Finally, a break in the case that Chris has been looking for.
CHAPTER TWELVE
It was getting close to four o’clock in the evening when Lexie suggested we try the pool out. I took her down the hall to my mother’s bedroom and showed her the drawer with the swimsuits and workout clothes telling her she was welcome to wear whatever she wanted. I left the room closing the door behind me and went into my room changing into swim shorts and a t-shirt. Several minutes later, Lexie came out in a pair of my mother’s spandex shorts and a t-shirt.
We went out back to the pool and checked the water. It had warmed up considerably and was now at sixty-nine degrees. I threw the towels on the patio table and walked down the stairs of the pool right behind Lexie. We were in the pool for about ten minutes or so when Lexie swam up very close to me. I was standing in the shallow end of the pool as she stood up facing me. She stood up and place her hands on my shoulders looking me in the eyes.
“So, what do you think?”, she asked softly.
“About what?”, I asked.
“Me, silly.”, she giggled.
“Should I get an attorney before I answer any questions?”, I asked.
“That depends on…... do you have anything to hide?’, she inquired, her eyes sparkling.
“I don’t think I want to incriminate myself ma’am….”, I answered.
“Sounds to me you’re trying to avoid my question.”, Lexie laughed.
“Ok, what do I think of you. Well, you’re very beautiful for starters… um, fun to be around. You do look hot in your uniform… just saying. And as I just found out…...apparently unattached.”, I stated.
“Uh-huh, and you’re unattached as well.”, she giggled.
“Uh-huh.”, I replied, causing her to laugh harder.
“So, since we are both unattached what should we do?”, she asked, with a serious look on her face.
“I’m not sure…...what do you think?”, I inquired.
“How about we start with this……”, she whispered.
She leaned forward slight and pressed her lips to mine very gently. I immediately felt a jolt of electricity run down my spine. Lexie’s kiss was soft, her lips moist as I felt her lip’s part slightly. I brushed her top lip with the end of my tongue causing her to exhale slightly into my mouth. I then felt the tongue softly part my lips searching for my own. In less than thirty seconds we were locked into one of the most passionate kisses I had ever experienced. Since my arms were around her waist, I slid my right hand up her back softly using my fingers to rub her spine. She responded immediately by pressing her body into mine. I’m not sure how long that first kiss lasted but when she finally pulled away her face was flushed.
“Damn, I have never been kissed like that before….,” she panted
“Did I do it wrong?”, I asked, smiling.
“Oh no…...you did it very right. In fact, I think you earned a repeat.”, she said softly.
She leaned in and kissed me again only this time more urgently. Lexie’s left arm was still around my neck, but her right arm had traveled to my waist. She was softly stroking my left side just above the waist band on my shorts. I lowered my hand on her back and softly rested her on her lower back to gauge her reaction.
She moved her hand from my left side and placed it on my left thigh. She began to move her hand up and down on my thigh. The feeling was incredible, and I felt my dick swelling from anticipation. Lexie’s hands were so soft, and her light touch was drying me crazy. Thankfully shortly thereafter she pulled away from me. She looked me straight in the eyes and licked her lips with the end of her tongue.
“Let’s go to bed.”, she whispered, kissing my lips quickly.
“Are you sure?”, I replied.
“Yes, I’m sure…….”, she answered quickly.
She walked up the steps to the pulling holding my hand. We walked through the backdoor and down the hall to my mother’s bedroom. Our clothes were off in record time as our wet bodies fell on the mattress. She quickly climbed on top of me and pressed my shoulders down with her weight.
“You do know resisting a police officer is a crime, right?”, she giggled.
“So is raping an innocent civilian.”, I quickly replied.
“Well, let’s see how innocent you are…”, she said softly.
She lifted her body slightly and reach down taking my hard cock in her hand. She placed it against her wet pussy and slowly began to slide down on me. I saw her inhale and close her eyes briefly before looking back down at me.
“God, you have a nice dick.”, she moaned, as she finally bottomed out.
Lexie’s pussy was very tight and very wet. She began to move ever so slowly on me her hands softly rubbing my chest. I reached out and grabbed her hips holding her tight against me. She leaned over and kissed me softly extending her tongue deep into my mouth. For several minutes we kissed passionately as she slowly moved on top of me. She finally pulled away from me her face only inches from mine.
“It’s been so long for me……I’m not going to last long.”, Lexie whispered.
“That’s ok Lexie, let it go….”, I said.
That was all it took, as seconds later Lexie had a powerful orgasm that virtually flooded the bed. She collapsed on my chest breathing heavily as she attempted to recover. I slowly rolled Lexie over to her back and moved down her body positioning myself between her legs. Lexie’s pussy was smooth, and her lips were glistening from her recent orgasm. I leaned over and pressed my tongue against her pussy tasting her cum soaked clit.
