Chapter Five
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Chapter Five
As quick as a flash I jump between Molly and the rottweiler, I know the dog, he has a temper, and does not like coming for his check up’s.
“Brutus SIT” I command him,
Brutus looks at me, his snarling pointing in my direction, giving Molly time to slowly walk out of the door.
“Brutus, SIT” I command again, keeping my voice steady letting the dog know I am in control and I am not scared.
Suddenly Karl arrives with a large choker chain and from behind the dog lasso’s its neck, then with a sharp yank back, Brutus sits, and his owner quickly attaches his muzzle.
“Hey Jake, just like the old days, how are you doing?” Karl laughs.
“Yeah, I am good, just going to check on Molly” I smile shaking Karl’s hand.
Daniel, Brutus owner comes over, “Sorry Jake, is your young lady okay”
“just going to check on her now” I smile at him and head out the door to find Molly looking eyes like saucers.
“Hey, you okay?”
“N…n….no” she stutters I reach out and pull her in for a hug.
“It’s okay, Molly, he is muzzled. Let’s go back inside and you can charm him with your womanly wiles” I grin at her, however having her cling to me in this embrace feels really good, I cannot deny.
Oh s**t, now my man parts are in need of being told to ‘Sit’ and be yanked on a choker chain! Best move quick before she notices…. Damn!
Plus, the best thing for Molly is to go stroke the dog, to help get rid of the fear.
“s**t Jake, is this vet code for ‘get back on the bike’” Molly tried to laugh but I could still see she was more than a little shaken.
“Yep” I laughed popping the ‘P’
I half dragged her back into the waiting room, hoping nobody notices the bulge in my pants, where Brutus was now sat like butter would not melt in his mouth.
“Hey Brutus, you are still angry about getting your injections” I said stroking his head,
Molly came over looked at me and I nodded my head in encouragement
“Hey Brutus, you scared the s**t out of me, and I am not that easily scared doggy” Molly laughed, then stroked him.
“He is a big softy really” Dan said to Molly
Dan had been saying this for years, and on the whole the dog was well trained just hated the vets.
“Come on in guys” Karl smiled, and we followed him out the back into his surgery.
I pulled out a chair for Molly to take a seat, because seriously her legs looked like jelly right about now… who would have thought and over grown scared puppy could frighten the great Molly Cornwall-Sutherland.
“So how is Uni going, are you managing the advanced classes okay?” Karl asked
“Yeah, those are great, just the mundane ‘must attend’ classes that are mind numbingly boring” I laugh
“Yes, I can remember” Karl laughed with me.
“So, when you finish for the 3 month break in June, are you wanting your old job back?” Karl asked
“Actually, not really, I am going to spend this year travelling with my friends, following Molly here around” I laughed
“Ah yes, congratulations on the championship Molly,” Karl smiled
“Thank you, Jake are you paddock hopping the full three months?” Molly asked
“Yeah, and spending time with your brother back in Spain between race weekends, did he not tell you?”
“No, but then again, I have hardly been home much with everything going on” she smiled
“So, I have all your documents here and signed Jake, for your professors, that should help reduce the mundane lectures somewhat, but there will be one or two you still need to attend, and when you have finished globetrotting, if you want to come back again over Christmas next year, you are always welcome” Karl smiled
He was a good guy, I had worked part-time for him for nearly 3 years, he was more like an uncle now than a boss. He had been with me the day Maria was born, a day our family would rather forget given how Mam and the monkey nut had nearly died at the hands of a crazed stalker… the day we lost our ranch hand and friend Kenny. So Karl and I were quite close to say the least.
I took the paperwork, and thanked him, before we headed off for lunch. As we sat down and ordered our pasta dishes, Molly looked at me and smiled
“s**t Jake how were you not terrified of that dog?” she asked almost like she was in awe of me, which made me blush… f*****g mother’s genes again!
“How are you not scared of big crazy motorbikes and high speed dangerous sports” I laughed.
“Yeah, good point” she grinned at me.
We sat and chatted about everything from her hopes of the season, home life, Uni and the testing she was doing next weekend.
