Where I Belong - R.V.Elliott

 

Chapter 54 

"You and you and you your gonna love me". 

Singing at the top of my lungs I stepped out the shower wrapping the towel around my body. 

I was happy. 

For once I woke up looking forward to what lay ahead. I was going back to work and because my car was still at the clubhouse Nate was picking me up. Rubbing another towel through my hair I left the bathroom and made my way down to the kitchen. 

It sure was a beautiful day outside. 

Putting some bread into the toaster I dropped my towel and pulled on the clean panties and bra that were hanging on my clothes horse. The best thing about having my own house? Strutting about naked and not giving a damn. 

Dancing away as my music played from upstairs I couldn't help but smile. I felt different and as stupid as it may sound I felt free. Hearing a knock at the door only made my smile grow wider. 

He was early. 

"Coming" I yelled, prancing over to the door I pulled it open. "Why did-Oh shit" I yelped slamming the door in his face. Taking a deep breath I opened the door back up this time only showing my head. 

"I'm so sorry I thought you were my boyfriend. Can I help you?" I asked feeling embarrassed. There's nothing like answering the door in your underwear to who you thought was your boyfriend and it turns out to be a delivery driver. 

"Don't mind me" He grinned "I have a parcel for you I just need you to sign and I'll be in my way". 

A parcel? 

"Are you sure you have the right address?" I questioned. I wasn't into taking stuff when I didn't know what it was or who sent it. 

"Are you Ava Mendez?" He asked 

"Yes". 

"Then it's definitely for you" Placing the parcel on my front step he handed me his electronic pad so I could sign for it. 

"Do you know what it is?" I asked handing him his pad back. Who could be sending me stuff? And more importantly what the hell was it? 

"I only deliver the good miss now you have a good day" He smiled turning his back on me and walking back to his van. 

Once he was gone I reached out and picked the parcel up shaking it slightly. Closing the front door I walked back to the kitchen and sat it on the table taking a seat I stared at it for a few seconds. 

Shrugging my shoulders I ripped the packaging open only one persons name coming to mind when I saw what it was. 

A new IPhone! 

Ripping of the sticky note that was attached to it I laughed at what it read. 

'I was going to buy you a Nokia 3310 because they aren't easily broken but since you've been a good girl I decided against it. Let me know when you've received my gift beautiful girl' 

Shaking my head I lay the note aside and opened up my new phone. Turning it on I left it as I went in search for my lap top. 

How did he expect me to let him know when I didn't have his number? That was my first thought when I set everything up. Scrolling through everything I 

jumped when it vibrated in my hand. Opening up the message my cheeks hurt from smiling yet again. 

'I realised you wouldn't have my number. How's your new toy? N xx' 

The question was how did he have this number? 

'You didn't have to buy me a new phone Nate but I am very grateful and I will pay you back. Are you still able to pick me up?' 

After hitting send I left the kitchen and headed for my bedroom. Rummaging through my closet I pulled out a knee length black dress a pair of tights and my black pumps. Once I was dressed I pulled my hair into a messy bun, applied some lip gloss to my lips and pinched my cheeks to give them some color. 

I was good to go and I was ready to go back to work. I miss doing what I love heck I missed the hospital and my patients. Turning off my docking station I made sure everything else was off before I headed back downstairs. 

"Is this meant to be your breakfast?" Nate asked causing a squeal to fall from my lips. There he was leaning against my counter my now burnt toast in his hand and a smirk plastered across his face. 

"You scared me" I muttered my hand still pressed against my heart. "Do you like breaking into people's houses?" I grinned making my way towards him. Slipping his arms around my waist he pecked me on the lips before resting his forehead against mine. 

"I'm pretty sure I'm aloud to break into my girlfriends house especially when I've been waiting out side for the last 15 minutes" He grinned rubbing his nose against mine. "In fact when you leave the door open its not really breaking in". 

"Were you really waiting outside for 15 minutes?" I asked breathing in his cologne. 

"Not really" He whispered dropping his arms from around my waist. "But I couldn't wait to see your wee face" He grinned turning around and rustling through a bag. How could something like that make me blush? 

"You looking forward to being back at work?" He asked handing me a coffee and a muffin. "Eat I don't want you going to work on an empty stomach". 

"You're to good to me Nate Thomas" I smiled taking the muffin and digging right in. "Chocolate chip my favourite" I moaned as the flavours exploded on my tongue. "Yeah I'm excited about going back but I'm also a little nervous". Taking a sip of my coffee I finished of the rest of my muffin. 

"Don't be nervous babe you'll be fine" He whispered his arms making there way back around my waist. 

I wasn't used to this. I didn't know how to be a girlfriend all I was used to was being independent.am 

"What's causing that little frown?" He asked knocking me out of my thoughts. Sinking my teeth into my bottom lip I pressed my hands against his chest. I may not be used to it but I liked it and I liked Nate. 

"Everything's good" I smiled sliding my hands up his chest so I could hook them around hisiy neck. "I'm good". 

"Good" He grinned pressing his lips against mine. "You ready to leave?"...... 

