning up and stocking the bar. I have music playing and am singing along to and old country song and don't hear the door open or the person take his seat at the bar. I am singing out loud, thinking I'm alone and when the song ends I hear "Beautiful." I almost jump out of my skin and turn to see Marcus sitting there. "Padrino, I didn't hear you come in." I say as I grab him a beer and place it in front of him. He nods his thanks and asks "Where did you learn to sing like that?" I shrug and say "Just always have. I don't think I remember there being a time where I wasn't singing. It relaxes me." I say. "I can see." he says and I smile softly. He takes a drink of his beer and asks "You get the mooch out?" I nod and grab myself a beer before moving to take the seat next to him. "I did. When Gilly and I got there he had left but didn't move out so we moved him out. Gilly had the prospect change the locks so he couldn't get back in but now I get a babysitter until we know he's not going to mess with me but I know he just wants to protect me so I'm not fighting him on it." I say. "You think he might?" he asks. "I don't know. Honestly there's no limit to his level of stupid." I say and he laughs a little and I laugh with him. Another song comes on and he asks "You know this one?" I smile and say "Our mom used to sing this one to us when we were little. I loved it." I say and start singing Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline and he just listens with a soft smile on his face. "That was beautiful little bird." he says and I smile. "Thank you Padrino." I say. "Marcus." he says and I nod. "Marcus."

Marcus and I go on talking and the guys come in from the yard. I step back behind the bar and start handing out beers and give Marcus a new one. "You two having fun?" Bishop asks smirking. "Rosa here was just singing for me." he says and I blush a little. "You were singing?" Gilly asks shocked and I nod. "What?" Marcus asks. "None of us have heard her sing." Bishop says. "She hasn't sang since our mom died." Gilly says and I blush a little more. "Then I should feel special." Marcus says. "Yeah. She has always been picky about who she lets hear her." Gilly says and Marcus smiles softly at me. The guys take their beers and it's just me, Bishop, Gilly and Marcus at the bar. "You still stressing about shit?" Bishop asks. "Some but I'll be okay." I tell him. "What can we do to help?" Bishop asks. "Find me a sugar daddy. That would solve all my problems." I say and we all start laughing. "Seriously though. I'll figure it out." I tell them. I move around and kiss my brother's cheek and then Bishop's and then move to Marcus and kiss his. "I'm going to get some air." I say before walking out the door. "What's she stressed about?" Marcus asks. "We're not letting her go back home just yet. Her ex has been blowing up her phone threatening her and then got her fired from her job so we're letting her work here until she finds something else." Gilly says. Marcus nods and asks "You found this fucker yet?" They look at him and smirk and Bishop says "Working on it." Marcus nods and says "When you do, I want to be there." Bishop nods as Marcus stands up and walks out the door.

I am sitting at one of the picnic tables by the cage and lost in my thoughts when I hear someone walk up. Turning my head, I see Marcus standing there. He takes the seat next to me and I greet him with a soft smile. "Hey." I say. "Hey little bird." he says and I smile at the new name he has for me. "You okay?" he asks. "I will be. Have to be, right?" I ask and he nods. "You said something back there about finding you a sugar daddy." he says. I look at him and say "I was joking about that." I tell him. "I know but I might have a solution for you." he tells me. I look back at him and he says "I've been alone for a while. Wife divorced me a few years back and haven't been able to see my daughter in over a year. It gets lonely in this life." he tells me. I am leaned forward with my elbows on my knees and he mimics my pose. "What are you suggesting Marcus?" I ask softly. "I miss having someone to come home to. I miss that connection." he tells me. Turning his head to look at me and says "I want you to be my Old Lady." he tells me. "I'll handle your bills, I'll stay here with you and we make this work." he tells me. "Marcus..." I start. "Just think about it okay? I have to go back to Oakland to close on a few things and will be back at the end of the week. We can talk then." he tells me. I look at him for a minute and say "Let me see your phone." He hands me his phone and I put my number in it and send a text to my phone. "While I'm thinking about it, you're going to need to check in with me so that I know you're okay." I tell him. He smiles softly and says "Okay little bird." I smile softly and look at the time, realizing it's getting late. He takes my hand and kisses my knuckles and says "Go get some rest. I don't leave out until tomorrow afternoon so we can spend some time together tomorrow." he says. I stand up and instead of kissing his cheek like I have been, I take a chance and place a soft kiss to his lips, causing him to smile. "Goodnight Marcus." I say softly. "Goodnight little bird." he says and let's go of my hand. I walk into the clubhouse and tell my brother goodnight before heading to my dorm, thinking about what Marcus offered.