Never Forever (BlackPath MC Book 1) (5 page)

“Ok,
they just made it over to Felix’s and are getting her car out of there.” He
shakes his head, “There’s no way we can get to the track before that race takes
place from here. They are closer and she is cutting it close in the time,”  he
says and then he has a smile come across his face, and I know this idiot is
falling for a girl that is out of his reach. I am relieved it’s Sarah and not
Callie, because for some strange reason I felt a little protective of the girl
I know holds answers in her hands that she doesn’t even know the questions to.
That just doesn’t sit well with me. None of it does.

“Car
is out and they are on the move. They will be arriving at the club within an
hour of the race and that should be in about forty minutes. So we have an hour
and forty minutes to be in place.” He says looking at my dad and then me for
our response.

“No,
we can’t take the chance of being seen with you. Dad and I will go and you stay
in touch with them by text and shoot the info to us.” It seems to make sense to
me. We can’t afford to be seen with him.

“Can’t
do that. Sarah is expecting me and if I don’t show they will be trying to find
me. She thinks I am smooth.” He says with a smirk on his face.

“Damn
man, what is she eighteen? Don’t you think she is a little young to be getting
a smirk on your face about?”

His
eyes hit the floor and then as if a thought comes to him his smirk reappears
and he says, “Well she is eighteen. I am only twenty. Sarah is still four
months older than Callie.” Then he drove it home exactly how young this girl I
was taking on was. Damn! I am almost fifteen years older than Callie. Man, I am
going to hell for this. It won’t be the first thing that is going to send me
there.

“Just
keep an eye on them until you see us and don’t let on you know us. We are
getting out of here and back to the motel and cleaned up. Then we will meet at
this bar. Send the directions to our phones.” Dad says as he gets up and we
both make our way to the door.

Tito
reaches it first and steps out and then back in. “It’s clear and I won’t
forget, sir.”

We
quickly make our way to our bikes to get back to the motel for a quick clean up,
then to make it to that bar and get our eyes back on my girl. I don’t know when
she became my girl, instead of that girl, but she has. I was fascinated with
her before, but now I am obsessed with the idea of her being mine and I’m tired
of waiting.

We
made it with no time to spare. Fe and Sarah are looking around but will be back
soon. There’s Jack, he will be wanting to talk to me and make sure I have my
part of the bet. I’ve yet to see Rabbit, the man I’m racing.

“Callie
how are you sweetheart? You know if your dad shows up or hears about this we
are both screwed.” He laughs, Jack Smithers is scared of no man and he probably
wants dad to find out so he’ll have shit to stir.

“Oh,
so old man, are you scared? You must be getting old. The Jack Smithers I know
could care less what anyone thinks.” I laugh egging him on.

“Oh
no baby girl, just looking forward to it. Haven’t had a good fight since the
last time.” He gives me an eyebrow raise.

“You
are so out of luck. He is tied up at the clubhouse with work and I am just here
with friends. Going to be dull tonight. Just me and my buddies.” I smile full
blast and show my dimples for good measure, so he doesn’t change his mind.

“Now
what is the fun in that? If I remember right that is how it started out last
time. If this is all I’m getting, I’m half tempted to send your ass home.” He
gives me a scrutinizing look.

I
give him a pouty look, and then smile when I know I have him, “Ok. Then you
tell Rabbit he doesn’t get his rematch.” I know I have him over a barrel.
Rabbit has let everyone know this is his chance to win back the last bet he
lost to my TA. His Camaro is good but my Pontiac will out do his Chevy any day.
I built my baby from the tires up. It has a Pontiac 400 built by yours truly
with a 373 posi-trac rear end. Sweet. I was knee deep in parts and smelled of
oil and gas for the two weeks it took to get everything done at the machine
shop and get it back together. Wouldn’t change a thing though. I know it inside
and out and I’m proud of it.

“You
have me there. He is ready for you this time. He has been bragging about taking
you down this time.” He tries to goad me into running my mouth, but I don’t
bite.

“I’ll
let my baby do her own talking. Nothing harder to eat than crow.” I say as I
hand him over the envelope with my purse money in it.

“Well,
if you’re taking all my fun away. Remember the rules, no cheating, the winner
is the winner, no arguing, and if we get busted, you’re on your own. Got it
sweet cheeks?” he says in a smartass voice.

“Oh
I have it. Put the gas down and leave everyone in the dust.” I say back.

