Mass Destruction

Chapter 9

 A few days later

A few crow eaters; Gemma and two prospects are helping me finish with the gallery. We're only hours away from the big opening launch that Gemma is arranging.

"This looks good baby" Gemma smiles at me, I nod and take in the gallery. The light blue covered walls are covered with my own paintings, in the back is my office where I will paint and handle the admin. I'll get a secretary as soon as I set up shop.

"This wouldn't have happened without you – any of you. Thank you all" I address everyone in the store. They all nod at me and Gemma smiles at me.

"The launch party is tomorrow. So far 800 people's coming"

I grin, this is amazing news. I kiss Gemma's cheek, "Thanks Gem"

**

The party is in full swing. A lot of business men and women are in the attendance. Most guests are big hotshot art lovers. I've sold 80% of my paintings already and it's not even five hours into the launch.

SAMCRO isn't here, Jax already called and apologized. Apparently there's club business going on. At least Piney is here along with Kenny and Ellie. The kids are attending to Abel with Gemma in my office.

I smile at an older woman walking up to me. "I'd like to purchase the 'Black Rose'"

I grin, the 'Black Rose' was painted a few years ago when I was still in college. It's in memory of Donna. She was a rose, in my eyes. A goddamn saint for staying with Opie even through all the shit he's done. She gave birth to Ellie while still in high school and handled it like a pro. Her parents kicked her out for that and she still got out stronger. She's tough like a rose.

"Can I ask what it is about?" She asks

"It's in memory of my best friend. She was a strong, beautiful woman"

The lady smiles, "My sister died two years ago."

"I'm sorry for your loss" I murmur and the lady smiles, "I am too for yours. I'll take good care of the black rose. I promise"

"Thank you. Enjoy your painting. You can pay with Diana" I tell her and she nods. She gives me a smile and walks away.

**

"Well done baby. You're sold out. Tomorrow is a big day of painting new stuff – you have almost 50 requests." Gemma tells me. She's like my manager it seems.

"I can't wait" I beam, "Abel and I will have a busy few days" I kiss my baby's cheek as I hold him close to my chest. Gemma strokes his blonde hair and kisses my forehead.

"Go home, get some sleep" She tells me.

I kiss her forehead, "Thank you for being the mom I never had and for believing in me Gemma. None of this would have been possible without you"

**

I hear the roar of bikes coming closer to the gallery the next day. We're officially open for business. Diana, a former crow eater and business major is now my secretary.

Jax walks in along with Opie and Tig. I smile at the boys. Tig immediately

goes for Abel who is playing in his play pen.

"Hey baby, heard you had big success yesterday" Jax kisses my lips. I smile at him, "Would have liked it if you were here"

"I know. Sorry. Shit went down with the club."

"Everything okay?"

"It's gonna be" Jax presses a kiss to my forehead, "Sorry I didn't go home last night" he whispers in my ear