“Oh, my fucking God.”, she wailed, grabbing the back of my head gently.
Using two fingers, I opened her lips and inserted my tongue into her hot, wet opening. She wrapped her legs around my back and closed her thighs on the sides of my head. I reached up and took her small hands in mine and I began to tongue bath her clit rapidly. After several minutes she was clasping my hands for dear life as she moaned loudly in pleasure. Shortly thereafter she rewarded me with her second orgasm as she came in my mouth. I continued to lick Lexie until I had licked her clean. I then mover back up the bed looking her in the eyes.
“Holy fuck, you are incredible….”, she giggled.
“Well thank you, Officer Thomas.”, I answered, kissing her softly on the lips.
She responded to me passionately her tongue dancing with mine as she moaned softly into my mouth. After kissing me for several minutes, she pulled her lips from mine and moved down my body. I felt her warm, soft hand encircled my cock. Seconds later, I was inside her warm, wet mouth. She used her tongue vigorously as her lips went up and down my erect shaft. It had been quite a while for me as well and several minutes later, I simply could not hold it back any longer.
“Lexie, I’m gonna cum….”, I warned.
“Mmmnmmmmm…...”, she moaned, not letting up.
“Oh fuck…….”, I cried out, as my dick erupted inside of Lexie’s mouth.
She pulled off and using her tongue on the end of my cock rubbing back and forth as I spewed cum over her tongue and lips. Lexie’s left hand was pumping my shaft as her tongue eagerly worked over the end of my dick. Lexie drained my cock and licked the shaft until I was spent. She then slid up my body and looked me in the eyes.
“Was that, ok?”, she asked as if she was afraid of the answer.
“Uh Lexie, that was unbelievable.”, I replied.
I grabbed the back of her head and pulled her to me as she began to protest. I ignored her protest and put my lips to her pushing my tongue into her mouth. Lexie was extremely surprised at first but then returned my kiss with a passion I had never sensed. We kissed for at least three minutes before she finally pulled away from me. She opened her eyes and looked directly into mine.
“Oh, you’re a nasty motherfucker…… but so am I.”, she stated, licking her lips.
Lexie left about an hour later but promised she would be back tomorrow as soon as possible. I was hoping she would spend the night but still living with her parents perhaps they would frown on it. Things were a lot different today but after all, she was still their little girl.
I woke up the next morning early and took a shower. I was just drinking a cup of coffee when my cell phone rang for the first time. Since only Lexie had the number, I knew it had to be her.
“Hello”, I answered.
“Hey baby, I need to be fucked. You up for it.’, she whispered softly.
“I think that can be arranged.”, I laughed.
“God Chris, I’m so fucking horny right now….”, Lexie giggled.
“Well, I have to go work out this morning but will be back here after lunch.”, I answered.
“Good, I’ll see you around one o’clock.”, she replied, hanging up.
I went out the side door and walked to the street to get the mail from the box near the street. I opened the box and took out several envelops and began to look at them. I did not notice that Cassie’s mom was heading to her mailbox as well. I closed the door to the box and looked up to see her several feet from me.
“Hello Ms. Wilkerson, how are you?”, I asked.
“I am ok Chris, how about you?”, she asked, looking sad.
“I’m fine, thanks.”, I replied.
“Chris, I am very sorry for what happened. Cassie really took us by surprise. All she ever talked about was you and then she goes to school and comes back with this guy.”, she stated.
“It happens like that. Not much you can do about it.”, I said.
“I guess, but I’m not one bit happy about it.”, she replied, frowning.
I went back inside and dressed then headed straight to the gym. I worked out alone but really pushed myself for about ninety minutes straight. I had started another cycle of steroids due to the fact I had been off for almost a year. I left the gym and went to the grocery and bought a few things. I planned on baking some chicken later in the day. I had no sooner walked into the grocery store and grabbed a buggy when I noticed Darren Miller and Ted Savoie heading down the aisle towards me. They spotted me quickly and once again decided they just had to be an asshole.
“Josh is looking for you, boy.”, Ted said laughing.
“I’m not hard to find.’, I replied.
“Oh, you gonna gets yours.”, Darren remarked.
“By who…. You numb nuts? Josh had a concussion, Mark has a broken arm and Ted here, pissed his pants. Just let it go and we can all be friends.’, I offered.
“Not going to happen sunshine. Better start looking over your shoulder.”, Ted warned.
“Thanks for the advice. I will do just that.”, I replied, walking away.
I finished at the store and went straight home and put everything away. I looked at the clock and it was twelve thirty in the afternoon. I was just about ready to sit down when I heard a knock on the door. I walked to the side door and opened it to find Cassie waiting there.
