[8/4, 2:48 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
PROLOGUE
BY: GODDY FRANCIS
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She stood nervously opposite this grey eyes delinquent. No matter how hard she tried to avoid
him , he's always coming back to her.
Her breath hitch the more he leans closer to her. He smell so good , so she thought. Her back
lean against his desk as her eyes lock with his . He was something words can't describe.
"Why are you scared of me, Ariel ?"
"I'm not.." she stutter. She seems to loose her breath at just his sight.
"What if I kiss you right now ?" He asks and that seems to make her heart beat skip.
They were inch apart and all she could feel is his hot breath against her neck.
"I'm not feeling very well..."he told her trailing his fingers on the naive brunette.
"Why are you telling me this ?"
"I want you to be my nurse. Kiss me till I feel better. Or maybe..." He whisper leaning closer to her
so she could feel him .
"Babysit me tonight.."
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She is the good girl.
She is no different from a boring introvert.
She likes to read and stay indoors.
One dream she'd always loved was going to nun school.
Being a sister and serving in a convent.
She was about taking her vows in church, but all her dreams went down the drain when her
male best friend stole everything away from her. Tearing away her holy garment as he stole her
innocence. She hated herself, she hated her life and she despise her family. They despise her
more for making them loose their positions in church. And that seems to break her down. She
hated her world and maybe men.
Just when she was picking up her broken life , Gray Carter walks into her life. But what happens
when his world is filled with mysteries and secrets...
[8/4, 2:49 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 1
Written By Goddy Francis
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" FATHER I HAVE SIN. I HAVE A CONFESSION."
I lean against the confession booth and sob silently. I hated my life , I hated everything. Do you
know that feeling of wanting something badly and then your best friend took it away ? I felt useless
for letting it happen in the first place.
" What is it my child ?" The priest's voice comes out through the window.
I sniffle and sob. I don't even know where to start from. I remembered my tiny little self and my
family. But where are they ? They turned their backs on me.
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Few days earlier...
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" I'm really happy for Ariel , for finally being a sister in church." Leslie said from beside me. We
were at the dinning room eating cause dad decide to make a family dinner to celebrate my
success. I've been called into the convent to be a nun. That's been my dream since highschool.
It's normal for me. Naturally I'm an introvert and possibly I love my simple life. I'm not really the
type who wanna get involved with friends or even the media. Father hated it. He's a deacon in our
parish and he's really respected. We've leave our life in truth and fear of God. I think that's one of
the reasons my parents hated social gathering. I'd never had a boyfriend and I'm really grateful
because I've always wanted be a nun.
Weird part is no boy ever ask me out. I'm this crazy nerd back then in highschool but I care not.
Leslie was a little normal , because she sort of had admirers. I dress normal. Like every normal
Christian daughter who's a Deacon's daughter.
" My baby is gonna be the first sister in this house. I'm glad you kept your virginity." Mom chuckle
with a wide smile.
"Virginity doesn't decide if you can qualify being a sister." Leslie said.
"That doesn't matter. She makes a good step and I'm happy she's finally taking her vows." Mom
giggles.
" When are you going back ?" Alexa asks. She's my cousin and too naughty. She likes boys and
always wanna dress fancy. Dad sees her as a bad egg and hated seeing her around our
apartment. Nobody dares make hell in our house.
" Tomorrow." I replied her. The rest of the evening was really exciting because my parents spend
the entire evening advising me.
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The following day I left the house for my new home. The convent. I met the mother superior who
announced I'll be taking my vows the following day. I've spent almost two and a half months here
and it was better than I thought. I guess that's what nerds deserve.
" Hey Freddie.." I said on the phone. Freddie's my best friend. We've been friends since
elementary school and finally till we left highschool.
" Sup Ariel."
" I'm fine. How are you ?"
He sighs." I'm good. I sort of missed my best friend. What are you doing ?"
Shared on whatsapp by Martino.
" Nothing. I met the mother superior and she said I'm taking my vows tomorrow. Hope you're good
?" I ask him on the phone.
" Yeah. I really haven't seen you since prom night. Truth is I'm really glad you're finally becoming a
sister in church." I smile and stare at my reflection in the mirror. My parents are not even aware I
have a male best friend. I'm sure they would have gotten rid of him.
" Are you back from Florida ?"
" Yeah. I'm in the states now."
" Okay. I'm gonna drive to your house and possibly spend few hours before returning back to the
convent."
" That'll be nice of you." I nodded to nothing and hang up.
I remembered when we were in highschool close to prom. Freddie's the first person who ever
told me I'm really beautiful and I believed that. I once had a crush on him in junior year but i made
sure I didn't tell him. We were always together and we both won homecoming. I love that night ,
that was the night he told me i was beautiful. Afterwards I hoped he was gonna tell me he liked me
but then he told me he had a huge crush on Aida. Then she was school's most popular girl.
I hated her , I've always hated her. She was a bully , always made me feel inferior like I was
nothing. Making jest of my looks and everything about me. And when Freddie told me he liked her
, i hated her more. I cried that day at school's bathroom and curse her endlessly. She took what
I've always wanted. Luckily they dated and Freddie was really happy. I've never seen him that
happy before.
I moved on. Looked at my reflection and decide to take back everything. Maybe that was when I
discovered I was supposed to be a sister , not getting angry at my best friend because he didn't
have feelings for me. Unluckily they broke up. Aida dumped Freddie for school's new hottie.
" Ariel.." Freddie smiled and hug me once I reached his apartment. I've been here once and since
then it's void.
" Wow. Look at you Freddie. How long have i seen you ?"
" A year ago.." I chuckle and smile.
" Please sit." He offer and I nodded before sitting.
" What should I get you ?"
" Maybe water."
" I'll be right back." I watch Freddie turn to a corner which I assume it's the kitchen. My eyes snap
at the TV set and everything around his apartment. I forgot to mention , Freddie's parents were
sort of rich though.
" There you go.." he motion to me giving me a glass of water.
" Thank you." I tell him and gently take a sip.
" You're welcome. How's it been with you ? Look at you . You look more beautiful Ariel. It hurts a
little that you're now in the convent." Oh really ?
" It's what I've always wanted." I defend.
" Really ? I remembered when we were in highschool. You've always wanted to go to college and
then major in clinical psychology or maybe business."
" Psst." I scoff and stare blankly at him. Where's he trying to dive to ? I think we all have our own
rights to make our own choices , right ?
" Freddie are you okay ?" I ask him and drop the glass of water on the table.
" Of course I am." He smiles." Are you done drinking ?" He motion to the water.
" Not really." I blink and take a sip again. I felt a bit dizzy. I drop back the water and rub my already
sweaty palm on my habit.
" Are you okay ?"
" Yeah. I just feel a little tipsy. I'm good." No I'm not good. My head's pounding and I feel weak.
Freddie smiled at me and his frequent smiles are giving me creeps. What is happening to me ?
He stand up from his chair and sit close to me. I wanted to move a little but I trusted him , he's my
best friend.
" Are you sure you're okay , Ariel ?" He ask with a smirk touching my thighs.
" Freddy what are you doing ?" I wanted to yell at him but my voice sneak out like a whisper.
" Nothing. I just can't stop admiring you. I really wish you can stop this nun madness and let me
love you Ariel." What ! I wanted to move far away from him but something is wrong. I felt weak like
I was drugged. Wait ! He drug the water ?
" Freddie , what did you put it in the water ?"
" Something that's gonna make you weak. Let me love you Ariel." He smirks touching my laps
through my habit. I wanted to remove his hand but nothing is working. I feel powerless.
He continued touching me and I couldn't help but plea.
" Fred , don't do this. You're my best friend and we've been friends since childhood. You can't take
advantage of me , I'm taking my vows tomorrow in church."
" Fuck the church.." he thunder and that made me flinch.
" I want you Ariel and I'm having you." With anger lace in his voice he lift me off the ground and
kissed me roughly. I fought , I cried , I plea but nothing makes any sense to Freddie. He was
different , all I could see is lust in his eyes.
" Freddie don't do this." I plea. Freddie hiss and slapped me. He aggressively push me against the
couch and fondle every of my parts.
I kicked but he was stronger. He removed every of my clothing and have his way with me. I
couldn't move. I lay still on the couch and cried , but that wouldn't change anything. My best friend
just stole my innocence.
" You should wear this.." he said stretching some clothings at me. I turn to look at him and sob.
Why his he acting like it's nothing. Like he did nothing.
" I don't hate you Ariel. I want to be your boyfriend." He's not okay. He needs to go to rehab.
I wipe my tears and shamelessly got up from the couch to pick up the remains of my habit which
he successfully tore when having his way with me.
" I hope God forgives you , Freddie." A stronger part of me wanted to yell at him , curse him, hit
him, but I wasn't that strong woman. I was this nerdy girl who was raised differently.
" Ariel , it's no big deal. I'm not leaving you. I want to be with you."
" You're not okay. You're acting like it's nothing. Freddie you stole my virginity. You raped me.
Abuse me and took advantage of our friendship. God's gonna judge you and I'm sure he will." My
eyes met in contact with the blood on the chair.
I sniffle and ran out of the house to my car. I hated myself for everything. Why did I pay him a
visit. Of course it's because I trusted him. I tap my wheel endlessly and cried. What's my life gonna
be like. With tears still in my eyes, I ignite the engine and drive out of his house. I barely could see
but I hold back my pain till I'm close to my house. I climb down from my car only to find my mom
and dad talking outside.
" Mommy.." I sob and collapse on the floor.
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I blink my eyes several times and open it. I could see faces smiling at me. I sit up at once but
someone quickly grab my arm and lay me back.
" Ariel." Mom coo beside me stroking my hair.
" Mom.." I resume crying again.
" Baby calm down okay. Talk to us, what happened ? You've been sleeping since yesterday and
mother superior had been worried. You're supposed to take your vows today right ?"
I can't believe I've been sleeping since. So I'm supposed to tell them I got raped. What will they
see me as ? That I'm no longer a virgin.
" I got raped." I burst out. The smile on my mom's face disappeared. Including dad and Leslie.
" Raped ?" Leslie asks. I couldn't bring myself to explain. I feel like a looser and a worthless
person.
" Ariel , who raped you ?" Mom yell and her anger already crowded the house ?
" Ariel we're talking to you. Who raped you ?" Dad scolded.
" Freddie."
" Who's Freddie ?"
That's the issue , who's Freddie ?
" Freddie is my best friend. We've been friends since highschool.."
" What ! You've been keeping a male friend since highschool and we're not even aware.
?" Mom roar.
" How are we even sure he's not your boyfriend ? Your dirty little boyfriend that you've been hiding
, huh ?" Dad ask glaring at me.
" Daddy no.. it's just.."
" It's just what ? You sneak out of the convent to visit your boyfriend and then had sex , you're
here telling us nonsense. What type of daughter are you ? Why can't you be like Leslie ?" Dad
fired.
I couldn't believe my ears. They are always comparing me to Leslie. She's the good girl. Always
the family's favorite. I remembered it was when I told my parents I wanted to be a nun after
highschool they started making me feel special. How could they accuse me after I told them the
truth ?
" You're a disgrace Ariel. You've always been a disgrace and I regretted having you. Get ready to
explain to the church how come you were raped when you're about taking your vows." Mom scoff
irritatingly.
" I hope God forgives your sins you dirty little whore." Dad curse. What !
" Dad.."
" Shut up. Don't ever call me your dad."
That was it. I watch them walk out of my rooms in disgust. I hated myself. I hated Freddie more.
He changed everything but I wasn't ready to take it to heart. I stood before the Pope and i really
couldn't say anything. The story doesn't make any sense to them . I drove out of the convent to
visit my male best friend and I got raped.
" You have to leave the convent Ariel. You comitted fornication and you lied that you were raped.
You're expelled from the convent. I hope your sins are forgiven.."
" You should leave..."
.......
Okay. This is the beginning of the story
[8/4, 2:50 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 2
Written By Goddy Francis
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Things didn't go my way after that terrible experience with Freddie. He was always calling
even after I deleted his number. I sit opposite the therapist as she tells me about motivational
stories. But as long as I'm breathing that didn't change a thing.
After that rape incident , I suffered from depression. I almost took my life too thinking Freddie left
with everything. The therapist was nice. She talk a lot of good stuff and give me a book to read. I
was on dosage and always visiting the therapist for check up. For some awkward reasons I'm
always indoors. I'm broken and my parents really didn't help matters.
Every single mistake I make , they are always referring me as a whore and that made me cry
and I had to be best friends with my room .
" We're moving out." Dad announces after dinner.
He lost his deacon position in our church and since then he hated me more. Maybe they don't
hate me , maybe they are just annoyed and hurt that my one bad move ended and stole
everything away from them. Mom also lost her position too in our parish. The church withdraw the
money they normally pay us and mom is always flaring up , using me as example. Always
comparing me to Leslie.
" Moving out ?" Leslie asks tucking back her braids in her tight bun.
" Yes. Georgia has nothing for us since your sister Ariel spoilt everything. The church already
dropped us from our positions and i won't stand being just an ordinary member in our parish." He
says. He has always loved God. We were raised in fear of God.
I remembered when we were in highschool. Mom made rules for us.
• don't date boys , they will break your heart.
• don't date boys , God hates it.
• no sex before marriage or you'll perish in hell.
I really didn't get to remember all their rules cause it was useless. I was this nerdy girl in glasses.
I don't even have a boyfriend or an admirer. I was always bullied and insulted. Most times I body
shame myself , thinking I wasn't perfect. Freddie gave me light in homecoming when he told me I
was beautiful. I stood opposite the mirror that night and i knew I was pretty maybe I wasn't noticed
yet but I didn't care anymore after he told me he had a crush on school most popular girl. What
about me ?
I gave up college and choose to go to nun school. Afraid of being bullied again. And now I'm a
rape victim , so pathetic.
" We're moving to Buffalo." Mom adds glaring at me under her black eye liner and mascara. It's so
weird she wears that after advising us not to apply make up.
" New York." Leslie exclaims.
" Something wrong ?"
" No.. I mean.." she stutters. New York's her big dream city. Most times I think she secretly has a
boyfriend. She's always fund of so many social media celebrities and musicians. I'm not really a
fan. it's weird cause it's what our parents wants. Leslie is always secretly gawking over many
douche celebrity scum bags.
" New York is fun." She squeal. I didn't say a word since my speech are not always considered.
I'm the bad egg.
" Yeah. Because of Alexa ?" Mom asks and furrows her brows at Leslie.
" No mom. Alexa is an ass."
" Language.." dad snap at Leslie.
" I'm sorry."
" I don't really wanna see you hanging around Alexa. She likes boys too much . I even heard she
had three boyfriends." I secretly roll my eyes and fiddle my chopsticks on my ramen.
" I heard Doreen caught her watching porn on her laptop. What a child. So sinful. I'm really happy
my Leslie isn't one of this wild kids. Just like some people who sneak to have sex with their
boyfriend when they are supposed to be a sister in church." Mom fantasize and that hurt me.
She's always talking about my bad fate. I bite my lip to hold back the pending tear but it luckily
slip out. I hate my life. I get up from the table with my ramen and turn to leave.
" And where are you going ?" Dad ask through clench teeth.
" I'm going to my room. I need to take my medicine."
" Yeah. It's really weird you're not pregnant , you would have been in the streets by now." Mom
utter followed by an irritating scoff.
" I'm just gonna leave." I say and stomp out to my room.
I shut the door and lean against the door crying my eyes out. Most times I advise myself that it's
not worth crying about but , they keep on saying painful words. After about few hours of sitting
close to the door I stand to my feet and look at my face in the mirror. I sit on the chair opposite the
mirror and pull my knees to my chest staring right back at my reflection. I can't even remember
when last I smiled.
" Ariel.." my sister's voice woke me up the following morning.
I rub my eyes and my eyelids feel heavy under my touch. My door spring opens as Leslie walks
in smirking at me with her arms crossed. I hated that she's my older sister.
" Good morning." I greet her.
" Morning. You should get ready. Our flights leave in one hour time. New York."
I scoff and watch her turn her back to leave . New York yeah ? Leslie is in college and I'm about
to resume college once we arrive in Buffalo. What's it gonna look like ?
The plane ride was terrible. I sit close to the window and glue my eyes to my book. A book given
to me by the therapist and it's to build me. She says it's gonna strengthen me. and for the look of
things it was helping. After about few hours of terrible plane ride , we walk out of the plane. I pull
my bag close to me as I take in the view. I've not been to New York before.
" Yess.." Leslie squeal and take a selfie of herself.
" You mind taking pictures of me ?" She ask handing me her phone. I take it and wait for her to
pose before taking pictures.
She pose several postures and I dare not complain. Mom and dad will definitely take sides with
her. We entered our waiting car and I'm seated at the front with Leslie who couldn't stop gawking
at every single passing thing. I wasn't bothered or thrill. I'm still gonna be bullied by my own
parents. The car stops at our new house and it's almost the same like the previous one.
I follow suit behind with my bags. I stare at the neighborhood and it's beyond peaceful and
beautiful. The trip past the stairs was aweful because of my bags. I didn't complain but drag it
alongside me. I walk into my new room and exhale. It needs a lot of work.
I begin cleaning and in less than few hours I was done arranging things accordingly. It's evening
already and I heard chatters of teenagers maybe. I step out of my room and stand on the balcony
breathing in new air. Because of my bad fate , we're in New York. Obviously I hope it's gonna be
better. I wanna be better. I'm far from Freddie and Georgia.
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A week after , dad brought back my car. The car i used to drive in Georgia. I'm still wondering
how it got here. That didn't change them. They keep on reminding me of my mistakes and it's
hurtful. I drum my hand on the counter after drinking coffee that morning. Leslie was online. It's
obvious cause her phone won't stop beeping and she won't stop smiling.
" Having fun in New York ?" She ask me not looking away from her phone.
" Yes." I reply her when it's obvious I'm lying. Ever since we moved in , I haven't step out of the
house. I'm always indoors , taking my medicine and possibly reading. There wasn't much to do
around here and I'm not in any social media community like Leslie.
" It's nice. I can't wait to resume college." I roll my eyes and continue tapping absently on the
counter.
" Ariel , what are you doing ?" Mom ask standing right at the kitchen door.
" Nothing." I reply flatly.
" Have you been taking your medications ?" She ask like she care. Maybe she cares about the
money she paid the therapist.
" Yes.."
" Yes ? And yet your pills still occupied this bottle." She yells raising the bottle. For once Leslie
look up from her phone and turn to look at mom.
" I..." I stutter. I've been skipping that one. The nurse says it depresses my brain tumor and I hate
to think I have one.
" I what ? What's wrong with you ? You went out there and slept with your boyfriend and then you
started faking illness. Are you even aware I spent a lot of money on you after the nonsense you
did. We're skipping therapy in New York cause you don't deserve it."
" Mom."
" Shut up. Dirty little whore." That's it. Without another word , I'm already crying.
" Yeah go on and cry. I hope you don't mess around in New York." She scoff and threw my pills at
me before departing the kitchen.
" Ooops." Leslie scoff and look down on her phone.
I lift myself off the chair and walk out of the kitchen still crying. I continuously cried and smack the
wall like it's behind every of my pain. Without thinking twice , I slip out of my sweat pants and put
on black jeans pants and baggy sweaters. It's a bit cold out there. I pick my car key from the
nightstand and storm out of the room.
I ignite the engine and drive into the main road. I don't even know where I'm going , I don't care
cause I wanna be far from my parents. I didn't check the time so i really didn't know how long I've
been driving. For once I stop driving and halt beside a road. It's empty and peaceful just like my
neighborhood. I lean against the seat and decide not to cry again. I can never be happy again.
Freddie took it away the day he took advantage of me.
A cold air jolt me out of my thoughts as I turn to my side. A stranger was seated right next to me
on my car as he shuts the door. It's a guy , not just a guy but a really tempting man. Wait did I just
call someone tempting.
" What are you doing ? Who are you ?" I stutter.
" What ! I just need a ride . You won't turn a stranger down right ?" He ask with a smirk.
" I'm sorry , you should leave my car."
" Car ?" He ask and I'm startled.
" Yes my car."
He blink his eyes and look around my car. Dad gifted this to me when i was 17.
" I only see a box." He scoff and fastened his seat belt.
" I'm gonna call the cops if you don't leave my car." I yell at this stranger.
He surprisingly stretch his phone to me with his cute smirk ? Wait cute ? God Ariel.
" You might wanna use my phone to call the cops. Maybe yours is down." What a prick.
I blink my eyes as my mouth gape at his figure. What type of man oppressed a girl because
he's... At that minute, I took him in. He's cute , yes I said cute. His grey eyes was out of
explanation , they are taunting and taming. I noticed his jawline and a little Arabic neck tattoo. Oh
he has tattoos. My eyes scan his face to his arm and I could see his dark inked arm from the
sleeves of his black hoodie. He has tattoos there too. He's like a God. But seriously , was I really
checking him out ? One minute ago I was depressed and now I'm stuck with a total breath taking
stranger in my car. I'm not usually the girl who has time to admire people especially when I'm from
a Christian family.
" Stop checking me out and please drive , Tinkerbell."
I couldn't make out words and this wasn't likely me. My eyes were already fix on his. It travel
down his face and his rubby lips twitch as he smirk. Knowing fully well I was just checking him out.
Woah Ariel breathe. I can do this without embarrassing myself with just his sight. Words can't
describe him but I'm sure he's illegal and bad news.
I'm never making heaven again.
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[8/4, 2:51 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 3
Written By Goddy Francis
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" Stop checking me out and please drive , Tinkerbell." He said with so much sarcasm and a really
cute British accent.
" I can't drive a total stranger. I don't even know who you're."
" Snow White please drive.." he whine tiredly.
He's bad without being told. I mean he has tattoos and he looks really bad in a cute way though.
What if he has something bad install for me. Hell no , I'm the driver and I'm in charge of the wheel.
But he's a man and he can easily outstand me. I look at him and his eyes meet mine. I gulp ,
scared to death and look away. I hope I don't go to hell because of this stranger.
" Ariel stop talking and drive this cute stranger." That's my subconsciousness. She's really different
from me.
I heave a deep breath and take the wheel. I don't even know where he's going and he didn't
bother to tell me. I decide to ask.
" Where am I supposed to take you to ?" He didn't reply but look at me with his index finger on his
lip. Alright he's intimidating.
" What are you doing ?" He ask after the long silence. This time it was American accent. Why's he
changing his accent ? I swear it's disturbing.
" What am I doing ?"
" I'm asking."
" I'm driving Mr stranger." I sigh and for once I regretted I'm not this type of girl who's aggressive
and stubborn.
" Pull over." He said with so much order.
" What !"
" Tinkerbell can you please pull over ?"
" Why should I do that ? I thought..." Without completing the word , my passenger already pull the
brake. I breathe in and out and look at him. Did he want to kill me ?
" Let's swap seats. I'm driving this time." He says with his grey eyes not leaving mine. Wait , did I
talk about his hair ? Uhh..
" I can't let you drive my car." I fire. He undid his seatbelt and look at me.
" I'm waiting."
" I won't let you drive my car."
" This is not even a car. It's a box." He said with his British accent and I hated that it carries
sarcasm.
" Don't insult my car. It's not like you have one , if not you won't be stuck in my car." I tell him as
his brows furrows.
He snorts a chuckle and reach out to lift me off my seat.
" What are you doing ?" I explain. He didn't answer but successfully creep underneath me to take
the wheel. My butt had to gently touch his lower body and i feel humiliated, maybe because I felt
weird with that contact.
I stumble to my passenger seat and tuck back my scattered hair.
" What's the meaning of that ?" I ask him still trying to swallow whatever thing he just did.
He starts the car and change gear. The speed was terrible and I hopelessly slam my head
against the window. I turn to look at him and I could see a smirk at the corner of his lips. I think he
just came out of rehab. I quickly fasten my seatbelt before I die of hypertension.
" What type of speed is this ?" I ask him with a high pitch voice.
" That's how you drive a fuckin car." He scoffs. How dare he curse in my car. Now i feel unholy.
How am I supposed to make heaven with such a man in my car.
" Stop cussing in my car." I said and sigh." I don't like it."
He chuckle not even sparing me a glance." You're seriously fuckin me up right now , Tinkerbell."
" You did it again. You don't curse in my car and secondly I'm not Tinkerbell."
" Alright Snow White." He says and glance at me. My heart almost freeze at his smirk. He roll his
eyes and glance back at the road still in speed.
He's weird.
" You're weird. It's obvious you're just getting out of rehab." I utter lowly.
He didn't reply and I watch how he handles my wheel.
" I'm too cute for that , Snow White." Great ! From Tinkerbell to snow White and then Ariel.
" So what's a naive Christian doing at this side of town ?" He ask and stare at me , still wearing
that smirk.
" I'm not a naive Christian . And what I'm doing at this side of town is not your business."
" You're naive. At least this could tell." He says and motion to the rosary hanging on the rearview
mirror.
" Don't mock my faith."
" Why would I do that ?"
" You called me naive."
" It's the truth. This isn't 2003 and now I think I'm living backwards." He scoff." I feel like traveling
to Mars." He says with British accent again.
" Why are you swapping accents ? British accent and then American. What's with you ?"
" I don't know what you're talking about." Great , this time he spoke in his obvious American
accent. Why his he faking a British accent.
" You know i feel like I'm gonna burn in hell for accepting to give you a ride."
" It's really weird you'll definitely burn in hell." He says and stop for a red light. We're at the main
side of town and I don't see my house.
" Stop judging me." I scoff and look out of the window.
I feel his eyes stare at me before he continues driving again.
" You're too pretty to be this naive." My heart beat freeze again. He called me pretty. But then I
remembered Freddie said same words and took advantage of me at the end.
My mood changes and I was forced to bite my thumb. For some reasons I'm glad I'm away from
home. Away from torment and this total stranger just made me forget I've been through a lot of
shit. My head begin pounding a bit and I already forgot I had to take my medicine. I reach for the
bottle water at the backseat. I pull out a capsule and throw it inside my mouth before gulping down
the water. I feel my driver's eyes on me. I just hope he doesn't ask what it's meant for.
Still holding the water I wipe my forehead and look out of the window. The sudden silence was
really weird for me. I don't know about him , but he looks like a jerk. He barely cares about
anything. I think that's what bad people are.
" Ariel , don't be quick to judge." My inner woman snap at me. I turn to look at this stranger and his
grey eyes meet mine. He shakes his head slightly and focus back on the road.
" Do you have a direction ? It's Almost late and I need to be at home."
" Christians ? Your mommy is gonna beat you right ?" He turns to look at me and furrow his brows.
How can he be awkwardly perfect ? And weird too.
" I don't know what you're talking about. And just stop talking about my religion. You don't even
look like a believer."
He scoffs and stay silent. I roll my eyes and look at the window. I don't even know where we are
or where we're going . We're far from town and I'm really scared. Is he trying to sell me or probably
rape me ?
" Where are we going ? Where are we ? I don't even see my house." I whine.
He didn't reply but just stare at me and look away. Luckily he halts the car and I'm grateful I'm
driving my car back to my house. Surprisingly he pulls the key out of the ignition and get out of my
car. I sigh and come out too. Of course i can't fight him. I'm this nerdy weak girl.
" Stranger , what are you doing ?"
" I won't stay long. You can stay there if you want." I look at his direction and it's a coffee shop.
I pursue suit hopelessly and follow him inside this shop. It's not that crowded , just few
customers maybe five. The average man behind the counter seems to shriek at the sight of this
perfect tatted figure.
" Where the fuck is my shit ?" My car partner yell.
" I..." He stutters and it's clearly obvious he's scared of him. Yeah me too , we're not alone.
" I what ? You douche ass prick got my package and you couldn't pay up. Nigga where's my shit
?" How can someone cuss freely and he's still comfortable.
The guy tries to speak up but tatted stranger slam his head on the counter. I felt his pain cause
I jolt in my position. This isn't the guy I drove with. This one is super aggressive. The customers in
the coffee shop couldn't interfere. Are they scared of him ? They just stare in awe.
The coffee man gives him a bundle of money with a red face.
" I'm sorry man." He says after this weirdo collects the money and shove it on his pocket.
" Fuck you." He cuss and turn to look at me with his super cute smirk. He's insane. With no one
ready to talk back, they return to their business and i was force to freeze on my spot.
" You're ready to go snow white ? I'm sorry Tinkerbell." I try to talk but his hands held my arm and
pull me out of the shop. I dare not restrain not with what I saw out there. Without saying a word i
slip inside the passenger's seat and buckle my seatbelt.
" Are you okay ?" Why does he care all of a sudden ?
" Yes. Thank you." I tell him as he continue driving.
The silence is crazy and I was force to turn the radio on. Luckily a pastor is preaching. Stranger
scoffs and tune the radio endlessly. He finally stops when he heard a pop song pops out of the
radio. I wanted to ask him why he changed the radio but my mind drift to the weirdo I saw at the
coffee shop. Of course just a snap and my ankles might be broken.
" That wasn't fair." I decide to say. He rolls his eyes and nod his head to the music. I don't listen to
this type of music since I'm living with a semi pastor. I really hate myself he had to be demoted
because of me.
" Are you always that aggressive ?" Why do I even care ? He's a stranger and we're never gonna
meet again. Just like I picture , he didn't reply. I sigh and slump back on the seat.
"You just moved in right ?" He asks. Thought he has gone automatically dumb.
"Why do you care ?"
"You're too pretty to be around this side of town." I sigh and cross my arms.
I didn't reply but just watch how he handles my wheel. He relax a bit and run his hand down his
messy hair. The sides of his hair and back are a bit low as it curly strands are everywhere. His
eyes snap me out of my trespassing as he raise his brows with a heart melting smirk.
"What ?" I ask him.
"Stop checking me out like you wanna eat me. It's rude to stare." I huff and bite the inside of my
cheek. Now he's gonna think I'm interested in him.
"What makes you think I was checking you out ?" I raise my brows and lean against my window to
look at him properly.
"It's fine. I was checking you out too. Nice sweaters." What an asshole.
I glue my face to the window to hide my blush.
I'm tired same time I'm not tired. My house is filled with ranting parents. Parents who finds joy in
making you look useless. The car stops as this stranger got out. He didn't pull the keys out this
time. I got out and surprisingly I saw two cars. Not just any type of cars . I might be a nerd but I
can easily tell if I spot an expensive car. One is a red Lamborghini and the other a Bentley.
I watch the stranger stride to the Bentley as one of the men on black suits give him a
champagne bottle.
" Seriously.." he turns around and smirk at me.
" You're okay ?" He ask me.
" Is that your thank you ?" I ask not even remembering the men on suit who stand beside the two
expensive cars. I feel like hiding my car in my pants pocket.
He roll his eyes as one of the guys open the back door of the Bentley as he enters inside. The
suit man shut the door and I watch the car drive away.
What type of man is that ?
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[8/4, 2:52 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 4
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Today's the most weirdest day of my life. Driving a total cute stranger who end up entering
such an expensive car.
I sigh several times as i drive back home. It's almost evening and I'm really sure a lot awaits me
once I get home. I halt the car on the garage and get out ready to face my parents uneasy
troubles.
" And where are you coming from ?" Dad ask once I entered the living room.
I stuck both my hands in my back pocket and look at both of them intensely. What am I supposed
to tell them ?
" Ariel.." Mom glare snapping at me.
" I took a ride around the city."
" A stupid ride ? Or you've successfully gotten yourself a boyfriend Ariel."
" Dad , please stop."
" Did you just cut me off ?" My dad yell.
" What did we do to deserve you in the first place ? You keep on acting like we hate you but your
attitude is not even pleasing. Your bad luck brought us to New York , did you forget that ?"
I blink my eyes not to cry in front of them. Why are they acting so annoying and not tolerating.
" I'm sorry." I say looking at Leslie who is sitting on the dinning room.
" You're sorry ? For what ? Lying ? Where did you go ?"
" I took a ride."
" You're still lying ? Ariel I'm gonna hit you if you don't say the truth." Mom points her finger at me
shooting daggers at me.
My eyes meet Leslie's. She barely help matters. She acts like she enjoys my torture. I look back
at my parents, their eyes not leaving my figure.
" I.." I stutter blinking. My eyes already crowded and I'm crying again.
" I took a ride because I was tired. Of being treated like shit. You don't even trust me."
" Why should we trust you ? You aren't supposed to be in this house. You're supposed to be in
nun school serving as a nun , but you spoilt everything. Ariel you disgrace us , you committed a
stupid sin and that brought us to New York."
" Really ? It has been always you guys. You don't even care about me. You started being nice
because I choose to go to nun school. Nobody care about my feelings. Your pressures made me
choose to be a sister , because why ? You wanted to boost your ego." And that's it. My mom
slapped me.
I blink several times but the tears were just flowing down. I wipe my tears and turn to walk to my
room.
" Ariel , come back here." Dad call after me.
I ignored them and storm to my room. I locked the door and fall on my bed crying non-stop. I
hated my life , why can't I be like Leslie ? They don't yell at Leslie and mom will never raise her
hand to hit Leslie. I can't believe my mom had to hit me because of her reasons. My head starts to
pound. I helplessly stand up and reach for my bottle water and pills. I can't wait to stop taking pills.
My parents already succeeded in stopping my therapy visit.
Swallowing the pills, I look at my face in my mirror. My reflection stare back at me. I look broken
and done with. Even if I never had the perfect life , it was awesome before Freddie took advantage
of me. I blink my eyes and undress myself to have a warm bath. I stay inside the bathtub
massaging my scar. I angrily cut my wrist because I was depressed.
I rest my head on the rim of the bathtub and think about college. What is it gonna be like ? I
feared bullies. They were part of the reasons I choose to go to nun school. I was scared of being
judged. That awkward moment nobody cares about you. Leslie is like a lucky star. I think
everybody likes her and some times I'm always jealous.
My mind drift to that weird tattooed stranger. He made me forget about my pain at least for the
few minutes we drive in the same car. It's fruitless , I don't like people and we're never gonna see
again. His grey eyes are the first thing you noticed each time I look at him in that crazy ride. The
steam on my bathtub lessen and I wasn't even ready to get out of the water. I wasn't counting the
minutes and hours I stayed in that water. I got out and clean myself.
I dart my eyes to my ringing phone and it's a private number. I press the answer icon and press
the phone on my ear.
" Ariel." The voice made me freeze at once. Why's he calling me ? I block his number. What does
he want from me ? To hurt me again ?
" Freddie what do you want ?" I ask and I can't believe I'm about to cry.
" Ariel , I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I want you okay. I've always liked you. Forget the fact
that i dated Aida in highschool , I was blind and i really didn't want to hurt you. I thought i wasn't
perfect..."
" What do you want ?" I yell with heavy eyes.
" I want you , Ariel."
" I hate you. I mean God forgives my soul , you destroyed me Freddie. I don't want to ever see you
again. Don't ever call me , I don't want you. You're a monster. Who takes advantage of their best
friend because of their selfish needs ? Just leave me alone." I sniffle wiping my nose and eyes.
" Ariel."
" Go to hell Freddie. You'll burn." I flare and hang up throwing my phone on my bed with myself.
How dare he call ? Reminding me what happened ? Is he trying to mock my weakness ? I
stayed till almost midnight and surprisingly nobody called me for dinner. I lay on my bed and go
through the pages on the book the therapist gave me. For some silly reasons , I keep on
remembering that weirdo stranger.
I toss my book aside and close my eyes to sleep. It's morning again and I'm awake . My life's
boring. Obviously I'm the one who's boring since there's not much to do here. They've never been
much. I need a job.
" Ariel.." oh God , please not her.
" Ariel.." she calls again knocking endlessly on my door.
I carried my feet off the bed and a glimpse of my reflection made me halt. I had bags underneath
my eyes. I shake my head slightly and open the door to witness Alexa.
" Have you been crying ?" She ask me walking into my room.
" I'm fine. When did you come ?" I ask arranging my sheets.
" This morning. I'm here to spend the weekend. You look pale." She states reaching to touch my
messy hair.
" Thanks , Alex." I politely dodge her kind gestures and reach for my toothbrush.
Leslie walks in singing to a song coming out of her phone.
" What's up sis." Leslie ask with a grin.
It's weird. Leslie doesn't care about me. She would pick our cousin Alexa over me countless
times. I'm not like them. Leslie is a secret party freak , she likes boys but I'm yet to prove that
since she's my nice sweet older sister. Alexa is worse , she doesn't hide anything and she barely
cares that my parents cares. She has a tattoo on her waist and back and it's weird her parents
doesn't care. My parents hated the fact that Alexa had to be our cousin. They see her as a bad
egg. A really bad egg. I sort of like her a little though. She's pretty with a pierced nose.
" We're partying tonight, you wanna come ?" Alexa ask.
" Party ?"
" Yes party." Alexa squeal. I turn to look at Leslie who acts like she doesn't care.
" What about mom and dad ? They hates party too remember ?"
" Ditch that. I will handle that."
" What are you gonna tell them ?" Leslie ask.
" That I have church service this evening and we won't be back till 10."
" Mass doesn't take place at night." I press.
" Ari, why are you boring ? When last did you party ? Have you ever party at all ? It's gonna be
fun. Plenty of boos and boys from all over New York and college." Leslie seems to be interested
cause her eyebrows lift with a grin.
I'm still not interested. I mean even if they ever go , I'm still gonna be the goat. Mom finds joy in
ordering me around and making life unbearable for me. And on a second thought , I've been
indoors and doing nothing. I'm tired of staying at home and doing nothing. I keep on remembering
how broken i am.
" Okay fine. Don't you think 10:pm is too late ?"
" Ariel live a little." Alexa smirk snapping her fingers.
" First we're gonna go shopping for creative wears. You're not gonna dress like you're going to a
funeral." Alex says directing her speech to me.
" What about mom ?" I ask while Leslie listens.
" She won't allow us go out this morning to buy clothes."
" They are not around, dummy." Leslie snap at me.
I shrug and breathe in. This is totally a bad idea and I'm grateful I'm not the only one risking it.
" Go brush your teeth. We're getting dressed. And please dress normal." Alexa smirks and leave
with Leslie who is swaying to a music on her playlist.
I heave a deep breath and rush to the bathroom to shower. I get dressed on just a simple black
jeans trousers and t-shirt. I know I look normal even if not hot. I walk out of my room only to find
Leslie and Alexa giggling. Alexa is a fashion model. She fits perfectly on her red short dress with
straps and a black leather jacket hang on her shoulders. Leslie was pretty and I regretted coming
in the first place. Their stares made me feel that way.
"Let's go." Alexa snorts and lead the way with her nice stilettos clicking against our floor.
I feel like I'm sixteen. Alexa drives a real modern Ford car and it's beautiful compared to my box.
All thanks to that stranger. I sit at the back seat like a timid girl while Leslie and Alexa dance to the
rap music. I really can't tell who's the artiste. She stops by a boutique and without warning I know
it's out of my league. I can't afford this type of designer clothes.
We're not broke but my parents choose to live awkwardly , maybe because they both serve in a
Catholic parish.
" Alex , these are expensive." I mutter looking around every wears and their tags. Givenchy , Louis
Vuitton , Fendi and every classy label you could think of.
" I'm paying. Go on Les."
" How can you afford all of this ?" I ask once Leslie was out of sight.
" Ariel , I'm a model and I have a boyfriend." She snorts and pick out a nearly no clothing type of
dress.
" You should try that." She throws the dress at me and the strap is not my thing and it's short. I
can't wear a strap dress it's too revealing. It has a short split and I'm sure that split is for revealing
a perfect toned thighs.
" Check me out boo." Leslie walks out of the closet wearing a sleeveless blue dress. So short.
" You're hot."
" I'm keeping it." Leslie smile. Why would she wear that ?
" Ari , you're keeping that." Alexa says picking out a purple strap dress for herself too , but hers is
laced and nearly see through.
After countless convincing they forced me to buy it with Alexa telling me it's only for tonight.
.
.
It's 7pm and Alex was dressing me up . Leslie was through but busy straightening her eyeliner
and lipstick. She stretch my hair to make it longer. She decides to add a little makeup but I
refused. I already look uncomfortable dressed in a short strap dress with a split and every normal
person can see my thighs. According to some normal folks , they might think my clothing is normal
but nothing is normal tonight.
Mom and dad visited Janell. Their new friend and from the same parish. The ride was aweful to
me cause Leslie and Alexa were always humming. It's a club and I've never been to a club. I step
out of Alexa's car and I'm faced with this weird place. I'm gonna throw up.
" Let's get wasted ladies." Alexa leads the march and i naively followed. My spirit isn't here and as
usual my inner woman is already scolding me to behave and have fun a little.
" Woah.." Alexa and Leslie were drinking themselves to stupor even if they weren't that drunk. I
decide to take a sip of the liquor but I spit it back. So bitter.
" Alex." A blonde haired guy called with a smirk sitting close to Alex.
" What the fuck do you want ?"
" Come on babe ,I missed you."
" The fuck dude. We just had sex and I'm done with you." Alexa spit with so much confident.
The Blondie laughs stupidly even with the loud music.
" Boo , you missed this dick."
" It's too tiny. Piss off asshole. I've gotten a better one than yours." Alexa replies and i feel really
dizzy with their choice of foul language.
" That's what's up." Leslie squeal and I assume she's drunk. She shouldn't be supporting such
vulgar act.
I excuse them to the bar to order for something soft to drink. I can't cope with alcohol or I'll just
gag to death. It smells awful. I stand beside the counter and the bartender seems busy. I sigh and
look around this weird club. Almost every single person here looks drunk or maybe tipsy.
" Hey pretty." A guy smirks at me.
I gulp to his bad stench of alcohol and I couldn't help but move a bit far from him.
" You're scared of me sweetheart ?" He flirts trying to touch me.
" Stay away from me." I plea. it's crazy nobody cares .
" Come on."
"Leave me the hell alone.."
"You're too hot to avoid. Who the hell made you this beautiful." He mutter trying to touch me.
"Tinkerbell.." I heard that all too familiar voice. I turn to look behind this drunk asshole. And there
he was , standing in all glory. Eyes all over my body as he walks to my figure.
"What do you want with my girl ?" This grey eyes stranger ask the other drunk fella.
"Nothing man. I didn't know she's yours."
"Good. Now get your broke ass outta here." I watch the drunk ass leave quickly. I can't catch my
breath. My eyes move slowly to look at his and just as expected, he smirks. I've obviously lost my
breath just standing few feets from him.
What's he doing here ? I thought I would never see him again. Funny part he just called me his
girl. What the hell...
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[8/4, 2:53 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 5
Written By Goddy Francis
.
I nervously rub my already sweaty palm against my arm. I'm nervous as usual and funny part
he's smoking a cancer stick. He Inhales the stick , exhaling out the smoke through his nose. I
cough giving him space since his cigar is still stuck in his mouth.
" My bad." He takes it out and throw the blunt on the ground before stepping on it , squeezing his
shoe on it.
" We're cool ?" He ask and raise his brows.
I didn't reply but stare at his eyes. I've already lost my breath. It's so annoying he makes me
nervous.
" You really don't have to keep on checking me out." He states. I look away embarrassed and face
this bartender who was standing in front of us.
That's really crazy. I've been standing here for minutes and the bartender didn't even bother to
look at me or ask what i needed. And this cute stranger showed up and he's already here to take
his orders.
" Tequila for me. Take the girl's orders." The bartender nods and then look at me.
" Do you have any liquid that's basically not alcohol ?" I ask. Stranger looks at me weirdly
including the bartender. Did I just make a fool out of myself ?
" Get her cocktail." Stranger answer. The bartender nods and left to get what he ordered. I badly
wanted to ask what's a cocktail but I shamelessly seal my mouth. All thanks to my parents.
" So what are you doing in a club ?" He asks and look at me taking in my figure. I know i look
shamelessly different tonight.
" It shouldn't be your business. Thanks for saving me by the way." I sigh and tap endlessly on the
counter trying to hide my nervousness.
" Alright."
I stand impatiently close to this stranger and for some reasons best known to him, he's always
staring at me. Am I that horrible ? The bartender returns with a bottle and I'm sure that's tequila.
He drops the bottle on the counter and three glasses of what I assume is cocktail.
Chat martinmartino on zero eight one eighty thirty fourteen twenty one to be added to his
whatsapp group.
" It's not really bitter, Snow White." I roll my eyes and look at the bartender.
" How much ?"
" Nevermind." Stranger said and dig out his wallet to pay.
" Please don't. I can pay my bills myself." I don't even know how much.
" It's fine , Tinkerbell." He paid the bartender.
" You don't have to be annoying. You helped me out the other day and I really didn't say thank
you."
I open my mouth to talk but nothing comes out. He looks breath taking and intimidating.
" You can join my table if you want." He smirks and I really couldn't speak.
I thought about Leslie and Alexa. They might be looking for me and on a second thought they
are drunk and they wouldn't care about me.
" I'm fine. Thanks for this.. cock.." I scoff."Whatever."
He nods and left with his tequila and a glass. I watch him walk back to the darkest part of the
club. I carried my drink and head back to the girls. Just like I pictured they are both drunk.
" Sup Ariel. Having fun ?" Leslie asks gulping a liquid which I assume is alcohol.
" Yeah." I drop the cocktail on the table and sit down. I sip it and it tastes like mix fruits. I smile to
it's taste and continue to sip.
" Hey babe.." a black haired guy said kissing Alexa. I roll my eyes and slurp my cocktail. That must
be her boyfriend.
" Hey babe" She giggle and playfully caress his hair. He whisper something to her and she giggle
again.
" Bye ladies." Alexa says and left with this brunette. Just like that.
I roll my eyes getting tired. Seriously this place called club is boring. I wish I was at home
,maybe reading my book. And then it dawn to me about my parents reactions tomorrow.
" Ariel , don't think about it. Have fun." My conscience whisper. I hate her.
" I'll be back sis. I wanna dance." With that said, I watch Leslie walk out too. Now I'm terribly
bored.
I look around the club scared to get woo again by some drunk aggressive man. I already
consumed a glass of cocktail and I'm in my second glass.
" You shouldn't get used to that. It's like poison." I heard that familiar voice.
I look up and his amazing grey eyes greeted me before his smirk. He sits on the opposite chair
and drop his bottle of tequila that's already half consumed.
" You look tipsy." I didn't reply but stare far from his eyes. Continuous staring at those eyes and I'll
be humiliated. I barely could make out words when I'm with him.
" What are you doing here ?"
" Your friends abandoned you to fuck some random boy." Great. How can he be so comfortable
talking so rough.
" I hate cursing." I tell him and it burst out like a whisper.
" I noticed." He mutters and gulp his alcohol.
His eyes stare at me and land on my figure in front of him. His eyes were all over my body and
I'm scared. He's unpredictable and not readable.
" You club ?" He asks landing his eyes on mine.
" No."
" Then what are you doing here ? Dressed like that ?"
My hands left my half consumed cocktail and sneak beneath the table as i fiddle them. I know i
look stupid. Like some random girl and I hate feeling that way. Stranger scoffs and shake his head
sideways before gulping his drink.
" I don't even know you."
" I think it's better that way." He states and sit back his drink. I take out the straw and empty the
remaining cocktail with just one gulp. I feel different again, like I'm a bit drunk.
I rub my temple and raise my eyes to meet this tatted stranger looking right back at me.
" What are you doing here ?" I ask him.
" To party and get laid." He replies flatly.
" Getting laid ?" I find myself touching my hair and that's not likely me.
" Yeah. Why ?"
I giggle. Great , when did I start giggling ?
" Every random hot girl would wanna lay with you." I bite my lip and sip my third cocktail in a really
sexy way. This isn't good. I'm drunk and I can't stop myself.
" You're hot." I tell him and slowly touch his hand that's resting on the table.
His stare his dark and not leaving my eyes. I withdraw from his hand and shift on my chair. I'm
sweating and that's really weird.
" You're drunk."
" I'm not.." I giggle.
" You like to play ?" I touch his hand and his gaze isn't leaving mine.
" You wanna play ? I bite hard." He flirts and I think my heart skip a beat.
Being drunk is stupid.
" How hard do you bite ?" I flirt back and twist my hair again before sipping my third glass of
cocktail.
" Really hard." I smirk and it's crazy I want someone.
" What's your name ?" I ask him.
He didn't reply but look at me with those breath taking eyes of his. He's making me hot in every
uncensored parts in me. He glares at me and drink his tequila till it's empty. He stand up and grab
my arm leading me outside. I giggle stupidly following him from behind.
" Why don't you want me ? Am I ugly ?" I whine behind him.
He stays quiet and continue to walk on the concrete floor outside the club.
" You're too mean and cute." I laugh Insanely.
" Enough of your nuisance." He spits but that made me giggle again.
" Why do you have tattoos ? Why do you cuss ?" He stop and push me gently against a car.
" Meany cutie." I giggle and poke his cheek.
" Stop talking." He snap.
" Why ? Do you hate me now ? You've been staring at my body back there." I whine . I reach out
to touch his chest but he grab my arm and lean closer to me. I'm loosing my mind.
" Don't make me touch you. You gonna get addicted. Now stay here and don't move."
" Promise." I seal my mouth and laugh. " I won't move my ground off the feet , I mean I won't move
my feet off the sheet. Whatever that means." I giggle and watch him turn to leave.
" Where are you going ? Are you leaving me ?" I call out to him but he ignored me.
I touch my neck and smile. I begin humming to whatever song that sneak Into my head.
" Sup pretty." A guy said from the dark. He walks forward and smirk at me rubbing his palm
together licking his lips.
" You look like jack , that Nanny's mad dog in Georgia." I giggle.
" That mad dog wanna lick you all over, sweetness." He licks his tongue and proceed to touch my
booty.
A hand grip him from behind and slam his head on the car.
" You fuckin prick." My cute stranger rescues me. Again. Alright , I'm going insane.
He groans and rub his bleeding nose.
" I'm sorry man."
" Piss off, fuck boy." Stranger yell as the other guy ran away.
" Aww."
" Punk , drink this." He scowl and push a bottle water on my chest.
" Why are you being mean ?"
" Get in the car." He orders and open the door of his black car. A wing door Mercedes. His he that
rich ?
" Can you be..." He cuts me short by gently pushing me inside.
" Don't ever take alcohol. Annoying church girl." He mutter and drive out of the car park.
" How rich are you ?" I ask still holding the bottle water.
He didn't bother to look at me but stare at the road. I watch the way he handles the wheel , he's
so hot.
" Meany." I whine and throw the water away.
" And what did you do that for ?" He yell.
" You don't care about me anymore. You didn't even give me attention." I whine.
" Fuck me."
" Say that again." I flirts and climb on his laps touching his well built body.
He glares at me and that made me giggle. He groan silently and lift me off his laps to sit back on
the passenger seat. Strapping the seatbelt, he gives me a death glare and sigh fully frustrated by
my stunt.
" Where do you live ?" He ask me through clench teeth.
" I don't even remember." I said as a matter of fact.
" Just keep on driving , babe." Did I just say Babe ?
.
.
I yawn and stretch myself on my bed. It's morning and I'm really exhausted. I can't really
remember what happened yesterday but I remembered I was drunk. My body aches and I wasn't
ready to wake up. I've never been drunk or even visited a club , so I basically don't know what it
feels like having a hangover. It's terrible with severe headache. God remind never to listen to
Alexa again.
I groan to my ringing phone and touch every space in my bed with my eyes still closed. I touched
it and answer the call and slightly press it to my ear with my eyes still closed.
" Ariel."
" Who's this ?"
" Jesus , you didn't save my number ? It's Alex."
" Oh. Hey , hi."
" Where are you?"
" I'm at home." I reply with sleepy voice.
" Home ? Which home ?" Is she kidding me ? How many homes do I have ?
I groan and reply." I'm in my room , Alex."
" For goodness sake , what are you talking about ? I'm in your room and we're worried. Where are
you ?" I blink my eyes and slowly open them.
What's she saying ? I look at the wall and the stainless white walls greeted me first. I look to the
right and a fancy glass door closet is right there. This isn't my room, I don't have a glass door
closet. That's a lot of money. Whose room is this ? I sit up at once and look around. The dresser ,
nightstand curtains aren't mine. This is not my room.
It can't be. I push the blanket aside and hop out of the bed. Where are my clothes ? I'm now
wearing an over size black T-shirt and grey oversized sweatpants.
" This is not my clothes." My mind drift to one person , that stranger.
I look up at the door and there he is , standing shirtless beside the door with his grey eyes
prying all over my body on his bed and in his clothes. My eyes scan his godlike figure and I
couldn't breathe thinking the unthinkable. Did he take advantage of my drunk state ?
Oh no it's not true.
....
What do you think ?
[8/4, 2:54 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 6
Written By GODDY FRANCIS
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"What did you do to me ?" I sob silently.
His cold stares not leaving me and I'm about freezing up. How can I be so stupid to drink that
cock devil.
" What did you do ? Why am I wearing your clothes ?" I ask. I'm standing in front of him and he
barely look away.
" I don't know what you're talking about."
" What do you mean ? Why would I wake up in your bed dressed in your clothes. How could you
touch me ?"
" What ?" He smirk.
" Are you trying to tell me you won't be able to know if someone touched you ?" He ask and that
rings a bell.
" Wait you thought I took advantage of you ?" He ask me after I've stayed quiet.
" Why would I do that ?" He blink his eyes and cross his arms. I couldn't help but look at his
intimidating self in front of me. He makes me speechless and that's new.
" I thought.."
" You thought I had sex with you ?"
" I'm in your room and wearing your clothes. What am I supposed to think ?" I sniffle. I never knew
I was crying earlier.
He scoff." You're too naive.."
He turn to leave but I stopped him.
" Who changed my clothes ?"
" I did. What ? You're shy ?" Oh no , this can't be happening to me again.
" Jesus. My house help did that. She changed your clothes and she's fourty years old." I was
relieved after he said that. He turn his back and left the room.
By the way where's my dress ? I ponder and rush to get my phone. 20 missed calls. Dad , mom ,
Leslie and Alexa. Where was I when my phone was ringing ? I've never spend the night out before
and I'm sure they won't spare me. I deserve it in the first place. I should have stayed at home , I
won't end up drinking that cock demon.
A knock startles me. I turn around and a lady greeted me. Probably that stranger's maid.
" You're awake. You need to shower and wear this before eating breakfast." What ? This is not
even my dress and not my house. It's 10: am and I'm not at home yet.
" Um.. where's my dress ?"
" Master Carter ask me to get rid of it."
" Carter ?"
" That's his last name."
" What's his name ?" I ask forgetting the fact this master Carter just get rid of my dress.
" Gray."
" Thanks." She drop the black lace dress on the bed and turn to leave
"There's a pill inside that drawer and it will help with your hangover." She smiles and shut the
door.
I glance at the dress and it's far better than Alexa's choice of clothing. It has sleeves not like
last night's dress with a brassiere's strap.
I enter the bathroom and it's huge compared to mine. Without being told , he's rich. I scrub my
body with the body wash and let the warm water rinse my self. I dried my skin and get dressed.
Thank God my underwear is still intact. I put on the dress and carried my bag walking out of this
room. I have a lot of explaining to do once I get home. I know I'll be grounded that's for sure .
I climb down the spiral staircase and step on the last one. The view was amazing. The walls are
originally made of translucent glass and you could see the large swimming pool outside. I stare at
every piece of furniture and I knew this isn't just a dime. My eyes land on Gray's shirtless self
smoking. Is he aware of lung cancer , maybe he's not really scared of death.
" Gray." I call out. His shoulders were tensed when I called out his name. He exhale the smoke out
of his nostrils before turning to look at me.
He raise his brows at me indicating what ? What type of man is this ?
" I'm leaving."
" I noticed. You're not eating ?"
" I'm fine. Thanks." I reply standing like an image in front of him.
" You're weird." I find myself telling him.
" How ? Because I didn't nag you about staying behind and eating something before leaving. I'm
too grown for such shitty attitude." He smirk and stick his cigarette back in his mouth.
" What did you do to my dress ?" I ask feeling really uncomfortable inhaling his smoke. I'm feeling
sick.
" Got rid of it. Don't ever dress like that. You look like a slut." I gulp. Why does he care about how I
look ? Look at his house and cars , it's obvious the type of ladies he would like are slutty models
with expensive hair extensions and wigs.
" Thanks." I sigh and turn to leave.
I walk out of his building and noticed two guys on suits stood outside with their cold stares. I
quickly look away and hurry out of this millions called a house. The cab ride was terrible cause I
was thinking on what to tell Mom and yes dad. I step on our front porch and twist the doorknob.
Here begins my headache . I didn't even take my medications last night.
" Where are you coming from ? Your boyfriend right ?" Mom ask standing few feets from me with
her arms tightly crossed.
" Is she back ? That rebel called a daughter." I heard dad's voice from the kitchen. Leslie looks at
me and I really don't know what to say.
" I ."
" Go on. Start lying."
What am I supposed to say. I went to party with Leslie and Alexa and I followed someone home
because I was drunk. They will definitely call me a whore.
" I went out with..." I point to Leslie who widen her eyes at me.
" Leslie ?" Dad ask shooting daggers at me. I gulp and fiddle both my fingers.
" Did she spend the night in a man's house ?"
" It's not what you think. I got lost cause I couldn't find Alexa and Leslie. I saw someone who
decides to give me a lift but I don't know the address." I said almost half the truth. I can't say I was
drunk. I'm gonna be dead.
" You got lost ?" Mom ask walking slowly to where I'm standing. I've not left the door post since i
walked in.
" I'm telling the truth."
" What truth ? Leslie went down the street to meet some church friends , she returned last night at
9:pm." What ? I look at the direction of Leslie but she couldn't meet my eyes cause of guilt. How
could she do that ?
" Ariel, where are you coming from ?"
" I'm telling the truth."
" You didn't went to party with your sister. You went to visit your boyfriend again to have sex. What
type of daughter are you ? Your bad luck is the reason we're here. You brought same bad luck to
New York by sleeping around again. Ariel don't you wanna go to college ?" Mom question as my
eyes start to water.
I keep on looking at Leslie but she's avoiding my eyes.
" Oh my God , Ariel." Alexa called walking into the living room. She shut the front door and stare at
confused me.
" What's happening ?"
" Ariel is just coming back. She said you took her out."
" Yeah , we went to church."
" And she's just coming back from church ?" Dad glared at Alexa.
Alexa sigh and cross her arm.
"Fine. I ask them to party with me." Alexa says.
"Them ?"
" Yes. Arie and Les. They've been staying indoors and a friend is throwing a party down town. My
boyfriend showed up and I left with him to a corner. Leslie left too but I really don't know who she
tagged along with. Ariel was drunk and lost , I couldn't find her either since I was drunk too."
" And she woke up in a man's bed , right Ariel ?"
" No .. I mean yes. He gave me a ride cause i was stranded and..."
"..Drunk." mom cuts me short.
" Alexa are you trying to corrupt my daughters ? Is that the reason you choose to stay the
weekend. To take them to parties and make them drunk."
" It's not what you think.." Alexa mumble.
" Really ? That you have boyfriends and you're not even a virgin. What are we supposed to think.
You don't have the fear of God and you run after men , you choose to take Leslie with you. I don't
even care about Ariel , she's already useless." Mom yell. I sniffle silently to hold back the tears.
" Fuck me, I'm just gonna leave." Alexa scoff and turn to climb upstairs.
" Mind your language , Alex."
Alexa snorts all the way to get her bags.
" Ariel , you're grounded. You're staying in your room till you decide to cultivate a little form of
dignity and discipline. You won't eat anything for the rest three days. Get out of my presence." Dad
yell.
" Daddy."
" Get out." I flinch and run upstairs.
I meet Alexa in our hallway with her bag. She smiles at me and hug me.
" I'm sorry about Leslie , she's such a dildo." Alexa says and kiss my cheek.
" You can keep this. I overheard your mom telling mine she stopped your therapy. I'm sorry about
that." I open my hands and it's a bundle of money.
" You can eat with that. Once we resume college we are gonna hang out more often and you'll tell
me about that hot stranger I saw you with at the club. I didn't get to meet him." I roll my eyes and
thank her.
" I'm sorry about my parents."
" It's fine. It runs in the family. My mom's like that sometimes. Becareful." She walk past me and
climb down the stairs.
I sigh and entered my room before locking my door. I hate my life. With my shoes still on , I
slump on my bed and wipe my tears. I feel stupid for going in the first place.
My phone buzz and it's a new text message. I click on it and read the text.
From Gray: Tinkerbell , are you at home ?
I roll my eyes and toss my phone aside. How could he steal my number and even save his
number in my phone. I ignored it and press my face on my pillow. He's gonna end up like Freddie.
Always after your pants.
I wanna be far from him. He's trouble in disguise and he was part of the reason I got stuck in
some cocktail rubbish. If I didn't agree to drink that I will be at home , sleeping in my room in
peace and not getting grounded and reminded countless times how I messaged up in Georgia. I
remembered my drunk state last night , I can't believe I called him hot. I mean he's hot , but a
normal Ariel won't call someone hot.
My phone pings again. One new message.
From Gray : Where's my t-shirt and sweatpants , did you take it ?
I chuckle and scoff.
To; Gray : No. Why did you steal my number ? And why would i wanna take your T-shirt and
sweatpants ?
From; Gray: Because it looks sexy on you. You got beaten ?
To: Gray: No , thanks I'm fine.
I sigh and tried to hide my blush.
From; Gray: Let's hang out. I won't bite.
I scoff and bite my lip. His he serious ? I'm not even comfortable around him. I'm always
speechless with him standing close to me. My brain stop working at that moment and I end up
embarrassing myself.
To; Gray: No , I'm not interested. I don't wanna hang out with you. I don't even know you.
From; Gray: it's better you don't know me. I'm outside your house get dress.
What the hell ! I text him back immediately , how can he be outside my house ?
To; Gray: you're joking right ?
From; Gray: Look through your window.
My heart beat is already drumming in my chest. Why's he getting me scared ? I don't want him
but he's not staying away. I breathe and look through my window. He's not here.
To;Gray: Why are you lying ?
From;Gray: I know your address, Snow White. Are you scared of me ?
I sigh and tuck back my loose hair.
To; Gray: I don't know what you're talking about. Just hanging out with you last night and I end up
getting grounded.
I wanted to delete the message but I already sent it.
From;Gray: Grounded ! Your parents are fucked. You're not sixteen , are you ?
I ignored his text and toss my phone aside. He's trying to make my life miserable. I look down at
my ringing phone and it's Gray. What does he want ?
I ignored the call and text back.
To;Gray: please don't call me. I really wanna stop talking to you.
From;Gray: like you can. You can't avoid me , princess.
I roll my eyes and try to imagine him smirking right now.
To;Gray: I'm sorry to burst your bubble , mister Carter but I don't want you. Stop texting me. I'm
really not your type of girl. You already explained you don't really like naive girls and I'm grateful
I'm out of your league. I won't be able to give you my body in exchange for whatever thing you're
planning.
And now I regretted why I typed that. He was nice , made me sleep well and ask his house help
to change my clothes even if he look like a bad guy.
I stand up from my bed and wrap my hair up tightly to shower. I haven't taken my medicine and
I'm grounded from eating and going out. What about Leslie ? Nothing , I'm always the bad egg. I
look at my phone and he hasn't replied my text. I scoff and thank my stars he didn't reply but same
time I was guilty. I took my bath and walk out of my bathroom only to find Leslie going through my
phone.
" What are you doing ?"
" Confirming my claims. I saw you walk out of the club with that hot guy and this.." she points to
my phone." This made everything simple. You've been secretly dating ?"
" Why do you even care ? You lied to Mom about last night and I got grounded."
" That's because you left with a man. Boo."
" Please hand me back my phone."
" And why should I do that ?" She bat her lashes and smirk.
" Leslie , please. My phone."
"You know you are a weirdo right ? I just thought about highschool. How you would ask Alexa to
make you up , so you would look presentable for Freddie.." she chuckle. Wait she knows Freddie.
"You know Freddie ?"
She scowl." Who doesn't. You having a secret crush on him in highschool. Always hanging out
with him because you want him to look at you the same way you look at him. It's stupid you didn't
realize every hot asshole in highschool liked you."
"You knew I was raped ? You knew about me being raped and you couldn't defend me."
"Why would I defend you ? You deserved it sometimes. Let's just say, you look really cute each
time you cry.." She laughs and that spark the anger Inside me.
"Give me back my phone now."
" I won't do that shit. I'm gonna show mom you've been keeping a second boyfriend with the name
Gray and he's the guy you followed to his house. You're dead , Ariel." Leslie smirks and rush out
of my room with my phone.
" Leslie." I call out to her but she's already gone down the stairs.
Oh no. Why is she trying to make my life more miserable.
" Ariel..." Mom yell my name. I'm dead.
.
Someone's in for it
What do you think of Leslie
[8/4, 2:54 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 7
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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" Ariel..." I heard dad's voice this time. I know I'm good as dead. I quickly slip on my pajamas
bottom with a t-shirt and race downstairs.
" Dad."
" What's this ? Chatting with your boyfriend ?" Mom asks glaring at me and showing me the
screen of my phone. Even if I really can't clearly see the writings on my phone , I know what she's
talking about.
" What did we tell you about discipline ?" Dad roars.
" I.. it's not what you think.." I stutter.
" It's not what we think ? What do you want us to think ? That last night you went out to party , then
you got drunk and you drove home with a total stranger and you slept with him . Ariel you had sex
again when your older sister is still a virgin , why can't you be like her for once !" Mom yell.
" Mom I.." I sob and meet eyes with Leslie who scoff and look away.
" Mom what, Ariel ? We did our best to take you to school , the convent to be precise and you
spoilt everything. I thought coming to New York will straighten your already broken life but yet
you're still being useless..." Dad yell as my heart aches. I needed my meds or I'm just gonna go
insane.
" Who the hell is Gray ?"
" I don't even know him. He took me out and we did nothing you have to believe me."
" Believe you ? Ariel , he's texting you about wearing his sweatpants and he wants to take you out.
What type of daughter are you ?"
" I did nothing with him." I yell on top of my voice and I didn't even recognize what I did. My mom
slapped me across the face .
" How dare you ? How dare you raise your voice at my wife, you whore ?"
" I'm rebooking your visit to therapy. You need help and you've finally decide to turn into one of
those hopeless street girls like your cousin Alexa. What happened to that little you that have
dignity and fear of God ? You dropped everything after meeting with that Freddie and now Gray.
Aren't you shameless ?" Mom yell.
My hand is still plastered on my face and I wished I could run away. My shirt is decorated with
my tears and another word I'm gonna faint.
" You're grounded more. You're not leaving this house and you're not eating for the next five
days."
" Mom , dad."
" Shut up , you..." My ringing phone stopped mother from talking. She looked at the dialer and
glared at me. God let it not be him.
" It's her boyfriend , Gray." Mom scowl. Dad snatch the phone away from mom as he picked up ,
putting my phone on loud speaker.
" Ariel.." I heard his voice on the phone.
" This isn't Ariel but her father. Now listen to me mister Gray , leave my daughter Ariel alone. Stay
away from her and let her be. You can't just go about deceiving her and getting her in your bed.
Leave her alone , you stupid useless American street rat." Oh God.
Why are they making things hard for me. Gray might be a weird stranger to me but the worth of
his house might even be my father's entire income. That's not even important , he has successfully
humiliated me on the phone with Gray. I feel like a stupid teenager even if I'm not one.
" Lemme make myself clear to you.." mom said on the phone." She's not your type of girl. Ariel's
supposed to be in nun school serving and not following less ambitionless men like you. Keep your
dick in your pants and leave her alone. She's a Christian and not meant to be used by hopeless
hoodlums like you. Stop calling her." Mom spit and smashed my phone on the wall.
" Mom..."
" Another word and I'm beating the hell out of you. Now to your room." I sniffle and run back
upstairs.
My life's stupid. Most times I don't expect all this from my parents. I felt like maybe I'm adopted.
That crazy party caused almost half of this. How could Leslie show mom my phone ? Does she
hate me ? I wipe my eyes with the back of my hand and sit up to swallow my pills. I really didn't
want Gray but apparently he's gonna see me as a dweeb. A controlled freak.
" You look down." Leslie said at the side of my door.
" You'll be fine, sweetheart." She smirks sarcastically .
" You should leave. You've finally let mom insult me to Gray. Worst is i even got slapped because
of you. Do you enjoy seeing me hurt ?" She shrugs and cross her arm.
" So who's this unfortunate Gray ? What's so attractive about you that made him take you home ?"
I blink my eyes at Leslie's hate speech.
It's not her fault.
I'm not classy. I don't wear skimpy dresses and nice crop tops. My wardrobe is filled with jeans
and hoodie's and sweaters and t-shirts and some type of dresses that classy girls doesn't wear. I
can't afford their expensive hair extensions like Alexa. I'm not like Leslie either , she's almost like
these models with super sexy movement and always on social media. If my parents would ever
allow a carefree life , then Leslie would be at a magazine shoot posing naked for the covers. She
pretends too much.
" I bet he's ugly , hmm." She tease and raise her brows in disgust. Yeah , I'm too low for Gray. I
see the convoy he caused by just sitting across me on that club.
His cars are expensive compared to my truck. He smells wealthy including his house. I saw
people's eyes when I left the club with him even in my drunk state. What would he want from me ?
I'm just this naive Christian , like he calls me.
" It's none of your business." I state looking far away from her.
" Yeah. Of course not." She scoff and turn to leave.
I just can't wait to start college , at least I'll be far away from them. The only time they're possibly
gonna see me is after class. My parents made sure we don't stay in campus or even around
campus. So we're stuck with them. Or maybe I'm stuck with them. I wish I can make my own
decisions just like Leslie , but I'm stuck with being a naive and controlled person . Too scared.
.
It's been a week since after that Gray incident. I haven't heard from him , of course i don't even
have a phone anymore. I don't go out and I'm always in my bedroom. Reading and sleeping, my
life's boring. I sat on the chair of the counter and stir my coffee endlessly.
" Mom , I'm going out with a friend."
" You've gotten a new friend ?"
" Mom , it's hazel. She's a good girl and doesn't have a boyfriend." Leslie told Mom walking to the
kitchen.
" Is she in college ?"
" Yes mom." Leslie smiles drinking from her cup of coffee.
" She goes to church and a member of the Catholic parish. Her dad is also a respected elder in
church..." Leslie continues.
I secretly roll my eyes and envy the way mom listens. I dare not say 'I'm going out'.
" Oh, there she is." We dart our head to the kitchen door as I scan this pretty Blondie.
She smiled at us and greeted me and Mom . She looks too good to be true.
" Mom , this is hazel. Hazel , meet my mom."
" A pleasure to meet you, ma."
" It's nice to meet you too , dear. Leslie said a lot about you. So you're hanging out with her this
weekend ?" Mom's voice beam with eagerness and her smile is so genuine.
" Yes , and we'll be back early. We promise to be good girls."
" Sure thing. Please don't get drunk , I don't want you to wake up in a man's bed wearing his
sweatpants." Mom said. I bite the inside of my cheek and stare non-stop at my coffee. I can't
believe she had to use me as an example.
" Thanks , mom." Leslie kisses mom on her cheek and rush out with Hazel.
Mom scoffs and turn to look at me . I gulp the entire tea and stand up from the stool. I'm trying to
avoid my mom's ranting. She hiss and stir her spaghetti on the cooker.
" Mom.." I call out.
" What ! " She turn to look at my figure standing beside the door.
I wanted to tell her about my new plan. I was tired of sitting at home all day so I need a job and i
wanna go out to look for one.
" I want to look for a job." I spit out , almost not calculating.
" A job ?"
" Yes. I wanna be useful and not sitting at home all day.." I said and continue before she taunts
me." It's gonna be a decent job and I'm not following or visiting any man. I'm sorry about that
stranger Gray and I'll never go close to him again.." now i feel like a stupid teenager again. Like
I'm in highschool.
" So I should believe you ?"
" Please, mom. I promise to never bring trouble." I pout rubbing my sweaty hand together.
" Fine. And I wanna know the type of job once you find one. At least by 6pm you should be at
home. Clear ?"
" Clear." I breathe out and rush out.
I rush upstairs and put on a black jeans and a t-shirt shirt before rushing down the stairs. At least
I'll be breathing normal air aside the air from my air conditioner.
After my daily search for job , i find one at Sandy's , a restaurant and it's really classy. I'm glad
it's a per time job with shifts. Since I really haven't started college , I decide to resume work by
noon and round up by 5:30 pm. It's gonna be a long time for me to gather up myself before
reaching home by six.
" You'll be fine.." Sandy whispered to me on my first day of resumption. I have changed my clothes
to her work clothes and it's a shirt with the name of her restaurant at the back on top of my
trousers.
I tag alongside Vickie , arranging desserts and snacks on each tables. I return back to the
counter to take orders of every other customers. A pair of blue eyes caught my attention , staring
at me. I raise my head to look at his stranger as he smirk before looking back at his friend.
" That was weird." I mutter taking a cup of coffee to give to this blue eyes man.
" Your coffee , sir." I address him even if he's in his early twenty , maybe Leslie's age.
" Thanks. Call me Ryan." He answered sincerely.
" Uh, Sure." I reply about leaving but they stop me.
" Can we get your name ?" His other friend asks. He's a brunette with hazel eyes.
" It's Ariel. I need to get back to work."
" Sure." Ryan said and he's giving me creeps with his unending stares.
I nod politely and walk back to my stand.
" Asking you out ?" Vickie asks and nudge me with a smile.
" Not really."
" Yeah." She giggle and smiled.
I arrange my hair properly to a tight bun and take out the used dish from the tables. I walk back
to the counter and arrange the plates on the dishwasher for the supposed cleaners. I walk back to
the counter and a sight made me stop on my track. What's he doing here ? Vickie was standing
beside him smiling endlessly as they talked. I didn't even notice the dark haired girl opposite him in
one of the booth.
" Great , I'm just gonna puke." I mutter to myself.
His head raise up from the table and his eyes meet mine. I gulp and look away. What's he doing
here ? Vickie walk back and sigh standing by me.
" I'm still trying to catch my breath." Vickie mumble beside me.
" You're okay ?"
" I'm not. Look around , didn't you see someone unusual ?" I look around and I could see some
girls stealing glances at Gray Carter. I could barely tell his stand around new york.
" Just Gray sitting with a girl."
" Just ? Gray is the hottest guy ever in New York and also one of the richest family around the
country. Many women will obviously dump their husbands because of him."
" That's ridiculous."
" I really can't explain to you who Gray Carter is." He's just one annoying stalker that brought me
nothing but trouble.
" I don't care."
" 70% of New Yorkers cares , sweetie. He's the envy of men and the gossip of every normal
person." So obviously I'm not normal.
" Oh my gosh , he's coming to the counter." Vickie murmur besides me. God I hate her.
" You care for something ?" Vickie ask Gray who's already leaning on the counter.
He didn't say a word but stare at me. His grey orbs glue to my figure in front of him.
" Coffee , please." He said still not breaking the intense eye contact.
" Alright." Vickie reply.
" Not you , let her do it." Gray said looking at Vickie before smirking at me.
" Alright." He's so intimidating. I can't believe I lost my voice because he's standing few feets from
me.
He nod politely and walk back to his table. What's he up to ? I hopefully made two cup of
coffees and made sure it's perfect. That weird brunette he's sitting with stare at me. Her glares is
worse than intimidating. I arrange the coffee on a platter and slowly walk back to his booth, making
sure I don't spill his coffee.
" Thank you." He said but didn't spare me a smile.
I nod politely and walk away. The rest of the day was terrible for me because he was always
staring. That evening , I closed for the day and hurriedly shower in the bathroom before getting
dressed. I walk out of the restaurant and halt to the presence in front of me. His grey eyes scan
my figure with his hands in his pockets. I open my mouth to speak but nothing came out.
" What are you doing here ?" I manage to ask.
"Get in the car." He said opening his car for me.
" I'm sorry , I can't." I stutter and tried to walk past him but he pull me back to himself. My hands
rest on his chest as his eyes pry all over me.
" Get in." I gulp and nod , scared of whatever thing this cute man is willing to do. I entered his car
as he shut the door.
He turn around and enter his driver's seat to ignite the car. This is so expensive with it's tinted
windows.
" Where are we going ?" I ask him. He turn on the radio and drive into the road. He refuse to meet
my eyes but continue driving.
I fiddle my fingers and look at my laps.
" What did your parents say ? Where you beaten ?" He ask but didn't stare.
" Not really."
" But she smashed your phone ?" He ask and meet my eyes.
" Yeah." I nod. He scoffs and continue driving.
"Have you ever defend yourself ?"
"I can't. They are my parents."
"Fuck them. The last time I checked , parents have no fuckin right to hit their kids. They should be
arrested for that."
I sigh and look out of the window. I watch the city pass swiftly through his tinted windows. Who's
he ? Always showing up in my life and it's weird.
"How did you know my name ?" I ask and turn to face him. His natural messy locks are
everywhere as usual. He handles the wheel with one hand and turn to look at me. A smirk slowly
tug on his lips and he looks away.
"I have my ways Tinkerbell." Tinkerbell , Snow White and now Ariel. What else ?
"Yeah. Because it's weird you're always everywhere around me. It's crazy the day i managed to
find a job , you thought it's best you eat out with your girlfriend." I scoff and look out of the window.
I feel his eyes burn holes through my skin. I could nearly tell he smirk. Such a jerk.
"Girlfriend ? Don't tell me you're jealous ?"
I chuckle silently and whip my head to look at his figure. I didn't realize he took of his jacket and
he's just left with his grey colored t-shirt. I scan every ink on his skin and his pretty Arabic neck
tattoo. It's so tiny you could barely tell the words.
"Done eye raping me ?" He raise his brows and smirk.
I roll my eyes and look away from his intimidating self. How did we come to know each other ?
Always barging back into my life.
. The rest of the ride was tense , cause I wasn't breathing from my nostrils. I look up and meet
his eyes but they look away instantly. He halt his car beside the road a little far from my house. He
turn down the radio and unfastened his seatbelt.
" Thank you." He raise his brows and watch me carefully. I gulp and open his car to get out.
I shut his car only to find Gray in front of me.
" Take this." He stretch a new iPhone to me.
" I can't..." I stutter.
" Take it." He glares at me.
" I can't. You're gonna get me in trouble."
" Are you a teenager ?" Of course not. I rub the back of my neck and sigh.
" Ariel , take it." I bite my lip and hold back my blush. It's weird he called my name.
" I can't .."
He takes a step closer to me and drop the phone on the roof of his car. I couldn't move and he's
standing in front of me , inch apart. God he smell so good. I couldn't look away from his grey eyes
that were glued to mine. His hands brush on my cheek and push back my loose strands of hair
behind my ear.
I couldn't breathe , he's making my tommy churn. I didn't notice his hands around my waist and
that sent shivers down my spine.
" I need to go." I stutter not looking away from his eyes.
" Take the phone and call me."
" It's fruitless , they are gonna destroy it."
He chuckle."They won't. Tell them it's Gray and call me. If you don't call me, I'm gonna ring your
doorbell and tell your parents I'm your boyfriend." He lean against my ear as his breath heat my
skin.
" I dare you to call me....." He smirks and hand the phone to me before entering his car and driving
away.
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[8/4, 2:55 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 8
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I shove the phone in my bag and walk inside our apartment. Mom and dad are having dinner
with Leslie. They seem happy. They talked and laugh and it's really great. I ignored them and walk
past them but mom stopped me.
"Your dinner is served."
" Thanks mom." I reply and rush upstairs. I toss my bag on my bed and climb downstairs to eat.
I've been starving and i didn't even notice.
I sit close to Leslie and pick out a fork to eat after praying.
" So sinners do pray ?" Mom tease, drinking her glass of juice. I secretly roll my eyes and continue
eating.
" So how are you enjoying your job at Sandy's ?" Dad ask.
" Very fine , thanks dad."
" Can I know the reason why you choose to work ?"
" College is starting in a week's time. I'm tired of staying at home without having something to do."
" Wow. That's epic." Leslie scowl.
"Do you have male customers ?" Mom asks and that bothers me.
" We do." I reply looking at both my parents.
"Have you gotten a boyfriend yet ? A customer boyfriend ? It seems you're always good at getting
guys to look at you." Mom snorts.
"I bet she throws herself at them." That was Leslie.
I sigh and look down on my food. She's always good at making me feel inferior.
" I hope that's not true. Cause it's gonna be dead bad for you. The fact that you're out of nun
school doesn't mean you can mess around. We forgive you about that club nonsense and that's
the reason we allowed you to get a job. You should always try and be like your sister." Dad scold.
My eyes meet Leslie's. she wink and smirk.
Why would I wanna be like her?
Always faking everything in front of my parents. It's really weird my parents don't see that. My
eyes scan her newly made manicured nails , so my parents didn't say a word. They've always
hated things like that.
" Sure Dad." I reply in order to end their conversation. I ate in silence hoping they won't talk more
about me.
They talked about their new church friend Janell and I couldn't wait to get out of here. I finished
my pancakes and bacon and stood up from their gathering. After washing the plates, i return to my
room. I remembered Gray's word , i really don't wanna call him . Same time he's not joking.
Knocking on my door and telling my parents he's my boyfriend will ruin my life , including college. I
hated that I had to meet him in the first place.
I shove out my damaged phone and removed the Sim card and place it inside Gray's phone that
I really didn't want. I switched it on and wait impatiently. I don't know why I'm doing this but I click
on his name that he actually saved in my phone and dialed his number. I stand up from my bed
and stand in front of my mirror. My reflection is always the same , never changing.
" Hey.." I said on the phone making sure I wasn't heard.
" Are you this scared ?" I roll my eyes and locked my door.
" What do you mean ?"
" You called." I sigh and run my fingers on my loose hair.
" I really don't have a choice."
" And why's that ?"
" You're kidding me right now. You threatened me , that you were gonna knock on my parents
door and tell them you're my boyfriend."
" That wasn't a threat though." I sigh and sit on my bed.
" I know, that was why i called. You're worse than trouble itself. I could barely fathom what you
want from me."
He was quiet for seconds.
" What I want from you ?"
" Yeah. Look Gray I'm not really your type of girl. I'm this naive Christian like you called me. You're
super different from me. So what do you really want ?"
Another second of quietness.
" Gray.." I call out.
He chuckle." So what makes you think I want something from you ?"
" You're always coming."
" Really ? You want me."
" Of course I don't." I sigh and run my fingers down my hair again.
" Yeah ? And why are you always nervous around me ?"
" Cause I don't know you." I said half the truth.
" You don't have to know me. You're definitely gonna run away from me." Run away.
I sigh and stay quiet.
" What do you want from me , Gray ?"
"What do you think I want from you ?"
" Sex." And that came out unexpected.
There was silence till I heard Gray chuckle on the phone. I roll my eyes and it's weird I smiled.
"Is that what you want ?"
" What ? No. Jesus."
" I can get sex from any random girl. I don't like naive church girls." And I hate to be referred to as
naive.
"That's not even an answer."
"I'm picking you up tomorrow."
" Gray , don't."
" Go out on a dinner date with me."
" I can't. I'm working and I can't stay out late."
" I'll come pick you up by five , you don't really have to say no. Get ready tomorrow." With that said
, he hang up. For crying out loud , I am the one who should hang up cause I called.
I remove my SIM card and switch the phone off keeping it back on it's case. I'm returning it back
even if my conscience don't want me to. I sat on the chair opposite my mirror and stare at my
reflection. My mind drift to Gray Carter. What does he really want ? I look back at the phone sitting
on the headboard and avert my gaze back to my reflection.
I reach for my pills and swallow it dry without water. I look for my book and I can't remember
when last I read this. *How to fight against depression* I stare blankly at the book cover and toss it
aside. I needed a good shower and a nice bath. After taking my bath , I slip on my pajamas and
crash on my bed.
.
The following day I left rather too early for work. Hazel visited Leslie and they've been talking
non-stop about boys and make up.
" Good morning." I greeted Brenda. She's working only in morning hours and at noon Vickie and i
takes over.
" Morning." She reply with a smile.
" You're early."
" I was bored at home." I reply sincerely. There's not much to do around my boring life.
" Hope you're good ?"
" Yeah." I smile and walk to the change room to change over.
At noon , Vickie showed up. She looks a bit tired and frustrated.
" Are you okay ?" I ask her after she already changed her clothes.
" Yeah. My mom's a bit sick and I won't stay too long. You'll have to take my shift."
" Woah."
" It's fine. I explained to Sandy , she said she's gonna bring a girl who's gonna assist you."
I sigh thinking about Gray. Of course he's gonna walk through that door and take me out.
" Hope your mom's feeling better ?"
" Yeah , thanks Ariel." She smiles and walk to a customer to take his orders.
Today's gonna be the worse day of my life. The day was shorter than i Imagined. It's almost five
and I look like a shattered widow. I'm tired as hell.
" You're closing by 7: pm today." Sanya said.
" I can't."
" Why ?"
"Because I really can't close by 7. I already handled half of Vickie's shift."
"We'll see about that then." She scoff. Just then Gray walks in. His dark hair is a cute mess. He
smiles at me as he lean on the counter.
" What are you doing here ?"
" It's five."
" I can't, I'm working." I reply looking at Sanya who's watching.
" Your boss ?" He asks referring to Sanya who's tensed.
" Manager."
He walks to Sanya who smiled seductively.
" I need to lend Ariel for the day."
" Uh." She stutter disappointedly.
" I need to take her with me. It's 5pm." She sigh and nod defeatedly. For some reasons I'm happy.
I look broken... like tired.
Gray returns and shot me that crazy smirk of his. I sigh and walk to the change room to shower
quickly and change.
" So you're his new toy ?" Sanya's voice startles me.
" I don't know what you're talking about."
" He just wants to fuck you , hope you know that right ?"
The sound of her foul language almost made me throw up.
" I'm just gonna leave. Thanks by the way." I walk past her to meet Gray who I assume was
outside.
I hurried outside and he was leaning against his black tinted sport's car. Damn another huge
machine that cost him a lot.
" Look I'm grateful you bailed me out , but i really don't wanna eat out with you." He ignored me
and open the door for me.
" Get in." I sigh defeatedly and shake my head sideways.
" Will you please enter ?" He ask in his British accent.
"Why did you switch your accent ?" I asks. He proceeds to touch me but I hurriedly entered his
car.
He shuts the door and turn around to enter the driver's seat. He's a crazy driver. The speed was
terrible than the first time and I can't help but steal glances at his figure. What type of psychopath
is this ?
" Did you just get out of rehab ?" I ask him.
" No princess." He reply and smirk.
" Please don't get me killed. The speed is too much." I yell at him. I can't imagine going to jail with
Gray because of his murder attempt called driving.
After several speeding , he halts outside a restaurant. I heave a deep breath and look at his
grey orbs.
" I'm sorry to announce to you but you need to go back to rehab. You don't drive like that."
" You're driving us back to your house if that's what you want." He said getting out of the car. I
jump out without waiting for him to open my side door.
I gasp silently at the restaurant. It's fancy and of course wealthy. He takes my hand in his and I
didn't notice we had intertwine hands.
" Welcome , mister Carter." A waitress says leading the match. Her smile wasn't genuine cause
her eyes were glued to my hand on Gray's. I politely sneak my hand out of his grip and walk
beside him.
I don't fit in here. Most ladies who steal glances from Gray and I had expensive hairdo and
dresses. I look like a lost girlfriend with my pink hoodie and black jean trousers. Gray is sort of a
black jacket freak. He draws out a seat for me as I sit down admiring his nice gestures.
" I'll be back sir." The waitress smiled and walk out.
I look at this side of the restaurant and it's secluded with just a dim light. It's sort of romantic in
here . Once again I'm tensed just sitting across Gray Carter. His eyes not leaving mine for any
reason. I nervously run my fingers through my hair and lock eyes with the table.
" Are you nervous ? Or you're scared ?" Just when I was about to answer, the waitress walks in
with a platter filled with different kinds of meal. The sight of lasagna made me smile. It's one of my
favorite food.
She arrange the food on the table and filled two glasses with wine. She drop the wine on the
table and left after shooting me weird glances.
" Do you always pull the crowds like this ?" I ask.
" I'm not a celebrity."
" Yeah ? But I see the eyes."
" Go on and eat."
" I'm not hungry." Just when i thought I've won , my stomach disgraced me with it's growl .
" God.." I mutter and blush.
" Go on." Gray motion to the food holding back a laugh.
I throw away my nervousness at the aroma of the lasagna , grilled beef and spicy chicken. I take
a deep breath and pick up my fork to eat. He wasn't eating , just watching me.
" You're not eating."
" I'm fine."
" No you're not. You should eat something , you need it." I pressure.
He smiles and take in my gaze.
" Then you're feeding me."
" What ?" I chuckle."That's not happening."
"Why ?"
"I'm not playing mommy ." I shrug and drank the wine.
"Oh.." he laughs and nod.
" I'm good. Eat , I'll watch."
I sigh and look at my already consumed lasagna. This taste good more than my mom's. Well
that's homemade.
"Where you supposed to be a sister ?" Gray asks out of the blue. I pause from drinking the wine
and sigh. Why did he have to bring up this conversation. I look around the restaurant and avoid
eye contact with me.
"It's fine if you don't want to tell me." I sigh and nod , grateful that's he's not pushy.
"Why did you bring me here if you weren't gonna eat ?"
" It's pretty hot to watch you eat." He says and watch me with his extremely seductive smirk.
After dinner we left the restaurant and as promised, he didn't eat a thing. He halt the car in his
usual spot as I reach to get out.
" Thanks." I halt, still holding the door.
He pushed a button as the door open on it's own. I grt out and watch him drive away.
.
The following day I bathe early to go to work. College starts on Monday and I can't wait to start.
I picked up the phone Gray bought and shove it inside my bag. Yesterday's memory not leaving
my mind but then i remembered what Sanya said . Referring me as Gray's new toy. I sigh and
park my car in front of Gray's resident. After the first day I got drunk , I haven't step my feet here. I
wanted to talk to him , give him back his phone and stop whatever thing we're doing cause i don't
even know what I'm doing.
" I need to talk to Gray." I said to the emotionless guy outside his apartment.
" Who are you ? You don't look like one of Gray's bitches." Another guy said. He looks better than
the first guy. His white dress shirt expose a glimpse of his tattooed chest.
" I just wanna see him."
" What are you doing here ? You look different. Gray would never bang a girl like you. You should
leave." The emotionless guy said.
" Shut up , Carl. Come with me." I stare at Carl before following the other guy inside.
There he was smoking and shirtless. His back is against us and his black jean pants was a bit
downwards exposing his Calvin Klein briefs.
" Gray."
He turn around and he was sort of shock to see me.
" Manny , leave." The guy nods and walks out. I sigh and cross my arms looking at shirtless Gray
and his tatted tone skin. Without doubts , he's well built in and out.
He drops his cigarette on the ash tray and walk towards my figure.
"Hey..." I said. He still smells great after smoking hell.
" You wanna sit ?"
"Thanks , I'm gonna be late for work. I thought I should bring this back " I say bringing out the
phone.
" I'm sorry , I can't keep it." I take a deep breath after saying that. I dropped it on his glass table
and tuck back no loosed hair.
He smile and call out to Manny.
" Throw that away." Gray said motioning to the phone. Now I feel guilty. Why did I bring it back if
he's definitely gonna throw it away.
I looked at Manny who stare wildly at Gray.
" You heard me." Manny nods and walk out with the phone.
" You really..."
" It's fine." He takes two step and he's standing right in front of me. Inches apart. I wanted to move
back but my legs won't obliged.
" Why are you scared of me ?" He ask not breaking the eye contact.
" I'm not..." I stutter. I'm not really scared of him , I'm just scared of myself. Freddie's incident left a
scar in me.
He tuck my loose strands of hair behind my ear and caress his thumb on my cheek , that seems
to have an effect on me.
" What do want ?" He asks calmly still running his fingers on my cheek.
" I.. " I stutter not too sure of my own words. I think I'm lacking oxygen right now.
"I want us to... Stay away from each other. I..." He cut me short at once with his lips.
My eyes already flutter shut on it's own and I'm kissing back. He taste so good and I'm not
willing to stop even if I really wanna stop. Automatically, my hands find it's way to his nape and I
run my fingers on his smooth thick hair. His hands grip around my waist pulling me to himself.
I kiss back like my life depends on it and he's not slowing down. I feel his hands move up and
down my back as he kisses me. My skin already heat up and it's unusual I want him more than
I've wanted someone. What's he doing to me ?
I sort of moan in his mouth and i don't know how that happens. And then it dawn to me that this
is my first proper kiss.
"I've always wanted to do this the very first day I barged into your car...."
.....
Aww
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[8/4, 2:55 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 9
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
We stop kissing but that didn't break us from that sudden drama. He leans his forehead against
mine as his eyes meet mine. And that was when I got back my senses. I just kissed a boy , not
just a guy , but a tatted stranger Gray.
I flinch and move away from him. He smirks and shove his hands in his pockets. I want to speak
but my eyes couldn't help but check him out. Even if I was a nerdy depressed introvert , I could
obviously tell when I see an absolute pretty person. He was one of those. His toned self would
make any normal girl lick him all over. But I wasn't that normal girl.
" Why did you do it ?" I stutter.
" You liked it." Of course I don't. Or maybe i do.
" We should stop this , please. I really don't wanna get into more troubles hanging out with you."
" Troubles ? What troubles ?"
" I really need to leave. We should stay away from each other. I don't wish to continue this ,
please."
He smirks again." You taste good." Is he serious ?
Of course he's not.
He's obviously a crackhead that ran away from rehab and then bump into my car.
His smirk is something I really don't like seeing. It makes me feel weird. Naturally he's
intimidating to me. I could barely breathe with just standing so close to him.
" I need to leave." I turn to walk out but his hands grip to my arm.
He pulls me to himself and lock eyes with me. I really don't like the way I'm feeling. I've always
wished I could avoid him but he's always coming back.
"Please.."
He run his thumb on my cheek and that seems to rise up an unknown heat inside of me.
"It's a deal right ?" He asks with his eyes not leaving mine. His lips is rubby and inviting. My eyes
scan every of his black ink on his tone self.
"I can't handle you."
He smiles and nod.
"Why did you return the phone ?"
"I don't need it."
" Do you have a phone ?"
I raise my brows and sigh. Where's he driving to , cause I'm not really enjoying this ride.
" I'll be late for work." He let go of my arm and shove his hands back into his pockets.
" There you go." I bite q the inside of my cheek and nod before turning around and walking out of
his millions called a house.
My eyes met that Manny guy who referred me as one of Gray's bitches. I sigh and hurry out of
his house. He was called boss, what is that supposed to mean ? I entered my car and ignite the
engine. The ride was intense for me cause my head was occupied by that kiss. Why did I kiss
back in the first place ? Of course i don't have an answer.
I park my car outside Sandy's and walk inside. I'm really early.
" Ariel.." she smiles at me. Sometimes I wish she was my mom. She's obviously patient and knows
how to amend every stupid situation.
" Good morning , Sandy." I greeted her walking to the counter.
" You're okay ?" She ask me cleaning the counter.
" Lemme help with that." I said reaching to collect the napkin she's cleaning the table with.
" Don't worry I can do this." She smiles.
"I wish." She sigh defeatedly and hand me the napkin.
" Where's Vickie ?"
" On her way." I nod and clean the counter.
"So how are you ?" She ask me.
"I'm great. At least I'm still breathing."
She laughs and nod."Fact. I like that."
"I should get ready."
"Go ahead."
Sandy barely hang around the restaurant. She's always out with her husband and every other
activities. I changed into my work dress and clean every tables before Vickie showed up.
"Hi Ariel." She wave at me walking to the counter.
"Welcome latecomer." I tease . She laughs and nudge me before walking to the change room.
"Coffee please." A female customer says, and motion to her table.
"Sure." I reply. She smile and retire to one of the booths.
I make the coffee and take it to the customer. That morning wasn't easy for me. I'm always
thinking about that Gray incident. Something inside me didn't really regret the act , but i obviously
do. It was so wrong but yet it feels so right. He's weird and strange to me.
But it seems every freak around new york knows him. Or maybe around United States actually ,
doesn't really matter.
"Are you okay ?" Vickie asks after taking a customer's order.
"Yeah. Just thinking."
"About what ?" I sigh and look at Vickie who's so eager. Of course I can't tell her I had a proper
kiss with Gray Carter. It's gonna be stupid. And plus, I'm having issues trusting people.
"It's nothing." I shake my head sideways.
"Can you both stop gossiping." Sanya, the manager snap at us.
I really don't like her. She's an ass and always act like she owns Sandy's. Vickie roll her eyes
and arrange a glass of juice and snacks on a platter to take to a table.
"Table four please.." a cheesy lady shouted.
I scoff and carried her meal to her.
"Anything else ?" I ask politely after arranging her orders.
"Please excuse yourself."
"Sure." I nod politely and walk out.
"Are you okay ?"
I look down at myself and avert my gaze back to Vickie. She shrug an arm and raise her blonde
eyebrows.
"I look okay, right ?"
"You do, but your mood doesn't. Are you okay ?"
"Yeah, I'm fine." I sigh and look at our customers eating.
"You look like someone whose boyfriend broke up with her." I laugh at her hilarious joke.
" I don't even have a boyfriend." I snort.
" Why ? Haven't seen the guy you liked ?" And that's a tough question. I roll my eyes and tap my
fingers absently on the counter.
After what ever thing Freddie did , I really don't see men nice or even attractive. It's really stupid
, Gray was cute to me , worse still beautiful.
" I really don't want to date. Like I'm not ready. It takes a lot of heart to date someone." I said
feeling my own stupid motivational speech.
" It's true though. I've gone through several heartbreaks since highschool and now. I'm still dating
someone though , hoping." She shrug and tuck her blonde hair with a smile. Now I wish I didn't lie
, I should have told her my reasons.
The door swings open as Alexa and Leslie walks in chattering. Leslie looks happy , like
genuinely happy. I really can't remember when last I was genuinely happy. But it's sometimes
awkward , Gray makes me forgets my pain each time I'm with him.
"Arie.." Alexa squeal loudly buying the attention of gossips in disguise of customers.
" You're not looking bad.." Leslie snorts .
" Hey Alex. Hi Les."
" You look awesome." Alexa smiles.
"You look really beautiful." I widen my eyes at her new hairdo. Bleached blonde hair and a tanned
skin. Her blue contact lens really suits her. Alexa is a weirdo.
" You're pretty." I mutter to both of them. Leslie looks the same , just extra sexy clothes that i
always wonder if my parents ever sees her dressed like this . What are they doing here in the first
place ?
" I'll be back." I told the girls and walk out with Vickie to clean up the tables since most customers
are done eating.
We walk back to the counter to see Leslie laughing to something Alexa must have told her. She
looks crazy chewing a gum that way.
" Ariel , why are you working ?" Alexa asks.
I sigh.
" Your parents aren't broke. They are cool. Why are you working ?"
" Alex , I'm fine. I'm tired of staying at home doing nothing. So looking for a job was definitely
gonna save me from my parents abusive words and my sister's nosy act." I reply.
" So you're saying I'm nosy ?" Leslie bat her lashes still chewing that gum.
I ignore her and smile at Alex.
" That's really a nice step though. Who wouldn't run away from parents like yours. And about
Leslie , she's an Asshole. Ignore her." I chuckle and shrug.
" How's that my fault ? I saw her texting a guy named Gray. The same guy whom she spent the
night in his house." Leslie says. She talks a lot and i hate her a lot for that.
Alexa smirks and raises her brows leaning carefully on the counter.
" What !"
" You really haven't told us about this Gray. His he as hot as Gray Carter ?" Alexa pressures .
" Of course he can't be as hot as Gray Carter. What will a guy as hot as Gray Carter want from
Ariel ? No offense boo." Leslie scowl.
I roll my eyes and look at Alexa who sneers at Leslie.
"What's up sis ! His he hot. Did you both have sex ?" Jesus , what the hell.
" No we didn't."
" You woke up in his bed wearing his sweatpants and of course t-shirts. What's that supposed to
mean dummy ?" Leslie asks. There's jealousy in her tone.
" I didn't sleep with him." I sigh and look at Vickie who's already entertained. Why will they bring up
such thing in my place of work.
" So what does he look like ?"
" I'm not interested in him and I really don't wanna talk about it."
" Of course. It's just father Benjamin that's definitely gonna ask girls like sister Ariel out ? I'm
perplexed." Leslie snorts.
" She's jealous." Alexa scoff and ask me to make coffee for her.
" Talking about Gray Carter. Damn , he's a hot gig." Alexa smirks and wiggle her brows.
" True. A lot of girls would do anything to be his girl for a night." Vickie added. I almost choke on
nothing but pretend like I didn't hear them.
" I really haven't seen him , just magazines and social media. He's totally hot." Leslie moan and
bites her bottom lip.
" Les , don't say that. The day I met him in Las Vegas , I almost pee on my panties. I just want a
night out with him then I'm okay."
" Alex you have a boyfriend." I huff loudly, getting irritated with their choice of conversation.
" Does it even matter ? We're dating, not married. So obviously , I have every right to grind with a
super hot Gray." She twist her waist snapping her fingers like she's humming to a song.
" That's cheating."
" Who cares, let him cheat too." Alexa scoff and roll her eyes.
I shake my head sideways and ignored her. What a cousin.
"He's always busy. Driving tinted cars. I've always wished we meet in a club so that I can give him
a good lap dance." Alexa says. So she really haven't come across him in a stupid club.
" He eats here once in a while with some brunette sometimes." Vickie says.
" Really ? Do you have any vacancy , I wanna work." Alexa says and I chuckle. I give her her
coffee as she paid.
" What's so special about him in the first place ?" I sigh keeping Alexa's payment.
" You really don't have to ask Ariel. He's not for girls like you. He would never look at you , so
forget it." Leslie snorts. Now I wish I could punch her nose right now.
Why does she finds joy in talking bad words about me. Reminding me that I'm unfortunate. It's
stupid , cause I just kissed that same Gray Carter. He's too good for the crowds and it seems
almost every girl wanna hang out with him. Seriously !
" You said he eats here sometimes ?" Alexa ask Vickie.
" Yeah. I'm sure he's gonna walk through that door any moment from now."
Talk of the grey eyes devil and he just walks in. My breath is tensed and I could see shock in the
eyes of the girls. Yeah , he's attractive. His tattoos were visible on his simple black T-shirt. He
looks perfect , but I don't care. Seeing him standing few feets from me reminds me of that weird
kiss. Who kiss a boy they don't know ? A normal person. Most ladies avert their gaze to Gray
Carter.
" Hi , welcome to Sandy's. What do you care for ?" Vickie asks giggling like a high school student
who just saw her crush. So silly.
Alexa and Leslie stayed still watching this grey eyes God. Yeah , those who cared to stare at
him , continued straining their necks.
Vickie takes his orders as he slowly avert his gaze to my nervous self. I tuck back my loose hair
and look at Leslie who is tensed.
"Dick me hard and get me pregnant." Alexa mutter close to Gray.
" Sorry..." Gray says and whip his head to look at Alexa who's already smirking like a temptress.
Holy hell. I barely can concentrate.
" Hi , Gray." Alexa greeted him.
" Hey." He smiles plainly at her. I feel weird , like jealous.
" Can I lend your phone ? Wanna call my ma." She pouts and smirks. Alexa is pretty and also a
model. I bet any normal and cute guy would never ignore her. Why am I thinking so hard , i
thought I wanted to end things with him.
"Sure." Gray hands his phone to her as she dialed in a number and press the call icon.
"That's my number." She give him back his phone and lean a bit closer to him with a smirk. She
trail her fingers on his shoulders as Gray looks down at her perfectly manicured expensive nails.
Now I feel weird.
She lean closer to him and whisper ."Call me.."
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[8/4, 2:55 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 10
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Gray looked at me before walking out of the restaurant with his order. Alexa squeal with a
victory dance and that made some customers chatter amongst themselves. Leslie faked a smile
and giggle.
" That was sudden."
" That's how to get a boy. Learn from the best."
" So what are you gonna when he calls you ?" Leslie asks.
"We book a hotel and..." She wiggle her brows and smile.
" What if he doesn't call you ?" I choose to ask.
"He will. Everyone likes a good pussy." She winks and drink her coffee.
I feel weird like I'm jealous or something. Imagine kissing him few hours ago and your cousin is
already booking to have sex with him. I wanted to be far from him. I'm not really strong enough to
handle any of his problems , plus I know nothing about him. Same time I wish I hadn't played that
stupid stunt in his house telling him to stop stalking me.
" Ariel, I'm hanging around your house this weekend." I chuckle when I remembered the time she
chose to spend the weekend with us but end up leaving because of my mom.
I nod and sigh. Alexa wave at Vickie and I before turning her back as she faced the door with
Leslie.
" Who's she ?" Vickie asks referring to Alexa and my sister I guess.
"The one with the bleached blonde hair is my cousin. The other one is my older sister."
"Yeah ? Your sister clearly doesn't like you. I mean every of her words carries sarcasm and
hatred. Like she thinks she's better."
" Maybe she's better. She's pretty and sexy. She's right though , Gray would never want a girl like
me. I'm too plain."
" It's not like you like him."
" That's my second point. He's too good to be true. Every single thing on heels wants him badly." I
scoff and turn around to clean a table.
.
That weekend, Alexa , Leslie and I sits at the dinning table. I was bored upstairs so i decide to
join them. I twirl my milkshake endlessly and play chess with them.
" What's up with your Gray package ?" Leslie asks drinking a cup of tea.
" Ooh. Shit , I missed the entire story. We hang out yesterday." Alexa giggle and that made me
freeze. I can't believe Gray can be so taken , sleeping with any single awesome girl.
" What! What does he feels like ?" Leslie asks with so much eagerness. Asshole.
" He bangs good. He's a megapiece." I roll my eyes getting bored of the conversation.
" Wow.." Leslie flush. She's jealous. But why ?
" You're okay ?" Alexa ask me.
I nod at once." Yeah."
" Of course she's not. She wished she was the one being held captive underneath Gray Carter."
Leslie scoff .
" Why do you find joy in making people feel inferior ?"
" How ?" She laughs.
I shake my head sideways and drink my milkshake.
" You know you'll always wish to be underneath Gray , Leslie." Alexa cut in.
" Why would you say that ?"
" Because you pretend too much. I mean you've been fucking and lying."
I gulp an unknown lump and smirk to watch the unfolding drama.
" Alex.."
" Yeah. You know it's disgusting when your parents keep on taking sides with you. Swearing that
you're a damn virgin when you lost that shit in highschool." I choke on my milkshake and breathe.
This is stupid.
" You don't have a right to judge me. You know nothing about me."
" Yeah. Because you're always painting Ariel black. Save your parents the embarrassment and tell
them you've been giving blow jobs to boys."
Leslie scoffs and frown. Who knew she's afraid of Alexa. They are almost same age just that
Alexa is a bit older with few months.
" I didn't sleep with Gray by the way. Just wanted to watch you freak out." Alexa said and sip my
milkshake.
" So he never called ?" I ask .
" Nah. Maybe he's not interested in me. Doesn't matter , just a taste of my lips and he's definitely
gonna look for me." Alexa grin and wink. I release a deep breath i didn't even noticed I've been
keeping.
" So , who's ready for college ?" Alexa asks nudging Leslie's defeated self to life.
" It's really not that cool. My mom wants us to stay with them." I say.
" What the fuck ! A ride from here to college is about two hours. How are you guys gonna cope
with that ?"
" Maybe they are not aware. Leslie you should talk to them. We need to stay close to school if not
school's dorm , we could possibly get an apartment outside school."
" They don't want you to get a boyfriend." Leslie scoffs irritatingly.
" So who controls a grown up lady?" Alexa asks sarcastically.
" Grown up ? The fact that she's out of puberty doesn't mean she's grown up." Leslie says and
glares at me.
"Ariel , so when are you planning to fuckin rip out Leslie's hair. The fuck girl.." Alexa roll her eyes
and shoot daggers at Leslie.
"What ! Why would you even tell her to rip out my hair ?"
"Because you fuckin annoy me bitch. You're just like your mom."
"Alexa you won't talk about my mom like that. I only said the truth. Ariel's too naive and acts too
annoying. The fact that she had something with Freddie doesn't mean she had to fake being
depressed because she wants our parents to have pity on her."
"Seriously Leslie. I faked being depressed ? The hell what's even your problem ? Why don't you
just quit being a coward and say it to my face that you hate because you're jealous of me.." I talk
back at her.
She's acting too sassy and it's eating me up.
"Go girl..." Alexa chuckle.
"Jealous of you ?" Leslie chuckle and flick her hair to the side. " Boo , you can't even afford me.
We're not even the same."
"Yeah ? And you've always had a long secret crush on Freddie and you wished he looked at you."
Alexa chuckles Insanely. I freeze at once and look up at Leslie.
"You liked Freddie ?"
"Fuck girl , I don't fuckin know what Alexa is talking about. Why would I like Freddie ? He's too
nerdy."
"Shut up. You called him hot when you got drunk at prom. For real Leslie ? You suck. She's like a
honey bee , attracted to guys who's loaded."
"I hate it when you judge me Alex." Leslie murmurs.
"And I hate it when you act all too goody. And you know the shitty part is when your parents act
like they are from the sixties. All holy and god fearing. I might not be religious but trust me , your
parents won't even smell heavens gate and I'm gonna make sure I chase them to where they
belong. Hell." Alexa utter and stand up to get a bottle water.
I'm left alone with Leslie who won't stop staring darkly at me. She acts like a witch who escape
from a mental asylum.
"It's funny you liked Freddie all this while." I say to her.
"I'm sorry to burst your bubble miss Ariel. I give no flying fuck about Freddie. I never liked him. You
both suck and I'm glad to inform you that , I look too good for him."
"Then why lie about being a virgin ?" I ask her. She scoff and gulp down her remaining tea.
"You think everyone is like you ? I'm sorry i don't know what you're talking about."
"So Ariel , you really don't wanna talk about your mystery Gray ? Total stranger who drove you
home at the club." Alexa says walking back to the dinning table. I sigh and play with my milkshake.
"It's not important. I was drunk."
"So how come you woke up with his sweatpants and t-shirt ?"
"His house help changed my dress because I don't know.." I stutter.
"House help ? His he rich ?" Alexa beams with a wide grin on her lips.
"I wish..." Leslie mutters and scoff irritatingly.
"So what did you guys talk about ? He didn't touch you right ?"
I sigh and shake my head sideways.
"Maybe he's really nice. So basically you have never seen Gray Carter before ? Dude's popular
and fuckin rich." Alexa says.
"Buddy has crowded her life with boring shit. You don't even have a social media account.." that's
Leslie.
"Leslie , it's my headache."
"Ditch that. Let's talk about college. Ariel found a major yet ?"
I sigh and nod. " Yeah. Business administration."
"Wow. We're storming every fuckin party in college and clubs. Welcome to my new cousin
freshman. I'm definitely gonna host a frat party." She giggle and wink at me.
Leslie rolls her eyes and bites her tongue. What's wrong with her.
"Nah. Ariel won't like to party." Leslie speak up for me. Did i even ask her to talk ? Loud mouth.
"Why not. You're gonna tag along with me. And I bet every hot ass nigga won't even take their
eyes off you. You're pretty." Alexa says and it's silly that I blushed.
"Parties..." Mom says as she step into the living room with dad beside her. Mom's got a new job
including dad and I'm grateful.
"Alexa." Dad said as he eyes up Alexa. Great , world war 2 is about to take place.
"Have you started talking them to go parties with you ?" Mom asks with venom in her voice.
"Fuck me.." Alexa mutters.
"Mind your language. I've told you several times to stop coming over if you wanna talk them into
getting a boyfriend."
"Mom calm down. We aren't talking about boys. We were talking about college and dorms or
maybe an apartment that we'd stay once we go to college."
"You're not staying in any dorms or apartments. You're staying here with us." Dad retorts.
"Daddy , it's a two hours drive from here to college. It's too far and we can't cope." Leslie sighs and
crosses her arms.
"Leslie no. I won't even support that. Staying close to college will open Ariel more to the world.
She's gonna me more carefree than she already is. Obviously she's gonna get three more
boyfriends and she will sleep around just the same way she did with that asshole Gray and
Freddie." Mom yells.
" So all this attitude is because you don't want Ariel to have a boyfriend ? For fuck sake Ariel's
twenty." Alexa scowl.
"Alexa , you're gonna watch your tongue before I watch it for you." Mom fires.
"You're fuckin shitting me. You're acting as if you married your husband as a virgin. Or should i
start telling you the summary of your perfect life. How you met him in a club."
"Alex.." Dad roars.
" Yeah , you want me to shut up now. This is 21st century for heaven's sake. You guys are
supposed to be behind bars for even hitting a kid. Maybe I should even call the cops."
"You won't even dare. You've overstayed your welcome. Get out." Mom says as she opens the
door for Alexa to leave.
"Oh , i should leave ?"
"Yes , leave. And I'm calling Doreen to talk to you to stay away from my kids."
"Kids. Leslie is also a child ? So your overprotective virgin who end up giving all the boys oral sex
in school because she wanted to be popular is also a kid. Maybe I should yell on top of my voice
and tell the world how you planned to hook up with..."
"Alexa don't.." Dad raise his hands up warning her to stop talking.
Alexa smirks and cross her arms. God what are they even talking about ?
"Alexa , please it's enough." Leslie cut her short.
"Leslie maybe you need to shut up. Why don't you tell them you had about thirty boyfriends in
highschool before you graduated." Alexa snap at Leslie.
"Seriously.."
"Alex , stop talking lies about Leslie. You need to leave.." Mom points her finger at Alexa and
motion her to the door.
"I ain't leaving until you both stop whatever attitude you're putting up. By Monday both girls will be
starting college. Maybe you should do them good and get your clothes ready to be their
roommates." Alexa grins.
"Guys , please that's enough." I speak up this time.
"Ariel you should shut up." Mom yell on top of her voice as my heart skip to my feet.
I touch my heart and I can't feel it anymore. I inhale and exhale sharply as i try to catch my
breath. I can't breathe.
"Ariel. Are you okay ?" Alexa rush to stand by me as she grab my shoulders.
"Ariel , breathe.."
"I.." exhale.."I can't breathe."
"Shit , she's having a panic attack." Alexa cuss beside me as she try to make me sit.
"Oh my God..." Mom whine and hold my other arm.
I continue breathing in and out as I feel my lungs clutch against my chest. The world starts to
spin and I can't feel my feet anymore.
"Ariel , open your eyes..."
The world starts to distance and darken as I collapse to the fall and everything is void.
......
Shit.
[8/4, 2:56 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 11
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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( Unedited )
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"Are you okay ?" I blink my eyes open and I'm in my room.
I sit up at once and rub my temple. Alexa was beside me while mom, dad and Leslie just watch.
"When did you start having panic attack ?" Dad asks and crosses his arms.
"I don't know. I'm fine."
"Have you gone to therapy lately ?" Alexa asks as she touched my forehead.
"Yeah. Guys I'm fine. Thank God that crazy argument is over. I should be looking forward to
starting college." I sigh and rub my nape.
Mom breathe in as she walk out with dad. Who knew they care this much about me. Leslie faked
a smile and follow them.
"Thanks Alex."
She giggles and hug me tighter.
"Thank God you're fine." She pat my back softly and let go of me.
"Nice blonde. Your tan is cute." I tell her and smile.
"Ouch." She chuckles and shrug. " Thanks Gee. I should be heading out. See you at campus."
She blow kisses at me and head out.
Alexa had a twin brother who choose to travel to Germany to pursue a career. He's almost like
her but sort of the family's rebel. He's never at home and we're always fighting cause he enjoyed
picking on me. Yeah he's cute and all that but his-their dad despise him because he refused to go
college and take over the family's business. So currently he's out and it's been ages since i last
saw him.
......
Finally mom allowed us to move to campus. Like basically staying there. For plenty reasons ,
God I'm excited. I won't be yelled at and obviously my depressed state will improve.
On Sunday after Mass , mom decides to drive us to college. I toss my suitcase inside the trunk
and get in the backseat. My mind flash to the crazy grey eyes man. He's cute , like really cute. But
Ariel will never like men. Even if I choose to try not trouble in disguise of Gray Carter.
I tuck my loose hair behind my ear and watch mom talk with dad and Leslie. Dad hug Leslie and
mom's face is filled with genuine smile. I was jealous. I've never been hugged like that and most
times I doubt there's more to Freddie's assault for them despising me.
I watch them get into the car as I quickly wipe my pending tears. I lean my head against the car
window of my mom's car as Leslie entered the driver's seat. She fastens her seatbelt and smirk at
me through the rearview mirror. She's weird and too egoistic. Maybe because she's naturally
classy. Her hair is fancy and her clothes despite our parent's position in church. But they don't
seem to notice.
