Babes Stripping For Love

Lexie looked nervous when Keegan said that he was going to leave her alone with Harley at his place when he’s going to go to work. Keegan noticed that she didn’t want to be a burden for him, he knew that she was masking her feelings telling him that she was going to have a movie marathon with Harley. Keegan had no choice but to trust that she was going to do just that.

“Harley, I’m going to work today,” Keegan knelt before her little brother and took his hand in his. “I’m counting on you to be the man of the house and take care of your sister,” He smiled and her little brother who then puffed his chest and grinned at Keegan telling him that he’d keep her safe.

“I know you will, and to do so I have a new watch for you.” Keegan reached out for a little box that arrived along with the booster seats. He had the watch programmed and the GPS activated, he listed his number, Lexie’s, and emergency number for the hospital and police. Keegan didn’t want to give Harley a phone, he needed a device that will be on him at all times and can be used to call him or Lexie. The GPS was perfect, he didn’t want anything to happen to the little guy. Keegan would be able to track him down if anything went wrong.

“Keegan, thank you,” Lexie said from behind him, putting her hand on his shoulder as he put the wristwatch on and show Harley how to make a call and video call.

“I don’t know what your opinion is about young kids using mobile phones, so I got him this. It’s waterproof, and the most shock-resistant one I could find in the market.” Keegan looked at Lexie and she nodded. “Okay Harley, you’re all set. Why don’t you try calling me?”

And so Harley did, he laughed when Keegan sprinted to his bedroom to pick up the call on his phone and tested the clarity of both voice and video call.

When Keegan got back to the living room Harley was showing Lexie his new watch, babbling in excitement, telling her that he had her number in there too. “And you have the emergency police hotline too just in case you couldn’t reach my phone or your sister’s if something bad happened or you just don’t feel safe. Harley,” Keegan paused, wanting to make sure that he got the kid’s attention. “I want you to call me, anytime.”

“How about when I have a really bad nightmare?”

“Well, you can do that too. We can talk until you feel better.” Keegan added once he reached their side.

“Thank you, Keegan. You’re the best.” Harley spread his arms and Keegan leaned down for his hug.

“Aw, kiddo, you’re the bestest,” his voice laced with humor before he hugged Harley back and then ruffled his hair before he backed away. Keegan said his goodbye when he told both Harley and Lexie that he was going to go to work.

“I’ll see you both around four or five, you can call me anytime okay, Harley?” the kid nodded and gave him his biggest smile. “I’ll call later to check in on you,” Keegan said to Lexie when she followed him to the front door while Harley was back to busying himself with his activity book, doodling while sitting on the lush carpet.

“Go, we’ll be fine. You showed me how to work the alarm and I’ll call if anything’s wrong.”

“Good, okay. I don’t want you running around town today. Text me if you need anything. I’ll get it ordered and delivered to the house.”

“It’s okay, you’re going to work. I don’t want to bother you,”

“Lexie, it’s not a bother. I can multitask. Look, I’ll set up an account for you to shop. I’ll send the link later. You just need to download the app. Okay?” Keegan waited for her answer because he was dead serious about not wanting her to get out of his house. At least not for today, not when he hadn’t had a grasp on what the situation with her stepdad was. He needed to find the guy. Fast.

He cupped her neck, tilting her to face him then close their distance and kissed her lips. His other hand moved to her waist and tugged her closer to feel her in his arms. “I’ll see you later, make yourself at home.” He kissed her one more time before letting her go and letting her lock the door behind him.

When Keegan arrived at Seamus’s downtown office he went straight to meet up with his crew knowing that Seamus was away on his honeymoon. Keegan checked in with his boss and then continue to evaluate Seamus’s and his new wife’s security details before carrying on to delegate his duties for the next few weeks.

“Okay guys, while the boss and I are away, it doesn’t mean that you get to slack on your work. I will be watching and will go to the office every now and then to check in, making sure that no one will be foolish enough to mess up their job.” The meeting continued with more planning and evaluations. There were several guys who still need a hands-on approach but more were capable of doing their job to his standards.

