Where I Belong - R.V.Elliott

Chapter 29 

Looking infront of me I noticed I was only a few blocks from the clubhouse. Hearing the car drive slowly beside me the window rolled down. "Looks like you and my brother have history, won't stop me Ava. I had a nice afternoon with you and I want it to continue. You need anything you'll know where to find me". 

My head hurt so much, what the effing hell had happened in the space of a couple of hours? Did Nate like me? It was all becoming to much. I'll tell you what though they both had the same domineering attitude. 

I was almost at the clubhouse when I heard the music. Turning the corner my mouth fell open at how many people were standing in the parking lot. What the hell was going on? 

"There she is" My dad yelled coming and sliding his hand around my shoulders "Our brothers from the west are here. Come say hello" He grinned 

Putting on a smile I shook my head "I'm dead beat dad and my heads still sore. I'll meet them later okay?" 

Giving me a questioning look he dropped his arm from my shoulders "You sure your alright A?" 

Hearing him use my mom's nickname for me made me gasp. "I'm fine, promise". Walking around the bodies that crowded the bar I stopped when I realised I had no where to go. I couldn't exactly walk back into Blazes room like nothing ever happened but then I did have to grab my stuff. 

"Ava when did you get home?" My mom asked her eyebrows frowning "A are you okay?". 

I wish everyone would stop asking me that. Why wouldn't I be okay? "I'm fine mom. I just need to grab a few things before I head out again". 

"Ava you're not working again tonight? Seriously honey you're going to end up tiring yourself out. Everyone needs a break" she scalded giving me a disproving look. 

Biting my lip I rolled my eyes "I won't be long. I promise" I lied kissing her on the cheek before disappearing through to Blazes room. Not thinking anything of it I pushed open the door and really wished I hadn't. There he was screwing that same chick I threatened only days ago. 

Keep cool Ava! Don't you dare cry!! 

"Shit my bad" I smirked trying to hide the hurt in my eyes. Blaze scramble up pushing whatever her name was so hard she fell of the bed with a cry. 

"Ava.." 

"Oh don't stop because of me. I'm just here to pick up my bag" I said biting the inside of my jaw. Picking my bag up from the corner of the room I about turned bumping 

into his chest. 

"Ava it's not..-" 

"What it looks like?" I laughed my eyes travelling down his naked body stopping at his very erect cock. "Damn and there I thought I was the only chick you banged without a condom. Guess that was another lie" Shaking my head I pushed my way past him. 

"Ava, Ava wait a damn minute" He growled grabbing onto my wrist. 

"No" I snapped "No". Pushing him away from me I turned not realising I had caught the attention of some club members. "You stay the hell away from me. You're nothing but a compulsive liar and I want nothing more to do with you". 

Not really caring who it belonged to I swiped the phone that lay on top of the bar. I'd give them it back once I had mine. Storming out into the cold night I ignored everyone that tried to make contact. Yes it was rude but I was scared to talk in case I said something I would later on regret. 

Stuffing my hands inside my jacket pockets I frowned when something touched my fingers. Pulling it out I held the card up to the light. 

Nate Thomas 

033-4637-890 

044-7658-966 

How did that get there? He must have snuck it in when I wasn't looking. You need anything you'll know where to find me. His words kept ringing in my ears. 

Biting my lip I held my finger over the call button, fuck it. Dialling one of the numbers I bit my lip waiting for an answer only to be disappointed when it reached his voice mail. 

Phone the other number stupid. 

Dialling the other number I closed my eyes my breath catching in my throat when he answered. 

"Hello?" 

Holy shit he answered. 

"Hello?" 

"Nate?" 

"Ava?" 

"Hey you okay?" He asked just as my tears started to fall. How was it that he was always making sure I was okay? We had only met today. 

"I- I'm fine" I stuttered trying hard not to let him know I was crying. Why did I even phone him? 

"You don't sound fine baby" He whispered making the sob escape my mouth. 

"I'm not" I cried 

"Where are you? Are you hurt?" 

"I'm outside the clubhouse. I have no where to go Nate" I sobbed not being able to hold it back anymore. 

"Don't move, I'm coming to get you". 

Walking up and down the side walk I only stopping when a car pulled up beside me. Glancing out the corner of my eye I sighed when I saw Nate through the window. 

"Nice car" I croaked. 

"If your good i'll buy you one". 

I knew he was trying to cheer me up but it was definitely not working. Grabbing onto my hand he laced our fingers together as he pulled away from the side walk. 

The drive was comfortable and I was glad he didn't ask me anything about what had happened. I didn't want to talk about it just now. If I did everything would come out and I wasn't just talking about what happened tonight. It was clear though I was officially done with him and I wouldn't care if I never see him again. 

"You're awful quiet" Nate said stroking his thumb over my hand. 

"Just thinking" I whispered. My eyes were sore, my head was thumping and I couldn't get rid of the buzzing sound in my ears. Maybe Nate walking into my life was exactly what I needed. A genuine hard working man that by the sound of it looks after what is his. 

