Broken Hearted (7 page)

Then Cody went into another bedroom to shower and
change, shouting from the bathroom, “Hurry and get ready girls, we
have to get a move on it tonight.”

Faith turned to Eve. “No way in hell I’ll ever wear
this outfit the way Trey picked it out. I always dress myself. He’s
always loved the way I looked before, so tonight won’t be any
different.”

An hour and a half went by. Faith and Eve walked
down the stairs looking attractive. Maybe a little slutty but
somehow it worked for them. Faith’s sure Trey knew it would. She
hoped all eyes would be on her and Eve.

Cody hugged them both. “Let’s go have fun, ladies,
and be careful tonight.”

He handed them their earpiece and both of them say,
“No!” at the same time.

Cody laughed, saying, “Rules are rules and Trey
makes them tonight.” We all would do as he says and everything
would fall into place.

Faith put the final touches on her bright red
lipstick. As she looked into the hall mirror saying, “Come on, Eve,
it’s time we go have some fun. You will do great tonight!”

Faith took in a long breath and hoped she’d be the
one who would be alright tonight. Half smiling, she said, “Let’s
go, Cody, time to rock Trey’s world a little.”

Cody glanced at Faith and realizes she could rock
any man’s world. Faith regretted Cody wouldn’t be inside to give
her the confidence she’s going to need to walk through those bar
doors tonight. Cody opened the car door for the girls.

“
So I get to chauffeur you beauties
around tonight. Let’s get the party started! I’ll turn the music on
and we’ll be at the bar before you women can check your makeup
again.”

They circle around the bar twice. It’s a small out
of the way place. Cody saw parking spots the first time around, but
wanted to check out the entrance and all the exits. He checked the
bar doors and windows, making sure not to miss anything.

Tonight, they all would be in danger. Trey knew what
he was doing and so did Cody. If this operation was finished
tonight, maybe, everyone could go on with their lives. Faith knew
Cody wished the best for her and Trey, but he had someone he wanted
to be with too. Her name was Angela North.

She’s such an amazing woman and so beautiful. She
had long blonde hair and beautiful big brown eyes. She’s a widow
now. Her husband Shane North was Cody’s best friend. He’s developed
feelings for her over the past few months. When Shane was killed in
the service, they both were devastated. She was three months
pregnant when we received the news about Shane. The funeral was
hard on us all. She doesn’t seem to be letting go and learning how
to grieve. Cody still worried she would lose the baby.

She asked Cody to go to the doctor with her about a
month ago so she could find out the sex of the baby. Cody was so
excited when he came home and told us, he watched the beautiful
little baby girl moving around in her mother’s belly. He said he
held Angela’s hand and told her he would always be there for her
and the baby. She didn’t realized he meant he wanted to be there
forever. Maybe one day they can be together, but Faith hoped he
doesn’t push her into anything.

Angela and Cody have had so much fun picking out
baby furniture and buying more clothes than one baby would ever
wear. He told us they shop until they both are exhausted. Then they
took a picnic lunch down to the lake and watched the ducks until
dark. The closest thing to a date they’ve had is when she called
and asked him to go to a movie she wanted to see. Of course, he
jumped at the chance to go anywhere with Angela. Because he thought
she’s the most beautiful pregnant woman he had ever laid his eyes
upon.

Faith guessed that’s why this operation really
bothers Cody, he realized she and Trey were two special people in
his life and he didn’t want anything to mess up tonight. He would
kill Mr. Moore himself if he could get away with it. She knew they
had to cross every T and dot every I to make everything they could
stick with him when they go to court.

 
Cody thought he couldn’t lose
us like he did Shane. Faith got that old sick feeling in the pit of
her stomach. She thought his mother couldn’t lose any of her
children like they lost Shane. She took Shane’s death so hard
because he was always at their house. The boys grew up climbing
trees, getting broke arms and legs together. They fought like
brothers, but they always had each other’s back. Until he went to
the Army and Cody became a police officer.

Then Cody felt like he let Shane down by not being
there to cover his back when the enemy killed him. Shane was gone
now and Cody loved his wife. He didn’t feel guilty about loving
her; he felt guilty about not being there for Shane. However, he’s
here for them now and he wouldn’t let them down.