“It’s a shame, Marc, Col and Clair are not here, we could have had a few days down on the Island with you” I mused.
Fuck yeah it really was a shame, because I would love nothing more than spending the weekend with Molly… oh s**t here I go again.
“Maybe not Clair, given I am her least favourite person right now, and you are definitely her favourite” Molly laughed.
“well, the none psyco version of Clair then” I chuckled
“but hey, why not come anyway?” Molly asked, her face looking all excited…. Best not read to much into that…. But f**k my mind is already going to places that has my groin twitching like crazy!
“What, this weekend?”
“Yeah, why not, I am going to be there by myself, other than the track officials, and the experience bikes, if you don’t mind watching my mad skills for a few hours each day, we could make a mini holiday out of it” Molly smiled,
Fuck me, that smile, it is so amazing and the twitching has grown into a full on boner!
“When are you going?” I asked trying not to sound too keen, but let us be honest, wild horses could not stop me from going
“Got a flight from Sydney on Friday, at mid-day was going to set off from here, first thing on the morning, I can easily book you on it… come on Jakey baby it will be fun!” Molly smiled again, then battered her eyes at me, laughing.
“Okay, hey, if you like you can come up to Sydney on Thursday, my practise clinic finishes at three, and it is half price beer night at the Uni bar, but unless you want to share my bed in my dorm next to my bonking room mate, then I would suggest a hotel” I laughed.
Molly giggled
“Is he that bad?” she laughed
“Oh, Molly I have live p**n every f*****g night!” I shrugged
“what about you then do you have your own live p**n show going on?” she smiled
“I wish, every time I have half a chance of getting some action, another article comes out about me and you” I shrug
“s**t, sorry Jakey baby” but her eyes showed no hint of being sorry, nope, they were dancing mischeviously.
“Don’t be, its fine, at least I won’t get a dose of the clap like my dad did back in the day”
At that we both burst out laughing.
“So, you going to come then” Molly clapped her hands excitedly
“Yeah, but we best not tell your sister” I chuckled.
“Cool, I will book the flight now” she laughed
“Okay, let me know how much it is, and I will transfer the money” I smile
“Don’t be daft, I will get it,”
We argued back and forth over who was getting the damn flight, until she booked and paid for it then stuck her tongue out at me. Yeah, that was not a battle I was going to win anytime soon.
Our meal finished, which after another battle of wills, I paid for, then stuck my tongue out at her, which made us both laugh, we headed out to have a look around the shops.
We landed in a toy shop and I got Maria a large kangaroo, to go with her collection of stuffed toys, Molly got her a selection of toy cars and bikes, and we headed off back home.
Fuck it had been an amazing morning, laughing, joking around, I knew Molly had me totally in the “Friend Zone” but I could not help but be a little excited about the next weekend. A few days just me and her, my mind is going into overdrive!
We arrive back at the ranch after another bout of Molly’s awful singing, and complaints about me being a Sunday Driver, and head straight into the house.
“Hey where is Monkey nut?” I ask my Mam
“she is having a nap, what have you gone and bought her now Jake” Mam laughed
I showed her the giant Kangaroo, laughing
“Honestly between you and your Dad, she is spoilt rotten” Mam quipped
“Hey, I got her some cool toys” Molly smiled, passing over a bag of toy cars and bikes.
Mam laughed again “Oh Molly, they were always your favourite” she smiled warmly at her.
“I will go saddle up Darth,” I smiled
“Yeah, Dad is in there with Keith, getting ready for the herding, best get a move on son” Mam told me.
“Laters Molly” I waved
“Yeah Laters Jake”
As we rode up to the northern part of the ranch to herd the cattle Dad rode Sahara beside me.
“So… I am not coming home next weekend, I am heading over to Phillip Island with Molly” I told him trying to sound cool about it all, and not like the hormonal love stuck i***t I actually am.
