Chapter 19 (It’s You)
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Rider (Jake)
The Hotel looks busy but what do you expect for a weekend. It also looks fancy as f*ck
“Blade what the f*ck is this?” We stand out with our leather jacket and rough features. We have money but this is not our scene. A bunch of uptight rich people give us dirty looks.
“The Italians insisted on this” he says
“F*cken Italians” I mumble underneath my breath. I spot Spider in the corner of the building. He gives me a nod letting me know everything checks out. You can never trust the Mafia. There only loyal to their own kind. Blood is what they care about. If your not family then your nobody to them. You could be on fire and they won’t even spit on you.
We stride in the hotel towards the restaurant. The concierge guy stops us “May I help you”
I narrow my eyes at him. “Rider, I have a meeting with Mr.Costa”
“R..Right this way…Mr.Rider” he’s nervous
We enter a private room
Since it’s a friendly visit I only brought Blade, Hawk, K-9, and Crow. Spider stayed outside to keep an eye out on things. An older man sits in the center with a tall muscular body guard standing behind him. Both are dress in a black suits and everything about them screams money down to the watch and shoes. At the end tho you can tell who has all the power. He stands up and reaches out to shake my hand
“Please sit, Mr.Rider” he has a thick accent probably not use to speaking English.
We take our seats but this whole atmosphere feels awkward. He eyes me up and down observing me but then his attention moves to Blade. He looks deep in thought...
“Mr.Costa, you called for this meeting?” I say trying to grab his attention
“Yes, Yes Mr.Rider” his voice gets serious
“I want to invest in your MC” he says plain and simple
“Why? You have power, money, and obviously men at your disposal. Why would you want to get involve with my club?” I question
“It’s true I have all those things and more. Let’s just say I’ve taken an interest to LA”
“So, you want to conduct business in LA.”
“Yes, let me use your docks to move some shipment and I’ll pay you triple then what you usually charge. Will have an alliance between us.”
“No” I say sternly. Something about him feels off.
The man standing in the back huffs in frustration. He moves quick to grab his gun but Mr.Costa stops him.
“Behave” he warns. The man bows “Non lo farò più” (I won't do it again..). I have no clue what he said nor do I care.
“Excuse him, he’s not use to people talking to me like that.” He says with a smile “Mr.Rider name your price” he says casually
“Why are you so desperate” I narrow my eyes trying to get a read on this man
“Do you have someone you love” he questions. I clench my jaw and form my hand into a fist. If he’s trying to intimidate me by going after my family I’ll kill him. Mafia or not I’ll protect what’s mine
“Because I do.” He says looking at Blade
“My daughter, she’s all I have left” he looks at me straight in the eye “ Do you have children Mr. Rider?”
“I didn’t come here to talk about my personal life” I grunt out
He laughs “No but it wouldn’t hurt to entertain an old man like me. I admit.. I’m not a good person and I was probably an even worse father but she is my heir. She carries my blood and I love her even tho I’ve never showed it. I need to atone for my mistakes”
I sigh, this man is crazy. All this is just a game to him. I stand up ready to leave and be done with this bullshit.
“Mr.Blade, Your eyes…they look familiar”
“It runs in my family” Blade answers. It’s true Blade, Alli, and their mother all have ocean blue eyes. Except Blade has black hair and Alli and her mom both have blonde hair.
“Yes, your mother and sister also have those eyes but I have to admit Allison’s are more crystal blue than ocean blue.”
“What did you say?” Blade practically jumps across the table but before he can even reach Mr. Costa his bodyguard slams him on the table and takes out his gun. He points it at his head. Just then the kitchen doors open and out comes men in suits holding their guns. My men take out their guns too but we’re out numbered.
“Your her father” My voice is low and calm but inside me theirs a storm brewing.
“You son of b*tch” Blade spits out trying to break free
“I didn’t come here to kill you but if you prevent me from seeing my daughter I will”
“And I’ll kill you if you go near her” I threaten. We square off both of us refusing to backdown.
“I can see your sincere Mr.Rider but so am I. We are the type of men that monsters themselves fear. A war between us would equal many deaths. For me it would be a pity but for you it will be a great lost. MC are like family..are you ready to put your family on the line?” He smirks at me. That f*cker
“Believe it or not I came here with the best intentions. I thought if I won you over then Allison would accept my apology and maybe even come home. I want to talk to her (he takes out a piece of paper with a time, date, and place on it. He drops it on the table) if your smart you’ll bring her to me.”
I clench my jaw. I want to kill him but the coward brought a small army instead of facing me one on one. Stay calm Rider.. don’t do anything stupid I tell myself.. think of Alli and our unborn son.
“Vamos” he says and walks away with his men behind him. Protecting him.
Blade tries to run after him but I stop him. “No” I growl out. “Find Spider”
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Alli
“Alli!!… Eat everything that’s on this plate” Milly huffs out
“B..but I’m full” I whimper out
“Blade made this for you and Rider gave me specific instructions”
“I’m not a child”
“Well, you could’ve fooled me” she yells in frustration. I know I’ve been difficult lately but it’s not my fault the baby is making me all hormonal. Also I’m starting to feel smothered by everyone.
I cross my arms and scowl at her
“Alli would you like to help me clean out my saws” Chainsaw says behind me. I immediately light up and hop off the counter and make my way to the sofa. Sitting Indian style I place his weapons on my lap and start to whip while he sharpens.
“Alli!” Milly cries out
“She’s happy just let her be” Bear says
“Wow, I’ve never seen Chainsaw take a liking to anyone.. or even let them touch his weapons.” Someone mumbles
We’re all laughing and drinking we’ll mostly everyone I’m still pregnant. Suddenly Bone gets a call he yells to turn off the music. The whole room goes silent Bone looks furious mix with worry. Somethings wrong…
This morning Rider left to a meeting but he didn’t give me much details.He said it was nothing serious. Did something go wrong? Is he okay?
Once he hangs up he orders Bear to go to the hospital and pick up Doc. This means someone’s hurt? But who? Milly sucks in air and grabs my hand. She gently squeezes it. I look up at her and I can see she’s scared. Even tho she’s not an Old Lady she loves my brother.
“Dice close the bar”
“What happen?” Someone asks
“Spiders hurt that’s all I know” he says
Milly let’s go of the breath she was holding in…
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