Ch. 41..45: Until I Met You Chapter 41-45
Chapter 41
I cuddle tight to Gray as he caresses my back.
” How’s your internship ? You like it ?”
” Theo’s my boss. Such an asshole but he’s manageable , just annoying.” I reply.
” You wanna quit ? I can get you somewhere better.”
” Sterling Corp is cool. I like my job. He didn’t really make nasty comments though. It’s weird he knew we’re together.”
” How did he know ?”
” Weird right ? Remember you kissed me in front an entire college population yesterday.” I smirk and thread my fingers through his hair.
” He wasn’t hard on you right ?”
” He won’t even dare.” I mutter.
” If he dares try to flirt with you , tell me. He’s such a dick sometimes.” He says and smack my butt.
” Yes boss.” I giggle and wrap my arms around his torso.
” So where do you like to go ?”
” What ?”
He smirks and hover on top of me with me under his hold. His left hand stay on my lower back while the other run through my hair.
” Take a vacation with me ? We would go wherever you like. Hawaii , Mexico , Germany anywhere you want.” He kisses my lips without letting me reply him.
He stop kissing and trail kisses on my neck to my collarbone.
” Gray…”
” Hmm. I can’t wait to travel with you. We’re gonna be alone , just you and me.” He whispers and kiss my stomach with my shirt upwards a bit.
” I can’t wait to fuck you in the kitchen…” He kisses my stomach , pushing my shirt up further.
” We gonna have sex in the bathroom , couch…” He trails and push my shirt so that my breasts in display.
” In my car , the fuckin bathtub…” He whispers and nibble on my skin. I squirm on his hold and moan.
His tongue tease every of my skin as my shirt is being dispose off my body.
” You drive me crazy Ariel. I don’t even know what these feelings are..” He whispers and take in my nipple into his mouth.
His tongue flick around it as my core clenches to his teasing. I struggle with his Calvin Klein that I’m wearing because I wanna take it off.
He smirks around my nipple as he he continues to nip on it. He hold the waistline of the boxer I’m wearing and take it off. Now I’m unclad beneath him. I’ve been longing to have him after that crazy flirty text. He swap to my other nipple and suck perfectly on it. His right hand move up and down to my curves as he part my legs.
” Gray…” I moan silently. His finger slide up my wet core.
He stop teasing my nipples and go back to kissing me. He kisses my neck with his finger slowly thrusting in and out of me. My entire body heat up and all I want that minute is him inside me. I touch his chest down to the waistline of his sweatpants. He smirks and shake his head.
” I’m all yours princess.”
He takes one pillow and position it under my lower back. He lean back to me and kiss my stomach down to my core. His shoulders press gently against my thighs to keep my legs apart as he slide his fingers down my wet entrance. He raise his head to look at me as he penetrates his finger inside my entrance. He rub small circles on my nerves and continue thrusting his fingers in and out of me.
” Oh my God…” I moan out as my legs try to close on their own.
He thrust out his hand and replace it with his warm lips. I bite my bottom lip and curse out. The pulsing shock travel through my body and settle back in my sensitive part. I moan out his name as he eat me out. My stomach tightens and I’m almost close. I squirm endlessly but Gray lay me back on the pillow. I lean on my elbows and watch this man do wonders with his mouth.
I hold back the urge to grind his mouth but that isn’t helping. I tug gently on his hair and moan endlessly. My stomach tightens and my walls broke. I crash back on the bed and breathe in.
” Like that ?” He taunts me as he take out the pillow.
” Come here.” I pull him to myself and kiss him. He settles in between my legs and take charge of my lips. My hand trail on his perfection and move down to his region. He’s hard as hell.
” What do you want Ariel ?” He asks breaking from our make out.
” I want you.”
He teases my bottom lip and bite it.
” What do you want me to do you ?” He whispers against my lips and lean closer to me so I could feel his erection.
I gasp and smile.” I want you to fuck me.”
His eyes move to mine as he watch my soul. Probably he’s surprised I would never say that.
” Fuck me, Gray.” I repeat.
He smirks and clasp his lips on mine. He grab my waist and flip us so he’s lying on his back.
” You’re gonna ride.” He says and kiss me again. I take off his sweatpants and check the nightstand for a foil paper. I clothe him with the content and lean on him to kiss his lips.
” Go slow at first.” He tells me.
I nod and squat with both my legs on his side. I might be inexperienced but I’m definitely gonna do this perfectly. I sink down on his length and close my eyes. Slowly and gently I move down and let him bury himself dip inside me. I feel full as I take in deep breaths.
” Ride me , Ariel.” I open my eyes. Gray’s grey colored orbs glue to mine as he smirks.
” Oh God..” I breathe out.
My knees lean on the sheet of his bed as I rise up a bit and sink down. A deep grunt escape his mouth as I slowly ride on him. I go back up slowly and move down. Gray watch me slowly , groaning and moaning. I increase the pace and moan out profanities. My wet walls tightened around his length as I grind back and forth , up and down.
He throws his head back on the pillow and let out silent grunts and countless ‘fuck’s’.
Each bounce on his length sent shocks up to my belly as I open my eyes. They are locked with Gray’s that’s filled with emotions and lust. How is he making me feel a lot of emotions ? When am I supposed to tell him that I’m falling In love with him ?
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I wander around the kitchen still with Gray’s t-shirt and sweatpants. I don’t want his guards or whatever staring at my legs when they are supposed to be guarding the house. Possibly , I’ll be going over to my apartment today. I’m really tired of hiding because of a Russian thug who choose to destroy me happiness because of the feud he has with Gray. Last night barely left my mind. He has basically taken over my head and body. What if we don’t work out , I’m never wanting anyone ever.
I quickly make breakfast since it’s Friday morning. I’ve got class in less than two hours and also I need to be at work really early today.
” Miss Carter huh ?” I look up at my new visitor. Reid stand at the other side of the counter as he bite into the fresh apple he took from the table.
” What do you want, Reid ?”
He chuckles.” What makes you think i always want something from you ?”
I bite my tongue and look at his features. Why are bad people always good looking ? Is it some sorta curse. Reid’s got a jet black hair that’s slightly tousled. His face is also well built with a slight scar above his left eyebrows. Both his arms are tatted. He’s cute and all that but his soul is too dark.
” Why can’t you man up and take responsibility of the seed you shoot into Leslie ?”
” What would I wanna do with your whore sister ? You know she’s like you , always after loaded guys.”
I chuckle and suck my bottom lip before releasing it.
” So that’s the reason you chose you to use her.”
” Don’t act like you fuckin care about your sister. And about Leslie , that’s supposed to be my headache not yours.”
” Then why did you choose to make my relationship with Gray your headache. You act like a fucked up teenage who’s jealous because her secret crush is hitting someone else. Why don’t you just give me ten feet , Reid. And stop pretending like you care about Gray when you know don’t a flying fuck about Gray.”
He laughs and dispose the apple. He round the counter and stand next to me , eyes all over my face.
” Gray’s such a bad Influence. How could he teach you how to swear ? Or maybe he fucked you real good last night. I don’t like your nerves bitch , why don’t you just fuck off and get away from whatever thing you’re getting involved with. You’re just gonna get hurt and get your family killed , Tinkerbell.”
I smirk and take a step forward.” Why don’t you take your dick and fuck yourself looser. You’ve got a baby now , focus more on being daddy, asshole.” I scoff and go back to cooking.
He laughs and bites his lip before walking out of the kitchen. I breathe out and drum my fingers on the counter. Maybe it’s high time , i tell Gray about his so called best friend.
” Hey babe..” I smile at my new companion behind me.
His strong arms wrapped around my waist as I lean into his hold. He kiss my temple and nuzzles my neck.
” Good morning.” I tell him.
” Good morning. What you cooking ?”
” Breakfast. I thought you might need something before leaving for work.”
” Yeah ?” He gently bites my neck and turn me around to look at him.
He sits me on the counter and stand in between my legs , arms still wrapped possessively around my waist.
” Wanna skip class today ?” He whispers. His lips tease my neck as he kiss slowly down my neck.
” We’re gonna do whatever thing you like ?” He’s really manipulating me again. I laugh and push him backwards a little to look at his eyes.
” You know I won’t.” I say calmly. I run my fingers through his soft hair and it feels so soft under my touch. He lean into my touch and rest his head against my chest with his arms around my waist.
” I’m missing you already.” He says. He caress my hips and grab my butt.
” Gray.”
He giggles and pull back a little to take my lips in his. He taste so good as usual. He taste like mint toothpaste. I wrap my arms around around his neck and kiss him back gently.
” Good Lord.” We pull apart and glance at the kitchen doorway. Kennedy stand beside it with her arms crossed. She’s dressed in her uniform as she grins. She push herself from the door and roll her eyes.
