The Boss's Ex Husband

Saturday Match

She woke up, thinking about last night, wondering if she did something that would come back to haunt her. He had left after the shower, told her he'd be at her match early. She didn't let it wear her out. She knew she had to be up early into the gym. She felt refreshed. Ready to get a real workout going. She showered and put on her tights and ran down 3 flights of stairs to her truck. She started the truck. Ring*Ring* She looked, Private number. She tuned it off. wondering if she can get someone to do a reverse number lookup on a private number. Knock, knock on the window. She jumped! There he was. She put the window down slightly, Stephen was there, asking, should I follow you, or ?. She said yes, We are headed for West Airport. She thought about asking him to ride with her but she wasn't to sure about that. "So yes follow me, I don't want you boarded if you want to take off at least you can."

" I can't wait to see this " He sprinted back to his little rocket car and she pulled out.

There wasn't many there yet so the parking lot had many spots. She wasn't sure about walking in with him. She didn't want her sparing partners thinking they were together. She told him which way to get to the stands in the gym by the ring. She shot back into the staging area. They had plenty of equipment to use or just mats to get ready for their matches. She'd be 3rd then whomever won from the next set would match her. Whittling them down to the end of the month when they would announce all winners from the 4 weight classes. She was dressed n ready, kicking the huge bag over and over. Punching occasionally. Her legs were deadly. She was ready. Her Master Edwards tapped her on the shoulder ," you ready woman?". "Yes sir!" she returned. You're up next. She wrapped her wrists. Jumped a couple times ready to go! She walked out as they announced her, the stands were full. She didn't care, her mind was on who she was fighting. Carolyn Summers. She's about the same size, maybe a bit bigger. Fast with her fists but legs are slow. That's how she plans on winning. They step in touch hands and step back. The Ref blows his whistle and they start Melissa stepped to the side, as Carolyn stepped in to throw a punch, Melissa stepped back turned and hit her side with her heel. Carolyn went down. She jumped back up and came again. She was ready again. Melissa's legs are longer than her arms so she tried to shoot her with her heel, missed but she saw her step back and was ready to come forward again, so she just spun and hit with her other foot right to the side of her face. knocked her down again. Carolyn took a second, shook it off. She shot another kick and Carolyn tried to step in and grab her leg for a punch. Melissa dropped down, swung her leg hitting her knee. Carolyn missed her with the punch and down she went holding her knee. The Ref called it. Melissa won. They helped Carolyn out of the ring. Melissa walked over n asked if she was ok. She told her good match. Walked back to the ref. The crowd seamed to be happy. She saw. Stephen, Dave sitting next to him. She jumped out the ring and went back into the back staging area. it would be a while before her next match.

She went and grabbed a towel and water. Ring *Ring* She just walked off to the restroom. As she came out she ran into Larry. It's her brother's friend. He yelled "Hey Mel! How's it going? Hey Lar, your into the whole hacking thing right? "Yeah why?" I have some nut case calling me every couple hours from a private number, it's pissing me off. I will look and see if we can do that and let you know. I saw that match. I think you should have to fight in the next class up because no one in that class has a chance." She looked at him, said thanks, but that wasn't easy. She's pretty tough. Behind her she hears "thanks". She turned to see Carolyn, with her knee with a cold wrap . "Mel, you've got to teach me those kicks. That was fast. " Mel; " I hope your knees ok I hope I didn't hurt you." "Spoken like a true sportsman", Larry spouted, heading off. Carolyn shook her head no, it's just swelled a bit. They looked at it,it's not broke just hit hard,a lil ice to stop the swelling. Carolyn was a little taller than Melissa. brunette, shoulder length, feathered on the side curled under I the back. Not bad to look at. a natural beauty, tough arms. "You can tell you hit the weights a lot " Mel chided as she touches her arm. " maybe I'll teach you kicks, you help me with some weight tricks " "Cool, when are you at the gym? I know you work but I see you here on weekends.Mel; " I come Tuesday and Thursday, if I'm not slammed at work I try to get here as much as I can. Sundays I spend in my pool or hottub mostly." Carolyn; " Man you have a pool n hot tub at home? I'm coming to your house! " Mel; Sure! I'd love the company! Come anytime. I live in 311 Summers Place on Dairy Ashford and Bissonette. Come by anytime. If you see my truck I'm home. Usually work till 5 or so. mostly home by 6. Got your phone I'll give you my number you can shoot me a text n see if I'm home." Carolyn; "Cool can I shoot by tomorrow? I'll text 1st, say 10am?". Mel ;"Absolutely swiming and setting in the hot tub on a jet might help your knee. I'd be happy for the company. " Carolyn, ; I'll be there!"

