(Authors note, this is who I picture T-Bone as.
𝕿 𝕯 𝕽
Indigo POV
I wake to the sound of my phone ringing on my nightstand, the voice of Jaymes Young fills the room.
I reach over in an attempt to answer it, not recognising the caller ID I pick up cautiously
" Hello..."
" Is this Indigo ? "
" Who's this ? " I sit up
" Dylan, I'm from the club. Are you coming into work today ? " A sigh of relief overwhelms me.
" Yeah, give me an hour " I hang up heading down to my kitchen.
Making a pot of coffee before scrolling through my phone, a photo of my mom and my dog Rocko pops up. Oh how I miss them.
Before I can talk myself out of it, I decide on giving my mom a call.
" Hey mom "
" Hey babe, what's up ? " Worry in her tone.
" Nothing, just seen that photo of you and Roc, couldn't help myself" I look down knowing she can't see me.
" Andre came looking for you today " Andre was someone who my brother was mixed up with .. although he's not bad news, he was involved the night my brother was ... killed.
" Yeah.. What did he say ? " Panic washing over me.
" He asked for your number .. saying he found out some stuff from.. That night. Please Indi, don't get in contact with him.. He's different " She pleads.
" Don't worry mom, I won't. Anyways I better get going, I have work.. oh and Mom, I met Marvin.. I work at his mechanic shop " I smile.
" That's amazing hun. I love you "
" Love you too " I hang up.
I head to the shower before a long day of work.
I'm getting let off early due to the fact I have my first shift as a stripper tonight.
Heading towards the door I throw on my leather jacket, with a coffee cup in hand.
•••••••••••
I've been working on the ranger for a little over an hour now, my dad coming over to check on me here and there, never failing to compliment me on my work.
I sigh taking a cigarette out of my pocket, inhaling a few drags before walking into the office.
" Hey Tara " I smile taking another draw.
" Hey hun, you excited for tonight ? " She looks up.
" Shit I forgot about that, what time do I get off " I ask
" Four, then you'll come in and sit with the club. Your Father wants to discuss some stuff with you " She smiles at me before handing me a beer.
I walk out of the office taking a swig of my beer and grabbing my tool box.
What's next.
••••
Its now 4:01 and I'm greeted with T-Bone.
" You ready Princess ? " He smirks lighting a cigarette. Gosh he's cute, in a weird puppy dog way.
" As ready as I'll ever be " I follow him into the club.
"As my VP can't be here at the moment, I'm asking for Rash to step up beside me while we greet my offspring " I hear my fathers voice. He looks different, more in his element.
This is his family.
" Don't worry guys, he will be there tonight. As he promised " He sits down in his seat gesturing for everyone else to do so as well.
I however, stand in the door way unsure on what to do. Judging by the fact no other women are in here, I get the sense this is male territory.
" Indigo " I hear my name over the whispers.
" Yes... Yes Marvin " By the look on his face he didn't appreciate that.
" Excuse me ? " He glares.
" Yes " I refuse to call him Dad in front of all these men, not yet.
" We will discuss that later. For now, I want you all to meet my daughter, Indigo. She is your club princess " He states, which causes me to earn a side ways glance from T-bone I can see the smirk from here.
" She will be performing at the bar tonight, I want you all to treat her as if she is like the others, BUT if anyone and I mean anyone breaks the rules and lays a finger on her, you handle it. No risks." They all nod in agreement. With myself glaring at Marvin.
" Also, no smoking. It's a nasty habit and we need to help her quit. We don't want her ending up like us, every time you see her go for a cigarette, stop her. I mean it " He looks at me.
" Yeah no " I accidentally say aloud.
" What ?! " Anger clear on his tone.
" Are you disrespecting me, in my CLUB " He yells the last word in a way of showing dominance.
" I said, yeah no. I will smoke if I want to smoke and if ANY of you even consider touching me or my cancerous sticks I will personally cut your fingers off " I smile.
