Ch. 46..50: Until I Met You Chapter 46-50
Chapter 46
That’s so embarrassing. Gray and I pull away from each other and I rub my nape. Most people look at us and go back to their business murmuring amongst themselves.
” How was your ride ?” I ask her and squat to her height.
” It was fun.”
” Who bought you popcorn ?” Gray asks looking down at her.
” I bought it. From my cursing savings if you choose to ask.” She rolls her eyes and stuff her mouth filled with popcorns.
” How long have you been standing there ?” Gray asks.
” Long enough to count the stars in one night. You should see your faces. Chill , you look cute.” She giggles.
I blush and eat my cotton candy.
” Want some ?” I ask Gray.
” Hell no.” He whines and shove his hands into his front pocket.
” Come on buddy , you don’t wanna turn my offer down.” I whisper to his ear. He groans and opens his mouth for me to stuff cotton candy in it.
” This taste terrible.” He mutters , chewing the candy.
” Or maybe you’re terrible.” I kiss his cheek and turn to look at Kennedy who’s grinning at us.
Weird kid.
” Come on. Let’s play a game. I wanna ride a car.” Kennedy says.
” A racing game ?”
She nods and grabs my wrist as she starts walking. I turn around to look at Gray. He frowns and shrugs before following us. Kennedy was serious. She paid for a racing video game and I’m her opponent.
” Let’s see what you got Peterson.” She chuckles evilly handling her game pad. First thing , how did she know my last name ?
” How did you know my last name ?” I ask her.
” Don’t mess with the boss. Game’s starting.”
I cuss and look back at my game. How am i supposed to play a car racing game? I only play Xbox and I’m terrible at it. Gray chuckles behind me as he wraps his arms around my waist to take my pad.
” You play video games?” I ask him as I watch him handle my pad.
He just laughs and kisses my hair.
” Ariel , you’re cheating. You shouldn’t let Gray play for you.”
” Seriously , she’s my girl and I can help her. You know she’s gonna loose terribly.” Gray says.
I lean into his chest and watch the two cars race on the game screen. Kennedy is such a gamer. She maneuver her car to hit mine but Gray was better. He chuckles and increase the speed till we get to the finish line. I squeal and scrunch my face at Kennedy who lost.
” You didn’t win you know that right ?” Kennedy scrunches her nose and crosses her arms.
Gray drops the pad and wrap his strong arms around my waist to pull me to him. He chuckles against my hair and kisses my temple.
” Kennedy , admit. We won.” Gray says.
” You shouldn’t have helped her. Let’s play another game. Gray , don’t help her.” Kennedy warns.
Gray laughs and nods. ” Yes , boss.”
We paid for another game and it’s a fighting game. I breathe in because as usual I’m terrible. Gray’s still behind me , with his arms around my waist. For real , he didn’t help but watch me get beaten by Kennedy.
” You’re going down…” She cackles and controls her avatar to beat the shit out of mine.
” Gray can you just help ?” I call out , cause I’m already loosing.
” Don’t you dare , Jamal.” Kennedy grins.
” I fuckin hate that name.” He whines and lean his head on my shoulders.
” You owe me one dollar.” Kennedy tells him , still kicking my ass. She won at first round and I’m already infuriated.
” Fuck , babe. You’re terrible.” Gray laughs behind me.
” Ten dollars Gray.” Kennedy says to Gray.
” Shit.” He cusses and shoves out the money and give it to Kennedy.
” That’s a lot. That means I’m free to swear as I want through out today. Fuckin hell.” He huffs behind me.
I laugh as Kennedy takes the money. Round two begins and I’m just playing shit. Gray place his hands on mine and help me control it.
” That’s cheating.”
” Breathe , Kennedy. You’re a game freak and you’ll always win.” I can feel the humor in his voice. I bet he smirks too.
” Yo ..” I giggles as we team up together to beat up Kennedy’s avatar.
” Fuck..” she exclaims once she lost.
” My ten dollars.” Gray says to Kennedy as he drops the pad.
” Why?”
” You said ‘fuck’ Kenny. And that’s inappropriate for a seven year old. Ten dollars please..”
” Gray , it’s supposed to be five.”
” No. You’re not allowed to swear. You’re too young for that so you’re giving me ten.”
” Says the uncle who would pass out any minute if he doesn’t swear.” Kennedy mutters and slap the money on Gray’s palm.
” This is crazy.” I laugh at both of them.
” I made you won , so you owe me a kiss.” Gray whispers behind me.
” Adults. So gross.” She whines and turns around to go to the bowling alley.
” Come on.” She calls out to us and we follow.
” Yeah , she’s the boss now.” Gray mutters beside me.
” Shut up. ” I laugh and take his hand in mine.
” So who’s ready for bowling ?” Kennedy squeals , spinning the ball in her hand.
” Ariel you wanna bet ? I’m kicking your ass.” She winks and smirks.
” Sure thing , madam.” I pick up my ball and roll it down the alley. So bad I only could kick out three out of ten pins.
” Ready ?” Kennedy smirks and rolls her ball down the alley. Gray chuckles deeply and watches us. I nudge him in his ribs and he had to wince.
” Yo ho…” Kennedy squeals as her ball hit out almost all the pins.
” Yeah? Watch me , munchies.” I chuckle and roll my ball down the alley as all the pins comes down.
” Yes. One kiss babe.” I smirk at Gray. He chuckles and pecks my lips.
” Seriously…” Kennedy mutters and crosses her arms. I roll my eyes and turn to look at Kennedy who’s scowling.
” I won. Now what’s my price.”
” You’re riding a rollercoaster with me.” She grins and take my hand in hers.
I quickly turn around and meet eyes with Gray. He rolls his eyes and follow behind. Clearly , he’s tired.
” Hey hi..” I hear a female flirty voice. Kennedy and i stop walking as we turn around.
An average brunette with pretty tanned legs stops in front of Gray.
” I’m sorry. I truly admire you. Mind if I get an autograph ?” She asks sweetly.
” Sure.” Gray tells her and raises his head to look at me. He mutters something under his breath. I chuckle and watch him sign an autograph for the girl.
” He has turn into a celebrity already.” Kennedy mutters.
” Thank you.” The girl squeaks and saunters away.
” Can we just go home?” Gray asks and stalk towards us.
” No.” Kennedy replies adamantly and take my hand in hers as she begins walking. I shrug an arm and turn around to look at Gray. He’s behind us with his hands in his pockets and he’s already tired.
I giggle and shake my head at his faint smile he’s trying to keep. I paid for Kennedy’s ride as she enters. She asks me to join her.
” Gray?”
” You should go ahead. I’ll be fine here.” He says.
” Come on Gray. Live a little.”
” I’m not riding a rollercoaster. That’s fucked up.” He defends.
” Whatever. Get us ice cream before we get back.” I say to Gray and give him a quick kiss on the cheek.
” You really wanna go with her ?” He mutters and wraps one hand around my waist to pull me to himself.
” The ride’s waiting.” Kennedy whines. She’s already getting tired.
” She needs company.”
He rolls his eyes and look Into my eyes.
” You miss already? I know. I’ll be back.” I kiss him one last time and get on the ride.
” Hold on tight.” Kennedy squeals beside me as we fasten our seatbelts.
We squeal as the ride begins to turn slowly then faster. Kennedy cringe to my arm with her tiny squeaking screams deafening my ears. I shut my eyes and breathe in the air. My hair slap against my skin as it dance to the wind.
” Ariel.” Kennedy says beside me.
” Hmm…”
” I don’t feel like going , you know. But my mom , she’s a drama queen sometimes. She’s gonna freak out and say I don’t wanna be with her. Her place is boring. There’s no you , no Gray or even Lucifer. Except Meghan. She’s annoying sometimes.”
I chuckle and pull Kennedy to myself.
” You’ll be fine okay. You won’t stay long remember.”
” She’s not always at home. I’ve a old nanny there. Nanny who can’t even dance.” She says and we both laugh.
” It’s fine.” I rub her little bicep and kiss her hair.
We stay quiet for seconds and then minutes as the ride keep on turning.
” Gray’s so lucky to have you , you know. You’re pretty and really nice. I wanna be your bride’s maid at your wedding.” She says and i freeze.
Marriage ?
I’m not even ready for the wedding and she’s talking about marriage.
I gulp and wrap my arms around her little figure as she leans into me. The ride halts after it’s death ride and we alight from the ride. Gray’s nowhere to be seen.
” Where’s Gray ?”
” Maybe around to get us ice cream.” She beams and begins walking. She turns around and motions for me to follow her.
I sigh and follow her. I see Gray holding two cups of ice cream. Obviously, he doesn’t like the idea because people won’t stop ogling at him. He’s just too perfect.
” Hey.” He kisses my temple and give us the ice cream.
” Thank you.” I smile at my cup and look up at him. His grey orbs lights in amusement and he sighs.
” Enjoyed your ride ?” He asks.
” Yeah. It was fun. You missed.” Kennedy says and we laugh.
” Come on , let’s get you home.”
” Hold on. Lemme play my last game. It’s awesome.” She squeaks and run to a booth.
” Fuck.” Gray mutters.
” Seriously. You gotta get used to it.” I wink at him and begin eating my ice cream. He lazily strides beside me with his hands stuck in his pockets.