“Thought you might” Dad laughed
“Hey, remember to go prepared Son” he winked at me
“Dad, we are just good friends” I sighed
“f**k yeah, right okay, if that is what you want to call it” Dad laughed
“It’s the truth” I sighed
“you want more though Son, and judging by the way her eyes light up when you enter a room, I reckon she wants more as well… so go prepared” Dad laughed
“What do you mean her eyes light up?” …. s**t, is he winding me up,
“f**k Jake, please tell me you have noticed she watches you all the time, she tries to hide it, but both me and Mam have noticed… I reckon she arrived here not just for to go get some track time son” Dad was serious, I could tell in his voice.
“s**t… Dad, what do I do?”
“f**k, I thought your Mam had that talk with you years ago” Dad laughed
“Very funny Dad…. No I think your wrong, we are just friends” I shrug
“Okay, your just friends” Dad laughed and rode away.
Shit! I really want her eyes to light up when she sees me, and follow me everywhere, and I feel the good old twitch in my groin at the thought of it. I cannot afford to think about that, I will royally f**k it up if I do, and I will not risk my friendship with Molly on the whim of my parents.
Soon we were driving the cattle, which helped concentrate my mind, and I manage to get all soppy, and hopeful thoughts under control. But, I also know that I will be thinking about next weekend all night tonight and my special sock is going to take another bashing, that much is certain. f**k why is my life so f*****g complicated?
With the cattle all moved and sorted, we head back to the house. I give Darth a well earned drink and an apple, and begin to brush him down, a treat for his hard work. I love this horse; we have had some adventures together. However, I am unsure Darth loves me, as I brush his back end and as his tail moves upwards, I did not get away in time as he crapped all over my foot!
“Oi you keep shitting on me like this Darth and I will do what Keith did to his horse and name you simply horse” I moan
I hear a soft giggle from outside the stall.
“Some people may say that is an act of love, or even lucky” Molly giggled as she peaked over the stall, her head in her folded arms.
“Hey, continue to laugh at me, and I will drag you in here to help, and I am sure there is a lot more where that came from” I quip back at her.
As if on cue, Darth’s tail lifts again, only this time I am prepared and jump clear just in time.
“You see that right there, is why I prefer two wheels” Molly laughed again as I practically trip over jumping clear.
“Awww s**t, these were new boots” I grumble, trying to shake my leg to get the majority of the crap off my boot.
“exactly…aww s**t Jakey baby” Molly laughs again. I think she is enjoying this a little too much, so move out of the stable and proceed to chase her with my soiled new boot, as she runs away screaming, she is sorry!
Giggling and laughing together we head back to the house, I sit on the porch bench gingerly removing my boots, yuck, you would think I was used to this by now… as Molly sits beside me.
“I need to do some exercise can I borrow one of the push bikes, I fancy riding up Rooty hill”
“sure, you can use Mam’s, fancy some company babe?” I chance my arm
“Yeah, I was hoping you would say that” she smiled, f**k her smile can light up a room.
“Okay well we can go after tea, work off some of Mable’s Lamb Stew” I smile.
We head in as Mam is giggling her head off because Dad is tickling her.
“Eww Gross guys, and in front of monkey nut you have no shame” I laugh at them.
Do I mind living with parents who are so touchy feely? not really, to be honest I kind of like it, given how desperate they both were for so long without each other, but I would never tell them that.
“Mam, can Molly borrow your push bike? we are going to head up to Rooty Hill after tea”
“Of course you can Molly” Mam smiles and Dad gives me a sly wink. Which causes to ignite my blush abnormality making them both have a small chuckle to themselves. Damn parents!
Molly’s point of view
We are riding side by side, just laughing and joking, as we head up Rooty hill.
“Race” I shout, peddling faster, as Jake follows behind.
I push my body to its limit as I ascend the steep hill, feeling the burn in my legs, this is good exercise and having someone to ride out with is always an added bonus.
I reach the top just a wheel’s length of Jake then jump off the bike running round shouting “Champion” at the top of my lungs.
