Harley: The Outlaw Chronicles novel Chapter 6

Pulp and I finished our round of Pool and then Harry came over to play. It was meant to be 'He played the winner' but Pulp won by a few points and then had to head home to get ready for this dinner tonight. I guess he lived far away or something, I don't know, I didn't ask. The rest of the guys were busy doing their own thing, which was fine. I kind of like getting to know them all one on one, and now, I guess it was my chance to get to know Harry a little.

"So, Are you married? Kids?'' I asked as he broke the balls. He held up his hand, revealing a wedding band.

"I'm married but separated at the minute".

"Oh, sorry to hear that''. I took my shot and managed to pot a ball.

"Nah, it's ok. My first wife died, my new wife refuses to keep her legs closed''. I just stared at him, not really sure what to say. He chuckled seeing my confusion. "She's an escort''.

"Ohhhh, Ok, I get it now... and that bothers you?'' Why would he marry her if her job was an issue for him? Surely that was her occupation when they were dating...?

"Well, Yeah, Kinda. I married her so she'd stop, she didn't. We were trying for a baby, but she lied about that too... there are a few issues we're trying to work through''. I apologised for asking, but he said it was ok. "I had two kids with my first wife, Lizzy''. He smiled, clearly remembering old, fond memories.

"How did she die?" As soon as I asked, I cringed at myself. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pry... Obviously, if you don't wanna talk about it... You don't have to".

"No, it's ok, it was a few years ago, she, um... She was murdered". As soon as he said that, I couldn't hide the emotions on my face. "Yeah, heavy shit, huh?"'

"Yeah! Christ! I'm so sorry". He shrugged.

"It's ok, the kids were too young to really remember, and now I'm married to Sarah, It's nice they have a mother figure around again".

"Aww, that's sweet". He hmmm'ed and nodded and took his go, potting another two balls. "Ah shit, you're gonna win''. I told him, realising my defeat was inevitable. He suddenly turned smug.

"It's because I'm the best''. We shared a chuckle and carried on playing.

As predicted, Harry won. I wanted to carry on playing, but it was time for everyone to head home. Ron came and said goodbye with his usual forehead kiss and the rest of them headed out, leaving me alone. I put the pool cue down on the table and decided to just have a look around.

There were posters and photos up everywhere. I got the feeling that the room behind the double doors was a private area so stayed out of there, but the rest of the club was a pretty public space, so, saw no harm in having a look around.

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