” Adults.” She mutters under her breath as she open the fridge to collect her morning orange juice.
Gray rolls his eyes and shoot himself dramatically.
” Such a sneak.” He mouthed and wink at me.
” Hi Kennedy.”
” Hi Gray.” She reply with so much humor.
I chuckle and hop out of the counter. Gray gives me a quick kiss on my cheek and rush out of the kitchen.
” So what was that ? ‘Adults’.” I ask Kennedy.
She rolls her eyes and sit on the counter stool.” You guys were clearly making out in the kitchen.” She grimace.
I blush and place two pieces of bread inside the toaster. How could she say that ? She’s supposed to be seventeen not seven.
” So you’ll be gone by Sunday huh ?” I ask her and caress her pigtails.
” Yeah. I really don’t feel like either. I’m gonna miss you but I’ll be sure to come back earlier.”
I laugh and nod. The toaster pop up the toast and I place them on a plate. I serve her the eggs and eat too. We eat up and I quickly clean the counter to take my bath. Manny drove Kennedy to school while Nick choose to drive me base on Gray’s orders. I tipped him and hurriedly drive myself to school. I park my car at school’s lot. As usual, eyes won’t stop checking me out.
Seriously , I’m not the first person to drive an expensive car. Alexa has about two Lexus one with a wing door. Most times i envy that car. I text the guys that I’ve arrived school as they pop in countless Emojis. Weirdos. I walk through school hall and most students begin chattering stealing glances at me.
” Ariel huh ?” I turn to my side and it’s Madison.
” Yeah , what ?”
She smile awkwardly and eye my outfit. Yeah I just visited puma.
” You’re not pretty bad yourself to get Gray to look at you.”
I huff and walk ahead of her. I step inside my first class and take a seat close to an empty seat. Ryan shows up from beside me as he takes the next seat.
” You’re going trending.” He smiles and wink.” Good morning , Gee.”
” Hi Ryan. I’m not going trending seriously.”
” Yeah. Mrs Carter.” He whispers and nudge me. ” I bet he’s lucky. You’re pretty and the most perfect thing to happen anyone.”
I sigh and smile slightly not knowing what to tell him. I’m out of speech right now. A good speech actually.
” Thanks , Ryan. I didn’t expect that.”
” Maybe true. Nobody expected you to be Gray Carter’s queen. Trust me Gee , it’s fine.” I giggle and open my bag to bring out a notepad to write.
” What would Gray want from her ?” I heard whispers from behind me.
” I bet she paid Gray to look at her. Bitch’s fuckin lucky.”
I bite the inside of my cheek and turn around. Madison and her goth friend. Assholes. The professor walks in as everyone keeps quiet. After class , Ryan walk me out of class and we talked about different stuff. He invited me to his frat party and I told him i would show up if the guys have nothing to do.
I meet up with the guys at Sands winches as we settle on our usual booth. I moan at my cake and fan myself.
” What’s up with you internship ?” They ask.
Alexa’s perfect eyebrows shoot up as she smiles at me above her drink.
” Good. Theodore Sterling is my boss. Sort of Gray’s rival.”
” Theo ?” Brandon gasp.
” How come you guys know everyone ?” I ask as they chuckle.
” Chill , boo. He’s hot and sometimes cold.” Piper says.
” How did you know ?”
” Maybe because Theo’s ex girlfriend dumped him to date Gray. Gray used her ugly ass and toss her in a trashcan.” Alexa speak up and finally sit down her drink .
” That’s terrible. He was a bit hard on me and he’s kinda annoying.”
” Can you cope with him ? I mean , you’re Gray’s girlfriend and you’re working with your man’s rival.”
” I don’t care.” I roll my eyes and eat up my munches. I wanted to talk about Leslie’s pregnancy but that’s gonna be absurd.
” Heard from your parents ?” She asks. I shake my head sideways. Truly I appreciated the little privacy they gave me after Leslie’s incident.
” What’s that on your finger ? Is that an engagement ring ?” Alexa asks as they take my left hand.
How come she always notice every slight thing I have.
” Woah. Tinkerbell. Is this a diamond ring ? Are you guys planning your wedding and you didn’t tell us ?” Brandon gibbers.
I roll my eyes and chuckle.
” We’re not getting married. It’s just a ring. Besides , I’m too young to get married. I’m not yet ready.”
” Fuck girl…” Piper coo’s and prop her elbows on the table to cup her cheeks.
” You’re like Kendall Jenner right now. You should get your cosmetic line already. Look at you.” Alexa says. Cosmetic line , that’s a hit. I should think about it.
” Why doesn’t he have a twin ?” Brandon mutters.
We laugh and I almost choke on my cake.
” What’s up with Ace ?” I ask Alexa and cock my brows. Ace is her twin brother who traveled out of the country and chose not to contact his family. What a boy.
” Ace is cool. You know Ace , he hasn’t contact me or even my parents. Dad’s still angry at him.” Alexa huffs.
” Who’s Ace ? His he cute ?” Piper asks and bites her bottom lip as she smirks. She likes hot boys and I bet if she sees Ace she’s definitely gonna ogle over him. He’s cute , I mean he is hot and obviously a mini crackhead. He’s a jerk too and always bully people in highschool.
” Ace is my hot twin brother. He fights with Ariel every single time.” Alexa chuckles.
” You have a twin ?” Brandon muses.
” A really cute crackhead.” I reply and giggle.
” Fuck girl , when are we supposed to see him ?”
” He doesn’t like school and he’s sort of a rebel to my parents. Dude traveled out of the country and decides it’s nice and wise to never contact us. I’m so fuckin angry at him.” She scoffs and I feel her pain.
I mean, Ace is an asshole and I bet he’s definitely gonna come back but people like me won’t forgive him easily. He might be a punk but he was one of my favorites. He would say to me sometimes that if we weren’t cousins he would have asked me to marry him and he would still bully me at school. So annoying.
” That shit hurts so much. Twin connections and all that stuff. He should have given you a call at least because you guys are twinny.”
Alexa rolls her eyes and stuff her tacos into her mouth. She’s angry that she missed her brother. I divert the topic to something else as we finished our meal. We go back to class to attend our last classes. Alexa left rather too early and I had to follow Brandon and Piper home. We play Xbox and I’m always loosing. It’s annoying I suck at video games and I liked it. I look at my time in my phone and I quickly bid the guys good bye before since I need to go to work.
I stop by to get gas since I’ve run out of gas in my car. I gulp the bottle water I’m holding and look around. A sight made me halt as I put down my bottle water. Alexa!
She steps out of a black sports car and she removes her sunglasses. A man gets out of the car as he arranges his black suit jacket and arrange his perfectly gelled hair.
Vladimir!
Chapter 42
~ARIEL~
I watch them walk into Sin’s kitchen and it’s annoying I wanted to follow them inside but that might he risky. She wouldn’t sell me out right ? Alexa can’t be working for Vladimir , right ?
I slide into my car and drive to work. As usual , I’m late. I park in the lot and I get out. People who choose to look at me looked as I rush in. Hell , I remembered Theo’s morning routine. Coffee with less sugar and cream. I groan and rush out of the company and race down the sidewalk to get coffee in the nearby Cafe. After buying the coffee , I decide to buy doughnuts from a doughnut truck outside Sterling Corp. I’m hungry as hell. I greet the lady at the front as I walk past her.
” Ariel , Peterson.” A lady with black slacks and light pink dress shirt that’s tucked in , greeted me.
I stop on my track and stare at me. Her smile is so fake , you could tell through her lashes.
” I’m the manager actually. You’re the intern ?”
” Yes. It’s weird you know me.” I sigh , getting really bored of this conversation. I mean I’m late and holding Theo’s coffee.
” Yeah , you’re sort of popular after you choose to sleep with Gray Carter.” Oh , there they are. Everywhere. Jealous ugly witches.
” I’m late.” I rush past her and smile at her.” It’s a pleasure meeting you.”
I rush to the elevator and press the top floor. I take in deep breaths and calm down a bit before knocking politely on his door.
” Come in.” His thick raspy voice calls from inside.
I twist the doorknob and walk in. He’s busy typing on his computer. He lifts his head and as expected , his eyes raked through my body practically making me feel naked.
” Ariel Peterson. Why are you late ?” He asks and leans against his swivel chair.
” Um.. I’m truly sorry sir. My classes didn’t end early and traffic too. I run out of gas and lastly there was a little que to get your coffee. I’m sorry ” I sigh and look elsewhere aside his eyes.
” And why are you dressed like that ?”
I raise my brows and blink my eyes. What’s wrong with my outfit ? I look down at what I’m wearing and I’m perplexed. Damn , I forgot to stop by at the apartment to get my work dress on. I’m still clad with my black jeans , pink sneakers and pink hoodie. Much of an intern. I bite my lip nervously and tuck my loose hair behind my ear.