“Bloody racers, you are all as bad as each other, f**k I am dying here “ Jake quipped looking red in the face, and not from his cute little blushes I love so much… woe there, love… well not in that way…
Okay I admit it maybe a little bit, but we are friend’s and I am not going to cross the line, no matter how much I am attracted to him. s**t, but I really do want to cross the line, in fact the more time I spend with Jake the more I want to rub the line out completely, but the s**t will hit the fan if I ever did.
Jake slumped on the ground trying to catch his breath, I mean he is fit, his body just as muscular as his dad’s in his hay day, damn he is a specimen to be admired, s**t Molly stop perving him!
I plonk my ass beside him on the grass, as we sit looking out over the fields.
“I am video calling Col tonight; does he know you are here?” Jake asks, whilst picking at some grass.
“well told Mam and Sam when I was heading over, so I presume so” I shrug,
“Okay well if you want to say hi just pop in my room later on” Jake offers
“Oh, using my baby brother to get me in your room Jakey baby, smooth kid” I tease him
“Hey babe, got to grab my chances when I can” he actually winks at me, making me giggle like a school girl.
He is calling babe a lot now, and well, I really like it, so I am not telling him off like I have in the past.
“Actually, can I call Marc from your laptop as well please, I need to have a catch up with him” I ask
Yeah, I really need to speak to Marc, I want to know what the plan is for the test in Jerez in 3 weeks’ time. I cannot wait to get into the paddock again, these four months off are such a drag, I find myself bored most of the time. I love the adrenaline manic filled life the paddock offers and taking a break for four months just sets me on edge, itching to get back on the track and race.
“Sure, I haven’t spoken to Marc in a few weeks, it will be good to have a catch up when your finished talking shop” Jake smiled.
“I love it up here, it is so peaceful” Jake sighed
“Yeah it is, but then again, you know me I can never sit still for long enough to enjoy things like this” I sigh.
“I know Molly, but really you should try and take some time to just kick back and relax, forget the world and enjoy mother nature” Jake smiles at me.
Damn his smile makes me tingle in all the right places!
I know he is right, and I would love to be able to do it but find it difficult.
“Even Dad enjoys some peace and quiet Molly” Jake smiled
“That’s cos he is getting old” I laugh
Jake lays back onto the grass looking up to the sky, his handsome face looking even more drop dead gorgeous from this angle, damn he really is mighty fine.
“I used to do this with my mam when we were in England, lie outside and watch the clouds, seeing them change into different shapes and finding faces and funny patterns in them” Jake laughed
I lay back on the grass and look up, yeah just seeing clouds…
“look a rabbit” Jake points upwards
“where?” I ask trying to find a rabbit around us
“Up here, dafty… there is its ears, and look those small lines of grey are its whiskers” he points out
“Oh Yeah, it is” I smile, I could see what he meant
“Now you look and find something” Jake chuckled at me
I watched the clouds as they formed together one bouncing into the other then a longer one in the centre
“Look a giant c**k” I giggle
“Why thank you babe” Jake laughed
I nudged him “no, up there” I laugh again.
“Molly you dirty minded girl” Jake chuckled again.
“Hey it’s been a while so sue me” I sigh
Yes, it has been a while over two years since I lost my virginity to one of the old team members, well it was nothing to write home about, we did the dead, then did it again, and well, that all ended pretty quickly not long after! Maybe that is why I have the horn for Jake, I need to possibly get laid.
“Bet I am longer than you Molly” Jake sighed
“2 years for me Jakey baby” I admit with a shrug
“f**k Molly, that is a long time… I thought 6 months was forever, no wonder your seeing c***s I the sky ” Jake laughed
I roll over onto my front and start picking at the grass, it was kind of nice just chilling out, I am starting to get the appeal of it, or is it I am getting the appeal of Jake… who knows but I am having a nice time.
“Right relax over, let’s go call your brother and Marc” Jake jumps to his feet suddenly.
He hopped onto his bike, and starts to peddle away, I jump on mine and he turns laughing
“Race” he shouts and speeds off ahead…
“Oi you cheating bastard” I shout after him… f**k that, he will not beat me
I speed off behind him, the chase is On Jakey baby the Chase is ON!
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