Ch. 71..75: Until I Met You Chapter 71-75

Chapter 71

I quickly take my bath and brush my teeth. I can’t believe I’ll be shooting a gun. A damn gun. I clean my body and put on his t-shirt and boxer briefs. I blow dry my hair and wrap it up in a messy bun. I decide to cook something but Mr Carter thinks it’s nice he ordered for food.

I text Alexa on my way to the kitchen that Gray would love to recruit.

From Alexa; No fuckin way. You mean he said yes?

I roll my eyes and reply her back.

To Alexa; kinda. Just come over today. I’m learning how to shoot a gun. How terrific.

I chuckle and drop my phone on the kitchen counter. The house looks quiet than usual. I open the kitchen cabinets and decide to make tea since Gray decides to order food. My phone chimes and I grab it.

From Alexa: you’re shooting a gun. Gray wants to teach you how to shoot a gun. OMG. Finally he’s done something useful.

I chuckle and boil water.

To Alexa; I’m nervous. I’ve never done this before.

From Alexa; breathe. It’s easy. Just imagine you giving him a blowjob. I bet you weren’t that nervous when you wanted him that day.

Good God. I thought we were talking about shooting three seconds ago. I switch off the stove and make tea.

To Alexa; Thanks cousin. You’re so terrible.

I stir my tea and bring it to my lips. Someone wrap their hands around my waist and that startles me to the extent I almost pour tea on my shirt. Gray chuckles beside me and lean his head on my shoulder.

” Did I scare you?” He asks.

I scoff and drops the mug on the counter.

” That was a bit hot. It almost burnt my lips.” I whine.

” Oh , I’m really sorry. Lemme take a look.” He turns me around and sits me on the counter next to my tea.

He pushes the tea aside and stand in between my legs. His thumb caresses my lower lip seductively.

” Gray stop turning me on.” I giggle.

” You’re so unholy. Who said I’m turning you on?” He asks and caresses my lips slowly. His thumb pad graze my teeth and I bite it.

” Fuck.” He retreat his thumb and bites his bottom lip. He doesn’t even look hurt.

” Are you hurt?” I ask and smirk.

He smirks devilishly at me and wraps his arms around my waist. His nose nuzzles my neck as he bites my skin gently. I gasp and bite my bottom lip.

” You’re so evil , Tinkerbell.” He whispers and kisses my neck. He plants trail of kisses down my neck to my shoulder and he bites my shoulder blade through his t-shirt I’m wearing.

I moan and wrap my arms around his neck. His right hand caresses my thighs to my hips to my back. He seduce my skin with his hand to my chest and he cups my boob. I’m not wearing a bra.

” Gray…” I moan in his ear and kiss his earlobe. Gray groans against my neck and let his thumb rub circles on my already hard nipple.

I forget the fact that there might be people around the house. But this feels too good to stop. I leave a trail of kisses down his neck as he continues to twist my nipple. I moan against his neck and kiss the line of tattoos on his neck. I pause when I see something familiar close to his shoulder bone. My name. He tattooed ny name on his neck. When did he get this? This doesn’t look new.

Gray pulls his face back to look at me.

” You’re okay?” He asks with concern.

I smile and trail my forefinger on the ink. He looks down at his shoulder and shrugs.

” I got that the week you wanted a break. I missed you terribly.” He says as his fingers caress the side of my boob.

I run my fingers through his hair and kiss him at once. He smirks in between the kiss and kiss back. His hand grabs my hips and the waistline of my panties. Gray’s lips move with mine and I moan into his mouth. His tongue glides against mine and his fingers trail my skin.

” Fuck , i wanna take you right here.”

I smirk and bite my bottom lip.

” You’ve got people around.”

” I can ask them to leave. I want you badly right now.” He mutters against the skin of my neck.

I giggle as he kisses my neck. I shut my eyes and smile.

” We’re traveling tomorrow. In my yacht. You shouldn’t bring clothes cause you won’t be needing it.” He says.

” What?”

” Cause I’ll be fucking you every minute. And I wanna look at your body every day.” He smirks and snaps my panties against my skin.

I moan at his dirty talks as my core clench. My panties is already wet due to his ever seductive words.

” And you’re gonna moan so loud. Cause I want the sea to listen.” He mutters against my skin and kiss it.

” You’re gonna make me cum with your words.” I mutter and shut my eyes.

I feel his lips tug at the end of my skin as he smirks. His finger slides down my wet slit through my panties.

” I was miserable without you , Ariel. I couldn’t sleep without you creeping into my dreams. I missed the way you feel around my fingers and how you taste in my mouth.” He whispers as two fingers slide inside my wet core.

” Gray…” I moan and grip to his shoulder.

” Fuck…” he groans and begins to fasten his fingers inside me. I throw my head back and moan loudly. Wherever Nick , Manny or Reid is right now , i bet they are sprinkling the house with holy water.

Gray kisses my neck to my throat. My legs are already weak and I can feel my orgasm. Gray pulls out his fingers and smile at me. Wait! What? I’m not even done yet.

” Seriously , Gray.” I groan and glare at him.

He chuckles and locks the kitchen door. Oh , I didn’t see that coming.

” Off your shirt.” He tells me.

” Wish this was my penthouse.” He mutters and helps me with my shirt. My tea is already cold because of Gray. He tosses my shirt on the counter and made me lean on my elbows.

My legs rest on his shoulders as I shudder. His hot breath fans my heat and I’m already anticipating for more. He laps his tongue on my wet entrance and I moan out loudly. He grabs my boob in one hand while the other hold tight to my waist to keep me still. He sucks and licks and that made me moan louder than usual. He rubs my nipple and eat me out.

” Oh my God , Gray.”

I try to lean on my elbows but I’m already loosing it. I tug on his hair and throw my head back at the wonders of his lips.

” Gray , I want you.” I moan out and run my fingers down his shirtless back.

He looks up at me and stands upright. He leans closer to me and kisses me.

” You’re sure about that?”

” Yes.” I breathe out.

” Tell me how you want me babe?” He mutters and kisses my nipple.

I moan. ” I want you inside me.” He looks up at me and smirks. I sit up and run my fingers down his chest to the waistline of his sweatpants. His breathing quickens as he watches my every move. I rub his erection through the thin material of his sweatpants and he sucks in a deep breath. I help him pull down his sweatpants to reveal his Calvin Klein briefs. I touch him through the boxers as I slide my hands inside. Yeah , too much bravery when it comes to do this and I’m scared of a gun. I need God.

I drag his briefs down and wrap my little finger around his arousal.

” Boss. The food delivery is here.” Manny knocks on the kitchen door.

” Fuck…” Gray groans and glare at the door. ” Keep it. I’m busy.”

” Sure.” Manny says and I hear his footsteps disappear.

Gray looks back at me and kisses in between my boobies. I shudder when I feel him thrust inside me. My right hand grab his shoulder while the other hold tight to the counter for dear life. He groans when he stretches my walls and I’m already moaning. He thrusts out and thrust back in. I roll my eyes into my head and moan his name over and over again.

***

” Come on. You ain’t getting hurt.” Gray reassures me for the hundredth time today.

I roll my eyes and sigh as we walk to the basement. We climb down the stairs to an open space. I’ve never been down here before. His hands circles round my wrist as I glance around. He pulls me to himself and smiles at me. He raises his right hand and tuck back my loose strands of hair.