” I’m sorry. I was in a hurry to come to work.”
” Ariel you are really pathetic. You came late. Brought my coffee late and I’m sure it’s cold and also you forgot to change your clothes. Sweetheart , this isn’t Summit. What am i supposed to do to you ?” He sighs and get off his chair.
He walks to my stiff form still holding his coffee in one hand and the other carries my bag. He stops in front of me and run the fingertip of his index finger on my hairline.
” Tell me Ariel, what should I do to you ?” He asks calmly.
” I’m really sorry. It won’t repeat itself.”
” How sure are you ?”
I breathe in deeply and move back a bit.
” I can’t be intimate with you, Sir.” I mutter under my breath.
” So who said I want your tiny little pussy ?” He smirks and go back to his seat.
” Get me another coffee. I don’t want that coffee anymore.” He says and begin typing on his computer.
” But it’s not cold yet ?”
He raises his head and glares at me through his short eyelashes.
” Sure thing , Sir.” I nod and rush out of his office.
” And don’t stay long or you’re getting me another one.” I hear him yell as i groan. I drink the coffee as I walk out of the building.
Again this snitches in disguise as workers glares at me. While some mutters and chatter amongst themselves. For God’s sake , go back to work. I groan mentally and increase my pace on the sidewalk to the coffee shop. I breathe once i arrive at the cafe. I bought coffee and go back to Sterling Corp. Thank God i didn’t stay long. I meet that lady I saw the first day I resumed. The lady who showed me Theo’s office. Please don’t stop me.
” Ariel.”
” Hi , um..”
” It’s Belinda , actually. Working fine huh ?” She smiles wildly. Who smiles like that.
” Yeah , thanks. I’m just gonna hurry , I need to deliver this.” I motion to the coffee on my hand and give her a quick smile before running away.
Once I arrive at the top floor , I’m already breathing so hard. Stupid boss. I knock and he ask me to come in. I made the sign of the cross and open the door. I quietly step in and shut the door behind me.
” Your coffee , Sir.”
” Drop it.” He says without sparing me a look. I nod to no one and drop the coffee on his desk.
My phone buzzes in my bag and I’m wondering who’s texting me right now.
” What you standing there for ?”
” I’m really sorry. I thought I need to do something.”
” Of course. There…” He throws a file at me , similar one like yesterday’s. I pick it up and go through it.
” That’s about a thousand emails. You’re delivering a message to all emails before the close of today” what ? Why’s he making me suffer because Gray slept with his girl. This isn’t because I’m late.
” Why are you frowning ?”
” I’m not. I should take my leave.” I give him a fake smile and hurry out of his office. It’s passed one already when am I supposed to finish this.
I sit in my office and switch on my computer. I bring out my doughnuts and start eating. I look down at my phone and it’s a text message from Gray.
FROM GRAY : Are you at work ? Is Theo giving you hard time ?
I chuckle and quickly text back.
TO GRAY: kinda. Buddy was mad because I came late and also dressed in hoodie and sneakers. I had to buy coffee twice for him
FROM GRAY: such a dick. Should I come over and remind him whose girlfriend are you ?
I laugh quietly and type in the system’s password before replying.
TO GRAY : Thanks. I’ll be fine. He knows I’m yours.
FROM GRAY : Mine huh ? Now you’re making me hard. Will you drop by ?
What a perv. Of course I’d like to. I’d like to survey around his mystery popular company.
TO GRAY: Sure. See ya. Gotta work.
I drop my phone on the desk and begin work. I got tired but I dare not complain. Half way through the email and he ask me to feel up files upon files. What’s his problem ? I groan and arrange each files as I go back to my office. I had to work pass my usual closing hours before I round up for the day.
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~ALEXA~
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I left school rather too early because I wanted to meet with Vladimir. Yes Vladimir.
A brutal , cute and sometimes ruthless Russian that I got myself into few months back. We dated or maybe we just had sex. Whatever thing you call people who just hang around to satisfy each other’s hormonal needs. I quit our little flings and quit seeing him.
I might be a badass but not every badass can literally handle a Mafia boss and every troubles it brings along. Drugs , guns and fellow mafioso’s beefs. Threats , lies , greed and even trafficking. I couldn’t handle it or maybe I wasn’t prepared to get hurt or killed because of a dick. After an attack at las Vegas with him , I quit. I’m the only valuable kid my parents have after Ace chose to get out of the country without even calling. It wasn’t that easy for me to leave. He had to threaten me sometimes reminding me I was once involved with his Mafia and it would be nice if I shut my mouth up. Like I was his fuckin girlfriend.
I fuckin hate relationship and commitments. It breaks you and crush everything in you. It sometimes make you hate your parents too. I halt my car outside his building because he wanted us to meet. I get out of the car and stride inside the apartment. I smile at the lady at the reception as I take the elevator. The bastard stays at the penthouse here. It dings and slide open for me to step out. I slightly knock and the door swings open , with Vladimir standing beside the door.
” A minute.” He smirks and pick up his suit jacket before coming out of his house. I sigh and cross my arms as he locked the door.
” Where are we going ?” I ask him once the elevator arrives.
” A good place so I don’t want you to think I’m gonna pull a gun on your head.” He smirks again and step into the elevator. I breathe in and step in too , few inches away from him.
” You look beautiful than usual.” He compliments.
I roll my eyes and watch the buttons on the elevator as we descend. We reach the bottom floor as we get out. I see Morris outside leaning against Vladimir’s sport’s car. Morris is his personal driver slash chauffeur or whatever thing he calls the dildo. He opens the backdoor of his car as we enter. The drive between us was slow and Vladimir thought it was a nice idea to light a cigarette.
He smokes the stick and rests his free hand on my laps. He passed the blunt to me and I take it. I drag a little and give it back to him. He chuckles insanely and smokes the stick till we arrive. Morris steps out of the car and open the door for us. It’s kinda hot outside and thank God I got a tan. I remove my sunglasses and glance at the restaurant. It’s a Russian restaurant and I’ve been here before with him. They sell good meals too.
” Welcome to Sin’s Kitchen. Would you like a table ?” A slim lady asks as she eyes Vladimir. Ladies with wealthy men.
” Yes , please.”
She leads us to a secluded area as we take our seats. I still don’t know why he ask to see me. He’s not even making the slightest remark about it.
” Lidia , will be your waitress.” She flash her ugly smirk at Vladimir and the idiot had to smirk back. What the fuck am i doing here in the first place ?
” My name’s Lidia and I’ll be your waitress for the afternoon. What should I get you as refreshments ?”
” Bottle of your most expensive wine and two glasses , please.” He says with his eyes glue to mine. We wears a smirk that I can’t fathom what it holds.
” I’ll be back sir.”
” What will you do with the wine ?” I ask him once Lidia is out.
” We’re drinking.” He replies dryly. What a fucker.
” I missed you Alexa.”
” So what do you want me to do ? Miss you back ?”
He chuckles and look around the restaurant. His gaze return to my face and he smirks.
” You know you missed this dick.”
Yeah , what a prude. He’s always so fucked up in the brain. He’s great in bed and all that but I’m never admitting it.
” What do you want Vlad ?”
” I missed you despite your attitudes. The Mafia misses you.”
” I was never a part of it.”
” Nobody gives a flying fuck. You fucked their boss remember. And you were always moaning his name.” How could he easily get under my skin. Just his little words and I’m getting wet. Fuck him. It’s annoying the scenes come crawling back and I hate it that I want him now. He’s a good man just with a lot of attitudes.
” Your cousin Ariel is fucking Gray Carter.”
” How’s that your business and how did you know about Ariel?”
The waitress walks in and drop the wine on the table. She pours the liquid in our glasses as she finally sits back the wine on the table.
” Will that be all sir ?”
” I’ll call if I want anything else.” She nods politely and walks out. I grab my glass and chug a little of the wine before dropping back the glass.
” What do you want with Ariel ?”
” Nice question. She’s got Gray wrapped around her fingers. Gray is a big fish that nobody had been able to catch. I hate that motherfucker. That fucker got a lot of connections around a lot of countries and that includes politicians.” Yeah i know. Probably they both hate each other over stupid nothing.
” So is that why you brought me here ? To inform me about my cousin and her relationship. Vladimir , I want nothing to do with you anymore.”
He laughs quietly and chug his wine. ” Gray overshadowed me and took away my business deal with the Chinese. He took away everything. Everything that I’ve always wanted you. That was supposed to give me a billion but some dumbass dick thought it was nice to steal it away. I want my money back even if I can’t get the deal. Your little hot cousin is dating Gray. I want her in my custody.”
” Wait ! So you were the guy who attacked them at Queen’s ?”
” Yeah , what ?”
” Whatever thing you’re planning , I don’t wanna get involved. I can’t hurt my cousin.”
” You’re not hurting her. You’re bringing her to me.”
