Her Lost Soul 2

Chapter 9

We reach the ice rink and we walk to reception. "I need to speak to. . ." I look at Tyler. "What was that twats name again?"
Tyler chuckles, "You know what his name is. You just don't like him around my sister. We need to speak to Jax."
"It's his day off," the woman shrugs.
I roll my eyes and lean against the desk and I notice the woman swallow hard. "Do you think you could call him for me? It would be a huge help," I wink at her and she nods frantically keeping her eyes on me.
She picks up the phone, "Er, hello." She says shakily, "There are two guys here to see you." She looks up at me intently, "What were your names again?"
"Just tell him Riley's brother is here," I insist and she nods.
"Jax, it's Riley's Brother." She frowns and passes me the phone. "He wants to talk to you," I bring the phone to my ear.
"What do you want?" he asks.
"I need to see if you have CCTV. The police need evidence for Riley's case," I growl turning my back on the woman.
"Oh, it's the hot moody one. Hey babe," I roll my eyes. Now is not the time for this!
"Are you going to help or not?"
"Oh babe, what do I get out of this?"
"Are you kidding me? You aren't going to help your so-called friend unless you get something in return?"
"Hey, babe, I'm a chancer. You don't know unless you ask. Riley would be proud."
"Fuck, fine, what do you want?"
"Not much, I'll see you in ten," the line goes dead. I hand the phone back to the woman and I groan.
"What?" he asks.
"He wants something in return," I growl.
"What? I have plenty of money."
"I'm pretty sure he's not looking for money."
"So what then?"
"He didn't say," I walk to the couch in the foyer and I flop on it. "Coffee bro," I ask as I shut my eyes.
"What did your last slave die of?"
"Exhaustion, I'm shattered bro," I really am tired.
"Fine be back in a sec," I nod without opening my eyes. I need shit loads of caffeine right now or I will never get through the day. I pull out my phone.
ME- Is she okay? X
ABIGAIL- She's in the shower. She's a little edgy but fine. X
ME- Does she need me? X
ABIGAIL- No, I'll text you if she does. X
I sigh and put my phone away. I can't wait until we are under one roof, no more pushing me away. I can be close to her without people freaking out. She knows she needs me at her parents. Tyler returns minutes later with two coffee cups. He passes me one and I take a sip, fuck it's hot.
Jax finally arrives and has a smug look on his face, "Alright babe," he winks at me and we both stand from the couch.
"What exactly do you want?" I snap. I'm too tired for this shit.
He shrugs, "A kiss," my mouth falls open. No fucking way! I turn my back on him and control my rage.
"No way. I'm not gay!" Once I've regained my rage I turn back around.
He shrugs again, "Doesn't matter to me whether you are or not. How much do you want the footage?" Is he for real right now?
"Bro, we need it, just grin and bear it for Riley," I glare at him.
"How can you say that! You kiss him!"
"Nope, has to be you or deals off," Jax says and I groan. He turns towards the exit, "I've clearly wasted my time, catch you later babe!" he calls.
"Wait!" I call. Can I do this? I feel sick just thinking about it. He stops and turns around, he's got a fucking annoying smile. "I'll do it," for Riley.
He walks towards me and stands inches away from me. "I expect a kiss so passionate I'll pass out," I roll my eyes. He grabs my face and I instantly want to push him away. "You need to be in charge babe. I'm all yours," I sigh. "Mmm, minty," Tyler laughs. Hell! I start slowly leaning towards his lips. Time completely stops and I can't breathe. I screw my eyes shut, this is for Riley just grin and bear it. "Ha!" he laughs and I open my eyes and look at him. "You'd actually do it!" he withdraws his hands from my face.
I frown, "You passed the test. You are worthy. Do you really think I'd force you to do that? I mean, if you wanted to I won't reject but I'm not a monster. I just needed to know how far you'd go for her. Follow me," my mouth falls open and I watch him walk through a door.
"Is he crazy?" I growl. Tyler laughs and pats my shoulder.
"I like this guy," Tyler says and I mutter under my breath and we follow him through the door. "Who's the manager of this place?"
Jax turns to face us, "Why, me of course. Do you doubt me, handsome?" he winks at Tyler and he glares at him.
