Free Web NovelChapter 229: Princess New Source Of Income
After dropping off Henry, Malo drove home. We were debating if we should inform Princess about what we saw at the shop, but we ended up agreeing not to tell unless the question is brought up, because Pali said no one in town should be aware, especially the GPF, because it was their duty to protect the town. I leaned my elbow against the passenger window, watching the streetlights blur past while Malo kept his eyes glued to the road ahead. We both knew how fast things could get messy if the wrong person found out she was hiding right under our noses.
So as long as Dre doesn’t cause any harm, no one will find out about her whereabouts, which I already know because I have been to Ms Martha’s house. I tapped my fingers restlessly against my knee, remembering the quiet woman and the small frame. It was a massive secret to keep, but as long as she stayed quiet and just focused on her wife, there was no reason to start a war. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
It’s just that Princess seems obsessed with finding out about the whereabouts of the biker girl, I don’t know why but I heard Kiara and Beam discussing the matter in school today.
The moment we entered the club room, it was a completely different setting from last night... more like a gaming arena.
The room had changed, the lounge arena was now replaced with varieties of arcade machines, pinball machines, racing and shooting machines, rhythm game machines, all lined up, then there was a tennis table right in the middle. The green felt of the tennis table caught the bright overhead lights, sitting perfectly flat where the wild dance floor used to be. The poles were all gone, replaced with vending machines like claw machines, mini basketball machines... and then the lounge area was now in a corner, it was small enough for 6 to 7 people... every place smelled vintage and game logos.. Glowing neon signs for old gaming companies flickered along the back wall, casting bright flashes of blue and orange over the plastic buttons.
There were so many things I couldn’t name.. I just stood near the doorway with my mouth slightly open, my eyes rolling from one flashing screen to the next as the electronic beeps and chimes filled the room.
"Woah, this is so cool.." Malo said, dropping his school bag on the ground as he began to look around, touching everywhere..
"Check this out Faye.." he said, bouncing on the trampoline.. He had spotted a small black mat near the corner, his sneakers thudding softly against the springs as he jumped up and down with a massive, goofy grin.
"That is so fucking cool.." I said smiling, then I saw Mr Richard by the bar counter leaning on the counter.. I walked past the row of pinball machines, my boots knocking softly against the floor as I approached the caretaker, who was watching Malo with an amused expression.
"What’s happening?" I said with a bright expression. I rested my hands on the clean wood of the bar, looking around at the massive transformation.
"Oh you are back, this is the new club... I heard the girls calling it The Trios Lounge..."
Mr Richard said, as he explained that there won’t be any Friday night club and Princess is no longer in charge of the underground race... He wiped down a section of the counter with a dry rag, his voice calm as he detailed how he and the girls had spent the entire afternoon tearing down the old decorations. So I took another look around the room, Princess and her friends turned it into their personal play group, just like Princess’s personal game room but wider, I easily recognized some of what used to be in Princess’s game room before she moved them out...
By a corner there were three gaming PCs, and three gaming chairs... The massive monitors were dark for now, sitting in a neat row on a long black desk that stretched across the far wall.
Each table had different designs, avatars and their names, Princess, Kiara and Beam. Princess’s desk had her signature dark accents, while Kiara’s had a sleek, Pinky look, and Beam’s was covered in neat tech layouts.
"Where is Princess?" I asked. I turned back to Mr Richard, my eyes scanning the empty corners behind the bar.
"They went out ten minutes ago to get some things, they will be back any moment.." He pointed a finger at Malo, who was currently trying to climb onto one of the racing simulator seats, making the man shake his head with a sigh.
While I waited for Princess to return, I engaged myself with the claw machine, trying to get one of the bears inside.. I dropped a coin into the slot, my fingers gripping the small joystick as I lined up the metal claw over a bright blue teddy bear, my tongue poking out slightly in concentration. Malo was slamming his hands against the buttons of a fighting game across the aisle, the loud electronic noises echoing through the room.
I swear I didn’t realize when the Trios entered, I was invested, trying to get a bear from the machine.. The claw dropped down, missing the bear’s head by an inch, and I let out a loud groan of frustration, completely missing the sound of the front doors opening.
