"Okay so here we are" I said walking through the double doors next to the staircase at the entrance of my dad's mansion. This is the addition that my dad just built for us. You can see the large living room, walls are painted a white cream color, with skylights in the slanted ceiling. The living room consists of 3 large black suede couches, and 3 black suede chairs that are big enough to fit two people if they are cuddling. And a large glass coffee table. The furniture is decorated with grey pillows and a few grey blankets. A huge 52-inch curved flat screen TV mounted onto the south wall, as we enter in from the north.
Off to the left there is a mini bar, fully stocked. Next to the mini bar there is a set of stairs that lead up to the second floor, where all 6 bedrooms are located at the east, north and south side if the addition. 5 doors which are single doors, one for each of the guys, and the French doors lead into my room. Which has a second entry on the other side to lead into the main house. On the main floor off to the right, there is a pool table near the French Glass doors that lead out to a patio area, outside we a fire pit, surrounded with patio furniture for guests, a grill and a great view of the mountains across from our huge backyard. My dad totally spoiled me when building this place.
"French doors, that's my room. You guys have a choice on the other 5 rooms." I said as I pointed upstairs.
"Each bedroom has its own personal bathroom, as well stocked up on just about everything you need, toilet paper, towels, hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and a few other things. The only thing I did not get is shampoo, body wash and deodorant, so if you don't have that, we need to make time to stop and get that for you guys. Gemini and Traeger Ill leave that up to you guys to figure out." I explained picking up my phone and looking at a few texts I have been ignoring. Losing my concentration.
"Don't you want to go out tonight?" asked Gemini confirming my earlier comments.
"Ummm… Yeah I do" I stated recollecting my thoughts as I set my phone down on the mini bar and turn to look at all 5 very sexy bodies looking at me.
"Do we have permission to use the Escalades so two of us can run to the store?" asked Traeger.
I completely missed that they even talked about what they needed. I told my dad I would suck at being a Boss. But before I could answer them, my Uncle Brian walked in.
"No need to use the Escalades. There are four Black Toyota 4 Runners outside that are Baby's. You use those only. "he demanded
"Hello Uncle" I said as he walked over and hugged me and handed me the keys to the 4 Runners.
I don't play favorites between the five of my uncles, but my Uncle Brian spoils me when it comes to my car. For my 18th birthday he bought me a brand-new Toyota 4 Runner TRD Pro, jet black, with bull bars on the front, and a top rack. Brand new All Terrain tires with a brand-new system in the back to listen to my music as loud as I want. I absolutely love it! He asked me what kind of cars I want my guys to use, and I told him I wanted more 4 Runners! I'm so excited I didn't know he was getting them today!
"I'm not a big fan of the escalades, like my dad. So, Uncle Brian got me, my own set of cars for us!" I screeched with excitement. I threw a set of keys at Traeger and Trey each.
The guys laughed and nodded their heads.
"Gemini you will drive my 4 runner with me," I said throwing him my keys.
"Dominic, your with Trey and Marcus with Traeger. That leaves an extra 4 Runner just in case." I smiled. Maybe I am good at this.
"Guys, this is my Uncle Brian" I smiled, standing next to Uncle Brian still.
"Its nice to meet you finally Brian" said Gemini very respectfully and put out his hand to shake my Uncles hand.
Uncle Brian smiled and shook his hand.
Uncle Brian was about 6'2 A little more muscular than my father, has the same Brown hair, with turquoise eyes, but Uncle Brian has a beard instead of a clean-shaven face.
Standing with these guys, he looks like a warrior from ancient times You can see that Gemini and the guys have heard of him and respect him a great deal.
"Gemini, right? I've heard a lot of good things about you. You protect my niece understood." He commanded without even waiting for Gemini to confirm it was really him as he walked over to the mini bar and began to open up a bottle of Jack Daniels and pull out several glasses for everyone to have a drink with him.
There are 7 standing here, why do we need 12? Dad and the other uncles must be on their way.
"Yes sir" Gemini replied with a grin, realizing that Uncle Brian has heard of him.
Right then, my dad came through the French doors upstairs, with My Uncles, Blaze, Billy and Brenden. Hmmm where is Brandon?
I looked at Uncle Brian, concerned. He shrugged, knowing who I was looking for. And continued to pour some Jack into the glasses.
"Bryson, what the fuck is Brian thinking buying her those nice ass cars? Why can't she just use your escalades? I heard Billy complaining already.
Everyone just listened to Billy bitching at my dad as they came down the stairs. Don't get me wrong, I love my Uncle Billy and I would do anything for him just like I know he will do anything for me. But his bitching about me is seriously getting on my last nerve. I'm about to punch him.
"Billy shut the fuck up" my dad retorted at the bottom of the stairs, and walked over to Uncle Brian, who was glaring at Billy coming down the stairs.
"The fuck you are complaining about now Billy?" Uncle Brian looked at Billy annoyed as Billy finished walking down the last two steps.
Blaze followed Billy, just shaking his head laughing. Billy and Blaze argue over me constantly. Billy thinks I need to be treated more like the boys, whereas Blaze believes I'm the Princess. Uncle Brenden followed Blaze; he looked a little irritated with Billy. He usually always is. He Billy rarely see eye to eye on anything in general. But when it comes to me, Brenden thinks a lot like Blaze. I'm the Princess in the family. I get whatever I want. It's kind of a headache, cause I just want them to stop fighting over me.
