Where We Belong

Chapter 143

Leighton was bathed and sleeping for 7pm. So here I was relaxing on the couch with a glass of wine and crappy tv. I hadn't heard from Blaze since earlier today but Leighton had kept me occupied so I didn't think about him to much. Bringing the glass to my lips I froze when I heard a chap at the door.

"Ava let me in girl"....

Ally?!

Walking the short distance to the door I pulled it open, there she stood pizza in one hand a bottle of wine in the other.

"Thought we needed a catch up" She smiled as I side stepped to let her in. "Why you sitting in here all on your own? Where's Blaze?".

"Shht" Pointing to the baby monitors I picked up my glass and took back my seat "I have Leighton tonight and he's not long went to sleep and I'd like to keep it that way".

"Oh shit my bad" She whispered disappearing into the kitchen and returning with a glass "So where's Blaze?" She asked topping up my glass as she filled her own.

"He's on a job won't be back for weeks. Where's Cage? I haven't seen him about".

"Must be the same job" She huffed rolling her eyes "I get annoyed with him when we're always together but when he's not here I miss him" She pouted

I knew exactly what she meant. Blaze never annoyed me but we did get on top of each other a lot. "I miss him too and check this he thinks I'm ignoring him".

"Well are you?"

"No I just wasn't in the mood to-...."

The vibrations filling the room cut me off. Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Sliding my finger across the screen I held the phone to my ear. "Hey baby""

It was so good to hear him voice.

"Hey yourself"

"How you doing A?"

Catching my attention Ally motioned that she was going to the toilet which was obviously an excuse to get out of ear shot of my conversation.

"I miss you" I blurted out. I didn't want him to think I couldn't last a couple of days without him. I wanted him to see that I could take care of myself. "Miss you too sweets. How's the babysitting going? That you getting ready for when we-..."Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Don't finish that sentence" I laughed making him chuckle "Not just yet".

"God I wish I was there with you baby. This job shouldn't take much longer. Once I come home I need to talk to you about something...."

I wasn't listening to what he was saying. I couldn't focus on anything other that the female laughter in the background.

"Ava you there?"

"Where are you?" I asked my tone sharp. I trusted him I did but I couldn't help the memories coming back of what had happened before. "Just in some bar having a few drinks before I call it a night. Babe are you.."

"Whose that in the background?" I asked cutting him off. I know I shouldn't have asked but I couldn't help it. My mind was working overtime and thinking the worst.

"Just a few girls-.. wait Ava you don't think. Fuck baby how hard did I fight to get you to trust me again? I would never".

"I know" I sighed "Just hurry and finish the job so I can have you home. I have to go see to Leighton I'll speak soon" And then I hung up. I was getting good at hanging the phone up on him before he could reply.

After everything that we had been through I knew he wouldn't do anything to ruin our relationship. He wouldn't cheat but I couldn't help the little nag deep down inside scratching at my brain, bringing all those memories back.

"What's wrong?" Ally questioned as she sat beside me.

"Just thinking about stuff. Blaze is away for god knows how long and here I am thinking he's going to cheat on me because I heard girls laughing. Stupid right?".

"He wouldn't dare I mean-..."

"Isn't that what bikers do tho?" I asked cutting her off "Have the sweet life back home with their old lady but still stick it in any whore they can find".

"Is that what you really think? After

everything you two have been through you really think he'd risk losing you over a quick fuck? Girl please that man is head over heels in love with you. Stop letting the past cloud your mind and tell me how you're doing".

"I'm fine I'm always fine. Can you listen out for Leighton I need a smoke".

Feeling the cold air on my skin I took a long draw of my smoke. I knew Ally was right and I was being stupid. There was always going to be times where we'd spend weeks apart because of his job. Didn't mean I liked it but I knew it would be good for us in the long run.

It was Friday before I seen him. He had finished the job earlier than expected.

I didn't meet him on his return

instead I was at the gym. It did become a regular thing and for never having worked out before could see the changes in my body. I was starting to feel good about

myself again and that was

something I never thought I would

say.

The music stopped causing me to stop what I was doing. No one else was meant to be here.

"Who's there?" I called out my heart hammering in my chest.

"So this is where you've been spending all your time?" He asked as he made himself visible. Now my heart was hammering for a different reason. Wiping the sweat from my forehead I watched him closely as he started to walk towards me. Smirking he grabbed me around the waist as soon as he was close enough to do so "I've missed you darling". Burying his head in the side of my neck he inhaled deeply.

Feeling my body relax into him a small sigh slipped past my lips "I missed you too" I whispered his grip tightening. "Let me take you home. I've got something for you".

Home...

"I thought you said you were taking me home?" I asked as we pulled up to the clubhouse. I wasn't in the mood for Friday night antics at the club. I was sweaty and my body hurt.

"Relax darlin' I just need to check in with your old man". Placing his hand on my knee he gave it a little squeeze. "Won't take more than 5 minutes sit tight".

5 minutes my ass. Sighing loudly I unclipped my seat belt and headed inside.

"Never were the patient one were you sweets"...

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