The Gang Lords Florist

CH.12 Meeting the Father

Chapter 12 Meeting the Father

Drake P.O.V.

I woke up admiring the sleeping beauty in my arms. I almost lost her yesterday. I was waiting in the hotel room viewing the security monitors we hacked into. I did not stop following Gaby, I saw her talk to many people, but I was livid every time she talked to a guy. I know she is just being professional, but there were guys that were eyeing her. I saw her finally leave to go to the restroom. I was worried that we had no visibility on there. When she came out, I was relieved only for a second before I saw her being dragged outside. I immediate contact my men to move in. I was seeing red behind my eyes when I was told that the men covering that exit were found dead and Gaby was no where in premise.

I was glad that I installed a small tracking in Gaby’s outfit and was able to pull up her location within minutes. We were on our way to her location when Santos called. I answered and saw his smug face, with a fresh broken nose. He steps aside and I saw Gaby restrained with red handprints on her face. I knew that Gaby was the culprit to his injury, and I could not help but smirk. She was a fighter for sure. Santos tries to boil my blood and try to claim her, but I was so close to their location I knew that he was going to pay for his actions and words. I glance at Gaby and saw her take advantage of their distracted state. What a sneaky girl? I see her motion to me to play it cool. So, I pushed Santos button and I hung up on him. We parked and me and my men when and wreaked havoc on their warehouse. We make our way deeper inside, shooting everything that moves. Jacob, Miles, and I finally enter the room that she was held in. I notice many shot down men on the floor already. I notice Santos grasping his shoulder leaving through a side exit. I try to shoot him, but he leaves in the nick of time. “Gaby!” I yell out for her. She pops her head out behind the couch with a gun in hand. She races into my arms. I have never felt so relieved to have her back into my arms.

Now its morning and I really should start working on finding Santos and making him pay, but almost losing Gaby made me realize that I don’t ever want her to leave my side. She finally opens her eyes and looks up to me.

“Good morning beautiful.” I smile at her and cress her cheek.

“Mmm… Good morning. Have you been staring at me this whole time?” She says while doing a little stretch.

“Since the sun came up. I missed you.” I nuzzle my nose behind her ear and elicit a moan from her. “I almost lost you.” I inhale her and sigh.

“Keyword being almost… I’m here now.” I feel her smile. “Did you get Santos?” I tensed up and I know she felt it.

“He escaped, but I will find him and make him pay.” I say tightening my grasp on her.

“Well at least he left with some damages. I gave him a broken nose and a shot in the shoulder.” She said with a smirk.

“That’s my girl, I am so proud of you. And taking down eight of his men on top of that. I can’t help but be so turned on right now.” I start kissing up her neck until I get to her lips and devour them. We spent the morning in the heat of passion. After our very steamy shower we finally made our way to the kitchen to each Lunch.

Gaby P.O.V.

We get to the kitchen after our passionate love making and I saw Jacob and Miles at the kitchen Island eating some sandwiches.

“Good morning boys!” I say to then giving them a side hug each.

“You mean good afternoon little Red.” Jacob says playfully.

“Really ‘little’ Red… you make me sound like I’m little red riding hood…your asking for a beating?” I say to Jacob and Miles and Drake both laugh.

“Hey, I though we were friends.” Jacob puts a hand over his chest faking a hurt.

“Yea, Yea… you are luck that we are friends and I like you.” I point at him. Drake and I sit down next to them and were given some sandwiches to eat. “So, what is the plan? How are we going to get back at Santos?” I ask.

All three of them went silent as if deep in thought. “First, you are not leaving this house. Second, I am sure he went back to the safety of his territory. And lastly, we just have to tighten security.” Drake said sternly

“Excuse me! I am not some bird you can keep caged. I need my freedom too!” I protest.

“Honey, your life is in constant danger now, I cannot bare to lose you again, and it’s safer here.”

“Well I can’t just sit, and lounge around, not matter how big and entertaining this house is. I am not the indoor type. Plus, I must go visit my dad. Its been to long since I last visited.” I plead

“I think we can plan a visit with you dad, I know I would very much like to meet him. But honestly, I want you here were your better protected.” I sigh, she is so stubborn sometimes.

“Fine… so when ca we see my dad?” I ask, I know that Drake is just trying to keep me safe and I love him for that. But I know how to protect myself too and I can’t just stay idly by. “You know I want to help you get Santos too?”

“Yes I know, and I will keep you informed every chance I get. And we can visit tomorrow if you’d like. But only for a couple hours.” He sternly says. I just smile and nod.

Drake P.O.V.

Gaby and I were driving in my Camaro to Port Angels to visit her Dad. She was so excited to see him, even more excited to be driving in my classic. I had Jacob and a security team follow close by in the SUV.

“So, just a heads up… my dad is going to want to look under the hood and familiarize himself with this beauty. Just don’t get mad when he man-handles the engine.” She says

“What! No one man-handles my baby!” I say surprised. She just shrugs her shoulders and gives me a bashful smile. She directs me to his shop where I am told that he spends most of his time. We park in front and I open the door for her. She races to an older gentleman before I can even turn around towards the front of the shop. “DADDY!” She screams as she jumps into his arms for a massive hug.

