Page 25 of Saige (Renegade Vipers MC #1)

Twenty-Three

Saige

I have no clue what is going on with Cotton.

He’s hot and cold all the time, but I am beginning to think it doesn’t have a lot to do with me, just something he doesn’t want me to know.

We’re quiet on the way back to the clubhouse.

I am so ready for a shower. When we get there, Cotton helps me carry all the boxes in and set up.

Everyone knows not to bother them until later.

I run back to my room to take my shower.

I turn the radio on and laugh. Will Smith’s ‘Getting Jiggy Wit It’ is on.

I haven’t heard that song in a while. I turn it up, dancing towards the shower.

I decide to leave my hair down, getting dressed in a club tank and shorts.

I try to hurry as I lock my room. As I am going down the hall, I turn to go towards the kitchen, and I run right into Dad.

“Sorry, Daddy. I wasn’t watching where I was going.

I was trying to get to the kitchen, make sure everything is okay and ready. ”

Hugging me to him, he squeezes a little tightly.

“It’s okay, baby girl. I know things will be great.

Just watch yourself. We’ve had a few talks with Dayna.

She won’t leave Cotton alone, and she’s on a roll trying to cause trouble.

I told her if she starts anything else, she’s gone.

One of the other girls said she was complaining about you earlier. Anything I need to know?”

“It’s okay, Dad, I can handle Dayna. I haven’t had anything to do with her, so I’ve no clue why my name was in her mouth.” I smile at him, then continue into the kitchen. Bex and Sloane are already there. “How’d you two get in here before me? I know y’all showered too.” I laugh.

Bex busts out laughing, “I have the closest room to the kitchen, so I hurried, and didn’t wash my hair, which, I didn’t have cake flour all up in it either.”

“That’s true.” I laugh. I get the steaks out of the fridge, put the spices they all like on them, as Sloane is getting the chicken marinating.

Bex is cutting up things for the salad, while Stella comes in and gets the corn ready.

We work great together. We have everything slammed out in no time.

Loki walks in and kisses my cheek before going over to wrap Sloane up in a huge hug, kissing her like she is the air he breathes.

I turn away from them and continue working, wanting that for myself and Cotton, but knowing it may never happen.

Speaking of, he and Tires walk in, they start grabbing the meats that need to be grilled.

I see Bex stare at my brother, I can’t help but smile. She has it bad for him.

“Hey, girls, we’re closed tomorrow and won’t open again until Monday.

We need a girl’s day! I mean hair, manis, pedis, massages, the whole thing.

We haven’t had one since we got away.” Sloane starts clapping her hands, bouncing up and down on the heels of her feet.

Bexley is smiling so big. So I know that they’re down for it.

“So, that means you three need to figure out who is going to go with us tomorrow,” I say as I point to Tires, Cotton, and Loki.

Cotton speaks up, “Well it sure as hell won’t be Bacon. He can’t keep his eyes to himself.” I laugh as the others just look at him. Tires and Loki are sharing a smirk, and the girls are smiling. Cotton looks like he’s trapped, clears his throat, looking anywhere but at my brother and Loki.

“Y’all go get all that grilled. You can pick the guys that are going to follow us later.” They walk out of the kitchen with Bex and Sloane following them with more platters of meat, the corn on the cob, and pineapple to grill.

I wipe down the counters and start to head out when Dayna grabs my arm.

“Bitch, you need to stop trying to get Cotton to go for you. You are always giving him the puppy dog eyes, and practically throw yourself at him. It needs to stop. You’re nothing compared to me, I know ways to please him that you could never imagine.

You don’t want to come in between us. I’ll gut you. ”

I wrench my arm free from her grasp, getting right back in her face.

“You listen to me, Dayna, and I mean listen good! If Cotton wanted to be with you, he would be. Nobody here wants a loose hole to screw every night. The only thing going for you is your mouth, and I hear that none of the guys even want that. You’re on your way out of here.

And if you ever so much as threaten me again, you’ll regret it.

Now get out of here before I make you!” She glares at me before she walks out of the kitchen in a huff.

I just lean up against counter and breathe.

I wish she was gone. I may have to help that along.

After everyone eats, the girls and I bring out the cupcakes on platters.

I give Dad the big box behind his back. When Leilani goes to walk over and grab a cupcake, Dad stops her by grabbing her hand.

“Baby, I have your cupcake right here. Saige made you a special one.” She looks at Dad as he opens the box and holds it out to her.

The ring he picked out is glinting in the light. Everyone hears her intake of breath.

“Stone, are you? Is that?”

“Yes, baby, will you do me the honor of being my wife and old lady?” You can hear her scream for miles.

Laughing she yells, “Yes” as she jumps into his arms and kisses him. Coop and I are the first to congratulate them. I’m so happy for them. Leilani hugs me close and kisses my cheek. Coop and Dad do that man hug thing they do, and then he kisses my forehead.

“Thank you, baby girl, and Coop. Y’all helped this to go off flawlessly.

” I kiss Dad’s cheek, and then start to help clean up.

I know that the guys are going to start getting rowdy soon.

Most of the kids have been put down for the night or have a babysitter.

So the club whores are starting to come out and mingle, except Dayna.

She goes straight for my brother and Cotton.

Loki is there holding Sloane up against his chest, and they’re all talking.

Bexley sees me watching Dayna. “What’s up, girl?”

I nod my head at them, stating, “She’s been making trouble for a while now with Cotton, then with me in the kitchen before the party, she starts yelling at me threatening me. Dad said that she’s getting ready to be thrown out. I’m just watching to see what happens.”

“Hmm mmm. You just want to make sure she leaves Cotton alone.”

“Maybe, but do you want her all over my brother?” I return.

She looks up at me shocked. “Um, no I don’t.”

I laugh a little. “Then I say we watch for a minute while we decide if we need to intervene.”