Ch. 81..85: Until I Met You Chapter 81-85
Chapter 81
~GRAY~
” Ariel…”
She smiles awkwardly and raises her eyebrows. She watches me like someone who just saw me. What’s happening to her?
” Who are you?” She asks. Oh fuck. Wait , this can’t happen. It wasn’t even a damn car accident , she can’t just forget me so soon.
” You don’t remember me?” I ask waiting patiently for the shocker.
” No.”
Oh no. This isn’t really happening. The doctor didn’t tell me she was gonna suffer brain issues to the extent of memory loss.
” Wait, you don’t really remember me?” I ask , hoping and praying she remembers me.
” I’m really sorry. How did you get here? What’s your name?” She asks. I thought she was caressing my hair few seconds ago.
” Where the fuck is that damn doctor?” I mutter and stand up.
” Jamal , wait!” She says my name.
I halt and turn to look at her.” How did you know my name?”
She chuckles weakly.” You really wanna beat up the doctor?”
I bite my bottom lip and sit back down.
” Seriously. That was a prank?” I ask. How could she make me think she’s suffering memory loss all of a sudden. She chuckles and holds my hand in hers.
” Why would I suffer memory loss? You should have seen your face.” She laughs quietly. I let out a huge breath I didn’t know I’ve been keeping.
” That was painful. I can’t imagine you not remembering me. That’s more than death.” I say.
” How have you been? How long was i admitted?”
” Since yesterday. I was really worried and scared. Thought I’ve lost you already.” I rub my thumb pad on the back of her palm and smile.
” It’s nice to know you really care about me.”
” You’re shitting me right now. You know i cared about you. Had to hunt down the motherfucker who shot you.”
” You shouldn’t have.”
” Really? He tried to kill you I can’t forgive him easily. I’m just glad that you’re fine.”
” How much havock did you cause?” She asks.
” A lot. I couldn’t watch anyone hurt you and just walk away with it.”
” I was gonna be fine.” She scolds me.
” I don’t fuckin care, they shot you. Tried to kill you at miami and italy. I can’t just sit and watch them try to hurt you.” I say.
She smiles and play with my fingers.
” Did you secure the shipment?”
I nod.” Yeah. And I hurt a lot of these bad guys too.”
She sighs and tries to sit up. I push a button at the sides of the bed as it straightens up.
” Are you hurt?” What type of question is that? Of course she’s fuckin hurt. I just feel miserable and guilty.
” A little. This feels worse than the first shot. But I think I’m fine , no more pain.” She says and smiles. That melts my heart. At least she’s fine. That’s what matters.
” I still wanna help the mob when matters arises.” Is she fuckin kidding me?
” No.” I tell her sternly.
” No? But why?”
” We shouldn’t be talking about this anymore. You’re my girlfriend and not a mobster. I can’t get you involved with my bad business. And I won’t let you get involved.”
” I’m not trying to get involved. I just wanna help. And that was a little bit fun.”
” Fun? Really? What type of shitty fun is that? That dumb fun caused you a bullet and sent you right to a hospital bed. I caused half of it. I couldn’t resist your instant whining and pouting and persuading.” I scoff. Where on Earth did she come from?
” You’re just being adamant.” She whines. Oh god not again. I can’t resist those doe eyes of hers and her pouting.
” Ariel , please stop. I’ll go get the doctor. You need to be sedated , i think you got your head hit.” I tell her as she glares at me under her long lashes.
Fiona walks in with that usual smile of hers. She smiles too much , it’s like she’d never seen the bad side of life before. People barely smile these days. But this doctor , she’s fuckin weird.
” You’re awake. Good God. Now your boyfriend can take a bath and a nap. He’s been staying here since you got admitted.” The fuck , she’s also nosy.
” Really Gray?” Gray asks as she turns to look at me.
I roll my eyes and nods.
” I had to make sure you’re safe and awake. I couldn’t leave your side.”
” Aww… that’s really cute. Wish all guys could be this caring.” Fiona smiles .
I scowl at her. She flashes a sly smile and push back her glasses.
” I’m really sorry. I was a little concerned and worried about you since you refused to take a nap.”
” You’ve not been spying on me, have you?” I ask her and raise my brows. Ariel chuckles.
” Not really. That’s a little creepy, don’t you think?” She asks and moves to Ariel’s side.
” Please be sure she’s fine and there’s no complications.” I say. The doctor nods and examines Ariel.
” How are you feeling?” Fiona asks Ariel.
” Good. A little weak.”
” Yeah , you were shot , you can’t be strong all of a sudden. It takes time. You’ve got a caring boyfriend so it won’t take long for you to recover.” She says. Ariel raises her brows at Fiona and tilts her head to the side to smirk at me.
” Do you feel hungry?”
” Yeah , I want water.”
” I’ll get and some pills for the weakness. You’ll be up and strong in the next three days. I assure you that.” Fiona says.
” Thanks.”
” When will she be discharged?” I ask.
” When she’s okay to leave, we’re gonna discharge her. At least by tomorrow or next she’ll be fine.”
I sigh and nod.
” See ya later Ariel. A nurse is gonna bring water and pills for you. She’ll also have to change the drip.” Ariel nods as Fiona leaves.
” Am I the only one who finds her weird? She cares too much.” I lament.
” You’re just being mean. You should take a good nap Gray. You need it.” She says as she smiles.
” I will when I’m ready.”
” Your hair is tousled. You need a bath.” Oh god , will she even drop it.
” Fine, I’ll.”
She huffs and touches her hair. She’s still wearing the blonde wig. I really don’t like blond’s but Ariel made me admire blond’s. It looks stunning on her. She rocks blond hair more than any other lady I’ve seen.
” Can’t believe I’m still wearing this.” she hisses and starts to remove her wig. It made her look different and still beautiful.
” You need help with that?” I ask her.
She smiles and shakes her head sideways. She starts with the bangs and then the hairline till she removes it finally. She breathes out and gives me the wig. Women. She runs her free hand down her black hair and breathes out.
” I look terrible in blond.”
” You look hot.”
” Jamal , you don’t like blond’s.”
” You rock it better. But I still like your hair.”
A nurse enters with a bottle of pills , probably for the pain and weakness. She gives Ariel a bottle water and two pills. Ariel takes it and swallows as she pushes the pills down with water. She injects something inside Ariel’s drip.
” This is gonna help with the blood loss and you’ll be fine.” The nurse says and take out another syringe.
I watch her inject the liquid right inside Ariel’s upper arm.
” I hate shots.” Ariel mutters and pouts. I chuckle silently as the nurse drops the used syringe on her tray.
” That’s gonna make you sleep by the way. You’ll be stronger by tomorrow.” The nurse says and leaves.
” Damn , can’t really believe I got shot for the second time.” She mutters and lay her back down on the bed.
” And I’m really sorry about that. I caused it.”