Keegan has men under him, his most trusted men. Those who would do the job without asking questions. They may not all be the smartest, but they are most loyal to their bosses. Money would always be a good motivator, but aside from that, there was always been that special bond between them. It was exactly like in the movies, once you’re in the mafia business you will never get out. Not unless you’re dead.

Seamus’s father had taken him in when Keegan needed protection for killing the men responsible for his parent’s death. Since then, Keegan never looked back, he had never questioned any task given to him. That was how he quickly climbed up the ladder to become Seamus’s right-hand man. Keegan had handpicked his most trusted men with the same method as Braddock senior, knowing people with much to lose are the people who would be most loyal to them.

“Keegan, I will need at least two more guys at the port meeting later,” Leonard said two hours into the meeting. He was the guy who deals with the port authorities. He was scheduled to handle the incoming shipment of high-end liquor and cigar. They were cutting red tape, handling the shipment straight with the corrupted port authorities.  Doing so didn’t mean that there would be no trouble. The shipment would get into their hands faster and cheaper, and it can lure some stupid street gangs who would want to try their luck to get them not knowing who they were actually messing with.

This was exactly why Leonard was asking for more men. It was not the first time and won’t be the last. He must’ve been tipped or heard from one of his men on the streets. Leonard was not stupid, he knew that Keegan didn’t want the corrupt port authorities to get spooked. They wanted to keep doing business with them, it was imperative that Leonard need to take care of the intruders quietly.

“What time will this meeting take place?”

“In about… two hours,” Leonard informed after glancing at his watch.

“Damn Leo, you know we are stretched for men as is. I can give you one and I’ll join you, with my gun expertise you’d get two for the price of one.” Keegan smirked and the man snorted but thanked him anyway.

“How about we get some early lunch, I have a situation that may need your assistance with.”Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

Almost four hours later Leo was dragging Keegan back to his car, opening the back seat, and was in the driver’s seat in seconds. “Don’t you dare, Leonard,” He grabbed his hand forcing him to look at Keegan. “I’m fucking fine. It’s a through and through. I’ll wait in the car, just patch me up. I have a first-aid kit in the back, you know where it is.” Keegan huffed back to his seat, silently thankful that he was wearing his less expensive suit to work.

“Go, I’ll be fine. I said go, Leonard, we don’t want to lose this guy. It’ll be a hassle to start all over again for the next shipment. We need this guy to remain in charge.” Keegan could feel sweat trickling down his spine, but he remains calm until Leonard nodded and get out of the front seat to reach for the first-aid kit. He helped Keegan only to be shooed away. “I can fucking do this on my own,” Keegan grumbled after he helped him out of his suit jacket and his ruined white crisp shirt. “Go. That’s an order, Leonard.”

“Okay, okay… but we’re getting you to the doc after this.”

“Yeah, I’ll call him and have him ready for my arrival.” Keegan reached for his phone and cursed when he saw a missed call from Harley.

Keegan called Doc in front of Leonard before the guy left him, running back to the port authority office to get things done. Hopefully quickly, since Keegan was feeling a bit queasy.

“Hey, big guy… sorry I missed your call. How’s everything at the house?”

Keegan laughed when Harley told him that Lexie had almost flooded the bathroom when she forgot that she was running a bath for Harley. They spent the whole afternoon cleaning the bathroom, but Harley sounded like he was having fun doing it.

“Listen kiddo, I’m going to be a bit late, but I’ll bring home pizza for dinner, tell me do you like pineapple on your cheese topping?”

When Keegan heard a long fake gagging noise from the other line he laughed until he hissed from the pain. Luckily, Harley was too disgusted to notice him. But that made Keegan end the call with a promise of extra pepperoni and cheese on their pizza.

After ending the call, all he needed was to go to the doctor and pick up their pizza before he goes home and everything will perfect.