” Yeah , I wanna shoot.” Kennedy whines to the man at the booth. It’s a shooting game. There about ten plastic toy horses on the strings in his booth.
” You’re not supposed to be shooting a gun.” The man say to her. He lifts his head and meet eyes with Gray.
” Um… Kennedy , maybe we should get you to a better game booth. You shouldn’t shoot today.” I smile and pat Kennedy’s hair.
” But why ?”
” Because , you’re too young to shoot a gun.” Gray says through gritted teeth. ” Come on. We should get you home.” He takes her little hand in his and lead her away from the booth.
” Kennedy why would you wanna shoot a gun ?” Gray ask her.
She ignores him and snatch her hand from his to hold mine. I smile faintly and hold her hands firmly.
” Can i play another last game before we leave? I’m going to my mom’s remember.” She pouts and pucker her lips. Nobody would resist that.
” Fine.” Gray groans and sighs. He rolls his eyes and Kennedy rushes to a game booth.
We stay behind and watch her with the other kids.
” Kids are so hard sometimes. Can’t imagine having one right now.” He mutters and sighs.
” It’s gonna be cute you know. Changing diapers.” I nudge him and chuckle.
” That shit ain’t cute. It’s just stressful.”
I roll my eyes and cross my arms. Literally , he’s telling me he doesn’t want kids. What am I expecting ? For heaven’s sake , he’s Gray Carter. I don’t even want one anytime soon.
” Hey that’s enough…” We heard chattering from Kennedy’s game booth.
I throw my ice cream cup in a trashcan as we hurry to the noise. Oh my God.
” Kennedy..” Gray groans and try to stop her. She just got into a fight with an older girl , probably ten years old. Kid’s nose is already bleeding.
” Come on.” I take Kennedy’s hand and lead her away from the fight. Gray apologizes to the kid’s parent and he had to give her some money. Gray’s pissed and really tired.
We walk back to his car as we stare at Kennedy. She doesn’t even look bothered.
” I wanna watch a movie.” She breaks the silence.
” Kennedy you just fought someone.” Gray says.
” I broke her nose actually.”
” And you’re prideful about it ? What’s your problem ? You just beat up a ten year old kid if I’m not mistaking.”
” I still wanna watch a movie.” She whines.
” Get in the car.” He orders and opens the backseat for her.
She whines and get in. Gray slams the door shut and I quickly slide into the passenger seat before he reaches to open mine. He rolls his eyes and get in the driver’s seat.
The ride was intense and Gray looks stressed out , worse still tired.
” Am I gonna watch a movie ?”
” Kennedy , not today. You should stop being violent. You almost killed that kid.” I say.
” Ugly blonde.” She hisses and cross her arms dramatically.
So much for Kennedy. I shove out my phone and call Alexa. It just went straight to voicemail. I type a message on my phone and sent it to her. This is too strange.
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~ALEXA~
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I look around the room and I’m tied to his chair. I’ve been tied against the chair after that conversation we had about me bringing Ariel. I tried to trick him and probably run away but it was fruitless. I almost got shot. He smashed my phone and right now I don’t even have a phone.
Vladimir is a crackhead and he’s so fuckin worse. I told him I can’t imagine betraying my friend nor my cousin. She’s gone through a lot of shit and deceiving her to a much worse fate , is terrible.
” Dear, Alexa. Won’t you give up yet ?” He asks. His deep blue eyes taunts me as usual. He shoves his hands in his pants and smirks at me. Why is the devil always beautiful ? Stupid fucker.
Can’t believe I had sex with him. He even made me give him a strip tease because I refuse to budge. I squirm on the chair and try to free myself from the knots of this rope. I don’t even have much clothing. I’m with just panties and bra. He would touch me whenever I say no and almost made me give him a blow job.
” You’re so pretty when you don’t listen.” He coo’s and shoves out his hands out of his pockets. He walks slowly to me and stops right in front of me. He grabs my hair and raise my head up to look at his pretty face.
” Why don’t you give her up and save yourself from the suffering. You know I won’t hesitate to put a bullet into your brain. I know where she stays. I’ll get my boys to bring her to me and it’s still the same.”
” You’re crazy Vladimir. If you can get her yourself why use me ?”
” Because I don’t wanna hurt her.”
” Hurting her? That means you’re hurting Gray. Why don’t you leave the poor girl out of your shit business , you stupid dickhead.”
He smirks and presses his finger at the sides of my mouth. Is long fingers presses against my skin and it hurts.
” I’m gonna ask again. Will you bring her to me or not ?”
” Fuck you nigga.”
He chuckles deadly and nods.
” Such a cunt. I’m gonna miss you , sweetness.” He slightly pat my mouth and move backwards from me.
He shove out his gun and point it to me. Fuck’s sake , how did I get into this mess. I whimper and breathe in and out.
” Changed your mind already?”
” Go fuck yourself.” I yell at him.
” Okay.”
And that’s it. He pulls the trigger.
Chapter 47
Gray parks his car in his garage and we get out. Kennedy rushes out of the car and race into the house.
” Crazy kid.”
” I bet she got that from you.” I say closing my side door.
” I bet not. I’m not that crazy. She just literally broke someone’s nose and act like it’s nothing.” Gray sighs and turns around to my side.
” You’ve killed people and act like it’s nothing.” I smirk and grab his jacket collar to pull him closer.
” Really ?” He raises his brows and seductively bites his bottom lip.
” Yeah.” I reply and wrap my arms around his neck. He smell so good. His breath fans my neck and I close my eyes to lean into his gentle assault. His right hand move slowly on my thighs to my hips as he bites my earlobe.
” Gray , we’re outside.”
” And this is my house.” He whispers and suck the skin below my ear. I gasp to the feeling and tug on his hair. He licks my skin and suck on it moving down to my neck. I throw my head back and moan.
” Boss. Oh damn..” Nick mutters behind us. Gray groans and let go of me to look at Nick.
” I’m sorry. Just a tiny little emergency.” He smiles at me.
” I’m coming.” Gray replies. Nick nods his head and walks back into the house.
I giggle and wrap my arms around Gray from behind. I rest my cheek on his back and kiss his back through his jacket.
” Thanks babe. For everything.” I whisper and squeeze him gently.
” Thanks too.” He turns around and wraps his hands around my waist. He cups my cheek and kiss me. I smile in between the kiss and kiss back. He leans me gently against his car and deepens the kiss. His lips is so soft as they move with mine. We pull apart from the kiss and touch foreheads together.
” You look beautiful.” He smiles and rub his thumb on my bottom lip.
” I’m going out. Need to check on the guys. And also Alexa.”
” Should I tell Nick to drive you ?”
I shake my head sideways.” I’ll be fine Gray. You care too much about me.” I pout.
” It’s my duty.” He says barely above a whisper. My cheeks flutter and my heartbeat hammers against my chest. He always makes my heart beat faster for him.
” Becareful , will you ?”
” Yeah , I will.” I kiss him one last time and peck his cheek before leaving.
I slide into my car and drive into the street. God Alexa. I just hope she’s okay. She can’t practically avoid me after hanging out with Vladimir. That dude tried to kill me and now he’s with Alexa. It’s not like he kidnapped her. They both act like they’ve known each other for ages now. She won’t do anything to hurt me right ? I halt outside her apartment and step out of the car. I shut it and walk into the building. I press the elevator button and press her floor number. The ride was awkward for me. I lean against the wall hoping Alexa would have a clear definition of what happened and what’s she doing with Vladimir. I really don’t know why I haven’t told Gray. Probably because , I actually wanna sort this out before telling Gray.
The elevator slides open and I step out. I breathe in and knock on her door. There’s no response so I knocked again. Same thing. I twist her doorknob and it refuses to budge.
” Uh , are you looking for Alexa ?” A guy asks. He just step out of his apartment , probably he’s about going out .
” Yeah. Hi.”
” Hi. She’s not in. She’s been absent since Friday I think. She didn’t even attend frat yesterday and that’s strange. I think she traveled.” He says and I nod in appreciation.
” Thank you very much. I really haven’t heard from her since yesterday. I just decide to drop by.”
” It’s okay. If you find her , ask her If she’s attending frat today since it’s Saturday.” I nod again.
The elevator arrives and we both step in. Now I’m terribly worried. Alexa would never stay out of her apartment for two days and also never attends frat. She’s part of the frat and would always go to frat parties. What if something happens to her ? What if she went out with Vladimir ? What if… A lot of what if’s find their way around my head and I’m about panicking.
” I’m George by the way. I’ve seen you at frat once or maybe twice.” The guy starts a conversation.
” Yeah. I party sometimes. I’m Ariel.”
” It’s a pleasure meeting you.”
” You too.” We walk out of the lobby together and i hurry to my car. I notice the way George gasp to my car. He’s driving a white Ford car compared to my Ferrari. I get that a lot. I wave at him one last time and drive out of the lot.
I dial Piper’s number and put my phone on loud speaker on my dashboard.
” Sup Ariel.” Her voice chimes on the background.
” Hi , pipes. Are you at home ?”
” Yeah. You’re coming over ?”
” Yeah, I’m close.”
” I’m waiting. I made brownies.” I could hear her giggle silently. I chuckle and roll my eyes before hanging up.