It’s time to stop and get this operation rolling.
Cody told the girls he loved them and that he had their back. He
opened the back door of the car and they got out. He hugged Faith
and Eve, whispering, “Keep your eyes open. If you need me say the
word and I’ll be in there in a flash.”

Faith smiled reassuringly. “I know that’s why I love
you too.”

Then he hugged Eve a second time a little too tight.
“You’re my sis, so you better stay safe or I’ll kick your ass.”

Eve laughed. “You wish you could kick my ass. Now
come on, Faith, let’s go party!”

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Faith

“Please touch me Trey”

Cody let them out in front of the bar. Faith and Eve
said hello to a couple who were regulars. They’d seen her and Trey
here before, but it’d been months, so she didn’t think they had
even recognized her. They gave them a second before they went
inside. Faith let Eve walk in first. She wanted to make a grand
entrance. She normally loved the spotlight, however, not tonight,
but it’s time to perform. Trey knew she could perform under
pressure, but tonight, she felt butterflies in her stomach. She
hoped everything went as planned and they get this operation over
soon. She wanted to get out of Chicago. She wanted to go home.

Faith walked through the bar room door, standing
there long enough for all eyes to turn on her. The bar was dimly
light, but she checked out the band. She couldn’t believe whom she
saw; Roni Moore and Cash O’Connor. She hadn’t seen them in years
and she sure didn’t know they had a band together. Nevertheless,
she bet Trey knew and this was going to be another surprise for
her. Faith stared at Cash as he sang a song she remembered all too
well. A song he always sang especially for her.

She felt a piece of her heart coming up into her
throat. She had to remind herself to breathe because she knew she’s
holding her breath. He always took her breath away every time he
walked into a room. Now, after all these years he still astonished
her. He’s handsome in a rugged sort of way. Faith realized she must
finish what she set out to do tonight. She pushed Cash’s presence
in the back of her mind, once again.

Shaking her head as if to clear her mind, Faith knew
she’s waited as long as she can. Cue the fake smile. Walking to the
bar, she saw eyes were on her. Cash smiled down from the stage at
her, but she continued to walk as if she didn’t see him. Trey chose
a black leather skirt that fit barely below her hips. Faith chose a
pair of bright red heels, and the top she’s wearing as a black wrap
around tying it on the side, leaving one shoulder bare. The only
color on the top was one red rose with the stem winding around her
waist, matching her lipstick perfectly. She chose one of his black
and red striped ties for a belt. Tying it like a regular tie, and
then turning it slightly to the right side of her waist. That took
care of the impression her gun made in her skirt, and if she knew
Trey that would give him some ideas they both would love.

From the glances they’re getting they must look
good. Eve was already at the bar. Faith walked extra slow, letting
her hips sway a little more than normal. Nothing had changed, as
she walked up to the bar, she saw the place was crowded. The
lightening as dim, but she can pick out Trey easily through the
packed bar room. She threw her head back, letting her hair flow
over her shoulders.

The bartender said, “What’ll it be pretty,
lady?”

In her sexiest voice she replied, “I’ll take a Vodka
Collins.”

A few moments later, he set her drink in front of
her. She licked her lips, taking the cherry out of her drink. She
tilted her head back slowly putting the ripe, juicy cherry into her
mouth, she handed the bartender the stem. Faith tilted her head
back and drank over half of her Vodka Collins. Turning to the
bartender she said, “I’ll have another, and please give my friend
here one too.”

Eve said, “Hey, Faith, please don’t drink so
fast.”

“
Why we’re here to party. So drink
up, Eve.”

Faith finished the first drink and took the second
in her hand. She gazed around then turning to Eve, “Eve, Trey’s
over there, let’s go say hello.”

Eve nodded and they walk over to where he’s sitting.
Faith acted as if she’s checking the hem of her skirt letting it
rise up a little. She only wanted Trey to see the red lace garter
she had around her thigh.