” Are you okay?” He asks.

I nod and give him a small smile.

” Just nervous. Never handle a gun before. If you didn’t walk into my life, I’m not sure I’m ever gonna see a gun.” I tell him.

” You’ll be fine. Cause you might gonna need it. You’re dating a mob boss and that automatically makes you his queen.” He says and kisses my temple.

He turns me around and walks me to a long table. The lights are on and it looks extremely bright down here. Like an underground parking lot. The table has two guns and they are all unloaded. I can do this. It’s no big deal. The tables are covered in classic tin cans that’s amount to five.

” These are gonna be your target.” He says and point to the cans.

He picks up a hand gun and hand me the other one.

” This is the ammo. It’s also called bullet , i know you know that.” He says and smirks at me waving the bullet in my face. It’s so little.

” Yeah , I watch countless crime movies.” I huff and look down at the bullet in my hand.

” And you still can’t shoot a gun. Damn.” He chuckles and smiles at me. How am I supposed to concentrate with him wearing just sweatpants and no t-shirt. I can’t believe he would ink my name in his skin. I didn’t see that coming.

” Tinkerbell.” Gray snap me out of my eye raping session.

” I’m sorry.” I chuckle and motion for him to go on.

” This is how you load a hand gun. It’s similar to loading a Glock too and every other hand guns.”

I nod and watch him load his gun. I did same too but I was extremely slow. He asks me to take the bullet out and I did.

” Reload. And stop being nervous.” I smile and nod. I wasn’t nervous when I was taking his sweatpants out. Why being nervous with handling a gun?

I reload the gun this time faster and he smiles

” Don’t ever stand close to the target , always give them like four feets. That’s how you shoot.” He tutors and ask me to move back from the cans.

He drops his gun and stand behind me. He position my right hand and help me put my forefinger on the trigger. I watch him pulls the hammer and I take that note down.

” Who’s your worst enemy?” He asks behind me still holding my right hand to shoot.

” I’m not sure I’ve got one.” I answer.

” Really?”

” I don’t know.”

” Do you think everyone likes you?” He asks. His voice is calm against my neck.

” Well no. What you gonna do if Meghan wants to shoot you in the heart?” Meghan? God he’s unbelievable.

” Stop being the good girl for a second. What are you gonna do? If she bullies you in public , shot you and made you feel weak.”

” I’m gonna shoot her ass?”

” Good. Breathe and aim.” He smirks against my ear. I didn’t even know when I pull the trigger on the first can without missing. I shoot the second , the third and every single can without missing.

” Easy?” He asks and comes to stand in front of me with his usual smirking.

” Maybe.” I breathe out.

” I want you to be brave. You’re gonna shoot someone too.”

” What?”

” Yes.” He gives me another gun and change the cans.

” Let’s try two guns at a time. Go on. Imagine the cans to be your worst enemies.” He instructs and stands at a corner.

I load the two guns and aim at the six cans. Damn I missed two.

” Go on. You’re on a lesson Ariel. We ain’t leaving till you are a good shooter.” He tells me and changes the cans again.

I groan and reload both guns. This is kinda fun. I aim and shoot each cans without missing a damn one. I never thought I can ever shoot a gun. Gray smiles at me and asks me to keep on shooting each cans he changes till I’m good enough. He walks to a corner and return with a bigger gun. I think it’s an assault rifle. Dumb me it is.

” Where did you get it from?” I ask and drop the two guns.

” Same basement. I have a load of them here.” He says and hand it to me.

” You’re shooting a target chart instead.” He says as he walks me to another corner. It has three charts.

” You’re aiming at the bullseye. It helps better when learning how to shoot this.” He says and place my hand properly to hold it.

I take a deep breath and look at him.

” You’ll be fine.” He tells me.

” Something is bothering me Gray.”

” What?” He asks and takes the gun from me.

” Do you think Sinclair is my father?”

” Why would you say that?” He asks looking at me like I’ve suddenly grown two heads.

” I don’t know. Maybe when I saw him in Miami , I feel this tension that I can’t really point my fingers at. It’s weird.”

” Did your mom tell you that?”

” No. I couldn’t look away from him when we met in Miami.” I say.

Gray runs his fingers through his hair and looks at me with concern.

” Why didn’t you look away from him?” Gray asks.

I turn to look at him and take a deep breath.

” I saw myself in him.”

Chapter 72

I grip tightly to the gun as I shut my eyes. Gray walks slowly to me and hug me. I smile and lean into his hug.

” Breathe , okay?”

I nod and wrap my arms around his torso. Damn this gun is a bit heavy.

” Stop thinking the impossible, okay? Sinclair can’t be your father. My father was his best buddy and he never mentioned he had a daughter.”

” What about a wife?” I ask, still hugging tight to him.

” Didn’t get married. He was a hot head and powerful and there were rivals. He couldn’t deal with a wife. But I think he got a mistress then.”

I release myself from his grip and look up at him.

” What happened to her?”

” Got shot in a Mafia war. With the Russians too. Vladimir’s father and she died.”

I sigh and take a deep breath. Got shot and she died. What if things go wrong and I’m six feet under the earth? God.

” It’s okay. He’s not your father. Don’t let that Trent shit get into your head okay.”

” Trent isn’t the only one who said that same thing. Cage said I looked familiar.”

Gray scoffs.” Forget about Cage. He’s a shit head. Have you seen your blood sample? Does it match with your parents?”

” My mom. We’ve got same blood sample. I don’t even know why I’m thinking about this.” I chuckle.

Gray smiles and kisses my forehead.

” I’ll be fine. Don’t worry.” I smile at him and pick up the cartridge. I carefully load into the gun and point at the chart.

” Wait who thought you how to load that?” He asks.

I chuckle.

” Once in a while , i release my inner demon. I sort of like watching stuff like this on the internet.” I say and squeeze the trigger and shoot. I missed.

” And you freaked out when you saw me pull out a gun.” He chuckles behind me and straighten my hand.

” I never thought I would see that in real life. Didn’t even dream about falling in love with a mobster.” I tell him and shoot the bullseye. Almost close.

Gray nods and stands at a corner to watch me.

” Are you okay with Alexa working for you?” I ask and shoot the chart.

” As long as she doesn’t cause me more trouble , yes. Take a deep breath Ariel and aim before pulling the trigger.” He tells me.

I look at him and smile. I relax my shoulders and take a deep breath as I aim.

” So what if she causes you troubles?” I ask and focus on the bullseye.

” What type of troubles?” Gray asks calmly.

” I don’t know. Mafia trouble.”

” I’m not sure about that. She dated Vladimir and Massimo. I bet she knows a lot about the mob and how it works.” Gray says.

I smile and nod and then squeeze the trigger. Yes , it hit it.

” Don’t stop shooting because you aimed at it. Keep going.” He says and smiles at me.

I huff.” Yes , boss.” I reply and continue shooting at the target.

” She’s a fun person and always have my back.” I tell him as I keep on shooting. Most times i missed while often times I aimed at the bullseye.

Gray didn’t answer. He stays quiet and watches me shoot.

” I wanted to ask. That day at Sandy’s when you walked in to order for something. Alexa lend your phone and dialed in her number. You didn’t call her , why?” I sigh and turn to look at him. This just remembered me of Vickie.

My first friend. Blonde and really nice. We don’t usually talk often but we texts sometimes. The last time we talked , she said she was in Australia. Her parents got a divorce and she left with her mom.

