Kane King
I know I've done the right thing. Having the club pay her parents medical bills. Even if I made her parents promise to keep it a secret, under the guise of this magical mystery program that we told them to tell her they were eligible for. Wasn't really a lie. The program was Dangers Devils, our club. And they were elligible, because their daughter happened to be the love of my fucking life, and I'd do anything for her. I couldn't heal them, I couldn't do THAT for her. But I could do this. I could have the club pay their expenses and help to replenish a bit of what they'd already lost, so they had something to leave to Charlotte. I know it's the right thing that I've done, but I know if Charlotte ever finds out, she'll be angry with me. Not for the help, but because it's a lot of fucking money, and I did it without talking to her about it. But she'd have never accepted. She'd keep working three damn jobs, and probably a fourth if her time would allow it. I didn't want the girl I loved scraping to get by, I didn't want her running herself into the ground because her parents were sick. I didn't want that at all for her.
I'd been smart with my money since starting working at the club. I had a good nest egg saved, that was now one single goose egg. I'd drained every fucking cent from my bank account this afternoon. While I knew my brothers, and my best friend Kip, were willing to help out and cover the rest, along with what the club was giving her parents, it still put a god damn boulder in my throat, seeing the tears in her fathers eyes as me, and the guys from the club, paid every last cent of their worries away. I promised the club anything for their help. And they all just looked at me then to my father Buck, as we'd all sat at the table.
"That's your girl. We take of our own." Goose my fathers second had said. Every head around the table nodding in silent agreement. My father looking at me, nodding once, and I could see the glimmer of something in his eye.
We did bad things. But we were ultimately, good people. Good guys, who did things to bad people, and got involved in bad things, but we never hurt the innocent, never shyed from giving back to community. And definitely didnt turn our heads from those in the club when they needed help. As long as you were a part of Dangers Devils, you were taken care of. We're a family.
Seeing the relief on her face, mixed with the disbelief that she couldn't believe it. Then the way she'd flirted with me, and teased me. As if the financial weight that was lifted , allowed her to be able to want more for herself now, than to just work three jobs and take care of her parents.
Her mother cried for several minutes, her father looking away , swiping at tears he didn't want anyone to see, as the men they drove their daughter away from, paid every single dime of their bills. I didn't want thanks, I didn't do it for them. I did it for Charlotte.
After the money was taken care of , and the other guys left. I'd sat there in silence with her mother and her father.
"Kane...thank you." Marylin said crying again.
I just nodded and we say in a bit more silence. We'd already had a talk the other day about my intentions with Charlotte, that they were the same now as they were when we were in highschool. but, I knew there had to be more of a talk. Maybe it made me an asshole, they were dying, but there was a lot I needed to say , to get off my chest. The past three years, of knowing the misconceptions and judgement of me and my family, had ended up with their daughter running from me, and I wasted three years, three years that could've been spent with her.
"I know what you both think of me...of the club." I say and her mother opens her mouth, and I rasie my hand to silence her, as politely as I can.
"I already know what you're going to say, but I need you to know something." I say.
"Charlotte never said a word about the things you filled her head with. But I saw how you both looked at me, and I can't say I blame you. Charlotte is....she's special...she's not like anyone else....and I didn't blame you for wanting to keep her from me. I know I don't deserve her, trust me, I know there's nobody in this world that deserves a girl like her." I say her father turns his head again, my eyes flicking up and a I spot a tear rolling down his wrinkled cheek.
"I heard you both one time, standing outside the door, the things you said to her , about me, and you're wrong. You've been wrong about me. Not about the things the club does, or wanting to keep her safe. But you've been wrong about me. I never wanted Charlotte for just one thing. I wanted her for everything. I've been picturing marrying your daughter since we were in middle school...she's the only one for me. I know I've got a reputation, had one then, still have one now...but I will never, ever , do wrong by your daughter. She comes first, before anything or anyone. Whether or not she gives me another chance, I'll always be there for her. You have my word. I will take care of her, always. I did all this, for her. The club did this, for her. And I just hope , if there's next lives, and all that, that in your next life, you choose to be kinder to people not like you. To look past your judgements, and see people for who they really are. Because I've loved your daughter ever since I saw her, and I'll love her through the rest of my life, and I'll forgive you for the things you said about me, but I'll never forgive the three years I lost with her. I can't forgive that."