Mel was headed for the shower to wash n switch outfits for her next match, just can't help running into people. Walked into the back of Marco. basically bounced off of him. He is a hulk.6'8", solid muscle. Adonis in real life. He turned, " Hey Mel, nice match. I think your next will be with my girl, Sandy." Mel looked up at him whispered " s**t! Really no way. she's tough!" Marco giggles like a girl n says, "That's my girl. We work out together all the time, she's a spitfire. Mel; " Oh Lord , this one is going to be tough. My only advantage is she's taller than me." Marco;" gotta go , I'm up! good luck don't say I didn't warn ya" she yelled back, "You better be there to pick her up when I'm done!" Melissa took off for the shower.

Once she's dressed for her next match she went out to watch and wait her turn. She thought about doing some bag kicks or something but she wanted to watch Sandy. She is fast and if she could find an advantage she needed to watch her moves. Sandy was tall. Dirty blonde, no top side to speak of but her legs are very muscular. Hmm lots of weight training but often that can make you slower. She'll have to stay Away from her kicks, like a kangaroo, they might not be fast, but they're very tough.

Sandy won her match, so it's looking like she's next. She drank her water, sucked down an electrolyte gel pack and watched the next fight.

Master Edward called her, " you ready?" Mel; " yeah, hopefully I don't get kicked by a kangaroo" He chuckled, " That means you better work fast. I saw you watch Sandy's match. Hopefully your ready. Marco walked past to go set off where they can watch the match without being out with the public. As he passed her he said " Good luck, you're gonna need it" Mel" Thanks, I think. " They called Sandy then her. Ref blew his whistle and Sandy tried her first kick. Mel dropped down swept her leg as she had done Carolyn, dropped her but she was up quick. They took a few seconds,as Sandy stepped in to throw a punch towards her side, she moved and it barely touched her elbow, as she turned she set up a side kick. .Boom on target, she could tell that took a bit out of her so she struck again, to the other side. fake step to one side and turn kick to the other side. definitely a direct hit. As she did Sandy grabbed her and tried pulling her in for a few center punches, but she was sweating and she couldn't hang on to her. Mel was a little faster but Sandy was bigger it went on fot for long enough the ref called it and the judges would go by moves.They stood with fists on each other's shoulders standing side by side catching their breath, holding each other up. Judges Sandy 7points, Mel 9 points. Mel wins by 2points! Sandy hugged her the ref grabbed her hand pumped it in the air. Shed won her 2nd match. That was a rough one Sandy was a worthy opponent.

She walked out of the back after her shower, she'd put on a sundress, headed for her truck. She heard a shot! Not sure where it came from or who it was fired at, but she ducked, and was getting in her truck Stephen and Dave were by Stephens car, waiting. They heard the shot, saw what looked like a woman but not sure in a black Mitsubishi pointing the gun towards Melissa! She clicked the lock. They saw her and started running to her truck. WOW! Are you ok ? What the f**k! Stephen knocked on her window, she sat up, opened the lock. He opened the door and hugged her. "Are you ok!" We saw that person shoot at you! I'm Glad they're a bad shot! Melissa shook a bit. The police showed up. Took statements from the 2 men and about 5 other people in the parking lot. They started looking around and there was a hole in the back of the car in front of her truck. It had missed her by approximately 4 foot. Who would do this? Do you have any idea? the police asked. No not at all. I work everyday at C.M. and go to this gym. We were having tournaments today. Stephen said I'm sure there's cameras here you can see what happened. They had already sent officers to check it out. Everything has calmed down. They were told they could leave, and Told Melissa to be extra careful, and maybe not stay at home tonight. She told him she carried a firearm, and that she would be on her toes. The Detective gave her his card and said if you have any problems call 911 then call him right away..

They tried taking her mind off this when David spouted out" I would have never guessed you could fight like that! If I need a body guard I'm calling you!" Stephen smacks him on the arm. Dave looks at him, " I'd ask you first" . Melissa " Why would you ask him?" Stephen just scratched his head looking like he got caught with his hand in a cookie jar. Dave; "Well uh. Hes the one who told me to come watch!" Melissa looked at Stephen, she knew he told David about last night. She leaned up whispering in Stephens ear" You told him?" He turned a little red in the ears," Well he is my best friend" Mel to David, " Wait, I thought you and Ms Miller." and she rolled her finger as to say, were together. Everyone knows she is single, but has her men friends. David was kinda red cheeked. Occasionally. Nothing to make public .David grinned; He tells me everything " Stephen smacked his shoulder, " I do not! don't believe him!" Mel just shook her head. Stephen looked at Melissa, " You want to go grab some dinner. Looks like you could use a Slab of Angus and maybe some onion petals?" Now your taking" Mel said " Where are we going? Stephen said" Road house? I'm buying". Dave spoke up" Sounds good" Stephen looked around like he'd forgotten about him, wasn't asking him, just Mel .. She was glad it wasn't just him. Yes they'd had fun one night but, maybe they shouldn't have. Why was she so weak around him. Off to dinner they went. She was glad to be around someone. Her nerves were not so good right now.