Where I Belong - R.V.Elliott

Chapter 32 

"Is that why you're close with Blaze?" She asked. 

"I'm not close with Blaze" I said "I guess I was but not anymore. I'm not really close with anyone from the MC. They protect me because of my dad. God if he knew half the shit that Blaze had done he'd shoot both his knee caps". 

"What did he do?" 

Shit did I say that part out loud? 

"Not really want to talk about it" I smiled "So what about you and Cage?" I smirked wiggling my eyebrows. I had to get the topic of me. 

"Nothing" She blushed shifting her gaze to the wall behind me. 

"Oh really then why are you blushing?" I chuckled. 

"We're just having fun. But fuck me that boy has some amount of energy". 

"So those bags under your eyes have nothing to do with work?" Smirking at her I knew what the answer was going to be. 

Shaking her head she grinned "All night long Ava no joke". Hearing her beeper go off my stomach dropped. 

"I gotta go." 

"I'm coming too" I panicked. 

"Ava I think it would be best you didn't. You won't be focused at all, your heads already all over the place. I got this and I'll let you know". Not giving me time to argue she ran from my office and down the hall. 

She was right. I couldn't be the doctor dealing with Tommy. By the time I got to the waiting area I couldn't see anything but cuts. Was the whole MC here? Making my wayam through the bodies I stopped when I got to my dad. He didn't look any better than before. 

"Baby you need some rest. The guys won't leave but you need sleep before you make any decisions" my mom whispered 

"Don't tell me what I need" my dad snapped causing my eyes to fall into slits. 

"Don't talk to her like that" I snapped "You need to go home and think before doing something stupid and there's another dead body in the fucking ground" 

Feeling the sting on my cheek my hand automatically went to my face. Feeling the tears well I stood looking at him my mouth falling open. He hit me.. 

"Franko" my mom gasped 

"Ava im-.. 

"Don't touch me" I yelled stepping away from him. Before he could say anything I ran, ran until I was in the parking lot. Moving my jaw I winced when it clicked. I think my jaw was broken. Fuck my old man had some strength. 

"Sweets?" 

Great just what I fucking needed. "Of course you would come and see if I was alright" Throwing my hands in the air I brought them back down and pulled at my hair. No more games and no more being nice. "What do you want?". 

"Your jaw is broken" He said 

"Well no shit sherlock. Have you seen the size of my dad..don't touch me" I snapped flinching away from him. "Don't. touch.me.ever" I grit out. 

"Why are you being such a bitch? I came to check if you were okay. Do you see anyone else bothered?" He roared. 

"I didn't ask you to" I yelled back "I didn't ask for any of this but I guess it comes with the territory". 

"What the fuck are you talking about?". 

"Just go away Blaze. What will it take for you to leave me alone?" I sighed not having the energy to fight anymore. 

"Tell me you don't want me". 

"W - What?" I stuttered his answer throwing me of guard. 

"Tell me you don't want me and ill leave you alone for good". 

"I don't want you". 

"Fuck you said that and you didn't even flinch". 

"I don't want you. I've met someone else". Watching the hurt in his eyes had me dropping my gaze from his. I couldn't stand it. I wasn't about to let him guilt trip me or make me feel bad. He can't honestly think I would still want to be with him, to give us a shot after what I walked in on last night. That just proves he'd never stay faithful. 

"Who?" 

"That's none of your concern. I told you I didn't want you now leave me alone" I sighed turning my back on him. 

"Ava.." 

"I said leave me alone". 

This is what I should have done to start with. I should never have let him in, never should have trusted him. Maybe now he'll realise I'm not playing anymore. That he can't just think I belong to him. Sitting on the edge of the pavement I pulled my phone out noticing I had a text from Nate. 

'I'm bored :(' 

'Don't you have a company to run?' 

Rolling my eyes I hit send. Must be great being your own boss. Standing up I dusted off my bum before heading back inside. Going into the staff toilet I winced when I noticed my face was swollen, the bruising already forming. Running the cold tap I splashed some onto my face. Hearing the toilet flush one of the stalls opened revealing miss slutty pants. 