I turn up the radio and speed into the crowdy streets. It’s Saturday and so it’s always crowded. Either for people coming into the city or leaving. I pull up at the lot and get out of my car. I shut it and look up at the blocks of flats.
Getting out of the elevator , I knock on their door and Brandon open up. He smiles at me as I walk in. I stalk to the couch Piper is sitting and I sit next to her. SpongeBob SquarePants plays on the TV screen and Piper has a bowl of popcorn on her laps.
” Sup birdie.” She greets.
” Seriously.” I chuckle and eat from her popcorn bowl.
” Sup munchies ?” Brandon chuckles and sits on the single couch.
” I’m good. What’s up with you both ?”
” As you can see, we’re watching SpongeBob SquarePants on a Saturday night , when we’re supposed to be at the frat house.” Piper says and stuff her mouth with the popcorn.
” Talking about frat , are you guys parting today ?” I fold my legs on the couch and move my focus toward the TV.
” I’m fuckin tired today. Brandon’s got a date to plan for tomorrow. Dude don’t wanna look hangover by tomorrow.” Piper chuckles. Brandon rolls his eyes with his cheeks flushed.
” Someone’s got lucky , huh ?”
” Shut up.” He laughs and shake his head.
” You need to see him. Fuck he’s hot. Are you willing to share ?”
” Don’t you go there.” Brandon snap at Piper.
” That means he’s hot.” I muse.
” Fuckin hot. I’m literally feeling the hotness right now.” Brandon chuckles including Piper and I.
Brandon changes the channels and settle for a movie. A Joker movie. I’ve seen this a lot of times with Alexa.
” Have you heard from Alexa ? She’s been out for ages and when I say ages , I mean since yesterday after school.”
” No. Called her and it’s voicemail. Even drop a message and I don’t know… Something seems off huh ?”
” I think buddy went out with her boyfriend.” Brandon says. I can’t just explain she was with a Russian gangster who almost took my life for the second time.
” But that’s not a reason to actually switch off her phone. That’s weird. What if she’s at frat ?” Piper asks and that makes a lot of sense. Alexa might be at frat. I mean she’s a party freak. She might skip her apartment for a whole day , she would never skip frat on Saturdays.
” So are you suggesting we attend frat ?” Brandon asks and wiggles his brows.
I laugh and pull my knees to my chest.
” That’s not a bad idea.” Piper says and look my way for approval.
” I don’t really know. I didn’t tell Gray I was gonna attend frat. I told him i was coming over to your house.”
” You missed his dick already , huh Ariel ?” Brandon asks and furrows his brows. He smirks and bites his bottom lip.
My cheeks flush. I suck my bottom lip and roll my eyes.
” I don’t know what you guys are talking about. I’m just saying , I didn’t discuss frat with Gray.”
” You can just call him now or text him you’re having a girls night and you’ll be home early.” Piper grins and winks with popcorns stuff in her mouth.
” We are gonna meet with Alexa too. No one’s getting hurt.” Brandon adds and grins.
” Alright , fine. But i don’t have anything to wear.” I admit.
The guys blinks their eyes at me and look down at my outfit. I’m wearing a white long sleeve crop top with black joggers and white sneakers.
” You’re fuckin hot Ariel. Bitch you’re stupidly gorgeous. And also we’re driving in our Ferrari.” Piper squeal.
I chuckle and dramatically whip my hair to the side with a wide smirk on my lips.
” I’m gonna go get dressed. We are storming a frat party tonight.” Piper squeaks and runs into the hallway including Brandon.
I pull out my phone and dial Gray’s number.
” You’re coming home ?” He asks once he picks the call.
I chuckle and tuck my loose strands of hair behind my ear.
” Not really. But I’ll be home early I promise. I just wanna attend frat party tonight with the guys.”
” Frat? Ariel seriously.”
I roll my eyes and sigh.
” What if something happens ? What if I’m not there to look out for you…” Seriously. I’m not a kid and I can basically take care of myself.
” Jamal.” I say and I’m sure he’s rolling his eyes right now. He hates to be called Jamal.
” I’ll be fine , i promise. Just frat and i won’t get drunk. I will be home early and I want you to stay awake for me. Will you?”
He chuckles in the background and I could feel him run his hands down his hair.
” Please…”
” You know I can’t resist this voice. I’m already missing you so badly.”
I blush and lick my bottom lip.
” Someone’s already getting wet talking to her boyfriend.” Piper mutters from the hallway.
” Thanks, Gray. I’ll be careful.”
” Sure. Just don’t get drunk.”
I breathe in and hang up the call. Piper is already dressed. Surprising , she’s wearing a red long sleeve crop top and black joggers too with white sneakers.
” Oh baby Jesus. Seriously.”
” What .” She look down at her outfit.
” I don’t wanna look left out.” She shrugs and wave her hand.” Whatever okay. I’m having a good time and I don’t see anything wrong wearing same piece of clothing with my close girlfriend.” She pouts and crosses her arms.
Brandon walks into the living , looking flustered at our choice of clothing.
” Save the sermon for frat , Brandy. Let’s get wasted.” I say and get off the couch. We take the elevator and Piper won’t stop rapping to a song. The elevator descends and the doors slides open.
We enter my car and I speed into the evening. Piper turn on the radio and a country song blares out. They scoff in unison as Piper tune endlessly. Finding nothing useful , Piper switches off the radio.
” You know on Friday after school , I saw Alexa with that same man who shot at Gray and I at Queen’s. They were together coming out of his car.” I say.
” What the fuck!” They exclaim.
” Why didn’t you tell Gray?” Brandon asks from the backseat.
” Maybe because I don’t want him to get the wrong information on Alexa. I wanted to talk to her and ask her about whatever thing I saw yesterday before telling Gray.”
” But what if she’s working for this same man?” Piper asks. I shake my head sideways and sigh. She would never do that.
” She’s not Leslie. I don’t wanna start assuming. I’m gonna talk to her and find out why was she with him.”
” Maybe they are dating. Because I’m not sure she knew about the man who cause that tantrum at Queen’s.” Brandon says.
” Yeah. I think she might be involve with him one way or the other.” Piper adds.
After few minutes of driving , we halt outside the frat house. This is the biggest frat house among all the other frat houses. Eyes darts to my car as most people gasp. Some murmurs holding their red cups. The outside is pretty occupied with almost drunk collegers scattered around the house.
This isn’t cool. We step out of the car and people won’t stop ogling. They gawk at me or maybe my car actually as we shut the door. We ignore the eyes and walk into the frat house. The loud music blares through the speaker and it almost tear out my eardrums. People hand red cups on our hands before walking past us. I promised Gray i wasn’t gonna get drunk and I need to keep to that promise. I hand my red cup to someone else and we saunter to the kitchen.
” I’m getting wasted.” Piper mutters holding shots.
” I gotta attend Mass tomorrow and I’m skipping being hungover.” I smile and pick one shot of vodka.
We throw our heads back and chug down the shot. The taste is as aweful as i remember. I look around the living room and it’s occupied with drunk dancing people. Alexa is not in sight. Something is wrong.
” Ariel.” A familiar voice said beside me. I turn around to see Ryan.
” Hi Ryan.”
” Damn , you look pretty.” I blush and tuck my loose hair behind my ears.
” What you doing at frat?” He asks after checking me out.
” To party of course.” I reply. Brandon hand him a shot. Ryan smiles at him as appreciation before taking the shot.
” You’re always storming clubs lately. No offense , Gee. You look hot.”
” Ryan , she’s taken.” Piper blinks her eyes and grin.
” I didn’t forget. Can’t take my eyes off her, you just gotta blame my eyes.” Ryan says and chug down his shot.
” Seen Alexa ?”
” No. Surprisingly , she didn’t show up at frat yesterday and even today. Alexa is a frat freak. I think she’s out of town to see her parents.” Ryan says. But that won’t guarantee her switching off her phone.
I breathe in and look at the guys. What if she’s been kidnapped by Vladimir ? But why would he do that ? They look comfortable around each other. It was obvious they’ve known each other for a long time now. What if she’s working for Vladimir? What if she’s not? I need to confront her and talk to Gray about Alexa and Vladimir.
I skip the rest shots and Ryan offered for me to dance with him. I stylishly told him no and his face saddens. He quickly smile at me and we continued talking. Hazel and Leslie stalk into the kitchen holding their red cups.
” Sup Ariel. Surprise to see you. Thought you should be storming clubs , Mrs Carter.” Hazel smiles and pour liquor in her red cup. Leslie couldn’t meet my eyes and I liked it.
I ignore Hazel and lean close to Leslie who’s drinking.
” Hey sis.” I grin and whisper at her.
” I’m gonna go dance.” Piper smiles at me and take Brandon’s hand to the living room. Ryan shoots me a genuine smile and walk out of the kitchen leaving just me, Hazel , Leslie and two other drunk girls.
Leslie sighs and turn to look at me.
” Dude, you’re pregnant , you’re not supposed to be drinking.” I whisper close to her to taunt her.
” What’s that supposed to mean ?”
” It means you’re expecting a baby and you don’t even remember.”
She scoffs and bites her bottom lip furiously.