"Okay, maybe I don't like this guy," Tyler groans. Jax opens the office door and stops in his tracks. I notice an older man sitting behind the desk.
"Dad. . ." Jax says.
"What are you doing here on your day off?" the old man says.
"I need to go through CCTV."
"Why?"
"It's confidential Dad. Why are you here? You are supposed to be taking a back seat."
"This is still my business son. I was looking over the accounts."
"Do you not trust me?"
"Son, you're doing well. Don't be so paranoid. I will get out of your hair," he stands up and we walk into the office. "Well, if it isn't Hayden Blake's son."
"You know my Dad?" Tyler asks.
"Of course I know your Dad. He's a great businessman. Anyway, I've got to go to a meeting. I'm sure my son can help you out." Tyler nods and the man leaves the office. Jax sits at the desk and starts looking at the laptop.
"So what are you looking for exactly?" Jax asks.
"I'm hoping you have footage of the boot room two nights ago and staff room last night."
He looks up at me, "Fuck," what? "I didn't ask how she was. She's okay right?"
"Broken ribs and she can't talk very well. She's in a lot of pain but she's okay. She's home now." Jax nods and goes back to the laptop.
"Hmm, okay well here's you two on the screen." We walk around behind the desk and look at the monitor that he's pointing at. He switches to two screens at once. "Is that him?" Jax points to a hooded figure in the corner.
"Yes," Tyler confirms.
"Do you have sound?"
"Yeah, one sec." Riley walks into the boot room and she jumps out of her skin when she sees him but then quickly recovers and jumps into his arms.
"Hey Riley Bear," James says and he hugs her. She doesn't look comfortable at all. He releases her and she walks to the counter. "You look beautiful tonight," I frown. She looks beautiful every day. "Do you know how hot you are? You've lost your puppy fat and the makeup. It's beautiful and you are mine. I loved you then but I love you more now." Pfft, she's mine. She's so much prettier without the makeup. He lifts her onto the counter and she sits awkwardly whilst he stands between her legs. "I can't wait until I get you home, I'm one lucky guy," I grip the back of the chair to restrain myself.
He pulls at the neck of the jumper and he steps back as if he is ashamed of the bruising he can see. She looks sorry for him, "It's okay JJ, I promise."
"It's not okay, I promised I wouldn't hurt you. Look what I did," yeah look what you did! She pulls the neck up concealing the bruises but he swiftly pulls it back down.
"Bro, can you watch this?" Tyler asks.
"Yes," I say hoarsely. I need to know. He nods and I continue watching the footage. He starts kissing the bruising on her neck.
"I'm. . . so. . .sorry," he says between each kiss. "Please forgive me, babe."
"I forgive you, it's nothing," she says simply. He places kisses across her jaw and to her lips. I can only see his back right now so I can't see his face. He suddenly looks up and retreats from her. He walks back to his corner.
She frowns, "Shh, I don't want them to see me yet," she nods and then looks behind her and we come into view on the second monitor. She pulls the neck higher and jumps off the counter just as we arrive at the desk.
"Are you working tomorrow, Sis?" Tyler asks when he reaches the counter.
"Yeah from 7.30 though. Like I said, I'm seeing Miley tomorrow."
"Good, I'll bring my date here after dinner. You want to double date, tomorrow Bro?"
"Sure, I guess." She looks into the corner and I can't see his face even though he's facing the camera because of his hood.
"Shall we wait Ri and walk you home?"
"No, it's okay. My boyfriend Jake is coming by to pick me up." She looks at him again and I catch his smile. Arsehole!
"He's just dropping you off right?"
"He will probably stay, like he did last night." I watch myself slam my fists on the counter. Man, I do have anger issues. I was so close to him yet I didn't know. I walk out of view of the camera.
"Why are you antagonising him, Lee?"
"I'm not, you're the one that told me to move on and I am." Once Tyler walks out of view of the camera Riley walks to James. She slides her hands up is top and I growl! Why is she doing that! She instigates a kiss and he chuckles and kisses her back.