"Oh hi" She beamed 

"You can't be in here. Staff only" I said throwing my paper towel into the trash. 

"You're Ava right?" She asked 

"Yes and before you start with the whole Blaze is mine shit. You're welcome to him now if I catch you in here again I'll have security escort you from the building" Leaving her with her mouth hanging open I made my way to see how Tommy was holding up. 

"He's stable for-..Holy shit what the hell happened to your face? Is your jaw broken?" She panicked 

"I'm okay Ally, it'll heal. How's Tommy?" I asked. 

"He's stable and I'm sure he'll make it through the night. Ava who the hell did that to you? Can I have a look?". 

Shaking my head yes I groaned as she pressed about my face "Definitely broken. Damn Ava that sure is a sore one" she hissed. 

"I'm going to grab my paperwork and do it at home. I'll have my pager so if you need me don't be afraid to call me". 

"We've got it handled here. Please just go home and take a few sick days, at least until that's healed". 

"Thanks Ally. Tell Josh I've got food poisoning. He doesn't need to know I have a broken jaw because then he'll ask questions". 

"You got it. I'll phone you in a couple of days and I'll contact you if something changes. Slipping out the back is probably better I'll go fill them in on how he's doing" she smiled but it didn't quite reach her eyes. 

Not having to explain myself I mouthed a thank you to her before heading back to my office to pick up my stuff. I really needed to go back to that wine bar so I could find my car. 

Stepping outside I did a double take when I noticed my car in the parking lot. Was I tripping? Wiping my eyes I blinked a few times. Nope still there. How did it even get there? Was it there when I came out here earlier? 

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Unlocking the door I jumped in hitting the lock button again once I was settled. It had become quite a habit for me to lock my doors as soon as I got in. Never know what might happen. Putting my key in the ignition I went to shift gear when I noticed a rose sticking out the glove box, a note stuck on the stem. Pulling it out a smileiy 

pulled at the corner of my mouth. 

'I knew you couldn't get far without your car. Took it apon myself to return it to you. P's your choice in music is rather disturbing Nate :)' 

Laughing out loud I turned on my stereo Trey Songz came blaring out my speakers. Ain't nothing wrong with a little bit of Trigga. Driving down the street I realised I had to go to my dad's so I could pick up the rest of my stuff, one problem I didn't know how to freaking get there. I didn't want to but there was only one person I had in my contact list that knew how to get there. Opening up a new message I put my stubbornness too one side and texted him. 

'I need to get to my dad's house so I can pick up the rest of my stuff. I don't know how to get there. Is there any chance you could meet me?' 

Seconds later I had a reply. 

'Busy' 

That was that then. I guess I could always buy some new stuff until I could pick up mine. Pulling up outside a small grocery store I grabbed my phone it vibrating in my 

hand. 

'That's why I have staff :) are you free?' 

'Depends' 

Locking my car I walked into the store grabbing a basket by the door. 

"On what?" Jumping slightly I placed a hand over my heart. "Is that you getting me back for last night?" I asked turning round so I could face him. 

"What the fuck happened to your face?" He growled placing his hand under my chin and tilting my head up. 

"It's nothing" I shrugged giving him a small smile. "Fancy seeing you here". 

He didn't say anything, he couldn't take his eyes off my face. His eyebrows were dropped into a frown, his lips pulled back into a silent snarl. 

"Nate I'm fine" I whispered tugging on his hand to break his stare. Looking at me he blinked "That's not nothing, is it broken?" He asked lifting his free hand and running his fingers gently over the bruising. Even that hurt. Wincing I closed my eyes as I felt the tears forming. 

"It's broken" I croaked blinking away my tears before they could fall "I'm taking a few sick days until it heals. Can't have people asking too many questions". 

"Where are you staying?" He asked clearing his throat. Shrugging my shoulders I started walking around the store. That was a good question. Where the hell was I going to stay? My car? A hotel? I wasn't going back to that clubhousend and I sure as hell wasn't going to live in my dad's house. "I'll find something. Don't worry about me" I said putting toothpaste and a new toothbrush into my basket. I was going to need some essentials. 