She chuckles.” Come on , you didn’t. I’m just gonna be guarded next time and always be on guard.” She says and yawns silently.
That’s if there will be another next time. I won’t risk it no matter how much she pouts or whines.
” Heard from Jhene and her baby?”
” No.” And that was the truth. I haven’t even called to hear from Kennedy. I feel like a bad uncle, of course I am.
” But why? She’s your niece and you always need to check on her.”
” Yeah , I will once we go back to New York.”
Ariel nods and fights back the urge to sleep.
” And you need to stop this Russian blood bath. It’s really not cool. People are getting hurt and that includes both innocent and bad.”
” They aren’t innocent Tinkerbell. Every mafioso is bad and I’m included.”
She chuckles and nods.” Please just stop it and forget about everything. Sinclair was merciful when you fucked his ass. He didn’t really hurt you.”
I chuckle as I try to recall what happened almost eight years ago.
” I was actually smart that’s why I didn’t get my ass whopped. I stayed underground Tinkerbell and paid him back.”
” That doesn’t justify what you did to him. He liked you I think , that’s why he really didn’t brought war. You should also be a little ruthless and stop this crazy Russian fight.” She says and closes her eyes.
She don’t get it. I think this won’t stop until they see me dead or people that i loved disappear out of earth. I sigh and look at her. She’s already asleep. I press the button at the sides of her bed and it went back to normal. I stand up and kiss her forehead as I walk out of her hospital room. I really deserve a nice bath and sleep.
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*****
Ariel got discharged today. She sits at the edge of the bed inside the cabin of my yacht as we sail to New York. I watch as she lay down on the bed. I stalk to the bed and sit on the edge.
” You’re okay?”
” Yeah. I just want a foot massage.” She says and plops her head down on the pillow.
I grab her feet and place them on my lap as I run my fingers slowly on her shin. She wears my t-shirt under her lace panties as I slowly caress her ankle. I look up at her and her eyes are shut. I continue to caress her feet slowly. She opens her eyes and sits up.
” I just remembered something , am I gonna accompany you to that criminal ball?”
I sigh and run my fingers up her ankle.
” If you wanna stay back , I’ll be fine. It’s really not a big deal.”
” Then who are you gonna take as your date?” She asks.
” I’ll go alone. I want you to be fine. Also I want you to stay out of these bad business and mob shit. I can’t watch you get hurt again.”
” You’re acting like it’s not normal to get hurt. Gray I’m fine and I’ll be more watchful. Fine , i don’t wanna be a mobster because I don’t want to. But I still wanna help when it’s useful.”
” What are you even saying?”
She sighs and removes her legs from my lap to sit on my lap.
” Ariel , you’re not strong.”
She giggles and rests her head on my chest as she let her fingers trail on my chest.
” I wanna go with you to the Mafia ball. You said no guns , so I’m gonna be fine.” She says and looks up at me.
” Please stop pouting , I can’t resist that.” I mutter. She chuckles and sits up so she’s straddling me.
” Don’t do this right now , please. You’re still not strong.”
” I know right.” she wraps her arms around my neck. My hands secure her hips to keep her still. She’s trying to turn me on and I don’t want this right now. For God’s sake, she just got out of the hospital three days ago.
” Thanks.” She says.
” For?”
” For looking out for me. Not everybody could do that.” Her hand runs down my spine as she tugs at my hair.
” You’re more than important to me.” I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her closer so that our chests are touching each other. I can feel her hard nipples pierce through the t-shirt.
My left hand trace her curves as I caress her hips and nuzzle her neck. She’s always so beautiful and pretty. I plant soft kisses on her neck to her earlobe as I continue to trail my hand down her spine. I pull my head back to look into her dark brown eyes. I tuck her strands of hair behind her ear as I cup her cheek. She pushes her face forward and claims my lips. I smile between the kiss and kiss her back. It’s been long I kissed her and it feels like eternity. My mouth moves with hers as her fingers tug at my hair.
She moans in my mouth as her tongue explores my mouth. She makes me feel a lot of things and every single day I’m always grateful I got her.
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~ARIEL~
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We arrived New York as Gray’s usual entourage brought the vehicles. Gray and I slide into one of his expensive sports car as we drive out of the dock. I missed my apartment , school , friends , even frat and i kinda missed Ryan too. I look out the window and sigh. I obviously got shot. Most times it’s hard to believe that I’m ever gonna get shot after my first shot. I think that’s the price you have to always pay for dating a criminal. Gray’s mother’s birthday is this weekend. I’m nervous because of so many reasons.
She’s my father’s ex and I can’t even imagine her reaction when she finds out who I am.
” What are you thinking?”
” Nothing.” I say. Gladly this Russian gun fight ended for a while. I think they got the message Gray sent them. I know the fights aren’t ending anytime soon because they will be back sooner except Gray decides to kill moskov too.
Gray pulls the car to a stop in his garage and he steps out of the car. He opens my side door and help me out like I was actually pregnant. The thought made me chuckle as Gray shuts the door.
” And why did you laugh?” He asks and holds my wrist to walk me inside. I can’t even tell him why i laughed. It’s gonna sound like I’m in badly need of a baby. I really planned on graduating from college before getting a baby. Talking about baby , i really haven’t seen Leslie.
” Nothing. I’m fine. I need to check on my apartment today. Also I haven’t seen Leslie and i really wanna meet with my friends. It’s been like forever.”
I look around this familiar house and I’m seeing new faces again. They greeted Gray and smiles at me. I hear voices from the kitchen and Alexa’s own voice is quite louder.
” Alex.” I call her name and lean against the kitchen door. She’s talking with Manny and Nick. I’m still thinking how she normally cope around Nick with Gray’s ‘no sexual relationship’ rule.
” Oh my God.” She screams as Nick covers his ears. I get it , she’s worse than a trumpet.
She sprints from the counter stool and hug me. My feet inches away from the floor. Gray shakes his head and walks out. She drops me on the floor after breaking my ribs.
” You’re safe. Gray’s lucky.” She says releasing me from her bone cracking hug.
” How are you? Never thought i was gonna see you here.”
” Work with them now and I always end up with lots of jobs.” She sighs and hug me again.
” I miss you so fucking much. The guys too. I didn’t tell them you were shot , don’t wanna answer a lot of questions.” Alexa says and tucks my hair behind my ear.
” Hey guys.” I smile at Manny and Nick.
” Damn , I thought we were ghosts few seconds ago.” Nick says and we chuckle.
” You’re just being dramatic. We were having a sister’s time.” Alexa says and rolls her eyes.
” Psycho.” Nick mutters and I hear it.
” I’m sorry what?” Alexa asks and turns to look at the two men.
” He said psycho.” Manny says and pretends not to see Nick.
” Dick.” Alexa curse.
” I know I’ve got a Dick and a big one at that.” Nick says.
” You’re so gross.” Alexa scoffs and turns to look at me with her wide smile.