Gemini and the guys looked a little scared. No one outside of friends and family get to see the Henderson Brothers argue firsthand. I laughed and shook my head. They will get used to it. My dad and his brothers bicker constantly but they are so close. No one likes to go up against one, because then the other 5 step in. Where is Brandon?
"Why did you buy her those 4 Runners?" Billy demanded an answer from Brian as he walked right up to Uncle Brian at the mini bar and glared at him.
Billy who is 5 years younger than my dad, not as buff as Brian, more on the skinny side, but has the same brown hair, turquoise blue eyes and a goatee. I love him, but he is a dick. And the more he huffs and puffs the more I want to slap the fuck out of him.
"Are you her dad?" Brian questioned handing Billy a drink.
With that question, Billy knew the argument was over. He is not my dad and its not his choice to question what other people buy me.
"No, didn't think so, so don't worry about why I bought her the 4 Runners. As far as I'm concerned, I can buy my niece whatever I want" he stated as he looked past Billy and right at me. Yes, he is exactly like Uncle Brenden and Uncle Blaze. I'm the Princess.
"Uncle Blaze, Uncle Brenden" I said as I hugged each of them.
Both Uncle Blaze and Uncle Brenden resemble my dad. Brenden looks almost identical to him as if they are twins, and Blaze is the miniature version of Dad and Brenden. About 5.10, Buff for his size. Same color eyes and hair. For some reason everyone in the family has the turquoise eyes. It's a Henderson gene, I guess.
I am the only girl born into the family in the last 300 years, which is why they all call me the Princess, except for Billy. Personally, I don't want to be the Princess, but I also don't mind that I am spoiled by all of these men. I just don't when they fight over me.
"Hey Baby, sorry I'm late." My uncle Brandon stated as he walked in the door downstairs from the main house. He looks a lot like Billy just older. I met him and gave him a hug before returning to the mini bar with him. Just like the rest of my Uncles, Brandon also treats me the same, like a Princess.
"Uncle Brandon, its okay. I was worried about you." I replied happy to see him here finally.
Now I know I said I don't play favorites and that's the truth. Uncle Brandon I worry about though. We all do. Uncle Brandon hasn't been the same since his wife Cecil died 16 years ago. Long story short… Dad was just getting into the business and some shit went down between Uncle Brandon and this dealer Uncle Brandon was trying to get connected with. Uncle Brandon went to make things right, but left Cecil and my cousins Josh and Andrew at home with only a few guys to protect them. Cecil unfortunately paid the price with her life along with the 3 security while Uncle Brandon ended up in a shootout.
Since that day, Uncle Brian took on Josh and Andrew and raised them up, because Uncle Brandon has never really been the same and feels he can't face his sons after what had happened to their mother. He blames himself.
"Is this Gemini?" Uncle Brandon question walking past Gemini.
"Yes, this is Gemini" I replied. Everyone seems to know him. I didn't even know his name when I seen him.
"Good he will be perfect for you as Head of Security." He said turning to me.
I smiled and looked at my dad who was standing at the bar, he winked at me and smile. I guess I am good at this. And clearly Uncle Brandon and I are the same wavelength, making Gemini Head of Security.
"Gemini, Baby comes first. Don't let us down." He turned on Gemini after collecting a glass of Jack from Uncle Brian.
"Understood Sir" Gemini replied so as not to disrespect one or all of the Henderson brothers.
"So big brother, how are things" my dad asked Uncle Brandon moving to the black suede sofa with a glass of Jack.
"Things are good today Bryson." Uncle Brandon stated walking to the French glass doors, so he can see outside.
My dad may be the top guy in the business, and everyone is afraid of him. But one thing is for sure. He respects my Uncle Brandon. Uncle Brandon is the eldest brother, as he is 10 years older than dad. Then Uncle Brian is next 8 years older than dad, Brenden who is a year older than dad, then dad of course sitting at 35 years old. Billy is 5 years younger than dad, and Blaze, the baby of the brothers, he is 2 years younger than Billy.
Uncle Brandon moved from the French door and went to sit with dad at the coffee table. I followed with Gemini now right behind me. He is getting the hint. Traeger and the other guys are here to help protect me, but Dad and my uncles are holding him responsible. He has to stay close no matter what.
I turned to Gemini… and the other guys "Go get settled in guys, you haven't even picked a room" I told Gemini and the guys.
"Are you sure? I can wait" Gemini stated. Looking at my dad for permission
Dad just ignored him. I'm the Boss here, not him.
Everyone else in the room gave him a look of satisfaction.
"I'm sure. I'll be fine, I'm with the Henderson Brothers" I joked. But it really wasn't a joke. When I am with these 6 men. I am untouchable.
My dad and his brothers laughed at comment.
Gemini stated he would be back shortly, and he and the guys went upstairs to find their rooms. Gemini took the room right next to mine.
"He is gonna be good to her" Uncle Blaze stated while he sorted out 7 lines of blow on the mirror that was sitting on the glass coffee table.
"I know…. Baby come sit with us" My dad answered Uncle Blaze and told me at the same, moving over to make room on the sofa between him and Uncle Brandon.