"Come stay at mine. You know I have the room" 

Stopping what I was doing I turned to face him. Was that a good idea? "I thought you didn't stay in the one place for a long amount of time?" I smirked 

Pursing his lips he shook his head "I don't but I have time to waste. I can put stuff on hold-.." 

"Don't put anything on hold because of me Nate. Don't be stupid" I said cutting him off. "I'll find a hotel until I find an apartment". 

"No you'll come home with me. You're not wasting money on a hotel when I have plenty of room. Stop being stubborn and let me take care of you". He said snatching the basket from my arms. 

"Hey" I protested trying to grab it back. "Nate what are you doing?" Rolling my eyes I watched him put my stuff back. "You don't need any of thisyi if you're staying with 

me". 

"I never said yes" I smirked folding my arms over my chest. Closing the distance between us I could feel his breath fan against my face "but you will" He smiled, it falling once his eyes connected with my cheek. 

"I still need to get some stuff" I said hoping he would stop looking at my face. "If I'm staying at yours". 

"What could you possibly need that I-.." 

"Tampons" I grinned watching a light blush spread over his cheeks. "I walked right into that one" He muttered "You get what you need. I'll be in the car just follow me 

back". 

"I will never get over how beautiful your home is". 

Opening the front door he ushered me to go in first. "Please treat it like it's yours" He grinned closing the door behind us "Would you like something to drink?" He asked leading us to the kitchen. 

"Yes please" Sitting at the kitchen table all I could think about was a bath. I hadn't bathed in days. Disgusting right? God I hadn't changed my clothes and I was currently sporting no underwear. 

"You alright?" He asked placing a glass of wine infront of me. 

"I need a bath, if you haven't noticed I'm still wearing the same clothes as yesterday. It's got to the point I'm wearing no panties-.." 

"Ava breath" He chuckled cutting me off "Come you can use my en suit, it's the best in the house" He winked leading me to his bedroom. 

"How is it even possible to have a tub that big?" I asked my mouth hanging open. I couldn't wait to soak in that. 

Chuckling he placed his hands on my shoulders "Take as long as you need, you need anything push this button right here" He said pointing to a red button on the wall. "It's a intercom that's connected to the kitchen. That's where I'll be". 

Why the hell would you need that? 

Slipping into the tub a sigh left my mouth, my muscles beginning to relax. I need to save up and invest in a tub like this. Taking my glass of wine I sipped on it, I could get used to living like this. Must be great to never worry about money. Rolling my neck in small circles I leaned back, closing my eyes and thinking about nothing. I didn't want to think about anything, not what happened today or what'll happen tomorrow. 

Rinsing of my body I started on my hair. Giving it a good scrub I moaned at how good it felt. Once I had taken care of everything else I pulled the plug and stood from the bath. Wrapping one towel around my hair and the other around my body I made my way into his room. 

Now all I needed was something to change into. 

Walking towards the open bedroom door I was about to call out for him when I heard laughter. Walking to the top of the stair case I listened to what was being said. 

"I wanna meet the girl that has you so busy you can't even come for a beer with your best friend" A voice laughed. 

"What makes you think there's a girl?" 

Feeling the smile pull at the corner of my mouth I knew right now was the time to call for him. "Nate?" 

"Ha I knew it" His friend yelled. 

Watching him come into view he grinned at me "You need something?" He asked a laugh falling from my lips as his friend poked his head around the stairs. 

Hearing a low whistle escape his mouth my cheeks started to burn "No wonder your keeping her all to yourself. The names Bennett and you are-.." 

"Just leaving" Nate interupted pushing him back into the sitting area. "Ava give me a minute". Laughing out loud I heard the protest from Bennett about being thrown out of his best friends house. Shaking my head I moved back into the bedroom taking a seat on the bed. "Sorry about him" Nate said scratching the back of his head. 

"He seems nice" I laughed. Glancing down my body I pulled my bottom lip between my teeth. Clothes would be nice! 

"Oh shit of course" He swallowed his eyes raking over my bare legs. "Hope you don't mind boxers and a tshirt, or I could find you some sweats?".