Becky’s pov
“Huh!…. wait a sec, are you guys talking about the famous criminal!” Harry widens his eyes at us. Dylan shrugs.
“I didn’t know too until weeks ago, found out she’s been with him for close to two months” Dylan sounded pissed. Harry stare at me in disbelief. I palm my face.
“Look harry it ain’t a big deal okay don’t start fussing” Harry scoffs.
“Its not a big deal really!, he’s the criminal for fuck sake. The one everyone is looking for!, the one the cops are looking for, don’t you know he must be dangerous!” Harry growls at sandy. Dylan place a palm over Sandy’s.
“Sandy… you need to know we are doing this for your safety and your friend’s safety too!… the criminal is dangerous, he could do anything to you guys…. just let the cops know about it okay. ” I chuckle lowly.
“Liam ain’t like that Dylan, and i see no reason why the cops are after him!, what’s his offence huh?” I deadpan as we go silent probably letting what I just said sink in.
“Yeah I agree with you Becky, they want him and claim he’s a criminal, yet we weren’t told his offence…. dosen’t it sound…. suspicious?” she mutters as Harry glare at her.
“Whatever reason they called him a criminal is probably a good one and it dosen’t change the fact that he’s a bad guy, he killed a couple of guys one night remember!, he’s making the cops feel incompetent!” Harry groans as Dylan nods in approval. Jeez what’s this!.
“Look guys” I snap my fingers at Harry and Dylan.
“I know you have good intentions, but I nor sandy or Emilia or anyone of you… is gonna turn liam in to the cops, somehow I feel he did nothing wrong. The chances he had to kill cops, he didn’t!, and a criminal would blow off a cop’s brain without a hesitating a second” I pause as they stare at me thoughtfully.
“So you are just gonna forget the fact that he’s dangerous?” Dylan says.
“If he’s dangerous. He would have definitely done something harmful to Emilia weeks ago. Dylan just drop it!” I roll my eyes and get off the couch. Harry sighs lowly.
“I hope its the right decision Becky…”
“It sure is Harry, I’m going to bed, goodnight everyone” I give harry a quick peck and walk out.
Why the heck would dylan wanna turn liam in. He’s done nothing wrong jeez!. I lie on the bed and pull the covers close to me. I rest my head against the headboard as I try to set my thoughts straight. Where would Emilia be for fuck sake. My eyes lit up when I remember I still have Liam’s number. I scramble for it and swipe the screen quickly, scrolling through my contact and clicking on his digits. I get off the bed and move to the window. The phone rings for a while before it suddenly goes off. I sigh and try it once more. Gosh why isn’t he picking up. A bit nervous, I drop a message for him before walking back to my bed. I sit up on the bed and had barely gotten under the covers when I heard it… Sandy loud moans and Dylan groans. Fuck not tonight!. I press a pillow against my face and groan into it. Damn! how do I sleep tonight!.
?Liam’s pov?
I watch her sleeping figure as she slept, taking in her cute face. I slowly brush away strands of stubborn hair on her cheeks, caressing her cheeks thoughtfully.
Months ago I never imagined I would fall for a petite nerdy girl. A feisty one at that. Its all too good to be true. But good things dosen’t last long with me, I learned that years ago. I groan and put out the lights in the room, slipping in beside her. I sigh as I breathe in her scent. For two weeks I haven’t done this, and it seems like years already. I hated myself every day that had passed, but it was the best decision, I didn’t want to rush her, I guess now i have her to myself. I’ve found what I yearned for… peace. she brings this to me. I’ve yearned so much for this and now it comes on a platter of gold. Everything dosen’t seem to count anymore. The bastards after my life and the stupid cops making it worse. I groan and pull the duvet close. My hairs prickle when I felt a presence. I quietly reach for the gun on the nightstand. With a quicksilver movement, I turn on the light and cocked the gun at the intruder.
Her tall figure leans against the wall as her cold eyes watch me… Rose.
“Fuck!, what the heck are you doing here!” I groan and get off the bed. She chuckles lowly.
“The usual, checking up on you” Her gaze stops on Emilia. Damn!, if looks could kill. I sigh and walk over to her, turning her to meet my gaze. She stares back at me with dark lustful eyes.
“Paige…” She drawls as her hands splay on my chest. I take it off and held it away.
“Cut the crap rose…” I groan lowly. She jerk her hand away from my grip.
“What do you mean cut the crap!!” She raise her voice a bit and I stare daggers at her as Emilia turns sleepily. I walk to the door as she trail behind me. We step out and she faces me squarely.
“Seriously!, you’re gonna let that nerdy bitch stay here!” She hiss furiously jabbing her hand at the door.
“Rose!, are you fuckin kidding me. Is that how you pay someone for helping you out! you and I know whatever happened was because of me!”
“Then pay her off Paige, you’ve got the cash for that. I can’t bear staying under the same roof with girls like are!… she’s got nerves!” She folds her arms, her face angry.
