Chapter 17
When Alison’s parents showed up at the hospital, I was worried they were going to hate my guts, seeing as I could their little girl pregnant. Her mother was very welcoming to me. She hugged me when she found out.
She talked about how Alison was like when she was little, that she had bucked teeth. I start to try to picture Alison with bucked teeth. I chuckle; I can’t seem to picture her like that.
Alison has definitely gotten her looks from her mother, who is equally appealing. They have same brown hair and same eyes. It’s kind of eerie, they look so much alike.
Her father, well now that’s a whole other story. He looked like he was ready to kill me, especially when he found out she’s pregnant. Shivering as I remember the look he gave me.
I’m not scared of much, but holy shit that man is not someone I would want to fuck with. He’s at least six foot four and a good two hundred eighty pounds. He’s one scary fucker.
He seemed to warm up after his wife Donna started to scold him about how he was behaving towards me. He didn’t want to piss her off I guess, so he was civil to me after that. I chuckle thinking of how much Donna reminds me of Alison, same fiery personality.
I remember when he pulled me aside. He wanted to know what my intentions were for his daughter, especially now considering she’s pregnant with my baby. I told him the truth that I would be there for her, and the baby. That I love her, and I would never leave her. He seemed to be satisfied with my answer; he warmed up a bit more to me after that. Thank fuck.
I get ready for work. I notice there’s a text from Alison saying we can get together today, excitement fills me. I’m going to see her beautiful face. Kiss her sweet lips; it’s been way too long since I’ve tasted them. My dick gets rock hard just from thinking about her lips. Fuck! No woman has ever gotten me this turned on without at least doing something to me first.
Grabbing my keys, I head out of the door. As I walk up to my bike, I grab my helmet that’s sitting on my bike and I put it on, revving my bike. I take off out of the parking lot, heading towards the bike repair shop we own. As I pull up I see Viper, Judge and Blaze working in the garage.
I thought for sure Viper would be at the hospital, Tammy’s getting discharged later today. I walk up to Viper, giving him a slap on the shoulder. “Tammy’s going home today, why are you here?” I ask as I look at the sweet ride he’s working on.
“I’m going to be leaving soon. I got to get most of this bike done, so Judge can take over after.” He reaches down grabbing a wrench from the box.
“Sounds good, I’m going to be checking in with pops, I’m going to tell him about the baby, and then I’m going over to Alison’s.” I walk around the bike checking out the work Viper has done. I know his mind is everywhere right now, but it doesn’t seem to be affecting his work.
Lucky bastard! If I was working while Alison was in the hospital and she just got out of a coma. I know for a fact I wouldn’t be able to concentrate on anything but her.
Today is supposed to be my day off. Seeing as I’m here and Pop’s isn’t here yet. I decide to help around the shop before I head over to see Alison. I’ve been working for an hour when Pop’s strolls in, heading towards his office like he does every day. Well, I guess it’s time to break the news that he’s going to be a grandpa.
I walk over to the office door, taking a deep breath. I knock on the door. I hear my father grunt. “Come in,” Opening the door, I step inside, I see my father standing at his desk looking at receipts.
“Hey Pop’s. I have something to tell you.” I announce. I watch his head tilt up to look at me.
“Okay… What is it that you want to tell me?” He sighs as he sits down in his chair. He continues to look at the bills scattered all over the desk.
“Please tell me Alison and her sister, are okay. I haven’t heard anything much on that,” He looks at me for confirmation.
“No, Alison and Tammy are doing fine dad. I just want to let you know that Alison is….” I’m Just about to tell him. Then Gale walks through the door with a box of pizza, my father grins.
“Well darling, isn’t this one hell of a nice surprise. You brought lunch,” Gale places the box of pizza on my father’s desk.
“I didn’t want my man to go hungry now.” She gracefully walks around the desk, placing a quick kiss on my father’s lips. He pulls her in to his lap. She giggles as he kisses her neck. It’s like watching two teenagers sometimes, I swear.
“Hey Ace, how are you doing? How’s Alison doing?” Her face etched with concern. She knows about the accident. I know she’s worried about Alison and Tammy. Gale loves Alison and Tammy.
“I’m fine. Alison and Tammy are good. Tammy gets to go home today. I’m going to meet up with Alison after at their apartment.” I sit down in the chair facing my father’s desk.
Gale sighs in relief then smiles at me. “I’m glad they are both okay.”
“Well before you came in. I was just about to tell Pop’s something…” I say as I take a deep breath. It’s going to feel so real, letting my father and Gale know they are going to be grandparents.