"Hope you're not planning to mess around Ariel ?" Mom ask glaring at me through the mirror.
I sigh and fiddle my sweater. I didn't reply but stare out of the window looking at the passing
objects. I'm really going to college. I talked with Vickie and exchange numbers with her while i
explained to Sandy. She's nice and she understood. Our apartment wasn't that far from college,
that was what Leslie said.
Mom halts her car in the packing lot as I hurriedly get out of the car. I open the trunk and carry
my bags out. Mom's eyes weren't leaving mine. I sigh and look at the blocks of flat. A little
freedom.
"You have to look after Ariel , Leslie. I trusted you that's why I allowed you to rent an apartment
close to college." Good Lord I'm not a teenager.
I look around our new home and it's really pretty and decent.
"Sure mom. She's gonna be good , I'll make sure of that." Leslie shoots me a cocky grin. Did I
mention Leslie is just a year older than me and in second year of college. She's also a transfer
student.
"Miss Ariel. Do me a favor and don't contact STDs. Not all can be cured." Mom sneers at me and
smiled at Leslie.
"Be good okay. Bye kids." Mom wave at us and hurry out.
I roll my eyes and turn to go back to my new room.
"Hope you heard her ? This is college and you won't be under mom and dad's supervision. That
means I'm the alpha here..." She cross her arms and raise her brows trying to dare me to speak.
"I really don't have to get worried. You're obviously not attractive , so guys should be rare.
Except... You're willing to throw yourself at them all over again." She eyes me up and down and
scoff before walking to the kitchen.
Of course , I'm still stuck. I wish I had guts. To slap the hell out of her and rip her wigs out. But I
can't be like that. I hate fighting or even arguing. I arrange my things and clean my room. The
walls are a light pink with peach curtains . The large window sits at the end of the room and there's
also an en-suite bathroom right after my closet door. I love everything here.
I open my bag and pick out books I'd definitely use tomorrow at class since it's my first day in
college.
The night was short cause my alarm noise jolt me out of my slumber. I yawn and press the
snooze button to sleep again. I snap my eyes open remembering it's my first day and I don't
wanna be late. I quickly shower and get dressed before rushing downstairs. I rush out of the
building just in time to see Leslie entering someone's car. I really couldn't see the driver cause it's
tinted.
I bought coffee from a nearby Cafe and stroll on the sidewalk to school. I remembered Gray
again. He might be an asshole but I really can't forget he walks into my life in a really funny way.
I'm in college and I'm sure i won't be able to see him. Maybe I need to focus since I've always
wanted him to leave my life Alone. Maybe I really don't. That kiss keep on replaying and replaying
right in my head. It might be short but it feels right.
Stop it Ariel!
I walk into school hall as I step into my first class. It wasn't really hard to look for it. My breath
almost choke at the sight of students. Great this isn't really highschool. The girls here are fancy
like really fancy. Their hairdo clearly states you don't dare cross their parts.
I look down and find a proper seat close to the front. I tried to look for something to do when a
girl sit close to me. I didn't look but decide to open my bag and bring out a book to scribble
nonsense.
"Is this your hair ?" She asks beside me.
My head snap to my right till I'm faced with a brown haired girl. She chews a gum and stylishly
tuck her brown her beside her ears. My eyes view down to her outfit. A short black skirt and a
white crop top. She has a tattoo on her neck and a pierced eyebrow.
Enough staring.
"Yeah."
"Wow." She give me a tight lip smile that didn't reach her eyes. I look away from her and she
continued.
"Why don't you wear makeup. How old are you ? Are you mixed race ?" I internally groan and look
at her again.
"I don't like makeup." I admit and sigh hoping she don't continue with her previous question.
"You look pretty. Are you Latin? Or maybe Canadian ?"
"No. My mom is an Egyptian."
"Is she Buddhist ?" She asks and flip her hair to the side.
"We're Christians."
"Uhh. Daddy's Little favorite. You're not this annoying virgins right ?" She ask and raise her brows.
Her grin and looks are cocky.
" Madison let her be. She's obviously a nerd who stole a dick. She's not classy." Her next seat
mate scoff.
I sigh and look at the podium hoping the professor would show up any minute from now.
"Bothering you ?" A girl at my left side ask.
I turn to look at the pretty red haired with a genuine smile.
"I mean that psychotic brunette." She giggle and nudge me playfully.
" Piper shut up. Your dirty little nude is still going viral.." the brunette hissed beside me.
Hell is about to break loose.
"Yeah. Your daddy still sneak through my window to fuck though." I cringe at Piper's weird
language."And he still calls me mommy, boo."
Madison's friend I think snort out a laugh. Madison scoffs and stand up with her friend as they
walk out.
"I'm sorry about that. She's psychotic."Piper whisper with a hand gesture. Twirling her hand to her
head.
I chuckle and smile. And maybe I like her. She's good even with a choice of language.
"Freshman ?"
"Yeah. Resume yesterday."
"Wow. This is my second year." She smile.
"Wow. You're lucky."
"I wish. I'm Piper."
"Ariel."
"Ariel ? Like the legendary redhead Disney princess ?" She squeal exposing her nice teeth.
I chuckle." Nah. Just Ariel."
"Wow. I like your name. We're gonna be best friends." She drawl with a pout.
I blush to her kindness. She's a bit nice i think and somewhat playful.
"Hope you don't have any crush yet ? A lot of weird jerks around here." She nudge me playfully
and bring out her laptop.
"Nah. I'm not interested."
"Really ? I hope your mystery crush isn't Gray Carter ?" Holy hell. I roll my eyes and shake my
head sideways.
"What do we have here ? A new cute ass ?" I heard a masculine voice as he sits on Madison's
vacant seat.
I turn to look at my right and was greeted with a guy with glasses. He smiled broadly and take in
my figure.
"Oh I'm sorry. I thought you're a new fine ass. It's long daddy got something." He winks playfully as
Piper laughs.
" Ariel , meet my annoying best friend Brandon. Don't fall , he's gay."she whisper.
"Hi." I greeted Brandon.
"Hi , milady. Is she giving you hard time ?"
"No way. She knows it." Piper butt in.
"You're hanging out with us after lectures. There's a really good restaurant were they sell good
meals." Brandon said bringing out a notepad to write.
I smile and about to reply but the professor already walks in. After several minutes or maybe
hours the lecture ended as we walk out of class. I saw Madison and her goth friend. With
extremely black makeup. She throw glares at me or maybe Piper before disappering down the
hall.
"What's your next class ?" Brandon ask.
"Econ. And it started few minutes from now."
" Oh great. You're definitely gonna fight with Madison till you graduate. She's filled with trouble and
always lay with the rich guys." I scoff not really interested in Madison.
"Her worse enemy is Alexa."
"Alexa ?" I ask surprisingly. I know she's in the same college with us but I wasn't sure she could be
this popular.
"Damn, she's fierce. And hot." Brandon emphasize making me blink my eyes at him reminding him
he doesn't like girls.
"You don't wanna cross her part. They remind you of highschool." Piper scoff.
I look up and saw Alexa with another girl. Great she looks amazingly different. Her steps were
like a model in a runway as her wavy hair bounce along with her walk. I know my sister is pretty
but I didn't notice she could easily caught the crowds. Now I remember the Gray incident at
Sandy's. She halts on seeing me as she remove her dark glasses accompanied with a smile.
"Arie.." she calls out.
"Uh.." Piper mutters beside me.
" Bunny.." she smile and hug me.
"Hey."
"Leslie is such a pig. She didn't tell me you guys resumed college. I'll make sure she pays." She
says with that girly smile of yours.
Brandon and Piper stand still watching the drama.
"You look pretty."
"Thanks. You're not bad yourself." I said looking at her friend who's typing her problems away on
her phone.
"I'm calling you and we're getting drunk tonight." She kiss my cheek and walk pass me with her
friend.
My two new friends stand in awe and stare at me still surprised. Yeah I understand. Alexa is
fancily hot. How on Mars could she know Ariel the introvert ?
****
.
"And you didn't tell us you knew Alexa." Brandon begin slurping noisily on his milkshake.
We're in a nearby restaurant called 'sands & winches' like I discovered. Really weird.
"She's my cousin. My maternal cousin. If that makes any sense."
"Yeah. She's rich. Always throwing parties and that includes frat. She fucked my ex." Piper grit her
teeth and munch on a pizza.
"Oops I'm really sorry."
"No it's fine. She didn't know so I don't blame her. He was loaded anyways, I think that's the one
thing that attracted me to him." Piper explained and scrunch her face .
"That's silly."
"Tell us where are you from. I mean where you lived."
"I actually stayed in Georgia before moving to Buffalo."
"Wow. New Yorks fun." Fun indeed. With every annoying girl gawking at Gray Carter.
I shrug and nod drinking my Coke.
"Wow."
"One thing I must recommend. I love your accent." I raise my brows at Brandon's sudden speech.
I blush wondering what's with my accent. Of course it sounds American.
I discovered they are both second year and Brandon is studying English while Piper accounting.
"Have you done your work ? School's assignment ?" Brandon asks as Piper sigh. It seems she
forgot.
"Hold on. I'll call Jamie."
"Jamie ?" I ask and watch Piper pull out her phone and dial a number.
"An asshole who do her homework because he wants to take Piper on a date but she's too hang
on delinquent boys." Brandon explains.
" Jamie." Piper drawls his name in a really sexy tone. Her phone's on loud speaker. I feel sorry for
this Jamie boy.
" Pipes , hey what's up." He ask like an excited teenager.
"I'm not fine. I'm stuck with my assignment again." She grin and wink at me.
"Oh my God. It's okay , I'll do that for you."
"You're such a darling."
Brandon rolls his head and shoots himself dramatically. I snort a chuckle and sip my Coke
quietly.
"I'll do anything for you. What about our date ?"
"Uh.. I'm sorry i can't hear you.." she scrunch her face disgusted with the new topic as she search
for something.
"Hello.. I'm sorry I can't hear you .." she picked up the keys on our table and begin rambling them
on the table noisely.
"Jamie.. fuckin reception. I can't hear you , there's a lot of noise in here. Crazy network.." she scoff
and hang up.
"Perv!." She scoff and stop jingling the keys. I smirk and raise a questionable brows at her
reaction. I think Jamie is too innocent and doesn't deserve this .
"I don't like him."she says flatly.
"So why using him ?"
"He doesn't listen. He thinks he can afford this." She says bringing her hand down her body.
"I've got class boo and he doesn't wanna back out."
"He sends her $200 every weekend." Brandon butts in as my eyes widen. What ?
"I wish I had a boyfriend like that." Brandon scoff snatching my Coke and drinking it.
Of course this is college. Every shit happens.
.
Class ended that day and it was fun. Piper is cool and Brandon is super funny. They insist to
drop me off since Brandon owns a car but i refused. I really wanna walk and we just met. I don't
wanna look like I like depending on people. Walking into the lobby , I greeted the lady behind the
desk. She's too weird. Smiles too much and I think she's always hungover.
I push the elevator button and walk in without looking at the other occupant. I sigh and rub my
palm on my hair as i raise my head to look at my other occupant. By breath skip as my hands
refuse to leave my hair. My mouth parted as I look at this grey eyes who looked a bit shock in
seeing me. How can we be stuck in the same elevator.
"Gray..."
" Miss me ?"
His he stalking me ?
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[8/4, 2:57 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 12
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
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Nervous , pretty , cute , smart and sometimes strange. That's what I see Ariel as. Her cute dark
brown eyes always seems to make me look at her every second without even noticing.
Each time I look at her , I see a really shy girl who's afraid of men. She's beautiful , Enticing and
worst still sexy and I bet she doesn't notice. There's something in her that draw me close to her
without even thinking about precautions. I don't wanna scare her away with my bad side.
"Gray." She calls out totally taken off guard. What's she doing here ? Looking so goddamnly
irresistible.
She makes me want to do dirty things to her. Hold her so close to me and kiss her again. The
elevator dings and the door slides open as she step out. I did same too.
"What are you doing here ?" She ask .
"Miss me ?" Her facials are barely readable but I could tell she's always nervous.
She cross her arms and look at me with those sexy eyes of hers. She absently bite her lip and
tuck back her loose strands of hair behind her ear. Great , that was pretty cute.
"You look good." I decide to tell her to ease her tension but she blush.
"Are you stalking me ?"
"I didn't peg you to be rude, snow White."
She sigh and look away from my eyes. Like they burn her or something.
" Why are you scared of my me ?" I ask inching closer to her.
I remembered the day I called her. The day her mother smashed her phone scolding me to stay
away from their tiny little angel . Any guy with normal senses can barely stay away from her.
"Go out with me." My voice sounds so possessive.
"I need to get inside my apartment." She sigh worriedly like she's thinking.
I grab her arm and pull her to me. Her hands flatten on my chest as she stare into my eyes,
mouth agape. It's obvious she's in college. Her bag and the close apartment to school. She's too
pure.
"Go out with me." I whisper running my index finger on her cheek. She close her eyes to my touch
and lean against my finger on her cheek.
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I stop as her eyes snap open backing away from me like something sting her.
"I don't know you."
"Doesn't matter right ?" I raise my brows and watch her hug herself.
"I was serious when i said I wanna stay away from you."
"I bet i did. You came back to me."
"You're weird. What are you doing here ?" She asks.
"Business."
"What type of business ?" I watch her nervous self and sigh. She is too good for this fucked up
world.
I smirk and step closer to her as she move backwards leaning against the wall. So funny.
"Wanna kiss me again snow White ?" I ask her. I tuck her loose hair behind her ears and stare
right at those irresistible eyes.
She open her mouth to talk but nothing came out.
"Gray.." she stutters trying to fight something.
"Someone might see us." She whisper.
"Why do you care ? I'd love to try this again." I smile at her and lock eyes with her. She act like
she couldn't breathe.
I lean closer to her ear as she gasp but didn't move. "Later , snow White. I'll check on you later."
I kiss her cheek and walk back to the elevator.
I press the button and step in as I watch her till the doors slide shut.
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~ARIEL~
.
Oh my God! I can't believe I lost my breath again just standing close to him.
*Wanna kiss me again ?*
I thought about his silly words as I open the apartment and get in . I shut the door and slump on
the couch trying to fight whatever impression he thought about me. He's still a player. Likes girls ,
smokes and Holy hell he has tattoos and a really cute black dot piercing on both his ears. Why
would I call that cute. I turn on the TV to watch a movie on Netflix. It's a comedy romance and
maybe it sorta help to get rid of Gray even if it was impossible.
He's weird and worth fighting for. But I'm way lower than his class. I'm not his type obviously. I'm
not sexy and I don't even want a man. I sigh thinking about my pills. I stand up and stride to my
room. I open my drawer and shove out the pills before walking back to the kitchen to get water to
swallow these. I wish I could stop , but it won't solve my depression.
I sit down opposite the TV after swallowing my pills. I thought about Gray again. I switch on my
new phone and keep it back on the table.
"Seriously , you should come to that party. You're gonna love it."
Leslie chuckle to nothing as she walks into the apartment with Hazel. I don't really like her that
much. She's like Leslie , maybe the less better version.
"Sup Ariel." Hazel smiled at me as she sits on the same couch with me.
"Hi." I return her greeting.
"Watching friends enemies ?" She snorts , less impressed.
"Really boring." Leslie scoff and change it to another movie.
I look at her as she scoff irritatingly trying to dare me to talk. She knows me too well. She knew I
won't say a word. She stops tuning and play another movie.
"Antidepressant.." Hazel read out holding my pills.
I sigh and snatch it politely from her. Why would I bring it out.
" You take that ? Why ?" Hazel asks. I sigh and stand up really nervous.
"She's not okay." I heard Leslie say as I make my way to my room.
"Really ?"
"She has mental issues." Leslie continues. I sigh and continue walking to drop my pills.
"Nice phone.." Hazel smiled holding my phone. What a stalker.
"There's a frat party tonight , you're coming right ?"
"Of course she's not. She's not pretty and no one would want a sassy nerdy child in their parties."
Leslie snorts mockingly as she rests her leg on the arm rest of the couch.
I open my mouth to talk but I couldn't. So I'm really a nerd ?
"What princess ? You got something to say ?" Leslie snap her fingers at me.
"Not really."
"Good girl. Just stay at home and read your depressed book. This is college and no hot boy would
like to hang out with you. You're local and not classy. I can't even hang around you , people will
possibly think bad of me. You're too low and a little ugly." She scoff as hazel laughs.
I sniffle and quickly pick my phone as I rush to my room. I shut my door and slump on my bed
unleashing all my pending tears. Why does my sister Hates me ?
* You're too low and a little ugly...*
*I can't possibly hang around you , people will possibly think bad of me..*
I bat my lashes and sit up. I curl my knees to my chest and wrap my arms around them. Why
can't I be better ? Am I really low ? It doesn't really matter right ? What matters is what i think
about myself ?
I wipe my eyes and lay on my bed. My phone beep and it's a new message from an unknown
number.
FROM UNKNOWN: hi princess , ready for frat night ?
Never. I don't wanna get humiliated. Hanging around pretty girls from college it's the worst idea
ever. I sigh and text Piper back after saving her number.
TO PIPER: No sorry. I don't feel like. I'm sick.
I toss my phone aside and rub my temple. My phone vibrated and it's a new message from
Piper again.
FROM PIPER: I'm on my way. You ain't backing out.
I sigh and rub my hand down my face. I bury my face on my pillow and try to shut out Leslie's
hate speech towards me. I just wanna move out , if that's even possible. Time went so far and it's
evening already. I heard chatters from Leslie and hazel talking about God knows what. Obviously
they are getting prepared for frat party. It sucks , even if I haven't attended any.
"Ariel , I'm leaving. Do yourself good and stay indoors." Leslie shouted as the front door click shut.
"Ariel.." I heard Piper's voice alongside Brandon who's humming to a song.
I get out of bed and stroll out of my room to the living room. Piper's holding a bag and she
doesn't even look dressed. Brandon stand beside her with his arms crossed accompanied by a
cocky grin.
" What happened to you babe ?" Piper ask as she check me out.
"I can't go."
" Why princess ?"
"I don't like parties." I said half the truth , even if I wanna go.
"That's not an excuse. You're gonna like it. We're gonna be there and it's gonna be fun."
I sigh loudly and sat down. They won't understand.
"I don't belong there."
"What ?"
" Piper , I'm not pretty. I don't dress fancy and my closet is filled with jeans and t-shirts. Hoodies ,
sweatpants and no designer clothes. I'm a nerd who doesn't wear makeup. So." I open my arms
and shrug pulling my knees to my chest.
"I'm sorry what ?" Brandon laughs and sits close to me.
" Who told you that bullshit ? You're one of the most prettiest girls I have seen around school."
" No you don't get it. I always feel inferior hanging out with people and plus , the last time I partied
, I woke up with a stupid hangover in a stranger's bed."
" Shit."
"You had sex with..."
"Gross no. I didn't. He was a gentle man and we did nothing. Precise that was his guest bedroom."
Telling them it was Gray would bring a lot of stories out of my mouth. Stories I don't wanna share.
"Still. You're getting up and you're getting dressed. It's just a frat party."
"And some of college most prettiest girls would be there. I don't belong there."
"Who told you that ?"
"My sister has always been the best. She's attractive and really pretty."
"You mean the ugly bitch we met downstairs with another Blondie I think."
"Leslie isn't ugly." I retorts.
"She's fake Ariel."
"She's not. I don't like the way I look down at myself when she's around me . I can't cope being in
the same party with her."
"What's wrong with your family ? Girlfriend , your sister has no right to tell you how to live your
life."
"True Brandon. But I'm never comfortable around people and parties."
"We don't give a fuck." Piper scoff and pull me to my feet. She grab my arm and pull through the
hallway.
"Which one is your room ?"
I sigh and point to my door. She open the door and storm In throwing the bag she was holding
on the bed. She open my closet and snake through my clothes. Yeah , a lot of jeans. I groan
internally and sit down.
"Brandon do her hair please." Piper says going through my clothes.
"Pipes , it's just frat."
"And there will be boys." She giggle and bring out a black jeans as she toss it on my bed.
"Don't ever let people make you feel inferior like you don't belong. I don't care if it's your bitchy ass
sister or anyone , they won't tell you how to live your life." Yeah , really ?
I roll my eyes and let Brandon brush my hair. Applying another lotion from Piper's bag , he
straighten my black hair and it looks better than normal. I put on the high waist jeans and sigh. I
really don't feel like going same time I don't wanna stay at home. I hope I don't get drunk again.
"Wow , a lace crop top. You're shitting me. This is pretty." Piper says holding up a white lace
sleeveless crop top. I remembered that top. Alexa bought it for me and I refused to wear it.
"I can't."
"It's pretty. Come on , go on , wear it. You are gonna get us late." I sigh and snatch the thin
material from Piper and walk to my bathroom to put it on.
Great , I don't feel comfortable. I walk back as Piper clap her hands like a middle school student.
I refused makeup and thank God she respected my decision. After getting prepared. Piper ignited
her car as she drive us to this weird party.
"Oh God.." I look out of the window and it's occupied with students and red cups. The outside
looks occupied with loud music. I wanna stay in here.
" We're here. Let's get wasted." Piper squeal as she step out of the car including Brandon. I think
my butt is glued to the chair. Including my feet too.
Brandon knock slightly on the window and usher me out with a really friendly smile. I hope I don't
make a fool out of my self cause I suck at parties. After taking several breaths , I step out of the
car as Brandon reach out to hold me.
"Breathe princess you're beautiful. Just live a little." Brandon whispers above the loud music.
I smile and that was all it takes to change my mood.
"Come on guys." Piper shouted as she barge into the house.
Wow. I follow Brandon inside and it's worse inside. Drunk students with red cups and a lot of
people making out in every corner.
"Hey guys.." Piper greeted as she sits on a couch close to a guy. I sit close to Brandon and scan
every single person around.
"Hi.." I greeted politely.
" Hi.." they return the greeting as the blonde haired guy pass us drinks. I didn't look but gulp. I
almost gag as I choke.
" Woah. you don't drink ?" A dark skinned girl ask. I sigh and refuse to answer.
"Freshman ?" The Blondie ask.
I nod and smile too. After several talking , they brought in shots and I had to drink too. It taste
horrible , sour and I almost choke. I was tipsy and another shot , I'll be drunk. I push my way past
the crowd and find the toilet. I squat close to the toilet seat and throw up every death called
alcohol.
I clean my mouth and wash my hands. I stare at my reflection and take in sharp breath. I barely
could see that cute girl smile back. Just a depressed fella who's trying to breathe amidst other
people. My phone vibrate at the back of my pocket. I unlock it and the text message almost made
me faint.
I ignored it and clean my eyes. It buzz again as I stare at the text message. Why's Freddie
texting me. I deleted the message and it hurts to find out he's always calling me despite my
several attempts in blocking his number. My phone rang and it's the same number Freddie used in
texting me. I ignored it and he called again. With anger I click the green icon.
"Freddie , what do you want ?"
"Missed me ?"
"Leave me the hell alone."
"You're not aggressive Ariel."
"Why can't you stay away from me ? Haven't you hurt me enough ?"
"I bet I didn't notice that i hurt you. Ariel I missed you and I want us to be together."
"You're just a psychotic asshole." He laughs on the phone and that seems to make me more
angry. How dare he talk to me after what he did.
"Ariel I'm in love with you and you know it. I want you and I'm gonna have you. I know you're in
New York and I'm gonna find you. If I can't have you , I'll make sure no one else will. It's not a
threat Ariel. You belong to me and me alone......"
......
Wow wow wow. Oops
What do you think of Freddie ?
I see a really cute fight coming up.
[8/4, 2:57 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 13
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
.
"Boss, Trent is on the phone." Manny says stretching my phone at me. I huff irritated , and butt the
cigarette on an ashtray.
"Speaker."
"Gray..." Trent's thick voice speaks through the phone.
"What ?"
"What happened to our bargain , Gray ?"
"We're still partners Trent. I'll send my boys over to San Francisco tomorrow. You okay now ?"
"Yeah. I'm opening my new casino tomorrow. It's gonna be a honor if you'll be there."
"I'm not your girlfriend, Trent." I blow out the smoke of the cigarette as I rest my head on the
couch.
"Gray." Trent's voice calls out through the phone.
"I'll be there."
"Sure thing."
Manny hang up the call and drop the phone on the coffee table.
"Gray." I heard that familiar voice as she walks into my house.
Her black tight skirt hugged every of her large figures as she fits perfectly on her white dress
shirt tucked in her skirt. She throws a brown envelope on the glass table and sit opposite me.
"Hi Manny." She smile at Manny as Manny nods.
"Good day boss. I got news."
"Yeah ?"
"The Chinese are about striking a partnership deal with Vladimir , it's a whole lot of money. The
guy in command of the Chinese is paying a lot of billions for just striking a deal with Vladimir.
We've always wanted that." Meghan says.
"Where did you hear that from ? I worked hard to take summit to Asia."
She shrugs and pick up the envelope as she brings out pictures.
"Feast your eyes. They went to dinner in a five star restaurant in Buffalo. He's in New York." I sigh
looking at the pictures.
"Fuckin prick. How the fuck did he get to convince the Chinese." I sigh and toss the pictures on the
table.
"Homeboy.." Reid smiles broadly as he walks into the living room. His hands stuck in his pocket.
"Shit! It's been long buddy visited."
"Hi Reid." Meghan greeted with her usual seductive grin. She's so unbelievable. Most times she
forgets when she's supposed to be serious and mix her seduction job with her boss. I remembered
when she tried to seduce me to sleep with her.
I huff at the remembrance. That shit's stupid. Who fucks their employees ?
"Reid ? You're supposed to be in Miami." I smile at him as he give me a quick brother hug. Reid's
my childhood friend and a partner too. We've been really close since highschool.
"Missed me ? Sup Megan ? You look hot as fuck." Meghan roll her eyes at Reid's remark knowing
where he's driving at.
" Hey Manny." Reid said to Manny who's been standing a bit far from the conversation. Manny
smiles and nod.
"Woah. Vladimir.." he wince at the pictures on the table.
" On Friday night at your club in Miami , we caught a random guy who was bugging Lewis
informations about you. Asking about Gray Carter." Reid said as he drops the pictures on the
table.
"For what ?" I ask unamused.
"I brought him to the warehouse in Buffalo and I fucked his ass up." He stretch to get a cigarette
and a lighter." Dude's working for that Russian motherfucker. He was sent to steal Information."
"Vladimir."
"Same one every time." Reid chuckle and take a long drag on his cigarette.
"Where's he ?" Meghan ask.
"Still in torture. You need any favors ?"
I drop the last piece of the blunt and stand up. I shove my hands in my pockets and stare at view
of the city through the transparent glass walls.
"Take him out."
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~ARIEL~
.
I've not been okay after that call with Freddie. After class , I hang out with Piper and Brandon
and as usual they light up my mood.
"Are you okay ?" Piper asks snapping her fingers at my face.
I force a smile and nod." Yeah. What ? Do I look bad ?"
"You look like someone who got dumped." I roll my eyes and rub my
"Guys I'm good. I'm just stressed that's all."
"By your sister ?"
I shrug and smile.
"Who wants to watch a movie tonight ?" Brandon asks to change the topic and I was forever
grateful. I wasn't ready to tell anyone about my Freddie situation.
"I'm in."
"It's at Brandon's and it's a horror movie nights." Piper giggle loudly.
I laugh at her childishness.
"Woah. Guys , don't look." Brandon mutter looking out of the glass wall of *Sands & Winches*
My eyes follow his stare and it's Alexa getting out of a tinted black Mercedes. That's super
expensive. She kisses a tattooed guy as she chuckle , to something we didn't hear.
" Damn. She just kissed Bobby Walker. Top super model at Gsquares." Brandon says munching
chips.
" I'm so jealous of her. She's pretty and super fabulous in her own way." Piper says as we watch
the black car drive away.
Alexa flips her hair as she walk majestically to the restaurant's direction. She's smartly dressed
in a black leather jacket , black short tights , white crop top and of course a boots. Sometimes I
wonder if she's my sister. She's Leslie's secret role model.
"Pumpkin." She scream as she sees me. She's weird.
"Alex."
"Look at you. I'm really sorry , I couldn't come check on you." She smile as she sits next to me on
the booth.
"Woah ! You look heavenly gorgeous." She giggle like a girl who didn't just got drop in an
expensive Mercedes. I love her personality though. She's cocky sometimes and really sweet.
"Hi collegers. Mind ?" She ask already eating Brandon's chips. Brandon looks like he wants to eat
up Alexa.
"What's up with you Ariel ? I saw Leslie yesterday though. Hooked up with some redhead college
idiot. I'm not snitching." She bats her lashes with a genuine smile as she eats the fries.
"What's up with you Arie ? You got any jerks around you yet ?"
" No. You know I can't cope with such."
"Yeah. That's a great start. Cause I'm ready to cut off every stupid assholes who wants to mess
with you. I don't like broke." She snorts and drink my coke.
"And guess what ?" She ask. Piper and Brandon just sit and watch.
"You are going clubbing with me this weekend at Armani's."
"Armani's ?" Brandon and Piper butt in at once.
"Yeah , what ?" Alexa ask looking concerned.
"Oh my God. That's a VIP club and I heard Gray Carter checks in sometimes." Piper says with so
much eagerness.
"Gray ? You know Gray too ?"
"Every physically functioned person knows Gray." Brandon shrug. " He's hot and really hot. I'd give
my last penny to lick his well taken care of body." Brandon bites his straw and wink.
"Holy Moly." I chew on my bottom lip and look at Alexa who's already smiling.
"She doesn't know Gray. Like only met him once at a restaurant." Alexa whispers to the guys.
" What ?" Piper squeal as she showed me her phone screen lock. Gray's her wall paper.
"No way." I mutter.
"Yes way. It's weird , he's really cute." True though , but I still can't tell them this Gray is stalking
me. Or maybe we're both stalking each other. Whatever.
"So you're coming to Armani's right ?" Alexa nudge me with her elbow and wink.
"To see Gray ?"
" No pumpkin , to party and have fun with your cousin. What's wrong with that ?"
Piper pouts at me including Brandon. Secretly begging me to go and take them along too.
"Who's taking you ?" I ask Alexa.
"Bobby."
"Can my friends come ? Please ?"
" Sure. I don't hate people." She chuckle as Piper squeal and high five Brandon.
"Thank you."
"Friday night at 7. Wait at Ari's apartment. I'll come pick you guys up. Cute outfits , please." Alexa
stands up and smile at us before leaving.
"She finished your chips." I murmur pointing to Brandon's almost empty bowl.
"I like her. Not like your bitchy whore older sister , Leslie."
"So wait , you really haven't met Gray ?" Brandon ask leaning his elbows on the table with full
attention on me.
I roll my eyes and huff loudly.
.
****
Friday night was here already. Piper took me shopping and bought me silver lace dress that sorts
of sparkle a bit at night. Alongside a choker.
"You'll be fine. It won't hurt, getting used to this type of outfit. There's nothing wrong with it. You
look perfect." Piper says standing beside me in the mirror as I stare at my reflection. I really look
different in dress.
The dress drops at the top of my knees and it still shows a little amount of legs. I look naturally
tanned even if I'm not. I run my fingers on my hair and sigh. I still don't see reasons going to this
legendary club. Seeing Gray was heart aching. He has a huge effect on me that i still can't point
my fingers at. I'm always drawn to him each time we come across each other.
Live a little. So says my inner woman. I deserve it.
"Who's ready to get laid ?" Brandon asks leaning on my door.
"I'm not getting laid." I snort and get in on this killer heels.
" Where are you going ?" Leslie asks pushing Brandon off the path.
"Just a party with Alexa." I whine and sigh.
" A party ? Dressed like that ? You've started sleeping around in college ? With slutty friend ?" She
eyes Piper and dart her eyes back to my frame.
"What did you just call me ?"
"Slutty. What you gon' do ?" Leslie ask eyeing Piper again.
" I'm really sorry Piper."
"We're downstairs. Sort this psychotic sister of yours." Piper says as she push past Leslie.
"Leslie , that wasn't fair."
"What's not fair ? That you're dressed like a common whore in some tight thin material and you
wanna go party with your lame ass friends. Really ? I told you ,stop trying to fool yourself around
college . You ain't even pretty. Dressing like this will only make you end up in beds of jerks and
assholes. No good guy would look at you. You're just some tiny lil bitch who thinks she's pretty as
fuck and..."
"Leslie."
" What ? You're hurt now. Alexa is a druggie and she wants to hook your ugly ass with some
unfortunate bastards. What's wrong with you ? You think you're hot now , dressed in some stupid
spaghetti lace dress , you think you're a model. For fuck sake Ariel , you can't fit in. Nobody likes
you , they are just trying to eat your ugly ass...." Without ending her speech I smack my hand on
her face as she palms her cheek looking at me with full red eyes.
"Another word from you , I dare you." I said through clenched teeth.
"Ariel, you slapped me ?"
" And I would love to slap your senses back to you if you don't mind your stupid business. What on
Mars is wrong with you ? Thinking you're perfect and all that stupid shit. Look I don't care about
you or what you think you're. But trust me another word from you and I won't hold back. I keep
quiet doesn't mean I'm a coward. Do yourself a favor and mind your business."
She blink her eyes in surprise and caress her cheek.
"You'll regret this..." She says and wince silently, still feeling the pain of my palm on her cheek.
"What are you gonna do ?"
"I'm calling mom and you're dropping out of college...."
.
Oopsi..
So who hates Leslie now ?
[8/4, 2:58 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 14
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
"I'm calling mom and you're dropping out of college.." those words were like ice but right now I
don't even care. I'm tired of being treated like trash. A ten years old.
"Ariel.." Alexa call my name as she walks into my room. Stopping right at my door frame she looks
at Leslie's red face and smirk.
"I'm not a prophet but I'm sure someone almost got murdered."
For some awkward reason Leslie fears Alexa. And they are both same age.
"Sup Leslie. You don't look good but don't worry we will talk about it once we're back. My
boyfriend's waiting downstairs , got to hurry." She grab my hand and blow kisses at Leslie before
we walk down the hallway.
We step into the elevator and I'm still quiet. I hate being threatened. And without doubts after
this party something bad is definitely gonna happen.
"You look pretty." Alexa smiles at me to lighten the mood.
I fake a smile and sigh.
"Look I don't know what happened back there but if what I thought happened happens then you
really don't have to let it burn your night. My middle finger to Leslie's bitchy attitude. She sucks and
you're gonna have fun." She nudge me as we step out of the elevator.
We walk out of the building as I gasp at the black limousine and Bobby is standing close to it
including Piper and Brandon who wouldn't stop recording Snapchat videos.
"Ready milady ?" Bobby asks Alexa stretching out his hands.
"Yes" Last time I remembered , this wasn't Alexa's real boyfriend.
The driver opens the door as we troop in. The interior is far better than the exterior. Wow. A
song pops out of the system as Alexa squeal and dance to the song on her seat. I wasn't
concentrating that much cause of my drama with Leslie.
" Princess." Brandon whispers and nudge me with his elbow.
"You're okay right ?" He asks looking concerned. The girls were busy singing another song that
already covered the space of the car.
I smile and nod.
"Thanks Brandon." I smile and try to drown to the lyrics of the song. I notice the artiste is Justin
Bieber. He happens to be one of Leslie's favourite artiste.
The car pulls to a stop as I look outside through the tinted windows. The outside was strictly
designed for the rich and not just the rich , the important ones. The driver step out as he quickly
open the door for us. I snap out of my thoughts and swallow an unknown lump on my throat at just
the sight. It's obvious these are the type of places Gray Carter usually visits. The cars at the lot
would tell you this place is meant for VIPs. Jesus.
I walk beside Alexa as Bobby show the front guard a card as he lets us in. My heartbeat rate
was a bit rapid as we step on this expensive club. Wow. A loud music plays through the speakers
and the chairs were covered with well dressed people. Bobby finds a really secluded area as we
sit. He snap at the bartenders and they filled our table with booze.
" Go on ladies and gentleman." He smiles at Brandon as Alexa opened the cork of a wine filling a
glass. She push it to me and smile.
God. Hope this isn't alcohol.
"Thanks."
" Go on guys. Drink your pains away." Piper giggle as she pour little quantity of every alcohol on
the table in one glass. What type of combination is that ?
I sip mine and thank God for it's fruity taste. This place smells of booze and cigarettes. But it's
still sight seeing. I watch the clubbers as Piper drink her pains away. she's drunk and she's not
stopping. Brandon on the other hand is also drunk but he doesn't show it. Alexa is already situated
on Bobby's lap as they kiss .
Piper makes annoying noises since she's drunk. I went back to observing the crowds and gulp
down my second glass of fruity wine I don't even know it's name. I'm a bit tipsy and anymore glass
I'm gonna get drunk. Without hesitation I pour a little quantity on the glass and continue drinking.
Alexa laughs on Bobby's lap as she starts giving him a lap dance.
My eyes dart to a little murmuring from the end of the club. The red light managed to brighten
the club as few guys walk into the club. All I could see was black all through.
"Damn , is that Gray ?" Brandon asks as he stares at the view at the end.
Piper who was busy muttering nonsense stopped and I was grateful. Alexa dart her head to the
sight including her model boyfriend. That familiar grey eyes turn to my direction as they smiled at
me. Oh great , my heart skip to my feet.
"Woah. He's a real snack." Brandon mutters as Gray and entourage walk into the darker part of
the club.
Justin Bieber's intentions play through the speakers and that sorts of suit the temperature.
How could he see me ? This place is crowded with lots of people and it's not even that bright.
"Wanna cheer ?" Alexa chuckle still planted on Bobby's lap as we click drinks together. I'm already
tipsy and one little move and i might make a fool out of myself.
My phone vibrates in my bag as I shove it out. A message from Gray.
FROM GRAY: You don't club Tinkerbell. What are you doing here ? In a dress like that..
I ignore his message and search around this club , I can't see him.
FROM GRAY: Don't panic , love. I can see you. With your drunk friends. You look beautiful as
fuck.
I take in a deep breath and tap to reply back.
TO GRAY: Thanks and stop stalking me.
FROM GRAY: I wish. You look beautiful and I can't help but stare. I don't stalk. It's crazy I see you
everywhere.
My cheeks heat up as I look at the guys. I didn't even notice Alexa and her boyfriend already
disappeared.
"They went to make out in the car. Thank me later." Piper chuckles insanely as she dance to the
song.
"Who wants to dance ? Come on ladies and gentleman." Piper stand up as she drag me with her.
I shove my phone back to my bag and followed her to the dance floor.
"Piper , I can't dance." I shouted above the loud music.
" Trust the booze. It will guide you." She smile and begin dancing to the song.
I know I'm drunk and I'm also certain wherever Gray is , he might be watching me.
"I'm gonna find the bathroom guys." Brandon shouts and disappeared through the crowds.
I sway alongside Piper as we dance to the music. I don't know if it's just me or the alcohol but I
guess I'm doing great. A guy appear behind Piper and kiss her temple. She giggle and turn
around.
" Wanna hang out ?" He ask her.
She turn to me and give me a quick kiss.
" Later honey." She wave and walk away with the guy. Despite being drunk I feel alone and
wished i had stayed in my room.
A set of hands wrapped around me from behind as my body tenses. I know that cologne and it's
from only one person. Gray.
" Why did you stop dancing ?" He ask behind me still holding my waist as he nuzzled my neck.
"Where you watching ?"
" Yeah."
I giggle and try to look at him above my shoulders. He's really taller than me.
"You look beautiful and I couldn't help but stare. It's like you're the only one on this damn floor.
What did you do to me ?" He asks as his lips brush slightly against my neck.
"Keep dancing. I wanna feel you." He whisper as I begin moving to the music.
My behind is glued to his front and the feeling is foreign. I could almost feel his family hood.
"You don't know what you do to me Ariel." He says with his lip brushing gently on my hips. I smile
at the sound of my name in his mouth. It sounds different , like better.
" Did you wear this dress just for me ?" He kiss my temple and the skin right after my ear. I let out
a soft moan and that didn't have to sound appropriate. I'm dead drunk.
"Wanna get out of here ?" He asks turning me to look at him.
My eyes meet his gorgeous grey eyes and I nod. He smirk and pull me out of this crowded
clubs.
.
••••••••••••••
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I sit silently on the passenger's seat and watch Gray carefully. He handles the wheel like a
retarded driver as he continuously flash me his smirk that obviously steal my mind. I don't know
what I'm doing.
I lay back and listen to the song from his playlist as it feels the space of his car.
Before I die I'm tryna fuck you, baby
Hopefully we don't have no babies
I don't even wanna go back home
Hopefully, I don't leave you on your own
What type of song is this ? Seriously..
I don't wanna play no games, play no games
Fuck around, give you my last name (oh)
Know you tired of the same damn thing
That's okay 'cause, baby, you
You got it, girl, you got it (ayy)
Weird songs with a lot of horny words behind it. Gray is such a freak , why would I expect a
normal kind of music from his playlist. I lean against his tinted window and stare at his delinquent
figure. Gray is sin to me. Why do i always find myself in his world each time I try to run away.
Maybe because I skip mass and Catholic class one time and the devil decides to send Gray to
me like a Christmas gift.
"Why are you stalking me ? Why are you around me?"
He darts his head to look at me. His eyes not leaving mine as he drives like a lunatic on the cold
night.
"I'm not your type Gray. You're Gray Carter and i think you only like models. Girls your class." I
shrug as he look away from me. Yeah, he's a crackhead he won't reply.
"What do you really want ?"
This time a smirk tug at the sides of his lips as he stares at me but look away at once.
" So what do you want me to say ?"
" You don't like naive Christians. You don't even like nerds."
"So who said you're a nerd ? Nerds don't dress like that."
I look down at my outfit and remember the first day we met at a club. When he called my outfit
slutty.
"It's not slutty. You look irresistible with that dress." He replies my thoughts but that doesn't answer
my one billion question. What does he want from me ?
"It's gonna be nice you try to be pretty normal around me. I feel like you're always nervous." He
says without looking at me.
Whatever. He's such a perv.
" So you wanna go to nun school ? Before.." his eyes turn to look at me as they take in my figure
on his passenger seat.
I sigh. I don't wanna talk about it and I pray he doesn't pester me about it.
"It's fine if you don't wanna talk about it." I nod appreciating his understanding.
I look at my ringing phone and it's a call from my mom and dad. Text messages from Piper
Brandon and Alexa. Yeah , I ran away with Gray in his expensive tinted Lamborghini. I look out of
the window and we're outside the city.
"Gray , where are we going ? You just drove out of the city."
He groans and smirks at me. So what's actually funny ?
" Gray. What are you gonna do with me ?"
"A lot of things." He replies calmly.
A lot of things. What ?
" I really need to kiss you to shut up." He remarks with his usual smirk.
"You're not kissing me. I wanna know where we are going."
"Do you even trust me ?"
"Hell no.." I cross my arms as Gray chuckles still driving like a retarded criminal.
"I expect that from you. I'm just your cute stranger who makes you loose your breath with just the
sight of him. How cute is that ?" He says and wink.
I open my mouth to speak but nothing comes out.
"Why would you say that ?"
"You know I'm not lying. I notice how you're always nervous around me. You always freak out
internally. It makes you look really cute when you're nervous." He smiles and I so much adore his
British accent. But why switching every now and then.
"Why are you always swapping accents."
"I don't.." he sighs tiredly." It just sort of sneak into my mouth without knowing." He shrug.
"So you're not British ?"
He smiles brightly and look at me for a second before looking back at the road.
" My mom's from London. It's weird and I sort of went to highschool there. So ?"
"Wow. Your dad's American ?" He shrugs again and tap his fingers on the wheel in rhythm to the
song on his playlist.
"Don't tell anyone. I don't really share personal details to people. Don't take advantage of that." His
looks is calm and really pure like a child who got breast feed.
I chuckle at my thoughts as Gray playfully glare at me. I smile and bite my lips. Maybe he's not
really bad. He halts the car in a parking lot. The view outside looks like the countryside. It's perfect
and beautiful.
"Are you hungry ?"
I smile and shrug.
"So it's a date then ?" I really don't know how to answer that. Gray is a mixture of surprises.
"I thought you were taking me to sell me off.." I joke.
"Wow. That's epic , we should give it a try right ?" He raise his brows and smile. What an asshole.
I blush at his cute face and look out of the window.
I didn't notice he step out of the car as he held out the door for me. He stretch out his hand and I
gladly take it and almost trip but luckily his firm hands caught me.
"I like your hair." Was the first thing that comes out of his mouth still holding me to himself and
briefly leaning me against his car.
"Thanks." I can't breathe again.
We're too close and just a step we'll be kissing. He run his hands through my hair as I whimper
to his touch. My eyes fought to stare elsewhere but it couldn't. My eyes are automatically glue to
his and all I could perceive is his own cologne. It's perfect. Something is wrong with me and I don't
like that something.
"You look beautiful. Every single day you're always stunning."
It's always hard to know that I'm beautiful when I have an abusive and annoying sister who finds
joy in pointing out my faults. With Gray it's different. He's different.
"It's so hard to stay away from you. I tried but you're always everywhere. Everything is so special
about you , Tinkerbell." How come he doesn't see my flaws like others ?
He's Gray Carter and I'm just Ariel. A depressed girl who was supposed to be at the convent but
my bad luck spoilt everything and moved us to New York to meet Gray ?
He leans closer and wrap his right hand on my curves moving up to hold my waist. My hands
flatten on his chest and what i want right now is to kiss him again. But this doesn't sound right but
it feels right.
"Wanna kiss me again ?" He asks in a really flirty tone. That sort of made my core clench. What's
he doing to me ? Won't I get hurt at the end of his ride ? Doesn't even matter we're not dating.
He would never date someone like me. And I don't even wanna date anyone. Our lips brush
partly as I absently part my lips to welcome his kiss but someone clears his throat behind us.
Bummer !!
......
This date is not yet over. I had to end here before it's too long. Let's save the kiss for later.
And I'm totally occupied today.
[8/4, 2:58 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 15
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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We turn in unison to look at this perfectly shaved gentle man with his super sewed suit. And
now I'm shy because he almost withneesed us kissing.
"Mr Carter , nice to see you again." He stretch his hands out politely to take Gray's.
"Welcome milady." He directs his greetings to me as I smile.
"Thank you Desmond." Gray says as we follow this man behind. His hands not leaving mine.
I stare at this place and it's beautiful and quiet. The street lights illuminated the outdoor as
people pair along , laughing and talking. It's like there's a carnival today. I glance at the stores at
the right and it's transparent glass . Pizzeria huh , hmm.
"You're okay ?" Gray whispers giving my hand a gentle squeeze.
"Yeah." I gulp at the foreign feeling at the contact of our hands as I tried to sneak out of his grip.
He was stronger and refused to give in.
We walk to a field as we walk up the hill. It was far romantic up here. You could see the entire
population downwards and I could spot a lake at the end of the other side of the hill. There were
few seats here , meaning it's reserved or maybe for important people. I still don't even know who
he's.
"Does it matter ? He's hot that's what matters." My conscience whisper. I hate her sometimes.
We're obviously different.
Gray draws out a seat for me to sit down. I smile at his gesture and sit down on the chair while
Gray takes the opposite one. We were opposite each other and just a single move my knees
would be grazing Gray's.
"I'll call in the waitress. It's a pleasure Mr Carter."
"Sure." Gray said to him as he walks away shooting me a friendly smile.
"What's this place ?" I decide to start a conversation.
"It's a place." He smirks and I scoff. He's so irritating sometime.
"I love coming here. It's like home but in a different version and it's peaceful out here." I nod to his
claims and look around.
They were about seven other couples here talking and maybe flirting. At the front , there's a life
music band who plays classical music. I sigh and turn my head to look at Gray who's already
staring at me. His deep grey orbs glue to my facials and I'm uncomfortable. If I'm being sincere ,
no one has ever looked at me like that.
A waitress walks in with a wine bottle and drops it on the table with two glasses. She opens the
wine and pour them almost to the brim of the glasses. My eyes move up and Gray hasn't look
away from my figure.
"Thank you." I said to the waitress who smiles politely before walking away.
"Is something wrong with me ?" I ask and fiddle my fingers.
His perfect lips twitch as he smiles.
"Why are you asking ? You don't wanna drink." He points to the glass of wine.
"Not really. Your stares." I sigh and look back at his face. It's really hard to focus staring at his
eyes. I feel like I wanna use the restroom.
"What happened to my stares ?" He ask resting one of his hand on the table. Why's he acting like
he doesn't know what I'm talking about.
I huff and dart my eyes to the musicians singing to entertain the audience.
"Your stares are somehow. Like I'm a snack or something." I reply and face him.
"Snack huh ?" He smirks and grips his glass. I watch him level it to his mouth as his lips embrace
the rim to take a gulp. That was seductive.
"It's gonna be perfect eating you up. I know you taste good." He smirks and drop his glass. I taste
good , what's that supposed to mean ? Wait he just flirted with me.
"Will you drink miss Peterson ?" He wink and motion to my yet to devour glass.
"How did you know my last name ?" I stutter.
"I'm a genius, you're welcome." I bite my lip and meet his eyes that are watching me intensely.
The waitress returns as she decorate our table with food. She place everything in order and walk
away.
"You like Italian ?" He asks . I sigh and nod. Yeah , they really are good with meals.
"Don't freak out about your last name. I saw your ID." My eyes widen at his confession as I snap
back to reality. I carried my ID before leaving for the club. I really don't wanna get embarrassed.
"You're such a sneak." I chuckle and look at my laps that are visible. I'm always uncomfortable
with dresses like this but the guys thought it's perfect. I dare not argue.
I shove out my phone and text my two friends and Alexa that I'm fine. I keep my phone aside and
reach to grab the drink and hope it's not alcohol.
"Do you always avoid alcohol ?" Gray asks as I take a sip of the wine. I nod and melt to it's taste.
It's better and not hot or maybe sour.
"The last time I drank alcohol , I remembered I woke up in a man's bed wearing his sweatpants
and tee." I reply as Gray chuckle.
"That was cute though. You in my t-shirt and sweats. Through out the ride you were just
murmuring how hot I was and you wished we get laid ."
"What ? Hell no. Why are you bringing it up ?" I drop my glass, clearly bathed in embarrassment.
"You brought it up. It was really funny to watch you blab about a lot of shit you can't handle." He
says with a soft chuckle.
I don't know what that means but I'm really sure he meant something dirty. He takes out a fork
and started eating.
"You're not gonna watch me right ? You should eat too." He smile at my attempt of just fiddling my
fingers and watch him eat.
I don't blame girls who wished to wake up in his bed. Maybe it's worth it , Gray is possibly
everything an average or maybe baddie would want. He's super cute and really beautiful. I don't
even know what to say. His eyes move up to look at me as my eyes blink on it's own cause I was
caught staring. I gulp and nod to nothing as I begin eating. Gray smiles watching me carefully as
we both eat.
The waitress returns to clean up the table. I really wanted to sort my bills since I'm not
comfortable with a man trying to pay for everything. Gray gulp his wine and watch me
He chuckles like he knew what I was thinking." You wanna split the bill ?" He ask with his brows
partially raised.
I shrug.
"You don't have to. I sort it out before we got here."
"Before we got here ? So you were sure I was gonna come with you ?"
He smirks."Yeah."
I blink and scoff. My feets aches on this killer shoes and i really wished I could take it off.
"So you're in college right ?" He asks still studying my figure.
"Yeah. You don't like college students right ?"
"I didn't say that. Maybe you're just exceptional. What's your major ?"
"Business administration. It's totally weird I know."
"I didn't say that. It suits you anyway." I nod and smile.
I'm grateful we are indulging in a normal casual conversations and he's not pushy.
"So what do you do ? Asin profession ?" I decide to ask this time.
He stays quiet for minutes with his eyes glued to mine and I regretted why I asked. He smirks
and tap his long fingers on the table and smile.
" I work for summit."
"Summit ? You mean summit enterprises slash worldwide ?"
"Yeah. What ?"
I chuckle and Imagined what he just said. I've always wished once I'm way pass college this
semester , I really want an internship with summit. It's sort of popular around the country and
Georgia's branch is incredible.
"You own summit or you work for summit ?" I ask him suspiciously. He was called boss on several
occasions and he doesn't look like someone who would work under someone. Not this tatted ,
pierced delinquent.
He shrug." What do you want me to say ? Yeah , I own it. What ?" He cocks his brows and smirk.
"Wow. That's a huge establishment. It's popular. Now I see why you're popular Mr Carter." I giggle
and smiles.
"You sort of pull crowds each time you walk into a place. It's weird and you're not even a star. Are
you Dwayne or something ?"
He chuckle."Dwayne ? You know I'm not an actor. It's usually common."
"Yeah. You're cute and you storm every party. Like you're Gray Kardashian." I poke my lips out
and shrug.
"I didn't expect you to know the Kardashians."
"Yeah ? They are popular. My annoying sister is a huge fan and she's always stuck to their tv
shows. She always liked to be like Kylie Jenner. She's weird."
He laughs . It's great to have someone listen to you. I mean someone like Gray Carter.
"So who do you like to be like ?"
"Me ? no way. I really haven't place a thought on that. I just wanna be a better version of me." I
sigh fighting hard not to get hooked by Gray's fascinating glances. It sorta have an effect on me
without even touching me.
I huff and slip my feet out of my strapless stilettos. They hurt my feet. Gray seems to notice as
he looks down at my feet resting freely on my shoes.
"Does it hurt you ?" He asks. I nod as Gray grip to my shin and bring my leg to his lap. Oh my
God. I didn't expect that. I watch in awe as he observe my leg taking in my leg as he stare to my
almost exposed laps . Oh damn Piper. She picked this dress.
"Where does it hurt ?" He ask me.
I gulp and point to my heels and toes infact everywhere hurts.
" What's the better version of you ?" Gray ask bringing his gaze to my face.
I open my mouth to speak but just shut it. Gray's fingers move expertly on my legs to my ankles
as that sent shivers to every parts in my body.
"Ariel." He smirks knowing he has an effect on me. I swallow again and sigh.
"Just someone who wants to be better. Better in the sense of not trying to remember some stupid
memories." I shut my eyes trying to fight the image of Freddie tearing my habit away and taking
my virginity.
Gray's hands snap me out of my trauma as his hands move to touch my ankle almost touching
my thighs. I breathe in and open my eyes to see Gray watching me.
"I'm sorry about your silly memories. Sometimes most memories are best left behind in order not
to mess our presents. It's silly." He sigh.
I smile and nod. Appreciating how relaxed he's touching my leg in a really intimate manner. His
hands stroke my ankles to the back of my thighs as I breathe in sharply. He smirk.
"Are you okay ?" His grey eyes burn into my skin. I gulp and swallow. I shut my eyes briefly and
open them. Gray tilts his head and lean closer to my earlobe. His hot breath fans against my neck
and I shudder.
"It's really nice I have an effect on you." He pulls back and smile at my leg.
"Are you feeling better ?" I nod quickly and take my legs off his laps.
"That was a fast move."
I chuckle and slip my foot inside my shoes. I tuck my hair and sweep my hand down it to keep it
tamed. I avoid looking at his eyes but it's impossible. My eyes capture the lake down the hill.
Gray's eyes follows my stare and he caught what I was looking at.
"You wanna take a look ?"
"I'd like to." I bite my lip and look back at this delinquent who's already up. He takes my hand in his
as we walk side by side down the hill.
I almost trip again for the second time in one night but Gray was faster. He sweep me off the feet
as he walk down the hill with me on his arms. Oh shit ! Something is happening to my breath
again. This doesn't feel good. My eyes meet his and he smiles warmly still holding firmly to my
body on his hold. I silently gulp and absently lean my head on his shoulders.
He walks close to the lake as he gently drop me on the ground still holding slightly to me.
"You should get rid of those." He said directly to my shoes. I chuckle and shrug shyly.
"I'll think about it Mr Carter." I smile and hug myself looking at the water and how it flows gently. I
feel like getting undressed and drowning myself.
"Remember the first time we met ? When I sneak into your car ?" He ask me and I could feel him
smirk even if I wasn't staring.
"Yeah ?" I turn to look at his frame beside me as I drank in his glorious self.
"What were you doing at that side of town ?"
"Just touring."
"Yeah ?" He chuckle.
"What's funny ?" I ask with a totally different voice and i wondered when on Earth did I get that
voice.
"Nothing. Just remembered the first day I saw you. It was at Georgia." No way. My heart leap to
my feet as I look at Gray who's smirking at me.
"What ? You're surprised ? You were with your mom coming out from a grocery shop. I was sitting
in my car when I saw you walk out giggling like a teenage girl. That was adorable." He huff
dramatically and nudge me gently. I zoned out thinking about that car.
For sure there was a red car across the street. How am I supposed to see the occupant ? Yeah
it was tinted.
"That was weird. I.. you.. know.. I.." I stutter thinking about the right word to say.
"So you were stalking me ?"
"Pftt , I wasn't. It's just a coincident I'm standing next to you staring at a lake. Superb right ?"
I sigh and hug myself tighter. I couldn't look at him or my shoes will betray me and I will fall right
on my face kissing the ground. We were quiet for seconds till it was about to drizzle.
"You're cold ?"
I rub my palm up my arms and look at Gray's concerned look.
"Maybe. Stupid strap dress." I mutter after the maybe. Gray heard it as he chuckles. He shrug out
his jacket and wrap it around me.
"There. We should get you to the car." He says as I breathe in his scent. I smile to his act and
leave the jacket to hang around my shoulders. He shove his hands in his pockets as we turn back
to the main hill.
"Am I supposed to carry you again ? Your shoes." I snort out a laugh and shake my head.
"I'll be fine." I begin walking up the hill but this stupid shoes decide to embarrass me again.
"Caught you." He whisper behind me with his arms wrap around my torso. I take in a sharp breath.
I hate that I'm always affected by just his simple touch.
"Take them off. Will you princess ?" He ask still holding me from behind.
"Uh.." I stutter and strain my neck to look at him from behind. Great it's already drizzling and this
man behind me looks super breath taking with his messy hair.
I forgot I'm still in his grasp and my back is pressed to his front. He pull me back a little and squat
to take my shoes off my feet. I hold his shoulders to steady my weight as Gray successfully
remove my shoes and hold them.
"We're wet." He mutters and we climb back the hill with me barefooted. Without thinking twice I put
on Gray's jacket since it's already raining a bit. His white T-shirt stick to his body and I couldn't
help but stare.
"Not the time princess. You have enough time to stare." He smirks and before I could register his
remark I'm being tossed on his shoulders. Oh God.
My hair covered my view as he walk a little fast heading to his car. We're both wet and my dress
is glued to me like another skin. He drop me on my feet and open his car for me to get In. I step in
as he shut it. I rub my fingers through my damp hair to make it stay in one place. Gray drops my
shoes on the floor of the car as he fastens his seatbelt to start driving.
"Thanks." I tell him as he darts his head to my view with his usual smirk. The ride was a bit faster
cause Gray was driving beyond speed limit even in this raining weather.
I wanted to talk about his way of driving but seal my mouth. I watch the dripping of the water as it
kiss his tinted window. I'm a bit cold and I'm grateful for his jacket. My eyes snap to his figure
handling the wheel with just one hand. The other hand works on his messy hair as he turn to look
at me. Great Ariel , always caught in the act. I shamelessly look away and bite my lips nervously. I
fiddle my fingers and I heard Gray chuckle.
"Don't tell me you're laughing at me." I whine and that made him chuckle.
"I'm not. Why were you called Ariel ?"
"Why were you named Gray ?"
"I don't know. Maybe my eyes. It's one of my favorite colors."
"I noticed. It fits you."
"So tell me why are you called Ariel ?" He bites his lower lip and watch me carefully before staring
back at the road.
"I don't know. But it's a name of a holy city in Jerusalem." He snorts out a laugh.
"Fuck me. I expect that. It's one of the reasons you have a rosary on your rearview mirror."
"You're not laughing at me right. Stop judging me." I scoff and look at the window.
"I'm not."
"Yeah. So pessimistic."
He sighs deeply and I could feel his eyes burn holes in my skin.
"You don't have to get angry at me on my birthday."
"What ?" I snap my head to look at him in disbelief. Today's is his birthday!
"Why didn't you tell me ?" I ask him and cross my arms.
"I just told you." He smirks and pout like a silly kid. I smile and bite my lip.
"Wow. What if you're lying ?"
" I'm not." He Chuckles. He opens the compartment and showed me an ID.
" Wait. Jamal ? Your middle name is Jamal ?" I beam trying to snatch his card but he keeps it back
glaring jokingly at me.
" Wow. Happy birthday Jamal."
"Don't say that in public."
"What , you're shy ? I didn't notice you could ever be shy pumpkin."
"Yeah really , pumpkin now ?"
"Whatever. Sorry i didn't have your gift." I bat my lashes and smile.
"That's fine. At least I have you that's what matters. Thanks for the date."
My heart melt to his speech.
"Thanks too. Jamal."
"Ariel.." he warns and I can't help but laugh at his face.
"I love it. It sounds Arabic."
"Yeah , it is."
"You don't look Arabic."
"That's because I'm not Arabic. My dad likes it."
"Uh , now I wish I had a gift for you."
"You could still give me one." He muse.
"How's that even possible ?"
"You could give me a kiss." He said and wink.
No way , that's not happening. I blush and look away from him. His car slows down as he halts
the car in an underground parking lot.
"Let's get you inside." He step out of the car and open my side door for me. I step out clearly
stained with embarrassment from his previous word. I can't believe he had ask me to kiss him.
"Thanks." I tell him as we walk into the elevator.
The ride was silent and uncomfortable for me. He's always watching me like I'm the most
important thing to watch. I watch the buttons on the panel waiting impatiently to get to his floor.
Wait what am i doing ? Going to his house ? Another house ? I remember he doesn't stay in a
penthouse. I wanted to speak but the elevators slide open as we step out . I trust him maybe as I
followed behind.
He tap in a code to his house as the door unlocked. I follow behind taking in the view. Wow ,
he's obviously rich. This is out of the ordinary to explain.
.
****
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I stare at the closet of his guest bedroom thinking of what to wear. My dress is already soaked
and I need to make them dry before leaving. I sigh as I go throw few clothes on his closet. This
isn't his room so I'm not expecting his clothes to be here. After contemplating on what to wear, I
settled on his white dress shirt underneath my panties. I button the shirt and look down at my
figure. He's really tall. I walk out of his room and find my way to his kitchen. He stood beside the
counter drinking a glass of water. His eyes move to my frame as he smirk. Silly , what's amusing ?
Yeah , me wearing his dress shirt.
"Hi.." I said nervously as I walk closer to him.
"Hi." He surprises me and lift me off the floor placing me on the counter. He stand in between my
legs with his hands gripping softly around my waist.
Woah , my breath is already leaving me as I gulp severally. Gray's hands flick the button
playfully as he smirks at me.
"You look pretty." He whispers trailing his fingers on my thighs.
" Thanks." I breathe out. What his he doing to me ?
"Wanna kiss me now ?" He bites his bottom lip and squeeze my thighs gently. I gasp, thanking
God a moan didn't escape my mouth.
" Gray..."I stutter.
"You owe me a birthday gift remember ?" He slides his hands underneath the dress shirt I'm
wearing. I feel his hands move slowly to my hips brushing against my panties. Oh Jesus !
His hands grip the waistline of my lace panties and I swallow again. His eyes move slowly on my
body to my eyes. I can't stop him , of course I don't want to stop him.
"I'm waiting, Tinkerbell." He lean closer and right there we're breathing each other's breath. I have
never kissed anyone before , like start a kiss.
What if i mess up ? Aside that, why me ? Even if he wants to use me , why me ? I'm not his type
of women but he doesn't choose to care. His eyes watch me carefully as he snap my panties
against my skin. That seems to turn me on.
"Kiss me Ariel." He whispers.
He takes my hand and place it on his shirtless chest so that I could feel his heartbeat.
"Please..."
.......
Damn girl. What she waiting for ?
I'm out.
[8/4, 2:59 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 16
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
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"Please..." I whisper placing her hand on my chest.
She's nervous again and that seems to turn me on. She's always so innocent and breath taking.
She swallow an unknown lump and lean closer. She clasp her lips on mine and wrap her right
hand on my neck. Her lips were perfect just like the first time.
I pull her close to me and kiss her deeply. My hand wrap tightly around her waist as we kiss.
I'm glad she ain't stopping cause I won't let her. Teasing her bottom lip , I suck gently on it and bite
it. She moans in my mouth and trail her fingers down my chest. We stop to catch our breath and I
lean my forehead on hers. She breathe in and out and open her eyes slowly to look at me.
"That was good.." I mutter and kiss her forehead.
She giggle and blush.
"I'm really sorry if I didn't.. you know..."
"Shh.. Snow White that was great. You made my birthday." I smile and rub circles on her lower
back.
She absently squirm on my touch and fiddle her fingers. I chuckle to her childish behavior and
trail my fingers on her perfect thighs.
"You're beautiful." I tell her and continue trailing my fingers on her thighs. My fingers went under
my dress shirt that fits perfectly to her skin. I caress her skin as she let out a quiet moan but
swallow it back. she's shy.
I kissed her neck and that made her whimper. She touch my shoulders and melt to my kisses
on her neck. I suck softly on her skin making sure I leave a mark on her neck. I grab her soft
thighs as she moan loudly. I yank out one of the top buttons on my shirt as she whimpers. My
eyes lock with hers asking her if I should continue , but she said nothing. I remove another button
exposing her cleavages.
You would look at her all day and you would never get tired.
"I'm .. I.." she stutter again.
"Lemme look at you Ariel." I remove her hands that were already covering her breast.
She sigh and let me remove another button. I remove another button and push the shirt down
her shoulders smiling at her model like body. Why would she be ashamed of this ?
"I'm not hurting you." I whisper trying to calm her nerves. She gulp again.
I kiss her neck and rub her smooth skin. She moan silently as I kiss her neck to her collarbones.
My hand brush past her panties and all I wanted to do was to take it out. I kiss the top of her
breast and look at her eyes that were already filled with emotions. I clasp my lips on hers and
kissed her. It didn't take her a second to kiss back. She taste so good. I grab her waist and pull her
to me feeling every of her skin. She's already wet and it's so fuckin obvious. I pinch her nipple as
she gasp a moan in my mouth. Her eyes abruptly opens as she watch me pinch her nipple and
twist it slowly. She looks seductive as fuck. She bites her bottom lip and breathe in sharply
accompanied by her moans.
I kissed her shoulder blade and suck on her collarbone down to the top of her breast. My eyes
move up to look at her and she looks nervous , shy, same time scared. I sigh and shut my eyes.
She's too naive for this. I open my eyes and smiled at her.
I run my fingers through her long hair and begin buttoning the shirt. I can't continue with this
or I'll have her in my bed right away.
"Gray.." Reid's voice made her jerk as i quickly pull the shirt to cover her body.
"Oh.. seriously man." He smirks and return back to the living room.
"I'm sorry." She shyly nodded as I quickly button everything.
I lift her off the counter and place her on the floor. I kiss her temple and rub her lower back to
soothe her.
"Reid , what the fuck man." I walk to the living room to find Reid grinning. I fuckin hate that grin.
"Seriously man. Who's she ? Another one ?" I glare at him as he throws his hand in the air to
surrender.
I turn to look at Ariel who isn't comfortable.
"Go to the room." I wink at her. She smile and look at Reid before walking away.
"What ?"
"Chill. I'm here to talk business. Vladimir." He rolls his eyes and walk to my bar to collect a drink.
"He sent some stupid men to stalk you at Armani's. You already left the club then.." he shrug and
gulp a bountiful amount of my wine.
"Gray , Vladimir is after something that we're not aware of. The guys are in custody and i angrily
shot one. The other one is a pussy and he's not really talking what on mars Vladimir wants."
"Where's Meghan ?"
"Investigating on the Chinese endorsement."
"Any improvement ?"
He nods and smile to nothing." We're setting a date between Mr Brown and Megan. I trust her
seducing tactics , she's gonna steal a lot of informations."
I sigh and and punch the wall. I don't wanna kill someone. But some Russian prick is getting on
my nerves. Stalking me like I'm some crazy stripper.
"We'll talk when I'm back. How did you even find me ?" I ask Reid who already consumed half of
my wine. That cost a lot of money.
"I called Manny , you werent at the house so I was sure you'd be hanging here with someone.
Horny fuck face. So who's this unlucky one ?" I groan internally and glare at him.
"Don't call her that."
"Ohh. So who's she ?"
"You saw her." I reply blankly.
"I saw nothing. Just some random ass. I don't remember seeing her on any magazine covers.
What's up with your get laid get paid shit. Is she a whore ?"
I don't wanna break my close friend's nose , it won't be good.
"Later Reid."
He licks his bottom lip and nod before turning to the door.
"And get my code outta your head. Don't want you sneaking around." I joke as he Chuckles.
"Shut up dick." He scoffs and walk out of the apartment.
I sigh and dart my head to the door that leads to the other rooms. I walk to the door and twist the
doorknob. I notice Ariel standing there all this while eavesdropping behind that door.
"Tinkerbell , will you stop eavesdropping at my conversations ?"
She smile innocently and wrap her hands behind her back.
"I'm.. I , look I'm sorry. I.. was..." I chuckle to her attempt of lying.
"You were curious , it's okay. Come here." I take her hand and lead her back to the living room. I
sit on the couch opposite the TV and pat the spot next to me for her to sit.
" How much did you hear ?" I ask her once she was sitting next to me.
"Not much. I was only curious , I'm sorry." She sigh and look down at her laps.
"Are you still cold ?"
"Thanks , I'm fine. You're shirtless, I should be the one concern."
I nod and look at her. She's avoiding my eyes and i really don't know why. Am I intimidating her
?
"I wanna go home."
"You're spending the night."
"What ? Gray it's almost midnight. I should be at home. It's really not healthy for a woman to sleep
out."
"Yeah ? Spend the night."
Her head snap to look at me. I pout and look deep into her dark brown eyes.
"Please. We're not sharing same room. I just want you to spend the night."
"Why ?"
"It's my birthday and I want you to stay.." she's too dramatic and stubborn.
"On one condition."
"Seriously ? Do I have to bribe you ?"
"You're just gonna answer few questions from me. I'm dying from answers." She replies rather too
seductive.
"Deal."
She grin and mentally squeal. I could imagine her doing a victory dance too.
"But you're gonna answer my questions too. Deal ?"
She smiles shyly and suck her bottom lip. That's really cute.
"Deal."
Without expecting it , I carry her off the couch and sit her on my lap. She jolts in shock and try to
escape but I didn't let her.
"Breathe. You're not dying right ?" I raise my brows and smirk at her nerdiness on her face.
She absently play with the buttons on the dress shirt and avoid my eyes. Her eyes glue to her
laps and my hands that were rubbing little circles on her lap. So smooth.
"Your question."
She nod to reality and try to sit properly on my lap. I hold her waist to make her still as she looks
at me questionably. Just a wrong move and i will go hard underneath her.
"Becareful with that ass of yours. You're trying to see the effect you have on me." I smile at her
and she blush.
"I'm sorry.. I.."
"Ask your question , I'm fine."
She nod again and tap her chin like who's thinking.
"I have a lot of questions but let's go with who's that weird guy that barge into your house. How
many houses do you have ?"
"His name is Reid. We're close friends right from highschool. And about how many houses I have ,
i don't really know. This is one of my temporary base , I come here when I wanna be alone.
Second question."
"How many girls have you brought here ?"
I chuckle to her choice of question.
"Just you. I don't bring girls here."
"Why me ?"
"That's your third question. You're cheating cause I'm next."
"Fiinnee..." She roll her eyes and turn to look at me.
"So what's your question Jamal ?" She smirks and wink. Did she just wink ? And even called me
Jamal again.
"Stop calling me Jamal."
"I'm sorry Jamal , I really can't stop. My mouth won't just oblige." She shrug and chuckle.
"Fuck me.. I hate you."
"You wish." Is that a seductive tone ? She's filled with surprises.
"What's your question ?"
"Why were you against kissing me at first ?"
Her eyes widen to my question. She blink her eyes and begin to fiddle her fingers again. I swat
her hands to stop her and she blush.
"Stop doing that. You're not ten." I tell her.
"Yeah..." She huffs. " I have never kissed someone before. I was shy and maybe scared that i will
messed things up."
"You don't kiss like novice ? Your body languages are always different from your physical attitude.
I like kissing you and you were perfect." She dart her head to look at me but look down quickly.
I trail my fingers on her skin making her squirm unintentionally. I smirk at the way her body
reacts to my touch.
"Second question. When I touched you, you acted weirdly like someone who's never been
touched. Really ?" I say to her and I feel her heartbeat skip.
"I'm..it's complicated. I can't explain that." I read the expression on her face and she's trying by all
means to avoid eye contact.
"Sure..."
"So who's Vladimir that's stalking you ?" She asks , this time meeting my gaze. Can't believe she
heard that.
"A Russian asshole who's stalking me for his fuckin reasons."
"And why ?"
"Don't really know. Still asking this same questions every single time. He's a dick."
She chuckle." Maybe he's jealous of you and wants something you have and he doesn't."
Jealous ? He fuckin stole my Chinese deal that I'm definitely gonna get back.
"Maybe true. I don't give a fuck." Of course I do give a fuck. He's crossing my beast territory and I
hate being tempered. Fuckin Russians.
She rest her head lazily on my chest and I'm grateful she's learning to relax around.
"Are you the only child ?"
For some reasons I was bewildered. Of course I'm not the only child. I have an older brother
who joined the army for some stupid reasons. To fight organized crime like it's easy. They went on
a fight and he went MIA. No corpse, no words. Nothing and this is the fifth year since he left and
never came back. I hate thinking about it. Deep down I don't wanna care.
"No. I have an older brother." I rub her lower back and I could feel her relax to my body.
"Hmm. Is he cuter than you ?" She asks in a sleepy tone.
I chuckle quietly."I think yes."
"Hmm.." she absently trail her fingers on my chest to my arm.
"Do all your tattoos have meaning ?" She ask me with her soft voice.
"Not all. A lot has meaning."
"Wow. I wish to discover them someday." She mutter and then quietness occupy the living room.
She slowly move her fingers on my torso and my body tenses to every touch. That's weird and
unexpected. I rest my head on the couch and let her touch me however she wants. I stroke her
thighs and legs. She's delicate and every single guy would love to lick her up.
"Gray.." she mutters quietly.
"Yeah." I reply, head still resting on the couch and my eyes are shut.
"What do you want from me ? Why me ?"
And that's the one billion dollar question that I have no answer for.
What do I want from her ?
"You make me happy Gray." She murmurs and I could hear her gentle breathing. She's asleep.
" Please don't hurt me like him...."
.
~Ariel~
.
"So where were you through out last night ? You didn't sleep at home Ariel." Mom says glaring at
me while holding her cup of tea.
It's Saturday and my parents request to see us. I was certain this was because Leslie must have
called them and told them I slapped her. I sigh and look at my parents who were glaring daggers
at me. I hate to be here.
"I went out with Alexa."
"You went out with Alexa ? And you spend the night in a man's house again, right ?" Dad asks.
I suck in a deep breath and turn to look at Leslie who wouldn't stop smirking since we got here.
Ugly witch.
"Dad I was with Alex and not with a man."
"Did Alexa gave you those hickeys ?" Mom sneer. My heart beat drop to my feet and I realized this
won't go well.
How come I didn't notice Gray gave me hickeys ? I absently touch my neck like I could obviously
feel them.
"How many times have we told you to stop associating yourself with that stupid whore cousin of
yours ? You're just adamant and a dirty lying whore." Mom spit out.
"Mom , I'm twenty, stop treating me like five." I snap at both my parents.
"Twenty ? And you're not even a virgin. What happened to all the teachings in morning mass ?
You learned nothing. You went ahead and commit fornication after our teachings of marriage
before sex. Why can't you be like Leslie ?" Mom yell.
Be like Leslie ? Wait, What ? I shake my head and absently play with my fork.
"Ariel , who gave you those hickeys ?" Dad asks , glaring back at me.
What am i supposed to tell them ? His name's Gray and I spent the night in his house and he
obviously touched me and gave me love bites. How pathetic ?
Their eyes settled on me as my family eye me up with taunting eyes.
"Ariel , if you don't start speaking , I'm definitely gonna get angry at you and you know what that
means. Who gave you hickeys ?" She yell , slamming her palm on the dinning table. I flinch and
whimper quitely.
"Ariel talk now. Or get ready to pick your things and move in with your mystery man. Also you
should be prepared to pay your tuition fee for the rest three years of your stay in college."
God I need to get a job.
"Why don't you open your mouth and start talking. Now....."
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[8/4, 2:59 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 17
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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" I don't know." I shrug.
"You don't know ?" Mom asks quite mesmerized with my sudden confession.
" Seriously Ariel. So a ghost gave you love bites ?" Leslie chip in and I which I could chop out her
gossip mouth. Of course I can't do that.
"I'm not lying.." of course you're. My conscience taunts me."I went out with Alexa and she decides
we go party. I got drunk and maybe some random person touched me." I lie. I almost puke to my
lies. A random man seriously.
At least it's better than saying it's Gray. My mom's gonna embarrass me and I don't want it.
"You were drunk again ? And a random man gave you hickeys ? So you're now a random whore
?" Mom asks. My heart squeeze to her claims . I'm always hurt when being called whore.
"Ariel, what do you want ?" Dad asks calmly for once.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I was bored at home and I decide to go with Alex. ."
"You know , the first time you got drunk was because of Alexa. And you woke up with a hangover
in a stranger's bed. And now you went out with her again , clearly you got drunk and fairly touched
by a random man. What type of daughter are you ?"
I was quiet for a moment before answering. I just wanna go back to college and hang out with
Piper and Brandon.
"I'm sorry mom and dad. I mean it's weird you guys care about who I hang out with after you both
took it out on me after my incident with Freddie. Why don't you bother asking if Leslie sleeps
around or not or even if she has a boyfriend." I utter as Leslie scoff.
" Really ? You wanna compare yourself to Leslie ? Ariel , for Christ sake Leslie doesn't mess
around. You had a best friend no one knew about. And you've been sneaking around to visit him.
How are we supposed to trust you ? You're trying to ruin our family by letting your hormones
control you to sleep with Freddie when you're supposed to be taking your vows. What type of
daughter are you ?" Mom cautions.
"I don't want you to think we hate you but, whatever thing you're doing you're stopping it with
whoever you're doing it with. We expect good morals from you that's why we chose to send you to
college to get a degree not to have sex." Dad says.
"Just a little warning. If you ever mess around in college you're going to millitary school." Mom
adds with her usual unattractive glares.
Millitary school ? I'm tripping.
"Why did you slap Leslie ?" Dad ask the question I've been waiting for.
I blink my eyes and look at Leslie who's scowling at me." She insulted me and I got angry so I
had to slap her."
"She insulted you huh ? She tried to caution you with your slutty outfit and you called that insult ?"
Mom yell not taking her eyes off me.
"Ariel, apologize now. Apologize to your sister." My head snap to Leslie who's now leaning her
cheek on her fisted elbow.
She smirks and roll her eyes.
"I'm sorry Leslie." I tell her with sarcasm. I regret it whole time.
"Good. Get ready, you're confessing to the priest tomorrow about your sins." Mom declares
standing up with her already emptied mug.
"I thought confession comes from the heart ? I can't even think of a sin that I've committed." I
protest.
"You want me to remind you of your sins ? You're pathetic." With that said , she walks to the
kitchen.
Dad shake his head slowly and walk to the direction of the stairs. Mom walk back and follow her
husband upstairs.
"Won a medal yet ?" I ask Leslie as she smirks.
"I will soon."
"Yeah and I hope you get into some ugly shit soon. You're just jealous of me. Why can't you admit
it you coward."
"I'd rather drink urine than be jealous of your ugly ass." She scoffs. " How can you be so careless
? Letting a random guy give you hickeys in the first place. You are tripping." She hisses and stand
up, taking her plates off the table as she head to the kitchen.
"Yeah better than your ugly ass, witch." I grit my teeth and get up with my plates.
After church service the following morning , mom forced me to make a confession. I was angry
and hopeless. Most times I wish I can make my own decisions like every normal adult. But I'm not
normal , infact my family is not normal. My mom acts like she's dad almost every time. Making the
decisions. If she's allowed she would choose our own major for us at school. I can't wait till the day
Leslie would be caught with her sneaky attitude.
I left the confession booth without making any confessions and go back to meet mom and dad.
Dad's fighting hard to be made deacon again in this new parish. I just hope he doesn't get it or
maybe he should get it so that they would leave my life alone. Mom made me ask for forgiveness
from the statue of Jesus on the cross. I did as instructed and we left. Leslie drove us back to
college. The tension between us was thick and you could almost feel it slit your throat.
Music blares from the radio and Leslie keep on nodding and absently dancing to the song.
"So Ariel , learnt your lessons yet ?" She asks not glancing at me. I can't learn my lessons till I rip
out her hair extensions.
I ignore her and watch the moving objects through the window. I remembered Gray again.
Driving in his expensive tinted sport's cars with expensive leather seats and wealthy mansions.
Deep down I wanna stay away from Gray but my conscience won't let me. Reminding me every
single time, that he's cool and I should play his game of cards. Hanging with Gray is like changing
your perspectives.
He changes you without even knowing it. I thought about last night. Me sitting on his counter
with him in between my legs touching me. Just the thought of him kissing my neck and trailing his
fingers on my bare thighs surges heat to rise on my skin as it traveled to my sensitive part. Oh
God ! What's he doing to me ?
"....But yet you. Ariel." Leslie snap me out of my thoughts. Wait, what's she speaking since ?
"What ?"
"Why are you sweating ? You look like someone who's thinking. What are you thinking about ?"
Since when did she care ?
I scoff and look back at the road blocking my mind from Gray and Leslie. They are all bad news.
How could I easily fall for his flirty tone and arousing touch ? That wasn't me. Maybe I was half
drunk. "Liar" my inner self laughs at me. I groan absently trying to fight the annoying feeling down
my core. This is wrong. Gray is wrong. He's not good for you and you don't want a man. They are
all rapists.
"Yeah , whatever. Gray is a hot rapist." My inner woman mocks. God , go away.
"Ariel ! Are you even listening to me ?" Leslie asks snapping her fingers in my face.
"No. I don't wanna listen to you."
"You remember what mom said right ? That if you keep on disgracing the family with your illegal
attitude , you should probably get ready to fight her." I glare at Leslie and ignore her.
Most times I feel Leslie is jealous of me ? And secondly she can't be jealous of me. She's better
than me . In terms of looks and lucks. My phone vibrates as i shove it out from my bag. A
message from Gray.
FROM GRAY: Thinking about me ?
I gulp and shamelessly let last night's event crawl into my holy mind. Him snapping my panties
against my skin. Wearing his dress shirt and I was bare in front of me. Great he saw my titties.
How could I let him unbutton my-his shirt to reveal my body to him. That must be a voodoo magic.
Liar. You liked it.
"Woah , a message." Leslie snap my phone out of my hand while handling the wheel with her left
hand and her eyes partially staring at the road.
"Leslie give it back. You're gonna get us killed."
She snort out a laugh." Thinking about me ?" She laughs and toss my phone on my laps. "
Who's this fucked up Gray ? I'm sure he's some ugly English teacher in kindergarten." She laughs
again.
Yeah ? Or he's the annoying grey eyes temptation you've been crushing on. I wish I told her
that.
"Why are you so proud ? What makes you think you're always better ?"
"That's because I'm always better. I can't believe you dressed slutty to go to Armani's in other to
attract Gray Carter to look at you. Ariel, Gray Carter is way pass your league. He would never look
at you no matter how hard you try to dress slutty."
Idiot.. Crazy he begged me to kiss him , jealous witch. I groan internally and ignore her looking
at the text. I have better things to do with my time and not replying failures like Leslie.
"You should focus on your silly old Gray teacher. I'm sure he's gonna be really ugly. Maybe you
should focus on going back to the convent , that's where you belong. Not some bad girl romance
circle. You don't fit in sis." She mocks and I didn't notice we're at the parking lot of our apartment.
"Asshole.." I mutter and unfasten my seatbelt.
I get out of the car with the strap of my bag hanging on my shoulders. I ignore Gray's text
message and Imagined i never saw it. I need to stay away from him if I wanna graduate from
college.
"Hey Hazel. Yeah , I'm at home.. sure..." Leslie speaks on the phone as we step on the elevator.
My phone vibrates inside my bag again and I wish it isn't Gray. Leslie continues talking on the
phone till we reach our floor. I unlock the door and walk straight to my room. I check my phone
and it's four missed calls already. Alexa , Piper and Brandon. I dial Piper's number and call her
back.
"Arie. What's up with you ? You disappeared at the club on Friday and today is fuckin Sunday.
What happened to you ?" I chuckle and roll my eyes stepping out of my shoes.
"Nothing. I went home with my sister." I reply and sit on my bed with my feet still on the floor.
"Is that Ariel ?" I hear Brandon's voice in the background."I need to talk with her." I could hear
rattling noises like they are fighting to take the phone.
"Guys..." I giggle at their childish behavior.
"Damn girl ." Brandon breath out and I could hear Piper wince on the phone.
"Brandon , what did you do to her ?"
"Nothing to worry about sweetheart. We're coming over ASAP." Just that , he cuts the call.
I roll my eyes and drop my phone on the bed to get undressed. I called Alexa and it went straight
to voicemail. I put on my pajamas bottom with a loose t-shirt since it's almost evening and I have
no where to go. I walk out of my room to the kitchen to eat something. I prepare cereal with milk
since it's easier to make. My phone vibrates again and it's a message from Gray. Another
message.
FROM GRAY: Stop snubbing me. It makes me wanna drive to your apartment and press you
against the wall to feel you again. I don't mind giving you more hickeys .
Asshole , talking about hickeys.
TO GRAY: Talking about hickeys , why did you give me one ?
I place my phone on the counter to continue my cereal only to get distracted by a new message.
FROM GRAY: I know my hickeys look good on you , you're welcome.
TO GRAY: Why are you always difficult ?
FROM GRAY: That attracted me to you , Tinkerbell. I have a party this weekend. You should
come with me.
TO GRAY: No. I wanna stay away from you.
FROM GRAY: It's funny you can't. You wish you could rewind last night. You were pretty and
seductive. You made my birthday.
I groan and mute my phone in other not to hear more messages from Gray. I face the screen of
my phone on the counter and finish my meal. The doorbell chimers as I stand to get it.
"Wow." Piper says as she walks inside and behind her was Brandon.
"You both look toast." I shut the door and follow them behind to the living room.
Piper plump down on the floor while Brandon sit on the couch above Piper.
"She's suffering from Fridays hangover. Where did you travel to on Friday night ? Mars ?" I
chuckle and sit on the opposite couch.
" No. I..."
"Wait ! Is that a hickey ?" Piper asks as she sit up including Brandon.
"Oh my God. Buddy's got a love bite." She squeal and rush to sit close to me.
"Did you got laid ?" She ask batting her lashes.
"No , gross. I didn't get laid." I snort.
"Babe you got a hickey. Who gave you ? It's so hot." Brandon smirks.
"Jesus. It's not a hickey. It's a skin reaction."
"Such a liar. Not just a hooker but also a terrible liar. You're not even good at lying." Leslie butt in
sitting on the single couch with a bowl of cereal on her hand.
Piper's face went pale as she stare at Leslie's figure. She hate Leslie and that's really cool.
"Ariel. Who's this lucky guy ? Tell me ?" Piper chip in ignoring Leslie's horrible existence.
"Some teacher called Gray." Leslie laughs as she snorts at the end. How did she become my
sister ?
"You really hate your sister." Brandon says looking at Leslie.
"I don't mister. I'm just trying to help , she would never tell you who gave her those hickeys."
"You're lucky you know.."Piper continues ignoring Leslie."I can't even remember when someone
gave me a love bite. You must be special to him." Piper smiles.
Should I tell them ? Hell no. I don't wanna talk about Gray. We're nothing and I'm not willing to
risk it.
"There's a frat party tonight. You should come." Piper changes the subject.
"Frat night ?"
"Yeah. It will be fun. You don't wanna get stuck with Goliath's Bride all night." Piper nudge me as I
chuckle.
I can't believe she called Leslie Goliath's Bride.
"She's not coming." Leslie said at once.
"I'm sorry , who are you ?"
"I'm the one who's gonna throw your ass out of my house if you dare me. She's not coming to your
slutty frat party and you won't say shit about it." Leslie says and i didn't notice they are already up
glaring at each other.
"I'm sorry mother , you don't make decisions for her." Piper scowl.
"You should get your ugly slutty face out of my house right now. Don't let me push you." Leslie
sneers at Piper whose nose is already flaring.
"Okay. Guys." Brandon chip in standing up.
"Leslie , Piper please." I plea. I can't stand watching my sister and my friend fight to death
because of nothing useful.
"Get out. Both of you." Leslie orders.
"Leslie they ain't leaving.." I stand up and cross my arms.
Piper already clenched her fist and one wrong word from Leslie and that fist will collide with
Leslie's tan face. That won't be good. Maybe it will be good.
"Leslie , enough." I snap at her.
" Now you gonna shut up , you unfortunate idiot." Woah. Really ? Unfortunate ? Idiot ?
Leslie glares at me and turn to face Piper.
"You should take your raggedy ass outta my house. You bitchy broke ass slut." And that was all it
takes for hell to break loose.
........
God I see Leslie's black eye on the next chapter.
Damn. Someone should suggests what should happen to Leslie. Maybe we should break her
arm.
What ya think ?
[8/4, 3:00 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 18
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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Leslie sits on a chair as she wince continuously at her almost swollen cheek and broken nose.
Piper did that and for some devilish reasons I applauded her. I didn't plan to attend a frat party and
also I don't wanna argue with my parents again. I wanna go to college , graduate and work.
Fighting and arguing with Leslie will never make me complete those dreams. And there's no job
around college. No one's willing to hire because we're way pass the semester and exams are also
approaching. Plus this isn't an ordinary college. It's so expensive.
I sit opposite her and watch as she stare at nothing. She's angry and any slight remark we will
be fighting. I pleaded with Brandon to take Piper out and text them afterwards that i was sorry.
"You know you cause this right ?" She snarls.
"I can't remember I did. You couldn't control your temper because of a stupid frat party. I never
wanted to go but you just freaked out."
She snorts and bite her bottom lip.
"You should stop making decisions for me. The fact that our parents liked you more and they listen
to every lie you tell them doesn't mean you will tell me how to live my life Leslie. You're not mom
and I'll be glad if you stop and act like an adult." I told her and walk out of the kitchen.
I plump down on the couch opposite the TV and turn it on to watch my now favorite series.
"Where's Leslie ?" I turn around at the sound of the noise only to see Hazel dressed like a hooker.
"Kitchen." I reply and turn my head to watch the movie.
The sound of stilettos kiss the tiled floor as she makes her way to Leslie who look like a chicken
who got bathed in hot water.
"How dare she do this to you ?" Hazel thunder from the kitchen.
"Who gives a fuck if she's your sister's ugly friend ? We are confronting her and she has to pay.
What's wrong with her cheap ass ?" I shake my head sideways to Hazel's continuous ranting.
Stupid friend. She doesn't use her silly vulgar language around my mom. What a waste of man's
seed.
"You should forget about her. She's as stupid as her name Piper. It hurts I only gave her a broken
nose. How dare she ? But it's passed though. What's up with the outfit ?" Leslie asks. I pick up the
remote control and decrease the volume a little. What snitch I am.
"We're supposed to be partying tonight , you forgot." Hazel whisper and I heard it.
"I can't anymore. Take a look at me."
"Yeah. Piper left a mark."
"I hate her. She's too sassy and thinks she rules the world."
"That should go to your cousin Alexa. I just don't like her either. Too annoying and she thinks she
owns everything. Ugly dirty bitch."
I scoff at how boring their conversation is as I increase the volume of my movie.
"Hayden asks about you." I heard Hazel's voice. Leslie snorts.
"I want something better. Not a stupid red head college dick. He sucks. This is New York , every
new Yorkers needs to be stunting bitch. Alexa's got a super rich model fuck mate. I'm stuck with
an annoying college asshole. I'd kill to be in bed with someone hotter and richer."
Hazel gasp."Gray Carter ?"
She scoffs."He might be hot and all dreamy , bitch I ain't give a fuck. Stop wanting what every
loose bitches want. Go for something better."
" Gray is also better. Dude's rich and only beds super models. Typically I'd like to try his boner and
don't get stuck in line with other weirdos." They chuckle.
God , this is Gross. I groan and switch off the TV to complete the movie on my laptop. I can't
even think properly with just thinking about Leslie's dirty wishes. I wanna puke. Gray can't be that
loose. Sleeping with everything on skirt , no way. I need to stay far away from him. A million miles
if possible.
.
***
.
"I can't believe your sister would fight Piper over such silly issues. That..." He sips his
coffee."was extremely childish." Brandon said that day after class.
Monday has been terribly long and hard for me. Hard because I can't stop thinking about Gray
touching me again.
" You know the craziest ? I don't get why she stopped you from attending a common frat party.
That was stupid. I mean you're not 16 and you're in college. She acts like she doesn't fuck a stupid
redhead college asshole." Piper groan.
"Sex you mean ? Why say the f word so loud ?" I shrug and grab my Coke.
Brandon turn to look at Piper as they both turn to look at me.
"Ariel seriously." Piper snorts out a laugh. Seriously, what's funny ?
"It doesn't matter. We're just worried about you. Did you guys fought ?" Brandon asks.
"No. We didn't." I sigh. I tap absently on the table as Brandon and Piper watch me.
"Did she always control you ?"
"Who ? Leslie ?"
"Yeah she. What's going on ? You could talk to us Ariel. We're your close friends and it's gonna be
nice if we know what's going on."
"Alright. It's not what you think. My father was once a deacon in my Catholic parish in Georgia. I
wanted to be a nun but things didn't go as planned. My best friend Freddie , stole my virginity and I
got kicked out of the convent. My dad lost his position and we had to move to New York. It's silly."
I shut my eyes and breathe in deeply. I shouldn't have let this out. I hate pity and I hate being
judged too.
"So where the fuck is that fucker called Freddie ?" Piper ask like she's willing to shove a knife into
Freddie's throat.
"I don't know. Maybe in Georgia. Look I don't care and I don't want to think about it. My parents
are strict. They believe in sex before marriage. So I lost my innocence and I think no one listens to
my decisions anymore because they think I slept with Freddie."
"What ? They didn't believe you ?"
" Just the truth."
"Are they your biological parents ?"
"That's silly Brandon. They are my biological parents. I think they are being paranoid because I
made them loose their positions in church. Especially my father."
"But that wasn't your fault." Piper points out. "Just the fault of that dildo you called best friend. I'm
truly sorry about that. But I envy you though. You act like everything's cool."
"I have to, else I'm just gonna die of depression." I sigh and drink from my Coke.
"The world is cruel sometimes. My mom kicked me out because she thought I was some bad luck
on her new marriage with her new husband. He wanted to abuse me but I didn't let that happen. I
kneeled his ugly balls." Piper sniffles and laugh sarcastically.
"What happened to him ?" I ask Piper after settling from my laughter.
"He lied to my mom that i seduced him and begged him for sex. She threw me out and I don't
know what happened to my life. My dad got back from jail and I'm right here. Breathing like that
type of shit never happened. I hate my mom." She cackles taking a slice of her already cold pizza.
"That's deep." I mutter.
"You're stronger than I expected." I chuckle.
"Thanks to Brandon." She fist bump Brandon.
"Did you miss the convent ?" Brandon ask out of the blue.
"Maybe I do. Sometimes I don't. I don't really know what to say."
"Look I might not be religious and all that stuff but I'm certain God never wanted you to be a sister.
He wants you to have fun. When i mean fun, I mean boyfriends , parties , sex..." Piper trails off. I
spit out the coke and i almost choke at her word.
"Piper that's not really cool...." I laugh.
"She might be obviously right you know. It's just, most times it's not what we want that we end up
having. It's just the tactics of this fucked up world." Brandon adds while I nod.
" Oh shit , Jamie.." Piper hisses clearly frustrated. She picked up Brandon's magazine from the
table and pretends to read it.
I look around the restaurant to see any Jamie. Brandon chuckles quietly as we watch Piper.
"Here he comes." Brandon whisper counts.
A guy walks into the restaurant as he walk to the counter. He has blonde hair and really cute.
That boyish type of cute. Obviously he's a nerd with his perfect green eyes that's hidden under his
glasses.
"Piper , seriously.." I whisper but she didn't reply or made attempt of removing the magazine from
her face.
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Jamie taps his hand on the counter as he scan the booths. His eyes settles on our booth as a
boyish smile creep into his lips. Great ! He caught her. Without collecting his orders , Jamie walk
to our booth.
"Hi Brandon. Hi Piper and to you." He directs the 'you' to me.
Piper drops the magazine like she wasn't hiding from him.
"Hi Jamie." Piper says to the guy.
"Hi Jamie. Sup dude." Brandon said to the guy.
"I'm sorry to disturb. Piper you're not picking my calls. Did I offend you ?" Jamie asks seating close
to me.
" No Jamie. I'm really sorry. My mom caught the flu and I've been hanging around her
preoccupied. I'm totally sorry." She smiles at him rubbing his hand.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't know. I thought you were avoiding me."
"Why would I do that ?" She ask him seductively.
I raise my drink to my nose and meet eyes with Brandon who's holding back his laughter. I shrug
and giggle silently.
"Thanks. Can I stop by at your place tomorrow ?"
"Um.. I'll call you Jamie. Okay ?" She pouts still rubbing hopes on the back of Jamie's hands.
"Yeah sure. I'd be glad." He stand to his feet and adjusts his backpack.
" I'm sorry i didn't get your name." He turns to look at me with an innocent smile.
"Ariel. I'm Ariel."
"It's nice to meet you Ariel."
"My pleasure." He smiled at Brandon and Piper and head back to the counter to collect his orders
after which he left.
Piper groans loudly and fall back on her chair.
"Seriously I feel like drinking piss. Jamie is..."
"Too good for you. You're this bad ass who is trying to hurt his feelings. Jesus , I have never seen
someone as genuine as him." I remark.
"He's not my type."
"Because he's a nerd ? He's so sweet and too good. I pity him. Why would he choose to be with
you. There are thousands of nerds in college who would gladly be with him."
"And he's so damn intelligent. What a cute little guy." Brandon said eating from Piper's cold pizza.
She remain silent as she stare at me. Her mouth open to say something but nothing comes out.
"You should let him go and tell him you can never want him. Stop hurting his feelings. He's a good
guy though."
"Whatever mother."
..............
It's Wednesday and class was better today. I've been avoiding Gray like a plague even if he
wasn't the easiest person to avoid. When ever I'm lonely, I see him creep into my thoughts and
take over. All I could see is his birthday night. Some part of me wants that to happen again. And
maybe the careful part of me just don't wanna go near Gray. He's like my unsolved mysteries.
Turning off the shower , I step out with my towel wrapped around my chest. I wring out water
from my hair and walk into my room. Taking deep breaths , I stand in front of my mirror to take in
my reflection. I flinch to the image behind me as I turn around. There he was, standing in all glory
beside my door. His grey eyes watch me carefully as that all too familiar smirk find it's way to his
perfect lips that makes me want him each time they worship my neck. Breathe Ariel.
I shut my eyes and open it to be sure if i wasn't seeing things. But it was him. I feel my feets go
weak as he pulls his weight from my door. He walk to where I'm standing and I couldn't breathe
again.
"How did you get in ?" I ask once he was two feet away from me.
"Through the roof." He says with so much sarcasm.
"And I knocked." He takes one step and he's a feet from me.
I totally forgot I'm with just my towel in front of him. I place my hand on the top of the towel as I
try to look anywhere else but not him. He smirks and look at my already sweaty hands holding my
towel.
"Gray i need to change." I said quietly and I wasn't even sure if he heard that. And then he takes
his last step and we're so close.
All the hairs in my back stand in unison as I feel the goosebumps he's giving me.
"Why are you avoiding me ?" He asks, his eyes not leaving mine. They move slowly as they settle
on my lips.
"Gray..."
"Tell me.." he whispers. His right hand wrap possessively around my waist as he pulls me to
himself. Oh God.
I gulp to our closeness. He gently removes my hand that guards the up of my towel as my
hands flatten on his chest automatically.
"I thought you wanted to stay away from him..." My inner woman mocks me.
He leans closer and kiss my neck softly. My eyes shut on it's own as I lean to his touch.
"I missed you." He whisper to my neck still trailing his kisses on my neck. I feel all the heat in my
body made it's way to my core.
Gray kisses my neck gently as he wrap both hands around my waist pulling me to his build. My
mouth parted slightly as a quiet moan escape out of my mouth. I feel his index finger move
smoothly on my bare thighs. He continues kissing my neck to my collarbone with his forefinger
making it's way underneath my towel. His finger stop right under my towel as he pull back to gaze
at my face inches away away from his.
"Touch me Gray." And that slip out of my mouth before I could even register what I just ask for.
His lips clasp against mine as he kisses me deeply. My hands loop around his neck and I kiss
back. Our lips move in rhythm as we fought in dominance. I moan in his mouth kissing him with
everything that I've got. I missed him or maybe my hormones are just playing with my mind. He nip
gently on my bottom lip and suck on it. His right hand move beneath my towel as it caress my skin
expertly. I moan to the effect he has on me which I quite didn't expect. He stops touching me as
he focus on the kiss. Sitting on the edge of my bed , I sit on his legs and straddle him. He grip to
my butt and pull me closer to himself.
With swift movement I toss his Jacket on my bed and let my fingers graze his perfect tatted
tone arms. I slowly trail my fingers on his arms to his bicep and wrap my little hand at the back of
his neck to pull his lips to meet mine. I grind slowly on his laps and a quick groan escape his
mouth to our hips connection.
" Don't do that except you're willing to take me in." He whispers in my lips and I smirk. Glad I have
an effect on him.
"You taste so good." He says and kiss my neck down to my collarbone.
"We should take this off." He motion to my towel hiding my nude self.
I chuckle and breathe in. Am i ready for this ? I want him like I haven't wanted someone in my
life before. What are these feelings ?
" I won't go further if you don't want me to. We should do whatever thing that makes you happy."
He kiss my chest to my neck with his fingers digging into my butt.
I moan as he continues kissing my neck.
"Ariel." I heard Leslie's voice as she made her way to my room.
Uh oh
.........
Bad timing ! Someone's gonna freak out...
[8/4, 3:00 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 19
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I quickly hop out of Gray's laps and he looks awkwardly okay. I get it , he doesn't understand.
But how did he pass through my front door if he didn't come in contact with Leslie. God my head is
spinning.
I rush to the door as Leslie knock on the door. If she sees Gray she's gonna freak out and telling
my parents is the worst idea ever. Imagine sending me to military school. Hell no !
"Ariel."
"What do you want ?" I ask leaning against my door with my arms cross across my chest.
"I just wanna ask you something. Will you open up ?" Hell no! traitor.
"Wha...." I stutter as I feel Gray's lips on my sensitive skin past my ear.
He stands behind me with his arms wrapped around my torso to pull my back against his front.
"Ariel..." Leslie snap me out of my mood. I blink my eyes and breathe in.
"Leslie , what you do you want ? You could just say it or go to bed."
"Fine. Whatever fuck face. I just want to lend cash from you. I need to go out and I'll give you
tomorrow."
"When did you turn a beggar ?" I ask feeling Gray's seductive fingers graze my thighs with his lips
perfectly adoring my skin. I'm certain he's gonna leave a mark.
"Just give her and save yourself the stress." Gray whispers kissing my temple.
"How much ?" I ask her and I could nearly feel her giggle.
"100 bucks." I scoff and gasp a moan as Gray's finger gently brush past the corners of my breast.
He's turning me on.
"I don't have cash with me right now. I'll give you tomorrow."
"Seriously Ariel ? I need it today and I'm giving you back tomorrow."
Gray groans behind me and take his hands off me. I feel alone at once. I turn to look at him and
watch him shove out money from his pocket.
"Give it to her." He says forcing the money on my palm.
"No.." I whisper. He roll his eyes and threatened to unlock my door.
"Why are you doing this ?"
"Ariel , who are you talking to ?" Leslie asks from the other side of the door. I scoff and look at
Gray whose hand is still on my knob. He raises his eyebrows and tilts his head to the side daring
me to refuse his money.
"Ariel." Leslie knocks lightly on my door.
"Fine..." I mentally smack my head and open the door to peek outside. Leslie tried to step inside
my room but I beat her to it. I press the money on her chest at once.
"Goodnight." I said and shut the door.
"Woah. This is almost four hundred. Thanks psycho."
"Keep it, don't pay back." I reply leaning against the door with my back.
"Have you started fucking a rich guy now ?"
"Will you please take your dirty mouth out of my door please and mind your business."
" Is someone in there with you ?"
" Leslie , get out. You snitch too much. I'm busy and I need to be alone."
She chuckles." Is Gray in there with you ? Your kindergarten teacher.." She chuckles and scoff.
Gray raises his brows clearly surprised. Yeah, kindergarten.
He smirks and lean me against the door. Before i could reply Leslie he's already kissing me.
"Silly girl. You're lucky you lend me some cash." Leslie scoffs. I hear her footsteps down the hall
and the sound of her door being open and shut.
"Seriously ?" I bite his bottom lip and wiggle from his hold but he's not leaving me.
" Kindergarten teacher ?" He smirks and playfully smack my butt. Really ?
I breathe in and bite the inside of my cheek. Yeah, he just spank my butt and I liked it.
"Tinkerbell.." he smirks and pull me into him knowing fully well he's making my stomach churn.
" She doesn't think it's you. Forget about her , she's psychotic."
He hums and nods. "Go get dressed. I'm taking you out."
"Gray it's almost night fall. I need to study." I whine.
"Skip it for tomorrow. We won't stay out late and you won't spend the night. I'm gonna bring you
back." He smirks at his attempt of seduction as he tuck back my damp hair behind my ear.
"Fine. Go to the bathroom while I get dressed." I walk past him and walk to the closet. I halt and
turn around, Gray didn't bother to move but he continue watching me.
"You're not gonna watch me dress , right ?"
"I'll sit right on your couch and shut my eyes , better ?"
"Gray it's still the same."
"I won't peek. I'm not cheap." He winks and walk to sit on my couch opposite the width of my bed.
Truly he leans against the chair and stare blankly at the ceiling with his eyes shut.
I quickly slip on a black jeans under my towel and put on my bra. I search for a t-shirt and
remembered it must be cold out there so I opted for a grey colored hoodie.
"Done.." I announce. Gray lowers his head as his eyes stay on my figure. Do I look that bad ?
"Why did you wear a grey colored hoodie ?" He asks calmly with his lower lip grazing his teeth.
"Um.. I totally forgot it's one of your favorite colors. I can take it off." I say about removing it.
"You're pretty." He says and that seems to halt my attempt.
"You're ready ?" He asks standing on his feet.
"I think."
He smiles and nod and we walk out of my room.
.
•••••
.
" Why are all your cars tinted ?" I ask letting the night breeze soothe my skin cause he opens the
sunroof of his car.
"Privacy." He replies as he speed up down the dark street.
My hair went in different directions because of the reckless air of the night.
"Don't you have a hairband or something to hold your hair still ?" He asks with his left hand on my
lap rubbing circles of warmth .
"Didn't carry any." I chuckle and gather my hair to hold together and weave it to it's length.
"So you could do that all these while ?" Gray chuckles handling the wheel like the cute crackhead
that he is.
I shrug enjoying the warmth of his hand as he speed through the dark streets. The street light
illuminated the street and it is beautiful. I stay quiet just as Gray as both of us bury our thoughts to
the song blaring on a normal rate from his stereo. He's a freak when it comes to music. There's
always a hidden sexual message to every of his song. I'm just gonna get used to this and also his
frequent cursing.
Climb on board
We'll go slow and high tempo
Light and dark
Hold me hard and mellow
I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure
Nobody but you, 'body but me
'Body but us, bodies together
I love to hold you close, tonight and always
I love to wake up next to you
.
" So what's with your usual playlists ?" I ask him listening to the song.
He chuckles and turn to look at me but look back at the road in no time. " Don't like it ?"
" I do. It's just.. I don't know.." I sigh and smile.
" It's not always about sex. I guess the message is also about feelings and..."
"Love ?" I ask him and turn to look at him. He didn't reply or look at me but I feel his shoulders
tensed at the word 'love'.
" You don't believe in love right ?" I ask and chuckle and bite my bottom lip. His eyes snap to my
figure on his passenger seat as a smirk curl up his lips.
" I didn't say that Snow White."
" What's with the change of nicknames ?" I tuck back my loose strands of hair and cross my arms.
" I don't know.." he sighs and smile at me before looking back at the road.
I nod and tap my fingers on the window sill and stare at nothing but the dark cold night.
"Are you always careful around your family including your sister ?" He asks out of the blue.
I sigh."Yeah. For a lot of reasons. I can't just say my family is not normal."
" Are you abused or maybe yelled at ?"
I shake my head." Not really. They are just over protective and strict. They don't like boys slash
boyfriends." I chuckle nervously and bite my bottom lip.
Gray nods and for once he removes his hand from my laps and halts his car. This place looks
like a rural area. The yellow lights brighten the outside as people chatter. Not people but quite a
normal amount of people.
The distance has a fireplace with maybe couples who sits around it. The other side of the car
park sits a guitarist who plays low and melodious music as he strums his guitar.
"Why do you like the countryside ?" I ask getting out of the car with Gray beside me.
"Maybe because I grew at this side of town in London. Mom likes it. When I was four I think, she
suggests we move to the rural areas because of several reasons. It's peaceful and free from
shits." He says as we lean against his car.
"Wow. To be true , I like it here. They seems to always mind their business."
"Exactly. Not some crowded city with silly assholes." He Chuckles.
"I thought you like the developed areas more. I mean with fancy and classy restaurants and
clubs."
" I think there's a time for everything."
"Did you just quote the Bible for me ?" I ask him and raise my brows.
"Fuck Tinkerbell. What did you see me as ? An unreligious devil who skip Catholic class ?" He
snorts and shake his head.
"There are times for slutty clubs and hoes and time to get laid." He smirks and smiles at me.
"And also there are times to just escape the world with someone as pretty as you. Someone who
is different."
And that's it. 'Different'. Guys and the word different. My heart just melts the more and it's not
really appreciative the more I get relaxed around him. He makes me happy , fact. Gray doesn't
judge me, another fact. And he's never pushy , triple facts.
"What are you thinking about?" He whispers so his lips gently pecks my neck.
I smile and cross my arm as I watch the guitarist.
"Just nothing. I'm just glad I'm here.. with you.."
"Wanna drink something or maybe eat something ?" He asks as he lowers his head to look at me.
Am I that short ?
"Yeah."
"What should I get you ?"
" Maybe Cookies or fries also maybe Sprite."
"Sprite ?"
"What ? I like non-alcoholic." I laugh at his expression.
"Thank you." I playfully blow kisses at him as I watch him walk to the store at the other side of the
road.
I look around the park and smile at the guitarist. He concentrates on every string that he strims
and sing along. About three couples stand close to the singer as most people drop coins and
dollar bills on his bowl. Removing a note from my back pocket , I walk to the guitarist and drop the
bill.
I walk back to my earlier position to lean on Gray's car. He walk out of of the store and my eyes
couldn't peel off from his irresistible form. I think he was created on a Sunday morning when God
might have decided to rest. His tattoos still crave out to their own perfections around his arms. His
tone skin fits perfectly to his white T-shirt and his natural messy hair.
"Here." He stretch a little paper bag at me."Before you eye rape me." I blush and take it.
"Thanks. A lot of cookies.." I murmur after opening the bag.
"Yeah. They are all yours."
I smile and nod to nothing.
"You wanna sit ?" He asks after battling with one cookie.
"Where are we gonna sit ?" He takes my hand and lead me to the trunk of his car. He lifts me off
the ground and sit me on the trunk.
"Better ?" He asks with his seductive smirk. I nod and appreciating his gesture.
"You care for some ?" I ask shaking the cookie in his face.
"I don't eat cookies, Tinkerbell."
"I'm stuck. Now i have two questions. Why don't you like cookies and why do you like calling me
Tinkerbell ?"
"Nothing. Both answers."
"Such a jerk." I mutter with cookies stuck to my mouth.
"A cute jerk..." He bites his bottom getting in between my legs. I squirm absently to the new found
connection.
"I didn't call you cute."
He shrugs and rub circles absently on my lower back.
"You should taste this." I motion to another piece of cookie in my mouth.
"I should taste it in your mouth."
Wait ! What ? I bite the inside of my cheek to stop me from blushing so bad. My hands hang on
the air still holding an already bitten cookie. He drops my hand to my side and tilts his head.
"Can I ?" I nod and swallow. He pinch a little amount and slide it inside my mouth. My lips wraps
itself around his warm fingers and I can't really believe what I'm doing.
His fingers slide out of my mouth and his mouth takes over. He kissed me gently caressing my
thighs up to my lower back. I wrap my hand around his neck as we kiss each other desperately.
His hands slides under my hoodie and caress my bare back.
"Damn..."he breathe out touching our foreheads together.
"Where did you learn to kiss like that ?" He asks still leaning his forehead on mine.
"Maybe you thought me." I chuckle as a matter of fact. I haven't kissed anyone before and it's
quite addicting. Gray's my new addition and maybe my downfall that I can't resist.
"Why do I want you so bad ?" He asks taking his forehead off mine to stare into my eyes. I don't
have an answer for that question.
" I don't know." He chuckle and nod looking at my hand.
"I have a party this weekend. You should come with me."
"I.."
"Please. I want you to accompany me so I won't feel lonely. I'll get you a dress and everything you
would need. Just say yes." A party with Gray ? It won't be cool.
"I thought you said you wanted to stay away from him ? Look at you , planning to run into exile
with him." My own conscience laugh at me. I wish I could seal her up.
"Will it be safe ?"
" I'm gonna be there right by your side." He lace our fingers together and smile. " And I will never
pull away either." He kiss my temple and that seems to reassure me that I'll be fine.
.......
" So what did you say your name is again ?" This lady whose name I've come to realize it's
Meghan ask for the hundredth time.
She's too pushy and sometimes weird. Gray ask her to take me out and get a dress for the
party.
"Ariel." I reply and watch her snake through the dresses on each wardrobe of a boutique that I
have never visited.
She's the definition of class. Her shoes , hair and even her fake lashes. Fantasy sucks.
"So what did you give him ? Gray would never sleep with a girl like you ." Was that supposed to
come out as an insult ? Yeah, it's an insult.
"Are you a model ?" She asks sarcastically.
"No. I'm in college."
"College..." She laughs.
God why can't I be active and aggressive. She stops laughing and eyes me from head to toe.
"You don't fit in his league. You know the funniest part , he's gonna get tired of you after getting
you on his bed. You should concentrate on school and stop running after things that you can't
handle. You don't know Gray. And once you discover who he is, It might be too late buddy....."
And what's that supposed to mean ?
.
Oops. Someone's in for it.
[8/4, 3:01 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 20
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I wish I could run back to my apartment and sleep with my face pressed against my pillow. She
is kinda right. I mean look at me... And look at him. We're like two different people who may never
fit in. Maybe Gray's too much and truth be told I don't even know what I am to him. Maybe one of
his few toys.
I couldn't stop thinking about her words. They were hurtful and insulting.
"Why did he choose to take you to the party ?"
I cross my arms and let her go through every dress on each hanger and mannequins.
"You're too cheap and not classy. Why don't you date someone your class ?" She scoffs
mockingly and pick out two dresses.
"Why do you care so much about who Gray sleeps with ? I mean you're just his employee and
also a snitch." She pause on her track and turn to look at me.
"Maybe because I don't like golddiggers like you." She scowl, glaring at me.
"I'm not a golddigger."
"Nobody cares. We'll need a lot of expensive things to cover up your bad tracks. Broke ass.." she
chuckle and continue walking.
I turn my back to the exit and walk out of the boutique. I might not be perfect but I won't let
anyone look down at me. I hail a taxi and hop in. I received a text from Gray asking me if I was
okay but I ignored him. Maybe he should stay away from me but he won't listen. I don't even
wanna be around him either but something in me is always pushing me to him.
Stopping right at my apartment , I get out and paid the driver before entering my apartment.
.
~GRAY~
.
" Why don't you start talking. I don't wanna hurt you and i don't feel like hurting you either. Why
did your fuckin boss ask you to trail my movements and stalk me ?" I ask this weirdo.
He whimpers and try to break out from the chains on the chair he was sitting. I have to cut out
one of his fingers and he's still not talking. One bitchy movement and he's gonna get his blood
littered.