” I won’t.”
He smirks.” You like it the hard way Alex. I want to make you mine again and also my queen. You’re just gonna bring her to me so I can get Gray to come for her. The punk likes her a lot and he’s willing to do anything for her. You’re gonna do it or I’ll do it myself and if she looses her life in the process , her blood is on your head.”
What’s wrong with him ? How can he try to manipulate me to date him back and bring Ariel to him. The least thing i want from anyone is betrayal. I fuckin stabbed my first friend after she did shit to me. That bitch flew out of the country because she couldn’t withstand me. And now he wants me to do same thing to my cousin. He’s probably fucked up. I need to tell Ariel to move out and live with Gray for now.
” I won’t Vlad. Leave her alone. You want Gray , why don’t you go to him and take what you want. Let her stay out of your shitty business with Gray.”
He smirks again and I hate it.
” You know you don’t have a choice right ? I don’t wanna hurt her except you want me to. You’re gonna bring her to me wether you like it or not…”
He unbuttons the one button from his suit jacket as he pushed it to the side. My eyes move to his belt and i see the gun inside his suit pocket.
” Choose wisely Alexa.” He buttons back the suit as I swallow.
” We’re gonna do this quietly and no one’s gonna get hurt. Bring her to me and everything will be fine , princess…”
” Or what ?” I ask.
He smirks and leans against his seat. ” I’ll shoot you right here , right now. And no one’s gonna make a deal about it. Now choose wisely , princess.”
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Chapter 43
I hum to the song on the radio as I drive to Gray’s. I’m meeting him in his office and for some silly reasons I’m feeling hot in unsual places.
Just thinking about his text and most of the silly things we’ve done together , I really wanna have him in his office. I know I’m beginning to sound weird but hell, I don’t care. He changed me and I sort of like my new me. I breathe in and park my car amidst other cars. I look at the tall glass building and ogle at it. I mean this is Gray Carter we’re talking about. I should at least expect this type of magnificent buildings from him. I breathe in and step out of the car. I shut the door and walk into the company.
I stop at the reception to see a brown haired lady. She looks up at me and scowl. What’s her problem ?
” I’m sorry , I’m here to see Gray.” I say politely.
” Are you Ariel ?” She scowls, eyeing my choice of outfit.
” Yeah. I’m here to see Gray.”
” Yeah. I can see that.”
I roll my eyes at her skanky attitude and cross my arms.
” Take the elevator. Top floor.” She says without looking at me.
Yeah , one of this clingy workers who wants to have their way with him. I walk out of her presence and take the elevator. I press the top button and stay quiet as the elevator ascend. It dings and slide open. Everything around here is expensive and I barely could explain.
” Hi.” I greet the lady at the front desk.
She raises her head and look down at me. Why’s everyone around here so annoying.
” What ?” She asks with her unreadable rude looks.
” I’m here to see Gray.”
” He’s busy with someone. You have to wait.” She replies and go back to work.
” He ask me to come.” I say , trying my best to be polite. She’s trying to get me angry with her ‘jealous wife’ attitude.
” So what ? He’s busy with a client. Why don’t you sit your ass down and wait.” I bite the inside of my cheek and glare at me.
” Whore…” I mutter and scoff before walking out of her desk.
” I’m sorry what did you call me ?” She asks , nose flaring in rage.
” Whore. What ?” I raise my brows shove my hands in my hoodie pocket. ” Fuckin bitch..” I hiss at her expression and tap my knuckles on Gray’s supposed office door.
” He’s busy , what don’t you understand.” The ugly ass lady says. I’m sure she’s his PA.
” Cassandra , I’m talking with someone. What’s wrong with you.” Gray yells from inside his office.
I twist the doorknob and open the door slightly. I peek my head inside and pout at Gray who looks surprised. His angered face softens at my sight and his client seems to notice the connection between us. He clears his throat and turn to look at Gray.
” I’m gonna wait outside boss.” I wink at Gray.
” Sure..” he breathes out and smirks.
I shut the door and turn to look at Cassandra with her ugly glares.
” What ?” I cross my arms and ask her. ” Ugly freak.” I mutter and sit on the chair close to that freak’s desk.
I remember Alexa again. I really need to talk to her about Vladimir. What were they doing together ? I shove my phone out and dial her number , she’s not picking. I sigh and drop a message for her.
Five minutes later , the man Gray was speaking to earlier walk out of Gray’s office adjusting his tie and suit jacket. His eyes land on me and he smirks. He tugs at his bottom lip with a flirty smirk. I roll my eyes and stand up. I walk past him and enter Gray’s office. I shut the door as he raises his head to look at me with his breathtaking smirk. He stops whatever thing he was doing and pats his laps for me.
” Really..” I whine and sit on his laps.
” You’re late.”
” I had to work my ass out because I was late. I told you.” I say as I move my hand down his chest, playing with his dress shirt buttons.
” What’s wrong with him ? Are you sure you don’t want me to have a word with him ?”
I roll my eyes and sit properly on his laps. His right hand snake around my waist as he rubs his hand down my waist igniting the fire in me.
” You snatched his girlfriend right ?” I ask him. His brows furrows as he stop rubbing warmth in my back.
” So who told you that ?”
” I don’t know. Did you ?”
He bites his lips and continue trailing his fingers slowly down my lower back to my waist.
” It wasn’t on purpose. I saw her in a club and she was a one night stand. She wanted more and I wasn’t ready for more. I later found out Theo was her boyfriend. She’s a freak , likes to have fun with different men.” He sighs softly and brush my loose strands off my face.
” Yeah , right. You don’t have to blame him. Maybe they kinda love each other.” I brush my hand down his hair on the back of his head.
” That wasn’t my fault though. Let’s forget about Theo’s broken relationship. What do you want to eat ?”
What do I wanna eat , huh ? I smirk and get up to sit properly on him so I’m straddling him. My legs are on his side as I wrap my hand around his waist.
” What if I wanna eat you ?” The words comes out of my mouth without me stopping them.
He smiles and wraps his hands around my waist to pull me closer to him. I pluck out the top buttons of his dress shirt as I look up at him. My eyes aren’t leaving his as I pluck out another button.
” You’re making me hard with those eyes of yours.” He says softly as his hands move down my back making me want him more.
I feel him hard against me as I bite my lips. His grey eyes are darken with a glimpse of lust and emotions. I move my waist back a bit and grind on him.
” Shit..” he groans quietly.
” Expecting someone ? Cause I won’t hold back my moans ?” I whisper against his neck and grind slowly on him. He moans and grip my ass through my jeans. Damn , why am I not wearing a skirt ?
My tongues swipe gently on his neck as I taste the skin beneath his ear. I thread my fingers through his hair and kiss his neck down as I continue to grind slowly on him. He moans silently and grip tightly to my waist.
” Boss.. oh damn..” I stop and turn around to see Sarai standing next to the door still holding the doorknob.
” What happened to your knocking manners ?” Gray growls at her.
” I’m .. erm..” She stutters.
” Get out and go get your manners.” Gray orders.
She sighs and walk out of the office. I sigh and rests my head on his chest.
” I’m sorry about that.” He coos.
Someone knocked on the door and I’m sure it’s Sarai. Must have gotten her manners. I proceed to get off his laps but he grabs my waist and pull me back on his laps. I widen my eyes at him as the knock comes in again.
” She’s an employee and I pay her fuckin bills.” He says with a scowl. I nod and lean against his chest.
” Come in.” He orders.
The door slowly opens and Sarai walks in. I turn my head to look at her. She’s always good at masking her emotions. I know she’s jealous and she barely could hide it.
” What ?” Gray asks.
” Yeah.” She drops a file on the table and sigh.” That’s the information on Mr Brown and Reid already sort him out. Mr Tucker is at the lobby waiting for you. He said it’s important and he needs to speak to you.” Sarai explains with her eyes glaring secretly at me.
What’s her problem ? She always act like I’m the blockage against whatever thing she’s planning. She looks at Gray weirdly and I’m sure she always daydream about Gray sleeping with her. Why can’t they get it ? He’s taken for heaven’s sake. Gray slides his hand down his face and looks down at me.
” Tell him to give me fifteen minutes I’ll be with him. Inform him I’m busy.”
” But sir he said it’s important. What if he doesn’t buy the excuse ?” That’s Sarai. Ugly blond asshole.
” I ask the questions , Sarai. Leave.” She nods once and shift her gaze to me before she walks out.
” She doesn’t like me.” I mutters.
” That shouldn’t stress you out.” He kisses my temple and rub circles on my lower back under my hoodie.
He tugs at the hem of my hoodie and smirks.” I can’t wait to take this out.”
” What about your Mr Tucker ?”
” I bet fifteen minutes is good enough to make you cum twice. I wanna fuck you real hard on my desk.” Oh God. My core clench at his choice of dirty words that he whispers against my ear.