"Do you need me to pick you up tonight?" He asked as he pulled up outside the hospital. It was weird Nate driving instead of Shane especially when he was going to work. 

"I don't know what time I'll get off at and I have to drop by the clubhouse and pick up my car". Did I want to go back there no but I needed my car. 

"Sounds like you don't want to go there" He said cutting off the engine. Snorting I smoothed my hands down my dress. "I don't but I need my car". 

"Could always by you a new one" 

Turning my head towards him I swatted his arm. "I don't need a new car Nate and I definitely don't want one". 

"A nice new Audi" He grinned 

"I'm leaving now" I laughed taking off my seat belt. "Thank you for dropping me off". Leaning over I placed both hands on his cheeks and kissed him. 

"A nice blue one to go with your eyes". 

"Stop it I don't need a new car Nate and you better not get me one. And the iPhone why did you buy me a new phone?" I wasn't being ungrateful but I wasn't interested in how much money he had. I didn't want nor need for him to buy me anything. 

"Because I can and I wanted to now don't have dinner tonight I'll get something in well that's if you're dropping bynd mine?" 

Shaking my head I fought off my grin "Yes if I get off at a reasonable time. I have to go I'll see you tonight" Pushing the car door open I grabbed my bag before stepping out. "Don't work to hard now" I winked closing the door behind me and making my way into the hospital. 

Smiling at everyone I passed I walked into my office shutting the door behind me. Flicking the kettle on I was about to sit behind my desk when my door was pushed open. 

"Thank god you're back" Ally squealed rushing behind my desk and pulling me into a hug. "I have missed you it's not the same without you here". She beamed as she let go. "How are you? Are you glad to be back? Oh Mr Jenkins is already asking for you". 

"Ally" I grinned placing my hands on her shoulders "Take a breath". 

"Sorry I get a little excited sometimes and I really have missed working with you". Taking a seat on the chair in front of my desk she let out a big breath. "So everything's good then?". 

Laughing I fixed myself and Ally a coffee before taking a seat. "Not good but getting there. What's been happening here?". I asked taking a sip of my coffee. 

"Same old nothing exciting which is why I'm glad my partner in crime is back. How's baby Leighton?" She beamed. 

"I haven't spoke with my mom since last night but as far as I know everything is good he's perfect" I smiled. I really couldn't wait to see him again. 

"You do know your moms still here right?" She asked. 

What? 

"We wanted to keep her in for a few days just as a precaution. Nothing is wrong but she did lose a lot of blood when giving birth". 

Understandable 

"Who's with her?" 

"Your dad hasn't left her side and there's a few members lurking in theyi maternity waiting area". 

"I'll go and see her later on when I have some free time. So how are you and Cage?" I smirked when I noticed the blush spread over her cheeks. I'm guessing they were good. 

"Honestly I don't know it was only meant to be a one time thing. He was drunk and I was drunk we fucked no big deal but as the weeks went on its like I'm his" She sighed running a hand down her face. "Don't get me wrong the sex is great but now it doesn't feel like it's just about the sex. I knew what I was getting into god you warned me enough times but now it's different". 

"How's it different?" I asked as my phone bleeped from inside my pocket. 

"I don't know it's confusing I see him almost every night he doesn't text but he'll phone if he's not with me. I don't know what that means Ava I don't know what to do" She wined 

"Do you want to be with him for more than just sex?" 

"He's so possessive at times I've never had anything like that but I-.." Hearing the vibrations fill the room I watched as she pulled her phone from her pocket and turned it towards me. Cage was flashing on the screen. 

"Answer it" I whispered just as she hit the decline button. "Or not". 

"Ava I need some advice with this. What do I do?" As her phone started vibrating again she put in on the table and pushed it towards me. 

Taking the phone I slide my finger over the accept button but hit loud speaker before I spoke. 

"Why didn't you answer the first time women" He growled. 

"Eh Cage..." 

"Who...Ava?" 

"The one and only" I grinned locking eyes with Ally. She seemed to be in a bit of a mess but Cage seemed to really like her well I hoped he did and wasn't just using her. 

"Not to be rude darlin' but why are you answering my girls phone?" 

Raising my eyebrows a light blush tinted Ally's cheeks. "Your girl huh?" I asked seeing if I could get something out of him. I knew what they were like I had experienced it and I definitely didn't want Ally going through the same thing. 

"Where's Ally, Ava?" 

"She's busy Cage she does have a job to do but I'll-.. 

"Busy my ass now put her on the phone I know she's with you" He muttered cutting me off. Someone getting a little impatient. Handing the phone to Ally she shook her head no. Signing I hit the loud speaker button off and put the phone to my ear. 

"She really is busy Cage she left her phone in my office earlier can I take a-...." Hearing nothing but the dead end tone I pulled the phone away from my ear. 

"He hung up on me" I frowned placing her phone on my desk. "You do know what that means don't you?". 

Shaking her head yes she sunk her teeth into her bottom lip. "He's going to come here" She whispered. 

"Yeah he is and if you want my advice then please listen. Decide what you want to do about Cage and be honest with him Ally. You don't fuck about with guys like him trust me I learned my lesson. Tell him what you want and find out if he wants the same". 