“Hey Chris. I just wanted to say goodbye before I head back to school”, she said, smiling weakly.
“Oh thanks, I hope you have a great year.”, I replied.
“Thanks, I won’t be back until summer break.”, she stated.
“Look forward to seeing you again.”, I answered, hugging her.
She walked off and returned to her house as I shut the door. I was headed back to the sofa when my cell phone rang, it was Lexie.
“Hey Chris, I’m sorry but I’m running late. I am with my mom at the mall.”, she sighed.
“No big deal, Lexie. I’m going back to the gym at three and I will be there until seven tonight.”, I replied.
“I will be at the gym for five…… see you then.”, she answered.
I returned to the gym at three o’clock and trained with Master Garcia for an hour. I then went to train Mr. Jala for an hour. By that time, it was five o’clock and I had a half hour break before I had to teach my Krav Maga class. As promised Lexie arrived at about ten minutes after five and began her workout. I stayed with her until five thirty when my class began.
During the next few weeks, Lexie and I spent as much time together as her job would allow. She indoctrinated me into the everyday life as a police officer which I found fascinating. Lexie was a sexual dynamo in the bedroom, and I was having the best sex of my life. We were heading into April, and everything was going well. Lexie’s parents were starting to press her for details of our relationship. After all it had been a little over four months and I had only met them once. With that in mind, Lexie’s parents set up a cookout on a Saturday evening at their home. Lexie’s parents, grandparents, several aunts, and uncles would all be there. This would be a meet and greet for the entire family.
Since I was on week eight of another steroid cycle, I was once again approaching two hundred thirty pounds. One thing I did notice after several weeks on steroids my attitude would change slightly. I never was a big outgoing person and I talked very little. After a few weeks on a cycle, I barely talked at all. I always felt this inner rage and many times I wanted to lash out at somebody. I had heard talk of this situation and heard it was very common.
The cookout at Lexie’s parents was set for one o’clock in the afternoon. I waited until after one o’clock to leave my house. I dressed in shorts and a Nike compression shirt with sneakers. I drove straight over and got there at about quarter to two. I am guessing Lexie was waiting for me because seconds after I rang the doorbell, she opened the door.
“I was afraid that you changed your mind.”, she giggled, grabbing my hand, and pulling me inside.
She leaned over and kissed me right away forcing her tongue into my mouth. I could tell Lexie was horny as hell and ready to go. By the time Lexie pulled away from me her mother had made it to the front door as well.
“Somebody needs to get a room.”, Lexie’s mom laughed.
“Oh, sorry Ms. Thomas….”, I said, somewhat embarrassed.
“Don’t be sorry…”, she laughed.
I followed the two of them into the main living room where I noticed her dad was talking with two other older men. He stopped the conversation and motioned me over. I followed Lexie over to where he was sitting.
“Chris, these are my two brothers, George and Bill Thomas.”, he stated, introducing me.
“Nice to meet you, sir.”, I said to each, shaking their hand.
“Damn son, what do you do for a living?”, Bill Thomas asked.
“I work at Power Planet Fitness teaching Krav Maga and Muy Thai.”, I responded.
“Ok, that doesn’t help me……”, Bill laughed.
“Krav Maga is an Israeli Self Defensive type of martial arts and Muy Thai is Thai boxing.”, I answered.
“You lift weights as well?”, he inquired.
“Yes sir, every day.”, I replied.
We spoke for a few minutes then Lexie took me around and introduced me to everyone there. Most were family but there were a few friends and several police officers there. We finally settled in at a table where Lexie’s grandfather and grandmother were seated. These were her father’s parents who appeared to be in their late seventies.
“Paw Paw and Maw Maw, this is Chris Williams. Chris, these are my grandparents.”, she stated.
“Very nice to meet the both of you.”, I replied.
“Son, your arms are bigger than my legs.”, her grandfather chuckled.
“Been in the gym for quite a while, sir.”, I answered.
“Call me Pops, son.”, he replied.
“Yes sir.”, I responded.
We talked for quite a while, mostly about how I had come to date Lexie and the gym. I explained to him that basically she had arrested me that day at the restaurant. I explained what had happened with the group of guys who had been harassing me. He listened intently and every now and then would just shake his head.
“Young kids today ain’t worth a damn son. That’s why I worry about Lexie and what she faces out there every day.”, he stated.
“I can understand that.”, I replied.
I decided to just stay at the table I was at and from time to time get up and get her grandparents food or drink. Pops had a cane and Maw Maw wasn’t really steady on her feet, so I did the running for them. We had all just finished eating at our table when one of Lexie’s cousins walked up. He was her Uncle George’s son and known to be a hard ass at times, at least according to Lexie. He was a big guy, maybe six foot two well over two hundred pounds. As he approached the table, he had a stupid grin on his face which meant that he was going to be a problem. I had seen it too many times.