” I knew she was your cousin. And I truly liked you then. I can’t decide to fuck your cousin for fun while I’m into you.” He says. That melts my heart.

Before, I never really knew that was his reason. I thought maybe Alexa wasn’t really his type. I mean she’s naturally hot. She’s sexy and always beautiful. I wondered why he didn’t like her but a naive me instead. I smile and throw the used cartridge at Gray. He catches it while i take another one and insert it.

” And Freddie? He stopped calling or texting. What did you tell him , Jamal?” I ask and aim. I look briefly at him before looking back at the chart.

I take a deep breath and squeeze the trigger. Yes! It was a perfect shot.

” I said I was gonna kill him.”

” What!” I turn to look at him.” You were joking right? You wouldn’t kill Freddie.”

” Yeah. But if he tried to come after you ever again , I’ll. For fuck’s sake Ariel , he fuckin took advantage of you. I overlooked it because of you. I didn’t want you to feel bad.”

” What else did you tell him?”

Gray sighs and rubs his temple.” That i was gonna tell Manny to fuck his mom.”

” First, stop swearing.”

He chuckles and bites his lips.” Second , that was crazy. You were gonna tell Manny to take advantage of his ma. That’s like inhumane.”

” Fuck, no way. I would never do that. She always likes to look young and pretty. She likes younger guys sometimes. I was gonna make it look like a date. She’s always gonna fall.” He scoffs.

God. He’s unbelievable.

Why would he think of such plans?

That’s like suicide.

I can’t even imagine Gray pulling a trigger on Freddie. I’m not sure I can withstand that.

I shake my head sideways and drop the gun on the table.

This is devastating.

Gray sighs and walks to me. I roll my eyes and glare at him. He smirks and pulls me to himself for a hug.

” Breathe, Tinkerbell. I am looking out for you. You’re my priority and no one’s gonna hurt you. I won’t let that happen. Not for anything okay. I love you so much.” He mutters against my hair as he hugs me.

I sigh and wrap my arms around his torso. I bury my face against his chest and breathe in his cologne. How can someone smell this good.

” Thanks Gray. Freddie is an ass , yes. But sometimes I can’t watch him get hurt. Despite everything that happened , I still can’t forget the other Freddie. The one who looked out for me. Please don’t hurt him. Even if he tries to talk to me again , please don’t ever hurt him , I’m begging you Gray.”

Gray sighs deeply , totally hopeless. He hugs me tighter and kisses my temple.

” Okay.” He answers.” Can I torture him a bit?”

I chuckle and pinch his waist.” Please don’t.” I smile, looking up at him. He shrugs and nods.

He brings his face down and kisses me. It was short , quick but passionate. Just one man stole my heart , stole my breath, and always have a way of making my toes curl.

” Let’s go back to class. Shall we?” He asks and tilts his head to the side. I giggle and nod.

” Yes boss.” I stand on my toes and peck his lips.

” If you keep on doing that , I’ll have to postpone lessons and bend you over that table.” He warns cheekily with a smirk.

I smile and roll my eyes.

” I’m gonna go back to class.” I wink and pick up the gun.

I take a deep and look up at the charts. They almost look worn out.

” Now shoot baby.”

•••••••

” So you’re his best buddy?” Alexa asks Reid.

” And you’re.” Reid asks.

” Alexa. Your new tormentor.” She answers. I climb down the stairs with Gray.

The living room looks busy. Lots of men with black jackets and black dress shirts. Most of them talk amongst themselves with cigarettes on their lips. They look busy. Like they are drawing out a map. Alexa was talking to Reid when we walked in. Manny walks in with Nick as these men stop working.

” Alexa.” Gray says.

” Hi , Mr Carter. This is really weird despite the fact that we’ve met before.” She takes a deep breath and smiles.

Gray smiles warmly at her and nod. His whole demeanor always changes each time he’s around employees. Not that cheeky , flirty, boyfriend. But cold , intimidating and serious. I like both I think. I tuck my hair behind my ear and stand next to Manny.

” Your cousin huh?” Manny whispers to me.

” Yes. A crazy one.” I whisper back.

” How crazy. On the scale of one to ten.” Manny whispers with his hands tuck in his pockets. He’s one of the few ones with no tattoos.

” Ten.”

” Holy fuck.” He exclaims. Gray turns to look at us. I smile and zip my mouth as I give Manny the invisible key. Manny pretends to take it and playfully glares at me.

Gray shakes his head and resumes talking to Alexa. I never knew they’ve been talking.

” You’ve shot someone before right?” Gray asks Alexa.

” Yeah. Several scum bags.” She replies innocently with her hands behind her.

” Okay. I hope you’re gonna be different from the others.”

” Of course. I would never hit on you considering the fact that you’re my sister’s sweetheart. You guys are in love, I’ll never try to break it.” She smiles and look my way.

” Sure. And one more thing. No sexual relationship with anyone at all. I won’t take it.” Gray says.

” Deal. Wait! What? And Nick?” She asks and looks at Nick.

” No one. You can like anyone outside but not a fellow colleague.”

” Wait up. She’s the new Sarai?” Reid asks. Gray sighs but didn’t answer.

” Okay. I have a question. Reid are you gay?”

Okay that was a little weird. Alexa’s question made everyone cackles and chuckles.

” Bitch , seriously.” Reid glares at her.

” You don’t like me I know. I’m sure you like no one except your best buddy. You’re sure you’re not gay. Have you explored your sexuality? You might be gay you know.” Alexa rambles.

Gray huffs and turns to leave. I palm my forehead and watch Alexa and Reid.

” Okay , that’s enough. Everyone go back to work. Alexa, Manny will tell you what to do. And you Nick , don’t try to fuck her. I sense the fuckin sexual tension between you two.” Gray points at them as he looks back at me.

Alexa huffs. Gray stops beside me and asks if I wanna follow him back to my room. I tell him no that i wanna talk to Alexa. She now works for the mob , basically making her a mobster, if that’s even a thing. He kisses my temple and climbs the stairs. We’re traveling tomorrow. I cross my arm and turn to look at Alexa talking to Manny. She giggles like a teenager. Reid walks to stand next to me as he lights a cigarette.

” What’s with your sisters? Why did you talk her to work for Gray.”

” You’re being irrational.” I scoff.

” Huh! It’s gonna take the Lord’s doing to make me and you like each other. You’re too unpredictable.” Reid tells me.

” Yeah? Because you tried to hit on me and make me sleep with you and you didn’t succeed , you then turn it to hate? What type of adult does that? You should be thanking me i didn’t tell Gray what you did. How you slapped my butt and threatened my life.”

” What!” A familiar voice says behind us.

We turn around swiftly to see an annoyed and raged Gray. He looks between me and Reid as he glares at Reid.

” You smacked her butt?”

Chapter 73

” You smarked her butt?” Gray asks.

The room turns quiet as everyone turns to look at us. I bet they didn’t hear a thing. Just wondering what’s got Gray worked up.

” Come on Tinkerbell.” Gray grabs my wrist and take me upstairs.

He opens the door of his bedroom as we enter. I lean against the door and cross my arms. Gray spin on his heel and glares at me.

” Why didn’t you say a fucking word?” He yells.

I chew on my bottom lip and rub my palm down my upper arm.

” Ariel, why did he fuckin smacked your butt and you didn’t tell me. When did that happen?”