“Alison and I are working things out. We’re going to take things slow… As you know Porsche tried to cause some shit between us, but it didn’t work….And I just found out Alison and I are expecting a baby,” I look at my father and Gale, it takes a moment to sink in.
I hear a scream come from Gale as she jumps up off my father’s lap. She’s jumping up and down squealing. She runs around the desk and bulldozes me over as she hugs me.
“Oh my God, I’m going to be a grandma.” She shouts out excitedly, her eyes fill with unleashed tears and she smiles.
I chuckle at her reaction. I guess it’s safe to say she’s excited about Alison being pregnant. My father hasn’t said a word yet. It’s starting to worry me.
Usually, he always has something to say. I look at my father, I can tell he’s in a state of shock. His eyes widen and his mouth is drops open as he stares at me.
He shakes his head. “I’m going to be a grandfather?” He asks with so much emotion in his voice that it starts to crack as he says ‘grandfather’. I nod my head with a smile on my face.
“Yup old man, you’re going to be a grandpa,” Gale jumps on Pop’s giggling.
“Abraham. We’re going to be grandparents.” She exclaims as she hugs him. Hearing her call my father by his first name still gets some getting used too. She is the only one to ever call him Abraham.
“Alison and Tammy’s parents are in town for a few weeks. I was thinking maybe it’s time for you two to meet her parents,” I hope they are fine with it meeting them; with Alison being pregnant both sets of grandparents need to get along.
Gale starts squealing as she nods her head. “Of course sweetheart, I would love to meet her parents, she’s such a sweet girl.”
My father stands up from his chair, with a grin on his face. He comes around his desk towards me and pulls me in for a hug, slapping my back. “I’m so happy for you son. There is nothing better than being a parent. As for meeting Alison’s parents, just let us know when and we’ll be there.”
I chuckle, because I’ve never seen my father with this soft before. Usually he’s a real hardass, so seeing this soft side of him. It’s a whole new experience.
“Sure Pop, I’ll get you guys a time and date as soon as I figure out with Alison. Find out when it would be a good time for her parents,” Gale and my father give me a family hug, as we all laugh. They’re really happy about Alison’s pregnancy.
I look at the time on the clock above the door. “Shit, I got to get going. I told Alison that I would be there around one thirty,”
“Well you shouldn’t keep your little lady waiting son, you better get going. There’s one thing you’re going to find out pretty quick.” His face straight as he stares at me.
“Don’t piss off a pregnant woman. They are worse than anything I have ever seen, and believe me when I tell you… You know I’ve seen a lot of shit, but a pregnant woman who is pissed takes the cake. You understand what I’m saying?” He says with a smirk on his face, fucker is trying to scare me.
“Yeah I get what you’re saying, Pop’s. Thanks for the tips,” I chuckle as I head out of the office. Waving to my father and Gale, I make my way towards my bike.
I just arrived at Alison’s. I’m standing in front of her apartment door. I knock and I wait for her answer. I can’t wait to see her. God it's torture not being with her. Yeah, I know makes me sound like a pussy but fuck if I care. What is taking her so long to answer the door? I knock again; I wait patiently for her to open the door.
Alison answers a few minutes later. She’s standing there in cut off shorts and a t-shirt. God damn, she’s fucking sexy without even trying.
I notice she’s acting a little nervous, shifting from foot to foot, as she looks down at the floor. She doesn’t meet my eyes as I lift her chin up to look at her.
As I drag my thumb across her right cheek. She winces and pulls away from my touch. What the fuck!
“Alison. What the hell happened to your cheek?” I look at her right cheek. I see that she tried to cover it up with makeup, but you can still see there’s bruising on her cheek. I’m waiting for her to tell me but she stays quiet. What the hell?
“Alison. What happened?” I ask more calmly, hoping she will tell me about what the fuck happened. She’s backing away from me, and it kills me that she feels like she needs to get away from me. Jesus I would never hurt her.
She walks toward the living room and I follow her. She stands in front of the couch. She bites her lip as she stares at down.
“Ummm…If I tell you…Please just listen to me and don’t speak till I’m finished, okay?” She lifts her head and looks at me with a worried look.
“Did someone hurt you, Peaches?” I walk towards her, keeping my hands down at my sides.
“Yesterday when I got home from the hospital…I heard a knock at the front door. I thought it was you or Blaze stopping by to check on me. As I open the door…It was Mark…” I start to pace back and forth. That mother fucker did this to her, he hit her.