"I ain't gonna tell you shit , dickhead." He groans.
"Manny.." I snap at Manny as he collides his fist on this asshole. His head snap to the side at the
effect of the punch.
"Turn him upside down and let him gag for air after his blood must have leak to his brain." I said to
Manny as i walk out of the warehouse.
"Ready for the party ?" Reid ask as we walk to my car.
"I should be sincere , I don't feel like going. But it's Trent, I need to show up to please the fucker."
"And you're taking that nerdy girl as your date."
"She's not a nerd." I scowl at Reid who's totally taken off guard by my sudden out burst.
He chuckles." What do you see in her Gray ?"
"A lot."
"So, what's that supposed to mean ?"
"It means you're gonna take her out of your mouth and leave her alone. She's not one of your
slutty hookers."
"You remember Sinclair right ?"
"I'm a busy man Reid, I can't just recognize every douchebag."
" Yeah ? Your father's slash your rival. He's gonna be there. Don't scare your little Birdy cause
anybody can pull any type of stunt. You don't wanna risk her safety." I sigh and stuck my hands in
my front pocket.
"I'm gonna be there. She'll be fine." My chauffeur drove in with my car as I get in with Reid.
.
.......
" Meghan where's she ?"
"I don't know. She was with me at the boutique and i couldn't find her anymore. She just
disappeared and didn't tell me where she was going."
Reid exchange looks with me before picking up a cigar and a lighter.
"What's that supposed to mean ?"
" Boss I don't know her whereabouts. It's like.... I don't know what to say."
I pick up my phone from the coffee table and dialed her number. She's not picking my calls and
I push back the urge to drive to her apartment and have a word with her.
"What did you tell her ?" I ask after calling her several times and it was abortive.
"Nothing .." she lie and it's just obvious.
"Meg, what did you tell her ?" I yell at Meghan who seems unfazed.
" Woah , woah, man take it easy on her. Meghan did you tell her anything on not ?"
"I told her nothing. I only did my job and she was being too nosy and rude."
"Get out. If I find out you said shit to her , you're loosing your job."
She sighs and walk out.
"So you care so much about her ?"
"Dude, shut up."
"Gray..." That all too familiar voice walks into the living. Good Lord what's she doing here ?
"Look who decides to show up. Jhene." Reid said dragging non-stop on his cigar.
"Hi Reid. Hey babe." Babe ? Fuck me. How did I come to know her ?
"And I heard Trent's hosting a party tonight. Still dealing with shit with him ?" She asks and drop
her bag on the single couch.
" What are you doing here Jhene ?"
"That's rude. I just got back from LA and I sort of missed you . Plus Kennedy is coming over. She
missed you and I also need money for her child support."
"Yeah , daddy."
"Don't call me dad." I snap at Reid. I really don't wanna imagine how I come to know Jhene.
Kennedy is the one thing I care about since she's family to me.
"I can't babysit , you know that right."
"Get a babysitter. School's on vacation and I'll be busy with my fashion line. I have business to
run."
"Seriously Jhene. I also have business to run. I can't look out for her."
"Business ? I don't remember you run one. Just fill up the space in my bank account. I took her to
Disneyland and that shitty place cost me a lot of money. And also mind your stupid language
around my daughter. She's been learning to much swearing from you. I can't believe my 8 year old
said the F-word because of you and you too Reid."
She rolls her eyes and smirks.
"What do you want ?"
"I'm hungry and I'm horny." She groan silently and climb upstairs.
"Most times I think I'm a dad."
"Literally you are. I can't keep up with her. It's annoying you had an affair with her before your
older brother went MIA."
True. Jhene is my older brother's baby mama. It was just a one night stand few years ago and
she returned with a baby. He was choice less and had to play his fatherly role. And now he's gone
, I'm basically the kid's second family aside her whore mother. She always wanna make me look
like the dad and I hate it. I don't like kids , but Kennedy is a girl you can't avoid. I had to pay half of
her bills and that includes taking care of her too. I literally feel like a dad.
My ringing phone distract me from my thoughts and it was who I've always wanted to talk to.
"Ariel , what happened ?" I ask her on the phone.
"I missed your call earlier." Her voice sounds faint on the phone.
"Where are you ?"
"Home."
I sigh and run my fingers through my hair. I can't believe Meghan told her shit. If not for her
expertise , she should be fired by now.
"What happened ? What did she say to you ?" The background went silent for few seconds.
"I'm sorry.." I say to her after waiting for her reply.
"I'm coming to pick you up."
"Gray don't. I'm fine just tired."
"What about the party ?"
"I'm gonna puke just being around people. What if I mess up ? What if I'm not compatible for you
?" I knew it. Fuck Meghan. Why would she look down on herself every second. It's crazy she's the
most beautiful girl I've ever seen.
"I'm sending my driver to come pick you up and someone better who's gonna shop for your
clothes. Look I'm sorry. You should come over and let's talk this over with."
She laughs on the phone." You're impossible Gray. I'll be waiting."
"Hope you're okay with the press ?"
" Wait ? Really ?" She groan on the phone.
"I can't handle the media. You're popular and i don't want to get myself involved."
Chat Martinmartino on zero eight one eighty thirty fourteen twenty one to be added to his
whatsapp group.
"So what do you suggest ?" I ask and she remains silent on the phone.
"I don't know. Whatever that makes you happy." She heaves a deep breath and I wish she was
here. She drives me so fuckin Insane.
"Thanks. Get ready he's coming to get you."
"Gray.." she calls out after few seconds.
"Yeah ?"
She giggles on the phone.
"Nevermind.." she chuckles and hang up.
Fuck. Did she have to.
"You're crushing on her ? Gray you have to stop."
"My dude , seriously, give me ten feet. Stop acting like the fuck face you're."
"What ever thing you're planning man, you should quit. You can't run summit with some random
girl." I sigh and stare at my swimming pool through the transparent glass walls.
Random girl huh ?
.
~ARIEL~
.
Finally I agreed again. As long as I'm still breathing maybe I can't really avoid Gray. A petite
redhead dress me up for this mystery party with different types of makeup brush kissing my face
every now and then. She decides on a light purple strap dress that drops mid thighs and a killer
glass stilettos.
I feel different with diamond necklace and earrings. Now I feel fake. Yeah it's a party for the rich,
you have to dress rich to fit in. I wanna be me not this silly wears that's gonna return to this closet
after the party.
"They are all yours. You're keeping them." She said with her obvious Latin accent.
I watch her replace my black colored hair with a blonde wig. She slightly brush the wave and
finish my makeup.
"All done." She squeal turning my swivel chair to look at the mirror.
"No way."
"Yes way babe. I'm a genius." I watch the redhead through the mirror as she smiles.
I look different. Like some super model. Is this what you look like when a stylist dress you up ?
Someone else stare right back at me and that someone was so beautiful. The blonde wig fits my
almost tan olive skin and I look beautiful. I know I look beautiful but then this new Blondie that's
staring right back at me is different.
"Let's go. Mr Carter is obviously waiting for you." I stand up to my feet and almost trip on this heels
but she hold me at once to keep me steady.
"Are you sure you can walk with this ?" She ask with a really stupid smirk.
"Yeah , thanks." One wrong step and I'm on my face kissing the floor.
I follow her and she lead me to Gray. His eyes couldn't peel off off me as I slowly walk to his
figure avoiding falling and embarrassing myself.
"I'm just gonna leave." The redhead mutters and walk away.
Reid, I assume bites his bottom lip before walking away. I look at the floor and absently fiddle
my fingers.
"Someone is nervous ?" He asks.
I raise my head to look at him and his perfect grey orbs glue to mine. Oh God , I feel like peeing.
"Hi..." I said nervously.
Gray chuckles. " Hey. Ready."
I nod and take his.
"Be free to fall with those killer heels , I'll catch you." He whispers as we walk outside to his
convoy. I giggle and step inside his car with the help of his driver or whatever thing he calls him.
The drive was quiet. Gray's eyes were always staring at me.
"Nice blonde." He hold back his chuckle as I turn to look at him.
"I just hope I don't look bad."
"You're beautiful. As always." I nervously nod my head and look at my feet like it's the most
interesting thing ever.
The car halts in front of a luxurious hotel. Wow. DYNASTIES read out in broad capital letters at
the top.
"Don't freak out." He whispers giving my hand a gentle squeeze as the driver open up the door for
us to step out.
Stepping out , my eyes snap to one of this crazy media assholes. One reason I choose not to
study journalism. Stalkers. He guides me in with his hand not leaving my lower back. The cold air
brush against my skin as we step inside including the eyes of who care to look at their new guest.
It's fairly occupied with rich people and their expensive clothes.
"Gray.." a man walks to us holding a glass of champagne I guess.
"Hi Trent."
"I can't help but admire your date." He flirts with his seducing smirk.
"She's out of the list. Look somewhere else Trent."
Out of the list. What's that supposed to mean ?
"I see. It's nice you showed up. You mind I introduce you to New partners ?" He asks looking at
me weirdly and then Gray. His brows were partially furrowed as Gray nods holding my hand.
We walk to a secluded spot with a reserved table with two occupants. All with suits. Gray draws
out a seat and sit close to me after I've settled down. He whispered something to Trent as he
Trent nodded still not taking his dark eyes off me. Why are parties boring to me ? I zoned out of
their conversation and glue my attention to the dance floor. Couples dance slowly to the classic
music while others chatter.
I excused Gray to use the restroom which he wanted to follow me but I refused. I wanted space
because I wasn't comfortable with obviously rich people and Reid's unending dark stares. I stare
at my reflection in the mirror and I'm a bit tipsy with the few glasses of champagne that I've
consumed. After taking several breaths, i step out of the restroom only to stand face to face with
Reid. I don't like him , he's too creepy.
"Hi..." I stutter. He lean against the wall with his hands in his front pocket smirking at me.
"You look cheaply different. What do you want with Gray ?" What type of question is that ? The
last time i checked, Reid isn't gay.
"I'm sorry , what ?"
"How much did he offer you to get you in bed ? I'm sure you're easily manipulated." He scowl.
"Please excuse me." I proceed to walk past him but his hand raise up to smack my butt. Holy
Christ.
I turn to look at him shamelessly dumbfounded.
"What's wrong with you ?" I yell.
"Nice ass you've got. How much do I have to pay to feel that. Just tell me how much you charge
for a night." He smirks walking to my figure and forcefully pressing me against the wall.
"Leave me alone. Stay away from me." I sob silently praying Gray should just walk in.
"When he's done with your little pussy why don't you be a good girl and come to my bed."
I push him off me and something extremely stronger in me slapped him. I would never slap
someone , maybe except Leslie who made me think less of myself.
" Bitch..." He grabs my neck and push me gently against the wall.
"You'll regret this. If you know what's good for you , take your cheap ass and run away from me. If
you by any chance tell Gray anything about what happened...." He chuckles and lean close to my
ear.
" Get ready to mourn your stupid family every week..."
........
Oh wow
What do you think ? Meghan now Reid.
[8/4, 3:02 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 21
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
.
Parties are never lively , reasons I wanted Ariel to come. Just her form gives me joy. I always
admire the way she pouts and her shy smile turns me on. She's unbelievably beautiful and too
perfect. I wanted to follow her to the restroom to make sure she's okay but she assured me she
would be fine.
I couldn't take my eyes off her on that killer dress of hers. The eyes of this horny men around
won't stop looking at her as she walk to the restroom. Who wouldn't look at her ? She's something
words can't describe.
"Did she know ?" Trent snap me out of my thoughts.
"She doesn't. And I don't want her to." I grab the glass of champagne and take a quick gulp.
"Where did you find her ? She doesn't fit in your circle. Sorry I don't mean it that way." I nod lightly
and empty the glass.
"It's fine. Nice party though." My eyes scan the floor and it's filled with fake assholes.
I watch people chatter and dance. My eyes drop on a familiar dickwad with his stupid and
annoying squad. He is escorted by his two personal guards. Fuckin Russian.
"Gray Carter." He says my name with sarcasm. I fuckin hate him. For a lot of personal reasons.
" I'm glad you're still breathing." He taunts me.
"Vladimir , not here." Trent intrude.
The other men on the table watch carefully while my guards stand on guard watching. I drop the
glass and stand up face to face with this douchebag.
"Why are you stalking me dick ?" I ask him and he smirks. I wish I could shoot his ugly smirk off
his stupid face. That will cause a tantrum.
"Why would I stuck you pussy ? I'm just trying to be sure you're fine." He smirks and I so hate it.
"Stay away from my path. Tell yourself to stop stalking me and we will be fine."
"Don't threaten me Carter." He whispers.
"Don't start a war you won't be able to finish. I won't hesitate.." he nods and chuckle.
"Nice date." He tilts his head to the side and i follow his eyes to see Ariel watching me intensely.
"Stay away from her." I tell him and walk back to Ariel.
"You're okay ?" I ask. She looks tense or maybe scared.
"Yeah. Are you okay ?" She ask stealing glances from behind me.
" As long as you're okay , I'm okay." I kiss her temple and hold her wrist.
"Come with me.." we walk to the back of the hotel and it's totally quiet just as I expected. All you
could hear is the faint music from the party inside.
"You look beautiful.." i tell her and squeeze her hand gently.
"Thanks.." She reply looking everywhere but me.
"Ariel..." She look up and blush. Why's she always nervous ?
I hold her waist and pull her to myself. I love her hair and it's scent. I bury my face in her neck
and wrap both hands around her waist. She squirm absently and flatten her hands on my chest.
I pull back to look at her face and tuck back her loose blonde hair behind her ear. How could
she look perfect in everything ? I touch our foreheads together with my hand still around her tiny
waist. Now I feel selfish for trying to keep her for myself.
"What am I to you Gray ?" She asks and open her eyes to lock with mine.
"A lot." I smile and pull her to me to feel her lips. I kiss her lips as she return the kiss looping her
hands around my neck. It took almost everything in me to not have her in bed.
I caress her killer hips as she moan into my mouth. She nip perfectly on my bottom lip as i part
my lips more for her to take in. She stops at once and lean her forehead against mine.
"Can you drive me home ?"
"You're tired ?" She nod and smile.
I hold her wrist and twist the diamond bracelet on her wrist.
"You should keep this. I bought it specifically for you." She smile and quietly giggle.
"Thanks Gray." She kiss my cheek and hug me.
...
~ARIEL~
.
Sitting opposite Brandon and Piper right at SANDS & WINCHES has turn into our daily activities
after class. Piper scroll non-stop on her iPad while I finished up my school work. This is my first
semester and i really need good results.
Brandon walk back to our booth with milkshake in his hand , slurping noisily on it and singing .
"Brandy , please stop singing." Piper groans still glue to her iPad.
"Why ?" He asks clearly intimidated.
" I just can't say you sing aweful but you sound like nails on a fuckin chalk board." She grit her
teeth and I couldn't help but snort out a laugh. Seriously , nails on a chalkboard ?
"That's insulting.." Brandon glares playfully and continues slurping noisely on his milkshake.
"Ariel." Piper calls my name without looking from her iPad.
"Yeah ?" I reply scribbling on my notebook.
"Do you have a twin sister ? Like a super model with blonde hair ? Partially dating Gray Carter."
That seems to make me stop cause it bought my attention.
"I don't know what you're talking about. I don't have a twinny." I say trying to play calm. Stupid
jobless journalists.
"Take a look at this.." Piper says turning her iPad to face me.
I blink my eyes at the picture. It's a picture of me and Gray about entering DYNASTIES holding
hands. I wasn't looking at the camera since my mind must have traveled far.
"Wow..." Brandon muse beside me.
"Look at the headline. GRAY'S GOT A MYSTERY GIRL. She's hot and looks like you." Piper says.
I scoff and shake my head
"Now I need to rehydrate. I'm having a migraine." I grin grabbing my bottle water.
"According to psychology classes from professor plankton, he said there are about three people
around the world that basically shares the same resemblance with you. Never mind." Brandon
shrugs.
"Hey guys..." Alexa calls out walking to our booth.
She look awesomely perfect as always with her white crop top , black short skirt and boots. Her
leather jacket hang around her shoulders as she takes a sit with Piper holding a cup of ice cream
that's filled to the brim.
"Hi cousin." She blow kisses at me and sits her ice cream on the table.
"Hi.." Piper and Brandon say to her with a sincere smile. I'm glad they are getting used to each
other.
I reach for her cup of ice cream to ease down my anxiety.
"So what's going on ?" She ask and snap her fingers at me." We haven't talked about that Friday
night at Armani's. Who's the hottie who took you home ?" Alexa asks.
"Aww. No one took me home." I lie again.
"Hmm ? She returned with a hickey." Brandon says with a cocky brow. I hate him sometime.
"Spill it Ariel."
I groan and facepalm myself. "It's not what you think. I danced with a random guy who kissed me
in my drunk state and he gave me hickeys. He was obviously aggressive." I huff eating Alexa's ice
cream.
They grin and smirk at the same time.
"Guys.. I'm a bad drunk. It's normal for me." I assure them in other to keep up with my lie. Don't
ask me why I'm lying , I need to if I want to live a normal life.
"Woah. Is that Gray ?" Alexa asks at once snatching Piper's iPad.
"Alrighty. Mystery girlfriend ?" Alexa mutter blinking her eyes. She lightly zoom the picture and
look at me above the iPad.
"Wow. Cousin has a mystery look alike." She grin awkwardly and give the iPad back to Piper.
" Just my thoughts. Just that this one looks like a model. Must be an English model. Heard he's
always hanging out with with models from England." Piper says and that didn't stop Alexa from
looking at me weirdly. Did she know ?
"So who's willing to attend a frat party tonight ? I'm throwing the party ?" Alexa asks out of the blue
maybe to ease the tension.
" I'm in. I need to drink a lot this weekend." Piper mutter dropping her iPad.
"She got a heartbreak." Brandon chuckle.
"Shut up Brandon." Piper scoff and roll her eyes.
"Who broke your heart babe ?"
"He's lying. We were just messing around and obviously people get tired in relationships."
"Technically." Alexa mutter eating from the ice cream too.
"Sorry buddy. You're beautiful and you'll easily hook up with someone." I wink at her.
"Is that Ariel giving an advice about hooking up ?" Brandon asks and wiggle his brows. The guys
giggle.
"Whatever Brandon." I murmur and chuckle.
After that party with Gray I've been avoiding him. I know I'm always a looser each time I try to
avoid him. He doesn't give up and I always find myself going back to him. My life might not be
perfect but trust me it's way peaceful without Gray. That terrible encounter with Reid made me run
away from him.
I wasn't afraid of his threats but of course it reminded me of Freddie. Abuse. I look at my wrist
and twist the diamond bracelet. It fits perfectly to my hand and it reminds me of him. How am I
supposed to avoid him with his property in my hand ?
"Earth to Ariel..."
"Uh..." I blink my eyes and bite my bottom lip. They've been talking ? Thanks to Gray.
"Are you coming to frat ? Pipes told me Leslie stopped you from going to a frat party the last time
and they fought. Should I beat up Leslie so you will come ?" Alexa crosses her arms and smirk.
I chuckle and shake my head sideways.
"Chill guys. I already talked to her to stop telling me what to do. I'm coming because I need to feel
alive."
"Are your parents still bugging you ?" Alexa ask eating a bowl of chips. I didn't notice she ordered
that.
"You know they won't stop. They are being overprotective and strict." I defend.
"But that's not being strict if they won't caution your whore sister Leslie."
"I hate her best friend Hazel. Bitch denied her mom one day at campus because her mom wasn't
classy enough to fit in her fake classy life. Pfft." Brandon says.
"Hell no.." I mutter.
"Hell Yeah. Daddy and mommy kicked her out of their lives and that includes tuition fee. She's
hooked with her fuck boy boyfriend. His dad's a bit loaded." Piper adds eating from Alexa's chip
bowl.
"That was a stupid move. Who denies their parents because of class ?" I ask pretty surprised by
Hazel's tale.
" Hazel.." Brandon and Piper replies as we laugh.
"You're coming to frat ?"
"Of course. I need to loosen up a bit. My parents are trying to make my life hard with their endless
rantings." They chuckle at once.
.
***
.
Main goal is to forget about Gray Carter if I want to live normal. He texted and I had to reply just
to make him think I'm not avoiding him. I put on a peach strap dress with a decent V neck at the
front and the back is lace to the waist. Alexa suggest the outfit and Piper also second it including
Brandon. I'm still wearing the bracelet Gray gifted me and it's perfect. Without being told you'd tell
it cost a thousand Grand.
Slipping on my shoes I follow Piper out of my room to meet Alexa and Brandon downstairs.
Leslie's eyes burn holes through my skin as she eye my outfit. I hate to admit it but I hate her to
the core. Such a snitchy hypocrite.
" Slut..." She mutter inaudibly as we walk past her.
"I'm taking permission to fuck your sister's ass. I fuckin hate her." Piper mutters.
"Ignore her if you choose to breathe quietly." I tell her as she laughs.
We walk out of the lobby as we hop inside Brandon's car. I laugh to Alexa's weird dance to the
music as Brandon drive to the frat house. In less than twenty minutes , he halts the car amidst
other cars and we step out.
I mutter to myself." Breathe Ariel. You can do this. You're getting drunk tonight and you're
forgetting about Gray Carter." Like you can idiot.
" You're okay girlfriend ?" Piper ask once we step inside the frat house.
"Yeah." I giggle and welcome the loud music. It's so loud with sweaty bodies dancing to the loud
music.
"Let's get us drinks." Brandon leads the march and we follow behind to the kitchen.
Two guys stand beside the counter pouring shots on short glasses. Piper wink at one as she
collects the shots handing them to us. I breathe in and gulp it at once. My throat. It burns my throat
a little as the liquid gulp down. That didn't stop us. I feel a bit tipsy and I don't even remember how
many shots I've taken.
Alexa walks in as she smile at us.
She lead us out of the kitchen to the living room. I sit close to Piper on a couch as Alexa pass us
red cups. I don't even know what type of liquid but I drown it. I barely could feel their taste but it
was better than my first time. Getting drunk sucks .
"Hey guys.." some bunch of collegers greeted and sit around the couch. Red cups filled their
hands as they giggle to the loud music.
"Ariel." A guy said from beside me. I turn to look at him and he's awkwardly familiar.
"Wait. Ryan right ?"
He smiles and nod. His blue eyes take in my figure and I bet he just drooled.
"Damn you're more pretty than i remember." He says and I chuckle.
"Thanks. You're not bad yourself." I return his nice speech and he just smirks more.
"Freshman ?"
"Yeah. And you ?"
"This is my second year."
"Woah. It's a pleasure seeing you."
"How the fuck did you know my cousin ?" Alexa asks sitting in between us.
"Woah. Easy there Alex. She's pretty and I've met her before."
"Yeah ? He's a good guy sis. Nice grades and basketball leader. I've been wanting to hook you
guys up , it's nice you knew each other before. Mission successful." She giggles and gulp the
vodka on her red cup.
"I'm just gonna move to the side." She mutters and stand up to sit beside me.
" Introduction please. My cousin is a freshman and she needs to know you guys." Alexa slurs.
She's tipsy.
They introduce themselves including two meany girls who has been shooting daggers at me for
talking to Ryan. Assholes.
" Who wants to play Dare and truth ?" Taylor asks.
Hell no. This isn't highschool.
" Truth and Dare dickwad. Not Dare and true. That's how you failed in English." Maynard teases
as we laugh. Hell yeah , I'm getting drunk.
" I'll go first. Gina , dare right ?" Taylor asks a chocolate skinned girl with black hair. She winks and
nods.
"I dare you to take off you shirt." Just a sec and she is already shirtless.
"Ariel , truth or dare ?" Becca the meany asshole who's been glaring at me earlier ask. She's too
cocky.
"Truth."
"Who's your first sex ?" She ask with a grin. I hate her already.
Brandon and Piper turn to look at me at once including Ryan and every other person on this
couch.
"We're waiting Gee. We don't have all night." Becca murmur.
" Come on Ariel , let's get you a drink." Piper hold my arm as she pull me out. Thank God. Where
will I start from.
" Thanks Gee." I whisper shout because of the loud music.
"You're welcome."
"Let's dance." She pull me to the dance floor as we begin dancing to the loud music.
Holy Christ I'm a bit drunk and I need more drink. Piper gives me her red cup and I didn't
hesitate to drink everything.
"I'll be back. I'll go get a drink." Piper shouted as she scurry pass the huge crowd.
That didn't stop me from dancing. I feel a guy's body behind me as he danced with me. I wanted
to look at my new partner but I ignored it. It's my night and I need to loosen up. His hands grab
around my waist as he pull me to feel his male property through his jeans. He kiss my neck and
that seems to snap sense into my head.
I turn around and I'm face to face with my worst nightmare. His smirk is like his heart, so dark. I
move back a little but his hand is faster cause he pulls me to himself.
"Hi bestie." He whispers.
" Get away from me."
"Missed me ? I said I was gonna find you... And I'm not letting you go this time sweetness...."
.......
Damn , he's psychotic.
[8/4, 3:03 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 22
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I push him a bit and pull away from him.
"You're crazy Freddie."
"How did you expect me to leave you for some other man ? Fuck girl you drive me crazy right from
highschool. And you look more sexy than usual."
"Stay away from me Freddie."
"Let's talk this out Ariel. Think about our good times Arie."
"There's no good time. Just a stupid naive me who trusted you. I hate myself for trusting you. You
don't even deserve anyone."
"I saved you from that stupid mistake you were about to make. I saved your ass Ariel cause you
don't even know what you were doing. You fuckin thought nun shit was your destiny. You deserve
more Ariel." He yells.
Thank God for the loud music if not we would caused a scene.
"Hey sis. Something going on ?" Alexa ask standing next to me. Her eyes fall on Freddie and it
spark in recognition.
"Hey, Gee you look familiar. Like we went to highschool together." She slurs with a smirk.
"Is he that dick called Freddie ? The asshole who pop your cherry ?" She whisper to me. I cross
my arm and nod.
"Wow." She smiles broadly. "I'm Alexa. You're ?"
"I'm Freddie."
"Damn. You're so hot in real life." Jeez. I mentally facepalm myself at Alexa's silly act. Really ?
"Can we talk in private ? I'd like to talk outside ?" She ask still holding his hand and rubbing circles
on top of his hand.
I sigh and meet eyes with him.
"Sure."
"Thank you." She giggles and snatch a bottle of alcohol from a guy's hand and drag me out with
her.
I was tensed and even scared just standing next to Freddie. I don't even feel drunk anymore.
Alexa shut the back door as the loud music calm down a bit.
"How dare you dick.." Alexa mutter as she kneeled Freddie's balls.
He groans and cup his generation.
"You horny fucker." She hiss and smack the bottle on Freddie's head. Oh my God.
"Alexa please.." I plea trying to stop her but she shoot me a death glare.
Freddie groans in pain still cupping his member with one hand and the other his head.
"Now you gonna talk. Why the fuck did you pop her cherry ? How dare you stole her v-card after
she trusted your ugly ass." Alexa yell still holding the half broken bottle.
"Fuckin bitch. I ain't telling you shit." Alexa threaten to punch him but i caught her fist.
"Alexa please."
"The fuck sis. This dildo pop your cherry with force. The bastard raped you with his micro dick.
Leave me lemme cut his balls off."
"Alex please. Let him be. He got what he deserved already."
"No you're wrong. He deserved to be raped by some gay man and that will make him feel the
pains you went through." She grit her teeth and punch Freddie.
Oh God. I can't stop them. And if she go on like this , Freddie's gonna retaliate and they will hurt
themselves.
"Hey guys.." Ryan says staring at bleeding Freddie.
"Fuck man." He mutters still confused about what happened to Freddie.
"Asshole get out of my party with your half inch dick." She spits
Freddie shoots daggers at Alexa before leaving. I rub my palm on my forearm and stare at
Alexa and Ryan.
"What just happened ?" Ryan asks still clearly baffled with the incident.
Alexa smiles and pull me into a bear hug. God , why can't she be my older sister ?
"I wanna go home." I coo still hugging her.
She release me from the hug and smile.
"Hey Ryan , can you take my sister home ? Don't fuckin flirt with her. I'll cut your balls off."
I chuckle including Ryan as he nods.
"Becareful okay. I'm gonna drop by tomorrow to check on you." She kiss my temple and motion
me to follow Ryan out .
I give her a small smile and leave with Ryan. I slide inside his vehicle and it's interior was super
beautiful but it wasn't compared to Gray's. I groan and fasten my seat belt. How can I be
comparing Gray and Ryan ?
"So you wanna talk about what happened back there ?" Ryan asks once he was on the road.
"It's nothing important. I don't even feel like talking about it." I sigh.
"It's fine. I understand your point. Did you enjoy the party ?"
"Yeah. I liked it and it's crazy i planned on getting drunk before going home. Mission failed." I
smirk.
Ryan throws back his head and laughs.
"Chill girlfriend. Trying to forget about someone special ?" He turns to look at me and send a wink.
I blush and bite my bottom lip.
"No. Just stressed out with college." I've obviously turned a liar too. What's even wrong with me.
"Yeah ? We can go to a party if you want. Just to get to know you better and succeed your
mission."
I smile at him. What a darling.
"Thanks Ryan. You're a good person and I admire that about you. Maybe next time. I'm really tired
and I need a hot bath to think less about unnecessary stuff." I shrug and he nods. Grateful that he
understands.
"Sure.." he halts his car and i unfastened my seatbelt.
"Thanks Ryan. See you at school on Monday."
"Sure thing Ariel." I get down from his car and wave him good bye before walking to my apartment.
I feel tired and depressed again. Just when i was working out my life , Freddie successfully walk
back in. Why can't I be lucky in my pale existence. I step out of the elevator and unlock my door to
get in. I shut the door and switch on the lights in the living room.
Where the hell is Leslie ?
I slip out of my shoes and hold them in my hands before walking down the hallway to crouch in
my bed.
" Oh my God... Fuck.." I freeze at my spot and blink my eyes.
I follow the sound of the muffle moaning and end up at Leslie's door. Just the gossip I am , I
glue my ears on her door and I could hear heavy breathings and loud moaning from Leslie and
groaning from the guy. I facepalm myself with one hand and shake my head. My family's
abnormal. I scoff and go to my room to sleep. Tonight's the worse night of my life.
***
.
I go through my phone same time stuffing cereal inside my mouth as Leslie walks in with her hair
in a messy bun. She looks stressed out. Of course she just had sex with some random guy or
maybe her college sweetheart. I look up from my phone and stare at her. This can't be one round.
I'm sure they go all night since i fell asleep just lying on my bed.
"What you staring at ? I'm sure you had some slutty fun at your slutty party last night."
"Yeah. Better than wallowing inside your stupid moans last night." She halts at once holding a
mug. She looks taken aback and her mouth is slightly open.
"You know you suck right ? Calling our parents and making up lies to make me look bad in order
to create perfect image for yourself. And now sneaking a boy into our apartment after calling me a
slut because I decide to attend a frat party. God , you're such an idiot Leslie. I might be naive
doesn't mean I'm stupid. 21 year old virgin really ?" I scoff and go back to eating my cereal.
I watch Leslie with the corner of my eyes as she slowly drop the mug and scratch the back of her
neck in shame.
"One more thing. The next time you're gonna call our parents to snitch about me and I won't
hesitate to start a fight with you. You're twenty one and stupid."
"Ariel , watch your tongue." She snap at me. I chuckle and laugh .
"Seriously ? What you gonna do ? Call me a slut ?"
"At least I'm better than your slutty ass. I don't sleep with random men."
"Wow. Really ? I bet that wasn't your cute college sweetheart Hayden. Stop trying to prove a point
to our parents that you can be responsible. I'm sorry to announce to you but they don't even care
about you. Asshole they care about their personalities. Their ego. Trying to claim perfect in front of
others and creating their own fucked up rules. Just lay back and make a wrong a move , you'd be
surprised to watch your favorite parents turn their backs on you. Just take your shameless face out
of my sight"
She groans and it hurts she couldn't get back at me as usual. She palms the counter and walk
out of the kitchen. I can't believe she can be so stupid. I chuckle to my brave act. She annoys me
to the core and I just can't withstand her nosy attitude.
"Cereal , yeah..." Alexa giggles as she walks to the next chair opposite mine on the counter. She
drop a Chihuahua on the floor and reach to take a spoon.
"How did you get in ?" I ask and carry the little dog off the floor.
"Through the door princess." She replies eating from the cereal bowl.
" Who owns this ?" Alexa raise her brows and shrug.
"My new emotional support dog."
I chuckle."Seriously Alexa. You know you don't need an emotional support dog. He's so cute.." I
coo , caressing it's furs.
"Where's Les ?"
"Surviving from her makeover sex.." I snort.
"What the fuck."
"She brought a guy home last night when I was at the frat house. Heard them moaning and doing
stupid things." I sigh and eat from my cereal and continue caressing the dog's furs.
"Leslie..." Alexa shouts her name. I roll my eyes and chuckle.
"Ariel , stop talking shit about me." Leslie says standing beside the kitchen doorway.
"Really ? Mary just caught you fucking one of your stupid flings." She laughs and that seems to
spark the anger in Leslie.
"What! You got something to say ?" Alexa raises her brows and scoffs.
"He wasn't one of my flings by the way." Leslie mutter.
"And I could bet that wasn't Hayden. Bitch , you broke up with Hayden because of your stupid
reasons." Alexa replies.
"Nah. It's because the red head colleger is broke and she needed someone who rides a tinted
car." I scoff.
" Ariel , really. What's wrong with you ?" She yell.
"Damn girl really. Thank God your mom never suggests you to be a sister. It would have been
terrible. You horny crazy liar. Leslie seriously ?"
Leslie crosses her arms and bites her bottom lip. If there's someone in the world I know Leslie is
scared of then it's Alexa. I still don't know why.
"The last time I checked , I have every right to sleep with who I want."
"Yeah. But do yourself a huge favor and stop talking shit about Ariel. I thought you've changed.
That's how you fucked my boyfriend in school's janitor closet pretending you never knew I dated
him in highschool." Alexa utter. My eyes widen as I stop caressing the dog's furs.
"Holy Moly."
"Alexa that's passed. We were eighteen and in highschool. Did you really have to bring it up
because you just wanna make me look bad."
"Hell yeah. Maybe you should suck my dick , bitch." Alexa rolls her eyes and get off the counter
stool to collect bottle water from the fridge.
Leslie glares at me and storm out of the kitchen. We won't be on speaking terms till further
notice.
"So , what's up Ariel ? Have fun with Ryan last night ?" I smile and raise my brows.
"I don't really know. He's a nice person and we just talked. What are you up to ?"
"Nothing." She smiles awkwardly and gulp the water after filling up a glass.
"So you wanna talk about that diamond bracelet ? The one you wore at frat and also at SANDS &
WINCHES ."
My heart leap to my feet at once. I blink my eyes and bite my bottom lip to hide the sudden
shock off my face. Did she know ? What am I supposed to tell her.
"Ariel..." She snap at her fingers at my face.
"Babe , you zoned out."
I chuckle and shrug.
"I own it."
" You don't own it Arie. I mean you can't afford that bracelet Ariel. I don't mean to sound rude sis ,
it's just that you can't use your money to buy a diamond bracelet worth 500 thousand grand. That's
half a million."
No way. Five hundred thousand dollars.
"That's a Cartier diamond bracelet. It ranges from fifty thousand dollars to one hundred dollars and
even one million. How did you get it ?"
I sit the Chihuahua on the counter top and scratch the back of my neck.
"Ariel , just tell me you're that mystery blonde haired girl with Gray on that photo."
Oh shit ! Caught.
" Are you dating Gray Carter ?"
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[8/4, 3:03 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 23
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
"Are you dating Gray Carter ?" I'm stucked with my lie as I stare at Alexa.
"Alexa no. It's.."
"Hey guys." Brandon walks in at once stopping my terrible unplanned lie.
He drops five boxes of pizza on the counter and sit close to Alexa. Piper follow behind and sit
next to me.
"What happened to her ?" Alexa asks referring to Piper who looks miserable.
"Clearly suffering from a hangover. How much did you drink from last night's party ?" I ask running
my fingers through the dog's furs.
"A lot. All thanks to emotional troubles. Shit who's this cute little thing ?" Piper brightens up as she
reach to carry the dog.
"Her name's Blue." Alexa reply giving me a look that obviously says we're not done with this
conversation.
"Aww. She's so cute.." Piper coo as she play with Blue including Brandon.
"Can I keep her ?" I ask Alexa. She roll her eyes and cross her elbow on the counter. " I mean
babysit her till you wish to take her back. I know she's your emotional support dog."
Alexa chuckles." She's just my pet. And you can keep her if you want."
I mentally squeal and drop the pizzas on the counter as I open the first box.
"Pizza. Wow! Are we celebrating something ?"
"We look around the frat house and we couldn't find you. Alex said you went home after your
horny fuck face bestie showed up." Piper says picking up a slice of pizza and stuff it inside her
mouth.
"Yeah. We decide to stop by at pizzeria and bought this..." Brandon motions to the pizza boxes.
Alexa chuckles and get up to the fridge to collect orange juice.
"Feast away your hangover." Brandon chuckle taking out a slice.
"We're planning a sleepover tonight at ours. There will be Pizzas , junk food and countless movies
on Netflix. So what's up ?" Brandon ask , stuffing a whole slice in his mouth. Yeah , he's Piper's
new roommate.
"I'm in. Bobby is not in the city and I'd love to come. What about you Ariel ?"
"Of course I'm coming. I really don't have anything to do tonight." I shrug and smile eating from the
pizza box.
"And also , I'm planning a trip to Malibu on Sunday. We're visiting Eva Glow to shop countless
clothes for summer vacation. You all should come."
Brandon and Piper squeal and I just laugh. A trip to Malibu , of course I'm not staying back.
" We're visiting the beach if we could shop for clothes earlier. My six million followers need to see
me glow again." Alexa chuckle and gulp a large amount of the orange juice down her throat.
"I dare not stay back."
"Me neither." Brandon wiggle his brows and smirk.
"I'm not staying back either." I say.
"Hey Leslie are you coming ? I'm paying for everything and that includes the clothes." Alexa
shouts.
"No thanks. I'll be hanging out with Hazel." She replies from the living room.
"She is super moody this morning. Did you fought with her ?" Brandon asks.
" Hell no. I really can't fight with people. I think she woke up from the bad side of her bed." I shrug
placing the empty pizza boxes on each other.
"Buddy got laid." Alexa wink and chuckle before getting off the counter stool to wash her hands.
"Your sister got laid ? That's epic. Heard she broke up with Hayden."
"How the hell did you know about her relationship with Hayden ?"
"Hayden is sort of popular in school. Hayden , Ryan , Maynard, Jim and a lot of them are popular
guys in school. So breaking up with Hayden was a terrible news to behold. She's an idiot." Piper
mutters and scoff.
"Hayden is sort of a player. So it's natural she broke up first cause this badass buddy was
definitely gonna break her heart either way." Brandon adds .
"She needs a fuckin rich guy because she needs to be stuntin'. Hazel got Jim. Dude's father is
loaded and owns an underground basement club in college. Leslie can't be left behind either."
Alexa mutters loudly as if trying to provoke Leslie.
I sigh and shake my head. None of this makes any sense as long as I'm concerned.
.
***
That evening, after taking my bath I got prepared for Piper's sleepover. I obviously deserve one
or I might die thinking about Gray again.
"You're going out ?" Leslie asks standing beside my door with her arms crossed.
"Yeah. What ?"
"And where are you going ?"
"Leslie , the last time I checked you're not mom. Since you choose to know , I'm going out with the
girls for a sleepover. Are you okay now ?"
"Sleepover ?"
"You heard me correctly." I scoff and brush my hair before tying it with a band at the back of my
head.
" Mom called that she's coming over tomorrow for a visit. I know you know what that means. Your
Malibu visit is cancelled."
I scowl and cross my arm to look at Leslie. She's not normal. How can she phone our mother
and ask her to come over ? Because she doesn't want me to visit Malibu for Alexa's shopping.
She's crazy. I scoff irritatingly and pick up my bag to leave.
" You should leave. I need to lock my room door."
She smirks and leave. I shut my door and hail a cab to Piper's and Brandon's apartment. My
phone rings in my pocket and I quickly shove it out.
"Vickie.."
"Oh my God. Really , Ariel. It's been three weeks since I last heard from you. What happened ?"
I get inside the cab and shut the door , afterwards tell the driver the address.
"I'm really sorry. College is stressing the little life out of me. How's Sandy ? How's the restaurant ?"
I ask on the phone.
"Pretty fine. It's annoying I missed you. The restaurant is normal as usual but stupidly boring. You
stopped working and Gray Carter barely drops bye as usual." Yeah, he's been stalking me around
college.
"I'm really sorry Vickie. I hope you're okay ?"
"I'm fine. How are you ? Saw a look alike of you with Gray Carter in a picture that's already going
viral on the internet. Rumors says the blonde haired lookalike of you is from England."
I groan and look at the passing objects through the window. How could they make that stupid
photo go viral. Thank God nobody recognize it to be me except Alexa. I'm still freaking out thinking
I owe Alexa an explanation. I don't wanna look like a liar and maybe a hypocrite. It's not really
important to me and not worth telling. We're not even dating or in a relationship.
"Ariel. Did you hear what I said ?" Vickie ask on the phone. God , I zoned out again.
"I'm sorry. What did you say ?" The cab halts and I get out. I paid the driver and head straight to
Piper and Brandon's apartment.
"Where are you ?" She ask on the phone.
"I'm on my way to a friend's house. Sleepover."
"Aww. I should hang up then. Becareful and have fun. Don't forget to date a lot of boys , it's worth
it." She giggles on the phone.
"Vickie , thanks. I don't want a boy now okay." I roll my eyes and step out of the elevator.
"Whatever you say mother. I'm hoping to see you soon."
"Sure."
After hanging up , I press the doorbell as it opens revealing Brandon. He smiles broadly and
drag me in before shutting the door. I heard chatters or maybe argument from Piper and Alexa.
"Yeah. Alexa wants to watch *His bride* but Piper thought *My brother's best friend is better."
Brandon explains as we walk to the living room.
"Guys.." They stop arguing and turn to look at Brandon and I.
"Why don't we watch something different ? Aside your choices." I point at them and take the
remote control.
"House of cards ?" Brandon asks.
"That's an old movie."
"Fifty shades of Gray."
"Yeah Gray Carter." Alexa and Piper chuckle at once.
They stop laughing and sigh in unison."Hell no."
"What about a horror movie ? Like jigsaw or maybe the conjuring ?" Brandon ask again.
"No and no. I can't withstand a horror movie. We could watch Riverdale. That's better." I sigh and
plump down on the couch opposite the TV.
Brandon sits close to me including the others as they watch me tune nonstop.
"When are we leaving for Malibu ?" I ask Alexa and remove my shoes.
"12 pm isn't bad right ?"
"Yeah." I stop tuning and wait for the movie to start.
"Are we planning to drive to California ? That's far." Piper ask.
"I know. We're using my father's jet since it's gonna be quicker. We could drive to Malibu from
there."
Alexa's father works with a car industry. They make cars and obviously he's rich. Her parent's
are unlike mine. Different and maybe carefree. They believe Alexa is old enough to make her own
decisions.
We ate pizza and pay attention to the movie. Riverdale wasn't my favorite series. I sort of liked
friends more. A scene in the movie made me remember Gray. He sent me a text few minutes ago
and as usual I ignored it. I need to breathe normal air. I could barely take the memory out of my
head. This was all too new for me. A part of me want him to cuddle me and kiss me just the way I
want it.
Him holding tight to my waist and pressing my body against his. And then I remembered the
night i was with a towel. How he kissed my neck and me straddling him makes me wet in the core.
This isn't good. Ariel breathe.
"Did you know Archie is my favorite character in this series ?" Brandon asks snapping me out of
my thoughts.
" Yeah , because you have a crush on him." Piper replies. I chuckle and stare blankly at the TV.
The scene on the TV is constantly reminding me of Gray.
Veronica sneaking into the bathroom where Archie was bathing as they bathe together and
even share several breath taking kisses. I shouldn't be watching this if I wanna be far from him. I
shut my eyes and all I could see is that crazy party where he told me he bought the diamond
bracelet specially for me to wear.
......
" Damn , I don't even know what to wear. I can't remember visiting California since I was five..."
Piper mutters as I open my eyes. God , it's morning already.
"Ariel , you need to shower. It's 10 am." Alexa says from the kitchen.
I hop out of the chair and clean my eyes. How can I fall asleep just like that ? Piper hand me a
toothbrush and direct me to the bathroom. I quickly shower and put on the blue mid thigh dress i
brought along. It's a turtle neck long sleeve dress. I blow dry my hair with Piper's dryer and brush
it.
"Ariel , you already look hot. Let's go." Brandon drag me out , stopping me from looking at my
reflection on the full length mirror.
Sitting on the private jet of Alexa's father, i fasten my seatbelt and breathe out. Alexa and Piper
were on Snapchat recording non-stop videos. I occupy my time playing a multi player video game
with Brandon. My phone starts ringing and it's Gray. I turn to look at Brandon and excused him to
take the call.
"Gray.."
"Have you started avoiding me again ?" I sigh and glance around the bathroom where I had to
take the call.
"I'm not."
"Are you in a jet ?" He asks. How did he know ?
"What.. I mean no."
"I didn't peg you to be a liar. You're in a jet ? Where are you flying to and who are you with ?"
I slide my hand down my face and groan.
"I'm with no one. Just a weekend shopping with my cousin Alexa. We're in her father's jet."
" Really ? Is that why you are avoiding me ? You're too pretty for that."
I shut my eyes at just the sound of his voice. What's he doing to me ?
"I gotta go Gray."
"Fine." He sighs on the phone before hanging up. This isn't right. You can't avoid him.
"Ariel. We are landing. Come on." I heard a knock on the door along with Piper's voice.
"I'm coming." I stare at my reflection in the mirror and take in several breaths before stepping out
of the bathroom.
.......
The warm breeze of Malibu hit my skin as the breeze sent my hair to different direction. Alexa is
a terrible driver just like Gray. She halts the car at Eva's Glow as we step out. I think she once
model with Eva and I can't remember the next story.
I stare at every single wears and it's absolutely expensive.
"Pick whatever thing you like. We're going live." Alexa squeal.
I walk around the boutique and stop right at the shoes rack.
"Wow..." Piper says behind me as she snake through the shoes.
I pick out several heels and sneakers.
"Guys.." Brandon snap at us. We turn around at once and a sight made us halt.
"Jhene Stewart." Alexa says beside me.
We stare at this familiar brunette as she glance around the boutique. I remembered her. The
brunette who usually eats with Gray at Sandy's. Meghan stand close to her including a well built
man. That must be her personal bodyguard.
"Bitch is from Asia. Her father is from UK while her mother is from Japan. She owns her own
fashion line in Los Angeles." Alexa continues.
"Rumors says she's partially dating Gray Carter. And also she's a baby mama of Damon Carter,
Gray's older brother who went MIA. The fuck I hate this bitch." Piper says as we watch this Jhene
girl.
"What the fuck Is she doing here ?" Brandon mutters.
"Dude , she owns Los Angeles." Piper replies.
She raise her head and meet eyes with me. Oh mother. I really haven't observed her all this
while. Her lashes are so long. Her blue contact lens is expensive even without being told. She's
smartly dressed in rip high waist jeans that reveals her perfectly tanned stomach. Her white crop
top has her name on it across her breasts with a black colored pea coat. Meghan whisper
something to her as she walks to us.
" I think i know you." She begins, eyeing my outfit.
"Of course i do. The cheap slutty waitress who works at Sandy's in Buffalo. What do you want with
Gray ?" She asks.
I sigh and refuse to speak. Her expensive perfume fans my nose and I couldn't help but admire
her. You could tell the difference between us. She's classy , rich, popular and a super model.
"You're just one of this broke golddiggers who wants what they don't deserve. Just a friendly
advise. Take your shit face and stay away from Gray if you know what's best for you."
"Jhene enough of your nuisance. If you think you're perfectly gorgeous , why would Gray
abandoned your expensive ass and go after her ?" Alexa speak up beside me.
"And who the hell are you ?"
"We're the ones who's gonna rip out your hair extensions if you don't move your shit face out of
here, Jhene." Piper says and cross her arms.
Jhene chuckles and turn to look at me. She takes a step forward and stand face to face with me.
"Stay away from my boyfriend , pig breath..." She push past me with her shoulders as she walk
away with Meghan.
I sigh defeatedly and rub the back of my neck. Without being told I've ruined this vacation with
my stupid games with Gray.
What the hell was that ?
.......
Alrighty
[8/4, 3:03 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 24
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
" That was stupid and childish." Brandon says, eyes still not living my figure. I know i have a lot of
explanations to give.
" You know most people just don't give a fuck about how others feel. She practically wanted to
make you feel less of yourself and hurt your feelings. She's so stupid." That's Piper.
" It's not like he likes her." Brandon scoffs.
" Yeah. That's why i said she wanted to make you feel bad and feel less of yourself. That ugly girl
whispered something to her and she sees it as a chance to say shit. Ugly bitch." Piper mutters
beside me.
I'm forever grateful they are acting like I don't owe them explanations. Of course i do. Once we
get home , explanation here i come.
" Thanks guys."
Alexa huffs and go back to shopping. I lost my mood but Brandon was sweet. He made me
buy a lot of things and that includes shoes and bags.
Alexa drive to the beach and it was fully parked. Girls with different colors and sizes. They were
all pretty. We follow Alexa to a change room as they change to swimsuits. Alexa wore a yellow
bikini while Piper choose to go with swimsuit. Brandon didn't follow , maybe looking for a date.
"We're waiting Ariel." Alexa says. She's still not over that Gray accusations , including Piper. I
know they are holding back till we get home.
I decide to wear an orange color bikinis with a scarf around my waist to cover me up a bit.
Alexa scoff while Piper chuckle.
We walk back to the beach with my hair released from the hair band. My mind is out of shape
and all i could think about is Jhene partially dating Gray. I feel jealous and maybe I shouldn't be
jealous. She's pretty and all that , she's worth his class. Not me , timid colleger with overprotective
parents.
We wet ourselves and laugh and also take pictures which I'm sure by the time we get back
home. Questions Begin.
"I want a job." I mutter, wringing out water from my hair.
"What type of job ?"
"Any type of job. I'm hoping for an internship but I want this semester to round up before I think of
an internship."
"Okay , like a waitress. Or a bartender." Brandon beams with a smile.
"Maybe waitress or I could possibly work in a coffee shop."
"What about babysitting ? It's better you know. Payment after job and it's stress free." Alexa
suggests.
"Yeah. I'd like that too."
"I will look around , I'm sure the guys will too." She smile and pat my shoulders before leaving.
Getting back on the jet , the guys sing and continue recording videos on Snapchat. I'm not in
the mood , I just wanna lay back on my bed and think about my forsaken life. It hurts when people
try to remind you that you don't belong. It's not like I care.
"Oh my God. Home at last." Alexa breathe in as she collapse on the single couch resting her leg
on the arm rest.
Brandon sits close to Piper and right now , they are all staring at me. Reminding about the
incident with Jhene.
"Ariel , what's going on ?" Alexa asks , not breaking the eye contact.
"I.."
"It's gonna be nice if you quit lying. You've lied enough. You know Gray ? And I'm really sure that
blonde haired lookalike of you was you. You were the girl right ?"
I sigh and rub my temple. Where am I supposed to start from ? I'm not stupid , because after this
conversation they are going hate me. When did I start lying.
"Fine I've seen Gray."
They raise their brows in shock but Alexa wasn't really that shocked.
"That's about two to three months ago."
"Jesus Ariel. I thought you said you've never met him."
"I have and I'm sorry for lying. He barged into my car and we sort of talked and that's how it all
started."
"So you're saying , you're secretly dating Gray and you've been lying about it."
"We're not dating."
"Then what are you ?" Brandon asks.
"I don't know. That's one of the reasons I didn't tell you guys. I was scared. I don't even know what
we're doing..." I sigh , highly frustrated.
"So you guys have been intimate ?" Alexa asks , still not reacting.
"We haven't. I mean he hasn't slept with me but, he kissed me."
"Holy moly. You kissed Gray ? You exchange kisses with Gray ? Exchange spits and all that. Oh
my fuck , why did I ever doubt you." Piper mutters.
"You know the funny thing about this. We are all friends. And you've been secretly seeing
someone and you decide not to tell us. You couldn't even tell me , Ariel I'm your cousin. Three
months."
"I'm sorry guys."
"It's not about being sorry. Ariel you lied to us. It's like you saw us as fools. You fooled us.
Pretending you haven't seen him and you've kissed him. Disguised as a blonde haired and went to
a party with him. Just put yourself in our shoes." Piper says. I bite my bottom lip and sigh.
" I'm just gonna leave." Brandon stands up and head to the door.
"Guys I'm sorry. I'm willing to make it up to you guys. I didn't know it was gonna be like this."
"And we had to find out in such a stupid way. If Jhene didn't talk shit about you , you won't even
tell us. We're just mad because you lied and even pretend you've never been in contact with him.
He was the one who gave you those hickeys right ?" Piper asks.
I shut my eyes and nod.
"We asked you. You said it was a random guy. I need a nap. Later guys." Brandon opens the door
and walk out.
"Bye Alexa. Talk later Ariel." Piper says and walk out too.
Now I'm left with Alexa. She shake her head sideways and stand up too.
"Alexa , I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional."
She shrugs." Yeah , I know." She squat close to Blue who lay next to my feet.
"Come on Blue. Let's go." She rubs her furs and carry her off the floor.
"Later Ariel." I sigh and watch her leave with Blue.
Now I feel abandoned. I pick up my phone and blocked Gray's number. If we're ever seeing
each other , I'm telling him to leave me alone.
I slump on the couch and pull my knees to my chest. I hate being lied to and I just did same
thing to people I called friends. That hurts a lot.
.
It's Monday again and I don't feel like going to class. The thought of my friends not speaking to
me hurts a lot. I lazily slide out of bed and go to the bathroom. I stand under the shower till I'm
about to feel cold. I step out and quickly get dressed.
I walk into my first class and take a sit. Piper and Brandon sits at the front , two seats from me
as they talked and laugh. Brandon chuckle and turn around. His eyes meet mine and I heard him
sigh and then look back at Piper who didn't bother to turn around.
"Ariel." I turn to look beside me and it's Ryan.
"Hey.." I give him a fake smile.
"You look pale. Are you okay ?"
"I'm fine , thanks. What are you doing here ? I never knew I share same class with you in econ."
"Partially business major." He chuckle.
"I was wondering if you'd like to hang out after class ? I'm playing basketball today , maybe we can
hangout."
I sigh. I've blocked Gray's number and the guys aren't talking to me. Same time I just wanna go
back home.
"Thanks Ryan , I'd love to but can we do that later ? Please." I bite my bottom lip and pout at him.
"Sure. If that's fine by you." I smile and nod.
"Thanks."
.....
I walk into Sands & winches to eat something. I walk to the counter and tell the waitress what I
wanted. My eyes meet with Piper's and as usual she look away. When is this going to end ?
I collect my order and walk to their booth.
"Hey guys."
"Hi Ariel." Brandon replies my greeting but Piper didn't.
"Guys I'm sorry. Look it's gonna be fine if you guys don't wanna talk to me ever again because I
lied but I want you to forgive me because it wasn't intentional. I couldn't fathom what we had. I'm
still new to everything." I sigh.
"That means you never trusted us."
" I did, I just don't trust myself. I planned to tell you guys but I wanted to be sure that i know what
I'm doing. Please..."
"Ariel, it's fine. We understand but we need to get through this. I can't even picture me doing that
to someone i called a friend. We are not mad at you , we just need to get this over with."
I sigh and bite the inside of my cheek. " Sure guys. I'm sorry." I smile faintly at them and walk
out of the restaurant.
I bumped into someone on my way out.
"Oh my God, I'm really sorry." I quickly apologize to this guy that i bumped into.
"Sure." He smiles and walk past me.
I breathe in and hail a cab to go home. I unlock the door since Leslie isn't home and shut it. I
throw my bag on the single couch and walk to the kitchen to make coffee to drink. I need to get out
tonight if i wanna sleep well. I'm crowded with guilt and I just wanna visit a party. I gulp my coffee
and walk back to my room. I bring out my notebook to finish my assignment since exams aren't
far.
I slump on my bed and shut my eyes. Hell no , can't sleep. After several attempts of falling
asleep , I check my phone and it's already nightfall. I need to go out , maybe a club. Without
thinking twice , I rush to the shower and take my bath. I blow dry my hair and slip on a red strap
dress. I don't what I'm doing and I'm not backing out. The more I stay here the more I think I need
to visit a therapist.
I apply a simple make up and I know I look different and beautiful. I put on my shoes and grab
my clutch before walking out of my room. I sit opposite the bartender and ordered for cocktails. I
need to get drunk if that's gonna numb all the aching pains inside me. I rest my elbow on the
counter and consume my cocktail. Just two glass and I'm already tipsy.
"Aren't you gorgeous ?" A voice speaks from beside me. I turn to look at this new visitor and he's
sitting on the next stool close to mine. I remembered him. The cute dark skinned guy I bumped
into.
"Thanks." I smile knowing fully well I'm getting drunk.
" It's cute I found you here. I'm Hayden." He says and that seems to furrow my brows on it's own.
Leslie's ex.
" I'm sorry I'm not interested. I'm waiting for my boyfriend." I lie drinking my third glass of cocktail.
"So who's the lucky fella ?" He asks and I didn't bother to reply. Why would Leslie break up with
someone like him. Honestly he's good looking. To hell with my sister.
"He's coming." I finally reply looking everywhere but him.
He Chuckles and lean closer.
"Dance with me ?" He asks and smirks. I stare at his eyes and shake my head. I know i wanted to
avoid Gray completely but I can't flirt with someone else. It feels so inappropriate. Why does he
make me feel different ? Like he knows my buttons and when to press it.
"Thanks , not interested." I get off the bar and find my way through the dancing bodies. What am I
doing here in the first place ? Obviously to get wasted. I step on the dance floor and sway to the
music. The booze was working and I'm grateful. I twist my waist to the song as I feel someone
dance behind me. I grind my hips against my new dancing partner as his hands wrapped my
waist. His hands press against my stomach to feel his bulge. This doesn't feel right and I want
Gray already.
"Ariel." A hand grip to mine as I turn around.
Why does it have to be him. He seems pissed and not really happy.
" Dick, get your hands off her now." Gray yell at the guy who quickly let go of me.
" To the entrance. Get your broke ass out of my club." Gray demands , referring to the guy. Why
did I dance with him in the first place. I'm such a wrecker.
" Gray.." I hold his hand but he ignored me. The guy huffs and walk out of our presence.
Gray turn to look at me and scoffs. He dragged me out of the club just like the first time.
"Really ?" He asks once we step out of the club.
"So you blocked my number so that you can visit a club. To do what ? When did you start clubbing
?" He yell.
"Don't yell at me. You're the reason I'm here." I yell back at him.
"I want to stay away from you but I can't stay away from you either." I begin. Just standing close to
him is making me loose my senses. " I lost my friends because you walked into my life in such a
mysterious way. Ever since I met you , i can't even think normal. Why are you doing this to me ?"
His eyes are mixed with no emotions and sadness. He stare down at me and didn't say a word.
I sigh and continue." My life hadn't been the same since the day you barged into my car. I wanna
be far from you every single time. I've tried Gray but you're always everywhere." My voice is
impossibly quiet and that must be the work of the alcohol.
His facial is more cute than I can remember. Why did i ever have to meet him ? He takes me by
surprise and pull me to his body as he kiss my breath away. I wrap my hands around his neck and
kiss back. He slowly caress my hips to my waist and he's not willing to break the kiss. The kiss
was a bit desperate. Filled with anger and emotions. It's surprisingly Gray stole my breath away
with just a touch. How am I supposed to avoid someone who's got me wrapped around his fingers.
I thread my fingers through his messy hair and kiss him desperately. The butterflies in my
stomach churn and dance in excitement. I've been longing for this since the day he kissed me at
that party.
My body responds to every of his touch as heat travels through my body and settles in between
my legs.
"I want to stay away from you , Gray.." I mutter after breaking from the kiss.
He leans our foreheads together as I watch his eyes. His eyes slowly parted and they meet with
mine. His beautiful grey orbs lock with mine as it stares into my soul. How can he be so good
looking all the time ?
"It's crazy I wanna be far from you but I can't. I'm always coming back." I mutter and lock eyes with
his.
He breathes in sharply with his hands wrap around my waist possessively." You can't stay away
from me cause I won't let you." He said.
He pulls me to himself and adore my neck with his breath taking kisses. He kisses my neck up
to my ears and whisper. " The more you run away from me , the harder I'll chase you...."
.......
.
Aww And I'm speechless.
This two need to be separated cause I see trouble
[8/4, 3:04 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 25
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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Warning: Kindly skip this chapter to the end if you're not comfortable with smuts.
My heart melts to his sweet words. His words are like ice , it melts my heart. I smile and let him
run his hands through my hair.
"Come with me ?"
I nod as he kissed my cheek.
I slide inside his sport's car and he shut the door. He turn around and entered the driver's seat
as he speed into the dark night.
The ride is quiet as usual and Gray's eyes aren't leaving my body. He parks the car in that
familiar underground garage as we step out.
" Do you usually come here ? Your penthouse ?"
"Told you before Tinkerbell. Not often. Come here.." he takes my hand and type in his code as we
enter the penthouse.
He shut the door and gently press me against the wall to kiss me again. I struggle to take his
jacket off. Without wasting much time , he shrug his jacket off not breaking from the kiss.
"You drive me fuckin crazy." He mutters against the kiss.
I bite his bottom lip gently as we kiss. My tongue take over his and that brought back the weird
feeling I've been feeling the very day he kissed me. I step out of my shoes and he waste no time
to lift me up and i wrap both my legs around his waist.
I moan in his mouth and receive every single kiss he was giving. My body is gently placed on
his bed and I watch him take off his shirt.
What a man. He was well built and that includes everything about him. I sit up and touch every
outlined muscles. His breath is calm as he watch my every move. I sit on my knees and graze my
fingers on his inked arm. I lean closer to him and kiss his neck. He groans silently and watch me
carefully.
I caress his chest slowly and kiss his neck. I trail my hands on his back slowly and kiss his neck
to his collarbones. His eyes are shut in perfection as I trail every single kisses and touch.
I kiss his cheek and take in his mouth in mine. It didn't take much for him to return the kiss. He
grab my waist and lean me back against the bed not breaking the kiss.
"What the fuck did you do to me ?" He whispers and trail kisses down my neck.
"Don't try to run away from me Tinkerbell.."
I watch him carefully as he take off my dress leaving me with just my panties and bra. His eyes
is covered in lust and emotions as they pry over my body. Watching me , like I'm the most
interesting thing to watch.
"You're beautiful , Ariel ." It's crazy I love the way my name sounds in his mouth. It's weird it lights
up my world. Or actually, he lights up my world.
He expertly unhook my bra and toss it on the floor. I moan silently since I'm fairly exposed to
him. I breathe in sharply and let him lean closer not breaking the eye contact.
My legs are parted slightly as he rests in between my legs , eyes still glue to mine.
"Stop being nervous. I'm not hurting you." He whispers and play with the waistline of my panties.
"I need to take this off." I nod as he smirks.
I know I'm drunk or maybe tipsy. Maybe if I was not under the influence of alcohol, I might not let
him take off my clothing. He's just unavoidable. You can't say no to his demands.
He press his body against mine and adore my neck with his kisses. His lips is soft against my
skin as my lips betray me letting out a quiet moan. He kiss the top of my breast and before I could
blink an eye , my nipple is in his mouth. I moan and let him taste me. My nipples are already hard
as his tongue flick on it. I moan and bite my bottom lip as I watch his tongue take charge of my
nipples.
He caress my thighs up to my stomach as he cup my breast with a gentle squeeze. His teeth
graze gently on my hard nipples as i squirm underneath him.
He kiss in between my breast and move down to my stomach. My panties are still on and he's
not making any move to take it off.
"You're so wet." He murmurs against my skin with his eyes glue to mine.
I could taste my blood in my mouth because of too much biting of my bottom lip. I lean on my
elbows and watch him hold the waistline of my panties as he peel them off my skin. And now I'm
naked underneath him. Thank God I waxed this week.
He slide his fingers down my wet core and raise my right leg to rest on his shoulders. My head
sparks as his lips taste my sensitive part. I moan and squirm to the new feeling. This feels good.
His tongue was out of description as it eat up every of my orgasm.
I run my fingers through his hair and moan out his name and every other words that escape out
of my mouth. I feel his finger slide inside me as it work my core to orgasm. I've never had this
before or even have anyone in between my legs. His finger thrust in and out of me while his
tongue work on my clit.
My stomach clench and my orgasm broke. He lick off every of my wet till I'm totally clean. My
elbows are weak including my legs. I rest back on the bed and catch my breath. Gray leans closer
to me and kiss me. His mouth taste different and I was sure it was because he's been down my
legs earlier.
"You taste so fuckin good." He mutters in my mouth and kiss my upper lip.
"That was..." I take in a deep." That was so good."
"I'm not through with you yet." He smirks and cup my breast and that that instantly turn me on.
"Gray.."
"Hmm.." he hum against my neck. The vibration travel down to my core as I trail my fingers on his
chest.
He twist my nipple and bite the other lightly.
"Come sit on my face.."
"What ?"
He raise his head and smirk devilishly at me. He lays back down on the bed with his head
relaxed on a pillow.
I smile and craddle his face holding gently unto the headboard. Gray's fingers dig on my ass
while he grab it gently positioning me to sit on his face.
My core meet in contact with his lips and that almost made me collapse.
"Oh my God..." I moan as he survey around my sensitive part.
The heat in my body travel down my body and settled on my core. How can someone be so
goddamn good with his mouth. I absently grind on his mouth but he purposely lift me up a bit to
rub circles on my walls.
I whimper and moan , pouring out profanities as he rub circles on my core.
"Gray ,I'm cumming."
With one swift motion , he lift me off his face and place me on the bed.
"Gray , really ?" I groan and swat his chest.
"I was about to orgasm."
"So.."
"Really.. " I scoff and look him in the eyes , telling him to continue.
He smirks and kiss my lips before parting my legs with his knees. His finger slide back inside me
while his thumb begin rubbing circles.
" Please don't stop.." I moan, hoping he won't delay my orgasm again.
Sliding out his fingers , he continues rubbing circles till i orgasm. My breathing is ragged while I
try to catch my breath. I hope I remember all of this tomorrow.
"Are you still drunk ?" I smile at his question and shake my head sideways.
"Anyone could easily tell when you're lying..". He says and kiss my forehead.
I rub my knees on his trousers and a groan escape out of his mouth.
"Don't do that , except you're willing to take me in."
"Why don't I return the favor ?"
"I'm fine."
"Gray you're hard."
"So how could you tell if someone is hard ?" He raise his brows and smirk.
I slowly trail my fingers down his abs to the waistline of his pants and caress his hard-on through
his jeans.
"That's hard." I wink.
He bites his bottom lip and lay next to me covering my naked body with the duvet.
" Why did you block my number ?"
I sigh and rest my head on his chest as I touch his chest.
"I wanted to forget you."
"Why ?"
"A lot of reasons. People always try to remind me I'm not worthy to be around you. It hurts to the
core. I feel less of myself and I hated it when I do."
He remain silent and rub circles on my lower back.
"Who's Jhene to you ?"
"Did you meet her ?"
"I met her in Malibu. She called you her boyfriend and warned me to stay away from you. Meghan
was with her."
"Meghan ?"
"Yeah. She said same thing the day she was supposed to take me out to shop for clothes for that
party." I trail my fingers down his chest and rub circles on his nipples.
I enjoy the way his body tensed to the feeling.
"I'm sorry about that."
"It's so weird you apologize all the time. I'm sure you don't do that frequently..."
He chuckle and turn to look at me.
" You make me do a lot of things you know." He says calmly and kiss my cheek.
"You too."
"Jhene is my older brother's baby mama. Don't let her threaten you. She's not my type, cause
you're better than her."
I blush and kiss his cheek before wrapping my hand around his torso.
"I hope you won't freak out when you're sober. Cause you're drunk as hell." I giggle and smile.
"Thanks Gray."
"Go to bed , Ariel."
......
My body aches the following morning as I stretch my bones. My eyes slowly snap open as I
take in my new environment. Sunlight sneak through the curtains as i quickly shut my eyes.
Another hangover. I'm never drinking again. Last night's event sneak into my head and I
remembered everything.
I open my eyes swiftly and push the comforter to the side. I'm naked and alone on his bed. I look
for my clothes on the floor and it's not there. I look around the room and my clothes are arrange on
the cream colored couch. God I almost had sex with Gray after I rant last night that i wanna stay
away from him. I can't say I'm choice less, I basically don't know what I want.
I search his closet and find one of his t-shirt. I couldn't stop gawking at the size and the beauty
of his room. I admire the glass window that stretch from the floor to the roof. You could spot the
busy city down this penthouse. I clean my eyes and go to the living room to look for Gray. He's no
where to be found , which means I'm alone. How can he leave without waking me up.
I look at my phone and it's almost afternoon. I've missed my class because of Gray. He sent
me a text message about 5 hours ago telling me he's got business to handle and he ordered food
for me. I smile to his nice gesture and quickly brush my teeth with his spare toothbrush and devour
the food he ordered. I take my bath and get dressed locking his door with the spare key he left
with me.
Walking out of his penthouse , I dialed his number and he's not picking up. I sent him a text
message and he didn't text back.
.......
It's evening and Gray hadn't replied my text messages. I check my phone countless times and
yet nothing. No calls and he's not even picking my calls. Why am I even worried or bothered.
We're not together and worst is I've always wanted to stay away from him. It's weird he's got me
wrapped around his fingers and I just can't think straight. I can't believe he took me to his house,
touched me and left in the morning and didn't even bother to pick my calls or texts. He's so
unpredictable.
I pull my knees to my chest and continue with my assignment since it's nightfall. Leslie and i
are not in talking terms and none of us haven't bother to make the first move to talk to each other.
The guys are still avoiding me and I really haven't called them either since the day I approached
Piper and Brandon in Sands & Winches.
A knock on my door startles me as I get up to open. Leslie barely knocks on my door and Gray
would never knock. So who must that be ? I twist the doorknob and open the door only to be faced
with Freddie.
"How did you get here ?" I ask him as he try to get in.
"Don't even dare. You should leave." I proceed to shut the door but he stop me with his foot.
"I just wanna talk. I'm here to apologise."
I bite my bottom and look at his eyes and they look heavy like someone's who been deprived of
sleep.
"Ten minutes.." I open the door widely and motion for him to come in.
"I'm really sorry for breaking our friendship." He begins.
"Freddie , nine minutes..."
"I'm sorry , I barely could sleep because of what i did."
" Eight minutes.."
"Ariel please listen to me. I was scared to loose you.."
"Sev... What ?" I pause and watch his guilt filled face.
"I've always wanted you. I thought you didn't like me back and I was scared to tell you how I felt.
Scared to loose you , so I just had to stay friends if that means you won't walk out of my life. I
hated the fact that you abandoned college to go be a sister , I was angry.."
"And you thought taking advantage of me would make me stay ?"
"I was stupid and I'm truly sorry. I know i can't take it back. I know you can't trust me anymore , but
Ariel I truly missed you. I missed us and I'm truly sorry. I want you back."
"We were never together Freddie."
"It's stupid I discovered you liked me too. You know there's still a part of you that still feels the
same for me. A part that still wants me..." He sigh and step forward making us fancily close to
each other.
Just two steps and we will be breathing same air.
" I want you to forgive me. I want you Ariel. I missed us hanging out together."
"That's like a year ago. I mean , I trusted you. I'd never expected you to do that to me. You broke
me Freddie. I almost committed suicide.." I sob silently.
He takes one step and another step and we're so close to each other. Freddie's cute , yeah
really cute. We might be teenagers then but he's still cute , even better. His blue eyes were the
first thing that attracted me to him. His deep chestnut brown hair always lay on my laps in
highschool. He'd always sneak into my bedroom each time his parents fought. But that's like a
year ago. He betrayed my trust.
"I'm truly sorry that you almost committed suicide. I might loose my mind if I actually loose you
forever.." he whispers and trail his index finger down my cheek.
He push back my loose hair beside my ear and lock eyes with me. No this isn't happening.
"I missed you Ariel. I'm gonna do everything just to make you forgive my mistake. I was stupid and
desperate." He says and trail his fingers slowly on my jawline.
His hand move to the back of my neck as he lean against me taking my lips by surprise. He kiss
me slowly and deepen the kiss with his hands wrapped around my waist. To my own surprise I
kissed back. This isn't right. I pull back and sigh, rubbing my nape.
"Let me love you, Ariel.."
.......
Aww.. So cute
Nobody should kill me.
[8/4, 4:11 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 26
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
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" That Russian prick won't stop till he finds your underground warehouse. He's angry beyond
consolation after taking away his Chinese deal." Reid says picking up a cigarette and a lighter.
" Fuckin Dick.." I scoff and stuff my hands in my front pocket watching my compound through the
glass wall.
Jhene's black car drive into my compound as she step out of her car with Meghan. Meghan's
her half sister and obviously my employee who's trying to hit on me the very first day she got
employed. Dumb ass slut.
"Hey babe.." she says as she walk into the living room.
She walk majestically and proceed to throw her hands around my shoulders. I grab her arm and
force her to sit on the couch.
" Jhene really ?"
"What are you talking about ? I missed you by the way." She proceeds to stand up but my glare
made her sit back as she throw her hands in surrender.
"Tell me my grievance please."
"What did you tell Ariel ? I'm sure you visited California."
"Who's Ariel ? Oh wait! The slutty waitress who stole your attention ? Nigga I told her no shit."
"It's stupid you couldn't buy my attention. Why the fuck did you tell we're dating Jhene ?"
"I beg your pardon."
"You're so miserable, dumbass bitch."
"Gray easy on her." Reid says at once.
"Reid , stay out of it. What are you doing here ? The last time i checked , we just fucked and I got
tired. You decided to get back at me by sleeping with Damon. It's stupid you return with a baby
and forced me to go for a paternity test because you're so desperate to make me your fuckin baby
daddy. Now what the fuck are you doing here ?"
She's paled out as she stare at me speechless.
"You should stay away from my houses except Kennedy's back. Get your cheap ass outta here."
She gasp and stand up at once.
"Gray , you're taking it far." Reid protests.
"You're pushing me out ?"
"Yes , get the fuck out. And do yourself a favor and stay away from Ariel. If you by any chance
stalk her ever again , I'm gonna fuck you up. Start leaving.." I scoff and grab a blunt and a lighter.
She bite her bottom lip in anger and turn to leave. I light the cigarette and scowl at Meghan.
"You're fired Meghan. Go with her. You can possibly go back to the strip club where I picked your
ass from."
"Boss."
I exhale the smoke out of my nostrils and glare at her. I just feel like shooting someone. She
pretends to sob as she leaves.
" Seriously man. What the fuck is that ?" Reid asks clearly angered by my actions.
"The last time I checked , I fuckin pay her bills so I have every right to fire her."
"She's the best in her field."
"There are a lot of bitches who work better than her annoying ass. Call Manny tell him to get
someone who's gonna represent Meghan."
"Fuck man." He scoff and walk out of the living room.
What's with him ? I've got a lot of issues troubling my head and I wasn't in the mood to handle
some girly shit in the name of Jhene. I fuckin hate that bitch. A lot of times i regretted meeting her
in the first place. How she fuckin planned to make me jealous like I give a fuck. Forced me to take
a paternity test and she's aware I don't hit without a fuckin rubber.
"You know that was too much. It's been long I've seen you this angry. What's she to you ?" Reid
asks gulping down a glass of wine.
"I should worry about that Reid." I sigh. He hums and chuckle.
I remembered the previous night. Her beneath me staring non-stop at me with her beautiful
dark brown eyes. It's crazy she has an effect on me and that scared the shit outta of me. The
incident at the club barely leaves my head. She on that seductive red dress. Her long black hair
hanging down her shoulders as she danced. Every horny fuck in that club couldn't take their eyes
off her and that fuckin made me mad. How could she visit a club because she wanted to avoid me.
Everytime i close my eyes , all i could see his her little form on my bed laying next to me. I've
always wanted to eat her out and she taste so fuckin good. I needed to be myself for once so I just
had to avoid her calls. She's like a distraction to me and a new addition worse than coke.
"She's too good for your shit."
"So when last did you care about who I get laid with ?" I asks Reid.
"Since you met this Ariel girl. I don't mean to sound crazy but , man you don't fuckin want her."
I roll my eyes and light another blunt as i crouch on my single couch.
"Wanna party tonight ? Strip club is gonna be dope. Fuck I wanna get laid." Reid says and i
couldn't help but chuckle.
" Whatever you say man. Trent's in town. We could possibly hang out in his strip club. I need to
get rid of Vladimir."
"Messing with the Russians is the last thing that should ever cross your mind Gray. Don't pull your
trigger to that direction."
"Cock suckers." I huff and gulp his half glass of wine.
"Whatever Jhene did might be stupid but that was harsh. She's a woman for fuck sake."
"And I don't give a flying fuck, Reid. She sucks."
"Yeah , sucked your dick."
"Fuck , man. I don't wanna think about that shit.
He puff out his smoke and chuckle.
"Get your shits together. We're getting drunk."
"Now you sound like a college delinquent who hates school."
"The fuck , I've always hated school. Don't try to remind me that you've always been the brightest
between you and me and you always ace every shitty exams."
"Touchè." I chuckle and stamp the butt of the cigarette on an ash tray.
......
.
We step on the club as who cares to look watch. Manny and Carl follow behind since they are
my personal guard.
"Gray Carter.." Stephens says as he exchange handshake with Reid and I.
"This way. Your table is already preserved. Trent's waiting." Stephens leads the way and we follow
behind.
"Gray Carter.." Trent calls out as I take a seat. He hands me a glass of wine and a cigarette.
"I'm not smoking tonight. Thanks for the blunt." I raise the glass upwards and drink the content.
"I didn't expect to see you tonight."
"Work , Trent , It's driving me insane." I reply. Reid raises his brows and smirk before lowering his
glass of wine to his mouth. Yeah I know that look.
"And i heard you could overtake Vladimir. The fuck face won't take it easy on every one of us.
Especially you Gray."
"He's a pussy and I don't even think about it." I scoff and glance around this club. Reminding me of
the day I saw Ariel in a club for the second time.
How she's always different amongst her friends as she compare each drink before drowning
them cause she's afraid of being drunk. Just standing few feets from me that night and dancing
drive me fuckin insane and it turns me on. She's like sex , always on your fucked up mind. She
always drives me insane with just a smile.
"Gray , you need a girl ?" Reid asks. I raise my brows and shake my head sideways.
"I'm fine."
Trent snap his hand at his guards as they walk into the brighter side of the club since we're in a
VIP club covered with topless strippers. I watch the strippers dance around the pole as they won't
stop giving me eyes. Trent's guards returns with two girls as they giggle. One sits on Reid's laps
while the other sit next to Trent.
The ebony skinned girl on Reid's laps look up as her eyes meet mine. She tensed secretly and
smirks. Leslie , Ariel's sister. I remembered her very well and I fuckin despise her attitude. She
smiles and grind on Reid's laps. Dumb bitch. Her friend try to hit on me but my glares made her
compose herself. She turn her back on us and straddle Reid. Reid grab her ass as he takes off her
crop top leaving her topless and she's not even wearing a bra. Dumbass bitch.
Leslie giggles and moan silently on Reid's laps who must have been finger fucking the bitch.
"Reid get a room." I snap at the two horny folks.
"Chill man. I'm cool right here. " Trent raises his brows and chuckles.
My mind is out of place. All I could think of is Ariel and it's been a week since I've heard or even
seen her. I'm such an asshole.
"I'll be back , Trent." I tap Trent gently on his shoulders and get up from the chair to leave the
club.
"Becareful out there Gray."
"Manny stay. You too Carl." I gulp the remaining content of the wine and storm out. Reid is too
busy too think and I didn't tell him a thing.
.
~ARIEL~
.
One day , two days and now one week Gray hasn't picked my calls or even reply my texts. I
don't know what's going on. But I was scared and almost tempted to check on him in his
penthouse or maybe his house. I lay on my stomach on my bed and watch a movie on my laptop.
About the kiss with Freddie , i really don't wanna think about it cause I end up depressed again.
He wants me to be his friend again and I told him i was never gonna think about it. I hated the fact
that I had to kiss him in the first place , infact I regretted it. Coming back to my life after what he
did , deepen the sore . I see a shadow beside my door as I raise my head from my laptop. No way.
"Gray..."
I heard him chuckle as he made his way to my bed.
" Missed me ?"
"No I didn't. You're such an annoying jerk. What are you doing here ? You've been avoiding my
calls ever since you drove me to your penthouse." I say sitting up.
"Why don't you admit that you missed me Tinkerbell." He smirks, looking down at what I was
watching.
"So why did you decide to show up after you disappeared for a week ?"
"Cause I missed you." He whispers and lift me off the bed to sit me on his lap.
"You smell like weed and alcohol. Have you been partying ?"
He shrugs and study my face.
" I was bored so I decided to drop by in a club. It was extremely boring and all I could think about
was you. "
" How did you always get in ? The door was locked."
He lets out a quiet chuckle and shrug. I playfully swat his hand to tell me the truth.
" You don't have to be a jerk. How did you get in ?"
He rolls his eyes and stay quiet.
" Don't worry about it. I always have my way."
I sigh and watch his perfect lips as he smiles at me. It's crazy that lip did a lot to me when I was
at his penthouse.
"Let's go for a ride."
I chuckle and rest my head on his shoulders.
"Gray it's almost 9 pm."
"Whatever thing you say princess. Go change , I'll wait downstairs."
I sigh defeatedly and crawl out of his laps. I watch him walk out of my room and it's annoying he
took my senses with him. I undress myself and put on a light pink crop top hoodie with black Jean
shorts and sneakers. I take the elevator down stairs and I couldn't spot Gray's usual expensive
sport's cars but instead he lean against a motorbike.
"The last time I checked , you're a crackhead driver with bad driving lessons. Are you trying to get
us killed ?" I whine.
"Hop in princess." He smirks and pat the backside of the motorbike for me.
"Gray , I'm scared." I whine.
His hands wrapped around my waist as he pull me to himself.
"You're so fuckin beautiful. It's crazy you're the only thing in my head through out this past
weeks."
" Then why did you avoid my calls and refused to return my calls and texts ?" I ask calmly.
"Because I don't wanna get used to you. It's crazy I'm already wanting you so badly..." He sigh and
lean his forehead on mine. " You drive me crazy..." He coo's.
He hold my chin up and clasp my lips on his. I've missed this , I've missed him. I wrap my arms
around his neck and lean in to his kiss taking his mouth deeply in mine. I feel a lot of things when
I'm around him and i really can't explain them. I didn't notice when Gray wrap my legs around his
waist and sit me on the front of his motorbike.
"If we continue , I'm gonna take off your clothes and kiss you like a fuckin candy." I blush and bite
my tongue.
"You're okay here ? I wanna look at you while I drive." He cocks his brows as I chuckle.
"Sure thing captain. Just don't get me killed. Where's your helmet ?"
" I don't really need one." He smirks and bring out his earphones from his jacket pockets and stuck
them inside both my ears.
"Just in case you can't withstand how fast I go and the crazy sound." He kisses my cheek and
hand me his phone to play any song.
I decrease the volume of the song in case I need to listen to whatever thing he wants to say.
"Ready ?"
"Yes." I wrap my hands around his torso and rest my head on his chest . Thank God I'm little
compare to him.
He starts the engine and in less than a minute we're on the road. I giggle to his crazy driving as
he duck in between cars and night traffic. Everything pass in a blur and the breeze kisses my
naked legs due to his speed.
"Are you okay ?"
"Yeah I'm fine." I smile and watch each moving vehicles as Gray speeds past every average and
fast cars.
A car drive alongside us but it's a bit far cause it's a one way road. The driver smirks at me
through his dark glasses. I'm not dumb , we're being trailed.
"Gray, someone..."
"I know. Lay back and close your eyes. Increase the song if you want." Gray turn to look at the
other vehicle. A black BMW and it's driver is ruthless without being told. Through the dark night , I
see a little scar on his cheek as he continue smirking devilishly at me. He has a passenger and
they look ruthless. The driver shove out a gun and I don't know but I started screaming.
Gray dodged his bullet and speed faster. The ruthless BMW driver, pull his trigger the second
time and Gray duck his bullet speeding into the dark night.
"Fuckin prick..." He cuss and duck past another vehicle. Why did i choose this part in life ? What's
up with my life and bad lucks ? Gray expertly turn me to sit at the back of his motorbike as I wrap
my hand around his torso. I'm already whimpering as i look behind me , they are still following us.
What do they do want ? Of course Gray knows what they want. He's too filled with secrets.
"Gray , what's going on ?" I whimper because this BMW driver is still chasing at us as he
continues shooting at us.
Gray dig out a gun from his jacket pocket and shoot the car's tyres. Wait ! he has a gun. A gun
! Oh my God , how did I get here. I mentally scream and hug him tighter as she shoots both side
tyres and aim at the driver's head. I close my eyes, tears already raining down my eyes. I'm highly
emotional and seeing someone shoot at someone made me loose my mind the more. I heard a
loud sound as I open my eyes. The BMW drive into a truck as it went ablaze.
"Tinkerbell."
"Pull over.." i scream hitting his back.
"Calm down.."
"Who the hell are you ? Gray pull over.."
"Oh shit..." He curses and pull the break. I whip my head forward and there's about two cars
blocking the empty road and four guys. One seems to be smoking a fat cigar and he looks like
their leader. I hop out of the bike including Gray. Obviously , I don't know what's going on but I'm
certain I'm gonna get hurt before I leave here. I just wanna get the hell out of here.
"Gray Carter. Nice stunt you pulled on my men." The guy with the fat joint chuckle with his obvious
Russian accent. I quickly go behind Gray for cover.
"What do you want ?"
" Tit for Tat Gray. You're just like your father. Worthless and thieves. Get the girl." Oh no no no.
This isn't happening.
A muscular tatted weirdo grab my arm from behind Gray as Gray grab the other.
"Let her go Vladimir. She did nothing to you."
This Vladimir guy chuckles and motion his finger to Gray. Another Russian asshole smack his
face with a gun as he spit out blood.
"Oh my God." I whimper.
"Fuckin Dick." Gray cusses and bites his lip bottom lip.
"I'm taking the girl." Vladimir says as I'm push to him.
"No , please no." I sob.
" Vlad don't. You don't wanna fuckin do this." Gray orders. A guy pressed a gun against Gray's
temple and right now I wanna pee.
Vladimir chuckles and glares daggers at Gray.
"Shoot him."
"No..." I sob loudly and the next thing I heard was a gun shot.
Oh my God !
..........
Lemme run before some people murder me
[8/4, 4:11 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 27
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Before I could blink , Gray pulls out his gun and shot at both guys. I don't even know how he did
that. I whimper and squirm at the hold of this Russian demon. He chuckle , maybe to the fact that
Gray killed all his back men.
"So she's worth it huh ? You killed my men for the hoe ?" Vladimir asks.
" Vlad , no more shit talk. Leave her the fuck alone."
"What if I don't ?" He ask and smirk devilishly. Gray shot his arms as he wince letting go of me.
I quickly hide behind one of the cars afraid to watch any bloody scene. Who's he ? How can I be
so naive to know nothing about him. I heard grunts as I raise my head to look at the scene. Gray
slams Vladimir against his car as the windshield shattered. He toss Vladimir to the floor and watch
Vladimir closely. I've never seen him like this before. This wasn't Gray , maybe some clone or
something.
" Next time you tell your dildos to stalk me ever again. I'll be killing without thinking twice." He scoff
and raise his head to look at my already broken self.
His face soften at my sight as he made his way to where I'm leaning already soaked with tears.
"Don't touch me.." I sniffle and stand to my feet moving far away from him.
"Ariel , please not now. Let's get you home." I shake my head sideways. He isn't the one to easily
bulge. He sighs defeatedly and with one single movement , he lifts me on his shoulders.
"Gray put me down.." I shake my legs continusly and hit his back.
My eyes meet this already dead men and Vladimir is nowhere to be found.
........
Halting his motorbike in my apartment , I quickly hop out and turn to leave. His grip on my arm
made me stop and I'm forced to look at his pale face with so much emotions. I made sure I didn't
look at his eyes. It's like a soft spot for me and I end up doing a lot of silly things without thinking.
"Don't walk out on me." He says sternly , hand still gripping to my arm. I try to free from his grasp
but he pulls me to himself.
"Let me go. You're scaring the little life out of me. Gray I watched you killed someone. That was
the least thing i expected from you.."
"He was gonna take you away...
from me."
" Who was he ? Why where those guys trailing us ? Shooting at us ?"
He shrug his shoulders and keep quiet.
"So you're not gonna talk about it ?"
"What do you want me to say ? I don't know."
"Gray he called you worthless and a thief. You knew who he was and why he was after you. Was
he the guy Reid talked about ? That he was stalking you for ages now." He bites his lip and nod.
"Then why does he want me ?" I ask , getting really tired because of this conversation. I wanna
run far away from him and maybe hide underneath my bed. He's definitely gonna find me. As
usual.
"I don't know okay." He yell." I can't answer your questions. It's not important."
" You're just a liar. A manipulative liar. How could you be so selfish ? Gray, I saw you pull out a
gun. Shot more than five men. What's that supposed to explain ? You know what , let go of my
arm."
" Tinkerbell."
" Leave me alone. I don't even know who you're. Just let me go. I don't wanna be here with you." I
sob and sniffle.
He pulls me to himself and wrap both arms around my waist. He nuzzles my neck and breathe
in my scent.
"Don't walk away from me because you saw me shot someone. I don't wanna loose you and I
won't stop shooting people for you." He move his head backwards to stare at my eyes. He's not
getting it. I wanna go to bed and assume nothing happened.
" I need to go." I pull away from him and run into my apartment.
It didn't take me long to get to my room. I walk past Leslie who's watching TV with Hazel.
"You've been hanging out late again."
"Leslie , shut your shit mouth and mind your business." I scoff and unlock my door.
"Did she just talk back at you ?" I heard Hazel's voice from the living room.
"Bitch been slamming a good nigga lately. Sooner or later , I'm gonna fuck her ass up."
I roll my eyes and step inside my room. I lean against the door and slide down. I can't stop
weeping. How can I be so stupid ? Always stupid. I barely could fathom why I'm always making
wrong decisions. Freddie , now Gray. I rest my elbows on my knees and hold my head in my
hands. What have I gotten myself into ? The most annoying part is that he is always making me
want him badly. Despite the stupid stunt he pulled out there , I wish he was here to hold me again.
I crawl to bed without taking off my clothes and it's weird I dreamt about him.
The following morning , I was up late. I lazily stride to the bathroom to quickly shower and go to
class. I stop by my bathroom mirror and check out my reflection. Holy Christ , i look like shit. I rub
my palms on my face and lather my skin harder than usual. I feel weird and that bloody shootout is
refusing to get out of my head. I'd never thought i will watch someone kill someone. But then
someone that I truly liked shot someone in my presence and he's not willing to talk about it.
Getting ready for class , I walk out of the apartment to go to class. Ryan was the first person I
saw when I step in my first class. He flash me his boyish grin exposing his dimpled cheek. I think
it's time i forget Gray Carter if I wanna live. He's too closed up and secretive. But then , I can't
even look at him without loosing my mind. How could he know each of my buttons and when to
press it.
"Hi." I smile at Ryan and sit next to him.
"Hey. You look pretty."
"Thanks. You're not looking bad yourself. How are you ?" I ask him.
" I'm good. Still owe you a burger."
I chuckle and turn to look at him.
"You don't really have to. I mean it's like stressing you out."
"I'd like to Ariel. It's just a burger at Sands & Winches and also I'm inviting you to a frat party this
weekend if you are not that busy."
" Wow. Frat , I'm gonna think about it. And maybe after class , we can go have the burger
together."
"Thanks." He flash his dimpled cheeks as the professor walks in.
I place my notepad on the desk to begin writing. I saw Brandon with Piper as they smile at me.
Really ? Are they over my lies yet ? I would really need a girls time after my incident with Gray.
What a mess kinda life I'm living. From one shit to another.
"Planning for the exams ?" Ryan ask me once we step inside sands & Winches.
"Yeah. I can't wait for vacation. I need a good nap and maybe an internship."
"Internship ? Got a place in mind ?"
Truly I liked Summit , but then my mystery man owns it. I can't work under him and also he's a
murderer.
"Not really." I reply and take a seat on one of the booths.
"Alright. Maybe I can look out for you. Sinclair's isn't bad right ?"
"Sinclair ? I'd like it. Thanks Ryan." He smiles and nod as we take our orders.
"Hey guys. Damn it's so hot out there." Piper smiles at me before sitting next to me. Brandon sits
across us grinning like a kid who won a lottery to visit chocolate factory.
"Hey guys. Are you guys for real ?"
Piper giggles and shrugs. Her eyes land on Ryan as she smirks.
"Are you asking her out ? She's not single and obviously not searching Ryan." Piper tells him as
the waitress brought in our order. A chicken Burger !
" Are we getting our order or not ?" Brandon asks and lean watching Ryan and me.
"Sure." Ryan snap at the waitress as she walks back to our booth to take Brandon and Piper's
orders.
"So Ryan , hope we're not disturbing anything ? We missed our buddy and we'd like to snatch her
anytime soon ?" She winks and smiles at both of them.
I so much miss them. My life had been more dramatic than i could ever imagine. We eat and talk
and thankfully, no one brought up anything about Gray. I'm not in the mood to talk about him. It's
annoying he makes me want him every single day of my life. Just mere thinking about him , my
mind drift to what happened between us at his penthouse. I still have his spare key and I'm
wondering why did I keep it in the first place.
Ryan asked for my number and I gave him before he left. Brandon drove us to my apartment as
we walk in. I feel exhausted. College is stressing me to the core.
"Group hug.." Piper squeal as she give me a bear hug squeezing the life out of me. I hug back and
Brandon joined too.
"Holy fuck. This isn't Christmas Eve." Alexa's voice startles us. We turn around and she's leaning
on my door with her arms crossed and her crazy smirk.
" What's up cousin. You look pretty." She peck my cheeks and plump down on the couch.
"Don't tease me Alexa. Life has been hard without you guys." I sigh and sit next to Alexa. Brandon
sits on the single couch while Piper did the same.
"You have Gray Carter girl. You're like the hottest girl in New York right now. You're stunnin'."
Alexa blabbers. Silly rich people.
"Yeah. What's up with you guys ? You don't look bad. With the look on your face , he did a really
super hot magic on you. How did it even happened ?" Piper asks with full focus on me.
"Guys we're not In love. We're not dating. We're not even in a relationship." I sigh.
"Then what ? Friends with benefits ? No offense boo , but Gray doesn't keep a girl for this long.
You said you guys have been hanging out with each other for over three months. Damn girl , that's
like forever."
" So who else perceives the chemistry between Gray and Ariel."
"There's no stupid chemistry. Just a naive me who doesn't know what I want."
"You don't know what you want ?" Alexa asks and rolls her eyes.
"I don't. We're not in love okay. Truth is we just like ourselves. He's a good person and not really
bad."
"You don't have to tell us that Ariel. We know he's a good person. It's just... Do you like him ? Like
feelings ?"
I rub my temple and lean back on the couch.
"Yes I like him and that's just it. I'm not sure about feelings."
"Fuck girl you're so lucky. I can't imagine Leslie's face right now if she hears this. Someone's
gonna die and resurrect." Alexa says and that earn a laughter from everyone.
"It's incredible to have someone like Gray Carter look at you. No insults. Boy's dope man."
"So aside Damon , there's no other Carter's ? I'd really love to get one to look at me." Alexa says.
"Alexa seriously.." I chuckle.
" Yeah. It's so sad Damon went MIA. Dude's like Gray. So fuckin cute." Piper emphasize.
I roll my eyes and draw my knees to my chest.
"What about his father or even his mother ?" I ask this time.
"Heard is father is dead. And according to the media, Mia Carter , Gray's mom remarried a
Canadian after her husband's death. So basically, Gray's mother is in Canada. The man's rich. I
think is name is ...." Alexa said snapping her fingers in thoughts.
" Antonio.. Sounds like a mafia boss's name." Brandon chuckles.
"You've watched too much mob movies Brandon."
"They are basically popular then."
"Reasons I told you you're fuckin lucky Ariel. He owns Summit. Worldwide company with a lot of
million dollars piling in every single minute. That's one of the reasons Jhene wanted Gray to
herself. The fuck face is desperate." Piper says.
" So who's in for a party tonight. We need to party for coming back together and also for Ariel
who's got almighty Gray wrapped around her fingers. Fuck I'm jealous." Alexa mutters and
giggles.
"Alex , we're not dating."
"Chill boo , you've kissed him. I'd die thinking about that same lips adoring my skin. Hell's sake
he's too perfect." Piper murmurs.
Yeah perfect indeed ? If I can remember vividly, I almost got killed yesterday.
"So who wants to party ?" Brandon beams.
" We're all in.."
......
That night , my rooms covered in different kinds of wares the girls have been trying on including
Brandon.
"I'm getting laid tonight." Brandon mutters.
"Brandy keep your shit in your pants." Piper yell at him.
"Shut up Piper." We chuckle and get dressed.
I'm already getting perfect at dressing myself up. I stretch my hair and zip my strapless black
dress that hugs every of my curves as I put on my shoes. We hop inside Alexa's black Lexus as
she speeds into the dark night. She's another lunatic driver like Gray. I quickly shake my head and
breathe in. I'm forgetting about him and I'm moving on. I can do this. Same time I can't. Just
seeing him makes my heart stop beating. Why's this always happening to me.
We walk to the bar and ordered for shots because I really wanna get drunk. Deep down I pray I
don't come across him. He's always driving me crazy. We take our shots and a bottle of tequila as
we walk back to our table.
"Do you know Gray Carter owns this club ?" Alexa slurs and chug down her shots.
"For God's sake, why didn't you tell me ?"
"What ? Scared to make out ? A club sex is always remarkable." Brandon mutters drinking his own
shots.
Bunch of drunk friends.
"Don't worry breathe. He barely comes here i think."
"Piper you think." I scoff and drink up two shots at once before standing up.
"Where are you going ?"
"Restroom , I'll be back." I flash them a quick fake smile and walk to the direction of the restroom.
The loud music blares through the speakers as I push past dancing bodies. I look down at my
ringing phone and it's Gray. He's been calling since yesterday regardless his texts. I mute the call
and shut the restroom door. I wash my face and smoothen my hair. I did my business and step
out.
"Tinkerbell.." at that moment I stop thinking. My eyes lock with his and my heartbeat is rapid.
Again !
"Gray please not here." I walk past him but his grip pull me back to stand in front of him.
"Then come with me , to my penthouse."
"How do you always find me ?" I ask stepping backwards.
" I don't find you. It's just coincidental. You're pretty. Why did you dress like this to a club ?" He
asks and step forward to me. His eyes move up and down my body and now i feel naked in front
of him.
" Yeah. Why did I dress like this to your club ? Gray I need to stay away from you."
"Why ?" He whispers brushing my hair to the side.
"Because..." My mouth fails me again with just his hand around my waist. I'm pulled to his build as
he gently pressed me against the wall. His right hand lay above my head on the wall while the
other is firmly wrapped around my waist.
"Because what Tinkerbell..." His hands slide down the wall to run through my hair.
Just his cologne is making me give in to him. How can he be so manipulative.
" I can't just watch you walk out of my life. You're too pretty to leave.." he breathe against my neck.
His right hand slide down my curves to my back.
" Why did you wear this ? For me right ?" He smirks and kiss my neck at once before i could
answer. His lips trail down my bare neck to my chest tasting every inch of my skin.
I don't want to moan but yet I did. His he some kind of trap that no matter how hard I try to get
out, I just get stuck more. He's worst than danger itself ? Whatever scenario that occur last night is
like a clips of what his life is about and I can't handle it . He suck on my collarbones to my almost
exposed cleavages.
"What are you doing to me , Tinkerbell ?" He kisses my cheek and take in my lips before I can
reply.
His hands pressed my body to his as he kisses my lips. Without thinking twice I kissed back. Our
tongues move in rhythm with so much desperation. I missed him, same I wanna be far from him.
I'm too weak to tell him to leave me alone not with such connections. He trail his hands inside my
mid thigh dress as his hands smooth my skin.
He tease my upper lip with his mouth and we are back to eating each other out. I grab his jacket
and pull me to himself with my lips still in motion with his. He caress my curves to my ass and cup
it through my drese before giving it a gentle squeeze. I moan and I know it's time to stop what
we're doing. I'm gonna get hurt if I keep up with this.
"Stop." I push him back gently and try to catch my breath.
I see a trace of my lipstick on his pink swollen lips.
"Ariel , I'm sorry."
"It's not about being sorry. I can't really remember if you hurt me. You're nice and all that good
stuff but we should stop. I can barely swallow last night's incident. Ever since I met you , I can't
even think straight. I can't even avoid you each time I try because you're always coming back.
Gray please i need you to respect my decision and let's stay away from each other. I know I'm not
better than most of the girls you've been with but I can't handle you."
"So what are you saying ?"
"I'm saying we should stop seeing each other. I'm tired of your world. If I keep up with you , I'm
gonna get drowned in it. I'm sorry we should stop. This guns , Russian beefs and all that bloody
issues , I don't want them. I can't handle them. Gray let me go." I sigh and bite my lip hardly. I
know I sound selfish but I wanna go home.
He stares darkly at me and stuff his hands inside his pockets. His eyes are emotionless and it's
making me feel weird again. And then , he takes a step closer to me so i can perceive his cologne
and feel his lips inches away from mine. Why does he have such effects on me. What are these
feelings called ? Love ? no way !
" You're hard to avoid Ariel. You're too fuckin pretty to just let go."
"You're not getting it are you ? Ever since I met you, it's always one bad luck and another. Envious
super models , Employees, friends and even you."
"I can't handle them. I'm sorry if i sound annoying but you're one of those bad lucks that's infected
my normal boring life and I want you to leave me alone.." That hurts. I know but I need to.
He smirks and nod. He step backwards and nod again before turning his back away from me as
he walks away without even looking back.
Now I have messed up. Again!
........
Oops that hurts.
It's time for Freddie.
[8/4, 4:12 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 28
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
~GRAY~
Anger.
Who knew you could feel this type of emotions when a girl tells you to fuckin stay away from
her. Shit , it hurts a lot.
The painful part is that I like her. She's all too scaredy to notice that I was willing to do anything
within my powers to protect her. I bite the inside of my cheek and stare at space. My hands are in
my pocket as I watch my compound through the glass walls. How can someone be so perfect and
also has a huge effect on me. I wanna stop thinking about her but it's impossible.
Her words that night still sings in my head. She called me bad luck and said she doesn't want
me. It fuckin hurts. I can't even remember a girl telling me they don't want me. It's never heard of.
Just walking inside a club and a lot of bitches are already throwing their selves at me. Fuck !
"Gray." Reid calls behind me.
"I'm not in the mood."
"You've been skipping work man. What's up with you ?" I sigh and turn to face him.
He hands me a cigar and a lighter as i light it up. I take the wine filled glass from him and chug
down the content.
"You look broken. Love isn't for men like you. You're too grown up for that."
I chuckle." So what makes you think I'm in love ?"
"I know you're not. I'm just trying to remind you who you're. Some little dumbass shouldn't make
you think to death. You have a business to run." He reminds me like i actually forgot.
Maybe I actually did forgot. Thanks to Ariel. She makes me want her so badly and it's annoying.
Some part in me wants me to visit her and make her mine again but the other part in me hates the
idea and called it dumb too. I exhale the smoke out of my nostrils and turn around to stare at my
compound.
" I've brought in a girl who is gonna represent Meghan. She's hot." I scoff and nod. I motion him to
bring the girl and I'm sure he left cause his footsteps faded.
" Dude she's here." I turn around and blink my eyes to the new employee. She has short blonde
hair with dark blue eyes. I don't like blonde's.
I look down at her cheap hoodie and rip Jean and flats. How's she supposed to work for me or
even take over Meghan's position.
"What's your name ?" I ask her and she had to blush. What the fuck !
" Sarai." I widen my eyes at her and sigh. She barely meets my eyes like she's afraid of my eyes
or something.
"Did they tell you anything about me ?" I continue.
"Yeah. That you're nice and hate being dared."
"Reid where the fuck did you get her ?" I turn to look at Reid who shrugs.
"She's pretty Gray. Great body and techniques. She's hot and..."
"I didn't ask you to bring in a fuck mate." I mutter and turn to look at Sarai who look down at once.
I caught her staring.
"Have you work this type of job before ?"
" No sir."
"Then how are you supposed to work ? Are you stripper ?"
She shake her head sideways at once. Why would Reid bring me a nun.
"Have you killed someone before ?"
She shake her sideways again. Fuck me. Why's she reminding me of Ariel. I need to get laid if
it's gonna save me from whatever shit that's happening to my head.
"Reid, Seriously." I yell. He rolls his eyes and look at Sarai who's still avoiding my eyes.
"I can't take her."
"Gray listen to me. She's what you need. Tender face and good moves. Don't underestimate her ,
she's fuckin great."
"She's fuckin shy and too nervous." I exhale the smoke as Reid sighs tiredly.
"I'm not really shy. I'm just being careful around you. I heard a lot of stories about you and it's a
pleasure to be standing with the popular Gray Carter." She smirks and raise her head to meet my
eyes.
I don't like her.
She's pretty and all that but she can't be like Ariel. Bro she ask you to leave her the hell alone.
"Where are you from ?"
"San Angelo. But I stay in New York."
"Have you worked before ?"
"Yeah. I worked as a bartender in a strip club. I'm not a whore sir."
"It's Gray not sir. Reid , take her out. Set her first date." She nods and follow Reid out.
Nothing makes sense when all I could think of was her words. Telling me she doesn't want me.
And now I feel like shooting someone. I butt the cigar on an ashtray and shove my hands in my
pocket. What's she doing to me ?
"Boss we've got an emergency at the warehouse. It's Lucas." Manny says behind me.
"Said shit again ?" I ask not sparing him a look.
"Yes."
I sigh and nod.
"Go, I'm coming." For once favor granted. I'm shooting someone today.
.....
.
" Luke , I'm not trying to hurt you. I just want you to tell me why are you stealing from summit ?
Why are you snitching about my business ?" I ask him.
He's shivering and pleading.
"Lucas sit your dumb ass down."
"Boss I can explain. It wasn't intentional. My wife..."
"That's why men die easily. They don't listen." I walk to Manny and stop in front of me.
"Can I lend your gun ?" I ask Manny.
"Sir please..." Lucas plead as I pull the trigger at his foot.
He fall to the ground and grip to his bleeding foot.
"Will you sit or not ?"
"Ye.. yes sir. Please don't shoot me." He plea and try to stand up with his bleeding feet.
" If you don't sit , I'm taking out your other foot." I tell him as i watch him crawl on the floor to sit on
a chair.
"Shit , you're so slow." I mutter.
"Boss please. I'm already sitti..."
I groan and shot his other foot after struggling to sit on the chair.
"We should talk Luke. Summit's been standing for over eight years now without dick faces like
you. I worked hard for every shit i own. What was your motive ?" I ask him. Nick hands me a
cigarette and a lighter as I light it up afterwards giving him back the lighter.
I squat face to face with Lucas. He whimpers and look sideways.
"Look at me Luke. Be a good boy and look at me .." I order.
He whimpers and sob like a kitten. He slowly turn his neck and stare at my face. I puff out the
smoke and bite the bottom of my lip.
"Why did you sell me out to that fuck face Vladimir ? You let him took my shit too."
"It wasn't on purpose. I was forced."
"Fuck Lucas , you're lying again." I say calmly and stand up. " And i fucking hate it. Manny can I
lend your gun again ?"
" I'm willing to talk. He asked me about your underground Warehouse and how to find it. I told him
nothing. And he offered to pay me one million grand. I told him the few things I know about you
and summit. My wife made me say it."
I chuckle and smirk.
"Wow Lucas. One million Grand."
"Please don't kill me sir. I'm truly sorry."
"Sure. I won't kill you. You deserved a second chance.." I smirk and let Manny hand me his gun.
"Bos..." I hang him out and shot his head. I hate hypocrites. The fuck! I paid his family's bills. That
underground warehouse was something nobody knows including my fuckin friend Reid. It contains
every of summit's fortunate. Things like that happens when the bank can't contain every of your
shit.
"Gray , it's okay he's dead." I didn't even notice I've shot him more than once. I'm being paranoid
and also Ariel was part of the reasons too. Why is she fucking with my head ?
"Clear this shit up , Carl." Reid says to Carl as he walk me outside the warehouse.
" You need a pussy ?" He ask once we're outside.
"A good one." I reply and step inside my car.
.
~ARIEL~
.
It's been five days since I last saw Gray. Five days since I told him to leave my life alone. Five
days since I called him bad luck. I toss my textbook aside and close my computer. I can do this.
I'm gonna concentrate and don't get consumed with Gray's dark fantasy.
It's almost evening and it's Friday. As usual, the frat house will be throwing a party and I'd love to
take advantage of it. Plus , I need to assume I'd never shared a mind blowing proper kiss with a
man called Gray Carter. I walk to the kitchen to make toast. Leslie walks in with Hazel as they
round the counter. Hazel is dressed with black rip Jean shorts and white hoodie. While Leslie
wears a high waist jeans and pink crop top with straps that's tied around the neck like a bikini top.
"Hi Ariel.." Hazel greeted as she sits on the island stool.
"Hi. Hungover ?"
"Do I look hungover. I'm just fuckin tired." She giggles. Who parties at five ?
"Absolutely not." I smile and nod.
"Mom asked about you Ariel." Leslie says as she open the fridge to get whatever.
"Good."
"Good ? You suck.." Leslie scoffs and sits next to Hazel.
"You're going to frat tonight right ? I mean I've been seeing you with Ryan lately. He's a good kid.
Just be aware he just wants to use your ugly ass." Leslie snorts and I chuckle.
"Yeah. Same way Hayden used your cheap ass. You can't afford this , I'm better than you..." I
mimic her." Yet you can't even keep a good man. Just jumping from one bed to another looking for
guys who are loaded. Seriously Les , you're fuckin stupid."
" What the fuck.." Hazel mutters
Leslie raised her hand to slap me. I grab her hand and twist it before slamming her hand on the
counter.
"Asshole." I scoff and turn to walk out.
" A little advise. If you don't mind your business, I'm gonna cut your fingers next time and send it to
mom and also dad. Punk face." I head to my room and shut the door.
I can't be suffering from Gray illness and also my sister too. I slump on my bed and throw a pill
inside my mouth as I swallow it dried. Thanks to Gray, I'm finally getting over depression and no
more therapy. I feel sexually frustrated and it's unusual. Each time i close my eyes, it's all Gray.
Kissing me at the club. Me on his counter wearing his dress shirt. Me on his shoulders on our first
date. He's just everywhere. Everywhere in my head.
My phone pings and it's a text message from Alexa.
FROM ALEXA: Wanna party today ? Let's visit tavern's.
I roll my eyes and sigh. I need a good sleep and also tomorrow is Saturday. I don't have class.
Ryan wants me to go to a frat party with him. I'm so stuck with my confused emotions. And
Freddie , he said he's sorry and I'm really sure he regretted his actions. But stealing my innocence
was the least thing to think of because he wanted me to be with him. I remembered when we were
in highschool, I was also desperate too to make Freddie look at me like the way he looked at Aida.
But I will never hurt him.
Most times I'd sneak out of my room for sleepovers at his house and come back home early. I
was so stupid. I can't even imagine I was acting so naive. And then he's back again , asking me to
take him back. I sigh as my phone buzzes again.
FROM ALEXA : Ariel , already talked to the guys about it and they are in. We're going to tavern's
, get dressed and kisses.
What a cousin. I open my closet to put on something simple. I quickly shower and put a black
jeans , green hoodie and a white sneakers. I brush my hair and tie it up in the middle of my head. I
pick up my phone and rush out of my room making sure I locked it. For some unknown reason , I
was wearing Gray's diamond bracelet. I hop inside Brandon's car as he drive us to tavern's.
***
" Hey Alexa , did you break up with Bobby ?" Piper asks drowning a glass of whiskey.
" I got tired. I just wanna be single and normal . Don't date a boy because everything is always
stupid " she slurs and gulp her shots.
" So basically you're single ?" Brandon chuckles.
"Yeah. And ready not to ever mingle " she chuckles and raise her glass upwards. We click our
glasses and throw our heads back to take in the drink.
"I'm never drinking again. It's always sour." I murmur and they chuckle.
"Ariel, what's up with Gray ?"
" I told you guys we're not dating. Just friends."
"I bet he bought you that bracelet. That's so fuckin expensive." Brandon mutters.
I shrug and smile.
"Who wants to dance ? I'm fuckin wasted." Alexa stagger from the chair as we head to the dance
floor.
We sway our hips to the song from the background as we squeal. We dance and dance till I'm
crazily tired.
"Hi. Can I buy you a drink ?" A guy ask Alexa.
"No , I have STDs." She frown and it didn't take the guy a second to disappear.
"That was stupid.." we chuckle.
"I'm going to the bar to order for a bottle water. I'll be back." I walk past dancing bodies as I reach
the bar.
I lean against the counter and snap at the bartender.
"Hi Angel. Can I buy you a drink ?" A familiar voice speaks from beside me. I dart my eyes to this
new occupant and groan.
"Freddie."
"It's so hard to not stare at you. You're fuckin pretty. Maybe more beautiful each day i see you."
"What are you doing here ?"
"I missed you that's what I'm doing here." He sighs and snap at the bartender to bring in drinks.
"Water for me." I say to the bartender who nods in return.
"Why are you stalking me ?" I sigh and rub my temple.
"I can't stay away from you. It's fuckin hard. I want you to give me a chance to make things right.
Ariel I missed us."
I sigh and turn to look at his emotions filled eyes. How did he easily spoil our friendship ? His
eyes look sincere and the next thing I'm thinking about was our kiss. Though it was nice but it
wasn't as Gray. Gray is the best thing that has ever happened to my depressed life even if i know
nothing about him. Why do I want him now ? It might sound weird that I actually wished to see
Gray in this club as usual. It pains me he's not around to pester me again. What's wrong with me ?
"Look Freddie , I already forgave you okay. I missed us too. But sometimes it's hard to mend
broken things. I'm not angry at you anymore."
The bartender returns with my water and glass of alcohol for Freddie.
"Thanks." I tell the bartender as he leaves after collecting payments. Freddie paid for me though.
"Ariel.." he sighs deeply and sit close to me. I didn't retaliate but watch his drama.
He twist his fingers around my hair and smile sadly.
"I'm really sorry..." He plea. " Please give me a second chance. I wanna make things right." He
says. I didn't notice we're inch apart and breathing same air.
"I'm not mad at you anymore. It's not like it's useful holding grudges against you."
He smiles and trail his index finger down my jawline.
"You've always been beautiful Arie. It's so fuckin stupid that I messed up. I wanna make things
right ." He whispers still running his finger on my jawline.
Our eyes are locked and I can't look away. Sitting opposite him and staring non-stop at his
eyes brought back silly memories. Memories I've always wanted before. But then Gray had also
occupy half of my head. For God's sake I didn't plan college like this.
He hold my hand in his and give it a gentle squeeze. " Go out on a date with me. Please...."
I chuckle and hold his wrist to take it away from my face.
"Freddie , a date ? That's too much to ask for. Fine I said I've forgiven you doesn't mean I have
forgotten what happened. Freddie it hurts. I passed through shit and thanks to humanity I'm still
going through shit."
"Ariel .." I hold my hand up to stop him.
" I might be naive doesn't mean I'm stupid. Please do me a favor and I want you to promise me."
He drops his hand on his side and nod.
" I want you to stay the hell away from me. Be far from me and leave me alone. I don't want you ,
Freddie and I'll never want you...."
............
[8/4, 4:12 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 29
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
God what's happening to me ? Where did I even go wrong ? Just when i want to be free from
guys drama , Gray walked into my life with his dark world filled with mysteries. And then i try to
walk out, Freddie's back asking me to go on a date with him. A date. Holy christ.
I shake my head sideways and get off the stool.
Freddie grab my arm and I was forced to look at him.
"It hurts to watch you walk out of my life. I'm stupid i know but , I want you to think about us."