“When
did you become such a smartass, sweetheart?” he asks, but loving every minute
of it. I am the only one to give it right back to him.

“Haven’t
you heard I’m graduated now and all smart?” knowing this will get him.

“Congratulations
by the way, proud of you sweetheart. You did it and if you’re smart you’ll stay
in school and get out of this place. You deserve more than that damn clubhouse.
You and that man of yours can make a good life away from here. I always knew
you and Mason were made for each other, even if he did try to fight it.” He
looks deep in thought and then turns to leave but hesitates at the last minute,
“Now get your ass ready to burn those tires up.” And he moves along.

Felix
comes running up pulling Sarah behind him, “They’re ready for you. Get yourself
in position, girlie.” Felix is nervous and wants this over with. He really doesn’t
want to get caught by my dad again. I think he is afraid to lose his respect.
My dad had a long talk with him the last time we got caught doing something we
shouldn’t. Wanted him to know that he was the man and in charge of us females
when my dad or Ty isn’t around. What a bunch of crap. The sooner this over the
better though. Money in my pocket and us out of here before we get caught is
good. I get in my car and start it up and let the feel of it take me to the
place in my head I need to go to be able to let go and let instinct take over.
I put it in low and give my friends a head nod and slowly pull into position on
the strip. I see Rabbit in his Camaro, and give him a nod and a saucy smirk and
I know. I see it in his eyes. He knows. I pull up to the starting tree and the
light goes yellow. He’s in position, another yellow light. My stomach is in
knots but in a good way. My hands begin to sweat inside my gloves. Any second
now and it is green. My baby does not let me down and by a nose she outruns
that Camaro and as fast as we start we are at the finish line and my pockets
will be full tonight. Hell Yeah!!!

I
pull over and get my time sheet and go to find Jack and Rabbit. I see Jack with
his big ass grin. He is already giving Rabbit hell and I know he is eating it
up. Rabbit is looking pissed. I park my car and get out and start toward them
as Felix and Sarah approach. We close the distance between us and walk up to
Jack.

“Great
job Callie. Nice clean, fast race, just like I like. Do you want your winnings
tonight or do you want our usual arrangement?” Jack is only asking to rub it in
to Rabbit.

 “We
are having another race soon. You won’t be so lucky. I am working on a Mustang
GT.” Rabbit huffs out.

“Anytime
you want another run, we’ll do it.” I put out my hand to shake his and he grabs
it and gives it a hard shake. “Good run.” I say and pull my hand back and turn
to Jack, “The usual, please,” and put my hand out to Jack and he just looks at
it and pulls me in for a hug and I hug him back, “ok, until next time. I’m out
of here.” And I turn to leave.

“Later
girl. Try to stay out of trouble the rest of the night.” He laughs as he says
the last part.

I
step over to my friends and we head back towards my car. “Did you get our bet
money?” I ask Felix.

“Of
course I got it, and we are sitting pretty in the money. We should have one
hell of a weekend.” Felix is excited as usual. “That was a great race. You had
him from the beginning but the end had me holding my breath.” He hands me my
share of our bet and we get into my car and Sarah looks at me and shakes her
head.

“I
know this is what you enjoy but these people give me the creeps and I just
don’t get it. Of course, you did make a lot of money, but still. Oh yeah, Hanna
is waiting outside Felix’s. When we get there we can go straight to the club.”
She tries to act excited about all of this but she just has no idea. Her
parents give her everything. This job in California is her first real job. One
day when she has to pay bills she’ll understand the need to stand on my own two
feet. I’ve always had that need to take care of myself. I don’t want to be a burden
to anyone, including my dad. I know he loves me but he has given me so much.

It’s
a short drive back to Felix’s house and when I see the drive I decide we better
hurry so I know what will save a little time.

“Great,
I need to go inside and change anyway. Felix can you get my car in your garage
while I take a quick shower in your room and get ready?” I know Felix is going
to love this, he loves to get behind my baby’s wheel anytime I let him. Not
many people have even sat behind her wheel but me.

“Heck
yes, can I take her to the back shop? I’ll lock her up tight there? Dad has
extra cameras back there.” He knows I’ll go for it when he said extra security.

“Sure
and thanks for the use of the shower. I’ll hurry.” I tell him so they know we
need to get out of here. It’s already late and if we want anytime at the club
we have to hurry. I see the drive right ahead and I pull up to the garage and
get out to go to the door and Felix takes my place behind the wheel.