I’m shaking with rage as I wonder what else happened. “That mother fucker. What did he do Alison?” She stares at me, slightly shaking her head.
“I told you to let me speak till I’m finished, Ace.” She says softly. I nod my head for her to continue.
“I told him to leave, but he wasn’t having it. He stuck his foot in the door, so I couldn’t shut the door. I asked him multiple times to leave and he wouldn’t. He forced his way into the apartment.” Her voice breaks a bit as she stops to take a breather. She wipes the tear that has fallen out of the corner of her eye. She looks up at me and I freeze, wondering what happened. I close my eyes, praying it’s not what I think.
“After he forced his way into the apartment, I mentioned that were still together and he flipped out. He was bitching about Porsche not doing her job like she was supposed to. And then he grabbed me…” She stops as she tries hard not cry. Her eyes are full of tears just waiting to fall.
“He took me to my room, and he tried to….He tried to…Rape me,” When she says rape my mind goes berserk. My fists are bunched up so tight. That the circulation in my hands is cutting off, making them numb. That mother fucker is dead.
“He didn’t do anything else to hurt you or the baby, did he?” I ask lightly not sure how to ask her this, but fuck I need to know. She’s my everything and the baby. I love him or her already so much. She shakes her head, and I sigh in relief.
I look down at Alison; she takes a seat on the couch. Her face buried in her hands as she cries. I take a few deep breaths, trying to calm myself before I sit down beside her. I don’t want her to be afraid of me. I’m so angry at that son of a bitch. If I see him I will kill the little prick. What the fuck was he thinking trying to rape my girl? Does he have a death wish? Well that is one wish… I plan on granting.
I sit down on the couch, putting my arm around her and bring her to my side. I hold her close to me as she sobs.
“Shhh…Peaches. It will be okay, I’m here.”
“You don’t have to worry about him ever again coming around you again,” I mention as I place her on my lap, holding her I rock her back and forth as she cries on my shoulder.
I try to comfort her as best as I can. She stiffens as I rub her back slowly; that mother fucker did this to her. All but too soon she pulls away from me, sitting beside me.
“Sorry,” She mumbles out. What the hell does she mean she’s sorry? She has nothing to be sorry about.
“Peaches, why are you sorry? You have nothing to be sorry for.” I look at her, waiting for her answer. She gives a weak smile, that doesn’t reach her eyes.
“I’m sorry Ace. It’s just that…I’m…not comfortable being close right now,” she says as she sobs.
“I’m so sorry.” She shouts out as she covers her face.
I swallow roughly. “What you went through is not something I would wish on anyone. I will be here for you when you need me, I’m not leaving you. I will never leave you!” She tucks her head into my chest.
“I hear Tammy’s coming home today,” Alison looks up and gives a genuine smile.
“Yes. She’s coming home today; I can’t imagine what Tammy is going to feel when she hears about what Mark did. She’s going to blame herself because she wasn’t here.” Her eyes are showing so much sadness.
I hope Tammy doesn’t beat herself over what happened to Alison. It’s not something she could have controlled. She was in the hospital recovering. Even if she was there he could have hurt Tammy, on top of hurting Alison worse than what he did. I should have been here. Alison must notice the change in my face, and she whimpers as she lays her head on my shoulder.
“It’s not your fault either Ace. It all happened so fast, I couldn’t even get to the phone to call anyone for help. But Blaze came by the check on me and he saved me from Mark.” She holds onto my arm tightly.
I snap my head back to look at Alison. Did I just hear her right? Blaze was here? And he saved her? And he didn’t say one fucking thing to me this morning when I was at the shop. What the fuck?
“Blaze never mentioned he was here last night when I saw him this morning,” I grit through my teeth as I breathe through my nose, trying to calm my tempter. I’m going to have to pay a little visit to Blaze later.
Her eyes widen. “Please don’t be mad at him. I made him promise me to not say a word.” She looks away as she mumbles out.
“Ace, please don’t be mad…Blaze stayed the night last night…but he slept on the couch. Don’t worry he was here just to make sure that I was safe,” She shoots out quickly, probably worried that I would get pissed at the fact that another man stayed the night. Even if he was around Alison in the beginning, I trust him fully with Alison to keep her safe.
“I’m glad he was here to keep you safe, but I’m a little pissed that you didn’t call me, right after it happened. I could have been here for you.” I look down feeling like I just got kicked in the stomach. She didn’t want to call me.