"I like this new Riley. You take what you want instead of being a timid little mouse." I'm not sure what I'd prefer. He abruptly pins her against the wall with a thud and her face looks startled. "However," he clasps her wrists and lifts them above her head. "I still have full control." Fuck! He kisses her and she has no way out and she looks uncomfortable. "Hmm, you have another customer. I can't wait to have uninterrupted time with you."
He moves away from her and walks to the counter. He scans the area and pulls himself onto the counter. He watches her like a hawk as she serves the customer. "You want me to grab us some chips?"
   "Sure," she says. She reaches for something in her pocket and she presents it to him.
"What is that?" I ask.
"Her credit card," Tyler confirms. "Why would she give him that?" James kisses her cheek and takes the card without hesitation. He slides over the counter and walks away from the cameras. Jax fast forwards the footage of when he returns. James slides back over the counter but stays sitting on it he slides her the card back. She slides it back into her pocket.
I nearly vomit when he starts feeding her the chips and they are laughing and joking around. "Hey babe," Jax says from the counter. "It's nearly closing, I'm going to shut down the food court." Riley nods and James feeds her another chip. At least she's eating I guess.
"Do you know if my Mom is okay?" he asks.
"She's okay, as far as I know. I mean she was a mess when you were in a coma. She screamed at me and blamed me whilst I was lying in a hospital bed myself but I blame myself too."
"She did?"
"Yeah, lots of people blamed me for your death. Your girlfriend Elise attacked me and I kicked her ass, then Brad got involved." I grip the chair tighter, my knuckles are white.
"Hold up, girlfriend? Brad?"
"Yeah she told me, JJ, she told me she was in with the little game. She was your real girlfriend. Brad attacked me, kind of. My Dad got him sent down for it."
"Elise was never my girlfriend, Riley. Sure, I slept with her but it was nothing more. Brad attacked you?" I can't tell if this is the truth or not.
"He's grieving, he has a right to be angry with me, I killed you JJ. He hit me and then he forced himself on me, then Flynn beat him up." Yes, yes I did.
"I'll kill him. Why would he force himself on you if he hates you?"
"Didn't stop him fucking me before that," he hastily grabs the top of her arm and she flinches. I can't see her face only her back but I could clearly see that flinch on camera. He looks pissed as hell.
"You had sex with my best friend? Are you fucking kidding me?"
"JJ please, I was drunk. I was drunk all summer, I. . ." if looks could kill she would be dead right now.
"How many people did you have sex with? I can forgive for a couple Riley but don't test me." She whimpers. Lie, baby! Just lie!
"JJ, please. I'm sorry, you were dead I was fucked up." She struggles to get out of his hold but he doesn't let go. He glances behind him and then grabs her jaw and she screams. He slides off the counter and slams her into the corner out of sight. I'm going to kill him and I know the worst is yet to come.
"Sorry? You're sorry? I stayed faithful to you and here you are, slept with the whole fucking town!" He swings his arm and punches her hard in the ribs and she calls out. Fuck!
"Bro, calm down!" Tyler urges and puts his hand on my shoulder but my eyes stay fixed on the screen. She hunches over her ribs and the pain on her face is indescribable.
"Tell your friend you're feeling unwell. We are going, now!" she nods trying to catch her breath. She walks out of the camera and he punches the wall in anger. He's a psycho. Jax moves location to the staff room and fast forwards to the next night.
He pauses when he sees Riley. "Keep going," I insist.
"Why?" Tyler demands.
"Nothing, just keep going," I demand.
"Did you kiss her?"
"No," I roll my eyes. I didn't but I did nuzzle her nose and call her cute. Jax fast forwards again until Riley is alone. She puts her shoes into the locker. James walks towards her but she hasn't seemed to notice. He stands next to her but the locker door blocks her view. She shuts the door and she jumps again when she sees him.
"Hey Riley Bear," he pulls her roughly in for a hug and she can't object from the amount of force he uses. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, you just startled me, I have to get on the ice JJ." He pins her against the locker and holds her hands above her head with one hand and the other grips her jaw. She's screwing her eyes closed as it looks painful as he kisses her. He releases her and blood appears on her lip and she wipes it with the back of her hand and her eyes widen.
"Am I coming over tonight?"
"I er, I don't know," although he released her hands he is still pressing his body against her. He didn't even mention the blood on her lip.
