Part 21 (1/2)
Coughing and pounding on his chest with his fist Shark started to get his laughing under control. ”Holly b.a.l.l.s you're a funny one china doll. Jonah done good, looks, sense of humor, easy going nature, not too bright though, seeing as you're meeting with me. Which brings us to why?”
”I need dirt on Vinnie.”
Whistling Shark ran a hand though his light blonde hair causing strands to stick straight up. ”Why do you want dirt on Vinnie?”
”You said it yourself Jonah and Denny aren't like the others in this business. Jonah never wanted this life Vinnie pushed him into it. He wants out but Vinnie won't let him go. I need something that will leave Vinnie no choice but to let Jonah and maybe Denny too if he wants it, out of his business.”
”So the rumors are true, Jonah wants out.” Nodding his head a smile spread across his lips, ”About d.a.m.n time. I'll help you china doll, but I have to tell you what your doing is b.a.l.l.sy this could backfire in the worst way possible. Are you sure you want to risk your life for Jonah?”
Without hesitation I answered honestly, ”Yes.”
”You really love him don't you?”
”More than anything in this world.”
Making eye contact with his longhaired friend Shark nodded once, ”Tomorrow twelve thirty meet me at your apartment, tell Jonah your going to pack the last of your stuff and need some time with your friend Ty.”
Shocked I locked my eyes on Shark, ”How do you know I'm moving in with Jonah and that I'm friends with Ty?”
”Let's just say I'm better friends with Jonah than you think.”
”You're really telling me you're friends after what I saw in that alley?”
”We're all great actors babe.” Shark said giving me a wink.
”So that's what's up with the different looks?” I gestured to his blue jeans and black jacket.
”You like my look china doll?”
”No, what I mean is the first time I saw you, you looked like a beach b.u.m the second time you were in an expensive suit and now you look kind of normal, despite the hair.”
”First of all there is nothing wrong with my hair. Secondly it's all about playing the game babe. Adam and his boys need a firm hand, they need to know if they try to screw me over they will pay for it. Vinnie, he's a ruthless b.a.s.t.a.r.d if he can't control you he wants nothing to do with you.”
”What about Mika?”
The smile instantly dropped and the dark look I'd seen in his eyes at Adams house was back. ”Nothing, you don't play any kind of game with Mika he's too dangerous.”
”I meant you not me.”
”I know what you meant but you tend not to follow the rules. So I'm just letting you know the score, I'm fine helping you find dirt on Vinnie but you take a step in Mika's direction I'll show you exactly what it is I do.”
Fear spiked through me at his words and the hard look on his face, Shark was not someone I would mess with. If he told me to stay away from Mika I would.
My cell ringing had me jumping out of me skin. Spinning around I grabbed my phone picking up the call praying I didn't sound as guilty as I was feeling. ”Hey Jonah.”
”Hey baby, you doing ok?” Jonah yelled over the sound of music blaring in the background.
”I'm ok.” I said as calmly as I could while feeling Sharks eyes burning holes into my back.
”Good, is Mason home yet?”
”No, why?”
”d.a.m.n ok, I'm on my way baby.”
s.h.i.+t, s.h.i.+t, s.h.i.+t. ”Why honey?” Wow could I sound anymore fake.
”A guy I know, Shark just text me saying he heard Vinnie was seen around our house.”
Son of a b.i.t.c.h spinning around to ask Shark what the h.e.l.l he was doing I found myself alone in the kitchen.
”Ok see you soon.” I mumbled hanging up the phone before Jonah could say another word.
Clutching the cell in my hands I went in to the hall to find it empty, opening the door I saw the back of Shark and his friend speeding away of their motor bikes.
That sneaky little b.a.s.t.a.r.d.
Jonah walked in the door twenty minutes after Shark left and I was still standing in the kitchen trying to think up an excuse for Shark having been at the house.
Circling his arms around my waist he kissed my neck, ”I thought you would be in bed. What are you still doing up?”
Oh s.h.i.+t he knew, think, what was I doing up? Pizza box yes, ”Hungry.” I said opening the box and grabbing a slice, shoving half the thing in my mouth.
”Baby that pizza's been sitting there for two days.”
Oh no gross, eww, gross.
Dropping the pizza and putting a hand over my mouth I darted to the bathroom.
Locking the door I fell over the toilet spiting out the bad pizza.
This was going great.
”Baby, you ok?” Jonah yelled through the shut door.
No, I thought was.h.i.+ng my mouth out with mouthwash that had been there for G.o.d knows how long but anything was better then rotting food, freaking boys.
Forget food and trying to act innocent I was going to bed; I could at least hide my face in the dark.
Opening the door a concerned looking Jonah offered me his hand, ”You ok?”
”I'm awesome.” I said through what had to be the creepiest smile on the earth.
”Right,” Jonah said lips twitching, ”Want me to make you something to eat?”
No sweet-cheeks I may never eat again I thought but instead said, ”No thank you. I think I just want to go to bed now.”
Still looking like he wanted to laugh his a.s.s off, Jonah nodded his head.