What's left to think about ?
"See ya around Freddie." I snatch my hand from his grip and walk back to our table with my bottle
water .
Piper is squealing loudly. Clearly she's drunk. Brandon wasn't there as I take my seat. Alexa
dance to the song playing as she whip her hair. I'm stuck with two drunk friends and I'm
responsible for driving them home.
"Piper you need to stop drinking. Just drink water." I sigh and push my bottle water to her.
"Damn. Do you know my mom's likely a woman ?" She slurs as she lean on her hand on the table.
"She had say , Piper , don't date boys, they all have peanuts in their pants and they won't hold
back to pop your cherry..." She slurs as she chuckle with Alexa.
"You guys are drunk."
"Oh come on. We're in your man's club , so breathe." This time it's Alexa.
"Yeah , Gray. You're so fuckin lucky you've got such a powerful man wrapped around your finger ,
while i can't even have my stupid hair band wrapped around my finger." Piper continues to spit out
gibberish.
"Yeah right. Oh fuck I feel like twerking.." Alexa chuckle.
"Yeah me six. Do you know mosquitoes can't breathe ?" Piper jabbers.
"Yeah and they can fart too. Tiny little bitches..." Alexa adds as they high five each other. God !
being drunk is annoying.
It reminds me of the day I drank cock demon and I had to call Gray hot. Yeah , literally he's hot
and i even wanted us to get laid. Thank God I don't remember a thing.
"Damn , girl I need to twerk for this dumbass bitches.." Piper stand up at once and flip her chair
backwards cause she staggered.
I groan loudly and hold her still. Where on Earth is Brandon ? Always disappearing in clubs.
"Hey yo bitches. Watch me fuckin twerk !" Alexa yell on her voice. I didn't notice she's standing on
our table ready to display.
"Alexa get down.." I mumble.
She ignore me and smirks at the crowd that's already gathered to watch her.
" Go girl.." Piper shouts as Alexa position to display. She places both her hands on her knees as
she starts to twerk or whatever.
The crowds cheered her while others record the scene. Piper didn't waste time to join her.
......
"Oh my God." Alexa groans with an ice pack on her head. She's hungover because of too much
alcohol from last night.
I don't wanna talk about how I drag them upstairs. Brandon Piper and Alexa where all drunk and
it was hard. I had to carry each of them to my apartment since I can't drive them to their houses.
"I'm never drinking again." Mutters Piper.
" You said that three weeks ago and you end up in a frat party clearly bathed in alcohol. You both
look terrible last night at tavern's." I scoff and sit down on the couch to eat my cereal.
"Yeah. I've become more popular. Some dumbass dick recorded my twerking video and now I'm
all over the internet. Stupid technology. My Snapchat is trending like a goddamn virus."
"Yeah , my IG followers increased overnight. Maybe we should consider drinking all the time and
making twerk videos." Piper suggests with her ice pack pressed to her forehead.
" Holy hell Piper." Brandon chuckles.
" I'm not drinking. I'm gonna be like Ariel. For Pete's sake , I found myself in a restroom clearly
hungover." He groans since he had a migraine.
"My head is playing chess with me. It's like a rollercoaster" Alexa murmurs, fully spread out on the
floor.
"Sorry sis. You'll be fine." I tell her and get up to wash my plates.
My phone rings as i stretch to get it. Gray is calling.
I sigh and pressed the phone against my ear. It's been a week since I last heard from him.
"Tinkerbell." That voice. I've missed it so much and I hate to admit it.
He has basically stole my senses with him.
"Hi."
" Hi. I just wanna make sure that you're okay. I'm still mad at you though and I wanna be sure that
you're okay. maybe you should be careful where you go lately."
"What are you talking about ?"
"It's not important. I'm here , he's not gonna hurt you. I won't let him."
" Who Gray ? Wait , the Russian guy with the name Vladimir ? Gray why's he after me ?" I whisper
yell hoping the guys didn't hear my conversation.
"Stay safe Tinkerbell." With that he cuts the call.
I groan and bite my bottom lip. Why can't I have a permanent happiness. I mean someone who
makes me happy , I actually pushed him out because I was scared about myself. Maybe I'm just
selfish. I go back to the living room and plump down on the couch. The guys are watching a movie
on Netflix.
"This semester is coming to an end. We need to quit partying for now. Exams are close and I need
a fuckin good GPA." Brandon says munching a bag of chips.
"Yeah. All agreed. I've repented though." Alexa mutters eating from the bag of chips.
"So says Lucifer's bride." Piper scoffs and that made us laugh.
" Oh come on babe... Oh hey guys. " Leslie halts at the sight of us.
She's with Hayden. I remembered the cute redhead who wanted to woo me at a club the night i
bumped into Gray.
"You guys are back together ?" Piper smirks and turn properly to look at the couples.
"Leslie I thought you said you're a virgin ? You're sleeping out now ?" Alexa asks , eyes still glued
to Hayden and Leslie.
"Look guys it's ..."
"It's what ? You've got a boyfriend now ? I thought you said you don't like him because he's broke
and you wanted someone who drives an expensive car." I say.
" Ariel , really ?"
"Babe what's going on ?" Hayden asks as his eyes meet mine. He's uncomfortable.
"Wow ,nice photo.." Brandon mutters staring at the screen of his phone.
" Hey Leslie , what do you think it's gonna be your parent's reaction once she sees this photo of
you and Hayden. Chill she won't freak out , I'm a good photographer." Brandon says and wink at
them.
Leslie's face turn instantly red. Hayden turn to look at her clearly taken off guard.
"Later Leslie." Hayden mutters and walk out. Leslie bites her lip hard and face us. She's angry as
hell.
" Really guys ?" She begins.
"Bitch who's your guys ?" Alexa counts her words.
"Take a chill pill sister. Your room is down the hall." I scoff as we turn to face the TV.
She huffs defeatedly and head down the hall.
"What's up with Gray , Ariel ?" They ask.
I bite the inside of my cheek and sigh. I don't wanna talk about it. Cause the more I think about
it , the more I see myself running down the street to visit him. Tell him that I'm sorry for calling him
bad luck. What has he done to me ?
" Ariel. Girl you zoned out."
I sigh " I'm sorry, thinking about exams." I lie. " He's fine. Why are you guys asking about him ?"
"Why do I feel like you're lying ? Did something happen ?" Alexa asks. I hate it that she knows me
too well.
"Alex , nothing happened. I can't handle Gray. He's just too... I don't know. Maybe perfect. I'm not
comfortable around him. The press and his personal life , everything about him is hard. I can't
breathe.."
"Basically, you don't know what you want ?" Brandon asks , blinking his eyes at me.
"I'm complicated. I don't really know what I want." I admit and it hurts.
One part of me wanna be with him. That part doesn't even care if he just shot someone or not.
That part is willing to accept every inch of his dark world. That part wants to meet him so badly
and let him do to me whatever thing he wants. But then there's the other me , who's just being
careful. Scared to be hurt and abandoned. It seems the world doesn't care about anyone and I
wanna be careful without ending up in pain. Pain that I can't handle.
"He likes you."
"How did you know that ? It's not like you've seen us together Piper."
"He bought you a diamond bracelet. That shit's expensive as fuck." Alexa utters with her evil
smirk.
"What ! Really ?" Brandon says and sits properly to look at me.
"Yeah. You didn't notice her hand the day at school's restaurant ? When you showed me a picture
of her blonde haired lookalike. She wore the bracelet." Alexa explains. I deadpan and lean against
the couch.
"Holy fuck..." Piper exclaim.
"Piper stop swearing. What's with the countless F-word ?" I whine and playfully glare at her.
"Shut up , dick. You've got the hottest guy ever. CEO of summit worldwide. Bitch the dude's
loaded and he bought you a fuckin diamond bracelet. That's like too much to even give a girl. I bet
no one will ever do that for you." Piper emphasizes.
"I don't even know what you're insinuating.." I huff.
"We're saying , we don't really know what happened between you two , but trust me Gray is your
man. Yeah he's everybody's man but bitch you're lucky. You like him. I think you're just being
scared of getting hurt. Why don't you go for him. Ariel you're in college , just breathe and live life to
the fullest. You're out of the convent sweetheart." Brandon tutors.
I roll my eyes and sigh.
"Brandy , I can't believe you could ever give an advice. I'm calling your ma that you've finally done
something useful in youthful life.." Piper grins and we laugh.
"That's the worst insult of my life."
"Shut up kid.. You know I just fuckin said the truth. Don't ever ask Brandon for advise , he sucks.."
We laugh and go back to watching TV.
.....
One week , two weeks, three weeks and now a month I haven't seen Gray or even heard from
him. You know the painful part , he didn't call. I called him one day and it never went through. Now
i feel bad like i actually pushed him far away from me. But that wasn't even a good enough reason
to just avoid me because I told him to stay away from me.
What if he's busy with work ? I sigh and dialed his number. Still not picking my calls , most times
it go to voicemail. My vacation was terrible for me even if the guys were with me. I couldn't stop
thinking about whatever thing we had in that short period of time. School has resumed and I'm not
feeling it because practically Gray left with my senses. Freddie called reminding me of the date. I
refused cause I don't want him, I just wanted to see Gray.
After class that morning , I meet up with the guys at Sands & winches . I ordered for steak while
Brandon ordered for sandwich. Piper likes pizzas , it's like she won't be able to function well if she
doesn't eat pizza.
"Ariel , how was class ?"
"It was great." I sigh and stuff my steak into my mouth. I'm badly in need of a job but no one is
hiring. There's no vacancy since we're not close to the end of this year. Ryan also tried to get an
internship with sinclairs but I think they don't need any. So I'm stuck thinking about Gray.
"And yeah , i think I've seen a job for you. It's nice and not stressful. Just need few of your time
and you'll be earning a huge amount of money. I think the family's rich too."
" Piper breathe.." I hold her hand and smile. She nod and breathe.
"It's a babysitting Job. The kid's an anonymous. But the pay is good. So you've got a lot of time for
yourself after college and after babysitting the kid."
"How old is she ?"
" Seven or eight I think." She shrugs.
" Are you taking it ?" They asks.
"Sure. I'm definitely gonna need extra cash and I can't continue bugging my parents for cash."
"We understand. Leslie is the favorite. But I thought first born are barely favorite except the last
kid. Are you sure they are your parents ?"
I groan." Piper yes they are. My blood group matched theirs. It's normal. My parents aren't the
first parent to treat their kid this way. They thought i brought shame to the family , so that's just
them. They are self centered and cares about themselves."
"They keep calling Leslie a virgin. It's annoying."
" It's normal. I don't really care. When am I seeing the kid ?"
"Whenever you're ready." Piper sighs and drop her iPad on the table and she start feeding on her
already cold pizza.
"Thanks Piper. I'm totally grateful." She nod and roll her eyes.
"You're gross Piper. How do you cope with eating cold Pizza ?" Brandon asks chewing his
sandwich.
" Says the dickhead who enjoys shoving his pizza in a refrigerator before eating it. Give me ten
feet man." She whine and scoffs.
I choke out a laugh at how hilarious she is. How do they cope in one house ? It's cute they act
like siblings. Something me and Leslie can't afford. After our food , I attend my last class and walk
back home. I toss my bag on the bed and go through my drawers to find Gray's spare key. I need
to talk to him. I really want to continue whatever thing we had even if it wasn't love or anything
close to relationship. He had never told me he loved me or even called me his girlfriend. Gray is
weird , I'm weird.
I quickly shower and get dressed. I stuff my phone in my back jeans pocket as i head out of the
house. Leslie isn't back. She didn't even sleep at home last night and two nights ago. She's been
acting oddly ever since we resumed this semester. Like she's secretly having sex with someone.
I get out of the cab and breathe in. I stand across the road and look up at Gray's penthouse.
What if he's not here ? What if he's already gotten tired of me ? What if he doesn't feel the same
way for me ? What if he's seeing someone else ?
What if ? Enough of the what ifs..
I'm about crossing the road when he walks out of the lobby hand in hand with her. She giggles
and look at him with eyes filled with emotions. How can I be so stupid. Always stupid. My heart
drops to the ground as I watch them. Did he have to cheat because I pushed him away ? With her
?
How could she ? He opens the passenger side door for her and she hop in. He shuts the door
and get in the driver's seat not even sparing me a look.
...........
Ariel oo
So who do you think is the girl ?
Genius in the house ?
[8/4, 4:12 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 30
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
My eyes are heavy and I didn't notice I'm about to cry and it's about to rain. Why are men so
difficult ? Yeah, I know I wanted him to leave it's not like I want him to abandon me. How could he
stop calling me because of a short blonde haired girl.
"Ariel.." Someone calls out my name honking his car horn.
I turn to look at this visitor and it's Freddie. Yeah he's like my shadow , always everywhere.
"I'm fine Freddie. Thanks." I wipe my eyes and begin walking.
"Ariel please stop and get in. It's about to rain." He says and continue driving in my pace to keep
up with me.
I ignore him and shove my hands in my back pocket. Why am I sobbing in the first place ? We
never dated or even fell in love with each other but it hurts to see him walk out of his penthouse
with a girl. She was far better than me but who cares ?
My hair might be longer , but her short blonde hair is awesome compared to mine. Her blue
dress and high thigh boots fits her perfectly and she look just like Jhene. Always fancy.
"Ariel , get in the car." Freddie sighs , fully frustrated as he get out of the car.
Why did he have to mess up too ? If not for his stupid stunt maybe we would have been
together ? His icy blue eyes watch me carefully like he could see through my pains. He walks
forward and stop in front of me. It's about to drizzle and I don't even mind getting wet right now.
"Look I might be an ass or whatever thing you choose to call me but you don't have to cry over
someone. Just get in the car and I'll take you home."
"Home ? Freddie I don't want you stalking me."
"Fine. Then come have dinner with me in a restaurant and I promise to call an Uber to take you
home." I sigh and study his face. He's already grown a stubble and it's annoying it looks good on
him.
"Sure."
He smiles and open the passenger side door for me to hop in.
I get in and didn't bother to fasten my seatbelt. Through out the ride i barely heard a word
Freddie was saying. I'm sure he's telling me how sorry he is and he wish we continue our
friendship. It's fruitless. I blink my eyes and stare at Freddie who already held my door for me.
How come I didn't notice we're already at a restaurant. I get out and refused to take his hand. I'm
still angry at him even if I've forgiven him.
"So what do you want to eat ?" Freddie asks once we're seated.
"I'm not hungry."
"Are you sure ? I'm gonna get you whatever thing you need."
"Freddie food doesn't buy trust. You might still be my very first friend but you fucked everything
up."
"I thought you forgave me."
"I did. Doesn't mean I forgot what happened." I shrug and sigh. Gray is still not leaving my head. I
wish he's seated here right now. I want an explanation about what i just saw. I want him so bad
and it hurts to see him with someone else.
"So what are you doing here ? In New York ?"
He exhales deeply and itch his eyebrows.
"I um.. work in my father's company actually and it's in New York."
"Did you graduate from college ?"
" I took a degree program and it was worth it. I also discovered you're in New York and I badly
wanted to see you to tell you how sorry I am."
"So that we can have a relationship right ?" I scoff and lean back on the chair to watch him.
He's really grown different. His natural curly hair is now tousled and he has a really cute stubble
which he hasn't shaved yet or maybe he decides not to. His white dress shirt fits his body and
without being told he is well built. Maybe this past few years he'd slept at the gym. He looks
fabulously different but still an idiot. An idiot who made me go through hell. At least he thought me
a lesson. A lesson that I've forgotten ever since Gray step into my life with his dark world.
"You look beautiful. It hurts to see you cry." He mutters.
"You didn't think about that before tearing my habit. It's passed though but the sore is still there.
And just a little sting triggers the pain." I sigh and clean my eyes.
He nods and look down at the empty table. It's nice he can't meet my eyes.
"Are you dating someone now ?" I ask him. I can't even think of someone being his girlfriend.
Aside that rape issue , Freddie is a good person. Aside Gray, he's the other person who also
fought for me and yeah Alexa. But what happened ?
"I'm not. I can't. You're the only thing I think of and it's painful that i hurt you."
"Yeah right." I blink my eyes and fight back the tears. I can't cry because of anyone not in front of
Freddie.
That scenario of Gray and that blonde haired is not leaving my head and it's annoying.
"My mom asked about you." Freddie says with a shrug. His eyes meet mine but he look down at
the table.
"Thanks. I need to go now." I move back the chair and stand up.
"You're sure I can't drop you ?" Freddie asks and stand up too.
"Thanks, I'm fine. It's not raining actually. I'll get a cab." I walk out of the restaurant and hail a cab.
Without looking back , I slide inside and shut the door. Freddie stand outside as he watch me ,
eyes filled with emotions. Most times i wish we can go back to being friends. But it's hard. Just
seeing him all the time, bring back memories. I told the driver my address and lean back on the
seat. The drive was short as it halts outside my apartment. I paid him and get out.
I'm meeting up with the kid I'm supposed to babysit. I've never been close to kids but I gotta try
cause I need the money and I need to forget Gray. I already applied for an internship and I'm
hoping for a reply. I sit opposite the TV and search through movies on Netflix. A bowl full of
popcorn rest on my lap as I tune endlessly. I stop right at a romance movie and changed it. Maybe
i need to watch something that doesn't concern love.
I select a random crime movie and lay back on the couch to watch. I barely could concentrate.
Gray's everywhere in my head. And the sight of him with someone hurts like hell. How could he
easily forgot about me ? Yeah , he checked on me but that doesn't mean he should just move on. I
want him back but how am I supposed to tell him that ? What if I tell him how I feel about us and
he's no longer interested. I'm such an ass.
I sob silently and throw my head back on the couch. I wish he can just call me and tell me he
want us to meet. To explain to me that he still cares about me. I pick up my phone and dial his
number on my phone. Same thing , voicemail. I groan and throw my phone aside. Maybe i should
just move on.
But he makes me happy.
I'm gonna stop crying and forget the fact that someone with the name Gray Carter walks into my
life and stole my breath away. Probably my senses too.
I take in deep breaths and wipe my tears. Ariel breathe , you can do this. You're gonna get a
job and forget Gray. Few minutes later , Hazel and Leslie storms inside the living room. Both look
exhausted. It's pretty obvious they just had sex with some random guy who shifted their brains.
Idiots.
"Popcorn.." Hazel smiles and take out popcorns from my bowl.
"God, you smell like sex.." I mutter and scoff.
Leslie whip her head to look at me. Clearly surprised over nothing.
"How did you know what sex smells like ?" Leslie asks. I chuckle and shake my head. So ignorant.
"I'm not sixteen."
"Yeah ? So you've also started sleeping around ?"
"Says the adult who brought in men to her room to do stupid things. Next time you should keep
your moans down. Your room always smell like sex mixed with used toilet." I scoff in disgust.
"Are you spying on me ?"
I huff." Do me a favor and stop bringing your hookers to our house. This is a holy house and it's
gonna be nice if you keep it that way. I can't battle with my health and battle with your loud ugly
moans."
She's quiet and obviously defeated. She stand to her feet and stagger to her room , maybe to
have a bath.
"Um.. Les maybe I'm just gonna leave." Hazel shouts and get off the couch. She proceed to take
from my popcorns but I beat her to it and smack her hands away.
"You're smelling. Go take a bath. I wish you'd look at the mirror , you gonna choke at your own
reflection."
She rolls her eyes and turn to the door muttering nonsense.
Leslie returns after taking her bath. She go to the kitchen to prepare lunch for herself as she
return holding a plate of chicken soup. She grabs the remote and change what I'm watching with
her legs spread on the armrest. She plays another movie and drop the remote control on the table.
"Leslie take it back." I say flatly.
She raises her brows and scoff. " Why should I do that ?"
"Because you're a person with perfect eyes and I'm sure they work fine. I was watching something
before you decide to change it. Take it back to my movie."
She chuckle ." What if I don't ?"
"Last time Leslie , take it back." I tell her gently and glare at her.
"The fact that you're dating some ugly nigga doesn't make you the alpha. Ariel , you won't tell me
what to do or what to watch and..." I pick up the remote and change it.
"I don't want us to fight Leslie. Because you're such an annoying punk. Act like an adult who's
basically having sex and quit being such an ass. Don't ever change what I'm watching. I'm
serious."
"What the..."
I scoff and replay my movie. I place the remote control on my lap and continue eating from my
bowl of popcorn.
"I don't wanna hurt you Ariel."
"You know you can't. I'm just gonna fuck you up."
She shamelessly stand up and walk to the kitchen. It's almost evening as I stride to my room to
get ready. I can do this. I'm gonna get the job and leave Gray alone. I take my bath and stand
opposite the mirror as I blow dry my hair. I brush it and get dressed. I pick up my bag and lock my
room before rushing downstairs to get a cab.
I look down at the address Piper sent me as I get out of the cab. Good God , this is basically
expensive just like Gray's Mansion. I glance around this house and stop right in front of a huge
man with dark blue suit. I think he had a beef with smiling cause he doesn't wear one.
"Um.. I'm Ariel and I'm the babysitter for the kid. I'm here to see the guardian." I say politely.
He points to the door without saying a word. I nod and walk in. Why does this house reminds me
of Gray's. Most of the walls are made of glass while some part is covered with white walls. The
leather couch is both white and black. I stare at every millions in here as someone clear their
throat behind me. I spin around and I'm standing face to face with another Goliath. This one's
better than the one outside. He wears a white dress shirt and black slacks. His hair perfectly gelled
and few tattoos are on display through his chest where the top buttons are out.
" Um.. I'm sorry to disturb you. I'm Ariel..."
"You look familiar."
"I don't really know you but I'm here for the kid."
"You're the babysitter ?" He asks. His hands are stuff in his front pocket as he watch me carefully.
Yeah , he's also intimidating.
"Yes."
"And you're Ariel ?"
I nod again and sigh.
"Come with me." He turns around and head upstairs and i follow behind. " She's a tough one and
really annoying. I fuckin hate her sometimes so I'm sure you might be able to cope with her. She
goes to school in the morning and return by four so you should be here by four and you'll be
leaving by six. Your bill is already settled."
"I'm sorry , are you the father ?"
"Hell no." He scoffs and stop in front of a door.
"Kenny..." The guy murmurs and knock silently on the door.
"Lucifer get the hell out of my door." She yell and I'm sure she slam a shoe against the door.
"She's a witch. She's all yours." Lucifer guy rolls his eyes and walk out. I'm left alone with death.
" Kenny , this isn't Lucifer but a friend." I breathe in and knock. I've never been afraid of a kid in my
entire life.
There's silence as the doorknob creak open revealing a really cute girl with black hair. Her eyes
are a mixture of green and blue.
"Who are you ?" Her little voice asks looking down at me. Rich people. So annoying.
"Can I come in ?" She sighs and nods.
" Yeah." She walks back and I entered.
I shut the door behind me and admire her room. Without doubts her daddy is obviously rich.
Every single interior reminds me of Gray. This is the type of house he stays at. So expensive. She
sits on her large queen size bed with pink sheets as she pat the next spot for me to sit.
"You're the babysitter right ?"
" Yeah. My name's Ariel. You're ?"
"Kennedy. It's nice to meet you anyway." She scowl and eyes my outfit.
"I love your hoodie. Mommy never lets me get one. Hope you're not here to seduce him too ?"
"Who ?"
" Gray."
"What the ! Wait , what ?" My heart drop to my feet at the mention of his name. What's he doing
he doing to me ?
"Why are you surprised ? He was the one who needed a babysitter because everyone is always
busy when it gets to me. Lucifer calls me a witch..." She whine and sighs.
"I'm really sorry. Is your mom Jhene ?"
"Yeah. How did you know ?" I bite the inside of my cheek and grovel. Why can't I attract good
things for once.
I thought i wanted to let Gray go after seeing him with that blonde haired girl. Now I'm in his
house. Again.
"I love your accent. Please read me a book. You're gonna be my new best friend." What !
She throws a big book at me and it's a Disney book. She rest her head on my lap and ask me to
read her a story. I gulp and open the first page. I need to hurry and get out of here before I meet
Gray. Just his sight and I'm always loosing my mind. I read her the sleeping beauty and she won't
stop asking questions from the book.
"Are you in college ?" She asks once she was through asking questions.
"Yeah." I smile and drop the book on her nightstand.
"Is it true you get to do whatever thing you want once you're in college ?" She crawls to her
drawers and bring out a nail polish.
"Maybe it's true."
"Will you ever attend parties ? Like frat ?" She questions and place my hand on her little laps.
"Of course. Do you like parties."
"Yeah. Gray hates it. Says I'm too young to like parties and I should stop talking about it. He
wanted to make me go to boarding school because he thinks I'm too young to know things I
shouldn't know." She sighs and tuck back her long hair before she polish my nails.
"Wow. Who thought you how to do that ?" I ask her once she was through polishing my nails.
"Watched it on YouTube." She giggles and polish my other nails. Yeah it's perfect like a work done
by a professional. She's like her mom but better. And i think i already liked her which isn't right.
"Have you met Gray before ? He's really cute. I'd have countless babysitters who pretends to
babysit me when all they want is to get Gray to look at them. Funny part is that they're ugly as fuck
." Ooh.. she shouldn't be swearing at this age. Thanks to Gray.
"Yeah I have seen him before." I sigh and smile at him.
"Do you like him too ? I'm sure he's gonna like you when he sees you ? You're pretty and nice." I
chuckle and help her tie her hair into a bun since she won't stop tucking every strands.
She breathe in." Thank you."
"Come play cards with me. It's poker cards. I had to hide it , Gray doesn't like it." She open her
drawers and bring them out.
" If he doesn't like it , I think he has a good reason for not letting you play it."
"Yeah. He wants me to be a better kid and not a thug. It's not like i told him I don't admire being a
thug. He cares too much about people." She says and stretch the cards to me. God , this is
embarrassing. I can't play poker cards.
" You can't play right ?" She smirks and furrows her brows.
I chuckle and nod.
"I'm gonna teach you."
" Hey Kenny , are you in there ?" I heard Lucifer's voice as he knocked on her door.
" Gray is back. Ariel you need to bring her downstairs."
"Alright..." My voice is fake and I'm almost loosing my breath.
How am I supposed to stand before him after he practically avoided my calls and went out with
a super hot blonde haired.
"Come on let's go. You need to meet him." Kennedy jumps out of her bed as she hides the cards.
She race downstairs and I was forced to follow her. I walk slowly and climb down the stairs.
"Jamal.." she flings herself on his arms and giggles loudly. Gray lift her off the ground and smile at
the little brunette.
How come his houses are everywhere. I look around him and his usual entourage. Manny , Carl
and Reid with that blonde haired girl again and few other guys. He hasn't seen me yet because he
was deep in conversation with Kennedy. Reid won't stop shooting me daggers including the
blonde haired. What does she want.
"Yeah , that's my new best friend." Kennedy's voice startle me as I look up.
Gray blinks in surprise as our eyes meet. How can he look more hotter than usual. How dare he
? I can't breathe again as he smirks at me.
I hate my life. I think it revolves around Gray Carter. He's everywhere like a damn Oxygen.
"Tinkerbell...."
........
Time for explanations.
For those who guess it's Sarai , Weldon
[8/4, 4:13 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 31
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
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One month without seeing her was really hard. She's like a narcotic and it's suffocating I can't
get enough of her. Yeah I got laid , few times but it didn't really work. Her words are stuck In my
head. Telling me to let her go and calling me a fuckin bad luck. It fuckin hurts.
Sarai is one hell of a worker. She's different from Meghan but the same in the aspect that both
are hitting on me. Why can't they understand , I can't fuck an employee. Dumbass bitches.
Reid booked a date for her with a new target/client and then she returned to the penthouse to
tell me she handled the date just as I expected. Yeah I watched everything.
"Why don't you want me boss ?" Was her first question after she told me the news.
She takes a step closer and pull out the blunt from my mouth and slip it into her mouth taking a
long drag. I watch her carefully and she takes out the blunt and puff the smoke directly to my face.
"You're so fuckin hot.." she bites her bottom lip and trail every single muscles on my body as she
moves it down to my chest and the waistline of my sweatpants. She move to touch me through my
sweatpants but , I hold her hand and push her back a bit.
"Try this again , you're gonna loose your job." I tell her and watch her face pale. What makes her
think I would want her ? I turn to go to my room to get dressed and leave the penthouse.
I stop and turn to look at Sarai who's still bewildered. "One more thing , I don't like blonde's." I
glare at her and walk straight to my room to change.
We walk out of my penthouse and for some awkward reasons she hold my arm like she was
gonna trip and fall on her face. I roll my eyes and open the passenger door for her to get in. I'm
going through a lot of shit and Sarai is one of the least shit that I want to think about.
"I'm sorry boss.." she sighs and look at me. I didn't bother to stare. It won't change a thing.
"It won't happen again." She says and fiddle her fingers. Why the fuck is she acting like Ariel. It's
annoying she's messing with my head.
Kennedy is back and I'm always protective of her. She's the only thing that proves my brother
once enjoyed life. The kid's weird sometimes. Likes cursing and likes to shoot a gun. Talks about
boys at seven and already likes to party. Fuckin whore mother. I'd told Nick and the others to look
for a babysitter since I can't leave her alone at home. I can't risk that. I stop by at a club to meet
someone before driving back to my house.
Nick told me the babysitter was here and it's quite funny Kennedy chose to call him Lucifer.
Says he's mean or whatever kid's call guys with frequent glares. She ran down the stairs and who
i didn't expect to see was standing few feets from me. Looking so innocent just like always.
"Tinkerbell..." She sighs and meet eyes with me.
Is she the babysitter ? Why ?
"She's my new best friend and I really like her." Kennedy murmurs on my arm with her big grin.
"Who's this ?" Kennedy scowls at Sarai. How could she scowl at this age. Fuck Jhene.
"Hi there.." Sarai greets her. You could tell she doesn't like Kennedy already. Kennedy doesn't like
her either.
"I don't like you. You're too fake and I don't like blonde's." I chuckle at Kennedy's speech. I like
that. We don't like blonde's. That's cute.
"I need to get a fuckin dye." Sarai mutters and run her hand through her hair.
" Is she the babysitter ?" I ask Nick.
"Yes boss. She..."
"Fuck it Nick. Take Kenny to her room. Reid you should handle Sarai. I need to lend your new best
friend." I kiss Kennedy on her cheek and stalk forward.
I grab Ariel's hand and lead her upstairs to my room. I shut the door and press her against the
door.
"Seriously Gray.. what the hell ? Why are you everywhere ? Do you have a twin or something ?"
She mutters and squirm in my grip.
I hold both her arms together at her lower back as she fights to free herself.
"How come you're the babysitter ?"
"How come she's related to you ?" She asks.
"She's my niece. My older brothers kid. Jhene.." she rolls her eyes and fight to remove her hand
from my grip.
I sigh and let her go and I turn my back against her. I pull my hoodie above my head and toss it
on the couch. My back's against her as I stare at the environment through the glass walls.
"I'm sorry to have barged in. I wanted a job and Piper hook this one up for me. I didn't know it got
to be related to you." She murmurs and I picture her fiddling her hands already.
"Do you even miss us ?" I ask her and turn to look at her above my shoulders. Like there was any
'us' actually. I'm such a dick.
" I'm just gonna leave. I'm not sure I can handle being Kenny's babysitter anymore."
"What ?" I turn to look at her as she rub her nape. She's nervous again and maybe sad over
something.
I reach to her and grab her face. How can she be this pretty ? Nothing seems to make any
sense once she's around me. She's too tempting and inviting.
"What happened ? You wanted me to leave you alone. And then you link up for a job , you got
surprised that your mystery man is associated with it and you wanna abandoned it because of
what ?" I ask her. My eyes scan her eyes as they move to her lips. I really wanna kiss her right
now.
"I'm sorry I called you bad luck and all that. I was just scared. I don't wanna get hurt and... I don't
even know. You didn't even call.." she says calmly.
"You wanted me to leave you alone."
She chuckles dryly." Gray really ? You should have called to maybe say hi. I called and it was
always on voicemail. I just.. I thought maybe you hate me now. I decide to visit you any I saw you
with that blonde haired girl coming out of your apartment."
" You saw us ?" I ask totally baffled. I mean , how come I didn't see her.
"Of course. She liked you a lot."
"She doesn't matter to me." I wrap my hands around her waist and I so much missed how she
feels under my touch.
"She's my employee and she visited to give me news about an appointment I booked for her. The
reason you saw us holding hands is because she almost trip with her shoes. She's not my type.." I
smile at her and run my fingers through her hair.
"I'm sorry that I overreacted." She sighs and bites her bottom lip.
"I wasn't really that mad or maybe I was mad actually. That doesn't really matter. We're good ?"
She giggles and shrugs." Maybe I'm gonna try to think about it if you tell me why we were
attacked."
"It's about an endorsement ,With the Chinese. I overpowered him and took it. He's mad at me
because of that also he's trying to stalk my underground warehouse." I just can't wait to kiss the
hell out of her.
" That was bad Gray. That might have caused him a lot of money."
" I barely care. It shouldn't bother you. Maybe we should talk about you." She sighs and look up to
meet my eyes.
"Tinkerbell.."
"Jamal.." I chuckle and smile at her. My father made me despise the name but it sounds better in
her tongue.
"I don't want you to quit being with Kennedy. She might be an handful sometimes but I want you to
stay. Don't quit the job and I'll double your pay."
"Alright. I don't want you to double the pay. What if i can't handle Jhene and your employee who
likes you ?"
" Fuck them both. They won't bother you." I trail my forefinger on her jawline as she smiles.
"Can I know what's the status of us ? Am I your piece of toy ?" How can't she notice I look at her
different even if i didn't tell her.
I pull her to myself and kiss her neck. I kiss up to her earlobe and whisper ." Wanna be my girl ?"
She tensed on my hold as i move my head back to look at her pretty eyes that's done a lot of
shit to me that i can't pinpoint. She blushes and that didn't stop me from engaging our lips
together. I so much miss this and it's crazy. I kiss her upper lip gently and move back to her
bottom lip. It didn't take her much time as she kisses back. I lift her off the ground and wrap her
legs around my waist. I lace her on my bed with me in between her legs as I kissed her. Her hands
are pinned above her head as fondle with the button on her jeans with one hand.
She kisses back as our tongues slide against each other as we kissed. I break from the kiss and
smiled down at her figure.
" Jamal , are you through with her yet ?" Kennedy's voice echoes from outside with a tiny knock. I
heard Nick mutter outside too.
"The fuck man , what did I tell you ?"
"Boss she's too stubborn. She refuses to be in her room except you give her back her bestie."
Nick mimics her.
I roll my eyes as Ariel giggles beneath me.
"Tiny little witch..." I heard Nick mutter outside.
"The fuck man , don't call me that." Kennedy replies him. And it's annoying to hear her swear.
"Nick shut the fuck up and stop cursing in front of my niece." I scoff and get off her as I head to the
door.
"Clearly you're the one who's cursing in front of her." Ariel retorts.
I open the door as Kennedy run inside.
"I thought you stole her. Can I get her back ? How did you know her ?"
"You're too curious , aren't you ?" I coo and play with her hair.
"Don't get my hair tattered. Ariel made it this way. Come on." She grabs Ariel by the arm and drag
her out of my room.
"Crazy kid." I mutter.
Nick nods with a smirk and walk out. Did she really have to spoil my mood.
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~ARIEL~
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" So you're saying you checked in on your new babysitting job and the kid happens to be
Kennedy Carter ? Huh ?" Brandon asks the following day after lectures.
" That's exactly what I said Brandy."
"That's dramatic. Did you freak out when you saw Gray ?" Piper asks.
"Yeah. He looks better than usual. We were kissing and the kid just came in and knocked." I
chuckle and take a bite from my tacos.
"Wow. So you guys are officially together ?" Alexa asks as she stuff her face with rice. Eyebrows
partially raised as she dip Brandon's chips in his salsa and stuff it inside her mouth. What a diet!
I shake my head." I don't know. But he asked me to be his girl yesterday." I press my lips
together and twirl my cappuccino.
"His girl ? Like girlfriend ? Wow , buddy likes you a lot."
I roll my eyes and blush.
"Is the public even aware ?"
"No way. I can't handle that. I've been getting hate speech from Jhene and Meghan and I can't
handle more. It's like i don't belong to his circle. I mean it's true but..."
"Arie breathe. Keep your shit down. You shouldn't give a fuck about anyone. It's not your fault they
couldn't get the bad guy wrapped around their fingers. He wants you that's what matters. I can't
wait to let him spit out the L word." Piper says as Alexa and Brandon giggles.
"Guys no. Love is a gradual process. I fear love." I murmur and drink my coffee.
"I think everyone is scared of love. We should enjoy and live in the moment. I really don't wanna
get married. I just wanna get laid and visit the world with my fucked up boyfriend." Alexa raises her
brows and smirks.
Brandon laughs quietly." You don't even have a boyfriend Alex."
" I didn't disagree. He's on his way. Stuck in traffic in Australia."
We laugh and I almost choke on my coffee.
"Damn. Talking about traffic , Jamie just arrived." I mutter as Piper freezes. Seriously.
"Piper.." he chimes and walk to our booth.
"Hey guys."
We reply in unison. Piper smiles at us as she get up to go out with Jamie to talk.
"She's messing with him. He's too cute and good. If I do nerds I'd date Jamie." Brandon mutters.
"Hell ya. Me too. Piper is fuckin crazy." Alexa says eating from Brandon's chips and salsa.
"Dude you already ate up everything." Brandon whine.
"Dude why did you just dude me man ?" She chuckles and wipe her mouth with the napkin.
"Fuck you."
"You wish.."
Brandon rolls his eyes as we watch Piper and Jamie. Jamie smiles like a kid and stomp off.
Piper returns and sits down.
"What did we miss ?" I press .
"I may have repented and decided to give Jamie a chance. I think i just realized delinquents aren't
everything." She rolls her eyes and smile dreamily.
" Did he bribe you ?"
She smirks sarcastically. Piper can be psychotic sometimes.
" Hell yeah. We're going on our first date. Free food , free clothes . Damn girl.." Piper wink and
laughs. I told you , she's psychotic sometimes
"Shit. You're such a bitch. Worse than me." Alexa retorts.
"Fuck it. Jamie is cute and I'm trying to know him more." She shrugs and shove a slice of pizza in
her mouth.
"Really ?" We heard a voice from the distance. I know that voice.
We turn to the direction and find Madison exchanging words with Leslie who's standing next to
a guy. I know him. One one of the hottest assholes in college. Maynard.
"The fuck bitch , you're fucking my boyfriend now ?" Madison yells and that attracted eyes from
each booths.
" I don't know what you're talking about. Why don't you back off bitch." What the hell Is her
problem ? What about Hayden ?
"Woah. Says the dirty little cunt who won't stop sleeping with people's boyfriend. You're such a
whore bitch. Maynard you stop picking my calls because of this tiny ass bitch. How can you be so
cheap ?" Madison roars.
"We should stop them." I say.
"Shhhh. Fuck, i love this movie." They mutters at once. I roll my eyes at their remark and look back
at them.
"Babe, that's enough. You've caused enough scene. We're gonna talk about this later." Maynard
tells Madison and drags Leslie out of the restaurant. She didn't even look at us. I'm sure she didn't
see us.
"Fuck.. that was stupid." Piper says sarcastically.
"Nobody gives a fuck about Leslie. I'm trying to focus on my lunch and I won't let some tiny little
ass bitch distract my lunch." Alexa scoffs and continue her meal.
I sigh. My parents caused this. She's causing too much problems around college and she's not
even bothered. I thought she was in love with Hayden.
........
I toss my bag on the couch and go through the fridge to eat something. Leslie isn't back from
class and I'm totally worried over her new attitude. I made toast and eggs and eat up. I rinse off
the plates and tiredly retire to my room. I'm still hoping for an internship and Ryan is totally helpful.
I get undressed and step under the shower with Gray taking over my thoughts. I'm glad we're
okay with each other but why do I always feel different around him. Basically he calls me his girl
what's that supposed to mean. I sigh and switch off the water as I step out of the bathroom to
change. I slip on my pajamas bottom and a t-shirt as I go back to the living room.
The doorbell rings and I turn to get it. Leslie doesn't ring the bell she has her own key and Gray
doesn't knock either. He's too fucked up upstairs. I twist the doorknob and Gray is standing
outside looking gorgeously breathtaking.
"What happened ?" I ask and step to the side to let him enter.
"What happened ?" He repeats my question.
"Gray doesn't knock or ring the doorbell.." I shut the door." So what happened to you today. You're
always a sneak." I cross my arms and eye his delinquent figure.
" I learnt my lessons." He smirks and lean closer to me.
"I missed you." He says and tuck back my loose hair and pull me to himself.
"Is that why you knocked today ?" I muse and trail my hands down his chest.
"Let's go out."
I sigh and rest my head on his chest. Truly I'm scared. The last time we went out , we were
being shot at.
"If you don't want to, is fine. I'm gonna stay here with you. That's if you don't mind. Your sneaky
sister."
Who cares about Leslie ? He lifts me off the ground as I wrap my legs around his waist. My left
hand rest on his shoulders while the other play with his hair.
"You look cute.. what's this mark ?" I ask and brush my finger above his eyebrows.
"Did you fight with someone ?"
"I don't fight ,Tinkerbell."
"You got a mark , Jamal."
He grimaces." Don't call me that.."
I roll my eyes and run my fingers through his hair. I lean my lips closer and let it brush past his a
little. " What you gon' do Jamal ?" I smirk and raise my brows. I bite my lips and stare into his grey
orbs. And now I'm getting wet just looking at him with me on his hold.
He smirks back and drop me to the floor. His palm spank my ass as I'm being pulled to him. I
wrap my hands around his torso and let him kiss me as he want. He cup my ass and kisses my
lips deeply as I return the kiss.
" I feel like eating you up." He murmurs in between the kiss as he bites my bottom lip.
"What are you waiting for ?" I reply and wrap my hands around his shoulders.
"Ariel." Leslie's voice startled me. I turn to look at her as shock flash through her face.
Her clutch fall off her hand as she gape at us. Oh great , what's gonna happen now ?
"Gray..." She stutters and blink her eyes. Gray's hand is still around my waist and he doesn't look
bothered. For some wonderful reasons , I'm glad she barged in on us.
" Hey Leslie. Meet my boyfriend, Gray Carter. Gray meet my nosy ass sister , Leslie." I introduce
them with a wide smirk. I can't wait to watch her freak out.
" Hi." Gray tells her.
"No way.." she mutters and crash to the floor.
Great ! She fainted..
...............
Better don't wake up
[8/4, 4:13 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 32
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I lay on my belly as I write my school work on my laptop. Gray rests his head on my ass and go
through his phone. After Leslie fainted , Gray helped me carry her to her room and she's still
passed out till now.
"Why did you sister fainted ?" Gray asks and drops his phone to trail his finger on my thighs to my
butt.
"Maybe she's surprised to see us together. Buddy never thought we would be a thing." I sigh and
continue typing.
"And why's that ?" He playfully spanks my butt and i let out a chuckle. He rubs circles on my butt
and gently caress it.
I breathe in and shut my eyes. My hormonal system is already active." I don't know. She
despise me and maybe ..."
"She's jealous of you." He states and continue trailing his finger on my thighs to my butt.
"I really wanna talk to your parents. Why are they always hard on you ?"
I don't know what to say. I just can't tell him I got raped by my own best friend. A friend I've
always had a huge crush on since we were teenagers.
" I don't really blame them. They are strict and over protective because of their religious beliefs."
"But that doesn't give them a right to say shit to you. The fuck , what is wrong with them ?"
"Gray..." I sigh.
"Is there something you're not telling me ?" He flip me on my back so I'm looking at him.
"Gray i..."
"It's crazy if you're lying. I don't really like it when you lie." He raises his brows and trail his fingers
on my thighs.
"I'm not lying. It's just that.. I suffered depression because of my parents and nun issues. I almost
committed suicide but my parents quickly booked me with a therapist." I shrug.
Gray shut his eyes and make me lay on his chest. I lay on his shoulders and caress my fingers
on his chest through his shirt.
" I'm really sorry about that." He turn his head to look at me as he caresses my hair.
"I think you're too beautiful for that. And also I won't let anyone hurt you." He kisses my forehead
and stroke my hair.
"Thanks Gray."
"Thanks too. For walking into my life. You don't really know the fuck you're doing to me." He
smirks and shift on his side to look at me. His grey eyes move down from my eyes to my lips.
He smirks and grab my butt to pull me to himself. My legs slide under his as I breathe in his
cologne. He didn't say a word as he rub circles on butt. He's so weird. He stays quiet watching me
with his eyes not leaving mine. Our lips are inches apart and he isn't making a move to kiss me.
"You're beautiful. Always will.." he whispers and continue rubbing circles on my lower back.
" Gray , did you have a relationship with Jhene ?"
His expression changes and i regretted asking.
"I'm sorry that i asked.. I just wanna know."
He fake a smile and shrug his shoulder.
"It's fine. We never dated. Just fucked each other. I got tired and ask her to leave. She wanted a
relationship and liked being clingy and serious. So she moved on to my brother , he sorta liked a
bit and he wasn't aware Jhene was using him to make me jealous. It made me sick because she
was fuckin childish. Later on she got pregnant and tried to force the baby on me. My brother was
furious and angry at me because, he thought I was sleeping with his so called girlfriend. She
forced me to make a paternity test on Kennedy because I knew the kid wasn't mine. I always use
a condom. It turns out the baby was my brother's and she was hurt. My brother had to beef with
me because of that stupid shit and I fuckin hate Jhene..."
"Satisfied now ?" He asks and brush my strands of hair off my face.
I smile and giggle.
"Now tell me why you preferred being a nun to having a dick ?" He smirks and raises his brows.
I hate his dirty words sometimes but then who am i to complain ? I knew about his weird world
but yet I choose to ride with him. I just hope I don't get hurt at the end.
"Bullies , my parents and maybe I kinda liked it."
"That's not a reason , Tinkerbell. Why did you leave ?" That's the question I've been avoiding.
I don't wanna talk about it. Not today , not now , not anytime soon. I'm practically ashamed of
myself just thinking about it.
"Ariel.."
I sigh and run my fingers through his hair.
"Gray it's complicated." I tell him and thread my fingers into his hair. It looks messy but soft.
He nods and shut his eyes to my touch. His eyelashes are that of a lady. I bet an eyelash
company should be jealous of his because of how they are created. Gray is out of the explanation.
His jawline, his nose and mouth were shaped for a GQ model.
"Come here.." he breathe in and kiss my forehead, easily getting on top of me as he Kisses my
nose. He takes in my lips and I welcome his lips.
His hands move on my curves and cup my butt. I gasp a moan and bite his lip softly. He smirks
in between the kiss as he savours my lips. I wrap my hands around his neck and gently pull him
against me. I moan as I feel his growing bulge against me. I quickly take off his shirt since his
jacket was already off. I trail my hand on every line of muscles on his body to his chest. He was
perfectly carved.
He watches me move my fingers on his body with his lips slightly parted. I move my hands on
his abs to his stomach down to his region.
"You don't wanna do this.." he whispers brushing back my loose hair.
"What if I want to ?" I ask calmly, biting my bottom lip.
He smirks and lean against me so I could feel him growing really hard against me.
"Not here." He kisses my cheek down to my neck as he suck gently on my collarbone. I'm
obviously getting a hickey after this.
He pull my shirt over my head and he smiles down at my already hardened nipples.
"Quit staring.." I murmur and smile.
Without wasting time , he kisses me and flick his thumb on my hard nipples. He gently pinched
it with his lips not leaving mine. I run my hands down his hair and grind underneath him. He groan
on my lips and reach for both my hands to pin above my head. My chest is being adored with his
lips as it kiss me gently. I moan and squirm against him watching him careful , as he worship my
bare skin with his lips.
I watch his every move till he takes in a nipple. His mouth welcomes it with his tongue as he
flicks it around my hard nipples.
"Oh God..." I moan and look down at his lips and how they gloriously suck on my hard nipples.
His right hand free from the grasp on both my arms while his left hand grip tightly to my hand. He
takes off my sweatpants expertly and let it hang on my ankles. He look up to meet my eyes and
smirks as he kisses my chest. He slowly graze his lips on my stomach and kiss me down to the
waistline of my panties. He smirks again and hold the waistline of my panties threatening to take it
off. His eyes meet mine asking me if he should go on.
I nod and smile. He look down at my wet sex as he kissed my sensitive part through my panties.
I squirm trying to free both my hand from his hold but he's stronger. I moan as he teases my sex
through my panties. I know I'm wet and I could feel it. I feel his middle finger thrust into me as I
wince silently with a moan.
"So fuckin tight...." Gray mutters and kiss the waistline of my panties.
His finger thrust in and out of me as he rub circles on my nerve. I whimper and moan and he
watches my every move.
"Gray..." I moan and bite my bottom lip. I can't believe he refused to take off my panties.
He doubled his finger and I'm forced close to my orgasm. He continues to rub circles and thrust
his fingers in and out of me. His finger slides out of me and meet with his mouth.
"Always taste so good.." he smirks and lick off my wet off his finger. Dang it !
He removes my panties along with my sweatpants and lean closer to my core to latch his tongue
on my sensitive part. This feeling was different and I moan out profanities. He released my hand
and cup my breast as he eat me out. My legs are shaky as it rest on his shoulders. I bite my
bottom lip and moan out his name. His tongue worked me up and I'm almost there. How can he be
perfect in every area ? His kisses , his touch , his mouth, everything literally turns me on as my
orgasm broke. I breathe in and lean on my elbows to watch Gray lick off my orgasm.
He moves up to me and kiss me. He taste so weirdly different and i like it.
"I should return the favor." I smile at him but he shakes his head sideways.
"I'm fine, princess." He kisses my forehead and lay next to me covering my naked body with my
comforter.
We stay quiet for what seems like minutes. He rub my back with his hand and pull me closer to
him.
"Did Nick told you about your babysitting payment ?" He asks and caress my lower back.
"Gray I really wanna talk this with you. He sent me fifty thousand to my account after i left. Why ?
That's like someone's net worth , it's too much."
"Are you complaining ?"
"No , but it's too much. I can't be receiving that kinda amount at the end of each day babysitting.
Gray it's..."
"You complain again and I'm making it hundred."
I chuckle." What ?"
"Two hundred thousand.."
I sigh defeatedly and roll my eyes.
He kisses my forehead." Thank you."
I swat his hand playfully." You're not welcome." I whine and pout.
"You look cute when you do that. Like a teenage girl who just got a boyfriend." He teases.
" It's not really fair. I don't want your money Gray."
He groans, clearly frustrated as he rubs his forehead.
"I'll be traveling tomorrow. You'll be fine cause I'm gonna ask Nick and the others to look after
you."
"Where are you going ?" I ask, totally not fine with his sudden message.
"Business and I won't stay long." He kiss my forehead and I scoff.
"Why can't you tell me where you're going and what business."
He sighs and pull me to himself." You worry too much Tinkerbell. I won't stay long..."
.........
Yeah he won't stay long , huh ? This is his second week since he left my room that day telling
me he won't stay long and he's not even bothered to call. Is this how it feels to be involved with
men like Gray ?
I'm always visiting to look after Kennedy but yet Nick won't tell me the whereabouts of Gray.
Two annoying weeks. I braided Kennedy's hair as she tell me about her Disney cartoon that she
watched. I actually fell asleep half way through. We go to to the kitchen to bake cake , since she
wants me to.
"I'd love to be a singer when I'm older. My mom doesn't like it that much. She wants me to be a
model." Kennedy rambles.
"You don't like modelling ?"
"No. Too full of diets. You'll be stuck with salads and vegetables because you wanna look pretty
for the camera. Sucker.." she scoffs and watch me whisk my mixture for the cake that i promise to
make for her.
"So you think music is better ?"
"Yeah. Gray said i sing terrible.." i chuckle and smile at her.
" You know he's wrong right ? Because I believe you sing perfect." I tap her cheek and place the
already mixed ingredients inside the oven.
"Do you missed Gray ?" She asks licking the cake substance off the counter.
"I do and stop licking that." I scold her and begin cleaning the counter.
"Me too. I don't like his kind of business , he's always traveling." I sigh and nod in agreement.
She helps me with the dishes as we shove them into the washer. We clean up the kitchen till
the oven beeps which means the cake is ready. I take it out and set it on the counter for Kennedy
to devour. She likes cake.
.........
I play video game with Alexa that weekend as Leslie and Hazel walks into the living room.
They just returned from class holding a box of pizza.
"Yess.." Alexa squeal after she successfully beat up my Avatar. I hate this game , Alexa makes it
frustrating. I'm barely winning and it's annoying. This the third week and Gray isn't yet back. I'm
over worried but Lucifer slash Nick assured me he's fine just handling business. I just hope it
doesn't involve him killing someone.
"Hey cousin. And hi to you Ariel." Leslie greets us.
"Hey..." We reply in unison and focus on our game.
"You know I have the weirdest dream ever about three weeks ago. That Gray Carter was here."
Leslie says out of the blue.
"No way.." Hazel giggles.
Wait she thought that was a dream ? Yeah, right. Reasons she didn't question me if I was dating
Gray. Because she didn't believe what she saw. She's obviously fucked up in the head.
Alexa paused the game and turn to look at Leslie."What makes you think it's a dream ?"
"Maybe because he was kissing Ariel. It's the weirdest dream I have ever had."
" A dream ?" Alexa chuckles. " You're fucked. So you don't know Ariel is dating Gray ? Same Gray
who you couldn't seduce to look at you."
Her eyes widen in surprise. I scoff and roll my eyes.
"Don't tell me shit. I'm just gonna assume I didn't hear a word you said." Leslie scowl at Alexa.
"Yo , I'm not trying to be an asshole but , Ariel can't date Gray. Fuck girl , this is Ariel we're talking
about." Hazel chuckles sarcastically.
"You're such an idiot. Keep dreaming." Alexa chuckles and resume the game.
"This is Gray Carter we're talking about. She's not even that cute..." Hazel mutters. Leslie scoffs
and get off the couch as she head to the kitchen.
She's not happy, same time she looks jealous. Who cares , I hope she drink urine soon. My
phone vibrates in my pocket and I bring it out. I gasp at a message from Gray. Really ? Three
weeks and he's just texting me. What a punk.
"Boyfriend just texted you ?" Alexa teases as she drink from her bottle water.
I sigh and roll my eyes. I text him back with a huge smile on my face. Yeah , it's annoying to
miss him because sometimes i wonder if he missed me at all.
TO GRAY: Where are we going ?
FROM GRAY : Upset now ? It's a surprise. Get dressed I'll get Nick to pick you up.
I sigh and shove my phone back to my pocket.
"Are you okay ?" Alexa asks.
" Maybe. Gray just got back and he wants to take me out." I scoff.
"Fuck girl.." Alexa giggles." Get your ass to your room cause I'm getting you ready." She winks
and drag me from the living room to my room.
She go through my closet and luckily I'm glad I've bought a lot of dresses lately. All thanks to
Gray. Alexa decides i go with a black strapless dress.
"Just in case the mood gets rough and he wants to take you in right there." She winks and throw
the material at me.
I huff and wear it. She did my hair and apply a normal makeup on my face as i step on my
shoes.
" This is so sudden." I mutter as Alexa follows me out of my room.
"Are you going out ?" Leslie asks, eyeing my outfit.
"Shit , that's expensive.." Hazel mutters.
" Yeah. Gray Carter is coming to pick her up. Kill yourself." Alexa scoffs at the girls and walk me
out of the living room.
"Becareful okay. Don't forget to use protection. I'm not ready for 'Aunty' yet." She blow kisses at
me once we are downstairs. I roll my eyes and get inside the black Maserati Nick brought.
••••••
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Gray watches me carefully with his usual smirk. How can he act so normal after he left three
weeks ago and didn't bother to call.
" Forgive me yet princess ?" He winks and I hate that he knows each of my buttons and when to
press.
"Gray that wasn't nice of you. Why didn't you call ?"
"I was handling business." He smiles and raise his fork to feed me with it's content.
"Missed me ?" He smirks as I eat from his fork.
"I didn't."
"Pretty little liar." He counts his word and bites his lips. His eyes move to my lips as he smiles.
"You look beautiful. I like the dress. Can't wait to take it out." He flirts.
I roll my eyes and grab the glass to drink the water in it. I prop my arms on the table and look
around this expensive restaurant. I come to realize he had lots of establishments around the
country and that includes hotels , clubs and even restaurants. Why won't he ? I still can't take that
Russian bloody tantrum from the other day. Gray knew I was afraid so he decides ro bring in
guards and that includes Reid. I so despise him. Glad he hasn't talked to me ever since that party
incident and I'm grateful despite his glares.
"Are you still scared ?"
"You won't blame me, Jamal. I just hate guns."
"Don't freak out when i shove out a gun." He says calmly.
"Don't tell me you have one ?" I whisper, clearly frightened.
"Two." He replies rather calmly.
"Who are you ?"
I heard screams as that familiar man walk inside the restaurant and shoot at the lights except
one chandelier. I'm already whimpering and I'm hiding two tables from our tables.
"Look who we have here. Gray Carter.." He chuckles at Gray.
I tried to swallow my whimper and it's funny I'm already shaking. Nick stand next to me like a
guardian angel holding firmly to his gun pointing at the the intruders. They were already pointing
guns at each other. Gray had two guns and he wasn't lying about it including Vladimir. I see Reid
pointing his gun at Vladimir's back man while the back man also has his gun at Reid. Things won't
go well. Why are they always after us.
"What do you want ?" Gray asks. His voice different from the normal caring voice i used to listen to
everyday.
A lady whimpers from under the table as she brings out her phone to record the scene .
Vladimir chuckles and pulls the trigger at the lady. She collapse on the floor as blood spill out from
her lifeless body. This made me sob really louder as i try to muffle each tears. Why's this always
happening.
"The fuck man. You're such a thief. Reasons you're the top shit on everyone's death list , bitch .
You stole from Sinclair and you thought it's a great idea to steal my shit. Fuckin lying thief. Just
like your scum father."
Gray seems really angry as he cocks his gun.
" Get out of here. You don't want to do this , Vlad. Don't try to play naughty , Vladimir. What the
fuck do you want ?"
"I want my money Gray or I won't waste time to fuck you up."
Gray chuckles darkly. "What if I shoot you first, dick ? Stay the fuck away from my shit."
"I'm gonna hurt you Gray. Hurt everyone you've ever loved and cared for.." this time Vladimir
moves his eyes to my trembling self and smirks. I think that made me tremble more.
" Including her." He mutters to Gray but i heard it.
"Don't try shit Vlad. Stay the fuck away from her and take your eyes off her. I won't hold back to
take on you too. What the fuck do you want ? Why don't you act like a man and get the fuck out of
my face. What do you want ? Your bullshit deal back ?" Gray asks.
My black dress is covered in my tears and i wanna go home right now or maybe run to church.
Vladimir's gun slowly move from Gray and stop at my figure that's been curled up. God I can't
believe I'm gonna die miserably.
Vladimir smirks and cock his gun at me." I want the girl......"
.......
Oops.
[8/4, 4:16 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 33
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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No no no. This isn't happening. Want the girl ? What girl ?
"Please don't.." i begin sobbing loudly again. I need to run to church. It's obvious it's because I've
missed mass this past two weeks that's why I barely see luck shine in my favour.
"And what i don't give you the girl ?"
"The last time i checked , you don't love Gray. Why do you fuckin care about her ? Got a soft spot
now ?"
Gray chuckles and the next thing he did made me scream in fear. He shot at the chandelier
that's hanging on the ceiling and everything go dark red.
I whimper silently and crawl to anything safe. I heard gun shots and cries from everyone present
and countless 'Fucks' from the gun men.
"Tinkerbell.." Gray whispers close to me. I feel his warm self reach to carry me off the ground.
He toss me on his shoulders as he begin walking outside. The cold breeze blanket my skin as
he quickly drop me inside his car. His guards rush into the other vehicles as Gray speeds into the
cold night driving like a maniac. His jaw clenches several times and unclench and he isn't saying a
word to me. I'm still out of breath and still shocked to the drama. With one hand handling the
wheel , Gray tosses his suit jacket to me not even staring at me.
Few minutes later , we arrive in his death mansion and he's not getting out of his car . He cusses
and smack his wheel angrily. He rests his head on the wheel and breathe in. He sits up and turn to
face me. I'm still scared and I'm sure I'll be scared through out next week and maybe till I die .
His eyes are dark and without no emotions.
"I'm sorry." He sighs. Clearly he looks like shit. I scoff and shake my head as i unfasten my
seatbelt.
"Take me home." I demand.
"You're not going home."
"Gray take me home." I yell. He shakes his head and step out of his car.
I watch him walk into his house and I step out of the car calling out to him. Kennedy run out of
the house into Gray's arms. He pats her head and motion for Manny to take her to her room. I
walk behind him as we enter his mansion. The men around watch as we walk in. Now he's like a
king who's been welcome. Just that this case is different. I almost lost my life the second time and
I'm still in shock.
Gray sighs tiredly and run his hands down his face. He looks exhausted. I toss his jacket on the
couch as Manny climb down the stairs.
"Who told him ?" He asks looking at every single men around the room. Manny , Nick , Carl and I
don't remember the rest five. They are all in either white dress shirt or black suits. It's weird they
work under Gray. Their faces lacks smiling. Reid stand at a corner smoking his cancer stick. He
has a bad vibe and too evil.
" I traveled few weeks ago and decides to take her out.." he points his finger to me and continues.
" But then somebody thinks it's smart to talk shit and snitch about me being in Queens. Who the
fuck did that ? If i find out that anyone snitched me to Vlad , you gon' hate it. Get out everyone of
you." Gray orders still frustrated by the stunt.
" Get the fuck out of my face , that's an order." He yells and that makes me tensed. You know
most times I think i don't even know Gray. The way he changes his mood. He doesn't act like this
around me and for once I appreciated it.
The guys look at Gray as they begin leaving one after the other.
" Gray.." Reid calls out to him.
"You too Reid." Gray says with his back facing us.
"What ?" He deadpans , clearly taken aback that his best friend just shut him out.
"So what about this bitch ?" Reid's angry voice points to me.
Gray turns around sharply with anger visible in his eyes. " Don't you dare bitch her. Leave Reid."
Reid sighs and bites his bottom lip. He looks my way with rage and walk out. Gray sighs and
look at me.
" Come on." He motions his head to the stairs as he begin climbing. I follow behind in fear and
trembling as we move to his room. I've never been this scared in my entire life.
Gray opens his room door and we step in. He furiously shut his door as I whimper. I watch his
body movement as he unbutton his dress shirt and throw it on the couch. He ruffles his hair and
sighs deeply. I remove his suit jacket and toss it on the couch.
"Ariel you should sit." He turns to look at me and reach for a cigarette and lighter. Surprisingly it's
cold and I'm a bit cold. Maybe because of fear.
He turns his back against me and watch the environment through the glass wall as he lights the
cigarette. I curl up on the couch and it's funny I'm just taking views of his bedroom. It's like it's own
living room. There's an inbuilt swimming pool in his room. The walls are painted pure white. The
couches are white too while his king size bed is located at the end. Everything in here is like a
living room. It has about three chairs and a table at another end. That sort of looks like a dining
room.
He continues to puff out the smoke as he switches on the Tv. The tension between us is terrible
and I'm uncomfortable. The TV lights up and the first thing to show up is a reporter reporting what
happened today. The shooting and the one corpse.
"It was reported today that a set of gun men barged into Queens restaurant to shoot at Gray
Carter. CEO and owner of popular summit enterprises. According to an eye witness, they said the
gunmen mainly wanted to shoot his anonymous date...." She continues to ramble as a picture of
me and Gray sitting across each other in the restaurant emerged on TV. " There was a shootout
outbreak and a lady was found dead on the scene. The police are investigating on the case on
why a group of gun men would attack Gray Carter...."
"Bullshit." Gray scoffs and turn off the TV.
He reach for his phone and dialed a number as he presses the phone against his ear. " Manny ,
any cop cars pull over for questions. Don't tell them shit." He hangs up and toss his phone on the
bed.
My ringing phone distracts me from my tension as I pick up.
"Alex.."
"Oh my God. How are you ? Are you okay ? What happened to you ? Are you safe ? It's over the
news that you guys were shot at ? Are you injured.."
Shared on whatsapp by Martino.
" Holy Christ. Alex I'm fine. Nothing happened. I'm in his house." I sigh and watch Gray smokes his
cancer stick staring to nothing.
"Thank goodness. I was fuckin worried."
"Thanks cousin, I'm fine."
"Yeah , i trust Gray. He won't let shit happened to you."
I scoff and roll my eyes.
"Be careful okay. Call me if anything happens alright."
"Yes , mother."
"Good girl. Love you."
I drop my phone back but it goes back to ringing. Great , Piper and Brandon obviously.
"Piper."
"Holy fuck. Where the fuck are you ? Are you okay ? Where you shot ? It's over the news and
we're worried. What happened to you ? What's up with Gray...."
"Piper breathe." I sigh and rub my temple.
"I'm fine okay. Nothing happened and I'm not injured.." I mumble as Gray turns to look at me
above his shoulders.
"Oh thank goodness. We were worried. Who are these gun men ? How many are they ?" Brandon
butt in from the background.
"Guys I'm fine okay. I need to call you guys back , alright."
"Sure thing princess..." They breathe in and hang up.
I raise my head up only to meet Gray's eyes. I groan and look down at my ringing phone. Mom
too ? What's happening ?
"Mom..."
"Oh my baby , are you okay ?" I raise my eyebrows In disbelief and quickly look down at the dialer.
It's my mom.
"Mom ?"
"Yes Ariel. Are you okay ? I heard the news and we heard Gray Carter was shot at in Queens
restaurant. We saw some girl and she looks like you and she was his date. I know that wasn't you
, I just wanna be sure you're okay. I called Leslie and she told me you're not in the apartment.
Where are you ? Are you okay ?"
"Mom I'm fine. I'm not injured and nothing happened to me."
"Thank God. Where are you ?"
"Mom I gotta go. I'm with my friends okay. Bye Mom , say hi to daddy." I sigh and hang up at once.
I quickly switch off my phone and keep it aside. I'm not in the mood for this. I still can't register
what just happened even if it was the second time.
"Tinkerbell.." Gray calls and move to sit next to me.
I didn't bother to look at him. He's filled with mysteries.
"Come here.." He coos and pull me to himself stroking my bare back.
"I'm sorry. I don't want you to keep whimpering. Nothing is gonna happen to you cause I'm here
okay. If anything should happen , they are gonna go through me first." I could feel the smile in his
words as he kisses my temple.
" Let's get you out of this dress. You're running temperature." He mutters and move me back
gently for him to get up.
He walks to his extra large closet and return with his red hoodie and black sweatpants.
"You should wear that."
I smile lightly and take the clothes from him.
"Where's your bathroom ?" I manage to ask calmly.
" Can't change in front of me now ?" He teases to lighten up the mood. I chuckle lightly and furrow
my brows at him.
He bites his bottom lip and shrug.
"Bathroom's that way." I nod and stand up to go to the bathroom.
I stare at my reflection in the mirror. I look terrible because of fear. I sigh and look around the
bathroom. It's the size of my bedroom back at the apartment. It has a Jacuzzi too and also a
bathtub. He's rich so basically I expect his house to be like this. I quickly remove my dress and put
on the sweatpants and his red hoodie. I zip it up to my neck and tie my hair in a messy bun. Gray
was lying on his bed when I went back to his bedroom. A remote control his on his hand as he
tune non-stop on the TV.
"Come here..." He motions to me as I climb on the bed to lay on his arm.
"Are you feeling better ?"
I shake my head sideways. " No. I'm still scared. Why would he want me ? Who's he ?"
"He's a business man and why he wants you...." He looks down at me and smiles." You're pretty
as fuck so every single person would kill to have you.." is that really an answer ? Because I'm
pretty.
" I might be selfish for having and keeping you though. I won't let anyone have you either.." he
mutters and rub soothing promises on my back.
"Go to sleep princess and imagine nothing ever happens." He whispers. I cuddle into his arms and
wrap my arm around his shirtless torso and close my eyes.
I breathe in his cologne and smile before dozing into Dreamland.
.........
" No , Jamal , that's not the way to add a concealer..." The words were like whispers and that's
from a little girl.
I stretch and squirm on the bed. Who's trying to disturb my sleep ?
"Shh... Stop calling me Jamal. You know I'm the best in everything."
I chuckle in my sleep and open my eyes.
"Oh shit !" Kennedy hides behind Gray. He chuckles and smile at me.
"What's going on ?" I ask and sit up. I rub my eyes and look up at Gray. He's shirtless and his
flawless tanned self is inviting and so pretty. The first thing that entered my head was to push him
on his bed while i trace every of his well sculpted body.
"Tinkerbell..." Gray snap me out of my eye raping session.
"Tinkerbell ?" Kennedy asks and stand beside Gray with a wide grin.
I chuckle and stand on my feet.
" Is it morning ?"
" Yes. Jamal and I decides we do some little make up on you."
" What !" I exclaim and run to stand opposite the mirror.
Gray chuckles and stands beside me, arms around my torso as he nuzzles my neck.
"Like it princess ?" He asks and plant soft kiss on my temple.
God I look like a lost witch who ran away. The eye shadows and eyeliner , including the
mascara is just out of the extraordinary.
"Something is missing.." Kennedy mutters beside Gray and lift a lipstick to Gray.
Gray smirks at my reflection in the mirror and takes it.
"Gray..." I groan but he doesn't listen but apply the red lipstick on my lips. I look terrible.
"Damn girl. The shit looks good on you.." He whispers against my neck and hum against my neck.
His arms wrapped around my torso as he pull me so close to him and I could feel his growing
hard-on.
"Gray , Kennedy's here.." I whisper to him but she giggles. Gray looks down at Kennedy who had
a huge grin on her face.
"Why are you smiling Kenny ?"
She hums and tap her chin like who's thinking.
" Are you guys like a couple or something ? You don't act like who just met Jamal.." She grins and
crosses her arms.
Gray rub circles on my stomach and rests his chin on my head.
"She's my everything Kenny. My tiny little princess. And i really really like her a lot." He smiles at
our reflection.
Kennedy fans herself dramatically and pretends to faint. We chuckle and watch her stand up.
"I'm just gonna disappear. Don't wanna intrude.." she winks at me and run out of the room.
"Am I the only one who thinks she knows too much for her age ?" I ask Gray and furrow my brows
at his reflection.
" Me too.." he chuckles and kiss my hair.
" Gray I'm still angry at you.." I whine.
"I know." He whispers and zip the hoodie I'm wearing down so my cleavages would be in sight. He
knows I'm not wearing a bra.
"Always so fuckin beautiful.." he kisses my neck and pull the zipper out till my stomach is showing.
His hard-on is pressed against my butt as i whimper. I watch him through the mirror as my
hoodie is being removed from my body.
"Gray it's early..." I giggle but he doesn't listen.
He kisses my neck to my nape as I silently whimper. He cup my breast and trail his other hand
down stomach. I moan silently and bite my bottom. I can't believe I had to watch this. He slides his
hands inside the sweatpants down to my panties.
"God..." I breathe in as his hands rubs gently against my wet core.
"You're so wet.." he whispers to my ears. I feel his finger slide into me and I gasp out a moan.
"Gray.."
"Fuck.." he moves his finger out and slide it back.
" I want you Ariel..." He bites my neck gently as his fingers thrust in and out of me.
He pinched my nipples and cup my breast before giving it a gentle squeeze. He slides his
hands out of the sweatpants I'm wearing and turn me to look at him so that I'm backing the mirror.
His eyes are filled with emotions.
" I'm gonna wait if you're not ready." He whispers and tuck my strands of hair behind my hair. He's
gonna wait ? What if I want it ? I mean how long am I supposed to keep him waiting.
I want him too but then I still wanna talk about the shooting of yesterday. I wrap my arms around
his neck and pull him to kiss me.
" I want you too , Gray."
He takes charge of our kissing and lift me off the ground to wrap my legs around his waist. I
always love kissing him and i also want more from him. I'm being placed on his bed as he resume
kissing. I run my fingers through his hair and trail my fingers on his broad shoulders. I feel his body
tenses to every single place i feel . We break from our intense make out as we stare deep into
each other's eyes.
"Are you sure about this ?" He asks.
"Yes. But I need to use the bathroom."
He chuckle and get off me. I give him a reassuring smile and saunter off to the bathroom
shirtless. I breathe in and stare at my reflection. How come he didn't complain about morning
breath. I quickly spread toothpaste on a toothbrush and brush my teeth. I breathe into my palm
and wash away the terrible make up he did with Kennedy.
"Oh my God , I'm about to have sex with Gray." I mutter to my reflection In the mirror.
" Oh God Ariel , breathe. He cares about you..." I mutter.
" But what if he doesn't love you ? Oh dang it ! I don't care , I'm doing this.." I turn from the mirror
and go to the door.
I huff. " But what if he ask about my virginity. I don't want him to feel different about me if he
finds out I'm not a virgin and also a rape victim..." I palm my forehead and rest it against the door.
This isn't really fair. I already told him I want this. Of course I want this. I open the bathroom
door and go back to the bedroom. Gray is still shirtless with just his grey colored sweatpants and
he's lying on his stomach and going through his phone. Now i regret leaving him waiting.
"20 minutes princess.." He says referring to my bathroom trip.
I fiddle with my fingers and made to sit on the bed.
" I'm sorry , I had to watch this off." I wave my right hand around my face. Are you still.... I mean
do you still... You know...." I mumble and look at his taunting grey eyes.
He smiles and wrap his right hand around my waist.
" What do you want Ariel ?" He asks so calmly rubbing circles on my lower back. His voice sinks
into my skin and I'm wanting him more than ever.
"I want you to say it. Don't be shy. What do you want ?"
I open my mouth to speak and close it back. Don't be shy Ariel. But I can't just tell him i want him
to touch me. I can't just tell him I want him to.. ugh..
I cup his cheek and move closer to him. I trail my fingers on his jawline and admire the way his
grey eyes watches me like I'm the most beautiful thing in the entire universe.
" I want you to make love to me...."
........
Damn , Ariel who spoil you ?
[8/4, 4:16 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 34
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~GRAY~
.
" I want you to make love to me.."
Have you ever be in a position where you're scared to get laid with someone whom you really
like ? What if she's a vir... I don't really care if she's not but she's always naive. Meaning she
actually haven't met a man before me.
My eyes rake down her ever gorgeous self and smile. She's pretty , in fact she's beautiful. How
could Vladimir thought I would just push her to her because he had a fuckin gun point to my head.
" Gray.." she whisper , eyes not leaving mine.
I carry her off the bed and sit her on my lap to straddle me. Fuck ! How can someone be so soft
and beautiful ? I wrap my arms around her waist and take her lips into mine. She taste so good.
My fingers dig into her ass as we kiss. She run her fingers through my hair while the other caress
my nape. I cup her ass and pull her closer to me. She's making me more harder than normal.
With my fingers gracing her ass , I could feel her tiny lace panties. She moans when I kiss her
neck down to her collarbones. I suck on her skin to leave a mark and move down to her chest. I
look up at her the last time as I take in her nipple. Her hard bud fits into my mouth . I trail my
fingers down her spine and flick my tongue on her hard nipple. She moans my name and tug on
my hair. She absently squirm on my erection and that made a groan escape from my mouth.
I swap to her other nipple as she continue to grind on me. I groan and grab her ass to make her
lay on the bed. I hold the waistline of the sweatpants she's wearing and take it out. My eyes rake
down on her perfect curves and red lace panties. She's so sexy.
I go back to kissing her and slowly trail my fingers to her wet entrance. She's always so wet for
me. I slide the thin material to the side and thrust my middle finger in her. She moan in my mouth
but go back to kissing me. Our tongues glide together and my fingers work her to her orgasm. She
moans on my mouth and continuously squirm against me while my finger slide in and out of her. I
add another finger and a gasp escape her mouth. She's so tight and that made me clueless.
" Oh God." She moans and bites her bottom lip rather too aggressive.
My eyes meet with hers and she looks so beautiful.
I continue to keep up the pace of my fingers and kiss her neck. Her cries and moans occupy
the large space of my room as we stare into each other's eyes. She's just too beautiful and too
good for people like me.
I rub circles on her walls as she reach her orgasm. She breathes in with her lips slightly parted. I
slide my fingers out and slip it back inside my mouth. She hates it when i do that but ashamed to
admit she likes it too. I pull down her panties and admire her body.
"Do you really want this ?" I decide to ask , don't wanna look like a jerk.
She chuckles and nods her head once. I get undressed till I'm bare before her. I notice the way
her eyes widen at what she saw. I smirk and lean back to her and she's totally nervous like this is
her first time.
I stare deeply into her dark brown eyes and it's filled with several emotions that I can't decipher.
It's like she's having two minds or something. I don't want her to wake up with regrets cause it's
gonna hurt me so much.
"Are you okay ?"
She smiles and nod.
"I'm fine Gray."
I kiss her forehead and lean against her. She quietly moan and I kiss her. I take out a condom
from my nightstand and tear the foil paper. I clothe the content on my length and move back a bit
and slowly thrust into her. She whimpers and bites her bottom lip still watching my eyes. I thrust
further and she's hell as tight as I imagined.
" Feel pain , you tell me okay ?"
She smiles and nod. I lean back and kiss her neck as I'm fully settled inside her. Her walls
tightened around my member and I thrust out slowly and thrust back into her.
I bite my lip at the feeling of me being inside her. It's something I've never felt before. This was
different from riding a crazy ass whore model. She moans and dig her fingers on my back with
every thrust i made.
I groan and bite my bottom lip as she moans. This is the best feeling I have ever had. Why does
she makes me feel this weird emotions ? What's this called ? It fears me sometimes.
" Fuck, Ariel.." I groan and kiss her already to muffle our moans.
" You're so fuckin beautiful..." I say to her still kissing out our moans.
Heat surges from our skin as our moans covered every single space in my room. The louder
she moans , the faster I'm close to my climax. I pull back from her and quicken the pace. My eyes
move from her eyes to her body down to where we're joined. My breathing is ragged , same with
her moans.
" Gray , I'm close.." she moans and trail her fingers on my chest to my abs.
My body gently pressed against hers as I lock eyes with her. There's nothing as pleasing to
watch a woman climax. Our eyes locked with each other as I move in and out of her. Her nails dig
harshly against the skin on my back and she moans my name endlessly. I increase the pace and
my room is covered with her cries. I feel different or probably she makes me feel different.
Different emotions that i can't even decipher what they means.
I kiss her neck to her collarbones and suck gently on her skin. My lips adore her nipples as she
throws her head back on the pillow.
" Oh my God , Gray."
" Look at me , baby." I kiss her lips and fasten my thrust. She moves her gaze to lock with mine. I
kiss her lips desperately and bite her bottom lip.
" Gray , I'm so close." She moans.
"Fuck..." I groan loudly as I reach my climax.
Her breathing continues to ease and I lean my forehead on hers with my eyes still closed and
I'm still inside her.
" That was..." I breathe out and open my eyes to look at her sweaty ones that are already grinning
at me.
"Good..." She completes my statement and peck my slightly parted lips.
Why does she makes me feel different emotions at the same time ? She makes me want her
every single time. I pull out from her and get off the bed to dispose the condom. I return and lay
next to her and pull her to myself to cuddle her.
" I bet everyone heard our chanting." She chuckles.
" Chantings huh ?" I laugh and trail my fingers on her back.
"You feel so good..." I whisper and kiss her forehead.
She blushes and trail her fingers on my chest. I pull the comforter to my waist to cover our
naked self as she continues to trail her fingers.
" Why where you scared the first time ?" I ask her.
She sighs deeply and look up at me.
" Nothing. Just..."
"You've never had a man before..." I turn to my side to look at her properly. My arm rests on her
hips as I continue to caress her lower back.
"It's complicated. I..." She shut her eyes and lay on her back like who's thinking. Who hurt her ?
My eyes went down to her arm and I see a faded scar like cut.
" Who cut your wrist ?" I grab her wrist and sit up at once.
" Gray it's nothing to worry about." She rolls her eyes and sit up too.
" Nothing to worry about ? For fuck sake you got a faded cut on your wrist. How come I'm just
seeing this ?" Anger is something that I hate. Who would cut her ? I don't wanna find out it's her
crazy ass parents.
" Did your parents do this to you ? Where you abused ?"
" Gray calm down okay ." She smiles and place her hand on my chest with her eyes watching me
closely.
" I cut my wrist and it's been long I did that. I told you I suffered depression and that's the reason
behind the cut."
" Why would you do that ?
" I just hated my existence. I thought nobody cared about me until you showed up Gray. It's
complicated."
" Where you raped ?"
Her face paled out at once as she stares at me in awe. She didn't expect that and maybe that
answered my question.
" Who raped you Ariel ? Is that why you left the convent ? Because you were abused ?"
A tear slip out from her eyes and that made me really angry. I wipe her tears and cuddle her in
my arms. She silently sob as I rub circles on her back to soothe her. Who would wanna hurt her
feelings ? Why are humans so stupid. Who ever this rapist is , he's gonna hear a word from me.
" Ariel , who did it ?"
" How did you know ?" She asks with her teary voice. It breaks me to see her cry.
" You said you suffered depression and you were once a sister but I just assumed something
happened that led to your depressed state. To the extent you cut your wrist. Tell me his name."
She sniffles as I caress her hair.
" It's okay , nothing's gonna happen to you okay."
" He was my best friend. We were always so close to each other. It just... I don't know. He just
took advantage of me that day. The day I visited him and I was about to take my vows the
following day. I got kicked out and my parents despise me since then. They don't trust me...."
I sigh and look at her pale little figure that's curled in my arms. My eyes wander around her face
and I wish I can kiss her pains away.
" It's okay." I coo and tuck back every hair on her face that's sticking to her face because of heat
and tears.
" What's his name ?"
She blink her eyes and shake her head. It's like she knows what I planned on doing to her fuck
face ex best friend. He's such a dildo. Who takes advantage of women lately when there are a lot
of pussies everywhere.
" Gray don't. I know it's stupid to defend him but he was one of the people who listened to me
when I was growing up. He got my back every single time."
" Tinkerbell, he fuckin raped you. All that shit doesn't matter."
" I once had a crush on him. But he never liked me but after the rape incident he told me he liked
me like forever but was scared to tell me . Gray I don't want you to hurt him."
Now I feel really angry. What's she saying ? So she had a crush on him. Till now ?
" Gray, I don't like him anymore. He apologized and i forgave him. Just forget about him." She
sighs and sleep on her side so that her back is facing me.
I lay beside her and wrap my arms around her waist to pull her to me.
" What am I to you Ariel ?" I mutter against her neck and trail my fingers on her stomach.
She stay quiet for a second before answering." A lot."
" Then tell me his name. I promise I won't hurt him , I just wanna know his name."
She place her arm on mine and intertwine our fingers together. She yawn and I'm sure she's
about falling asleep.
" What's his name Ariel ?" I kiss her neck and it's annoying I'm getting hard in such a serious time.
She yawn the last time and I'm sure she's already falling asleep.
" Freddie..."
..........
[8/4, 4:19 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 35
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I groan and slowly open my eyes. I think it's evening because I can see the moonlight through
the glass walls that are being covered with white curtains. I turn on my side and Gray is nowhere
to be found. I look down at the duvet and I'm still naked. Yeah , we had sex and I liked it. Then I
remembered Freddie. I told him about Freddie and right now I don't care about anything except
Freddie's fine. I want him to be fine even if he was an ass.
I get off the bed and wince to a slight pain down my entrance. How can I feel a slight pain even
when I'm not a virgin. Gray's kinda big though and he was gentle with me. I go to the bathroom
and brush my teeth before taking a shower. I wrap a white towel around my chest and walk back
to the bedroom. Gray's shirtless body lay on the bed as he turn to look at me. He smirks and eyes
my nude body covered in a towel. I ignore his stares and reach to collect the hoodie and
sweatpants.
" Are you okay ?"
" Yeah. Thanks. Am i going home tonight ?"
" No. I can't watch you if you go home."
" But he doesn't even know where I live." I whine and put on the hoodie still with the towel.
" You shouldn't have such faith." I roll my eyes at him and go back to the bathroom to wear the
sweatpants.
I know we just had sex but I can't just undress in front of him. I'm too shy for that. I keep back
the towel on the hamper and go back to the room.
" Where's Kennedy ?" I ask Gray who's watching a boring soap opera.
" Must be in her room. She asked after you and I told her you're sleeping. Come lay next to me.
Will you ?" He raises his brows and wink. He knows me too well. He knows he has a huge effect
on me and I can't seem to avoid him.
" I'm hungry. I'll go get something to eat. Are you hungry ?"
He smiles and shakes his head sideways. I can't believe I missed school today because of some
annoying Russian stalker. I open the fridge and look through the items. I made toast and eat
before getting off the island to leave the kitchen. I stop on my track to see Reid standing beside
the kitchen door with his arms crossed.
" Ariel huh ?" He chuckles and push himself off the door post as he walks towards me.
" What do you want ?"
" What would I want from you ?" He asks and itch his eyebrows.
" You're just a gold digging distraction. What do you really want with Gray."
" Reid you're not gay." I reply sarcastically. Why can't he stay away from me. He chuckles and
bites his bottom lip before eyeing my little frame.
" You're such a bitch and an easy catch. You're a threat to him and to us. Why can't you take your
broke ass to some fuck boy who wants your lame pussy. I don't like you cunt."
" I don't like you either. It's gonna be nice you mind your business and stay out of my part. He
doesn't want a snitch as a best friend either." I walk past him but his strong arm pull me back.
" Leave me alone.." I say through clench teeth.
" Now I wish I could shove my dick into your little dirty mouth." He says with his large fingers
piercing into my mouth.
" Don't even bother cause I'm gonna bite it out. You stupid asshole." I jab my elbows on his ribs
and walk out of the kitchen. I climb upstairs and open the door to Gray's room. He's already asleep
and the TV is still on.
I wanted to talk about Freddie and he's already asleep. I already missed class today and I'm
not planning to miss any tomorrow. I curl next to him and switch off the TV. I watch his peaceful
figure and he looks perfect and too good. Gray's a badass but with a good guy's vibe and also a
good spirit. I brush his hair out of his face and trace my fingers on his jawline. He's always clean
shaven and I admire that about him. He squirm close to me with his eyes still close as he wrap his
hands around my waist to pull me close to him.
" Go to sleep Tinkerbell..." He whispers and with his eyes closed and he peck my lips.
I lay on his arms and shut my eyes. He rubs circles on my lower back as I try to catch a nap
even if I just woke up from one. I reach for my phone and set an alarm to wake me up in the
morning for class. I kiss his forehead and lips before shutting my eyes.
" You're trying to turn me on already.." he murmurs in his sleepy voice. I giggle and bite my bottom
lip.
" Go to sleep Gray."
" Yes , mother."
Talking about mom. I remembered I haven't discuss anything about his parents with him.
Surprisingly , he doesn't talk about them either. I'm not sure they have a good relationship.
I stretch my feet and adjusts on the bed. It's morning already. Gray is still beside me and my
butt is against his region. I stretch to get my phone and shut my alarm. I turn around to look at a
sleeping Gray. He looks like a teenage boy who was well breast fed last night. I run my fingers
through his messy hair and push his dark locks from his face. How can he be so perfect ? I smile
and kiss his cheek before getting out of bed to prepare for school. Great, I don't even have
anything to wear.
Chat Martinmartino on zero eight one eighty thirty fourteen twenty one to be added to his
whatsapp group.
I sigh and rub my palms down my hair. I spread toothpaste on my new toothbrush and brush my
teeth before rinsing off my mouth. I get undressed and step on the shower. I rest both my hands
on the wall with my head down as I let the warm water kiss my skin. I feel a set of hands replace
mine and I know it's Gray. I feel his erection press against my back as he nuzzles his head against
my neck.
" Good morning.." he greets.
I turn around to look at me but he surprises me with a kiss. He lean me against the wall and
deepens the kiss. My hands loop around his neck and tug on his wet hair. I'm free from the water
running down from the faucet but it pours non-stop on Gray's tanned back. He kissed me and both
our tongues move in rhythm. His right hand move down my back and guide my right thigh on his
waist.
" Gray.." I break from the kiss to look at his wet long lashes.
" I've classes in less than one hour." I tell him.
He chuckles and wrap my other leg around his waist so I could feel his bulge against my
entrance. Why's he turning me on.
" You're gonna be late then." Before I can reply , he continues the kiss with his fingers gracing my
ass. I moan in his mouth and trail my fingers down every of his muscles.
" I don't have a condom here." He mutters against my mouth.
" What ? I don't wanna get pregnant."
" I'll get you on birth control. You're okay ?"
I shake my head sideways. " No Gray."
" Fuck , I'm clean . I don't sleep with other women without condoms. You're gonna be my first." I
still don't like the idea . I might still get pregnant and I don't want a baby.
He rolls his eyes and switch off the shower as we step out with me in his arms , legs wrapped
around his waist. We kiss out of the bathroom desperately and I didn't notice I'm being placed on
his bed. He reach for his nightstand and bring out a foil packet. He rip it out and clothe the content
in his already hard hard-on. He lean closer and kiss me holding my arms above my head.
" Sorry I skip foreplay.." he whispers and thrust slowly into me.
" Fuck..." He groans and kiss my lips. I feel him inside me as my walls tighten around him.
I breathe in to his size and wrap my arms around his neck with my legs parted for him to go on.
He slides out completely out of me and thrust back in a rather slow pace. I moan and watch his
every move. He pick up the pace as our moans fills the room.
.........
I put on the blue hoodie Gray bought for me and black jeans. It's sort of a surprise to me cause
I didn't expect it. Silly part is I'm almost late for class and he knows it. I watch him get dressed in a
white dress shirt and he looks cute on it. I'm used to seeing him in hoodie's , jackets and t-shirts I
didn't expect he wears dress shirts at all.
" Stop eye raping me princess. "
I chuckle and roll my eyes.
" You look good." I tell him and bite my bottom as I put on a white sneakers.
" You look hot." I blush and roll my eyes.
" How come I know nothing about your parents ?" I ask and turn to look at the mirror to brush my
hair.
" You never asked."
" And I'm asking. You mind telling me ?" I ask him and watch him button his dress shirt through the
mirror.
" Dad's dead and mom remarried. She's in Canada. You're okay with that ?" He kisses my temple
and wrap his hands around my torso.
" You're weird Gray. That's the worst explanation I've ever heard."
He chuckles and hum in my neck.
" You look so pretty.." he murmurs and turn me around to look at him.
" Will you hurt Freddie ?"I ask him and help him arrange the collar of his shirt.
" Why are you asking ?"
I look up to meet his eyes and I barely could read the emotions it holds.
" Gray , Freddie might be an ass and I might be weird for begging you to let him go. But he's still
my very close friends who stood up for me. He was there for me each time I needed him." And it
was true. He had leave his girlfriend to come see me when I sometimes experience panic attacks.
" That doesn't justify what he did to you. Ariel he took away the trust. He thought if he took
advantage of you, you'll run back to him because he knew you saw him as your savior. He's a
dick.."
" You don't get it. I can't be happy if anything happens to him."
Gray scoffs dramatically and walk back to the couch to carry his suit jacket. He's angry and I
hate to see him that way.
" Gray please.."
" Fine. I wanted to kill him but maybe I'm just gonna hurt him a little. Pull out his teeth or get a gay
man to rape his ass."
Maybe I just need to call Freddie to leave town. Maybe he deserves it but also I can't stand it. I
stuff my hands into my back pocket and glare at Gray.
" Can I ask a last question before you leave ?"
" Yeah.."
" Do you trust Reid ?" I ask him. He stays silent for a minute and that's it , he's not willing to
answer. He looks surprised like he wasn't expecting me to ask such a bomb question.
I stride to where he's standing and wrap my arms around his torso and pull him close to me. I
raise my head to look at his grey eyes and they were already watching me.
" Why did you ask ? Did he do something to you ?" He's always so concerned and maybe i like it.
He sighs and drop his suit jacket on the bed to wrap his arms around my waist.
" I'm fine Gray. Just don't like him. He has this bad vibe and too weird." I sigh and trail my
forefinger on his jaw.
" You look good." I mutter and bite my bottom lip. I really want to kiss him but then I'm running late
for class.
" If he hurt you or tell you any type of shit. Tell me , will you ?"
I chuckle and nod." Yes sir." I pull him into me and give him a quick kiss.
We pull apart as i rush to carry my bag.
" Take that." Gray says and throw a car key at me.
" What's this ?"
" It's a Ferrari. It's yours and Nick will drive you to school."
No way. My own car. A Ferrari ? That's expensive and a sports car.
" Gray.."
" Thank me later..." He kiss my cheek and then my lips. "....In bed." He winks and walk out leaving
me dumbfounded.
" Oh my God. I can't keep this..." I mutter to Gray but he's already gone.
I rush out of the room and Gray already drove out of the compound in his black sports car.
" You're ready to leave my princess ?" Nick asks from beside me.
I giggle and nod like a kid. Without waiting for Nick to open the passenger door , I already slide
into the driver's side.
" Wow..." I gawk at the interior. And holy hell it's brand new.
" I was supposed to drive you to school.." Nick laments beside me as I ignite the engine.
" Hold tight , Lucifer." I grin and drive out of the compound in a terrible speed. I didn't even know I
could drive like a crackhead too.
After several speeds, I pull up at school's parking lot. You should see the eyes as I step out of
the car. Maybe I deserve it. I shut the door as Alexa, Piper and Brandon turn around at once.
" Holy fuck.." Alexa mutters as they saunters to me.
" Look who decides to show today..." Brandon says.
" In a fuckin Ferrari."
" Holy hell..." Alexa smirks and pull down her sunglasses to gawk at Lucifer who I didn't notice is
leaning his elbow on the roof of the car.
" What do we have here.." she wink at Nick and just like that , conversation began.
I never knew Nick speaks Spanish and Alexa also understands Spanish.
" Maybe we should hang out sometime you know. Just me and you, papi.." she winks and slide
her hand down Nick's chest.
We cross our arms and watch the drama. I didn't fail to notice the eyes that's been prying at me
and also the car. I'm in college and i shouldn't be driving this. Assholes.
" Sure." Alexa replies and turn to look at us.
" Bye Hermosa.." Nick wave at me and enter the car as he speeds out of the lot.
" Bitch you're fucked , man. Your new catch ?" Piper asks with brows already furrowed.
" Yeah..." She high five Piper as they laugh. Brandon and I stay quiet and watch their endless
giggles. They stop in unison and turn to look at us.
" Ariel. The fuck , is that one of Gray's ?" Alexa asks referring to the car.
" Both are Gray's. Nick works with Gray and the car is sort of mine."
" Hell no..."
" Hell yeah. Gray gave it to me today. I'm stocked." I sigh and cross my arms to stare at their
bewildered faces.
" Oh my God..." They scream and lift me off the ground.
" The fuck girl. La Ferrari , aye. We need to visit Hawaii..." Alexa shouts and intertwine our arms
together as we walk into school hallway.
" You need to tell us what happened. The shooting scene and also why you were not at school
yesterday. Did he use condoms or bare ? You know..."
" Alexa.." I whine and roll my eyes.
Brandon couldn't stop laughing with Piper.
" We're gonna talk at Sands & winches today. Get ready." Alexa takes Brandon's hand since they
have the same class.
Piper intertwine her arms with mine as we head to our class.
" Hope he wasn't that hard ?" Piper begins a conversation and I'm not grateful with the choice of
topic.
" Piper not now. Okay.." I groan silently and blush.
" That answers everything. You liked it." She giggles and fans herself dramatically. Now I hate her.
" You're lucky though. Buddy's got Gray. We have a lot to talk about though. About why you guys
were attacked."
" Is that why people are staring at me ?"
" Most people assume you're Gray's date at Queen's. While others think you can't be the girl. You
know bullshit."
I sigh as we step into our class. Luckily the professor isn't here yet. I take a seat close to Piper
and the eyes won't stop peeking at me.
" I'm really scared Piper. I still can't accept the car either."
" What ?"
" Yeah. I'm giving him back. I can't just accept a car from him. That's a Ferrari"
" You're shitting me right ? Dude , you're his girlfriend."
" He didn't call me his girlfriend or even said we're dating."
" Ariel you had sex with him and you don't even know your status with him yet. But he calls you his
girl , Asin girlfriend."
" What makes you think I had sex with him ?" I whisper because of gossips who wouldn't stop
looking at me.
She grins and cocks her brows." It's written all over your face. You loved his dick and I'm sure
you also had it this morning. Morning dose." She nudges me with her elbows and chuckles.
I'm so embarrassed. How could she know that? Yes , she's a sex therapist.
" Look I might not be good with advice but I think you really like him. You should give him a
chance. Like , open your heart and let love lead you."
What chance ? Are we even in a relationship ? And yet we had sex. Not just an ordinary sex , it
felt good. I groan and facepalm myself. I'm tired of troubles.
" He likes you a lot. I mean , Gray Carter is your fuckin man now. I need to date his fuckin brother."
She mutters and we laugh.
The professor step on the podium as lectures begin. After lectures , Piper and i step out of class
talking about the profs lectures. My phone buzz in my pocket as I shove it out.
FROM UNKNOWN: Hi Ariel. It's Freddie. Are you busy ? Can we see ? I need to talk to you.
" You're okay ?" Piper asks and nudges me.
I flash her a smile." Yes , just a text."
I sigh and call the number. I really wanna talk to him about Gray's threat.
" Hey.."
" Wow. I miss this voice. You're busy. I really need to see you. It's important."
" Why ? What happened ?"
" Can we just see and talk..."
" Freddie..."
" I promise I won't talk about how I messed up and how I want you back. Please..."
I groan and roll my eyes. " I'll call you when I'm ready."
" Thanks."
I sigh and hang up.
" Freddie ? Is he not your dildo ex best friend who took advantage of you ?"
" Yeah , he wants to talk."
" And you wanna talk with him ? Ariel's he's the guy who took advantage of your friendship and
abused you."
I sigh. " I know. It's complicated. Freddie might be an ass but trust me he's still a good person.
Plus , Gray found out about Freddie and he wants to hurt him."
" Then let him hurt him."
" Piper."
She huffs and glares at me." I hope you know what you're doing."
I smile and give her a side hug.
" I know you care about me and I like that." We chuckle and walk into sands and winches.
Piper and I sit on the booth across from Brandon and Piper.
" Hey guys. How was class ?" We ask.
" Really good. How's yours ?"
" Terrible for her i think. People won't stop gawking at our fuckin pretty she is. The rumors isn't yet
confirmed that she's Gray's mystery girlfriend. Can't wait to watch them kill themselves." Piper
scoffs as the waiter walks in.
He took our order and walk back to the counter.
" So tell us what happened ? Why were you guys attacked ?"
I told them what I know about Vladimir and Gray. And also how he choose to take me because of
a mere business deal.
" That's deep. Why would he want you ?" Brandon asks.
" Maybe because with you in custody , he could get what he wants. Things like this happened in
mob movies. Aside summit , do you think Gray works with some underground cartel ?" Piper asks.
" What ? For drugs. You're crazy pipes. I don't think so." Alexa protests.
" Piper no way. Why would he do that ?" I ask and rest my hand on the table.
" Maybe because he has summit. Summit is rich and popular. So skip that drug bullshit." Brandon
says.
" Alrighty. Just thinking out loud."
We continue our meal and attend our last classes. Piper and Brandon went back home while
Alexa choose to drive me to my apartment. I wasn't ready to go back home and calling Lucifer to
drive me , he's definitely gonna drive me back to Gray's.
" Said the L word yet ?" Alexa smirks as we step into the elevator.
" What L word ?" I blush and furrow my brows.
" I love you.." she whisper in a sing song voice.
I chuckle and sigh." Not yet. I don't even know if we're dating." I shrug and rub my palm down
my arms.
" You know you guys are dating. Guys like Gray won't tell you they want you to be their girlfriend.
Are you in love with him ?"
In love ? I don't even know. The doors of the elevator slides open and we step out. I really like
Gray. He makes me happy and all that but I don't even know about love. I mean can I stand by
him when all his business problems arises ? I don't even know.
" Earth to Ariel.." Alexa snap her fingers at me. We're already inside my apartment.
" I'm sorry I zoned out." I give her a smile and toss my bag on the couch.
" Wow. For fuck sake.." Leslie mutters from the hallway as she step into the living room holding
the diamond bracelet Gray bought for me.
" What are you doing ?" I walk to her form and eye the bracelet in her hand.
" How could you afford a Cartier diamond bracelet worth half a million ? So it's true ? You're
fucking Gray now ? I mean , mom called you a whore but I didn't expect you to have your way with
Gray Carter." Leslie glares at me still holding my bracelet.
" Leslie .." Alexa butt in but i stopped her.
" What ? Yeah I'm fucking Gray Carter , you got issues with that ? Bitch hand me back my fuckin
bracelet now." I scowl
" Yo ho..." Hazel chuckles.
" So what did you have that other girls don't have ?" Leslie asks. How can she be this childish ?
" I've got class, boo. Something you can never afford. And also, i have a tiny , little , pink pussy
which you don't fuckin have. Why don't you girl up and tell it to my face you fuckin envy me , you
ugly asshole." I smirk at her.
She groans and slapped me.
" Bitch.." she spit.
" Leslie , are you..." Without letting Alexa continue her ranting , I punch Leslie on her face.
She hisses in pain but that didn't stop me from beating the hell out of her. Out of anger , I grab
her hair and slam her face against the TV as she fall backwards and hit her head on the glass
table.
" Oh my God."
Leslie collapsed on the ground unconscious with blood oozing out of her head.
.........
Damn , she killed her.
[8/4, 4:19 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 36
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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Guilt. Regret . I so hate it
I regretted fighting Leslie and smashing her head against the TV. What if something terrible
happens to her ? I might not be at fault but I won't forgive myself. I mean I should have ignored her
in the first place and she won't be stuck in a hospital with bandages wrapped around her head.
" You don't have to kill yourself Ariel. It wasn't your fault."
" People won't even care. I should have ignored her." I sigh and palm my forehead. I shouldn't
have stopped by in the apartment if i knew.
" She got what she deserved." Alexa hisses.
" Really ? Alex you advised Ariel to fuckin smash her head on a TV. A fuckin TV. That shit hurts
you know." Hazel butt in.
" Says the bitch who fucks every random boy in college." Alexa retorts.
" The last time I checked , you also fuck random boys. Bitch you don't even stay longer in a
relationship." Hazel talks back. They ain't helping.
Alexa chuckles." I pay my bills bitch. I can't remember hooking up with dickheads because I
wanna look stunning. Bitch you're a hoe. You got dumped by your own fuckin parents." Alexa
smirks.
That sort of hit a button in Hazel. She bites her bottom lip rather too aggressive as she glares at
Alexa.
" The next time..."
" What you gon' do slut ?" Alexa smirks and push herself into Hazel crossing her arms.
" You're fucked Hazel. Just a quick reminder , we ain't the same. You're some loose bitch who
look up to her daddy's fuck boy boyfriend. Why don't you get some room and kill yourself ugly dirty
hoe." Alexa scoffs.
" Alexa don't start a fight.."
" Bitch I'mma beat your ass including your broke ass boyfriend. One more word hoe and I won't
hold back throwing you off that balcony." Alexa glares daggers at hazel. That wasn't a mere threat
, she'd do it if Hazel pissed her off.
" Ariel.." Mom walks in with Dad. Both looking toast.
" What happened ?" They rambles.
I sigh and rub my palm on my arms.
" It's was an accident."
" Really ? Ariel you fought with your sister and smashed her head on a TV. Ariel a TV.." mom yells
and that seems to easily buy people's attention from the waiting room.
" It wasn't my fault. She called me a hoe for heaven's sake. She slapped me. I saw nothing wrong
in fighting back and defending myself."
" So you thought slamming her head on a TV was the best fight back right ? What is wrong with
you ? Can't you be normal and act like the good kid we thought you to be like ? Ariel." Dad yell.
" Yeah. I get it. Favouritism. You liked her more than me. I bet if I was the one in Leslie's shoes
you wouldn't rush in here just to yell at me because we fought. I didn't even fuckin pushed her
against the table , it was her bad fate and jealousy that made her broke her head , how's that my
fault ?" I yell back.
" Really ? You're talking back at us right ? So Alexa thought you all of this .."
" Woah. I'm sorry aunt really ? It wasn't her fault seriously. Leslie was such a snitch and a bitch."
Alexa scoffs and cross her arms. Who even told her I smashed Leslie's head on our TV.
" I'm sorry. Are you the parents ?" The doctor from earlier asks. She grins at us through her
medicated glasses.
" Yes. Please where is she ? Is she okay ?" Mom mutters.
" Come with me please." The doctor leads the match and we follow behind.
Mom won't stop shooting me daggers including Dad. I huff in annoyance and shove my hand
inside my back jean pockets. The doctor halts in front of a room as she walk in including Hazel
and my parents. I stay back because of my ringing phone. Alexa sighs and enter Leslie's room. I
can't even imagine what she looks like already.
" Gray." I said on the phone.
" Where are you ? You got me worried."
I sigh and lean against the hospital wall as I kick at the floor.
" I'm in the hospital."
" What ? What happened to you ? Why didn't you call me earlier ? Which hospital I'm coming right
away.." I giggle and I wish he was here. Just so I can trail my fingers on his sharp jawline and kiss
him.
" Gray, I'm fine." I sigh and tuck back my loose hair behind my ear.
" Tinkerbell , what's happening ?"
" Nothing happened actually. I got into a fight with my sister and I slam her head against our TV.
She collapsed on the floor and hit her head on the glass table and now she's in the hospital. It's
complicated."
" What hospital ? I'm coming over."
" Jamal , don't."
" I don't want anything to happen to you. We need to talk about what happened ? What did your
parents say ? Did they yell at you again ?"
" Gray, I'm fine. I promise once I'm out of here , I'm gonna call Lucifer to come over and take me to
your house. Don't try to panic , I'm fine."
" Fine." I can nearly feel him roll his eyes. He's so dramatic sometime.
" Becareful."
" Sure." He ends the call as i shove the device back inside my pocket.
The doctor already walked out of Leslie's room when I entered. Leslie's awake and her head is
bandaged just like I imagined. She glares at me as I shut her room door. This isn't the time for
that. I don't really get her point.
" You shouldn't be here Ariel." Leslie says with her faint croak voice.
" Yeah. Just wanna be sure that you're still alive." I utter and cross my arms.
" What's that supposed to mean Ariel ?" Dad asks.
I silently chuckle and look up to meet Alexa's eyes. She has been grinning like forever.
" We heard you're in a relationship with Gray Carter ?"
What's it with everyone and my life with Gray.
" Are you in a relationship with Gray Ariel ?"
" We're not dating."
" But yet you slept in his house for days before coming over to the apartment."
" Better than your slutty ass Leslie. I'm not like you. Good twenty one year old virgin who sneak in
her boyfriends into our apartment at midnight " I scoff as Leslie paled out.
Dad look down at Leslie and quickly shift their gaze to me.
" So what's that supposed to mean ?" Dad ask me.
" It means you're always busy trying to control my life and you forgot to caution your precious little
Bambi."
" So that's the reason you decide to date Mia Carter's druggie son Gray. Their family is filled with
druggies and liars. Why can't you make good decisions for once ?"
" Mom it's my life and I decide what goes on with it. Stop trying to control me. You don't care about
me and don't pretend to care. Thanks for the tuition fee if that's what you want to talk about."
" Really ? And you thought the best man you could ever find is that home wrecker's son ? What's
so special about them ? Is it because he's rich ? That's why his older brother went MIA because of
their useless ways. I won't watch that Gray of a boy ruin your life same way his mother planned to
ruin my marriage." Mom mutters.
I turn to look at Alexa who sneers at mom. She rolls her eyes at me and cross her arms to
watch.
" Honey don't bring this up." Dad mutters. He looks uncomfortable and kinda worried. What are
they hiding ?
" Oh really ? Our daughter is making the same mistake you made and you want me to keep quiet
about it ? I don't care about whatever plan you have , you need to quit your relationship with
Gray."
" I'm sorry mom , but I won't." I say and open the door to Leslie's room and leave.
I need a nap. My head's pounding because of too much drama. What mistake is she talking
about ? There's more to Gray's life that i know nothing about.
" Ariel hold on." Alexa calls as she walks faster to keep up with my pace.
" Shit , that was stupid. Where are you going ?"
" I'm going over to Gray's. I need a break from life itself." I sigh and rub my temple.
" You have any idea about what your parents talked about ?"
" No."
" It's crazy. Maybe few years ago your dad cheated on your mom with Mia Carter. They dated for
almost six months and you weren't aware . She found out through a text message and things
didn't go well."
" Woah. How come I don't even know about it. Who told you that ?"
" They wanted a divorce but your dad isn't ready. She talked to my mom and my mom advised
your mom to move on for the sake of their religious beliefs. It's complicated and I'm sorry I didn't
tell you." God , what's happening ?
I breathe in and cross my arms as we walk out of the waiting room. A lot of secrets. My parents
were so perfect they had to cover up every single weird thing going on in their life.
" So dad dated is mom ?"
" Yeah. A long stupid story. I'm not in the position to tell you but I have to. Your parents knew
Leslie is wayward but yet they keep ignoring it because of their so called reasons."
" God I need to take a long nap." I shove out my phone and text Lucifer the hospital's address.
" You're okay ?"
" I won't lie Alex, I'm not fine. I don't even know if I'm dating Gray or not but things don't usually
work in my way. Always going through one shit or the other."
" I think that's what makes us strong. And the way we handle them makes us stronger. At least
you have someone who cares deeply about you. Gray would cut out his liver if that's gonna make
you happy." Alexa grin and wink.
I shake my head sideways and laugh. Seriously , he wouldn't do that right ?
" Let's visit Hawaii hmm. Or maybe Florida. It's summer and we should flaunt more skin on the
beach. Go shopping on expensive boutiques and eat a lot of food.. I'll call Piper and Brandon." Her
grin grow wide on her lips as she furrows her brows.
" Alexa really. I'm gonna think about it." I give her an assuring smile as Nick pull up on the lot. He
rolls down the window and smile at Alexa of course.
" Hey handsome." Alexa giggles as we walk to the car.
He step out of the car and Alexa won't stop biting her lip.
" Hi Hermosa..." He kisses her cheek and it's funny she blushed.
" You're ready princess ?" He turns to look at me as I nod.
" Yeah , I'm driving." I grin and rush into the driver's seat. Lucifer won't stop groaning. Alexa
chuckles and smile at me. What a chemistry.
" Hurry up Lucifer." I call out and honk the car horn.
I lean back on the seat and watch them flirt. Alexa won't stop smiling. Great , Lucifer knows her
button and he's pressing it perfectly well. Alexa looks happy and it's so sudden she liked Nick
already. Nick pulls her to himself and gently palm her butt. Oh shit ! I roll my eyes and look at my
ringing phone , It's an unknown number.
" Hello."
" Ariel Peterson ?" A female voice asks from the other side of the line.
" Yeah. Who's this ?"
" I'm the secretary at Sterling corporations. I want to inform you , you've got the internship."
" Oh my God." I mutter and silently squeal.
" Thank you very much."
" You're welcome. See you tomorrow." She hang up at once and I facepalm myself.
" Tomorrow ?" I sigh and contemplate on what to wear. I don't even have dress shirt or skirts. I
need to shop for more office clothes.
I look back at Nick and Alexa and they are still talking. Seriously. I groan and roll my eyes. It's
crazy to watch two people flirt endlessly. My phone vibrates again and it's Freddie. Yeah , I forgot
we were supposed to meet.
" Hi."
" Ariel. I'm still hoping if you've forgot."
I sigh and look at my time. It's almost evening and I should be home. Also , my internship starts
tomorrow I won't be able to talk to Freddie about Gray and also I want him to stop stalking me.
" Meet me at Molly's. I'll be on my way." I say.
" Sure."
I toss my phone on the dashboard after Freddie hung up. I groan and honk the car again.
" Get a room please. This is a hospital." I smirk at both of them.
" Yeah , I'm really sorry princess." Nick replies and turn to give Alexa a quick kiss.
" Bye hermosa." He winks at Alexa and slide into the passenger seat.
" Alex , we will see at school tomorrow right ?"
" Sure cousin. Be careful and my regards to your boyfriend." She shoots me a grin and a wink.
What a weirdo.
I roll my eyes and smile at her before speeding out of the parking lot.
" I hope you're not trying to use her Lucifer ?" I ask Nick.
" Why Lucifer ? You're beginning to act like Kenny. That tiny little witch." He whines.
I scoff." Kenny is a princess and truth be told , Lucifer fits your personality. So back to my
question..."
He sighs. " We're fine together. I mean she's pretty and fuckin hot. We're gonna get used to
each other little by little." He smirks and smile.
Lucifer's handsome with a weird skull tattoo in his bicep that I really haven't seen clearly. He has
sleeve tattoos too and a familiar one with Gray. But Gray had his inked at his back. Basically he's
a player. Not just him , I think every single guy who works for Gray are all players. Making me to
reconsider if Gray likes me. Like like me , you know feelings. I still don't know if I'm in love with
him. Maybe I am but , I'm not even sure and not willing to say it. He might just freak out and walk
out on me.
Gray isn't the love type of guy but he makes me feel special. There's always this part of me that
yearns deeply for him. Each time he looks at me , I sort of loose my mind I think. Fun part is , he
looked at me differently. Like I'm the most special thing in the world. And then he has a lot of
untold dark stories. The ones that I hope won't scare me away from him.
" That's not the way to Gray's."
" Yeah , I'm sorry Nick . I just want to meet up with a friend."
" Woah. Don't get me into trouble. Gray's gonna cut my dick if he finds out I let you visit a friend
when I'm supposed to take you home."
I chuckle and huff. Why would he do that ? Cut out someone's manhood.
" You're kidding right ?" I chuckle but Lucifer's face didn't hold any emotions. Yeah he isn't joking.
" I'm really sorry. Don't worry I will explain to him. Precise he won't find out except you're willing to
tell him." I pout and shrug.
" Whatever. You're lucky he cares about you. I dare not cross his beast part , it's terrible." Nick
mutters. I look at him with the corner of my eyes and blow out my breath.
" Thanks." I shoot him a warm smile and halt the car outside Molly's. I really don't know why I'm
doing this.
" Molly's ?" Nick asks.
" Yeah. I won't stay long. Just a talk. I promise." I smile and unfasten my seatbelt.
" I should come in with you." Nick protests.
" Lucifer I'll be fine. Just wanna talk. Please..." I pout.
He groans and lean back on his seat. Yeah he doesn't have a choice.
" Thank you." I step out of the car and shut the door. I didn't fail to notice the sudden eyes that's
peeking at me. We're not even in the love zone yet and they won't stop glaring at me.
I huff and walk into the restaurant with my hands stuffed in my hoodie pockets. I see Freddie on
one of the expensive seats with his neatly ironed white dress shirt. The first two up buttons are
being plucked out. How come he's always cute ? He raise his head as his lips curl up to a cute
boyish smile. I sigh and draw out a seat opposite him and sit down.
" Hey." I tell him.
" Hi. You're looking good."
" Thanks Freddie. I can't stay long. It's almost nightfall and I should head home anytime from
now."
" I get it. You wanna drink something ?" He offers.
" I'm good. Why did you ask to see me ?" My eyes scan his facials and it's oddly bruised. His
eyebrows had fading scars , including his jawline. Damn , who punched him ?
" I wanted to talk. I know you're getting bored of my frequent apologies but I want you to know that
I'm sorry. Deeply sorry actually and I'm willing to do anything to bring our friendship back."
I sigh and meet eyes with his blue orbs. I look around the restaurant and it's pretty occupied.
" I'll think about it Freddie. Same time I forgave you if that's what you wanna ask."
He sighs deeply and nods." So you're dating Gray now ?"
My eyes shoot out as I blink my eyes. How did he know ?
" Chill. I saw you on TV with Gray at Queen's. Heard about the shootout ? Are you sure about him
? Gray's a lot."
I scoff. " I don't know what you're talking about Fred. He might be a lot but he's a good person."
" Yeah I know. I'm just surprised. Why Gray ?"
I glare at him and bite my bottom lip. I don't wanna get angry at him.
" I'm sorry but I told Gray about what happened between us. He was angry and..."
" He threatened to fuck me up." He completes my statement with a smirk. How did he know ? Is he
watching my life ?
He smirks and grab his wine as he gulp the liquid. " Chill Ariel , he won't hurt me."
" Why are you so sure ?"
He stays quiet for seconds as he sit back the glass of wine. His eyes pry all over me like
someone who's watching me.