“I’m so sorry Ace, I truly am. I couldn’t deal with everything last night; I didn’t want to call you over, I was worried you wouldn’t look at me the same. Yesterday I just wanted to crawl into bed and forget any of it happened.” She reaches for my hand and squeezes it. I look at her hand lying on mine.
I give her a crooked grin. “I love you Peaches,” She gives me the sweetest smile.
Telling Ace what happened to me was so much harder than I thought it would be. At least now he knows now, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
I can’t believe I didn’t want to tell him. He didn’t turn away from me when I told him… He wasn’t disgusted with me.
If I would have kept it to myself, I would have become distant. He would of known I was keeping something from him. I’m pretty sure that would have pushed him away eventually. I’m just glad that I had the courage to tell him
Ace orders pizza for us for supper; it tastes like heaven. After we finished eating, we decide to watch a movie. Ace is looking through my DVD collection beside the TV in the living room.
“What are you in the mood for Peaches?” He says not even looking up at me as he continues to browse through the DVD’s.
“Ummm…Anything is fine. I’m kind of tired anyways. So I’m not sure if I will be able to watch the whole thing before I fall asleep,” I giggle as I move toward the couch. I sit down with a sigh, man I ate too much.
Ace turns around and looks at me with a smirk on his face shaking his head as he grabs one movie’s from the pile, holding it up. I look at the movie he’s holding up ‘Sucker Punch’. I chuckle as he puts the movie in the DVD player.
He comes and sits beside me putting his arm around my shoulders. “What are you laughing at Peaches?” He whispers in my ear, sending shivers down my spine. Dear God, his voice always makes me tingle.
“Nothing, it’s just funny you choose that movie. I think its Vipers,” He raises a brow at me as he chuckles, shaking his head.
“Hmmm…Fucker does have good taste. This movie is awesome. A bit fucked up but awesome.” He presses the play button on the remote.
“Ace, tomorrow is my first appointment with the doctor for the baby. I was wondering if you would like to come with me,” His head snaps down at me and he smiles.
“I would love to go with you. I don’t want to miss out on anything,” He kisses my forehead as we turn our attention back to the movie.
I think I fell asleep halfway through the movie. Waking up slowly I see I’m in my room, how did I get in here? I panic till I feel Ace behind me, bringing me closer to him. Holding me, telling me I’m okay and that everything will be okay. God, I love this man. What I would do without him?
As we wait in the doctor’s office. We wait patiently for my name to be called. Ace takes my hand in his; bringing it to his mouth he places a gentle kiss on the back of my hand. I get butterflies when his lips touch my skin.
He’s so sweet but at the same time when you see him as an outsider for the first time, he’s intimidating. Oh my God, his tattoos are wow. I just want to climb on him and have my way with him here in the doctor’s office.
Jesus Christ get a grip, Alison. I’m sitting at a doctor’s office and all I’m thinking about is his body and what I can do to him. I blush, turning my head; if he sees I’m blushing, he will for sure know I’m thinking naughty thoughts.
I get snapped out of my thoughts when I hear my name being called. Ace gives my hand a light squeeze as he gets up. He holds his hand out with a crooked grin plastered on his face.
“Let’s go Peaches. I can’t wait to see the baby.” I place my hand in his. We walk towards the nurse that is standing there, eye-fucking Ace, Bitch! Ace doesn’t seem to notice that she’s standing there drooling over him as she looks him up and down.
She walks us down a narrow hallway to a room. She opens the door for us, as we walk into the room she doesn’t even acknowledge me as she stares at Ace. “The doctor will be with you shortly,” She purrs out. Oh my God, what the hell is it with these women? Going after men who are taken? I just want to scratch her eyes out; she better think twice about acting like a bitch in heat again in front of me because, I won’t be sitting here all quiet while she eye fucks him. I’ve had about enough of these women, first Porsche and now the nurse.
My mood sours as she leaves. Ace must notice because he comes up behind me and places his arms around me as he whispers in my ear huskily. “You don’t need to be mad baby; I love you and only want you.”
I melt into him sighing as he holds me. “What is with the women falling at your feet? And she was flirting with you right in front of me. What a fucking bitch!” I’m so pissed off by her actions. Ace chuckles and kisses my neck.
“Damn Peaches, it’s a turn on hearing you swear baby.” He holds me close to him. I feel his erection pushing into my back. I move a little, and he groans into my neck. I can’t help but giggle.
The doctor comes walking in a few minutes later, looking down at the sheet in his hands. He doesn’t look that old. I would guess around Ace’s age or a little older.
