Where I Belong

Deciding now wasn't a good time to text him back I slipped my phone back into my pocket. I knew he was staring I could feel his eyes burning a hole in my face.

"He must be doing something right" He said taking a seat at the opposite end of the table. Glancing up at him I could see the jealousy swimming in his eyes. "He's a good guy" I replied "Look I want to get out of here and you probably do to so let's just say we're cool, okay?"

"Nah I think I'll keep you here all night" He smirked pulling a cigarette from his cut. "Your pretty boy with just have to wait until tomorrow".

"Why are you doing this?"

"You heard your old man. We need to sort our shit out and that's exactly what we're going to do" He said blowing out a gust of smoke.

"And what exactly do we need to sort out?" I asked trying to keep my cool. I wanted nothing more than to knock the smug smile of his face. How could he not get that we didn't have anything to talk about?

"Firstly, where you've been hiding and secondly who's the guy?"

"You have got to be kidding me" I snapped gritting my teeth together. "None of that concerns you Blaze so you're wasting your time. If you actually have something to say then say it now if not I'll shout on my dad to let me out". "I want you to tell me why you asked me to bring you here tonight?"

Squinting my eyes at him I said "I already told you I didn't know so yeah end of conversation" Pushing the chair back I stood heading towards the door.

"Bullshit Ava" He laughed stopping me in my tracks. "Its one little question darlin' all you have to do is tell me the truth".

Biting my lip I turned around and stormed towards him slamimg my hands on the table "Fine. I told you to bring me here because in that one little moment at the hospital I wanted you. I wanted you to bring me here and make love to me. I wanted you to make me come so hard I'd forget my own name. In that little moment I had the guy back I fell in love with" I roared fresh tears on the horizon "You wanted the truth well there you fucking have it" I croaked turning my back on him. Feeling his hand on my shoulder I shrugged it off. I didn't want anymore tears and yet here I was biting my lip so hard to stop the sob escaping. Spinning me around he pulled me into him wrapping his arms around my waist and fighting off my struggle.

"You love me?" He whispered just as the door was unlocked and pushed open. Pulling out of his arms I stepped away from him putting some distance between us. Looking at him from the corner of my eye all I could see was shock. "Good the pair of you have kissed and made up. Ava your mom needs you get out of here". Not giving any of them another single glance I all but ran from the room.

Sitting on the bed in nothing but a towel and fresh tears streaming down her face was how I found my mom. Rushing towards her I took her hand in mine. "What happened?" I asked hoping my idiot of a dad had nothing to do with this. "I'm huge" She cried "Nothing fits, my back is killing me, I can't see my feet and now I'm peeing myself".

Letting out a sigh of relief I fought back the laugh that was building in my throat." Mom we can get you new clothes that's not a problem" I smiled taking a seat beside her and wiping away her tears.

"I can't do nothing, can't take a bath without your dad because I get stuck. Not aloud to go anywhere in case I magically go into labour. I'm hormonal, stressed and carving washing powder. Don't ever get pregnant Ava".

Washing powder?

"Noted" I smiled moving so I could lay beside her. "Remember we used to do this all the time? You'd come home from work and we'd lay on my bed and talk about our day"

"I remember it like it was yesterday A. Why don't we do that anymore?" She asked turning her head so she could look at me. "I do miss having my baby around. There's only so much men you can take and trust me your dad alone is alot to handle. You know he didn't mean to hit you don't you?". She said running her fingers gently over my cheek. It wasn't as sore now the swelling had went down and the bruising was fading.

"He still hit me mom" I whispered as she placed her hand back down by her side. "He hit me so hard he broke my jaw. He might not have meant it but I'm not forgiving him just yet".

"I'm not asking you to forgive him straight way Ava but he is your dad and he does love you. I hardly see you anymore A, all you do is work and if your not working your fighting with Blaze. What's the deal with him?"

Letting out a humourless laugh I pulled my self up "He's an asshole. Listen I gotta go". Slipping of the bed she grabbed a hold of my wrist "Talk to me Ava, I want to know what's put the hurt in my baby's eyes. As hard as you try to hide it Ava I can see straight through it. Tell me whats going on with you".

"Did dad every cheat on you?" I asked watching her frown. Letting my hand go she straightened her towel before standing up. "Not that I know of. A where is all this coming from?".

"Doesn't it eat you up inside to know if he's sleeping with other girls? I mean he could be out there banging some pretty little chick while you're stuck here 7 months pregnant".

"He wouldn't fucking dare" She barked her eyes falling into slits. "I'd have his balls removed if I ever found out differently. Has blaze?.."

"Blaze can do what he wants for all I care. We are nothing, we never will be. Now I have to go I'll check in with you later" Placing a kiss on her cheek I left before she could say anything else. Walking into the bar area I took a seat when I heard

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"Franko" My mom roared

Uh oh. Guess I got her thinking.

Hearing the thud of his heavy boots he came storming round the corner and headed straight for his room. Dropping my gaze I winced when I heard the smack. Shit.. "What did you do?" Blaze asked leaning against the bar beside me.