” I didn’t wanna come between you and your friend.”

” When did that happen?” He asks calmly and walks slowly to my tense form.

” That party with Trent. The day I had to put on a blonde wig.” I tell him and sigh.

” What did he do?”

” Look it’s passed. I really…”

” Ariel, what did he do?” Gray yells , louder than usual.

I flinch backwards and hit my back against the door. He sighs and shut his eyes.

” I’m sorry.” He apologizes. I nod and look away from me.

” What happened that day? Tell me the truth.” He pressures.

” He followed me to the bathroom that day. Tell it to my face that he doesn’t like me and I’m a slut. He asked me how much you paid me to sleep with me and he would also want to sleep with me too.” I take a deep breath , remembering that day. I hated myself that day. He made me feel like a whore and a cheap one at that.

He reminded me of Whatever thing Freddie did to me. It was so aweful. I always try not to think about it each time I see Reid. I didn’t even plan to tell Gray anytime soon. I can’t ruin their friendship and I don’t want Gray to overreact.

” I ignored him and tried to walk past him , that’s how he smacked my butt. I slapped him and he threatened me that , if i tell you , he’s gonna kill me and my family.” I say and rub my nape. This feels so awkward.

” Why didn’t you tell me Ariel?”

” It’s complicated. I wanted to but I was extremely hurt. I thought you didn’t like me that much. I thought you wanted to have your way with me. He made me feel like a slut. And also he was your best friend , I never want to come between you two.”

Gray looks really angry. He’s trying so much to hold back the urge to kill someone. He takes a deep breath and pulls me to himself for a hug.

” It’s okay. I would never wanna use you , you know that right?”

I nod against his chest. Gray rubs small circles on my lower back and kisses my temple.

” You mean everything to me and i mean it. I’m sorry if he did that to you.”

” What are you planning Gray? Please forget about it.”

He chuckles and looks down at me.

” And why should I forget about it?”

” You’ve known him for ages.”

” That doesn’t give him a fuckin right to touch you Ariel. He doesn’t even have a right to look at you.”

” Gray, forgive him okay. I wouldn’t blame him that much , he thought I’m one of these golddiggers.”

Gray smiles and leans down to kiss me. He pulls back and pecks my cheek.

” Need to have a word with him.” He sighs and motions for me to move from the door.

” Are you gonna fight?”

He smirks and shakes his head sideways. That didn’t look satisfying.

” Gray , please don’t start a fight.”

” Breathe , Tinkerbell. He’s my friend and I know how to handle him. Alright?” He says softly and kisses my forehead.

I nod and move out of the way. His grey eyes are dark and I’m pretty sure Gray is gonna cause a scene. He opens the door and walks out. I made the sign of the cross and cross my arm. I pace around the room till I couldn’t hold back my nervousness. I storm out of the room and walk down the hall. I hear Gray’s voice and I am pretty sure he’s talking to Reid. Reid doesn’t even stay here , yet he’s got a room here. God I’m so crazy. I stop beside the door and listen to their conversation.

” Really Reid? You had to smack her fuckin butt because you want to fuck her.”

” Fuck me Gray. You’re gonna blame me now? You even believe the shit your bitch said.”

” Call her a bitch one more time and I swear to God , I’ll fuckin make you pay. Now tell me why the fuck did you smack her butt. You knew i liked her and you had to go after her. What the fuck is wrong with you.” Gray yells.

” You gon’ blame me now? The fuck dude , i thought she was one of your whores.”

” One of my whores? When did we start fucking the same girl? Even if you thought she’s a whore why would you wanna fuck my whore? I thought we were friends. You knew i was into her and you couldn’t keep your dick in your pants. What the fuck is wrong with your dumbass.”

” My dumbass? Nigga what makes you think she loves you so much? What makes you think she’s not gonna ruin you. She’d already ruined you man. I’ve been for you since we were teenagers. And now what , you’re picking a bitch over our friendship. You’re acting like a pussy. ” Reid yells back.

The next thing I hear is a loud punch. Oh my God.

” One more word I dare you.” Gray growls. I shudder and bite my lip nervously.

” Don’t you fuckin talk to her like that again. I’mma beat your ass right here right now. Stay the fuck away from her. I ain’t kidding.” Gray spits out.

I hear Reid chuckles and scoff.

” Fuck you bro.” Reid tells him.

Another growl follows and a punch. I swiftly open the door and race inside the room. Reid looks like shit. Gray grabs his shirt and continuously slams his fist against Reid. Reid tries to fight back but Gray looks like a beast. I run to the fight and try to stop Gray.

” Gray , stop this.” I shout as I try to separate them.

He didn’t listen or stop. Gray’s got him press aggressively against the coffee table.

” Gray…” I yell louder. Gray groans and let go of Reid. Oh Jesus , Reid’s face looks battered and bleeding. He’s got a torn lip and a broken nose.

” Please stop.” I hold his forearm with both hands as I look up at Gray with almost watery eyes. This is what I’ve been avoiding. Dissing and fighting.

” Satisfied huh?” Reid taunts and spits out blood.

Gray glares at him but I hold him back. I never thought I would ever see this side of Gray anytime soon. He runs his fingers through his hair and look down at me. His face softens and his eyes are bright.

” Stay away from every activity that pertains to the mob till you learn how to treat women with respects. You fucked her sister and got her pregnant. You didn’t have no dignity to correct your shit , now my girl. Don’t try to talk to me except you’re ready to apologize to her. You can get the fuck out of my house when you’re ready.”

” Gray.” I call his name. That decision is too much and really hurtful. They are best friends for goodness sake.

Gray grabs my wrist and walks me out of the room.

” You can’t do that to him.” I tell him on our way to his room.

” Do what?”

” Beat him up and ask him to leave your house. You even asked him to stop working for the Mafia. You’re hurting him.”

” He hurt you Ariel. What am I supposed to do? Applaud him and tell him I’m fine with whatever shitty attitude he pulls up. I won’t fuckin take it.” He scoffs and pulls me into his room.

” But asking him to stop working for the mob Is unfair Gray. I believe he’s your right hand man.”

” Fuck him , I don’t fuckin care.” He scoffs and sits on the couch.

I cross my arms and scoff. Gray draws me to himself with the hem of my shirt to sit on his lap. He wraps his arms around my waist as my back press against his chest. His head nuzzles my neck and he smiles against my skin.

” I’m sorry.” He mutters against my skin and sighs.” I just hate the way he always try to control my life and make decisions for me. As friends he should always try to accept my relationship and not try to ruin it. He’s a fucker.”

I chuckle and fiddle his fingers.

” I feel his pain. It’s like you don’t care about him anymore since I walk into your life. He’s hurt because he thinks you don’t care about him anymore.”

” He knows that’s a lie. He likes you and he wished he could have you.” He whispers and kisses my neck.

” You know that’s not possible.”

He chuckles and kisses my neck. I shudder and shut my eyes. He kisses my earlobe and bites it. I squeak and chuckle. He laughs and tickles me.

” Gray , stop it.” I laugh and try to squirm away from his grasp.

” You know I’m ticklish , stop it.” I laugh and he stops.

” I love you.” He says and bites my shoulder blade.

” I love you too.”

I smile and trail my fingers down his tatted arms.

” Reid wasn’t responsible for Leslie’s pregnancy.” I say out of the blue.

” What!”

