Chapter 16
In the following week I saw what a strong community they have here. I knew they were strong, but the solidarity was amazing. Ivy's things for her gym were delivered, unloaded, and brought in in no time. She was so happy, and I wish her happiness with all my heart. After King approved my snack bar, I made my own plans and ordered things I would need. I didn't know how expensive something like that was and had to swallow when I saw the number that came out at the end. Alice was so proud of me and helped me choose. She was a great support, and I was grateful. King showed me the assembly houses used, and I looked at one of the models in the catalog. They were beautiful but very expensive.
"What do you think?" King asked me as he came to me with Ivy.
“They’re damn expensive,” I said, and he laughed.
“Yes, they are,” he replied.
"What about the house next to my gym?" Ivy asked, and I looked at her.
“Storm and Gears use this as a storage location for their belongings for their business,” King said. "Wouldn't it be easier to move the stuff somewhere else and fix the house?" Ivy asked, and I looked at King who was thinking.
“This is Storm’s building, I’d have to ask him. He bought it when Sam died. It's a one-story house, but you can fix it quicker than building a new one, and it would be cheaper too," King said, thinking.
“They can definitely put their stuff somewhere else. There’s enough room for something between the workshop and the tattoo parlor,” Ivy said.
“I could give them the second shed that sits behind their houses; it's big enough,” King said. “What if Storm refuses?” I asked King.
“Why should he refuse? He only bought the house so that it would remain in our possession. He lives above the tattoo parlor. I could pay it off, and he would be happy," King replied.
I listened to Ivy and King talk about it and was fascinated by how committed they were to me. “I'll go to him right away and ask him, then you can look at the house,” King said.
Ivy and I went to the building and looked at it. The old man who lived there took great care of his home, and it was beautiful and well-kept. It was a white one-story house with big windows that looked cozy and cute. In front of the entrance, there was a large veranda with a small roof. The white wooden fence that surrounds the veranda was handmade and a piece of jewelry. The house had large windows that made the walls appear even larger, and the floor was a varnished wooden floor.
"You could combine the two rooms at the back and make a kitchen out of them, and you could put the counter here. If you break down the walls here, you have an open space, and you can put a few tables in here, and you would have room for more on the big porch. They just turn the bedroom into a huge refrigerator and storage room." Ivy said, and I tried to imagine what it might look like.
"I know that Sam didn't have any children and lived alone, but the man placed a lot of value on the house. That's really nice," Ivy said, and I nodded.
"It is indeed a beautiful house." I said smiling.
"You don't have much work to do here, Nora. Just paint a few walls, and you're done," Ivy said.
She was right. You could build a nice little restaurant out of it, and it would definitely be cheaper than building a new one.
"So what do you say, Nora?" King asked as he came into the house.
"It's perfect... but what does Storm say?" I asked him.
"As soon as I mentioned to him about paying him, he was ready immediately," he said with a laugh.
"So can I rebuild it?" I asked.
"Well, you don't, but the boys do," he replied, laughing.
I looked at the house and smiled happily.
"It will still take time until everything is finished. A month for sure. Wrath has ordered everything for your kitchen, but the delivery time will be exactly the same as the repair. Ace took almost all of the prospects to rebuild your new home, so we have to figure something out to still work on both places," He explained, and I nodded.
"I thought of a snack bar, a fast food truck, but you have a small restaurant here, Nora," Ivy said enthusiastically.
"You should talk to Void and Erin, they are preparing your documents, but you still have to get your photo taken for your new ID. After you are done with Tom and everything is settled in court, you will disappear. A Nora Simmons will no longer exist I hope you're ready for this," King said, and I nodded.
"It's going to be lit," Ivy said excitedly.
The two of them left to take care of business with Wrath, and I stood in the building that will soon be my future. Tears came naturally at the thought of finally being free to do something with my life, and I smiled happily. Dr. Owen came back as promised, and she was very happy when I explained what plans we had. By our third conversation I felt very relaxed, and her manner made everything much easier. She helped me deal with my pain and open myself up to the therapy I desperately needed.
