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Dad finally walks outside; we both tell sis bye and we love her. We ride back to the clubhouse and call church. We have a lot to talk about.

Eight

Bexley

A few weekslater

It’s beena couple weeks since Coop and his dad went to talk to Tonya. When Coop told me everything, even about Duke, I thought I would pass-out. It’s been different trying to gauge who might be helping her. I walk from the back to the front of the shop and see Natalie sitting at the counter wiping tears from her face. I notice a duffle bag and bookbag at her feet. I walk up to her putting my hand on her shoulder. “Nat, are you okay? Is there anything I can do to help?”

Natalie looks at me, “My stepdad just kicked me out of the house. When I told mom that I was pregnant, and that it was my stepbrother who raped me, she called me a lying whore and slapped me, saying that she knew I had been leading him on, and got what I asked for. That’s when my stepdad walked in, said that he won’t have me defaming his son’s name, or having a bastard child in his home. That he refuses to take care of another kid that isn’t his. My mom just agreed with him. Told me to pack my stuff up and get out. I have nowhere to go. I don’t know what to do. I plan on having the baby and putting it up for adoption. Killing it by abortion is not an option.”

I pull her into a tight hug, when Coop comes in with lunch, I have Nat eat with us. When she goes to the restroom, I tell him everything she just said. Coop gets just as mad about what happened to her as I am. “Coop, the house is finished, we planned on moving into it tonight. We have the room. Can she stay with us until she figures out what she wants to do? That way too if her stepbrother or anyone was to come looking for her, we can keep her safe.”

He looks at me smiling, “Yeah Foxy. She can stay with us. Let her know, see if she is okay with it. I have to get back to the shop.”

“Okay, thank you. Please be careful.” I say as he pulls me into a hug kissing me. “Love ya.”

“Love ya back, Foxy.” He says as he heads out the door.

Natalie is coming back to the counter, holding a wet paper towel to her mouth. “Are you okay?” I ask her. She nods yes. “Nat, I need to ask you something. Would you like to stay with Cooper and I? You can stay as long as you want. You’ll be under club protection, and nobody will get to you. We would be more than happy to help you out.”

She starts crying, “Are you sure? I mean I have nowhere else to go. I…yeah. I’ll stay if you are sure?”

“We’re sure.” I say as I hug her. Just then the little bell over the door chimes, and I see this smug little punk walk in. When Nat sees him, she tenses up. “Hi, how are you today? May I help you with anything?”

He smirks, “Nah Red, I came to make sure that bitch keeps her mouth shut and stays away.”

So, he must be her stepbrother. “I think you need to leave. She is upset enough as it is.”

“What do I care if she is upset. She’s the one spreading lies saying I raped her, when she damn well asked for it. Always wearing short shorts, tank tops, bikinis when she was sunbathing or swimming. Always giving me a look and smile. She wanted it. She’s nothing but a whore.” He says

I walk up to him, “You need to leave now, before you are made to. And for the record, just because a girl wears certain clothes, does not mean she is asking for it! You raped her, and you should be in jail.”

I turn away from him when he grabs my arm. “Bitch, you’re just like her. You’re leading me on now by being all sassy, wearing tight jeans and a tank top. Your nipples are hard, and everyone can see it. You’re turned on. How about I bend you over that table there and screw you in front of everyone here. I bet you would like that.”

I wrench my arm back from his grip and punch him in the nose, when he starts yelling at me, I say “Listen here you little dildo! Your dick isn’t big enough to be getting an attitude with me. You better check yourself and get the hell out of here, before I make you. If you don’t leave, I’m going to have do something you won’t like.”

“Like what you damn bitch?” He asks. He gets back up in my face. He goes to slap me, but I block his arm, grab it, and twist it. Bacon walks into the shop and sees what’s going on. He’s in uniform so I know he’s working today. I just hope he’s still on shift. The guys that were in the back walk out front too. Brennon has been out front the whole time, but he let me be, and I know he will jump into it if I need him. He’s letting me handle things where some of the others just take over.

“Bacon, I would like to press charges for assault and harassment on this guy. He walked in making trouble and it just escalated to this. I won’t have our employees being harassed. Natalie is pregnant and doesn’t need the stress either.” I say.

Bacon puts the guy in handcuffs and looks at Nat, “Are you okay?”

She nods. “Bacon, is it too late to press rape charges against him? He’s the one who raped me and got me pregnant.”

“How long ago was it? There is a statute of limitation. Though I would love to go ahead and press those charges as well.” He says.

Natalie looks at Bacon, “He’s been raping and beating me for the last three months. He got me pregnant, my stepdad and mom kicked me out.”

“You’re good on pressing those charges, and a few more will be added I’m sure. How old are you Natalie? Also, we’ll need you both to come down to the station, get your statements on record.”

“I just turned eighteen last month.” She says.

Bacon looks murderous right now, but he’s not the only one. I’m ready to kill this little punk right now with my bare hands. I start to move towards him, but Brennon grabs my arm pulling me over to the table next to him, as Bacon turns the punk away from us.

“Brennon bring them both to the station when y’all close up. Natalie, do you have a place to stay?” Bacon says.

“Yes sir, I’m going to be staying with Bex and Tires.” Nat looks so tired, as she replies.

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