" Understood, Marvin " I quirk a brow stepping off the wall, all eyes on me as I do.
" Sorry Gents, I had no part in raising her but we will shift her into gear " Her, her, her that's all I hear as if my name isn't important enough at this moment to leave his lips. Asshole.
I regret this, all of it.
Marvin goes to speak but my phone ringing cuts him off, without looking at the ID I answer it.
" Hello ? " I speak, earning all eyes on me.
" Hello, love " A familiar voice speaks through the line.
" How... How did you get this number " Fear clear in my voice.
As if on cue my father and his men step up beside me trying to listen in. I decide on leaving the room.
" If you call me again, I will finish off what my brother started " I threaten knowing it will get to him.
The line goes dead, knowing it's not the end of this I turn my phone off.
I turn around to be greeted with the clubs eyes on me.
" Who. Was. That. " Long pauses between every word leaving his mouth.
" No one " I swallow.
" Don't lie to me "
" Just, someone from the past. Please drop it. I have to get ready for work " I shove my phone in my pocket heading out of the club.
T-bone POV
" Man, she really pisses The pres off " Tico says out loud to no one in particular.
I snicker before getting the chance to answer Ajax appears.
" What did I miss ? " He asks while taking a seat next to me at the bar while Tico pours us a drink.
He's been in the club for years, I don't understand why he is doing my job.. I'm the prospect, not him.
" Marvin has a daughter " I shoot back a shot before turning to him.
" I think I've heard about that, isn't she working here and at the club work shop ? " He asks.
" Yeah. She's a bartender here. She will also be stripping tonight to try and prove a point to her old man " Tico laughs.
" Mmm I can't wait to see the look on his face " Ajax continues.
" Nah man, he's not coming. Apparently we are all meant to be here to keep watch. Did he not feel you in ? " I speak up this time.
" I'll give the man a call " He steps out of the bar phone in hand.
" Tic " I whisper
" Yeah man "
" I'm scared for Indi to meet Ajax, you know what he is like. He doesn't know what to do with a confident woman " I laugh.
" Man I can't wait to see this, he's gonna lose his mind haha, she is definitely Pres' daughter with that mouth " Tic walks off with a glass in hand, shaking his head to himself.
" T-Bone " I hear from the door.
" Yeah, Ajax " I nod.
" Please tell me she isn't hideous to look at " He sits down. I take it boss just told him he's in charge, poor guy doesn't know what he's in for.
" Oh yeah, she's a treat " I smile pressing my bottle to my lips.
" What aren't you telling me ? " He glares me down.
" Well, she's just like her old man. And whatever you do, no matter what Pres says... don't take her cigarettes she's made it clear that she's packing heat " I laugh to myself.
" Oh great, we have a rebel on our hands " He shakes his head, not looking pleased at all.
" Lighten up man, I've never seen anything like her. If I was patched in and not so scared of Pres, I'd make her my old lady " I earn a grunt from Ajax.
" I'm dobbing " He says as if we are kids.
Indigo POV
Crap crap crap, I have nothing to wear.
I grab my phone out to call my good friend Tasha from back at home in hopes she will know what to do.
" Hey girl " I say into the phone
" Girl I thought you died " she squeals through the phone.
" If only " I laugh before continuing
" Listen, I got a job well three. One being as a stripper .. What do I wear ?! "
" Ooo that's my girl, still got that red set? " Omg I forgot about that
" YES " I yell into the phone.
" Thanks baby, should I pair it with the red lip stick and curl my hair ?!" I ask
" Wooo girl you're turning me on! " She jokes
" I take that as a yes then " I laugh
" Go get 'em baby, laters "
" Bye, kisses "
" Kisses "
I hang up the phone before running into my room naked in hunt for the set I purchased a few weeks ago in plans of getting with the hot guy from campus, I wonder if it's to late ?
I shake the naughty thoughts from my head while I slip on the Lacey red panties being sure to add the suspenders and knee high stockings.