Marylin chokes on a cry.
"I'm so sorry" she sobs and I shake my head.
I knew she was sorry the other morning, when I'd sat with them, while Charlotte was passed out hungover in her bedroom.
"I know, and like I said...I forgive you for the rest, but not for those three years. I think that's fair." I say and she nods and I give her a small smile.
"Mister Darling." I say and her father clears his throat, sniffs, and clears his throat again before turning his head to me.
"I'm sorry." he says and I shake my head.
"Wasnt asking for your apology sir. But...I do need to ask something else of you." I say and he nods.
"Alright then." he clears his throat again.
"I don't know if your daughter will give me a chance again...but...I have a feeling she will..."
"she will" Marylin nods and I smile slightly at her and look back to David, her father.
"When the time comes....I want to get down on one knee....and ask your daughter to marry me.." I say and Maryling chokes on a cry.
"I'd like your blessing, sir." I say and he looks at me.
"She asked about you, you know." He says and I just look at him, waiting for him to continue.
"While she was gone...always asking about you." He says and coughs and then wheezes and takes a few breaths.
"Always trying to squeeze it in on the phone, always trying to get us to tell her how you were doing, or what you were up to." He says and coughs a bit again.
"You're right...nobody deserves my little girl" he says. I just nod.
"But i didnt like those other guys she dated none either." He coughs, and I try to ignore the annoyance of picturing any other guy with Charlotte.
"Last one was a down right piece of shit" He coughs and scowls and keeps coughing.
"David!" Marylin croaks at him for swearing.
"I'm dying Marylin, and I'm gonna go out cussing like a mother fucker." He says, earning a small laugh from me as Marylin sighs.
"What's his name?" I ask David and he looks at me.
"Vince Pierce." David says.
"What'd he do to her?" I ask, and he looks at me.
"Talked down to her...tried to control her..stuff like that...didnt lay hands onher...but cant say he wouldnt have ended up doing it eventually...men like that...that's what the end up doing." He says and Marylin sighs and I look at her.
"He wasnt a good boy." She shakes her head.
"I'll rest easy.." David says, drawing my eyes back to his. "If I know she's got you looking out for her again."
I nod. "I promise. Even if she doesn't want me. Anything she needs..I'll be there for her, even if it's only as a friend. You don't have to worry about Charlotte, I've got her." I say and he nods.
"I know." he says. "That's why you've got my blessing."
I swallow hard, nodding.
"Thank you sir." I say, controlling my emotion.
"You got my blessing, so you better use it too. I don't want fools like that Pierce man , marrying my little girl." He says and I nod.
"I'll be sure of that sir. Even if it's not me...I'll make sure whoever it is -"
"no." he shakes his head. "It's going to be you....she still loves you...and she's gonna give you another chance...and you.." he points a finger. "Arent gonna fuck it up."
I shake my head and Marylin gasps again at his language.
"I wont sir. I promise." I say with a nod, looking him right in the eye.
"Take care of my daughter Kane King. Or I'll haunt you like a son of a bitch." He coughs and I feel my mouth curve up with amusement.
"Of course sir." I say with another nod.
I lean forward, elbows on my thighs and claps my hands and look at him.
"Now tell me about this Pierce guy. And any other I need to teach a lesson to." I say and he smiles slightly.
"Oh lord David, look what you've done." Marylin says.
"We'll talk later." I tell him. His smile growing a bit more, nodding.
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I walk back into the shop not even half an hour later, trying my best to not distract Charlotte, but unable to keep away from her.
"Hey" she looks up with a smile, a bright one. Like she's brand new. I know the money doesnt fix everything, but at least now she gets to focus on just spending time with her parents, and it shows on her face. She can enjoy her last bit of time with them, without all the stress of everthing else.
"Hey Charlie Girl" I say and lean over the counter, resting my forearms on it, because if I walk around that counter , she's getting sat up on that desk and getting her pretty fucking mouth kissed.
