Chapter 3
The morning of the bbq, Star had brunch with her parents which ended in another argument with her father.
"Dad, I'm not marrying John Walker. No way in Hell. He's abusive and rude. Besides he already has a girlfriend. Why can't he marry her?"
Alexander Pierce sighed heavily. He appreciated his daughter's strength but not when she opposed him. "John's now ex girlfriend, isn't the right kind of woman for his career. He is retiring from the Army and running for Congress. You are the right kind of woman. You have good breeding, an excellent education, a good reputation....not to mention your physical beauty. You would make a handsome couple."
Star looked confused "I've met Olivia Hoskins. She went to high school with John, they've been together for years. She is lovely and well educated too. I don't see what the problem is." she paused and her eyes grew wide "Oh my God dad. It's not because shes black? Please tell me that's not it."
He looked at her impatiently and spoke to her like she was a small child. "Sweetheart, don't be stupid it's not because of her skin color."
I'm sure she's a lovely young woman but she comes from nothing. Her education was paid for with scholarships but all the education in the world can't prepare you for this high powered life the way being raised in it can. You've always had the best and I've always expected the best from you. Wife of the future president is the best life possible. You will influence everything he does, in a gentle, loving way, while you stand behind him.
She could never be what you will be."
"That's fucking disgusting. You think I would be a better wife when I don't agree with conservatives these days? When I can't stand John? I'm not that good of an actress."
He chuckled "I'm sure we can find some incentive for you to behave appropriately."
Star rolled her eyes "Not bloody likely. I have to go. I'm meeting some friends" she stood up, gave her mother a hug and left.
Her mother tried to change her husbands mind "Honey, I don't think she would be happy with John. Maybe-"
She almost fell out of her chair when he slapped her "Now sweetheart, look what you made me do." He grabbed her chin tightly and forced her to look at him "Don't question me again or I'll send you away on another 'vacation'. Understand?"
She nodded, shaking and trying to hold the tears back until he left the room.
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When Star got home, Bucky was waiting for her. He could tell she was agitated "What's wrong Star?"
She shook her head "Just my asshole father. I don't want to talk about it. Let's go have some fun" she kissed him hard on the mouth.
When she pulled back he was panting "I know some fun we could have here. No one will care if we're late." He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her flush against him, kissing her neck.
Star pushed him away "We can do that when we get home. I don't want to show up late, looking and smelling like sex. What would your friends think?"
Bucky smirked "The friends who complain about the smells in the clubhouse from our sex? They'd probably thank me for keeping it away from them."
Star shook her head "You're insatiable Jamie"
"Only for you Star."
"Better not be anyone else. I'd hate to have to kill you."
Bucky kissed her "Never anyone else. No one could ever measure up to my Star. You're it for me baby."
She looked at him curiously and whispered "You mean that, Jamie?"
"Of course Star. I love you and nothing will ever change that." He said sincerely.
"Oh, Jamie. I love you too." She kissed him again. "But we still need to go. Let me change real quick." She came out of her room a few minutes later in jeans, boots and a peasant blouse with something in her hand.
"Happy Birthday, old man."
Bucky grinned "You didn't need to get me something."
"Just open it"
Inside was a photo album full of pictures of her in barely there lingerie and the last few in nothing at all. She pulled down the shoulder on her blouse to show him she was wearing the first set.
"Something to keep in mind for when we get home."
Bucky smiled lasciviously "I'm going to destroy you tonight baby. Make sure you eat enough to keep your strength up."
When they arrived at the clubhouse, he led her to the large back yard and everyone cheered. Steve was the first to approach them and gave Star a big hug. "Welcome to the asylum. I don't know how you do it but I've never seen Bucky so happy. Thank you."
A tall black man with an eye patch and a 'kiss the cook' apron came up to them "So you're this Star I keep hearing about. Barnes is pretty smitten and I can see why." He hugged her.
"I'm Col Nick Fury, I own the garage where he works and I started this little club."