From behind someone wrapped their hands around me, I shook a little but when her scent hit me I let down my guard letting Princess hug me tightly, a warm wave of relief expanding in my chest as her arms slid around my waist. She placed her hand on my tummy ...
"How is my baby mama doing with our pups...?" Princess murmured into my ear, her chin resting softly on my shoulder as the pups gave a sudden, tiny kick against her palm.
"Oh, this baby mama is pissed right now, I can’t get the thing to grab any teddy.." I said. I pouted, leaning my back right into her bare chest while pointing a finger at the loose claw inside the glass.
"Do you want my help?"
I watched Princess easily grab a teddy bear on her first trial.. She slid her hand over mine on the joystick, her grip firm and steady as she guided the claw with absolute precision. I was so impressed telling her to repeat it, she did it again.. then she showed me some skill trying to grab the bear, before hitting the button. She tapped the top of the machine twice, timed the swing perfectly, and dropped another fluffy prize straight into the chute.
After learning a few tricks I decided to ask her why she changed the club room.
"So why the change?" I asked as I watched her play video games with Kiara and Beam. The three of them had collapsed into their gaming chairs, the monitors flashing to life with a bright multiplayer screen as their fingers started flying over the controllers.
"Don’t you like it?" Princess asked without taking her eyes off the screen, her thumbs blurring across the joystick.
"It’s amazing, this is like everyone’s dream.." I said looking around... "But you love your club, you once said it’s your empire.." I muttered the last part, remembering the time Princess broke up with me to focus on getting back her club... The memory made my throat tighten for a split second, my eyes dropping to the plush bear in my hands.
"It was but this is more fun than hosting night clubs so I could distribute drugs to our peers and make them bet their money on bikers... I love playing games and having fun.. this is way better because I am happy doing it.." Princess said, her face lighting up like some happy kid. A genuine, bright smile broke across her lips as she leaned into a turn on the screen, her whole demeanor looking completely relaxed for the first time in months.
"So this is what you want to do from now on.... I thought you only wanted to make more money and all that.." I said. I leaned against the edge of her desk, watching the colorful graphics reflect in her eyes.
"Don’t worry babe, your girlfriend is going to provide for you and the pups, thanks to Beam’s research we can make money if we go live on social media and battle with other players.." Princess said. She reached out with one hand, giving my hip a reassuring squeeze before returning to her controller.
"Nnn... that was my idea.." Kiara muttered. She didn’t look up from her own monitor, her jaw chewing lazily on a piece of gum as she slouched deep into her pink chair. freewёbnoνel.com
"Yes it was her suggestion but Beam did the research and found algorithms we can use..." Princess added, throwing a quick grin over her shoulder at me.
"Still all me." Kiara said. She flipped her hair back with a small smirk, letting out a sharp pop with her bubblegum.
I sneered at Kiara who was busy interrupting our conversation.
I understood what she was trying to pull, making sure I knew she was the one behind Princess’s new found source of income.. She wanted the credit, her eyes darting over to me for a fraction of a second to check my reaction.
I just quietly swallowed my pride because I would have fought with her.. I sucked in a deep breath, forcing my mouth to stay shut as I squeezed the stuffed teddy bear tight against my ribs, refusing to let her ruin the good mood.
"Now, you don’t have to worry about girls trying to be all over me anymore.. because no one is allowed to enter our home.. except for these two.." Princess said, her voice dropping into that low, serious tone that meant she was setting a solid boundary.
"And me" Malo voiced out from wherever he was. I looked around but he wasn’t visible. His voice was coming from inside the ball pit. A sudden splash of primary-colored plastic balls erupted near the back wall, his hand shooting up from the bright pile to wave at us.
"Yes and you MG.. and your other friends excluding Sasha and Peamah or any other Beta you happen to acquire..." Princess said with a smile on her face as she turned to the screen... Her expression softened again, but the underlying warning was clear as she focused back on the game match.
After what happened at the gym the other day, Princess doesn’t want them around because she doesn’t want me losing control...
I sat down in a corner eating dinner with Malo watching the Trios battle online, my eyes grew heavier and heavier to the sound of clicking controllers and Malo’s quiet munching beside me, the bright red and blue lights fading into total darkness until I felt Princess’s strong arms lift me gently off the floor, cradling my weight against her chest as she carried me down the quiet hallway.
Princess carried me to the bedroom where I slept comfortably.
