Tess walked over to the concert area feeling anxious and anything but ready for a good time. Guns ’N Roses were in town and the MC had gotten VIP tickets to the event, but as much as she loved the band, it was the last thing on her mind.
The phone call she’d just finished had put her completely on edge and she knew that she wouldn’t be able to hide it from the others. She hesitated when she arrived at the gate to the concert area and leaned back against the wall, not ready to go inside yet. She took her phone out and texted Nitro, telling him she needed him in the parking lot.
It wasn’t long before he came out and stopped short when he saw her. His face was full of worry as he stepped in front of her, putting his hands on her sides and looking her over. “What happened? I’ve been worried sick about you. You’re never late to anything.”
“I know…” she sighed and leaned her head forward against his shoulder. “I’m so scared,” she was barely able to whisper.
Nitro tightened his grip around her waist and exhaled slowly. “Do I need to get Turbo or Butch?”
“Maybe…” she nodded against his chest, not wanting to be the centre of attention, but she knew that some extra security wouldn’t hurt.
Nitro got out his radio and called for Turbo and Butch who came out to the parking lot instantly. Both looked like they were ready to kill as the band began their opening set inside the concert area. They were at an open-air amphitheater so the music carried across the grounds of the conference centre. Tess wished she was in a better mindset so she could actually enjoy the music as the band opened up with ‘Sweet Child of Mine’.
“What’s going on, VP?” Turbo asked as he looked between Tess and Nitro. “This is about that guy, isn’t it?”
“I have no idea, but she said that she needed you two. Let’s step a bit further away from the music and go over to the truck.” Nitro led them over towards the parking lot where they could hear each other talking without shouting. When they were relocated, Nitro looked at Tess and said, “Alright, start talking. What happened?”
“My brother called me…” Tess started, looking around at the three men. She already felt safer having them surround her like a protective shield. “Apparently my ex-boyfriend has been poking around there and looking for me. Andrew’s worried that he’ll come hunt me down here.”
“This guy have a history of violence?” Butch asked.
“Yeah…” Tess said with a sigh. “When we were together he was the most shy and timid guy, but when I finally broke up with him it got uh… scary.”
“Need a description of this guy, sis,” Turbo requested, and she was grateful that she’d already told him and Nitro everything about Will, but it was new information for Butch. Tess gave them a description of Andrew’s appearance and they took notes on their phone. Tess sent them a picture from her database of photos so they had that to go by as well, and she felt better knowing that the men would have her back.
They decided to head back into the concert and joined the crowd from the MC in the front of the concert area as the band transitioned into “November Rain”. Tess relaxed in Nitro’s arms as they danced to the slow song, and she tried to push the memories of the phone call in the back of her mind. She knew that even though she was afraid of Will coming after her again, she would be safe in Nitro’s arms.