Bucky explained. "Nick was our C.O. in Iraq. Steve was our captain and I was sergeant, you know Peggy already. We met Sam, Thor and Loki there" he pointed people out as he named them "Jane is Thor's girl, Darcy is Jane's friend and Loki's something. The blonde over there is Danielle or something, she is sitting on Jack Rollins. The redhead is Wanda, the guy next to her with the frosted tips is her twin brother Pietro. The antisocial asshole smoking by the fence is Zemo, claims to be a baron in some former Soviet country but the twins are from the same country and never heard of him. Thinks he's above all of us."
Bucky looked around "The kid behind the bar is Peter, he's a prospect which means he's not a full member yet and we get to boss him around" Bucky grinned and shouted "Hey Parker, how about something to drink for my girl? You remember Star, don't you?" As he pulled Star into his lap.
Peter smiled then his face flushed when he remembered meeting Bucky's girl, walking in on them having sex in the kitchen. When he spoke his voice cracked a bit "Yes sir. What does the lady like?"
Star smiled at him "Can you make an on the rocks margarita? If not I'll teach you."
Bucky smirked as he watched Peter pulling up the recipe on his phone and carefully measuring the ingredients out and pouring them into a clean glass.
Peter walked over to them and handed Star her glass and a cold beer to Bucky who winked at him "Good job, kid"
They all chatted and while Star was getting to know them, the back door opened and a tall man, but not as tall as Bucky, with curly dark hair and a face that had been through too much, walked into the yard.
Nick turned around from the grill "Rumlow! Nice of you to drop by. When did they let you out?"
Rumlow scoffed "A few hours ago. I tried to call for a ride but no one was picking up." He looked around and saw Star, a lecherous grin taking over his face.
"I see we have new meat, no wonder y'all were distracted. What's your name, sweet butt? Can I have a turn when Barnes is done?"
Bucky bristled "Hands off Brock, she's no sweet butt, this is Star and she's mine."
Brock looked disappointed "No fair claiming them before everyone gets a taste. She looks delicious, too."
Bucky growled and pulled Star closer to him. "You touch her and I'll knock those ugly scars right off your face. I ain't playing Brock. She's with me and I'll fuck anyone up who messes with her."
"Fine I won't touch her." He looked at Jack and the girl on his lap. "Looks like it's the three of us again, Dana."
The girl looked angry "It's Dot dammit. Why can't any of you get my name right?"
Brock smirked "Cuz we don't care what your name is as long as you open your legs. Or mouth."
Nick scolded "What the fuck Brock? You just got back and you're going to be an asshole? Do you need a nap or a time out?"
Brock sat down with a beer "I just need to cut loose, get rid of that trapped feeling jail always gives me."
Zemo speaks for the first time "I'm down for some trouble. Maybe meet some new girls, whatshername is getting boring." He looks Star up and down "You have any friends you'd like to invite, pretty Star?"
She shuddered and pressed up against Bucky who glared at him.
Steve shook his head "Isn't cutting loose how you ended up in jail in the first place? Maybe just hang out and have a few drinks. Stay out of trouble for a minute."
Nick looked at him pointedly "Crime isn't really our thing anymore."
Star looked at Bucky questioningly "I thought all bikers were criminals"
Bucky chuckled "A lot of them do some crime but not all. We found Brock, Jack and Pietro running a chop shop when we finally came home. Nick bought their garage and this house. We all sat down and decided we didn't want that shit over our heads. Nowadays, except for some substances that are occasionally procured for personal use, we are all clean. Brock has a hard time keeping in line."
Nick smiled at Bucky fondly "These are good boys for the most part, a little rough around the edges but good hearts. After all we went through I couldn't stand the thought of them turning into petty criminals."
Star basked in the glow of this family that had no blood ties but seemed more caring and accepting than her own parents. Her mother tried but her father didn't want to be soft on Y/N. She'd rather be Bucky's Star than Y/N Pierce with all the trappings that entailed. She would prefer a simpler life with her horses and dreamed of the day she would be able to leave it all behind.