I walked over and sat on the couch between Uncle Brandon and dad. I leaned in under dads' arm and gave him a hug.
"I love you dad" I said quietly but everyone heard it.
Besides my uncles, and cousins. Its always just been my dad and me. I know he never wanted to have a child. He is the kind of guy that likes to sleep around with whoever he wants. He isn't relationship material. How he and my mother Emily dated for two years is unbelievable to me. I cannot picture my dad being in a relationship with anyone.
"I love you too" he replied and kissed my forehead.
For the next thirty minutes we sat there talking about everything and anything, while passing the mirror around. Uncle Blaze gave us each 3 lines to do. I declined the 3rd. I'm not trying to get fucked up, I have a few things I have to do tonight.
"Here dad, you take this one." I pushed the mirror over to him.
At that moment Gemini and the guys came down. All wearing White tees, black khakis, and the chain I gave them each.
Security is supposed to match. They wear the colors their boss chooses for them. I like black and white. I'm not exactly the pink kind of girl even though everyone calls me the Princess.
"Going somewhere tonight?" my dad questioned. Probably cause I'm not doing more lines and the guys look ready to go.
"Yes, I have a few things I need to do tonight. Probably be home late." I said as I kissed his cheek and got up and walked over to Gemini and Traeger.
"Remember what I said, you take care of me. I take care of you. They don't know anything unless my life is on the line. Understood?" I sternly asked Gemini and Traeger.
I don't want to come off too bitchy on the first day, but Dad and the uncles don't need to know my personal business. Dad and I already went back and forth over this. I am an adult and there are just certain things he doesn't need to know.
Gemini and Traeger both nodded their heads.
"Baby that's cold!" Uncle Brenden laughed out very loud and shocked.
Uncle Billy looked pissed off, Uncle Brandon and Brian shook their heads laughing.
"I'm telling Braiden" my dad threatened in a jokingly manner.
But I knew he really was going to tell my cousin Braiden. And Braiden is going to put guys on us from this day forward.
"Go ahead" I said as I started up the stairs to my room to get ready.
"I told you, she knows what the fuck is up Bryson" Blaze said laughing.
"Fuck" I said shaking my head.
Blaze was right, she would catch on that I was trying to keep an eye on who she is with and what she is doing. I mean, for the most part I have always been in the loop on what she is doing and who she is with because of Frankie and Bobby. Plus, I know I can ask her myself and she will tell me the truth, she never lies. But over the last 3 months, she has been sneaking off and I can't find her. I know she is with someone. But every time I ask her… she says not to worry about it. How can I not worry about it? She is my daughter!
"Well, let's see if Braiden can break Gemini" Billy looked at Gemini with eagerness in his eyes.
Billy absolutely hates when Baby keeps things from us. I get where he is coming from because its bothering me to. But I also understand where Baby is coming from. She is an adult, and she has her secrets, and I don't need to know everything. Hopefully, Braiden can do something. But I doubt it. I know how convincing Baby can be when she doesn't want someone to know something.
"Oh fuck" Gemini said with a smile on his face.
Yep, he knows. Baby and Braiden are cousins. Braiden is Brenden's son, but out of all of our kids, those two are the closest. More like brother and sister. And when it comes to Baby, Braiden is deadly. That little fucker will even go up against me for Baby and not care that he may die. Now Gemini gets to face Braiden when he gets here.
"Hey Braiden, we are here" Kenny my Head of Security, said waking me up.
I'm exhausted. The bullshit that went down last night in Brighton should not have happened. Bryson is going to be pissed. Whatever though I fucking dealt with it. I just need to see my baby cousin though. She always makes me smile.
I got out of the car and headed up to the front door of Bryson's Mansion. As I walked in, no one was around. Hmmm they must be in the addition. Bryson and Baby went to get security for Baby. The guys need to settle in.
"Son" my dad said as I walked through the door into the addition.
"Hey Dad, Uncles, this place is looking good. Where is Baby?" I asked. She isn't here with them. Her 4 Runner was outside. She must be up taking a shower.
"Bedroom, apparently she has some things she needs to do tonight" Bryson said, giving me the look that she once again would not say where she was going.
Who the fuck is she seeing? Why won't she tell us? I really need to talk to her again about this. I scanned the room. Let's see who her guys are. And then I see, Gemini. Damn, DJ must be pissed right now! That's also Baby's Head of Security, no doubt.
"Gemini…" I walked over and shook his hand
"Braiden, nice to see you again." Gemini replied shaking my hand.
With Uncles comment, they have probably tried to get him to be loyal to them, but Baby got to him first.
"I'm going to be straight forward with you, Gemini. What did Baby tell you" I said looking him dead in the eye.
Typically, I can get anyone to talk, but when it comes to Baby getting to them first, that's an issue. Everyone is scared of me, but they adore her and want her attention. And my baby cousin has her own tricks up her sleeves. So, they won't cross her because I will kill them for her. It's a contradicting situation….
"We take care of her; she takes care of us. We are not to tell her business unless her life is on the line." He replied without even looking away or looking intimidated by me.
This mother fucker…. I knew there was a reason why DJ was after him. Gemini is not scared of anything or anyone. He is going to be amazing for Baby.