” So princess , how are you? I hope you had a lot of fun in Hawaii?” Nick asks.
” We also heard you were shot.” Manny says.
” How come I didn’t know that?” Nick asks.
” That’s because you’re a Dick.” Alexa retorts. How did they know?
” Not a lot of people know about it. I bet just Manny.” Alexa says and I nod.
” I’m fine and strong guys. Thanks.” I say and sigh.
” Later gents , come on Ariel.” Alexa hooks her arm around mine as we walk out of the kitchen to the backyard.
” You’re okay?” She asks.
” Yeah , I’m fine. And you?”
” I’m fine too. How come you were shot?”
” Long story. After the stupid hang out with the Russian , I stabbed his hand and Gray shot him afterwards. Later on , a fight burst out and some asshole shot me.” I tell her and breathe out.
” Damn. Why did you agree to seduce that freak?”
” I wanted to help. Gray was stranded and he didn’t wanna cause a scene by shooting and killing someone. There weren’t anyone to do it and so I volunteered.” I shrug.
” That shit ain’t easy at all. I had to drug them sometimes after showing them my tits and touching them real good. They like it when the girl is slutty.” She says.
I stay quiet and cross my arms.
” Heard from Leslie?” I ask.
” She’s got a cute baby bump. You know most times i still can’t imagine Leslie is expecting a baby. Wow. My mom talked to yours about Leslie and your mom is still adamant. She wants Leslie to taste life the difficult way before taking her back. And I hate to admit it, but I think I support your mom on that. Leslie is too pampered , she needs to learn. Life isn’t really easy. She won’t know that if she doesn’t taste it.” Alexa says.
” I know right? But sometimes everyone needs a good second chance to reshape their lives. That’s what Leslie needs. Support , family, friends and also a therapist.”
Alexa chuckles.” How come I didn’t think of therapy. Yeah , she needs someone who’s gonna advise and talk to her about her shitty attitude.” Alexa scoffs.
” What about you? I see you and Nick…”
” No way. I can’t have anything to do with him. I know he’s your boyfriend and my future inlaw but I can’t break his rules. And also Nick’s a good friend.”
I roll my eyes and laugh.
” Ariel…” A familiar voice shouts my name. I turn around and smile at her. What’s she doing here?
” Kennedy.” I squat to her height and hug her.
” Woah. Mom fed you real good. Add a lot of weight.” I smile at her and caress her hair.
” God , you look pretty.” She coos and brings out her phone.
I see Jhene and Gray walk side to side as they watches us. The shutter of a camera snaps me out of my thoughts.
” You look so pretty.” She giggles and shows me the picture she took of me on her phone.
” How come they like each other so much?” I hear Jhene whispers. I raise my head to look at her and she scowls at me.
” Is she the pretty little Kennedy?” Alexa asks.
Kennedy turns to look at her like she just notice Alexa was standing beside me all this while.
” Hi. Who are you?” Kennedy asks.
” I’m her cousin. You’re truly a badass, aren’t you?”
” Really? You shouldn’t curse in front of my daughter.” Jhene says as she grabs Kennedy’s hand.
” Mom…” Kennedy whines.
I stand up as Alexa eyes Jhene.
” Jhene, you don’t have to do that?” Gray butts in.
” Her so called cousin just curse in front of her. This is one of the reasons I don’t like bringing her here. You curse in front of her , including your workers and now this one too…” Jhene snickers and looks down at Alexa. Alexa is about to snap at her and it’s taking everything in her not to flip.
” I’m inside.” Alexa says and walks out.
Kennedy snatches her wrist from her mom and rushes to me.
” I have a lot I need to tell you.” Kennedy giggles and snatches my hand as we begin to walk back inside.
Jhene won’t stop glaring at me.
” Why are you here?” Gray asks her as they walk behind us.
” I told you not to bring her here. I’ve been busy and I have a lot of shit to handle.” Gray says.
” Oh yeah. Maybe you should also deal with this one too.”
” Deal with what?” I hear Gray asks.
” Damon is back.”
Chapter 83
“Ace.”
” Wait , is that your brother?” Brandon asks.
Alexa stands on her feet and stalks to the counter.
” Ace.” He turns around as Alexa connects her fist on his cheek.
Everyone gasps as I hurriedly rush to the scene. The girl with skimpy clothing whom I think must be his girlfriend blinks her fake lashes at us. Ace turns to look at us and Alexa backhands him right on his cheek.
” Oooh…” The customers gasp again.
” Alexa , what the fuck!” He cusses and massages his cheek.
” Damn, you remember.” Alexa says and grabs him by his jacket.
” Hey, that’s my boyfriend.” The girl says.
” I’m just gonna shut up if I were you.” Alexa says to the girl as she drags Ace outside. Piper and Brandon follows us outside and Alexa won’t stop throwing punches at Ace.
” Ariel, are you gonna stop her not?” Brandon asks.
” Fuck me, he’s an idiot.” I mutter and lean against my car.
The girlfriend rushes to pry Alexa’s hand away from Ace. Alexa glares at her and pushes her away.
” This is enough.” Ace yells as he breathes in and out in a rather fast pace. Damn , the looks from slaps and blows. Piper stands next to me as she smirks.
” Damn, he’s so fucking hot.” Piper whispers and I chuckle. Kinda true. He looks better than his normal self. And he’s a little taller than usual.
” You should leave.” Ace says to the supposed girlfriend.
” What? I ain’t leaving? Who’s she? One of your flings?”
” Get the fuck outta here bitch.” Alexa glares at the girl.
” I ain’t leaving.”
” Bitch get out. I’m through with you, move your ass outta here.” Ace says.
The girl bites her lips and I bet she’s trying to bite back her tears. She sniffles and walks away in haste.
” That was mean.” I mutter.
Ace’s stares lands on me and a big smirk plasters on his face.
” Damn, miss Gray Carter.” He chuckles and stalks to my form.
” Ace move away.” I warn him.
” I know you’ve got a boyfriend but I still remain your first love.” He chuckles and hugs me.
” Damn, you look hot.” He whispers against my ear.
” Alright, hugging time’s over. Get yourself away from me. Alexa I need help here.” I call out.
Alexa rolls her eyes and pulls Ace away from me through the sleeves of his jacket.
” We have a lot to talk about.”
” Alright. You should stop acting like my girlfriend, sister.” He straightens his jacket and looks at Brandon and Piper. God, Piper blushes and tucks her loose strands of hair behind her ear.
” Hi.” Ace greets both of them.
” Hi. I’m Piper.”
” Brandon.”
Ace nods curtly and smiles.
” I missed her more you fuckface.” Ace tells Alexa as he points to me. I roll my eyes and cross my arms.
” Are you gonna tell me what happened to you and why did you leave?” Alexa asks as she continuously taps her right foot on the pavement.