“So, you’re the tough guy everyone is talking about huh?”, he asked.
“No not at all…... you must have me confused with someone else.”, I replied, quickly.
“Nope, I’m not confused…... why don’t you show me some of those moves you have.”, he baited.
“Sorry, I have no idea what you are talking about.”, I said politely.
“George Jr., please stop it……. you’re making a fool out of yourself.”, Pops warned.
“Grandpa, he’s supposed to be some kind of martial arts guy……. I think he’s lying.”, George laughed.
“No one said anything about martial arts ……... I think you have me mixed up with someone else.”, I answered.
Somehow, I had a bad feeling this was not going to end well. It seemed wherever I went that was always someone there who wanted to act out. I had a feeling this was going to be one of those times. It was not a good time either just meeting Lexie’s family for the first time. Thankfully just about that time Lexie was walking over.
“Lexie, your cousin here is being a pain in my ass.”, Pops complained.
“What’s up, George Jr.”, Lexie asked.
“Just messing with your boyfriend.”, he replied, laughing.
“That’s not really a good idea George….”, Lexie giggled.
“Aw, you gonna arrest me for messing with him?”, he said, in a childish voice.
“Not at all, Chris can take care of himself. I saw that for myself at Moe’s.”, she stated.
“So, this is karate man….”, he asked.
I had already had enough of his bullshit, and I knew he was not going to stop until I responded. I stood up and turned toward him making sure I was in complete control. With the steroids raging through my body, it made that emotion very difficult to control at this time.
“It is nice to meet you George, but I don’t think we are going to be best buddies or anything like that. I think you’re really misinformed on who I am but regardless it was nice to meet you.”, I stated, turning, and sitting back down.
I could see by the look on Pops face that he enjoyed my answer and was just smiling at his grandchild. Lexie sat down next to me as well grabbing my hand with hers. George Jr. sulked away mumbling about seeing me again or something like that.
Apparently thirty minutes or so later, George must have mentioned something to his father and Lexie’s dad. Lexie’s dad came over and asked what had happened with Little George. Before Lexie could reply, Pops chimed in.
“As usual the kid was acting like an asshole, but nothing happened. He came over here and started to mess with this young man, but he wouldn’t respond so he got pissed.”, he replied.
“I’m sorry sir, I didn’t mean to cause…….”, I interjected, before being cut off.
“Son, you have nothing to be sorry for. If I would have been you, he would have gotten his ass handed to him.”, he replied.
“Ok Dad, I get the picture.”, Jim Thomas replied, turning and walking off.
A few minutes later Danny Miller, a cop who worked with Lexie came over. Lexie and Danny would rib each other as I found out from the party, I had attended with Lexie a few weeks back. It was playful banter but if you didn’t know better sometimes you would think they disliked each other.
“Hey Thomas, are avoiding me?”, Danny asked, walking over.
“Like always Miller.”, she replied.
“Lexie, you can admit it…... I know you got the hots for me that’s why you act like this.”, he laughed.
“Uh Miller, you do see my boyfriend sitting here?”, she giggled.
“I’m 5-0, what can he do?”, he asked, looking right at me.
“Well from what I saw that day at Moe’s, I don’t think you want to know.”, she laughed.
“No offense Chris but I think she is using you to make me jealous.”, he said, in a serious tone.
“I’m not offended Danny.”, I laughed.
Danny and Lexie talked for a few minutes then he walked away. I could tell Pops was not happy with the way Danny talked to Lexie. As soon as he left, Pops brought it up.
“Young men today are so full of themselves and have no respect for women.”, he said, shaking his head.
“Paw Paw, he was just fooling around.”, Lexie replied.
“That’s not how you fool around.”, he quickly answered.
I quickly excused myself from the table because I was sure her grandfather was not done with his lecture. I walked over to the ice chest and grabbed a Coke from the ice. I was just looking around when Lexie’s mom, Jennifer walked over to me.
“Hey Chris, it seemed you and Pops were getting along fine.”, she stated.
“Yes ma’am, he is a lot like my dad. No nonsense guy.”, I replied.
“Yep, you got that exactly right.”, Jennifer laughed.
“What is George Jr.’s problem?”, I asked.
“Other than the fact he is spoiled, works for his daddy and always gets his way due to being an only child…... not much.”, she replied quickly.
“Oh….”, was my only reply.
“So how are you and Lexie getting along?”, she asked.
“We are doing well…... at least I think so.”, I replied, somewhat embarrassed.
“Well, Lexie tells me everything and she has fallen in deep like with you.”, Jennifer giggled.