"Do you know what she means when she says she will take care of you?" I asked curiously trying not to give away her secret if they don't know. Maybe that will give me the upper hand.
"No sir, I don't have a clue. But I am sure that if I tell you her personal business I won't find out." He said smiling and looking up behind me.
Maybe I can strike up a deal with him, after all I did 3 years in the Hot Box with him, and if we can keep a lid on this shit, Baby will still make sure he is taken care of. Win. Win.
"So, I can't pay you off?" I asked hoping that a money bribe may actually work.
"NO BRAIDEN YOU CAN NOT!" Baby screamed from the top of the stairs.
Awe fuck here we go. That's why he was looking up… Dad and the Uncles are laughing silently because they know I just started a fight. How long as she been listening? Gotta turn around and fight with her now.
"Baby don't be like that, please." I beg as she came stomping down the stairs.
She looks fucking gorgeous. Tight black mini dress, thigh high boots, her make up is done, her hair is curled. No one deserves my baby cousin. She is a goddess.
"Braiden, I am going to be like that, don't sit there and beg me to be nice when you're trying to pay off my Head of Security!" she yelled at me as she was walked and stood in front of me with her arms crossed.
I'm not going to give in to her, I'm not going to give in to her.
"I'm not putting up with your shit today, I don't have to tell you everything I do. The guys will have your number, I get into trouble, they can't handle it, or are unsure what to do, you're the first one they will call." She demanded and half screamed.
Gemini and Traeger now know who they need to call first, good. I'm faster than anyone here. I really pissed her off though. I don't dare to break eye contact with her. My dad and Uncles will laugh at me.
"That's not the point Baby, I need to know…..." I tried to finish but she cut me off
"No Braiden, you don't need to know. "she blatantly stated. Then she turned to Gemini and the guys.
Awe fuck I'm going to lose them for sure now.
"Here is the deal, you keep my personal business to yourself, I have the greatest pussy hook. He gives me virgins that are 18 years old at a great price, and I'll make sure that you always have them around. You tell my personal shit to my nosey ass cousin, or anyone else. You can fuck the dimes my dad has already fucked over a hundred times…. Got it?" she demanded again.
Gemini and the guys agreed looking very shocked. I don't think that they expected that. Bryson covered his face laughing. We lost to her again. Although I'm pretty sure we never even had them in the first place. But I'm not going to admit that.
"Baby, that's not fair to pay your own guys to be quiet" I spoke before I thought.
She looked at me like I just stuck my foot in my mouth. Probably because I did.
"That's what all of you guys do." She stated looking at myself, my dad, her dad, and the uncles.
"You keep your guys happy; they stay loyal until the end." She yelled at me and walked to the mini bar.
Very true, very true. But she didn't need to know that…. I looked at my Uncle Bryson. She pays attention to what he does way too much. And now we will never figure out who she is seeing.
Uncle Bryson is just laughing at me. I shook my head in irritation.
Everyone states that I am exactly like my Uncle Bryson. Its true. I don't deny it. Even the fact that when it comes to Baby, I'll kill for her. She is like my little sister and I worry about her. I wish she didn't feel the need to hide whoever she is seeing. I know she wouldn't give out information on the business. But why does she want to keep this person a secret? Did Uncle Bryson tell her about the conversation with DJ? Did DJ threaten her? I need to figure this out. I need to talk to DJ. I would talk to Baby, but I know I'm just going to get yelled at, at this point.
"Baby, did someone threaten you about whoever your seeing?" I asked gently trying to persuade her to open up to me.
Dad and the Uncles listened as that was probably something no one had thought of.
"What?" she asked clearly confused.
Fuck it, I'll ask DJ.
"Did someone threaten you or the person you are seeing. Is that why you want to keep him a secret?" I asked again more clearly this time.
"Who said I was seeing someone? Who would threaten me?" she asked a little concerned like maybe she is out of the loop on something.
She looked to her dad for answers, but he just stared at her. She turned back to me concerned, confused and irritated as fuck.
"Braiden, no one has threatened me about anything. I just don't think that in this situation everyone needs to know everything. Besides, I do need to talk to you about someone. "she said as she sipped on her Jack.
Someone did threaten her. They are gonna die. Dad and the Uncles got up and gathered around us. Everyone knows that whenever Baby feels threatened or scare, she tells me immediately. Gemini and Traeger were standing next to her at this point.
"Okay fine, I'll give for now on your little secret life. But you said you needed to talk to me about someone. Who is it then?" I said sitting on the bar stool at the mini bar so I can be across from her.
She took a few more drinks of her Jack. She leaned on the counter and looked me in the eyes.
"DJ Hartlove, what the fuck is his problem with me?" she asked pissed off.
Awe fuck….
"What do you mean Baby?" I asked trying not to spill the pot because clearly Uncle hasn't told her, but DJ is being a dick to her.
"Well, I was standing outside the Hot Box talking to him, dad, his dad, and a few others. The way he kept looking at me Braiden, it was like he wanted me dead. He was so cold. What did I do?" she asked. Still pissed off but calming down a little.
Bryson was leaning on the counter he glanced at me, clearly, he didn't notice this. I knew I should have been there. Josh should have dealt with the Brighton situation.