I shut my eyes and let his lips adore my neck.
” I don’t have condoms.” My eyes spring open as I turn my head to look at him. Buddy doesn’t get it. I don’t want a baby yet.
” I don’t take pills , you know that right ?”
” Start taking them. I wanna feel you better.” He smiles and crash his lips on mine before i get the chance to reply.
I kiss back slowly and moan on his mouth. Our tongues slide against each other as I let him kiss my pains away. I grind slowly on him and let the fire in me take over my body. I like the fact that my body always respond to the little bit of his touch. He makes me want him more. Want him more than anything that I’ve always wanted. I’m already willing to go to any point with him. Wether getting hurt or not.
” Shut the door ?” He asks and break from the kiss.
I get off his laps and stride to the door to lock it. I turn around and he’s already watching me. He’s making me wetter and hotter with just his stares. Too much of hormonal needs and I didn’t take in his office. Half the walls are glass and the city below looks so distance and tiny. He stands up and slowly walk to me. I don’t know but I’m trembling. I lean against his desk as he take off my hoodie. He looks down at my cleavages through the Calvin Klein sport’s bra I’m wearing.
” That’s hot.” He says and tug down the material through the middle so my boobies is in display.
He push the material down exposing my nipples that are already hard. I’m not sure fifteen minutes is gonna be enough for whatever thing we’re about to do. His tongue flick slowly on my nipple as his warm lips wraps around it to taste it. I gasp out a moan and fondle with his buttons. I hurriedly remove the buttons in his white dress shirt as I take it out. I moan at his asualt on my nipples. I work his belt out and toss them aside. His hands hold the hem of my sports bra and pull it above my head. He goes back to licking my nipples as he cup my other breast. I moan and trail my fingers on his naked torso.
He undid my jeans buttons and pull down the zipper. I quickly help him out with it and step out of it. I’m left with my white lace panties.
” I wanna do something Gray.” I find myself telling him.
Something I’ve always imagined but never have the balls to put it in action. His eyes lights up in surprise as he cocks his brows.
” What’s that , Tinkerbell ?”
I shyly move my hands down his chest to the waistline of his pants. I look down at his bulge and slowly move my hands on it.
” Fuck…” He mutters and watch me.
” You wanna give me a blow job ?” He asks and slide my loose hair beside my ears.
” I wanna taste you Gray.” I whisper.
I pull down his zipper and let him take his pants out. I gawk at his already hardened length through his boxer brief. I get on my knees and take it out too. I breathe in at his member that’s already staring at my face.
” You don’t have to do this.” He says.
I ignore him and wrap my little finger around it and he groans. It’s a bit hot and I don’t even know where to start. I’ve never done this before same time there’s no harm in trying. When I was eighteen , I sort of saw a bad video on Freddie’s phone with a lady doing what I’m about to do. I slowly wrap my lips around it as I take him slowly into my mouth. Gray moans out and thread my hair through his finger. I bob my head on his length as he shuts his eyes.
” Fuck , Tinkerbell. Shit…”
I support the end with my right hand as I whip my mouth in and out of him. He moans and slowly rock his hips to thrust himself into my mouth. I rub my hand up and down on his length as my tongue flick on his shaft. He cusses and moans. I love the sound of his moans and I’m willing to do anything to listen to it.
” You’re so fuckin good.” He moans out and look dow at me. I raise my head to look at him as I work him close to his orgasm. His length twitches as he shoots his orgasm into my mouth. It is a bit slimy and taste hot.
His breathing his ragged as he looks into my soul with lidded eyes.
” Fuck , that was…” He breathes out. I smile to his satisfaction and stand up. I wrap my arms around his torso and kiss him. He lifts me off the floor and sit me on his desk. I part my legs for him to step in between my legs.
” Skip my foreplay. I want you now.” I tell him as he smiles. He takes in my lips and kisses me slowly. His tongues swipe on my upper lip and I’m moaning in his mouth.
He slowly thrust himself into me and I breathe in. I’m still gonna get use to his size. I grab the end of his desk to steady my weight. He pulls back a little and thrust into me slowly. I whimper and raise my head to look at his eyes. They are so filled with emotions as he penetrates in and out of me. I moan and throw my head back as I hold his arm to steady his pace.
” Oh God…” I moan and look back at his eyes.
Gray leans closer to me and kisses my neck cussing endlessly against my skin. He holds the back of my neck and pull my face to engage our lips together. My moans filled the space of his office and I’m obviously sure his PA would be spraying her front desk with holy water with our mixed moaning. My stomach clenches as my orgasm broke.
Gray’s not even close.
” Tired already ?” He smirks and slow down his thrust. I chuckle and shake my head sideways. We’re both sweating and I’m feeling sorry for whosoever that wanted to see him.
” Turn around.” He commands and I oblige. I lay on my belly on his desk and my knees are push up a little.
I watch him thrust back inside me above my shoulders. I moan as he ram in and out of me. My ass bounce at each thrust as he hold unto my shoulders to meet each thrust.
” God , Tinkerbell…”
Just his moans brought me close to my second orgasm. I hold tight to the desk and he leans against me to kiss my back. We’re both sweating and moaning. He kisses my shoulder blade down to my back and spine .
” Shit…” He cusses and groans before spilling himself inside me. I feel his hot semen in my walls as most drop on my sex.
” Damn..” he breathes out and kiss my earlobe. I giggle as he pulls himself out of me.
I flip on my belly and sit back on the edge of his desk. He wraps his hand around my waist and lean our foreheads together as he kisses my lips slowly. He bites it gently and smile.
” You’re fuckin beautiful.”
” Yeah ?” I giggle.
” Yeah. That was great.” He takes in a deep breath and move his head back to look into my eyes.
” Tucker is already tired.” I mutter and sigh.
” I don’t fuckin care.” He picks his white dress shirt and wipe me off his release.
” What are you gonna wear ?” I ask referring to his shirt.
” Don’t worry about that. Got tons of that.” He kisses my forehead help me with my panties.
” You might wanna use the restroom. That way.” I nod and pick my clothes off the floor as I go to the bathroom direction.
I shut the door behind him and stare at my reflection. Yeah , my hair is a bit messy already. I quickly wash my face and hands. I get dressed and sweep my hand through my hair. Now i look like a person. I open the bathroom door and walk out.
” Gray..” I call out and pause to what I see. Sarai looks up at me totally taken off guard. She looks scared , shocked and afraid. She stand beside Gray’s desk with a flashdrive on her hands about to fix it into the computer.
Her mouth is slightly apart as she stares at me. Why’s she scared ?
” What are you doing ?”
She opens her mouth to speak but nothing comes out. I look around the office and Gray’s nowhere to be seen. Which means one thing , she must have sneak herself inside his office. I barely could tell why she look scared and frightened holding a flash drive.
What’s she doing?
” Uh.. I’m…” She stutters.
Suddenly , Reid walks in.
Chapter 44
” Where’s Gray ?” Reid asks me as he glances from me to Sarai.
” He’s not in.” I reply and cross my arms.
” Then why are you here ?” He asks me.
” None of your business , Reid. I’m sure he’s speaking with Mr. Tucker. You can look for him around.” I say.
He huffs and stares at Sarai before leaving.
” What are you doing here ?” I ask Sarai again. She gives me her fake smile and walks out from the desk.
” I am here to see Gray.”
” Gray’s not here. Why are you holding a flashdrive ?”
” The last time I checked , you’re Ariel Peterson and not a detective. What’s your issues ?”
I cross my arms and blink my eyes at her. She’s so weird. Deep down , I have this feeling she is working secretly for Reid.
” Can I see the flashdrive ?”
” Why should I give it to you ? It’s a business drive that contains information about Gray’s clients. I was here to check before you barged in.”
” You were frightened Sarai.”
” True. Cause my job is also frightened. I would mind my business if I were you.” She hisses and walks out of the office.
I sigh and pick up my shoes as I step inside my shoes. I need a good bath and a nice sleep. Everything happening around is so strange. Alexa is not picking her calls after I saw her with Vladimir entering a restaurant. Why are they together ? I don’t wanna believe Alexa would sell me out to Vladimir. What if she’s working for him. So many questions that I need answers from.
Gray walks into his office with a new clean white dress shirt. Yeah , he was right. Maybe he had tons of it in here.
” You’re okay ?” He coo’s and run his hands through my hair.
I sigh and shake my head.
” What’s Sarai’s work status ? What does she do ?”
” That’s a question I didn’t expect from you.”
I shrug and look at him.
” She seduces men to steal information from them. Those informations are important and most times used against them.”
” Does she sleep with them ?”
” That’s her choice. I don’t fuckin care. Are you sure you’re okay ?”
” Why do you need their informations ?”
He raises his brows and smirks. So what’s amusing ?
