Where I Belong

I had been sat for the last 20 minutes staring into space. I couldn't concentrate, my mind was on other things Nate being one of them. I had no idea how today was going to pan out. I've never witnessed Blaze and Nate in the same room before but something was telling me it wasn't going to be pleasant.

"Thought I told you to be out sharp".....

Fighting my smile I looked up at him my teeth sinking into my bottom lip. "Oops I must have lost track of time". Placing the files back in my drawer I got to my feet. "And before you ask no you can't carry me out".

"Damn" He grinned taking my good hand and lacing our fingers. "You get much done?". Locking the door behind us I slipped the key into my pocket. "Couldn't concentrate I did bump into Ally though. Her and Cage aren't speaking you know anything about that?" I asked as we began to walk through the hospital.

"Haven't seen him babe, I've been with Jared for the last few hours. I'm sure the little fucker will come back with his tail between his legs".

"Dr Mendez"....

"Josh" I smiled feeling a little weird that he used my title instead of calling me Ava.

"Coming back to work anytime soon?" He asked his eyes going from me to Blaze. Feeling Blaze squeeze my hand I knew we had to get out of there before he lost it.

"I get my casts off in 2 weeks. I'm booked in to see occupational health the week after and when they give me the all clear I'll be back. If I could come back to work today Josh I would" I smiled gritting my teeth together. Was he trying to get under my skin?

"Good wouldn't want me stealing your job from under your nose now would we" He smirked glancing at the clipboard he had in his hands.

Was he bloody serious?

Nodding my head I gave him the biggest grin I could. "That'll never happen Josh and do you wanna know why?" I asked slowing moving towards him.

I could see the colour physical drain from his face when Blaze stood beside him so he couldn't move.

"Whys that Ava? You're hardly ever here" he said.

Oh he was brave but I wasn't biting.

"Because I'm better than you pretty boy" I whispered Blaze nudging him out the way as we started to leave.

"Who does he think he is" I snapped slamming the car door shut behind me. "Does he really think he's going to take my job".

"He's not going to take your job baby". Starting the engine he handed me a cigarette. "Smoke that and calm down".

"You did good" I grinned taking the lit cigarette from him. "You kept your cool I'm impressed".

"You have no idea how much I wanted to take him out" He growled "Little pussy bastard thinks he's better than my old lady. He's a very lucky guy I was 2 seconds away from pulling out my gun". "He's changed I mean when I first started he was all over me and now....

"Ava" He snapped his hands tightening around the steering wheel. "Don't say that shit when all I want to do is go back in there and put a bullet in his head. It'll be the last time he disrespects my girl".

"Sorry my inner thoughts become my outer thoughts at times" I sighed passing him the cigarette. "He's really pissed me off by saying that. Does that mean my job is being threatened?".

"Sweets you're better than him and everyone knows it so stop stressing about work when you aren't even there. I'm sure your job is safe and when you're healthy you'll slip right back into your position". Taking my hand he kissed my knuckles. "Now lets go see what my asshole of a brother wants you for".

........

"Yes" I sighed

"No" He growled

We had been sat outside the wine bar arguing for the last 10 minutes.

"He's not going to do anything to me, there is no need for you to come in. I'll tell you everything that gets said when I come back out".

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I had decided it was better if I go in myself. I wasn't ready to witness the both of them knocking lumps out of each other.

"What if it's a set up?" He snapped "I cant let you go in there on your own".

Rolling my eyes I took a deep breath "Blaze nothing is going to happen to me. Nate would never hurt me I know that much. Please just let me do this on my own" I begged knowing he was having a battle with himself. "Fine but have your phone in your hand at all times. I don't trust him Ava I lost that a while ago" Grabbing my head he forced his lips on mine. "Tell him he touches you I got a nice bullet for him".

"Stop worrying" Opening the passenger door I got out and made my way across the street and into the bar.

"Do you have a reservation Miss?" The waiter asked as he approached me.

A what? I didn't need one the last time.

"No I don't but-...."

"Then I'm afraid you can't come in" He replied just as an older gentlemen placed his hand on top of his shoulder.

Rude.....

"She doesn't need a reservation Andrew. The lady is here to see Mr Thomas and you will treat her with nothing but respect. Now young lady may I escort you to your table?".

Ha in your face Andrew. I wanted so badly to stick my tongue out at him.

Smiling I slipped my arm through the older gentleman's. "Thank you" I grinned as I took the seat he had pulled out for me. The table was secluded and out of eye shot of everyone.

"May I pour you a drink Miss Ava?" He asked holding a bottle of my favourite. Nate must have clued him in right down to knowing my name.

"Can I just have some water please?" I still wasn't risking drinking any alcohol when I was still on a high dose of antibiotics.

"Of course. Mr Thomas is running a little late but he promises he won't be much longer" Filling my glass to the top he set the jug back onto the table. "If you need anything in the mean time don't be afraid to call me over. My name is Fred". What a lovely old man......

I didn't expect Nate to be late not when he was the one that asked me to be here. I get he's a businessman but I have things I could be doing other than sitting in a fancy place wasting time. Feeling my phone vibrate in my hand I rolled my eyes. Why was he texting in capital letters?

"WHATS GOING ON?'

'He's not here yet'

Hitting send I placed my phone on the table only for it to vibrate again.

Really Blaze....

'GET OUT! I DON'T HAVE A GOOD FEELING ABOUT THIS'

'Stop being dramatic'

'DON'T MAKE ME COME GET YOU AVA'

I had only been waiting 10 mins but he had until half past and if he wasn't here I was leaving.

'If he isn't here by half past I'll leave. Happy?'

'HALF PAST AND THEN IM COMING INSIDE TO GET YOU'

Smiling to myself I shoved my phone inside my jacket pocket. I was starting to get frustrated, if it was one thing I hated it was people being late. Everyone has a phone, why couldn't he just message to say he was running late? Or text to say he couldn't make it. I had no patience when it came to stuff like this.

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