"DJ is… well, he is just kind of an ass. He doesn't always mean to be. Its just who he is. But I will talk to him. I can guarantee you haven't done anything to wrong him in any way. I'll handle it though." I stated calmly
I will handle this shit. He needs not to take his frustration out on her when its meant for Bryson, she doesn't even fucking know. He is in town. When I leave here, I'm going to go see him. Get this shit settled immediately. I don't want Baby to feel this way.
"Thank you, Braiden, I love you" she smiled at me.
The fight is over for now. I smiled.
Looking at Braiden, he is wearing a grey shirt, black jeans, his black hat is on tilted to the side. Both eyebrows pierced, and his ears gauged. He is clean shaven, but he looks so tired. When was the last time he slept?
"I love you too Baby" he said as I passed him a glass of Jack
He will literally handle anything and everything for me. No matter how big or small. He is a lot like my dad. Everyone hates to go up against him. But to me he is like a big brother. I feel so much better knowing that Braiden is going to deal with DJ. I didn't like the way he was looking at me.
"Well, I need to get going. I have a few things I need to do tonight; I sent the guys everybody's number." I said reassuring all 7 men that I would be okay on my own.
"Okay, please be careful Baby" my dad said worriedly, as I hugged him goodbye.
I typically do not leave anywhere unless I have my dad, Braiden, one of my uncles or their security with me. Tonight…. I leave for the first time on my own with my own guys. I know I will be fine.
As I walked around to all of my Uncles hugging them and telling them bye, I finally reached Braiden. He stood up so I had to tilt my head up a little, so I wasn't staring at his chin.
"Braiden, what are you doing tomorrow night?" I asked curiously.
"Depends on what you want me to be doing Baby?" he smiled.
"Can I come over and stay the night?" I asked with a big smile… That will put him in a good mood.
"Of course, you know you never have to ask. Text me when you are on your way" he smiled back.
I was right that put him in a good mood. Tomorrow we can hang out, get fucked up and watch a movie. That's usually what we do.
"Okay, I'll let you know. Be good tonight" I said as I hugged him.
"I will, please text me when you get home tonight, this way I know your safe" he said in a worried tone.
I smiled. And began to walk away. But stopped. I turned around to look at Braiden as he spoke to Gemini.
"Gemini, seriously, anything comes up, you call me immediately. All of you send me a text now, this way I can get you guys Kenny and Ashtons number as well." He demanded politely.
Braiden is leader of Son's of Hell, he has about 75 guys that follow him. Kenny is his Head of Security and Ashton is his Second in Command. I know them both very well. They look after me as much as possible.
"Okay" all of my security said as they pulled out their phones and text Braiden.
"Text my dad and my uncles this way they have your numbers too." I said smiling. It would be best to put them all at ease so I can get away for the night.
And all 6 of us turned around and walked out the door through the main room of the house and out the front door
Jesus, I didn't think I was going to make it out of the house, but as I was walking to my truck, I checked my phone. I have a text.
Hey gorgeous, we still on for tonight?
I replied back:
Yeah, I'll see you soon. Same place?
Another Text came in.
Same place. See you soon
We stayed in the addition Bryson built for Baby and her guys, after they left. This is probably going to be his new hang out place. Wherever Baby is in the house, he likes to stay. He has been that way since the day she was born.
"You didn't notice how DJ was looking at her?" I questioned my uncle pissed off.
He knows I'm pissed. How could he let anyone look at Baby and make her feel like that?
"He looked normal to me. Like you said, its just how he is. But you said you were going to handle it, so why are you bitching at me?" he said irritated with my attitude with him now that Baby was gone.
He was looking out the French glass windows baby had picked out for the patio area. He let her down.
"Because you were there, and you should have noticed." I said with a shitty tone.
He should have checked DJ's attitude the moment it started. He cant be taking shit out on her.
"You just need to handle DJ. Let him know she doesn't know." Bryson gave me an order.
He turned to me so I could see his face. He was not kidding about me putting DJ in his place.
"You never told him she didn't know?" I asked confirming that DJ doesn't know that Baby doesn't know about the offer.
Uncle Bryson just stared at me.
What the fuck. No wonder DJ looked at her like that. He thinks she knows the whole situation and there she was just being her normal self, and he was probably thinking she was trying to win over his dad to get him to talk to DJ about saying yes. This is unbelievable.
"Just handle DJ." Bryson said in a very cold tone.
Yeah, don't fucking worry, I will.
I pulled out my phone and text DJ
Hey man, need to talk, where you at?
DJ texted back almost immediately.
Just checked into the hotel, gonna head to the Diamond here in a minute. Meet me there?
I texted him back
Yeah, I'll meet you there.
"Consider DJ handled" I retorted again with an attitude as I walked over to sofa and sat down
Dad and the Uncles all nodded there heads. They know I will deal with DJ, now time to report on the Brighton situation. Fuck.
Before I spoke, I waited for everyone to sit at the coffee table. Uncle Brandon, and Billy stood in front of the TV staring at me.
"Brighton didn't go so well last night. Timmy is working for the McGregors. I did what I could to keep a lid on this shit, but Alan pulled some shit, we ended up in a shoot out last night. Timmy and Alan got away. But they left Georgia behind, I had Kenny take her down to the basement for you Uncle. She has information you can get. "I said keeping my eyes to the ground.