” You’re not a detective , are you ?” He grimaces, holding slightly to my waist.
I chuckle and swat his hand.” Why would you say that ?” He shrugs and smiles at me.
” I don’t really know how to explain that to you. Their informations are sort of useful.”
” Do you kill them ? The men ?”
He sighs and stares blankly at me. ” Are sure you’re okay ?” I smile and nod.
” We don’t kill them if it’s not necessary. Quit asking these questions.”
I roll my eyes and try to break free from his hold but he’s stronger and won’t let me.
” Where are you going ?”
” Kennedy needs me at home and I need to go home today.”
” Ariel , you’re not going home today.”
” Why ?”
” Because I don’t want you to. I want to look after you.” He says. I laugh and rest my hand on his chest.
” I’m not ten , Gray.”
” Yeah ? And you can’t even shoot a gun.” He deadpans. I bite my lips and glare playfully at him.
” So where’s it written that I must learn how to shoot a gun.”
He shrugs and sit me on his desk.
” I’m just saying , you should stay the weekend. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
” Nothing’s gonna happen to me.”
” I know.” He huffs , clearly frustrated.
” Fine. I need to go grocery shopping and I need to get pills. You know what you deposited in me.” I scowl.
He widens his eyes and laugh at my remark.
” Alright.” I wrap my arms around his torso and pull him closer to me.
” I don’t trust Sarai. She’s too weird and sassy. She was in your office not too long ago. Reid also walked in , said he was looking for you.”
He smirks and run the pad of his thumb along my hairline.
” I’m watching her.” He says calmly and move his gaze to look at my eyes. His thumb caresses slowly on my jawline and his grey eyes watches me. He crashes his lips against mine as we kiss.
His lips nips against mine as our lips move in rhythm. We break from the kiss and our foreheads lean against each other’s.
” Thanks.”
” For ?” I ask and meet eyes with him.
” You know what I’m talking about.” He says and tickles my waist. I laugh and try to free from his hold.
That didn’t stop him from tickling me and he knows I’m ticklish. I breathe in after he stopped.
” You’re silly.” I say and smack his chest.
” And you’re pretty.” He kisses my forehead and then my nose and my lips.
” Thank you for everything.” I smile and kiss his cheek.
Someone knocks on the door as we dart our heads to the office door.
” Yes.” The doorknob twists open and Trent walks in. I remember him from that party Gray took me to. He smirks at our position and I’m flattered.
” Gray. You look busy.”
” Hi Trent.” He replies and lifts me off the desk and I stand on my feet.
” Hi.” I say to Trent. He smiles and nods, adjusting his suit jacket.
” I should get going Gray.” I kiss his cheek and pick my bag as I walk past Gray and Trent. His eyes follows my every move till I’m out of his office.
Cassandra whips her head to look at me with her ugly glares. I chuckle and shove my hands in my hoodie pockets.
” Enjoyed yourself ?” I ask her.
She scoffs and rolls her eyes. She looks down to whatever thing she’s doing as I chuckle at her. I walk to the elevator and step in.
……..
I halt my car at the garage and get out. I’ve been calling Alexa and she’s not picking up. What’s wrong ? I greet Carl outside and he nods as his own reply. He’s a weirdo. I drop the bag filled with groceries on the countertop and walk out of the kitchen.
” Ariel..” Kennedy’s voice booms as she races down the stairs. Nick is behind her and he’s frowning.
I chuckle at both of them and squat to Kennedy’s height to ruffle her hair.
” So what did you do today ?”
” I played hide and clap with Lucifer. He was terrible.”
” Witch made me fall on my butt.” Nick mutters and walk past us to the living room.
I laugh and stand on my height as I take Kennedy’s hand to go to the living room.
” Where you blindfolded ?” I ask Lucifer.
” Yeah. And it was annoying. She didn’t tell me I had to find her through her little tiny claps. Fuck, it was annoying.” He groans and sits down.
Kennedy glares at Nick and opens her palms for him. I know what that means. He cursed in front of her and he owes her a dollar bill for that. I bet she’s made a lot of money from each one of them.
” Damn.” Nick mutters shoving his hands inside his pocket to bring out money.
” That makes it two. You need the holy water to wash your tongue.” Kennedy says. I bite the inside of my cheek to hold back my laugh.
Nick drops ten dollars on her little palm and she takes it.
” Ariel please take her to her room before she makes me drop another note. I’ve been going broke lately because of her.” He huffs.
” Let’s go.”
” Oh wait.” I stop Kennedy. I need to ask Nick if he has seen or heard from Alexa. Because something is happening and I don’t even know what’s happening.
” Have you heard from Alexa ?”
” No. Why ?”
” Nothing. I saw her today at school and she’s not picking my calls.”
” You should go to her house. She can’t stay away from her house.”
” Yeah. Thanks Lucifer.”
” Don’t call me that.” He retorts. I chuckle at his behavior and take Kennedy upstairs.
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Kennedy sits on the counter top while I sit on a stool close to her. She wanted us to play a game that i really don’t know the name. We’re gonna ask each other questions and if we don’t get it right , the person who asked the question is gonna smash a raw egg on the other person’s head. I declined at first but she was smart to trick me to play.
So much for a Saturday afternoon. We’re both jobless right now. I called Alexa and her phone went straight to voicemail. This is so strange. I FaceTime with Piper and Brandon and both of them said same thing. They haven’t seen her either. I’m planning on driving to her house later today to check on her. I need an explanation on what she was doing with that Russian man. Gray’s not at home. He left rather too early and I’m left alone with Kennedy.
We arrange the eggs and it’s really annoying we’re really going to waste this eggs. All thanks to Kennedy. She doesn’t listen. Once she sets her mind on something , she gets it.
” So I’ll go first.” She muses with her wide smile.
” Alrighty.” I puff out a small amount of breath and rub my palms together.
” What’s my favorite Disney princess and why ?”
” It’s Cinderella and why , because she’s not self centered. Even with her step mother and step sisters maltreating her , Cinderella still has a good soul.” I say triumphantly.
She raises her brows at me and shakes her head sideways.
” Failed. It’s Belle.”
” What !”
” Yes , Belle. And why , because she’s the only girl who’s got balls to fall in love with a beast. Babe’s got testicles.” She chuckles.
I facepalm myself ready to be bathed with eggs. She crack the raw egg on my head as I groan. She’s dead.
” My turn. What’s my major in school ?”
” What !” She bites her lip and scratches her chin like who’s thinking.
” Business administration.” She replies.
” How did you.. who… ugh..”
” You’re going down.” She chuckles evilly and smirks like ‘Joker’.
” What’s my favorite color ?”
” That’s simple. It’s pink.”
” God , false. It’s blue.” She giggles and break another egg on my head. Two eggs and I haven’t even break one yet.
” Hope you’re not cheating ?” I ask her as I wipe the small droplets off my hairline.
” Nah. It’s the truth.”
I sigh and think of a hard question to ask her.
” What’s the usual curse word I say everytime ?” I ask her and smirk wildly.
She rolls her eyes.” It’s asshole.”
What the ! Why’s she always winning ? How can she know about my usual Asshole curse. I palm my forehead and bites my bottom lip. She laughs and winks.
” How did you know ?”
” You know you always say it. No matter how angry you’re. It’s either asshole or idiot. I’m trending. My turn.” She suck on her lips and fold her legs.
” I got it. What’s my favorite sleeping position ?” Seriously , how am I supposed to know that.
I rub my temple and think again. She’s freaking me out. How is she always winning and I haven’t gotten one point. You know it hurts , when you’re gaming with someone and you’re always loosing and they don’t even pity you to let you win just once.
” You like sleeping on your sides and most times you curl yourself like a ball. Please don’t tell me I failed this one.”
” Whatever , you’re correct. Your turn.”
I heave out a deep breath and smile.” How old am I ?”
” Ariel , you’re twenty.”
Damn. I blink my eyes and watch her. I’m totally bewildered. Is she spying on me.
” How did you know that ?”
” I’m a genius. We always have our ways.” Now she’s sounding like Gray. She’s supposed to be a detective.
” What are my allergies ?” She asks and grins. Allergies ? Kennedy doesn’t have an allergy. Never seen her react to whatever thing I cook for her.
” You don’t have any allergies.” I reply boldly. She watches me quietly as she slowly picks up another egg. Oh not again. I’ve been taking all the eggs like forever.
” I do have allergies. Seafoods , especially shrimps.” She winks and cracks the egg on my hair. I groan as I feel the liquid dissolve on my precious hair. What type of kid is this ? I’m done if I don’t crack an egg on her head.
” What’s my allergies ?” I ask her , knowing fully well she doesn’t know it.
” Peanut butter.” Good Lord , shoot me. Why can’t you make her fail and let me crack an egg on her brilliant skull.