“My sweetie pie! Its been to long. How is my little fighter doing?” He gentles asks.

“Well… there is a lot to catch up on, but I want to introduce you to someone?” She turns and motions for me to step forward. “Daddy this is my boyfriend Drake… Drake this is my dad.” She introduces us and I go to shake his hand. He eyes my up and down before shaking my hand back.

“Boyfriend huh?” He scoffs

“Its nice to finally meet you Mr. Flores.” I take a big gulp, I have never been this nervous to meet someone before. But this was Gaby’s father, and I really wanted him to like me.

“Daddy be nice…” She says

“So is that your Camaro back there?” He asks and I nod. “Mind if I take a look?” I nod again and hesitantly hand him the car keys. “No need, just pull her up into the shop.” He motions to the open space in his shop. I go back to the car and obediently bring my car in. Once I turned the engine off and get out he immediately examines every inch of my car.

“Daddy that his baby, please be nice.” Gaby says with a stern voice.

“Sweetie I know what I am doing, now be a good girl and pop the hood.” She obeys and I see both looking at the engine and talk. I barley hear what they are saying. Its almost like they were speaking another language that they only understand.

“Well this all looks well done, vintage parts and everything. Drake I approve. No one really knows how to maintain classic like these.” He says in appreciation. I nod and thank him. I didn’t think he was this critical, but again Gaby is his only child and I am sure that he is going to drill me good.

“Gaby sweetie, come and see my latest restoration project. I think you will like it.” He says to Gaby. She light up like a kid at Christmas and raced to the other end of the shop. “Come Drake I think you might appreciate this one just as much as Gaby.” He pats my shoulder and follow them.

We get to the back area secluded from all the heavy machinery and I see a ready to be painted ’65 Chevy corvette sting ray. My eyes basically bulge out of their sockets.

“Daddy, Can I paint the base coat please!” Gaby begs her dad. I see him grinning at her and spoiling her like she was a child.

“Drake let grab a beer and sit, she is going to take a while.” He squeezes my should and pulls me to lounge area. I turn to her and she winks at me before she heads the opposite way.

Her dad and I sit into lawn chairs outside the back of the shop both with a beer in hand.

“So, Drake, what are your intentions with my daughter?” He starts. I knew the ‘talk’ was inevitable.

“Sir, I assure you that I am deeply in love with your daughter and I intend to just shower her with all the affection that I can possibly give.” I say and he nod. He then fires off questions. I feel like I was being interrogated by a cop. I can tell that he cares for his daughter deeply and the last thing he wants is for her to get hurt.

“Drake, I like you... and for her to finally bring a boy home to meet me, I can tell that she loves you. As a father I knew that one day a man would come and take over my responsibility of protecting her and caring for her… So, I am only going to say this once. If you hurt her in any way I will personally come after you and kill you. No matter the consequences. She is all I have left in this world and I will be dammed if I lose her.” I nod and take a sip of me beer.

“Sir I promise you that I will protect her and love her as long as she will have me. I will never intentionally hurt her. I really can’t imagine my life without her…” I take a deep breath and ask the question I have been waiting to ask, “Sir she is my everything, she is my first and last, and I do intend on asking her to marry me one day. I know this seems fast, but I really would like your blessing in her hand in marriage. I know how much she means to you, and how much your approval means to her. I just ask for the chance to be the man she deserves.” I see him nod and take a sip of his beer.

“Drake, you’re a good kid… yes you have my blessing. I can see how happy she is with you. Please take care of her.”

“I will sir…” We both give each other a firm handshake and continue to drink our beer.

“So what are you two talking about?” I turn to see Gaby walking towards us. She was taking off a white painters suit and taking a seat on my lap.

“Just doing my Job as your father?” her dad says.

“Daddy I told you to play nice..”

“Its on honey, you dad has every right…” I begin to say

“Don’t worry sweetie pie, I like him.” He pats me on the shoulder and I see Gaby with the biggest smile. I know that she is over the moon about us getting along.

“Ok well I think its about time we should go…” She gets off and heads to her dad and gives him a big hue and kiss on the cheek. “We will visit soon daddy, in the meantime please take care of yourself.”

“Of course my little sweetie pie. Just don’t wait a month to visit even if there is a major event you have to do.” He says as we make our way to my car. “Drake take good care of her and your more than welcome back anytime.” He gives me a hug and pats me on the back and I do the same.

“Will do sir.” I say.

“Please call me Daniel.” I nod and escort Gaby into my car and drive off.

“I am so happy that you two got along.” Gaby says leaning her head on my should and holding my free hand.

“He is a great guy. I can see why you admire him so much. And I would have done anything for him to like me.” I hear her giggle. “Honey we can visit him anytime you want. Or we can have him come over sometime.” I kiss that back of her hand.

“I’d like that… but now let us go home so I can show you how much I love you.” She leans up and kisses my cheek. I just smile from ear to ear excited to go home now.