” Uh. Guys , we’re just gonna leave you guys to your family reunion.” Brandon says and holds Piper’s hand.
” We’re gonna call…” Piper says smiling at Ace. God someone should please remind Piper she’s got Jamie.
” Get into the car.” Alexa says and points to my car.
” A Ferrari. Don’t tell me you own this.”
” Ariel.” Alexa hisses as I open the doors.
” Gray got you this? You know everyone’s just talking about you and Gray. I was pained you moved on.” Ace says and I roll my eyes.
He didn’t drop this attitude of his. I open the car and slide into the driver’s seat. Ace beats Alexa and enters the passenger seat.
” Get in the back.” He tells her.
” That wasn’t fair you know that right?” I ask.
” Want to ride with you babe.”
” I’m not your babe , Ace.” I huff and ignite the engine once Alexa enters and the doors shut.
” Where are we even going?” Ace asks and pushes the button to wind down his side window.
” To murder your stupid ass. The fuck, you annoy me to the core.” She huffs.
” I did nothing wrong.”
” Oh really?” Alexa asks from the back.
” Yes, really. Dad wants me to be like him. Take over the automobile company and i fuckin’ hate it.” He says and takes off his jacket. Oh great, he’s got tattoos too. Tons of them on his arms to his wrist.
” Stop checking me out princess.” Ace smirks at me.
” Ace, you’re my cousin, why would i check you out?”
” Nothing wrong in checking your cousin out, you know that. Are you sure you’re our cousin? Cause I want us to get married.”
I chuckle and swat his arms.
” You should stop being flirty.” I scold him.
” Yeah, yeah. You look more pretty. Like I barely didn’t recognized you. Gray did a lot of great job. Nice Ferrari.” He says and looks around the vehicle.
” Alright , I think we should go back to our previous conversation before you try to flirt with your cousin.” Alexa says and i nod.
” Fucker.” Ace hiss out.
” Is that why you left? Because dad wants you to go to college and be a graduate?”
” And I fuckin’ hate school. I left the country, move to italy.”
” And joined the Mafia.”
He turns to look at Alexa at the mention of the mob. ” Who told you that?” He asks.
” Maybe because I also work for the mob and I found out you’re with the Eduardo’s. De fuckin’ Luca, you moron.” Alexa says.
” What’s going on here? Alexa works with the mob now? For Gray?” He asks.
” Yeah, Summit.” I give a half smile and shrug.
” You know i thought you didn’t know your boyfriend is a Mafia boss.”
” I know about that.” I answer.
” And you stayed? Wow.”
” They are in love Ace. Why don’t you fall in love with someone too.”
” Are you even in love?” Ace asks Alexa.
” That makes both of us in one ship.”
” This is bullshit. The entire family is with the mob now. What did our parents say?”
” My mom isn’t aware Summit is a Mafia.” I say.
Ace chuckles.” Holy fuck. Who told you that shit? Of course your mom knows about it. She knows Gray is a mob boss.” Ace says.
” What? How did you know that?”
” You should ask her yourself. I have nothing to say.”
I sigh and try to digest what Ace said. My parents knew Gray is in the Mafia? Is that why she asked me to quit my relationship with him because he’s a criminal? But how did she know about all this? Is it through dad who cheated with Gray’s mother and she accidentally told Dad , her son and ex husband is a criminal. This is so confusing. Right now, I need answers.
I halt the car on the empty parking space as we get out of the car. Ace looks up at the building and chuckles.
” You stay here?” I nod and begin walking.
” What are you doing in New York?”
” The family stays here too. I work with Cage and his father and they’ve got a house here. Criminal matters.”
” What if you get shot and you died?” Alexa asks as they strides behind me.
” At least i didn’t die broke. I should also ask you that? What if you get shot?”
” You know i won’t. I’m a woman, I don’t smuggle drugs. I seduce men and it’s not that dangerous like yours.” She says as a matter of fact.
The elevator arrives and we enter. Alexa go awkwardly quiet.
” Do you know Gray owns this place?” Ace breaks the silence with another shocker.
” What are you saying?” Alexa asks with a scowl.
” Fuck. Really, Ariel, you don’t know?”
Okay I’ve heard enough. First, my parents knows Gray is in the Mafia and they didn’t tell me about it. And now I’ve been dating Gray for a long period of time now , he didn’t tell me he owns this building. I think that explains the day we crossed paths when I resumed college. He owes me an explanation now including my parents.
” How did you know that?”
” You should ask him sweetheart. He owns it.” Ace says and leans his back against the elevator walls. Alexa and I look at each other as we look away.
” So why didn’t you come back home? Mom was worried. She was afraid, Ace.”
” I didn’t wanna bring trouble. Most times when you’re a mobster, it’s nice to keep your family away from your life in other to play safe. It’s not always safe out there. Especially for you Ariel. Gray’s leading on the drug trade. Drug dealers and mob bosses are fuckin’ envious and they might wanna hurt you.”
The elevator slides open and we step out.
” They already tried to hurt me , thrice now.”
” Holy fuck. What!”
” Ace it’s fine. It’s not new. I understand you just have to be strong to get involved with criminals. If you’re weak , you’ll be easily used as a pawn and I won’t let that happen again.” I shrug and insert the key to the apartment door.
” Who made the attack?” Ace asks.
” Russians.” I say and open the door.
” Don’t talk about the mob in front of Leslie, she doesn’t know.” Alexa whispers to Ace.
” Yeah , yeah.”
We walk to the living room. Hazel is standing and she didn’t acknowledge us , since she’s talking to Leslie who’s sitting. I clear my throat as both ladies turns to our direction. Their mouths slightly opens in shock.
Okay , Hazel isn’t in shock. She’s gawking over Ace who looks extremely hot and Leslie is kinda surprised her cousin who always bullied her is back from nowhere.
” God where’s the kitchen.” I mutter and walk to the kitchen. I open the fridge and take out a bottle water and a box of chocolate.
” Nice.” I drop the item on the countertop and sit down.
” What the fuck! You’re pregnant?” Ace yells from the living room.
Alrighty, here we go. Alexa chuckles and walks into the kitchen. She sits opposite me and opens the box of chocolate. My phone rings inside my jacket and I bring it out.
” Jamal.”
” You always make it sound better when you say Jamal. How are you? Are you okay?”
” Yeah, I’m good. I’m in my apartment.”
” What are you doing?” He asks on the phone.
” Hanging out with family.”
Alexa eats the chocolate as she nods to the taste.
” I missed you. I hope you are not feeling pains. The doctors advised you take a lot of rest , you should come home soon.”
I laugh.” But I’m in my house.”
He huffs on the phone.” Sure. Don’t stay long.”
I roll my eyes and nod. God he can’t see me.” Thanks, I will be home soon.” I tell him.
” I love you.” He says. Seriously, the L-word sounds foreign in his mouth each time he says it. Obviously, it’s new to him, I get it.