He clears his throat and speak up.
" Gray might be a jerk , but he will never hurt his own family..."
......
Woah. Family huh ?
Brother or cousin ? Genius in the house..
[8/4, 4:19 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 37
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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No way !
" What are you talking about ?"
He smirks and chuckles." You should ask him if you want. We talked and he said a lot of shit. I'd
be careful around Gray if I were you."
I swallow an unknown lump and pull my chair backwards.
" I'm gonna leave Freddie."
" Why ?"
I sigh and shake my head." Nothing."
" Alright. I'm gonna give you a call."
I give him a faint smile and stand up. " See ya around , Freddie." I shove my hands into my
pocket and walk out of the restaurant.
Nick leans against the car smoking his cigarette. His eyes light up as he sees me. He throw the
cigarette on the floor and step on it , squeezing it with his shoes.
" I'll ride princess." He smiles and slide in the driver's seat.
I chuckle and get in the passenger seat and fasten my seatbelt. Nick drive out of the lot in his
own terrible speed. I lean against the seat and thought about what Freddie said. ' we're family.'
what type of family ? Are they cousins ? I can't believe my ears.
" You're okay Hermosa ?" Nick asks.
" Yeah , thanks. So you speak Spanish ?"
" Yeah. Dad's Spanish though."
I nod and stare out of the window. The rest of the ride was terrible for me cause I won't stop
thinking about what Freddie said. It's like he was speaking in parables. It's evening and I'm sure
Gray would be angry at me. Nick drive into the garage and halts the car as we step out. I throw
my bag on my shoulders and walk into his house. His house is always guarded by this weird men
with suits and frequent cold stares. Lucifer is the only normal one and Manny too.
I stop by at the kitchen to drink water. Sarai is sitting across Kennedy on the kitchen island
scribbling on a notebook. I stay beside the door and watch the blonde haired. She's sort of weird
and double weird. She's got this cold vibe just like Reid. I look down her body and eye her outfit.
She wears a rip Jean high waist shorts with a crop top hoodie. Her tanned back is in display
because of her choice of outfit. Kennedy glares at her as she look up at me. Her mood changes
and her lips won't stop curling into a smile.
" Ariel.." she hop out of the stool and rush to me.
" Woah." I squat to her height and hug her.
" You look pretty.." I say to her and caress her hair. She giggles and drag me to the stool. Blonde
haired won't stop eyeing me.
" Your eyes are gonna fall out if you don't stop looking at me like that." I tell her and lean against
the counter as Kennedy sits down.
" Whatever." She rolls her eyes and look down at the book. It looks like Kennedy's.
" Don't worry Sarai , Ariel is here , she will help me with my homework."
" I thought you wanted me to." Sarai retorts.
" Yeah ,Thanks. My best friend is here."
Sarai takes a deep breath and turn to look at me. She looks mad or something worse. She
scoffs and get off the counter.
" Suit yourself dickhead." Sarai mutters.
" Yeah. That's why you can't solve my elementary school math problems , dummy." Kennedy
mutters.
I throw my head backwards and laugh my ribs out. I think Sarai heard it but couldn't intervene.
Kennedy's gonna kill her with her mouth.
" Kenny , that wasn't cool. You made fun of her."
" I don't like her. Always like to cross boundaries with Gray. She's not intelligent. She's been
battling with my math problems for ages." Kennedy scoffs and push her notebook to me.
I get off the stool and go to sit on the opposite stool. I open her books and chuckle at the solution
Sarai wrote out. Most were terrible while others are better. I pick up a pencil and tutor Kennedy.
" I need to change my dress."
" Sure. You need to make an apple pie for me. The maid who usually cooks for Gray won't come
today."
I nod and help Kennedy with her books before leaving the kitchen. I climb upstairs and open
Gray's bedroom door. I step in and shut the door looking everywhere for Gray. A music is playing
through his stereo in a normal volume. I keep my bag and walk to the bathroom hoping to see
Gray. I perceive the faint smell of a cigar as i step on the bathroom. Gray lays inside his bathtub
with steam coming out of the water. He butts his cigar on an ashtray close to the tube. He didn't
see me and obviously he looks deep in thoughts.
I contemplate on what to do , so I watch him.
" You won't just stand there all day Tinkerbell." Great , he saw me.
He turns his head to the side and smirk at me. He drops the butt of the cigar on the ashtray and
smiles at me.
" Get in. You owe me a lot of explanations." He says.
I nod and smile before stepping out of my clothes. Standing bare before him feels weird and it's
crazy I want him already. I walk to the bathtub with Gray watching my every move. He studies my
figure as I step inside the bathtub opposite him.
" Closer , Ariel."
How can I be nervous around him. I thought I was beginning to blend into his usual way. He
smirks and watch me carefully as I move to his side. I sit in between his legs with my back pressed
against his. Gray wrapped his hands around my waist and nuzzles his nose against my neck as he
smiles.
" I missed you." He coo's and caress my ankle.
I shiver against his touch and shut my eyes. He plant soft kisses on my neck as he slowly trail
his fingers on my ankles up to my hips.
" Did you miss me ?"
I smile at his question and open my eyes. " You know I do."
" Sure." He serves the soapy water from the bathtub and rinse it on my skin as he brush his hand
past my breast to my stomach.
My stomach churns and the butterflies in my stomach dance in victory. He rubs the lather
against my skin and slowly trail his index finger down my breast , grazing past my already hard
nipples. I muffle my sudden moans and lean my head against his shoulder.
" So what happened ?" He asks out of the blue. Why did he have to change the mood ? He
continues to serve the soapy water and rinse my skin with it.
" She's always bitchy and called me a hoe. She said what did you see in me that other girls don't
have."
His fingers grace my skin and that seems to soothe my body.
I feel his hot breath against my neck as he whispers." So what did you tell her ? What was your
reply ?"
I chuckle and look at him above my shoulders. My eyes meet with his Gray seductive ones and
that sort of stole my breath away. His lips were extremely ruby and they are inviting me to kiss
him. I move my head from his gaze and look at my front.
" You want me to be sincere ?" I ask and rinse the lather on Gray's ankle.
He chuckles silently and trail his fingers on my laps." Yeah."
" I told her I've got class and that also , I've got a tiny , little , pink pussy." He halts his touching and
I turn to look at him above my shoulders.
His lips tug at the end with his killer smirk." Really ? You will never say the word pussy."
" Maybe I did." I smirk and look away from him.
He chuckles and continue trailing his fingers up my thighs to my stomach." And what happened
next ?"
" We fought and I slam her head against our TV." I sigh and play with his left hand on my waist. I
trail my fingers on his sleeve tattoos as I listen to his heartbeat against my back.
" Ariel , you what ?" He grab my waist and turn me around to look at him so I am straddling him. I
feel his erection against my already wet core as I wrap my arms around his neck.
" She got me angry." I said.
" I didn't peg you to be hard on someone. What entered you to do that."
" You'll blame me ? I'm hanging around Gray Carter , what did you expect ?" I pout and run my
fingers through his hair.
" Fuck, Tinkerbell , that was aggressive." He mutters rubbing circles on my lower back.
I shrug and sigh. " Are you mad at me ?"
" You know I'll never be mad at you." He whispers and pull me to himself. I absently grind on his
member as he groans. I chuckle and thread my fingers through his hair. His eyes watch my face
as he shift his gaze to my lips.
" Is she better ? Your sister ?"
" She's fine Gray." I roll my eyes getting bored of Leslie's bitchy attitude. I trail my fingers on his
arms and grind on his erection again.
" Fuck." He groans and shut his eyes. I don't know what I'm doing or how it got into my head but I
like the reaction I'm getting from Gray. He's extremely hard underneath me and I could feel it
against my wet entrance.
His eyes slowly opens as they meet mine. I caress his arms slowly to his hair and take his lips
on mine. I hold the back of his neck and pull him into the kiss. He grip my ass and kiss me back
slowly and I increase the pace. I grind back and forth on him as he moans into my mouth. He pulls
me closer so my hard nipples were kissing his chest and his fingers dig into my ass. The more I
grind on him , he continues to groan and moan.
" Fuck , Ariel.." he breaks from the kiss and kiss down my neck.
He plants soft kisses on my neck and suck gently on my skin to leave a mark. I moan as he take
in my nipple into his mouth. And now I already forgot I'm supposed to talk to him about a lot of
things. I thread my fingers through his hair and watch him adore my nipples with his tongue.
His palm rubs down my slimy back with his left hand on my ass. He stop teasing my nipples as
we go back to kissing. I cup both his cheek and continue to grind on him with our tongues gliding
together. He groans in my mouth at each connection our lower region makes.
" Damn..." He leans his forehead against mine with our eyes shut. I slowly part my lashes and
meet eyes with his beautiful grey eyes. Without being told , Gray's my new found addiction and I
hope he's not my downfall.
" I missed you a lot." He mutters and kiss my forehead.
" Me too." I smile and kiss his cheek.
We stay quiet for seconds just staring into each other's souls.
" The water is cold." He says and carry me with him off the bathtub with my legs around his waist.
We step under the shower with me still on his body as the water rinse off our skins. We go back
to kissing again and I'm not willing to stop. The water kisses our skin as our lips fought in
dominance. He switched off the water after we break from the kiss and surprisingly I can't feel my
lips. He drops me on the floor and we step out of the bathroom. I clean my body and carry my
clothes off the bathroom floor as I walk out of the bathroom leaving Gray behind. I look through his
closet for something to wear. I opted for his sweatshirt underneath his black Calvin Klein briefs
that fits perfectly to my petite form.
Gray walks out of the bathroom with his black sweatpants and I liked the fact that he couldn't
peel his eyes off me. I smile and blush.
" You're pretty." He says and stare at his self in the mirror.
" Thanks. Are you hungry ? I'll make dinner."
" Don't worry about dinner , I'll ask Nick to order for food." He turns to look at me and walk to my
figure.
" I don't want you to stress yourself. You just fuckin fought with your sister and slammed her head
against a TV. That's a lot of work." He smiles and wrap his hands around my waist.
I playfully swat his hands and escape from his grip to lay down on his bed. I watch the
environment through his glass walls and avert my gaze to Gray who just dialed a number on his
phone.
He pressed the phone against his ears and starts his conversation. It's Nick and he told him to
order for food and check if Kennedy's okay.
" You're okay ?" He asks me after he ends the call. He sits on the bed and make me lay on his
arms. His arm is around my waist and he soothes my skin with his touch.
" So I wanna ask a lot of questions. Why did you buy me a car ?"
He sighs deeply and stay mute before answering." You needed one Ariel."
" Yeah ? Thanks a lot." I sigh and caress his chest. " So are we dating ? I don't even know what
we're.."
He chuckles and look down at my face on his chest. " You should figure that out , Snow White. I
can't believe you never knew we are dating. I ask you to be my girl remember." I roll my eyes and
exhale.
" Girl , Gray not girlfriend."
" What's the difference ?" He asks.
" I don't know. I just..." I sigh and trail my fingertip on his chest.
" So when did you graduate college ? What was your Major ?" I ask.
" Econ and that's like four years ago. You're okay ?" I smile and nod. Damn , four years ago I was
in highschool gawking over fucked up Freddie. I can't believe I swear freely at Leslie when she
called me a whore. Damn ! Gray.
" So basically you were handling a company and also your education too ?" I ask him.
" Yeah. It was easy. I have people who work for me."
" Oh. Yeah." I nervously bite my lip waiting for my next question.
" What about Freddie ?" I crawl out of his arms and sit up to watch him. He watches me carefully
and sit up too.
" You're okay ?" He asks.
I nod." Did you hurt Freddie ?"
" I didn't. Just punched him in the jaw. You didn't like the idea of me hurting him."
" Gray say the truth ? Who's Freddie to you ?"
His eyes widen as they are fixed to mine." I don't know what you're talking about."
" Gray , tell me truth. Who's Freddie to you ? What type of relationship do you have with him ?"
He sighs and scoffs annoyingly as he look away from me. He's guilty over something and he's
not willing to say it.
" He's my fuckin half brother....."
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[8/4, 4:20 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 38
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
" He's your brother ?" I ask almost immediately and move away from him.
" Look it doesn't matter , I'm really sorry I didn't tell you." He sighs and slide his hand down his
face as he leans against the headboard.
" Why didn't you tell me ?" I whimper biting back the tears.
" It's not important. He's not really my mother's child."
" What do you mean ?"
" When I was 16 , my mom found out my dad was cheating on her with some other woman with
the name Stephanie..." Stephanie , that's Freddie's mother.
" We later found out , she works as a receptionist in a hotel and she's been fucking my dad for
years and even had a kid. He's that stupid kid and i fuckin hate him. My mom was angry that my
father would dare hide such huge secret from her. A son and a mistress. They wanted a divorce
but my dad wasn't ready , said he was sorry. My mom decides to ignore him only if she stays
away from my dad. He said yes but he was such a fucked up liar. He continued the relationship
with her and that was that. Dad died when I turned eighteen and I didn't see the fucker afterwards.
He's such a dick. It hurts he was the one who abused you. I screwed him up..." He gives me a
small smile and sigh. " I'm really sorry I didn't tell you. I really didn't like the fuckin kid. He has
always been a dick including his whore mother."
You know the funny part. I didn't notice Freddie's last name is Carter. I mean I know it's Carter
but how am I supposed to know he's Gray's younger step brother.
He said he screwed him up , that should explain the cut above Freddie's eyebrows and jaw.
" This is crazy."
" Yeah. It is." I look up at his eyes and they're not leaving mine.
" This is complicating. Why does it have to be so ? Did you mom ever cheated on your dad ? I
mean dated someone before or maybe after your father died."
He bites his bottom lip and shrugs." I think. She got married after he died and they divorced
again. She dated someone for sometime and I don't know what happened. She said she found out
, the man's married and he lied to her. They parted ways actually. Damon is always the one who
pay attention to her issues. I don't fuckin care sometimes."
" She dated my father i think."
Gray looks shocked as he blinks his eyes.
" Yeah. For six months. My mom found out and they sorta fought before my dad ended things with
her."
I wipe my already wet eyes and hold back the urge to curl up in his arms. He has always make
me understand that I'm strong and I can actually withstand my pains.
" Boss." Nick says with a soft knock.
" I already ordered for food."
" Keep it in the kitchen." Gray replies. He turns to look at me and reach to touch me. I shake my
head sideways and get off the bed.
" I'm gonna go check on Kennedy." I sigh and rush out of the room.
I fuckin hate my life. It's like my problems are always revolving around me.
" Kennedy.." I whisper and knock on her door.
" Ariel." She beams as she opens her door. " Come on in."
I smile and step into her room. I shut her door and fall on her bed.
" What are you doing ?" I ask looking at her drawings on her book.
" Did you draw this ?" I ask, gesturing to the work of arts.
" I'm learning. I know it's terrible.."
I chuckle and flip through her works. They consist of most Disney princesses. It wasn't that good
same time it wasn't bad either. She tried for her age.
" It's pretty. Who thought you how to draw ?"
" Nobody. When I'm done with class , I just find myself drawing. Can you sing ?" She lay on her
belly and lean her cheeks on her palms.
" I don't know."
" Come on sing for me. " She whines and giggles. I joined the choir when i was in highschool but
quit because of Nun issues.
" I'm not that perfect okay , so don't laugh at me."
She rolls her eyes with her little cute smile on her face." Whatever, I'm not Gray."
I chuckle and nod. I clear my throat and decipher on what to sing. I settle for Tori Kelly's song
hallelujah. I sing every single line as she listens.
" Wow. You're good.." she squeal and hug me.
" You're not just a good singer but also beautiful." She smiles and brush my hair out of my face.
" I'm going over to my mom's next week. It's her week and I'll be back after two weeks."
" Yeah. Nick told me that too. I'm gonna miss you by the way."
" Ariel it's still far. I'm sure my mom's gonna like you when she sees you." She smiles and bring
out her story book.
" Read me a story before I go to bed." I take the book from her and sigh before slipping beside
her. I open the book and flip through each page. This time I'm reading sleeping beauty.
I read out every single word , piece by piece as she slowly falls asleep. I breathe in and close
the book. I brush off her strands of hair from her face and watch her sleep peacefully. I cover her
little self with her duvet and slide out of the bed.
I quietly sneak out of her room so I wouldn't wake her up. I climb downstairs to go to the kitchen
to eat something. I'm still crowded by Gray's confession and also my parents secrets too. How
come no one told me. They were this perfect couples who loved God and all that but yet dad
cheated. I chuckle and eat up the McDonald's Nick ordered.
The entire house feels empty even if there were souls watching over Gray's Mansion. I rest my
head on the counter and think non-stop. Freddie being Gray's half brother is the one truth I hate to
believe. Imagine being raped by your best friend and you later found happiness in the arms of
someone who turns out to be your best friend's stepbrother. My life's complicated and maybe filled
with ill lucks.
" What's the princess thinking about ?" I heard sarai's voice as she tap on the counter.
I raise my head up and I'm faced with her terrible smirk. What's she doing here ? Isn't she
supposed to be in her house ?
" What do you want ?"
" I should ask you that." She scoffs and leans her elbows on the counter.
I roll my eyes and ignore her. I don't feel like sleeping in Gray's room, same time I don't wanna
sleep in a guest room.
" So you're his girlfriend or his toy ? One of his little birdies ?" She shoots me a smirk that didn't
reach her eyes. I hate her.
" Snitchy bitch." I scoff and get off the chair to leave.
" And also..." I halt to look at her." I hate your hair. Fuckin blonde." I hiss and walk out of the
kitchen. I slowly open the door to Gray's and step in. He's lying on his bed and the room is a bit
dark except for the moonlight that reflects into his room through the glass wall. I sigh and lock the
door before slipping next to Gray on the bed. I watch his peaceful facials and shut my eyes to fall
asleep.
......
I quickly shower and get dressed on my previous clothes. Gray bought me a new set of clothes
but I'm not in the mood to wear it. I'm starting work today and I'm totally glad.
" Ariel.." Gray stop me as I was about sneaking out of his room.
" I'm really sorry." I turn to look at him and smile.
" It's fine." I unlock the door and walk out.
I hurriedly climb down the stairs and ignore Nick's effort to drive me to school. I had to tell him ,
I'm fine and I wanted to breathe normal.
I hail a cab and paid before rushing into my apartment building. I greeted the lady at the lobby
and press the elevator's button. It slides open and I step in. I step out of it and unlock my door to
change. Leslie is still in the hospital and according to the doctor she will be discharged today.
I undress myself and change my clothes before leaving the apartment. I bought coffee and stroll
on the sidewalk to school.
" Ariel.." The guys hug me at once as I reach school.
They look behind me and i get it. I didn't bring a car.
" Where's it ?" They ask.
" Where's what ?" I grin at them.
" Our fuckin car."
" La Ferrari, Ariel." Alexa crosses her arms and glare playfully at me.
" Long story. Found out some terrible shit and I just thought I shouldn't drive a car today." I shrug
as we begin walking down school hall.
" What shit ?"
" Freddie's Gray's half brother."
" What ?" They gasp at once.
" Yeah , it's stupid."
" Who told you that ?"
" I saw Freddie and we talked. Gray threatened to fuck his ass up because of what he did to me. I
talked to him about it and buddy wasn't that bothered. Said Gray can't hurt him because they are
family. I confronted Gray and he told me the saddest story of my life." I roll my eyes and huff.
" Holy fuck." We stride into class , cause surprisingly we have the same class that morning.
We take our seats close to each other as other students won't stop staring at us. Gossips.
" What the fuck Ariel. That's fucked up. What did he say ?" Piper asks.
" Sorry and sorry."
" You won't blame him. It's not his fault. Who knew the dick who abused you will end up as his
brother." Brandon sighs and bring out his laptop.
" If you wanna escape this messy situation , my Hawaii slash Florida summer break is still on."
Alexa smiles and wink.
" That's a catchy. I know you're already missing Gray." They teases and it's sadly the truth. I
always miss him. Each time I try to be far from him, I always wanna be with him.
I roll my eyes and smile to nothing." And also , I got an internship with Sterling corps."
" Woah.." they squeal as most students turn to look at us. We didn't care but continue.
" I'm fuckin happy for you. You know the painful part , you'll always be busy." Alexa sighs including
the others.
" That's the shitty part. But it's just three hours. I go by twelve or one and close by four or three.
And also it's not everyday. I don't even know what type of work I'm gonna work. Maybe bringing
coffee and all that.." I scoff and roll my eyes.
" Sure. Thank God it's not daily." Brandon mutters and chuckle.
" Whatever..." I say as the professor step on the podium to teach.
.
~GRAY~
.
I drive through the crazy traffic. I was angry and I hate to be this way. Freddie's one of the shitty
reasons I hate my father. I actually can't call him a mistake but I fuckin hate the kid. How could he
hurt Ariel and tell her we're related. He disgust me and he's like his mother. Annoying bitch.
Ariel left rather too early because she wanted to avoid me all because that dick happens to be
my fuckin kid brother. I hope i don't kill him anytime soon. Such a dildo. She makes me happy and
I always hate it each time I ruin it one way or the other.
I park my car on the parking lot and get out. Freddie's maternal grandfather owns this company.
My father was an asshole , he left nothing when he died. I walk into the lobby and straight to
Freddie's stupid office. Kid's a manager or whatever thing they call him.
" Mr Carter." His assistant smiles seductively as she looks down at me. Ladies.
" Is your boss in ?" I ask her , referring to that punk Freddie.
" Yes."
" Thank you." I smile to her and barge in without knocking.
There he was , sitting like a king and getting a blow job from one of his hoe employees.
" Shit.." he jolts and jerks the girl off her knees.
" Oh my God." She mutters to herself and button her dress shirt up as she arrange her skirt.
Freddie already arrange his pants. What an asshole. I stand at the doorway and chuckle. She
Shamelessly rush out as I shut his door.
" So you don't only fuck your best friend you also fuck your employees. What a waste." I scoff and
walk closer to his desk.
" What the fuck do you want Gray ?"
" The last time I checked , we aren't mates. Becareful of your speech or I won't mind adding to that
bruise on your cheek."
He huffs in defeat and sit up on his chair.
" Why the fuck did you tell her we're related ?" I growl.
" Woah ! Why won't I ? You're a lying scum Gray." He spits.
I angrily grab his hair and slam his head on his desk. I let go of his hair and glare at his already
red face.
" You won't tell me how to run my shit. You're such a fucker Freddie. I want you to stay away from
her or get ready to get hurt every minute."
" Bitch , stop threatening me." That's it. I grab the collar of his shirt and lift him off his chair.
" Another word Freddie." I shoot him a death glare as he fights off my grasp. I toss him back on his
chair and lean on the armrest.
" I don't wanna hurt you buddy. No matter what , don't ever call her. If I get to find out you're
pestering her again , I'll get Manny to fuck your mom hard and I'll kill you. You know that , so be a
good boy and act like one."
He glares and puff out air. " What ? you wanna say something ?" I ask him and he stays quiet.
" Of course you have nothing to say." I stand straight and straighten my jacket.
" One more thing." I collide my fist against his cheek as his head snap to the side. " Fucker." I scoff
and walk out of his office without closing his damn door. I just wanna see Ariel right now.
I drive to her school and it's weird it reminds me of college. I was never the type that has good
records in school. I even skipped class always but always ace every exams. I park on the lot and
look around the school , not a sign of Ariel.
I pull my phone out and text her.
TO ARIEL : Are you done with class ?
Thirty minutes after and no reply. Now I'm pissed and I hate it. I see the eyes of student watch
my tinted car like they know I'm the one inside. I toss my phone on the dashboard and look around
to look for Ariel. Yet she didn't walk out.
I sigh and rest my head on the headrest and lean in against the seat. She's done with class ,
she's only being dramatic and avoiding me because she found out Freddie's my fucked up half
brother. We never interact. I turn to look at the window and there she's , laughing to a joke one of
her friends must have told her. Alexa , her cousin stride beside her including her two other friends.
I step out of the car as most girls dart their head to me. I fuckin hate attention. Ariel and her friends
seems to notice the sudden chattering as they turn to look at me. Ariel stop laughing at once .
Yeah , she's surprised I paid her a visit at school. She slowly look around and walk to where I'm
standing. She's always so beautiful with every single thing.
" Gray."
I hold her waist and pull her to me at once. She didn't give me a good morning kiss and it hurts. I
wrap my arms around her waist and bring my lips down to take hers.
" Oh my God.." I heard her friend gasp . I'm sure others gasp too. I don't fuckin care about them.
She kiss back in no time and I deepen the kiss. How can she possibly stole my breath away with
just one smile....
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[8/4, 4:22 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 39
Written by Goddy Francis
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Oh my God !
I'm basically flustered right now. Gray just kissed me in front of an entire college population. I
don't feel good about this and it's annoying I liked it. I feel special.
" You're beautiful and I missed you." He whispers with a cute smile as he brush my hair off my
face still holding tight to my waist.
" Holy fuck..." I totally forgot the guys were there. I turn around and I'm faced with their unending
taunting smirk. Shit , Brandon's face is almost red.
" Ariel , will you please introduce us ?" Piper widens her eyes at me as she blinks her eyes.
" Uh , I'm sorry. Gray , this is Piper , Brandon and Alexa my cousin. Guys meet Gray."
" Everybody knows Gray." They smile and crosses their arms.
" Hi guys." Gray said to them.
" I know you're planning to steal her. But please take good care of her. We're gonna leave.." Alexa
grin and grab Brandon's arm as they blow kisses at me giving me faces which seemly means ' we
ain't done with this conversation'. Crazy friends.
" Wanna ride with me, princess ?" Gray asks. Buddy doesn't care about the looks and eyes on us.
" Yes.." I nervously reply and slide into the passenger seat. Gray shuts the door and turn around to
enter the driver's seat.
I fasten my seatbelt and watch him ignite the engine as he drives out of school's lot.
" Why did you do that ?" I ask him after watching him handle the wheel.
" Do what ?" He furrows his brows and smirks. Yeah , he's pretty cute doing that.
" Kissed me at school's lot. Everyone was just staring and I was shy. I didn't expect that."
" So you don't like it ?"
I sigh and turn to look at him. His eyes spark a little as he smiles softly.
" Gray , I didn't say that. That was surprisingly good." I blush and bite my bottom lip.
He chuckles and smirks." I wanted to surprise you. You look fuckin hot just walking out of
school. You're beautiful and I feel guilty for not informing you about Freddie." His jaw clenches as
he mentioned Freddie.
I look at his hands that grip tightly to the wheel and his knuckles are a bit red.
" Did you punched Freddie ?"
" He's a stupid fucker , just had to tell him to stay away from you if he wants to live."
" Thanks. I don't blame him much." I sigh and smile at him. His head snap to my figure as he
stares calmly at me.
" And I need to tell you something." I say at once.
" What ?" He asks , totally baffled as he turns to look at me and slowly look back at the road.
" I've got an internship. At Sterling Corp." I sigh and unfasten my seatbelt.
" How come you're just telling me ?"
" We're just communicating since morning , it's not my fault."
" I don't want you to work." He says , so adamant.
" Gray , I need to. I need the money and I wanna be independent."
" I'll pay you if that's what you want." He sighs and brush his palm on his messy hair.
I get off the passenger seat and climb on his laps. He looks slightly baffled since he didn't expect
me to hop on his laps. He push back his seat and wrap one hand around my waist while the other
steers the wheel.
" You've done a lot for me Gray. I'm totally grateful and I really like to work." I utter and caress the
back of his hair.
His eyes move to mine as he stares back at the road.
" It's okay. If you like it then I'm fine." He smiles and rub circles on my lower back.
" I'm hungry." I whisper and proceed to get off his laps.
He hold my waist still "shit." He cuss and smirks. He halts the car and I didn't notice we just
cross a red light. Great. A cop car pull beside us as I slowly crawl to my seat holding back my
laugh. I fasten my seatbelt and put on a girly, innocent look. I just hope we don't get a ticket.
Gray rolls his eyes and fastens his seatbelt. Who knew he respects the law. He push a button
and his side window rolls down.
" Oh Mr Carter." The cop smiles as he leans both hands on the window sill.
" I'm sorry. My girl is sick and I had to rush her to the hospital." Gray sighs and pout dramatically.
First he just lied that I'm sick and he publicly called me his 'girl'. I lean back on the car seat and
make a terrible sick face.
" Sure thing Mr Carter. She's a fine one." The officer tips his cap and straighten his belt.
" See ya around Mr Carter." The office says with a genuine small smile. I give him back the smile
as the window wind up.
" That was intense." I breathe out and sigh.
" Yeah right. Still hungry ?" He winks and resume driving.
" Yeah."
He parks his car outside a restaurant and I can't help but remember the last eat out we had.
How that Russian man attacked us. I sigh and unfastened my seatbelt.
" Nothing's gonna happen." He whispers as he brush off my strands of hair.
" I'm gonna be here and no one's gonna hurt you." He kisses my cheek and nuzzles his head
against my neck for seconds. He trails the kisses to my lips and give me a quick gentle kiss .
" You mean a lot to me and I won't let no one hurt you." He smiles and kiss my forehead as he get
out of the car.
He opens my side door for me and I get out , holding his hand. He shuts the door and lead me
Into another but yet fancy restaurant. As usual , eyes dart to us as they continue to admire Gray.
The ladies scowl at me while few give me a really reasonable smile. Gray pulls out a seat for me
and I sit down.
" Welcome Mr Carter. What should I get you ?" A waitress addresses us , eyeing my partner. I roll
my eyes and watch how she tries to flirt with Gray.
I give her my order. Gray didn't order for anything except a bottle water.
" So tell me why are you allergic to peanut butter ?" He smirks and wink. How did he know that ?
" How did you know that ?"
He let out a quiet laugh and smiles. " I'm a genius."
I giggle." I got admitted once and since then , I got scared to eat it. Do you have any allergies ?"
" You should guess."
" That's not fair. I mean I told you why I'm allergic to peanut butter."
" But you didn't tell me you were allergic to peanut butter. I worked that out myself." He shrugs and
look into my dark brown eyes.
I sigh and ponder. Yeah I know nothing about him. I'm such an idiot.
" You're allergic to peanut butter and one of your favorite color is red. You really don't have
favorite colors but you admire red. You like sandwiches and most times chicken burgers and also
one of your favorite food is lasagna. You like cakes too." He winks at his great performance of
telling me my history.
Now my turn. I know nothing.
" How did you know all that ?"
" I noticed everything about you each time we go out. Starting from your favorite coca cola
beverages. You don't like alcohol because you're a light weight drinker."
" Damn. You just got me."I sigh. The waitress returns with our meal and arrange every single food
on the table and she leaves.
I resume eating as Gray watches me. We talk about stuff and I had to ask him about his life. He
told me about himself , highschool and also he didn't have any allergies. He also told me he
wanted to study to be a doctor but later changed his mind because he liked business. We drove
back to my apartment since it's late and I have to resume my internship today. I rush into my
apartment and Gray follows behind.
" Is your boss a man ?" He asks and lean against the wall as he watches me.
" He's a man Gray."
" Then I'm driving you to work and I'll stay till you're settled."
I groan and turn around to look at him. His hands are stuck in his pockets with his eyes all over
my body.
" You know you don't have to." I insist and cross my arms.
" But I want to." He shrugs and furrows his brows. What a man.
I huff and open my closet to find a dress. I settle for a red long sleeve mid thigh dress with a vnevk. Probably tomorrow , I'll shop for more dress shirts and skirts. I sit on the edge of my bed and
slip my feet inside my black stilettos. I get off the bed and stand in front of the mirror to brush my
hair.
" Tinkerbell , it's not a date." Gray mutters. Seriously what's wrong with what I'm wearing ? He
removes his hands from his pockets to stand behind me.
" This is too hot. Do you want your boss to look at you ?" I roll my eyes and giggle at him through
the mirror.
He takes the hairbrush from my hand and push my hair to the side. His finger slide down from
my chest to my cleavages through the V-neck.
" You know I won't let you wear this." He kisses my cheek and walk to my closet.
I groan and turn to look at him. He snakes through my closet and smile triumphantly. He takes
out a white dress shirt and and a black skirt. I didn't know I have that.
" You're wearing this. I don't want someone else to look at you the way I'm supposed to look at
you except you want me to stick my fingers into their eyes." He says and tosses the clothes on my
bed. It's cute to know he's jealous and sort of overprotective.
" But no one's gonna look at me like that." I whine but he's not listening.
He hold the hem of my dress and pull it above my head and throw the dress on my bed. He picks
up the dress shirt and dress me putting the buttons into place. He heaves out a deep breath after
dressing me up.
" Better. That's how you dress , Ariel not super sexy dress that's meant for only me." I chuckle at
him and go back to brushing my hair.
" I didn't plan to seduce my new boss by the way." I sigh and stare at my reflection. I look better all
thanks to Gray.
" You're running late." He whispers behind me and wrap his hands around my torso.
" I know." I smile at his reflection on the mirror as he trail soft kisses down my neck.
" I know I'm gonna sound selfish but it's crazy I want you to skip work today." He says and kiss
gently on my earlobe.
" Gray , not now. I'm running late. Thank you." I release his arms around me and give him a quick
kiss on his cheek. I walk past him to carry my bag but he smack my butt. Yeah , right , so flirty.
I glare at him playfully and pick my bag as we walk out of my room. I locked it and we head to
the living room. Leslie and Hazel entered chattering and laughing. They halt at once as they see
me standing close to Gray. It's so annoying she finds it hard to believe I'm with Gray Carter. Such
an asshole.
" Welcome home Leslie." I tell her and walk past her. They won't stop stealing glances at Gray
who didn't bother to stare at them.
I breathe in as we take the elevator down.
" You're okay ?" He asks once we're close to his car.
I smile and nod. I slip inside the passenger seat without letting him open my door. He huffs
silently and get in the driver's seat.
" Sterling Corp , hmm ? I don't really like them that much." Gray says driving out of the lot.
" You don't like a lot of people, Gray."
" Not my fault. They don't really like me too either so what am I supposed to do ? Like them back ?
That's shit."
I roll my eyes and look out of the window.
" One more thing , Sterling's got a son and I heard the dick's now the new CEO because his father
retired. If he tries to hit on you, don't hold back to tell me. Dude's a pussy , likes good things."
I chuckle." You don't have to be worried. What's his name ? I'm sure I'm not working under the
CEO. Just some random manager." I huff.
" His name is Theo."
" Theodore..." I sigh and turn to look at Gray.
" I'll be fine Gray. No one's gonna hit on me."
" You don't have to be sure. You're fuckin pretty." He says and runs his hand through his hair. It's
so cute to see Gray jealous. He looks like a high school basketball leader. That's crazy.
I unfasten my seatbelt and crawl to sit on his laps. He look down at me before diverting his gaze
back on the road. He takes a deep breath as I lean my head on his chest trailing my fingers on his
chest. His left hand settles on my hips as he takes my lips by surprise. I didn't notice he has
stopped driving. I tug gently on his hair and let his lips survey around mine.
" Thanks , I'm running late." I peck his lips and get off his laps.
" Promise you're gonna call me once you're through with work ?" I smile and nod.
" I promise." I carry my bag and get out of the car. I shut the door and turn to look at Gray who's
staring at me with the passenger side window down.
" You look beautiful. Kneel any jerks balls who try to flirt with you. Or maybe I'll shoot their brains
out." He winks and i chuckle.
" Sure thing, Jamal." I blow kisses at him and walk into Sterling Corp. There are a lot of workers in
and i never expected this. I'm nervous again as I make my way to God knows where.
I stop by at a lady's desk in front of an office. She has her hair in a finely made bun with no
loose strands.
" Hi."
She raises her head from her computer and smiles at me through her glasses.
" I think i know you.." she muse with a wide grin.
" Yeah. I'm ..."
" Gray Carter's mystery girl. You're hot." I never wanted to tell her that. I wanted to say I'm the girl
who applied for an internship.
" Uh.."
" You applied for the internship too. Boss is in his office waiting. You're late and he's quite moody
today." She sighs.
" I'm.."
" It's fine. Take the elevator to the top floor , that's his office."
" What's his name ?"
" Theodore Sterling." She smile and blush a bit. " Chill , sweetheart , he's not as hot as Gray
Carter though. You've got a mega piece with you." She's blushing really hard and maybe I hate it.
I give her a fake smile and a 'thank you' before going back to the elevator. I press the top floor
button and watch as the elevator ascends to the top. It slides open and I get to the top floor. I
breathe in and step out. Maybe I should have worked with Gray but I wanted something different.
It's weird to work under someone you're sleeping with. I knock gently on the door and a voice reply
me from inside. I did the sign of the cross and open the door.
I walk in and shut the door gently. He's sitting on his swivel chair , back facing me as he look at
the busy city through the glass walls.
" Good afternoon sir." I greet , smoothing my already smooth skirt.
His swivel chair turns around as I'm face to face with him. His eyebrows shoot up at once and it's
clearly seen he's checking me out with his cold expression. He didn't smile or even frown , just his
normal cold looks. He's sort of good looking but not as Gray. His tousled hair matches his face as
he eyes my figure taking me in. He wears a white dress shirt which the two up buttons are out.
" Ariel Peterson." He says calmly. How did he know ?
" Heard you're the intern ? Why would you want a job ? It's clearly known you're fucking Gray
Carter." He smirks. Am i popular already ? My phone pings in my bag and I didn't bother to check.
I'm sure it's a new message from the guys.
" You're pretty and I'm sure Gray would never want you to work." He grins and licks his bottom lip.
Okay he's a perv. Gray told me and maybe I did doubt him a bit.
" Why are you late , Ariel ?"
" I'm sorry sir. I had late lectures."
" Hmm. Yeah ?" He asks. His eyes move from my lips to my eyes. " Don't freak out , I would never
hit on you considering the fact that you're Gray's tiny little property. Welcome to Sterling Corp. I'm
just messing with you. There..." He throws a file on the desk and motion me to take it.
" You're my new assistant and you'll occupy the front office. Once you arrive at work , your first job
is to get me coffee. I don't like it with a lot of cream and sugar." I nod and pick up the file.
" That contains about three hundred mails with messages attached to it. That's your work for today
, you're sending all three hundred mails before your close period." What ? Is he okay ?
" What ? You got something to say ?"
" Not really." I sigh and flash him a fake smile. Hell , I hate him already.
He motions for me to leave as I walk out to reside in my supposed desk. I sit down and start
work ASAP because I'm supposed to babysit Kennedy today. A lot to do when you have parents
who barely cares about anyone except themselves. I shove out my phone to check the message
and it's a message from the guys at our group chat.
" Holy hell." I mutter and tap on the picture to take a good view of it. It's a picture of me and Gray
kissing in front of school's parking lot. Of course this future journalists thought it's a nice thing to
take a picture of us kissing. I scroll down the messages from my three crazy friends.
Alexa: fuck girl , you're now miss popular..
PIPER : Hell yeah. And I wish he had a fuckin twin brother..
Brandon : or maybe a clone , I don't mind. Where the fuck is Damon ?
I groan and drop my phone aside as I continue with my work. It's almost four as i round up my
work for the day. I drop the file back at Theo's but he wanted me to get him coffee before I leave. I
return with his coffee and hurry out of his office. I called Gray and his number go straight to
voicemail. I hail a cab and get in. I need to drop by at the apartment to get off this work clothes. I'm
draining. I sigh totally tired of work as I insert my key in our apartment. I shut the door and look
around the empty apartment. Where the hell is Leslie !
" Reid , you don't get it do you ?" I heard Leslie's voice from her room. Reid ? What's he doing
here ?
I quietly take off my shoes not to cause issues and tip toe to Leslie's door. The sake of
eavesdropping.
" Girl, we just fucked.
" And you weren't supposed to wear a fuckin condom ? You wanted bare and you got me
pregnant." Leslie yell.
I gasp and place my hand on my chest. Leslie's pregnant for Reid ? That creepy freaky best
friend of Gray.
" You know I want nothing to do with that thing ? Why don't you save yourself the mess and get rid
of it. Don't try to stalk me because of some bullshit baby..."
Oh my God !
" You're advising me to get rid of it ? An abortion ?"
" If you love your life , you'll get rid of that thing you're carrying. Dumbass bitch......"
........
God Leslie
[8/4, 4:22 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 40
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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~ARIEL~
.
I shake my head at this heavy news that I just heard. Leslie's pregnant. Not just pregnant but
Reid's the father. I breathe out and silently walk to the kitchen. I heard their distant chattering and
to what I heard , they are throwing abuses at each other. How can she be this dumb ? Slept with
Reid without protection. I lift the glass to my lips and gulp down the cold water. I need it or I might
just faint at the sudden confession.
Reid stomp out of Leslie's room in obvious anger. His eyes land on me as he walks out of our
apartment. Leslie's face looked pale as she stuff her hands into the back pocket of the shorts she's
wearing.
" Damn..." I murmur.
" What ?"
I chuckle and drop the glass of water on the counter.
" So you're pregnant ?" I raise my brows and lean my hand on the counter.
" I don't know what you're talking about." She scoffs and glares at me.
" You're so dumb." I slide my hand down my face and chuckle again. " How can you get involved
with Reid ? And now you're pregnant without a father ?"
" Ariel, shut up."
" Yeah , I'm gonna shut up. Watch till I call mom and dad and inform them that their precious little
angel is pregnant for a thug who happens to be best friends with Mia Carter's druggie son. Damn ,
that's gon' hit."
" You won't say shit. Why don't you shut your cum mouth and mind your business. You act like
you're any better."
" If you want me to remind you that I'm not the one pregnant with a bastard child then trust me I'll
remind you. Bitch you have a baby and no father. What's wrong with your dumb ass ? So what
you gonna do ? Drop out of college now ? Or probably abort it like you usually abort anything that
grows in your stomach. Whore."
" Fuck you. Mind your business and stay out of my shit. I'm the one with the baby and not you. Get
that and fuck you." She hisses and walk out clearly embarrassed.
I sigh and shake my head sideways. I pity her. It hurts to get a baby for someone who told you
they want nothing to do with it. That shit hurts more than anything. I stride to my room and slump
on my bed. I miss my room so much. I sigh and look down at my ringing phone. I press the answer
icon and press the phone against my ear.
" Gray."
" Where are you ?"
" You worry too much about me."
" I guess it's my responsibility to worry. Are you done with work ?"
" Yeah. I'm at home just lying down. Missed me already ?"
Silence.
I imagine him smirking right now with his bottom lip in between his teeth.
" You know I always miss you. I'm still at work and I'm gonna drop by to pick you up."
" Don't bother. I'm already on my way to your house. Maybe by tomorrow, I will be looking forward
to coming back to my apartment. I don't wanna get used to your house."
" Start getting used to it. "
I chuckle and huff.
" Talk later ?"
" Sure." I smile and nod like he could see me.
He hangs up and I toss the phone next to me on my bed. I take a look at my room and I missed
being here. I don't really know when I'm gonna have peace without getting threatened by some
Gray's enemies. I get up and pick my bag as I walk out of my room. I locked it and walk to the
living room only to find Hazel and Leslie talking to each other. I ignore them and walk out of the
living room to take the elevator.
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~ LESLIE~
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How did I end up in such a messed up situation ?
Pregnant for a stupid asshole.
I've always hated my life. Ariel was always better. Pretty and all that ugly bullshit. She always get
everything she wanted. Attraction , lucks and now Gray Carter. Always so fuckin lucky. Because of
jealousy sometimes , I had to despise her. Seeing her cry and grieve turn to music to my ears.
And now this. Karma is such a bitch , getting back at me for the little things I did.
My parents are sometimes annoying. Always trying to mold you into something perfect to cover
up their not so perfect lives. They knew I have a boyfriend but hate to admit it because I knew they
both cheated on each other. Dad with Gray's mother Mia Carter and mom with her boss. So much
for a perfect family.
" So what are you gonna do about this ?" Hazel asks bringing her hand down my stomach.
" The baby ?"
She widens her eyes and hum." Ummm."
" I'm getting rid of it. I have a future and also I have a life to live. I've not even dated the boys I've
always liked."
" Leslie. This isn't time for that. You've got a baby for Reid, Leslie."
" And I fuckin hate him. He made me a mess and manipulate me to have sex with him without
protection. I'm screwed. If Ariel tells my parents , I'm gonna kill her myself."
" Look , I know you hate Ariel and all that and she doesn't really hate you that much. I'm not sure
she's gonna tell your ma you're pregnant."
" And what if she does ?" I ask and breathe out frustrated.
" That's gonna be fucked up. But it's not your fault. I mean you hooked up with him like every
normal girl and you liked him..."
" He doesn't like me either. That fuck head manipulated me to sleep with him without protection
and now I'm fuckin pregnant. It's not like I want a baby. I so much envy Ariel."
" Bitch , suck it up. You're not supposed to be envious of Ariel. I mean , I know she's got a really
hot Gray wrapped around her fingers doesn't mean she's better than you. She's still a bitch and
you're better than her."
" How did she get him to look at her ? I mean , she's not hot and all classy. She's still a typical ugly
nerd who gets every good thing to look at her. How can she always be so lucky." I whine and
groan.
" That's a story for another day."
" Yeah ? You saw the Ferrari she drove to school the other day ? A fuckin brand new Ferrari.
Every punk at school won't stop talking about her and how she got Gray. Fuckin hell."
" Shit , Ferrari got everyone talking for real. Don't forget the fact she brought a cab to school..."
Hazel trails off.
" And got a romantic kiss from Gray in front of everyone who cares to watch . It's fuckin annoying.
How did she always get so lucky. That shit annoys me to the core." I huff and pull my knees to my
chest.
" Don't get worked up. Chill , you're still one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen. Ariel's not your
match. She's this tiny little mommy's girl that you can easily break. Right now , we should talk
about this thing Reid deposited in you. You and I know it's a bad seed and can never be good.
Some worse version of Reid." Hazel says. Yeah she's right. Reid isn't someone you wanna get
pregnant for ?
The funniest part is that i was on birth control when we had sex. How can it fail me when Reid
decides to hit it bare ? I'm out of lucks seriously. Maybe I need to visit the church for refill. I so
fuckin need it.
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~ARIEL~
.
I walk past Carl at the front door and his usual frowning face. He's a weirdo and always too
focused. Gray's house as usual is empty. I walk past the kitchen but stop in my track when I saw
Nick trying to make cereal for Kennedy. He groans and pour milk into her bowl of cereal.
" You're such a bad babysitter." She scoffs and flick his nose.
" Seriously. I'm not your babysitter. You're so annoying sometimes." He sighs and stir the bowl of
cereal and slide it over to Kennedy.
" Busy ?" I furrow my brows and stand beside the kitchen door.
" Thank God you're here. Take over. Kid wants me to do her math homework and it's bullshit."
" Stop swearing in front of her." I mouthed and drop my bag on the counter.
" Lucifer , my Penny or I'm gonna tell Gray you cursed in front of me." She cocks her brows with a
devilish grin and open her palms out for Nick.
Nick rolls his eyes and shove out a dollar bill as he give it to Kennedy.
" Witch.." he mutters and walk out of the kitchen.
" How are you buddy ?" I ask her and ruffle her hair.
" I'm good. How's college ? Gray said you've got an internship. How's it ? Do you have a hot boss
?" She winks as i watch her stuff cereal into her mouth.
" What do you mean by hot ?" I smirk and wiggle my brows.
" Ariel I'm not a bad kid , stop misinterpreting my speech. I mean if he's actually hot or cold ? Like
does he have an attitude ?" She grins and chuckles.
" He's hella cold. Annoying sometimes and bossy."
" You should tell Gray if he say shit to you. He's gonna shoot his ass."
Woah. Jhene did a good job bringing up Kennedy. How did she know Gray shoots a gun.
" How did you know Gray shoots a gun ? What makes you think that ?"
She chuckles." I might be a kid doesn't mean I'm not smart. I've seen him pull a trigger before."
Holy hell.
I clear my throat and blink my eyes. How could she talk about guns and she's not even bothered
about it. I might be older but the sight of a gun still freaks me out. I can't even hold it and I don't
wanna hold it.
" Alrighty. I'll go change and prepare food."
" Pasta huh ? Please and make it a little spicy." She pouts and give me her puppy eyes.
I nod and give her a thumbs up. She squeal and I hurry upstairs. I don't even have something to
wear. I drop my bag on the couch and put on Gray's black T-shirt and sweatpants. It's a bit
oversized but it's comfortable at least. I hurry downstairs and prepared pasta while Kennedy and I
also work on her math homework. My phone buzzes and it's a message from Gray.
FROM GRAY: Tinkerbell, are you in my house ?
I huff and pick it up to reply.
To GRAY: Yes. When are you coming home ?
FROM GRAY: Missed me already ?
TO GRAY: Whatever. I'm just asking though. Maybe I sort of missed you but don't take it to heart ,
jerk.
FROM GRAY: That's sort of funny. I will be home late. Stay awake for me , will you ?
TO GRAY: Stay late ? Gray normal companies closes at 5:pm or probably six. You've got a new
girlfriend ?
FROM GRAY: You know I can't. I want only you and you know it. Stay awake for me. I wanna eat
you up today.
Flirty much really ? It's weird that turns me on. I look up at Kennedy who's been watching me
closely. She's too smart for her age.
" I know you're texting Gray. It's so obvious on your face."
" I don't blush and I'm sure my cheek aren't red either."
" The fact you're olive doesn't mean you don't blush. You like him a lot and i bet he likes you more.
You should see the way he looks at you."
I bite my tongue to hold my laughter but it didn't help. I chuckle and drop a message for Gray.
TO GRAY: I'll try. Stay safe.
I drop my phone on the counter and stir the pot of pasta.
" Are you on any social media accounts ?"
" Hell no Kennedy. I don't like the media." I roll my eyes and drop the spatula.
" Why ? Instagram , Snapchat or maybe Twitter ? You're officially Gray Carter's girlfriend. You
need one."
" You know I don't Kenny. The media is filled with fake assholes who would be watching over your
life to make a living. Including jobless journalists and bloggers."
" True though. But most times it's fun." She slurp noisely on the milkshake i prepared for her.
I switch off the stove and dish out food for both of us. After dinner , I take Kennedy to her room
and as usual I read her her Disney story book and she made me sing a song for her. Thank God
blonde haired Sarai isn't here. She's such a stalker. I shut Gray's room door and wrap my hair up
to take a shower. I undress myself and stare at my reflection before stepping under the shower.
The warm water tease my skin as I scrub my skin harder than usual. Leslie's pregnant mistake not
leaving my mind. My parents are definitely gonna freak out if they ever finds out. Truth is , I'm not
planning to call my parents just to gossip about Leslie being pregnant for Reid. I'm not dumb ,
Leslie would definitely get rid of it. I mean who won't get rid of it ? He's the worst baby daddy in
history right now.
Funny part is , he doesn't care. How can Leslie be so vulnerable and decided to mess with
Reid. Reid. He might be cute and rich but i think he doesn't even have a heart. There's just a huge
black hole in the middle of his chest. He's too evil and I think he got her pregnant just to make
Leslie weak. I don't even care.
I clean myself and put on Gray's t-shirt and his black Calvin Klein. I switch on the TV to watch a
movie and all I could think of is Gray. I shut my eyes to sleep but actually wake up after many
attempts. I missed him and i missed him touching me. It's passed ten and he's not yet back. I
switch off the bedside lamp and close my eyes to sleep.
" Tinkerbell.." I heard that voice I've been longing for.
I lazily open my eyes and he's lying next to me , eyes locked with mine.
" You're so annoying.." I whine and shift closer to him so his arms is wrapped around my waist.
" How much did you miss me ?" He smirks and rub circles on my back.
My leg slide under his legs as he trails his fingers on my back.
" A lot." I brush his hair off his face and his hair is a bit damp from a shower. I trail my fingers on
his cheek and rub my thumb on his bottom lip. It's so soft.
" Did you take a shower ?" I whisper still touching his lips.
" Yeah. Came in few minutes ago and you were sleeping. Decide to take a quick shower." He says
and kiss my forehead.
" What took you so long ? You got me worried ?" I look down at his lips and smile. I lift my hand
and place it on his cheek.
" Work." He sighs and trail his fingers on my thighs to my butt cheek that's on display on his Calvin
Klein that I'm wearing.
" This looks good on you." He whispers leaning closer to me as he slowly caress my butt.
I chuckle and lean in more closer as our lips brush slightly.
" Wanna skip school tomorrow ?" He asks , his gaze shifting from my eyes to my lips.
" You know I won't. I don't wanna fail." I cup his cheek and kissed him. He kisses back and made
me relax on the bed so he's on top of me.
He taste so good as always. He nip perfectly on my bottom lip and I'm wanting him more than
ever.
" I bought you something." He said after we break from the kiss. He stretch his hand and bring out
a little black box from the headboard. He lay next to me on his side and I had to do the same.
" Here." He hands me the box and I glance at the box.
I open it and it's a ring. Wait what ?
" Breathe , I'm not asking you to marry me yet..." He grins and take the box off my hand.
" It's a promise ring. I want you to have it. Each time I'm away , I want you to always look at it and
bear in mind that no matter what I'll be always be back." He takes out the ring and drop the box
back.
He slides the ring in my middle finger and kiss my lips. I'm too shocked to kiss back but I did. We
pull apart as I look at the ring careful. Tinkerbell , is spelt on it and this is pure diamond.
" Wow. Thank you." I turn to look at him and smile. Now I feel lame. What am I supposed to get
him ? He has everything. Money , cars and every good thing you can think of.
What should I get him ?
" You're the best thing that has ever happened to me. You might wake up one morning and I might
be gone and all that , just remember I'll always be back for you."
" Are you planning to run away ?" I ask. His eyes look into my soul and I'm scared or maybe
nervous.
" I will never run away. I don't want you to think about walking out of my life cause I won't let you. I
can't stand to loose you for anything at all." He says and kisses my forehead. He kiss down to my
nose and clasp his lips against mine.
" You are my light Ariel , always know that. Shit's gonna happen and you might not see me for a
while but trust me , I'll always come back for you. No matter what...."
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[8/4, 4:22 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 41
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I cuddle tight to Gray as he caresses my back.
" How's your internship ? You like it ?"
" Theo's my boss. Such an asshole but he's manageable , just annoying." I reply.
" You wanna quit ? I can get you somewhere better."
" Sterling Corp is cool. I like my job. He didn't really make nasty comments though. It's weird he
knew we're together."
" How did he know ?"
" Weird right ? Remember you kissed me in front an entire college population yesterday." I smirk
and thread my fingers through his hair.
" He wasn't hard on you right ?"
" He won't even dare." I mutter.
" If he dares try to flirt with you , tell me. He's such a dick sometimes." He says and smack my butt.
" Yes , boss." I giggle and wrap my arms around his torso.
" So where do you like to go ?"
" What ?"
He smirks and hover on top of me with me under his hold. His left hand stay on my lower back
while the other runs through my hair.
" Take a vacation with me ? We would go wherever you like. Hawaii , Mexico , Germany ,
anywhere you want." He kisses my lips without letting me reply him.
He stops kissing and trail kisses on my neck to my collarbone.
" Gray..."
" Hmm. I can't wait to travel with you. We're gonna be alone , just you and me." He whispers and
kiss my stomach with my shirt upwards a bit.
" I can't wait to fuck you in the kitchen..." He kisses my stomach , pushing my shirt up further.
" We gonna have sex in the bathroom , couch..." He trails and push my shirt so that my breasts
are on display.
" In my car , the fuckin bathtub..." He whispers and nibbles on my skin. I squirm on his hold and
moan.
His tongue tease every of my skin as my shirt is being dispose off my body.
" You drive me crazy , Ariel. I don't even know what these feelings are.." He whispers and take in
my nipple into his mouth.
His tongue flicks around it as my core clenches to his teasing. I struggle with his Calvin Klein
that I'm wearing because I wanna take it off.
He smirks around my nipple as he he continues to nip on it. He holds the waistline of the boxer
I'm wearing and take it off. Now I'm unclad beneath him. I've been longing to have him after that
crazy flirty text. He swap to my other nipple and suck perfectly on it. His right hand move up and
down to my curves as he parts my legs.
" Gray..." I moan silently. His finger slides up my wet core.
He stops teasing my nipples and go back to kissing me. He kisses my neck with his finger slowly
thrusting in and out of me. My entire body heat up and all I want that minute is him inside me. I
touch his chest down to the waistline of his sweatpants. He smirks and shake his head.
" I'm all yours princess."
He takes one pillow and position it under my lower back. He leans back to me and kiss my
stomach down to my core. His shoulders press gently against my thighs to keep my legs apart as
he slide his fingers down my wet entrance. He raise his head to look at me as he penetrates his
finger inside my entrance. He rubs small circles on my walls and continue thrusting his fingers in
and out of me.
" Oh my God..." I moan out as my legs try to close on their own.
He thrust out his fingers and replace it with his warm lips. I bite my bottom lip and curse out.
The pulsing shock travel through my body and settles back in my sensitive part. I moan out his
name as he eat me out. My stomach tightens and I'm almost close. I squirm endlessly but Gray lay
me back on the pillow. I lean on my elbows and watch this man do wonders with his mouth.
I hold back the urge to grind his mouth but that isn't helping. I tug gently on his hair and moan
endlessly. My stomach tightens and my walls broke. I crouch back on the bed and breathe in.
" Like that ?" He taunts me as he takes out the pillow.
" Come here." I pull him to myself and kiss him. He settles in between my legs and take charge of
my lips. My hand trail on his perfection and move down to his groin. He's hard as hell.
" What do you want Ariel ?" He asks , breaking from our make out.
" I want you."
He teases my bottom lip and bites it.
" What do you want me to do you ?" He whispers against my lips and leans closer to me so I could
feel his erection.
I gasp and smile." I want you to fuck me."
His eyes move to mine as he watches my soul. Probably he's surprised I would never say that.
" Fuck me, Gray." I repeat.
He smirks and clasp his lips on mine. He grabs my waist and flip us so he's lying on his back.
" You're gonna ride." He says and kiss me again. I take off his sweatpants and check the
nightstand for a foil paper. I clothe him with the content and lean on him to kiss his lips.
" Go slow at first." He tells me.
I nod and squat with both my legs on his side. I might be inexperienced but I'm definitely gonna
do this perfectly. I sink down on his length and close my eyes. Slowly and gently , I move down
and let him bury himself dip inside me. I feel full as I take in deep breaths.
" Ride me , Ariel." I open my eyes. Gray's grey colored orbs glue to mine as he smirks.
" Oh God.." I breathe out.
My knees lean on the sheet of his bed as I rise up a bit and sink down. A deep grunt escape his
mouth as I slowly ride on him. I go back up slowly and move down. Gray watch me slowly ,
groaning and moaning. I increase the pace and moan out profanities. My wet walls tightened
around his length as I grind back and forth , up and down.
He throws his head back on the pillow and let out silent grunts and countless 'fuck's'.
Each bounce on his length sent shocks up to my belly as I open my eyes. They are locked with
Gray's that's filled with emotions and lust. How is he making me feel a lot of emotions ? When am I
supposed to tell him that I'm falling In love with him ?
.......
I wander around the kitchen still with Gray's t-shirt and sweatpants. I don't want his guards or
whatever staring at my legs when they are supposed to be guarding the house. Possibly , I'll be
going over to my apartment today. I'm really tired of hiding because of a Russian thug who choose
to destroy my happiness because of the feud he has with Gray. Last night barely left my mind. He
has basically taken over my head and body. What if we don't work out , I'm never wanting anyone
ever.
I quickly make breakfast since it's Friday morning. I've got class in less than two hours and also
I need to be at work really early today.
" Mrs Carter huh ?" I look up at my new visitor. Reid stands at the other side of the counter as he
bites into the fresh apple he took from the table.
" What do you want, Reid ?"
He chuckles." What makes you think i always want something from you ?"
I bite my tongue and look at his features. Why are bad people always good looking ? Like really
good looking. Is it some sorta curse ? Reid's got a jet black hair that's slightly tousled. His face is
also well built with a slight scar above his left eyebrows. Both his arms are tatted. He's cute and all
that but his soul is too dark.
" Why can't you man up and take responsibility of the seed you shot into Leslie ?"
" What would I wanna do with your whore sister ? You know she's like you , always after loaded
guys."
I chuckle and suck my bottom lip before releasing it.
" So that's the reason you chose to use her."
" Don't act like you fuckin care about your sister. And about Leslie , that's supposed to be my
headache not yours."
" Then why did you choose to make my relationship with Gray your headache. You act like a
fucked up teenage boy who's jealous because his secret crush is hitting someone else. Why don't
you just give me ten feet , Reid. And stop pretending like you care about Gray when you know you
give don't a flying fuck about Gray."
He laughs and dispose the apple. He rounds the counter and stand next to me , eyes all over my
face.
" Gray's such a bad Influence on you. How could he teach you how to swear ? Or maybe he
fucked you real good last night. I don't like your nerves bitch . Why don't you just fuck off and get
away from whatever thing you're getting involved with. You're just gonna get hurt and get your
family killed , Tinkerbell."
I smirk and take a step forward." Why don't you take your dick and fuck yourself looser. You've
got a baby now , focus more on being daddy, asshole." I scoff and go back to cooking.
He laughs and bites his lip before walking out of the kitchen. I breathe out and drum my fingers
on the counter. Maybe it's high time , i tell Gray about his so called best friend.
" Hey babe.." I smile at my new companion behind me.
His strong arms wrapped around my waist as I lean into his hold. He kisses my temple and
nuzzles my neck.
" Good morning." I tell him.
" Good morning. What you cooking ?"
" Breakfast. I thought you might need something before leaving for work."
" Yeah ?" He gently bites my neck and turn me around to look at him.
He sits me on the counter and stand in between my legs , arms still wrapped possessively
around my waist.
" Wanna skip class today ?" He whispers. His lips teases my neck as he kisses slowly down my
neck.
" We're gonna do whatever thing you like ?" He's really manipulating me again. I laugh and push
him backwards a little to look at his eyes.
" You know I won't." I say calmly. I run my fingers through his soft hair and it feels so soft under
my touch. He leans into my touch and rests his head against my chest with his arms around my
waist.
" I'm missing you already." He says. He caress my hips and grab my butt.
" Gray."
He giggles and pull back a little to take my lips in his. He taste so good as usual. He taste like
mint toothpaste. I wrap my arms around around his neck and kiss him back gently.
" Good Lord." We pull apart and glance at the kitchen doorway. Kennedy stands beside it with her
arms crossed. She's dressed in her school uniform as she grins. She push herself from the door
and roll her eyes.
" Adults." She mutters under her breath as she opens the fridge to collect her morning orange
juice.
Gray rolls his eyes and shoot himself dramatically.
" Such a sneak." He mouthed and winks at me.
" Hi Kennedy."
" Hi Gray." She reply with so much humor.
I chuckle and hop out of the counter. Gray gives me a quick kiss on my cheek and rush out of
the kitchen.
" So what was that ? 'Adults'." I ask Kennedy.
She rolls her eyes and sits on the counter stool." You guys were clearly making out in the
kitchen." She grimaces.
I blush and place two loaves of bread inside the toaster. How could she say that ? She's
supposed to be seventeen not seven.
" So you'll be gone by Sunday huh ?" I ask her and caress her pigtails.
" Yeah. I really don't feel like either. I'm gonna miss you but I'll be sure to come back earlier."
I laugh and nod. The toaster pops up the toast and I place them on a plate. I serve her the eggs
and eat too. We eat up and I quickly clean the counter to take my bath. Manny drove Kennedy to
school while Nick choose to drive me base on Gray's orders. I tipped him and hurriedly drive
myself to school. I park my car at school's lot. As usual, eyes won't stop checking me out.
Seriously , I'm not the first person to drive an expensive car. Alexa has about two Lexus one with
a wing door. Most times i envy that car. I text the guys that I've arrived school as they pop in
countless Emojis. Weirdos. I walk through school hall and most students begin chattering and
stealing glances at me.
" Ariel huh ?" I turn to my side and it's Madison.
" Yeah , what ?"
She smiles awkwardly and eyes my outfit. Yeah I just visited Fendi.
" You're not pretty bad yourself to get Gray to look at you."
I huff and walk ahead of her. I step inside my first class and take a seat close to an empty seat.
Ryan shows up from beside me as he takes the next seat.
" You're going trending." He smiles and winks." Good morning , Gee."
" Hi , Ryan. I'm not going trending seriously."
" Yeah. Mrs Carter." He whispers and nudges me. " I bet he's lucky. You're pretty and the most
perfect thing to happen to anyone."
I sigh and smile slightly not knowing what to tell him. I'm out of speech right now. A good
speech actually.
" Thanks , Ryan. I didn't expect that."
" Maybe true. Nobody expected you to be Gray Carter's queen. Trust me Gee , it's fine." I giggle
and open my bag to bring out a notepad to write.
" What would Gray want from her ?" I hear whispers from behind me.
" I bet she paid Gray to look at her. Bitch's fuckin lucky."
I bite the inside of my cheek and turn around. Madison and her goth friend. Assholes. The
professor walks in as everyone keeps quiet. After class , Ryan walks me out of class and we
talked about different stuff. He invited me to his frat party and I told him i would show up if the guys
have nothing to do.
I meet up with the guys at Sands and winches as we settle on our usual booth. I moan at my
cake and fan myself.
" What's up with your internship ?" They ask.
Alexa's perfect eyebrows shoot up as she smiles at me above her drink.
" Good. Theodore Sterling is my boss. Sort of Gray's rival."
" Theo ?" Brandon gasp.
" How come you guys know everyone ?" I ask as they chuckle.
" Chill , boo. He's hot and sometimes cold." Piper says.
" How did you know ?"
" Maybe because Theo's ex girlfriend dumped him to date Gray. Gray used her ugly ass and
tossed her in a trashcan." Alexa speaks up and finally sit down her drink .
" That's terrible. He was a bit hard on me and he's kinda annoying."
" Can you cope with him ? I mean , you're Gray's girlfriend and you're working with your man's
rival."
" I don't care." I roll my eyes and eat up my cake. I wanted to talk about Leslie's pregnancy but
that's gonna be absurd.
" Heard from your parents ?" Alexa asks. I shake my head sideways. Truly , I appreciated the little
privacy they gave me after Leslie's incident.
" What's that on your finger ? Is that an engagement ring ?" Alexa asks as they take my left hand.
How come she always notice every slight thing I have.
" Woah. Tinkerbell. Is this a diamond ring ? Are you guys planning your wedding and you didn't tell
us ?" Brandon gibbers.
I roll my eyes and chuckle.
" We're not getting married. It's just a ring. Besides , I'm too young to get married. I'm not yet
ready."
" Fuck girl..." Piper coo's and props her elbows on the table to cup her cheeks.
" You're like Kendall Jenner right now. You should get your cosmetic line already. Look at you."
Alexa says. Cosmetic line , that's a hit. I should think about it.
" Why doesn't he have a twin ?" Brandon mutters.
We laugh and I almost choke on my cake.
" What's up with Ace ?" I ask Alexa and cock my brows. Ace is her twin brother who traveled out of
the country and chose not to contact his family. What a boy.
" Ace is cool. You know Ace , he hasn't contacted me or even my parents. Dad's still angry at
him." Alexa huffs.
" Who's Ace ? His he cute ?" Piper asks and bites her bottom lip as she smirks. She likes hot boys
and I bet if she sees Ace she's definitely gonna ogle over him. He's cute , I mean he is hot and
obviously a mini crackhead. He's a jerk too and always bully people in highschool.
" Ace is my hot twin brother. He fights with Ariel every single time." Alexa chuckles.
" You have a twin ?" Brandon muses.
" A really cute crackhead." I reply and giggle.
" Fuck girl , when are we supposed to see him ?"
" He doesn't like school and he's sort of a rebel to my parents. Dude traveled out of the country
and decides it's nice and wise to never contact us. I'm so fuckin angry at him." She scoffs and I
feel her pain.
I mean, Ace is an asshole and I bet he's definitely gonna come back but people like me won't
forgive him easily. He might be a punk but he was one of my favorites. He would say to me
sometimes that if we weren't cousins he would have asked me to marry him and he would still
bully me at school. So annoying.
" That shit hurts so much. Twin connections and all that stuff. He should have given you a call at
least because you guys are twinny."
Alexa rolls her eyes and stuff her tacos into her mouth. She's angry that she missed her brother.
I divert the topic to something else as we finished our meal. We go back to class to attend our last
classes. Alexa left rather too early and I had to follow Brandon and Piper home. We play Xbox and
I'm always loosing. It's annoying I suck at video games and I liked it. I look at my time in my phone
and I quickly bid the guys good bye since I need to go to work.
I stop by to get gas since I've run out of gas in my car. I gulp the bottle water I'm holding and
look around. A sight made me halt as I put down my bottle water. Alexa !
She step out of a black sport's car and she removes her sunglasses. A man gets out of the car
as he arranges his black suit jacket and arrange his perfectly gelled hair.
Vladimir !
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[8/4, 4:23 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 42
Written By Goddy Francis
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~ARIEL~
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I watch them walk into Sin's kitchen and it's annoying I wanted to follow them inside but that
might he risky. She wouldn't sell me out right ? Alexa can't be working for Vladimir , right ?
I slide into my car and drive to work. As usual , I'm late. I park in the lot and I get out. People
who choose to look at me looked as I rush in. Hell , I remembered Theo's morning routine. Coffee
with less sugar and cream. I groan and rush out of the company and race down the sidewalk to
get coffee in the nearby Cafe. After buying the coffee , I decide to buy doughnuts from a doughnut
truck outside Sterling Corp. I'm hungry as hell. I greet the lady at the front as I walk past her.
" Ariel , Peterson." A lady with black slacks and light pink dress shirt that's tucked in , greeted me.
I stop on my track and stare at me. Her smile is so fake , you could tell through her lashes.
" I'm the manager actually. You're the intern ?"
" Yes. It's weird you know me." I sigh , getting really bored of this conversation. I mean I'm late and
holding Theo's coffee.
" Yeah , you're sort of popular after you choose to sleep with Gray Carter." Oh , there they are.
Everywhere. Jealous ugly witches.
" I'm late." I rush past her and smile at her." It's a pleasure meeting you."
I rush to the elevator and press the top floor. I take in deep breaths and calm down a bit before
knocking politely on his door.
" Come in." His thick raspy voice calls from inside.
I twist the doorknob and walk in. He's busy typing on his computer. He lifts his head and as
expected , his eyes raked through my body practically making me feel naked.
" Ariel Peterson. Why are you late ?" He asks and leans against his swivel chair.
" Um.. I'm truly sorry sir. My classes didn't end early and traffic too. I run out of gas and lastly there
was a little que to get your coffee. I'm sorry " I sigh and look elsewhere aside his eyes.
" And why are you dressed like that ?"
I raise my brows and blink my eyes. What's wrong with my outfit ? I look down at what I'm
wearing and I'm perplexed. Damn , I forgot to stop by at the apartment to get my work dress on.
I'm still clad with my black jeans , pink sneakers and pink hoodie. Much of an intern. I bite my lip
nervously and tuck my loose hair behind my ear.
" I'm sorry. I was in a hurry to come to work."
" Ariel you are really pathetic. You came late. Brought my coffee late and I'm sure it's cold and
also you forgot to change your clothes. Sweetheart , this isn't Summit. What am i supposed to do
to you ?" He sighs and get off his chair.
He walks to my stiff form still holding his coffee in one hand and the other carries my bag. He
stops in front of me and run the fingertip of his index finger on my hairline.
" Tell me Ariel, what should I do to you ?" He asks calmly.
" I'm really sorry. It won't repeat itself."
" How sure are you ?"
I breathe in deeply and move back a bit.
" I can't be intimate with you, Sir." I mutter under my breath.
" So who said I want your tiny little pussy ?" He smirks and go back to his seat.
" Get me another coffee. I don't want that coffee anymore." He says and begin typing on his
computer.
" But it's not cold yet ?"
He raises his head and glares at me through his short eyelashes.
" Sure thing , Sir." I nod and rush out of his office.
" And don't stay long or you're getting me another one." I hear him yell as i groan. I drink the coffee
as I walk out of the building.
Again this snitches in disguise as workers glares at me. While some mutters and chatter
amongst themselves. For God's sake , go back to work. I groan mentally and increase my pace on
the sidewalk to the coffee shop. I breathe once i arrive at the cafe. I bought coffee and go back to
Sterling Corp. Thank God i didn't stay long. I meet that lady I saw the first day I resumed. The lady
who showed me Theo's office. Please don't stop me.
" Ariel."
" Hi , um.."
" It's Belinda , actually. Working fine huh ?" She smiles wildly. Who smiles like that.
" Yeah , thanks. I'm just gonna hurry , I need to deliver this." I motion to the coffee on my hand and
give her a quick smile before running away.
Once I arrive at the top floor , I'm already breathing so hard. Stupid boss. I knock and he ask
me to come in. I made the sign of the cross and open the door. I quietly step in and shut the door
behind me.
" Your coffee , Sir."
" Drop it." He says without sparing me a look. I nod to no one and drop the coffee on his desk.
My phone buzzes in my bag and I'm wondering who's texting me right now.
" What you standing there for ?"
" I'm really sorry. I thought I need to do something."
" Of course. There..." He throws a file at me , similar one like yesterday's. I pick it up and go
through it.
" That's about a thousand emails. You're delivering a message to all emails before the close of
today" what ? Why's he making me suffer because Gray slept with his girl. This isn't because I'm
late.
" Why are you frowning ?"
" I'm not. I should take my leave." I give him a fake smile and hurry out of his office. It's passed
one already when am I supposed to finish this.
I sit in my office and switch on my computer. I bring out my doughnuts and start eating. I look
down at my phone and it's a text message from Gray.
FROM GRAY : Are you at work ? Is Theo giving you hard time ?
I chuckle and quickly text back.
TO GRAY: kinda. Buddy was mad because I came late and also dressed in hoodie and sneakers.
I had to buy coffee twice for him
FROM GRAY: such a dick. Should I come over and remind him whose girlfriend are you ?
I laugh quietly and type in the system's password before replying.
TO GRAY : Thanks. I'll be fine. He knows I'm yours.
FROM GRAY : Mine huh ? Now you're making me hard. Will you drop by ?
What a perv. Of course I'd like to. I'd like to survey around his mystery popular company.
TO GRAY: Sure. See ya. Gotta work.
I drop my phone on the desk and begin work. I got tired but I dare not complain. Half way
through the email and he ask me to feel up files upon files. What's his problem ? I groan and
arrange each files as I go back to my office. I had to work pass my usual closing hours before I
round up for the day.
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~ALEXA~
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I left school rather too early because I wanted to meet with Vladimir. Yes Vladimir.
A brutal , cute and sometimes ruthless Russian that I got myself into few months back. We
dated or maybe we just had sex. Whatever thing you call people who just hang around to satisfy
each other's hormonal needs. I quit our little flings and quit seeing him.
I might be a badass but not every badass can literally handle a Mafia boss and every troubles it
brings along. Drugs , guns and fellow mafioso's beefs. Threats , lies , greed and even trafficking. I
couldn't handle it or maybe I wasn't prepared to get hurt or killed because of a dick. After an attack
at las Vegas with him , I quit. I'm the only valuable kid my parents have after Ace chose to get out
of the country without even calling. It wasn't that easy for me to leave. He had to threaten me
sometimes reminding me I was once involved with his Mafia and it would be nice if I shut my
mouth up. Like I was his fuckin girlfriend.
I fuckin hate relationship and commitments. It breaks you and crush everything in you. It
sometimes make you hate your parents too. I halt my car outside his building because he wanted
us to meet. I get out of the car and stride inside the apartment. I smile at the lady at the reception
as I take the elevator. The bastard stays at the penthouse here. It dings and slide open for me to
step out. I slightly knock and the door swings open , with Vladimir standing beside the door.
" A minute." He smirks and pick up his suit jacket before coming out of his house. I sigh and cross
my arms as he locked the door.
" Where are we going ?" I ask him once the elevator arrives.
" A good place so I don't want you to think I'm gonna pull a gun on your head." He smirks again
and step into the elevator. I breathe in and step in too , few inches away from him.
" You look beautiful than usual." He compliments.
I roll my eyes and watch the buttons on the elevator as we descend. We reach the bottom floor
as we get out. I see Morris outside leaning against Vladimir's sport's car. Morris is his personal
driver slash chauffeur or whatever thing he calls the dildo. He opens the backdoor of his car as
we enter. The drive between us was slow and Vladimir thought it was a nice idea to light a
cigarette.
He smokes the stick and rests his free hand on my laps. He passed the blunt to me and I take it.
I drag a little and give it back to him. He chuckles insanely and smokes the stick till we arrive.
Morris steps out of the car and open the door for us. It's kinda hot outside and thank God I got a
tan. I remove my sunglasses and glance at the restaurant. It's a Russian restaurant and I've been
here before with him. They sell good meals too.
" Welcome to Sin's Kitchen. Would you like a table ?" A slim lady asks as she eyes Vladimir.
Ladies with wealthy men.
" Yes , please."
She leads us to a secluded area as we take our seats. I still don't know why he ask to see me.
He's not even making the slightest remark about it.
" Lidia , will be your waitress." She flash her ugly smirk at Vladimir and the idiot had to smirk back.
What the fuck am i doing here in the first place ?
" My name's Lidia and I'll be your waitress for the afternoon. What should I get you as
refreshments ?"
" Bottle of your most expensive wine and two glasses , please." He says with his eyes glue to
mine. We wears a smirk that I can't fathom what it holds.
" I'll be back sir."
" What will you do with the wine ?" I ask him once Lidia is out.
" We're drinking." He replies dryly. What a fucker.
" I missed you Alexa."
" So what do you want me to do ? Miss you back ?"
He chuckles and look around the restaurant. His gaze return to my face and he smirks.
" You know you missed this dick."
Yeah , what a prude. He's always so fucked up in the brain. He's great in bed and all that but
I'm never admitting it.
" What do you want Vlad ?"
" I missed you despite your attitudes. The Mafia misses you."
" I was never a part of it."
" Nobody gives a flying fuck. You fucked their boss remember. And you were always moaning his
name." How could he easily get under my skin. Just his little words and I'm getting wet. Fuck him.
It's annoying the scenes come crawling back and I hate it that I want him now. He's a good man
just with a lot of attitudes.
" Your cousin Ariel is fucking Gray Carter."
" How's that your business and how did you know about Ariel?"
The waitress walks in and drop the wine on the table. She pours the liquid in our glasses as she
finally sits back the wine on the table.
" Will that be all sir ?"
" I'll call if I want anything else." She nods politely and walks out. I grab my glass and chug a little
of the wine before dropping back the glass.
" What do you want with Ariel ?"
" Nice question. She's got Gray wrapped around her fingers. Gray is a big fish that nobody had
been able to catch. I hate that motherfucker. That fucker got a lot of connections around a lot of
countries and that includes politicians." Yeah i know. Probably they both hate each other over
stupid nothing.
" So is that why you brought me here ? To inform me about my cousin and her relationship.
Vladimir , I want nothing to do with you anymore."
He laughs quietly and chug his wine. " Gray overshadowed me and took away my business deal
with the Chinese. He took away everything. Everything that I've always wanted you. That was
supposed to give me a billion but some dumbass dick thought it was nice to steal it away. I want
my money back even if I can't get the deal. Your little hot cousin is dating Gray. I want her in my
custody."
" Wait ! So you were the guy who attacked them at Queen's ?"
" Yeah , what ?"
" Whatever thing you're planning , I don't wanna get involved. I can't hurt my cousin."
" You're not hurting her. You're bringing her to me."
" I won't."
He smirks." You like it the hard way Alex. I want to make you mine again and also my queen.
You're just gonna bring her to me so I can get Gray to come for her. The punk likes her a lot and
he's willing to do anything for her. You're gonna do it or I'll do it myself and if she looses her life in
the process , her blood is on your head."
What's wrong with him ? How can he try to manipulate me to date him back and bring Ariel to
him. The least thing i want from anyone is betrayal. I fuckin stabbed my first friend after she did
shit to me. That bitch flew out of the country because she couldn't withstand me. And now he
wants me to do same thing to my cousin. He's probably fucked up. I need to tell Ariel to move out
and live with Gray for now.
" I won't Vlad. Leave her alone. You want Gray , why don't you go to him and take what you want.
Let her stay out of your shitty business with Gray."
He smirks again and I hate it.
" You know you don't have a choice right ? I don't wanna hurt her except you want me to. You're
gonna bring her to me wether you like it or not..."
He unbuttons the one button from his suit jacket as he pushed it to the side. My eyes move to
his belt and i see the gun inside his suit pocket.
" Choose wisely Alexa." He buttons back the suit as I swallow.
" We're gonna do this quietly and no one's gonna get hurt. Bring her to me and everything will be
fine , princess..."
" Or what ?" I ask.
He smirks and leans against his seat. " I'll shoot you right here , right now. And no one's gonna
make a deal about it. Now choose wisely , princess...."
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[8/4, 4:23 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 43
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I hum to the song on the radio as I drive to Gray's. I'm meeting him in his office and for some
silly reasons I'm feeling hot in unsual places.
Just thinking about his text and most of the silly things we've done together , I really wanna have
him in his office. I know I'm beginning to sound weird but hell, I don't care. He changed me and I
sort of like my new me. I breathe in and park my car amidst other cars. I look at the tall glass
building and ogle at it. I mean this is Gray Carter we're talking about. I should at least expect this
type of magnificent buildings from him. I breathe in and step out of the car. I shut the door and
walk into the company.
I stop at the reception to see a brown haired lady. She looks up at me and scowl. What's her
problem ?
" I'm sorry , I'm here to see Gray." I say politely.
" Are you Ariel ?" She scowls, eyeing my choice of outfit.
" Yeah. I'm here to see Gray."
" Yeah. I can see that."
I roll my eyes at her skanky attitude and cross my arms.
" Take the elevator. Top floor." She says without looking at me.
Yeah , one of this clingy workers who wants to have their way with him. I walk out of her
presence and take the elevator. I press the top button and stay quiet as the elevator ascend. It
dings and slide open. Everything around here is expensive and I barely could explain.
" Hi." I greet the lady at the front desk.
She raises her head and look down at me. Why's everyone around here so annoying.
" What ?" She asks with her unreadable rude looks.
" I'm here to see Gray."
" He's busy with someone. You have to wait." She replies and go back to work.
" He ask me to come." I say , trying my best to be polite. She's trying to get me angry with her
'jealous wife' attitude.
" So what ? He's busy with a client. Why don't you sit your ass down and wait." I bite the inside of
my cheek and glare at me.
" Whore..." I mutter and scoff before walking out of her desk.
" I'm sorry what did you call me ?" She asks , nose flaring in rage.
" Whore. What ?" I raise my brows shove my hands in my hoodie pocket. " Fuckin bitch.." I hiss at
her expression and tap my knuckles on Gray's supposed office door.
" He's busy , what don't you understand." The ugly ass lady says. I'm sure she's his PA.
" Cassandra , I'm talking with someone. What's wrong with you." Gray yells from inside his office.
I twist the doorknob and open the door slightly. I peek my head inside and pout at Gray who
looks surprised. His angered face softens at my sight and his client seems to notice the
connection between us. He clears his throat and turn to look at Gray.
" I'm gonna wait outside boss." I wink at Gray.
" Sure.." he breathes out and smirks.
I shut the door and turn to look at Cassandra with her ugly glares.
" What ?" I cross my arms and ask her. " Ugly freak." I mutter and sit on the chair close to that
freak's desk.
I remember Alexa again. I really need to talk to her about Vladimir. What were they doing
together ? I shove my phone out and dial her number , she's not picking. I sigh and drop a
message for her.
Five minutes later , the man Gray was speaking to earlier walk out of Gray's office adjusting his
tie and suit jacket. His eyes land on me and he smirks. He tugs at his bottom lip with a flirty smirk.
I roll my eyes and stand up. I walk past him and enter Gray's office. I shut the door as he raises
his head to look at me with his breathtaking smirk. He stops whatever thing he was doing and pats
his laps for me.
" Really.." I whine and sit on his laps.
" You're late."
" I had to work my ass out because I was late. I told you." I say as I move my hand down his chest,
playing with his dress shirt buttons.
" What's wrong with him ? Are you sure you don't want me to have a word with him ?"
I roll my eyes and sit properly on his laps. His right hand snake around my waist as he rubs his
hand down my waist igniting the fire in me.
" You snatched his girlfriend right ?" I ask him. His brows furrows as he stop rubbing warmth in my
back.
" So who told you that ?"
" I don't know. Did you ?"
He bites his lips and continue trailing his fingers slowly down my lower back to my waist.
" It wasn't on purpose. I saw her in a club and she was a one night stand. She wanted more and I
wasn't ready for more. I later found out Theo was her boyfriend. She's a freak , likes to have fun
with different men." He sighs softly and brush my loose strands off my face.
" Yeah , right. You don't have to blame him. Maybe they kinda love each other." I brush my hand
down his hair on the back of his head.
" That wasn't my fault though. Let's forget about Theo's broken relationship. What do you want to
eat ?"
What do I wanna eat , huh ? I smirk and get up to sit properly on him so I'm straddling him. My
legs are on his side as I wrap my hand around his waist.
" What if I wanna eat you ?" The words comes out of my mouth without me stopping them.
He smiles and wraps his hands around my waist to pull me closer to him. I pluck out the top
buttons of his dress shirt as I look up at him. My eyes aren't leaving his as I pluck out another
button.
" You're making me hard with those eyes of yours." He says softly as his hands move down my
back making me want him more.
I feel him hard against me as I bite my lips. His grey eyes are darken with a glimpse of lust and
emotions. I move my waist back a bit and grind on him.
" Shit.." he groans quietly.
" Expecting someone ? Cause I won't hold back my moans ?" I whisper against his neck and grind
slowly on him. He moans and grip my ass through my jeans. Damn , why am I not wearing a skirt
?
My tongues swipe gently on his neck as I taste the skin beneath his ear. I thread my fingers
through his hair and kiss his neck down as I continue to grind slowly on him. He moans silently
and grip tightly to my waist.
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" Boss.. oh damn.." I stop and turn around to see Sarai standing next to the door still holding the
doorknob.
" What happened to your knocking manners ?" Gray growls at her.
" I'm .. erm.." She stutters.
" Get out and go get your manners." Gray orders.
She sighs and walk out of the office. I sigh and rests my head on his chest.
" I'm sorry about that." He coos.
Someone knocked on the door and I'm sure it's Sarai. Must have gotten her manners. I proceed
to get off his laps but he grabs my waist and pull me back on his laps. I widen my eyes at him as
the knock comes in again.
" She's an employee and I pay her fuckin bills." He says with a scowl. I nod and lean against his
chest.
" Come in." He orders.
The door slowly opens and Sarai walks in. I turn my head to look at her. She's always good at
masking her emotions. I know she's jealous and she barely could hide it.
" What ?" Gray asks.
" Yeah." She drops a file on the table and sigh." That's the information on Mr Brown and Reid
already sort him out. Mr Tucker is at the lobby waiting for you. He said it's important and he needs
to speak to you." Sarai explains with her eyes glaring secretly at me.
What's her problem ? She always act like I'm the blockage against whatever thing she's
planning. She looks at Gray weirdly and I'm sure she always daydream about Gray sleeping with
her. Why can't they get it ? He's taken for heaven's sake. Gray slides his hand down his face and
looks down at me.
" Tell him to give me fifteen minutes I'll be with him. Inform him I'm busy."
" But sir he said it's important. What if he doesn't buy the excuse ?" That's Sarai. Ugly blond
asshole.
" I ask the questions , Sarai. Leave." She nods once and shift her gaze to me before she walks
out.
" She doesn't like me." I mutters.
" That shouldn't stress you out." He kisses my temple and rub circles on my lower back under my
hoodie.
He tugs at the hem of my hoodie and smirks." I can't wait to take this out."
" What about your Mr Tucker ?"
" I bet fifteen minutes is good enough to make you cum twice. I wanna fuck you real hard on my
desk." Oh God. My core clench at his choice of dirty words that he whispers against my ear.
I shut my eyes and let his lips adore my neck.
" I don't have condoms." My eyes spring open as I turn my head to look at him. Buddy doesn't get
it. I don't want a baby yet.
" I don't take pills , you know that right ?"
" Start taking them. I wanna feel you better." He smiles and crash his lips on mine before i get the
chance to reply.
I kiss back slowly and moan on his mouth. Our tongues slide against each other as I let him kiss
my pains away. I grind slowly on him and let the fire in me take over my body. I like the fact that
my body always respond to the little bit of his touch. He makes me want him more. Want him more
than anything that I've always wanted. I'm already willing to go to any point with him. Wether
getting hurt or not.
" Shut the door ?" He asks and break from the kiss.
I get off his laps and stride to the door to lock it. I turn around and he's already watching me.
He's making me wetter and hotter with just his stares. Too much of hormonal needs and I didn't
take in his office. Half the walls are glass and the city below looks so distance and tiny. He stands
up and slowly walk to me. I don't know but I'm trembling. I lean against his desk as he take off my
hoodie. He looks down at my cleavages through the Calvin Klein sport's bra I'm wearing.
" That's hot." He says and tug down the material through the middle so my boobies is in display.
He push the material down exposing my nipples that are already hard. I'm not sure fifteen
minutes is gonna be enough for whatever thing we're about to do. His tongue flick slowly on my
nipple as his warm lips wraps around it to taste it. I gasp out a moan and fondle with his buttons. I
hurriedly remove the buttons in his white dress shirt as I take it out. I moan at his asualt on my
nipples. I work his belt out and toss them aside. His hands hold the hem of my sports bra and pull
it above my head. He goes back to licking my nipples as he cup my other breast. I moan and trail
my fingers on his naked torso.
He undid my jeans buttons and pull down the zipper. I quickly help him out with it and step out of
it. I'm left with my white lace panties.
" I wanna do something Gray." I find myself telling him.
Something I've always imagined but never have the balls to put it in action. His eyes lights up in
surprise as he cocks his brows.
" What's that , Tinkerbell ?"
I shyly move my hands down his chest to the waistline of his pants. I look down at his bulge and
slowly move my hands on it.
" Fuck..." He mutters and watch me.
" You wanna give me a blow job ?" He asks and slide my loose hair beside my ears.
" I wanna taste you Gray." I whisper.
I pull down his zipper and let him take his pants out. I gawk at his already hardened length
through his boxer brief. I get on my knees and take it out too. I breathe in at his member that's
already staring at my face.
" You don't have to do this." He says.
I ignore him and wrap my little finger around it and he groans. It's a bit hot and I don't even
know where to start. I've never done this before same time there's no harm in trying. When I was
eighteen , I sort of saw a bad video on Freddie's phone with a lady doing what I'm about to do. I
slowly wrap my lips around it as I take him slowly into my mouth. Gray moans out and thread my
hair through his finger. I bob my head on his length as he shuts his eyes.
" Fuck , Tinkerbell. Shit..."
I support the end with my right hand as I whip my mouth in and out of him. He moans and
slowly rock his hips to thrust himself into my mouth. I rub my hand up and down on his length as
my tongue flick on his shaft. He cusses and moans. I love the sound of his moans and I'm willing
to do anything to listen to it.
" You're so fuckin good." He moans out and look dow at me. I raise my head to look at him as I
work him close to his orgasm. His length twitches as he shoots his orgasm into my mouth. It is a
bit slimy and taste hot.
His breathing his ragged as he looks into my soul with lidded eyes.
" Fuck , that was..." He breathes out. I smile to his satisfaction and stand up. I wrap my arms
around his torso and kiss him. He lifts me off the floor and sit me on his desk. I part my legs for
him to step in between my legs.
" Skip my foreplay. I want you now." I tell him as he smiles. He takes in my lips and kisses me
slowly. His tongues swipe on my upper lip and I'm moaning in his mouth.
He slowly thrust himself into me and I breathe in. I'm still gonna get use to his size. I grab the
end of his desk to steady my weight. He pulls back a little and thrust into me slowly. I whimper and
raise my head to look at his eyes. They are so filled with emotions as he penetrates in and out of
me. I moan and throw my head back as I hold his arm to steady his pace.
" Oh God..." I moan and look back at his eyes.
Gray leans closer to me and kisses my neck cussing endlessly against my skin. He holds the
back of my neck and pull my face to engage our lips together. My moans filled the space of his
office and I'm obviously sure his PA would be spraying her front desk with holy water with our
mixed moaning. My stomach clenches as my orgasm broke.
Gray's not even close.
" Tired already ?" He smirks and slow down his thrust. I chuckle and shake my head sideways.
We're both sweating and I'm feeling sorry for whosoever that wanted to see him.
" Turn around." He commands and I oblige. I lay on my belly on his desk and my knees are push
up a little.
I watch him thrust back inside me above my shoulders. I moan as he ram in and out of me. My
ass bounce at each thrust as he hold unto my shoulders to meet each thrust.
" God , Tinkerbell..."
Just his moans brought me close to my second orgasm. I hold tight to the desk and he leans
against me to kiss my back. We're both sweating and moaning. He kisses my shoulder blade
down to my back and spine .
" Shit..." He cusses and groans before spilling himself inside me. I feel his hot semen in my walls
as most drop on my sex.
" Damn.." he breathes out and kiss my earlobe. I giggle as he pulls himself out of me.
I flip on my belly and sit back on the edge of his desk. He wraps his hand around my waist and
lean our foreheads together as he kisses my lips slowly. He bites it gently and smile.
" You're fuckin beautiful."
" Yeah ?" I giggle.
" Yeah. That was great." He takes in a deep breath and move his head back to look into my eyes.
" Tucker is already tired." I mutter and sigh.
" I don't fuckin care." He picks his white dress shirt and wipe me off his release.
" What are you gonna wear ?" I ask referring to his shirt.
" Don't worry about that. Got tons of that." He kisses my forehead help me with my panties.
" You might wanna use the restroom. That way." I nod and pick my clothes off the floor as I go to
the bathroom direction.
I shut the door behind him and stare at my reflection. Yeah , my hair is a bit messy already. I
quickly wash my face and hands. I get dressed and sweep my hand through my hair. Now i look
like a person. I open the bathroom door and walk out.
" Gray.." I call out and pause to what I see. Sarai looks up at me totally taken off guard. She looks
scared , shocked and afraid. She stand beside Gray's desk with a flashdrive on her hands about to
fix it into the computer.
Her mouth is slightly apart as she stares at me. Why's she scared ?
" What are you doing ?"
She opens her mouth to speak but nothing comes out. I look around the office and Gray's
nowhere to be seen. Which means one thing , she must have sneak herself inside his office. I
barely could tell why she look scared and frightened holding a flash drive.
What's she doing ?
" Uh.. I'm..." She stutters.
Suddenly , Reid walks in.
..............
I'm just gonna end here and happy Sunday guys.
What do you think Sarai was about to do ?
[8/4, 4:24 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 44
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
" Where's Gray ?" Reid asks me as he glance from me to Sarai.
" He's not in." I reply and cross my arms.
" Then why are you here ?" He ask me.
" None of your business , Reid. I'm sure he's speaking with my Tucker. You can look for him
around." I say.
He huffs and stare at Sarai before leaving.
" What are you doing here ?" I ask Sarai again. She gives me her fake smile and walk out from the
desk.
" I am here to see Gray."
" Gray's not here. Why are you holding a flashdrive ?"
" The last time I checked , you're Ariel Peterson and not a detective. What's your issues ?"
I cross my arms and blink my eyes at her. She's so weird. Deep down , I have this feeling she
is working secretly for Reid.
" Can I see the flashdrive ?"
" Why should I give it to you ? It's a business drive that contains information about Gray's clients. I
was here to check before you barged in."
" You were frightened Sarai."
" True. Cause my job is also frightened. I would mind my business if I were you." She hisses and
walks out of the office.
I sigh and pick up my shoes as I step inside my shoes. I need a good bath and a nice sleep.
Everything happening around is so strange. Alexa is not picking her calls after I saw her with
Vladimir entering a restaurant. Why are they together ? I don't wanna believe Alexa would sell me
out to Vladimir. What if she's working for him. So many questions that I need answers from.
Gray walks into his office with a new clean white dress shirt. Yeah , he was right. Maybe he had
tons of it in here.
" You're okay ?" He coo's and run his hands through my hair.
I sigh and shake my head.
" What's Sarai's work status ? What does she do ?"
" That's a question I didn't expect from you."
I shrug and look at him.
" She seduces men to steal information from them. Those informations are important and most
times used against them."
" Does she sleep with them ?"
" That's her choice. I don't fuckin care. Are you sure you're okay ?"
" Why do you need their informations ?"
He raises his brows and smirks. So what's amusing ?
" You're not a detective , are you ?" He grimaces holding slightly to my waist.
I chuckle and swat his hand." Why would you say that ?" He shrugs and smile at me.
" I don't really know how to explain that to you. Their informations are sort of useful."
" Do you kill them ? The men ?"
He sighs and stare blankly at me. " Are you're okay ?" I smile and nod.
" We don't kill them if it's not necessary. Quit asking these questions."
I roll my eyes and try to break free from his hold but he's stronger and won't let me.
" Where are you going ?"
" Kennedy needs me at home and I need to come home today."
" Ariel , you're not going home today."
" Why ?"
" Because I don't want you to. I want to look after you." He says. I laugh and rest my hand on his
chest.
" I'm not ten , Gray."
" Yeah ? And you can't even shoot a gun." He deadpans. I bite my lips and glare playfully at him.
" So where's it written that I must learn how to shoot a gun."
He shrugs and sit me on his desk.
" I'm just saying , you should stay the weekend. I don't want anything to happen to you."
" Nothing's gonna happen to me."
" I know." He huffs , clearly frustrated.
" Fine. I need to go grocery shopping and I need to get pills. You know what you deposited in me."
I scowl.
He widens his eyes and laugh at my remark.
" Alright." I wrap my arms around his torso and pull him closer to me.
" I don't trust Sarai. She's too weird and sassy. She was in your office not too long ago. Reid also
walked in , said he was looking for you."
He smirks and run the pad of his thumb along my hairline.
" I'm watching her." He says calmly and move his gaze to look at my eyes. His thumb caresses
slowly on my jawline and his grey eyes watches me. He crash his lips against mine as we kiss.
His lips nips against mine as our lips move in rhythm. We break from the kiss and our foreheads
lean against us.
" Thanks."
" For ?" I ask and meet eyes with him.
" You know what I'm talking about." He says and tickles my waist. I laugh and try to free from his
hold.
That didn't stop him from tickling me and he knows I'm ticklish. I breathe in after he stopped.
" You're silly." I say and smack his chest.
" And you're pretty." He kisses my forehead and then my nose and my lips.
" Thank you for everything." I smile and kiss his cheek.
Someone knocks on the door as we dart our heads to the office door.
" Yes." The doorknob twists open and Trent walks in. I remember him from that party Gray took
me to. He smirks at our position and I'm flattered.
" Gray. You look busy."
" Hi Trent." He replies and lift me off the desk and I stand on my feet.
" Hi." I say to Trent. He smiles and nod adjusting his suit jacket.
" I should get going Gray." I kiss his cheek and pick my bag as I walk past Gray and Trent. His
eyes follows my every move till I'm out of his office.
Cassandra whip her head to look at me with her ugly glares. I chuckle and shove my hands in
my hoodie pockets.
" Enjoyed yourself ?" I ask her.
She scoffs and rolls her eyes. She look down to whatever thing she's doing as I chuckle at her. I
walk to the elevator and step in.
...........
I halt my car at the garage and get out. I've been calling Alexa and she's not picking up. What's
wrong ? I greet Carl outside and he nods as his own reply. He's a weirdo. I drop the bag filled with
groceries on the countertop and walk out of the kitchen.
" Ariel.." Kennedy's voice booms as she race down the stairs. Nick is behind her and he's
frowning.
I chuckle at both of them and squat to Kennedy's height to ruffle her hair.
" So what did you do today ?"
" I played hide and clap with Lucifer. He was terrible."
" Witch made me fall on my butt." Nick mutters and walk past us to the living room.
I laugh and stand on my height as I take Kennedy's hand to go to the living room.
" Where you blindfolded ?" I ask Lucifer.
" Yeah. And it was annoying. She didn't tell me I had to find her through her little tiny claps. Fuck, it
was annoying." He groans and sits down.
Kennedy glares at Nick and open her palms for him. I know what that means. He cursed in front
of her and he owes her a dollar bill for that. I bet she's made a lot of money from each one of
them.
" Damn." Nick mutters shoving his hands inside his pocket to bring out money.
" That makes it two. You need the holy water to wash your tongue." Kennedy says. I bite the inside
of my cheek to hold back my laugh.
Nick drops ten dollars on her little palm and she takes it.
" Ariel please take her to her room before she makes me drop another note. I've been going broke
lately because of her." He huffs.
" Let's go."
" Oh wait." I stop Kennedy. I need to ask Nick if he has seen or heard from Vladimir. Because
something is happening and I don't even what's happening.
" Have you heard from Alexa ?"
" No. Why ?"
" Nothing. I saw her today at school and she's not picking my calls."
" You should go to her house. She can't stay away from her house."
" Yeah. Thanks Lucifer."
" Don't call me that." He retorts. I chuckle at his behavior and take Kennedy upstairs.
........
Kennedy sits on the counter top while I sit on a stool close to her. She wanted us to play a game
that i really don't know the name. We're gonna ask each other questions and if we don't get it right
, the person who asked the question is gonna smash a raw egg on the other person's head. I
declined at first but she was smart to trick me to play.
So much for a Saturday afternoon. We're both jobless right now. I called Alexa and her phone
went straight to voicemail. This is so strange. I FaceTime with Piper and Brandon and both of
them said same thing. They haven't seen her either. I'm planning on driving to her house later
today to check on her. I need an explanation on what she was doing with that Russian man.
Gray's not at home. He left rather too early and I'm left alone with Kennedy.
We arrange the crate of eggs and it's really annoying we're really going to waste this eggs. All
thanks to Kennedy. She doesn't listen. Once she sets her mind on something , she gets it.
" So I'll go first." She muses with her wide smile.
" Alrighty." I puff out a small amount of breath and rub my palms together.
" What's my favorite Disney princess and why ?"
" It's Cinderella and why , because she's not self centered. Even with her step mother and step
sisters maltreating her , Cinderella still has a good soul." I say triumphantly.
She raises her brows at me and shake her head sideways.
" Failed. It's Belle."
" What !"
" Yes , Belle. And why , because she's the only girl who's got balls to fall in love with a beast.
Babe's got testicles." She chuckles.
I facepalm myself ready to be bathed with eggs. She crack the raw egg on my head as I groan.
She's dead.
" My turn. What's my major in school ?"
" What !" She bites her lip and scratch her chin like who's thinking.
" Business administration." She replies.
" How did you.. who...ugh.."
" You're going down." She chuckles evilly and smirks like 'Joker'.
" What's my favorite color ?"
" That's simple. It's pink."
" God , false. It's blue." She giggles and break another egg on my head. Two eggs and I haven't
even break one yet.
" Hope you're not cheating ?" I ask her as I wipe the small droplets off my hairline.
" Nah. It's the truth."
I sigh and think of a hard question to ask her.
" What's the usual curse word I say everytime ?" I ask her and smirk wildly.
She rolls her eyes." It's asshole."
What the ! Why's she always winning ? How can she know about my usual Asshole curse. I
palm my forehead and bites my bottom lip. She laughs and winks.
" How did you know ?"
" You know you always say it. No matter how angry you're. It's either asshole or idiot. I'm trending.
My turn." She suck on her lips and fold her legs.
" I got it. What's my favorite sleeping position ?" Seriously , how am I supposed to know that.
I rub my temple and think again. She's freaking me out. How is she always winning and I
haven't gotten one point. You know it hurts , when you're gaming with someone and you're always
loosing and they don't even pity you to let you win just once.
" You like sleeping on your sides and most times you curl yourself like a ball. Please don't tell me I
failed this one."
" Whatever , you're correct. Your turn."
I heave out a deep breath and smile." How old am I ?"
" Ariel , you're twenty."
Damn. I blink my eyes and watch her. I'm totally bewildered. Is she spying on me.
" How did you know that ?"
" I'm a genius. We always have our ways." Now she's sounding like Gray. She's supposed to be a
detective.
" What are my allergies ?" She asks and grins. Allergies ? Kennedy doesn't have an allergy. Never
seen her react to whatever thing I cook for her.
" You don't have any allergies." I reply boldly. She watches me quietly as she slowly picks up
another egg. Oh not again. I've been taking all the eggs like forever.
" I do have allergies. Seafoods , especially shrimps." She winks and crack the egg on my hair. I
groan as I feel the liquid dissolve on my precious hair. What type of kid is this ? I'm done if I don't
crack a egg on her head.
" What's my allergies ?" I ask her , knowing fully well she doesn't know it.
" Peanut butter." Good Lord , shoot me. Why can't you make her fail and let me crack an egg on
her brilliant skull.
" How did you know ?"
" Don't mess with the boss." She chuckles and pick up an egg. It's like she knew I was gonna fail
as usual.
" My role model ?"
I swear I don't know. She had sang a lot of times and she once said she admired Beyonce's
voice and talent. Obviously frustrated , I breathe in and out as I'm faced with Kennedy who won't
stop smirking.
" Beyonce."
" Damn. Sorry , you're getting an egg."
" Wait ! Why ? You admired her talent and voice."
She sighs and rub her temple." I said I admired her talent doesn't mean she's my role model. My
role model is Ariana Grande." She's even too young to get a role model. When I was her age ,
mother would take us to church to recite Bible verses. I slump my shoulders and let her break the
fourth egg on my head. This is so gross.
" I know a lot of things about you and you don't even know my favourite colour." She smirks and
giggles.
" Hey babe." Gray appears behind me and Kisses my temple.
" What are you guys... Damn , is that egg on your hair ?" He asks and stand beside me.
" All thanks to Kennedy. She made me play don't know the answer then break eggs on your hair."
Gray chuckles and watch both of us.
" Kenny , you played that with her."
" Hell yeah. Buddy couldn't even pass one simple test."
" I passed one. Your sleeping position."
" Just that. Jamal you wanna play ?" Kennedy asks and smirks at Gray.
" Fuck no. The last time she manipulate me to play it with her. I had straight seven eggs on my
head."
" You're the boss now. Come on , just one." She pouts.
I chuckle and nod at Gray. I really wanna watch Kennedy crack one egg on Gray's head. I can't
imagine his looks.
" You know you're gonna win this ?" I pressure.
" Fine. Just one." He grumbles.
" Sure thing. What's my middle name ?" Kennedy asks.
And that one question made Gray think like forever. Does she have a middle name at all ?
" Damn. Fuck , I hate work." Gray mutters glaring at Kennedy.
Kennedy chuckles and pick up one raw egg. Great, someone's going down.
" Anne or Annette I think."
" God , Gray really. Pick one." Kennedy whines.
" Fine. It's Willow."
" You're going down Gray." Kennedy chuckles and spin the egg.
" But that's your middle name." Gray protests. He hates the idea of little Kennedy cracking an egg
on his perfect locks.
" Gray , I don't even have a middle name."
.
~ALEXA~
.
Vladimir forced me to one of his house while i struggle to break free. He ceased my phone and
I'm sure a lot of people must have called. He toss me on his shoulders as he walks into his
mansion. His guards stand outside with their guns to watch the compound. I've been saying no
and he's not listening.
He climb upstairs with me on his shoulder. I try to squirm and free myself from his strong hold
but it's not working. Vladimir is well built and strong compared to me.
" Let go of me , you crazy fucker." I yell.
He drop me on my feet and smirk at me.
" Don't thirst my patience princess." He says and take off his jacket.
I bite my bottom lip and punch his cute face. He bites his tongue and look down at me. His
hands wrap around my neck and he tosses me on his bed.
" I don't wanna kill you but trust me , if you want it the hard way I'll give it to you. I'll kill you and
behead you and then send it to your fucked up parents for giving birth to a fucked up bitch. You're
gonna walk through that door and my men will accompany you to bring her to me. One wrong
move and you'll be gone forever."
" Fuck you. I won't." I yell and fight to free myself. He doesn't budge.
He grabs my neck tighter and press me against the bed. He pulls out his gun and press the cold
metal against my temple. I squirm and shudder. He pulls the hammer and one wrong move he's
pulling that trigger.
" You know if i kill you, I'm still gonna get her myself. Why don't you save yourself the stress and
be a good girl and bring her to me."
My heartbeat is rapid and I'm already sweating. You can't trick this man , you're just playing
with fire which means you'll just get hurt. I thought for a long while before answering.
" Fine , I'll bring her...."
..........
[8/4, 4:25 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 45
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I groan helplessly and scrub my scalp rather too aggressive to wash away the eggs . This is
frustrating. I shampoo my hair to get rid of the eggs under the shower. God remind me next time
not to play this type of game with Kennedy. Gray steps under the shower with me and I least
expect that. I mean there are two shower faucets in the bathroom.
He scrunch his face and scrubs his hair. Kennedy broke an egg on his head. So gross.
" She's so crazy..." He mutters scrubbing hard on his scalp.
I roll my eyes and turn around to back him as I wash my hair.
" Lemme help you with that." He says behind me.
My body tense with Gray standing behind me. He massages my scalp as the water rinse our
body .
" Why didn't you tell me Sarai was holding a flash drive yesterday when she entered my office ?"
He asks. I bite my lip and sigh.
" I'm sorry. I just don't wanna complicate things between you and your worker."
" How did you find out ?" I ask.
" She forgot to cancel whatever thing she wanted to do."
" And what's that ?"
He chuckles." Personal details of an important client of mine." He answers.
" Why would she want that ?"
" That's for me to handle." He replies. I roll my eyes and run my fingers through my hair.
" So what are you gonna do to her ?"
" Pretend like I don't know about her dirty game. I hate moles." Who doesn't hate them ? They are
the worst set of people ever.
" And you're gonna kill her afterwards ?" I ask and look at him above my shoulders.
He smirks and kiss my temple instead. That's his own answer. What a jerk.
" Do you ever think Damon would come back ?" I ask Gray. I turn to look at him and rub my palm
down my arms to rinse my skin.
" Maybe."
" What if he comes back ?" I ask. His grey orbs are glue to mine and his lips slightly parted.
He runs his fingers down my hair and wrap his free hand around my waist.
" If he comes back , that's a good news for Kennedy then."
" What about you ? Don't you miss him ?" I trail my fingers down his sculpted chest and along his
torso.
He sighs and gently cup my cheek rubbing his thumb pad slowly on my cheek.
" I do miss him. He's my brother so it's my responsibility to miss him." He says.
I keep quiet as we stare at each other. Yeah , he's making me hot in every places in my body
and I want him again. He smiles and pull my nude self to his skin to taste my lips. My eyes flutter
shut on their own as I welcome his heavenly lips. His left hand stay around my waist and grip
gently to my ass while the other cup my cheek to kiss him. My tongue move against his as our lips
savor each other.
My hands loop around his neck with our lips in motion. I moan into his mouth as goosebumps
takes over my skin. He leans me against the cold wall with her lips still engaged. I tug on his hair
and kiss him desperately. The kiss move from gentle to desperate and my legs are already
wrapped around his waist.
" Fuck , Tinkerbell..." He breathes out once we break from the kiss." If we don't stop , I'm gonna
take you right here." He smirks still holding to my form.
" I don't mind." I smirk and bite my bottom lip seductively.
" Are you on the pills already ?"
" Started taking those yesterday." I voice out and trail my fingers on his jawline.
" Then you're ready for me.." he says and take charge of my lips again.
.
****
.
" Mom , what now ?" Gray rambles on the phone fondling with my hair. He's been trying to braid
my hair to pigtails like forever.
I sit on his bed with his Calvin Klein briefs and t-shirt as Gray continues his terrible attempt on
braids. His mom called him and he wasn't that pleased. He avoided her calls and I had to scold
him to take the calls.
" Gray you're such a dick. You don't call , you don't text. You don't even care about anyone. All
you care about is your stupid business. What type of son are you ?" Her voice yells through the
speaker phone. Now I know where Gray got his usual curse words from. It runs in the blood.
I chuckle and roll my eyes.
" Look ma, I've been busy." Gray defends himself , huffing non-stop.
" Busy with what exactly ? You can't even get a good girl."
" Is that why you called ?" He whines and I'm sure he's clenching his jaw right now. Dude's
infuriated by his ma.
" Not really. My birthday is at the corner. And I'm sure you've forgotten about it. You don't even
know my birthday date. Most times I think you don't even remember my name."
" Mia. Seriously , mom, I didn't forget your birthday."
" What's the date ?"
" Mom it's two months from now and on the 17 to be precise. What exactly are you whining about
? Your birthday presents , I'm gonna get you your favorite jewel as usual." He says and mutters
fuck under his breath.
I jab my elbow on his ribs and he had to pinch my waist.
" You never gonna change. Antonio is throwing a party for me in his yacht in Canada. You're
coming."
" I should travel to Canada ?" He asks and for once stop battling with my hair.
He picks his phone and get off the bed. His phone's not on speaker anymore.
" Mom , I might be busy with work." He scoffs and slide his hand down his face.
She said something on the phone but I didn't hear a thing. Gray looks vexed and maybe bored.
" Yeah. I get it. Stop making me feel emotional with your continuous rambling reminding me that
Damon is better and he would never complain about your birthday. I'm gonna be there. Bye and I'll
call you back." He groans and hangs up.
I pull my knees to my chest and look at Gray.
" That was rude. You sound so annoying on the phone."
" You won't understand."
" Yeah , your usual phrase. She sounds bitter like she misses her son. You were being hard on
her and making her regret why she had to call you to force you to her birthday." I smile at him.
He drops his phone on the nightstand and sit next to me on the bed. His hands go behind my
back to wrap around my shoulders. He pull me to himself and kisses my temple.
" Maybe I was an asshole to her."
" A big time asshole. You should have listen to the desperation in her voice. I think it's been long
since she last saw you."
He rolls his eyes and lay his head on my laps. His black locks spread to every corner. I run my
fingers through his hair and watch how his eyes flutter shut with every touch.
" She's married to some wealthy man. She's supposed to be okay. Precise I'm always busy and I
can't always check on her."
" You're the only family left of her and you know that. I really haven't seen her and it's funny I
already liked her." I say.
He chuckles and nod slightly on my laps.
" She's cool but sometimes a crackhead. She's kinda hard on me sometimes when I was growing
up."
" What was Damon like ?"
He takes in a deep breath and shut his eyes. His eyelashes are perfect and even fuller than
mine. His eyes slowly parts and they meet mine.
" He wasn't bad. Always close to mom. I'm closest to my dad. We would work together and all that
bullshit."
" Yeah ?"
He nods again. " Kennedy looks just like him. Except for attitude. He hates being aggressive and
doesn't like to fight. I think I was the rebel. Got into countless fights when I was thirteen and I got
kicked out of so many highschools. Shit.." He chuckles and I laugh at his funny story. He is sure
like Kennedy. She got her fierce attitude from Gray.
" You're one hell of a kid when growing up."
" Yeah." He sighs and bites his bottom lip.
" Gray..." Kennedy calls out as she knocks on the door before opening.
She giggles and run into his room with her little purple swimsuits. I forgot there's a swimming
pool in his room.
" Yeesss." She squeals and get inside the water.
Gray sits up from my lap and cuss.
" Kennedy really. There's a pool outside the house."
" Yeah ?" She grins and shake her hair.
" Maybe you should talk to the architect never to build a pool inside a bedroom. I'm never getting
out. Hi Ariel , wanna join me ?" She winks.
I laugh and shake my head .
" What a kid." Gray mutters and lay back on my laps.
" Your room looks like a hotel, especially with a swimming pool in it." Kennedy says.
" How did you know what's a hotel like ? Did Jhene take you to one ?" Gray asks and I swat his
arms.
" Really , Gray. It's in the TV. A television." She groans and begins splashing water on herself.
" Don't splash water on my room." Gray whines. I love how both of them reacts. It's cute to watch.
" Whatever. I feel like I'm in the beach. Hey , Gray, won't you take Ariel and I to the beach ?" She
asks and bob her head on the water.
" No Kennedy." Gray replies. He's frustrated.
" You're always mean. Don't worry Ariel. When I turn fifteen we're always gonna hang out. We're
gonna go to the beach and sleep at the spa just trying to look glamorous." Gray looks up at me. I
smirk at him as he turns his head to look at Kennedy who's swimming.
" Fuck.."
" Gray I heard that. My five dollar." She demands and swim close to the deck.
" For what ?"
" For cursing." I say as Kennedy gives me a thumbs up.
" Fuck.."
" That makes it ten."
Gray rolls his eyes and playfully glares at me.
" You're supposed to be by my side." He whispers and tickles me.
" Gray no.." I laugh so loud but he didn't stop tickling me. My sides hurts when he decides to stop.