The bbq was a great success as most of the group made fun of Bucky for another birthday with joke presents that implied Bucky had been making up his new girl.
Brock made a couple of inappropriate cracks and couldn't seem to stop staring at Star but she just ignored him even though he grossed her out.
They drank too much and shared a couple of joints so decided to crash there instead of driving back to Stars house. She brushed her teeth and washed her face before changing into one of his t-shirts.
When she walked into his room Bucky whistled "You know I love you in my clothes doll but I recall a certain outfit that I was planning on destroying."
She smirked "Maybe I'm still wearing it and thought this would make it easier for an old man like you. I don't wanna wear you out too quickly."
Their coupling was different that night. Still passionate but there was more behind it. Like meeting his family and being accepted made them both more sure of the relationship, that it was real and could last.
They only slept for an hour or two when her alarm went off and he groaned, pulling her closer "No Star, stay here with me."
She chuckled sleepily "I can't Jamie. Animals depend on me, people depend on me. You don't have to take me home, I'll call an uber."
He growled "Not a chance my girl is riding with a stranger when I could have her on the back of my bike. I'll be dressed in a sec."
They basked in the glow of what felt like a new chapter of their relationship but when they arrived at her house the glow was dulled. A black Rolls Royce was parked in her driveway, Clint standing next to it, and her stomach clutched when she saw her father waiting on the porch.
"Y/N, I'm glad you're home. I was so worried" he said with a hint of sarcasm.
She removed her helmet and dismounted the bike speaking softly "Why don't you go Jamie and I'll deal with this."
Before Bucky could answer, her father spoke up. "No, actually I'd like to speak to your friend as well. Jamie, is it?"
Bucky could sense her fear but this man didn't scare him so his turned the bike off and dismounted. He offered his hand to her father "Mr Pierce, James Barnes."
Pierce looked at Bucky like he was dirt and didn't offer his hand. "Maybe we should go inside, don't need the neighbors talking."
Y/N grabbed Bucky's hand and pulled him inside, brushing past Clint who looked at her with disappointment.
Once they were all inside she turned and looked at her father "What do you need dad? I have a busy day to get started."
Pierce looked at Bucky with a sneer "I need you to end this little rebellion and settle down with John. You know you can't beat me and I don't want anyone to get hurt."
She glared at her father "Stop throwing around threats. I won't marry John and I will walk away from you and this bullshit life in a heartbeat so drop it."
Pierce saw the determination in her eyes and decided to take a different approach. "Fine but this isn't over. We'll talk soon." And left with Clint.
Star was shocked he backed down so easily. "Be careful Jamie. He probably has more plans, my father never backs down."
Bucky smiled and kissed her "Don't worry, Star. I'm always careful and I'll never let anyone hurt you."
Star went to work, heading back to the barn as Bucky left.
When Bucky went out front he saw Clint still waiting "Mr Pierce would like to speak with you privately. Would you like to follow me?"
Bucky nodded and climbed onto his bike, following Clint to an office building and then to the top floor where he stepped out of the elevator into a busy office. A receptionist greeting him and showed him into Pierce's office.
Pierce waved him over to a chair. "Look James. I know how stubborn my daughter can be so I'm hoping you'll see some sense. I'm sure you care about her, maybe you really do love her but you have to realize it can't work between you.
Y/N might say she doesn't care about money but she's always had everything she needed and then some. She's never struggled in her life. She might believe that your love is enough but for how long? How can she be happy in that clubhouse that you share with your degenerate friends? John Walker comes from a good family and has a bright future, a real shot at becoming president one day. Do you think that a mechanics wife compares with being first lady?"
Bucky grimaced "What about her inheritance from her grandmother?"
Pierce shook his head "Not happening. My lawyers have already found a few loopholes so I can tie that money up in court for years, she'll never see a dime if she marries you."
Bucky sighed defeatedly "I love her sir and won't leave her unless she wants me to."
