Hidden Secrets (Satan's Prophets MC) (8 page)

“Lori, where were you? I’ve been calling you all day.”

“Sorry, I was taking my final exams. I loaded them up in one day to get them over with.” When Jasmine got quiet, Lori knew why.

“Oh Jaz, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to sound so happy about it. So I’m a secretary now, big deal. I probably won’t be able to find a job anywhere.”

“That’s okay, Lori. Just because I screwed up my life doesn’t mean I’m not happy for you. I was just wondering when you could come visit again. Even Renee is missing you. She’s still babbling about our wild time at that music festival,” Jaz said chuckling. “You won’t believe all the things we’ve been doing. Tomorrow we’re going tubing down some river near here. That should be some adventure since I don’t know how to swim,” Jaz admitted.

“Maybe I’ll come there and get a job with you, then I can see Danny all the time. It’s been ‘like forever’ since I’ve seen him last. And I can party with my best friend, just like old times. Wouldn’t that be great?”

Jasmine brightened up considerably. “Yes, that would be a wild time. Now you’ve got me all excited. Hurry up and get here as soon as you can. Besides, I really need someone to talk to.”

“Uh-oh, sounds like man troubles.”

“You could say that,” Jaz sighed.

“Took the last one today and I’m on my way,” Lori laughed.

Jaz burst out laughing too at the little ditty.

“Yes! Well anyway, I’ll be there soon.”

Striker brought his fist down hard on the table to start the club meeting. After listening to the club officers reports, he was ready to get down to business.

“So what you’re saying is that fucking douche-bag is cheating the club out of our cut of the money?”

“Yep,” JD answered. “It’s pretty obvious he’s up to something. The place is packed every night and the booze is flowing like Niagra Falls. He’s got Danny watering down the drinks so there’s even more of a profit coming in there. I can’t be sure yet,” JD continued, “but my bet is he’s got prostitutes working the customers. From what I experienced firsthand, it’s no rinky-dink ring either. Hell, I even tipped her,” he boasted with a big grin on his face.

“Maybe we’d better put one of our dancer’s in there,” Roach broke in. “See what’s going on with that. I’m thinking Lila would be good with it. Hell, she’d dance naked for free and love every minute of it,” he chuckled.

“Good idea. What about the bar maids? See any problems with them?” Striker asked, looking around the table.

“Yeah, there’s a problem with one of them. Seems like licker here can’t get his dick wet,” Drifter joked.

“Maybe he needs some lessons. I don’t know—maybe ‘dick dunking one-oh-one’ or something,” Striker mocked. “Ya do know it’s not only for pullin’ on it, don’t ya?”  That caused quite a few snickers around the table, except for JD, who was scowling now.

“Try some of that smelly shit. I’m telling ya, the girls love it,” piped in Spokes, to egg him on more.

“Don’t need no damn smelly crap. I’m just pacing myself. She’s not one of the club whores you just slam bam and thank you mam.”

When Striker noticed JD clenching his fists, he decided he’d better put an end to the ribbing. Last thing he needed was an all-out brawl in the clubhouse. “All right, listen up. Enough with the fucking pansy talk. Anything else that needs to be discussed before we go over there tonight?”

“I have a little problem I’m dealing with, could use some back-up. That dancer I got off the stage the other night. I got her over at my house for now. Long story, but she’s under my protection. It might get ugly—abusive ex-husband might be looking for her,” Roach explained. “I’m gonna get her settled and try to find her a decent job.”

“Under your protection, she’s under the club’s. Let us know what you need. That ex comes looking for her here, he’ll be fish bait. No worries, bro,” Striker added.

Roach gave his brothers a chin nod. He knew the brothers would have his back, but it still meant a lot to him.

“So, that’s it. We go over there tonight and show our faces. A little reminder to Joe who he’s dealing with. We make it plain to him, show we mean business. Either he smartens up fast or he’s a dead fucker. Makes no difference to me. JD, get Lila over there. Don’t tell her why, just tell her she’s dancing. With her big mouth, we’ll hear everything that’s going on soon enough. Now, let’s go have some brews. All this business talk made me thirsty.”