"You sure you're okay?" He asked slowing down as the lights turned to red. 

Gripping his hand tighter I turned so I could look at him. "I'm not but I will be". Throwing myself into work was the only thing that would probably keep my mind off of it 

all. 

Hearing him sigh he adjusted the gear stick, lifting his foot of the gas as the lights turned to green. We fell into a comfortable silence again as he drove to where it was he was taking me. 

Feeling the coldness against my cheek I slowly blinked my eyes open. 

"We're here" He whispered pushing the hair of my face. 

Where was here? 

"Sorry for falling asleep on you" I yawned stretching out my arms before getting out of the car. "Wow" I said my mouth falling open at the house that stood infront of me. Gazing at it in awe I heard Nate chuckle slightly. "Come on let me take you inside" He said taking my hand in his and basically pulling me along. Pouting my bottom lip out I followed closely behind him. I wanted to stare some more. 

"You must love the peace and quiet here" I said still looking around myself even though it was a little hard to see with it being dark. 

"Hm but it does get lonely" Twisting his key he opened the door letting me go in first. 

Holy cow!! 

Walking inside I couldn't help but nose around my eyes landing on the grand piano. I wonder if he plays. "Would you like something to drink? Tea, coffee maybe some 

wine?". 

"Coffee would be great, thanks". 

With my feet moving on there own accord I walked to where two patio doors stood tall. "Wanna go out?" He asked causing me to jump a little. "I didn't mean to scare you" passing me my coffee I smiled at him nodding my head eagerly. I wanted to see what was out there. 

Opening the doors he motioned for me to go out first. Stepping onto the decking once again my mouth fell open. "Holy cow Nate you have a freaking pool" I grinned sounding like a small child. 

"Come sit over here" He said nodding towards the corner. It was like a secluded area. 

"You have a beautiful home Nate but why the hell don't you live in it". 

"I told you I move around a lot. I don't have time to stay in the one place for a long time". 

"That's sad" I whispered taking a sip of my coffee. "You can't forget to live your life Nate. Money doesn't make the world go round. Enjoy it before its to late". 

"That coming from you miss workaholic " He laughed raising his eyebrows. Laughing with him I nodded my head "Guess we're both just committed to our jobs". 

"I kind of have to be" I sighed remembering I had work to go to in the morning. 

"What's the frown for?" He asked 

Shrugging my shoulders I sighed "Ever wish you could just run away?" I asked "Just escape from all the bullshit, forget everything and just leave it all behind?". 

"You can't run away from your problems Ava. One day they'll all come crumbling down around you if you do. Take them head on and deal with them as best you can". 

"Easy to say when you don't have a dad like mine" I snapped wincing "Sorry I didn't mean to snap. I don't run away from my problems Nate. God I didn't have any until I stupidly wanted to get back in touch with my dad. And then everything around me came crashing down. Now I'm involved-.." Cutting myself off I placed my mug on the table beside me "You don't need to hear this. It's my business ill handle it". 

"Hey I didn't mean it like that" He said softly. Reaching over he placed his hand on my knee. "Are you close with your dad?". 

Yawning I shook my head "Never have been but it's not a big deal. I lived without him for so long I can't really remember what it's like to have one" Feeling the tears well in my eyes I fanned my face with my hands. "I have no idea why I'm crying right now" I said choking out a laugh. 

Getting out of his seat he knelt infront of me "No little girl should have to grow up without a dad Ava" Bringing his hand up he wiped away my tears. 

Breathing out loud I bit my bottom lip "Like I said it's not a big deal" Leaning back in my chair I pulled my knees up to my chin. Instead of going back to his seat he sat 

on the arm of mine. 

"What about your mom?" 

"She's my rock" I smiled to myself "She brought me up and turned me into the woman I am today". 

"Remind me to thank her when I meet her" Leaning back slightly he placed his arm around my shoulder. 

"Nate I- What is going on here?" I whispered my head all over the place. 

"I don't know Ava but I feels like I've knew you my whole life and if you let me I'd really like to get to know you, all of you". 

"I-I think I would like that too". 

"Favourite color?" I asked 

We had decided to start asking random questions so we could get to know each other a little better. 

"Red baby" He smirked making my mouth fall open. Red was my favourite color. 

"City or country you'd love to visit?" He asked pulling my feet into his lap giving them a massage. 

We had moved inside to the livingroom as it started getting chilli outside. I have never felt so relaxed with a guy in all my life. I didn't have to worry about his mood changing or saying something I shouldn't. 

"Barcelona" I smiled "It's on my bucket list". 

"Hm I might take you if your a good girl" He winked. 

"Hm so that'll be a car and a holiday you owe me since I'm always a good girl" I laughed really enjoying his company. It's easy to forget when I'm with Nate. 

"What time is it?" I muttered trying to keep my eyes open. As much as I was enjoying myself I was shattered. 

"Just turned 3am"