Page 30 of Love Above Law

Stepping away from Lex, I shake myself out of my daze. He lets out an annoyed sigh and nails his friend Kai with an irritated look.

"My bad, man. That was some shitty timing wasn't it," Kai smirks.

"How are you doing, Kai?" I ask.

"Kai was just leaving," Lex answers for him.

"Lex don't be rude," I admonish. "I'm just about done with dinner. Would you like to stay and eat with us, Kai?"

"Yes," he answers the same time Lex says, "no."

"Two against one asshole. I'm staying," Kai gives us a cheeky smile.

"Damn, Leyna. That was the best meal I've eaten in a long ass time," Kai stretches out in the chair across from the sofa I'm currently sitting on. "Any chance I can steal you away to come live with me?" he teases, and I can't help the giggle that escapes my mouth.

"Never fucking happening," Lex cuts in; his face serious.

"Alright, alright. Take it easy." Shaking my head at Lex and Kai's banter, I turn my attention back to the laptop resting on top of my legs. I made the decision today to start looking for a job. I'm scouring the websites of a few nearby restaurants and bars. Since I'll be starting school soon I'll need something I can work late afternoons and nights. Deborah mentioned the majority of students she knows work as waitresses and the tips are pretty decent. With my limited job experience, this is my best bet.

"What are you looking at over there, Leyna?" Kai's nosy butt asks.

"I'm looking for a job and filling out some online applications."

"What the hell for?" this coming from Lex who's sitting at the other end of the sofa.

"Because I need a job. I have money saved from working at Kings Construction, but what I have won't last forever."

"You're about to start school. Won't a job get in the way of that?"

"Lex, I don't start school for another four months. The jobs I'm applying for are night shifts anyway. Besides, I'm not about to sit around on my butt for four months. Also, I'll be moving out as soon as I find a place. You don't think my rent is going to pay itself, do you?" I give him a pointed look.

Lex runs his hand down his unshaven face. He's clearly annoyed. At what I have no clue. "Leyna, you just went through a traumatic experience where you were shot and had surgery. The last thing you should be thinking about is a job. You should be resting and letting your body heal. And don't even get me started on your trips to the gym the last two weeks."

"How the hell did you know about that?" I narrow my eyes at him.

"This building has security cameras everywhere. Including the gym."

"Let me guess. You have access to those cameras?" His silence is all the answer I need.

Closing the top down on the laptop, I sigh. "Look. I know what I went through is a huge deal. Believe me, but I'm telling you, I feel good. I'm getting stronger every day. I've followed all the doctor's instruction since leaving the hospital. I know my limits."

"The owner of Rumors is a close friend of mine. He was telling me the other day he was looking to hire a couple of new waitresses," Kai informs.

Lex jumps from his seat on the couch; the vein bulging in his forehead looks like it's about to burst. "Not a fucking chance. No way in hell is Leyna going to work at Rumors."

"What the hell is wrong with Rumors?" Kia fires back offended.

"I don't have a problem with Rumors. It's just not the place for Leyna."

"Dare runs a tight ship, Lex, and you know that as well as I do. He respects and takes care of his staff. I've seen firsthand the respect is mutual." Cocking his head to the side, Kai studies his partner and smiles. "Why don't you admit the real reason you don't want Leyna working at Rumors?"

Lex scoffs, but before their argument about my life goes any further, I cut in. "Excuse me, but the last time I checked, what I do is not up to either one of you." I turn to Kai. "Can I get your friend's number? I want to check out this club."

"I'll do you one better. I'll call him myself and put in a good word along with your number." Kai then turns to Lex. "Dare is a good guy. I would never suggest she work at Rumors otherwise and you know that." The look on Lex's face says he's still not pleased with his friend. Feeling frustrated, I gather my laptop and head to my room. "I'm turning in for the night. I'll see you guys later."

The moment I walk into the bedroom, my cell phone rings. Strolling over to the dresser, I pick up my phone and see it's Alba calling.

"Hello."