He's on top of me with his hands on either side of my head and we're staring at each other.
I swallow and breathe in. My heart is already beating with the way he looks at me. He leans
closer and I'm already anticipating for his lips. Kennedy clears her throat and that brought us to
reality.
Gray rolls his eyes into his head and bites his lip.
" That was cute though." We turn to look at and she's grinning at us.
I laugh and gently push Gray off me. Kennedy hums a song under her breath. She opens her
mouth to sing 'let it go' from Frozen but Gray stop her.
" Please don't sing. You sing terrible just like Nick."
" You're just jealous Gray. At least I don't sound like nails mixed with gravel." Kennedy huffs.
I bite the inside of my cheek to hold back my laughter. That didn't help. I throw my head back
and burst into a squeal of laughter. This is so embarrassing.
" Babe , really." Gray whines and shakes his head.
" You look cute." I giggle and poke his cheek.
" Aren't you supposed to be done swimming." Gray whines. He get off me and lay on the bed with
a pillow under his head.
" Hell no." She says and crash back on the water.
Gray picks up the remote control to turn on the TV. He scoot me closer to him so my legs are on
his.
" Gray , today is Saturday." Kennedy says and swim to the deck to lean her elbows on it.
" So what about Saturdays , hmm ?"
" I wanna go to the fun fair."
" What ?" Gray laughs and look down at her. She's serious.
" That's a good idea. I mean today is Saturday and she's gonna be gone by tomorrow. I'm gonna
miss her so we can just hang out today."
" That's my bestie. We're gonna go to the movies and play games. I'm gonna get dressed." She
squeal and jump out of the pool as she rush out of the room slamming the door shut.
" Fuck , my room's wet."
" So much for a pool in a bedroom. Crazy." I giggle and get off the bed.
" Where are you going ?"
" I need to clean the wet floor and get dressed. You should get dressed too. We shouldn't keep
Kennedy waiting." I wink and saunter off.
.
~GRAY~
.
This is so crazy.
We're in a funfair and i can't even remember ever going to one. Infact I've never been to one.
But Kennedy and Ariel thought it's a nice idea we come. I slow the car outside the park and the
crowd almost made me puke. Now I feel like a teenage dork.
" You're okay babe ?" Ariel asks.
I slowly turn my head to look at her. Her smirk is out of Earth. It literally makes me do anything.
She's so pretty and , ugh.
" Yeah. Theme park huh ?"
They giggles and step out of the car. I hate this. I just hate people staring at me like I'm Santa
Claus on summer weekend.
" Oh my God." Kennedy squeal and walk ahead of us.
" You don't like this idea right ?"
" You know I don't." I reply looking at every single person here.
" Trust me , it's gonna be fun."
" Have you been to this type of place before ?" I ask her keeping my eyes on Kennedy. I don't
want her to wander.
" Yeah. When I was sixteen."
" Yeah sixteen."
" Gray , breathe." She stop on her track and stand in front of me with both her hands on my chest.
" You just need to move out of your comfort zone once in a while." She says and I just stay quiet
looking into her eyes. She smiles and give me a quick kiss before turning around to take
Kennedy's hand.
The run to a booth selling cotton candy. I walk behind them and watch. I naturally hate
gatherings and to make it annoying this tiny ladies are already staring at me. Fuck.
" Want something ?" Ariel ask holding her candy.
" No , I'm good."
" You should taste this." She intertwine her free arms around mine.
" I wanna ride." Kennedy calls out and run to the direction of the merry go round.
Ariel releases her hands from mine and i wish she didn't. I watch her change a dollar bill to
coins and insert it inside a hole in the merry go round. I help her lift Kennedy to sit on it as it begins
going round. Kids.
" Hope you didn't bring a gun ?" Ariel asks stuffing her mouth with the cotton candy.
" You know I would. Any type of shit can happen."
" What ? What about Kennedy ? She don't wanna witness a shootout , it might affect her brain."
I chuckle and shake my head. Not Kennedy. That kid's weird. " She already witness one. Kid
didn't freak out or whimper. Hid inside my car and watch in awe. Said it's the most amazing thing
she's ever seen."
" What ?" She exclaim. I shrug as she breathes in. I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her
to my chest. I love the way she makes my heartbeat.
I admire the way she makes me want her every single seconds .
I love the way she smiles.
I love how she makes me feel and funny enough i love how she feels against me each time she
moans my name. It's the most beautiful thing ever. I had stay all night just to look into her
gorgeous eyes and pretty face. Just to watch her sleep. I love how she holds me each time we
sleep on the same bed. And the most beautiful thing ever is to wake up in the same bed with her.
What are all these feelings. Is this what people call love ? Her eyes lock with mine and just that
makes my heart skip. The way she looks at me. I tuck back her loose strands of hair behind her
ear and lean closer to take her lips in mine and maybe tell her how I love her. Even if I don't know
what that means but she gave me the meaning of love.
Someone throws a popcorn at me as we turn to look at that intruder.
" Kennedy."
" God , you guys have been standing there like forever with your endless staring competition. Why
don't you kiss her already and tell how you feel...."
What the !
..........
Damn. I wanted to hear him say i love you. Kennedy had to spoil it
I love you guys. And don't worry Alexa's drama is coming up in the next Chapter.
[8/4, 4:25 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 46
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
. That's so embarrassing. Gray and I pull away from each other and I rub my nape. Most people
look at us and go back to their business murmuring amongst themselves.
" How was your ride ?" I ask her and squat to her height.
" It was fun."
" Who bought you popcorn ?" Gray asks looking down at her.
" I bought it. From my cursing savings if you choose to ask." She rolls her eyes and stuff her
mouth filled with popcorns.
" How long have you been standing there ?" Gray asks.
" Long enough to count the stars in one night. You should see your faces. Chill , you look cute."
She giggles.
I blush and eat my cotton candy.
" Want some ?" I ask Gray.
" Hell no." He whines and shove his hands into his front pocket.
" Come on buddy , you don't wanna turn my offer down." I whisper to his ear. He groans and open
his mouth for me to stuff cotton candy in it.
" This taste terrible." He mutters , chewing the candy.
" Or maybe you're terrible." I kiss his cheek and turn to look at Kennedy who's grinning at us.
Weird kid.
" Come on. Let's play a game. I wanna ride a car." Kennedy says.
" A racing game ?"
She nods and grab my wrist as she starts walking. I turn around to look at Gray. He frowns and
shrugs before following us. Kennedy was serious. She paid for a racing game and I'm her
opponent.
" Let's see what you got Peterson." She chuckles evilly handling her game pad. First thing , how
did she know my last name ?
" How did you know my last name ?" I ask her.
" Don't mess with the boss. Game's starting."
I cuss and look back at my game. How am i supposed to play a car racing game ? I only play
Xbox and I'm terrible at it. Gray chuckles behind me as he wraps his arms around my waist to take
my pad.
" You play video games ?" I ask him as I watch him handle my pad.
He just laughs and kiss my hair.
" Ariel , you're cheating. You shouldn't let Gray play for you."
" Seriously , she's my girl and I can help her. You know she's gonna loose terribly." Gray says.
I lean into his chest and watch the two cars race on the game screen. Kennedy is such a
gamer. She maneuver her car to hit mine but Gray was better. He chuckles and increase the
speed till we get to the finish line. I squeal and scrunch my face at Kennedy who lost.
" You didn't win you know that right ?" Kennedy scrunch her nose and cross her arms.
Gray drops the pad and wrap his strong arms around my waist to pull me to him. He chuckles
against my hair and kiss my temple.
" Kennedy , admit. We won." Gray says.
" You shouldn't have helped her. Let's play another game. Gray , don't help her." Kennedy warns.
Gray laughs and nods. " Yes , boss."
We paid for another game and it's a fighting game. I breathe in because as usual I'm terrible.
Gray's still behind me , with his arms around my waist. For real , he didn't help but watch me get
beaten by Kennedy.
" You're going down.." She cackles and controls her avatar to beat the shit out of mine.
" Gray can you just help ?" I call out , cause I'm already loosing.
" Don't you dare , Jamal." Kennedy grins.
" I fuckin hate that name." He whines and lean his head on my shoulders.
" You owe me one dollar." Kennedy tells him , still kicking my ass. She won at first round and I'm
already infuriated.
" Fuck , babe. You're terrible." Gray laughs behind me.
" Ten dollars Gray." Kennedy said to Gray.
" Shit." He cuss and shove out the money and give it to Kennedy.
" That's a lot. That means I'm free to swear as I want through out today. Fuckin hell." He huffs
behind me.
I laugh as Kennedy takes the money. Round two begins and I'm just playing shit. Gray place his
hands on mine and help me control it.
" That's cheating."
" Breathe , Kennedy. You're a game freak and you'll always win." I can feel the humor in his voice.
I bet he smirk too.
" Yo .." I giggles as we team up together to beat up Kennedy's avatar.
" Fuck.." she exclaims once she lost.
" My ten dollars." Gray said to Kennedy as he drops the pad.
" Why ?"
" You said 'fuck' Kenny. And that's inappropriate for a seven year old. Ten dollars please.."
" Gray , it's supposed to be five."
" No. You're not allowed to swear. You're too young for that so you're giving me ten."
" Says the uncle who would pass out any minute if he doesn't swear." Kennedy mutters and slap
the money on Gray's palm.
" This is crazy." I laugh at both of them.
" I made you won , so you owe me a kiss." Gray whispers behind me.
" Adults. So gross." She whines and turn around to go to the bowling alley.
" Come on." She calls out to us and we follow.
" Yeah , she's the boss now." Gray mutters beside me.
" Shut up. " I laugh and take his hand in mine.
" So who's ready for bowling ?" Kennedy squeals , spinning the ball in her hand.
" Ariel you wanna bet ? I'm kicking your ass." She winks and smirks.
" Sure thing , madam." I pick up my ball and roll it down the alley. So bad I only could kick out
three out of ten pins.
" Ready ?" Kennedy smirks and rolls her ball down the alley. Gray chuckles deeply and watch us. I
nudge him in his ribs and he had to wince.
" Yo ho..." Kennedy squeals as her ball hit out almost all the pins.
" Yeah ? Watch me , munchies." I chuckle and roll my ball down the alley as all the pins comes
down.
" Yes. One kiss babe." I smirk at Gray. He chuckles and peck my lips.
" Seriously..." Kennedy mutters and cross her arms. I roll my eyes and turn to look at Kennedy
who's scowling.
" I won. Now what's my price."
" You're riding a rollercoaster with me." She grins and take my hand in hers.
I quickly turn around and meet eyes with Gray. He rolls his eyes and follow behind. Clearly , he's
tired.
" Hey hi.." I hear a female flirty voice. Kennedy and i stop walking as we turn around.
An average brunette with pretty tanned legs stops in front of Gray.
" I'm sorry. I truly admire you. Mind if I get an autograph ?" She asks sweetly.
" Sure." Gray tells her and raises his head to look at me. He mutters something under his breath. I
chuckle and watch him sign an autograph for the girl.
" He has turn into a celebrity already." Kennedy mutters.
" Thank you." The girl squeaks and saunters away.
" Can we just go home ?" Gray asks and stalk towards us.
" No." Kennedy replies adamantly and take my hand in hers as she begins walking. I shrug an arm
and turn around to look at Gray. He's behind us with his hands in his pockets and he's already
tired.
I giggle and shake my head at his faint smile he's trying to keep. I paid for Kennedy's ride as
she entered. She ask me to join her.
" Gray ?"
" You should go ahead. I'll be fine here." He says.
" Come on Gray. Live a little."
" I'm not riding a rollercoaster. That's fucked up." He defends.
" Whatever. Get us ice cream before we get back." I say to Gray and give him a quick kiss on the
cheek.
" You really wanna go with her ?" He mutters and wrap one hand around my waist to pull me to
himself.
" The ride's waiting." Kennedy whines. She's already getting tired.
" She needs company."
He rolls his eyes and look Into my eyes.
" You miss already ? I know. I'll be back." I kiss him one last time and get on the ride.
" Hold on tight." Kennedy squeals beside me as we fasten our seatbelts.
We squeal as the ride begins to turn slowly then faster. Kennedy cringe to my arm with her tiny
squeaking screams deafening my ears. I shut my eyes and breathe in to the air. My hair slap
against my skin as it dance to the wind.
" Ariel.." Kennedy says beside me.
" Hmm.."
" I don't feel like going , you know. But my mom , she's a drama queen sometimes. She's gonna
freak out and say I don't wanna be with her. Her place is boring. There's no you , no Gray or even
Lucifer. Except Meghan. She's annoying sometimes."
I chuckle and pull Kennedy to myself.
" You'll be fine okay. You won't stay long remember."
" She's not always at home. I've a old nanny there. Nanny who can't even dance." She says and
we both laugh.
" It's fine." I rub her little bicep and kiss her hair.
We stay quiet for seconds and then minutes as the ride keep on turning.
" Gray's so lucky to have you , you know. You're pretty and really nice. I wanna be your bride's
maid at your wedding." She says and i freeze.
Marriage ?
I'm not even ready for the wedding and she's talking about marriage.
I gulp and wrap my arms around her little figure as she leans into me. The ride halts after it's death
ride and we alight from the ride. Gray's nowhere to be seen.
" Where's Gray ?"
" Maybe around to get us ice cream." She beams and begins walking. She turns around and
motion for me to follow her.
I sigh and follow her. I see Gray holding two cups of ice cream. Obviously, he doesn't like the
idea because people won't stop ogling at him. He's just too perfect.
" Hey." He kisses my temple and give us the ice cream.
" Thank you." I smile at my cup and look up at him. His grey orbs lights in amusement and he
sighs.
" Enjoyed your ride ?" He asks.
" Yeah. It was fun. You missed." Kennedy says and we laugh.
" Come on , let's get you home."
" Hold on. Lemme play my last game. It's awesome." She squeaks and run to a booth.
" Fuck.." Gray mutters.
" Seriously. You gotta get used to it." I wink at him and begin eating my ice cream. He lazily strides
beside me with his hands stuck in his pockets.
" Yeah , I wanna shoot." Kennedy whines to the man at the booth. It's a shooting game. There
about ten plastic toy horses on the strings in his booth.
" You're not supposed to be shooting a gun." The man say to her. He lifts his head and meet eyes
with Gray.
" Um... Kennedy , maybe we should get you to a better game booth. You shouldn't shoot today." I
smile and pat Kennedy's hair.
" But why ?"
" Because , you're too young to shoot a gun." Gray says through gritted teeth. " Come on. We
should get you home." He takes her little hand in his and lead her away from the booth.
" Kennedy why would you wanna shoot a gun ?" Gray ask her.
She ignores him and snatch her hand from his to hold mine. I smile faintly and hold her hands
firmly.
" Can i play another last game before we leave ? I'm going to my mom's remember." She pouts
and pucker her lips. Nobody would resist that.
" Fine." Gray groans and sighs. He rolls his eyes and Kennedy rush to a game booth.
We stay behind and watch her with the other kids.
" Kids are so hard sometimes. Can't imagine having one right now." He mutters and sigh.
" It's gonna be cute you know. Changing diapers." I nudge him and chuckle.
" That shit ain't cute. It's just stressful."
I roll my eyes and cross my arms. Literally , he's telling me he doesn't want kids. What am I
expecting ? For heaven's sake , he's Gray Carter. I don't even want one anytime soon.
" Hey that's enough..." We heard chattering from Kennedy's game booth.
I throw my ice cream cup in a trashcan as we hurry to the noise. Oh my God.
" Kennedy.." Gray groans and try to stop her. She just got into a fight with an older girl , probably
ten years old. Kid's nose is already bleeding.
" Come on." I take Kennedy's hand and lead her away from the fight. Gray apologise to the kid's
parent and he had to give her some money. Buddy's pissed and really tired.
We walk back to his car as we stare at Kennedy. She doesn't even look bothered.
" I wanna watch a movie." She breaks the silence.
" Kennedy you just fought someone." Gray says.
" I broke her nose actually."
" And you're prideful about it ? What's your problem ? You just beat up a ten year old kid if I'm not
mistaking."
" I still wanna watch a movie." She whines.
" Get in the car." He orders and open the backseat for her.
She whines and get in. Gray slam the door shut and I quickly slide into the passenger seat
before he reaches to open mine. He rolls his eyes and get in the driver's seat.
The ride was intense and Gray looks stressed out , worse still tired.
" Am I gonna watch a movie ?"
" Kennedy , not today. You should stop being violent. You almost killed that kid." I say.
" Ugly blonde." She hisses and cross her arms dramatically.
So much for Kennedy. I shove out my phone and call Alexa. It just went straight to voicemail. I
type a message on my phone and sent it to her. This is too strange.
.
~ALEXA~
.
I look around the room and I'm tied to his chair. I've been tied against the chair after that
conversation we had about me bringing Ariel. I tried to trick him and probably run away but it was
fruitless. I almost got shot. He smashed my phone and right now I don't even have a phone.
Vladimir is a crackhead and he's so fuckin worse. I told him I can't imagine betraying my friend
nor my cousin. She's gone through a lot of shit and deceiving her to a much worse fate , is terrible.
" Dear, Alexa. Won't you give up yet ?" He asks. His deep blue eyes taunts me as usual. He shove
his hands in his pants and smirk at me. Why is the devil always beautiful ? Stupid fucker.
Can't believe I had sex with him. He even made me give him a strip tease because I refuse to
budge. I squirm on the chair and try to free myself from the knots of this rope. I don't even have
much clothing. I'm with just panties and bra. He would touch me whenever I say no and almost
made me give him a blow job.
" You're so pretty when you don't listen." He coo's and shove out his hands out of his pockets. He
walks slowly to me and stops right in front of me. He grabs my hair and raise my head up to look
at his pretty face.
" Why don't you give her up and save yourself from the suffering. You know I won't hesitate to pull
a trigger into your brain. I know where she stays. I'll get my boys to bring her to me and it's still the
same."
" You're crazy Vladimir. If you can get her yourself why use me ?"
" Because I don't wanna hurt her."
" Hurting her ? That means you're hurting Gray. Why don't you leave the poor girl out of your shit
business , you stupid dickhead."
He smirks and press his finger at the sides of my mouth. Is long fingers press against my skin
and it hurts.
" I'm gonna ask again. Will you bring her to me or not ?"
" Fuck you nigga."
He chuckles deadly and nods.
" Such a cunt. I'm gonna miss you , sweetness." He slightly pat my mouth and move backwards
from me.
He shove out his gun and point it to me. Fuck's sake , how did I get into this mess. I whimper
and breathe in and out.
" Changed your mind already ?"
" Go fuck yourself." I yell at him.
" Okay."
And that's it. He pulls the trigger.
............
Oh shit !
[8/4, 4:26 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 47
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Gray parks his car in his garage and we get out. Kennedy rush out of the car and race into the
house.
" Crazy kid."
" I bet she got that from you." I say closing my side door.
" I bet not. I'm not that crazy. She just literally broke someone's nose and act like it's nothing."
Gray sighs and turns around to my side.
" You've killed people and act like it's nothing." I smirk and grab his jacket collar to pull him closer.
" Really ?" He raises his brows and seductively bites his bottom lip.
" Yeah." I reply and wrap my arms around his neck. He smell so good. His breath fans my neck
and I close my eyes to lean into his gentle assault. His right hand move slowly on my thighs to my
hips as he bites my earlobe.
" Gray , we're outside."
" And this is my house." He whispers and suck the skin below my ear. I gasp to the feeling and tug
on his hair. He licks my skin and suck on it moving down to my neck. I throw my head back and
moan.
" Boss. Oh damn.." Nick mutters behind us. Gray groans and let go of me to look at Nick.
" I'm sorry. Just a tiny little emergency." He smiles at me.
" I'm coming." Gray replies. Nick nods his head and walk back into the house.
I giggle and wrap my arms around Gray from behind. I rest my cheek on his back and kiss his
back through his jacket.
" Thanks babe. For everything." I whisper and squeeze him gently.
" Thanks too." He turns around and wrap his hands around my waist. He cup my cheek and kiss
me. I smile in between the kiss and kiss back. He leans me gently against his car and deepens the
kiss. His lips is so soft as they move with mine. We pull apart from the kiss and touch foreheads
together.
" You look beautiful." He smiles and rub his thumb on my bottom lip.
" I'm going out. Need to check on the guys. And also Alexa."
" Should I tell Nick to drive you ?"
I shake my head sideways." I'll be fine Gray. You care too much about me." I pout.
" It's my duty." He says barely above a whisper. My cheeks flutter and my heartbeat hammers
against my chest. He always makes my heart beat faster for him.
" Becareful , will you ?"
" Yeah , I will." I kiss him one last time and peck his cheek before leaving.
I slide into my car and drive into the street. God Alexa. I just hope she's okay. She can't
practically avoid me after hanging out with Vladimir. That dude tried to kill me and now he's with
Alexa. It's not like he kidnapped her. They both act like they've known each other for ages now.
She won't do anything to hurt me right ? I halt outside her apartment and step out of the car. I shut
it and walk into the building. I press the elevator button and press her floor number. The ride was
awkward for me. I lean against the wall hoping Alexa would have a clear definition of what
happened and what's she doing with Vladimir. I really don't know why I haven't told Gray. Probably
because , I actually wanna sort this out before telling Gray.
The elevator slides open and I step out. I breathe in and knock on her door. There's no
response so I knocked again. Same thing. I twist her doorknob and it refuses to budge.
" Uh , are you looking for Alexa ?" A guy asks. He just step out of his apartment , probably he's
about going out .
" Yeah. Hi."
" Hi. She's not in. She's been absent since Friday I think. She didn't even attend frat yesterday and
that's strange. I think she traveled." He says and I nod in appreciation.
" Thank you very much. I really haven't heard from her since yesterday. I just decide to drop by."
" It's okay. If you find her , ask her If she's attending frat today since it's Saturday." I nod again.
The elevator arrives and we both step in. Now I'm terribly worried. Alexa would never stay out of
her apartment for two days and also never attends frat. She's part of the frat and would always go
to frat parties. What if something happens to her ? What if she went out with Vladimir ? What if.. A
lot of what if's find their way around my head and I'm about panicking.
" I'm George by the way. I've seen you at frat once or maybe twice." The guy starts a
conversation.
" Yeah. I party sometimes. I'm Ariel."
" It's a pleasure meeting you."
" You too." We walk out of the lobby together and i hurry to my car. I notice the way George gasp
to my car. He's driving a white Ford car compared to my Ferrari. I get that a lot. I wave at him one
last time and drive out of the lot.
I dial Piper's number and put my phone on loud speaker on my dashboard.
" Sup Ariel." Her voice chimes on the background.
" Hi , pipes. Are you at home ?"
" Yeah. You're coming over ?"
" Yeah, I'm close."
" I'm waiting. I made brownies." I could hear her giggle silently. I chuckle and roll my eyes before
hanging up.
I turn up the radio and speed into the crowdy streets. It's Saturday and so it's always crowded.
Either for people coming into the city or leaving. I pull up at the lot and get out of my car. I shut it
and look up at the blocks of flats.
Getting out of the elevator , I knock on their door and Brandon open up. He smiles at me as I
walk in. I stalk to the couch Piper is sitting and I sit next to her. SpongeBob SquarePants plays on
the TV screen and Piper has a bowl of popcorn on her laps.
" Sup birdie." She greets.
" Seriously." I chuckle and eat from her popcorn bowl.
" Sup munchies ?" Brandon chuckles and sits on the single couch.
" I'm good. What's up with you both ?"
" As you can see, we're watching SpongeBob SquarePants on a Saturday night , when we're
supposed to be at the frat house." Piper says and stuff her mouth with the popcorn.
" Talking about frat , are you guys parting today ?" I fold my legs on the couch and move my focus
toward the TV.
" I'm fuckin tired today. Brandon's got a date to plan for tomorrow. Dude don't wanna look
hangover by tomorrow." Piper chuckles. Brandon rolls his eyes with his cheeks flushed.
" Someone's got lucky , huh ?"
" Shut up." He laughs and shake his head.
" You need to see him. Fuck he's hot. Are you willing to share ?"
" Don't you go there." Brandon snap at Piper.
" That means he's hot." I muse.
" Fuckin hot. I'm literally feeling the hotness right now." Brandon chuckles including Piper and I.
Brandon changes the channels and settle for a movie. A Joker movie. I've seen this a lot of
times with Alexa.
" Have you heard from Alexa ? She's been out for ages and when I say ages , I mean since
yesterday after school."
" No. Called her and it's voicemail. Even drop a message and I don't know... Something seems off
huh ?"
" I think buddy went out with her boyfriend." Brandon says. I can't just explain she was with a
Russian gangster who almost took my life for the second time.
" But that's not a reason to actually switch off her phone. That's weird. What if she's at frat ?" Piper
asks and that makes a lot of sense. Alexa might be at frat. I mean she's a party freak. She might
skip her apartment for a whole day , she would never skip frat on Saturdays.
" So are you suggesting we attend frat ?" Brandon asks and wiggles his brows.
I laugh and pull my knees to my chest.
" That's not a bad idea." Piper says and look my way for approval.
" I don't really know. I didn't tell Gray I was gonna attend frat. I told him i was coming over to your
house."
" You missed his dick already , huh Ariel ?" Brandon asks and furrows his brows. He smirks and
bites his bottom lip.
My cheeks flush. I suck my bottom lip and roll my eyes.
" I don't know what you guys are talking about. I'm just saying , I didn't discuss frat with Gray."
" You can just call him now or text him you're having a girls night and you'll be home early." Piper
grins and wink with popcorns stuff with her mouth.
" We are gonna meet with Alexa too. No one's getting hurt." Brandon adds and grins.
" Alright , fine. But i don't have anything to wear." I admit.
The guys blinks their eyes at me and look down at my outfit. I'm wearing a white long sleeve
crop top with black joggers and white sneakers.
" You're fuckin hot Ariel. Bitch you're stupidly gorgeous. And also we're driving in our Ferrari."
Piper squeal.
I chuckle and dramatically whip my hair to the side with a wide smirk on my lips.
" I'm gonna go get dressed. We are storming a frat party tonight." Piper squeaks and run into the
hallway including Brandon.
I pull out my phone and dial Gray's number.
" You're coming home ?" He asks once he picks the call.
I chuckle and tuck my loose strands of hair behind my ear.
" Not really. But I'll be home early I promise. I just wanna attend frat party tonight with the guys."
" Frat ? Ariel seriously."
I roll my eyes and sigh.
" What if something happens ? What if I'm not there to look out for you..." Seriously. I'm not a kid
and I can basically take care of myself.
" Jamal.." I say and I'm sure he's rolling his eyes right now. He hates to be called Jamal.
" I'll be fine , i promise. Just frat and i won't get drunk. I will be home early and I want you to stay
awake for me. Will you ?"
He chuckles in the background and I could feel him run his hands down his hair.
" Please.."
" You know I can't resist this voice. I'm already missing you so badly." I blush and lick my bottom
lip.
" Someone's already getting wet talking to her boyfriend." Piper mutters from the hallway.
" Thanks, Gray. I'll be careful."
" Sure. Just don't get drunk."
I breathe in and hang up the call. Piper is already dressed. Surprising , she's wearing a red long
sleeve crop top and black joggers too with white sneakers.
" Oh baby Jesus. Seriously."
" What ." She look down at her outfit.
" I don't wanna look left out." She shrugs and wave her hand." Whatever okay. I'm having a good
time and I don't see anything wrong wearing same piece of clothing with my close girlfriend." She
pouts and crosses her arms.
Brandon walks into the living , looking flustered at our choice of clothing.
" Save the sermon for frat , Brandy. Let's get wasted." I say and get off the couch. We take the
elevator and Piper won't stop rapping to a song. The elevator descends and the doors slides open.
We enter my car and I speed into the evening. Piper turn on the radio and a classic song
blares out. They scoff in unison and tune endlessly. Finding nothing useful , Piper switch off the
radio.
" You know on Friday after school , I saw Alexa with that same man who shot at Gray and I at
Queen's. They were together coming out of his car." I say.
" What the fuck !" They exclaim.
" Why didn't you tell Gray ?" Brandon asks from the backseat.
" Maybe because I don't want him to get the wrong information on Alexa. I wanted to talk to her
and ask her about whatever thing I saw yesterday before telling Gray."
" But what if she's working for this same man ?" Piper asks. I shake my head sideways and sigh.
She would never do that.
" She's not Leslie. I don't wanna start assuming. I'm gonna talk to her and find out why was she
with him."
" Maybe they are dating. Because I'm not sure she knew about the man who cause that tantrum at
Queen's." Brandon says.
" Yeah. I think she might be involve with him one way or the other." Piper adds.
After few minutes of driving , we halt outside the frat house. This is the biggest frat house
among all the other frat houses. Eyes dart to my car as most people gasp. Some murmurs holding
their red cups. The outside is pretty occupied with almost drunk collegers scattered around the
house.
This isn't cool. We step out of the car and people won't stop ogling. They gawk at me or maybe
my car actually as we shut the door. We ignore the eyes and walk into the frat house. The loud
music blares through the speaker and it almost tear out my eardrums. People hand red cups on
our hands before walking past us. I promised Gray i wasn't gonna get drunk and I need to keep to
that promise. I hand my red cup to someone else and we saunter to the kitchen.
" I'm getting wasted." Piper mutters holding shots.
" I gotta attend Mass tomorrow and I'm skipping being hangover." I smile and pick one shot of
vodka.
We throw our heads back and chug down the shot. The taste is as aweful as i remember. I look
around the living room and it's occupied with drunk dancing people. Alexa is not in sight.
Something is wrong.
" Ariel." A familiar voice said beside me. I turn around to see Ryan.
" Hi Ryan."
" Damn , you look pretty." I blush and tuck my loose hair behind my ears.
" What you doing at frat ?" He asks after checking me out.
" To party of course." I reply. Brandon hand him a shot. Ryan smiles at him as appreciation before
taking the shot.
" You're always storming clubs lately. No offense , Gee. You look hot."
" Ryan , she's taken." Piper blinks her eyes and grin.
" I didn't forget. Can't take my eyes off her, you just gotta blame my eyes." Ryan says and chug
down his shot.
" Seen Alexa ?"
" No. Surprisingly , she didn't show up at frat yesterday and even today. Alexa is a frat freak. I
think she's out of town to see her parents." Ryan says. But that won't guarantee her switching off
her phone.
I breathe in and look at the guys. What if she's been kidnapped by Vladimir ? But why would he
do that ? They look comfortable around each other. It was obvious they've known each other for a
long time now. What if she's working for Vladimir ? What if she's not ? I need to confront her and
talk to Gray about Alexa and Vladimir.
I skip the rest shots and Ryan offered for me to dance with him. I stylishly told him no and his
face saddens. He quickly smile at me and we continued talking. Hazel and Leslie stalk into the
kitchen holding their red cups.
" Sup Ariel. Surprise to see you. Thought you should be storming clubs , Mrs Carter." Hazel smiles
and pour liquor in her red cup. Leslie couldn't meet my eyes and I liked it.
I ignore Hazel and lean close to Leslie who's drinking.
" Hey sis." I grin and whisper at her.
" I'm gonna go dance." Piper smiles at me and take Brandon's hand to the living room. Ryan
shoots me a genuine smile and walk out of the kitchen leaving just me, Hazel , Leslie and two
other drunk girls.
Leslie sighs and turn to look at me.
" Dude, you're pregnant , you're not supposed to be drinking." I whisper close to her to taunt her.
" What's that supposed to mean ?"
" It means you're expecting a baby and you don't even remember."
She scoffs and bites her bottom lip furiously.
" I like the fact that you're hurt. You always enjoy making me feel bad because you're little miss
perfect. You always find joy in hurting me because my pains are like music to you. Now look at
you , karma fucked you real hard. I wonder what's gonna happen if I decides to tell our parents." I
taunt her.
" I don't really know what you want with me."
" Bitch , you're a looser and I will never want anything from you." I scoff and slam my glass on the
counter.
" Why don't you tell mom you're pregnant." I suggest and smirk at her.
" Being pregnant doesn't mean you're better than me." She says through clench teeth.
" Yeah ? It means you're a looser. You don't even know what you want. Since you couldn't get
Gray to look at you , you thought you should make Reid yours. You thought you're trying to prove
a point to the world that you belong. That you can also get a good guy to look at you. Now look at
the outcome."
" Bitch , fuck you and mind your damn business. You're still a slut anyways."
" We'll see to do that." I smirk at Leslie and walk past her to the living room.
" Come on Ariel , let's dance." The guys call out to me as they drag me to the dance floor. I dance
to the music and this frat guys won't stop trying to woo me.
We dance and dance and I could barely feel my feet. I scurry outside the frat house to catch my
breath. My phone buzz in my pocket and i shove it out. It's a text message from Alexa. Alexa ? I
tap on the message to view it.
It reads.' hey cuz , are you busy ? We need to talk. Meet me at school's parking lot , ASAP.'
School's lot. But then why's she not at frat instead ?
...........
[8/4, 4:26 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 48
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
[ Unedited ]
.
I text Brandon and Piper that I'm leaving and apologize for not driving them back. Piper called
and told me to go ahead that they're fine and not ready to leave. My rings and I pull it out from my
pocket.
" Gray."
" Are you still at frat ?"
" Yeah but I'm about leaving. Alexa sent me a text to meet her at school's lot."
" Ariel , it's 10pm. You should come home."
" Gray I need to discuss something with her. It's been long I last saw her and we need to talk." I
say and slide into my car.
" Are you inside your car ?"
" Yeah."
" Come home straight. You shouldn't go there. Manny just called me that he saw Vladimir's men
around that frat house. Start coming home or I'm coming to get you."
I blink my eyes to the information and look around the parked cars for anything that look like
Vladimir. There's no one instead of fleet of cars around the park.
" Ariel."
" How did you know ?"
" Manny is around the frat house. I ask him to watch after you."
" Really Gray. I told you I'll be fine."
" I needed to be sure you're okay. Leave immediately , Manny's gonna follow you home." I roll my
eyes and look at my rearview mirror.
" Fine." I groan and scoff.
" I'll be waiting... For you." I blush and insert my key in the ignition.
Gray hangs up and I pull out of the lot. I drive into the night and there's a black car on my tail.
Obviously it's Manny. I turn up the radio and continue driving , my eyes not leaving the rearview
mirror. The car follow slowly behind me as I pull up at the underground parking lot of Gray's
house. I get out of the car and turn around to see the black car halt to a stop. Manny get out of the
car with Carl.
I roll my eyes and shut my door. Will i always run away from enemies. When will this ever end ?
I stomp into the house and sweep my palm down my hair.
" Gray , you don't know what you're doing." Reid's voice made me stop walking.
" Why are you worried about her ?" I hear Gray's voice. The conversation is coming from the
kitchen and I'm pretty sure they don't even know I just arrived.
I look around and quietly walk closer to the conversation. So much for eavesdropping.
" She's a threat Gray. She's gonna bring nothing but trouble to you. Your enemies are gonna strike
real hard on you through her. Why can't you just give her up."
" Reid , you should learn to mind your business."
" What did she do to you ? You're falling in love with her. This isn't you , what's she doing to you ?"
" I don't fuckin understand you bro. It's my business maybe you should let handle it."
" Really ? She is a threat to Summit. To you and to the empire we've built. You're not gonna let a
little girl bring down an empire we've built."
" We ?" I hear Gray chuckles. " Seriously , we ? Reid I built summit and not you."
" Oh.." That sort of sting a spot in Reid. Let's be sincere , that sort of hurt.
" Ten years Gray. I've known you for ten fuckin years. I was with you as a friend. I can never
believe you had a choose a woman over your own best friend. You don't know what you're doing.
You're falling in love with her and every single rival of yours are gonna hit you through her. They
know you value her a lot and they will use her to get at you. Why don't you think about your
precious empire and decipher what you really want. This isn't you. You're going weak and soft.
You know what you're dealing with you. I'm just being fuckin concern." I don't wanna look selfish
but Reid might be right.
Every single person who's coming after me is because of Gray. And to what I've come to
understand , Gray's got a lot of rivals. I think he hurt a lot of people just to get on top at a very
short period.
" Reid , do me a huge favor and stay out of my shit. Will you ?"
There's silence for a long time and Reid speak.
" Okay. I hope you know what you're doing." I hear footsteps towards the living room. I walk back
to the living room and pretend like I didn't just eavesdrop at their conversation.
Reid meet eyes with me and glare at me. He shove his hands into his pocket and slowly walk
to my frame. He stops in front of me and smirks. His red tongue swipe on his bottom lip alongside
with his death glare.
" Pretty little diva." He chuckles and walk past me.
I breathe in and walk to the kitchen. I hate to be the reason of their fights. Gray cares too much
for Reid and it's obvious Reid also cares about him too. Probably he's trying to save his friend from
something I don't even understand. The shit I don't understand is why he tried to touch me. Gray
sits on the counter stool with a stick of cigarette in between his lips. He looks up at me and smile.
" Hey." I smile back and nervously bite my bottom lip as I walk closer to him.
He wraps his right hand around my waist and pull me close to himself.
" How was frat ?" He asks and pull out the cancer stick to blow out the smoke to the opposite
direction.
" Great. How are you ?" I step in between his legs and run my fingers through his hair.
" I'm fine." He drops the half of the cigarette on the ashtray and wrap both hands around my waist.
" You look pretty." He says.
I chuckle and blush. My hands run through his hair as he watches my eyes.
" You look hot. Where's Kennedy."
" She almost made me go insane. She ask me to take her to the movies and I refuse. Buddy got
angry and ask to meet you. I told her you attend frat and she freaked out. Long story short , I
sedated her."
" You what ?" I exclaim and halt my hands on his hair.
" Gray she's seven."
" And act like she's seventeen. So possibly , she can handle a sedative. She almost made me
loose my mind." He sighs and runs his hands down my spine to my lower back.
I breathe in to his touch. His fingers rubs down my waist to cup my ass. I breathe in sharply and
look into his eyes. He smirks and also that sinister smirk of his takes my breath away.
" I heard what you said with Reid. I'm sorry about that." I say. He stays quiet while I run my hands
through his hair.
" What happened to your ass ?" He frowns and runs his hands down my back to my ass. I bite my
lip and turn around to sit on his laps. His hands snake around my waist as I sit properly on his
laps. I feel his growing bulge against me and I giggle.
" What happened to my ass ?" I ask and look at him above my shoulders. He shuts his eyes and
leans his head on my shoulder.
" It's a bit little." He whispers and open his eyes to meet mine. His smile is literally the best thing
I've ever seen.
I chuckle and bite the inside of my cheek and look away.
" Why did you send Manny and Carl after me ?"
" This is New York , babe. I can't afford to see you hurt." He says and inhale me. " You smell so
fuckin good." He says and bites my back softly.
I squirm and lean against his shirtless perfect body. My head rests on his shoulders as he
teases my shoulder blade. He bites into my skin gently and I squirm. He kisses my neck and suck
on it gently. My back is bare as his tongue glides against my skin tasting it in his warm mouth. I
shut my eyes and bite my lip not to moan. His hand slide up my hips to my stomach and he cup
my breast. He gives it a gentle squeeze through my crop as I moan.
" Why are you not wearing a bra ?" He whispers and gives it another squeeze.
" Because of my shirt." I reply in between moans. " It doesn't need a bra." I squirm against me and
he holds my waist to kill me still.
He chuckles quietly against my back and kiss my back. His finger flicks around my nipple as he
pinches it.
" Gray..." I moan.
" You know I can make you cum through this right ?" He asks and begins to twist my nipple gently.
I bite my lip a little too hard and moan. What if someone walks in , that won't be good.
" Gray , what if someone walks in ?" I ask.
" You're scared ? This is my house and I have every right."
I roll my eyes and stop him from assaulting my nipples. I turn around slightly to say something
but he stops me with his lips. He kisses me and squeeze my hips gently. I turn to sit on my side
and kiss him deeply. His tongues move against mine and our lips keep up the pace. He taste like
mint and cigarette mix together. He bites my bottom lip and rubs his hand down my back.
" You're so beautiful." He mutters in my mouth after we pull from the kiss. I shut my eyes and lean
my forehead on his.
" Come on." He grabs my waist and pull me to my feet. He lifts me up easily and toss me on his
shoulder. I giggle as he walks up the steps.
He twists his doorknob and opens his door. He walks in and shut the door with his foot and lay
me on his bed. I lay on my back close to Gray as I watch the ceiling.
" So why did you wanna see Alexa ?"
I blink my eyes and turn to my side so that both my hands are under my cheek.
" I saw her with Vladimir."
" What ? How come you're just telling me this ?" Gray asks , little less surprised as he looks at me.
I sigh and lay on top of him. My legs are on either side of him and my head rests on his chest and I
could hear his heartbeat.
" I'm sorry. I wanted to be sure about whatever thing i saw. Yesterday , she left school rather too
early. She said she is meeting up with someone. Surprisingly , I saw her getting out of a car with
Vladimir and they are about entering Sin's kitchen. They look normal like they've known each other
for ages." I explain.
Gray caresses my hair down my back and he's not saying a word.
" And she text you to meet her at school's park ?"
" Yeah. It's weird. I've been calling her number since yesterday and at first she didn't pick up the
call. Afterwards, it went straight to voicemail. Sounds weird right ? I think something is wrong."
" She dated Vladimir I think."
" What ?" I exclaim and raise my head to look at his face.
" I don't really know. She was his mistress or maybe girlfriend. They attend a party at Las Vegas
and that was my first time in seeing her. If you saw her with Vladimir then it means one thing .
Maybe Vladimir is using her to get to me through you."
" So when is this Vladimir gonna end ? Seriously , I'm tired of running. Running from things that
you have the solution to."
" It's not that easy."
" Really ?" I ask and chuckle dryly." Gray you took his deal that's supposed to give him a billion
dollars. You have more than a billion dollars in your account why not pay him off to leave me alone
if you really care about me."
" So what makes you think he wants money ?"
" Gray he wants money that's the reason he's after me and you."
Gray shakes his head and sighs.
" Ariel , he wants you not money."
" You know that's ridiculous. What do I have to offer him ? Nothing."
" So who said you won't be able to offer him something ? You're a lot Ariel and maybe you don't
know it yet."
" Then why does he have Alexa ? Why would she text me ?" I ask.
" There are two things Involved, Tinkerbell. It's either he's trying to use Alexa against you or
maybe he took her. Just breathe , I'm gonna ask Nick and Manny to go check it out. Are you okay
now ?"
I breathe in and nod.
" And also I have something to say."
He blinks his eyes and motion for me to go on.
" Leslie is pregnant and Reid's responsible."
" What !"
" Yeah , it's crazy. He asked her to get rid of it. I overheard their conversation in my house some
weeks ago." I sigh.
" What the fuck. That wasn't supposed to happen. He met her at a club and they sort of hook up
together. I thought it was gonna end there. He got her pregnant , fuck Reid."
" You knew they had something ?"
" It wasn't something. Like I said , it was supposed to be a one night stand. Reid doesn't give a
fuck about her , why would she get pregnant for Reid." Like it was her fault.
" Come here.." he calls out to me and pull me to his build. I lay my head on his shoulder and trail
my fingers down his stomach.
" I need to talk to Reid about this."
" Don't tell him I told you." I murmur.
" Why's that ?"
" It's annoying to watch you two fight." I smile at him and kiss his cheek.
" I get it."
" I need to take a bath." I say not bothering to get off of him.
" You need company ?" He asks and look down at my face with his seductive smirk.
" Thank you , Mr Carter. I'll be quick." I get off the bed and braid my hair to a ponytail.
" I am looking forward to going back to my apartment. I'm literally your roommate now."
" So what's wrong with that ? You have a hot roommate , what more do you want ?" He smirks
and raise his brows .
I roll my eyes and chuckle. I ignore his taunting smirk and go to the bathroom. I stare at the
mirror with my reflection staring back at me. Nothing makes any sense. Who sent me that text ?
Alexa ? Why would she do that to set me up with Vladimir. That's so absurd. I get undressed and
step on the shower. The warm water rinse my skin as it soothes it.
.
****
.
It's Sunday morning and i planned not to skip church. I quickly make breakfast as Kennedy
walks in. She looks so funny and it's obvious she just woke up.
" Are you okay ?" I ask her. She shakes her head and rub her eyes.
" Gray sedated me. I'm giving him pay back ?"
I laugh." He said you wanted to watch a movie. Afterwards you decided to see me."
" So what's wrong with that ? Who sedates a seven year old ? Gray's just annoying sometimes."
" Yeah , sorry about that. When are you leaving ?"
" Meghan will be here maybe in the afternoon."
" Meghan ?"
" Yeah. My mom's always busy. She runs her own cosmetic company and she's never available.
It's so annoying." She sighs and open the fridge to take out her orange juice.
" I'm really sorry about that. I made chicken nuggets and bread sticks. I need to attend church
today."
" So you go to church ?" She raises her brows and sits her glass of half consumed juice on the
counter.
I chuckle and flick her nose." I'm a Christian , so yes I go to church."
" Hmm.." she grins.
" Maybe you should take Gray along. My mom is a confused person. She literally doesn't belong to
any religion." She shrugs and I push her breakfast to her.
I chuckle and smile." She's a super model. She's probably busy and Gray. Damn , he's always
busy too. I should go take my bath."
She nods and smile at me. I rush out of the kitchen and bumped into someone. Does it have to
be Reid ? I walk past him and he doesn't look bothered. I heard him chattering with Kennedy and
she burst into laughter. I roll my eyes and climb up the stairs. My phone rings inside the
sweatpants I'm wearing. I pull it out and press the answer icon. It's Piper.
" Um , Ariel." She sounds nervous on the phone.
" Yeah ? Are you okay ?" I ask and opens the door to Gray's bedroom.
" I'm fine. It's Alexa."
" Oh my God. What happened to her ? Where's she ? Have you find her ?" I shut the door as Gray
turns to look at me.
" She's in the hospital." Piper replies.
" Hospital ? Woah. What happened ?"
She sighs on the phone. " She got shot. Someone dropped her body on her doorstep and the
frat guys saw her. She's in the hospital and we are not sure she's gonna survive. She's in coma
and barely breathing."
My breath got chocked on my throat and I barely could speak.
" Babe , are you okay ?" Gray asks getting up from his bed.
" Vladimir...."
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[8/4, 4:28 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 49
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I mutter to myself and smack the steering wheel at the stupid traffic. Alexa is in the hospital , but
why ? Did he shoot her ? I sigh and look ahead of the traffic , vehicles already started moving.
Gray chose to follow me but I refused. I wanted him to stay back while I rush to the hospital to
check on her. I just hope she's okay. But what if she's not ? They found her body on her doorpost.
I speed past other cars and halt outside the hospital. I rush out of my car and shut the door
furiously. I run into the hospital to the waiting room and Piper is waiting with Brandon.
" Ariel."
" What happened ? Where's she ?" I ask and take in deep breaths.
" She's in her hospital room. She got shot and someone dumped her almost unconscious body on
her doorstep. The frat guys who returned from frat yesterday night found her unconscious and
rush her here. We were informed yesterday but we had to check in today. The doctor in charge
ask us to call her mom." Piper explains.
" Where's she ? Are we allowed to see her ?"
" We're waiting for the doctor. She will be here any minute." Brandon says.
" Who would shoot her ? Alexa might be a savage wreck but she would never hurt anyone." Piper
says and rubs her palm down her arms.
" I don't really know what to say. The guy who attacked Gray and I at Queen's the other time was
a man called Vladimir. Do you think he shot her ?" I say.
" Why would he shot her ?" They ask at once.
" That's the shit. Gray told me they dated each other and I don't get it. They were together that
Friday afternoon about entering a restaurant. They look comfortable with each other and she
doesn't looked forced." I sweep my palm down my hair and sit down on one of their seats.
" So you're saying , this Vladimir guy maybe used her and shot her ?"
" I don't really know. I'm just hoping she will be fine so she can explain what's going on. I don't
wanna start to think she sold me out to Vladimir."
" Why's Vladimir after you instead of Gray ?" Brandon asks and sits next to me.
I exhale and facepalm myself with both my elbows on my knees.
" I don't know. Business gone wrong and Gray overshadowed him and maybe he got angry and
decides to go after me in order to hurt Gray. So pathetic." I sigh and hold my head on my hand.
" I think there's more to this story no one's saying. Maybe you should talk to Gray , to tell you what
he's not telling you. You know." Piper shrugs and shove her hands inside her back pocket of her
pants.
I roll my eyes and look around the waiting room. It's pretty occupied and for some reasons , it
reminds me of Leslie's last hospital visit. Now she's pregnant , what's she even thinking. I'm pretty
worried about her. Reid is the last person any girl should get pregnant for. He's too mysterious and
he's like a puzzle piece that nobody can solve. I bet Gray can't even solve Reid himself. Who
would wanna keep a baby for Reid.
" Are you her friends ?" A female doctor asks. She stares at us with her brows slightly furrows. I
look down at her name tag , it reads Kayla.
" Yes. Is she awake ?" I ask.
" No. It's worse than we thought. Come with me." She turns around and begin walking.
I look at the guys and motion for us to follow her. She walk down an hallway and she stops in
front of a room. She opens the door and step inside the room. We enter one after the other and i
sigh at Alexa's unconscious self. It's hard to survive this type of shot. She lays on the hospital bed
and her skin looks pale. Her face is covered with an oxygen mask while her right arm has an IV
needle on it. The monitor reads her heart beat and it's obvious it's not steady.
" It was a one gun shot but she lost a lot of blood before she was brought here. She undergo a
blood transfusion and we're hoping she may come out alive. I think she's slowly slipping into
coma." The doctor says and check Alexa's pulse.
" Woah. This is so crazy. She was fine at school on Friday and look at her , clothed in a hospital's
uniform. Will she ever be okay ? Can you give us an assurance ?" Brandon asks.
The doctor sighs and shift her gaze to Alexa and slowly over to us.
" I don't know. What's your relationship with the patient ?" She ask me.
" I'm her cousin."
" Can you call her parents ? That's if you can reach them."
I gulp and turn to look at Brandon and Piper before looking at the doctor.
" I'm not sure. They must be out of the country and Alexa's mom might develop a panic attack if
she finds her daughter in this type of state. We will call at once if she's awake." I say and give the
doctor a small smile.
" Alright. I'll leave you guys alone." She smiles warmly and walks out of the room.
" Oh my God.." I breathe in and take a proper look at Alexa.
" Please be safe. I can't imagine loosing a person that treats me like a sister." I sigh and take a
seat next to her bed.
Brandon stands close to the door with his hands in his pocket while Piper sits on the little space
on the bed. We stay quiet and watch Alexa for what seems like minutes.
" So she won't be at school for this next week ? This is so sad. I trust Alexa. She's so strong and
she can easily fight out of any situation." Brandon says and Piper and I nods at once. Brandon's
sorta right. Alexa barely goes to the hospital because she's allergic to the smell.
I grab her wrist and and rub her hand. Calling her parents wasn't a bad idea but of course they
will freak out. Her mom might have a panic attack since Alexa is the only child after Ace left and
decides not to show his face for his own reasons .
.
........
I quietly open Gray's bedroom door and shut it. He's nowhere to be found and Kennedy's
getting prepared to leave for her mom's. She's been whining about her stay at her mom's since I
return. I hear the sound of the shower and I was certain Gray was taking his bath. I stop by at the
length mirror and stare into my reflection. It's almost evening and I've been in Alexa's hospital
room since morning. She hasn't showed any signs or even make a move. I stalk to the bathroom
and lean against the door. Gray stands under the shower with both his hands on the wall while his
head looks down.
I remove my clothes and underwear as I keep them aside. I remove the hairband from my hair
and let it fall as I make my way to the shower. I step under the shower behind Gray. He tense to
his new presence but didn't bother to look around. I raise my hand and run it down his perfect
sculpted tanned back. He breathes in as I move my hand down his back.
I slowly trail my hand down his lower back and to his stomach. I could feel his body tense to
every of my touch. The water rinse down my skin as I touch every of his muscles and abs. I swipe
my tongue against his wet back and lick him up. I plant soft kisses on his back and move my hand
down his chest. I slowly run my hand down his region as I slowly wrap my hand around his already
hard sex.
He groans and breathes in sharply.
" Tinkerbell..." He moans when I move my hand up and down on him.
It feels so warm in my grasp as I begin moving my hand up and down against him. Gray moans
and continue to breathe in deeply. I kiss his back and pick up my pace on his sex. My tongue
kisses his back as I continue to stroke him. He cusses , groans and moans my name. Right now ,
I'd do anything to listen to his moans. It's the best music to my ears right now.
I make him turn around to look at me and his eyes are crowded with lust. He grabs my ass and
pulls me to him. His hand move up my back and cup my chin in his grasp. I raise my chin upwards
a bit to look into his eyes. His tall build tower above me and his thumb pad moves gently on my
bottom lip. I stroke him one last time and a quiet moan escape from his mouth. He leans down to
my height and kisses me. I kiss back and let go of him to wrap my arms around his neck. The kiss
turns from gentle to desperate. Our tongues move together and he pulls me closer to himself.
Goosebumps rise in my skin and I want him so badly. The fire in my body travel down my
stomach and settles in my core. I break from the kiss and kiss his neck. His eyes flutter shut as I
kiss down to his collarbone. The warm water flow down his body making me wetter. I kiss him
slowly to his chest and nipple and he moans my name. I move down to his abs and his lower
region as I squat to his lower heights. He looks down at me and his eyes almost drive me to
orgasm. They are lidded and dark with lust.
" Fuck , Tinkerbell." He moans as I slowly take him into my mouth.
He grabs my wet hair and guide me into him. I caress his back to his butt as I take him deeper
into my mouth. He moans and hold my hair to thrust into my mouth. I support my mouth with my
hand and hold him at the end to pick up the pace. I stroke him at the end and let my mouth work
the rest.
" Oh my God.. fuck princess." He moans.
I slowly take him out of my mouth and swipe my tongue around his shaft.
" Shit." He gasp and I could almost feel him twitch in my mouth. I swipe my tongue around it's
head again and wrap my lips around his shaft.
" Damn , I'm close.." He moans.
I stroke him a bit faster and take him into my mouth. He bites his bottom lip and groan when he
twitch inside my mouth. His orgasm spill inside my mouth and I smile at him. He looks satisfied as
he breathes in.
" You're fuckin driving me insane." He smirks down at me.
I stand on my feet as Gray pulls me to himself. He turns me around and lean me against the
wall. He looks into my eyes and kisses me again. He spreads my leg still kissing me as I feel his
finger thrust into me.
I moan in his mouth and let him kiss me as he want.
" I don't have a condom." He smirks and kiss my cheek slowly down to the corners of my mouth.
I'm too close to my orgasm and I barely could reply. His fingers slide out of me as he kisses my
neck to my collarbone. My feets are already weak due to his assualt.
" Are you taking the pills ?" He asks in between his assault.
I moan and nod.
" Good."
" I won't be easy on you." He whispers and licks my nipple. I shiver and moan to his touch. He
kisses my breast and wraps his warm lips around my nipple.
" Oh my God.." He nips on my nipples , suck and lick while his fingers slide in and out of me.
He pulls out his fingers and turn me around so my back is facing him. He pulls my waist to
himself and thrust into me slowly. I bite my lip and shut my eyes.
My stomach clenches as he feels himself inside me from behind. I moan as he thrusts in and
out of me. I throw my head back and moan out his name. His hand turn my head to look at him
above my shoulders as he kisses me. I strain my neck a bit as he thrusts in and out of me. We
break from the kiss as Gray fills my ears with his dirty swearing.
****
.
Kennedy sing me a song as I help her braid her hair. Her mom's step sister , Meghan is
supposed to be here and I'm wondering why she hasn't arrived. It's almost nightfall.
" Kennedy." A female voice knocks gently on the door and opens her door.
" Mommy." She jump from her bed and run to hug Jhene.
Jhene squat to Kennedy's height and hug her kid. Despite her crazy personality she still cares
about her daughter. I'm literally drunk right now , I mean who won't care for their daughter. Yeah my mom.
Jhene hugs her baby and caress her hair. I bet she hasn't noticed me cause she will be freaking
out right now.
" Did Gray swear in front of you ?" Jhene asks Kennedy who giggles.
" I made a lot of dollars from him because he would never stop swearing."
" That's my girl." Jhene grins and high five Kenny.
" Mom , meet my friend." Kennedy says and turns around.
Jhene raises her head as her eyes lock with mine. She blinks her eyes and stand to her feet.
Jhene is really classy. I mean she's rich and really pretty. She looks naturally pompous from a
wealthy family. Basically she goes to spa in Paris because of her personality.
She's popular and owns her own cosmetic line called Glamour. She should be competing with
the Kardashians right now. She's rich and far older than me. She is probably 27 or 28 and she
looks twenty three. Why would she sleep with Gray when she's older than Gray. So much for
having fun with the Carter's.
" You ? What are you doing here with my daughter ?" She scowls at me and walk past Kennedy to
where I'm sitting.
" I don't get it."
" You took Gray and you wanna take my daughter too ? What's wrong with you ? What exactly do
you really want ? Fame ?"
" Mom.."
" Quiet Kenny. Stay away from my kid."
" Sorry to disappoint you , I'm her babysitter."
" What the fuck is wrong with Gray ? So he couldn't look for someone to look after Kennedy and it
has to be your cheap ass. I fuckin hate you bitch."
I scoff and roll my eyes.
" Kenny , go get your bags and let's get out of here." Jhene orders and glares at me.
" Kenny , go get your bags." She commands again.
" Mom , that's not fair."
Jhene rolls her eyes and begin packing up for Kennedy.
" Slut." She mutters and arrange Kennedy's clothes.
.
~MEGHAN~
.
I look around Gray's Mansion and it hurts I missed it. I even missed him despite his ugly
attitude. I can't believe he had settle for that tiny college student. Jhene was taking Kennedy home
but I decide to stop by at the kitchen to have a word with Reid. Unfortunate best friend of Gray. I
bet Gray doesn't see him as his best friend. He would pick that ugly bitch over anyone. Ugly truth
is , Reid would do anything for Gray. What an idiot. I hated her. She made me go back to the strip
club and I had to loose my job because of her.
" You look wasted." I say and collect Reid's cigarette from his finger. I stick it into my mouth and
inhale the stick.
" Why are you back Meghan ?"
" To check on you. You don't look bad yourself. Except the fact that your so called buddy used you
to be on top. You're living under his shadow and it's pitiful. You're just one of his little minions. Oh
Gray." I chuckle and puff out the smoke.
" I hate the girl."
" Everyone hates her. She stole away everyone's joy and maybe I hate her more."
" She's fuckin annoying. I bet when she gets to find out , she's gonna run her mouth and talk shit
about everything. She's so fucked and I hate her."
" You know you don't hate her Reid. You'd kill to have her in bed , you just don't wanna admit it."
Reid turns to look at me and scoff.
" I see the way you look at her when no one's watching. You're just hurt she doesn't look at you
the way you want her to. You like her Reid but now you're pissed she prefers Gray's dick."
" I don't know what you're talking about."
Men. So easy to understand. Reid likes the girl or maybe he likes to get under her panties. The
shit is , he looks at her like she's the last girl on Earth. So stupid. I bet he's willing to give the bitch
anything. So unfortunate she chose Gray.
" Is that why you brought your girlfriend, Sarai to work for Gray. To take your place ?"
I chuckle and flick the ash of the cigarette.
" I'm not yet tired eating from Gray. I don't see anything wrong in bringing Sarai."
I wanted more and that tiny little girl is standing on the way. The only way to get her out is to
manipulate Reid into getting her out. And he's easily manipulated by just mere words. Gray is
someone you can't easily take on. He notices the slight thing and it's so annoying. He would fuck
you up once you tried to do shit to him.
" What are you plotting this time around ?" Reid asks.
" I want the girl dead."
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[8/4, 4:29 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 50
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I watch Jhene help her baby with her bags. She won't stop glaring at me and it's totally
annoying. What's her problem ? Yeah , because I'm dating Gray and she couldn't make him look
at her.
I ruffle Kennedy's hair and smile at her before slipping out of her room. I open Gray's bedroom
door and walk in. He sits on his bed with a laptop on his laps and he's typing. I roll my eyes and
shut the door.
" I thought you will stand there forever." Gray says as I walk to his bed.
" How come you notice everything ? Even the slightest thing ?" I ask and stand in front of him
beside the bed.
He chuckles and push the laptop aside from his laps. He grabs my waist and pull me down on
his laps.
" Where have you been ?" He whispers into my hair. " I've been looking for you all my life." He
continues , caressing my thighs.
I chuckle at his flirty attempt and smirk at him. He raises his brows and tilts his head to the side
waiting for an answer.
" I was right here my prince charming." I smile and brush his hair off his face.
" You're such a bad poet." He laughs. I bite my tongue and jab my elbows on his hard stomach.
" Come on , I'm just joking." He says and wraps his hand around my waist.
" I'm serious. Where did you go ?" He asks calmly this time. My head rest on his shoulders as I
trail my fingers up on his arms that's curl around my waist.
" I was with Kennedy. You know she's leaving today."
" I thought she isn't leaving. It's 6pm and Jhene or maybe Meghan isn't here either."
" Jhene's here. She was really mad because she saw me with her kid."
" What ? Is she fuckin..." He stops as the door swings open. Jhene smiles as she walks in. Her
smile turns into a scowl once her eyes settles on me on top of Gray's laps. What don't she
understand ? She has a baby for Damon , Gray's older brother. Why can't she move on ? The idea
of Jhene having an affair with Gray before irritates me to the core. I just don't like her attitude.
" Why didn't you knock Jhene ? Where are your manners ?" Gray growls at her. She had to smirk
and cross her arms.
" I'm sorry , I left them at home." Jhene shrugs and move her gaze from Gray to me. She had to
glare at me.
" Jhene , get out. You should go home and get your manners back."
She winces and bats her lashes surprisingly. " I should get out ?"
" Get out and knock."
She sighs and eyes my form before leaving. She shut the door furiously and knock gently.
Clearly she's embarrassed and angry.
" Why's she acting all angry ?" I ask and the knock comes again.
" Come in."
She slowly opens the door and walk in. She bites her bottom lip and close the door.
" We need to talk." She says and scowls at me. Now I feel like stabbing her eyes with a fork.
" What ? Kennedy's leaving today. What more do you want to talk about ?"
" Gray it's private. I don't get it , I mean you're acting all weird because of her. You seem to forget I
was once your proper girlfriend before she walked in." Jhene says .
Gray chuckles and caress my back.
" Is that what you wanna talk about ?" He asks.
Jhene rolls her eyes and shove her hands in her pea coat pockets. " So we can't talk private ?"
" No. You can say whatever thing you wanna say in front of her."
" Why did you introduce my kid to your girlfriend ? Even made her Kennedy's babysitter ? Why
would you do that ?"
Gray stares at her and stay quiet. I try to pry off his grasp around my hips to get off his laps but
Gray won't let me. He looks down at me and give me his warning eyes.
" Look, I don't care about you dating her , what I care about is you trying to make my daughter like
her. Why would you do that ? She's your niece and you thought it was a nice idea by introducing
your..." She looks me down." Toys to my kid.." Toys , jeez. I puff out my breath and bite the inside
of my cheek.
" Jhene , you should leave. She's not my toy and you know about it. You need to learn to accept
the fact that I'm not interested in you and I'll never be. She's my girlfriend. Now get your lame ass
out of my room now. I don't wanna force you to leave , so just get out." I can feel the anger laced
in his voice. He's angry and it's obvious he hates to hide it.
Jhene shoves her hands out of her coat pockets and chuckles darkly. She looks at me and nod
before turning to twist the doorknob.
" It's a pleasure talking to you , Mrs Carter." She gives me a mocking grin and step out of the
room. She shuts the door and all I heard is her boots fading away.
I take a deep breath and get off his laps. Thank God , he didn't stop me this time. I sweep my
hand down my hair and turn to look at Gray.
" Why's she that way ? I thought it wasn't a relationship."
" You know it's not. Why would I date her ? It was just sex. You should understand you're my first
date."
I roll my eyes and pick up the TV remote to switch on the TV.
" Tinkerbell."
" Gray , I'm fine. I hate going through this. Jealous exes and whatever thing you wanna call them."
I say and skip through the channels.
Gray scoots close to me and wrap his arms around my waist. His head nuzzles my neck as he
inhales me. I giggle at his act and he's already tickling me.
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" Gray , don't.." I laugh and fall flat on the bed.
" Just please stop." I laugh as he tickles me endlessly.
I laugh till my ribs hurts. He stops and rest both his hands at the side of my head since he's on
top of me.
" You're so beautiful." He smiles and kiss my cheek.
" Jhene isn't your type and don't let her be. She's just a jealous fuck head. We're cool ?" He muses
and licks his bottom lip. Did he have to do that ?
I stare right into his eyes and they are filled with emotions. I nod and wrap my legs around his
waist to pull him into me. I run my fingers through his hair and ruffle it. It's more longer than usual.
" You need a haircut." I tell him.
" I know. I've been too occupied." He mutters and peck my lips.
" Jamal." Kennedy knocks on the door before she gently twist the doorknob and opens the door. I
can't believe she's leaving today and I'm already missing her.
I bet Jhene won't be bringing her back.
" Busy ?" She smirks and cocks her brows at our position.
" Uh.." I gently push Gray off my body. He groans and sit up.
" You're leaving ?" I ask as Gray get off the bed.
" Yeah. I don't wanna go."
" You'll be back soon." Gray tells her.
" Mom doesn't like Ariel. What if she refuses to bring me back ?"
Gray smiles and squat to her height. " Then I'll get a lawyer." He winks at her and caresses her
hair.
" You wanna send my mom to jail or what ?" Kennedy inquires.
" You know I won't do that. Come on , let's walk you out." Gray stands up and take her hands as
they walk to the door.
I get out of bed and follow them downstairs. Kennedy thought it was nice to start singing one of
her favorite Disney songs.
" Thank God you're leaving. I've been trying to survive your terrible singing." Gray mutters still
holding to her wrists.
" What type of uncle are you ? You're supposed to be helpful and encouraging. Right Ariel ?" She
asks and turns her head to look at me.
" She's right Jamal. Kennedy is one of the best vocal singer I've ever heard."
" So much for lying." Gray chuckles.
Kennedy snatch her hands from Gray's grip and pinch his arm.
" Woah.." He exclaims. But Kennedy is already gone.
I laugh and almost choke on my laugh. Gray turns around and playfully glare at me.
" Don't even think about it." I smirk and roll my eyes as I walk past him. He grabs my arm and pull
me back gently pinning me against the wall.
" Don't even think about what ?" He smirks and leans his head close to my ears. We're right at the
stairs and anyone might walk in.
" Gray. Not here."
" I own this house and I have every right to touch you anywhere I want." He smirks and slowly rubs
his hands up my expose thighs because I'm wearing his t-shirt and just panties. " You're so fuckin
pretty.." He says and runs his hand up my thighs to my butt.
He kisses my neck and grab my ass. I moan. Kennedy's waiting for us downstairs and we're
here making out. Gray snap my panties against my skin and move back to stare at my face.
" Pretty villain." He smirks and turns to climb down the stairs.
I breathe out and climb down the stairs too. Gray's arguing with Kennedy again. I walk into the
living room and I'm faced with Meghan and Jhene. Meghan , again. She smirks and chew her gum
as she winks at me. Seriously.
" I'm gonna miss Ariel and not you. You sedated me , remember." Kennedy whines.
" Gray why would you do that ?" Jhene asks.
" You becareful okay. If your mommy acts crazy you call me and I'll come get you. Okay." Gray
says.
" Yeah. Bye Ariel." She runs to my figure and i had to squat a little considering I'm with just t-shirt.
Kennedy pecks my cheek and wave at me before she go back to her mom.
Jhene glares at me and walk out with Kennedy in her hand.
" Meghan." Gray calls her as he watches her. She tense and sighs.
" I'm sorry I fucked up. I really miss my job and everything. I thought she was one of this bitches ,
but it's obvious she's different." Meghan sighs and turns to look at me.
" I'm just gonna leave." She says.
" Sure." Gray replies flatly as Meghan walks out.
I fiddle with my fingers and look at Gray. He smirks and walk to my build. I giggle when his
hands wrap around my waist to lift me up. My legs are wrapped around his waist as my arms
drape around his neck.
" I miss her already." I whine as he takes the stairs.
" I know. Me too. She reminds me of Damon."
His hands hold tight to my waist as we walk to his room. I look so little compared to this man. He
opens his door with one hand and shut it. He walks to his bed and place on the bed close to the
edge. He caresses my stomach and push the t-shirt I'm wearing up. I giggle as he pecks my
cheek.
" Gray , don't."
" Don't what ?" He whispers and lean closer to me. His growing bulge press gently against me as
he raises his brows.
" We should talk."
" Alexa ? Nick followed you to the hospital and he told me everything. I think Vladimir shot her
because of you or probably me."
" Why do you always have people escort me around town ?" I ask.
" Because , you're my princess." He says and kisses my chest to my already hard nipples and he
had to bite it. I exclaim and squirm out of his hold.
" You're such a jerk." I chuckle and scrunch my face at him.
" Your cute jerk." He grabs both my legs and pull me to himself.
" I didn't get to taste you today." He says and play with the waistline of my panties.
I whimper and shudder. He trails his forefinger down my core as he rubs me through my
panties.
" Maybe I'm just gonna wait till I get back."
" Where you going ?" I ask him.
" Some place."
" Gray , it's Sunday." I groan.
He hums and move his right hand down my ankle.
" Don't do that. We're talking , don't try to distract me." I scoff.
He chuckles and lean forward to press his body against mine. He hold both my wrists in his one
hand and use the free one to caress my bottom lip.
" You missed me already , don't you ?"
" You know I won't let you leave." I say and squirm once his hands rub circles around my nipple.
" Don't try to bribe me." I manage to say. His gentle touch on my nipples already made me wet.
His lips licks on it through my shirt and he bites it gently this time. I gasp and moan.
" I need to handle business."
" It's almost 7:30 and it's Sunday. Where are you going ?"
He sighs and let go of my hand. " It's a bit important and it's a club. I need to meet up with
someone."
" I'm coming with you. You don't expect me to sit at home and do nothing. It's not like Kennedy's
here." I whine and cross my arms.
" You can't come. It's a bit dangerous and not good for you."
" As long as you're not going to kill anyone then I'm fine. I've seen you do dangerous and I'm
getting used to it. I wanna come." I sit up and pull my knees close to my chest.
" Fine." He groans and get off the bed.
" Go get ready and please don't dress sexy. I'm just going to meet up with someone."
" Whatever." I roll my eyes and he huffs. Gray walks to the closet to change and I did same too.
.
****
Gray halts his car outside an abandoned warehouse. I thought he said it's a club. This place
looks quiet except for the luxurious cars that designs the lot.
" Where's this place ?"
Gray smirks and chuckles and he unfasten his seatbelt. I did same too. I decide to wear a simple
orange colored t-shirt and black jeans and sneakers because , Mr grumpy doesn't want me to
wear a dress because he thinks i look hot. Gray steps out of his car and open my side door for me.
I get out and look around. It's so dark outside and I can't hear a single sound or even music.
" Gray , are we lost ?" He chuckles and once again ignore me and shut the doors.
He takes my hand and we begin walking to the abandoned warehouse. Gray's black leather
jacket is no different from the night. So dark. His boots rocks against the gravel as we reach the
door. He knock once as the doors lifts upwards slowly. A huge tatted man stands inside the dark
warehouse. I grip tightly to Gray's arm as he leads me inside without talking to the man. He didn't
even ask for any ID. Obviously he knows Gray.
We walk down a quiet hallway that's a bit dark except for a dark red bulb that illuminated the
hallway. A man opens the door for Gray as we walk closer. We pass the door and begin down the
stairs. Maybe I should have stayed at home. I don't ever listen.
" This place is weird. Gray where are we ?" I mutter beside me.
" Breathe princess." He assures me. I hear a faint sound of music coming from the door at the end
of the stairs. There stood another man with black suits as he opens the door for us. The blue disco
lights was the first thing that attacked my eyes as we step in.
" Woah.." I blink my eyes and look around. It's really a club but you'll never know.
" Got your answers yet ?" Gray asks and smirks at me.
" Are you the owner ?" I ask.
" Work that out yourself." He leads me to the bar and I won't stop gawking around. This place is
filled to the brim. The leather seats are occupied with rich business people with black and blue
suits. Most of them have ladies on their laps.
There are also strippers too , dancing around the pole. Alexa have taken me to a lot of clubs
but I've never been to a strip club before. Especially one like this. With expensive people and
maybe popular people.
" What should I get you sir ?" The bartender asks and smiles at me. I bet he owns it. Gray owns
this place. It's just like his life. Mysterious.
" Give the girl Sprite and keep an eye on her." Gray says to the bartender.
" Where are you going ?" I ask loudly enough for him to hear it because of the music.
" Some bad place. Stay here and don't leave the bar. Any person tries to flirt with you , tell them
your man is Gray Carter. Daniel.." he jab his head to the bartender." Will keep an eye on you."
" What type of bad place ?" I ask ignoring his long sermon. He sighs and groans.
" That's why I want you to stay at home. I need to settle some issues. Please stay here okay." He
says. I didn't say a word so he pulls me to him." Please..." He whispers. I nod and he gives me a
smile.
He kisses my cheek at once." Thank you." I roll my eyes and turn to the bartender who's still
watching patiently.
" Keep an eye on her. If anything happens to her , you're loosing your job." Gray tells Daniel slash
the bartender.
" Sure sir."
Gray gives me one last kiss on the cheek and saunters out of my presence. Now I feel bored
despite the fact that it's a club. Why's Alexa not here. Daniel offer me the Sprite but it's on a glass
with a straw too.
" Do you want anything else ?" He asks nicely.
" Thank you Daniel. I'm fine." I sit on the stool and take my drink.
" Sure." He goes back to attending to other customers but he won't stop checking on me every
second. Gray!
I sip my drink with the straw and look at the dance floor. A lady with little clothing walk past the
crowd with a tray on her hand. The thing that catch my eyes isn't the tray but the white substance
on the tray. She lowers the tray on the table. Men on black suits surrounds the table as they begin
to take this white substance. I have watched a lot of mob movies and i obviously know what's on
that tray.
" First time here ?" Daniel asks pouring a bottle of tequila in two glasses.
" Yeah." I turn my head to look at him and smile. He's good looking. He has his lips pierced and
ears too with his natural messy bed hair.
" And you're Mrs Carter ?" He smirks and push the glass to two girls who looks obviously drunk.
I chuckle." We're not married."
" I know. It's nice to meet you." I nod and he go back to attending to customers.
" Daniel ?" I call him. He quickly walk to me despite the fact that he was just taking someone's
order.
" I'm sorry to disturb. Who owns this place ?"
" You don't know ?" He asks , pretty baffled. I pout and shake my head sideways.
" Your boyfriend owns it." I nod and slurp on my drink.
Daniel chuckles and refill my glass before going back to drinking. A man appears beside me. He
leans his elbows on the counter and snap at another bartender. This one is less cute as Daniel.
He has dark blonde hair and he doesn't have any piercings.
" Brandy wine , please." The guy says behind me. He has a deep voice and I'm force to turn to my
side to take a good look at him. Surprisingly his eyes lock with mine and he smirks.
I gulp as we stare at ourselves like we've seen each other before. Okay he's the one who stares
at me like he has seen me before. I look down at his figure and take in his looks. He has brown
hair that's slightly tousled. His eyes are deep green and his lips is pierced at the top. He wears a
black leather jacket and his neck looks tatted. Yeah he's sort of good looking but bad. Gray might
be bad but this weird green eyes guy is worse.
" I know you." Was the first word that comes out of his mouth.
" Ariel." He continues and smirks. How did he know my name ? He looks down at me and he's
checking me out.
" I'm sorry I don't know you." I politely turn my head and look elsewhere. Daniel looks at me and
go back to his customers.
" Of course you don't." His deep voice answers. He's so close I didn't notice.
" I've been searching for you all my life. Where have you been ?"
......
Ooh. We've got a new bad character.
[8/4, 11:02 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 51
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Daniel comes back to me and look at this new occupant. The other bartender already give him
his drink.
" You want something ?" Daniel asks the guy.
" How much did Gray pay you to look after his little girlfriend ?" The guy asks Daniel.
" What do you really want , Cage ?" Daniel asks.
" Mind your business man , or I won't hold back to fuck you up." He threatens Daniel.
" If he do shit , call me okay. I'd better have Gray kill me or fire me than have you throw a punch at
me." He directs his last statement to the guy before leaving.
Cage or whatever his name is, chuckles and turns to look at me.
" Why did Gray have to bring you here , Ariel ?"
" How did you know my name ?"
He chuckles again and chug half his drink." You are Gray's. Who doesn't know you. You
shouldn't have come here in the first place . The fact that you're in his club doesn't mean they can't
hurt you." He winks and smirks.
" I don't know what you want with me."
" Maybe I want the same thing Gray wants from you. You're pretty and will make a good mistress."
He looks into my eyes and shift his gaze to my lips.
I roll my eyes and remove the straw from my drink and chug down the entire beverage down my
throat.
" Cage." I hear Gray's voice beside me. He looks at me and glares at Mr Cage.
" What the fuck are you doing with my girl ?"
For some awkward reasons Cage doesn't look frightened or even threatened.
" Sorry dad , i was telling her she's hot." Cage smirks and lift his glass to his lips to chug down the
remaining content of his wine.
" Get out Cage."
" I should get out because I told your girlfriend she's hot ? Don't cause a tantrum Gray. Look
around , everyone's got eyes on her." Cage says and smirks. Okay he's a little creepy but cute.
Gray clenches his fist and I had to hold his arm. I'm already on my feet and I'm in between them.
" I'm gonna leave bro." Cage says and stands up.
" Don't just leave , get out of my club. Don't come back , cause I won't be this friendly next time."
Cage chuckles and straightens his black jacket. He has a gun too , cause I see it in his jacket.
Cage smirks at me and leave. Gray licks his bottom lip and look around the club. It seems nobody
notice what happened between Gray and Cage , except for these men on black suits whom that
lady gave them the white powder. They look at me and go back to talking.
Gray turns back to me and lock eyes with me. He didn't say a word and I'm bothered.
" Daniel." Gray calls out to the bartender as he rush to him.
" Gray please don't. It wasn't his fault. He truly looked out for me , don't fire him."
" I wasn't going to fire him. Just wanted to punch him." Gray glares at Daniel and takes a deep
breath.
" Fuck off." Gray orders.
Daniel nods and go back to work. Gray grabs my arm and walk me out of the club. We step out
to the dark night as Gray opens the passenger door for me to get in. I slide in and he shuts the
door. He turns around and enter the driver's seat. The drive was terrible cause none of us decide
to start a conversation.
" You're okay ?" He breaks the silence.
" Yeah. Who was that ?"
" Who ? Cage ?"
" Yeah , Cage. He said he's been looking for me. He had to use the crazy line you used today.
What's up with him ?"
" Just some random person."
" You're always lying." I mutter and look out the window.
" I'm always lying ? Oh really ? Fuck."
" Then tell me who he was. Why did he act like that towards me. Like he wanted me."
" Everyone wants you Ariel."
" Why ?" I yell.
" Why ?" He yells back." Oh you want me to tell you ? Fine I'll tell you." He yells even louder than
usual. I flinch and move back to hit my side against the door.
" You make me mad sometimes." He says calmly and turn to look at me. He sighs and look back
at the road.
" I'm sorry that I yelled at you." That wasn't even an answer to what i needed. Why was Cage so
weird.
" He's a dick like Vladimir."
" And you did business with him too ? Outsmart him and took what belongs to him as well ?"
He chuckles and look at me. He smirks and bites his bottom lip.
" That's bad. You must have hurt a lot of people." I mutter.
" You basically don't trust me , do you ?"
" You know you're being.... I don't know what to call it. If I don't trust you then, I don't see reasons
on why I'm in a relationship with you. I trust you Gray."
" Then why did you just assume that i overshadowed Cage too. What happened between me and
Vladimir is not what you think. I wanted that Chinese affiliation. But then it wasn't possible because
they weren't searching. Vladimir went behind my back and took it . I can't just sit back and let him
keep it. I took what's mine."
" Now look at us. Vladimir won't stop till he hurts me. Now Cage."
" Cage shouldn't bother you including Vladimir. As long as you stay in my house nothing's gonna
happen to you."
" So what happens once i step out of your house ? They are gonna come after me as usual." I
scoff .
Gray place his right hand on my thighs and squeeze it gently.
" You know I won't let no one hurt you right ?" I doubt that sometimes.
" That doesn't matter Gray. Your enemies are too much."
" You don't have to freak out because of that. They want what I have. Something they couldn't
work for."
" And what's that ?"
He sighs , clearly bored of the conversation.
" Ariel, I don't want you to hate me. I've done a lot of bad things with bad people and sincerely I
don't want you to get involved with it. I care about you too much to let anything happen to you." He
says and briefly glance at the rearview mirror.
" What type of bad things Gray ?"
" Can you drive ?" He asks at once.
" Uh..."
He glances back at the rearview mirror again and open his compartment to bring out a gun. God
no , not again. I mentally freeze and look behind me. There's a car on our tail and it's almost close
to ours. Why can't they just give up !
" Drive , Tinkerbell." He says and shove out another gun from his jacket. So when am I supposed
to get used to this ?
He lets go of the steering wheel and motion for us to swap seats. Now I'm freaking out. He push
his seat back and lift me off my seat for me to take over the wheel. In less than few seconds we
swap seats and I'm driving.
" Why are they always after us ? When is this ever going to end ?" I yell. My hands tremble against
the wheel and I'm already whimpering. It's obvious if I continue this game with Gray then maybe I'll
come out dead.
God , why can't I hate him already ?
The car behind us appear beside us and I'm already loosing my mind.
" Ariel , breathe. Swerve to the left and slow down the speed." He says calmly. " Anxiety is gonna
take you out if you keep on driving like that." He winks and even smirk.
Seriously , like this is the time to wink or even smirk. I forgot sometimes that he's a crackhead.
I take several deep breaths as Gray pushes a button. His side mirror rolls down as Gray turns to
look at the driver. The car is tinted but I can bet there are more than two people in that car. Out of
nervousness , i swerve the car to the left as Gray pulls the trigger at the driver. I gasp and almost
loose control of the wheel. I tried my best not to look at the bloody mess. Gray's stunt seems to
alert the other occupants of the vehicle because they started shooting back.
" Ariel , duck." Gray says through gritted teeth as he shoots endlessly at the other vehicle.
This isn't helping. The bullet almost hit me and that made me panic. I sob and my eyes are
already blurry. I swear , bullet sounds are louder in real life than movies. I barely can hear a thing
and my hands are going weak because of shock. The shooting didn't end and I can hear both
shooters groan. I swerve and speed up , same time I had to slow down because they won't stop
shooting at each other. I need to go to church and plead for forgiveness. I don't know why my life
is filled with violence and danger.
" Fuck , babe." I turn to my side as Gray smirks at me.
He pulls the last trigger at the rivals and I had to look at the mess he created. The car's windows
are design with bullet holes and blood. I believe all the occupant are dead but Gray's bleeding. He
was shot.
" Gray you're bleeding." I remind him.
" Can you increase the speed ?" He asks calmly and shrug off his jacket. His plain white t-shirt is
blood stained. He was shot in his arm and he's not bothered.
" Gray , you're bleeding and you need to go the hospital."
" Tinkerbell ,I'm fine."
I whimper and grip tightly to the wheel. I'm really fed up of all this crazy stunt. How am I
supposed to behave normal with a bleeding boyfriend by my side.
" My penthouse." He says flatly and hold tight to his bleeding arm.
I roll my eyes and bite my lip. A tear slip out of my eyes and I didn't notice I'm crying.
" Tinkerbell."
" Just leave me alone." I sob and halt the car in front of his penthouse building.
I quickly hop out of the car to help him out but just like the annoying man he is , he gets out of
the car before I even get to his side. He shuts the door and flung his jacket over his shoulder. He
release the grip on his arm that was shot as he wraps his non injured hand around my waist.
" Gray , this isn't the time." I whine and unwrap his hands from me.
" This isn't even a hospital. You're bleeding." I panic.
He groans and hold my elbow as we walk into the lobby. We ignore the lady at the lobby as we
take the elevator. I pressed the button to his penthouse as the elevator ascend. I whimper and turn
to look at him. He still grips to his bleeding arm and shoot me a smile that simply says 'i'll be fine.'
How can I not panic. First we were attacked and he was shot. When is this ever ending ? The
elevator slides open and I help him out. He chuckles and type in his house code. The door opens
and we get in.
" Damn.." Gray push his jacket off his shoulders and pull the shirt above his head. It's obvious this
isn't the first time he was shot.
" What are we supposed to do ? You don't even have any kits at all. No Band-Aids , no scissors ,
nothing. Gray.."
" Tinkerbell , just come on." He hisses in pain and lead me to the kitchen.
He ask me to go to his room and retrieve a first aid kit. I never knew he had that. I search through
his room and finally found one. I'm already panicking and sooner than later I'm freaking out. Gray
sits on the kitchen stool still holding to his bleeding arm. Seriously , i never thought Gray would
ever be shot.
" I'll be fine. Stop panicking."
I roll my eyes and sit the first aid kit on the counter. I open it and rummage through the items.
" Take the scissors first. You can remove the bullet with that."
" What ?" I panic. " I can't remove a bullet. I don't even know how to do it." I breathe and try to
calm my panic state.
" Look at me."
I blink my teary eyes and look up at Gray's. He cup my cheek and run his blood stained thumb
pad on my cheek.
" I'm the one who's shot okay. Just take the scissors and pull out the bullet. Except you want me to
die of excess bleeding." He says.
I shake my head and sob. He pulls me to himself and kiss my forehead.
I take several deep breaths and pick up the scissors. My hand trembles and my feet are already
wobbly. I can do this. Breathe Ariel. I raise my head to look at his eyes. He smiles at me and
motion for me to go on. I pierce the scissors inside his skin and he didn't even wince. After several
battling, I remove the bullet.
Damn , I've never seen a bullet before. This one is tiny and weird. I drop the bullet on the
counter and clean his wound with alcohol. He watch every single move of mine and I'm
uncomfortable. I treat the wound and stitch it and bandage his arm. I put the instruments back
inside the first aid kit and wash my hands. I'm still angry at him. I don't even know when this will
ever stop. Each time we step out , we're always supposed to be vigilant because of some
psychotic assholes who won't leave me alone. Or probably us alone.
I take a quick shower and put on his t-shirt under my panties. I go back to the living room and
Gray's watching TV. He doesn't even look bothered that he just got shot. Maybe I'm just
overreacting. I cross my arms and lean against the doorway as i watch him. I think he hasn't notice
my presence or maybe he chose to pretend not to notice me.
" Ariel." He calls out and dart his head to my form.
I breathe out and push myself off the doorframe and stalk to the couch opposite the TV that he's
sitting. He grabs the hem of his shirt I'm wearing and pull me to himself. I fall on his laps and
straddle him.
" Are you still angry ?" He asks and pinch my nipple. Like this is the time to flirt with me.
I bite my lip and look down at my hands that rests on his chest. My gaze move to his bandage
arm that was shot.
" You know I'm angry." I scoff and swat his hand off my nipple.
He chuckles and grab my hips to pull me closer to him.
" I'm sorry." He says and wrap his arms around my waist. His head nuzzles my neck as his thumb
caress my lower back.
" I hate seeing you angry." He whispers and kiss my cheek.
" How are you feeling ?" I ask and thread my fingers through his hair.
" You're here , that's what matters." He kisses my cheek and then peck my lips.
I sigh and trail my fingers on his body. My finger graze gently on the bullet wound.
" I was scared. Thought I was gonna loose you." I mutter and raise my head to look into his eyes.
He leans his head on the headrest of the couch and look into my soul.
His eyes always hold so many emotions that I barely could fathom. We stay quiet as he lock
eyes with me. Goosebumps rise on my skin as he slowly trails his fingers on my leg to my thigh.
His eyes not breaking from mine. My heart beat hammers against my chest and he's making me
want him.
" Who are those people ? Why are they after you ?"
He smirks and sits up. He runs his fingers down my back and pull me to him. His lips slightly
brush against mine and he's not saying a word. He's avoiding my question. He plant soft kisses
down my neck to my chest. He holds the back of my neck and clasp his lips on mine. He's my
weakness. No matter how hard I've try to shut out all this crazy doubt about him , it's not always
working. I mean we got attacked and he's not bothered or even answering my questions.
I hopelessly wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him back. His hands move up my hips as
he desperately kisses me. I trail my fingers on his body making sure of his bullet wound. After our
desperate make out , we stop kissing as he leans his forehead against mine. Our breathing mix
with the temperature of the room and the sound coming out from the TV.
He slowly opens his eyes to lock eyes with mine. I raise my hand and trail my middle finger on
his jawline.
" You're cute when you're scared." He says.
Seriously. I was expecting an explanation of what happened and he had to tell me I'm cute
when I'm scared. I roll my eyes and drop my hands on my side.
" Who are they Gray ? Why where they after us ? Was it some of your enemies ? Who's Cage ?"
He stays silent and bites his lips without saying a word.
" Gray."
" What ?"
" Who are they ?" I ask getting impatient with his sickening attitude.
" You know who they are Ariel. They are gangsters."
" Gangsters ?" I ask and he didn't say a word.
" Gray , are you also one of them ?"
" Tinkerbell , drop it." He says dryly.
" I should drop it ?" Now I'm getting offended. I mean we were attacked and he was shot. So i
should just sit back and drink Coke and also assume everything's fine when clearly nothing is fine.
I get off his laps and stand up.
" Gray , I need explanations. Why can't you just tell me you're also part of it." I yell. He didn't
answer and I'm irritated.
God , why can't I hate him already. I bite my lip and watch him. His blank expression that's
glue to the TV. He looks up at me and yet he didn't say a word. Now I hate him. I turn my back and
walk out on him. I wish I can just leave him alone , but it's so hard and nearly impossible.
He's got me wrapped around his fingers.
..........
[8/4, 11:02 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 52
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I wake up to an empty bed the following morning. I rub my eyes and blink them. The bustling
and rustling of the busy city below us can be heard. I mean this is New York , what am I supposed
to expect.
I push the blanket aside and sit up on the bed with my feet not even close to the floor. I sigh and
walk to the floor to ceiling glass walls that view the city. I itch my eyelids and push the white
drapes aside. I look down at the city below the penthouse and they look tiny.
I go to the bathroom to brush my teeth and yesterday's incident flows into my head. Gangsters.
Gangsters who wants him dead and also they want me as bait to get whatever thing they need
from Gray. I don't even blame them that much. What ever shitty business Gray did , I'm sure he
hurt a lot of people. And this stupid shooting stunt isn't ending any time soon. I drop the toothbrush
and stare at my reflection. I look a bit weird because of last night's stunt. I walk out of the
bathroom and wonder where Gray is. I look around the living room and the sight of smoke almost
made me panic. Faint music plays in the living room and there's smoke coming from the kitchen.
" Jesus.." I cough. Gray just burnt an entire breakfast.
" What are you doing ?" I ask him and cough slightly.
He pouts and shrugs. I chuckle and look around the kitchen. He was trying to cook and
obviously , he burnt the kitchen.
" What did you do ?" I ask and pick up the spatula to point at him.
He chuckles. Thank God the smoke is almost out.
" You were sleeping and I wanted to be a good boyfriend , so i thought I should prepare you
something. I'm sorry , it's stupid , I burnt it." He shrugs and run his fingers through his hair.
I throw my head back and laugh. Now he's amused cause I just laughed at him.
" Jesus , Jamal."
He rolls his eyes and watch me carefully.
" You look pretty when you laugh at me." He says dryly.
I roll my eyes and help him clean the table.
" I should be at school today. Today is Monday."
" You're skipping class."
I raise my head to look at him. He winks at me above the rim of his glass as he drinks the
water. I sigh and bite my tongue.
" What about work ?"
" Same thing."
" Gray , really. I won't go to school today and i won't go to work. What am I supposed to tell Theo."
" That your boyfriend , Gray Carter ask you to skip work today because he wants to have an alone
time with his girlfriend. He doesn't have a choice."
I sigh and drop the napkin." But that's not fair. It's like you're intimidating him."
" That's exactly what I'm doing. He's a dick." He scoffs and drops the glass on the counter.
" I'm gonna think about it. I can't stay at home all day with you."
" I'm not hot enough ?" He leans his elbows on the counter and watch me with his seductive smirk.
I chuckle and bite my bottom lip." You're such a jerk. I didn't say that."
" Then what are you saying ?" He asks softly as he made his way to my side of the counter.
" Yes , Tinkerbell." He whispers in my ears and wraps his hands around my waist. I breathe into
the new feeling and blush.
The closeness of our body makes my body want him so badly. I lean against his chest as he
kisses my neck. Now i forgot I'm supposed to be asking about his arm.
" How's your arm ?" I ask.
" Better than ever." He answers against the skin of my neck.
I turn around to inspect his wound and he presses me against the counter so I can't escape. I
trace my fingers along the wound careful and he looks better. I mean he always looks better. He
doesn't even act like someone who got shot.
" This got me scared." I murmur and trace my fingers on the bandage.
" Thank God you're fine." I breathe out and wrap my arms around his torso.
" So you care about me this much ?" He asks and furrows his brows.
" Shut up ! You know I will always care about you. You make me happy Gray." I say and rest my
head on his chest still holding his waist.
" You make me happy too." He replies , barely above a whisper.
His right hand runs through my hair and he kisses my temple. I trace my fingers down his spine
and he gently lift me off the ground and sit me on the counter.
" I'm going home today , Gray."
" You know I won't let you." He says softly.
I chuckle and roll my eyes. " I have to. I've stayed with you more than two weeks now. Don't you
think I should go back to the apartment."
" What if someone comes after you and I'm not there to protect you ?"
I sigh and look up at his face.
" Gray , how long am i supposed to hide from all this drama. I'm serious , I'm tired of it. You don't
expect me to go around town being self cautious because of this stupid gangsters. I'm tired Gray. I
don't mean to sound selfish but I want my normal life back." I sigh and hop out of the counter.
I set out the bowl and ingredients to make pancakes for Gray and i. He isn't saying a word and
I'm in need of a word from him. I want him to say something. If he's not tired of this awkward
situation whereby any minute from now, some men are just gonna barge into our privacy just to
shoot at us. I swear , I'm already tired.
" Is Cage part of yesterday's shoot out ?" I ask mixing the ingredients.
" You ain't giving up , are you ?"
" Gray , if you want us to work out , you need to start telling me everything about you."
" I thought you know almost everything about me." He says sarcastically.
I huff and tap my finger on the countertop. He's being annoying right now.
" Are you also a gangster ?"
He looks irritated and bored.
" I don't wanna talk about it."
So that's it ? He doesn't wanna talk about it. It's no longer Vladimir now it's Cage. A green eyed
freak who's also his rival. How did I get myself in this mess ? I wasn't thinking obviously. Now I'm a
bait to everyone. To everyone who thinks it's smart to come after me just to get at Gray. I mix the
items on the bowl and place the pan on the stove to start cooking.
After taking out the pancakes on two different plates. I swirl syrup over my pancakes and little
on Gray's. I carry both plates to the living room and drop them on the glass table close to the
couch opposite the TV. Gray's watching a football game with the volume low. I bet he's not even
concentrating on it. It's obvious his mind has traveled to God knows where.
I ignore him completely and eat my breakfast in silence. He hasn't touched his yet and seriously
, I'm bothered. I look at him at the corner of my eyes and he looks deep in thoughts. I wanted to
ask him if he's okay and then i remembered I'm supposed to be angry at him. He owe me an
explanation and also an apology for making my life complicated.
"So you're not asking me if I'm eating or not , hmm ?" He asks and turns to look at me. Damn , that
smirk. It literally makes my heart beat.
I look straight at the TV and bite the inside of my cheek to keep me from blushing.
" What happened to the syrup ? Mine is empty."
" I thought you don't like it." I reply dryly , making sure I don't make eye contact with him. I feel him
smirk and he leans closer to me on the couch. I swallow and try to keep up with my angry facade.
Of course it's not possible. Gray's my addiction and my distraction.
He gently snatches my plate from me and chuckle at my playful glare at him.
" I can't believe you try to stay angry at me ?" He muses with a smirk and eat my pancakes.
" Gray that isn't yours." I whine.
" I see nothing wrong in wanting your food."
I roll my eyes and take a slice from his and eat. He only chuckles beside me and finish both
plates.
~~~
I wipe the plates with the napkin and arrange them back to their place. Gray walks into the
kitchen and I'm still mad at him. I ignore him and turn on the tap of the sink to wash my hands.
Suddenly , Gray wraps his arms around my waist from behind and kiss my nape. I shudder , trying
not to get tempted with his seduction.
He kisses down my nape to my shoulder blade as he kiss up to the side of my neck.
" Gray , don't." I warn but he doesn't listen.
He smirks against my skin and gently bites my neck. Surprisingly , I shut my eyes and collapse
to his touch. I bite my tongue to stop me from moaning but it's fruitless.
" I'm sorry." He whispers and kiss my hair.
" Sorry , for ?"
" Everything that I've put you through. I'm such an idiot for wanting something as beautiful as you.
And maybe I'm selfish for keeping you." He sighs and turns me around leaning me against the
counter.
His hands stay at the sides of my body as he kisses me. I part my lips giving him more entrance
and I moan.
" Take a shower with me ?" He asks after breaking from our intense make out.
I roll my eyes and swat his hands. He chuckles and lift me off the ground as my legs curl around
his waist. I squeal when he pinches my hips all the way to the bathroom. I'm visiting Alexa today
and Piper and Brandon texted me to ask if I'll be checking up on her. I rest both hands on the cold
wall of the bathroom as Gray sponge my skin gently. He kisses my hair from behind me as the
warm water rinse our skins. I get out of the shower while Gray stay back to rinse himself off the
lather.
.
***
.
I sing along the song from the radio as Gray drive us to the hospital. He chose to follow me for
security reasons. Said he doesn't want me to get hurt.
" You are sounding like Kennedy right now." He says.
I scrunch my face and jab my elbows on his ribs. He laughs to my crazy attempt of hurting him.
He didn't feel it at all.
" Why would you say that ?" I whine.
" Your voice."
" I sing great." I protest.
" I know. You sing really good but right now you're sounding like Kennedy."
I roll my eyes and cross my arms.
" Don't tell me you're mad." Gray says and place his hand on my lap.
I smile and swat his hand off my lap and I pull my knees to my chest.
" I'm sorry." He says. I bite my bottom lip and burst into laughter.
" You're cuter when you care." I smile and turn to look at him. I poke his cheek and pinch it.
He glares playfully at me. I watch him handle the wheel as we pull up at the hospital. We walk
inside the hospital and I'm nervous again. Most times i can't believe the fact that Alexa got shot.
It's so hard to believe. I open the door to her room and peek my head inside before stepping in.
She look just the same , pale and not even responding. Gray shuts the door and lean against the
wall close to the door with his hands tuck in his pockets.
" Why would Vladimir shot her ?" I ask no one in particular. I sit on the chair close to her bed and
sigh. Probably I'm the reason for her laying in the hospital. Maybe he wanted me dead and she
didn't want it to happen.
" Manny. Where are you ?" Gray speaks on the phone.
I didn't hear the other voice from the background. With one hand holding his phone , his other
hand smooth his hair.
" Vladimir is not in the country ?" Gray sighs and hangs up , shoving his phone in his jacket.
" What happened ?" I ask.
" Vlad flew out of the country. I think he's in Russia. Maybe he shot her afterwards and left the
country. He's such a pussy."
I sigh and look at the monitor. She's not even showing any sign of survival.
" Oh my God. I'm sorry we...." I dart my head to the door to see Piper and Brandon. I don't know
what made them freeze but I'm certain it's Gray.
I chuckle and shake my head sideways.
" Oh. Hey , hi." They say to Gray. Gray smiles warmly and nods.
" When did you arrive ?" Piper asks sitting next to me on Alexa's bed.
" Not quite long."
" Have you seen the doctor ?" Brandon asks.
" No. Haven't seen any doctor since I arrive." I heave a deep breath and slide my hand down my
face.
" I'm gonna wait outside. Gotta take this." Gray waves his phone at me and walks out.
" We didn't expect you'd bring your boyfriend , girl." They muses.
I roll my eyes and cross my arms.
" You skip school today. Are you gonna go to work ?"
" Gray won't let me. I can't protest on that. He called Theo and told him I'll not be coming to work
today."
They giggles and ruffles my hair.
" Stop it." I laugh and swat their hands away.
The doctor from the other day walks in holding her clipboard. She smiles at us and walk to the
other side of Alexa's bed. She's still breathing through oxygen.
" How's she ?" We ask the doctor.
" Same. We hope she's gonna get better though." The doctor sighs and holds Alexa's wrist to
check her pulse .
She scribbles something on her clipboard and look back at her heart rate on the monitor. She
sighs deeply and lastly move her gaze back to Alexa.
" You should keep on hoping. She might get better. She bled so much before she was brought
here. It's one of the reasons she's barely responding."
I nod and the doctor walks out. I look at Brandon and Piper who looks speechless as well.
" So what's gonna happen if she doesn't make it ?" I ask.
" Ariel , I thought you wanted to be a nun. Where's your faith ?" Piper asks and smirks.
I chuckle and stare at her in awe." Piper , you're not religious." Brandon laughs too and shakes
his head.
" Sincerely , I believe she'll will be fine. She's gonna fight it out. She's a strong woman." Brandon
says.
" So who else thinks Brandon should be a therapist or maybe a motivational speaker ?" I ask.
Piper and Brandon throws their head back and laugh.
" I support." Piper adds. Brandon rolls his eyes and shove his hands in his pockets.
" How was class ?"
" Terrible as fuck. I also need to copy from your statistics paper." Piper says.
" You're tripping."
" I ain't fuckin kidding , boo. I can't think about anything actually. So tomorrow when coming to
school , bring it to school."
" Yes , mother." I huff and bite my tongue.
" What's up with Jamie ?" I ask.
" Damn girl. That nigga is a virgin." Piper burst out.
" What the fuck !" Brandon exclaims.
" Can you please be easy ? You don't wanna wake her up." I utter. The guys chuckles.
" Fuck , Ariel she's in coma. And by the way, we want her to be awake."
" Whatever. Back to that Jamie. Piper you took his virginity ?"
" Fuck , yeah." She smirks and shuts her eyes trying to fantasize whatever thing she did with
Jamie.
" You need to see his face when I go down on him. Shit." Piper emphasizes.
" Okay , that's gross. It's enough."
" Yeah , totally gross." Brandon adds and burst into laughter.
.
~~~
We left after spending hours at Alexa's hospital room. I had to argue with Gray countless times
about sending me home but he didn't listen. After taking some strange call he decides to take me
back to my apartment. I walk into the apartment and shut the door behind me. This feels like
forever. I hear chatters coming from the kitchen and i know that voice. Leslie and her best friend ,
Hazel.
" Look who decides to show up." Leslie smirks at me.
" Hi , Ariel." Hazel grins and stuff her mouth with baked beans.
" So you got rid of it ? And you're celebrating it? " I cross my arms and lean against the doorframe.
" Yeah , Hallelujah." Leslie glares at me and roll her eyes.
" You're such a shitty disgrace." I retort.
" I beg your pardon ! Bitch mind your business." Leslie fires back.
" I wish you can also listen to your dumb advice of minding your business. It's stupid your precious
parents didn't find out about it." I scoff and turn to go to my room.
***
.
Piper and I walk quickly down the hospital hallway the following day after school. Gray as usual
asked Nick to drive me to school even if I'm hanging around my apartment now. My parents called
earlier today , saying I should come home with Leslie for family dinner that she misses us and
would love to see us.
We open the door and step inside the room. I shut the door and stare at Alexa's supposed
room. It wasn't the same as yesterday. Piper and I look around and it's obviously her room. But
something is wrong , she's missing.
..............
Oh my God !
Who do you think is behind Alexa's disappearance ?
[8/4, 11:03 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 53
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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Okay Ariel.
Don't panic. Think positive. Maybe the doctor's took her out for some treatment and they couldn't
do the treatment in her room.
What if they shot her again ?
What if she's kidnapped ?
What if she's dead ?
What if ?
Jesus , for Christ sake think positive. If anything happens to her , her parents will never forgive
me. No matter how hard I try to apologise.
" What the fuck ! Where the fuck is she ? She was right here , right ?" Piper rambles.
I thought I'm the only one who's panicking.
" Okay. We should look at the bright side. She might be around. Let's check under the bed. Maybe
she was attacked by some weirdo and she was pushed under the bed." I say.
Piper looks at me weirdly and blink her eyes. God , why's this even happening in the first place.
Obviously I know why , I said i don't want a college student as a boyfriend and then I chose to date
a mystery man called Gray Carter. So much for falling In love. Piper and I made a mistake by
looking under the hospital bed and then we freaked out.
" What the fuck !" Piper scream out panicking.
The doctor Kayla , rushes in as she stares at us totally baffled.
" What the hell is going on in this hospital of yours ? Where's she ?" I ask and point to Alexa's bed.
" What are you talking about ?" The doctor stutters.
" There's a fuckin dead body under her bed and she's no where to be found." Piper yells.
Another doctor walks in and it's a man. He looks at us totally bewildered. It's like he heard our
conversation.
" What's going on ?" The male doctor asks.
" Our friend was admitted here and she's in coma. We came in to check on her and she's no
where to be found. There's a dead man under her bed. What is wrong with this hospital ?" I cross
my arm and whimper.
I just saw a dead body and just a little hope is the only thing that's keeping me from panicking.
Infact I panicked. The male doctor squat to look under the bed as he gasp. He drags the body out
with his gloved hand and his face was covered with his suit jacket. I look the other side as the
doctor removed the jacket from his face.
" Holy fuck." Piper exclaims.
I dart my head back to the body and it's a man. He has tattoos because few are seen around his
neck. He was stabbed in the eyes and it's obvious it was a syringe and lastly he looks pale.
" He was overdosed." The male doctor says and stand to his feet.
" Overdosed ?" Piper and I ask.
" Yes. Maybe he came here to hurt her and probably overdosed her but he couldn't succeed. Now
the question is , who overdosed him instead ? And where's the patient ?"
" We're not dectectives. You should be answering that , not us." Piper replies , sarcastically.
I walk to the body to take a proper look at it. It's a Russian man. My mind snap to one person.
Vladimir. He sent him to kill her but someone else killed him and kidnapped her body. But who ?
Shared on whatsapp by Martino.
" Look , we don't care who did it but , you should look for our friend. She can't go missing just like
that. What's even wrong with your staff ? Your jobs was to look after your patients and not to get
busy while intruders try to murder them." I scoff and drag Piper out of Alexa's hospital ward.
" Who do you think would wanna kill her again ?" Piper asks on our way down the hall.
" Same person who shot her ?"
" Vladimir."
I nod.
" But why ? I mean he shot her once and why's he trying to kill her again ?"
" It's obvious. He didn't succeed in taking her life and he found out she's still alive. He needs to
complete the mission." I sigh as we step out of the hospital.
" Should we call her parents ?"
" I don't know what to do anymore. Calling her parents isn't a bad idea but her mom has health
issues. She might easily have a panic attack and maybe exaggerate everything."
Nick rolls down the window of my car and step out.
" Everything okay princess ? How's Alexa ? Is she okay ?" He asks.
I sigh and cross my arms and hands are full length and you have the address of the room all this
while his and shake my head sideways. " She's missing."
" The fuck ! What you talking about ?"
" We checked in , in her ward and she's no where to be found. We saw a dead Russian man under
her bed and he was overdosed." I explain.
" Vladimir ?" Nick asks. I nod.
" He's out of the country , right ?"
" Exactly my point. If someone tried to overdosed her and he couldn't. Then who took her body ?
She's in coma right ?" Nick asks and I nod again.
" Ariel , you're not safe if she's missing. Someone who took her body might come after you. You
should skip work today."
" And get fired ?"
" You're Gray's girlfriend , no one's gonna fire you."
I scoff and walk past him to get in the car. I slide into the passenger seat and shut the door.
" I'm gonna take the cab." Piper says from outside.
" Get in Piper , Nick's gonna drop you off." I turn to look at her and motion for her to get in. She
shrugs and get in the backseat.
Nick huffs and enter the driver's seat and ignite the engine. I turn on the radio as he begins
driving.
" So what are you planning to do Ariel ?" Piper asks.
I glance briefly at her through the rearview mirror. I sigh and look back at the window.
" I swear I don't know." Maybe I just want my normal life back. Not some hard life where I can't be
free from psychotic shooters.
" I'm gonna talk to Gray about it. Manny's gonna look through the ward for any suspects." Nick
utters.
" But how come they don't have surveillance cameras around the hospital ? For fuck's sake , they
are supposed to be watchful of their patients not the other way round." Piper says.
" I'm scared." I mutter to myself.
I give Piper's direction to Nick and he stops in front of her apartment.
" Bye , Ariel. Becareful okay."
" Sure. Regards to Brandon." I smile at her and she nods.
She get out of the car and shuts the door.
" I need to be at work today." I say to Nick once we're at the road.
" Ariel your cousin is missing. The least you could do is stay guarded."
" So you're saying I'm not allowed to go to work. Nick I skipped work yesterday."
" And you're not gonna die if you skip today. I need to take you to Gray's house. It's my
responsibility to see to your safety or I'm gonna pay with my life."
" Fine. Can we go to her apartment ?"
" No. I need to drop you off first. I'm sorry Ariel."
I chew on my bottom lip and look out the window. After several attempts of talking to Nick to
take me home so I can I go to work , it was fruitless. He halts the car in the garage and we get out.
God I'm back to his house again. I shut the car angrily and walk ahead of him to the house. I cross
my arms and glance around the living room. Gray's talking with Reid and Manny is at the corner
with his hands in his slacks pockets.
Gray smokes his cigarette while Reid is smoking a pipe. Gray hasn't noticed me yet. He's busy
talking about Cage's arrival and I'm left to wonder who's really this Cage.
" Boss." Nick appears from beside me.
He turns around and his eyes falls on my form. I sigh and walk past them to his bedroom
upstairs. I shut the door and fling my bag on the couch. I crouch next to it and turn the TV on
hoping to see something useful on TV.
" Tinkerbell." I hear that all too familiar voice.
He sits next to me on the couch and kisses my temple.
" Gray, I skipped work today. "
" I know. Nick told me." He says, barely audible as kisses my hair again.
" Alexa is sorta of missing. We visited the hospital and she's not there except for the dead body of
a Russian man whom I believe Vladimir must have sent him. Why's this happening Gray ? Will this
ever end ?"
" Come here." He coo's and bring me to sit on his lap.
" I don't want you to worry okay. She will be fine. I already send Carl and Nick to check out what
happened. Vladimir is out of the country. I wanted to give him a single message and the bitch is no
where to be found. And about your internship , I'll take care of that. Theo won't say a word , i
promise you." I sigh and nod.
" Happy now ?" He asks and caress my hips. I chuckle and shake my head sideways.
" What if they come after me ?"
" Then they have to come through me first. I won't hold back in hurting Vladimir this time."
" Thanks , Jamal."
" Don't call me that." He whispers and spank my hips. I giggle and thread my fingers through his
hair. I raise my head to look at his face and his eyes.
" You're supposed to be at work today."
" I left afterwards. I wanted to make sure you're okay." He whispers and kisses my cheek.
" How was class ?"
" Great." I sigh and rest my head on his shoulders.
" How's Kennedy ?"
" I think she'll be fine."
" You think ? Gray , you're her uncle. It's your responsibility to know if she's fine."
" God i know. I have a lot of things to handle lately."
" Killing people ?" I ask and sit up properly to look into his eyes.
" Part of it."
" Must you kill people ?" I ask and try to get off his lap. His hands grabs my waist and pulls me
down.
" You should know me better by now. It's part of my job."
I roll my eyes and trail my fingers down his chest. His bullet wound is already healed and the
stiitches is also healed a bit leaving behind a pink scar that's fading gradually.
" Are you hungry ? Should I order MacDonald's ?" He asks.
" Okay." I kiss his cheek and kiss down to his jawline. His eyes flutter shut as I kiss down to his
neck. I kiss the corner of his mouth and fully take his lips into mine. At first he didn't kiss back but
his eyes are shut. I nibble on his bottom lip and suck on it before kissing his upper lip. He opens
his eyes and kiss back. He takes charge of the kiss and next moment I'm already moaning in his
mouth.
We stop kissing and we break from the kiss.
" Reid's waiting downstairs." I say.
He smirks and chuckles.
" I'll tell Manny to order food."
I nod and get off his lap. I fall on the bed and pick up the TV remote control. Gray walks to the
edge of the bed and leans his hands at the edge hovering over my face.
" Once all this shit's over , we're gonna go to Hawaii." He kisses my forehead and walk out of the
room.
I smile and bite my lip nervously. When this is over. So when will this be over ? Cause I'm
already fed up.
.
••••
.
Later in the evening , I drive back to my apartment. Or let's say Gray actually drive me to my
apartment in my car. Gray assured me Alexa was gonna be back. I called the hospital earlier and
the doctor said she's still missing but they are still looking for her. Nick pulls up behind us so he
would drive Gray back to his house. He leans closer to me and tuck my loose hair behind my ear.
We stare at each other for seconds and no one's willing to break the silence.
" I think we should teach you how to shoot a gun. Or maybe how to punch." He smirks and runs
his thumb pad on my lips.
" I can punch." I defend myself.
" You sure about that ?" He asks calmly, still rubbing his thumb on my bottom lip. His thumb graze
against my teeth and he smirks. Just his little attempt automatically turns me on. His eyes watches
me carefully and we're so close.
I gently bite his thumb and licks it. His gaze move from my eyes to my lip and I can tell he's
getting hard.
" Not the time Gray." I bite his thumb and take it out of my mouth.
" Fuck." He cuss and sits properly , leaning his head against the car seat.
" I dont want you to go. Spend the night with me." He says.
" You know I can't. I've been pretty occupied lately. I need to focus on school. I have like three
school work I haven't done yet. I will stay the weekend." I kiss his cheek and poke it.
He Chuckles and nod.
" Goodnight."
He smiles and cup my cheek to kiss me. I run my fingers down his hair to his nape as we kiss.
He bites my bottom lip and smirks between his devilish bite.
" Dream about me ?"
" Yes , daddy." I wink at him as we step out of the car. Great , my bottom lip hurts a bit.
He throws my car key at me and I catch it. That wasn't easy though. He pulls me to give me a
hug and kiss my hair. We pull away from the hug and I turn to walk into my apartment building. I
turn around and his other car that Nick's driving already drove out. I take the elevator to my floor
and step out. I unlock the door and open it. I shut it and the living room is a bit dark except for the
TV light. I walk to the living room and see Leslie sitting next to a guy on our couch opposite the
TV. They are watching a movie.
She jolts in shock when she sees me. The guy adjusts the blanket over his groin and that's when
I noticed it's her ex boyfriend , Hayden. She was giving him a handjob obviously. I chuckle and
shake my sideways as I walk down the hallway to my room. I drop my bag on the chair of my
dresser and undress my self to take a shower. After taking my bath , I arrange the few books I'll
need at school tomorrow on my nightstand as I lay down to sleep.
~~~~~~
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My alarm woke me up the following morning. I hit the snooze button and brush my teeth. I have
class in less than a hour and I'm really exhausted. Alexa is missing and some freak holes are after
my life. This isn't how I planned college. I brush my teeth and go to the kitchen to prepare toast ,
since it's the easiest thing to make as breakfast. The doorbell rings and I stalk to the door.
Leslie is still sleeping or probably she must have gone out. Who must that be ? I twist the
doorknob and open the door only to see who I didn't expect to see. She smiles at me and caress
her puppy's furs. I look down at her and she's fine , even dressed in her savage attire and ready
for school.
" Alexa ?"
" Hi, cousin."
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[8/4, 11:04 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 54
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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" Alexa ?" I ask surprisingly.
She smiles as I poke her shoulders. Damn, she's real.
"Alexa !" I squeak and pull her into a bear hug.
She giggles and hug me with one hand while the other holds Blue firmly.
" Easy on me. I'm still in pain." She winces.
" Jesus. I'm really sorry." I smile and shut the door.
" Sup girl! You look pretty. Damn , when last did I saw you ?" Alexa asks sitting on the couch.
" Last week." I sigh and sit next to her to observe her.
" How are you ? What happened ? We checked on you yesterday at the hospital and then boom ,
you're gone except for a dead man beneath your bed." I explain.
She exhales sharply and drop Blue on the floor.
