Fuse (Book 3 Hell Raisers MC)

FUSE “Let’s go to the diner. It’s the only thing open.” I cursed under my breath at Gash’s suggestion. I had avoided going there for close to 10 months now. I hated going and seeing Daisy, someone I should have made a move on but was now in her little happy relationship bubble with a doctor. “I think I am just going to go home and make something-“ “You know she’s single right?” I paused at Gash’s words and looked back over at him to see if he was just playing around. But he wasn’t, he was looking at me like he was waiting for an answer. “I don’t care-“ Lie. Lie. Lie. If I lie enough it will be true. “She’s single, she’s asked about you, stop avoiding her just because you know she’s had her cherry popped.” I felt my body lock up tight. Daisy was a free woman she could give herself to anyone. It should have been me but I am a f*****g dumbass. “Don’t give him any s**t, Let’s just go get some food, she might not even be there.” Rowdy was gruff and I knew he was tired as well as hungry. “Fine.” I mumbled under my breath. I didn’t want to think about her not being a virgin for me. It didn’t matter because she would never be mine, not that I would care if she did choose me, but.. damn it should have been me, We rode out from the ditches we were filling with bodies and headed right to the diner, I didn't’ see her when we walked in and chose a booth, and it wasn’t until I had looked at the menu that I felt the need to piss. I stood told them I would be hitting the head and walked back. “I don’t know why you keep calling me.” I looked up at the sound of her sad voice and saw Daisy standing in the back corner of the cafe with her phone to her ear. I watched her for a minute and she sighed and I could see her eyes were closed as she slowly turned. “I don’t owe you anything. You’ve done me no favors-“ she must have been cut off and she leaned her head against the wall now. “Just stop-“ She sobbed as she hit the end button and she cut that off and took some deep breaths. “You ok?” She jumped so hard at the sounds of my voice her knees knocked the wall. “Yes. Just fine. Thank you.” She didn’t turn and look at me and I knew she was lying. “Excuse me.” She faced the wall, took 2 steps and went into the bathroom. At least our first interaction wasn’t awkward. I shook my head, no use helping someone who doesn’t want help, let alone with an ex. It made my stomach hurt to think about her dealing with a man, butt Daisy wasn’t one for wanting help with anything. I headed back to my table after I was done and slapped Gash on the back before he scooted over for me. “Order yet?” I asked and they shook their heads. “Good, I hate waiting.” “Hello. What can I get you guys?” I looked up and over at Daisy and she was as put together as a rag doll. f**k me maybe her ex did deserve a visit if he was harassing her. “Decaf coffee for me.” My eyes swung to Rowdy as he clipped that out and she nodded. “I’ll take an iced tea honey.” Gash told her and winked but she didn’t do anything but look down at me. “I’ll take a iced tea too, extra lemon.” I told her and she nodded. “Still need time for the food order?” She asked looking at all of us now but I knew what I wanted. Her, spread for me. Like I have since I was 22. Daisy and I were always around each other. She was about 3 years behind me but she and I grew up on the same block, I had a shitty little house and she lived in the trailer park. She’s been working since she could hold a hot plate and she never asked for anything. She used to be pretty, smiling and happy and while she could smile more… she was absolutely perfect. Maybe a little too thin but her 25 years, despite stress and crying have made her beautiful. I’ve wanted Daisy in my lap since the minute I came in here and she was smiling at another man, another MC President, who turned out to be in love with Noelle aka Whiz and Tank’s cousin, and my blood raged. She had been maybe 19 or 20, and she was still too young. “Brother?” I looked over when Gash shoved my shoulder and he nodded to the menu. “Blueberry waffles with bacon, extra crispy and soft scrambled eggs and -“she cut me off. “White Toast. Do you want the side of orange juice too?” I was shocked she remembered my usual order. I haven't been here in months…but she was always my waitress. “Not tonight.” I told her and she nodded before walking off. I guess I was the last to order. “What’s up with you?” I heard Rowdy and I looked up acting confused. “What do you mean?” “You know what I mean. Never seen you space out like that before, let alone at a woman, finally seeing her or something?” He asked nodding behind me, where I knew the counter was and where Daisy would be. “No. Just saw her. Coming back from the bathroom she was back there crying.” I told him and he scrubbed his face like he knew something. “What?” “The guy… the one who owns the trailer park? He wanted to sell us her debt.” “Her debt?” I asked to be clear and he nodded. “She lives there, what kind of debt-“ “She moved out brother, and she didn’t pay or give notice and now he wants her to pay 5,000 for the breech of rental contract or some other s**t. He didn’t give us the agreement with her signature and we said if he didn’t have one we wouldn’t touch it.” He told me and I nodded slowly. “If she’s crying it’s gotta be him.” So it wasn’t an ex. Her ex at least. It was her ex landlord that had no rights to demanding money, that needed to stop. And it would. I had enough energy to ride down to my old neighborhood and scope out the disgusting man who owned the