“Deep like?”, I asked, confused.
“Deep like is right before you fall in love.”, Jennifer explained.
“I didn’t know that.”, I confessed.
The rest of the day went fine and meeting her family went well. Other than the one encounter I had with her uncle’s son everything seemed normal. Lexie had promised to pass by tomorrow for a visit because she was going on the day shift the following day. I drove home and had no sooner walked inside when the house phone rang. I picked it up quickly and answered it.
“Chris, this is Detective Wilson, I have some news. I arrested Josh Klein, Mark Boudreaux, Ted Savoie and Destin Thibodaux, along with Chrissy Haynes, Jennifer Smith for the death of your mother.”, he stated.
“What the hell…… wait, I don’t understand.”, I replied, dumbfounded.
“We’re still piecing it together but apparently it wasn’t intentional. I can’t tell you much more now, but I promise to get back to you.”, he confided.
“Ok, I will be waiting to hear from you.”, I answered, hanging the phone up.
This made no sense at all. I mean maybe the guys but certainly not Chrissy and Jen. I sat on the sofa staring blankly at the wall. I’m not sure how long I sat there before my cell phone rang and startled me. I reached over and saw that it was Lexie calling.
“Hey sweetie, what’s up.”, she asked.
“Um, I got a call from Detective Wilson a few minutes ago. He arrested four boys from the group and two girls for the death of my mother.”, I said, numbly.
We talked for a while, and she told me she would be over tomorrow around lunch time. I told her I would work out early and be back home by then. I tossed the phone on the sofa and leaned back against the cushion. I simply couldn’t wrap my head around this. Did those guys hate me so much that would kill my mother?
I mean that couldn’t be true……or could it.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
I did not sleep well that night tossing and turning for most of the night. I got up early and went to the gym and had to use my key to get in. I worked out hard and by the time I left one of the employees had shown up for the day shift. I took a long shower and headed home arriving about there about ten thirty or so.
I went inside and started to wash a load of clothes. I washed a few dishes and put them away and was just about finished when I heard Lexie knocked on the side door and come in. Lexie came into the kitchen and kissed me softly on the lips. She gently laid her head on my shoulder and held me for several moments.
“I’m sorry that you’re going to have to go through this again. But your mom does deserve justice, remember that.”, she said softly.
“Personally, I wish they would just let me deal with it.”, I replied.
“Don’t even think that way baby. I don’t want to lose you.”, she said, pulling her head off my shoulder and staring into my eyes.
“If they killed my mother they have to pay.”, I replied.
“So, you go cripple or kill someone then spend the rest of your life in jail. Makes no sense.”, she replied in a serious tone.
Maybe, maybe not…. but it might be worth it.”, I quickly answered.
“Maybe I will come back when you are thinking more clearly.”, she sighed, turning around and walking out.
Two days later I was sitting on the sofa and had not heard a word from Lexie. I’m guessing she was upset with me, but she truly didn’t realize how long this had been going on. I was thinking about reaching out to her when the house phone rang, it was Detective Wilson.
Chris, I need to talk to you…, is now a bad time?”, he asked.
“No not at all, come on over.”, I offered.
About forty-five minutes later, he knocked on the side door and I let him in. He followed me to the living room and sat in the chair across from the sofa. I could tell he was trying to find the right words to say.
“Please let me explain this fully to you before you make any rash decision. I was right in as much as the group that you have been dealing with were responsible for your mother’s death. That night when your mother died that group had been hanging out at the store. When your mother came back out after picking up a few items, the boys started messing with her. Apparently at first, they didn’t realize that it was your mother, then one of the girls recognized her. When Josh realized it was your mom, he basically took the lead.” he started.
“The entire group wasn’t there but present were Josh Klein, Mark Boudreaux, Darren Miller Chrissy Haynes, Haley Mills and Jennifer Smith. Everyone stonewalled us like they had been instructed but Jennifer Smith finally broke down and told us what happened.” he continued.
“Josh Klein cornered your mom and began to try and lift her skirt up. She resisted and started retreating into the alleyway on the side of the store. On the last attempt to put his hand up her skirt she slipped and hit the back of her head of the corner of the dumpster.” he continued.
“At that point everyone became rattled when they saw the blood coming from the back of her head. The coroner thinks she died instantly most of the evidence points that way. The three girls bailed out while the boys tried to revive your mother. When they figured out, she was dead they panicked. They picked her up and put her in the dumpster. They drove her car and dumped it then went back home.”, he ended.
“They kill her and then throw her in the dumpster?”, I asked.
“I really believe it was an accident but…. None the less a serious crime.”, he replied.
“So, what now?”, I asked.
“Well for right now Josh, Mark and Darren had been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The girls have been charged with obstruction of justice. They are all trying to make bail right now.”, he stated.
