West Richland Tavern.

[Wolfias]

Eric grins as Tess sleepily says Good morning, when her soft delicate hand leads him into her room. He follows as the little dog cradled in his arm would have, quite obvious to anyone if they had seen this Eric is hers.

''Morning pretty lady, hope you don't mind I brought another girl along.''

Chuckling at his own silly sense of humor, putting Sadie down on the bed, opening his arms for a hug.

 

[feistyphoenix]

"Not at all," she shook her head. If she had been feeling better she would have jumped into his arms so happy to see him, but her body wouldn't allow it.

Tess eagerly stepped into him and buried her face against his solid chest. She leaned against him for support for a minute, just to absorb him and relax. She could feel his heart thudding in his chest.

She looked up at him and grinned mischievously before getting back into bed and pulling him with her. Tess settled her curvaceous body against his side and snaked her arm across his chest before giving him a squeeze.

"I missed you," she whispered, feeling a little embarrassed by the admission.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa felt better after she and Tess had patched things up, and she smiled at Hannah when she came downstairs. Pocketing her money and counting out the portion for Hannah, she slipped it into an area. She had seen Wolf's younger brother go up to Tess's room with a puppy, and she smiled. It'd be good for her.

Speaking of good. . . Alexa went over and placed a phone call to DJ, and as the phone rang, she hoped he would pick up.

 

[Wolfias]

''Good, because Sadie's a certified therapy dog. Eugene visits the Childrens hospital with her'' Wrapping his arms around Tess as she cuddled against Eric, a deep sigh escapes his lips.

I could hardly wait to see you again. Tess grins mischievously he chuckles enjoying this side of her. There was no way he's going to resist, not with the way her eyes twinkle. Happy to be pulled into her bed, as he settled himself onto his side with her.

Enveloping Tess in his arms as she settled against him, Eric growls faintly as she squeezed him tight. ''I've missed you too.'' Leaning in to place gentle kiss on her warm soft sweet full lips.

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess kissed him back slowly and deliberately, rubbing her body against him in the process. She couldn't help herself, she found him irresistible. Slowing down be damned, she thought to herself. She rolled to her back, tugging on his shirt and taking him with her.

She pulled back from him and ran her hands through his dark hair watching his eyes. She smiled again but the exhaustion was taking it's toll and her eyes looked tired. She knew why he was here, she wanted to get it over with so she could walk normally and feel better.

"I guess I have to let you torture me before we have any fun," she said innocently.

 

[merryohmd]

"She's in a foul mood!" Rex thought after Hannah let him and barely spoke to him. She looked hot as scantily clad as she was, but Rex knew better than to say anything to the boss. Clearly she was off limits because of her position and because Troy would crush him protecting Hannah.

He followed Hannah into the kitchen and got an apron before heading back out into the tavern. He hadn't mopped the floor last night and with the chairs still on the table he busied himself cleaning up spilled drinks and beer from the night before.

Once that was finished he took the dirty water to the deep sink, emptied the water and put the mop and bucket away. He returned to the tavern and put all of the chairs on the floor, checked the bottle inventory, glasses and bar rags. He headed back to the kitchen and got out fruit to prep for the bar.

Once the limes, lemons, cherry, olives, and oranges were prepped he put them in sealed bags in the refrigerator.

He fed the dogs and then got in the refrigerator and pulled out everything he needed for breakfast. "Wonder where everyone is?" Rex said aloud while he prepared his brunch.

He took his full plate to the table in the corner and started to eat.

 

[Wolfias]

Eric breathes out a low soft groan into their slow deliberate kiss. As she slides her curves up against his body. Gods how this beautiful woman could turn him completely on. Tess wasn't going going slowly anymore, not that Eric minded this one single solitary bit.

Settling his hips between her dancers shapely legs, his eyes half lidded from her fingers slide through his hair. Sighing deeply Eric warm breath brushes against her sensual lips. Tess was exhausted as she's watching his eyes, he could easily tell anyone else could too.

''Well...if we continue like this...you won't be walking right for days'' His eyes twinkle with mischief, as he caresses her cheek affectionately. Eric's medium brown eyes expressed a reluctance, but for his sweet it was a necessary evil. ''To get well you needed treatments, this will work I promise you. You know I can't stand to hurt my sweet Tess...''

 

[feistyphoenix]

"The sooner you start, the sooner it will be over," she pauses before adding mischevously,"and then you can start making it up to me."

Tess playfully pushed him off of her before wiggling out of her yoga pants to make it easier for the massage. When she bent one of her knees she let out a small cry of pain and winced. She braced herself knowing it would get worse before it felt better. Her lack of muscle probably wasn't helping any. When she was in great physical shape the pain wasn't as bad.