Lori arrived with suitcases in hand and a big smile on her face.

“Wow, are you visiting or planning to stay awhile?” Jaz asked, surprised.

“Stay awhile, of course. I’m taking a much needed break from the stressful world. I love it here in Mayberry,” she joked, “plus I’ll be able to see Danny more.”

Jaz remained silent. She didn’t think Danny would be too pleased. Once she happened to catch Danny give Sheila a long, lusty kiss on the lips. She didn’t want to break Lori’s heart so she never told her. Besides, Jaz didn’t think Lori was as ‘in love’ with Danny as she claimed.

“Come on, Lori. Let’s get you settled into the motel. You’re going to absolutely love Sam and Sara.” Jaz picked up one of Lori’s suitcases and started walking away.

“All right, but we still need to talk,” Lori yelled after her. “I want to hear all about your man troubles.”

Eating supper that night at the diner, Lori was all questions. “So tell me, is it that biker dude that took you home from that festival? Did something happen?”

“Geesh—let me order lunch first, at least,” Jaz complained as she picked up the menu.

“Okay girl, spill—and I want all the hot parts first,” Lori winked.

“Well, he followed me home from work one night and came in—uninvited I might add, although I really
did
want him to kiss me. It went further than I had planned, but honestly? I loved it, Lori. I didn’t want him to stop, but he did.” Jaz put the menu back down and leaned toward Lori when she whispered, “I swear, I would’ve let him screw my brains out, I was so turned on.”

“Wow,” Lori said, drawing her eyebrows together. “I wonder why he didn’t.”

“That’s the problem! Why didn’t he? Did I do something wrong or did he change his mind and now he’s not interested?” Jaz often caught herself thinking maybe he felt she was too inexperienced for him or was he just playing with her until someone better came along?

“Maybe he didn’t have a condom,” Lori tried to cheer Jaz up. “That could be it, don’t jump to conclusions. When do you think you’ll see him again?”

“That’s another thing. He left without saying a word. I can just kill that jerk. I didn’t want to go there with him, but now I want him so bad. Oh, I don’t know. I’m so messed up.”

“Well, Lori is here now—don’t you worry. We’ll fix his sweet ass if he doesn’t want you.” Jaz smiled, feeling a lot better now that she had Lori here to talk to.

“If you’re not working tonight, Lori’s going to take you out to party. We’ll go to the bar. Heck, maybe I’ll get a job there. Just think how much fun we’d have!”

“So, how do I look?” Lori wanted to know, twirling around like a giddy teenager.

“Yowza! You are one hot, foxy looking mama,” Jaz replied in a little bit of shock. Lori had on a really short, black skirt and a purple tank top with black fishnet stockings and sexy as sin, high heeled shoes. Her way-out teased, curly black hair completed the look. Jaz was speechless. She had never seen Lori dressed so sexy before. She even had on heavier makeup than usual which accented her dark blue eyes beautifully.

“Danny will go into instant hard-on mode soon as he sees you, Lori. Either that or he’s completely dead, I’ll wager.”

“That’s what I’m counting on… if this doesn’t kill him,” Lori giggled, “just think of the fun we’ll have.”

“Come on, your turn,” Lori insisted, dragging Jaz over to her closet. “I want you to show that biker guy what he’s missing out on. Let’s create your attack. Poor suckers—they won’t know what hit them.”

By the time they were done, Jaz had on a pair of short black leather hot pants. Lori talked her into a black, sheer nylon top with a dark red, skimpy bra underneath. Jaz chose not to wear any stockings with her high-heeled spikes. Her long blonde hair was braided to hang over one shoulder, held at the end with a red beaded band. Since Jaz didn’t like to wear too much makeup Lori had to coax her (once again) into a dark red lipstick.

Standing side by side in front of a full length mirror, they both burst out laughing as Lori blurted out, “Let’s go rock their world upside down, hot mama!”