” How did you know ?”
” Don’t mess with the boss.” She chuckles and picks up an egg. It’s like she knew I was gonna fail as usual.
” My role model ?”
I swear I don’t know. She had sang a lot of times and she once said she admired Beyonce’s voice and talent. Obviously frustrated , I breathe in and out as I’m faced with Kennedy who won’t stop smirking.
” Beyonce.”
” Damn. Sorry , you’re getting an egg.”
” Wait ! Why ? You admired her talent and voice.”
She sighs and rubs her temple.” I said I admired her talent doesn’t mean she’s my role model. My role model is Ariana Grande.” She’s even too young to get a role model. When I was her age , mother would take us to church to recite Bible verses. I slump my shoulders and let her break the fourth egg on my head. This is so gross.
” I know a lot of things about you and you don’t even know my favourite colour.” She smirks and giggles.
” Hey babe.” Gray appears behind me and Kisses my temple.
” What are you guys… Damn , is that egg on your hair ?” He asks and stands beside me.
” All thanks to Kennedy. She made me play don’t know the answer then break eggs on your hair.”
Gray chuckles and watches both of us.
” Kenny , you played that with her.”
” Hell yeah. Buddy couldn’t even pass one simple test.”
” I passed one. Your sleeping position.”
” Just that. Jamal you wanna play ?” Kennedy asks and smirks at Gray.
” Fuck no. The last time she manipulated me to play it with her, I had straight seven eggs on my head.”
” You’re the boss now. Come on , just one.” She pouts.
I chuckle and nod at Gray. I really wanna watch Kennedy crack one egg on Gray’s head. I can’t imagine his looks.
” You know you’re gonna win this ?” I pressure.
” Fine. Just one.” He grumbles.
” Sure thing. What’s my middle name ?” Kennedy asks.
And that one question made Gray think like forever. Does she have a middle name at all ?
” Damn. Fuck , I hate work.” Gray mutters glaring at Kennedy.
Kennedy chuckles and picks up one raw egg. Great, someone’s going down.
” Anne or Annette I think.”
” God , Gray really. Pick one.” Kennedy whines.
” Fine. It’s Willow.”
” You’re going down Gray.” Kennedy chuckles and spin the egg.
” But that’s your middle name.” Gray protests. He hates the idea of little Kennedy cracking an egg on his perfect locks.
” Gray , I don’t even have a middle name.”
ALEXA
Vladimir forced me to one of his house while i struggle to break free. He ceased my phone and I’m sure a lot of people must have called. He tosses me on his shoulders as he walks into his mansion. His guards stand outside with their guns to watch the compound. I’ve been saying no and he’s not listening.
He climb upstairs with me on his shoulder. I try to squirm and free myself from his strong hold but it’s not working. Vladimir is well built and strong compared to me.
” Let go of me , you crazy fucker.” I yell.
He drops me on my feet and smirks at me.
” Don’t test my patience princess.” He says and takes off his jacket.
I bite my bottom lip and punch his cute face. He bites his tongue and looks down at me. His hand wraps around my neck and he tosses me on his bed.
” I don’t wanna kill you but trust me , if you want it the hard way I’ll give it to you. I’ll kill you and behead you and then send it to your fucked up parents for giving birth to a fucked up bitch. You’re gonna walk through that door and my men will accompany you to bring her to me. One wrong move and you’ll be gone forever.”
” Fuck you. I won’t.” I yell and fight to free myself. He doesn’t budge.
He grabs my neck tighter and presses me against the bed. He pulls out his gun and presses the cold metal against my temple. I squirm and shudder. He pulls the hammer and one wrong move he’s pulling that trigger.
” You know if i kill you, I’m still gonna get her myself. Why don’t you save yourself the stress and be a good girl and bring her to me.”
My heartbeat is rapid and I’m already sweating. You can’t trick this man , you’re just playing with fire which means you’ll just get hurt. I thought for a long while before answering.
” Fine , I’ll bring her.”
Chapter 45
I groan helplessly and scrub my scalp rather too aggressive to wash away the eggs . This is frustrating. I shampoo my hair to get rid of the eggs under the shower. God remind me next time not to play this type of game with Kennedy. Gray steps under the shower with me and I least expected that. I mean there are two shower faucets in the bathroom.
He scrunches his face and scrubs his hair. Kennedy broke an egg on his head. So gross.
” She’s so crazy…” He mutters scrubbing hard on his scalp.
I roll my eyes and turn around to back him as I wash my hair.
” Lemme help you with that.” He says behind me.
My body tenses with Gray standing behind me. He massages my scalp as the water rinse our body .
” Why didn’t you tell me Sarai was holding a flash drive yesterday when she entered my office ?” He asks. I bite my lip and sigh.
” I’m sorry. I just don’t wanna complicate things between you and your worker.”
” How did you find out ?” I ask.
” She forgot to cancel whatever thing she wanted to do.”
” And what’s that ?”
He chuckles.” Personal details of an important client of mine.” He answers.
” Why would she want that ?”
” That’s for me to handle.” He replies. I roll my eyes and run my fingers through my hair.
” So what are you gonna do to her ?”
” Pretend like I don’t know about her dirty game. I hate moles.” Who doesn’t hate them ? They are the worst set of people ever.
” And you’re gonna kill her afterwards ?” I ask and look at him above my shoulders.
He smirks and kisses my temple instead. That’s his own answer. What a jerk.
” Do you ever think Damon would come back ?” I ask Gray. I turn to look at him and rub my palm down my arms to rinse my skin.
” Maybe.”
” What if he comes back ?” I ask. His grey orbs are glue to mine and his lips slightly parted.
He runs his fingers down my hair and wraps his free hand around my waist.
” If he comes back , that’s a good news for Kennedy then.”
” What about you ? Don’t you miss him ?” I trail my fingers down his sculpted chest and along his torso.
He sighs and gently cup my cheek rubbing his thumb pad slowly on my cheek.
” I do miss him. He’s my brother so it’s my responsibility to miss him.” He says.
I keep quiet as we stare at each other. Yeah , he’s making me hot in every places in my body and I want him again. He smiles and pulls my nude self to his skin to taste my lips. My eyes flutter shut on their own as I welcome his heavenly lips. His left hand stays around my waist and grips gently to my ass while the other cups my cheek to kiss him. My tongue move against his as our lips savor each other.
My hands loop around his neck with our lips in motion. I moan into his mouth as goosebumps takes over my skin. He leans me against the cold wall with her lips still engaged. I tug on his hair and kiss him desperately. The kiss moves from gentle to desperate and my legs are already wrapped around his waist.
” Fuck , Tinkerbell…” He breathes out once we break from the kiss.” If we don’t stop , I’m gonna take you right here.” He smirks still holding to my form.
” I don’t mind.” I smirk and bite my bottom lip seductively.
” Are you on the pills already ?”
” Started taking those yesterday.” I voice out and trail my fingers on his jawline.
” Then you’re ready for me..” he says and take charge of my lips again.
.
****
” Mom , what now ?” Gray rambles on the phone fondling with my hair. He’s been trying to braid my hair to pigtails like forever.
I sit on his bed with his Calvin Klein briefs and t-shirt as Gray continues his terrible attempt on braids. His mom called him and he wasn’t that pleased. He avoided her calls and I had to scold him to take the calls.
” Gray you’re such a dick. You don’t call , you don’t text. You don’t even care about anyone. All you care about is your stupid business. What type of son are you ?” Her voice yells through the speaker phone. Now I know where Gray got his usual curse words from. It runs in the blood.
I chuckle and roll my eyes.
” Look ma, I’ve been busy.” Gray defends himself , huffing non-stop.
” Busy with what exactly ? You can’t even get a good girl.”
” Is that why you called?” He whines and I’m sure he’s clenching his jaw right now. Dude’s infuriated by his ma.
” Not really. My birthday is at the corner. And I’m sure you’ve forgotten about it. You don’t even know my birthday date. Most times I think you don’t even remember my name.”
” Mia. Seriously, mom, I didn’t forget your birthday.”
” What’s the date ?”
” Mom it’s two months from now and on the 17 to be precise. What exactly are you whining about ? Your birthday presents , I’m gonna get you your favorite jewel as usual.” He says and mutters fuck under his breath.
I jab my elbow on his ribs and he had to pinch my waist.
” You’re never gonna change. Antonio is throwing a party for me in his yacht in Canada. You’re coming.”
” I should travel to Canada ?” He asks and for once stop battling with my hair.
He picks his phone and get off the bed. His phone’s not on speaker anymore.
” Mom , I might be busy with work.” He scoffs and slides his hand down his face.
She said something on the phone but I didn’t hear a thing. Gray looks vexed and maybe bored.
” Yeah. I get it. Stop making me feel emotional with your continuous rambling reminding me that Damon is better and he would never complain about your birthday. I’m gonna be there. Bye and I’ll call you back.” He groans and hangs up.