Eve said, “Hi, Trey. I see Kellie Jackson sitting in
the corner; I’m going over to talk to her. You remember Kellie
don’t you Trey? She is one of the realtors in my firm. See you guys
later.”

We knew she was going to talk to Kellie, but from
the corner, she could see the whole room. That was thinking on her
feet. Trey was still sitting in his chair. Faith gazed down into
his eyes and whispered, “Make room for me, baby,” as she kissed his
neck. She walked around and raised her leg up, putting it across
him, sitting on his lap. That raised her skirt higher, showing
almost all of her thigh. She stares him straight in the eyes
smiling. “Trey, sweetie, how would you like a lap dance?”

“
What did you say? Pull that skirt
down!” he whisper-yelled at her.

He looked around knowing the bar is wall-to-wall
people tonight. They’re in the corner booth by the band. It’s dark
and the space was so tight no one would notice what they were doing
not even the band. Faith watched the sweat breaking out on Trey’s
forehead. He slid out his chair a little more to fit them both. She
moved slowly onto his lap deeper. She made it a point to drink half
of her drink straight down, tilting her head back smiling at him.
He picked up the black and red striped tie that she had on for a
belt.

“
What do you have here, Miss Faith?
I don’t recall that tie being with your outfit. However, I vaguely
noticed a tie like the one you’re wearing in my closet a couple of
weeks ago. I know the red garter and heels weren’t in the box I
sent you.” He said as his other hand slid down to touch her long
slender leg and he groaned. He traced the red garter slowly around
her thigh.

She whispered in his ear, “No, Trey sweetie, however
the tie covers my gun imprint. The color completes my outfit and
sets the mood for the evening.”

“
Faith, you look so sexy. I’d
prefer to pick you up and take you to my bed, and make insane love
to you. Do you know what I’d do with that tie?” he
whispered.

She smiled. “No, but I know what I’d do with that
tie darling. I’d tie your muscular arms over your head, connecting
them to the bedpost with the matching tie I found in your closet.
Whenever a doubt arises in regards to my honor, Trey. Choose the
naughty side always.”

He reached up, touching her face softly, and trailed
his fingers down her slender neck. Then he slid his hand down back
down, tracing the curve of her thighs. Faith couldn’t imagine the
heat Trey’s hand brings to her body.

She moaned. “Please touch me, Trey. Please.”

“
Oh, baby, I’m going to ignite a
fire inside you that only I’ll be able to extinguish. However, I am
sorry, darling, not here. We have work to do and you wouldn’t have
it any other way. Now talk to me, Faith. Tell me where Eve is
now.”

 
Faith knew he’s teasing her,
however, she played along. “Still sitting with Kellie in the corner
singing to the song the band is playing. I guess you could say
she’s doing her job.” She couldn’t stand the pleasure that came
from being so close to him. He playfully touched the inside of her
thigh.

Faith whimpered. “You have to stop, Trey, it feels
so amazing. You’re torturing and teasing me at the same time.”

They gazed into each other’s eyes and Trey softly
said, “I love you Faith.”

As she glanced to the stage Cash finished his set,
laying his guitar down, walking off the stage. She quickly realized
he’s coming over to her table. The sweat ran down her back as Trey
helped her off his lap. Her legs wobbled like rubber. She felt as
if she might fall, but Trey held her close and lightly kissed her
on the lips.

CHAPTER TWELVE

Faith

The music stopped. Trey leaned closer to Faith
announcing, “Hey, baby, I want you to meet the band.”

She turned to stare directly into the eyes of Cash
O’Connor, the man she loved so long ago. He came into town as a
drifter. They were secretly together for the last year of high
school. When he came back into town with his band a couple years
later, they were together again then. He broke Faith’s heart twice
in one lifetime. She gazed at him in disbelief knowing she could
never be involved with him again. Even if her heart said yes, her
mind must say no. Faith and Cash had a love-hate relationship. She
was young and naive, and he was wild and on his own. He acted much
older than his years. Looking at him now, Faith realized he’s still
gorgeous. He had the thickest dark hair, she’d ever seen. And
muscular arms, with the broadest shoulders ever. He had a body any
woman would love to ride all night.