"Why not? You seem distant today, what the hell is going on Riley Bear?" she shakes her head.
"Nothing, I'm just tired." This is where I overpowered him! She told me everything and she doesn't want him!
"Early night for us then," she cringes but half-smiles. She walks out of the staff room and he starts picking her lock. What the hell! Once it's open he goes through her locker. Nothing looks of importance. He brings out a hoodie and he smells it and I want to jump into the screen and punch his lights out.
He looks at the photo on the door and traces it with his finger. "What is the picture of? I can't see," I demand.
Jax leans closer to the screen, "Looks like a picture of me and her together," he shrugs. James pulls out a phone and takes a picture of it.
"I'm going to kill him," I growl. He closes the locker and locks it and leaves the room. Jax fast forwards until Riley and Ruby walk on screen. Riley collapses on the bench she looks in a lot of pain. Ruby helps her take her skates off. "Bro, she's a keeper. She doesn't even know your sister yet she's helping her."
"Christ, I didn't think I could love her anymore," he says mesmerised.
"You've only known her a couple of days."
"I feel like I've known her forever."
"Number Nine," Riley says holding a key up. Ruby gets up with the skates and opens her locker. She puts the skates in and pulls out her shoes.
"Riley Bear!" James calls. She flinches, "I saw what that skank did to you." Skank? He likes to downgrade women. I don't think I've ever called anyone that or thought of it. He kneels in front of her and holds her thighs. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, JJ. I promise," she strokes his cheek and it seems to calm him. He holds her hand that's on his cheek.
"She's dead for this," Riley shivers. Does she believe he would? "I let it pass when she marked my face but this is crossing the line," he opens his eyes and they look murderous. He pushes the hat off her head as if he hates it. I think she looks cute.
Ruby stand awkwardly, "Riley, here are your shoes," Ruby says holding them out to Riley but James snatches them.
"Why don't you find my brother?" Riley says. I notice a smirk from James. He really was waiting for him! "Tell him, I'm fine my boyfriend is looking after me. I'll be out to finish my shift in a minute," Ruby nods and leaves the room.
"How is brother dearest doing?" James smirks. I hear Tyler snort next to me. James holds a shoe out for Riley and she slides her foot in.
"A pain in my ass," Riley smiles and James laughs. Tyler grunts his annoyance. She slides her foot into the awaiting shoe. He pulls her to her feet and he clasps her hands behind her back with one hand and I hear her gasp.
"Same old then, babe," he says casually like he hasn't a care in the world and it's normal. He uses his free hand to pull her hair so her head is tilted back. She looks terrified and she promised me he wouldn't hurt her that night! He looks down at her for a second and then kisses her hard.
Tyler walks into the room, "James," Tyler growls and James looks at the door. Riley uses her eyes to look at Tyler but she can't move from the lock he has her in.
"Bro, long time no see," James smirks. Tyler was right, he doesn't seem to care. "You haven't changed one bit," James looks back at Riley and she looks into his eyes. He seems to be thinking over what he's going to do next.
"Sis, you okay?"
"Yeah," she croaks. She stays so fucking strong, she's not even crying!
"Why wouldn't she be okay?"
"Is he for real?" I look at Tyler and he shrugs.
"Are you fucking kidding me? Do you see nothing wrong with how you are restraining my sister right now? Not to mention the bruises you made on her body!" Tyler walks further into the room.
James puts is face closer to Riley trying to intimidate her, "What did you tell him! What the fuck did you do Riley?!" he pulls her hair tighter and she screams. Tyler lunges for him but he clasps her throat. Fuck! "Don't" he warns Tyler. Riley clasps his hands around her neck but her attempt to push him off her is fruitless.
"Stop it," Tyler says anxiously and stops approaching them. He grips tighter to Riley's neck and her face goes red. She slaps his hands as she struggles to breathe. Stop it! Fuck, I don't know what I would have done either, he's going to kill her! "Please," Tyler begs.
Tyler is at a loss as he watches the life drain from her face, her eyes become redder as if the vessels are popping. She lifts her hand to his faces and he looks at her instantly. He glares at her and grabs her hand but continues his assault with the other hand, "Don't, you betrayed me, more than once!"