Pierce smiled evilly "What if I sweeten the pot for you? You walk away from my daughter, tonite, and I'll set you up in another city. But you have to leave and don't try to contact her after you leave here."
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When Star was done working for the day she saw she had a text message from Bucky.
'I love you, Star. No matter how things look or what people say, please remember I will always love you.'
She smiled but was confused. When she tried to message back, then call him, she was blocked. That made her scared so she tried to call Steve, then Sam. They had blocked her too. She started to panic and jumped in her truck to go to the garage. When she got there Nick was closing up, he looked at her sadly.
"Miss Pierce. How can I help you?"
Star looked at him in shock "Miss Pierce? Yesterday it was Star. What happened?"
Nick coughed "Nothing miss, just addressing you appropriately."
She shook her head "Whatever. Where's Bucky?"
Nick shook his head "He left. Took Steve and Sam with him."
Star started to panic "What do you mean left? Where is he? Where did they go?"
"I'm sorry miss. I don't know. They came in this morning, said they were leaving, grabbed their tools and left."
She started fighting to hold her tears back. "Why would he do this? He blocked me, they all did. I don't understand."
Nick just shook his head sadly.
Star took off for her father's house, crying and cussing. She slammed the door when she came in and started yelling "Dad!DAD!! You bastard! What did you do?"
Pierce came down the stairs calmly, smiling "Y/N dear, lovely of you to stop by. To what do I owe-"
She cut him off "You know goddamn well why I'm here. What did you do?"
He shook his head, chuckling "I simply helped the boy see reason. Convinced him that he would be holding you back and offered a handsome sum for him to start elsewhere." He paused, smiling widely "Next weekend you will announce your engagement to John and start planning the wedding of the season."
Star snapped "No fucking way. I will never marry him. I'm going to find Bucky, I have to tell him I'm pregnant. I took a home test this morning after he left."
Pierce scowled "Well that won't do" and waved someone in from the hall. "Brock, could you take care of that for me?"
Brock nodded and smiled cruelly "My pleasure, sir."
Star looked at Brock wide eyed "You?"
Brock nodded "yeah, Me. You know, I saw Barnes when he was leaving, asked what he wanted to do about you. He just shrugged and told me 'if she comes back looking for me, you can have her' and winked" Brock punched her in the stomach. Hard. Over and over until she couldn't hold herself up any more, then kicked her a few times for good measure.
In between her sobs she yelped and curled into a ball "Daddy, please. I love him, I want....your grandchild. Please"
Pierce looked at Brock "call Dr Zola to check on her. Then take her home."
When Star woke the next morning her body ached and it took her a few minutes to remember what had happened before she started crying again. She stayed in bed, refusing to answer the phone or door. She didn't understand how Bucky could say all those things but just take her fathers money and leave. She had never felt such pain in her life.
Around dinnertime she heard knocking again and was ignoring it until she heard her door fly open. She got out of bed and looked to see who it was. Her father and John Walker came in with Brock trailing behind.
John reached for her but she flinched away "It's ok sweetheart, I know you're hurting but once we marry it'll be better for you."
Star stood up straight and spat at him "I won't marry you John. I don't know how many more ways to say it."
He looked at her questioningly "You sure about that honey? I'll bet I can convince you" and nodded to Brock.
Brock quickly grabbed her and threw her over his shoulder, carrying her as he followed Pierce and John to the barn. He dropped her onto the floor in the middle of the barn.
Pierce looked at her coldly "Are you sure you won't marry him?"
Star nodded "positive"
He nodded to Brock who walked up to the stall marked "Charlie", pulled put his gun and fired it twice.
Charlie grunted and fell over.
Star jumped up and ran to his stall, screaming "CHARLIE!!" and fell next to his lifeless body, sobbing.
Pierce threw his handkerchief at her "I hope you see how serious I am now. If you aren't at the party this weekend, dressed and ready to act like the fiance of the man you love then Brock will come back for Lulu.
Have a good week, dear."