Uncle wanted this shit to go smoothly. We suspected Timmy, but not Alan.
"Georgia, that's Timmy's girl, right?" Bryson asked in a cold tone.
"Yeah" I replied.
Uncle likes to torture women to not only get information out of them, but to teach them a lesson. He can be so chill, and relaxed, but if you fuck him over in any way, he turns into a sadistic fuck. Especially when it comes to women. He treats Baby like a Princess. But any other female that crosses his path is likely to be completely destroyed in a thousand different ways.
"Good. Ill handle her" he said looking at his half empty glass.
"Cash house? What happened with that?" he asked getting off the love chair and walking over to the bottle of Jack on the other side of the mini bar.
It's a good thing Baby is going to be out late tonight. Not that it matters, she knows exactly who her dad is and what he does to women who cross him. But she shouldn't worry about business matters.
"Emptied out by my guys, taken to the cash house in Conifer and was given to Kearen and his guys to count." I answered him.
Kearen is one of Uncle Bryson's guys. He runs Uncles cash house with over 140 guys to keep everything safe. Uncle Bryson treats him very well. Out of all the guys that run Uncles cash houses, he is the only one I am willing to really work with.
"Alright. Next time I say handle this shit quietly, that's exactly what I expect. Do you understand me Braiden?" he demanded.
"Yes Uncle. I understand" I said not showing my anger.
I know I fucked up. I have to do better next time.
"Good, go handle DJ now." He said dismissing me.
And I left without telling anyone bye. Everyone is so lovey dovey with Baby because she is the Princess in the family. Us 5 Boys, not so much. We are given orders and expected to follow them to the T.
I got to my car, and Kenny was standing there.
"Didn't go so well?" he asked even though he already knew.
"No, he is pissed. We got to go to the Diamond to meet with DJ. I'll explain on the way and call Corey, have him find Baby, I want to know who she is with." I said as I opened the passenger door.
I am way too fucking tired to drive.
"Bryson, what do you want to do about Timmy and Alan?" Blazed asked me as I sat back in the love chair.
I swirled my Jack around staring at the liquid. What can we do? He is probably halfway to Washington now. None of our guys will catch him before he makes it. I know Braiden did his best, but there is always room to do better. He is still young and has a lot to learn, even at 20 years old.
"Nothing, I've got Georgia, I'll play with her tonight and see what information I can get from her that's useful." I said looking at all of my brothers who were sitting on the sofa, and other chairs in the living room.
"And DJ?" Brian asked me calmly.
I know he and the rest of my brothers were pissed about how DJ made Baby feel. I know I was.
"Braiden is handling that. DJ is not stupid enough to go against him. We all know that." I said pulling out an eight ball of blow from the drawer in the stand next to the love chair I was sitting in. It's going to be a long night, and I need to get everything done before Baby gets home. And I have no idea when she will be home. God, I hope she stays safe.
Denver is definitely not like Chicago. I thought to myself walking down the 16th street mall.
"DJ, where are we headed?" asked Colton
"Diamond Cabaret, Bryson said it has top dollar bitches that are clean, and the pussy is tight. We are also meeting Braiden there." I said as I rounded the corner.
When we finally arrived, I was beside myself. The place was packed. Music was loud, girls were everywhere, walking around serving drinks topless. They had girls on stage dancing, and even cages hanging from the ceiling with girls in them dancing! Damn!
"DJ" I heard someone call my name
I turned around and Braiden was walking up to me. He looks tired.
"Yo what's up man" I bumped fists and did the brotherly hug with him.
Its been a minute since I saw him last. Kansas actually. We were on a shipment in Wichita.
"Not much, how are ya?" he asked calmly.
"I'm doing good, just checking out the scenery. "I said as a cute little blonde bitch with no clothes walked by me and I couldn't keep my eyes off her.
Fuck me please…
"hahaha oh yeah, she looks like fun" Braiden laughed as he seen I was eyeball fucking the blonde.
"Come on, lets go upstairs" he said to myself, Johnny, Colton and Aaron. A few of his guys were with him.
We walked over to the stairs, Braiden nodded his head to the security guard and the guy immediately let all of us up the stairs. Once we hit the second floor, there was another bar, and a small stage. A red head was dancing on stage completely naked, and there was a small crowd of guys gathered around her. We turned left immediately and went down the hall and into one of the private VIP rooms.
Once inside the VIP room, we all sat down. This pretty little brunette walked in and asked for our order. While we waited for our drinks, Kenny, Ashton and Willis were looking at Braiden who was staring at his phone. He looks tense, so this must be a business meeting.
"I gotta talk to you about some shit that was brought to my attention" He finally spoke.
"Okay what's up?" I asked curiously.
"It's about my cousin Baby?" he said looking at me seriously.
That took me by surprise…wait…What the fuck?
"What about her?" I asked trying not show that I am pissed.
Now this bitch is pressuring him to come out and make me get with her. Jesus fucking christ….
"Baby said you were looking at her like you wanted to kill her DJ, she doesn't understand why you hate her when you don't even know her" he explained looking at me dead in the eyes
So, she seen that I was pissed at her for the way she was acting in front of my dad, uncles and her dad this morning, now she sends Braiden here to tell me to be nice?