If I didn't know she survived this I'd have thought he was definitely going to kill her. Her eyes close and her lips move but I don't hear what she said. He glares at her and then his face relaxes. He launches her into the air with her throat and she flies into Tyler and falls to the ground whilst James flees. "Sis, it's okay, breathe." She heaves and it's so good to hear her breathe even if it sounds painful.
"Fuck," Jax says.
"We need that footage recorded and sent over. You need to check the CCTV to see if he's been lurking around," I demand and he nods.
He shuts the system down, "Sure, I'll do it when you leave."
"I need a drink," I curse and leave the room. I walk out of the building, she dealt with all that and she's still strong. I didn't even see the apartment scenes.
"Bro, it's lunchtime, shall we eat somewhere first?"
"You eat, I drink," I say as I fill my lungs with fresh air. I need to calm the hell down. I need to get that out of my head.
"Fine," he sighs. "Let's go to Joe's." We walk to his car and I climb in. I shut my eyes and the footage flashes before my eyes. Christ! I feel the car pull away, we aren't far from Joe's anyway. Where is he now? Is he lurking around the apartment? I really want to come face to face with him.
I get out the car when we get to Joe's. I walk straight into the pub and to the bar. I order a jager bomb and sit down at a table. I look up when someone sits down. I groan when I see Regan. "What do you want?" I growl.
"We need to talk," she says. "I'm pregnant," I glare at her.
"Bullshit!" I growl. I'm very careful because I don't want kids.
"I am," she protests. I stand up and I grab her arm. "Flynn, what are you doing?" I pull her out of the building and I keep going until we reach the chemist. She continues to struggle against me but I don't give a fuck. I walk in but I don't release her. I find a pregnancy test and I walk to the till. I slam it on the desk. "Flynn," she protests.
"You say you're pregnant? Then fucking prove it," I growl. I'm not in the mood for her shit. I scan my card and I shove the test in my back pocket. I walk back to the pub and I push her into the ladies toilets. I pull the test out of my pocket and I release her. I grab her hand and I place the test in her hand and she looks shy. "Prove it," I growl.
She takes the test and walks into the cubicle. "Shit," a random woman says. "Am I in the gents?" I roll my eyes.
"No, this is the ladies. Go ahead," I gesture with my hand for her to use the toilet. She blushes and I lean against the wall. I get my phone out and there's a text from Tyler.
TYLER- Where did you go?
ME- Regan, causing shit. I'll be back soon.
I wait for ages and I hear Regan crying. I roll my eyes, "Why the fuck are you crying?" I growl through the door. She doesn't reply, "Regan, open the fucking door."
The door clicks open and I push it. She's sat on the toilet crying looking at the test. I snatch it away from her and it clearly reads negative. I glare at her, "What were you trying to do? Trap me to being with you?" I toss the test at her and it lands in her lap. "If you were pregnant I'd make you get rid of it. I wouldn't support you. I don't want kids and there is no way I'd let you be the mother of my kids. Now get the fucking hint and leave me the fuck alone. I wish I didn't fuck you now. You weren't even that good."
I turn away from her and I open the door and it slams against the wall. I walk to my seat and I down my drink. Tyler looks at me, "Don't," I growl.
"How can you be in a worse mood?"
"Girls are fucking sly!" I look up at Tyler and notice Ruby is with him. "That bitch tried to tell me she was pregnant!" Tyler's mouth falls open. "She's not."
"How do you know?"
"Dragged her ass to get a pregnancy test. No fucking way would I risk getting her pregnant. I was always careful."
"No wonder you're in a shit mood. Except, I'd wish you extended the same opinion with my sister," he growls.
"Don't start bro, I'm not in the mood," I hold my glass up to the barman and he nods. "Riley can't get pregnant."
"They didn't say that exactly. They just said it's unlikely due to the damage. Her periods are infrequent which means she doesn't ovulate as she should."
"Same thing bro, she believes she can't get pregnant. I've fucked her many times if she was going to get pregnant she'd be pregnant." He glares at me and my drink gets served. I down it in one and I request another one.
"You have no fucking shame," he growls.
"Not where she's concerned." My mood is not shifting right now. Why did Regan have to piss me off? "Have you fucked her yet?" Ruby blushes.
