Temptations Box Set books 1 & 2 (14 page)

"Fine I won't clean it go take a shower you have yoke going in your ear."

I turned and walked away. Thinking that went better than I thought it would.

God what was I thinking. Was this the right move coming here to stay with Woody and Riley? And what was up with that kiss? God I am so confused at the moment. There is no way I can think about Woody when I have so much else going on. What an ass!

I heard my cell phone ringing and pulled it out of my pocket to look at the screen to see who was calling me.  There was no way I was going to make a mistake and answer the phone to Jerry or Tara. God! Just thinking of them is pissing me off even more.  Oh thank God! It's Heather.

"Hello." I answered trying to sound happy.

"Where the hell are you? Jerry and Tara have been here looking for you. What's going on?"

Shit she sounds pissed. "Slow down I will answer one question at a time.  As where I'm at I'm staying in Connor's old room. "

I heard her take a deep breath. "Why are you staying with Woody and Riley and not Jerry?"

Should I tell her everything over the phone? No this is something to talk about over coffee or something. "Heather" I began. "This isn't something I want to talk about over the phone.  Can you come over here I'll let you know the whole story."

I heard her exhale "Okay Krystal I'll be right there."

"Thank you and Heather... Please don't tell Jerry or Tara where I am I will explain everything when you get here."

"Is that such a good idea they are worried about you. You didn't see their faces when they came here looking for you. "

I took a deep breath "trust me on this one okay."

"Okay" and we hung up. 

Just then Woody came out of the bathroom wearing only a towel. I saw a single drop of water slithering down his well chiseled body and all I could think of was God I wanted to lick the trail that bead of water got to enjoy.  I shook my head. Snap out of it Krystal. I can't be thinking of stuff like that right now.

I looked up to see Woody just staring at me.  Shit, he caught me gawking at him. Woody started to smirk and wiggle his eye brows up and down. I couldn't hold in my laugh. I just shook my head. "Get dressed Woody Heather is coming over."

Woody moved his arms seductively over his abs. There is plenty of Woody to go around. I just couldn't stop myself I was laughing so hard I started to snort. "I'm sorry I can't believe I just did that."

"It's not that funny Krystal."

"I know I know but, you are just so... so... Shit I can't think of the word. "

"Sexy, likable, sweet, hot, you know I can just keep going."

Laughing still "Please stop Woody before I pee myself. You're just too much."

"Whatever you say sweetheart. Whatever you say."  As he strutted down the hall to his room.

Oh I am so in trouble with that man.  I can easily see myself falling for him. Which is a huge problem? I'm still married for one.  I am also not ready for any of this just yet. But, Woody for sure would be fun.

Heather and Connor came by about twenty minutes later.  When she walked in I just threw myself into her arms and began crying.

"Oh my God Krystal. What's wrong?" I couldn't stop sobbing at the moment to answer her. She started to rub my back to sooth me.  "Come on lets go to the bedroom to talk." She led me into Connor's old room and we sat on the bed until I was able to finally pull myself together.

"So, what's going on Krystal?" Heather pulled out some tissue out of her purse and handed it to me. I was extremely grateful for this because I could already feel my nose running. I blew my nose a few times and then took a deep long breath.

I told Heather how I got off work early yesterday to surprise Jerry and I found him in bed having sex with Tara.

"That fucking bastard!" I heard her scream.

"Knock knock...Is everything ok in there?" Connor as hesitantly.

"Yes honey. I just might have to kill someone later though." Heather yelled back.

"Um okay as long as it's not me. Let me know if you need anything." We waited to hear his footsteps disappear.

I was still sniffling. I couldn't help myself I was in just so much pain. "Do you see why I don't want them to know where I am? I just can't deal with them right now."

"Oh Krystal I understand. Why didn't you call me though?  I could have been here for you last night."  She looked hurt.

"I didn't want to interrupt you and Connor. You guys just got back from your honeymoon I just... I just couldn't. Do you understand?"

"Krystal look at me. You can always come to me no matter what is going on in our lives I will always be there for you and I know you are always there for me.  Do you understand?"

"Yes I did plan on calling you today. I need help getting my belonging out of that house and I need to go to the court house and see about an annulment of this marriage."

"Oh Krystal are you sure you want to do this all today? I will of course help you out but, are you up to going to the court house already?"

I turned to her and  took another deep breath and pulled my shoulder back and lifted my head up high. "I need to do this today." 

"Okay let's do this. I am so proud of you for being so strong." I didn't know what to say to that. I didn't feel strong. I felt kicked and stepped on.  I was hurting that is for sure.  I just gave Heather a hug and thanked her for her help.

Heather pulled back "Connor, Woody!" She bellowed.

The door came flying opened and slammed into the wall causing a door knob size hole. What the hell Cavemen. I just shook my head.

"What's up baby" Connor cooed.

"I need you and Woody to go to Krystal place and pick up all her clothes." he looked confused.

"No problem what are you two going to do?"

I just sat there with my hands in my lap not wanting to look at anyone. I was afraid if I looked up I would lose it again. I had to be strong.

"I have to go with Krystal to the court house. We need to find out what we have to do to get her marriage annulled."

"Annulled?" Connor looked from Heather to Krystal and walked over to me bend down so he was eye level with me.  He lifted my chin so I was looking into his blue eyes. "Krystal do I need to kill this guy?"

I just shook my head no. I didn't know what else to do. I felt like a little child and all I wanted was to be held and loved.  Connor was so sweet to ask though. He truly cares I can tell.

"Are you sure Krystal?"

