MMA fights are literally two women fighting over an accessory that matches no outfit. – PriscillaToad left his office and headed for the gym. Celt had just called him with the date of Taz's first fight. Mid January. At the state capital. Just under two months for her to train. She would not be the main event, but it was her first fight with Bellator. He leaned against the apron of the ring and rested his arms on the bottom rope. After a moment, Kevin called a break and they both went for water bottles in the corners. “Got any plans in January?” After taking a drink, Taz shook her head. “No. Nothing until March.”“So, you are okay with me signing you up for a fight?” Toad asked with a grin.“I have a fight?” she asked excitedly. “You have a fight.” Came the confirmation with a giant smile. Kevin hugged her in congratulations. “Let’s go ahead and call it a day. Go tell Riff.”“Thanks!” she said rolling out of the ring. “Shower!” Kevin called as she disappeared down the hall. Smili
Not all places hold good memories. Not all ghosts are bad. – RiderAll the Saints gathered at the Shack for Thanksgiving. It had the biggest areas, most space and the best kitchen for cooking a large meal. The old ladies always cooked it. This year, Mia, Celt's old lady, was spearheading it. She and Celt had been together for just over a year now. From what he had said during one of their meetings at his office, on black Friday, he and her twins would be shopping. He wanted them there to help pick out an engagement ring. They were a great couple. She too had grown up in the club. She had been shielded from the guys in the club. She still ended up with one. It was a fun time. The club girls would decorate the clubhouse, but kids were in charge of decorating the trees. There was a total of six trees that went up in the common areas. Three in the front room, one in the bar, one in the dining hall and one by the offices. There was also the two twelve feet tall evergreens out front. The
Home is where you go for your family to remind you that they love you. But your choices in life suck. – BruteRiffraff walked out to the sunroom where his grandmother sat. She was 79 and still active with volunteer work and a part time job. She refused to be a blue haired cotton ball, so she had a long gray pixie with hot pink tips. She stayed up to date with the latest trends of make up and her eyes were smoky accenting her almost black deep blue eyes. Her lips were still a beautiful matte red even this late in the day.Currently she sat in a rocking chair with her socked feet resting on a matching ottoman. Her fuzzy socks had cats in Santa hats on them. No slip tread on the bottom read Meowy Catsmas. After the rest of the family had left, she had changed out of her jeans into sweats while Riffraff made spiked hot cocoa. She kept on her ugly Christmas sweater, but Riffraff had stripped his off hours ago. He was back in his blue jeans, boots and cut, with no shirt as usual. He sat do
Nerves. Breakfast of would-be champions. – TazBy New Years their relationship was no longer an open secret. But neither Taz nor Riffraff were certain what the relationship was. Taz was starting to hope that maybe the relationship was going to go somewhere. Riffraff was still fighting with himself. Christmas night, Riffraff had gotten home after she had gone to bed. She was woken up by him gently nibbling on her lips. After a serious make out session, she came on his hand. Watching how he had licked her juices off his fingers, caused a tremor to run down her body. He then gave her a small box. Riffraff sat with his back to the wall with her bare back to his bare chest. He had on Harley Davidson pajama pants that were on either side of her bare legs. The only thing that she wore was the necklace that the brothers from the mother house had given her. In the small box was a bracelet made to look like a motorcycle chain that was an iridescent rainbow. There was a small heart attached t
Just a friendly wager between myself and the governor. – Senator Brennan TullyIt was not a title fight. And other than the ones that came with her, Taz doubted that anyone was there for her. About half the club had come. Patch, Brute, Toad and Trig had all reached out to clubs in the area for places to stay while Kevin and Taz each received a hotel room, with Riffraff staying with Taz.Prior to the fight, Kevin was allowed in the locker room because he was her trainer. Toad was allowed because he was listed as her manager. Celt was allowed because he was her lawyer. Brute, Knuckles and Scrapper were allowed because they were her relatives. However, Riffraff was stopped at the door. Taz held on to his hand, not wanting to be separated from him. But security stood firm. Celt, dressed in a very expensive suit, stepped forward and demanded to speak to whoever was in charge. They all stood there waiting for the Bellator rep and Celt sent several text messages on his phone. “I’m sorry,”
Win or lose, I’m still proud to be your coach. – KevinAfter the three five-minute rounds, it came down to the judges. She lost by two points. Taz was in the shower in the locker room with all the showerheads on. When Riffraff came around the corner, he found her sitting on the floor, beneath the spray, hugging her knees to herself. He made a small gesture and the other men nodded and made their way out of the room. Riffraff stripped out of his clothes and went to join her. No words were spoken between them as he sat down and pulled her close to him. He held her for several minutes, allowing her time to cry and grieve for what she had worked so hard for.“I’m proud of you.” Riffraff eventually whispered. Taz leaned her head against his chest and wrapped her arms around him. Several minutes later, they heard someone clear his throat. “Hey, guys,” Knuckles called out, “Taz has a press conference in five minutes.”“Go dry off and get dressed.” Riffraff said kissing the top of her head
I have all kinds of questions. – PriscillaA little before nine, Taz met Priscilla in the hotel lobby and they went to the conference room that had been scheduled. They would be riding back later today and were both already dressed for the road. Thick denim jeans, club t-shirts, biker boots and leather jackets. Taz still had her hair in the braids from last night. Priscilla had also pulled her hair into a French braid. “I’m pretty sure that your dad is not letting you stay at a clubhouse on the weekend.” Taz said putting her jacket on the back of her chair. “Where did you stay last night?”“With the president’s daughter.” She said getting set up with her little recorder and notebook. The other fighters started to arrive as they continued to talk. Priscilla had gone and checked out the college yesterday morning with her dad. She liked it, but would rather attend the one back home. They had a better mass communications program. Once everyone who had agreed was there, Priscilla thanke
Saint Valentine was executed today. Have some chocolates. – PriscillaKevin had called training early because it was Friday before Valentine’s Day. He knew better than to wait until the last minute to do something for his wife of fifteen years. It only took him fourteen years to learn that. Taz unlocked the door to their room and flipped on the lights. In the center of the bed was a large mixed flower bouquet with a red envelope laying on the corner of the bed. She picked it up and pulled out the card.On the front was a beautiful sunset over a mountain lake. Inside was a poem that was at least twelve layers of cheesiness. Riffraff must have agreed because he wrote gag at the bottom. On the blank side of the card was a note in his handwriting. *Pack a bag for us and be ready to go by two. Your Valentine, Riff*It was just after one now. Suddenly, Kevin telling her to go get a shower and not to worry about weights made more sense. Taz was in and out of the shower in less than 30 minu