“Bail, they are going to get out?”, I asked.
“The girls definitely, Mark and Darren probably. Josh, I’m not sure of yet.” He answered.
“They better stay indoors then because if I see them, it’s over.”, I replied.
“From your past interactions with these people if anything happens to any of them you will be the first person suspected.”, Detective Wilson stated.
“Doesn’t matter.”, I replied.
“Chris, listen…. I know this is devastating but throwing the rest of your life away by killing one or more of them will not bring your mother back. Do you really think she would want you to spend the rest of your life in prison?”, he asked.
“No, I guess not….”, I answered.
“Let us handle this, Chris. Trust me.”, he promised
Detective Wilson left shortly after, and I went back and laid on the sofa. If not for this stupid bull shit quarrel my mother would still be alive. Now how many families were going to be affected because Josh couldn’t stop? There was nothing in this world I wanted more than to be locked in a cage with him right now.
I decided to go to the gym and work out to relieve some of the anger I was feeling. I worked out for about ninety minutes, showered, and left. Since I was not that far from Lexie’s house I decided to drive past to see if her unit was in the driveway. Several minutes later I arrived at her house and her SUV was in the driveway. So, I pulled up and parked then walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. Jennifer, Lexie’s mother quickly answered the door.
“Oh, hello Chris, please come in.”, she offered.
I stepped in and followed her the family room and took a sit on the sofa. She sat across from me in one of the reclining chairs that sat side by side.
“I just dropped by to see what Lexie was up to.”, I stated.
“She is out shopping with her friend, Stacy. They should be back shortly. I can call her and tell her you’re here.”, Jennifer offered.
“No, don’t bother her. I just saw her unit and thought she might be here. I will call her later.”, I replied.
“It seems to me something is wrong between you two.”, Jennifer quickly stated.
“No, not really. She got upset when I made a statement about wanting to take care of Josh Klein myself. We have not talked in a few days.”, I answered.
“Lexie has been moping around here for days…. I figured something was wrong.”, Jennifer admitted.
“I understand that she is a police officer and I’m talking about killing someone. I can see why she got upset.”, I answered.
“Josh Klein is a piece of shit…... Always has been. He’s the youngest of four boys and has been spoiled rotten. Old man Klein has been cleaning up his messes for years.”, Jennifer replied.
“I have had a few run ins with him. But I never believed that he killed my mother.”, I answered.
“Well, whatever is bothering the two of you needs to be fixed. You and Lexie are good together.”, she stated.
“I will call her later Ms. Thomas.”, I said getting up.
I left right away and went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. I got home about ninety minutes later and put everything away. I sat on the sofa and decided now was as good a time as any to call Lexie. I dialed her number and put the phone to my ear. After four rings, she answered.
“Hello.”, was the response.
“Hey Lexie, how are you?”, I asked.
“Hey Chris, I heard you stopped by today and spent some time with my mother.”, she responded.
“Yes, for a few minutes. I saw your unit in the driveway, so I stopped to say hello.”, I replied.
“Sorry, I missed you. Are you feeling any better?”, Lexie asked.
“I wasn’t feeling bad ….”, I answered.
“Ok, are you thinking any better?”, she giggled.
“No, I still want to kill him. But I promise not to.”, I answered.
“I’m off for the next four days so can I come over tonight?”, she asked.
“Sure, not a problem.”, I responded.
I made some dinner and ate then cleaned up the kitchen. I took a long shower and put on some shorts and a t-shirt. It was close to seven thirty when I heard a knock on the side door. The door opened and I heard Lexie’s voice.
“Hey Chris, I’m here.”, she called out.
“Come on in.”, I replied.
Lexie closed the door and walked into the living room sitting down next to me. She kissed me quickly on the lips and sat back grabbing my hand in hers. She had on pink yoga pants with a long black top over them. She was wearing a pink Nike’s with no socks. She smelled wonderful and I really wanted to grab her but since the disagreement I wanted to give her a bit of room.
“So, you and my mother had a nice conversation about me?”, Lexie asked.
“No, it wasn’t really about you. Your mom mentioned that you didn’t seem yourself the last couple of days, so she figured something was wrong. I mentioned what I had told you and that I was wrong.”, I replied.
“Well, I can tell you that you have already won my parents over, they adore you. You’re all my mother talks about.”, Lexie admitting, sighing.
“I’m not trying to win anyone over Lex, just being myself.”, I answered.
“So, you don’t want to win me over?”, she asked, making a sad face.
“Of course, I do but I have to admit something.”, I replied.
“What’s that?”, Lexie asked confused.
“Well, I do find your mom kinda hot.”, I answered.