"how you doing?" I ask her and she puts down the pen in her hand.
"good." she says and rests her arms on the desk behind the counter, peering up at me.
"I was thinking." I say.
"uh oh." she says and I narrow my eyes at her and she smirks.
"Kidding, go on." she smiles and looks up at me and my eyes fall to that damn cleavage. Damnit.
"Miss those?" she asks and I groan and lift my eyes back to her.
"Like you wouldnt fucking believe. I miss YOU Charlie Girl. " I say and she bites her lip.
"Knock it off woman" I groan and she smiles.
"I came in here to talk, and you're doing Charlie Girl stuff, seducing me, distracting me." I say and she laughs.
"So what were you thinking about Kane?" she says, my name on her mouth, always sounding so fucking perfect.
"I want to take you out to dinner." I say.
"oh yeah?" she asks and smiles, and it falters a little bit.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
"I um...well my parents...I was hoping to go home tonight, and spend it with them." She says.
"Can I come?" I ask and wince. I shake my head. She probably wanted to be with them alone, you fucking idiot.
"Sorry that was rude, inviting myself, don't worry about it, we can do dinner another time."
"you want to come to my house and spend time with my parents?" she asks and cocks her head.
"I want to spend time with YOU. So yes." I answer and she smiles.
"What did you say to them the other morning?...while I was asleep?" she asks.
"None of your business, baby." I say and she inhales, and I smile. Noticing how it affects her to be called baby again, I'd noticed it earlier too when I'd let it slip.
"Tell me." she says. "And I'll let you kiss me ...right here...right now" she says and I groan.
"Who the hell are you, where is Charlotte Darling? Who is this viper, using her mouth against me?" I ask and she smiles.
"I'm still your Charlie Girl." she says. And at that, my cock, fucking swells.
"MY Charlie Girl?" I ask and she nods.
"yeah" she says softly. "yours."
My nostrils flare.
"I'm about to put a hole in the side of the counter Charlotte." I groan and she laughs.
"Say it again...say you're mine." I groan and lean over a bit more, her eyes on mine.
"I'm yours Kane King....I've always been yours." she says and I hum.
"Keep your kisses little viper. I won't be manipulated." I say and she laughs.
"You sure about that?" she asks , cocking her head and traces a finger along her cleavage.
"God Charlie....don't fucking do that." I say watching, nearly fucking drooling.
"I know they're yours, but can't I touch them?" she whispers and I nearly fucking cum in pants, hearing her tell me her tits are mine. Jesus, where was my sweet fucking innocent Charlie? But then I remember, it's been three years, and I bet someone else, or multiple someone elses have touched those gorgeous fucking breasts of her, possibly even seen them, sucked them, fucked them, cum on them.
"I'm going to kill any man that's seen those before me Charlie." I groan and she bites her lip.
"No you won't" she says. "You're gonna be a good boy Kane"
"Jesus Charlie." I groan and she stands up and brings her face to mine, our noses touching.
"promise me ...you're not going to kill guys i've been with Kane.."
I shake my head. "Can't promise that."
"stop it, im serious" she breathes.
"so am I Charlie Girl" i exhale. "fuck, i can't stand the thought of you with anyone but me"
"promise me, right now" she says.
"I wont kill anyone for touching your tits." i growl and she smiles, laughing softly.
"you wont kill anyone i've been with, period" she says.
"Did any of them hurt you? Physically?" I ask and she pinches her brows and leans back.
"what? no." she says.
"Then fine. I promise not to kill any of them." I say and she smiles and then leans back in.
"Tell me what you talked to my parents about Kane" she says and her breath pushes over my lips.
"Quit being nosy Charlie Girl" I say and then groan as she hovers her lips so fucking close.
"See you when you're done working Charlie." I whisper before pulling back and she frowns.
"hey!" she squeaks as I turn.
I look over my shoulder.
"Viper." I shake my head. "Absolute viper." I wink at her and turn back around and walk out the door again. Knowing there's no way Im going to last the rest of the day before going in that office again.