” I love you.”
I playfully glare at Alexa as she shoots herself. I chuckle and drop my phone.
” Why shooting yourself?”
” I love you…” she says in her fake voice trying to mimic mine. Oh God , she’s insane.
I laugh.” Shut up.”
” You guys make love sound beautiful, I swear. I should look for love too.” She rests both her elbows on the counter and cups both her cheeks.
” And who the fuck is looking for love? Leslie got pregnant and no one told me? Who the fuck is responsible?”
” Do you wanna beat up the moron?” Alexa asks.
” If it’s worth it , yes.”
” You should ask her yourself then .” Alexa says and motions to the living room.
” You shouldn’t emphasize on it too much. She’s not happy. My mom cut her out of the family and froze her account. No money , no job, and no University.” I say and eat the chocolate.
” Leslie, who’s responsible?” Ace calls out.
” Professor.” Leslie squeaks out.
” This ain’t money heist. Who is responsible?” Ace asks again.
” My professor, Ace. Don’t try to mock me about it. I’m getting used to this badluck in form of a baby.”
Ace slowly turns to look at us.
” Is it true?” He asks calmly and we nod.
” Why would you fuck your professor Leslie? Because you were bored?” Ace asks.
I facepalm myself and shake my head.
” Ace, forget about it. It’s the past. She’s trying to mould her life over again.” Alexa says.
Ace nods and looks around the kitchen for once.
” Wow, how were you guys able to afford this?”
” Our parents. You should see Alexa’s place.” I say and smile.
” Damn. You have your own place too. Mom really cares about you” He picks up a chocolate and shoves it in his mouth.
” It’s really hard to believe she’s pregnant…” Ace whispers. God, I thought we were passed that topic. ” She was the crazy wild girl like Alexa. Sister, are you pregnant too?”
” Shut up, you freak. I’m not and I’m not ready. Why are you here?”
” I came to drop delivery shits, you understand. Decide to hook up with that crazy bitch whom you guys chased away. We fucked and she wanted me to get her something to eat. We decided to drop by at sands & winches and I saw you two witches. I should be leaving soon. De Luca don’t tolerate lateness. And you Alexa, why Gray?”
” He pays good and he’s my cousin’s boyfriend.” Alexa whispers.
” Are you guys like enemies now? Since De Luca and Gray don’t really agree?” I ask.
” I don’t give a fuck.” Alexa says.
” It’s not like they don’t agree. They don’t like each other because of Gray’s success and Sinclair’s beef with Gray.”
” Yeah. Sad.” I mutter and uncap the bottle water and drink.
” I should get going. My car is at that restaurant.” Ace stands up and flashes me his usual smirk. I roll my eyes and sit back the bottle water.
” Are we supposed to drive you there? I’m going home from here. Got stuff to handle and college too. I’m way pass sophomore and I need to handle this new semester.” Alexa stands up too.
” Fine , I’m gonna drop you guys.” I huff and pick up the last chocolate. We walk to the living room. Leslie looks sad as Hazel talks. They are really silent.
” Leslie…”
” Yeah?” She looks up at me and she looks pale.
” Are you okay?” I ask.
” I don’t know. Maybe. I just missed my ex life. This present one is killing me. I lost my job.” She explains.
I sigh and check my pocket. God I have no money with me.
” I’m leaving but I’ll transfer something to you. I have no cash with me.”
” It’s fine. I understand.” Leslie says and smiles. That isn’t genuine cause she is sad.
I return the smile and leave. Ace smiles at her and pat her hair like she’s six before following behind us. I drop Ace at sands & winches. We exchange numbers and he promised to check on us and maybe visit their parents. I drive Alexa to her apartment and later drive back to Gray’s. I get out of the car and walk into the house.
I climb upstairs and open his room door. He lays down on his belly as he types on his laptop. I walk in and shut the door. I remove my jacket and toss it on the couch, before walking to the edge of the bed. Gray stops typing and turns to look at me. I lay next to him on the bed and wrap my arm around his torso. He’s shirtless as he wraps his arm around my shoulder. I run my fingers on his tan stomach and up his chest.
” How’s your stomach?”
” Fine.” I sigh .
He raise my tank top up a little to stare at the bandage on my stomach.
” By weekend this should be gone.” He trails his fingers on the bandage and kisses my forehead.
” Does it hurt?”
” No.” I smile and shake my head sideways.
He drops down my tank top and runs his fingers through my hair.
” Who owns my apartment building?” I ask.
He raises his brows and shrugs.
” You?”
He sighs and rest on his back.
” Who told you that?”
” Why didn’t you tell me?” I ask .
” Tell you? What was I supposed to tell you? Ariel, I own this place. For fuck’s sake, it doesn’t make any sense.” He says and looks down at me.
” You should have. I had to find out from Ace.”
” Ace? Alexa’s twin?”
” Yeah. We met him at our usual restaurant around college. He told me you own my place of living. Can’t believe my mom knew you’re a mob boss and yet I still can’t digest that story.”
” Wait? What makes you think he’s telling the truth about your parents?”
” My parents don’t like you Gray.”
He rolls his eyes and sleeps on his sides so he’s facing me.
” I thought the reason behind their hate is because my mom dated your dad.”
” I thought so too. Ace said they knew you’re a mob boss. How could they know? God I’m so confused. I need to speak with them.”
Gray wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me to him.
” It’s okay. I’m sorry i didn’t tell you about that place. I really didn’t see any reason to mention it to you.” He says and brush his hand up my hip.
I chuckle and nod.
” Have you eaten?”
” Yes , Nick did the cooking since I couldn’t call the house help.”
” Nick can cook?” I chuckle.
” At least he cooks better than me.”
” Yeah , right. You almost burnt your kitchen.” I chuckle.
” Damn. I was trying to make something for you. I actually did. Got a call and I forgot I was actually making pancakes.” He says and frowns.
I laugh. That was hilarious.
” I’ll try better. You’ll be surprised , i promise you.”
” Oh yeah. Can’t wait for that day then.” I run my fingers down his hair and trail it down his nape and to the side of his neck.
” Thanks.” I whisper and look down at his lips.
” For?”
I smile and rub my thumb pad on his cheek. His hand secures my hip as he slowly caresses my waist.
” Everything.” I whisper. Our lips are already a inch apart.
” And thanks too.” He says back. ” For loving me and looking out for me.” He whispers and i chuckle. I cup his cheek and claim his lips same time he was about to claim mine. We smile in between the kiss as he takes over the kiss.
******
I stare at the full length mirror and brush my hair. I curl my hair carefully till I’m through. I drop the curling wand and run my fingers through the curls. We’re traveling to Canada today and as always I’m still nervous. Gray walks in almost dressed. His white dress shirt fits his well built body as he stands behind me.
” Need help?” He kisses my hair and wraps his arms around my waist.
” Yeah. Zipper.”