" Vladimir sent someone to kill me after he discovered I made it. I woke up from unconsciousness
the day before yesterday's night and I saw him , he wanted to inject me to death and make it look
like an overdose." She shrugs her shoulders and rub her palms down her hair.
" So what happened ?"
She smirks and cocks her brows." You know I'm a good fighter. I punched him and stabbed his
eyes with the IV needle. And lastly inject him with the stupid drugs."
" Damn , I thought i loose you again." I pull her into a hug and sniffle her hair. " The doctor said
you're in coma."
" Coma. The fuck !" She laughs." I wasn't in coma. I was unconscious and probably not
responding to treatment. I think Vladimir's man tricked a nurse for my room number and that was
when he showed up. Why did she tell you guys I was in coma."
" She really didn't say that. She said you're not responding to treatments and slowly slipping into
coma. I'm in shock. You were given an oxygen to breathe."
" Yeah. Why the fuck will she do that. I was irritated when i find myself in a damn hospital and in a
fuckin oxygen like I was dead." She exhales.
I look down at her. It's really hard to believe she's standing in front of me.
" So where did you go from there ?" I ask.
" I went home. Told my parents that I got shot in a club and It was a mistake and they treated me
after scolding me and yelling. I still feel weak though. The stitches aren't that better but I'm fine.
Just decide to come back to school to see how you're faring. How's Piper and Brandon ?" She
asks and stand on her feet.
" They are fine. You know we have school today." I say and follow her behind. Blue already lay
close to the couch.
"Yeah , I know. I would have love to come to school."
" You have to. You've skipped class for long you know." I smile at her and sit on the island stool.
" Where's Leslie ?" Alexa asks , opening the fridge to collect a bottle water.
" Must be sleeping or maybe she might be out."
" It's morning. She should be at home." Alexa says as she drinks the water.
" So what's gonna happen now ? Why where you shot ?"
She breathes out and close the bottle water before sitting on the counter stool opposite me.
" Vladimir wanted you as bait. He asked me to lure you to come see him so that Gray would come
for you. I refused and I was shot. Thankfully , I'm alive. I'm special." She grins and pour cereal on
a bowl. She add milk and stir with a spoon. I forgot I'm supposed to be getting ready for school
and I'm hungry.
" What if he comes back ?" I ask putting two slices of bread inside the toaster.
" He won't. I believe if he comes after you again there will be a gun fight between Vladimir and
Gray. He would never want that because of a bullshit business."
" My point is why doesn't he want money ?" I ask. Then I remembered Gray said Vladimir wants
me as possession.
" You don't understand. What ever thing they did doesn't really need money as payback. Vladimir
want something that's gonna hurt Gray and then he discovered Gray likes you a lot."
" So what if I wasn't available ? Like , what if Gray doesn't like me ?"
" Then he would have gone for Kennedy." Alexa replies. My heart beat stop for a moment before
beating again. So they know he's got a niece.
The toaster pop up my toast and I took it out. I made scramble eggs and made tea. I stare at
my food contemplating.
" Is this ever gonna end ?"
" Maybe it will. You shouldn't get worked up. Vlad won't come after you anytime soon."
" You know , i followed Gray to his warehouse club the other day.."
" What! You've been there ? That place is expensive. I went there twice and Jesus it's fuckin
meant for wealthy people." Alexa squeaks. I roll my eyes and shove the content of my fork inside
my mouth.
" Can you let me finish ?"
" Yeah , I'm sorry." She waves her spoon and stuff her mouth with cereal.
" Thank you. I saw this guy at the club. He was so weird and his name was Cage."
" Cage ? Cage Eduardo ?"
" Do you know everyone ? Like literally every hot guy ?"
" Shut up. He's a mob so basically he's fuckin popular and cute."
" Wait a mob ? Did you sleep with him ?"
" Bitch , seriously." She rolls her eyes." I didn't. I've seen him. And yes , he's a mob. Son of a
Mafia boss in Italy. Father owns a Cartel."
" What !"
" What ? You should get used to this type of stuff sooner. He's cute. I bet he picked an interest in
you ?"
" I don't know. He tried to flirt with me. Gray almost punched him but he hold back and ordered him
out of his club. My problem is , why's Gray involved with so many illegal people ?"
Alexa looks at me and chuckles. " You think too much sweetheart. You know Gray's not a bad
person. And lastly this is New York , a lot of shit happens. I mean it's filled with shitty people."
I nod and quietly eat my meal." I'm glad that you're back. I can't ever imagine what's my life
gonna taste like if you leave."
" So literally you're telling me you have a crush on me ?" Alexa jokes.
I laugh and smirk. I've missed her so much and I'm glad she's back.
.
***
With Blue on Alexa's lap, we drive to school after breakfast and Alexa won't stop singing to the
song playing from the radio. I park my car at school's lot and we step out of my car. Attention.
Most students who were chattering at school's lot turn to look at us. They still aren't used to the
fact that I'm driving a Ferrari.
I shut the door as Alexa flip her hair stylishly as we walk into school. Who cares to look , looked
as we walk past students.
" You can't believe I brought no books." Alexa mutters loudly for me to hear.
I chuckle and shake my head at her.
" Oh my God. Is that Alexa ?" Brandon squeal attracting other students on the hallway.
I smile and roll my eyes as Brandon and Piper hug her. She winces a bit as they pull from her.
" I'm sorry." They flinch and pout. Alexa shrugs and smiles.
" It's fine guys. Let's get out of here." We laugh and walk to our first class.
•••••
We settle on our usual booth at Sands & winches. Piper and I sit across from Brandon and
Alexa. Jay , a real cute nerdy waiter walks to our booth to take our orders. I think he has a huge
crush on Alexa. He takes our orders and leave.
" Haven't you noticed the way Jay looks at you ?" Brandon starts a conversation and points his
chin to Alexa who's caressing Blue. She huffs and rolls her eyes.
" I don't do nerds." Alexa grimaces.
" Talking of nerds , Piper took Jamie's Virginity." I say and grin.
" What the fuck. Bitch." Alexa smirks at Piper and she blushes.
" Give me details now." Alexa winks at Piper. Brandon and I stare at each other and chuckle.
" Jeez. He was shy when I wanted to give him a BJ. Then later he confessed he had never slept
with any girl before and he was nervous…" I roll my eyes and look around the restaurant.
" Fuck , it was great. Jamie is a mega piece even if he's a nerd." Piper ends her story.
" So you're in love ?" Alexa asks. I reach to take Blue from her and she willingly give her to me.
" No , but I really like Jamie. There's a family dinner at his family house on Thursday and I'm
coming with him."
" No way."
" I don't have a choice. You guys know how I hate family bullshit. I don't want him to feel bad."
Piper says and shrugs.
" So how are you Alexa ?" Brandon asks. " What happened ? I heard that you went missing
yesterday."
" Yeah." Alexa sighs as the waiter walks in and place our items on the table. He shoots a warm
smile to Alexa before leaving. I bet Alexa didn't notice that.
Alexa go on explaining to them how that Russian man tried to kill her by injecting her. I slurp my
Sprite noisely and listen.
" Fuck. What's wrong with this Vladimir guy ?" Piper mutters as she eats her Pizza.
" What if he comes back ?" Brandon ask.
" He won't." Alexa shrugs keeping Gray out of it and I was grateful. They really don't know I'm the
reason she was shot. She skipped that part.
" You know I thought you've really slip into coma , that would have been bad." Piper says.
" I can't believe that bitch doctor made it look like a coma. A fuckin coma. It wasn't even a machine
gun." Alexa says and we laugh.
" Okay let's say , they were the one who was exaggerating things because they were scared. I
knew you were unconscious but the guys were scared. Thought you were in coma." Brandon
says.
" Hell no. I sometimes hear muffle chatters in my head but I barely could pick out the words. It's
like a sleep paralysis. I wanna wake up but my brain won't connect to my body. So much for being
shot." Alexa explains.
My phone buzz and I take it out of my bag. I swipe the screen and see it's a message from
Gray. After that conversation with Freddie in Molly's , he hasn't texted me or even call. Most times
I wonder what Gray must have threatened him about.
FROM GRAY; Drop by at my place ?
I chuckle. That's certainly not a question, it's an order.
" What you smiling at ?" Piper who sits next to me snatch my phone from my hand. I tried to take it
back but Brandon swat my hands away. I scrunch my nose and groan.
" Drop by at my place ? Damn girl. This is seducing. He misses you." Piper says and give me back
my phone.
" Shit ! She's fuckin lucky. It feels like you're dating Zayn Malik. Damn !" Alexa chuckles.
I laugh and roll my eyes. I type on my keypad to reply his text.
TO GRAY; I'll think about it. Later. And Alexa's back.
I drop my phone on the table and feast on my meal. My phone buzz again. I bite my lip and look
at the guys whose eyes are already pointing to mine with their crazy smirk.
" Go on. Reply it , don't keep him waiting." They say.
I sigh and look at the text.
FROM GRAY; I have a surprise for you. And also get a dress , we're going out. And Alexa , hope
she's fine now ?
I chew on my bottom lip and drop my phone back.
" What did he say ?" They asks. Alexa already leans her elbows on the table. They are all grinning
at me.
" He's taking me out. So i should get a dress."
" Wow. I bet it's an expensive club or probably a restaurant. You should get pregnant already."
Alexa points out.
" Seriously , no way. Why would you say that ?"
" Because he is in love with you. And getting a baby for him is gonna be awesome." Brandon
answers and Piper nods.
I huff and shake my head sideways. " I also need to be at work. He made me skip work for two
whole days. I'm just wondering what's gonna be Theo's reaction."
" He won't say shit. I mean your boyfriend is Gray Carter. He's just Theodore Sterling. Some
random ass nigga." Alexa scoffs and sips her latte.
" Fact."
" And also , since i just got back from hell.."
" Hell ?" Brandon stops Alexa.
" Yeah , hell. That place is ugly as fuck. You know, I thought I was gonna die so as a thank you to
God, I'm thinking about that Florida slash Miami weekend vacation." She says.
" Damn. That's a hit." I mutter.
" You know I ain't saying no. I'm coming." Piper says.
" Me too. Sup Ariel ?" Brandon asks. Of course I wanna come. But what if Gray wants to. Damnit.
" I'm coming." I say and they all squeal.
" That's the spirit." Alexa giggles.
Leslie walks in with Hazel. They didn't look at our booth and maybe they didn't notice us. They
walk to the counter and Leslie stops. She sees something. We follow her eyes and it's her
boyfriend , Hayden. Same dude she was giving a hand job in our apartment yesterday. How come
I didn't notice him in here.
" Fuck. Shit's about to go down." The guys mutters.
She walks to his booth with Hazel by her side. I mean she just committed an abortion , she
needs to rest. Hayden is with Madison and her special goth best friend. Madison sits close to
Hayden and without being told they look like they are dating.
" Hayden." Leslie calls his name. He looks startled. Madison , her goth friend , Hayden and his
friend that sits close Madison's goth friend all turn to look at Leslie and Hazel.
" Damn , this will obviously hit thousands of views on Snapchat." Alexa giggles. I turn to look at her
and she's recording the scene.
" Hi, Leslie." Hayden replies , not even looking concerned that his girlfriend just saw him with
another girl. Madison to be precise.
" Madison, what are you doing with my boyfriend ?" Leslie asks.
" Boyfriend ?" Madison chuckles including her friend.
" Hey, babe, please tell her whose boyfriend are you." Madison says to Hayden as she caresses
his hair.
" You of course." Hayden replies as he kisses Madison.
Leslie paled out. I didn't notice other customers from their booths are already watching. Madison
smirks and looks down at Leslie who's already feeling dejected.
" You're a looser bitch. Why don't you get your lame ass and take your slutty best friend with you."
Madison scowls.
" Get out bitches." Her goth friend adds.
Alexa laughs loudly and that made others turn to look at Alexa who won't stop laughing.
" Fuck.." She squeaks and continue laughing. Crazy part , Brandon , Piper and few others join in
the laughter. Now i feel for her.
" Hey everyone , look , Leslie is standing in the way of love." Alexa squeaks and everyone burst
into laughter , Including Madison and Hayden. Oh God.
Leslie sniffles as she burst into tears. She facepalm herself and runs out of the restaurant.
Now i wish I ran after her to console her. That hurts.
…..
This is a filler chapter for my next chapter. Next chapter might be too long.
Who feel sorry for Leslie ?
Cause I do. Buddy needs attention
[8/4, 11:05 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 55
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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I stand up from my chair and rush after Leslie.
" Ariel." Alexa calls out but i ignore them.
" Leslie." I call out her name.
She stop walking down the sidewalk with Hazel. She turns to look at me and cross her arms. I
stalk towards her and sigh. Her mascara already smudge her eyes and she looks pale. I take a
step forward and stuff my hands in my back pockets.
" I'm really sorry about what happened." I say.
She raises her brows and laughs. Hazel chuckles and glares at me.
" Stop acting like I'm the cause of whatever thing that happened back there. I wanted to make sure
you're okay."
" Why should you care ?" Leslie asks.
" Maybe because we're sisters and we should always look out for each other."
" I don't fuckin care about you. I mean you're this little tiny girl who's got popular and almighty Gray
wrapped around her fingers. And you have a fuckin Ferrari too. Don't act like you care about me ,
you don't fuckin care about anyone."
" Oh yeah really ? You think if I don't care about you I won't be out there telling Mom you got
pregnant for Reid ? Reid , Leslie. Gray Carter's closest friend. And then you secretly abort it
because what ?"
" Fuck you, bitch. Don't think you're better than me. You're still a slut who got lucky for having to
sleep with Gray."
" Really ? Why are you hard on yourself ? Why are you even jealous of me? You've always
wanted everything I have and thankfully you've got it. Our parents liked you more than me and
hopefully they listen to your bullshit." I scoff and turn to walk away from her. I stop and turn to look
at her. She's still standing there and Hazel is whispering something to her.
" And also I'm glad Hayden dumped your cheap ass." I say and leave. I walk into sands and
winches and sit down on our booth. I'm so angry right now and I regretted ever going after her.
" You're okay ?" They ask.
I nod and sip my drink.
" She's annoying. I wanted to be sure she will be fine and then she just blow out on me. What an
ass." I groan and bite my lip.
" You shouldn't have followed her. You and I know Leslie is a lunatic." Alexa scoffs and rolls her
eyes.
" Damn you really uploaded this on Snapchat." Brandon mutters and turn his phone to face us.
" Alexa ?" I scowl at her. She winks and stuff her mouth with tacos.
" Woah. A lot of views. Leslie standing on the way of love." Piper smirks and laughs.
I shake my head and scoff. We finish our meal and leave the restaurant. I attend my last class
and drive home with Alexa. We get out of my car and walk into the building. She'll be staying at my
apartment for the day because of whatever thing that happened. I'm also driving her to the hospital
to change her bandage and make sure the gun shot wound Is well treated.
" I can't believe Hayden will leave me for that ugly brunette." Leslie cowers as we walk in.
Alexa slumps on the couch and drop Blue on the floor.
" You're okay , Leslie ?" Alexa asks with her taunting smirk.
Leslie doesn't look okay. She looks like she's been crying. Her knees her pull up to her chest
with her arms around her knees.
" Why don't you mind your business." Leslie says through gritted teeth.
" Damn , you're already famous on Snapchat."
" You uploaded that ?" Hazel asks.
" Yeah. You have issues with that ?" Alexa asks.
" You're so annoying. I mean why would you do that ?"
" I don't know. Maybe I just thought it's a nice idea to let the world laugh at you." Alexa says
calmly. She points at Leslie and burst into squeals of laughter. This is so embarrassing.
" Why are you here in the first place ?" Leslie asks.
" Fuck you." Alexa spits and pick up the TV remote. She cross her legs and tune the television.
I sigh and go to my room. I'm really exhausted right now and what I want is a good sleep and
maybe a massage. I quickly shower and clean myself off the water. I open my closet and decide
against skirt and dress. I put on a black flay dress with sleeves and white collar. It drop on top of
my knees as I step inside my flats. I brush my hair and curl it. I stare at my reflection and sigh. I
comb the curls and it turns to waves. I smile at my reflection and pick up my bag. I walk back to
the living room and stop in my track. Alexa is exchanging words with Leslie.
" Jesus , Alexa. Let's get out of here." I grab Alexa's elbow and drag her out of the apartment.
She breathes in once we step inside the elevator and brush her black hair off her face.
" What was that all about ?" I ask.
" She's a hoe." Alexa replies and scoffs.
" She's so fuckin lucky. If not for this stupid bullet wound , I would have beat her up so bad." She
sighs.
Blue whimpers on the floor. I bent down and pick her up as I caress her.
"I'm really sorry about that." I say. She nods and tuck her loose strands behind her ear. We walk
out of the elevator and slide into my car.
I drop her off at the hospital and she ask me to leave that she'll be fine and she'll hail a cab. I
give her Blue and leave. I ignite the engine and start driving. 10 minutes later , I arrive at Sterling
Corp. Now I'm nervous. What am I supposed to tell him ? I remember his coffee and drive back to
the Cafe to get it. Thank God , there's no que. I paid for his espresso and walk back to my car.
I pull my car close to other cars and step out. I rush into the building and greet the lady at the
reception. She reply as I walk past her. Most workers stare at me for some awkward reasons but
I'm sure it's because of my outfit.
" Hey , there." The manager greets as she stands in front of me.
" Hi. Good afternoon."
She smiles weirdly and nod.
" I like your dress. Where did you get it ?" She ask.
" At the store."
" What store ?" I roll my eyes at her ridiculous question as i walk past her.
"Sleeping with Gray Carter shouldn't make you feel special. You're still a slut." I hear the manager
mutters.
I bite my tongue and breathe in. I'm not gonna reply that. I take the elevator and press Theo's
floor button. I lean against the wall and wait till it ascend. It stops and the doors slide open. I drop
my bag on my desk and knock on his door.
" Who's there ? Whatever just come in." He says from inside.
I open the door slowly and walk inside. I shut the door and turn to face him. He has a visitor and
they seems to notice my presence cause they stop talking. Both men turn around as I stare at
Freddie. What's he doing here ?
" Miss Peterson." Theo looks down at me. I gulp and shift my gaze to Freddie who won't stop
looking at me.
" I'm sorry." That's the first word that escape from my mouth.
" Wait outside." Theo says and dismiss me. I nod and drop the coffee on his desk.
I give Freddie one last look before leaving. I take a deep breath and relax on my chair. I switch
on my system and I'm guilty that I haven't used it for ages. Not too long Freddie walks out with his
hands inside his pants pocket. He walks to my desk and lean on it.
" Hi."
" Freddie. Hey."
" I never knew you worked here." He says and look down at my face.
" Oh , I'm actually an intern."
" That's great. Why Sterling ? Why not Summit ?"
I shrug. I can't just tell him my reasons.
" It's been so long. You look different ,Beautiful actually."
I nod and give him a fake smile.
" Thank you." I stand up to go to Theo's office.
" Your boyfriend warned me to stay away from you. I missed you though." He says.
I sigh and bite my lip. Yeah maybe I missed him too. The old him. The him that will never take
advantage of me because he liked me and couldn't tell me he liked me.
" Later , Freddie." I flash him a tight lip smile and knock on Theo's office door.
Freddie sighs deeply and walk to the elevator. I open the door and walk into Theo's office.
" Your boyfriend told me why you skipped two days."
" I'm really sorry. It was an emergency."
" Sex emergency ?" He smirks and furrows his brows.
I look everywhere but him.
" Why are you dressed like that ?" What's wrong with my outfit ? God , not again.
" Is it that bad ?"
" You look hot." He compliments. I mentally roll my eyes and stand still.
" You will have to work past your normal closing time." He motions his head to his shelves.
" Take the files at the top , you know what to do with that. And also order me McDonald's." He
says. I nod and walk to the shelf stack with files.
I carry the top files from the top shelf and it's a lot. I groan and flash him a fake smile before
leaving. I order the McDonald's and begin working. It took it about 30 minutes before it arrive. I
take the delivery and take it to his office. The day rolls by and I'm already done. I pick up my bag
and inform Theo that I'm leaving. He ask me to get him coffee before leaving. I groan and shut his
door before rushing to the elevator. Gray already filled my phone with missed calls including
Alexa.
I shove my phone out and dial Alexa's number. She pick up at the second ring.
" Ariel." She drawls.
" Are you okay ? How are you feeling ? Did the doctor check the wound ?" I ask walking down the
sidewalk to the Cafe.
" I'm fine. Leslie had been sulking like forever." She chuckles.
" Yeah , she just got her heart broken and it's all over the internet." I say sarcastically and walk
into the Cafe.
" Where are you ?" Alexa asks.
" In a Cafe , to buy coffee for Theodore."
" Aww. Is he asking you out already ?"
" Really Alexa.." I laugh. Theodore always check me out and that's obvious but ask me out , I bet
he won't dare.
The waiter give me my coffee and i paid. I walk out of the Cafe and hurry back to the company.
" There's nothing wrong with that. You're gonna leave for Gray's right ?" She asks.
" Yeah. You know he wants me to come over."
" Ooh. I can already hear you moaning his name." She muses on the phone and I'm already
blushing." Yes Gray , that spot Gray…" she fake moans on the phone.
" Alexa , please stop." I bite my lip and walk faster to take the elevator. I can't believe I had to
imagine us making out.
She laughs on the phone." Whatever. Enjoy yourself okay. He's all yours , do to him whatever
you want."
" Yes, mother." I roll my eyes and press the top floor button on the elevator.
" Take care , will you ?"
" Sure." I smile and hang up.
I knock gently on Theo's door and he order me in. I walk in and drop his coffee on the table. He
leans back on his chair and eyes my form.
" I'm just gonna leave sir."
" Sure." He answers softly and watch me walk out of his office. He's always a pervert. I quickly
rush inside my car and drive out of the lot.
I stop by at the store to buy a dress. My phone buzz in my bag and it's a text message from
Gray. Telling me he's waiting for me and he misses me. I drop a quick text , telling him I'm close
as I shut the door. I walk into the store and the salesgirl welcomes me. I look through her closets
and mannequins. I settle for a silver colored strap dress with glitters and it's mid thigh too. It has a
choker too. I bought a strapless glass stilettos and pay. I decide to buy a new set of bikinis since
Alexa wants us to visit Miami. I need to tell Gray about it. I bought three different colors of bikinis
and paid before leaving. I fasten my seatbelt and drive out of the store.
I halt my car in the garage and step out of it. I walk into the living room and everywhere looks
quiet as usual. Manny walks out of the kitchen and smile slightly at me.
" Where's Gray ?" I ask Manny.
" Rush out with Reid. He's gonna be back soon." I nod and climb up the stairs. I walk into his
bedroom and keep the items i bought in his closet.
I look around his room and walk to the balcony. I lean on the rails and look at the swimming
pool. It's bright blue waters sparkles and it's inviting. Maybe I can just take a swim. I walk back to
his room and change into a yellow bikini. The clothing is so tiny and it fits perfectly. I pick up a blue
towel and rush down the stairs. Manny look up from his phone and he's checking me out.
I sit on the deck and slowly get inside the water. I shut my eyes and duck under the water. The
water is a bit warm and it soothes my skin. I bring my head out of the water and sweep my hand
through my hair. I swim from one edge to the other and dive beneath the water. I stay there for
minutes till I heard voices. I swim to the top and bring my head out of the water.
Gray stands next to Reid and they stand afar from the pool. Not that far though but it isn't close
either. He is always hot in every simple clothing. He wears a red colored hoodie and black Nike
sweatpants. A cigarette dangles between his lips as he stares at me while Reid talks. His hands
are tuck deep in his pockets as he takes out one hand to puff out the smoke.
I smile at him as Reid turns to look at me. Reid looks at me and bites his bottom lip. His eyes
are dark and different this time from the eyes I've come to get used to. I get off the water and
wring out water from my hair. They talk some more and both men are always staring at me. Reid
sighs and look down at my body through the tiny little bikini that I'm wearing. I can't believe he is
checking me out.
Gray say something to Reid and he shrugs. He hands his half cigarette to Reid as he puffs out
the smoke. Gray looks at Reid and then tells him something. They are too far from me and I can't
hear a thing. It sound as if they are murmuring. Reid looks at me one last time before walking
away. Gray walks slowly to the deck with his hands in his pockets. He squats beside me and turns
to look at me. Great! He smells like who just passed through hell.
" What are you wearing ?" I raise my brows and smirk at him , wiggling my feet inside the water.
" Don't like it ?" I smirk and wink and stylishly tuck my damp hair beside my ear.
" Don't try to seduce me." He says calmly." Come on. Let's get inside." He stands up and shove
his hands in his hoodie pockets.
" I'm not yet tired." I dive back into the water and swim to the middle.
" Tinkerbell , you'll get cold."
" Why don't you get in with me ?" I ask.
" Is that why you decide to wear that. That's so tiny and too exposed." He whines.
" I thought you like exposed." I taunt him.
He leans closer to the deck and squat. " Exposed for only my eyes. Now come on , let's go.
You're going out with me tonight."
" Is it a club ?" I ask.
" It's a surprise."
" Will you tell me ?" I pout and push my hair to the side.
" Swim closer."
I smirk. I know he's trying to play naughty and I like it. I swim to the deck and get in between his
legs. He grabs my waist and pull me out of the water.
" Jamal." I squeal. He ignores my ranting and tosses me on his shoulder.
" Shit.." he groans when he touches my butt. The bikini bottom cover the up of my butt while the
bottom is exposed.
" Why did you wear this ?" He groans as he walks into the house.
" Where did you go with Reid ?"
" We went to handle business." He simply states. I roll my eyes as he walks into the living room.
Reid is the first person I see, before Nick and Manny and two other weirdos that work for Gray. I
don't even know their names. I'm still on his shoulders as he takes the stairs.
" Did you see their eyes ? They were staring at you. Checking you out." He whines and shut the
door to his bedroom.
" Gray, it's just a bikini and girls wear this at the beach." He drops me on the floor with his hands
around my waist.
" You are wet." He smirks and trace his hand down my spine to my waist and then he grabs my
butt. My hands flatten on his chest and I bite my lips.
" Is it one of your clubs ?"
" No. Just a random club. I'm meeting someone and I want you to come so i won't get bored." He
leans down a bit to kiss me. I stand on my toes and wrap my hands around his neck to kiss back.
He grabs my thighs and wrap my legs around his waist as we kiss. Gray walks me to his table
and sit me on it. He stands between my legs and kisses down my neck. I moan as he adores my
neck with his lips. He kisses down my collarbone and then in between my breasts.
" Gray." Reid's voice calls from outside with a knock.
He groans in between the kiss and bites my bottom lip. He gives me one last kiss and walk to his
door to answer Reid.
" Busy ?" I hear Reid's voice from the door.
" Maybe. Called him ?"
" Yeah. We gotta leave." Reid says.
Gray groans and turns to look at me. I'm still sitting on his table with my bikinis.
" Hold on a minute." He walks back to me and wraps his hands around my waist. His head nuzzles
my neck and he smirks in between my neck.
" I'll be back. Need to settle business with someone."
" And you're going with Reid ?"
He moves his head back to look into my eyes. " Yeah. And I won't be long. We'll skip the party for
tomorrow , I'm really sorry." He kisses my forehead and bites my earlobe.
" What's my surprise ?"
He smiles and shove out a necklace from his hoodie pockets. It's a pendant.
" I saw it yesterday and I liked it. Thought you might like it." He says and wear me the necklace
I hold the pendant and smile. It's a gold pendant and without doubts this is gonna be expensive.
" Thanks Jamal." I kiss his cheek.
He bites his lips and pinch my hip. I swat him and chuckle.
" It's beautiful. Thank you." I say and smile.
" I'm glad you like it. You're just gonna change into something less sexy and wait for me. I won't
stay long." He says.
I nod and pout.
" Don't look at me like that or, I'll bend you on this desk and take you right here." He whispers and
runs his forefinger down my spine.
" That won't be a bad idea." I smirk and rub my palm down his chest.
He leans closer and whisper." Stay awake for me tonight , will you ?" He kisses down my neck
and pinch my hip again.
I suck in a deep breath and nod.
" That's a good girl." He kisses my cheek one last time and turn to leave.
" Becareful." I tell him as he leaves the room.
I look down at the pendant and hold it. I hop out of the table and saunter to the bathroom to take
a shower. I change into his t-shirt and oversized sweatpants before going down the stairs to
prepare dinner in the kitchen. After making dinner, I go back to his bedroom and text the guys till I
fall asleep.
.
••••
I hurriedly prepare for work since I don't have classes today. Gray is still not yet back. I
microwave the remaining of yesterday's dinner after Nick ate some. I got dressed on my previous
clothes and drive to my apartment. I was a bit angry. I mean he told me he was gonna come home
and he's not yet back. His phone number isn't going through and it's annoying.
I quickly take the elevator once I arrive in my apartment. I shut the door and go straight to my
room , Alexa is not around. I change my dress and rush out of the house. I drive straight to
Sterling Corp and park my car. Today will definitely be stressful for me. Mom called that she
missed us and she wants us to come visit. Deep down, I don't feel like going but i have to. I round
up work for the day and go back to the apartment. Gray hasn't called or even reply my text.
***
.
Leslie and I helped my mom in the kitchen as we take the food to the dinning table. Leslie has
been shooting me unending glares and I don't even care about her right now. We sit down to eat
after dad said a prayer.
" Ariel , who owns the Ferrari you brought ?" Mom asks.
" Mine."
" Yours ?" Dad asks and look at me.
" It's mine." I say and look around the dining room. Leslie smirks and snarls at me.
" Who bought you a Ferrari ? That's a lot of grand Ariel and you're in college. You can't afford a
Ferrari." Mom says.
" Gray bought it. You're okay now ?"
" Gray bought you a Ferrari ? Your mom and I don't even have a Ferrari."
" That's because you chose not to have one." I sigh and roll my eyes. This conversation is
disgusting.
" I thought you guys are done. I mean we advised you to focus on school and get a better man
and you still had to date Gray ? You're aware of what you're dealing with right ? If you get
pregnant before marriage, you'll have to deal with it alone. Because me and your father won't have
nothing to do with whatever thing you decide to bring. I mean it Ariel and that goes for you Leslie. I
won't tolerate fornication in our family ,not even a stupid pregnancy with or without the father."
What on Earth am I really doing here in the first place. First of all, Gray didn't come home last
night , and he's not picking my calls or replying to my texts. And now my mother. It's really funny
they didn't find out about Leslie's pregnancy and abortion. I'm too annoyingly nice.
"So how's school ?" Dad asks diverting from mother's rantings. I didn't reply , not sure of who he's
talking to.
" School's great." Leslie replies.
" What about you Ariel ?" Dad asks.
" Fine." I reply flatly.
" Of course it's fine , you're sleeping with Gray Carter." Leslie hisses.
I drop my fork and turn to look at her. " And what's that supposed to mean ?"
She chuckles." Seriously , Ariel. Why can't you tell our dear parents you got pregnant for Gray
Carter and you aborted it because he told you he never liked you and he's just using you for sex."
" What !"
……..
Holy Christ !
We should get rid of Leslie I think
[8/4, 11:05 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 56
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
"What !" I exclaim. I mean I didn't expect Leslie to be this wicked. I tried not to make her feel
hurt by always covering up for her and she has the nerve to turn the table around.
" Ariel." Mom and dad turn to look at me as they drop their forks.
I look at Leslie who scowls at me. I bite my tongue in order to stop myself from punching her. If
she's not lucky , I don't mind sending her to the hospital again. I am trying not to flip right now.
" Ariel is it true ? You got pregnant ?" Mom asks.
" This is crazy. First you asked me if it was true and secondly your beloveth daughter thought it
was nice to turn the table around." I chuckle.
" What do you mean ? You committed an abortion ?" Dad asks with rage.
I ignore their questions and look at Leslie .
" You're such a coward. You're just jealous of me because you've never been with anyone who's
willing to give you everything. Why don't you be mature and tell our parents you slept with Gray's
best friend and he got you pregnant."
" Leslie." They exclaim." Did you ?"
" Really mom ? You believe Ariel ? What with i want with someone who's associated with Mia
Carter's druggie son. Gray asked her to abort it and she did. She was ashamed to tell anyone but I
heard them talking about it." Leslie says. I glare at and give her a slap.
" Ariel !" Mom yell as she stands up. I'm already on my feet too.
" You're an idiot. You're getting back at me because your college sweetheart Hayden, dumped
your ugly ass in front of everyone at school , huh ? You're such a stupid bitch." I yell and turn to
look at my parents. " She got pregnant for Gray's best friend and he dumped her. He threatened
her to get rid of the baby or he's going to fuck her up. She was scared and ashamed."
" You're a shameless liar. You know Gray used your ugly ass and asked you to commit abortion ,
you slut." Leslie says through clench teeth.
I groan and punch her making her fall on the floor.
" Ariel." Dad grabs my arm while mom rush to hold Leslie who's already faking whimpers.
I snatch my hand from my dad and walk out of their presence. I pick up my bag from the kitchen
and walk back to the dinning.
" Karma will surely fuck you up more , you dirty, lying, whore." I smack my bag across her face
and walk out of the house. I slide into my car and drive into the road without fastening my seatbelt.
I am upset and Gray's not even helping matters too.
I speed through the streets and it's almost evening. I dial Gray's number again and it went
straight to voicemail. After about an hour of reckless driving , I pull in front of the apartment. I
breathe in and out and lean against the car seat. I so hate Leslie. Did she have to ? I've been too
good for her and she doesn't even deserve it. I get out of the car and walk into the lobby. I take the
elevator and lean against the wall. The dress and bikinis that I bought yesterday are still in Gray's
house. My phone rings in my bag and I pull it out , hoping it's Gray.
" Ariel." That tiny voice chimes on the background. I roll my eyes a little disappointed that it's not
Gray and also happy it's Kennedy.
" Kennedy ?"
" Aww , girl. You sound okay. How are you ?" She asks. The elevator slides open and I step out.
" I'm fine. How are you ?" I ask her and open the door.
" I'm fine. I missed you. How's Gray ? How's college ?"
" College is great and we're fine. How did you manage to steal my number ?" I smile and drop my
bag on the couch before sitting down.
Regular show plays on the TV and there's no Alexa.
" I'm a genius. I can't wait to come back to Gray's. I miss you a lot and I'm sorry my mom treated
you poorly. Forgive her yet ?"
" Yeah , i forgave her."
" Birdie.." Alexa squeals from the hallway. She halts and leans against the wall smirking. She's
actually wearing my t-shirt and sweats.
" Who you talking to ?" Alexa asks and sits close to me.
" Maybe I'm just gonna call you back." Kennedy says on the phone and hangs up.
" Did I end something ?" Alexa asks eating a twizzler.
" Seriously. Why did you scream like that ?"
" Maybe because I'm getting better from the shot and we're traveling to Miami tomorrow." She
exhales and slump on the couch.
" Oh that." I sigh.
She turns to look at me and sit upright.
" You're okay ?"
" I'm not. Something happened."
" Don't tell me you saw Gray with Jhene kissing."
" Eww , Alexa, that's gross. I didn't , it's something worse. Leslie got pregnant for Reid."
" Reid ? As in Reid Hughins ? Gray Carter's cute closest friend ?"
" How come you know everyone ?"
" That's a question for another day. Leslie got pregnant for whole fuckin Reid. Tell me he denied it
and threatened her to abort it." Alexa furrows her brows and bites her twizzler.
I blink and nod. How did she know that ?
" Boom ! I knew it. She can never be a good girlfriend. I might be a bitch but trust me , sweetie ,
Leslie is a big bitch. What happened ?"
I sigh and cross my legs." I think she aborted it after Reid threatened her to get rid of it."
" She what !"
" Alexa , yes , she aborted it. Today at my parents house , she told my parents I got pregnant for
Gray Carter and Gray threatened me to get rid of it and I did."
" What the fuck ! Okay breathe Alexa." Alexa mutters to herself." Fuck ! I'm gonna murder Leslie
and give her body to her parents for bringing up a child like that." Alexa yell.
Leslie walks in with Hazel chattering amongst themselves.
" Don't stop me." Alexa whispers to me. She stands up and walk to Leslie and a punch follows.
" Fuck.." Leslie mutters holding her already bleeding nose.
" Bitch , get out." Alexa says to Hazel.
" Fuck , bitch , i ain't leaving."
" Yeah, you're leaving. You stupid best friend of this slut." I say and open the door to the living
room and push her out.
" What the fuck is all of this ?" Leslie spits out with blood dripping out of her nose.
Alexa grabs her hair and drag her to the couch.
" Fuck , Alexa , are you fuckin crazy ?" Leslie yells. Alexa push Leslie on the couch and sit next to
her while i sit on the other side so Leslie is in between us.
" Leslie, why would you do that ?" Alexa asks calmly." I mean , I understand the fact that you're
envious of Ariel and you don't have a Ferrari. You don't even have a Lexus or a Mercedes and
you're jealous of her , we get it. We are sorry you're tied up with college boys and you can't get a
good guy to look at you…." Heaven's sake, Alexa , get to the point.
" Why did you lie to your parents that Ariel was pregnant for Gray and she aborted it when it's
obvious Reid fucked you wrong and deposited his bad seed in you. You know you're the one who
got pregnant and you aborted it , why did you lie ?" Alexa asks.
Leslie wipes her nose." You're fuckin crazy , bitch."
Alexa punch her again. She hisses in pain and grunts. " When are you ever gonna learn your
lessons ? When are you going to stop this jealous attitude of yours? Why did you lie ?"
" Maybe because she deserves to get hurt again. Look I'm not sorry that I lied to our parents okay.
I just wanted to have fun." She smirks.
" Have enough fun already ?" I ask.
" Not enough." She grimaces. Alexa raises her hand to punch Leslie again but I stop her.
" Don't worry Alexa. Let her be." I chuckle." Just an advise , if you want a Ferrari , why don't you
try the strip club again, whore."
" Did you just call me a whore ?" Leslie asks and stands up.
" Fuck yeah, bitch, you know you're whore. A fuckin prostitute who got pregnant for Reid. Fuck
Leslie." Alexa says and grins at Alexa.
" Alexa , you act like you're fuckin better than me." Leslie protests.
" Of course i am better than your cheap ass. I'm not a jealous psychopath like you. You need a
therapist Leslie , cause you are fucked up in the head. Why can't you let go and understand the
ugly truth that you can't be like Ariel no matter how hard you try. Face it Les, you're a looser."
Leslie aggressively bites her lip. Her nose flare in rage. She shuts her eyes and opens them.
She smile like an Insane person and leaves.
" I'm really sorry about that." Alexa says and turn to face me.
" It's okay. I don't really care about my parents. I have you , Piper , Brandon and Gray, including
Kennedy and Lucifer."
" Fuck , talking about Lucifer." She drawls and stretch her feet on the coffee table.
" Still seeing each other ?"
" I don't see men for a whole month. I get bored." She winks and starts eating her twizzlers.
" I never knew you liked twizzlers."
" I got a soft spot for this candy. Go change over and get back here while I beat you up in Xbox."
I chuckle and stand up to go to my room. I change into my pajamas bottom and a t-shirt and
return to the living room. I play Xbox with Alexa till we both got tired. We watch a movie with
popcorns on our laps. Leslie isn't out from her room since that interrogation with Alexa. My parents
filled my phone with missed calls and I didn't get one from Gray. The doorbell rings. Alexa and I
turn to look at ourselves waiting for who to get the door. I chuckle at Alexa who's already faking
illness because she's lazy. I get off the couch and open the door.
My heartbeat is rapid again at just his sight. He smirks and looks above my head to look inside
the house.
" You missed me, didn't you ?" He asks and shove his hands out of his jacket pocket.
" I'm sorry." He says when I didn't reply him.
" You're sorry? You made me wait for you alnight and you couldn't call."
" I was at Chicago last night. I got busy and i couldn't make it home. Forgive me yet ?"
I shake my head and turn to leave. He pulls me back by my elbow. I turn around and flatten my
hands on his chest.
" Ariel , who's at the door ?" Alexa shouts from the living room.
I roll my eyes and cross my arms to glare at Gray.
" Don't keep her waiting." Gray quietly says.
I groan." Alex , it's just Gray."
" What !" She squeaks." Are you guys planning to make babies by the door. Bring him in." She
shouts again.
" Never mind, he's just leaving." I say.
" Really ?" Gray asks and smirks.
" I'm still angry at you. I can't believe you couldn't drop a text that you're busy and can't make it
home."
" Forget about the club shit , let me take you to dinner. I'll make it up to you." He smirks and pulls
me to himself with the hem of my t-shirt.
He wraps his hands around my waist and look down at me. I missed him and with his act of
seduction, he's making me miss him more.
" I'm not hungry , Jamal."
He chuckles." Is that a no ? Cause I brought your dress."
I chuckle and swat his chest.
" Fine." I groan.
"That's a good girl."
He picks up a bag , same bag the salesgirl gave me yesterday to bag my items. Gray hands it to
me and I take it.
" I'll be waiting downstairs." He says and turn to leave." Nice bikinis though. They are hot." He
smirks and disappear down the hall.
I blush and shut the door.
" Did you cum ?" Alexa asks once I reach the living room.
" Seriously."
" I thought you guys were fucking each other's brains out by the door. How come I didn't hear you
moan ?"
" Alexa." I groan." And please stop swearing , that's gross." I say and walk to my room.
I hear her say something but it wasn't audible. I roll my eyes and shut my room door.
.
***
I walk out of the lobby and Gray's leaning against his car. He looks up from his phone and he
just literally drool.
" Damn. You're pretty." He smiles and wrap one hand around my waist to kiss me gently. The kiss
was short but passionate.
He opens the passenger side door for me and I get in. He shuts the door and slide into the
driver's seat.
" Trent's treating me on dinner today. Hope you don't mind with the extra company." Gray says on
our way to the restaurant.
" It's fine. Does he work for you ?"
" No , works with me." He turns to look at me briefly before looking back at the road.
" We can go to any place you like after the dinner." Gray says and I nod.
We step out of the car as I look up at the magnificent building. This is too pretty for a restaurant.
Gray wraps his right hand around my waist and walk me inside. The bright light meets with my
drese and it glitters more.
" I can't wait to take this dress out." Gray whispers against my ear and my skin tingles. He's gonna
be my downfall obviously.
Trent wave at us from his table. A blond haired girl sits close to him. She looks a bit older than
me , maybe Gray's own age or Gray might be older. Gray draws out a seat for me and I sit down.
Gray sits next to me so we're opposite Trent and his date. She's got a cute Arabic line up tattoo
beneath her collarbones since she's wearing a strap dress. She's pretty.
" Gray. Hi to you Ariel." Trent greets.
" Hi."
" Hello." The blond says. She has a Mexican accent. I smile and reply to her greeting. A waiter
walks to our table before leaving. He returns with a bottle of wine and two glasses. He pours the
wine on our glasses and leave.
" How did business go at Chicago ?" Trent ask Gray.
" Great. How are you holding up ?"
" Excellent. I heard the Chinese are paying off well. That's a huge establishment Gray." Trent tells
Gray. He nods in reply.
I collect my wine and drink almost the content. The blond looks bored but she didn't say
anything.
" I saw Cage. D Luca's son. Fuckin italians." Trent says and chug his own wine.
" Yeah. He visited my club few days back." Gray replies. " I think the dick is up to something."
" He's not a match for you Gray. He's still a kid." Trent says and chuckles. Okay now I'm bored too.
" I heard you were shot by someone. An anonymous ?" Trent says.
" Louise. I sort him out." Yeah , he killed someone again. Always killing people.
The waiter brought in the food and place them on the table. The blond and I begin to feast on
our meal.
" So Ariel , I heard you're in college. What's your major ?" Trent ask me.
I swallow my food content before telling him.
" That's great. Did you grow up in New York ?"
" Not really. I grow up in Georgia." I say and turn to look at Gray. He doesn't look pissed or upset
to Trent's interrogation.
" You look familiar though." He mutters and flash me a smile. I swallow and turn to look at Gray
and then the blond.
" Sinclair. She's got his eyes." The blond mutters under her breath but I heard it.
" Are you his daughter ?" The blond asks me.
Who the hell is Sinclair ? I think I remembered him but I haven't seen him before. I was
supposed to be an intern there , but he wasn't searching. Probably the owner of Sinclair's. Gray
clears his throat and glares at Trent , probably telling him the conversation should stop.
She's got his eyes.
What's that supposed to mean ?
What are they even talking about ?
…….
[8/4, 11:05 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 57
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
" So who's this Sinclair ? And what does he look like ?" I ask Gray on our way to God knows
where.
" He's nothing Ariel. Just a mob boss and don't take that personal." Gray answers.
Another mob boss. First it was Cage and now Sinclair is also involve with the mobs.
" Why did you glare at Trent to stop talking ?"
" I notice you were being uneasy and uncomfortable. Imagine someone asking if you're a daughter
to some weirdo. You didn't like the choice of topic , I had to help." He says.
He's right. I was uncomfortable. Yeah , I didn't like the topic at all. Why did he have to ask me
such questions. It's irritating.
" Are you also a mob boss ?" I ask and turn to look at Gray. He doesn't look tense or even
bothered.
" Why are you asking me that ? You should know me better than the others. I've given you a lot of
information about me that I haven't given anyone."
" Pfft."
" Tinkerbell."
" I'm fine, Jamal. You worry too much about me." I sigh.
" Where do you wanna go ?" He asks and I'm grateful he chose to change the topic.
" A bridge."
He nods and speed into the night. I stay quiet and look out the window. Gray parks his car close
to the bridge and we get out. My feet already aches because of these killer heels.
" You're okay ?" Gray asks beside me and wrap his hand around my waist.
" Not really. Leslie told my parents I was pregnant for you and you threatened me to get rid of it.
She had to make me look like I'm the one who got pregnant and aborted it." I sigh and lean my
hands on the railing. The water flows gently and i bite back the urge to jump inside.
" What did your parents say ?" He asks and leans against the railing too.
" I didn't wait for a reply , I punched Leslie. Alexa had to punch her yesterday and she almost beat
her up."
Gray chuckles. I chuckle and smile.
" She's crazy and i like her." Gray says referring to Alexa.
" Yeah. She's been like that since we were in highschool and she's always protective of me. Most
times I wish she was my sister instead of Leslie."
" Do you want me to have a word with your parents ?"
I smile and turn to look at Gray." I'll be fine. I just wanna be far from them. They just bring out
the worst in me." I say as a matter of fact.
Gray sighs and look down at me.
" Did Alexa tell you what happened ? At the hospital."
" Yeah. Vladimir sent someone to kill her. She fought the man and took his life." I explain.
Gray nods and stays quiet.
" Why did you choose to come to the bridge ?"
" I love to watch the water at night. It's pretty."
He smiles and nods.
" What happened to your father ?"
Gray looks irritated at the choice of topic.
" Why are you asking ?"
" I see nothing wrong in knowing about your father. What killed him ?"
" He was shot." He replies dryly.
" Who shot him ? A mob or maybe a mob boss ?"
He looks at me and raises his brows. He smirks and bites his lip before looking down at the
water.
" Have you ever thought about changing your major ? I have a list of good ones that suits you.
Journalism ?"
I chuckle and swat his hands. Seriously , journalism.
" You make me look like I'm snooping."
" I didn't say that. He was a bad man and maybe he made so many bad decisions and he got shot
for it."
" You missed him right ?"
" Fuck , no. Shit , why would I ?"
" I mean he's your father. Bad decisions or not." I say.
He nods and doesn't say a word.
" Alexa wants us to visit Miami."
" Florida ?"
I nod. He scoffs and looks away from me.
" Why ?"
" It's just for the weekend. She wants us to visit the beach and have a girls time."
" And when's that ?"
" Friday ?"
"Tomorrow? Fuck. I don't want you to go." He sighs and watches me intensely.
" You miss me already ?"
He laughs and run his hands down his hair.
" Sort of and I don't want anything to happen to you. You mean a lot to me Ariel."
I move closer to him and wrap my hands around his torso from behind. He smells so good and
I'm never getting enough of him. I rest my head on his back still hugging him and he stays still.
" It's just the weekend and nothing's gonna happen to me." I whisper audibly for him to hear.
" Gray." I bite his back when he doesn't answer. He laughs and turns around to look at me.
" I like your hair." He smiles and run his fingers down my hair.
" And I like your eyes." He whispers and pulls me to himself.
He cups my cheek and rub his thumb on my bottom lip.
" You're cold ?" He asks. I shake my head and smile.
He looks into my eyes and pull me into his arms. He caresses my back and hug me firmly like
I'm gonna slip away. We've been together for so long and Gray has never voice out 'i love you'. I
might find it weird but he treats me better , like I'm the most important thing in his life.
****
I lay on his bed in only his t-shirt and panties. I feel weak , like feverish. I open my eyes and turn
to my other side. Gray's not around and I'm alone. It's morning and I don't feel like going to class. I
feel sick and too weak. I shut my eyes and try to go back to bed. God , today is Friday.
Someone shut the room door and I'm certain it's Gray. His cologne fans my nose and I smile.
He lay beside me and feel my temperature.
" Are you okay ?" He asks and kiss my temple.
I open my eyes and shake my head sideways.
" Are you on your period ?" He asks again.
I chuckle and turn around to look at him. He caresses my hair and tuck every loose strands of
hair from my face.
" I already passed that time of the month. I think it's fever. I can't stand up because I feel weak."
" Want me to cook something for you ?"
I bite my lip to hold back my laughter.
" Thanks. The last time you tried , you almost burn down your kitchen."
He rolls his eyes and leans down to kiss me. He bites my bottom lip when i didn't kiss back.
" I need to use the bathroom." I push him back gently and try to sit up. I feel so weak and dizzy.
Gray groans and carry me on his back to the bathroom. I smile and clinge unto him as we walk
to the bathroom. He help me with my toothbrush and allow me brush my teeth while i stay on his
back. He leans against the washbowl while I stare at our reflection in the mirror.
" Thanks." I murmur and begin brushing.
" Yeah ?" He rolls his eyes and pull out his phone from his sweatpants pocket.
I rest one hand on his shoulder as the other brush my teeth. Gray switches on the water and I
spit out the toothpaste from my mouth.
" Hmm.." I hum and look at his phone , he was scrolling down his contact.
" So who's Catherine ?" I smirk and try to rinse my mouth which made the water drip down his
chest.
He looks up at me through the mirror and smile.
" A worker."
" You have too many female workers." I whine and squirm a bit to rinse my toothbrush.
He groans and keep his phone before snatching my brush from me and he rinsed it.
" I didn't ask you to do that."
" You're too slow." He says and keep my brush.
" Really ?" I whisper and trace my forefinger down his chest to his torso.
" Ariel , you're sick." He mumbles and watch me through the mirror.
" I didn't say that. I'm weak actually." I bite my bottom lip and trace it down to the waistline of his
sweatpants.
I look up the mirror and our eyes meet. I snap the waistline of his sweatpants against his skin
and kiss the spot below his ears. He shudders and bites his lip. I kiss down his neck to his
shoulder blade as I trace my fingers on his sex. He's already getting hard. Since I'm on his back ,
my hand is being limited because he's carrying me on his back.
" I want soup." I say and kiss his temple.
He breathes out at my seduction and nod. We go back to his bedroom and he lay me down on
his bed.
" Are you skipping school today ?" Gray asks.
" Yeah. Happy now ?" I pout at him. He chuckles and turns to leave.
" What about Florida ? Still leaving today ?" He asks and turns to look at me.
I pout and shake my head. He smirks and walks to the door. He opens the door and shut it
once he's out.
I pick up my phone and go through it. Missed calls from my parents and friends. Alexa sent me a
message too.
FROM ALEXA: are you coming to school today or you are stuck with Daddy ?
Daddy ? Did she really have to call Gray, daddy ? I chuckle and reply her text.
To Alexa; sorry , I'm a bit sick and maybe feverish. I'll skip this one out.
In less than a second she reply my text.
FROM ALEXA; Damn. Was he that hard on you ? Please don't tell me you're pregnant.
To Alexa; Jesus , no. I'm not. Alexa I have fever and maybe I'll be home tomorrow or even
today. How is your stitches. Does it hurt that much.
FROM ALEXA; you're making me fall in love with you. You care too much about me and I'm
loosing my mind already. Yeah , I'm fine. After class, I'm getting my meds. See ya later muffins.
I scoff and reply her text.
To Alexa; sure. Tell Piper and Brandon too.
I drop my phone on the nightstand and switch on the TV. Gray returns with a plate on his hand
and a bottle water. He drops it on top of the nightstand. I sit up at once. " Don't tell me you made
this ?" I ask and smirk at him.
He chuckles and sits next to me on the bed. " I learnt my lessons , Tinkerbell. My maid is
downstairs , she prepared this. And these." He drop the pills on the nightstand next to the soup."
Are for your fever. Eat up." I roll my eyes and pout.
He looks at me and pick up the plate to feed me. I smile and poke his cheek.
" Thanks."
" Open your mouth , will you ?"
I nod like a kid and open my mouth. He shove the content inside my mouth and I swallow. Gray
feeds me till I'm full. He drops the plate back on the nightstand and give me the bottle water. I take
it and gulp down the water.
" Don't forget about your drugs."
I smile." Ooh."
Gray frowns and watch me take it. I'm not a fan of drugs so, i literally act like a stroke patient just
to swallow these. Gray force me and I luckily swallow everything.
" Seriously." He chuckles and pick up the plate and walk out with it. I lay on the bed and watch a
movie.
Gray returns and pull me closer to himself. I wrap my arms around his torso as we watch the
movie in silence.
" So what's gonna happen once you return from Florida ? What about my trip proposal ?"
" You know I'm not turning that proposal down. I can't imagine us being alone." I smirk and trail my
forefinger down his stomach.
Gray bites his bottom lip and look down at me. My cheeks flush to his smirk and i know the
meaning of that.
" I wasn't kidding about what I planned on doing to you. Take as much pills as you want because I
won't be easy on you." He smirks and turns to his side to look at me with his hands on my waist.
" I'm sick." I whine and pretend to shut my eyes as my hand trace down on his spine.
" You're sick ?" He chuckles. I open my eyes and pinch his back. He pinches my hips and
caresses my legs.
" Where do you plan on going ?" I ask.
" What about a boat ride ? A yacht."
" No way." He chuckles and pull me closer to himself.
" Don't worry , just get better already. Go to sleep , you need it." He says. I smile and nod and
snuggle into his arms.
.
***
It's evening when I wake up. I rub my eyes and look around the room , there's no Gray. I feel
better than usual and I'm grateful. I get out of bed and open the door to go downstairs.
" You wanna give me an explanation for what you did ?" I hear Gray's voice and it's coming from
the living room.
" How come you're just asking me that ?" That's Reid.
" Maybe I thought you might develop some decency and tell me about it." What the heck are they
talking about ?
" It was a mistake Gray and I don't want to talk about it." Reid scoffs.
" A mistake ? You got her pregnant Reid. You knew they were sisters and you thought it was nice
to hit it bare. Now what ? You asked her to abort it right ?"
" What was I supposed to do huh ? Tell her to keep it and tell i love her. Fuck , man , you know i
won't play that dumb shit. I don't need a fuckin kid. Even if I want one , it shouldn't be from a slut. I
picked her from a fuckin strip club man."
" Why did you have to hit it bare if you see her as a slut ? Man , you fucked her without a fuckin
condom , what's that supposed to mean ?"
" Maybe I just wanted to have fun. We're over this issue a long time ago. You know what we're
involved with , kids aren't part of it." Reid says and I think he walks out.
I shake my head and go back to his bedroom.
'You know what we're involved with , kids aren't part of it.' what does that even mean ? I walk to
the balcony and lean against the railing. I need to be at home and check on Alexa. The door to the
balcony opens and I feel his presence behind me. His strong arms wrapped around my waist and
his head nuzzles my neck. Thank God I feel better.
" Hey." I say.
" Feeling better ? Or you want more soup ?" He teases and I chuckle.
" Thanks , I'm fine. I heard you fighting with Reid again. You guys act like exes sometimes."
" Yeah ?" He chuckles and rest his chin on my head. " I confronted him about Leslie."
I sigh and nod.
" I wanna go home today."
" Stay the night." He demands. I turn around in his grasp and flatten my hands on his chest.
" I need to look out for Alexa today. She got shot remember. I need to be with her today. And also
we might not visit Miami this week. Maybe we'll go next week since today is already Friday" I tell
him and bite my bottom lip.
" Next week ?"
I nod and wrap my arms around his torso. " I will drop by tomorrow." I whisper. He caresses my
back and kisses my temple.
" I might travel tomorrow." He says.
I disengage from the hug and look up at him." Again ? For what ?"
" Business. I'm visiting Chicago. But I'll back before Sunday." He smirks and cups my cheek to
kiss me. I turn my face to the side so he kisses my cheek instead.
" Why did you have to do that ? You're going to Miami and you'll be fine. I'll check on you by the
way. And maybe if you return we'll be going on our ship ride."
" Miami isn't possible until next week. We've not even made arrangements." I tell him.
" Breathe, I won't stay long." He trails his forefinger down my jawline and lean closer to kiss me.
I wrap my arms around his neck to kiss him back. He grabs my thighs and lift me off the ground,
so my legs are around his waist. He walk back to his bedroom and lay me down on his bed as we
kiss. I'm already missing him and it's annoying i don't want him to leave tomorrow.
……
I tap my hands on my wheel as I drive to my apartment. I dial Alexa's number and she picks up
immediately.
" Arie. Where the fuck are you ? Are you driving home ?" She asks on the phone. She sound so
giddy.
" Yeah. Where are you ?"
" In my apartment. Gotta check things out and maybe pick up few things. I'll be home soon."
" Sure. I'll be waiting." I sigh and hang up. I toss the phone on the dashboard and steers the
wheel.
My phone rings in my dashboard and it's my mom. I mute the call and park my car. The call
ends and my phone rings again, this time it's my dad. Yeah , they wanna talk about me being
pregnant for Gray. So pathetic. I shut my car and walk inside the building. I take the elevator and
press my floor button and wait till the elevator reach my floor. The door slides open and i step out.
I open the door and walk in. I shut the door behind me and switch on the light. Where on Earth is
Leslie ? She's never at home.
I toss my bag on the couch in my room and undress myself. I take a quick shower and change
into my night ware. I go to the kitchen and look through the fridge , Alexa thought it was nice not to
prepare anything. I groan and shut the fridge furiously. The door swings open and Leslie storms in
with a guy whose arms is around her waist. They both look drunk and wasted. She giggles to
nothing and they walk down the hallway to her room. The next thing that follows Is their loud
moanings.
I need to have a word with her to stop bringing men in here. A soft knock comes from outside
the door and i wonder who it is. I stalk to the door and open it wide for whosoever. My heart drops
to my feet at his sight. How did he find me ? I thought he was gone. I thought he flew back to
Russia. How did he ever find me ?
" Surprise ?" He smirks. I quickly shut the door but he beat me to it. I scream but he covers my
mouth with his hand. I feel a sharp sting on my neck and I feel weak.
Please don't tell me he just drugged me ? My feet go weak and I'm gradually going numb.
" Gray's gonna miss you by the way." Vladimir says.
I see two other guys but I can't identify their faces. My vision is already blurry and I barely could
feel my feet. One of his men toss me on his shoulders as they shut my door. I try to scream but I
couldn't cause I black out.
…….
[8/4, 11:06 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 58
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I feel weak and not numb anymore. My feet aches and my body aches too. I try to move my
hand but I can't. I think I'm restrain. I slowly open my eyes and look around my new environment.
Everything looks dark. No windows but I can see a small door at the end. I try to sit up , but my
feet are being tied together Including my hands.
" Oh my God!" I panick.
I hear distant chattering and I'm pretty sure it's not too far from here. I look down at my hands
that are tied and it's handcuffed. Both my legs are chained together with a chain built to the wall.
God why did I chose to keep my hair up without a pin. Of all the days really. I don't even know
what's the time ? What if I've been out for few days or maybe a week. Where's my phone ? Alexa.
What must have happened if her? I look around the cold floor and there's nothing I can do about
this chain. I can't believe I'm gonna die like this. I can't believe I didn't get to visit italy before dying.
And my yacht ride with Gray. I've always loved ships and look at me , stuck in some abandoned
warehouse and I'm not sure about escaping.
I won't even visit Paris and also London before dying miserably or Canada too , I'm just being
emotional right now. Maybe I should look on the bright side , he just wants to use me as bait
again. Maybe he wants to use me to get to Gray. If that's the point maybe there's a chance. I won't
panic but hell I panicked when someone tried to open the door. I'm already whimpering and the
dust from this cold floor already stained my pajamas bottom.
I hear footsteps and the door opens revealing a tall build. I know that person. That Russian
demon who won't leave me alone. Why do I have to suffer for all the things Gray did to him ?
" Look who's awake ?" His Russian accent beams around the empty large room and it echoes.
" What do you want from me ?" I voice out , cleary petrified. I look at the other two men with bigger
riffles and I almost pee my pants. No, jokes apart , i think i wanna pee.
" You're so little and pretty. Gray would kill anyone who tried to hurt you. What did you give him ?"
Vladimir asks and leans closer to me.
" I don't know what you're talking about." I scoff. " How did you find me ?"
He smirks and runs his forefinger down my jawline to my chin. He cups my chin and grins.
" It's so easy. I've got my men follow you about after I shot Alexa. So painful I should have
kidnapped you since ,but your boyfriend won't let you breathe without him following you like a
puppy. And then , they saw you driving back to your apartment without Gray. I heard he's going to
Chicago."
" Who told you that ?" I whimper. He smirks and rub his thumb on my bottom lip.
" I have my ways, sweetheart."
" Stay away from me.." I move my face so he could remove his finger from my lips.
" Gray. You're too innocent for his dirty games. Your boyfriend hurt a lot of people to be on top and
I guess I'm one of those people. I would love you to watch me kill your boyfriend and maybe claim
you after."
" You're such a psychopath coward. You shot Alexa because of your cowardice and what now ?
You're gonna shoot me too ? Why don't you go to Gray."
" You're so pure and you know nothing. With you in my custody Gray would do anything I want."
He says and stands up.
" You're an idiot and a stupid coward." I yell.
He glares at me and grab my hair and he raises my head upwards to look into his blue eyes.
What's with this cute demons ?
" Now you're gonna be a good girl okay." He pats my cheek and stand up to leave.
" Unlock her chains and bring her to me." Vladimir says and walks out of the room.
One of the guys holding a gun , squat close to me and unlock my chains. He grabs my leg
aggressively and i angrily kicked his manhood.
" Fuckin bitch." He groans and cup his generation.
" Are you fuckin crazy !" The other guy yells and shoot my arm.
" God…" I scream and fall on the floor wincing in pain. I'm already bleeding. God I'm bleeding.
" Are you crazy ? Did you have to shoot her ?" The guy I kicked yell at his companion.
They are not helping. I can't feel my left arm. I grit my teeth but I end up screaming.
" She fuckin kicked you on the dick man." The asshole who shot me defends himself.
The man i kicked hisses in pain and unlock the chains around my wrist. I waste no time but grab
my upper arm that's already bleeding.
" Fuck…." I wince to the pain. Who knew being shot hurts like hell. It's like I can't feel my arm and
it burns inside.
" What the fuck is happening ?" Vladimir walks into the room but halt when he sees me bleeding
and in tears. Where the heck is Gray ?
" Who fuckin shot her ?" Vladimir growls. Why should he care ?
The guy I kicked answer." Rick did."
Vladimir pulls out his gun from his coat pocket and shoot Rick on the head. He falls flat on the
ground dead. I gasp in shock and wince in pain . I'm loosing too much blood right now. Vladimir
walks to my form and grab my good arm as he pulls me up to my feet.
" Tell Francesco to clear that shit up." Vladimir says to the man.
We walk pass a dark hallway and he opens another door. This one looks better than the other
room. It's clean and has two chairs. There's a vent window at the top and I obviously can't escape
through that. Not with my arm that's shot. Three men are in the room , all of which are harmed with
riffles. Vladimir push me to a chair and remove his jacket from his body. He toss it to another guy
who I didn't notice just walked in with a first aid kit. Why should they have that. Vladimir roll up the
sleeves of his black dress shirt and his tatted arms come on display.
" You were supposed to be okay , why the fuck did Rick have to shoot you ?" He yells.
The guy who holds Vladimir's jacket give it to another guy as he takes it. The first aid guy squat
in front of me and tear out the short sleeve of my t-shirt that's already covered in blood. I whimper
and cry. I've never been shot before. I can't believe I'll ever get shot because of anyone. Gray owe
me for this. Imagine being shot in the arm , i should be expecting more from them. I shut my eyes
when I noticed this weirdo who squats in front of me is about to remove the bullet.
" Don't you have any drugs that can make me feel numb." I protest but no one answers.
Vladimir sits on the other chair and watch me intensely. What a ruthless bastard. I scream when
the scissors come in contact with my skin. I wanted to fight him off of me but another man joined
him and they hold my other arm.
" Holy Jesus. " I whimper when I see the bullet. He drops it on the floor and begin cleaning me.
Why are they treating me in the first place ? Aren't they supposed to be the bad guys ? I shut my
eyes when I feel the needle pierce through my skin to stitch me up. I scream again and shout and
scream till I lost my voice.
I feel a sharp sting on my neck again and it didn't take long for me to black out.
•••••
I open my eyes and blink them several times. I look around this unfamiliar room and we're not
in the warehouse. It's a bedroom and my feets are tied again. The other good hand was handcuff
against the headboard of the bed and I'm still on my pajamas. What time is it ? Is the day over ?
Where am I ?I look at my arm that was shot and it's better and stitched. Vladimir walks in slowly.
His hands are tuck in his pants pocket.
" Where am I ? What did you do to me ?"
" What ? You think I fucked you ? Or do you want me to ?"
" You're so gross. Where am I ? Why can't you let me go ?" I begin to sob , again.
He chuckles and smirks.
" You're in Chicago and this is my bedroom. You've just been out for a day."
" Chicago ? New York to Chicago ?" I never planned to tour the world like this.
" What do you want from me ?" I ask calmly.
He chuckles and walks to the side of the bed where i lay. He takes out a seat and sit next to me.
" Gray doesn't deserve you at all. I bet he deserves no one." He says.
" Have you ever wondered how Gray rose to fame in such a short period of time ?"
" It took him eight years." I reply. Vladimir laughs.
" Nobody builds a Mafia like his in less than eight years , except they get greedy and do a lot of
bad shit."
" A Mafia ?" I ask. I can't believe this. I don't wanna believe it. A Mafia ?
Vladimir furros his brows." Fuck , he didn't tell you ? He's such a pussy." Vladimir pulls out a
cigar from his nightstand and lights it. I'm still getting use to the smell of cigarettes and now cigar.
" Lemme tell you a story." Vladimir puffs out the smoke through his nostrils. " Gray worked with a
man called Sinclair Daxton. Ten years ago, Sinclair happens to be the biggest and richest
American Mafia boss. Gray's father was his right hand man and he was loyal to Sinclair. Gray
usually clears out his dirty deals and most times do the delivery. Gray was more often Sinclair's
Hitman. But do you know what happened ?" Vladimir pause. I swallow and didn't answer. First, ex
Hitman. Ex cocaine delivery man and also a present Mafia boss. Oh Ariel , what have i gotten
myself into.
" Gray got greedy." He continues." He wanted to build his own empire. He wanted more money
and he wanted to be called boss. A step his father never took. Take that hint , that's one of the
reasons he was respected. Because he stand up to Sinclair , outsmart him, take on his most
biggest client along with 50 kilos of coke." No way." He got away not after shooting Sinclair's men
and he left the city and never showed up. And he didn't tell you." Vladimir laughs and smokes
some more. He shakes his head and flick the ash on the nightstand.
" He never trusted you enough to tell you. Scared you were gonna run your mouth. Now let's get
down to business. The Chinese wanted a drug deal. They wanted someone who's willing to ship a
large scale of drugs to Asia. Your boyfriend got greedy again , outsmart me behind my back and
took it. One shipping was supposed to give me a fuckin billion. But your greedy boyfriend took it.
His fuckin Summit is built in greed. He's got a lot of rivals because he hurt a lot people to be on
top. He's the youngest American Mafia boss in history and he's never been caught , you know
why…" Vladimir pause again and puff out the smoke. I'm sobbing. How could he lie to me ? You
know the funny part I'm already sweating.
" I'll tell you why. Because, he's got politicians under him. Connections and a lot of properties
around the globe. Gray got almost three thousand men who works for him, including shameless
politicians and even the government. Do you know your boyfriend's got goldmines ? Damn , he
must be a trillionaire…." He laughs with so much humor. "And now's he got a soft spot and that's
you. You're the only person who can move Gray sweetheart." He stands up and sit on the edge of
the bed. I scoot far but the chains limit me.
" He's got an underground warehouse which i discovered. Nobody knows where it is. That
warehouse contains a lot of shit. Billions sweetheart. A lot of fuckin coke and other shit. I want it.
That's why you're here."
I sniffle and sniffle again." What makes you think he has an underground warehouse. I should
have known about it."
" Because he doesn't trust you. You're just his little minion. Probably for distraction and pleasure.
Forget about the stupid Ferrari that you drive. He's manipulated you so fuckin long." Vladimir
chuckles and stands up.
" Get dressed , we're leaving the country."
" The what !" I exclaim but he's already gone. "You can't do this to me." I scream and try to fight
this bounds.
" I won't do that if i were you." A voice says. I look up and it's a girl with barely no clothing. She
smirks and walks into the room holding a piece of clothing on her hand.
" Don't try to fight it , breathe while I dress you up." She smirks and drop the clothes on the bed.
She uncuff the handcuff and i try to run. She chuckles and drag me back by my hair. She punch
me and push me on the bed.
" I warned you to behave." She hisses and punch me again. I black out.
•••••
I open my eyes and I'm faced with Vladimir who's sitting opposite me. The whole interior is white
and fancy and I wonder where are we. My hands are handcuff again and I'm pretty sure my wrist
already got a mark. I look down at my outfit and I'm wearing a sweatshirt with sneakers and black
jeans. Damn. Vladimir smirks at me and I'm forced to look out of the window. Holy hell , we're
flying.
" We're we going ?" I ask.
" Sit back and enjoy the ride."
I sob silently and bite my lips. I wish I had the promise ring on. Gray wouldn't hurt me right ? But
why did he have to lie to me ? Why would he manipulate me ? I can't believe he's using me as a
distraction. That can't be true. I look down at the pendant on my neck. Tinkerbell is spelt across it
and the writing is tiny.
I look up at Vladimir and he's watching me. Why can't I escape ? Yeah it's not possible. I shut
my eyes and think about every details Vladimir told me about Gray. Drugs , Mafia. So what is
Summit ? It's just a cover ? A tear slide down my cheeks and i couldn't stop it before it slip out.
After several hours of crying, the jet slows down. He's also one of them , reasons he could afford a
private jet. I open my eyes when I feel hands on my hands. Vladimir release the seatbelt and the
handcuff as he drag me up.
I follow behind him and his hold on my upper arm isn't gentle at all. My other arm still hurts a bit
from the shot. We step on the steps as the country's breeze sent my hair flying. I look around and
it's a bit warm here. Two black Mercedes Benz awaits us and the windows are tinted. Two men
stand beside it with black suits and guns. I whimper and try to free from Vladimir's grip. He is
stronger and it's futile.
" Where are we ?" I whimper.
Vladimir smiles as we step on the ground.
" Welcome to Italy."
…….
Damn someone just tour the world.
Plus , Ariel isn't pregnant biko. Someone can't sick in peace
[8/4, 11:06 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 59
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
"Boss , he's here." Manny says and I nod.
" Be alerted." I tell him.
He nods and I take the stairs below. We're at the top of a casino building. I take the flight of
stairs down and I appear at an empty passage. I worry about Ariel , I actually told Carl and
Spencer to keep an eye on her once i leave just to be sure she'll be safe. First thing , I actually
didn't travel with a mobile phone because of this shitty business stuff.
After I left Chicago , I had to fly to italy to sort out an asshole who thought it was nice to rat me
out to a goddamn dectective.
I shove my hands in my jacket pocket and stalk past the empty passage. The faint music from
the club blast through the passage. I sigh once i arrive at the club. Gamblers were everywhere.
They chant and laugh with shots of tequila in their grasp.
" The infamous Gray Carter." He smirks and stops in front of me.
" You've grown." He snickers.
" Sinclair , what do you want ?" I ask him. He chuckles and look down at me.
" Who are you planning to kill this time ? Who's the unfortunate soul Gray ?" He asks and lights his
cigar.
" Mind your business , Sin."
He laughs again and he's wasting my time. Sinclair was my father's friend or probably my father
worked for Sinclair and he made me clear his dirty deals for Sinclair. He's never getting old.
" You still owe me Gray. I haven't forgotten your sins yet." He says and this time I'm the one who's
laughing. He's so fuckin hilarious.
" Fuck , Sinclair. I'm passed that bullshit level."
" I wonder how many people you killed just to be on top. I took you as a son but your greedy inner
man thought it was nice to go behind my back. What type of shitty man are you." He says ,
reminding me what happened years ago. Fuckin hell. I didn't even regret killing his so called
biggest client. A desperate man will have to do anything to get what he wants even if you have to
hurt some people.
" You know the rules , Sin. You take out the ones on top to be on top. Move out of my way." I push
past him and walk deep into the club. The braless strippers entertain this horny men with their
drunk friends.
" Boss.." I scoff at Meghan. What's she doing here ? Now I remembered , I picked her up from a
strip club.
" It's been so fuckin long. What are you doing here ?" She smirks. Always trying hard to be
seductive.
" Later Meghan." I need to meet with someone. Someone who thought it was nice to tell on me.
I see his guard at the corner of the dark club. He push himself from the wall and begin walking
to the direction of a door. He twist the doorknob and we entered before he shut the door. I walk
behind him in this empty passage till we arrive in front of another door. He tap his knuckles on the
door as someone order us in. He opens the door for me and I entered. There he was , stupid
fucker.
" Gray , please sit and play chess with me." I draw out a seat and sit opposite him. My eyes scan
around his room to his guard that stand beside him.
" Tell him to leave." I say.
" What ? He's not a threat and he's my guard."
" No one's trying to kill you. I want him to leave."
He sighs and motion for his guard to leave. The guard walks out and shut the door.
" So Mr Carter..." He begins as he move his chess piece.
" We were doing fine before you decide to introduce Romeo to me. You know what happened at
Chicago three weeks ago. I lost a lot of shit. 30 kilos to be precise." I say and move my chess
piece.
" I don't know Gray. It was a coincidence I think."
" It wasn't. Someone had to tell on me and they planned it with Romeo. Stole my shit and rat me
out. You knew he was an Italian but you promised everything was gonna be okay. I worked hard
for everything. Everything Asin out of the cops slash CIA. You're a politician and you know your
duty." I keep my eyes on him and move my piece.
" I know Gray. Like i said it was a coincidence."
" And I'm telling you it was a set-up. Someone sold me out to a fuckin detective. That wasn't
supposed to happen , Tucker." I glare at him. I quietly shove out my gun and load it calmly. It has
a silencer , probably it won't alert the others.
" Did you tell on him ?" I ask him calmly.
His face pales out once. Such a fuck face. He tenses and chuckles to regain his guilt filled face.
" I would never do that Gray."
" You did it , Tucker. Can I know why ?"
His pulse moves rapidly and it's obvious. I nod and continue the game.
" I'm sorry if you think I would betray you , Gray." Fuckin politicians. Lying thieves.
I look up at him and meet eyes with his. I pick up my chess piece and kick his own piece with
mine.
" Checkmate." I pull out my gun and shoot his head. He falls back on his chair and died with blood
oozing out of his head.
" Bitch." I cuss and stand up.
I walk to the side of his desk and draw out his drawers. There are bunch and list of different
files. I scamper through the files and see what I wanted. I pick up the flashdrive and stuff it in my
pockets. I take one last look at his corpse and bring out another gun from my Jacket pocket. I
check the bullet on the gun and cock the gun. I twist the doorknob and open the door. Before his
guard could make a move , I shoot him. The gun shot alerted the others as they pile in with their
guns. I aim at their heads and shoot at each one of them as they rush in.
" Damn , Carter." Another man cuss as he tries to pull his trigger. I slam my gun across his face as
the man groans and crash on the floor hissing In pain. I scoff and shoot him.
" Fuckin bastard." Another of Tucker's men yell as he shoots at me. I duck and shoot him. He falls
down on the floor in his pool of blood.
" Damn.." I breathe out and look around the passage. Lots of Tucker's dead men. He's such a
traitor. And i hate traitors. And then I have one mole to deal with too. I've always suspected
Meghan with Sarai. Even if she isn't working with me anymore , that bitch has something within
her sleeves, especially when I found out Meghan is dating Sarai. I thought they were both straight.
The guy I shot last whimpers. His hand moves slightly as he tries to open his eyes. I shake my
head and shoot him on the head.
" Dick." I chuckle and shove my guns inside my Jacket and walk out of the casino. I took the stairs
to the top of the building where Manny and Nick is waiting.
" Romeo is dead. Reid shot him." Nick says.
" Boss , you should come look at this." Manny who's leaning on the edge of the building with a
sniper rifle in his hand, says. He motions to me as I take the sniper rifle. I look into the telescope
and the sight made me gasp.
" Ariel. Fuck."
Vladimir's right hand man drag her out of his car aggressively. I see Vladimir at the corner
smoking his stupid cigar. The total of them were four , including Vladimir.
" Take out the two on my command." I say to Manny and rush down back into the building.
This is all my fault. I'm always getting her into trouble and seriously I feel selfish. It's just a billion
dollars and I have more than that. I'm giving him back his money if that's gonna end this bullshit
fight. How did he even fine her ? I thought I ask Carl and Spencer to look after her. I take the
backdoor through an abandoned room in the casino and it leads to the warehouse.
She means everything to me. I'd give my life to see her happy. She makes me happy and
hurting her and I'm gonna loose my mind.
.
~ARIEL~
.
" Leave me alone.." I thrash at the huge man to free from his grasp , it's fruitless. I'm tired of this
stupid game. And if i walk out alive this time , I'm moving away from him. But that's impossible. He
makes me want him despite his shitty act. This ruthless fella drags me out of the car and he shuts
the door. Vladimir smiles at me and inhale his cigar. The odor is so suffocating and I feel like
puking.
Where's Gray ? I feel like I've literally lost it.
" Look who decides to join the party." Vladimir chuckles with his cigar in between his lips. I look up
and my eyes meet with that one man who makes me want him. That same man who I just can't
avoid. I breathe out and silently whimper. Why did I have to be in the middle of their mess.
Just seeing him right close to me makes my heart melts. He's always so dangerously perfect.
Why do I have to fall in love with him. I knew his world was dangerous but I didn't care. I saw
through his flaws and saw a man who deeply cares about me. A man who always wanna make me
happy. A man I've come to fall in love with. The huge man push me to Vladimir as the three men
point their guns at Gray. Vladimir has his own gun against my temple. I'm already whimpering as
usual. I'm sobbing and this isn't funny. Am I gonna die miserable ? What if I die.. oh God Ariel
think positive. He cocks his gun against my temple and that's it. My spirit left my body and I can't
feel my feet. I panicked.
" Drop your gun Gray." Vladimir order. I look at Gray and he's obviously holding a short gun. I
actually know a short gun when i see one. Thanks to Alexa.
Gray nods his head and slowly squat down to drop his gun. He stands up and exhales sharply.
" Kick it over." Vladimir says with his gun still pressed against my temple. This isn't funny , i want
to get the hell out of here.
" Gray , kick the gun away." Vladimir says through gritted teeth and I'm sure he's glaring right at
Gray from behind me.
Gray quickly nods and kick the gun away.
" Vladimir , don't do this. I will do anything you want, just don't hurt her. Please." Gray pleads.
Vladimir chuckles." This is so unusual. He just said please.." Vladimir shakes his head. I sob
and lock eyes with Gray. His eyes are soft and he's apologising through them.
" Let her go. I'll give you the money you want. Don't touch her." He warns.
" What if I don't want the money ? What if I need something else ?" Vladimir asks.
" What do you want ?"
Please don't say you want the girl. Cause I'm not liking this game anymore.
" Your underground warehouse."
Gray chuckles." Fucker." He quickly pulls out another gun from his jacket and shoot Vladimir's
hand including the man closest to him. The two other men falls on the ground dead and I think
someone else shot them.
Vladimir chuckles and wince to his bleeding arm. He already drops his gun due to his already
bleeding arm that Gray shot.
" We shouldn't do this." Gray says walking to my frame that's already huddled in a corner
whimpering. I've seen too much dead people in this twenty years of my life.
" Don't come after her again and I'm giving you your one billion I got from the fuckin contract."
Gray says.
" And the money you've been making from it ?"
" That shit's passed."
" You know if I don't come after her , others will. You're just a desperate fuck head. Why don't you
save your little princess and let her go."
" Shut the fuck up." Gray yells.
" I bet you didn't tell her you killed..."
" Don't." Gray cut him shot.
" Oh I see. You didn't tell her.." Vladimir chuckles.
" Vladimir , shut up." Gray glares at him. And this is making more sense. Who did he kill again.
" Yeah. You know you killed your father." He says as Gray pulls the trigger. I sob and cover my
ears as Gray continues to shoot at him. I didn't notice I'm curled up on the floor. My eyes meet
Vladimir's dead body on the floor with several bullets on his body. Holy, baby , Jesus.
" Are you fuckin crazy ?" I yell at him.
" Let's get you home." He grabs my arm but I snatch it away from him.
" Don't touch me. You just killed him."
" I have to."
" Yeah ? You're just a sick head. You're not okay , you need a psychiatrist." I yell with tears filled
eyes and begin to walk away from him. I hear a loud gun shot and I run back to Gray.
" Tinkerbell come on." Gray groans and toss me on his shoulder.
I sob and shake my leg but that didn't stop the sudden shootout. Gray points his gun at the two
new shooters and pulls the trigger , both men fall down dead.
The shot didn't end there. I shut my eyes and cover my ears already crying like a six years old.
Who knew falling in love could be this hard , especially with someone like Gray. Gray groans and
cuss and I think he run out of bullets.
I open my eyes and obviously as expected , he killed all of them. He was really an Hitman
before. A ruthless one at that.
" Let's get out of here."
" Drop me now." I order but that was fruitless. He hurry pass a door with me on his shoulder. I
cuss and smack his back till I got tired. We arrive at the top of a building and a chopper is waiting
for him at the top.
I am placed inside the chopper with Gray. I already lost my voice and my face is covered with
tears. Gray help me with my seatbelt and i totally ignore him. I look worn out and empty. I lean
against the window totally frustrated. Manny and Nick get in as the chopper take off. I didn't bother
to look at Gray or the others. I lean against the window through out the ride. He has done a lot of
things. I can't believe Vladimir is dead already. Part of me appreciated it but same time I hated it.
He was fighting for what's his and Gray took it. He even killed his father. What type of man does
that ? After several hours, the chopper begins to land on an empty space. I slept all through the
ride and it's evening. I think we're in New York.
" Tinkerbell , let's go." I didn't reply him.
I step out of the chopper with Gray and the others. Two cars already awaits us. Nick and
Manny entered one of the cars with the driver. Gray motion for the other driver to follow them and
he oblige. The chopper take off including Manny and Nick's car. Now I'm left alone with Gray.
" Gray , I don't wanna be with you anymore." I say.
" What if I wanna be with you ? What are you gonna do about it ?" He asks, walking slowly to my
frame that's still scared. I'm scared of him already.
" You're not Gray." I silently say.
" You make me crazy , Ariel. You drive me crazy if that's what you wanna know."
" Why did you kill your father ?" I ask suddenly. He stops in front of me with his eyes lingering over
mine. My heart is hammering against my chest. He's the only person who always make me feel
this way. Only him.
" He was an asshole."
" Why ? That's not even an answer. Who even killed their own father." I sniffle.
" I don't wanna talk about it."
" Oh yes !" I yell." You don't wanna talk about it. Vladimir told me everything. So Summit is a Mafia
? Gray a Mafia. What am I supposed to do with you ?"
" What ever you want.." he takes a step closer to me and we're so close that I could literally feel
his pink lips against mine , kissing me. You know the funny part, he didn't deny anything.
His eyes flutters and I'm just hypnotized by just staring into his grey orbs. My heartbeat is so
fast right now. His right hand wrap around my neck and he pulls me to him. Our eyes are locked
against each other. His thumb caress slowly against my cheek and that surprisingly soothe my
skin. Ariel , breathe. Buddy killed his father.
" Gray why didn't you tell me ? Do you know how it feels to hear something like that from someone
else. Your damn rival! Gray a Mafia, not even some tiny criminal organization but some shitty
organization with smuggling and drugs. You're even their boss. A mob boss. I asked you if you
were a mob , you lied to my face. You couldn't even tell me. You made me look like a fool. A
stupid nerdy teenage girl. Fine I get it, i knew you're criminal , but mob , blood of God. When did
you plan on telling me ? When you must have gotten tired of me!" I yell.
" Ariel ,it's not what you think. I'm sorry i lied, even if I really didn't lie to you. I have my reasons for
withhelding such information from you."
" What reasons ? What stupid reasons ? You have no reasons at all. If I didn't see you pull out a
gun the first time , you wouldn't even tell me you're a criminal. Why did you have to keep
everything from me. I'm tired of being in the middle of your shitty games. Vladimir had to shoot
me."
" I'm sorry. For the shot. I'm sorry I wasn't there to save you." He mutters and cup my cheek with
his thumb pad stroking my cheek.
" Why did you kill your father ?" I ask.
" He was an asshole, don't bug me about it."
The fuck! I shouldn't ask why he killed his father ? How did I get into this mess. I swat his hands
off my face and wipe my eyes with my fingers.
" I can't do this. I can't do it anymore. He was right. Even if he doesn't come after me , your other
enemies will. Gray you're a Mob boss. I might be timid but I'm not dumb. I know what's a Mafia.
The fights never end. I can't , just leave me alone." I sigh and step away from me.
" Stop walking out of my life. What am I supposed to do with it ?"
" Do whatever thing you want. Leave me alone. Fuckin rich people..." I hiss and kick his car.
Damn. Pain travel through my shin at the impact of the kicking. He shove his hands in his
pocket and watch me.
" Do not come after me. Don't stop at my apartment. Don't call me. Leave me alone. Stay away
from me. I can't deal with someone like you. Why did you kill your father ? Nothing. You're always
too hard to deal with." I groan.
" Tinkerbell, I'm sorry."
" Don't call me Tinkerbell. Are you happy ? Always running from enemies and guns."
" I don't run , princess. A bullet don't fuckin scare me. You're the only thing that makes me run
lately. You don't even know how much you mean to me. You've made me done a lot of shit that i
don't even think I would do. I can't watch you walk out of my life after you gave it meaning."
" Really ? You've got enemies everywhere. Now ask yourself , is it worth it ? You're always on the
chase. And you wanna risk my life because of your shitty games. What's with you wealthy people
?"
" Don't act like being broke is pretty cute. I'm sorry and i mean it. I want you Ariel. You can't just
steal my heart and walk away with it."
" You're a crackhead , Gray. You lied to me. Manipulated me. Put my life in danger and I had to
fall in love with you. I'm in love with you how am I supposed to deal with that. I advised myself, but
I wasn't ready to listen because, you're a god at making people do what you want. Stay the fuck
away from me." I poke his shoulders as I say these words.
" You're in love with me ?" Damn. Is he okay ? I mean out of all the things I said , the only thing he
could ask me is if I'm in love with him. Oh my God. He needs a psychiatrist.
" Answer me , Ariel." He says and step forward.
" Don't come any closer. You asshole. Manipulating asshole." I hiss and turn to walk away from
him.
" Fuckin rich people." I mutter and begin walking. I don't even know where I'm going but I keep on
walking anyways.
And it hurts to watch him let me walk away. And part of me hated the fact that he didn't stop
me. Why....
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[8/4, 11:07 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 60
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
~GRAY~
.
I never thought I could feel heartbroken or even feel forsaken. I never thought I was ever gonna
fall in love with a girl or even care for someone so much. Ariel fuckin made me feel weak. When
you get involved with dangerous shit like the Mafia or even decides to do narcotics , you gotta be
sure you got nothing to loose. No lover , no kid , nothing , so they won't hit you back expecting
you're gonna loose something. When Kennedy was born, I made sure she stays far away from me
because, I wanted to make sure she's okay. But why can't I let Ariel stay away from me.
Manny sighs after he stiitch up the bullet wound. I got shot when I was trying to save her.
" You're in love." Manny says and close the first aid kit. I look down at my bandages around my
arm.
" Yeah ?"
" She's pretty and a nice person. I might not be good with this but, I see the way you look at her.
She likes you a lot." I look up at Manny and sigh again.
" Thanks for the bandage."
" Sure thing boss. Do you need a break ?"
" No , I'm fine. I'm paying Mr Brown a visit."
He nods and walks out of my bedroom. I thought about her through out the day and how I
fucked up. It pains to watch her walk away from me. I wanted to go after her , but certainly I
couldn't. I feel guilty.
Why did Vladimir had to tell her that ? I planned on doing that myself and he had to spoil
everything. I run my fingers through my hair. She's fuckin driving me insane.
" Gray." Reid walks in and I didn't bother to look at him.
" You killed Vladimir ?"
" What ? Is he your boyfriend ?" I ask sarcastically.
" Did you really have to do that ?"
" I have every right to do what I want. He wanted to shoot my girl."
Reid scoffs and tuck his hands in his pockets.
" I told you she was gonna bring nothing but trouble but you don't wanna listen."
" Reid , give me ten feet , okay."
" Do you know what you did ? I'm not sure you know. You just killed a Russian Mafia boss. Things
won't go easy this time and it's because of a girl. A girl , Gray."
I stand up and walk to my glass wall. I feel Reid's presence slowly walks to my form.
" Why don't you give her up and let her go ? You know what you need to do, why don't you do the
right thing."
" And neglect love like you ? Fuck , man , I should make my own decisions."
Reid chuckles." You know Vladimir's got a brother , right ? Once he finds out you light his
brother out, he's gonna start a war."
I chuckle and shove my hands in my pockets. I turn around and smirk at Reid." Let him bring the
fuckin war. I don't fuckin care about anyone right now."
Reid scoffs and turns to leave. He stops and turns around." Hope you know what you're doing
?"
I didn't answer but pick up a cigarette to light it. He shakes his head and walks out of my room. I
light it up and tilt my head back to spur out the smoke.
•••••
.
Carl opens the door to Brown's office as I walk in with my hands in my pocket. He looks up
clearly baffled. Manny walks in with Carl and they shut the door before they walk to stand behind
Brown. Fuckin traitor. He thought it was nice to work with Tucker and rat me out to a damn
dectective. Dude's got balls. They just wanna ruin me and I don't even know why.
" Mr Carter." He says my name and swallow like he knew I brought trouble.
" Tell your guard to get out." I say, referring to his guard who stand close to him holding a gun.
" And why please ? He means no harm."
" I want to talk private."
" And you brought your men ? I don't want him to leave."
" Okay." I reply and pull out my gun from my jacket. I point it at his guard and shoot him. He falls
down dead.
Mr Brown flinches and try to sit up. Manny and Carl hold his shoulders and force him to sit back
down on the chair.
" Breathe Brown , I'm not here to hurt you." I smirk and sit on his opposite chair.
" Tucker is dead."
I see the fear in his face as he flinches again. Carl pats his shoulder telling him to calm down.
" Including Romeo , the detective." I add. His breathing is rapid and he's masking his shivering
state.
" Now I want us to talk. How much did the CIA pay you to rat me out ? I thought you wanted to
work with me and you rat me out ? How much did they pay you Brown ?"
" Nobody paid me. I didn't work with anyone. Tucker did it , not me. I would never rat you out to a
detective Gray."
I raise my brows and chuckle. I tap my gun on his desk and he's making me angry.
" How much did they pay you Brown ?" I ask him.
" Nobody paid me Gray. Believe me." He lie. What a dick. I look up at Manny. He smirks and press
his gun against Brown's temple. He shivers and throws his hands in surrender.
" Are you gonna talk or not ?"
He nods immediately.
" 5 million."
" Fuck man. 5 million ? Jesus , and you're a business man. Nigga , are you hungry ?"
" I was forced and he threatened my goddamn family. What was I supposed to do ?"
" Rat me out. And broke the Omertà. You know the punishment once you decide to open your
mouth to a fuckin detective." I help him complete his statement.
" So what did you do with the money ? Did you visit Paris ? Or maybe Mexico ?" I ask.
He gulps. I motion for Manny to take away his gun , cause he's frightened already.
" Answer me Brown." I yell.
" It's in my account."
" Sure." Carl drops a file in front of him. He looks down at the file and look up at me.
" Open it."
He opens the file and flip through it. He looks at me surprised as he gulps.
" That's the documents to your hotels and your Mexican restaurant. You're signing it out."
" Gray you can't do this to me. I can't sign this."
" Oh , yeah , you will. Take the pen." Manny gives him a pen but he didn't take it.
Carl grabs his hand and force the pen in his grip.
" Sign it , Brown."
He shakes his head sideways. I rub my temple and point my gun at his left arm. I pull the trigger
and he winces , gripping to his already bleeding arm.
"Fuck…" He screams and shudders in fear and pain.
" Are you gonna sign it or not ?" I ask him still pointing my gun at him.
" Why are you doing this , Gray ?"
" Because you ratted me out. Now sign the fuckin paper now or I'll shoot you in the head."
" Please don't kill me."
" I won't if you sign it." Manny smirks at my fake promise to Brown.
He nods in fear and pick up the pen. With his hands shaky , he signed it. Manny takes it and
close the file.
" Please don't harm me."
" Of course I won't." I shoot him a fake smile and stand up and walk to his door. I halt and turn
around." I'm sorry I lied." I point the gun at him and shoot his head countless times.
" Bitch."
.
~ARIEL~
.
I slump lazily on Alexa's couch. She asked us to go grocery shopping after i convinced her that
we should spend sometime in her house instead of mine. I don't want Gray looking for me. Just his
sight and I'm head over heels falling for him again.
Alexa was totally worried about me. After i walked out on Gray that day and that's like three
days ago , he won't stop calling me. I angrily switch off my phone and avoided him. It wasn't easy
because I couldn't stop thinking about him. How did he manage to steal my heart and make me
fall crazily in love with him. No day goes by that I don't think about us. He lied and keep such a
huge secret away from me. I mean , i knew he was a criminal and I actually overlooked it but
finding out such dirty secrets from someone else is painful. I'd never thought I would fall in love
with a murderer not even a criminal to be precise and it has to be a mob boss. A Mafia boss. How
did I get involved in such a mess. I've watched a lot of mob movies and i know what's involved
with such people.
Guns , drugs , fights , large scales of narcotics and even smuggling. Everything that's involved
with illegal. How am I supposed to keep up with that. I can't even have my normal life back. He
brought nothing but trouble and I stupidly took it.
Alexa drops the item on the counter and comes back to the living room. Her apartment is far
different from mine and it's pretty. The walls are like milk , so creamy and it's fancy.
" You know you're not helping yourself if you stay quiet. You've been acting weird ever since you
got missing. What's happening to you ?" When I got home that day , she won't stop hugging me.
She explained to me how she freaked out when I didn't come around till almost midnight. She
actually thought I was with Gray and barely could believe I got kidnapped.
I sigh and look at her. She smiles warmly at me and sits next to me. If there's anyone I should
trust with my whole life , then it should be Alexa.
" You didn't even tell me who kidnapped you."
I heave a deep breath and pull my knees to my chest." Vladimir did."
" The fuck!"
" Yes. He took me to italy and told me a lot of crazy things about Gray. I knew he was a criminal
but I didn't expect Gray to be involved with a Mafia. He's even the boss of this so called organized
crime."
Alexa blinks her eyes and press her lips together. She doesn't look surprised.
" And what happened next ?" She asks calmly.
" Gray showed up at the warehouse and shot Vladimir."
" He's dead ?"
" Gray killed him. I confronted him about what Vladimir told me and I also found out that he killed
his father."
" Oh my God. Shit ! That's deep. Who pulls a trigger at their parents ? Did he tell you why ?"
" Didn't say a word."
Alexa sighs deeply.
" So what's your plan ?"
" Stay very far away from him. I got shot and i obviously thought I was gonna die. I never thought
he could ever get involved with narcotics."
" I knew about it."
" You what ?" I look up at Alexa. No , this can not be true.
" Yes , i do. Last year , I dated a man called Massimo. He was the leader of the Sicilian Mafia. We
got serious and afterwards he took me to a party. It was a Mafia party. At first i was scared just like
you , but I really liked him. That was the first time I met Gray. I found out he was also a mob boss
too. Few months after , Massimo was killed by a drug dealer in Mexico. So that was how we
parted. I came back to college and decide to stay away from crimes. You also know about Vladimir
, so there's no need to tell you about that one."
" Alexa you didn't tell me. All of this , you didn't say a word to me."
" I wasn't in the place to tell you. What am I supposed to say , take you to a corner and rat Gray to
you. Ariel nobody rats a drug Lord out."
" What are you saying ? You're my cousin , you could have just told me." I say. Everything is
weird. Nothing makes sense to me.
" Gray didn't tell you about the code of silence. The Omertà."
" What the hell is that ?"
" Fuck , Ariel. Once you decide to get involved with the Mafia, you get marked. It's a symbol which
means a code of silence , it's called the Omertà."
" I don't get it. What's that supposed to mean ? I mean how does this concern the situation I'm in
right now."
She sighs and pull her crop top above her head. She turns around and ask me to glance at her
back. I did and there's a tattoo on her back and it's so little. Omertà is tattooed on her back. Gray
got that tattoo , I've seen it on Nick too. She turns to look at me and put on her shirt.
" When I got involved with Massimo , I got that. I got sworn in. No matter what ever situation you
find yourself in , don't ever rat them out. Don't tell anyone Gray's involved with illegal drugs.
Including the cops , not even your family. Don't tell Piper and Brandon."
" Why ?"
" Death. You're just gonna get yourself killed. Sooner or later , you might get marked you know."
" I won't even let that happen." Now I'm getting scared.
She chuckles and snorts." Do you even love him ? Like really love him ? Because I know he
fuckin loves you so damn much."
" You know I love him."
" Then give him a chance and hear him out. He cares about you too much and I believe he won't
let anyone hurt you. That's love , Ariel." She stands up and walks down the hall to her room.
That evening ,I make dinner for Alexa and i. She's not around , drove to the store to get
something which I believe it's tampons. I dance to Selena Gomez 'Souvenir' as I flip the pancakes
on the pan. The doorbell rings and i groan. I switch off the stove and wipe my hands and made my
way to the door. Alexa is not around and I'm pretty sure she's single and doesn't have a boyfriend
who would come looking for her. I look through the peephole and there's no one.
" Who's there ?" I ask and get no reply. The doorbell rings again and I look through the peephole.
No one.
I take a deep breath and open the door. At that moment , i couldn't breathe. My heart beat is
rapid again and I can't find my voice. What's he doing here ? How did he find me ? Did Alexa tell
him where I am. I look down at him and he looks breathtakingly gorgeous. He's got a haircut and
he looks so good looking. Oh God what I'm thinking. I'm supposed to be mad at him.
" Gray."
" Hey." He says. I've missed this voice for a very long time.
" What are you doing here ? How did you find me ?"
" Can I come in ?"
I shake my head sideways.
" You should leave."
He smirks. I proceed to close the door but he stops me. He walk me inside and shut the door
behind him. I lean against the wall as i try to catch my breath. Of course he had stole it.
" How did you find me ?" I ask. I look everywhere but him. Just looking into these gray orbs of his
and I'll be hypnotized. He's gonna be the down fall of me if I don't steer clear.
He looks down at me. That's when it dawn to me I'm wearing loose clothing. My cotton shorts is
really short and it barely covers my butt. The white crop tank top i wear is really invisible, because
I'm not wearing a bra.
" Damn, I missed staring at you." He whispers. He trails his forefinger down my jawline to my
collarbone. He continues close to my boobies but I swat his hands away. He had no right to
seduce me. He owes me an explanation.
I proceed to walk past him, but he grabs my waist and pulls me to him. I fight him but it's
fruitless.
" Gray leave me alone."
" And why should I listen to you?" He asks calmly and lean me against the wall. He always smell
so good. I shut my eyes at our close proximity.
I didn't even notice him trail his hands on my expose thighs to my butt. I need to stop him but I
can't. He smiles and look down at my lip.
" I miss you." He whispers to the skin of my neck and kiss my neck down my chest. I bite my lip to
stop me from moaning but it's fruitless. He has stolen my senses.
His right hand caress my skin to my butt and i moan.
" I miss touching you." He mutters against my skin and bites my shoulder blade.
I squeeze my eyes and curse myself for getting wet at his gentle assualt.
" Gray stop." He needs to explain things to me and he owes me an explanation. He nods and
moves back.
" How did you find me ? Did Alexa tell you where to find me ?"
He chuckles and shakes his head sideways. He grabs the pendant on my neck and raise it to my
face.
" This did the trick."
" What ?"
" I put a bug in it."
" You what ? You put a tracker in my pendant ? How could you do that ?"
" It's not what you think. In case you get into trouble and i wanna look for you. Please don't give it
back and don't ever take it out."
I look away and sigh.
" So how come you couldn't track me with this when Vladimir took me away ?"
" I wasn't with a system or even my phone. I don't travel with those."
I scoff." So what do want ?" I ask not looking at him.
He grabs my waist and pulls me into his build. Our lips are close and if feels like we're about to
make out. I wanna push him , punch him and tell him to leave me alone and stay far away from
me, but right now I can't. He always knows my buttons and when to press them.
" I want you Ariel."
" Why do you keep coming back ? Why don't you just move on ?" I ask.
" Because , I fuckin love you. You've made me fall in love with you and i won't let you walk out of
my life just like that."
" What are you saying ?"
Both hands wrap around my waist and he kisses my neck. I shudder and collapse to his gentle
assualt. He kiss down my neck. I breathe in and out as he kisses to my earlobe.
He whispers." I love you, Tinkerbell."
At that moment, my world stop moving. I can't breathe and I didn't say a word. He loves me !
Yeah , i know he loves me but I didn't expect him to say those words any time soon.
" You love me ?" I ask silently , barely audible.
He smiles and cup my cheek with one hand. My eyes are glue to his and we're not breaking the
eye contact anytime soon.
" I do. I fuckin love you ,Ariel. Take my heart , take my soul. Take everything but , just don't leave
me…."
………
Damn that got me
Opinions.
[8/4, 11:08 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 61
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
Why's he always doing this to me. I always stop thinking each time he's around me. It's like my
brain just stop working automatically. He loves me and I love him too. But then I remembered what
he is. Gray kisses me. I didn't kiss back at first. He wraps his hands around my waist and press
me gently against the wall. I hopelessly wrap my arms around his neck and kiss back. Maybe I
shouldn't be kissing back right now.
I should be thinking about the mess he's trying to get me involved with. And if I don't back out
now, then I can't back out anytime soon. I stop kissing him. He stays still with his hands around my
waist. I raise my hand and place my hand on his face. His eyes peel apart and they look into mine.
" We need to talk." I say. He sighs and look at me for seconds before nodding.
He lets go of me and tuck his hands in his jacket.
" Ask whatever thing you wanna ask , I'll tell the truth."
I nod and cross my arms. Where am I supposed to start from. There are a lot of things in my
mind right now.
" Why didn't you tell me ? Why hide it ?"
He looks around the apartment and run his fingers through his hair.
" It's not that easy."
" And why's that ?"
" Because I thought it wasn't the right time. I can't just tell you I run a Mafia. You're just gonna
wake up in the morning and run away." He sighs again.
I heave a deep breath. Thank God I switch off the cooker before coming here.
" What were you doing in Italy that day ?"
" I got a job to handle. Some asshole ratted me out and i needed to sort his shit out."
" Murder ?"
" Murder." He answers. When am I ever getting used to all of this. This is too hard to take in. I
remembered i wanted a normal life once i resumed college but then , a really cute mystery man
barged into my car. How can I ever forget that day?
" Why did you kill your father ?"
He didn't expect I'd asked that. He looks tired all of a sudden. He looks away from me and
mutter something under his breath.
" He was an asshole , I told you." He says.
" That didn't explain anything Gray. Why did you do it ? You said you were closest to him or was
that a lie ?"
" It wasn't."
" Then what ? Vladimir told me how you cleared a man named Sinclair's dirty deals and most
times do his delivery. And you killed a lot of people to be on top so your father was part of those
people too ?"
He takes a deep breath and lean against the wall close to me.
" He was right. Sinclair was my father's friend. They were close and my father was Sinclair's right
hand man. I was a part of his Mafia. I cleared the dirty deals and most times deliver their drugs. No
one suspects a teenage boy with drugs actually. I wanted more. My father was a coward , he
couldn't build up his own organization and he's just tied to Sinclair like a puppy. I hated calling
someone boss and I needed to make my own money and i planned ahead.." he stops and takes a
deep breath.
" Then Sinclair's Mafia was American's most powerful mob. He's got a lot of men and clients. And
then his biggest of them all was Harold. He was a Columbian. He made a deal with Sinclair for a
large amount of narcotics and almost 50 million was involved with it."
" Things got messier." He turns to look at me." Remember I said I make the delivery , I took the
drugs to him that day after I killed the guy who was supposed to deliver them. I took the money
and killed Harold. I made sure I leave no trace behind. Only my father knew about it because I told
him about my plans. Sinclair discovered Harold is dead and he got furious. He didn't get the
money and his drugs either. My father ratted me out to Sinclair and….."
" You shot him." I say and turn to look at him. He couldn't meet my eyes and he just nods.
" You killed your father because he ratted you out ?"
" I have to. He was a coward. He was supposed to support me since we were always close. Even
when my mother threatened to leave his life because he was involved with the mafia , I didn't
leave. I always support him, including the countless times he cheated. The grief of having a
mistress and Freddie and the guilt of what he did , I had to kill him."
I didn't say a word. I pace around the room and cross my arms. Gray's so much. I'm too
innocent for him. All of this is too much. So his mother tried to leave his father too when she found
out.
" Did you mother knew from the start he was involved with drugs."
Chat Martinmartino on zero eight one eighty thirty fourteen twenty one to be added to his
whatsapp group.
" She didn't. It was when I turned fifteen she discovered and it was through Damon. Damon went
to rehab actually because of his drugs intake. She blamed me for it because i knew about it and
didn't tell her."
" Why did you not tell her ?"
" Because I was also involved. I liked it and I loved the lifestyle. It was a choice I made when I was
a teenager."
" So it was when Damon left rehab he joined the army. Why not SWAT ? I think their major jobs is
to fight against illegal drugs."
" I don't know. We had issues when he knew i was with dad. Nobody knew I killed my father."
" Till date ?"
" Yes. I didn't tell anyone. I flew out of town and came to New York that was how I started Summit.
Or maybe I actually started it secretly before I killed my father. I just wanted to make sure Sinclair
get out of the way."
" You've done a lot of shit."
" I know and I'm really sorry I didn't tell you."
" If no one knew you killed your dad , then who told Vladimir?" I ask.
" I don't know. I bet he guessed that just to make me look bad in front of you."
I turn my back against him and sigh. I really want a break from all of this. Maybe visit Miami with
Alexa and my friends this weekend. It's gonna be worth it. I need to be far from all of this heavy
secrets. Now I'm wishing I didn't ask in the first place. It's better to be kept in the dark , than to
carry this heavy secrets.
" Why did you do all of that ? What you did to Sinclair was wrong. Your type of game is shitty and
too dangerous."
" That's how the Mafia works , Ariel. You have to take out the people on top to be on top. That's
the ugly shit."
" And you thought it's nice to take out your boss and every other unlucky souls. Do you even have
a soul ?"
He sighs deeply." I'm sorry. For everything that I've put you through. The problems, the trauma.
Everything , I'm really sorry."
" Sorry ? Sorry won't bring back my normal life , Gray. I lost my normal life the very day you
barged into my car. You know most times , I wished i didn't meet you. I wish we didn't even cross
parts. Maybe I'll be concentrating in school and going to therapy so I can fight my depression. Not
running from gun-men and mob people who wants to kill me because my so called boyfriend is a
Mafia boss and he did a lot shit to a lot of shitty people. The fights never end Gray and you know
it. But yet , you had to put me in between your mess. I got shot because of you." I yell and turn to
look away from him. He's turn me into a mess. Maybe I'm the cause. I had time to back out from
his world but I thought i could stick in because he's unavoidable.
" You have a right to yell at me. Do whatever you want to do to me , i deserve it." He says behind
me.
" So what if I rat you out too ?" I ask and turn around to look at him. He watches me closely with
his hands in his pockets.
He stays quiet like forever before answering." You won't."
I chuckle. He knows me too well. I bet I don't even know myself that much.
" Why would you say that ? What if I go to the CIA or maybe the SWAT team and tell them popular
Gray Carter is a Mafia boss and he's involved with narcotics. What you gonna do Gray ?"
He push himself from the wall and walk slowly to my form. He stops in front of me and we're so
close. He raise his hands and tuck my loose strands of hair behind my ear. His forefinger seduce
my neck with it's slow trails. Gray lifts my chin to look at him.
" You won't."
" Why so confident ?" I ask. I really wanna hear him say it. Tell me he's gonna shoot me like his
father.
" Because you care so much about me and you don't wanna admit it. You love me , Ariel."
I swat his hand off my chin and glare at him.
" I'm gonna call the cops and tell them that you're a criminal." I say.
" Why are you doing this ? Why are you trying to step on my shoes ?"
" Step on your shoes ? I really wanna see what you can do when I tell on you. Cause I will Gray."
He takes one last step and we're breathing the same air.
" I dare you Ariel."
" You know I will."
" Then I will fuckin kill you." He says with so much seriousness that my heart forgets to beat.
He shuts his eyes and opens them. He looks weak and crowded with lots of emotions.
" You know I will never hurt you. I love you too much to try." He says with lots of emotions.
" Don't you care about your father ? Is it even worth it ?" I inquire.
" Yes."
Jesus , he's obviously a psychopath. He needs to visit a therapist.
I turn around and cross my arms. " I need a break , Gray." I bite my lip to stop me from crying. I
made sure my voice doesn't fail me.
I continue when he didn't answer." We need a break. I need time and space to process
everything and I want you to grant me that request. I won't tell anyone if that's what you're scared
of. But I wanna be far from you for now. I need to breathe properly. This is too much to handle. I'm
tired of being bait to blood thirsty criminals who want you dead and I want you to leave me alone
for now. Please."
I hear him sigh behind me. I don't really know what I did but I just wanna be away from him. I
don't know when ,but, I'm not sure I'm getting on with him anytime soon.
" You're breaking up with me ?" He asks. His voice so quiet and calm.
" Call it whatever thing you want Gray. I wanna be far from you. Far away from your mess. Far
away from your world. I don't wanna be in the middle of your crimes. Gray I can't handle them. I
really love you but I can't. This is too much for me to handle. We need a break , Gray." I turn to
look at him. He looks so cold without emotions.
" Okay." That was his last statement as he leaves…
………..
I think they need the break though
[8/4, 11:08 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 62
By Goddy Francis
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" You fuckin did what !" Alexa shouts.
She just returned from where ever place she went to and I told her what happened.
" You broke up with him ? Why would you do that ?"
" I didn't break up with him. I just needed a break."
" So what's the difference ?"
" There's a difference. I still love him but I can't fit into his lifestyle. It's too much for me to handle.
How long will I stop running ?" I sigh and run my palms down my arms.
" Running ? Ariel , you just hurt his feelings , you broke him."
" You're not getting it Alexa. I can't keep up with this dangerous side of Gray. He's the best thing
that has ever happened to me , yes but…."
" You can't accept his dark past and his dark world huh ?" Alexa asks and cross her arms. She
chuckles and bites her bottom lip.
" I don't mean to sound annoying, but you should stop being the hero here. Don't try to be the
good girl who's trying to tame the bad guy. Why can't you accept him for who he is and love him
with your whole life. Why do you want the bad guy to change for you when you can actually love
him with all his flaws. I believe partners stick together and fight and not run away like cowards."
" You don't get it. I…." I sigh and facepalm myself. Yeah , I wanted the break but now I'm the one
hurting.
Alexa sighs and sits down on her couch.
" Come here." She coos.
I lay on the couch and rest my head on her laps. My hair splays on her lap and she run her
fingers through my hair.
" Love is crazy. You need to sacrifice a lot of things for each other. I believe he sacrificed so much
for you too. I just wanna let you know that , what ever decisions you make , it's okay."
" Thanks."
" But , don't keep too far from him. You guys are so fuckin in love with each other. I see no
reasons in fighting over things like this. Okay I get it , it's sort of hard to take in. And you're that
good girl who wanted to serve in a convent and you find yourself in a romance circle with the bad
guy. That type of shit is really tough and hard to take in. To talk the worse ,he even killed his
father." Alexa sighs.
" It's really annoying. Why does it have to be a criminal. You know i actually never thought I would
ever be in a normal relationship with someone not even Gray. Alexa he already stole my heart."
Alexa smiles and run her fingers on my hair.
" You wanna travel ?" She raises her brows and smirks.
" Miami ?"
" Yup. Since we couldn't make it last week , we could check in this week. It's gonna be fun and it's
gonna help you think." She says. I dare not stay back or I'll die of depression.
" Sure. I ain't dropping this one."
" That's my girl. Now let's go eat dinner. I'm sure the pancakes are already cold. Piper and
Brandon is coming over for sleepover." I sit up and follow her to the kitchen.
I sigh and sit on the stool. Alexa takes the pancakes as she microwave them.
" We're gonna discuss about you and Gray later. I'm not dropping that topic." She says and I
chuckle.
I pick up a cookie from the jar and take a bite.
" Did you ever withneesed any sort of fights when dating Massimo ?" I ask Alexa.
" A lot. Including one that almost took my life."
" And you stayed ?" I ask and lean my elbows on the counter.
" I liked him. I really love him. When my parents found out I got involved with the mafia , they
panicked."
" Damn. Who wouldn't panic ? The guns, drugs and every other illegal things. They wanted to be
sure you're safe since Ace is out."
" Yeah , true. But most times , love is crazy. It makes you do stupid things even if you're gonna get
hurt. My own opinion is, no matter the circumstances , you should stand by Gray. No one's gonna
take your life because Gray would be there for you." Alexa says.
I shut my eyes and take a deep breath. I open them and sigh. This is too complicating. I can't fit
in. I'm not the bad girl everyone is scared of. I was the one bullied in highschool. How am I
supposed to act like everything's fine when I can't breathe properly. They won't stop shooting
because they are all criminals. Vladimir is gone , so who's gonna be next ? Cage ?
" Who's in the house !" Piper screams from the living room as she walks to the kitchen with
Brandon.
" Damn…." She sniffs and smile." I love pancakes." She smiles widely and sit close to me.
Brandon sits on the other side opposite us while Alexa drops the pancakes on two different plates.
" Hey guys."
" Hi , Arie. Ready for vacation ?"
I laugh and nod.
" You've been acting super weird these past days. Are you okay ?" Brandon asks and pick up a
cookie.
" Yeah. Alexa said you got the flu. Are you pregnant ?" Piper grins and smirks.
" Guys , no. I'm not pregnant , I've got no flue either. I'm just sick , that's all."
Alexa raises her brows and swirls syrup all over the pancakes. She pushes my plate to me as I
pick up two forks. I give one to Piper.
" No ,I'm fine. Eat up while we plan Vacation." Piper says.
I shrug and drop one fork as I begin to feast on my pancakes.
" What did Jamie say about your vacation ?" Alexa asks Piper.
" Same thing everyday. He's gonna missed me but he's gonna endure and wait." Piper chuckles.
" What about you Tinkerbell ?" Brandon asks and grins.
" Tinkerbell ?" Alexa asks as she looks between me and Brandon. Why would Brandon call me
that.
" Your pendant. So don't freak out." Brandon utters.
" Oh that. Is that what Gray usually calls you ?" Piper asks.
I really don't wanna talk about Gray right now and they are not ready to drop it.
" Yes." I say with a tight lip smile.
They smiles and nods.
Thankfully Brandon talks about school and I am grateful. We talked about winter and also
Christmas even if it's far. The semester is almost coming to an end. My phone beeps and it's a text
message from my mom. She said she's coming over tomorrow and she really wants to speak to
us. Same pregnancy rumor.
We scatter around the couches in the living room as we watch pretty little liars.
" So who do you think it's A ?" Piper asks as she stuff her mouth with popcorns.
" Maybe some weirdo who decides not to show his identity. But seriously who do you think it's A ?"