Happy with the way my girls look in the bra, I slip over a black dress and a pair of thigh high boots to be sure to cover the stockings.
I put my phone on the speaker blaring Metallica while I curl my hair and apply my makeup, being sure to pack the red lip stick in my bag.
The nerves start to take over me while I remember the fact my scars and tattoos will be put on show in front of my fathers family.
Hopefully the room is too dark to notice.
Hopefully...
I light a cigarette thinking it's best to enjoy it now rather then later.
I grab one of my knives and a hand gun knowing full well I'll need to keep my promise to these men if they try anything... but knowing me I'll pussy out... I always do. My brother experienced that first hand.
Shaking the memory from my head, I wipe the tears that threaten to ruin my makeup and head to my kitchen to take some shots.
I hear the roar of a motorcycle knowing it's my favourite prospect coming to pick me up. I informed him earlier that I'd be drinking tonight and I wouldn't be suitable to drive, thankfully he understood and was fine taking one for the team as long as I gave him a dance, and after a few shots that won't be a problem.
We pull into the bar, my nerves taking over again.
" T-bone " I say as he takes off his helmet.
" Yeah, Princess " He smirks.
" Would you mind if I have a smoke ? " I ask already grabbing the packet from my bag.
" Only if you give me one " I nod. He reaches forward lighting my cigarette.
" Thanks " I smile. Gosh he reminds me of my brother.. oh how much I miss him.
" T " I look up at him.
" Yeah "
" Will you be my best friend " I look at him.
" I'd be honoured, princess " He smirks that famous annoying smirk of his.
" Let's get inside, but first chew this and spray some perfume " He squints his nose in disgust of the nicotine smell.
" Alright, let's go "
We walk into the bar finding a seat with our favourite bar tender Tico.
" Hey Tic " I smile
" Hey love, you ready to rock our worlds ? "
" After a few shots, sure " I await for him to grab the bottle.
Shoot with his choice I drown one after the other feeling a light buzz.
" Indigo " Dad ?
" Umm hi, Marvin " I question
" I just thought I'd stop in, I was hoping to change your mind " He replies.
" Nope, not happening " I smile drowning a shot.
" Have you been smoking " He asks crossing his arms.
" Nope " I lie.
" Hmmhm, I'm going to get Ajax then I'm off. " He walks out the door in search of this Ajax guy.
" Who's Ajax " I turn to the boys
" He's the V.P of the devils renegades, why sweet cheeks ? " Tico answers.
" Well if my father is turning to him to watch me, I'm kinda scared." I admit.
" I think that's the first time you've openly admitted that he's your father without having to explain yourself " Tico chuckles.
" But don't worry princess, we are here " T-born touches my lower back feeling my gun.
" What's that ? " he stares at me
I sign and remove it from under my dress.
" INDIGO " I hear my fathers voice from across the room, shit.
" Is that a weapon ? "
" Yes ? "
" Hand it over "
" Okay so when your rivals find out that you have a daughter how am I meant to protect myself ? It's gonna happen, and when it does I'll prefer to be prepared " I glare.
" You don't need them tonight. You're in a bar full of bikies, you'll be okay. Please hand it over. You can have it back in the morning, you'll be too drunk for this by the end of the night " Honestly he sounds concerned and reasonable.
I hand him the gun before pulling the knife from my ankle out as well as the one I had in my hand bag.
The boys all look at me as if I'm a psychopath.
" Is that it ? " He questions
" Fine."
I grab the small hand gun from my bag shoving it on the table as well.
" You happy ? " I smile.
" Very "
" I'm off, stay safe. Boys, look after my little girl " He leans down and kisses me on the forehead before leaving.
" Damn Indi, you're packing " Tico says putting my weapons under the bar.
" There's more where that came from " I wink.
" You're up, Lila "
" Wish me luck boys " I say drowning a shot
The club goes dim before the song ' I can't quit you babe ' by Led Zeppelin blares through the speakers. That's my cue.