” I like the fact that you’re hurt. You always enjoy making me feel bad because you’re little miss perfect. You always find joy in hurting me because my pains are like music to you. Now look at you , karma fucked you real hard. I wonder what’s gonna happen if I decides to tell our parents.” I taunt her.
” I don’t really know what you want with me.”
” Bitch , you’re a looser and I will never want anything from you.” I scoff and slam my glass on the counter.
” Why don’t you tell mom you’re pregnant.” I suggest and smirk at her.
” Being pregnant doesn’t mean you’re better than me.” She says through clench teeth.
” Yeah? It means you’re a looser. You don’t even know what you want. Since you couldn’t get Gray to look at you , you thought you should make Reid yours. You thought you’re trying to prove a point to the world that you belong. That you can also get a good guy to look at you. Now look at the outcome.”
” Bitch , fuck you and mind your damn business. You’re still a slut anyways.”
” We’ll see to do that.” I smirk at Leslie and walk past her to the living room.
” Come on Ariel , let’s dance.” The guys call out to me as they drag me to the dance floor. I dance to the music and this frat guys won’t stop trying to woo me.
We dance and dance and I could barely feel my feet. I scurry outside the frat house to catch my breath. My phone buzz in my pocket and i shove it out. It’s a text message from Alexa. Alexa ? I tap on the message to view it.
It reads.’ hey cuz , are you busy ? We need to talk. Meet me at school’s parking lot , ASAP.’
School’s lot. But then why’s she not at frat instead?
Chapter 48
I text Brandon and Piper that I’m leaving and apologize for not driving them back. Piper called and told me to go ahead that they’re fine and not ready to leave. My phone rings and I pull it out from my pocket.
” Gray.”
” Are you still at frat?”
” Yeah but I’m about leaving. Alexa sent me a text to meet her at school’s lot.”
” Ariel , it’s 10pm. You should come home.”
” Gray I need to discuss something with her. It’s been long I last saw her and we need to talk.” I say and slide into my car.
” Are you inside your car?”
” Yeah.”
” Come home straight. You shouldn’t go there. Manny just called me that he saw Vladimir’s men around that frat house. Start coming home or I’m coming to get you.”
I blink my eyes to the information and look around the parked cars for anything that look like Vladimir. There’s no one instead of fleet of cars around the park.
” Ariel.”
” How did you know?”
” Manny is around the frat house. I ask him to watch after you.”
” Really Gray. I told you I’ll be fine.”
” I needed to be sure you’re okay. Leave immediately , Manny’s gonna follow you home.” I roll my eyes and look at my rearview mirror.
” Fine.” I groan and scoff.
” I’ll be waiting… For you.” I blush and insert my key in the ignition.
Gray hangs up and I pull out of the lot. I drive into the night and there’s a black car on my tail. Obviously it’s Manny. I turn up the radio and continue driving , my eyes not leaving the rearview mirror. The car follows slowly behind me as I pull up at the underground parking lot of Gray’s house. I get out of the car and turn around to see the black car halt to a stop. Manny get out of the car with Carl.
I roll my eyes and shut my door. Will i always run away from enemies. When will this ever end ? I stomp into the house and sweep my palm down my hair.
” Gray , you don’t know what you’re doing.” Reid’s voice made me stop walking.
” Why are you worried about her?” I hear Gray’s voice. The conversation is coming from the kitchen and I’m pretty sure they don’t even know I just arrived.
I look around and quietly walk closer to the conversation. So much for eavesdropping.
” She’s a threat Gray. She’s gonna bring nothing but trouble to you. Your enemies are gonna strike real hard on you through her. Why can’t you just give her up.”
” Reid , you should learn to mind your business.”
” What did she do to you? You’re falling in love with her. This isn’t you , what’s she doing to you?”
” I don’t fuckin understand you bro. It’s my business maybe you should let me handle it.”
” Really? She is a threat to Summit. To you and to the empire we’ve built. You’re not gonna let a little girl bring down an empire we’ve built.”
” We?” I hear Gray chuckles. ” Seriously , we? Reid I built summit and not you.”
” Oh…” That sort of sting a spot in Reid. Let’s be sincere , that sort of hurt.
” Ten years Gray. I’ve known you for ten fuckin years. I was with you as a friend. I can never believe you had a choose a woman over your own best friend. You don’t know what you’re doing. You’re falling in love with her and every single rival of yours are gonna hit you through her. They know you value her a lot and they will use her to get at you. Why don’t you think about your precious empire and decipher what you really want. This isn’t you. You’re going weak and soft. You know what you’re dealing with. I’m just being fuckin concerned.” I don’t wanna look selfish but Reid might be right.
Every single person who’s coming after me is because of Gray. And to what I’ve come to understand , Gray’s got a lot of rivals. I think he hurt a lot of people just to get on top at a very short period.
” Reid , do me a huge favor and stay out of my shit. Will you?”
There’s silence for a long time and Reid speaks.
” Okay. I hope you know what you’re doing.” I hear footsteps towards the living room. I walk back to the living room and pretend like I didn’t just eavesdrop at their conversation.
Reid meet eyes with me and glares at me. He shoves his hands into his pocket and slowly walk to my frame. He stops in front of me and smirks. His red tongue swipes on his bottom lip alongside his death glare.
” Pretty little diva.” He chuckles and walks past me.
I breathe in and walk to the kitchen. I hate to be the reason of their fights. Gray cares too much for Reid and it’s obvious Reid also cares about him too. Probably he’s trying to save his friend from something I don’t even understand. The shit I don’t understand is why he tried to touch me. Gray sits on the counter stool with a stick of cigarette in between his lips. He looks up at me and smiles.
” Hey.” I smile back and nervously bite my bottom lip as I walk closer to him.
He wraps his right hand around my waist and pulls me close to himself.
” How was frat?” He asks and pulls out the cancer stick to blow out the smoke to the opposite direction.
” Great. How are you ?” I step in between his legs and run my fingers through his hair.
” I’m fine.” He drops the half of the cigarette on the ashtray and wrap both hands around my waist.
” You look pretty.” He says.
I chuckle and blush. My hands run through his hair as he watches my eyes.
” You look hot. Where’s Kennedy.”
” She almost made me go insane. She ask me to take her to the movies and I refuse. Buddy got angry and ask to meet you. I told her you attend frat and she freaked out. Long story short , I sedated her.”
” You what ?” I exclaim and halt my hands on his hair.
” Gray she’s seven.”
” And act like she’s seventeen. So possibly , she can handle a sedative. She almost made me loose my mind.” He sighs and runs his hands down my spine to my lower back.
I breathe in to his touch. His fingers rubs down my waist to cup my ass. I breathe in sharply and look into his eyes. He smirks and also that sinister smirk of his takes my breath away.
” I heard what you said with Reid. I’m sorry about that.” I say. He stays quiet while I run my hands through his hair.
” What happened to your ass ?” He frowns and runs his hands down my back to my ass. I bite my lip and turn around to sit on his laps. His hands snake around my waist as I sit properly on his laps. I feel his growing bulge against me and I giggle.
” What happened to my ass ?” I ask and look at him above my shoulders. He shuts his eyes and leans his head on my shoulder.
” It’s a bit little.” He whispers and open his eyes to meet mine. His smile is literally the best thing I’ve ever seen.
I chuckle and bite the inside of my cheek and look away.
” Why did you send Manny and Carl after me ?”
” This is New York , babe. I can’t afford to see you hurt.” He says and inhale me. ” You smell so fuckin good.” He says and bites my back softly.
I squirm and lean against his shirtless perfect body. My head rests on his shoulders as he teases my shoulder blade. He bites into my skin gently and I squirm. He kisses my neck and suck on it gently. My back is bare as his tongue glides against my skin tasting it in his warm mouth. I shut my eyes and bite my lip not to moan. His hand slide up my hips to my stomach and he cup my breast. He gives it a gentle squeeze through my crop as I moan.
” Why are you not wearing a bra ?” He whispers and gives it another squeeze.
” Because of my shirt.” I reply in between moans. ” It doesn’t need a bra.” I squirm against me and he holds my waist to kill me still.
He chuckles quietly against my back and kiss my back. His finger flicks around my nipple as he pinches it.
” Gray…” I moan.
” You know I can make you cum through this right ?” He asks and begins to twist my nipple gently. I bite my lip a little too hard and moan. What if someone walks in , that won’t be good.
” Gray , what if someone walks in ?” I ask.
” You’re scared ? This is my house and I have every right.”
I roll my eyes and stop him from assaulting my nipples. I turn around slightly to say something but he stops me with his lips. He kisses me and squeeze my hips gently. I turn to sit on my side and kiss him deeply. His tongues move against mine and our lips keep up the pace. He taste like mint and cigarette mix together. He bites my bottom lip and rubs his hand down my back.
” You’re so beautiful.” He mutters in my mouth after we pull from the kiss. I shut my eyes and lean my forehead on his.
” Come on.” He grabs my waist and pull me to my feet. He lifts me up easily and toss me on his shoulder. I giggle as he walks up the steps.
He twists his doorknob and opens his door. He walks in and shut the door with his foot and lay me on his bed. I lay on my back close to Gray as I watch the ceiling.
” So why did you wanna see Alexa ?”
I blink my eyes and turn to my side so that both my hands are under my cheek.
” I saw her with Vladimir.”