He chuckles and nods. He looks down at my back and move my hair to the side so my back is bare before him. He kisses my shoulder and hold the zipper. He slowly zips the dress and wraps his arms around my waist again.
” You look pretty.” He mutters against my neck and bites my shoulder blade gently.
” Wish I can take this dress off you right now.” He whispers and kisses my neck. His right hand caress my thighs up to my panties. I bite my bottom lip and breathe out.
” Don’t tell me you’re wearing a thong.”
I chuckle and nod.
” Fuck. I’ll be removing this soon , in my jet.” He kisses my earlobe and trails his finger down my panties right in between my legs.
” Fuck, you’re wet and we’re gonna be late if I don’t stop.” He smirks at me through the mirror.
I feel his hand slip inside my panties as he kisses my neck again. I shut my eyes and shudder to his assualt.
He snaps my panties against my skin and slips his hand out of my dress.
” Shoes?” He asks and looks down at me.
” Yeah…” i stutter and catch my breath. How could he seduce me and turn me on just like that.
” Save it for the birthday.” He whispers and kisses my temple before helping me with my shoes. He squats a little as I hold his shoulder for comfort. I step inside my shoes and smile at him for his gesture. He stands up and holds my arms to walk with him. He picks up his suit jacket from the bed as we walk out.
•••••
The jet slows down as it finally stops. Gray wraps his arms around my waist and walks me out of the jet. I gently climb down the steps as I look around. As always two cars were already waiting for us. How did he manage to set this up each time we travel. Gray doesn’t drive this time. His guard or whatever opens the backseat of the car and we enter. He shuts the door once we’re settled. I take a deep breath and the driver ignites the engine.
” Where are we going?” I ask.
” To the dock. She wants a yacht party. I can’t even imagine what she looks like. It’s almost two years since i last saw her.”
” No way. You didn’t attend her birthday last year?”
” No. Just sent her gifts.” He says and shrugs.
I sigh and look out the window.
” That was a little unfair.” I mutter.
” I know. I’m a bad kid. You’re one of the reasons I choose to come.”
” If not you wouldn’t have? Gray she lost Damon. You’re the only kid she’s got.”
” And hopefully, Damon might be back. She’s gonna be happy if it’s true.” He says and scoffs.
We drive in silence till we arrive at the dock. The driver gets out of the car and opens the door for us. Gray get out of the car and I step out too. I tuck my hair behind my ear as I look up at the ship. It’s beautiful, fancy and obviously expensive. This looks like Gray’s but Gray’s looks quite bigger.
” You’re ready?”
I smile and nod and hold his arm. This will be fun hopefully. That’s if i don’t puke. I’m allergic to wealthy people and their parties. It’s always filled with people dressed in expensive dresses and loumboutin shoes. Once we arrive inside the ship , it is beautiful and decorated. This looks like a hall but covered with people holding champagne glasses and chattering amongst themselves.
” Oh my God , Gray.” A girl says as she flings her arms around Gray almost knocking me off. She hug him. Gray hold tight to my hand when i try to slip it away from him. Okay , she’s taking forever to disengage from her hug. Gray pulls away as she smiles widely at him. She wears a really short dress that barely covers her thighs. Her blonde hair fits her pale cream skin and she’s pretty. Clearly she’s older than me. 23 or even 24. Most times I wonder how Gray end up dating a twenty year old when his girls and flings are twenty four , five , some even older than him. I feel like i don’t belong.
” Wow , I can’t believe you’d showed up.” The Blondie says.
” It’s my mom’s birthday, i’m supposed to be here.” Gray tells her. Her eyes land on me and her smile drops to a smug look.
” Your girlfriend?”
” Yes. Ariel meet Samara , she’s Antonio’s daughter.”
” Nice to meet you.” I tell her without stretching my hand to shake hers. She nods and plaster a fake smile on her face. I’m pretty sure she had something for Gray.
” Where’s my mom?”
” Right there.” Samara motions behind her as she begins walking. A woman walks into the gathering. Her red burgundy dress has a split to her thigh. Her long black hair is finely maintened and in waves. Okay , she looks thirty. Is that Gray’s mother.
” Hey mom.” Gray hugs her with one arm and kisses her temple.
Alright I lost my voice. Mia Carter looks like Kim Kardashian. They disengage from the hug as she looks at me. Her bright smile makes me envious of her.
” You must be the girlfriend.”
I nod and stretch out my hand for a handshake.
” I’m Ariel…” I didn’t say the last name. Her perfectly carved brows raises up and she pulls me into a big hug. Alrighty I didn’t expect that. My eyes land on Samara behind Mia and she looks displeased. We pull away from the hug as she shakes my hand.
” I’m Mia…”
Chapter 84
” So how did you meet my son?” Mia asks as she gives me a glass of champagne. We’re in a private cabin inside the yacht and it’s so beautiful. The designs, chairs and everything is incredibly expensive.
She stole me away from Gray after we exchanged pleasantries.
” It’s a long story.” I tell her and take a sip from the champagne.
” And the chemistry is really nice. He cares about you. Most times I thought he would never care about someone like the way he cared for you.”
I blush and smile, trying to think of a proper speech to keep up with the conversation.
” I’m happy he’s in love. You’re pretty and young.” She says , again I don’t reply.
” Nice party by the way. Happy birthday. Oh and I got you a gift.” I say and drop the glass of champagne on the glass table as I reach to collect my bag. I bring out the box and give it to her. She smiles and takes it.
” Am I supposed to open this now?” She giggles and looks up at me.
I shrug.” If you want.”
She smiles and giggles as she tears out the wrap. I watch as she giggles. I wish my mom was like her. Free, open hearted and welcoming. She opens the box as her mouth slightly parts. She blinks her eyes and looks up at me from her thick lashes.
” Oh my God.” she gasps and drops the box.
” This is beautiful.” She smiles and pulls me in for a hug. One thing I must commend , I love her accent. She’s got a really cute British accent, one of the best.
We disengage from the hug as she stretches out her hand and asks me to wear it on her. I take the bracelet and put it around her wrist.
” Wow.” She raises her left wrist to her face and smiles widely.
Again, she pulls me into her arms for a warm embrace.
” I got you gift cards too.” I show her the two gift cards as she kisses my temple.
” Thank you so much for this. I love this bracelet so much.” She says and admires the bracelet again.
” Aww , Gray’s so lucky. Thank you.”
” You’re welcome. Happy birthday once again.”
” How did you even do it? Drag Gray to my birthday. He’s a stubborn one. Always claims he’s busy.” She shrugs sadly.
” I’m really sorry. I had to scold him and also I really wanted to see you.”
” You’re pretty and I’m really glad he brought a girl. Not just any other girl , a really good one too. How old are you?”
” I’m twenty.” I reply shyly.
” Wow , you’re really young. It’s nice to have you in my family.” She says and caresses my hair.