I start off slow slipping off my dress before making my way down the pole.
And that's when the whistles begin.
Ajax POV
I walk into the bar to see everyone cheering and captivated to the girl on stage, I can't see what's going on from the door way so I make my way further into the crowd , grabbing a beer on the way in.
Then I see her.
The most breathtaking woman I've ever seen.
Shes amazing
I watch the light glisten on her skin as she dances.
I'm captivated. By the way her hips move, by the way her eyes scan the crowd, by the way her soft lips turn into a subtle smirk.
Then I realise, she's the presidents daughter...
I'm broken out of my trance when T-bone the soon to be patched in prospect touches my shoulder.
" Hey man " He takes a sip of his beer before handing me a new one not realising I had dropped mine in the middle of the floor.
" She's beautiful " I whisper to T-bone.
" I know man, I know " He smiles at me.
" So is she the one you said you'd make your old lady ? " I chuckle at the thought.
" You see, she's perfect. But in the time I've known her she's become a sister, she's my best friend " You can tell he's already protective over her, I don't blame him.
" Why, you thinking of making her your old lady ? " He pushes.
" She's too good for me, pal " I was telling the truth, she's stunning.
I can't help but feel protective when my brothers reach over putting money in her bra.
She's mine.
The song ends and the crowed is going crazy. Man I hope she goes again.
" Hey guys, I'm Lila. Well better known as Indigo, Marvin's daughter.. He said if I don't get over $500 tonight and the approval of y'all I won't be able to dance here again, what do you think ? .. Do you wanna see me dance again ?! " The whole bar goes crazy. I can see the proudness sparkle in her eyes.
" I have a few more dances up my sleeve but first, I own a certain prospect a special one " She looks in the direction of T-bone and I can't help but feel jealous.
Indigo POV
I can see a man staring at me, not in a creepy way, but with lust. I can't help but find myself attracted to him. He's handsome, no wait. Sexy. But I can't let myself get involved, not now. For now I need to focus on me and my Dad.
I call T-bone up on stage ready to give him the dance I promised.
He starts to walk being stopped by the strange handsome Man whispering something in his ear before they both laugh and he continues his venture towards me.
" Hello T " I smile at him forcing him down into the chair before walking back to my pole.
Ajax POV
I pull T-bone back whispering in his ear.
" Don't touch her " I laugh trying to make it seem as a joke.
" I'll try " He winks continuing to walk.
I can't help but envy him. Being the best friend of a goddess.. But then again I want something more then just a friendship.
I want all of her.
I look down not being able to watch what's going on in front of me as everyone starts chanting for her to remove her bra.
" Should I ?! " I can hear her look down at her best friend for some support.
" Love, don't do anything you're not comfortable with " He gives her a light smile.
" Alright, Alright. Calm down fellas."
I look up to see T-bone answering his phone. As if you'd answer when you have a beautiful woman's attention.
" Lila " he whispers.
" It's your dad " the roll of her eyes very clear.
" Sorry Gents, no boobs tonight. Fathers orders " She laughs getting back to dancing.
I can't help but smile at the situation. She's gonna be a handful.
" Since when did you listen to your old man " Tico yells stirring the pot.
" Oh for fuck sake " I hear T-bone say before the goddess before me smirks unclipping her bra.
Spoke to soon.
Marvin is not gonna be happy.
She finishes off her dance putting her top back on.
" I'll be back after some drinks " She walks off straight passed me to the bar.
Indigo POV
I know I shouldn't of taken my top off but the thought of being told what to do by a man I just met pisses me off.
" SHOTS " I yell to the back where Tico is.
" Hey T-bone " I say as my best friend who had my tits on his face just moments ago, sits beside me.
" Hey Lila " He smiles.
" Did you like my girls ? " I wink.
" Yes, but I'd appreciate if for now on if I'm going to be your best friend, you keep them to yourself. A best friend shouldn't be thinking the thoughts I was thinking " He winks back.
