Torn Apart

Chapter 15

It took about two weeks before I was able to walk on my own without any pain again. Taker was surprisingly patient during this time, helping me out as much as he could. I found myself falling even more in love with him with every conversation, every kiss, and every touch. I'll admit I was still suspicious about his real intentions with my heart. He was still leaving the house with the guys at night and still acting like I was just another member of the gang at times. I chose to ignore it and continue to play my role as his woman.

"Damn it smells good in here," Hunter said one day when he came to visit. Him, Jeff, and Phil all stopped by originally to have a meeting with Taker. Of course none of them were expecting dinner by me. I was just finishing up the chicken stir-fry when they walked in.

"Hey guys," I said when I looked over my shoulder at them. They all stopped midstride to admire my newly darkened hair and sexy outfit that Taker himself picked out. A blue jean mini skirt, with a purple crop top embellished with rhinestones.

"You guys hungry?" I asked.

Hunter licked his lips while the others took their seats at the table. "U-Uh w-well…yeah we're hungry."

I giggled, "Hunter you can sit down you know."

"Oh! Yeah…sorry…" he said before tripping over the chair that was closest to him. The guys laughed while I shook my head.

"My goodness," I said as I reached for a cabinet that had the plates stored neatly behind it. "So what are you guys up to today?"

They all looked at each other before Jeff cleared his throat and said, "Taker asked us to come here so we can discuss some things…you know…the usual."

"Oh. So he finally feels comfortable enough to have meetings while I'm around?" I asked before filling two of the plates with food.

Jeff was about to say something else but was cut off by the leader himself. "I wouldn't say that sweetness."

I looked over my shoulder and saw Taker leaning against the doorframe. I smiled at him before giving Jeff and Hunter their plates. "Speak of the devil."

He smirked and took a seat at the head of the table, "you my dear will be taking your plate and going upstairs. We've got man business to talk about."

I sighed and gave Phil and Taker their plates. "But I thought I was apart of this gang now?"

"You are, but I can't talk to them about this with you around. I do care enough about you to keep you out of dangerous situations you know?"

I nodded and made myself a plate of food and then grabbed a soda from the refrigerator. "Ok…I'll be upstairs when you need me."

"Thank you." He said.

I smiled at them all as I took my food and headed upstairs to the bedroom. It was times like this that I actually wished I had a female friend to talk to. I started thinking about Alyssa and Jaylynn and how much I missed them. I wished I still had their numbers or a way to get in contact with them somehow. After I finished eating I headed back out into the hallway where I heard the guys having a heated conversation. I went to the top of the stairs and crouched behind the wall to get a better listen.

"I thought you said we weren't going to pursue him anymore?" Jeff asked.

"I only told you guys that so that you wouldn't let her in on this." Taker said. "As much as I hate to admit it…the girl has definitely changed me. I love her enough to keep her out of shit like this."