” Tell me more about yourself.”
” I’m in college and I’m majoring in business.”
” You’re in college?” She asks surprisingly.
I nod. ” Yes.” I breathe out.
” Gray looked really well. And your parents…”
Oh damn. What am I supposed to tell her? Your ex is my daddy.
” Is Sinclair your father?” Wait what? Not again.
” Why would you say that?”
” You look like him. I mean your eyes…”
” No way…” I laugh it out.
” Mia.” Samara calls out as she walks in.
Her gaze lands on me as she cocks both her blonde eyebrows. She’s so intimidating and annoying.
” The guests are waiting for you and Gray wants his date back.” Samara says not taking her eyes off of me for a second.
“Oh gracious. Escaped my mind.” Mia runs her hands down her hair and hugs me again before running out of the cabin. Samara’s eyes follow Mia out of the room as she returns her gaze back to me.
” She likes you huh?” Samara scowls at me.
“You got issues with that?” I scoff as Gray walks in.
He looks between me and Samara . I flash him a smile as he takes my hand in his. We walk out of the cabin to the gathering and Mia is giving a speech. Gray wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me to his side.
” What did she tell you? My mom?” He whispers against my ear.
I chuckle.” She’s nice. Really friendly too.”
He shakes his head.” Did she tell you any silly stories about me growing up?”
I chuckle and turn to look up at him.
” Not really. We talked about me and nothing about you.” I say. He nods and caresses my waist.
” I really can’t wait to take this dress off of you.” He whispers.
I gulp and bite my bottom lip.
” It’s your mom’s birthday, Jamal.”
He huffs and looks ahead as his mom starts to cut her cake.
” What difference does it make? You should see what you’re doing to me right now.” He pinches my waist and looks down at me.
I breathe out and tighten my legs.
” Stop flirting with me, Gray.”
” You know I’m not. You’re so fuckin hot.” He whispers and kisses my temple.
I fiddle my fingers and breathe out. He’s really doing this on purpose.
We applaud Mia once she finally cuts the cake . Guests cheer and drink up as stewardesses begin to share more drinks. Mia walks us to a table as we sit. Classical music plays through the speakers as we take our seats. Gray and I sit directly from Mia and Antonio. He’s got brown hair and I wondered where Samara got hers from. Maybe her mom. Fried, baked , cooked foods and desserts covered the table. It smells so good.
” Wow. We really haven’t introduced ourselves actually.” Antonio speaks up.
” I’m Antonio by the way. Mia’s husband.”
” I’m Ariel.” I tell him.
” It’s really nice to have you here. I’m really glad you brought Gray.” Mia says.
I smile and nod.
” Please eat up.” Mia says and motions us to the food.
” So who are your parents Ariel? You know you looked a little like Sinclair Daxton. He was Gray’s father’s close friend. Are you kinda related to him? I won’t really mind , he’s not really bad.”
Antonio’s phone rings and he kisses Mia on her temple and walks out to take the call.
” Mom, she’s not Sinclair’s daughter. They’re not related and I don’t really get the reason why people see her as one.”
” There’s nothing wrong if she belongs to Sinclair.”
” You know something is gonna be wrong.”
” Oh really? Because of your dad. I’m the one who’s supposed to be angry since he was partially the reason your father died.”
Gray scoffs. I get the memo now , since Gray fucked Sinclair up , me being Sinclair’s daughter won’t be good. Of course I’m not his daughter , what am I even thinking? My blood group matches my mom and I’ve got my mother’s hair. Same dark brown hair. I really wanna talk to my mom. About Gray being in the Mafia and this crazy rumor of being related to a mob boss. I am about to fall sick.
” My last name’s Peterson.” I say at once cutting their intense argument.
” Peterson?” Mia asks at once.
” Yes, your ex.” Gray grits out.
” Oh my God. This is such a small world. David’s daughter. How did… this is weird.”
I sigh and look down at the food covered table.
” How’s your father? He was a good man and a really good lover too.”
” He’s fine. I’m really sorry about what happened between you two.”
She sighs and nods.
” I’m really sorry too. It wasn’t on purpose dear. I didn’t really know he was married.”
Alright , this was supposed to be a happy birthday not a moment of sad reconciliation..
” It’s okay ma.”
” Mom, it’s enough. It’s nothing really.” Gray cuts in. Antonio returns and sits down. Mia sighs and smiles. She’s trying to get used to her new discovery.
I look up and meet eyes with a set of Gray orbs. His hands are stuck in his pocket as he strides to the table. He wears a black two piece suit. Hate to admit , he looks like the older version of Gray.
” Wow…” He says as he finally reaches our table.
All attention on the table turns to look at this guest. Mia’s spoon drops off her hand as she stands up at once. Wait, is this Damon? He looks down at Gray and then me.
” Hi, mom.”
Wow, this will be fun.
Chapter 85
” Damon.” Mia calls as she looks at this new guest.
Finally he looks at Mia as she sighs. Mia wraps her arms around the tall man and hugs him.
” Damon?” I whisper to Gray. He sighs and shrugs.
” Obviously.” He scoffs. Okay , I remembered he doesn’t like his brother. He was one of the first reasons Damon went MIA.
” Oh my God.” Mia cries on her son’s shoulder.
Damon caresses the petite woman’s hair and smiles. He looks at Gray and me. Hate to admit , he’s super cute. Like an older version of Gray. But Gray’s kinda hotter. How old is he now , twenty eight? They disengage from the hug as Damon kisses Mia’s temple. We stay put and watch in awe.
” What happened to you?” Mia asks in tears.
” Favorite son is back , hallelujah.” Gray mutters. I nudged him in his ribs. He turns to look at me as I glare at him.
Samara walks in suddenly. She stops on her track when she sees Damon. It’s like she knows every single son Mia gave birth to. She bats her lashes dreamily and smiles. I really don’t understand her, who’s she crushing on? Gray or Damon?
” Wow. What’s this? A grand surprise?” She asks.
” Happy birthday…” Damon tells Mia and kisses her temple.
” What happened to you? Are you okay? How did you find me here?” Mia bombards Damon with questions.
All he did was just shrug.
•••
Three minutes into Damon’s arrival. We eat in silence as we share glances at each other. This is awkward. Damon hasn’t said anything. Just stare at Gray and then me. Samara sits next to Gray, while Damon sits next to his mom.
” This is really delicious.” I mutter to help with the awkward silence.
” It’s nice you like it.” Mia replies with a smile. She looks tripple happy at Damon’s arrival. Antonio hasn’t said a word.
” So Damon , what happened to you? Thought you were dead.” Gray starts a conversation.
” Did you want me dead?” Damon asks.
I roll my eyes and raise the glass of water to my lips.
” And why will I want you dead?”
” I don’t know. Just wondering.” He shrugs. Gray chuckles and smiles.