" Okay cow boy, that's enough " Tico sits the shots in front of us.
" Indigo, have you met Ajax ?" Tic asks looking behind me.
I turn around to be faced with the handsome man from earlier, who I now know as Ajax.
" Hi, Ajax " I breath out taking in his looks, being sure to linger on the tattoos that mark his arms. SHIT. I need to find my dress.
" Hello, Darlin " He smiles at me. Oh man that smile. Not now Indi, not now.
I lean down to whisper to Tico
" I need my phone "
" Why ? You're drunk " He laughs
" Give me your shirt "
" What ?! "
" Give me, your shirt, now "
" Put your dress on, you weirdo " He chuckles.
It's still on stage .. I need something now.
I get off my seat, the alcohol consuming me. Gosh the room is dizzy.
" T-bone " I whisper
" Yeah princess "
" I'm gonna, I'm gonna.. "
" You're gonna ?- oh shit, what's that ?! "
I look down to see him staring at the scar down my side.
" I need my dress, can you please"
" Aj, watch her " I hear T-bone say before heading to the stage.
" Indi " I hear tic say.
" Yes "
" What is that ? " He says pointing at where T-bone just was staring.
" Regrets " I bluntly say.
I battle with myself for a moment before deciding to show them the M.C tattoo that covers my lower back.
" Before any of y'all think I'm apart of some rival M.C, I was stamped by a club my brother was involved with. I'm too scared to remove it "
I lift the top of the back of my underwear showing them the ink that fills the spot my scar once was.
" What the fuck " I hear Ajax mutter.
" Why are you scared " Tico pushes.
" That I cannot say, please don't tell Marvin " I plead.
" Are you in trouble ? " Ajax speaks up again.
" No, not yet " I hear a slamming of a fist causing my drink to spill.
" Oh for fuck sake, give me a cigarette " I say to no one in particular.
" I got your - what's wrong ?! "
" She's marked. " Is all Ajax says before heading out the door, phone in hand.
This is it, I'm getting sent back to my mom. I know it.
Ajax POV
" Pres, your daughter. She's marked " I say into the phone.
" What do you mean she's marked ?! By who " I can hear the anger in his voice.
" The Ravens. She told me she can't remove it. That she's scared, whatever that means "
" Bring her to me. NOW" he shouts followed by the sound of the call ending.
" Put your clothes on Darlin, Daddy wants you " I grab her by her arm in an attempt to take her to my bike.
" Wait, I forgot something " She runs back in side to come out moments later with two guns and a few knives in hands. Great she's a psycho.
" So you're gonna kill me ? " I ask.
" Not yet " I can't help but wonder if she will.
Indigo POV
Shit Marvin knows.
" Hello, Marvin " I sit down in front of him.
" Show me. " Ew no
" NOW " Fuck ok.
Instead of removing my whole dress I decide on asking if Tara was here.
" Yes she's here. Why "
" Can she maybe see and take a photo ... I don't feel comfortable taking my clothes off in front of you " I laugh still feeling the alcohol in my system.
" TARA " he shouts.
" Yes baby " She walks in giving me a smile.
" Can you please take Indi into the next room and examine her. Take photos of anything you believe I should see " He hands her his phone.
Let's get this done.
" Indigo "
" Yes "
" What happened to you ? "
" I'm sorry Tara, I respect you and I'd appreciate if you respected me by minding your business " I look down.
" Your body is full of scars and tattoos, as your some what step mum I think I have a right to know"
" Some secrets are best kept. "
" Have you got enough photos ? " I speak again.
" Sure do "
I get dressed and head back into the church, as they call it.
" They were telling the truth. She's marked " Tara explains sitting the phone in front of Marvin.
" Who did it ? " His eyes meet mine.
" I. Don't. Know " I lie.
" WHO FUCKING DID IT " He yells throwing me off guard. Now do I fake cry or pull a gun on the old man. I won't actually shoot him, but there is nothing wrong with scaring him.