I ask and look among the guys. Brandon huffs at our disturbance and he dramatically shoots
himself.
" Guys , please let's watch in silence." Alexa shush us.
Piper and I roll our eyes same time. We turn to look at each other as we laugh.
" Really." Brandon speaks.
We zip our mouths and pretend to throw away an imaginary key. I curl my legs and watch the
series in silence. My mind drift to Gray again. Why's relationship always complicated. I wanna run
into his arms and hug him and hold him alnight but I guess I'm restricted. We watch the series till I
fall asleep.
" So we're gonna need sexy little bikinis and some lotions and sunscreen. That's a must. I planned
on shopping for new clothes once we reach Miami." I hear Alexa's voice.
I open my eyes and it's morning. I'm the only one still sleeping.
" Oh , she's awake." Alexa says as they turn to look at me.
I run my fingers through my hair. " God , morning guys."
" Morning sunshine. I think your mom called." Brandon says.
" Oh God." I think she's already on her way the apartment.
" Thanks , Brandon. Alex , do you have any extra toothbrush."
" Sure. There's a bathroom down the hall. You'll find one there."
I smile and nod. I pick up my phone and turn to walk down the hallway.
" Do you think she's okay ?" I hear Piper asks.
" Yeah." Alexa replies.
I sigh and shake my head. I open the door to the bathroom and shut it. What's Gray doing to me
? I lean both my hands on the edge of the washbowl and stare at my reflection on the mirror. I go
through my missed calls and Gray didn't call. Part of me liked the fact that he respected my
decision. The other part hated the fact that he didn't call. Truth is i expected him to call. I spread
toothpaste on my brush and begin brushing my teeth. I wash my face when I'm through and my
phone starts to ring.
I groan. I pick up my phone without looking at the dialer as I press it against my ear.
" Mom , I'll be home soon."
" Mom ?" I freeze at the voice. I bite my tongue and blame my inner self for being so attached to
him.
" Gray."
" Tinkerbell." He sighs on the phone.
My heart drop to my feet and I literally can't think. I mean yesterday , I told him i wanted a
break and he gave me the worst reply ever. OKAY.
" I missed you." He mutters after a long silence. I look down at my fingers and look up at the
mirror. I missed him too. I really wanna tell him that i missed him so badly and I wish he could
adore my neck with lines of kisses and whisper his promises to my ears. But I didn't tell him.
" Thanks." I say.
He chuckles tiredly on the phone.
" You're welcome."
" Gray , look , I'm really sorry about how I spoke yesterday. But , I meant what i said. I wanna stay
away from you."
" I bet you're doing just that. You're not around me." He says sarcastically. I blush and brush my
hair with my palm.
" Gray stop joking about. I need to be far from you so i can think." True. I can't seem to think
around him. He has stolen my senses and I can't just avoid him.
" Okay. Have fun in Miami." He says and before I can reply, he hangs up.
I sigh and go back to the living room. Piper and Brandon were cooking.
" Oh here you're. We were thinking on where to stay for the weekend. I suggested a beach house
but Piper thought maybe a suite will be better."
" A beach house is expensive , Alexa."
" I don't fuckin care. I need to make sure we have fun."
" We can still have fun in a suite. Alexa , a beach house is expensive. I already budget on the food
, I'll handle that." Piper says.
" I'm paying for the club we're storming on Friday and Sunday. I have a beach house in a Miami."
" You do ?" We ask Alexa. She shrugs.
" My father bought it for me or let's say it's my possession and part of my inheritance even if he's
not dead. So food and shelter, check." Alexa says proudly.
" What other expenses are we supposed to take ?"
" I'll pay for the clothes shopping." I declare.
" Fuck, Mrs Carter." They give me a ear deafening scream.
I roll my eyes at the last name.
" Did Gray give you his credit card ?" Alexa asks as the guys watches me. I chuckle and shake
my head sideways. I have made a lot of grand from babysitting Kennedy even if Gray won't stop
paying me. The money in my account right now can buy a house. Hopefully.
" Don't worry guys , I'll handle it." I say and cross my arms.
" Fuck , girl. Aww , Brandon there's nothing left."
" Can I handle the beach side ? I don't wanna look left out. Since Piper is taking the food and
refreshments then i could book for a swim in a hotel and also to visit the beach."
" Damn , i already got that checked before , but don't worry I'm giving it to you." Alexa tells
Brandon.
We chuckle.
" Guys , I need to rush home. My mom's coming over today. I need to be at home."
" Is everything okay ? Your mom don't visit for nothing." Piper asks with concern. Alexa already
know why she's coming. To confirm if I really committed an abortion for Gray.
" It's fine guys. I'll be back soon." I wave at them and pick up my key from the coffee table as I
leave.
I take the elevator and rush out of it. I slide into my car and drive into the busy road. Today is
Thursday and tomorrow we're traveling. I touch my forehead and sigh , I've been thinking too
much. I park the car at the lot and get out. I walk inside the lobby and take the elevator. I press my
floor button and it ascends. My phone buzz. I slide the screen and look at my mom's name. She
just sent me a text that she already arrived. The doors slides open and I step out. I twist the
doorknob to our apartment and I walk in.
I smell lasagna and garlic bread. I shut the door and walk inside.
" Hi kiddo. Mind joining us ?" I drop my keys on the table and walk to the kitchen. Leslie glares at
me. Now I remembered what she said to our parents. I feel like reaping out her hair extensions.
" Hi Mom." I greet and sit on the stool across from mom and Leslie. They already arranged the
food on the counter.
" Hi Arie. Where were you ?"
" Alexa."
She nods and sits down close to Leslie. Leslie pick up a fork as she starts eating.
" So how have you been ?" Mom starts a conversation as she eats her bread.
" Fine. You can also go straight to the point and ask me about the pregnancy."
" Ariel. Listen , I want you to understand that however I treat both of you isn't partial. I wanted to
make sure you both have a better life." Mom says.
Leslie rolls her eyes and glares at me.
" Where you pregnant ?" There. That's what I've been waiting for.
" I don't know." I say.
" Leslie told me everything. How you got pregnant for Gray and he asked you to get rid of it. And
you did ? What happened to all the teachings in church ? No sex before marriage. No abortions or
even getting pregnant. Ariel, what happened to you ! You went to college and started being
wayward."
" Wayward." I chuckle." Wayward seriously. I'm not pregnant ma and I was never pregnant. Leslie
got dumped by her college sweetheart Hayden after she basically gave him a handjob in the living
room. She got jealous of me and decides to bring the hate back. I don't really know what she told
you but I'm not discussing this issues."
" Really Ariel ? I got dumped ?" Leslie snorts.
" Yes. And every night you keep on sneaking men inside our house. Getting drunk and coming
home with different men. You know Reid picked you up from a strip club as a one night stand. You
thought since you couldn't attract Gray , you decide on using his best friend. You thought he was
gonna buy you a fuckin car and he got you pregnant. He dumped you and abandoned you , even
called you a bitch to your own face. Why don't you admit you're a looser Leslie. You're a goddamn
looser. You knew Freddie was my best friend. You had a crush on him in highschool and you
never told mom the truth. You knew I was raped but your jealousy made you laugh at me. Karma
is gonna fuck you real hard , you dirty bitch."
" How dare you." Leslie stands up as she looks down at me in rage.
" Enough. Leslie would never sleep with an enemy's friend." Mom defends.
" Oh really ? But I can ?" I ask and laugh.
" You're just a whore. You…" Leslie stops and touch her stomach.
" Leslie are you okay ?" Mom asks at once.
" Yeah." She wave it off. She open her mouth to speak again but halt at once. She grip to her
stomach and run out of the kitchen.
" Leslie.." mom and I chase after her. She run straight to the bathroom at the end of the hall. We
follow as she squat close to the toilet and begin to throw up.
I widen my eyes and blink them. Hope it's not what I'm thinking. She aborted it.
" Leslie , are you okay ?" Mom rushes in as she holds Leslie's shoulders.
" Yeah , I'm fine. Maybe I got the…" she throw up again. I scrunch my face and lean against the
doorframe of the bathroom.
She throw up one last time and flush it. She stands up slowly and wash her mouth. Wow this
isn't the flu. I can't believe she's pregnant. She touch her abdomen and bite her lip.
" What's wrong with you Leslie ?" Mom asks.
" I don't know. I'm…"
Mom touches Leslie's forehead and she stops at once. She looks down at Leslie and scan her
up and down. She turns around and walk out of the bathroom. I look at Leslie and her stomach
before following mother.
" I fuckin got rid of you. Why are you still in my stomach." I hear Leslie mutters.
Mom pace around the living room. She's finding it hard to believe that her precious daughter is
pregnant for Gray Carter's druggie friend. Oh karma , take kisses.
" Mom…" Leslie calls.
" You're pregnant ?" Mom asks as she turns to look at Leslie. I slump on the couch and watch the
show.
" I…"
" Oh my God. You got pregnant after all my teachings. So you were the pregnant one and you
lied. Leslie what's wrong with you !" Mom yell.
" Yes , I'm pregnant. I was pregnant and I got rid of it because I wasn't ready to bear the shame.
How am I supposed to know the baby didn't flush out even after i bled." Leslie yells .
I bet Reid's gonna be happy he's expecting a child. A really stubborn one at that.
" Leslie what's wrong with you ! Why can't you be like Ariel ?"
What the heck is she talking about.
" Oh I should be like Ariel now."
" Yes! Because she's better than you. I brought you to college to go to school and not spread your
legs apart for anything with a manhood. You're a disgrace Leslie."
" How's it my fault ? What type of mom are you ? You act like you're perfect. You cheated on dad
even with all your fake life."
" I cheated ? Oh my God you're such a fool. Because I cheated on your dad five years ago you
thought it was nice to open your legs and do whatever thing you want. I tried to caution you but
you're this little slut i tried to mould into perfection. But you're so dumb , really dumb. Who the fuck
is responsible !" Mom yell even louder. So mom also swear. Damn, i wish I can hold them apart ,
hell no , we ain't done. I wish there's a popcorn.
" Leslie I said who's responsible ?" Mom yells.
" She won't tell you. She's ashamed. Its Mia Carter's druggie son's best friend called Reid. They
met in a strip club." I answer.
" Gray's friend. You really slept with the enemy ? You knew what transpired between your father
and his mother five years ago and you still have to spread your legs for him. Because of what ! A
stupid car ."
Oh I get the logic. The cheating happened same year. Dad cheated first and mom found out.
She felt betrayed and then her boss picked an interest in her and then they had sex. Wow. I love
this story.
" Reid isn't responsible." Leslie burst out.
YOU.SAY.WHAT?
"I'm sorry, what did you say ?"
" Reid isn't the father. I lied. I couldn't tell the real father. I was scared of being rejected. The day
Reid and i had an affair the second time I was already pregnant."
I blink my eyes and stare at Leslie with wide eyes. If Reid isn't the father then who. Hayden ?
" Leslie who's responsible ?" Mom asks calmly this time.
" It's…" she stutters. She's already crying. I pity her.
" Leslie talk. Who got you pregnant."
" My… it's Lawson. My philosophy professor at school and he's married with a kid."
Oh.My.God!
Mom fainted at once.
" Mom.."
……….
Leslie has killed her mom. Damn.
[8/4, 11:08 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 63
BY GODDY FRANCIS
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Leslie and I sit my already conscience mom on the couch as she looks down at Leslie. Rage ,
anger and lots of emotions spread across her face. I sit on the single couch and stare at mom.
Leslie stands at a corner with her hands cross.
" What were you thinking ? Getting pregnant for your professor. You had to sleep with a professor
Leslie. A married one with a kid." Mom leans her elbows on her knees and holds her head.
" Is he aware ?" Mom asks. Leslie bites her bottom lip and shakes her head sideways.
" He's not aware ?" Mom flare up. She stands to her feet and almost rush after Leslie.
" Mom , calm down." I hold her.
" You're gonna suffer Leslie. We made sure you had a good life. I always advised you after I
noticed you sleep around. We talked to you. But no , you're this wayward freak who always wants
a penis. Make sure you don't come home for holidays or even Christmas. I and your father will
stop paying your tuition fee and I hope your professor boyfriend will see you though college."
" Mom , you can't do this to me." Leslie burst out.
" Really ? You're a disgrace Leslie. You brought nothing but disgrace to our family. Family we've
been keeping it's good name for a long time. I don't want to see you and your disgrace of a baby
around my house. You have the guts to ruin the family's reputation. Don't ever call me mom and I
don't want to see you around my house , you cheap slut."
" Mom , don't do this to her." I say.
Mom ignores me and continues." You're not a part of our family anymore. I cut you out and I don't
want to see you around the house. Whore." She picks up her cardigan and bag as she stands up.
" Mom. She can't cope. She's pregnant ,mother." I try to convince my mom. Maybe I'm not
supposed to be doing this but I can't stand suffering even if Leslie gave me that in hundred folds.
" Don't worry Ariel , she will be fine. Maybe she needs to pick well before spreading her legs like a
damn rumor. I bet he's not gonna take you in because he's got a wife and a child. I advise you
don't go knocking on his door to tell him about your stupid pregnancy if you don't wanna get
disgraced." Mom looks down at Leslie in disgust as she walks out.
" Fuck." I mutter.
Leslie breaks down as she cries. I watch her with so much pity. Maybe she deserves it same
time she doesn't deserve it.
" Leslie I…" She raises her forefinger up.
" Shut your cunt mouth and mind your business. I don't need your pity because it's useless and
fake. Don't try to preach to me that you'll talk to Mom and give me your terrible pity speech." She
wipes her eyes and sit on the floor.
The door slowly opens as Hazel walks in. She walks in slowly with her eyes all over Leslie as
she shuts the door.
" So Reid wasn't responsible ?" Hazel asks at once. So she heard everything.
Leslie didn't reply but focus on the floor in tears.
" You stoop so low and slept with your professor without a fuckin condom. What the fuck is wrong
with you ? I thought we were friends , why did you have to lie to me ?" Hazel asks.
" Fuck , I'm so screwed." Leslie sob more. " How could I be so fuckin stupid."
Poor thing.
" You're fucked up Leslie. I'm just gonna leave."
" Hazel wait , you can't leave too." Leslie stands up at once.
" The fuck girl. You lied to me. That Reid was responsible. You couldn't even tell me the truth and
you expect me to be here with you. Fuck.." she opens the door and walks out as she slams the
door.
" Oh fuck…" Leslie screams and slouch on the couch.
" Leslie.." i call out to her.
" Leave me the fuck alone. You depressed fucker." She yells at me and stand up to her feet as
she walks away.
I puff out my breath and pick up my phone and car keys as I walk out of the apartment. I slide
into my car and turn on the radio to help me forget about what happened. I need to talk to my
parents especially my dad. He's sometimes better than my mom . He listens sometimes and he's a
soft hearted person. Mom's this African woman with a hot temper. She controls dad and makes
the decision. It seems whatever thing she says stays and no one's changing that.
I'd never thought mom would kick Leslie out of her life after everything. She supports Leslie.
Assists Leslie. Loved Leslie more and always believe any shit she says. Why did she have to kick
out Leslie ? So all this was pretence. Pretends to believe every shit Leslie says but why ? I halt the
car outside Alexa's apartment and I step out. I shut the door and stalk inside the lobby. I'm tired as
hell and I don't feel okay. This is too much. Leslie is pregnant for her professor and she's been cut
out from the family. I need to speak to my parents after this vacation. If they don't take her back ,
Leslie is gonna suffer. She's already dropping out of college.
" Hey guys." I smile as I shut the door behind me.
They were watching a movie and arguing at the same time. They stop arguing as they grins at
me.
" What's going on ?"
" We're arguing over money heist." Brandon answers for them.
Damn that series.
" I said Tokyo is the worst character ever because she's self centered and rude. Annoying , too
showy, and to top it all selfish. She uses your problems to laugh in your face." Piper says.
I cross my arms and look among them waiting for another debate.
" You see. Piper is just a liar. I believe Tokyo is one of the best. She's fearless." Alexa protests.
" Fuck fearless…." Piper cut in.
" Let's be sincere , Berlin and professor is the best characters here. Tokyo or whatever is really
shit." Brandon says.
I smile and chuckle.
" Are you guys done ?" I ask. They look at themselves as they shift their gaze to me. Joining them
in this conversation, then we ain't getting out of it. I really don't watch it that much but if I had to
pick the best characters then I'm choosing professor and Berlin. I don't wanna argue with them
either.
Suddenly they raise up their voices and start arguing again. Their voices fill the living room and
it's so loud. I drop my keys and leave them to their argument. I go to the kitchen and sit on the
counter to eat cereal , i really haven't ate anything. I think they made omelette and even meatballs.
I drop the cereal and serve the omelette on my plate. Their argument hasn't stopped yet and I'm
enjoying it. I stuff meatballs in my mouth and pick up a fork and bottle water.
I eat and they are still arguing. I'm already tired of their nuisance. I drop the plate and wash my
hands. I go to the living room and switch off the TV. I connect my phone to the speakers in the
house and play a song on my playlist. They stop at once.
" You guys are gonna like this song." I sway to the song as they relax.
God , so much for having friends.
" Did you really have to stop our argument this way."
I roll my eyes and sit in between Piper and Alexa.
" I have news and it's bad." I announce.
" Is it gonna stop us from traveling ?" Brandon asks.
" It depends. You wanna hear it ?" I ask and look at each of them.
" Okay."
I turn down the volume of the music and sigh deeply.
" Leslie is pregnant."
Silence.
Alexa don't really look surprised , i already told her the truth. Brandon looks at Piper and then
Alexa.
" Hayden got her pregnant ?" Piper asks.
" It's a damn long story. She got pregnant and she said Reid was responsible. Reid threatened her
to get rid of it and she did. Today at breakfast, Leslie threw up after she lied against me that i got
pregnant for Gray and he threatened me to get rid of it…"
" Wait , she turned the table around ?" Brandon and Piper asks at once. Alexa still stays quiet. I
sigh and nod.
" She threw up today and we discovered she's still pregnant."
" Oh my God…" Alexa squeal." She's still fuckin pregnant. I knew Reid got a bubblegum seed. It
can't easily get out." She grins.
We turn to look at her. She's a weirdo and act like who smokes weed sometimes.
" Reid isn't responsible. Leslie lied." I say.
Silence for minutes.
" What the fuck ! She lied. What exactly is wrong with Leslie ? Is she a psychopath ?" Alexa asks.
" Why did she have to lie ?"
" It's obvious. Gray is Reid's closest friend and maybe she could gain a lot from him. She wanted
to prove a point to me and the world that she can also get loaded guys." I explain.
" So who's responsible ?" They finally ask.
" Lawson. Professor Lawson."
" Holy fuck." They exclaims.
" No way. That man is too quiet and polite. He has a daughter and she's thirteen." Piper says. I
have seen him but I know nothing about him. He doesn't tutor me actually.
" Oh my God. Leslie fucked up real bad. What was your parents reaction ?"
" They cut her out of the family." I answer.
" Damn , baby Jesus. She deserves it big time. She's fuckin annoying. If Ace is around, Leslie
would be dead by now. He's a fuckin crackhead worse than me." Fact. Ace is worse. He doesn't
tolerates Leslie's bitchy attitude at all.
" What's gonna happen to her ? I pity her." Brandon asks.
" It's easy. She's gonna drop out of college. Move out of the apartment cause I'm gonna make
sure you don't renew the rent on the apartment. She's gonna suffer and maybe move to the
countryside because of shame and start farming." Alexa says with a smug grin. She picks up her
box of twizzlers and slip out one.
" Okay , that's heartless Alexa."
" Damn. When we were eighteen , close to prom and graduation in highschool , she fucked my
boyfriend after I introduced both of them. Since then , i despise her. I fuckin hate traitors. Look at
her, stuck between a fuckin child and a professor baby daddy in sophomore year. She's just
getting started." Alexa replies and turn up the volume of the music. Drake's 'toosie slide' plays next
as Alexa stands up and begin dancing.
She pick up the bottle water from the coffee table and raise it upwards." To Leslie.." she cheers.
Brandon, Piper and I stare at in awe. Did she really have to make a toast. I understand the fact
that Leslie made a lot of bad decisions and let jealousy lead her but she deserves better. She
fucked up yeah and I get it , she wanted better. She wanted to feel love.-In a slutty way.
" Well no one wants to cheers. Thanks to Drake for toosie slide." She opens the water and drink
from the content.
" Damn. I love you karma."
.
The following morning , Alexa's loud voice wake me up. She's always too loud. We're driving to
Miami today and I'm still in bed.
" Ariel wake up." Alexa shouts my name. She's a damn lunatic.
I get up from the bed and saunter to the bathroom down the hall. I think her bedroom is the only
bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The remaining two rooms share the bathroom down the hall. I
wash my face and brush my teeth with the extra toothbrush. I go back to the kitchen to see
Brandon helping Alexa cook. Piper's watching TV. It's actually a yoga class on tv. I roll my eyes
and lean against the doorframe of the kitchen.
" You're awake. So I'm thinking if we're gonna drive to Miami then we're thinking about using your
car."
" Can we drive to Miami ? Don't you think it's gonna be too far." Piper says and I nod. That's like a
thousand miles.
" Fine.. we're flying. Not a private jet though , we're using an airplane."
The doorbell rings. I roll my eyes and walk to the door. I look through the peephole and I
couldn't believe it's her. I twist the doorknob and open the door. She looks really pale. Maybe she
cried a lot last night because it's obvious on face.
" Leslie."
" Hi." Oh! her voice is croak.
" What are you doing here ?"
She fiddles her fingers and look down. I blink my eyes and hold her hand to bring her in.
" No please , I can't. I need your help , i want to talk to you private." She plea.
" Ariel , who's at the door ? Oh.. Leslie." Alexa appears beside me. I turn to look at her and she's
grinning. Good God let her keep her mouth shut.
" I heard you're still pregnant after you tried to killed the baby and professor Lawson is the father.
Fuck.." Alexa says with a big smile.
" I'm sorry. She…" I try to speak.
" It's fine." Leslie chews on her bottom lip and sob.
" Damn , Leslie. Hayden wasn't enough and you wanted more." Alexa chuckles. Leslie couldn't
meet our eyes.
" Alex, that's enough , please." I say.
" Whatever. Don't bring her in here." Alexa warns me and go back to the living room.
I look back at the living room. How could Alexa say that ? I turn to look at Leslie and she's trying
to muffle her sob. I sigh and shut the door.
" Ariel , I need your help."
I cross my arms and motion for her to go on.
" You know mom cut me out of the family because I ruin the family's reputation…" she Inhales
sharply and avoid my gaze.
" I called Lawson and told him i was pregnant. He denied it. Ask me to get rid of it and forget about
whatever thing we did. He said he can't accept whatever thing I'm carrying because he's married
and he doesn't want me."
" But why your professor ?" I ask.
She sighs." I don't know. Maybe because I wanted someone older."
" Like father, hmm ?"
She bites her lip and keep quiet.
" I visited the hospital to get rid of it. The doctor warned me not to try or I might have
complications."
" Why did you have to get rid of it again ? Haven't you tried enough ?"
" I can't keep up. That's why I am here. I don't wanna drop out of college. What am I supposed to
do with myself. Mom already said I shouldn't come to the house and I'm pretty sure dad already
agreed to it. You're my only savior Ariel." She sob as tears slide down her eyes.
" What about Hazel ?"
" She's still angry at me. I can't ask her to talk to Mom. You're the only one who can help. Please
Ariel.." she drop to her knees and that caught me off guard.
" Leslie please stand up." She shakes her sideways and hold my hand.
" Please Ariel. Beg mom to take me back. Ariel i can't cope. I'm broke. She ceased my card and
freeze everything. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't wanna drop out of college and I can't
cope with a baby without a family. Ariel please help me. If I leave the apartment I have nowhere to
go. He doesn't even want me or the baby. Please beg mom , please Ariel, help me…." She burst
out crying as she buries her wet face on my stomach.
Damn, this is unbelievable.
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[8/4, 11:09 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 64
By Goddy Francis
.
" Ariel don't tell me you're gonna talk to your parents. She couldn't develop the decency to
apologise for all the wrong things she did to you. I've been tolerating her shit for too long. Leslie
deserve to taste the bad side of life."
I sigh and sit on Alexa's sofa. After Leslie left , Alexa decides it's nice to drag me to her room so
we can talk about Leslie. I promised her I was going to talk to my parents. I really planned to
before she even got here.
" Alexa , she's gonna suffer."
" I'm not saying you shouldn't help. But let her taste suffering first. I want her to feel all the bad shit
she did . She couldn't even apologize for the things she did to you. She couldn't let go of her ego
because of what ? She was jealous of you. She bullied you. Lied against you and even make you
feel vulnerable and to top it all , she enjoyed your pains. Now what, your parents cut her out and
she come running to you because you're this nice girl who always want people to be happy. Leslie
don't even deserve to be happy."
" The semester is almost out and Christmas is close. By next year , the rent on the apartment is
gonna expire and I'm certain, my mom won't even renew the rent because of Leslie. I can't kick
her out either so I'll have to renew the rent myself."
" No , you're gonna move out and Leslie should get a job. She's fuckin lazy. She needs to enjoy
motherhood. Breathe sister , Leslie isn't dying. Maybe your mom might pity her and ask her to
come back to the family."
I shake my head and sigh. My mother would never. I don't even know what to say. Except my
father decides to act like a father and order my mother to bring Leslie back or else. Leslie isn't
getting anything.
" She's still gonna talk to your mom though. You know they are sisters , they listen to each other." I
say.
" Then I'm gonna call my mom and tell her not to dare. The fuck! I don't wanna talk about Leslie.
Go get ready , we're leaving soon." Alexa smiles and walks out of her room.
I lean my elbows on my knees and facepalm myself. I run my fingers through my hair and get
up. I had to switch off my phone because of Gray. I take my bath and get dressed. I pick up the
things I'm gonna need and zip my bag. I brush my hair and tuck some strands behind my ear. I
sigh and look at my reflection. I feel my family is broken and we're already tearing apart. I can't
even imagine what's going on in my parents house right now.
I hang my bag and go to the living room. They are all ready. I hope by Sunday we should be
back because I'm not planning to skip class on monday including work.
.
****
At the airport, they scan our IDs and luggage before we take them back. I sit close to the
window after keeping my bag. Alexa sits next to me. Piper and Brandon already take the other sit
and Piper is already reading a book. The plane already left the ground and we're flying.
Truth is , i really don't know why I'm traveling. I am trying to avoid Gray or maybe learn to live
without him but it's so imposibble because I already zoned out on the music playing through my
earbuds. I can't live without him but i need to try. He's everywhere in my head even my brain. I
take a deep breath and shut my eyes. I want to call him , tell him I missed him but i just can't. I
can't fit into his world.
" Ariel." Alexa poke my shoulders. I remove my earbuds and turn to look at her. Piper and Brandon
already falls asleep.
" Are you okay ? Are you thinking about him again ?"
I sigh and nod.
" You're so silly. Then why don't you just call him ? You know you can't break up with him. You're
so vulnerable around him."
" It's crazy. I just want a break. Break from running away from gun-men and hitmen plus drug
dealers and arms smugglers."
" How did you know all that ?" Alexa ask with a grin. So funny.
" You're silly. You know who I am with."
" And you can't even shoot a gun. Fuck me." She retorts. I scoff.
" Can you even shoot a gun ?" I ask her.
She turn to look at me and laughs quietly.
" Before i dated two drug Lord's , I sold weed in highschool."
" You did what ?"
" You heard me sweetheart. I just love the bad side of life. I was in tenth grade. Ace was also
involved too. I wanted more cash and I caught him that day, he was smoking weed in his
bedroom. I said i was gonna rat him out if he doesn't tell me who sold him weed. It's not like I
wanted to smoke them , I wanted to sell , just like him. That's how it all started. I shot a fuckin gun
Ariel. The world isn't safe so you need to have one." She tells me.
I breathe out and lean myself into the comfort of the seat. I have a lot of strangers in my life.
Gray and Alexa.
" What you thinking ?" Alexa break the three minutes silence.
" You selling weed and shooting a goddamn gun." I say. She chuckles.
" Yeah , yeah whatever. Your boyfriend is an international drug smuggler , you should get used to
that and learn how to shoot a damn gun. You'll thank me later." She rolls her eyes and shut them.
I exhale and put back my earbuds. I look back at Piper and Brandon , they are still sleeping.
The plane slow down after several hours as it comes to a stop. We pick up our bags as we step
out. I look around the airport and it's crowded. We walk outside and I breathe in the warm air.
" Damn.." Piper mutters.
" Come on guys." Alexa leads the match to a blue Ferrari across the road. A man leans against
the car with sunglasses.
" Alexa ?" He asks her once we reach him. She smiles and nods.
" Here." He gives her a key and she takes it.
" Thanks." She tells him.
" See ya around." He adjusts his suit jacket and leaves.
" Your boyfriend ?" Brandon asks.
" No , I rented this car and probably he works for the company who rent cars. We're gonna need
this for the weekend." She giggles and slide into the driver's seat.
" Hop in ladies and gentleman." I roll my eyes and enter the passenger seat.
Piper squeal and she takes the backseat with Brandon. Alexa push a button and the sunroof
opens.
" Your seatbelt , cause I'm a crackhead driver." She says and ignite the engine.
She's right cause the speed was terrible. My hair fly to different direction because of the breeze
that accompany the speed. I open my bag and bring out a hairband to hold my hair still. I lean my
head on the window sill as I stare at every single building and cars.
" Where are we visiting today ?" Piper ask from the backseat.
" The store. We getting new clothes." Alexa replies and nudges me with her shoulders.
Piper and Alexa sing to Tinashe's '2 on' from Alexa's playlist. I already zoned out with their loud
singing. Alexa slow down the car close to the gate. She presses the buzzer outside and the gate
opens. She drives inside and park the car in the garage. I sigh and get out of the car with the
others.
" Wow. Is this the beach house ?" Brandon asks.
" Yup. Come on." Alexa says and walk ahead of us.
" You're been awkwardly quiet." Brandon whispers.
I turn to look at him and shrug. Piper already rush after Alexa and they are not in sight.
" Are you okay ?" He asks as we climb the steps.
" Yeah. I'm sick." I lie.
" Take any medications yet ?"
I smile and nod and open the door. Brandon step inside with me.
" Thanks Brandon , I'm fine. You've been awkwardly quiet yourself." I tell him as I drop my bag.
Alexa and Piper were already at the backyard staring at the beach.
" I'm just thinking." He chuckles as we step on the sand.
I cross my arms and nod.
" So , do you guys like it ?" Alexa asks as she stares at Brandon and i.
" Yeah." We say in unison.
" Damn. This place is pretty. I can't wait to visit the beach. It's like I'm in Hawaii." Piper
emphasizes.
" Let's get settled and order for food. We can tour later since it's afternoon. We're visiting the
beach tomorrow." She says and walks ahead of us.
I slump on my temporary bed and look up at the ceiling. Damn Gray for making me this way.
Weak and I'm missing him terribly.
" Who's hungry ?" Alexa shouts from the living room.
I don't answer but stay quiet. My door swiftly opens as Alexa peeks her head inside. She grins
and walks in as she shuts the door.
" Are you okay ? Or are you horny ?" She smirks and cross her arms.
" Shut up Alexa." I chuckle.
" You look like someone who's sexually frustrated. Do you need a hot massage ? Cause we're
gonna visit the spa if you don't mind. Or maybe I can call Gray right now and tell him you're
seriously sick and you can't walk. He's gonna be here in less than a minute."
I smile and sit up." Alexa , I'm fine. I just miss him , that's all."
She nods sit next to me.
" What can I do to help ?" She asks and tuck my loose hair behind my ear.
" Let's go to dinner and maybe we can visit the store or the spa. That's a really great idea." I say
and smile brightly.
" Let's get out of here."
…..
Bitch better have my money
Piper and Alexa as usual sing to the song from her playlist. The bass from the stereo takes over
the small space of the car. God I can't even feel my ears right now. Brandon go through his phone
and rolls his eyes at Alexa and Piper. I look at him through the rearview mirror. Our eyes meet as
we laugh at their poor performance.
Alexa slow down the car as she parks in front of an Italian restaurant. We get out and the valet
man takes the key. I look around the restaurant and this place is fancy. Piper's gonna pay a lot
today. Since her budget is food and refreshments. A lady greets us and take us to a table. Piper
and I sit across from Alexa and Brandon.
" Is that a twizzler ?" Piper asks Alexa who just bring it out of her bag.
" Yeah. It calms down my sexual frustration."
" You're sexually frustrated ?" Brandon asks.
Alexa rolls her eyes." I'm horny. Hmm…" she touches her neck and giggles. I roll my eyes and
Brandon laughs.
" I'm not excluded." Piper adds.
A waitress approaches us to take our orders. We order for italian dish, most that I've not eaten
before.
" Damn , someone's checking Piper out." I mutter.
They dart their heads to the table at the end of the restaurant. A guy with well tailored suit winks
at Piper obviously.
" Damn , I'm getting laid." Piper mutters under her breath.
Alexa chuckles. The waitress returns with our food as she place them on our table. She smiles
politely and leave.
" I heard they cook good food." Brandon says and pick up a fork.
" Yeah. This is one of the best italian restaurant in Miami." Alexa answers.
" Been here before ?" Piper asks briefly looking at the stranger who won't stop staring at her
either.
" Yeah. Thrice I think. My mom and I. Me and my ex boyfriend came here twice."
" Ex boyfriend that we know ?" I ask and grin. The guys chuckles as Alexa shakes her head
sideways .
We talk and eat and Piper won't stop eye-flirting with the stranger. The waitress comes back
with the bill and Piper gives her her card as the waitress leaves.
" I don't know if you forgot Piper but you're dating Jamie." I say. She shrugs and drinks her wine.
" Yeah. Jamie is in New York and I just want a weekend fling. No harm in trying. Right Alexa ?"
" Yeah. She said they are not in love." Alexa says.
" So, it's like you're gonna hurt him if he finds out." Brandon speaks up.
Piper rolls her eyes and smiles." It's just a fling. A weekend fling." She protests and Alexa nods.
Yeah , she doesn't like nerds , I get it.
The stranger stands up and walks to the restroom direction.
" Alright. We understand, go to him." I say as Piper giggles. She drinks her water and smile at us
before leaving.
Two men walks into the restaurant as they sits at the end. A bit far from ours.
" Can I take this ?" Brandon asks waving his ringing phone at us.
" Sure." Alexa says. He smiles warmly and walks outside to take his call.
" Damn. De Luca is here." Alexa mutters above the rim of her glass as she drinks her wine.
" Who the hell is that ?" I ask and lean forward.
" Cage's father. He's the one with the blue suit." She says and sit back her glass. I turn to look at
the two men and they look deep in their conversation. De Luca or whatever look ruthless , really a
Mafia boss.
" And the other ?"
" Sinclair Daxton." Damn. This same man again. Whom Gray betrayed and outsmarted him. Also
same man they believe I look like.
" Remind me how you know this people ? It's like you know every single criminal in the entire
world."
" I told you i dated Massimo. A Sicilian Mafia boss and it's an ally to the Italians. I also fucked
Vladimir , so you get it. I've also attended their Mafia party once. It's usually occupied with lots of
mafia bosses around the world. It's like a ball , they are throwing one this year. Get ready to
accompany Gray." She says and winks at me.
I sigh and drink my wine. I'm not willing to attend any dumb party and if I can remember ,
Gray's mother's birthday is around the corner. I turn to look at these men as they slowly turn their
head to look at me. Sinclair's eyes fall on my form and for some reasons I freeze. He furrows his
brows at me. Cage's father smirks as he whispers something to Sinclair.
" Alexa ."
" Huh." She replies. I think she feels the tension. Something isn't right about the two of them. I sit
up and try to look away from them. But I can't , i can't just look away , i don't even know why. They
talk some more and Sinclair stands up.
" He's coming…" I mutter to Alexa.
" Let's get out of here..."
……
What do you think is about to happen ?
[8/4, 11:09 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 65
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
" Okay, can someone tell me why you guys left the restaurant just like that ?" Piper asks from
the back seat of the car as we drive to the store.
Brandon cross his arms as they stare at us. Yeah , that was a bit weird. I couldn't even look into
his eyes because they were just looking into my soul. His eyes spark in recognition and a glint of
emotions that I barely could decipher. I look at Alexa as she turns to look at me. She smiles
awkwardly and shrugs as she steers the wheel like a maniac she is. She's obviously a crackhead
driver like Gray.
" Some weirdo was staring at us awkwardly , so we had to leave." Alexa answers.
" Some weirdo ? Staring ? I mean why ?" Piper asks.
" I don't know. They look wealthy and unpredictable. We weren't ready for any shitty games and
we left."
" What shitty game ?" Brandon asks this time.
" I don't know guys. They look weird." Alexa answers and exhales.
" What's up with your restroom hookup ?" I change the topic. I look at Piper through the rearview
mirror and her cheek already flush. She rolls her eyes and bites her lip.
Brandon chuckles and look out the window.
" Sup Piper.." Alexa calls out and grins at her through the rearview mirror.
" Okay , fine. We did nothing cause I freaked out at his boner. Fuckin hell. He wanted us to hook
up this Sunday and I actually thought about what Ariel said…"
" What did I say ?" I smirk and turn around to look at her.
She sighs." Jamie." She slyly smiles and pick on her nails.
" I thought you said you're not In love with Jamie." Brandon retorts.
I chuckle with Alexa.
" I know okay. But we're literally in a relationship and it's unfair to cheat."
" How come you didn't thought about that before running after his boner to the restroom ?" Alexa
asks.
" Shut up , you advised me." Piper huffs and rolls her eyes.
" Yeah , yeah, you said you wanted a weekend hookup and i talk you in. I see nothing wrong with
that." Alexa defends and dance to Justin Bieber's 'Intentions.' playing slowly from the stereo.
" Dumbfuck.." Piper hisses and scowls at Alexa.
" Whatever. You're still hanging out with him this weekend. You horny fucker." Brandon says and
we laugh.
" Seriously , I thought this Miami weekend is for us. Like no hook-ups or weekend sex." I say.
" Boom. Piper didn't thought about that." Alexa says as she sway to the song.
" Okay , can someone tell Alexa to put her hand on the damn wheel. Bitch the speed is deadly and
I'm too young to die." Piper says.
Alexa squeals and throws her hands in the air.
" Alexa , hands on wheel please." I tell her.
" Whatever, scaredy cats." She says and slow down the car. She parks the car in front of the store
as we get out. Alexa pushes a button and the sunroof closes.
I look around the busy city. The tall buildings and fancy cars. This looks like New York. She
gives the valet man the key and we walk in. Dresses on mannequins decorates the store. A tall
brown skinned girl walks to us as she greets politely. She leads us to a closet covered with
dresses. Piper giggles with Alexa as they scamper through the wares.
I roll my eyes and rub my temple. I'm really not in the mood for shopping. That awkward meeting
with Sinclair is never getting out of my head anytime soon. I look at my phone for a missed call but
I got none. You know it's funny sometimes I wished Gray would call. Like i always want to call him
so that I can listen to his voice. Brandon stuck his hands in his pocket at the end of the store and
mutters 'women' as he takes a seat.
" Ariel , you ain't buying ?" Piper asks as she and Alexa turns to look at me.
" Not really. I'm fine guys." I shove my hands in my hoodie pockets and stalk to Brandon who look
busy with his phone.
" Damn." I breathe out and sit next to him.
" You're okay ?" He asks.
I sigh and rest my head on his shoulders. I nod slightly and shut my eyes. Maybe I shouldn't
have suggest this weekend Miami trip if i was gonna end up thinking about Gray. I look like a lady
whose husband ran away from. Brandon wraps one hand around my shoulders and stroke my
hair. I smile and snuggle into him.
" Seriously Ariel." I hear Alexa's voice. I puff and and open my eyes.
" I thought we planned to shop together. What's up with you two ? Brandon did you get a
heartbreak ?" Piper asks.
" Fuckin hell. We took a long trip and it has really worn me out." Brandon answers.
I smile." Credit card ?"
They scoffs. I open my clutch and give her my credit card. She takes it and drag Alexa to a
corner. Brandon and I talk for several minutes and they won't stop trying out several dresses.
Damn, I'm bored. I look down at my phone , not a single call from Gray. Why do i want him to call
me so badly. Each time I close my eyes , all i could think of is Gray and just Gray. He has finally
turn to my addiction and I can't get him out of my head. Finally, Alexa returns with Piper with each
of them holding three separate bags. Great , I'm going broke.
They grins as she gives me my credit card. I take it and we get up to leave.
.
••••••
" Damn…"
I remove my sunglasses and look around the beach. Obviously a lot of people visit Miami today
because the beach looks crowded.
" Come on. I've seen a spot." Piper calls out to us as she walks ahead of us. Brandon goes to the
bar to get us drinks. I spread my towel on the sand below my umbrella. I remove my shirt and lay
on the towel. Piper lay next to my right while Alexa sleep on the left.
" Okay. This is fun." I say and we giggles.
" Where's the sunscreen ?" Alexa asks.
I point to the bag close to Alexa. She opens it and bring out the sunscreen. She asks me to to
help her apply on her back. I press the sunscreen on her body and massage it on her back.
" Piper you need some ?"
" Thanks, babe. I'm good."
I give the sunscreen to Alexa and motion for her to apply on my back. I lay on my belly as she
rub the sunscreen on my back. She rub down to my back and smack my butt before covering the
bottle.
" Silly." I mumble and sleep on my back as i stretch my body on the towel.
" So what's gonna happen once we go back to New York ?" Piper asks.
" Simple , we gonna read for exams all night." Brandon says and rolls his eyes at us.
He gives us our drinks and we sit up. I fold my legs and glance around the beach. My phone
rings and I look down at the dialer. Gray. I stand up and excuse the guys to answer.
" Gray."
" Seriously , a white bikini ? Why did you have to dress that hot ?"
What the! I look around the beach and I'm pretty sure Gray isn't here. Did he fly down to Miami.
The sea breeze made my hair fly to different directions as i stuck it behind my ear. Just his voice
and I'm wishing he's here. I'm fucked up already and i don't mind.
" Don't tell me you're in Miami."
" What if I am in Miami ?" And i could literally feel him smirking right now.
" You're not in Miami , are you ?"
" I'm not." He sighs. " Look at your right."
I look at my right as Nick waves at me with his right hand that's holding a beer.
" Really ? A spy ?"
" Yeah. I wanna make sure some dickwad don't ask you out." He says on the phone.
" Seriously. Why did you have to ask Nick to look after me ?"
" Not just Nick. There's Spencer at the bar and Toni too."
" And who the hell is Toni and Spencer ?"
" Breathe. I just wanna make sure you're safe. I like your bikinis though. You look hot. And it has to
be white."
" You said you're not in Miami, Jamal. How did you know what I'm wearing ?"
" I'm staring at you right now. Nick sent me a photo."
" What !" I turn to look at Nick and he winks at me.
I stomp my feet on the sand and walk to his direction.
" I thought we agreed on something. I'm still angry at you."
" I know. And I'm really sorry." He says and hangs up.
I flare and cross my arms as I stand in front of Nick.
" Lucifer."
" Hi , Mrs Carter." I cringe at his choice of last name for me.
" What are you doing here ?" I ask him.
" Checking on you. I need to be sure you're safe or Gray's gonna cook me for breakfast." He
shrugs and smirks.
" Nick." Alexa says from behind me. Nick and i turn to look at her as she smiles at Nick. Yeah,
crazy sparks.
" Damn. Those bikinis." Nick says as he bites his bottom lip checking out Alexa. She's wearing a
red bikinis while Piper choose to go with black.
" What you doing here ?" She cross her arms.
" Looking out for her majesty." He motions to me.
Alexa nods and smiles at me. I scoff and walk out of their flirty conversation. I dial Gray's
number and he's not picking up. I seriously don't know why I called back but deep down i just
wanna listen to his voice. I tuck back my loose strands of hair behind my ear and go back to Piper
and Brandon.
.
~GRAY~
.
I light a cigarette and stare at the photo Nick sent me. Now I wished I was with her , to probably
cover her naked body which is supposed to be seen by only me. The white bikini bottom hugs her
skin and she looks irresistible. The thought of some horny fuck face wooing her irritates me. I
couldn't risk her safety and I had to send Nick and the others to look after her.
It's nearly a week after her declaration that i should stay away from her and I'm missing her
badly. This past week was terrible for me. I feel like a high school dork who got dumped by the
hottest girl in school. Love is so fuckin annoying. I tried to fight the feelings but I couldn't. She's
gonna be the downfall of me and i don't really mind. I'm an asshole. Probably a big asshole who
don't even deserve her. I feel selfish for putting her in between my mess. Mess that i tried to fix but
yet nothing's happening.
I remembered what happened years ago. How I fucked Sinclair up and live under the shadow for
a year. Running and hiding from rivals. I had to hide underground and return whatever thing I took
from him before he willingly left me. I'm such a fucker. Like I usually fuck people up and now I had
to spoil everything with Ariel.
I aggressively toss the half smoked cigarette on the ashtray and remove my tie. I throw it on
my couch and walk out of my room. I need to sort out Sarai. She's been snooping around for too
long. She walks in with a file as she smiles. Fuck , I hate her smile. Reid appears from the kitchen
with a pipe in his lips as sarai gives me the files. I hand it to Reid and grab her wrist.
" Um , is everything okay ?" She asks as she walks behind me.
" Yeah. Need to tell you something." I tell her as we take the stairs to the basement.
Reid follows behind slowly. We climb down the stairs and the basement as usual looks dark
except for the white bulb that illuminate half of the basement and it looks a bit bright. Sarai turns
swiftly to look at me. Fear is written all over her face. She knows what happens in the basement.
Torture.
I pull her to stand in front of me. Manny place a chair in the middle of the room and she panics.
" Breathe." I tell her and tuck her blonde strands behind her ear.
" What did i do ?"
" Nothing." I say to her and gently grab both her hands behind her back. She tries to fight it and i
glare at her.
" Don't fight it Sarai. I don't wanna hurt you , don't let me change my mind."
She sob silently and nod. Manny gives me a handcuff and I take it. She try to panic again. I walk
her to the chair and make her sit.
" Look at me. Do you trust me ?"
She blink her eyes and look at me. She nods once and breathe in sharply. Damn, how dare she
trust me? I look into her eyes and cuff her hands behind her and cuff it against the chair. She yelp
in fear. I lean both my hands on the armrest and look down at her.
" What did i do ?"
" Nothing. I'm gonna ask you some questions and you're just gonna answer. Can you do that for
me ?"
Her breathing is rapid as she nods.
" Good. How did you meet Reid ?"
" What ! Seriously , Gray." Reid says as he scoffs.
" I'm not talking to you , Reid. Sarai, how did you meet Reid ?"
She twists her lips before answering." Through Meghan."
I nod and look at Reid. " Did you fuck Meghan , Reid?"
" You shouldn't be asking me such questions."
" And I'm asking you and you're gonna answer. Did you fucked Meghan or not !" I yell at him." I
thought I made rules. No sexual relationship with an employee and you had to sleep with
Meghan."
He scoffs and glares at me." You know it's irritating when you try to treat like Kennedy."
I roll my eyes and look at Sarai.
" What's your relationship with Meghan?" I ask Sarai .
She sob silently and blink her eyes.
" I know she's your girlfriend. I thought you were both straight. How long have you guys been
dating ?"
" A year."
" A whole year." I sigh and lean both hands on her chair.
" Why did she ask you to work with me ? If I could remember very well , Reid brought you to me.
And you Reid, why did you bring her to me and advise me to take her in ?"
" Are you interrogating me !"
" Yeah. That's exactly what I'm doing. Where did you find her ?" I ask Reid.
" If you wanna ask me some damn questions , don't do it in front of her or even Manny. I'm not
your worker, Gray. I'm your friend."
" Then get out. Leave , Reid."
He bites his lip and walks out of the basement. I look at Manny who cross his arms at the corner
and shift my gaze to Sarai.
" I need an answer. I want you to tell me why your girlfriend asked you to work for me."
" I don't know."
I shut my eyes and open them.
" I don't wanna hurt you Sarai. You're gonna tell me everything I need to know and that includes
what you and your girlfriend planned with Vladimir."
" I don't know what you're talking about. Reid and Meghan are friends. He told her you needed
someone who's gonna take her place and I've always wanted to work with the Mafia. Meghan
have no connection with the Russians." She says.
I snap my fingers at Manny. He brings another chair and a tool box. I take the chair and sit in
front of her. I collect a switchblade and smirk at her.
" You're pretty and I bet you won't be happy to have a scar. I will spare you if you tell me the truth."
" I'm telling the truth."
I nod and trail the blade on her jawline as blood drip from her face. She whimpers and cry. I trail
the blade to her ears and blood drip along with each trails.
" Can I cut out one ear ?"
" Please don't. I don't know anything. I swear."
" Alright. Maybe I should cut one ear then." I trail the knife along her ear as the blade deep into her
skin. She let out a loud wail and I stop.
" Are you willing to talk or not ?"
She nods her blood filled face swiftly.
" I'll tell you what I know. Few months ago , Meghan found out about your underground warehouse
through Reid. She drugged him and he told her about it. Painfully, he doesn't where it is. It seems
no one knows about it. She told me you fired her because of your girlfriend and she hated her.
She planned to hurt her and make her feel the pains of loosing her job. Reid told her you needed
someone and she decides I take her place. He doesn't know about her plans. So he brought me to
you."
" Why ?" I ask.
" Because she wanted me to continue with whatever plans she had. She found out Vladimir
wanted same thing after you took his drug deal. Then she worked with him."
" Wow.." I laugh and rub my temple. Why are they making a story out of whatever thing that
happened between me and that Russian prick. It's like I stole the deal when he's the one who
sabotaged me in front of the Chinese just so he could get the deal. I had to take back what's mine.
" About a week ago. Ariel got kidnapped. Who told them I was traveling to Chicago and where to
find Ariel."
" I told Meghan you're leaving. She's been keeping an eye on your girl for a long time. She wanted
her dead."
" And the Queen's attack ? Also the first attack ?"
" It was all Meghan. I never wanted to plan with her. I didn't have a choice , trust me." She
whimpers and shudders in fear.
" So she used you as a mole to steal informations from me…" I look at her and laugh. This is so
hilarious. And Meghan had to manipulate Reid. He's such a pussy.
" So all this is because of money ?"
" I'm sorry. Please don't kill me. I'll never hurt anyone. I just had to do it."
" And seduce me too."
" She ask me to seduce you. Maybe you might fall for my seduction and tell me where to find it. I'm
really sorry , I didn't plan to hurt her I swear. Meghan hated her and plan to kill her in order carry
on with her plans. She tried to manipulate Reid to kill her but Reid refused." She says. I nod and
stand up.
" Manny go get Meghan. Tell her i got a job for her. If she refuse to come , shoot her…."
…….
[8/4, 11:10 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 66
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
~GRAY~
.
I unbutton my dress shirt and shrug it down my arms. I toss it on the couch and undress myself.
I saunter to the bathroom and switch on the shower. I stand under the shower with both my hands
on the cold wall. The warm water rinse down my skin and all I could think is her. How I fucked up.
How I put her life in danger and how she makes my heart beat with just a smile.
I missed looking at her.
I missed staring at her deep brown eyes, and I missed waking up next to her. I can't even think
about anything else but her.
I badly wanted to stop calling her. Grant her the space she wanted but I can't. My mind has never
been at ease after she told me she wanted to stay away from me.
I clean myself and put on a t-shirt and sweats. I pick up a cigarette and light it. Someone knocks
on my door and I order the person in. Reid. Most times he acts like my father, while other times he
acts like my nagging boyfriend. But truth is, Reid's a full straight man. He's too annoying
sometimes and I hate the way he looks at Ariel when no one's watching. Like he liked her a lot.
" We need to talk."
" Yeah. You probably need to explain to me why you chose to fuck Meghan." I scoff and puff out
the smoke.
I walk to my bedroom swimming pool and look into the water.
" She's hot. And we never dated."
" And she drugged you. Who even told you I've got an underground warehouse?"
He chuckles and shoves his hands in his pockets. I didn't even tell Ariel.
"You claim we're best friends and you had to lie about that. You couldn't even tell me. Are we still
friends?" He asks.
" Reid , who told you about it?"
" No one. I guessed it and it was even true. What type of friend are you ?"
I turn to look at him and puff the smoke in his face.
" You do some shitty mistakes sometimes. Things like what you did with Meghan are the common
reasons I didn't tell you. I built that has a back up for summit's future. And you want me to tell you.
So you could go out and party with girls like Meghan and let them get you drunk so you could spill
out my fortunes. The fuck man. You would have done the same if you were in my shoes. I'm just
being careful and not secretive. I have a reason for calling you my closest friend. And that's
because you've been for me since i was a boy." I scoff and inhale the stick.
Reid sighs and come to stand next to me as we look into the water.
" I'm sorry about Meghan. We only fucked three times. I stopped when she started acting weird
and pushy. She's always corny." Reid explains.
" And you decide not to tell me?"
" I have my reasons Reid. I can't just tell you I fucked Meghan and she started acting corny."
" That bitch had been working with Vladimir because I fired her ass. Who does that ?"
Except a desperate hoe.
" Are you gonna kill her ?" Reid asks.
I chuckle and walk to my table where the ashtray sits. I butt the cigarette on it and drop the
already smoked stick. I stuff my hands in my pockets and puff out the smoke.
" Reid you know the rules." I say and walk to his form.
" I know she fucked up because of jealousy and anger. You should spare her."
" And why ? For wanting my girl dead or for working with an enemy who sabotaged me to the
Chinese because of a fuckin drug deal."
" Do you have feelings for her Reid?" I ask when he doesn't answer.
" Of course not. She's worked with you for a long time."
" And that's the reason she needs to die. She went too far. Rat me to Vladimir. Work with him and
spie on me."
" Boss." Manny knocks on my door.
I look at Reid and walk to the door. I open it and step outside.
" Down the basement." Manny says and I nod.
" Go, I'm coming." He nods again and looks at Reid before leaving.
" Gray , there are other punishments you can give to her." Reid says on our way to the basement.
" Punishments like what ?" I scoff.
" What if it's Ariel. What if your so-called girl rat you out to the cops."
Fuck , she won't even do that. I can't ever imagine hurting her. It's like I'm hurting myself. I stop
and glare at Reid.
" Why don't you stay back and don't follow me to the basement. You said you stopped fucking her
, why are you being emotional?"
" Don't forget she's Jhene's sister."
" Like I give a fuck." I say and climb down the stairs.
Meghan is tied to a chair with a tape plaster on her mouth. She try to fight the restrain but it's
fruitless. Sarai already passed out due to the sedative. I walk to Meghan's front and remove the
tape.
" Fuck Carter , what do you want from me ? Why did you have to tie up Sarai?"
" So you know each other ?" I ask and smirk at her.
She blinks her eyes and stay quiet. Damn , she just fucked up. I snap at Steve and he gives me
a chair. I take it and sit in front of Meghan.
" Meghan. You worked with me for so long. Two years right? And then you abused Ariel and made
Jhene tell her shit in Malibu. I fired you and you thought it's nice to work with Vladimir to get back
at me by hurting Ariel and also hurting me. You even had to drug Reid to get informations about a
fuckin underground Warehouse. Fuckin hoe. You're so dumb. What makes you think I wouldn't
find out."
She didn't say a word. Her face and breathing do the talking. She's about to panic.
" I bet I pay you a lot. You were a fuckin slut when I picked you up from the strip club. I gave you a
job , made you and I fuckin paid you. Why would you think of betraying me?"
She twists her lips and bites her bottom lip before answering." I did what I have to do."
" Because you didn't get me to sleep with you or because you didn't get me to fall for you?"
She looks at me briefly and stares at Sarai before looking at me
" Oh, please. Jhene liked you a lot. Maybe I like you too. Before you employed me , I liked you.
Let's say I wanted you and luckily I get to work for you. I tried to hit on you because i wanted to be
your queen. Your mafia queen. It hurts when you didn't even blink at me. I was furious. And then
some tiny little college student walked into your life and stole your heart. I was hurt. She made me
loose my job. A job that changed my life , I was fuckin hurt. And then i thought of a way to hurt her.
Yes , I drugged Reid , he told me you've got a warehouse. I talked to Vladimir and I told him the
way to get at you after the Chinese deal gone wrong for him. I wanted her to suffer and then i told
him you've got a girl. And we became partners with major objectives to hurt you both."
" Because I refused your pussy. You thought you should work with someone who hates me to get
at me. Now tell me what should I do to you."
Her chest rise and falls as she tries to mask her scared state. I stand up and walk behind her.
Her breath caught up her throat as I lean my hands on the armrest behind her.
" What should I do to you? You committed a really huge sin. You planted a mole in my business.
Try to fuckin take me out and you had to rat me out because of your stupid reasons. If I shoot you
, you ain't gonna feel pain and I want you to feel a lot of pain."
" You're fuckin crazy Gray. I'm not sorry that I broke the Omertà and I'm not sorry that I try to hurt
your precious little girl." She cackles.
" Okay." I smirk and look up at Manny. He gives me a syringe and i take it. Meghan whimpers and
shakes on her chair.
Sarai already wakes up. She looks at Meghan and begin sobbing. She looks so innocent and
it's a pity she's gonna get hurt because Meghan had to manipulate her.
" I thought you weren't scared." I whisper to Meghan who won't stop shuddering. I trail the needle
on her cheek to her neck.
" This will make you bleed to death." I tell her and she panics.
" Don't fight it. It's just bleeding but you'll feel a little pain." I chuckle and pierce the needle on her
neck.
" No , please don't." She plea as i inject the fluid into her system.
I toss the empty needle on the ground and pat her cheek nicely. I walk to stand in front of her.
" Now take a deep breath. In less than thirty minutes , you'll feel uneasy and you'll start bleeding.
I'm not sorry that i injected you." I whisper and smile.
" You're a such a fucker." She screams.
I turn to walk to Sarai but stop. " I lied by the way. The fluid was heroin. And you're gonna die of
an overdose anytime from now. Your family won't suspect a thing. At least you won't bleed but
you'll die." I smile at her.
"No!!" She wails." You can't do this to me." She screams and try to fight her shackles.
I turn around and meet eyes with Reid. He stands at a corner with his hands in his pockets.
" Once she pass out , get rid of her. I'll handle Sarai later." I say and look at Sarai before leaving.
.
~ARIEL~
.
Today's Sunday. After the beach visit yesterday , Alexa took us to a club last night. And they
are all hungover including me. My head aches and it pounds. It feels like someone just run a
marathon on my head. I groan and roll on the bed. I open my eyes and search for my phone.
Hopefully I didn't get a call from Gray but my parents called. I look at the time on my phone and it's
afternoon.
I sigh and get up. I search the nightstands for any aspirin, luckily I found it. I swallow it dry and
saunter to the kitchen with only a single t-shirt that belongs to Gray as I pick up a bottle water. I
never knew I brought his t-shirt along until last night. I sit on the stool and drop the bottle water. I'm
so hungry and my head beats really badly. I pour cereal on a bowl with milk and i begin eating.
" Did you even brush your teeth ?" Alexa asks as she walks in. She rounds the counter and sits
opposite me. She wears a Nike sport's bra and rip shorts with the button out.
" I'll do that later." I shrug and eat. Alexa chuckles and pick up a spoon to eat from my cereal.
" Today's Sunday and we're leaving tomorrow. Let's storm a party tonight. It's gonna be fun." She
suggests.
I roll my eyes.
" I'm still suffering from last night's hangover."
" Oops. That wasn't my fault. We wanted to loosen up a bit. I feel dehydrated right now." She
gulps the bottle water and sit it back.
" Alright. I'll check my bag for a dress." I say.
" Thought about your decision once you reach New York?"
" Maybe. Focus on my job at Sterling's. Talk to my parents about Leslie and I don't know…" I
shrug.
" What about Gray?"
" I'm still on a break."
" Ariel.."
" Don't worry Alexa. I'll be fine and I know what I'm doing. I miss him badly , yes but I need time to
think. I really wanna live with his choices but I'm thinking about the circumstances that comes with
it."
Alexa laughs." This is not the time to think. You were supposed to think of this decision the very
first day he barged into your car or maybe the first day he pulled out a gun like you explained to
me. That was the time you were supposed to make these decisions not now. You're already deep
into this. You're in love with him and you can't even fight it."
I bite the inside of my cheek and take in a deep breath.
" I can't spend my life running from criminals."
" Pfft. It won't last forever. I believe Vladimir is dead. So who's gonna come after you ? No one."
" People who hate Gray. People who are jealous of him. People who wants him down. You know
what's a mob Alexa. There are lots of rivals."
" And yet they still live the way they want. Rivals doesn't matter. They won't come after you. They
won't dare. No one starts a war with Gray. They end up loosing everything , except you don't know
the man you're dating."
" What about Cage?"
" Cage ?" She blinks her eyes and cross her arms." What happened to De Luca's son ?"
" I don't know. Maybe rivals."
" Cage isn't a bad person honey. He would never hurt you because of Gray. So forget about
Cage."
I sigh and nod.
" What's for breakfast ?" Brandon asks as he walks in.
Alexa motions to the cereal. I smile and chuckle.
" I'm hungry as fuck. My head pounds." Piper says as she walks in.
" We should order for food." Brandon says and looks at Piper. " Miss refreshments and food."
We grin and smile at Piper. She rolls her eyes and pick up her phone.
" Alexa said we're partying tonight." I tell them.
" I'm in.." Piper squeaks with her phone pressed against her ears.
Brandon rolls his eyes and pick up the cereal and a bowl. He sits next to Alexa as Piper returns.
" Damn. I just order taco Bell." She says and pick up a spoon to join Brandon.
•••••••
Alexa parks the car in front of the club as we step out of the car.
"This is one of the best clubs in Miami." She says and starts walking. I look at the parking lot and
it's covered with expensive vehicles.
We step on the club as the loud music attacks my ears. I look around and every corner is
covered with leather seats and wealthy men. We find a seat and we sit down. I look around the
club for Nick or maybe Toni and Spencer. But there's no one.
" I'll go get the drinks." Brandon says and stands up.
" Have you been here before?" I ask Alexa loudly because of the music. She sways to the rock
music and nods.
" You travel a lot." Piper compliments loudly.
" I'm a freak , I get that a lot." She giggles.
Brandon returns with shots and a bottle of vodka including three glasses of cocktails. We pick
up the shots and throw our heads back to chug down the shots. The liquid burns my throat as I
swallow. I pick up a glass of cocktail while the others get wasted on the vodka. I sip slowly and
zone out of their conversation as i scan the club. I see Nick. I bet he smirks at me from where he's
sitting with two girls.
We drink and I'm already tipsy. Piper drags us to the dance floor and we dance. We giggles
and dance for a long time. I excuse the guys and saunter to the bar. I sit on the stool and lean on
the counter. Being drunk is so annoying.
" Fancy meeting you here." A familiar voice says beside me. I turn to my right and I'm staring at
these familiar green orbs.
" Cage."
" Hi. What are you doing in Miami?"
I sigh and remembered what Alexa said. I wanted to move away from him but i remembered
she said Cage isn't the enemy.
" Vacation." I reply.
He smiles and orders the attention of the bartender.
" What do you want to drink ?"
" Um…" I sigh and finally answer."cocktail will do."
" Just a shot will do for me." Cage tells him.
The bartender nods and leaves.
" You look beautiful." He turns around to look at me.
" Thanks. Can I ask a question?"
" Sure."
" Our first meeting, you said you were looking for me."
He smirks and nods." You look familiar." He says vaguely.
" Seriously.. " I chuckle. The bartender comes back and give us our drinks.
" Why's Gray not with you ? I saw his men around the club."
" Like I said I'm on vacation with my friends." I say and sip my drink after disposing the Lemon
from the rim.
" And I heard that."
I roll my eyes. The air feels thick and I feel uneasy again. I take out the straw and gulp the drink.
" You're gonna get drunk , Ariel. You need water?" Cage asks with concern.
" No I'm fine. I'm just gonna go back to my friends." I turn around to look for my friends. Alexa sits
with a guy and i couldn't see Nick except Spencer or whatever. Piper's flirting with a guy and she's
drunk. I can't see Brandon. A guy with a black jacket and jeans walks into the club.
Oh not just a guy. Another guy follows. And another guy follows. Now they are three. All with
black jackets.
" Fuck." I hear Cage mutters.
" What!" I ask above the music.
Cage look alerted all of a sudden. I look back at the party as one of this strangers pulls out a
gun and shoot Spencer. That was all it took for the atmosphere to change. The crowds wails and I
don't know i stop thinking. This stranger turns swiftly and our eyes meet.
" Ariel , down now." Cage orders and drag me down.
Bullets flies to my direction as i panic. What do they want ? Why are they aiming at me. The
glasses and bottles at the bar shattered as people screams. At every bullet that's shot , this
strangers approach Cage and i. Nick and Toni shoot back at this strangers and it was deadly to
watch. Cage hold tight to my arm and look at me assuringly. Why's he acting like he knows me or
something.
" Come on. Let's get you to safety."
" No." I whimper and look at Nick. He looks busy because they won't stop ducking and shooting at
each other. Nick is already bleeding on his arm as he winces.
I can't find my voice. I can't even see properly. Everything's blurry and the atmosphere is
different as people wail and scream. Blood and bodies fill the ground and I can't see my friends.
Before I could decipher what I'm doing , I'm already leaving the club with Cage.
………
[8/4, 11:10 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 67
By Goddy Francis
.
I hug myself as I whimper. Why can't I live life like every normal adult. Always running from gun
men who wants me as captive to get to Gray. It's almost midnight and I'm inside Cage's car. We
drove out of the club to some isolated area and he parks his car there. At first I thought he was
gonna kill me. I still don't know why he tried to save me.
The tension between us is so thick and I barely can look at me.
" Are you cold ?" He asks.
I swallow and nod. He smiles and turn on the heater of his car.
" Better?"
" Better." My voice croak out.
" Who were those people?" I ask.
" I don't know. Maybe gangsters."
" Why were they after me?"
He chuckles." Your boyfriend is a dickhead maybe."
I scoff and look away.
" Look, this always happens as long as you're a mob. He's popular, he's powerful and people like
that always attract rivals. Maybe they wanna hurt him and since they can't hurt him , they have to
hurt you to hurt him. They were Russians" He explains.
Same Russians again. I thought since Vladimir is dead , this should be ending.
" Why did you save me ?"
" I don't know. Considering the fact that I don't really have a good relationship with Gray."
" And why ?" I ask and look at him.
" You ask a lot of questions." He smirks.
I shrug and sigh." I'm just curious. You could have left me to those gun-men but yet you chose
to save me. Thanks though."
I take a deep breath and pick up my phone to call Alexa again. I've been calling since we left
the club and they are not picking. I dial Piper's number and after several rings she picks up.
" Ariel." Her voice panics on the phone.
" Piper. Are you guys okay ?"
She sounds weak and out of breath on the phone.
" Is that Ariel ?" I hear Alexa's voice on the phone.
" Ariel…." Alexa says on the phone.
" Where the fuck are you ?" She asks on the phone.
I sigh and turn to look at Cage.
" Cage."
" Cage ? Come home right away. We need to talk and plan our departure tomorrow morning. Are
you safe ? Are you okay ?"
" Yeah. Yeah , I'm fine."
" Good. We're waiting."
I nod slyly and hang up. I exhale sharply and toss my phone on my lap.
" Can you please take me home ?"
" Sure." He smiles warmly and starts the car.
He drives into the dark night. I feel nervous and a bit scared. I couldn't call Gray because I
wasn't ready to face him right now. I turn on his radio because I'm badly in need of sound. I lean
into his car seat as he speeds into the night. I give him direction to the beach house till we arrive.
He parks in front of the gate and I turn to look at him.
" Thanks." I tell him.
" Goodnight." He answers.
I open the door and step out. My phone rings in my hand and I look down at the caller ID. I turn
and wave at Cage. He smiles warmly at me and drive away. I swipe the answer icon and press the
buzzer.
" Who's there ?" Alexa's voice asks from the intercom.
" Alexa, it's Ariel." I say as the gate opens.
Gray hasn't said any word to me on the phone. I sniffle gently and walk in.
" Ariel , are you okay ?" His voice says on the phone and that literally melts my heart.
" I'm not fine Gray." I sob and climb the steps.
" Where you shot? Where are you?"
" I'm safe , I wasn't shot. Cage saved me." Maybe that might sound nice to Gray's ears. There's a
long silence on the phone as I walk into the house.
Brandon , Piper and Alexa turns to look at me at once.
" Cage ? Did he touch you?" Gray yells on the phone.
"Hell. No , he didn't. He saved me." I roll my eyes and puff out.
" I'm sorry. I'm sorry for risking your life Ariel. I'm sorry that I hurt you and I'm sorry I wasn't there to
save you."
I scoff and bite my lip. I'm angry and stressed right now. How am I supposed to act like my life
isn't in danger and just go back to Gray and hug him. Tell him I'm fine with this non-stop shooting. I
really don't know what I'm supposed to do with my life. I don't even know what I'm supposed to do
with Gray. No matter what ever drama or risk he puts my life into , I just can't forget the fact that he
barged into my car almost six months ago and he stole my heart along with him.
" Ariel , are you there ?"
" Yeah. I gotta go Gray. Talk later." I sigh and hang up.
Alexa looks at me as she sighs deeply. Thank God none of them was shot and they are all fine.
" Okay , the silence is done. Someone is telling me what the fuck happened in that club ? Who
were those gun-men?" Brandon asks.
I take off my shoes and relax on the couch. I'm not feeling too well and seriously I can't even
feel my feet. These shooting incidents are not leaving my head anytime soon. The bloods are too
much.
" Alexa." Piper calls out, motioning to us for an explanation.
Alexa exhales sharply and sits down. She leans her elbows on her knees and ruffles her hair.
" I don't know guys. You guys were there , some men walked into the club and started shooting at
people." Alexa says.
" Okay. I know I was scared and I hid under a table but I could swear this shooters were aiming for
Ariel. Nick was even there and they were exchanging bullets. I believe Nick works for Gray." Piper
says.
" I don't know what to say. I don't even wanna think about it. This is so fucked up." She stands up
and walk to the bar to get a drink.
She opens the alcohol and chug down the content.
" Ariel , say something." Brandon pressures.
" I don't know what to say either. I'm glad none of us was harmed and also I had no idea they were
after me. I don't know guys." I say and rub my palms down my arms.
I need a long bath.
" Fuck. I'd never thought maybe I was ever gonna witness a gun fight. Tonight was like a war zone
and I thought I was gonna die." Piper says.
" Thankfully we weren't shot. Some people died at spot. I almost puke at the sight of blood and
injured people." Brandon says. And I thought i was the one overreacting at the sight of blood.
" I need a bath and a long rests. We should be leaving early tomorrow morning." I say and pick up
my shoes and stand up.
I stalk to my room and throw my shoes aside. I rub my temple and I'm feeling a throbbing
headache. I fall flat on my bed with arms spread on the bed as I stare at the ceiling.
My life has turned into a movie. A messed up , fucked up movie. This is just too much for me to
handle. I shut my eyes and all I can see is that shootout. The guns , blood and few people that
was hurt. What must have happened to Lucifer or maybe the other guys who Gray sent to look out
for me. I can't believe they get hurt just to save my ass.
I scurry to the shower and get undressed. I step under the shower and let the warm water kiss
my skin. I shut my eyes and images of Gray sneak right into my head. His soothing voice and
touch and I deeply wish he was here. I step out of the shower after taking my bath. I search
through my bag for something to wear and i finally settle for Gray's t-shirt. It drops at my mid thigh
and hopefully it covers my panties. I lay on the bed and pull the comforter to cover my body. I'm
hungry. I step out of the bed and stalk to the kitchen.
Brandon sits at the kitchen. He looks quiet just like the first time we arrived here.
" Shit.." he jolts when he sees me. " You scared me Ariel." He says and smiles.
" Sorry." I laugh softly and sit opposite him.
" Are you okay? Or you're thinking about the shootout ?"
He shrugs and shakes his head.
" I'm fine Ariel."
" You can talk to me if you want." I assure him. He nods and rub his temple.
" Who broke your heart ?" I ask as he turns to look at me. Brandon is cute and always so plain.
But since we got here, he has been acting all broken just like me.
" He's an asshole and maybe a coward." He scoffs.
" What happened?"
" Mom's homophobic. Cautioned him to give me ten feet and he cowardly did. Is that what if feels
to like someone?" He inquires sadly.
" Is he your first serious date ?"
Brandon nods." Yeah. Always wanna mess around and focus on college. Turns out I wanted
more."
I breathe out and hold his hands." I'm sorry about that. You're gonna find someone who worth
you."
" Thanks. Did you fight with Gray? You've been awkwardly sad too."
" I'm fine Brandon. Family issues are eating me up." I say half the truth.
" Leslie being pregnant?" I nod and tap my fingers on the countertop.
" Sort of."
" You're gonna talk to your parents right ?"
" Yeah. I have to. She's broke and she needs a family."
" That's so sweet. I mean after everything she did to you , you still wanna help. That's pretty cute."
He chuckles and smiles.
We talk and laugh till we retire to bed. I look at the bedside clock and it reads 12:am. I take a
deep breath and shut my eyes to sleep. The bullet sounds flash through my brain as I open my
eyes at once. I switch off the bedside lamp and say a silent prayer.
I barely could sleep. I turn and turn till I couldn't take it anymore. I had to go through the texts
Gray sent me. Our old conversations. This made me think of him the more and it's aching. I toss
my phone on the bed and close my eyes to sleep. Thankfully I fall asleep but it didn't last because
I jolt up at a nightmare. I push the duvet aside and get off the bed. I saunter out of my room to the
kitchen and everyone's fast asleep. I sit on the kitchen stool and pour a glass of water for myself.
I'm still wondering why Cage saved me. Clearly enough, most people don't like Gray. And he had
to save me. A rattling noise snap me out of my thoughts as I look around. The next thing I heard is
a silent scoff from a male voice and footsteps follows. I jump up from the stool and go to the living
room. The wall clock says; 3:am.
I hurry silently to the kitchen , half delighted that the lights are out except for the kitchen.
" God , what if those killers who attacked us at the club decides to pay us a visit..." I thought.
I turn to rush to the living room but I stop on my track when the footsteps get closer to the front
door. I panic and rush to the kitchen and scamper for any weapon. I try to muffle my scared
whimpers and I pick up a knife. I tiptoe to the windows and pull down the blinds and all I can see is
a shadow. I barely could tell what it looks like but it's a man. He wears a hoodie and the hood
covers his face. He pulls out his phone and pace around as he dials a number. I see that as an
opportunity to come out and so I did. I quietly open the front door still deciphering if I should wake
the others. I close the door and hide the knife behind me as I walk to this invador. He looks busy
with his phone as he paces to the backyard. I hastily follow and thought of a way to attack a
trespasser without hurting them. I walk closer and he swiftly turns around when I am about to
charge at him.
" Woah." He grabs the arm that's holding the knife as he spins me around so my back is pressed
against his chest. How can I ever forget this cologne. What's he doing here at 3:am.
" You wouldn't want to kill your boyfriend , huh ?" He says quietly.
" Gray."
" Yeah?" I can feel him smile against my skin. He takes the knife from me and turns me around.
" What are you doing here ? How did you get passed the gate without pressing the damn buzzer.
Why were you roaming around like a thief ?"
He smirks." I believe the word you're missing Is, you miss me." He taunts.
I groan and turn to walk into the apartment. He follows behind. What's he doing here at past
midnight. How dare he makes me think a thug or maybe one of this dreadful mobs are here again.
I walk into the house silently so i won't wake up the others. I cross my arms once we arrive at the
kitchen and I spin on my heels to look at this man who's cause me nothing but trouble.
He drops the knife on the countertop and remove his hood. I so much missed him. I can't
believe he had flew to Miami to make sure nothing happens to me. He walks to my form and stop
in front of me. His eyes travel down my body and he smirks. I get it , I'm wearing his t-shirt after
ranting about him leaving me alone.
" That looks good on you."
" Gray , cut it. What are you doing here ? It's past 3 in the morning."
He sighs and nods." I was worried. The Russians shot Spencer , including Nick. They are
receiving treatments. I couldn't stay back and hope that you're safe. I wanted to see you. I wanted
to make sure nothing happens to you and no one hurts you."
" And you decide to fly to Miami."
" I have to. I can't stand the thought of something happening to you." He looks down at me for any
scar as I roll my eyes.
" I'm fine Gray. I'm fine and nothing happened to me. It was fruitless cause I'll be home by
tomorrow." I scoff and drop my hands at my sides.
" You're stressed."
" Of course I am stress." I say trying to bite back the anger.
" Gray , I'm tired. Why can't I have my normal life back ? Is it too big to ask for. I wanna be that girl
who's not a target to some mobs who can't afford to see you progress. I'm tired of being in the
middle of your mess. I decide to come to Miami to have a proper thought about my life and yet
they found me. I almost got shot again." I yell at him.
He takes a deep breath and wraps his hands around my waist.
" Gray stop."
He smiles and pulls me to him as he embraces me. For once I feel safe. I feel happy. I missed
him and it's strange I've not wake up to hate him yet. No matter the circumstances I found myself
with him , I can't stop loving him.
" Tinkerbell."
My heart melts to his voice close to my ear. He kisses my temple and run his fingers down my
hair.
" I'm sorry. I wanna make it up to you."
" I should be far from you Gray."
" I know. I've brought you nothing but pain and I'm selfish. I get it , I've hurt you too much. Let me
make it up to you." He whispers still hugging me tightly.
" I love you so much and I can't stand to loose you…." He mutters.
" Come with me." He says and release me from the hug.
" Gray , i ca.."
" Please. I want you to come with me and I'll drive you back at dawn."
" Why should I leave the house with you ? I'm already a mess and I just want to breathe properly."
" I'll do anything you want and I promise I'll stay away from you if that's gonna guarantee your
safety."
What's he saying. Yeah , I want him to give me some break but I didn't want him to give me up
like that.
" I'll stay away from you , and tell the world we're not together if that's gonna make you happy. If
me staying away from you is gonna stop them from coming at you, then I'll stay away. Far away."
He tells me.
" And then get another girl ?" I ask. My voice is about to betray me. His he giving up on me. I'm
about to cry.
" I want you to be safe. And I want you to be happy. Come with me?"
" Gray you're not giving me up are you ?" I ask and sob. I'm so vulnerable.
He smiles and lifts me up to sit on the countertop. He stands in between my legs and trails his
fingers on my expose thighs. He grabs my waist and nuzzles my neck.
" I so fuckin missed you. I'd do anything to have you back. I'm really sorry for everything…" he
whispers and kiss me down my neck.
How's he making me feel all this emotions in one piece. I bite my lip and let him caress my skin
with kisses.
" What makes you think giving me up will stop the attack ?" I ask. He didn't stop kissing me.
His hands trails under his shirt that I'm wearing as he caresses my bare back. I shut my eyes
and throw my head back as i squirm on his hold.
" I want you back Ariel." He whispers and pulls his head to look at me.
" Then I'm here. I don't want a break anymore. My world is already fucked up and I don't care. I
wanna be with you , Gray."
I barely could believe we departed. Of course we didn't , cause he was always calling.
" Kiss me Ariel."
I cup his cheek and kiss him at once. He waste no time but kiss me back desperately. When was
the last time we make out. The pit of stomach burns in desire as I moan in his mouth. One whole
week without him was stupid. I can't live without him no matter how hard I try. He has messed up
my world and I don't care. No matter the mess he created, I'm always gonna be with him because i
vaht be without him.
We stop kissing and our foreheads lean against each other. We stare into each other's eyes
and our breathing mix.
" I'm traveling."
" What ?" I pull away from him.
" Did you come to Miami to tell me you're traveling ?"
" No.. they try to hurt you and I if I don't give them a message they won't leave you the fuck alone."
" Why did the Russians want me dead ?"
" Vladimir's got a brother. He's pained and wants to take revenge by taking you out. Ariel I need to
be far from you."
" No , you're not leaving. One whole week and it was shit. What now , you wanna travel."
" They've started a war by trying to kill you. I would have loved to ask you to leave the country but
you won't agree. I need to leave and make this right."
" When will you be back ?"
" I don't know."
" You don't know? You wanna leave me and you don't know when you're coming back ?"
" This is dangerous. My world is dangerous. I don't even know what's gonna happen to me the
next minute. You'll be fine and no one's gonna come after you when I leave. I wanna solve this
mess. And if i don't come back after a month always remember the day I gave you that promise
ring. I'll always be back for you…" he pulls me to himself and leans his forehead against mine.
" I don't want you to leave. They won't hurt me anymore." I mutter.
He chuckles softly." I can't watch them hurt you. It's better they take me out instead… I can't
loose you , not for anything. They've started a war and I want you out of it. Don't coming to my
apartment , I won't be there…."
………
[8/4, 11:10 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 68
BY GODDY FRANCIS
~LESLIE~
.
I take a deep breath and look at my reflection in the mirror. I've lost everything. Friends , family
and even school. I hate my life. How can I make such a terrible mistake? Ariel was the least
person I ever thought I was gonna beg. I can't believe i had to kneel down before her because
mom cut me out of the family.
I wipe my eyes and look down at my stomach. There's no baby bump yet and I'm grateful. Most
times I sit down and ask myself what made me sleep with a professor. I don't really know. Maybe I
wanted to prove a point to the world. I forget the fact that you can't really please this miserable
world. I shut my eyes and remember what Lawson told me.
' you're pregnant? Now what do you want me to do? Divorce my wife and marry you?' he yells at
me.
I stood like a moron in front of him that day. I look stupid and foolish.
' so what do you want me to do?'
' do what every girls do to things that you're carrying. What makes you think I would wanna have
anything to do with you or even that thing.'
He called my baby a thing. A fuckin thing. And i can't even blame him. I made a lot of bad
decisions and this was one of them. I couldn't bring myself down to apologise to Ariel for what I've
done.
' Lawson , i can't abort it. The doctor said i was gonna get complications if I plan to take it out
this time.'
' I don't fuckin care about you, Leslie. Stay the fuck away from my house and my family. Go get
yourself useful and get rid of that thing you're carrying. I warned you. I told you if you ever get
pregnant I've nothing to do with.'
' how Is it my fuckin fault? You fucked me bare and you got me pregnant.'
' goddamnit Leslie , you told me you were on the pills.'
True , but because of irresponsibility , I skipped it. How pathetic i am. I wipe my tears and walk
out of the bathroom. I can't believe I'm already dropping out of college. How am I ever gonna
cope. I don't even have a job. Who's willing to hire a pregnant girl without a certificate. I knock on
Ariel's door and open it. She turns to look at me and smiles. She just returned from Miami and she
looks so fancy. It hurts I envy her. She's got everything. Family , a boyfriend like Gray Carter and
Alexa. Alexa was closest to me but now she's with Ariel.
We're visiting my parents today and Ariel wants to talk to my dad. He listens and he's soft
hearted just like Ariel.
" Sorry , Les , give me a minute." She says as she brushes her hair.
" Sure, take your time."
I hate this world it's so small sometimes. I never knew I was ever gonna need help from Ariel
anytime soon. All thanks to karma , I'm now a walking piece of shit without a family or a job. God I
hate my life. Ariel stands up as she picks up her car keys. She looks lively and pretty. Dumb me ,
she's dating Gray Carter . Who won't look lovely. A lot of women will kill just to be in her shoes.
" Come on." She says and escort me out of her room.
We take the elevator together in silence and I didn't stop praying for my parents to take me
back. We slide into her Ferrari and I fasten my seatbelt. I admire the interior of her car and sigh.
I've never been inside before. This is so beautiful and expensive. I envy her. I still wish I had her
life.
" Breathe Leslie , everything is gonna be fine. Even if they don't take you back. You can still get a
good job , give birth , hire a nanny and go back to college." Ariel says and flash me a smile
She just said it like it's the easiest thing in the world. I mean if she gets pregnant she will never
be stranded even if our parents choose to cut her out. Gray would get her a job at one of the
biggest company in New York even if she doesn't have a degree. She's gonna travel to Spain for
vacation, and he's gonna buy her a penthouse. That's the gig for getting a wealthy man who loves
you a lot. Most times I wish they break up. But hell no , karma has a way for making me eat my
own shit.
I had to give the baby to Reid because i thought he could be normal like his friend Gray.
Apparently , he's a freak psycho.
" Can I switch on your radio?" I ask Ariel calmly.
" Sure."
I nod and turn it on. The tension Is too much. I can't take it. I feel uncomfortable. I don't even fit
into this type of leather seats. Hazel refused to take my calls. I don't blame her. I'm a fuckin bad
friend. A bad sister and maybe a bad daughter. I lean my head against the window and doze off.
Before I open my eyes , I'm already at my parents house. Ariel parks the car and sighs. She turns
to look at me and give me a reassuring smile.
We step out and I'm already about to panic. I shove my hands inside my jacket pockets and
stride behind Ariel. We step on the front porch and Ariel rings the doorbell. I still can't meet Ariel's
eyes. I feel like a burden and a disgrace. I hear footsteps at the other side of the door. The door
opens and alas, dad stands in front of us. He smiles warmly at Ariel. He scan the porch and his
eyes land on me behind Ariel. I was once the daughter they were glad to meet. But what
happened? I fucked up.
" Ariel?"
" Can I come in?" She asks and walk inside without waiting for my dad's reply. Dad looks at me
sadly and walks in. I enter and shamelessly shut the door.
I take a deep breath and walk to the living room. I hear mom singing to her favourite countryside
music.
" Ariel. What you doing here ? You're supposed to be at school and also class." Mom speak up.
She hasn't seen my yet.
" Mom we need to talk." Mom looks around the living room and her whole demeanor changes.
" You slut. What are you doing here ?" Mom yells at me. I start to sob.
" Mom , stop. Calm down and sit down." Ariel tells her.
Dad looks sad and his eyes is fill with pity. Mom's the dad here. She makes decisions and my
dad dares not to interfere. Mom clicks her tongue and sits down. I dare not sit down. I fiddle with
my fingers and stand at a corner. Ariel sits close to dad as she sighs.
" She's sorry. She regrets everything and she's deeply sorry. This is the time you guys should be
for her. She needs a family because she regrets everything." Ariel says. I keep my eyes on my
dad.
" She's sorry?" Mom laughs.
" Why's she sorry ?" Mom asks. Her voice is lace with humor.
Ariel turns to look at me urging me to talk. " For ruining the family's name. It was a mistake. I
swear I'm sorry. Mom please forgive me. I don't know what do with myself. Daddy." I sob.
" Do you remember Laureen?" Mom asks with a smirk.
" Your senior in highschool back then. The mayor's daughter. The one you usually liked to party
with. Do you remember her?"
Who doesn't know Laureen?
She was my friend. Senior and cheer captain. Her father's a mayor and everyone likes her. I made
friends with her so I can also be recognized too. She's also dating school's most popular boy and
she secretly had a crush on Freddie. Ariel's bestie. I would sneak out every weekend to go party
with her. We bullied Ariel together.
" Yes .." I reply nodding.
" She graduated from Cambridge on top of her class and not on top of her professors, like you."
Mom scowls at me.
She was bright and also rich so she can easily work that out.
" Leslie , what were you thinking?" That's dad.
" I'm sorry dad."
" You're sorry. Don't try to act wussy and sob like a virgin because you want me to take you back.
No I'm not. You ruin the family's name Leslie and you thought I'm gonna spare you. Because
you're what , my precious daughter. You need to learn your lessons. If you don't taste the hard
side of life you won't learn how to take care of the thing you're carrying. I just hope it's not a girl ,
because you're gonna rub your slutty existence on her."
" Mother please." Ariel plea with me.
" Ariel take her out . I don't wanna get angry at you. Don't beg for her. She's not getting back to
this house and also you're moving out of the apartment at school because I ain't paying a dime on
that apartment, except your boyfriend is willing to pay"
" Mom.. please. I'm sorry I don't know how it happened." I cry and drop on my knees." Daddy
please talk to Mom. I'm sorry and it's a mistake. Please Daddy."
" Mom you can't do this to her. You made her this way." Ariel says.
" Oh really?"
" Yes , mother. You knew she was whoring around but you choose to ignore her. Because what?
you don't want me to know about your little secrets on how you both cheated. You wanted me to
live a perfect life when yours aren't clean. You hid yours very well. You can't just throw Leslie out
because she got pregnant at sophomore year." Ariel says.
Mom chuckles." Don't try to get pregnant too because you're gonna end up like her. I will not
tolerate and house daughters who decides to go against the family rules and bring back bastard
children. Now take your sister and leave my house." Mom yells.
Ariel flares as she stands up. I sob and wipe my eyes.
" Come on Leslie , let's go." Ariel says and reach to take my hand.
" Daddy please talk to Mom."
" Rebecca."
Mom raise her forefinger to stop dad." Don't. You started all of this mess when you couldn't keep
your dick in your pants. You had to sleep with Mia Carter. Because of what Exactly!" Mom yell at
dad.
" Oh really. And you had to give your cherry to your boss. Rebecca your fuckin boss. Because of
what ? You wanted to avenge a stupid mistake." Ariel scoffs at their argument.
They raise their voices and begin arguing. Ariel's already outside and i race after her. I slide into
her car and turn to look at her. She looks mad probably because of what my mom said; Don't try to
get pregnant too , cause you're gonna end up like her.
~ARIEL~
I watch Alexa as she make a milkshake for herself. She giggles and look up at me. I've been
miserable without him and I'm back to being depressed. This is the second week. No calls no
texts. And I'm extremely worried. After my last visit to my parents , I talked to Leslie to let them be.
They don't deserve to have children at all.
" You missed him right ?" Alexa asks.
" Yeah." I breathe out and rest both my elbows on the counter as i cup my cheeks.
" He's gonna be back and he'll be fine."
" What if something already happened to him ? What if he's hurt ?"
" Of course not. It's not even up to a month. He's fine , just think positive and stop overthinking.
You've started taking those antidepressant and i don't like it." Alexa says.
I huff. She push a cup of milkshake to me and I smile at her. Leslie walks in with Hazel. They are
friends again and lately Leslie had been acting normal. She's got a per time job in a hotel and the
pay is manageable.
" Hey guys." Leslie waves at us.
" Hi Les. Hey hazel."
Hazel smiles and wave at Alexa.
" How are you Leslie?"
She sighs." I'm fine."
" And the baby ?" I ask.
" All good. It's a girl." Leslie answers and cross her arms.
" Wow,a girl. That's a great news. She's quite stubborn to be a girl. But I'm still wondering , how
come you were pregnant this last three months and you never knew." Alexa says. I look at her and
snarl.
" I always had the monthly flow."
" Damn. You were pregnant and you still flow? That's like a miracle." Alexa grins.
" We're gonna leave you guys. Come on Hazel." Leslie says as they leave.
" I think we should always wish pregnancy on our enemies. It changes them." Alexa whispers and
winks. God she's insane.
" So Meghan is truly dead ?" Alexa asks as she slurps her milkshake.
Meghan was found dead in her room two weeks ago. We found out on the news. She died of
heroin overdose. I never knew she did drugs. Jhene was sad including their mother. She recorded
a sad video on Instagram the following day Meghan died. It was emotional even if Meghan was a
druggie.
" She might be a shit face but I felt sorry for her." I say.
Alexa smiles insanely." You poor soul. You're supposed to be an angel not human. You care too
much about people and it's fucked up. She harrased you , Ariel."
I roll my eyes. " You want me to be savage like you ?"
" Hell no. If you're savage, then you're gonna be worse than me. Keep doing good while I flaunt
my black cold heart. Fuck i need a job."
" Then apply for an intern." I suggest.
She widens her eyes and chuckles.
" Hell no. I don't see myself working as intern in the next thirty five years. I wanna work for a mob.
Is Gray searching ? I'm a good fighter. Good shooter. Good temptress and seductress. I'm a
badass and…"
" Alexa. He's got Sarai."
" Who the fuck is that ?"
" Some blonde girl who works as a seductress for Gray."
" Fuck.."
" Why the mafia ?" I ask.
" Because that's where the fun lies. Shooting and smuggling." She cackles. Oh god, she's crazy.
" I'm gonna talk to Gray, don't worry about that."
" That's the mob spirit. You need to learn all of this things cause you're a mob queen already."
" Alexa , stop calling me that."
She rolls her eyes and turn on the faucet to wash her cup.
•••••••••
.
I ignore every worker at Sterling's as I hurry to Theodore's office. I've been a mess since Gray
showed up at Miami and that's like a month ago. I haven't heard or even seen him since then. I ran
into Cage often times but I've not seen Gray since then. I don't even know if we're back together or
not but i badly want to see him.
We haven't contacted ourselves for a month, and like he claimed he wanted me to be happy.
Like being without him was happiness. He's my happiness and I noticed that the second he left the
state. He didn't tell me where he was going and as usual he said he was going to handle business.
I had sleepless nights the first few weeks and I fell back into my depressed state. So much for
wanting to stay away from the one man who walked into my life and changed everything. I don't
even care if he's involved with the mob, I just want him back.
One month was worse than hell.
Each time i dial his number it's always switched off or maybe it goes straight to voicemail.
I want him to hug me. Caress me. Touch me. Tell me he missed me and i want him to make love
to me. I wipe the tear that slip out of my eyes as I knock on Theo's door. His deep voice order me
in and I enter.
" Miss Peterson. You're early , thanks to God. Carry the files , we've got a board meeting to attend
to." He smirks at me. Always a pervert.
He's always checking me out but never had the balls to ask me out. Of course he won't dare.
" Sure thing Sir." I smile at him and carry the files.
We walk out of his office to the board room. Most of the board members are already seated. The
manager smirks at me and finally glares at me. We're never going to like each other. I see
Belinda. She stands close to the accountant , Brooke. Theo sits on the head sit and I stand a bit
far from him still holding the files. He outstretch his hands out for me and i give him the files.
Their meeting begins and they talk about their business progress and clients. I zoned out at the
manager's piercing glare.
" There's a big business deal that will help this company's fortune. The thing we need is a bigger
amount of money or maybe we actually need a company who would wanna support us." Brooke
says. He's the accountant.
" Why should we need money to strike some random deal ?" Theo asks.
" Because this will definitely change Sterling corp. And your father suggests we talk to Gray
Carter." Kevin , one of the board members says.
" Gray Carter ?" Theo scoffs and briefly looks at me.
" Yes. I understand you're not in good terms with him but i think we need a loan or maybe a
fundraiser."
" No. We're not getting a fuckin loan from Gray."
" Theo calm down. It's just a loan. But if you don't want a loan because of the company's ego then
maybe we should ask for a fundraiser."
" That's like charity." Theo yells.
I swallow and sigh.
" It's not. Children Cancer research also needs a fundraiser and if you wanna know we're the host
behind it. We can't fail them and we need this business deal , Theo."
" So what are you suggesting ?" Theo asks." As long as I'm concerned , I'm not calling Gray Carter
for some damn cancer research fundraiser. I'm Theo Sterling for fuck's sake. We're not even in
good terms and i don't even know how to support this type of decisions."
" We know. Summit and Sterling aren't in good terms, yes but he's gonna give us this fundraiser
and we won't even end up paying." Brooke says.
"So you're expecting Gray to throw away 50 million dollars at Sterling."
" Maybe he will. This is were your intern comes in." The manager says as she smirks at me. They
all turn to look at me.
Okay this isn't good.
First I haven't seen Gray for over a month and I haven't even heard from him.
Now they wanna use me to get some fundraiser for what ?
Is he even back?
" Yeah,that's a good idea."
Everyone smiles and nods at me.
" Miss Ariel Peterson , this is were you come in. He's your boyfriend and we want a fundraiser.
You'll have to help us." Kevin adds.
" Why me ?"
" Because he's your boyfriend and like I heard he values you a lot." The manager snarls at me.
I scoff.
" So it's settled. Miss Peterson is helping us out and Brooke is gonna accompany you."
" I'm not sure he's around." I say.
" Of course he's around. I bet I saw Gray yesterday."
They saw Gray.
And he didn't even check on me.
One whole month and I'm about to see the man who left me for a whole month without a single
"Hello" I feel like passing out.
………
[8/4, 11:10 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
Chapter 69
By Goddy Francis
.
We take the elevator to Gray's office. I've not been here since the day we had sex in his office.
I'm never looking at that office differently again.
" You look nervous." Brooke tells me and i ignore him. Fundraiser. Children Cancer research.
Fuckin hell.
The elevator dings and we step out. Cassandra raises her head to look at me with a sneer. So
he's back and he didn't bother to call me. I feel the pit of my stomach twitch and I'm uneasy.
What's he gonna look like after a month. He always looks hotter each time i see him after a long
time.
" Is Gray in ?" I ask Gray's PA, Cassandra.
" What ? Go on and check for yourself Mrs Carter." She scoffs.
I glare at her and walk to Gray's office door. I raise my hand to knock but i halt. My heartbeat is
rapid and i can see myself freaking out with just looking at him. I'm nervous and afraid. What if he
has finally give me up. Then I'm committing suicide. I knock and wait for a response.
" Cassie what ?"
It's really him. That voice. I bite my lip and twist the knob to walk in. My mouth is already dry and
my feet are week.
" Cassandra." He calls out from the inside.
I take in a deep breath and walk in. His swivel chair is facing the glass wall that views the city.
Brooke shuts the door and adjusts his tie.
" Cassie , I'm on a break. I told you to skip…." He turns around and halts.
Oh God.
He looks so good looking. Better than I can ever imagine. His black dress shirt is without a tie and
the top buttons are out. He looks surprised and he blinks his eyes in surprise. God , my heart
flutters and I wanna run to him and hug him. How come he's around and he refused to check on
me. He smirks and looks down my form. It's like we're just meeting for the first time and I look like
that nervous naive girl again.
" Ariel. Who's this?" He asks looking down at Brooke.
" Good day Mr Carter." Brooke greets. Gray doesn't reply.
His eyes are lock with mine and I can't find my voice.
" Sit." He says.
I nod and help Brooke with a sit. I didn't sit.
" I'll stand. Thanks."
He takes a deep breath and looks between me and Brooke.
" So…"
" We need a fundraiser…." I rush out." I'm sorry. I um.. he's Sterling's uh.. I.."
" Sterling's accountant." Brooke completes for me as he looks at me weirdly. I know that was a bit
weird. I swallow when my eyes scan the desk.
Memories drift into my head and I'm already getting wet. He notices my uneasiness and he
knows I'm already getting sexually frustrated with just his lustful grey eyes. He smirks and looks
down at the desk. I got laid on that desk few months ago.
" Fundraiser?"
" Yeah. For cancer research and for the kids. Sterling needs a support and you're the best option."
" Why?" Gray asks as he looks at me.
Brooke gulps and looks at me.
" Well. Uh.. you're a nice person and we…" Brooke looks at me and urge me to continue.
" How much ?" Gray asks and bites his lip.
I've been biting my bottom lip like forever. He notices my movement and the way I clench my
legs tightly. I badly want him to touch me right now and i also wanna yell at him for abandoning me
for over a month without a hello.
"Fifty million. Please we'll be grateful if you…"
" Okay. Go to the front desk. My PA will send the transfer." Gray says.
" Oh my God. Thank you very much sir." Brooke stands up and thank Gray repeatedly.
" Come on Ariel." Brooke motions for me to follow him.
" Ariel wait. You can go Brooke. I wanna have a word with her." Gray tells Brooke and my heart
stop working.
" Uh.." i stutter.
" Leave Brooke."
" She's Theo's intern and she will be needed at work." Brooke says. He's trying to ruin everything
with his crazy persistence.
Gray rubs his temple and shove out a gun. He pulls the hammer and point it at Brooke. Brooke
panics and swallows.
" Are you leaving or not?"
" Sure sir. See ya later Ariel." Brooke says and turn to rush out of Gray's office.
" On a second thought." Gray says as he Brooke stops to look at him.
" Tell Theo , he owes me and I want an interest too."
" What ?" Brooke asks surprisingly as he looks at me. Breathe accountant, I also thought the 50
million was free.
" I'm not charity Brooke. I'll never throw away fifty million to Sterling fuckin Corp. I'm expecting 56
million in return. He shouldn't keep me waiting when I might need it. Leave." Gray orders Brooke.
He swallows nervously and run out of Gray's office.
Gray looks at me and sighs. He drops his gun and stands up. His hands bury deep in his slacks
pockets as he walks to my nervous form. One whole month and I feel like I was gonna die. I can't
live without him. It's impossible. I lied to myself that I can live without Gray but hell no , I can't. I
lean against his desk and try as much to stay angry at him. He just point a damn gun at my
colleague. What type of man does that ?
" Miss me?" He asks and smirks.
I didn't reply.
I just stand nervously opposite this grey eyes delinquent. I remember no matter how hard i tried
to avoid him , he's always coming back to me. He hass stolen my heart , everything.
" Damn. I miss you." He breathes out.
I didn't say a word. He just left a month ago because he wanted to make sure I'm fine and now
he's back telling me he missed me. Who does that?
" You left." I say barely above a whisper.
" I know." He replies calmly.
My breath hitch the more he leans closer to me. He smells so good. Like always. My back leans
against his desk as his eyes locks with mine . He is something words can't describe. Beautiful ,
sweet, dangerous , cold and finally he's got me wrapped around his mighty fingers.
" You look nervous."
"I'm not.." I stutter. He's right. He's just about to freak me out with those damn eyes of his. We're
so close right now and i don't even remember if we actually had issues a month ago. I can't
breathe properly with just his delinquent figure in front of me.
"What if I kiss you right now ?" He asks and that seems to make my heart beat skip.
What the fuck is he waiting for?
We're just inch apart and all i could feel is his hot breath against my neck.
He wraps his hand around my waist and whisper against my neck. I swallow and fight the urge
to run my fingers through his locks and trail my fingers down his body. How did he do this to me?
I'm hypnotized and it feels like I can't find my voice.
God Ariel , he owes you an explanation. Right now he's acting like he didn't just abandoned me
for over a month without a damn 'Hi'. I should be angry at him but hell I can't stay angry at Gray.
He's my worse distraction. And yes , he's gonna be the end of me and i don't even care.
"I'm not feeling very well..."he tells me, trailing his fingers on my naive form.
"Why are you telling me this ?"
"I want you to be my nurse. Kiss me till I feel better. Or maybe..." He whispers leaning closer to me
so i could feel him .
"Babysit me tonight…."
I scoff and stare at him. Is he serious ? What is he , ten ? How do you even babysit a man like
Gray. Oh I get it , put on a sexy lingerie. Let him lay on your laps while you tell him a cute romantic
story. Good God.
" Gray you owe me an explanation. One month. Four whole weeks. You said you're leaving the
city and you refused to call me or even text me. Have you gotten a new girl?" I ask bitterly.
" And why should I get a new girl ?" He smirks and looks down at me.
" I don't know. Maybe because you're Gray Carter."
He chuckles and trails his fingers down my hair.
" I miss you so damn much."
I shake my head." No you don't. I was worried and scared. You didn't even check on me Gray."
" I know. Come over tonight and we'll talk it out."
" So what if I didn't show up at your office ?"
" I was gonna pay you a surprise visit. Come over tonight."
I sigh and cross my arms. Gray wraps his hands around my waist and sit me on his desk.
" Gray , Brooke might be waiting." I place my hand on his shoulders to stop him from what ever
plan he has in store for me.
" Fuck him.."
He stands in between my legs with his hands firmly around my waist.
" I'm so sorry. For everything. One month was stupid without you. I missed you." He says and
looks into my eyes.
" I missed touching you so badly…" he whispers as he runs his fingers up my curves.
" And I'm sorry that I brought you troubles. They won't come after you ever again." He assures me
as his eyes rakes me down.
I can't find my breath. My heart beat is rapid and it hammers against my chest.
" How much do you miss me?" He asks. His forefinger trail down the buttons on my white dress
shirt.
" A lot. I was depressed." I admit, avoiding his eyes.
" I'm really sorry."
I look up at his facials and it is sincere.
" Why didn't you call ?"
" That's a story for tonight. I wanna feel you while i tell you. Be my babysitter?" He smirks and
leans down to plant a soft kiss on my neck.
My eyes flutter shut as I heave out a deep breath. He takes out one button on my shirt as he
kisses my neck. My fingers grace his back through his dress shirt. His left hand work out on my
buttons. He smiles at my body and that made my core clench. He makes me wet with just his
seductive stares. Gray kisses down my neck , he trails it down to my boobies. I moan when his
teeth graze my skin. He's marking me.
" I miss you so damn much." He says in between the kiss.
" Are you still on the pills ?" He whispers and kisses me earlobe.
"Yes.." i squeak out.
" Good. You're spending the night."
The thought of us making love after this long break makes my panties wetter. He notices my
nervousness and he smirks. He cups my cheek and kiss my lips. I wrap my arms around his neck
as I kiss back. His arousal press against my heat and I moan in his mouth. We kiss desperately as
my hands tug gently on his hair. He makes me want him , love him and even hate him sometimes.
" Fuck , I love you so much." He says and bites my bottom lip.
" I love you more , Jamal."
" Don't call me Jamal."
" Jamal." I say and chuckle.
He smiles widely and look up at me.
" Thanks for loving me through my worse shit."
I stay quiet as we stare at each other. Mob boss , criminal, murderer and I don't fuckin care.
He has stolen my heart and I don't mind.
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[8/4, 11:11 PM] Martin Martino: UNTIL I MET YOU
CHAPTER 70
BY GODDY FRANCIS
.
I lean against the bathroom washbowl as I brush my teeth. It's almost 6:30 pm. I rinse my
toothbrush and I look at my reflection. My black locks are braided into pigtails and I'm nervous.
One month was like a nightmare for me. I'm nervous and i don't even know what to do with myself.
" Ariel.." Alexa shouts my name. She's always visiting since Gray left. Brandon and Piper knew he
traveled but they don't know the story behind it. I can't tell them what Gray is and why he left.
They always made sure I'm okay and they are always visiting. She knocks on my bathroom
door and I open the door for her. She looks down at my towel form and smirk. I'm just with only my
towel.
" Oh , shit. Expecting someone ?" She grins.
I chuckle and step out of the bathroom as we go to my room.
" Gray's back." I say and sit on the chair of my dresser.
" Oh my God." Alexa slumps on my bed." And you guys are planning to make babies tonight. I've
got two condoms in my purse…" she says as she opens her purse.
" God , Alex. What are you doing with condoms ?"
" You're going to fuck your boyfriend and you don't want a condom?"
" You don't have a boyfriend , what are you doing with a condom?" I ask. She stops her search
and pouts.
" Wait! Are those birth control pills ? God Ariel." I quickly pick up the pills and throw them inside
the drawer.
" You've not had sex with Gray for over a month plus but yet you keep contraceptives. I bet that
answers your questions about why i keep condoms." She chuckles.
I take a deep breath and smile.
" I'm nervous."
" Why ? You don't know how to smash again. I've got good tips. How to ride a boner and how to
give a really good head."
" God , Alexa stop. I don't wanna hear it. Thanks for your terrible speech. I'm just nervous because
it's been a month since i last saw him. And…"
" You've been horny since then." She winks. I groan and roll my eyes. Such a dickhead.
" Make sure you don't wear panties. Or you can pick out a really sexy lingerie. I like red , it turns
the mood on."
I laugh and get up.
" I need to take my bath."
" Whatever. I'm out to disturb Leslie. She's got a baby bump already. I can't believe she's really
expecting a baby. Professor Lawson. I've been suggesting names for her but she doesn't like
anyone."
" Alexa. Seriously , the baby is not even out yet."
She scoffs and stands up.
" Do you have food in this house ? I'm hungry."
" Check the kitchen." I tell her and go to the bathroom.
" Oh Ariel." Alexa shouts my name.
" Yes , Alex." I groan as I remove my towel.
" Don't forget to shave your legs and wax. You wouldn't want Gray to get lost in those fountains of
pubes down there."
" Shut up Alexa , I always wax." I sigh and turn on the shower.
" I'm just trying to be a good cousin."
I chuckle and step under the shower. After lathering my skin , I rinse off the lather and step out. I
clean my skin and my hair. The braids are already out. I snake through my closet and decide to
wear a black strap dress with a V-neck. I blow dry my hair and decide to straighten it. I step on my
shoes and pick my purse. I go to the living room and stop at the kitchen to see Alexa. She's
cooking.
" Be safe and have fun." She says. I nod and walk out of the house.
*****
I take a deep breath and step out of my car. I shut the door and look at this house I've come to
miss. A month ago , Gray wasn't here including the men who guard the house and work for him. It
was dead. I smile at Carl and he help me with the door. I look around and see Nick with Manny in
the kitchen.
" Oh god. When last did I saw you?" Nick asks when he sees me.
" A month ago." I tell him.
" Damn. You look beautiful."
" Really Nick ? She's your boss's girlfriend." Manny tells him.
" My bad , he's upstairs. In his room." He smiles as I nod. I give them a small smile and take the
stairs and i almost bump into someone. God Reid. We can never be in good terms.
He's always cold around me and it's obvious we can never be in good terms.
" I'm sorry." I say and walk past him. He didn't reply or look back at me.
I exhale and knock on Gray's door. I twist the doorknob and walk in. The drapes are push to the
end so the room isn't that dark. There's no Gray in here. A song plays through the stereo and it's a
little low. I drop my purse on the couch and look around. The swimming pool in his bedroom
bubbles as Gray swims out. He sweep his hair back with his palms and smiles at me.
" Hey." I say and look down at him.
His eyes rake down my body taking in my outfit. He's making me feel naked.
" You know nothing's gonna happen if you stand there with your clothes on, right?"
I bite my lip and smile.
" Lock the door when coming in." He tells me and I nod.
I walk to the door and lock it. I remove my shoes and keep it aside.
" Ariel.." Gray calls my name as I walk to the pool.
" I wanna watch you take it out. Stop being shy." He says and smiles widely.
I nod and take a deep breath. This feels like our first time. I hold the hem of my dress and pull it
above my head. His eyes stay focus on my body that's clad with red lingerie.
" I'm waiting." He says. His eyes are already dark and it burns with desire.
I unclasp my bra and take it out. His seductive stares is making me wet more than normal. I toss
it away and slowly pull down my panties. My eyes lock with his as I take it out. Now I'm naked. He
swims to the edge and motion for me to come in. I slowly sit on the deck as Gray wraps his hands
around my waist. I shudder to his touch as goosebumps rise in my skin. My nipples are already
hard as I clench my legs together. Gray grabs my waist and pull me into the water with him. I
swallow when his fingers touch down my back.
" Why are you nervous ?" He whispers and swim to the middle with me.
" I still can't believe you're real." I answer. Gray smiles.
" I thought about you through out the day and night. I couldn't wait to run into your arms again." He
says and wraps his hands around my waist.
" What took you so long?" I ask and rest my hands on his shoulders.
" I was handling business."
" Murder ?"
He nods.
" Why's it always compulsory?"
" That's how the Mafia works. You can't change it. Moscov , Vladimir's brother refused money. It
was a shitty battle."
" Did you kill him?"
He stays quiet and sighs.
" Don't tell me you did Gray."
" I didn't. But I dropped a message. If he ever comes near you again. I'm hitting him real hard."
" How ?" I ask Gray.
" He's got a baby mama." He shrugs and trails his hands down my back to my butt. I shiver.
" You're beautiful. More beautiful than I can remember." He smiles and I blush.
" Why didn't you call me?"
" I told you I don't handle business with my device on. I just got back and I really wanted to pay
you a surprise visit." He tells me.
" I'm supposed to be angry at you. You know that right?" I ask him.
" Yeah. And I'm really sorry." He whispers and kiss my cheek.
" I won't be easy on you though." He mutters and smirks before continuing." I miss you so much.
Everything about you. I miss how you make me feel when I'm inside you." He whispers and pulls
me closer to him and I feel his arousal press against me.
He kisses my neck to my collarbone as my eyes flutter shut. My arms rest around his shoulders
and I moan. His fingers travel down my spine to my butt cheek and he grabs it.
" I miss how you moan my name." He says in between the kiss.
He pulls back to look at me as he clasp his lips on mine. Our mouths move in slow desperate
moves and that makes my core clench. He lifts me up and sit me on the deck of the pool. He
stands in between my legs and we resume kissing. I tug on his wet hair while he grabs my hips.
He runs his fingers on my thighs as our lips move.
" Fuck , Tinkerbell." He breathes out and leans his forehead against mine.
I run my fingers through his damp hair. His wet lashes flutters and he kisses me again. I moan
in his mouth and kiss him deeply and so desperate. It's been long we kissed. How dare he
abandoned me for a month? Gray kisses down my neck to collarbone. I throw my head back and
moan. His teeth graze slowly down my skin as he tastes me. His warm lips wraps around my
nipples and I gasp out a moan. His tongue flicks on my hard nipple as he swap to the other.
I squirm and run my fingers down his tone back. He bites my nipple and kiss down my stomach.
Gray looks up at me and smirks. He raises my legs and rest them on his shoulders. I breathe in to
what he's about to do. I rest half my weight on my elbow that's lean on the floor of his room while
Gray stays inside the water. He kisses my stomach again to my abdomen as his fingers run down
my slit. I shiver and breathe in sharply. Gray kisses my inner thighs and swap to my other thighs.
" Oh God .." I moan and look down at him.
He smirks and laps his tongue on my core as I moan out profanities. He reach to my chest and
grabs my boob. His warm tongue works me out and I moan out his name. I squirm and cuss as
Gray rubs his thumb around my hard nipple. He stops assualting my core as I try to catch my
breath. Before I could take in deep breaths , Gray's finger slides into my wet entrance.
" Fuck . Oh shit. "
I look down at him with lidded eyes as he thrusts his fingers in and out of me. I throw my head
back and squirm as his fingers work me to the edge. His thumb rub circles on my core and i nearly
give up.
" Oh God.. I'm close.."
He slides his fingers out and latch his tongue on my slit.
" Oh my God.." I moan as I feel my stomach twitch.
" Fuck…" Gray groans. He looks up at me and smirks. He grabs my waist and pull me out of the
deck with him.
My legs wrap around his waist as he walks me to his bed. He toss me on his bed and I giggle.
That's what happens when you miss someone too much. He climbs on the bed like a predator and
get in between my legs. His lips come in contact with mine and we kiss. He tastes like me . Gray
spread my legs with his knees without breaking the kiss. He stops kissing me and I feel him thrust
slowly inside me.
I moan silently as my walls stretch to accommodate him. Gray groans as he thrusts deeply
inside me.
" Fuck, i missed you so much." He moans.
" God, i missed the way you make me feel. You're so damn tight. You feel so damn good." he
moans against my neck as he slowly thrust out and glides back.
He kisses me again as he penetrates in and out of me. I arch my back and throw my head
against the pillow. This feels too good.
" Look at me baby." Gray whispers as he continues to penetrate in and out of me.
I moan and nod as I lock eyes with him. My hands caress his tatted arms to his back. My nails
dig into his skin as we made love. He groans and moans and it feels like music to my ears.
" Fuck. You're driving me crazy." He continues the pace and leans down to flick his tongue on my
nipple.
I moan loudly ignoring the fact that there are people in his house. His tongue licks my nipple as
he moves to the other.
" Fuck. Oh God." I cuss.
He pulls out and swiftly turns me around so I'm on my fours. I arch my back a bit as he thrusts
inside me. He leans down to plant a kiss on my shoulder blade to my back. I press my face on the
pillow and it muffles my moan. He groans my name as he increases the pace. He grabs my waist
to meet his thrust. I breathe out and cry out moans as I lean against the pillow.
" You don't how much i missed you Tinkerbell.
I'm already close to my orgasm as Gray continues in his faster pace. He cusses and groans and
moans as he thrust into me from behind. My legs feel week and they almost betray me to give up.
Gray leans down to kiss my back. With every thrust of his , he's pushing me to my edge. I feel my
stomach twitch and I'm already close. My legs weaken as I reach my edge. I feel him twitch inside
me.
" Fuck…" he groans loudly and release himself inside me.
My breathing is rapid and ragged. I take in several breaths to catch my breath. He pulls out and i
turn around. He smiles and press his build against me to take my lips. We kiss as I wipe the line of
sweat off Gray's forehead.
" I'm sorry." He mutters in between the kiss.
" It's fine. You're here that's what matters." I tell him and bite his bottom lip.
He chuckles and kisses my forehead.
" Come on. You need to clean up."
" I'm tired." I whine.
He huffs and carries me off the bed to the bathroom. I giggle and try to fight away from his
grasp. He's stronger and he didn't budge. Gray turns on the shower and he step under it with me
on his grasp. He slowly drop me on my feet as I turn around to shower. The warm water rinse
down our skin. I rest both hands on the wall as Gray plant