"Bro," he glares at me.
I laugh, "Right, I'll ask you later." I drink for the rest of the afternoon and I've somewhat calmed down. The guys have all arrived at Joe's and I'm starting to get tipsy. I get a strange feeling and my eyes flash to the door. The hell is she doing here? And in that fucking dress! Is she trying to seduce me?
I watch as she walks to the bar to Jesse. He picks her up and hugs her but she screws her face up in pain. "The hell!" I growl.
"Christ, you've only just calmed down. I'll talk to her," he says and gets up and walks to Riley. I admire her in that blue dress that she wore on her birthday. She knows I adore that dress. Tyler pulls her away from the bar and starts talking to her. I can't hear what they are saying. Why would she come here with him on the loose?
Moments later she walks back to the bar and picks up a Pepsi. Fucking caffeine shit again. Tyler returns to the table. "Well, Jesse invited her. She claims it's safer here with people than on her own." I guess it is but I bet she walked here on her own. He could have kidnapped her!
"She's supposed to be resting," I growl. Riley walks to the pool table when Matty calls her over. She walks to Nathan and hugs him. What the hell! How close are they? Riley glances at me as if she knows I'm watching again.
"Ladies first."
"Pfft she's no lady," Jesse grins. Riley takes a cue and looks at me. She flutters her eyelashes at me and I grip the table. She bends over the table and I gasp, she looks at me with those beautiful eyes as she does it. Hell! Instant hard-on. She smiles as if she knows! She looks at the table and I miss her eyes on me. Look at me, baby.
She stands up and looks at me with a sly look. I frown, what is she planning now? She slides her jacket off revealing her glorious tits. Well not all of them just the sides. That dress should have a health warning. I notice she's put makeup on her neck to conceal the bruising. I cock my head at her asking what game she's playing.
She leans over the table again and I can't move my eyes away from her tits. They are so close to coming out of her dress. "Bro," Tyler shoves me and I look at him. "Stop it," he growls.
"What?"
"I know what you're thinking."
"She's doing it on purpose, she knows!" I retaliate.
"How hard are you fight this!"
"I'm using all my strength bro. If she carries on I'll be bending her over that table," he glares at me again.
"Try harder!"
"Ruby, do me a favour and make him chill out."
"Seems you both need to chill out," she smiles and Tyler looks at her. He's staring at her, literally drooling! He kisses her and I look away. I look at Riley who's finished her go thank god. I watch her for the next hour or so. She's literally driving me insane!
She touches Matty's arms and it's the last straw, I get to my feet and Tyler grabs my arm. "What are you doing?" he snaps.
"I'm not going to fuck her, I just need to tell her to stop." He nods and releases me. I walk towards her and she smiles slyly at me. I gently grab her arm in fear of hurting her and I pull her to the bar. Man, I'm too fucking horny right now. I bring my lips to her ear and her breathing hitches. "Ri," I whisper. Christ, she smells divine. I'm like an addict, I need to taste her. I brush my lips on her ear and she gasps. "Don't tease me. You wanted this."
"No, I want you. . .but you. . . won't choose me. . . you have left me. . . no choice." Choose her? I fucking chose her ages ago. We just can't be together. She moves her neck to the side exposing her neck. Hell! I just want to kiss her neck and taste what is mine. My lips inch closer to her neck and I groan and pull away. If I taste her now, I won't be able to hold back.
"We agreed, Ri, no more sex, yet you're fucking torturing me tonight."
"How am I. . . torturing you if. . . you have the. . . control to. . . stay away from me," I glare at her. The control? I'm literally seconds away from fucking her right here and now and she dares say this to me.
"It's harder than it looks, trust me. Right now, I want to drag you home and fuck you until you learn how to behave," she rolls her eyes. I love how she's not scared of my threats. She trusts me implicitly. She bites her bottom lip and my eyes focus on her lips. She looks up at me through her eyelashes and my cock twitches. Christ, she has me right where she wants me.
She pulls herself on the stool and crosses her legs. I hold my breath, what is her next move? Her fingertips slide up her leg and reveals more leg. I swallow hard, I can't resist. I hold my hand out to touch her leg, "Fuck," I growl and walk away. I'm not sure how I moved away but I did.