” What ? How come you’re just telling me this ?” Gray asks , little less surprised as he looks at me. I sigh and lay on top of him. My legs are on either side of him and my head rests on his chest and I could hear his heartbeat.
” I’m sorry. I wanted to be sure about whatever thing i saw. Yesterday , she left school rather too early. She said she is meeting up with someone. Surprisingly , I saw her getting out of a car with Vladimir and they are about entering Sin’s kitchen. They look normal like they’ve known each other for ages.” I explain.
Gray caresses my hair down my back and he’s not saying a word.
” And she text you to meet her at school’s park ?”
” Yeah. It’s weird. I’ve been calling her number since yesterday and at first she didn’t pick up the call. Afterwards, it went straight to voicemail. Sounds weird right ? I think something is wrong.”
” She dated Vladimir I think.”
” What ?” I exclaim and raise my head to look at his face.
” I don’t really know. She was his mistress or maybe girlfriend. They attend a party at Las Vegas and that was my first time in seeing her. If you saw her with Vladimir then it means one thing . Maybe Vladimir is using her to get to me through you.”
” So when is this Vladimir gonna end ? Seriously , I’m tired of running. Running from things that you have the solution to.”
” It’s not that easy.”
” Really ?” I ask and chuckle dryly.” Gray you took his deal that’s supposed to give him a billion dollars. You have more than a billion dollars in your account why not pay him off to leave me alone if you really care about me.”
” So what makes you think he wants money ?”
” Gray he wants money that’s the reason he’s after me and you.”
Gray shakes his head and sighs.
” Ariel , he wants you not money.”
” You know that’s ridiculous. What do I have to offer him ? Nothing.”
” So who said you won’t be able to offer him something ? You’re a lot Ariel and maybe you don’t know it yet.”
” Then why does he have Alexa ? Why would she text me ?” I ask.
” There are two things Involved, Tinkerbell. It’s either he’s trying to use Alexa against you or maybe he took her. Just breathe , I’m gonna ask Nick and Manny to go check it out. Are you okay now ?”
I breathe in and nod.
” And also I have something to say.”
He blinks his eyes and motion for me to go on.
” Leslie is pregnant and Reid’s responsible.”
” What !”
” Yeah , it’s crazy. He asked her to get rid of it. I overheard their conversation in my house some weeks ago.” I sigh.
” What the fuck. That wasn’t supposed to happen. He met her at a club and they sort of hook up together. I thought it was gonna end there. He got her pregnant , fuck Reid.”
” You knew they had something ?”
” It wasn’t something. Like I said , it was supposed to be a one night stand. Reid doesn’t give a fuck about her , why would she get pregnant for Reid.” Like it was her fault.
” Come here..” he calls out to me and pull me to his build. I lay my head on his shoulder and trail my fingers down his stomach.
” I need to talk to Reid about this.”
” Don’t tell him I told you.” I murmur.
” Why’s that ?”
” It’s annoying to watch you two fight.” I smile at him and kiss his cheek.
” I get it.”
” I need to take a bath.” I say not bothering to get off of him.
” You need company ?” He asks and look down at my face with his seductive smirk.
” Thank you , Mr Carter. I’ll be quick.” I get off the bed and braid my hair to a ponytail.
” I am looking forward to going back to my apartment. I’m literally your roommate now.”
” So what’s wrong with that ? You have a hot roommate , what more do you want ?” He smirks and raise his brows .
I roll my eyes and chuckle. I ignore his taunting smirk and go to the bathroom. I stare at the mirror with my reflection staring back at me. Nothing makes any sense. Who sent me that text ? Alexa ? Why would she do that to set me up with Vladimir. That’s so absurd. I get undressed and step on the shower. The warm water rinse my skin as it soothes it.
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****
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It’s Sunday morning and i planned not to skip church. I quickly make breakfast as Kennedy walks in. She looks so funny and it’s obvious she just woke up.
” Are you okay ?” I ask her. She shakes her head and rubs her eyes.
” Gray sedated me. I’m giving him pay back ?”
I laugh.” He said you wanted to watch a movie. Afterwards you decided to see me.”
” So what’s wrong with that ? Who sedates a seven year old? Gray’s just annoying sometimes.”
” Yeah , sorry about that. When are you leaving ?”
” Meghan will be here maybe in the afternoon.”
” Meghan ?”
” Yeah. My mom’s always busy. She runs her own cosmetic company and she’s never available. It’s so annoying.” She sighs and opens the fridge to take out her orange juice.
” I’m really sorry about that. I made chicken nuggets and bread sticks. I need to attend church today.”
” So you go to church ?” She raises her brows and sits her glass of half consumed juice on the counter.
I chuckle and flick her nose.” I’m a Christian , so yes I go to church.”
” Hmm…” she grins.
” Maybe you should take Gray along. My mom is a confused person. She literally doesn’t belong to any religion.” She shrugs and I push her breakfast to her.
I chuckle and smile.” She’s a super model. She’s probably busy and Gray. Damn , he’s always busy too. I should go take my bath.”
She nods and smiles at me. I rush out of the kitchen and bump into someone. Does it have to be Reid? I walk past him and he doesn’t look bothered. I heard him chattering with Kennedy and she burst into laughter. I roll my eyes and climb up the stairs. My phone rings inside the sweatpants I’m wearing. I pull it out and press the answer icon. It’s Piper.
” Um , Ariel.” She sounds nervous on the phone.
” Yeah? Are you okay?” I ask and open the door to Gray’s bedroom.
” I’m fine. It’s Alexa.”
” Oh my God. What happened to her? Where’s she? Have you find her?” I shut the door as Gray turns to look at me.
” She’s in the hospital.” Piper replies.
” Hospital? Woah. What happened?”
She sighs on the phone. ” She got shot. Someone dropped her body on her doorstep and the frat guys saw her. She’s in the hospital and we are not sure she’s gonna survive. She’s in coma and barely breathing.”
My breath got chocked on my throat and I barely could speak.
” Babe , are you okay?” Gray asks getting up from his bed.
” Vladimir.”
Chapter 49
I mutter to myself and smack the steering wheel at the stupid traffic. Alexa is in the hospital , but why? Did he shoot her? I sigh and look ahead of the traffic , vehicles already started moving.
Gray chose to follow me but I refused. I wanted him to stay back while I rush to the hospital to check on her. I just hope she’s okay. But what if she’s not? They found her body on her doorpost. I speed past other cars and halt outside the hospital. I rush out of my car and shut the door furiously. I run into the hospital to the waiting room and Piper is waiting with Brandon.
” Ariel.”
” What happened? Where’s she ?” I ask and take in deep breaths.
” She’s in her hospital room. She got shot and someone dumped her almost unconscious body on her doorstep. The frat guys who returned from frat yesterday night found her unconscious and rush her here. We were informed yesterday but we had to check in today. The doctor in charge asked us to call her mom.” Piper explains.
” Where’s she? Are we allowed to see her?”
” We’re waiting for the doctor. She will be here any minute.” Brandon says.
” Who would shoot her? Alexa might be a savage wreck but she would never hurt anyone.” Piper says and rubs her palm down her arms.
” I don’t really know what to say. The guy who attacked Gray and I at Queen’s the other time was a man called Vladimir. Do you think he shot her?” I say.
” Why would he shot her ?” They asks at once.
” That’s the shit. Gray told me they dated each other and I don’t get it. They were together that Friday afternoon about entering a restaurant. They look comfortable with each other and she doesn’t looked forced.” I sweep my palm down my hair and sit down on one of their seats.
” So you’re saying , this Vladimir guy maybe used her and shot her ?”
” I don’t really know. I’m just hoping she will be fine so she can explain what’s going on. I don’t wanna start to think she sold me out to Vladimir.”
” Why’s Vladimir after you instead of Gray?” Brandon asks and sits next to me.
I exhale and facepalm myself with both my elbows on my knees.
” I don’t know. Business gone wrong and Gray overshadowed him and maybe he got angry and decides to go after me in order to hurt Gray. So pathetic.” I sigh and hold my head on my hand.
” I think there’s more to this story no one’s saying. Maybe you should talk to Gray , to tell you what he’s not telling you. You know.” Piper shrugs and shoves her hands inside her back pocket of her pants.
I roll my eyes and look around the waiting room. It’s pretty occupied and for some reasons , it reminds me of Leslie’s last hospital visit. Now she’s pregnant , what’s she even thinking. I’m pretty worried about her. Reid is the last person any girl should get pregnant for. He’s too mysterious and he’s like a puzzle piece that nobody can solve. I bet Gray can’t even solve Reid himself. Who would wanna keep a baby for Reid.
” Are you her friends?” A female doctor asks. She stares at us with her brows slightly furrowed. I look down at her name tag , it reads Kayla.
” Yes. Is she awake?” I ask.
” No. It’s worse than we thought. Come with me.” She turns around and begin walking.
I look at the guys and motion for us to follow her. She walks down an hallway and she stops in front of a room. She opens the door and step inside the room. We enter one after the other and i sigh at Alexa’s unconscious self. It’s hard to survive this type of shot. She lays on the hospital bed and her skin looks pale. Her face is covered with an oxygen mask while her right arm has an IV needle on it. The monitor reads her heart beat and it’s obvious it’s not steady.