Lexie reached up and push me down on the sofa quickly climbing on top of me. She pinned my shoulders down with both hands and lowered her face down to mine.
“Oh, you mother fucker, you’re gonna pay for that one.”, she said, grinning.
“Am I?”, I laughed.
“Shut the fuck up and make me cum.”, Lexie commanded.
She leaned in and kissed me hard pushing her tongue between my lips into my mouth. She positioned herself so that she could rub her pussy on my cock through the fabric of her pants. In under a minute, she had my cock rock hard as she dry humped against me. I reached around and grabbed her firm ass pulling her against me. It did not take Lexie very long to explode into a powerful orgasm, her body tensing up for several seconds. Finally, she regained her breath and looked me directly in the eyes.
“Fuck, that is so much better than using my fingers.”, she giggled.
“Glad I could help out.”, I replied.
An hour or so later we were sitting on the sofa talking when Lexie completely changed to subject on me.
“Chris, I have to be honest with you. You scare the hell out of me.”, she stated in a serious tone.
“I scare you?”, I replied.
“Yes, you do.”, she answered.
“How so?”, I inquired.
“It would be so easy to fall in love with you, hell I might already be in love with you. But I sense you have this rage inside of you and I’m not sure if you can let it go. I do not want to get into a relationship with you, fall in love and then you do something, and I lose you. In addition, I’m a police officer and can’t take the chance of tarnishing my reputation. I’m not scared of a relationship with you, I’m scared of caring too much then being let down again.”, she said softly.
“Sounds to me like you’re trying to come up with reason not to be in a relationship with me. I have been afraid and bullied for most of my life until several years ago. I am not afraid anymore. Not afraid of anyone or anything. It’s more of a feeling of peace than rage, if you can understand that.”, I replied.
“Chris, I know the situation with that group is not over for you. I know that you’re not going to accept what the courts do to them.”, she stated.
“I can’t say right now Lex because it has not happened. I guess we will all know when it happens.”, I answered.
“I guess so.”, she replied looking away.
She left about an hour later kissing me in a way that told me our relationship was in serious danger. Maybe I should have said something, but nothing came to mind. I let her walk out of the side door perhaps for the last time.
During the following week, I sent her texts every day. I was basically getting the same replies. She was working nights and sleeping during the day. I decided to let a few days pass before contacting her again.
I was spending almost all day at the gym. Between my training and teaching Krav Maga with not much else to do it made more sense. Master Garcia and I would spare maybe twice a week or so. There was no one else in the building that would present much of a challenge to me. Master Garcia always kicked my ass, but I was continually getting better. We were going at it on a Friday night when a round kick struck me above the eye opening me up. Within seconds the side of my face an shirt were covered in blood. I walked off the mat and headed to the bathroom to clean myself up when I noticed Lexie and Amy looking through the large viewing window. I walked out of the door and turned to my left to say hello.
“Hi ladies, how are you doing?”, I asked.
“Apparently better than you are. What the fuck are you doing?”, Lexie said.
“Oh, this is nothing…. I’ll be right back.”, I promised running to the bathroom.
I cleaned myself up quickly, but the cut was deep and wide, I would need stitches. I put some ice above my eye and went back out to see Lexie. I had to admit to myself, I really missed her. She was waiting right outside the bathroom door.
“Let me see that cut.”, she insisted as soon as I approached her.
I removed the plastic bag of ice from my eye bending over a bit so she could get a good look at my eye.
“You’re gonna need stitches.”, she stated, in a demanding way.
“Master Garcia will stitch me up. He has before.”, I replied, pointing to a small scar over my other eye.
“Is this guy insane…... teachers shouldn’t be hurting their students.”, she said, pointing into the room.
“Master Garcia is a 9th Degree Dan. He is the only one I can spar with and get a workout.”, I replied.
“No, there is a difference between a workout and this….”, she insisted.
“I’ll be fine….be back in a few minutes.”, I answered.
I met Master Garcia in his office and closed the door. Since this was something that happened from time to time, he had the proper supplies. He took out a syringe and inserted it right above the cut and applied a topical anesthetic. Several minutes later, he stitched me up and I was good to go. I went and took a shower and then dressed returning to the gym spotting Lexie and Amy on the other side of the room.
“Hey, you guys almost through?”, I asked.
“About another half hour or so.”, Amy replied.
“Ok then, I’m headed home.”, I answered.
I was waiting for a reaction by Lexie, but I got nothing but a smile. I leaned over kissed her on the cheek and walked out. I was really beginning to wonder what was going on with her. As soon as I walked into my house my cell phone rang. I did not recognize the number but answered it anyway.
“Hello Chris, this is Jennifer…...Lexie’s mom.’, the voice said.
“Yes ma’am.”, I replied.