” Welcome. Mom missed you a lot. It’s nice you’re back.” Gray says and places his right hand on my thigh.
I turn to look at him swiftly. He smirks and winks.
” So Damon what happened to you?” Antonio asks.
” I was in a coma for over three years. The military didn’t know about it. I found myself in Europe and I don’t even know how. I woke up finally and I held the news of myself in Europe. It was a little town and some people took care of me. And then I battled PTSD for over two years. I was in Europe all these years. The family was nice, they helped me heal.” Damon narrates as he looks between me and Gray again. Wow it’s like Gray’s looking at me. But just the older Gray with really nice stubble. Damon’s cute and he looks pretty young to be twenty eight.
” But how did you went MIA?”
” Still no idea mom. A crazy shootout and I collapsed. One of these people who saved me said I was found at a riverbank not too far from the military camp.” He sighs and grabs a glass of water. I watch him raise it to his lips as he gulps it.
” Are you gonna go back?” Mia asks.
” No.” He says and sits back the glass.
Now I’m barely concentrating. Gray slowly trails his hand up my thighs. I dart my head to his figure and he’s not even staring back at me. He gently rubs me through my panties and that’s all it takes , I almost gave out.
” Wanna take them off?” Gray whispers, his warm breath against my ear gives me goosebumps. I turn to look at him wondering what he’s talking about but he snaps the tiny waistline of my panties against my skin. Oh shit. I don’t mind taking this blockage off. But it’s gonna be embarrassing if Mia or the others find me taking off my panties because I’m about to get fingered in a family dinner with a birthday celebrant. Oh Gray, what hath thou turned me into.
I look back at the others and they look busy with their discussions. Thank God I’m not pale , everyone could easily see the effect Gray’s got on me. He gently pushes my knees apart as he slowly trails his fingers on my inner thighs. Oh God. My hands are already fisted. Imagine moaning out , this is so embarrassing.
” So Gray, who’s the girl? You’re married now?” Damon asks as Mia smiles at me. I smile back , grateful that a discussion is gonna stop Gray from this heated session.
Gray looks at me seductively , his middle finger already slips inside my entrance and I gasp out.
” Are you okay?” Mia asks with concern.
” Yes. I’m fine.” I say with a stutter.
Gray looks relaxed , like he isn’t doing something to me under the table of a family dinner. Thank God for the white table cloth on the table.
” So are you guys together?” Damon asks again.
” Yes. We’re in a relationship.” Gray answers for me.
Damon nods and looks my way. I can barely meet his eyes. He’s too mysterious. Gray’s fingers slip in and out of me and I can’t hold back.
” And she’s a really good girl.” Mia says.
I shrug and sigh. How could Gray do this right now?
” What’s your name?” Damon asks me. Gray doubles the finger.
” God…” I mutter.
” Are you sure you’re okay?” Mia asks again. Gray turns to look at me and asks if I’m okay.
What’s wrong with him? How am I supposed to think properly with those perfect fingers deep inside me?
” I’m fine. Ariel. My name’s Ariel.” I speak out and breathe in.
” What do you do?” Damon asks again.
” I’m in college.” I reply. Shit. Gray’s finger increases his pace and I’m near the verge of panting out.
” You’re okay babe?” He whispers.
” Fuck you.” I whisper back to him.
He chuckles and turns his gaze back to his family.
” You’re in college? No wonder you looked young. How old are you?” Samara asks.
” What’s your business, Sam?” Gray asks her and I’m totally grateful. His fingers already halt their assault.
” Nothing , I’m just…”
” Ignore that Ariel. So where do you live? How did you meet each other?” Mia asks.
He sighs and leans his back against the chair.
” We live together in New York. We met in New York mom.” Gray replies rather too harshly. He slips out his hand and looks at me briefly with a smile which simply means ‘we will continue this later.’
” Were you born in New York?”
” No. I grew up in Georgia. That’s where I was born.” I tell them and they nod.
I look around the countless guests as they dance and talk with the classical music blaring through the speakers.
” What are you planning to do Damon since you’re back? Are you gonna get together with Jhene? She misses you, including your daughter.” Gray says.
Damon’s features change at once. I can barely read emotions , obviously he’s not angry. Sad , pissed.. Damon doesn’t respond. He picks up another glass of champagne to drink.
” Wow Jhene. How’s my grand daughter? Why’s she not here? You know the last time I saw her she reminds me of Damon but got a mouth of Gray.” Mia teases.
I chuckle. Yeah , everyone’s saying that. Kennedy’s like Gray in everything. Imagine getting into a fight with a ten years old in a funfair and she was least affected. I love that kid. If I ever get a kid , i want it to be like Kennedy.
” What did you teach her, Gray?” Damon asks.
” You should be grateful to me, man. You left when she was two and I took her as mine. What’s the big deal if she swears?” Gray asks and glares at Damon.
” You taught my daughter how to swear? What the fuck is wrong with you!” Damon yells at Gray.
Gray bites his bottom lip and clenches his fist. No way , he’s not about to go hulk man on his older brother.
” So fuckin ungrateful , you fuckin cunt.” Gray hisses.
Damon chuckles. Mia holds his arms and tries to calm Damon down while I did the same to Gray. His brother just returned and he wants to fight him. What in God’s name is wrong with Gray.
” Boys , calm down. No fighting on my birthday.” Mia warns her sons.
” But Kennedy is too young to swear.” Mia says calmly.
” I didn’t teach her. She likes it.” Gray says half the truth. Kennedy likes the vulgar lifestyle and even wants to shoot a gun and that’s because she lived with Gray.
” Fuck , I need to see my daughter.”
” Are you planning to get back with Jhene?” Mia asks.
” She’s a good girl.” Mia adds.” Even if she tried to smash both of you.”
” Tried or she did.” Damon scoffs.
Gray’s muscles relax as I sigh. Thank God. Thought he was gonna start a fight with his brother.
” I don’t want her. I just want Kennedy back.” Damon says.
He’s just like Gray in terms of anger. I think they look like their father and maybe took his eyes. Mia’s eyes are blue. They’ve got the same black hair as their mom. But the looks aren’t there. Antonio saves the tension in the table as he changes the topic.
I feel unusual as my stomach twitches. Great , I feel the food I ate coming out. I wanna throw up.
” Where’s the bathroom?” I ask.
” Are you okay?” Gray asks with concern. Oh shit, I quickly stand on my feet as Mia follows me.
I walk fastly as I push the door to the bathroom open. I kneel close to the toilet with my face inside as I bring out every food I’ve eaten. I feel nauseous and weak all of a sudden.
” Are you okay?” Gray asks.
He helps me up as I walk to the sink to rinse my face. I look up at the mirror and Mia won’t stop smirking. What’s that supposed to mean?
“I will get Samara to lend you a PT. She’s got tons of them.” Mia says with a smirk as she scurries away.
Pregnancy test?
When did I get pregnant?