” It was a one gun shot but she lost a lot of blood before she was brought here. She undergo a blood transfusion and we’re hoping she may come out alive. I think she’s slowly slipping into coma.” The doctor says and check Alexa’s pulse.
” Woah. This is so crazy. She was fine at school on Friday and look at her , clothed in a hospital’s uniform. Will she ever be okay? Can you give us an assurance?” Brandon asks.
The doctor sighs and shifts her gaze to Alexa and slowly over to us.
” I don’t know. What’s your relationship with the patient?” She asks me.
” I’m her cousin.”
” Can you call her parents ? That’s if you can reach them.”
I gulp and turn to look at Brandon and Piper before looking at the doctor.
” I’m not sure. They must be out of the country and Alexa’s mom might develop a panic attack if she finds her daughter in this type of state. We will call at once if she’s awake.” I say and give the doctor a small smile.
” Alright. I’ll leave you guys alone.” She smiles warmly and walks out of the room.
” Oh my God…” I breathe in and take a proper look at Alexa.
” Please be safe. I can’t imagine loosing a person that treats me like a sister.” I sigh and take a seat next to her bed.
Brandon stands close to the door with his hands in his pocket while Piper sits on the little space on the bed. We stay quiet and watch Alexa for what seems like minutes.
” So she won’t be at school for this next week ? This is so sad. I trust Alexa. She’s so strong and she can easily fight out of any situation.” Brandon says and Piper and I nods at once. Brandon’s sorta right. Alexa barely goes to the hospital because she’s allergic to the smell.
I grab her wrist and and rub her hand. Calling her parents wasn’t a bad idea but of course they will freak out. Her mom might have a panic attack since Alexa is the only child after Ace left and decides not to show his face for his own reasons .
…..
I quietly open Gray’s bedroom door and shut it. He’s nowhere to be found and Kennedy’s getting prepared to leave for her mom’s. She’s been whining about her stay at her mom’s since I return. I hear the sound of the shower and I was certain Gray was taking his bath. I stop by at the full length mirror and stare into my reflection. It’s almost evening and I’ve been in Alexa’s hospital room since morning. She hasn’t showed any signs or even made a move. I stalk to the bathroom and lean against the door. Gray stands under the shower with both his hands on the wall while his head looks down.
I remove my clothes and underwear as I keep them aside. I remove the hairband from my hair and let it fall as I make my way to the shower. I step under the shower behind Gray. He tenses to his new presence but didn’t bother to look around. I raise my hand and run it down his perfect sculpted tanned back. He breathes in as I move my hand down his back.
I slowly trail my hand down his lower back and to his stomach. I could feel his body tense to every of my touch. The water rinse down my skin as I touch every of his muscles and abs. I swipe my tongue against his wet back and lick him up. I plant soft kisses on his back and move my hand down his chest. I slowly run my hand down his region as I slowly wrap my hand around his already hard sex.
He groans and breathes in sharply.
” Tinkerbell…” He moans when I move my hand up and down on him.
It feels so warm in my grasp as I begin moving my hand up and down against him. Gray moans and continues to breathe in deeply. I kiss his back and pick up my pace on his sex. My tongue kisses his back as I continue to stroke him. He cusses , groans and moans my name. Right now , I’d do anything to listen to his moans. It’s the best music to my ears right now.
I make him turn around to look at me and his eyes are crowded with lust. He grabs my ass and pulls me to him. His hand move up my back and cup my chin in his grasp. I raise my chin upwards a bit to look into his eyes. His tall build tower above me and his thumb pad moves gently on my bottom lip. I stroke him one last time and a quiet moan escape from his mouth. He leans down to my height and kisses me. I kiss back and let go of him to wrap my arms around his neck. The kiss turns from gentle to desperate. Our tongues move together and he pulls me closer to himself.
Goosebumps rise on my skin and I want him so badly. The fire in my body travel down my stomach and settles in my core. I break from the kiss and kiss his neck. His eyes flutter shut as I kiss down to his collarbone. The warm water flow down his body making me wetter. I kiss him slowly to his chest and nipple and he moans my name. I move down to his abs and his lower region as I squat to his lower heights. He looks down at me and his eyes almost drive me to orgasm. They are lidded and dark with lust.
” Fuck , Tinkerbell.” He moans as I slowly take him into my mouth.
He grabs my wet hair and guide me into him. I caress his back to his butt as I take him deeper into my mouth. He moans and holds my hair to thrust into my mouth. I support my mouth with my hand and hold him at the end to pick up the pace. I stroke him at the end and let my mouth work the rest.
” Oh my God… fuck princess.” He moans.
I slowly take him out of my mouth and swipe my tongue around his shaft.
” Shit.” He gasps and I could almost feel him twitch in my mouth. I swipe my tongue around it’s head again and wrap my lips around his shaft.
” Damn , I’m close…” He moans.
I stroke him a bit faster and take him into my mouth. He bites his bottom lip and groan when he twitches inside my mouth. His orgasm spill inside my mouth and I smile at him. He looks satisfied as he breathes in.
” You’re fuckin driving me insane.” He smirks down at me.
I stand on my feet as Gray pulls me to himself. He turns me around and leans me against the wall. He looks into my eyes and kisses me again. He spreads my leg still kissing me as I feel his finger thrust into me.
I moan in his mouth and let him kiss me as he wants.
” I don’t have a condom.” He smirks and kisses my cheek slowly down to the corners of my mouth.
I’m too close to my orgasm and I barely could reply. His fingers slide out of me as he kisses my neck to my collarbone. My feets are already weak due to his assualt.
” Are you taking the pills ?” He asks in between his assault.
I moan and nod.
” Good.”
” I won’t be easy on you.” He whispers and licks my nipple. I shiver and moan to his touch. He kisses my breast and wraps his warm lips around my nipple.
” Oh my God..” He nips on my nipples , suck and lick while his fingers slide in and out of me.
He pulls out his fingers and turn me around so my back is facing him. He pulls my waist to himself and thrust into me slowly. I bite my lip and shut my eyes.
My stomach clenches as he feels himself inside me from behind. I moan as he thrusts in and out of me. I throw my head back and moan out his name. His hand turns my head to look at him above my shoulders as he kisses me. I strain my neck a bit as he thrusts in and out of me. We break from the kiss as Gray fills my ears with his dirty swearing.
****
Kennedy sing me a song as I help her braid her hair. Her mom’s step sister , Meghan is supposed to be here and I’m wondering why she hasn’t arrived. It’s almost nightfall.
” Kennedy.” A female voice knocks gently on the door and opens her door.
” Mommy.” She jump from her bed and run to hug Jhene.
Jhene squats to Kennedy’s height and hugs her kid. Despite her crazy personality she still cares about her daughter. I’m literally drunk right now , I mean who won’t care for their daughter. Yeah – my mom.
Jhene hugs her baby and caresses her hair. I bet she hasn’t noticed me cause she will be freaking out right now.
” Did Gray swear in front of you ?” Jhene asks Kennedy who giggles.
” I made a lot of dollars from him because he would never stop swearing.”
” That’s my girl.” Jhene grins and high five Kenny.
” Mom , meet my friend.” Kennedy says and turns around.
Jhene raises her head as her eyes lock with mine. She blinks her eyes and stand to her feet. Jhene is really classy. I mean she’s rich and really pretty. She looks naturally pompous from a wealthy family. Basically, she goes to spa in Paris because of her personality.
She’s popular and owns her own cosmetic line called Glamour. She should be competing with the Kardashians right now. She’s rich and far older than me. She is probably 27 or 28 and she looks twenty three. Why would she sleep with Gray when she’s older than Gray. So much for having fun with the Carter’s.
” You ? What are you doing here with my daughter ?” She scowls at me and walk past Kennedy to where I’m sitting.
” I don’t get it.”
” You took Gray and you wanna take my daughter too ? What’s wrong with you ? What exactly do you really want ? Fame ?”
” Mom..”
” Quiet Kenny. Stay away from my kid.”
” Sorry to disappoint you , I’m her babysitter.”
” What the fuck is wrong with Gray ? So he couldn’t look for someone to look after Kennedy and it has to be your cheap ass. I fuckin hate you bitch.”
I scoff and roll my eyes.
” Kenny , go get your bags and let’s get out of here.” Jhene orders and glares at me.
” Kenny , go get your bags.” She commands again.
” Mom , that’s not fair.”
Jhene rolls her eyes and begin packing up for Kennedy.
” Slut.” She mutters and arrange Kennedy’s clothes.
~MEGHAN~
I look around Gray’s Mansion and it hurts I missed it. I even missed him despite his ugly attitude. I can’t believe he had settle for that tiny college student. Jhene was taking Kennedy home but I decide to stop by at the kitchen to have a word with Reid. Unfortunate best friend of Gray. I bet Gray doesn’t see him as his best friend. He would pick that ugly bitch over anyone. Ugly truth is , Reid would do anything for Gray. What an idiot. I hated her. She made me go back to the strip club and I had to loose my job because of her.
” You look wasted.” I say and collect Reid’s cigarette from his finger. I stick it into my mouth and inhale the stick.
” Why are you back Meghan ?”
” To check on you. You don’t look bad yourself. Except the fact that your so called buddy used you to be on top. You’re living under his shadow and it’s pitiful. You’re just one of his little minions. Oh Gray.” I chuckle and puff out the smoke.