“Lexie mentioned that you two weren’t seeing each other anymore?”, she inquired.
“She was at my house about a week ago when we talked for a while. Then I just saw her at the gym about an hour ago.”, I replied.
“I don’t want to intrude but I can’t figure you two out. You seem like a perfect gentleman…. I just don’t get it.” she sighed.
“Lexie feels like I will never get over the rage I have inside me for Josh Klein and his gang. She is afraid that if we become close and I hurt one of them badly, I will go to jail. She just does not want that to happen. Secondly, I was sparring with Master Garcia this evening and he cut my eye open and needed stitches, she thinks it’s ridiculous that I train in martial arts.”, I answered.
“Well, I am damn sure not happy with her being a police officer. Every day she walks out the door, I never know if she will return but she says that her business.”, Jen said in a commanding tone.
“It’s ok Ms. Thomas, I will respect her feelings and stay away. If she wants to talk to me, she knows how to reach me.”, I offered.
“Chris, I’m so sorry.”, Jen replied.
“So am I, Ms. Thomas.”, I said hanging up the phone.
Over the next month or so, I talked to Lexie a few times and returned a few texts but that was it. I took another cycle of steroids and trained viciously at the gym with the weights, Krav Maga and Muy Thai. Later in the week I received a notification from the court that Josh and his friends were going to be formally charges. No way I was going to miss that day.
Several days later, I was one of the first people to arrive in the Division B courtroom. I took a place in the middle of the court sitting on the isle. About twenty minutes later Detective Wilson walked in with a man that he introduced to Assistant District Attorney Steve Carson. Detective Wilson sat next to me as the ADA went to the front of the court sitting at the right table.
Several minutes later all six defendants came in the court room from a side door and say sat the opposite table. The girls stared straight ahead but Josh and Darren couldn’t help looking over their shoulder and smirk at me. Then through the main doors came Chrissy Haynes’s father, probably the best lawyer in the town.
He sat down and opened his brief case removing several file folders. Just about that time the Bailiff rose and announced the Judge Milton Seiler was entering the courthouse. Everyone stood up and reseated when the judge sat down. Detective Wilson leaned over and softly whispered in my ear.
“Not good……Haynes and Seiler are good friends; they play golf together all the time.” He stated.
The judge introduced himself, sat down and began to read the charges against the six defendants. Chrissy Haynes, Haley Mills and Jennifer Smith were charged with obstruction of justice and concealment of a crime. Darren Miller and Mark Boudreaux were charged with obstruction of justice, concealment and tampering with a crime scene. Finally, Josh Klein was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The judge then asked the DA if he would accept those charges.
“Your honor, we asked for manslaughter charges for Mr. Klein and involuntary manslaughter for Mr. Miller and Mr. Boudreaux. Your honor, these defendants have been harassing members of the deceased family for years now. We have three police reports in the files as evidence.”, the District Attorney pleaded.
“I’m aware of what’s in the file. But from what I have heard there was blame on both ends. The defendant’s lawyer is ready to plead this out now…… why don’t we just get it over with?”, the judge asked.
“I’m sorry your honor but I need more time….”, the district attorney stated.
“Alright, we will meet back here in two weeks at ten in the morning. We will either plead this out or I will order a trial date.”, the judge replied.
The court room began to empty out, but Detective Wilson and I kept our seat. Steve Carson picked up his files and closed his briefcase and came and sat in the row in front of us turning to face us.
“Haynes already got to Seiler…… pretty much what I figured making sure his baby girl stays clean.”, he stated somewhat disgusted.
“So basically, everyone gets probation except Klein who may get a few years?”, Detective Wilson asked.
“Looks that way. I will speak to my boss and see what he wants to do. I will get in touch with you.”, he said, standing and walking out.
Detective Wilson left as well promising to get in touch with me when he heard anything more. I was slowly walking down the hallway and down the steps to the lobby and I heard my name called. I looked over and it was Chrissy Haynes’s father calling me over. Chrissy was there along with Haley Mills and her parents.
“Son, I hope you understand that we all are very sorry for your loss. We are just looking forward to putting this tragedy behind us and moving forward.”, he said with a smile.
“Tragedy, is that what this is? I figure it to be a bunch of criminals that killed a beautiful woman and tossed her in the dumpster.”, I replied, softly and under control.
“Ever think that attitude is what caused your mother to die in the first place.”, Mr. Haynes said in a different tone.
“Nobody forced anyone to be there that night. And when they found out it was my mother any of them could have walked away. But they didn’t……. and no matter what happens in that court room they each made a fatal mistake.”, I replied.
“Are you threatening me?”, he asked.
“No, to the best of my knowledge you were not there. But the others, who knows.……”, I answered, turning and walking away.