lot. “Maybe I’ll take a ride out there tonight.” It wasn’t that far, if he needed to be told to back off I’d be happy to do it. “I’ll be your back up.” Gash told me and I nodded slowly. “And its better in case you blow.” He smirked at me and I rolled my eyes. “French toast for Maddox, steak and eggs for Kenny, and your blueberry waffles.” She never used my name, it irritated me to no end some days. She was the only one to get away with using our real name since she’s been serving us since we were all prospects. And before that too. “Beautiful.” Gash muttered before he dived in. “Thank you.” “Here are extra napkins. Wave if you need anything.” She said and then she turned. “Second lunch for you Daisy! What’s your meal?” I turned my head and saw her sitting down now and I had to wonder how long she had to work here for a second lunch. “Omelet, bacon, cheese and avocado please.” She called back and I saw her slip her shoes off and roll her ankles. “How long do you have to work to get 2 lunches?” I asked quietly to Rowdy and Gash. “10 hours or so. Maybe 11 or 12.” Rowdy told me and I worked my jaw and started to slowly eat. “You’ve never realized she works doubles?” “What do you mean?” I asked and Gash laughed softly. “She works all day here, never seen her not here now that I think about it. She get here when they open for seating and I’m not sure what time she leaves.” Gash told me and I hated that I never noticed. Not even when I was here basically every day. “You shittin me?” I looked between them and they both shook their heads. f**k me how much did Iknow about her if I never caught that? I knew she worked long hours and had 2 days off a week but it always seemed that we were in the diner at the same time. “I’m surprised shes upright most mornings.” Gash said around food and I glared before slowly eating the rest of my waffles. It couldn’t be good for her to not sleep so much. Once she seemed done with her food she came around and asked if we needed anything before going back to sit. She was still f*****g working while she was supposed to be taking a break. I watched Rowdy pay the bill and I lifted my wallet, grabbing the extra cash one of the ladies paid me to make sure the Bill wouldn’t be sent through the mail, I slapped it all down on the table and watched Gash take out a 20 and add it on top. “Let’s roll to Tuckers.” He told me and I nodded. I rubbed my hands together as we headed out and I watched through the window as Daisy looked at our table. She looked out and we made eye contact before she sent me a small smile. I gave her a nod and she bit her lip before I had to turn and kick start my bike. Gash and I were revving our engines, waking the whole f*****g trailer park and I stopped at the managers office. Gash rolled to the other side and I slipped off my helmet as they came out in robes and slippers, glaring at me. “You know where you are kid? Don’t be doing that s**t-“ the wife was always the mean one, she used to Sub at schools before she got too old. She had short white hair now, the glare that could make a kid piss himself and her gut was the only thing holding her t**s up. “Shut it, witch.” Gash called out as he stepped off his bike. “Which one of you called Daisy tonight?” “That b***h one of your bed sluts now? That why she moved out?” Tucker laughed as he slapped his knee. He wasn’t much better than his wife. Gut, weak arms, barely a full set of teeth, and his legs looked weak too. Why did they think they could harm Daisy in anyway? “No. She isn’t. So it was you Tucker?” I asked getting off my bike now and headed his way. “b***h was crying up a storm about how she didn’t owe us. Every month she doesn’t pay we raise it another grand. She’s trailer trash born and bred-“ “You listen to me.” I grabbed his robe and hauled him closer. He smelled like cigs and booze but I’d put up with it to make sure he got the message. “You asked us to take that debt, right? You couldn’t provide papers for it right? Then leave the girl alone or we won’t just be warning you next time.” I shoved him back against the metal and he stumbled but caught himself. “Must be a good hole to have both of you here. Her momma was like that too, spread for anyone-“ I felt Gash grab me before I could do anything else to the fucker and I had some satisfaction that he flinched and headed for the door. “We hear you’re calling her again we will be back.” Gash said over my shoulder and I glared at the woman who laughed like she didn’t believe it before they shut themselves in again. “You good?” “Let me go.” I told him and he did slowly. “I’m good.” I told him and he nodded before looking around. “Let’s go.” He told me and I nodded slowly. I’d ride back to the diner and tell her that her s**t was handled and to let me know if they call her again. I rode up, sliding off it, walking in. I just saw the cooks and they made their way to me. “Forget something?” “Where is Daisy?” I asked him and he looked confused. “Home. She gets off at 10.” He told me and I looked behind him to the big coka a cola clock and saw it was 10:34. “She works tomorrow from 6 to 8.” He told me and I nodded. “That’s only 2 hours.” “No kid. 6 am to 8pm.” He stopped me and I felt the irritation that she had to work 14 hours hit me again and he just nodded. “You ordering anything?” “No.” I clipped and headed back to my bike. I revved and I took off back to the compound. Strolling in there wasn’t much of a party going, just brothers playing pool and down biker bunnies trying for a night of action. I headed for my room and crashed hard.