” I hate the girl.”
” Everyone hates her. She stole away everyone’s joy and maybe I hate her more.”
” She’s fuckin annoying. I bet when she gets to find out , she’s gonna run her mouth and talk shit about everything. She’s so fucked and I hate her.”
” You know you don’t hate her Reid. You’d kill to have her in bed , you just don’t wanna admit it.”
Reid turns to look at me and scoffs.
” I see the way you look at her when no one’s watching. You’re just hurt she doesn’t look at you the way you want her to. You like her Reid but now you’re pissed she prefers Gray’s dick.”
” I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Men. So easy to understand. Reid likes the girl or maybe he likes to get under her panties. The shit is , he looks at her like she’s the last girl on Earth. So stupid. I bet he’s willing to give the bitch anything. So unfortunate she chose Gray.
” Is that why you brought your girlfriend, Sarai to work for Gray. To take your place ?”
I chuckle and flick the ash of the cigarette.
” I’m not yet tired eating from Gray. I don’t see anything wrong in bringing Sarai.”
I wanted more and that tiny little girl is standing on the way. The only way to get her out is to manipulate Reid into getting her out. And he’s easily manipulated by just mere words. Gray is someone you can’t easily take on. He notices the slight thing and it’s so annoying. He would fuck you up once you tried to do shit to him.
” What are you plotting this time around ?” Reid asks.
” I want the girl dead.”
Chapter 50
I watch Jhene help her baby with her bags. She won’t stop glaring at me and it’s totally annoying. What’s her problem ? Yeah , because I’m dating Gray and she couldn’t make him look at her.
I ruffle Kennedy’s hair and smile at her before slipping out of her room. I open Gray’s bedroom door and walk in. He sits on his bed with a laptop on his lap and he’s typing. I roll my eyes and shut the door.
” I thought you will stand there forever.” Gray says as I walk to his bed.
” How come you notice everything ? Even the slightest thing ?” I ask and stand in front of him beside the bed.
He chuckles and push the laptop aside from his lap. He grabs my waist and pulls me down on his lap.
” Where have you been ?” He whispers into my hair. ” I’ve been looking for you all my life.” He continues , caressing my thighs.
I chuckle at his flirty attempt and smirk at him. He raises his brows and tilts his head to the side waiting for an answer.
” I was right here my prince charming.” I smile and brush his hair off his face.
” You’re such a bad poet.” He laughs. I bite my tongue and jab my elbows on his hard stomach.
” Come on , I’m just joking.” He says and wraps his hand around my waist.
” I’m serious. Where did you go ?” He asks calmly this time. My head rest on his shoulders as I trail my fingers up on his arms that’s curled around my waist.
” I was with Kennedy. You know she’s leaving today.”
” I thought she isn’t leaving. It’s 6pm and Jhene or maybe Meghan isn’t here either.”
” Jhene’s here. She was really mad because she saw me with her kid.”
” What ? Is she fuckin…” He stops as the door swings open. Jhene smiles as she walks in. Her smile turns into a scowl once her eyes settles on me on top of Gray’s lap. What don’t she understand ? She has a baby for Damon , Gray’s older brother. Why can’t she move on ? The idea of Jhene having an affair with Gray before irritates me to the core. I just don’t like her attitude.
” Why didn’t you knock Jhene ? Where are your manners ?” Gray growls at her. She had to smirk and cross her arms.
” I’m sorry , I left them at home.” Jhene shrugs and move her gaze from Gray to me. She had to glare at me.
” Jhene , get out. You should go home and get your manners back.”
She winces and bats her lashes surprisingly. ” I should get out ?”
” Get out and knock.”
She sighs and eyes my form before leaving. She shut the door furiously and knock gently. Clearly she’s embarrassed and angry.
” Why’s she acting all angry ?” I ask and the knock comes again.
” Come in.”
She slowly opens the door and walks in. She bites her bottom lip and close the door.
” We need to talk.” She says and scowls at me. Now I feel like stabbing her eyes with a fork.
” What ? Kennedy’s leaving today. What more do you want to talk about ?”
” Gray it’s private. I don’t get it , I mean you’re acting all weird because of her. You seem to forget I was once your proper girlfriend before she walked in.” Jhene says .
Gray chuckles and caresses my back.
” Is that what you wanna talk about ?” He asks.
Jhene rolls her eyes and shove her hands in her pea coat pockets. ” So we can’t talk private ?”
” No. You can say whatever thing you wanna say in front of her.”
” Why did you introduce my kid to your girlfriend ? Even made her Kennedy’s babysitter ? Why would you do that ?”
Gray stares at her and stay quiet. I try to pry off his grasp around my hips to get off his lap, but Gray won’t let me. He looks down at me and give me his warning eyes.
” Look, I don’t care about you dating her , what I care about is you trying to make my daughter like her. Why would you do that ? She’s your niece and you thought it was a nice idea by introducing your…” She looks me down.” Toys to my kid..” Toys , jeez. I puff out my breath and bite the inside of my cheek.
” Jhene , you should leave. She’s not my toy and you know about it. You need to learn to accept the fact that I’m not interested in you and I’ll never be. She’s my girlfriend. Now get your lame ass out of my room now. I don’t wanna force you to leave , so just get out.” I can feel the anger laced in his voice. He’s angry and it’s obvious he hates to hide it.
Jhene shoves her hands out of her coat pockets and chuckles darkly. She looks at me and nod before turning to twist the doorknob.
” It’s a pleasure talking to you , Mrs Carter.” She gives me a mocking grin and step out of the room. She shuts the door and all I heard is her boots fading away.
I take a deep breath and get off his lap. Thank God , he didn’t stop me this time. I sweep my hand down my hair and turn to look at Gray.
” Why’s she that way ? I thought it wasn’t a relationship.”
” You know it’s not. Why would I date her ? It was just sex. You should understand you’re my first date.”
I roll my eyes and pick up the TV remote to switch on the TV.
” Tinkerbell.”
” Gray , I’m fine. I hate going through this. Jealous ex’s and whatever thing you wanna call them.” I say and skip through the channels.
Gray scoots close to me and wraps his arms around my waist. His head nuzzles my neck as he inhales me. I giggle at his act and he’s already tickling me.
” Gray , don’t…” I laugh and fall flat on the bed.
” Just please stop.” I laugh as he tickles me endlessly.
I laugh till my ribs hurts. He stops and rest both his hands at the side of my head since he’s on top of me.
” You’re so beautiful.” He smiles and kisses my cheek.
” Jhene isn’t your type and don’t let her bother you. She’s just a jealous fuck head. We’re cool?” He muses and licks his bottom lip. Did he have to do that ?
I stare right into his eyes and they are filled with emotions. I nod and wrap my legs around his waist to pull him into me. I run my fingers through his hair and ruffle it. It’s more longer than usual.
” You need a haircut.” I tell him.
” I know. I’ve been too occupied.” He mutters and peck my lips.
” Jamal.” Kennedy knocks on the door before she gently twist the doorknob and opens the door. I can’t believe she’s leaving today and I’m already missing her.
I bet Jhene won’t be bringing her back.
” Busy l?” She smirks and cocks her brows at our position.
” Uh…” I gently push Gray off my body. He groans and sits up.
” You’re leaving?” I ask as Gray gets off the bed.
” Yeah. I don’t wanna go.”
” You’ll be back soon.” Gray tells her.
” Mom doesn’t like Ariel. What if she refuses to bring me back?”
Gray smiles and squat to her height. ” Then I’ll get a lawyer.” He winks at her and caresses her hair.
” You wanna send my mom to jail or what?” Kennedy inquires.
” You know I won’t do that. Come on , let’s walk you out.” Gray stands up and take her hands as they walk to the door.
I get out of bed and follow them downstairs. Kennedy thought it was nice to start singing one of her favorite Disney songs.
” Thank God you’re leaving. I’ve been trying to survive your terrible singing.” Gray mutters still holding to her wrists.
” What type of uncle are you? You’re supposed to be helpful and encouraging. Right, Ariel ?” She asks and turns her head to look at me.
” She’s right Jamal. Kennedy is one of the best vocal singers I’ve ever heard.”
” So much for lying.” Gray chuckles.
Kennedy snatches her hand from Gray’s grip and pinches his arm.
” Woah…” He exclaims. But Kennedy is already gone.
I laugh and almost choke on my laugh. Gray turns around and playfully glares at me.
” Don’t even think about it.” I smirk and roll my eyes as I walk past him. He grabs my arm and pull me back gently pinning me against the wall.
” Don’t even think about what?” He smirks and leans his head close to my ears. We’re right at the stairs and anyone might walk in.
” Gray. Not here.”
” I own this house and I have every right to touch you anywhere I want.” He smirks and slowly rubs his hands up my expose thighs because I’m wearing his t-shirt and just panties. ” You’re so fuckin pretty…” He says and runs his hand up my thighs to my butt.
He kisses my neck and grab my ass. I moan. Kennedy’s waiting for us downstairs and we’re here making out. Gray snap my panties against my skin and move back to stare at my face.
” Pretty villain.” He smirks and turns to climb down the stairs.
