Page 58 of Justice

“I tried keeping tabs on you, but Red being Red, it wasn’t easy. I worried all the time he would do something crazy and get you in the same trouble he did me.”

A soft snore came from Tobias, his head moved to the side and he mumbled what sounded like her name in his sleep.

“Once I turned eighteen, he tried to get me to sleep in bed with him, but I locked my door and stole one of his guns from the cabinet. He used to corner me any chance he got, but I would scream so loud he’d have to let me go. After Uncle Bobcat died, he told everyone we were getting married, that I would give him sons who would carry on his legacy.”

Justice laughed, asking if she remembered the time they hide in one of the old cars, pretending it was a magic car like the one they read about in Harry Potter?

“You swore you would marry Harry and make him take you to Hogwarts. Have him teach you how to fly like he did in the movie. I cried because you said I couldn’t come.” Tymeless reminded her, trying hard to remain quiet and not wake the sleeping man in front of her.

“What’s the story with Tobias?” She whispered, watching his face as she said his name.

“He is head over heels with a beautiful blonde named Tymeless, traveling through a snowstorm to rescue her. According to Drake, he can be a great guy, but seriously intense at times.”

Tymeless bit her lip, remembering the way he’d carried her out of jail. “Intense is right, and he can kiss like a boss.”

Both girls broke out in laughter, the tears from earlier dried and gone.

“How did you land in jail, anyway?”

Tymeless had historically been a good girl, feeling immense guilt for doing the simplest thing wrong, even stepping on a bug. When the opportunity to get away from Duck arose, she tossed away her good citizenship award to save herself.

“After Red lost the majority of his club, he smoked a lot and snorted a ton of coke. It was great, he was usually passed out, covered in his own vomit and piss, and left me the heck alone. About a month or two into his binge, I came home to find him sitting in the kitchen, his new patch whore standing beside him, spoon feeding him ice chips and helping him detox. Next thing I know, Brandi is staying over, cleaning up after him and acting like an old lady. She even invited one of her friends to stay for a while. When JoJo showed up, Red really liked her; she would get high with him and laugh at his stupid jokes. One afternoon, a bunch of guys showed up to pick her up, and Red had them come in the house to show them something he was working on. One of the guys, Duck, saw me and asked Red if I was anyone’s old lady. I left and went to the movies, not interested in watching those guys get drunk and high. When I got home, they were getting ready to leave. JoJo came over to me, said she had something to show me, so I followed her into the house. Duck was waiting inside the door, he grabbed me and shut me inside the trailer they towed behind them. When they opened the door, I didn’t know where we were, but JoJo told me Duck had bought me off Red and I belonged to him. Duck tried to get me to sleep with him, but I threw up on him and he left me alone after JoJo told him I was having my period. He tossed money at me, said to go to the store and get stuff to take care of it. I went to the pharmacy, and while I was there, a guy ran out the door and the alarm went off. A cop happened to be on the street and arrested him. So I took a look around, found the most expensive thing I could, and followed the guy outside.”

Tymeless glanced to where Tobias slept, only to find him staring back at her. She’d made it a habit to stay away from men, having seen too many times the evil they are capable of. If Justice was right, and this incredibly handsome man felt for her as he’d allegedly told her sister, he was definitely worth losing her virginity to.

“I can’t wait until you get here. Drake gave me an apartment and it is so cute. I’ll introduce you to my friend Molly, and we can stay up all night like we used to when we were little. Drake and Tobias have a work trip scheduled soon, so we’ll have tons of time to catch up. I can see if Drake can find you a job if you want?”

Tymeless had missed the zealousness of her older sister, the way her thoughts would get away from her when her mouth couldn't keep up. Red’s presence in their lives had changed Justice, made her an angry person, one who lashed out instead of forgiving, as their mother had taught them.

“Okay, I will see you soon. I’m going to get off here before I wake Tobias. I love you and am so glad you’re out of prison.”

“Love you too, and I’ll be waiting at the airport.”

Tymeless handed the phone back to a smiling Tobias, his defined cheeks had lines from resting his face against the seat.

“She’s right, your sister, I am crazy about you. I found your picture in a trunk Red kept, one look in those eyes of yours and I was a goner. Tell me, Tymeless, do you have a boyfriend?”

Blushing, she lowered her head, “No.”

“Girlfriend? I mean, it’s cool if you do.”

“No, I’m not gay.”

“Married? Living with someone?”

“No,” she laughed, enjoying the way he made her feel.

“Well, you’re a phenomenal kisser, and I was thinking if you’re not busy one night this week, I’d like to take you out. Perhaps interview for the boyfriend position, if it’s open.”

“Actually,” she teased. “I already have someone in mind for the job. A handsome guy I met in jail. Good looks, great job, and he flew me home in his jet.”

CHAPTERFORTY-THREE

Drake and Tobiashad been gone for three days, and while Justice and Tymeless had made the most of their time together, Justice missed him. He’d left her with a key to his condo, telling her to make herself comfortable and use anything she wanted. For the first two days they were gone, she and Molly made a batch of paper for the new printing plates she had been working on. Drake had been generous with the monthly allowance, and if things continued to go well, they would deliver the first hundred grand to him a few weeks early.

Tymeless enjoyed the mixing of the paper, and Molly let her do a majority of the work once she got the hang of it. When it came time to roll out the paper, both Molly and Justice were glad for the help and voted to include Tymeless in on their thirty percent.

Tonight, as they drove home, Molly reminded Justice of the question she’d asked her before she left prison, wanting to know how the first bath went? Justice couldn’t lie to her friend for a second time, and confessed she had yet to bury her body beneath the warm soapy water. She thought of the soaking tub in Drake’s bathroom and decided now was the perfect time to cross the item off her list.

---