Chapter 2

Abby:

As soon as Dice walked away I was second guessing my choice. I know he is a good man and I would be lying if I said I didn't want him. Brent has made me question any man who looks in my direction. I know that everyone is like him but my heart and mind won't get on the same page. I know if I text Robyn she would help me sort out what is going on in my mind but I don't want to interrupt her night at home with Maestro. When I told Dice no he went to play pool. He literally got as far away as he could. My night kept going cleaning glasses, grabbing beers and making shots. I was really spacing out then I seen Maestro walk in. He went in the direction of his office. Dice came and got another whiskey and followed him. While I wonder what that is about it gave me the perfect opportunity to message Robyn.

A: Hey hon. Can we talk for a minute?

R: Sure babe. Just waiting for Maestro to get back. Dice needed to talk to him. He sounded stressed.

A: He asked me to dinner and I shut him down. I don't know if that would be a good idea.

R: I know you are worried because of your past. But Dice is not him. You have to put your trust in someone someday and while you may not want to jump into something how about you just get to know him. He is a great guy. And to be honest I haven't seen him with anyone since he found you.

A: You may have a point. Dice does know some of what happened but I never told him about the darker parts.

R: I'm not saying to tell him everything. But let someone else in hon. Someone other than me.

A: I will think about it. Thanks for the chat. I do feel a little better.

R: Welcome. Love ya chick

I felt a little bit better after talking to her but now I had more to think about. Dice knows that I left Brent and he knows it is because he cheated. But I never told him why he cheated or about the darker parts of the time we spent together. I told Robyn because I feel closer to her than anyone else in my life and I do trust her. She listens when I need to vent and when I have a bad night. Maybe if I tell Dice yes things will go in the right direction for once in my life. Fuck it! I'm telling him yes when he comes out!

" Hey angel. I'm heading out. You good?" Well now is good a time as any to give him my answer!

" Yeah Dice I'm good. Also I would love to have dinner with you" He smiled from ear to ear when I said yes.

" Hell yeah! Can you go tomorrow? I don't want you to change your mind" He looked at me with the most pleading eyes I'd ever seen.

" Tomorrow is perfect" He was smiling even more at this point. I really want to know how his face didn't hurt with how big his smile was.

" I will text you details later. But you text or call me if you need anything" He is always making sure i'm well taken care of when at work or honestly if I needed him outside of work I know he would be there in a minute.

" I will. Goodnight Dice" I just smiled and was ready to start cleaning.

Dice just smiled at me and starting walking away. He turned around shot me a wink and said" Night angel" this man is going to make me fall for him when I said I would never fall for a mans charms again!

As soon as he left I told everyone to come and get a drink if they wanted one. It was late and I was tired. I was almost done cleaning. A few of the guys came and got a beer. When that was done I finished cleaning the rest of the glasses and wiped down the bar. Emotionally I was over this day and I just needed to rest. I was going to go home and take a long shower and curl up in my bed and watch a movie. I just needed to relax. Soon as I got in my car my phone was going off. I didn't feel like dealing with anything so I will check it when I get home. Thankfully my new place is only ten minutes away from the club.

When I got home I sat down my bag and took of my shoes. I was undressed before I hit the bathroom. I planned on a long shower but I was too tired to stand that long. I took a quick shower put on a tank top and some shorts. I brushed my hair and laid down. As soon as I turned on the tv my phone went off again. I honestly forgot about that thing. I wish I didn't look at it because as soon as I seen the message my stomach dropped.

Unknown Number:

You can't hide from me forever.

Unknown Number:

I will find you sooner than you think. You are mine and I won't let you go.

Unknown Number:

I love how you used your debit card. At least I know what state you are in.

Unknown Number:

I coming for you baby. I will be in Texas soon enough.

Unknown Number:

Those bikers won't save you. You are mine bitch.

I didn't even have to ask who it was. I knew Brent somehow got my new number and now he was coming here. As much as I want to say that I can handle him alone I know that it is not possible. He will hurt me worse than he has before. I only have one choice. I text Robyn and told her to tell Maestro what was truly going on with Brent. She said she would right away. After that I text the one person I knew would keep me safe.

A: Hey are you awake?

D: Yeah angel are you home yet?

A: Been home but I wasn't texting for that

D: What's going on? Did you need anything?

A: Could you come over? There is no other way to say this but i'm in trouble and I need help

D: I will be there soon. Lock your doors and stay away from the door. I will let you know it is me and then you can unlock the door and let me in.

A: Ok. Thanks Dice

D: No need to thank me angel. I told you to tell me if anything happened.

***Trigger Warning: DV This final part can be skipped***

When I sat down my phone my mind starting thinking about the past. And like so many times before what came to my mind seemed like a movie playing on repeat.

*8 months ago (flashback)*

" Why are you acting like this Brent? All I did was say hi to my coworker" By this point I had tears pouring down my face. I hated when he acted this way.

" Oh is that what you call spreading your legs. You are nothing but a fucking whore" As he said those words he was walking closer to me. I needed to get away.

" How could you say that? We haven't even slept with one another" He was mental. I haven't slept with anybody and he knows it. When he drinks all logic leaves his little brain.

" Yeah I know i'm not good enough for your whore ass but everyone else is" I really to leave for the night. He is acting like a maniac.

" Brent calm down" I was trying to be as calm as possible but by the look on his face I fucked up again.

When those words left my lips I knew I made a mistake. One minute we were arguing about something so stupid the next I was on the floor. My lip busted and my face sore. But I couldn't think about that. I was in the fetal postion trying to stop him from hurting me too badly. But when I blocked my stomach he just kicked me in the back. I don't remember how long I laid there but I passed out from the pain.

When I woke up in the morning I was still on the floor. My face and body bruised and bloody. I looked around and could finally breath when I realized he left for work. I walked to the bathroom and took a hot bath to clean up and loosen my muscles. Whenever he drank this evil side came out in Brent and for some reason I stayed. After my bath I put on a hoodie and some loose sweatpants and slowly walked to my car. Once I got in I drove home and slept for most of the day.

A few weeks passed without Brents anger showing and I thought we were ok. That was until I went to surprise him with dinner from his favorite restaurant. But I was the the one surprised when I walked into his house and heard moaning coming from the bedroom. I walked up the stairs and seen Brent balls deep in a women whose face I couldn't see. That was due to the fact that she was on all fours with her face buried in his mattress. But when she turned to kiss him I screamed. Because that face belonged to my best friend. All this time I trusted her and here she was without shame sleeping with Brent.

**End of Flashback**

I came back to the present when someone started banging on my door. I didn't move to open the door until I heard Dice yelling for me to let him in. I practically ran to the door and just started to cry when I seen his face. I don't know how but someone I just know he will help me. Robyn said I should trust him and she hasn't lied to me yet so I will listen to her advice. I just pray I'm not making a mistake.