"She needs to not be like her dad and try to win my dad over to get me to agree to this." I said not breaking eye contact.
I really don't want to fight with him, but I won't be pushed into something I'm not sure I want.
"I figured as much" he laughed coldly still staring at me.
"What the fuck is that supposed mean?" I said with a little bit of attitude to show him I am not afraid of him.
"DJ, she doesn't know about Bryson offering her to you in exchange for his side of the business." He pointed out directly and leaned back into the chair he was sitting in.
What??
"I thought Bryson doesn't keep secrets from her?" I asked surprised
"What Bryson decides to tell his daughter is his business. The fact is, she is innocent and clueless to the whole situation. And yet here you are being a dick to her. Its going to stop" he demanded calmly but making sure that I know he is not playing around.
Now I'm beginning to see the rumors are true. He doesn't tolerate shit when it comes to Baby. Yet, I hate when people give me orders when they are not entitled to do so.
"Listen man, I'm trying to come to you as a friend, but when Baby feels uncomfortable about a situation, it gets to me…. Now I don't exactly know what Bryson is thinking, I don't agree with the arrangement but its not Baby's fault... All I'm saying his don't take your frustration out on Baby when it should be directed at my uncle." He sighed.
'So, she really doesn't know about the situation?" I asked trying to be considerate as this is my friend, and he has never lied to me before.
I thought Bryson had always told her everything. I mean every time I was around him, and she called, she knew the situation and asked him, and he told her the truth. How could he not tell her this?
"No, she doesn't know. And according to my uncle it needs to stay that way." He said sipping his beer that the waitress just gave him.
Fuck... he is telling the truth
"What am I just some big secret?" I joked to lighten the mood.
As long as I have known Braiden, he has never had a reason to lie. Its not exactly in his nature. When it comes to his cousin, I'm not sure how far he is willing to go for her, but right now, I can clearly see he is not lying. She doesn't know…
Watson who is one of Braiden's guys, popped his head in the door. Kenny, Braiden's Head of Security, walked over to him. They were whispering for a few moments and then Kenny walked back over to Braiden. Braiden gave Kenny a sideways look. Then Kenny whispered something in Braiden's ear.
Leaders don't typically talk to other Leaders about their business, but this gave me a weird feeling, but I didn't ask. I just sat there. Damn, she doesn't know, and Bryson doesn't want her to know…. Why?
Just then Austin and Corey walked in. Austin was trashed, he was stumbling all over, Corey on the other hand, he was stone cold sober helping Austin walk or at least trying to. Austin is about 6.2. 185lbs, where as Corey is about 5.10 160 lbs. Corey's odds were against him.
I started to laugh watching Corey try to help him find the entrance to the door.
"Braiden, DJ, what up?" Austin said as he managed to come through the entrance finally. Johnny and Aaron both got up and managed to catch him as he stumbled.
"What up" I said to them both standing up and walking over to Austin.
Looks like everyone is going to show up here tonight
"How goes it?" Braiden asked standing up to punch Corey in the arm playfully as Corey abandoned Austin.
Corey looked a little irritated with Austin. I would be too if I had to babysit his ass.
"It goes man…. where's Baby?" Corey asked looking around the room confused
Why the fuck would she be here? In a strip club?
Braiden the pulled out his phone as he got a text.
"Don't know "Braiden stated, looking at his phone irritably
Austin managed to get around Johnny, Aaron and I, and fall over onto the sofa laughing.
Corey and Braiden are best friends. Have always been best friends since they were kids. It doesn't surprise me that Corey would be concerned for Baby, he has known her all his life.
"What do you mean you don't know?" Corey asked him
"I mean, I don't know. My guys lost her and now she is ignoring calls and texts." Braiden said in frustration.
"Didn't she get security today? Corey questioned for more information.
"Yeah, but she got to them before I could" Braiden explained looking up from his phone.
Corey and Braiden continued to talk more about Baby. I don't know if I really want to know any of this. I mean I just want some time; I don't even want to know where she is or what she is doing right now. So, I waved the waitress over who was in the middle of getting Johnny's order and I paid for a private lap dance from the blonde that I was looking at downstairs.
Later on, Braiden and Corey caught up to my guys and I outside the VIP room we were originally in. Austin was passed out drunk on the sofa in that same VIP room we were in, so Braiden ended up moving to another because more people showed up. Most I knew, like Braiden's cousins, Josh, Andrew, Collin, and Gage. We all bullshitted around, getting drunk and fucking around with the strippers that we paid for.
It was about 4am when we decided to head out. I seen that little blonde bitch I had paid well over $2000.00 just for lap dances.
"Where you headed" I stood in front of her.
"Home" she smiled at me.
"No, you're not" I told her
I grabbed her hand and pulled her of the Toyota Tacoma Johnny had one of my guys bring for us.
That mother fucker, he can't just leave me alone for one night! Ugh I am so irritated with Braiden.
"No Braiden, I seen your guys following me. You said you would leave it alone! But you lied" I yelled into the phone.
"No Baby, you got it all wrong, I said at that moment in time, I would leave it alone." He slurred his words slightly. Great he is drunk.