I decide to go with the first option. water works.
" Oh don't try that with me " Shit.
" Andre. His name is Andre " I look at my feet.
" Is that who called you earlier " He presses.
" Yes, he claimed me " I whisper.
I watch as my dad tenses up, Ajax repeating him actions catching me off guard. Why's he pissed ?
" Well we better handle this, you can't date someone from a different club. That's not how things are done around here "
" I'm not dating him, as I said. He claimed me, as long as I have this ink on me, I'm his. " I stand my ground, unsure on what they'll say.
" Let's remove it. Tara, call Cash. "
" Who's Cash...? "
" He is the club artist, you have 3 choices.
1. You either let us cover it with our club colour, 2. You let us remove it or 3. We burn it off. The choice is yours "
" 1, option 1. But if he finds out. I'm dead, and that's on your hands. " I sit down taking my fathers drink from his hand. Let's get this over with.
Ajax POV
She's claimed.
A piece of shit has claimed the woman I want.
I'm going to kill him.
What am I thinking ? I don't even know the girl, AND she's the presidents daughter.
I know he would approve but, that's a no go.
It makes business complicated.
We don't do complicated.
I need to shake her, she's no good.
" Do you want me to stay ?" I ask Pres.
" You right to stay mate ? Look after my little girl " I nod thinking to myself that this can't be good.
" Where is she ?" Prospect comes running in.
" In there about to get inked, why ? "
" Her phone keeps ringing, plus I wanted to be here for her " He hands me her phone.
" I'll take this " seeing the name Andre on the screen, he makes this way to easy.
" Hello, sweet heart " I hear in the phone. Deciding not to reply he continues
" I'm sorry, please come home. "
" She is home " I say in the phone.
" Who the fuck is this " Knowing it will piss him off if I decide to claim her.
" Indigos boyfriend, who's this ? " I smile at myself earning a thumbs up from T-bone.
" She's my old lady, I swear if you touch her I will kill you. Just like her pathetic brother, no one gets in our way. " Her brother ? She has a brother ?
" We will see about that mate. I hang up walking into the room that holds Indigo.
Indigo POV
" Who was that ? " I question the overly attractive man in front of me.
" Your little boyfriend " my heart stops . It was Andre.
" What did Andre want ..? " Ignoring the boyfriend part.
" You. He mentioned your brother, where is he ?"
Righto Andre, we not keeping anything to ourselves any more ?
I don't know what to say. I tried to save him ? I killed him .. accidentally? He was in the Ravens? What the fuck do I say ?
" He's gone" I say letting a tear escape me.
" Where ? " I know he knows what I meant. He's just an asshole, I take back ever thinking he was attractive.
" Dead, fuckwit. Where else !? "
I can feel the anger overwhelming me. I wanna go home.
The pain from the needle mixed with alcohol and emotions cannot be good. I need a smoke. Without thinking twice I take one from my pocket.
" Don't start, Marvin " I glare down my father.
" What happened to your brother, Darlin ? " Ajax presses.
" Tell me and I'll let you keep your cigarettes "
" Leave me alone and I'll let you keep your fingers " I warn taking in a drag.
" We don't have time for this bullshit, you almost done ? " Marvin asks the guy I now know as Cash.
" Just finishing up boss "
" I'm leaving a little spot open "
" Why ?! " Confusion written all over my face.
" For when you become an old lady " My dad answers for Cash.
" Dude, I'm 21. I don't plan on becoming an old lady any time soon " Meaning that in 2 ways rather then one.
" We will see about that " I look up to see T-bone staring at Ajax as he says those words.
Ha as if.
" I mean, you are kinda cute T-bone. Let me know when you're patched in " I wink knowing it will piss my dad off.
" Mmmm " Is all Marvin can muster before paying Cash.
" Thank you, for putting my body through pain " I stand up walking over to the fridge in search of my next poison. A little alcohol doesn't hurt.