“Good afternoon Miss. Murphy. How are you feeling today?” He stops walking; he looks up with a smile and see’s Ace standing there behind me.
The doctor looks between us both. “Is this the father of the baby, Miss. Murphy?” He sits down at his desk, taking his pen out of his pocket.
“Oh please just Alison. And yes Ace is the Father,” I say as I look at Ace. He has a huge smile on his face.
The doctor chuckles at Ace, shaking his head. “What’s Ace’s real name. I’m assuming that Ace is his road name.” How in the hell did he know that was his road name?
Ace walks around me and looks at Dr. Cole. “The names Hayden…Hayden Hawke.” He says the doctor looks up from writing and tilts his head to the side staring at Ace.
“Hayden Hawke. Now why in the hell does that name ring a bell,” he utters to himself looking dazed.
“You were two grades ahead of me in high school,” Ace mentions, I look at Dr. Cole, and you can see when Ace mentions that, there’s a light bulb that flicks inside.
“Holy shit, is that you Hayden?”
Ace chuckles as he nods his head. Dr. Cole gets up and walks around the desk and shakes Ace’s hand. Okay, now I’m confused, they know each other? “You two know each other?” I look between them; Ace clears his throat, while Dr. Cole nods his head.
“Yeah I know Dr. Cole. His name is Max Cole. He’s cousins with Viper,” When the name leaves his lips, you can see Max’s face change to confusion.
Ace decides to put Max out of his misery. “Dalton” Ace mentions.
“My cousin is in a motorcycle club?” Max asks as he stares at Ace.
“Wow, I haven’t seen Dalton in a few years. How’s he doing?” Ace and Max talk for a bit back and forth. It’s like they just remember that I’m standing there waiting. Looking between them, we’re here because of the baby… Not to go down memory lane.
Dr. Cole motions me to changing area, handing me some scrubs to change into. He walks out of the room with Ace. They return a few minutes later.
“Please sit on the table and lay down please,” Ace comes around the table and holds my hand as Max gets the machine up and running. He takes a tube of gel out. “Now Alison, I don’t want to alarm you, but this is going to feel a bit cold,” He warns me as he puts a fair amount of the gel on my stomach. Jesus H Christ! It’s cold.
He takes the wand and moves it in the gel, and then he applies a little more pressure. I look at the screen and then up to Ace. He has the hugest smile I have ever seen on his handsome face.
“Now, it’s a bit too early to tell the sex of the baby, but by the measurements of the fetus. You're around twelve weeks. Let’s see if the little guy in there has a strong heat beat. There’s your baby’s heartbeat.” He points to the screen as we hear the heart, showing us the little bean. “I want you to make another appointment in 6 weeks. We will know for sure the sex of the baby. That’s if you want to find out the sex of the baby of course.” He hands me a few paper towels to clean myself off.
Once I’m dressed, I pull the curtain over and see Ace sitting in the chair in front of Max. He’s writing on a prescription pad. “Now here is a prescription for prenatal vitamins for you to take every day. One pill every morning works best.” He rips the paper from the pad and hands it to me.
“Thank you, Dr. Cole.”
As we leave the doctor’s office, we make our way to Ace’s truck; once he found out I was pregnant. The bike has been off limits, party pooper.
I stop dead in my tracks. I see Porsche walking up toward us, with an evil grin on her face. I turn to look at Ace but he’s looking down at his phone, he’s probably messaging his dad about how the appointment went.
Ace must have notice that I stopped walking because he turns around to look at me. “Peaches, what’s wrong?” He touches my arm softly.
I swallow roughly as I point towards Porsche; he looks up and sees her. His mood changes, he’s furious. “Hey Ace,” She purrs out. I shake my head is this bitch for real? I’m standing right beside him.
“Don’t fucking ‘Hey Ace’ me Porsche. I told you at the clubhouse when your ass got kicked out. Stay the fuck away from me and Alison.” He hisses out. She looks like she’s about the cry, good the bitch deserves that and more.
She goes to open her mouth but she closes it as I grab onto his arm. “Ace baby, give Porsche the good news,” I can’t help but smirk as I stare at her.
“Alison’s pregnant,” You can see Porsche’s eyes widen as her shoulders slump a bit. She straightens up, giving a fake smile.
“Well, seems like congratulations are in order,” she growls out as she storms passed us.
Ace chuckles, he leans down and kisses the top of my head, “My feisty Mama, I like it.”