"Are you ready," she asked, she knew lying like she was in nothing but a tank top and basic black bikini panties was probably driving Eric wild. It would be a good test of his self control, she thought.

 

[celestialdragon]

Getting DJ's voicemail, Alexa hung up. She checked the time, made something for her to eat, and ate. After eating, she went upstairs and replaced her money in her drawer. She worked on her hair some before applying her make up delicately. She didn't disturb Tess and her new lover.

Making her way back downstairs, she looked around. No one really but Rex and Hannah around. Good. She'll dance for a bit, and that's what she did.

Getting up on stage, she began dancing slowly, really accenting her movements.

 

[FireyIce]

Jack showed up to the bar shortly after 1:00. He was surprised that there weren't many people around the area for the lunch rush. As he approached the door he realized it was closed. Jack gently knocked on the door, wondering what was going on as he stood outside.

 

[merryohmd]

Once Rex had finished eating he cleaned up the plates, pans, and flatware he'd used and headed back into the tavern. He intended to shoot some pool but when he walked into to the room he saw Alexa was on the stage dancing so he sat down to watch.

She was a pretty good dancer and definitely seductive. "Move it, baby!" Rex called out to her and then gave a loud whistle.

She was definitely a hot little number and she moved so well.

He had been watching her a couple of minutes when he heard someone at the door.

He went and opened it to find the guy he thought was a cop standing outside.

"We aren't open yet. Not doing lunch anymore. You can come back around 5 this afternoon." Rex said and started to close the door.

 

[FireyIce]

"Well damn that sucks," replied Jack as Rex told him. "I was hoping to get a small buzz going before I had to deal with my bosses," he sighed with a little bit of frustration. "Well, thanks for letting me know."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa heard Jack at the door and heard what he wanted. "Oh, Rex, it wouldn't hurt for him to come in and have a drink, would it?" She called over, stopping her dance and walking over, beaming at Jack. "Hey there."

 

[FireyIce]

Jack waved at Alexa as she walked over to the door. "Hey, how's it going?" he asked her. He continued to wait outside while she was walking.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Things are going good, buddy," Alexa said, smiling at him. "And how are you doing?"

 

[FireyIce]

"That's good to hear," Jack said as he looked over Alexa in her blue dress. "Are you sure I can come in for a few drinks? The last thing I need is for you to get into trouble," Jack stated.

 

[celestialdragon]

"As long as you pay. I mean, you help protect us," Alexa said, shrugging. "I'd say that'd earn you a few drinks before you go slave away for the man, eh?"

 

[merryohmd]

"Hey it isn't my place and I don't care, so he's your responsibility Alexa." Rex allowed the cop in and then locked the door.

He picked up a pool cue and started to play. He sucked at this game but maybe if he practiced enough he'd make some money like DJ did.

 

[FireyIce]

"Thank you," Jack said as he came inside. "Care to join me at the bar, Alexa?" he asked as he headed to the seats at the bar. "Were you dancing by the way?" he also inquired.

 

[1millionsecrets]

Hannah woke slowly and made her way to the bathroom to pin her hair up. Once out of her face she allowed it to cascade in ringlets down her back. She put on a shiny pair of black gogo shorts, her knee highs, a red corset, and deep red lipstick. She did the rest of her make up lightly and gave troy a silent kiss as she left her bedroom. She made it to the top of the stairs and grinned beautifully. "Good morning my lovelies."

She glanced over at Rex and grinned playfully. "Go get dressed in uniform if we're serving customers." Her emerald eyes glinted playfully, and her body moved slowly to the stage. Her hips swaying with a hypnotic grace. She smiled softly as she stepped up.

"Good morning Jack, Rex will help you. I need to speak to you Alexa hun."

 

[merryohmd]

"Jack is it? Well, what will you have. I'm Rex by the way." Rex said as he moved around behind the bar.

Since they weren't open yet, he had no intention of changing right now. He assumed that he wasn't being paid since they were open. He hoped Jack was a good tipper but also figured he saved those for the whores.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Sure Hannah," Alexa said. She gave a wink at Jack before going over to Hannah. "Yes, ma'am?"

 

[1millionsecrets]

She sighed softly and decided to have an honest heart to heart with that man.
She stepped closer to Alexa and gently cupped her face in her hand. "I'm assuming you got my new rules?"
She didn't wait for a reply. "That... Is what could happen... Just keep yourself in line and stay out of trouble?"
She smiled warmly and held out her hand. "Come here..."

 

[FireyIce]

"Good afternoon, Hannah. I hope you're doing well," he stated as Alexa started to walk away with her.

"Yes, it is. Beer please," Jack ordered as he turned around. "Rex, is it?" he asked as he waited for his drink.

 

[merryohmd]

"Draft or bottle and what brand" Rex said now that he was behind the bar. "Nice looking ladies we have here!"