” Yes. She’s still pregnant after she tried to abort it. It was her lecturer that got her pregnant.”

” Fuck. Why did she lie?”

I sigh and turn to look at Gray above my shoulders.” She wanted to be like me.” I simply say.

.

***

” What happened?” Alexa asks that same day. We walked to the backyard as she crosses her arms.

” Reid , Gray’s best friend smacked my butt months ago at that party I put on the blonde wig.”

” Yeah. Why did he do that?”

” I don’t really know. I didn’t tell Gray about it. He just found out today and he was pissed. Beat up Reid and asked him to leave his house.”

” Whoa. Do you think he’s gay?” Alexa asks.

I chuckle and shake my head.

” Why would you say that?”

” You know a man can be fucking women doesn’t mean he can’t be gay. He might have a huge obsession over Gray. What if he’s bisexual.”

” God , Alexa he’s not. Reid sorta likes me a lot. He wants me and obviously Gray got me. And then it turned to hatred.”

” That doesn’t make any sense.” Alexa points out.

” Seriously.”

She scrunches her face and nods. I scoff and stand on the patio of the pool.

” Are you happy you’re with the mob?” I ask. She smiles widely and nods.

” Fuck, yeah.” She giggles.” I literally feel like the luckiest girl alive.” She tells me. I scoff.

” So how was tutorial? Did you aim well?”

I nod and smile at her.” Yeah. M16 and a handgun. A Glock I think.” I huff.

” Damn. You’re going bad.” She says and I laugh.

” Don’t forget the fact that you ain’t having sexual relationship with Nick any time soon.”

” Yeah. I can hold unto that. And you know Gray’s got so many hot workers. There’s one called Spencer. Fuck he’s hot.”

” Alexa , Jesus. Did you really have to.”

She laughs and smirks.

” Breathe, I ain’t tryna fuck anyone your highness.” She defends.

I chuckle and nod.

” I’m traveling tomorrow.”

” Where are you going?”

” A ship ride. And maybe Hawaii too.”

” No way.” She squeals loudly and I had to look around.

” Breathe sister. I guess we’re gonna cruise on his yacht and visit Hawaii this weekend.”

” Oh my God. Please don’t get pregnant. I know you’re gonna have fun but please take it easy.” She smirks.

I roll my eyes and chuckle.

” Sure thing captain.”

•••••••••••••

The sea breeze soothes my skin as the stewardesses serves us lunch. We’re on his yacht in the middle of nowhere. After that crazy fight with Reid and Gray , Reid truly left Gray’s house and didn’t return till we traveled. Deep down I’m still hoping Gray forgives him. Reid doesn’t look like anyone who’s ready to say sorry any time soon. Gray leans against the railings making a phone call. He’s shirtless with only his black jeans. His back is against me as he talks non stop.

I sip my sparkling water and lean my elbows on the table. This is the third day since we left New York. Just like he promised , I don’t wear real clothings. Most times I’m with just his t-shirt under my panties. Or sometimes Calvin Klein sport’s bra and panties. Right now I’m with just a white bikini top and rip Jean shorts. And like he promised we always have sex. I really appreciate this vacation. The sea breeze is cold and really soothing. The water is blue and really beautiful. I eat whatever I want and sleep when ever I want.

The stewardesses returns with the countless food and place them on the table. It’s nice they are the decent ones who don’t try to seduce Gray. There are just two of them and I appreciate their distance. They smiles politely and leaves. I pick up a blueberry and stuff it inside my mouth. I watch Gray still on the phone. His tone back got a scar and it’s obvious it’s a bullet wound. There are few nail scratches on his back and I did that yesterday night. His tatted hand run down his hair as he looks at me. His grey eyes sparkles and he smirks at me. That made my heart flutter. I can’t believe I also had shooting tutorials in his ship. I’ve been trying a lot and I’m grateful.

Gray ends the call and comes back to the table. He leans over the table and kisses me, biting into my blueberry. I bite his bottom lip but that didn’t stop him from kissing the fruit out of my mouth. He pulls away and looks right into my eyes. He sits down and smiles at the food.

” Damn. Hope you’re willing to finish all of this?” He asks.

I roll my eyes and smile.

” This is the biggest turkey I’ve ever seen.” I tell him and begin eating.

” Finish it.”

I chuckle and roll my eyes again.

” My mom’s birthday is coming up.” He says out of the blue.

” Is she the one you were talking to?”

” Yeah. I told her I’ve got a girl. She’s eager to meet you. And you’re coming with me to Canada.”

Alright , I’m nervous. Meeting Mia Carter. Gray’s mom and dad’s ex. So splendid.

“What you thinking about?”

” What i’m gonna get her for her birthday.” I shrug and stuff salad into my mouth.

” You don’t have to.”

” Of course I have to, it’s her birthday. I know I bought you nothing and that wasn’t really my fault because you didn’t tell me , so i need to get her something.” I smile.

Gray smiles at me and looks down at my food.

” Go on , eat Mr. Carter.” I tell him and bring a forkful of salads to his lips. He chuckles and opens his mouth as he takes it.

” That’s a good boy.” I tell him.

He glares playfully at me and chews the salads.

” A Mafia ball is coming up.” Gray says after swallowing.

” Mafia ball?” I ask and stop eating. Alexa told me this and I thought she was joking as usual.

” Yeah.”

” What’s it like?”

” It’s like a party just for people who deals with organized crime. Mob bosses and mobsters around the world are gonna be there.”

” Including the Russians?”

” Yes. Sinclair will be there too. And you’re gonna accompany me as my date.”

Is he serious? Sinclair too.

Chapter 74

I walk out of the bathroom wearing Gray’s white dress shirt under my black lace panties and bra. I didn’t bother to button the shirt. I smile at Gray’s sleeping form on the bed. It’s almost afternoon and he’s still sleeping. I couldn’t get enough sleep because Gray didn’t let me sleep. We talked almost through out the night. The stewardess knocked on the door few minutes ago if we are ready to eat. But Gray isn’t ready to get out off the bed. After he woke up pretty early to brush his teeth , he came back to bed.

His black hair spread all over his face and he looks beautiful. Not that dangerous man he showed to the world. The yacht has been moving and i don’t even know where we’re going. I watch Gray’s peaceful form. I smirk and silently walk to the dresser. I rummage through the drawers and pick up a red lipstick. I climb on top of the bed slowly and silently. He’s the type of man who takes notice of every single sound and movement. I open the lipstick and keep the cover aside. I straddle him so my knees are on either side of his body. He squirms but didn’t bother to open his eyes.

I gently brush his hair off his face and begin to trace patterns with the lipstick. I trail it from his forehead down his nose to his lips as I apply it on him. He smirks with his eyes closed as he slowly opens his eyes. I startle and almost jump of off but Gray hold me back.

” Damn princess. A lipstick?” He inquires holding tight to my waist.

” You’ve been sleeping since last year.” I scold him.

” Last year?” He chuckles. I suck my bottom lip and swat his hard chest.

” Nice bra sets.” He teases and helps me out of his dress shirt.

” Thanks. You want no clothing.”

” Never knew you listen sometimes.” He says and smirks.

” Seriously Jamal.”

” Why do you like calling me Jamal?” He asks and takes the lipstick from me.

I lean down to press my body against his.

” Why do you call me Tinkerbell?” I ask calmly as I cross my arms on top of his chest.