"Blaze?" She asked 

Nodding my head yes I got up from where I was sitting. "If you want it to stop then you need to tell him and be straight with him". God knows what will happen if she wants to end things. Cage does seem to really like her you can see it when he's around her. 

"I don't want to end it but I want more from him". 

"He sees you all the time and phones you when he's not with you doesn't that tell you something? Guys like Cage wouldn't do that if he didn't like you and I mean really like you. I'm going to go visit my mom please think about what you're going to do". 

"You can't do anything about it Fanko she has made up her mind and if she doesn't want to be with Blaze then you have to respect her decision. So what ever the hell you're thinking stop right now". My mom hissed 

Standing at the door to the room my mom was in I frowned. My dad wasn't happy because I wasn't with Blaze? 

"Blaze can protect her" He snapped "She's got her head in the fucking clouds Aubrey thinking she can just run away from it all it doesn't work like that". 

"Keep you voice down" My mom growled "I know that and you know that but Ava isn't the type of girl to stand around and let him do what he wants. She's happy Franko please don't do anything to upset her". 

"Happy with fucking Nate?" He huffed "She moved from one brother to another, that doesn't say much for our darling daughter now does it?" 

"And what do you mean by that dad?" I spat as I entered the room closing the door behind me. 

"You know exactly what I mean Ava and as soon as you found out Nate was related to Blaze you should have walked away. Do you know what this could do to his reputation?" He spat 

"His reputation?" I laughed "What about what he did to me? How he treated your daughter? Huh? Does that not matter?" I yelled. 

"You knew exactly what you were getting into the minute you walked through those clubhouse doors and set eyes on him. This is the life you are meant to lead you are meant to be with Blaze not Nate dammit" My dad roared causing a cry to break through the air. 

Leighton 

"Stop it both of you" My mom cried picking up Leighton and holding him to her chest. 

"I'm sorry mom" I whispered walking to where she stood. As he settled down she sat on the side of the bed not taking her eyes of him. "Take it outside and away from him I don't want anything else disturbing him". 

"Outside Ava now". 

"I have nothing else to say to you and in case you haven't noticed I'm working" I tried my hardest to keep my voice down but it was hard not to yell at him. 

"This isn't over Ava". 

"Franko go for a smoke and calm down" My mom hissed putting a sleeping Leighton back in his cot. 

"Why are you so bothered about this? I don't want to be with Blaze can't you see that?" I asked. "Nate makes me happy isn't that important?". 

"Life isn't about being happy darlin' it's about doing what needs to get done. You agreed to be his old lady and then you change your mind to be with a rich preppy bastard" He spat 

"Leave Nate out of this" I snapped gritting my teeth together. Trying to keep my cool I turned my back on them and left the room. Taking a deep breath a cry of 

h 

protest fell from my lips as my dad grabbed a hold of my arm and dragged me through the hospital. 

"Let me go" I hissed as he pushed open the emergency door and outside away from everyone. "You're hurting me" I cried stepping away from him as he let me go. I hadn't forgotten what my dad could do and neither had my jaw. 

"What are you playing at?" I snapped rubbing at my arm. "Are you crazy?". 

"No what the hell are you playing at? You're going to get yourself killed Ava". Pulling out a smoke he lit it and took a long draw. 

"And being around your club is safe?" Huffing I crossed my arms over my chest. "I've been in nothing but danger since I came here and you think being with Nate is going to get me killed". 

"You really don't know what club life is like do you?" 

"Of course I fucking don't I never grew up in it and how thankful am I that I didn't" I snapped 

"Watch your fucking mouth Ava I won't hesitate-..." 

"You won't hesitate to what? Hit me again? Maybe break something else this time?" I yelled cutting him off. "I can't take it anymore dad" I sighed "I don't want to be a part of it all I just want to live my life and be happy". 

"And you think Nate can make you happy?" He laughed taking another draw of his smoke. 

"He is making me happy. Why does it make you angry that I'm not with Blaze?". I wanted to know I mean he shot him in the leg the last time he thought Blaze was snooping around me. Who even does that? 

"You should be his old lady Ava he needs you". 

"He should have thought about that before he slept with someone else. I wasn't just going to turn a blind eye to it if he wanted me and needed me then I 

should have been enough for him. Why did he have to sleep with someone else? Why wasn't I enough for him?" I asked feeling the lump form in my throat as my eyes filled with water. "He hurt me dad" I whispered wiping away the loan tear that fell. 

"Men like Blaze get scared Ava they don't realise what they've got until it's gone". 

"Well that's too bad" I sniffed wiping under my eyes. "And you say I knew exactly what I was getting into? How do you work that out? I met Blaze the day I arrived here and he didn't even tell me he knew who I was. He acted like he had never seen me before and then when I came to find you he practically dragged me from my car and threatened me. So no dad I don't know what I was getting into because if I did me nor my mom would be here". 

I don't know how long we stood there in silence but I knew I wasn't going anywhere not when he was stood in front of the door. 

"She would have came back to me". He muttered. 

"What?" I asked having no idea what he was talking about. 

"Your mom she would have came back to me".