“You
remember where the sneak key is right? And don’t forget the security code.”
Felix says. I shake my head at him and reach down to get the key and I see
Hanna approaching with someone. As I stand back up, I see it is Cru London. One
of Mason’s best friends, and he should be back with Mason right now, along with
his twin, Jeb. They all entered the Marines together. They are all stationed
close together overseas, but Cru was hurt a month ago and came home for a while.
I thought he would have already gone back. Just as I am starting to open the
door they near and I step inside to disarm the security.

“Hey
beautiful. How’s my best friend’s girl doing? I heard you are still stirring up
trouble.” Cru says as he picks me up and gives me a big bear hug. “Nothing ever
changes here. By the way, Mason is going to be pissed you are still racing.” He
says as he puts me back on my feet.

Hanna
steps around him “Where’s Felix and Sarah taking your car?” She knows I let no
one drive my baby.

“Around
back. His dad has a garage with more security back there. Not like anyone would
mess with my car, but it gave Felix a longer time to drive it.” I laugh
thinking about the look on his face as he drove away.

“You
and your dang old cars. Do you have a hobby that isn’t life threatening?” Hanna
knows my interest in anything that keeps me on the edge. I’m not an adrenaline
junkie but I like excitement for sure.

“Cru,
I thought you would be back on base by now. What’s up?” I ask feeling worried
over his injury. At the look on his face I feel bad for bringing it up.

“Nerve
damage, and I don’t know when I will be shipped back, or if I will be at all.”
I can see by the look on his face this is not an option he is good with. “I
really don’t know what is going to happen, but Monday I am being shipped to a
new specialist, so this is my last weekend home. We were hoping Mase would make
it home this weekend. Him and Jeb both put in for leave but all leaves were
cancelled, and there is a black out on contact, so who knows if and when
they’ll be in. I wouldn’t be here, but I caught a hop home to see our parents
before I leave for the test.” Cru says. I know I need to get a move on, so I
pick my bag up head up the stairs for a shower. “Do you think he’ll mind if I
grab a drink?” Cru asks before I reach the top of the stairs. I turn and yell
back down at them.

“Make
yourself at home. Felix won’t mind.” Then I pick up the pace towards the
bathroom.

I
shut the door and reach down and start the water, then pull the shower curtain closed
so I don’t get water everywhere. I get in and rinse off and take a long breath
and try to get the adrenaline under control that comes with the thrill of a
race. I needed that little rush, but now I need to control it. For some reason
I feel as if that proverbial other shoe is fixing to drop. The day’s events go
through my mind and something is off.

That
new guy, Devil, bothers me, but something else is up with my dad . Hopefully
tomorrow things will be made clearer to me, but I just feel something is way
off. I step out and grab one of the towels to dry and get my bag so I can get
my clothes out. My new sexy bra and thong will give me that lift to make me
feel good about myself. I may not be all girly, but sexy undies make any woman
feel good. I have a hot pink short tank that hangs down right above my belly
button that has a silver hoop ring through it. Instead of my blue jean cut offs
I would usually wear, I have a pair of tight fitting, low cut jeans. I leave my
hair down and put a bit of mascara on then blow dry my hair and put some lotion
and a small amount of lip gloss on and I am ready. I dig in my bag for my
lighter boots and this girl is as ready as she is going to get. I look in the
mirror and see my naturally dark skin tone, so the less is more look is
definitely the way to go. My dark tan makes my belly button ring stand out and
the pink tank looks good. I have a little junk in my trunk so I’ll pass. Not
like I’m looking to impress anyone, but I like to look good for me. I just want
to have a good time. I guess we can get this party started.

I
walked downstairs and just as I make it to the bottom I hear Hanna say to Cru
“She is going to be so surprised. She has been missing him all day. Have you
got it set Cru?’’ she turns when she hears me approaching. They all turn away
from the table and say “Surprise!” I am completely confused and then I see
Felix has his laptop set up and Mason is on the screen in a skype session.

“Oh
no you didn’t!” I laugh and rush over to the table.

Mason’s
strong sexy face is on the screen. I miss this man so much. He looks so tired.
“Baby, is that really you? It has been so long. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!” I shout at
the screen as if that would bring me closer to Mase. “How did you do this? I
thought it was a no communication order.” Tears are welling in my eyes but I am
trying to hold them back. I don’t want to miss a second of seeing his face.