” Because you’re my princess.” He simply answers and swiftly flip me on my back so he’s the one straddling me instead.

He looks like a predator on top of me. His lipstick free hand , brush my strands off my face.

” I like Jamal. It fits your hot headed personality.”

Gray widens his eyes and smiles.

” So what are we gonna do to this hot head’s lipstick? I really want you to take it off with your lips.” He says seductively as he leans down to slightly brush his lips against mine.

Goosebumps rise on my skin and I giggle. I raise my hand to wipe the lipstick off his lips but Gray swat my hands away.

” Hey, that’s rude.” I whine and pout.

” Kiss it out babe.” He says casually.

” No.”

He furrows his brows and looks down at my body. His eyes shamelessly eye rape me as he bites his bottom lip.

” No? Or yes?” He taunts slowly and looks down at my lips.

I roll my eyes and cup his cheek to kiss him. He smiles against the kiss and press his body against mine. I wrap my arms around his neck to pull him into me. My legs part further on it’s own to accompany Gray as we kiss. His lips move against mine and his tongue savor every part of my mouth. I moan on his lips and run my fingers through his hair. He stops and bites my bottom lip.

” Clean?” He asks with a smug grin. I swipe my thumb pad on his bottom lip and show it to him.

” Now my turn.” He winks and raise the lipstick to my face.

I glare playfully at him and begin to squirm.

” I’m not tryna cut off your ears.” He laughs and grabs both my hands in one hand as he cages my thighs with his leg. I laugh and stop squirming when it turns out fruitless.

He draws a line from my forehead down my nose to my lips. The red lipstick decorates my chest to my cleavages and Gray stares at me lustfully. He smiles at my choice of panties and bra and apply the lipstick on my lips. Now I’m gonna take my bath again for the second time. He drops the lipstick and press his lips against mine slowly. This time it was smooth and not in rush. I part my lips and kiss him passionately. The kiss was slow and filled with emotions.

I grind my hips upward to gain some little friction as our lips move against each other. We stop kissing and he smiles at me.

” What time is it?”

” Almost noon. You’ve been sleeping like forever.”

He sighs and let go of my hand.

” So where do you like to visit in Hawaii? I bet we’re close to the shore.”

I grin and think of any good place at all.

” I don’t know. You’re gonna lead. But I’m expecting a really good restaurant should be first. I wanna taste their food.”

” Sure princess.”

” Are we coming back to the ship after touring?” I ask and rub my fingers through his hair to tame his wild hair.

” Yeah. Except you want a hotel. I’m fine with anything you want. As long as you’re happy.”

I smile and cup his cheek with both hands. He kisses my wrist and bites it gently. Surprisingly that turns me on. He notices the way my body responds to that and he smirks.

” Come on. We need a bath.” He says and lift me off the bed with me on his shoulder.

I giggle and try to squirm from his hold. He huffs and smacks my butt. I smile and relax on his shoulder as we walk to the bathroom.

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~LESLIE~

.

I shove a pin on my bun and run my hand through my hair. I’m looking awkwardly different. I look down at the little baby bump that’s a little too obvious because I’m wearing a tank top. I’ve been thinking about abandoning college and focusing on child birth and bad luck. I lost my hotel job because I sometimes doze off at work. All thanks to being pregnant.

Sometimes i go late because I get lazy or tired to finish up house chores since Ariel isn’t around. She’s living her best life traveling around the world with Gray Carter. Most times I can’t help it. I’ve always wanted that life. Drive a luxurious sport’s car and travel around the world, not getting stuck with a baby without a father. This is frustrating and embarrassing. I thought about moving out to some small town where no one knows me. I can’t stand the shame around college because of the way i am.

I hate my life.

Mom didn’t take me back. Thought she might change her mind but it’s one month and two weeks yet she didn’t call. Dad visited, dropped a little cash and asked me to take him to the baby’s father. I couldn’t. I don’t wanna be disgraced again. Right now i just want a job or I’ll find myself envying Ariel again.

I remembered running into Hayden in a restaurant. He’s still dating Madison. I truly liked Hayden. He was those typical college cute boys who are lucky with rich parents. Our first month was memorable. He made me happy. Promised me love and he’s likely loaded. I believe every girl wants a boy who can also pay half their bills. But then I started getting jealous. Ariel dating Gray and they look like they are in love. Gray’s a billionaire or even a trillionaire. He’s got everything. He’s a CEO , Hayden isn’t. Ariel started wearing expensive clothes and shoes and even a Cartier bracelet. I couldn’t take it , I had to leave Hayden after Reid and I met at that strip club.

He was pretty cool , even in bed. But he wasn’t the love type. He isn’t the type who would cuddle you after love making. I’m such a looser.

” Hey Les.” Hayden greeted me that day. I ignored him and focused on the counter waiting for a reply since I came to apply for another job after loosing the one at the hotel.

” Ignoring me isn’t best for you.” He taunted. God I hated him so much after he embarrassed me at Sands & winches.

” What the fuck do you want? We’re done Hayden. Now be an adult and get the fuck away from me.”

He laughed and walked out. I won’t blame him sometime. I dumped him for Reid. A man without no heart. I walk to the living room as I try to shut out some terrible past mistakes i made.

The last time i ran into lawson , he asked if I’m still pregnant. I told him yes. He yelled at me and threatened me to get rid of it and stay away from him. And i should never mention him as the father to anybody or I’m going to regret it.

” Leslie.” Hazel calls my name as she shuts the door to the living room. I’ve also thought about where to go if Ariel decides not to renew the rent. Fuck me!

” Hey.” I smile at her and cross my arms. She waves the grocery bag and walks to the kitchen. She acts like she’s the pregnant one sometimes. And often times, I wished we swap positions , so she would be the pregnant one. I’m not ready for a baby , I can’t even keep one.

I wanna go to college.

I wanna graduate.

I want to travel around and like it seems , this baby already ruined everything.

I can’t afford college and a job won’t be able to settle most of my bills.

” How are you feeling. I decide to drop by at the grocery shop to get some food items and prepare something for you. I really can’t wait to see that little angel inside you.”

I scoff and round the counter to sit on a stool.

” I’ve thought about so many names. Alicia , Belinda, Vanessa , Ellie or even Mandy. They sound pretty nice. As your daughter’s future God mother and a friend, it’s my duty to look after you.” She says and go through the grocery bag.

I stay quiet, not really interested with the topic. My life’s ruined and it’s caused by a baby without no father. It hurts I couldn’t get rid of it. She doesn’t even deserve to suffer because I’m pretty sure I’m one of those bad moms.

” What are you thinking?”

” A lot. Not going to school , being jobless and a big time hustler. I wish I was as lucky as Ariel.”

” Leslie stop, you’re lucky. Everyone’s lucky. You wanted to have fun like every normal girl and you’re expecting a baby. Be good for her.”

” You wanted me to get rid of this before , do you remember?”

” Yes. Because, I thought it was Reid’s. It turns out to be Lawson’s and you couldn’t get rid of it because of some fuckin complications. What am I supposed to do? Advise you to take your life? Hell no.” She smiles.

” You know i got fired right?”

” Yes. Because you’re pregnant and you sleep at work hours.”

” Now tell me where am I gonna get a suitable job that’s gonna provide for this.” I point to my belly.” Where am I gonna get a good job that can take care of me and the baby. I don’t even have money to register for yoga class. I can’t even afford a nursery or some little things babies might need. How will I give her a better future?”