I pull my knees to my chest and look at Gray.
” That was rude. You sound so annoying on the phone.”
” You won’t understand.”
” Yeah , your usual phrase. She sounds bitter like she misses her son. You were being hard on her and making her regret why she had to call you to force you to her birthday.” I smile at him.
He drops his phone on the nightstand and sits next to me on the bed. His hands go behind my back to wrap around my shoulders. He pulls me to himself and kisses my temple.
” Maybe I was an asshole to her.”
” A big time asshole. You should have listen to the desperation in her voice. I think it’s been long since she last saw you.”
He rolls his eyes and lay his head on my laps. His black locks spread to every corner. I run my fingers through his hair and watch how his eyes flutter shut with every touch.
” She’s married to some wealthy man. She’s supposed to be okay. Precise I’m always busy and I can’t always check on her.”
” You’re the only family left of her and you know that. I really haven’t seen her and it’s funny I already liked her.” I say.
He chuckles and nods slightly on my laps.
” She’s cool but sometimes a crackhead. She’s kinda hard on me sometimes when I was growing up.”
” What was Damon like ?”
He takes in a deep breath and shut his eyes. His eyelashes are perfect and even fuller than mine. His eyes slowly parts and they meet mine.
” He wasn’t bad. Always close to mom. I’m closest to my dad. We would work together and all that bullshit.”
” Yeah ?”
He nods again. ” Kennedy looks just like him. Except for her attitude. He hates being aggressive and doesn’t like to fight. I think I was the rebel. Got into countless fights when I was thirteen and I got kicked out of so many highschools. Shit..” He chuckles and I laugh at his funny story. He is sure like Kennedy. She got her fierce attitude from Gray.
” You’re one hell of a kid when growing up.”
” Yeah.” He sighs and bites his bottom lip.
” Gray…” Kennedy calls out as she knocks on the door before opening.
She giggles and run into his room with her little purple swimsuits. I forgot there’s a swimming pool in his room.
” Yeesss.” She squeals and get inside the water.
Gray sits up from my lap and cuss.
” Kennedy really. There’s a pool outside the house.”
” Yeah ?” She grins and shake her hair.
” Maybe you should talk to the architect never to build a pool inside a bedroom. I’m never getting out. Hi Ariel , wanna join me ?” She winks.
I laugh and shake my head .
” What a kid.” Gray mutters and lay back on my laps.
” Your room looks like a hotel, especially with a swimming pool in it.” Kennedy says.
” How did you know what’s a hotel like? Did Jhene take you to one ?” Gray asks and I swat his arms.
” Really , Gray. It’s in the TV. A television.” She groans and begins splashing water on herself.
” Don’t splash water on my room.” Gray whines. I love how both of them reacts. It’s cute to watch.
” Whatever. I feel like I’m in the beach. Hey , Gray, won’t you take Ariel and I to the beach?” She asks and bob her head on the water.
” No Kennedy.” Gray replies. He’s frustrated.
” You’re always mean. Don’t worry Ariel, when I turn fifteen we’re always gonna hang out. We’re gonna go to the beach and sleep at the spa just trying to look glamorous.” Gray looks up at me. I smirk at him as he turns his head to look at Kennedy who’s swimming.
” Fuck..”
” Gray I heard that. My five dollar.” She demands and swims close to the deck.
” For what ?”
” For cursing.” I say as Kennedy gives me a thumbs up.
” Fuck..”
” That makes it ten.” I say.
Gray rolls his eyes and playfully glares at me.
” You’re supposed to be by my side.” He whispers and tickles me.
” Gray no..” I laugh so loud but he didn’t stop tickling me. My sides hurts when he decides to stop. He’s on top of me with his hands on either side of my head and we’re staring at each other.
I swallow and breathe in. My heart is already beating with the way he looks at me. He leans closer and I’m already anticipating for his lips. Kennedy clears her throat and that brought us to reality.
Gray rolls his eyes into his head and bites his lip.
” That was cute though.” We turn to look at her and she’s grinning at us.
I laugh and gently push Gray off me. Kennedy hums a song under her breath. She opens her mouth to sing ‘let it go’ from Frozen but Gray stop her.
” Please don’t sing. You sing terrible just like Nick.”
” You’re just jealous Gray. At least I don’t sound like nails mixed with gravel.” Kennedy huffs.
I bite the inside of my cheek to hold back my laughter. That didn’t help. I throw my head back and burst into a squeal of laughter. This is so embarrassing.
” Babe , really.” Gray whines and shakes his head.
” You look cute.” I giggle and poke his cheek.
” Aren’t you supposed to be done swimming.” Gray whines. He get off me and lay on the bed with a pillow under his head.
” Hell no.” She says and crashes back on the water.
Gray picks up the remote control to turn on the TV. He scoots me closer to him so my legs are on his.
” Gray , today is Saturday.” Kennedy says and swims to the deck to lean her elbows on it.
” So what about Saturdays , hmm ?”
” I wanna go to the fun fair.”
” What ?” Gray laughs and looks down at her. She’s serious.
” That’s a good idea. I mean today is Saturday and she’s gonna be gone by tomorrow. I’m gonna miss her so we can just hang out today.”
” That’s my bestie. We’re gonna go to the movies and play games. I’m gonna get dressed.” She squeal and jump out of the pool as she rushes out of the room slamming the door shut.
” Fuck , my room’s wet.”
” So much for a pool in a bedroom. Crazy.” I giggle and get off the bed.
” Where are you going ?”
” I need to clean the wet floor and get dressed. You should get dressed too. We shouldn’t keep Kennedy waiting.” I wink and saunter off.
GRAY
This is so crazy.
We’re in a funfair and i can’t even remember ever going to one. Infact I’ve never been to one. But Kennedy and Ariel thought it’s a nice idea we come. I park the car outside the park and the crowd almost made me puke. Now I feel like a teenage dork.
” You’re okay babe ?” Ariel asks.
I slowly turn my head to look at her. Her smirk is out of Earth. It literally makes me do anything. She’s so pretty and… ugh.
” Yeah. Theme park huh ?”
They giggles and step out of the car. I hate this. I just hate people staring at me like I’m Santa Claus on summer weekend.
” Oh my God.” Kennedy squeal and walks ahead of us.
” You don’t like this idea right ?”
” You know I don’t.” I reply looking at every single person here.
” Trust me , it’s gonna be fun.”
” Have you been to this type of place before ?” I ask her keeping my eyes on Kennedy. I don’t want her to wander.
” Yeah. When I was sixteen.”
” Yeah sixteen.”
” Gray , breathe.” She stops on her track and stands in front of me with both her hands on my chest.
” You just need to move out of your comfort zone once in a while.” She says and I just stay quiet looking into her eyes. She smiles and gives me a quick kiss before turning around to take Kennedy’s hand.
They run to a booth selling cotton candy. I walk behind them and watch. I naturally hate gatherings and to make it more annoying, this tiny ladies are already staring at me. Fuck.
” Want something ?” Ariel ask holding her candy.
” No , I’m good.”
” You should taste this.” She intertwines her free arm around mine.
” I wanna ride.” Kennedy calls out and run to the direction of the merry go round.
Ariel releases her hands from mine and i wish she didn’t. I watch her change a dollar bill to coins and insert it inside a hole in the merry go round. I help her lift Kennedy to sit on it as it begins going round. Kids.
” Hope you didn’t bring a gun ?” Ariel asks stuffing her mouth with the cotton candy.
” You know I would. Any type of shit can happen.”
” What? What about Kennedy? She don’t wanna witness a shootout , it might affect her brain.”
I chuckle and shake my head. Not Kennedy. That kid’s weird. ” She already witnessed one. Kid didn’t freak out or whimper. Hid inside my car and watch in awe. Said it’s the most amazing thing she’s ever seen.”
” What?” She exclaims. I shrug as she breathes in. I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her to my chest. I love the way she makes my heart beat.
I admire the way she makes me want her every single seconds .
I love the way she smiles.
I love how she makes me feel and funny enough i love how she feels against me each time she moans my name. It’s the most beautiful thing ever. I had stay all night just to look into her gorgeous eyes and pretty face. Just to watch her sleep. I love how she holds me each time we sleep on the same bed. And the most beautiful thing ever is to wake up in the same bed with her.
What are all these feelings. Is this what people call love ? Her eyes lock with mine and just that makes my heart skip. The way she looks at me. I tuck back her loose strands of hair behind her ear and lean closer to take her lips in mine and maybe tell her I love her. Even if I don’t know what that means but she gave me the meaning of love.
Someone throws a popcorn at me as we turn to look at that intruder.
” Kennedy.”
” God , you guys have been standing there like forever with your endless staring competition. Why don’t you kiss her already and tell how you feel.”
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