Chapter Two.
Calamity
Isat on the porch with Klutz as the stars broke through the cloud cover. We both had a bottle of beer in our hands, and our wives were in the kitchen with a glass of wine. All the kids were upstairs in bed. Klutz and Aurora would pick theirs up tomorrow. It was the day after the meeting where I spoke to Klutz and Fanatic, and Klutz had called me asking me if he could come over.
“I won’t be your VP, but we’re coming with you,” Klutz said, taking me by surprise.
“You won’t?” I replied, not understanding why. Klutz and I had been through a lot together.
“No. I don’t want the responsibility. Plus, there’s someone who deserves it more.”
I frowned before comprehension filled me. “Will he accept it?”
“I believe so, yes. He’s earned it, Calamity, and it will give you a good start.” Klutz sat back.
He’d given me something to think about. “I thought you’d fill the position.”
“Nope. But I’ll be your medic.”
I grinned, and Klutz shot me a worried look. “What?”
“Medic is inner circle and no do-overs!” I exclaimed.
“Fucker!” Klutz growled out, and I laughed.
“We’re honestly doing this? What about Aurora’s shop?”
“She’s opening a new one. She’s already found it,” Klutz replied.
“Damn, seriously?”
“Aurora bought it a few months ago, bang on Ortonville’s high street,” Klutz said.
I gaped at him. “Wow.”
“Visions remember. Aurora saw this coming and began making plans. I’d say we’re in a better position than anyone to move now.”
“You never mentioned anything.”
“No, Calamity, it wasn’t for me to ruin your surprise; you earned this and deserve everything good that comes with it.”
“Did Aurora see me taking it?” I asked.
“Yes. And she also saw the inner circle, but she won’t tell me who they are. I know some of our brothers will come with us though.” We looked up as the door opened and our wives came out.
Aurora walked straight to Klutz and curled in his lap. She leaned her head on his shoulder and smiled at me. “Hey, Prez,” she teased, and we laughed.
“Aurora-Victoria was telling us they’re coming with us,” Rosie said, sitting on the arm of my chair. I wrapped an arm around her and hauled her in close.
“Yes. Were you aware Aurora’s already bought a shop?” I dropped Aurora into it without a qualm.
“What? Aurora-Victoria! The girl code!” Rosie squealed, and Aurora sent me a dark look before laughing.
“You telltale, Calamity. When are you letting Drake know?”
“You haven’t foreseen it?” I teased, and she glowered. “Tomorrow. I need to work out who to ask to come.”
“Ask for volunteers unless there’s someone you really want. Such as a VP.”