Hazel sighs.

” So what are you planning?” She asks

” i can’t keep her. I don’t even want her. The life I’ve always wanted I need to live it. This baby stole everything. I just need to give birth and give her up for adoption…”

” What!”

Chapter 75

ARIEL

I step out of the room and climb the stairs that leads to the deck of the yacht. It’s evening already and the sea breeze is cold. I feel like jumping into the water and stay there till dawn. Alexa FaceTime me as I look around the yacht for Gray. I slide the answer icon on my phone and lean my elbows on the railing as I stare down at the water.

Piper’s face appears on my phone and she’s grinning.

” Seriously Ariel.” She smirks at me. I see Alexa on the other side on the background dragging something with Brandon.

” They’re fighting over twizzlers. Is that a yacht. Wait , you really travelled , and you couldn’t tell us.” Piper rambles on the phone.

“I’m so sorry Pipes.” I plea.

” Yeah , she’s been taking a lot of Gray’s juices lately and it affected her brain.” Alexa says and twists her twizzlers. She’s insane.

” Your bikinis are hot. And it has to be white.” Brandon says as he smiles widely.

Gray brings his head out of the water as he looks up at me. I can’t believe he decided to have a swim in the middle of the sea. I’d freaked out.

” You look hot seriously. What’s up with you?” Piper asks.

” I’m good. I missed you guys a lot.” I tell them and climb down the stairs that leads to the swim platform. Gray already leans his elbows on it, grinning at me.

” She’s lying. She doesn’t miss us at all. Damn , you look pretty as fuck. I bet Gray did wonders down there…” Alexa says as she starts to fake moans.

Gray widens his eyes at Alexa’s loud moans coming from my phone. He chuckles and shakes his head. My cheeks are already flushed and I’m finding it hard not to laugh.

” Alexa, that’s enough.” Brandon holds her shoulders as they laugh. I truly missed them.

” Where are you guys?” I ask as Gray motions for me to sit. I can’t imagine sitting on that place and throwing my legs inside the water.

I’ve watched a lot of vacation movies where sharks and other gruesome fish attacks people.

” My house. We decide to call you to say hi. Whoa this ship is so fuckin beautiful.” Piper ogles.

I chuckle and jolt as Gray wraps his hands around my waist to sit me on the swim platform. The cold water soothes my skin and I forgot I’m supposed to be face timing with Alexa, Piper and Brandon. I pout and look back at the phone. They stares at me as they crosses their arms.

” Did you got fingered?” Alexa asks and raises her brows.

” Alright , please stop being dirty.” I tell her.

She tilts her head and raises her brows. I feel Gray’s arms around me as I almost tense. He’s about to make me want him again.

” Okay , are those male hands. For the record , your boyfriend’s got tatted arms.” I blush as Piper continues. ” That means you were being fingered.”

” Seriously Piper.” I huff and try to keep up with my demeanor.

I shudder when Gray hold unto the waistline of my bikini bottom.

” Alright. Breaks over, let’s give them a time to be together. She’s about to throw her head back and probably roll her eyes into her head.” Brandon comes to the rescue as he tries to end the call.

” Thanks , B. Later guys.” I giggle and almost choke on my breath when Gray’s lips come in contact with my stomach.

As soon as they end the call I keep my phone aside out of water reach.

” Really?” I say .

Gray smirks like an innocent kid who stole candy.

” This isn’t a swimming pool.” I look around the large blue waters around us. Gray shrugs inside the water and pulls me inside with him.

I squeal and try to swim back. His hold tightens around my waist as he pulls me beneath the waters. I swat his chest and try to bring my head out for air. Gray chuckles with his mouth close and arms around my waist. The inside looks a bit dark and still blue. I can’t hold my breath for long and this tatted man don’t even look bothered. He smirks and shove our heads out. I breathe out heavily and swat his chest.

” What’s wrong with you?” I whine and slide both my palms down my face.

Gray chuckles and brushes my damp hair behind my ears. I actually thought he was naked inside this water.

” You’re okay?”

” I almost died.”

” But you didn’t.” He says and smiles.

” I could have died. What if there are sharks inside this waters.”

” Of course there are sharks. Saw one before you got here.”

What! I scream and try to remove his hands around my waist.

” Seriously , Tinkerbell.” Gray laughs at me.

” Let go of me Gray. I don’t wanna die young.”

” Take a deep breath and chill. There’s no sharks. Even if there’s one , don’t you trust me? We’re gonna kill it together.”

” Kill it together. What’s that a joke?”

” It’s safe. No sharks.” He smirks and chuckles at me.

His strong arms curls around my waist as he pulls me closer.

” You got me scared.” I tell him and wrap my arms around his neck.

” You don’t have to be scared. I am here.” He says and caresses my back.

” I’ve been thinking.”

” About what?”

” Reid.”

He scoffs and puffs out air.

” Jamal , he’s your best friend. You’ve known him for so long and it’s really crazy to see you fight with him.”

” You knew what he did.”

” I know. He was trying to look out for you. Maybe in a wrong way but he cares for you. You should call him.” I say.

” What! No way Ariel. What am I supposed to tell him? That I am sorry? For what exactly?”

I sigh and run my fingers through his hair. I trace my fingers along his hairline. He looks calm for once as he takes in a deep breath. My right hand wraps his nape and I kiss him. He looks taken off guard but he kisses back in no split second. I wrap both arms around his neck and kiss him gently and passionately. Gray runs his right hand down my spine to my butt and grabs it. I moan in his mouth and nibble on his upper lips. His tongue teases my mouth as he bites my bottom lip.

I stop kissing and lean my forehead against his.

” Please.”

” Why?”

” Because you care about him too. I understand that he’s really annoying sometimes and all that but he cares for you. He wanted to look out for you. I feel like I’m the cause of this.”

” You know you’re not.”

” Yes , i am.”

Gray sighs and looks away from me.

” It’s simple. I believe you guys normally fight right?”

” A lot of times.”

” See? You just have to do what’s right. How do you normally settle your fights?”

Gray chuckles and looks back at me.

” I would never want his girl no matter what. If I did shit to him i always try to amend it and act like an adult. He couldn’t even say sorry or feel guilty. What’s his shit? I hate his fuckin ego sometimes.”

” You shouldn’t have ask him to stop working for the mob.”

” I didn’t ask him to stop. Told him to take a break and get his shit together. Forget about Reid , once we go back to New York, we are gonna talk.”

I nod.

” Is it compulsory I go with you to that party?”

” Yeah. Everyone always come with a date. Either whores , mistresses , girlfriends or bride. You don’t wanna be left out.”

” So who did you took last year?”

He twists his mouth like who’s thinking.

” Some girl. I don’t even remember her name.” He scoffs. ” No one’s gonna hurt you if that’s what you’re thinking. I’m gonna be there and precise shooting is not allowed.”

I smile and nod. I run my finger tip slowly down his nape as I lock eyes with him. His long black lashes are wet, his red lips are full because of our hot make out.

” Do you have ever think that maybe Reid’s into his same sex?” I ask.

He looks baffled as he chuckles.

” Why would you say that? He’s straight and only wants women.”

” Yeah , i know. Most times people hide their sexuality because they are afraid to be judged by the world. Even if he’s not , he’s always protective of you , like an older brother.” I say. Gray sighs and rub circles on my lower back.