"I gave her something to think about" Hitting back the shot Tim had put on the bar for me I wiped my mouth and stood up. "Excuse me I have somewhere I need to be". Grabbing a hold of my wrist he spun me around and pulled my back up against his chest trapping me with his arm. " You don't tell a guy you love him and then expect to bail. I want some answers Ava".

"Yeah well I want a penthouse in the upper east side but I guess we don't always get what we want". Throwing his arm of me I turned so I could face him. "I'm not playing anymore Blaze. I was serious when I told you I didn't want you and you promised to leave me alone. No more following me around, no more games, no more tricks. I don't want to fight with you anymore Blaze its to much hard work. Please move on because that's exactly what I'm doing" Leaning forward I stood on my tip toes and pressed a light kiss onto his cheek.

Why was I suddenly feeling sad? This is what I wanted

Swallowing the lump in my throat I about turned and began to make my way to the front door only stopping when he called my name. Turning round I sunk my teeth into my bottom lip. "One more drink before we part ways?" He smirked shaking the bottle of Jack. Obvious by the look on my face he knew I was thinking. "Come on sweets its one drink I'm not asking for a quickie in the sack"... Folding my arms over my chest I raised my eyebrow. "Fine but not here". What was I doing?

"You brought me to a strip bar? Classy Blaze" I glared as I got off the back of his bike. Why did I even agree to this? Unclipping the helmet I passed it to him and ran a hand through my hair. "Is the little princess to high maintenance for my strip bar. I'll have you know my bar is the number one strip club in town" He grinned.

"You own it?" I gasped my mouth falling a jar. Great another thing I didn't know about him. "And I'm not high maintenance so stop with the little sly comments".

"Well then lead the way darlin'."

As we approached the doors the first thing I noticed was the bulky man dressed in a suit, sunglasses covering his eyes. Really? It was almost 9pm and he was bouncing at a strip club for petes sake. I didn't get why he needed the sunglasses. "Blaze my man" He called shaking his hand and pulling him in for a manly hug. "Butch, we doing alright tonight?" Blazed asked while I stood like an invisible blanket. Butch!? I see why he got that name.

"Its under control boss man.. who's the lucky lady?" Butch questioned his gaze falling on to me. Lucky lady? Eh I think not!.

"Excuse me?" I answered "Lucky lady my ass now let me in I need a drink". Watching the smirk play at the corner of his mouth he stepped aside so I could get past.

"She's a feisty one" Butch chuckled before slapping Blaze on the back. "That she is" He mumbled placing his hand on the small of my back and leading me inside.

"One drink Blaze and remove your hand" I hissed as we continued to walk the dark hall which I guess lead to the club. Reaching two double oak doors he pushed one open and motioned for me to go in first. Feeling my mouth fall open I couldn't stop my eyes from wandering around. The bar area was lined up against the back wall while there was different sections with different girls attending to whoever sat there. In the middle of each section was a girl on a pole entertaining the customers or should I say men. Looking around further I did a double take when I noticed 3 human sized cages hanging from the ceiling empty. Did girls actually dance in those?

"Are they even safe?" I yelled not being able to here myself think over the loudness of the music from the girl centre stage. I guess they all took turns at that aswell. The stage was backed into a far corner opposite the bar end, big enough for a whole group of girls to be up there shaking there ass.

"Wanna test them?" He whispered so close to my ear I jumped.

"One-.."

"One drink Ava I know" He said cutting me off. Grabbing my hand he pulled me into the back which I presume was the VIP area. Finally I could hear myself think. Up here the music was like a whisper and I guess it was better if you wanted some privacy. Glancing around I could still see everything that was going on around me. A girl had just climbed up a pole and dropped down into a split making the men cheer. A movement to my left caught my attention. Setting my eyes on the girl coming our way with an ice bucket in her hands I glanced at Blaze to see he had his eyes shut his head resting on the back on the booth. As the girl got closer I noticed the bucket was empty. Huh?

"Hey Blaze" She smiled causing him to open his eyes "Here's what you asked for" Placing the bucket in front of him she put her hands behind her back and pulled out a bottle of tequila and two shot glasses. Oh hell no! "Thanks Amber" he smile handing her a $50.

"What's the bucket for?" I asked watching as he poured us both a shot. Lifting it to his lips he downed it slamming the glass back onto the table.

"Your turn" Shoving the glass over to me he lay back and watched. Lifting the glass to my to my lips I counted to 3 before taking it. Scrunching my face up I placed the shot glass back onto the table. Leaning forward he poured another two. Hell no I wasn't doing this.

"Blaze.. I-.." Again he picked the shot up and downed it, passing one over to me he sat back "Your turn". What was this all about? What was he up to? Taking the shot I almost threw it back up as it hit my stomach. Watching him sit up he grabbed the bottle about to pour us another.

"One drink Blaze" I sighed as he passed me another shot.

"If this is the last time we get to hang then we sure as hell are getting fucked up now drink".