“What did she ever do to you to treat her this way rose!” She tilts her head and chuckle lowly.
“I hate her guts!, that’s plenty of reason okay!” She roll her eyes as Ryan appears. she sends Ryan a glare.
“Goodnight Paige” She snarl and brush past me, storming down the stairs. Ryan lips twitch in amusement. I walk to the top of the stairs and lean against the railings. Ryan hands me a stick of cigarette and I stuck it into my mouth. He lits it up as I took in long drags. We stay silent for a while, a million thoughts on my mind.
“You don’t yet wanna admit you like her don’t you?” Ryan states as his eyes watch me intently.
“It doesn’t make any difference does it?” I groan and he chuckles.
“Paige…. have you gotten what you seeking” He asks, his gaze dropping to a concerned one. Ryan is much younger than me, but has got the thoughts of a man much older.
“Yeah Ryan…. I think so, being with Emilia has given me what I want” He folds his arms and stare at me wide eyed.
“Paige!… are you for real!” He raise his voice in excitement as his lips stretches into a big smile.
“Damn man!” He engulf me in a bear hug as he laughs maybe a bit too happily. I chuckle and pat his back before he withdraws. I punch him playfully on the shoulders.
“I can’t believe this Paige!, I mean…. you’ve been on this for over a year and now it just seems too good to be true!” He stares at me in disbelief and I take out the cigarette and flick it before clenching it in between my lips again.
“So… do you mean, all this is over” he asks after a pause. My gaze drops to the sturdy marbled floors, raking my fingers at my hair in agitation.
“I wish it is Ryan, but things have become more complicated than I expected. Black predators aren’t gonna keep off if I don’t bring each one of them down” He chuckles and shook his head.
“No…. They wouldn’t Paige unless you leave” I blew out smoke before butting the cigarette on the railings, tossing it into a can
“And if I do that dosen’t stop them you know, they would come after me until they get me and use me to get back at Dad” He rolls his eyes.
“so you aren’t gonna leave for a while?” I shook my head and run my tongue across my lips.
“No Ryan… you know what it feels like. Right now, I’m just gonna enjoy my new found love” I wink at him and pat his arms.
“Goodnight asshole” I say and walk back into the bedroom. I turn off the lights and slipped In next to her again, drawing her close, breathing in her scent. What I wanted, what I needed, given to me on a platter of gold is more than just exciting.
Emilia’s pov
I stare at the empty space beside me and frown. For a moment I was unable to recognize where I am. I sigh when I remember. I’m with liam, in a big mansion situated in God knows where. I sit up and yawn blearily, the ruffled bed spread reminding me I and liam had slept together. I have to get used to the fact that he’s an early riser. I roll out of the bed and kneel beside it. My habitual routine. Somehow God hasn’t left me alone. Sending liam to save my ass that night proves it. I clasp my hands and mumble a quick prayer of thanks before getting off my kneeling position. I sit on the bed and pack my hair. The only question on my mind, What now?. Yeah liam says he’s falling for me, and obviously I am too, but what would really happen. Somehow I felt things just started getting complicated. The door creaks open and liam steps in, shirtless and always looking more cuter each passing day. He stalks close to me and press his lips against my forehead.
“Hey” He sits beside me and drop a small pile of clothes beside him.
“You good?” I bit my lip and nod. I need to get used to him asking me that every morning.
“Yeah liam… morning” I smile and he nods.
“Does it still hurt?” He stares at the cut on my cheek and I nod.
“A teeny weeny bit” I grin and he laughs.
“How about yours…” His arm wasn’t wrapped in a bandage anymore. He flex his muscles dramatically.
“Good as new” He smirks and I laugh.
“I manage to get some clothes from rose… The guys are going out today, they would get what you need okay” I nod as I remember rose. Her attitude yesterday proved she literally hates me and somehow I felt a little bit scared.
“Liam…. could I make a quick call I really need to call Sandy and Becky they’d be worried sick now” I miss them already. I’m sure Becky would be the one very worried. She acts like a witch sometimes but truth is she loves me like a sister.
“No need to small ass… she sent me a text yesternight. I called this morning and told them all that had happened. They would come today to see you” I gasp and widen my eyes.
“No kidding!?” I squeal out in excitement. He chuckles.
“Nah… I’m not a kid” I giggle as I lean into him, hugging him in sheer excitement, I can’t wait to see those two. I’ve missed them a whole lot. The door opens and I withdraw to see Rose, a dark look on her face. She’s really tall and the scowl she sent me was enough to send my stomach churning.
“What is it Rose” Liam breaks the brief silence. She tears her gaze away from me.
“Breakfast is ready” She gives him a long look that said a lot. Liam rakes his hands at his hair.
“I’d be down in a few minutes” She nods, spares me another look before walking out. Liam breathes out in relief.
“Sorry about that…” I shook my head.
“There’s nothing to be sorry for liam… it’s okay” I smile and get off the bed.