” I bet he looked out for you when Damon wasn’t even looking.”

Gray blows out a breath and nods.

” Reasons you need to forgive him. I don’t wanna come between you guys. He thinks you don’t care about him anymore and you’re choosing me over him.”

” I forgive him already. I just want him to apologise and realize his mistakes. You’re mine, he should respect that and stay the fuck away from you.”

I smile.” Maybe , you just need to remind him more often.”

He chuckles and bites his bottom lip. It’s almost dark out here and I bet it’s almost 8 pm.

” You’re getting cold , let’s get you inside.” Gray says and carries me out of the water. He picks up my phone as we climb the stairs to the cabin.

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****

After dinner , I lay on my belly with only bra and panties. Gray’s wishes. I watch a movie with his laptop and crunch on the cookies on a bowl close to the laptop. Gray isn’t around. He’s being making preparations for a car once we arrive Hawaii. The door to the room opens as I feel his presence walks in. He’s always without a shirt and that’s sorta seductive. The edge of the bed dips as Gray climbs on it. His strong arms rests at either side of me as he crawls foreward.

” What are you watching?”

” Pretty little liars.”

He scoffs. He hates it because he thinks it’s too mysterious and not worth wasting time. Also I had to patronize him and whine several times before he allowed me download Netflix on his phone or even watch a movie with his laptop.

” Found A yet?” He chuckles and kisses my bare shoulder.

I roll my eyes and look at him from my shoulder.

” Close.” I say with a smirk as i look back at the laptop.

He hums against my skin and gently bites my shoulder blade. He kisses down my back slowly as his lips sucks on my skin. He trails it down my back leaving trails of kisses as he goes. I bite my bottom lip and moan. My back is already arch from the pleasure that follows each of his slow seductive kisses.

He motions for me to lay flat with my head on the pillow. I gently push the laptop aside after clicking the pause icon. He kisses my back to the hook of my bra and he stops. His fingers messes with the hook as he unclasp it with one shift motion. He pushes the strap aside and kiss that spot. I breathe out to his slow torments and grip to the sheets. He slides the strap down my shoulders while I push my elbows back to take it out. Gray cups my boob with one hand and kisses my shoulder as he sucks my skin.

He gives my boob a gentle squeeze and I moan. His thumb pad swirl around my nipple as he kiss down my spine. He pinches my nipple and twists it.

” Oh my God.” I gasp out and look at him from my shoulders.

His dark eyes meet mine. He smirks and let’s go of my boob. He sits up with his knees on either side of me on the bed. Gray spanks my butt and i squeak. He massages the spot he spanks with his eyes train on mine. He spanks again and I bite my lip. He leans down and presses a soft kiss on the spot. My core is already drench, also my panties.

” Already wet for me?” He asks and slide his forefinger down my slit through my panties.

I breathe out a moan as he kisses my butt again. I feel his finger slide inside my slit as a low growl escape from his throat.

” Fuck…” he mutters as he slides out his finger. He flips me so I’m laying on my back.

He crawls back so he’s looking directly at my face. His hands lay at the sides of my head and he smirks.

” You look beautiful.” He says and tosses my bra away. Seriously. After turning me on and he’s telling me i look beautiful.

” Stop sleeping with a bra. I wanna look at you.” He says and kisses me. It was short and not really intimate like the others. Gray smiles and lay flat next to me on the bed. Really? After all the back kiss.

Fuck you Gray.

” So what did you do that for?”

He turns on his side and wraps his arms around my waist , smirking like he did nothing.

” Do what?”

I roll my eyes and lay on my belly again. He made me pause my series after turning me on. What type of man does that?

” Tinkerbell.” He whispers , his hands still around my waist.

” I ain’t talking to you , Jamal.” I tell him and play what I’m watching.

Gray chuckles and caresses my back.

” Stop doing that.” I whine and swat his hands away.

” Are you angry?” He smirks and spanks my butt.

I whip my head to his direction and I feel like spanking him.

” Don’t get angry or you’re sleeping naked.” He says and smirks.

” God , I hate you.”

” You wish.”

I scoff and look back at his laptop.

” I’m really sorry.” He whispers and kisses my shoulder. I roll my eyes and nod.

His phone rings at once and he groans. I help him take it from the nightstand and give it to him.

” Reid?”

I pause the film and look at Gray. Gray presses the answer icon and put it on loudspeaker.

” Gray.” Reid voice calls from the background.

I glare at Gray so that he should behave.

” Reid.”

Reid takes a deep breath , finding it hard to say whatever thing he wants to say.

” I’m sorry.”

Gray’s eyebrows shoots up as he looks at me.

” I’m sorry for calling your girl a bitch. For slapping her butt and trying to pay her for sex.” Reid says on the phone.

That’s a bit hard for Reid to say. I bet if we can see each other’s face right now , Reid is gonna find it hard to apologise. They’ve got that in common. It’s like a habit , when it comes to apologies. I pinch Gray’s bicep and glare at him.

” I’m sorry for fighting with you. I shouldn’t have , i know and I’m really sorry. But you should apologize to Ariel. You owe her that not me.” Gray says.

Reid blows out a breath and I bet he’s running his fingers through his hair.

” Can’t you tell her yourself? You know…”

” It’s fine Reid. I am not angry with you. You were trying to look out for him like every good friend should , i understand.” I cut in.

Gray looks at me and I smile at him.

” Thanks. Never knew you were listening.”

” Yeah , i know right. I’m sorry for everything. Even if I don’t remember a lot.” Gray says and Reid chuckles.

” Yeah , yeah. Friends?”

” We’ve always been friends and you know that.”

” Thanks.” Reid says and sighs.

” And Reid…”

” Yeah. You’re still my right hand man.”

The background is silent as Reid chuckles before answering.

” Have fun with your girl.” Reid says and hangs up.

” So was that hard?” I ask Gray as he drops his phone on the bed.

He chuckles and starts to tickle me.

” Gray , not again..” i laugh and try to roll away from the bed.

” Gray please… ” I laugh harder as he stops. My eyes are already watery at the sides because of too much laughter.

” You’re taking advantage of my ticklish.” I tell him and flick his nose.

” You can always tickle me back if you want.”

My eyes widen.” How come I’d never thought about that?”

” That’s because I’m not ticklish. I’m not a girl.”

I roll my eyes and sit up. I carry his foot and begin to tickle the bottom.

” Whoa.” He laughs and fights away from my grasp.

” Fuck. How did you find that spot? I’ve never been tickled before.” He says and grabs my waist to make me straddle him.

” I’m a genius.” I smirk and peck his lips. I lay on top of him and begin to draw circles on his pec.

His right hand rest under his head while the other caresses my back. We stay that way as I listen to his heartbeat.

*****

” Really? How the fuck did that happen? What happened to the men i put in charge?”

I open my eyes and look at Gray’s shirtless form. He looks pissed. His yelling woke me up and for once I forgot it’s morning.

” Stay low , I’ll be back in a few days. Stupid fuckers.” Gray scoffs and run his fingers through his hair.

” Are you okay?” I ask and sit on the edge of the bed.

He sighs and shakes his head.

” What happened?”

He slides his right hand down his face and groans.

” Fuck. Can’t I have a peaceful life for once?”

” Can you just calm down? What happened.” I try to calm him down.

” The Russians..”

” What happened to them?”

” They are back…”