You won’t.
Jessi
I never pegged you for a guy who sleeps in PJ pants. I thought you would be more of a boxer sleeper.
Good God. This girl will be the death of me, but I play her game.
Me
I usually sleep naked, but I thought it would be inappropriate to walk into your bedroom like that.
Jessi
I guess we wouldn’t have ironed out today’s details if you had.
Me
I agree. It’s a good thing I put them on lol
Jessi
Debatable. See you later
“So much for putting us in the platonic zone,” I mumble.
I have to put a stop to this.
Later.
CHAPTER 40
JESSI
“Hey, girl! I knew you’d fit right in,” Sonny shouts from across the club as she wipes down the bar. “Mike told me you were starting today. I’m so excited.” She tosses me a shirt and I catch it. “Here’s your work shirt. You might want to go home and wash it first. It’ll probably smell like beer and cigarettes.”
“Thanks,” I tell her.
The shirt is dark blue withHighway Riders MCscrawled across the back of it in white letters. It’s small on me, but that’s the vibe around here. Every woman is dressed to the nines, so I’m hardly out of place. They’re all vying for Jack’s attention too.
“You can wear jean shorts or a jean skirt.” Sonny slaps the ass of her jean skirt then skewers her gaze on my black leggings. “Our main priority is making sure the administrative tasks of the shop are taken care of, but we are here to also check that the club area is in order and the members and their guests are happy.”
Sonny shows me around the front desk and how to use the phone system. Thankfully, none of it seems complicated. She tells me how to schedule appointments, make reminder calls, and let people know their bike is ready for pickup. “If it’s slow, you can grab beers for the guys or clean. It’s pretty easy. Talkto the members, make sure they have a good time. We’re going to be running around like chickens with our heads cut off the next few weeks. Gearing up for our biggest motorcycle run of the year.”
“Oh?”
“Every year the club organizes a multi-chapter charity run for the local schools. See, there’s not a lot of tax money for the schools, seeing as we are a small town, so the guys do what they can to bridge the gap. Damn near the entire town chips in to help.” She calls over her shoulder, “Mike, you need another beer before I go back to the desk?”
Is the MC a modern-day Robinhood gang?
“That would be great, darlin’.”
She takes a bottle from the fridge, cracks it open, and slides it to him with a wink. Mike tips his bottle toward both of us and brings it to his lips.
“Seems easy enough.” I shove my hands in my pockets and force myself to relax.
“Easy peasy!” Sonny leans back and tilts her head in Jack’s direction. He’s in the shop, his hands buried in the engine of a bike. “What’s the story with you and Jack?”
“No story. Jack’s letting me stay there. My dad and stepmom are out of town for the summer, and my stepbrother is an asshole, so I help Jack around the house, and he lets me stay there.” I say it matter-of-fact. I’m still worried about what people will think about the situation. I know I’m an adult, but you can never be too careful. I don’t want Jack to think I’m spilling any secrets.