“I’d just shower quickly then I’d meet you downstairs” He nods and stand giving me a quick peck before walking out. I wait till I hear the door slam shut before breathing out. I don’t wanna think too deep. The look rose gave liam said a lot. Like they knew a lot, like they knew the way things would turn out. I shook my head and select a dress out of the pile. She’s taller than me but wears a lot of short dresses so its gonna fit just fine. I shrug and walk into the bathroom.
I emerge minutes later and dress up, brushing my hair down as it rests against my shoulders. I slip my feet into the my footwear.. It was the only thing I had from my blown up apartment. I can’t believe I lost everything. I sigh and walk out of the door, heeding down the stairs and into the large living room. All of them where sitted at the large dinning table. They pause to stare at me and Josh grin widely. Uh oh!, they are gonna have breakfast at the dinning… okay this is gonna be weird.
“The little fairy is awake” Ryan says and I smile. I could see all of them where checking me out. Liam winks at me as I walk to them and sit on the only available seat, across rose.
“Morning everyone” I smile at them and they nod.
“Did you sleep well Emilia” Josh asks and I nod.
“Yeah thanks”
Rose stands up from the chair and begin to dish food out. I stare down at my empty plate, conscious of liam gaze and all of them. Now this is awkward. I’m used to this sort of attention but this is pretty much. In what seems like eternity Rose dish food out for everyone, taking longer time to dish mine out. She sit back on her seat as they pick up their forks. I arch my brows.
“Aren’t we gonna share the grace?” I voice out as some where about stuffing food into thier mouth.. I bit my lips as all of them pause midway. All eyes on me, phew!.
“Did I say anything… wrong?” I squeak out as I watch them. Huge guys all staring at me is enough to give me bumps on my skin. Liam’s face stretches into a smile and he drops his fork, clasp his hand with his elbows on the table. The rest stare at him before they begin to drop theirs. Soon everyone had dropped thier fork and were clasping their hands. Rose sent me a glare scoffs lowly and clasp her hands. I bit my lips before clasping mine and shutting my eyes.
“From the smallest morsel to this mega feast, we are forever grateful, we take time now to give thanks and ask for blessings on this table. Amen”
“Amen” They chorused, and I open my eyes. They gave me another quick glance before liam clears his throat and all of them tuck into thier food. Ryan smiles at me before stuffing food in his mouth. I tuck my hair back and begin to eat. Nervous at thier constant gaze and rose scowling eyes.
We were done in minutes and I wipe my mouth with a napkin. Josh stands up probably to clear the table but I beat him to it.
“I’d do it Josh…” I begin to pile it before he could protest. I needed to get out of here anyways, thier looks were now too much. He shrugs and sit back on his seat. I pile the dish up and walk to the direction of the kitchen. I put them in the sink and palm myself. Jeez!, this is gonna be a lot harder than I thought!. I roll my eyes before turning on the faucet.
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I padded down the stairs and stride to the kitchen excitement bubbling in me. It was noon already and sandy and Becky would soon be here. I need to serve them a treat, lasagna. I’m sure they would sniff the meal miles away. The other guys had left as liam had said. Except liam, Ryan and rose. Ryan was talking in the living room with liam. I could hear thier voices since the living room wasn’t far. i decided I’d make food for everyone. The food we ate for breakfast was ordered. Why would they order food when they’ve got what to use to prepare a nice dish. I shrug and open the cabinet, bringing out what I’d use. Becky and sandy coming is good news.
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“Phew!” I blew out a breathe and place the two bowl steaming with lasagna on the counter, grinning in satisfaction. Good job Emilia! I mentally high five myself and laugh. I wash my hands in the sink and wipe it with a napkin. I made sure I made this extra nice so sandy and Becky would love it. Same as the rest of the guys. I wondered why liam decided to eat at the dinning table. it felt really awkward. About ten huge guys sitting around a dinning table, I chuckle at the image and tuck my hair back. I grin again. I’d just go have a quick shower before they come. I pause in my tracks as rose walks in. I blew out a breath, not now!. She scrawl her eyes down my figure and stalk to the counter where I was.
“Hi…. nerd” She greets sarcastically. I sigh, God not now!
“Don’t you think karma is a bitch…” She drawls as she stare at the bowls of food.
“You had the nerves to insult me that day at your house….. and here you are… in my own house” She grin at me. I dilate my eyes… If only she weren’t few inches taller than me.
“What do you want Rose” I fold my arms and stare at her. I’ve got a lot on my mind right now. I didn’t have the energy to bicker. I can’t anyways, its gonna look bad cos I just got here. She snickers.
“Nothing much nerd…. just came to say hi… and welcome you” she grin devilishly and in one swift move, she pushed the two bowls of lasagna off the counter. I gasp as it fell to the floor, the content spilling out in a messy heap. I gape at her in shock. My thirty painful minutes of cooking on the floor.
“Welcome home mi Amiga” She grin, smirk at me before sauntering out of the kitchen.