Chapter Twenty-Five
The Next Day
Where is your husband? He saw me leaving yesterday, so I know he was there.
He tries to hide it, but I know he’s scared of me. He should be. I’m double his size, and I’m not a god-fearing man.
By the time I get back into town, it’s already closing time at the garage. I’m ten minutes from the shop, so I give Brenden a call. After the second ring, Brenden picks up,
“Hey, Twinkle Toes, what's up?”
“Hey man, any plans tonight? I need to check on Juni, she just got out of the hospital… I wanted to see if you’d come with me in case I happened to have to dig a Reece-sized hole.”
“I don’t have anything going on. I was going to go to the gym, but I can go tomorrow.”
“Get ready, I’ll pick you up in like seven minutes, don't fuck around, I want to get over there.”
“Ahh, so we are sassy Twinkle toes today, I see?”
“Why did I fucking ask for your assistance again..?”
“Because you love me, asshole, see you in a few.” Before I can respond, he hangs up.
My CarPlay automatically starts playing again after the call ends.
Pulling into the parking lot, I’m barely stopped as Brenden rips open my passenger door. His eyes immediately land on the SIG case that's currently riding shotgun.
“So… what's with the SIG case, Twinkle?” Brenden asks as he carefully picks it up and lays it on my back seat.
“It’s for Juni. It’s getting really fucking bad. Brenden, He put her in the hospital.”
“Well, holy shit, is she okay now at least?”
“No, not really. She was fucking pregnant, man, that fucking pussy beat her to the point she lost it.”
Brenden’s face instantly falls flat. “Okay, so my new job is to keep YOU out of jail… got it, I might end up in there with you.” For the rest of the drive, we sit in silence, listening to my playlist.
As I pull into the trailer park, I noticed a few things. Thank fuck Reece is not parked in his usual spot; in place of his shitty Ford Ranger is a Blue VW R32 Mk5. Judging by the body style, it’s a 2009. That must be Peyton’s.
I park my truck behind Juni’s Cabrio. I reach into the back and grab the SIG’s case. “Come on, I took a little longer getting here since I picked you up.”
“Uh, is that what Reece drives?” Brenden asks as we pass the R32.
“No, he drives a clapped-out Ranger that’s on its last leg.”
Stealing a peek at the r32, Brendan’s eyes widened a little. “Who is this then?”
“I’m assuming it’s Peyton’s, that’s Juni’s best friend. She is just your type, too,” I say with a smirk.
“Is she hot? I bet she is, and she drives a manual? “ Brenden sighs and grabs his chest where his heart is. “I’m in love already.”
“Shut up dickhead, they can probably hear you. The walls are paper-thin.”
Walking up to the front door. I start to knock as the door opens. In the doorway stands Peyton. At first, she was scowling, but her face changed when she saw me. Her eyes slowly drift over to Brenden; by the face she makes, he just might be her type as well.
“Oh, hey Gavin! We have been waiting for you! Who’s your friend?”
“I’m Brenden, Sweet Cheeks. I’m assuming you’re Peyton?
” The split-second Peyton smiled, it instantly melted into an unamused expression.
Rolling her eyes as hard as she can. She steps back and lets us in.
Juni is lying on the couch on her side. Wrapped up in a blanket, just looking lost. I make my way over to her, bending down until I’m on my knees on the floor in front of her.
“Hey, you. How are you feeling?” My eyes don’t leave hers. Noticing the bruises are getting darker.
“As you would expect. I’m just trying to rest so I can heal.” She says weakly. “I’m just really sore. And…I just took the medication… to help me pass the baby naturally. “
“I’m so sorry, Любовь… How long does it take to work? Do you need anything from me? “ I ask, giving her my full attention.
“The box says it could start working anywhere between half an hour after you take it to a few hours. We were about to put on White Chicks and just kind of wait it out,” she says softly.
“Do you mind if we stay for the movie? You know that’s my favorite,” I grin at her with amusement.
“Yeah, you can. We don’t mind at all.”
“Speak for yourself, Juni, that asshole,” pointing at Brenden, “just met me and already started hitting on me. He called me 'Sweet Cheeks.” She rolls her eyes so hard I’m surprised she didn’t snap a cornea.
Laughing, I automatically sit next to Juni, making sure there is enough room between us. She starts to sit up to help give room.
“Hey…no need to sit up, just lie back down Любовь just lay down.” As she settles back down.
I automatically grab her left foot and start gently rubbing the sole.
She used to love it when I rubbed her feet.
It’s relaxing for her. Anything I can do to help, I will.
She starts to protest. But she reads the look on my face.
She just settles back down and turns to watch the movie.
After about fifteen minutes, I grab her right foot and start massaging it. I’m spacing out, not even paying attention to one of my favorite movies. Suddenly, Juni jumps up, ripping her foot out of my hand, and runs to what I’m assuming is their bathroom.