I'm going to fucking kill him. He put guys on me! What the fuck!? Do they not trust me? Thankfully, Gemini and Traeger are good at what they do, and they belong to me. If it weren't for them, I would have been followed last night!
"No Braiden, you got it all wrong. I never ask for anything! Except for this one time. Leave me be. Don't ask questions. This is not important. I don't want you guys to know! It's not like I'm working with the enemy here!" I yelled even louder as I sat on my bed with my head on my knees.
It really fucking irritates me that I cant have one little secret in this family without the whole damn family freaking out! Like so what if I don't want anyone to know where I am, or who I am with. I have Gemini and Traeger now and they are here to protect me. Don't these guys have anything better to do?
"Baby, don't be like that." He said in a sad voice.
"No Braiden, I am going to be like that. Forget that we made plans tonight." I said right before I hung up on him.
I tried, I tried so damn hard to make him feel comfortable about me going out on my own with my own security, but no, he wants to send everyone after me. I'm not going to his house tonight. He can kiss my ass.
Then my phone started blowing up. I hit ignore and went to my settings and blocked all calls and messages from Braiden.
If he can't respect my wishes, I am not going to talk to him.
"Everything okay?" my dad said leaning in the doorway.
Oh Jesus, he scared the fuck out of me. I jumped.
"Sorry I didn't mean to wake you" I said putting my phone down and looking back at him
"Haven't even slept yet." He said now walking over to my bed to sit with me.
"Working? Or worried about me?" I asked curiously in a small tone.
"Both" He replied as he sat on my bed taking one of my hands and holding it in his.
Seriously. I was fine! Ugh. They don't trust me; I don't understand I have always had their trust. What did I do that was so fucking wrong!!!
"I'm sorry I made you worry dad. I was fine honestly." I said looking at him
I really do hate to make him worry. Especially now with shit going bad in Washington.
"You don't like me worrying about you…you could start by telling me where you ran off to tonight, and who you were with." He stated with his devilish grin.
He wants to guilt trip me huh…
" Took the guys to see Tyler, then went to a party with Lex, Meg and Camille" I said getting up off my bed, to grab my cigarettes from my purse.
"Okay so if that is all you did, why were you upset about Braiden putting guys on you?" he asked still smiling.
He knows I am leaving a place out, but I'm not going to give.
"Because I'm not child" I said as I lit my cigarette.
"No, you are not a child anymore. But your hiding someone Baby. We all know it" he stated and lit his own cigarette.
Ugh... Figures he is on Braiden's side.
"So, what if I am? Is it a crime?" I asked sarcastically sitting in the chair directly in front of him.
"Depends on who the guy is." My dad replied with a smile.
"So now I'm not allowed to fuck whoever I want?" I yelled in a state of shock, forgetting that I was trying not to admit this.
"Baby, I didn't say that." He started laughing at me
"You are so mean!" I threw the throw pillow at him that was on the chair with me.
He dodged it, still laughing.
"You're the one that gave away that you are in fact sleeping with someone." He threw the pillow back at me gently.
I laughed. Okay, he is right, but I won't admit it.
"So besides me sneaking around, what's the situation with Washington?" I asked leaning back in the chair.
"Timmy and Alan are traitors and managed to get away. Braiden brought me Georgia so I've been playing with her to see what other information I can get." He stated leaning back onto my bed.
Awe fuck, that means they are headed straight to Tyler McGregor.
"Are we going after them?" I asked curiously
"No. We wont catch up to them in time and I'm not trying to go up against Washington until right moment if I can help it" he said laying down, staring at the black and gold Sun and Moon tapestry hanging on my ceiling above my bed.
"Georgia have anything to give besides her pussy?" I asked with a little sarcasm
He busted out laughing, again. I laughed with him.
"You really are my child" he stated propping himself up on his elbows still smoking.
"No, not yet, but eventually she will break, they all do." He said looking at me with excitement in his eyes.
"Just be sure to wrap your shit, I know she is no better than the dimes you fuck" I said putting my cigarette out
He began laughing again. I decided to lay down next to him, as its 5am and I am exhausted.
"Oh, daughter of mine" he said as I cuddled up next to him on my bed, he had rolled over onto his side so he could see my face clearly.
"I'm sorry that DJ made you feel that way baby girl. I should have been paying attention. It won't happen again" he promised as he tapped my nose gently with his finger.
He then got up and walked over to the table where the chair was and put his cigarette out.
"It's okay daddy, I'm not mad at you." I said reassuring him that I really wasn't mad at him.
He walked over to the bed and I sat up as he knelt down in front of me and grabbed both of my hands. I looked at him, trying to see what he was thinking about.
"I know your not mad, but I should have been paying attention. I just never thought that he would look at you like that." He said in a low voice.
DJ barely knows me, no one could have known how he would have looked at me the first time he seen me.
"Braiden handled it though, so you don't have to worry about him making you feel uncomfortable, okay? He asked with his handsome smile that I absolutely adore
"Okay daddy, I was just going to ignore him anyways if I ever run into him again. The way I figure, he doesn't deserve my attention." I said as I smiled at him.
"Teach him a lesson Baby" my dad grinned ear to ear
My dad then got up, kissed my head and we said goodnight and he closed the door on his way out. I really need to get some sleep. Braiden is going to show up here in a few hours because I put him on ignore.