Ace was very happy when I told him the news about Sam's house. He seemed even happier when I walked to our new home. Alone! He was dusty from work and tired, but he smiled at me. At first, I found it very difficult to move freely, but now I had more confidence. As Ace's Ol Lady, I was treated with more respect by everyone. It's not that they didn't have respect before, but it's definitely different when you're one of them.
Ace also explained to me about the tattoo that an Ol Lady gets, and I was excited. I could hide the scars on my back, and nothing is better than Ace's name embellishing what Ted wanted to destroy. Alice proudly showed me her tattoo. Ivy still hadn't, and King rolled his eyes as she explained this to me. What Ace also explained to me was their life and the danger that came with it. He was afraid I wouldn't understand it, but I saw what they were doing. In my eyes, they were heroes, and the danger wasn't nice, but as he said, sometimes it was necessary.
Our home slowly took shape, and I saw him every day coming into the safehouse tired. Since I started therapy, I asked Ace not to run away to the clubhouse anymore. He slept next to me in bed, and that was what I wanted. To Feel his closeness and be with him. Our relationship was now more than just kisses and hugs, he also touched me although always very carefully as if I was fragile but I enjoyed it.
That evening I made dinner for him again like I did every day, and as we sat together he looked at me.
"What's wrong? You should be happy, and yet I see you thinking," he said and I looked up from the plate I was just picking at.
"I have to tell you something," I said to him as he put down his cutlery finishing the meal and looked at me seriously.
"Dr. Owen was here and we talked... She encouraged me to tell you what I think," I explained.
"Ok you can tell me anything Nora," he said.
I briefly thought about how I could say it, and he looked at me with furrowed eyebrows.
"It's about... our intimate life," I said and he tilted his head to the side questioningly. "I'm inexperienced Ace... I've never had anyone ... well, before that I was..." I started talking at once, and he got up and knelt next to me.
"What exactly is troubling you?" he asked me.
"I'm inexperienced Ace. I was a virgin before Ted... I don't even know what it's like with anyone... I've never even had an orgasm in my life," I said embarrassed.
He tugged his fingers under my chin and slowly turned my head towards him. His eyes explored my face, and he bit his lip.
"I don't want to disappoint you," I said quietly, and he smiled tenderly.
"You can't disappoint me Nora. If you're ready, I'm more than happy to show you what an orgasm feels like," he said to me, and I felt my cheeks flush.
"I'm ashamed of my scars," I said boldly.
"There is nothing about you that I don't find beautiful, Nora," he replied and took my hands and kissed them only to take my face in his hands to kiss me.
His lips were so soft, and his beard tickled me a little but I loved it. I opened my mouth as he asked for entrance, and his tongue slipped into my mouth as he conquered it. The tender kiss soon became demanding and passionate, and he took me in his arms as he lifted me from the chair, and I wrapped my legs around him.
Ace held me with one arm as he pushed everything from the table to the floor with the other. The plates broke as they fell down, and I looked up at him as he sat me down on the table. I was so glad that no one could see us in the kitchen, and especially that I locked the door that's why I felt no pressure. I leaned on my elbows as he took off my pants, and his hands caressed my legs.
His touch burned my skin, and I watched him leave light kisses on my legs up my thighs until he finally got to my panties. He looked up at me as if asking permission, and I nodded which made him grin. His fingers slid down my hips until he hooked my panties with his thumbs and slowly pulled them down. Ace didn't take his eyes off mine, watching my reaction to his every move. "Are you sure?" he asked hoarsely.
"I'm more than sure Ace... Please," I replied as his fingertips glided over my legs as he stood in front of me and looked at my half-naked body. He grabbed my legs and pulled me to the edge of the table only to fall to his knees without breaking eye contact.
"I like the way you beg me," he said and spread my legs.
His eyes were full of lust as he looked at my wetness, and he raised his gaze to mine again to seek my permission.
"Please Ace." I said again which made him grin. I wanted his touch so badly that he realized it himself. "Please Ace..."