"I'm fine Connor. Thank you for doing this for me. It means a lot to know you are here for me." I gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.  "Thank you" I whispered again in his ear.

"You are very welcome." Then Connor pulled back and got up.

"Is there anything else you want us to get for you?" Woody asked. I almost forgot he was in the room he was so quit before.  I held up a finger letting him know to give me a minute. Did I want my TV or anything? I just want this over with. I don't want anything that would remind me of the pain he gave me.

"Just the clothes. I don't want anything else that is in that house." Woody seemed to understand and walked out the door.

I can't believe she is crying again. How can she be crying over that ass hat? I just want to beat the shit out of him for hurting her like this.  She is just so easy to love. Why can't that dickhead see that? Oh well, his fucking lost. There is one really good thing that is coming out of all of this. Krystal won't be married any longer. That put a big smile on my face. 

"What you smiling about dude?" Connor asked.

"Oh nothing really Connor just happy that Krystal is getting out of there."

"Hmm, why does it sound like you have ulterior motives here?"

Shit he pegged me right away. Whatever I don't really care about that anyways. "I think you might be right on that man."

"Oh fuck dude. What are you thinking? She is married and is in a very bad place right now. You can't go there right now." I continued walking out to Connor's car getting irritated by this whole situation.  I kicked a pebble that went sailing into Connor's paint job. "Dude watch it. I have to sell that car soon." 

That snapped my head up. "Your selling your Firebird?" I was in complete shock over this. Connor loves that car.

"Yeah I have to in order to get a family car. Remember Heather is pregnant." Shit I felt like a fool I completely forgot about that.

"How much do you want for it Connor?" He looked stunned that I would even think to ask but, we had a lot of fun putting that car together. It just has a lot of great memories to me.  The good days without chicks messing up our lives.

"I don't know yet Woody. Why do you want it?"

I didn't even have to think about it. "Hell yeah I want it. Listen I'll give you ten grand for it."

"Whoa Woody I can't take that kind of money for it.  It is only priced at six."

"That isn't the point Connor I want that car and I want to make sure you have a good down payment for another." Please just take it.

"Dude I can't do that to you but, thanks."

Fuck this is going to be harder than I thought. "Well, let's get going and we will talk about it more later. Okay?"

"Okay dude hop in."

Luckily Krystal didn't live all too far from our place so it wasn't so bad.  Connor stopped the car next to a yellow ranch with a wraparound porch. The house looked very cozy to be honest. It was also in a great area with a park just down the street. Shit I need to talk to Krystal later and find out who actually owns this house.  This is a nice place it has a pretty enormous front yard with an old oak tree that is perfect for climbing.

Connor got out first then I followed him up to the white door. I rang the bell and it played a whimsical song that I didn't recognize but, was cute. We waited a few second then heard running.  A husky short man with long brown hair and brown eyes opened the door breathing hard. The guy looked like an ex football player.  He was wearing a Chicago Bears jersey.  The jersey looked to be a size to big on him so it almost looked like a dress. I couldn't believe that Krystal married this guy. She could do so much better. Hell, she will do so much better.

"Hey Connor" He said panting in and out. "Did you find her?"

"Yeah we found her. Woody and I are here to get her clothes." The look on this man's face changed so fast.  His out of breath look washed away and a pissed as fuck look replaced it. I swear it even looked like his brown eyes turned black.

"What do you mean you are here for her clothes?" Krystal's husband snarled.

"Look Jerry, Krystal wants her clothes. Woody and I are here to make sure to get them."

"Look here Connor if my wife wants her clothes she can come home and get them." This guy was starting to piss me off. I couldn't sit by and let this asshole do this to Krystal.

"Jerry, Krystal doesn't want to be married to you anymore she is right now at the court house getting an annulment." There I just pulled off the band aid.

"She is doing what?" He bellowed.

"Calm down Jerry." Connor was trying to talk him down.

"I will not calm down. Get the fuck out of here and tell my wife to come home or else!"

I couldn't take it anymore. "She isn't coming home to you. Get over it. You messed up dude."

Jerry's armed moved so fast I didn't even see the blow coming but, I sure felt and heard  it when I went flying. Fuck that hurt.  I jumped up quickly making sure I wasn't going to get kick while I was down.  Connor was holding Jerry back thank God.

"Calm down Jerry we aren't here for trouble. We are just here to pick up her clothes and then we are out of here."

"No!" then Jerry backed up and slammed the door.  I could hear him cussing and throwing stuff all the way back to the car.

"Well, that went well." I said.  What a fucking asshole.  I hate to be the one to tell Krystal that we failed her.  Well, I failed her. I wonder if I could talk her into leaving the clothes and I'll buy her new ones.  Anything to stay away from that dickhead.  I am afraid what he might do to her.

"Yeah it could of gone better man. How's your eye by the way?"

My eye I wasn't even thinking about that. Fuck I have to work tonight and sporting a black eye doesn't look good. I pulled down the visor to look into the mirror to check it out. Fuck! It is already turning black and blue.  With my luck I won't even be able to open my eye by tonight. "It's not looking to good man and I have to work tonight."

"Oh shit Woody I'm sorry."

"Why are you sorry you didn't hit me this time?"

That made him look guiltier because last time he broke my nose."Yeah I know but, it still sucks that I was unable to stop the punch in time."

I could tell he was feeling guilty. That sucks but, it isn't his fault. "I didn't even see it coming man don't worry about it." We drove the rest of the way in silence back to the apartment.   "It looks like the girls aren't back yet.  Do you think we should call them and let them know what is going on?"