I breathe out and climb down the stairs too. Gray’s arguing with Kennedy again. I walk into the living room and I’m faced with Meghan and Jhene. Meghan , again. She smirks and chews her gum as she winks at me. Seriously.
” I’m gonna miss Ariel and not you. You sedated me , remember.” Kennedy whines.
” Gray why would you do that?” Jhene asks.
” You becareful okay. If your mommy acts crazy, you call me and I’ll come get you. Okay.” Gray says.
” Yeah. Bye Ariel.” She runs to my figure and i had to squat a little considering I’m with just t-shirt. Kennedy pecks my cheek and wave at me before she goes back to her mom.
Jhene glares at me and walks out with Kennedy in her hand.
” Meghan.” Gray calls her as he watches her. She tenses and sighs.
” I’m sorry I fucked up. I really miss my job and everything. I thought she was one of this bitches , but it’s obvious she’s different.” Meghan sighs and turns to look at me.
” I’m just gonna leave.” She says.
” Sure.” Gray replies flatly as Meghan walks out.
I fiddle with my fingers and look at Gray. He smirks and walks to my build. I giggle when his hands wrap around my waist to lift me up. My legs are wrapped around his waist as my arms drape around his neck.
” I miss her already.” I whine as he takes the stairs.
” I know. Me too. She reminds me of Damon.”
His hands hold tight to my waist as we walk to his room. I look so little compared to this man. He opens his door with one hand and shut it. He walks to his bed and place me on the bed close to the edge. He caresses my stomach and push the t-shirt I’m wearing up. I giggle as he pecks my cheek.
” Gray , don’t.”
” Don’t what ?” He whispers and leans closer to me. His growing bulge presses gently against me as he raises his brows.
” We should talk.”
” Alexa? Nick followed you to the hospital and he told me everything. I think Vladimir shot her because of you or probably me.”
” Why do you always have people escort me around town?” I ask.
” Because , you’re my princess.” He says and kisses my chest to my already hard nipples and he had to bite it. I exclaim and squirm out of his hold.
” You’re such a jerk.” I chuckle and scrunch my face at him.
” Your cute jerk.” He grabs both my legs and pull me to himself.
” I didn’t get to taste you today.” He says and play with the waistline of my panties.
I whimper and shudder. He trails his forefinger down my core as he rubs me through my panties.
” Maybe I’m just gonna wait till I get back.”
” Where you going ?” I ask him.
” Some place.”
” Gray , it’s Sunday.” I groan.
He hums and move his right hand down my ankle.
” Don’t do that. We’re talking , don’t try to distract me.” I scoff.
He chuckles and leans forward to press his body against mine. He holds both my wrists in his one hand and use the free one to caress my bottom lip.
” You missed me already , don’t you ?”
” You know I won’t let you leave.” I say and squirm once his hands rub circles around my nipple.
” Don’t try to bribe me.” I manage to say. His gentle touch on my nipples already made me wet.
His lips licks on it through my shirt and he bites it gently this time. I gasp and moan.
” I need to handle business.”
” It’s almost 7:30 and it’s Sunday. Where are you going ?”
He sighs and let go of my hand. ” It’s a bit important and it’s a club. I need to meet up with someone.”
” I’m coming with you. You don’t expect me to sit at home and do nothing. It’s not like Kennedy’s here.” I whine and cross my arms.
” You can’t come. It’s a bit dangerous and not good for you.”
” As long as you’re not going to kill anyone then I’m fine. I’ve seen you do dangerous and I’m getting used to it. I wanna come.” I sit up and pull my knees close to my chest.
” Fine.” He groans and get off the bed.
” Go get ready and please don’t dress sexy. I’m just going to meet up with someone.”
” Whatever.” I roll my eyes and he huffs. Gray walks to the closet to change and I did same too.
****
Gray halts his car outside an abandoned warehouse. I thought he said it’s a club. This place looks quiet except for the luxurious cars that designs the lot.
” Where’s this place ?”
Gray smirks and chuckles and he unfasten his seatbelt. I did same too. I decide to wear a simple orange colored t-shirt and black jeans and sneakers because , Mr grumpy doesn’t want me to wear a dress because he thinks i look hot. Gray steps out of his car and open my side door for me. I get out and look around. It’s so dark outside and I can’t hear a single sound or even music.
” Gray , are we lost ?” He chuckles and once again ignores me and shut the doors.
He takes my hand and we begin walking to the abandoned warehouse. Gray’s black leather jacket is no different from the night. So dark. His boots rocks against the gravel as we reach the door. He knock once as the doors lifts upwards slowly. A huge tatted man stands inside the dark warehouse. I grip tightly to Gray’s arm as he leads me inside without talking to the man. He didn’t even ask for any ID. Obviously he knows Gray.
We walk down a quiet hallway that’s a bit dark except for a dark red bulb that illuminated the hallway. A man opens the door for Gray as we walk closer. We pass the door and begin down the stairs. Maybe I should have stayed at home. I don’t ever listen.
” This place is weird. Gray where are we?” I mutter beside me.
” Breathe princess.” He assures me. I hear a faint sound of music coming from the door at the end of the stairs. There stood another man with black suits as he opens the door for us. The blue disco lights was the first thing that attacked my eyes as we step in.
” Woah…” I blink my eyes and look around. It’s really a club but you’ll never know.
” Got your answers yet?” Gray asks and smirks at me.
” Are you the owner ?” I ask.
” Work that out yourself.” He leads me to the bar and I won’t stop gawking around. This place is filled to the brim. The leather seats are occupied with rich business people with black and blue suits. Most of them have ladies on their laps.
There are also strippers too , dancing around the pole. Alexa have taken me to a lot of clubs but I’ve never been to a strip club before. Especially one like this. With expensive people and maybe popular people.
” What should I get you sir?” The bartender asks and smiles at me. I bet he owns it. Gray owns this place. It’s just like his life. Mysterious.
” Give the girl Sprite and keep an eye on her.” Gray says to the bartender.
” Where are you going?” I ask loudly enough for him to hear it because of the music.
” Some bad place. Stay here and don’t leave the bar. Any person tries to flirt with you , tell them your man is Gray Carter. Daniel…” he jab his head to the bartender.” Will keep an eye on you.”
” What type of bad place?” I ask ignoring his long sermon. He sighs and groans.
” That’s why I want you to stay at home. I need to settle some issues. Please stay here okay.” He says. I didn’t say a word so he pulls me to him.” Please…” He whispers. I nod and he gives me a smile.
He kisses my cheek at once.” Thank you.” I roll my eyes and turn to the bartender who’s still watching patiently.
” Keep an eye on her. If anything happens to her , you’re loosing your job.” Gray tells Daniel slash the bartender.
” Sure sir.”
Gray gives me one last kiss on the cheek and saunters out of my presence. Now I feel bored despite the fact that it’s a club. Why’s Alexa not here. Daniel offer me the Sprite but it’s on a glass with a straw too.
” Do you want anything else ?” He asks nicely.
” Thank you Daniel. I’m fine.” I sit on the stool and take my drink.
” Sure.” He goes back to attending to other customers but he won’t stop checking on me every second. Gray!
I sip my drink with the straw and look at the dance floor. A lady with little clothing walk past the crowd with a tray on her hand. The thing that catch my eyes isn’t the tray but the white substance on the tray. She lowers the tray on the table. Men on black suits surrounds the table as they begin to take this white substance. I have watched a lot of mob movies and i obviously know what’s on that tray.
” First time here?” Daniel asks pouring a bottle of tequila in two glasses.
” Yeah.” I turn my head to look at him and smile. He’s good looking. He has his lips pierced and ears too with his natural messy bed hair.
” And you’re Mrs Carter?” He smirks and push the glass to two girls who looks obviously drunk.
I chuckle.” We’re not married.”
” I know. It’s nice to meet you.” I nod and he goes back to attending to customers.
” Daniel?” I call him. He quickly walks back to me despite the fact that he was just taking someone’s order.
” I’m sorry to disturb. Who owns this place?”
” You don’t know?” He asks , pretty baffled. I pout and shake my head sideways.
” Your boyfriend owns it.” I nod and slurp on my drink.
Daniel chuckles and refill my glass before going back to work. A man appears beside me. He leans his elbows on the counter and snap at another bartender. This one is less cute as Daniel. He has dark blonde hair and he doesn’t have any piercings.
” Brandy wine , please.” The guy says beside me. He has a deep voice and I’m force to turn to my side to take a good look at him. Surprisingly his eyes lock with mine and he smirks.
I gulp as we stare at ourselves like we’ve seen each other before. Okay he’s the one who stares at me like he has seen me before. I look down at his figure and take in his looks. He has brown hair that’s slightly tousled. His eyes are deep green and his lips is pierced at the top. He wears a black leather jacket and his neck looks tatted. Yeah he’s sort of good looking but bad. Gray might be bad but this weird green eyes guy is worse.
” I know you.” Was the first word that comes out of his mouth.
” Ariel.” He continues and smirks. How did he know my name? He looks down at me and he’s checking me out.
” I’m sorry I don’t know you.” I politely turn my head and look elsewhere. Daniel looks at me and goes back to his customers.
” Of course you don’t.” His deep voice answers. He’s so close I didn’t notice.
” I’ve been searching for you all my life. Where have you been?”