Rose pov
I watch them as they talked, unaware of my presence in the dim lit room. Anger surge through my veins as I watch them from the slightly open door. I can’t still get the image of them kissing in the kitchen out of my head, now here they are cuddling. Tears stung my eyes as they drift off to sleep, liam muttering in her ears. I sniff and close the door quietly before walking back to my room. How dare him do this to me!. I didn’t follow him down here to watch another girl snatch him away from me, no way!, It just can’t happen! I clean off my tears that threatened to spill and move to the bed.
I sank down on it and grab my phone from the nightstand. I suddenly wished I had told his dad of his plans to run away, maybe all this wouldn’t have happened, I’d still have him for myself. I don’t give a fuck about whatever thing they have. It can’t just work out, the earlier the bitch knows that the better it’d be for her sorry ass. I swipe at the screen and scroll through my contacts. He can’t possibly do this to me, not after all I’ve done. I don’t wanna believe he has a thing for her. I stare at the contact on my screen. I wouldn’t do this, if only he hadn’t brought that nerdy bitch here, and they look too close for comfort. I have to act fast, before I lose him completely. I suck in my breathe.
He isn’t gonna forgive me if I do this, but I have to do so. I’m crazy over him. I can’t watch another girl take him away from me. Not when I’m succeeding in making him forget his pains. Not when he’s getting over the huge pain in his heart, not when he seems to have found peace.
“I’m sorry Paige… but you caused this” I mutter tearily. I took a long look at the contact on my screen, suck in my breathe and click on it, before placing it against my ears. It rang for a short while, before it finally connected. My heart thumped against my chest.
“Rose!” The gruffy voice groans into the phone. I blink my eyes and run my fingers through my hair. I need to do this!, I muster all the courage I have before parting my lips open.
“Hi… sir Paige.. ” I rasped lowly.
Becky’s pov
I tap sandy as I rub my sleepy face. She groans before her eyes flutter open.
“Hey bitch… come on get your sorry ass out of bed”
I smack her butt before getting off the bed too. We couldn’t go back to our apartment after we knew who Nick really is. I pack my hair into a rough ponytail and padded into the bathroom. I bring out a new pack of toothbrush and spread paste on it. I brush quickly and strip off my clothes before stepping under the shower. Jeez I choose not to believe that Nick could be a bad guy. He looks too innocent to be one!.
I turn off the faucet and drape a towel around my body.
“You don’t want madam Chloe to get pissed if we go late right?” I ask sandy as I walk in. She chuckles and close the laptop, seriously I wonder who liam bought that for.
“Emilia didn’t sleep here?” She asks and get off the bed. I scoff
“How do you expect her to sleep with us…. she’s got liam remember?” I roll my eyes as I open the closet. She laughs and walk into the bathroom. I select a gown and dress up. Seriously, I can’t imagine staying locked up in this mansion all day. I’m just gonna commit suicide cos of boredom jeez!. I walk out of the room and down the stairs. The noise from the living room hit my ears as my eyes stop on the guys playing card. Okay, here can’t be boring, not with these hot guys here fuck!.
“Hi guys” I smile in greeting and they look at me… great they are checking me out already.
“Hi Becky…” Josh grins and wink. I chuckle at his flirty tone. I itch my hair and walk into the kitchen. I stop on my tracks as I see the figure sitting on the stool. Fuckin bitch, rose. She spares me a glance
“Hey bitch…” I smirk at her as I brush past her to the fridge. She smiles back weirdly like someone who’s got something up her sleeves.
“Don’t tell me your cheeks still hurt from my hard slaps yesterday” I snicker and uncap a bottle of water. She chuckles.
“No girlie…. infact, I don’t give a fuck about her anymore.. something big is coming her way, that’s enough to keep her busy” She smirks and I try not to let my smile falter. Somehow her words has an ominous sound to it. I fold my arms.
“planning to beat her up again, then trust me you won’t be able to chew food any more” I roll my eyes and she laughs.
“Beat her up?, that’s a waste of time…. the plan is way more interesting than that” She grin at me before walking out of the kitchen. I drop the can of water and arch my brows. some how… I feel she meant her words. I can’t help but feel worried, I just hope sandy was right when she said liam won’t let anything happen to Emilia. I sigh and pour water into a cup.
Emilia’s pov
I hold the brush firmly in my hand as I brush out his ruffled hair. I couldn’t stop thinking about what he said last night.
“Jeez liam… how long have you been with this style?… it makes you look like a girl” I giggle and he chuckles.
“Just decided it was the best style, the best camouflage too” He reply and I arch my brows.
“Camouflage?” He chuckles.
“Yeah…. I’ve got lot of people tailing me you know” He blew out a breath and I laugh. I drop the brush and pack his hair into a low ponytail. He gets off from his position between my legs and sits beside me.
“Looks good right?” He tilts his head funnily and I grin, lean in and kiss him fully on the mouth.
“You look perfect” I smile as I withdraw. He ran his tongue across his lower lip.
“And you taste like chocolates” He smirks, making me blush. I get off the bed and walk to the make-up table to drop the brush. I return and fold my arms. I’ve got a lot of questions to ask, I think I’d start with the one I’ve been needing to know. I purse my lips and took in steady breaths.
“liam…” I voice out slowly as he watches me. I tuck my hair back and itch the nape of my neck. I suddenly don’t wanna ask him. I feel knowing would change a lot of things. I breath out as I try to come up with another thing to say.
“Umm… I was just thinking… if it’s safe for sandy and Becky to return back to their apartment?” I bit my lips and mentally smack my self at the lie. He groans.
“That won’t be possible small ass… not until I’m sure they are gonna be safe there” I suck in my breath at his words. The last thing I want is sandy and Becky going through the mess I’m in now.
“So… what do you suggest they do?” He stare at me for a while.
“I have someone who can set them up in a hotel. Its gonna be free, they’d be safe there too…” I clamp my lips and shook my head. His idea sounds great but I know sandy and Becky too well, they won’t accept the offer. They always loved being independent.
“I hope they’d like the idea though… you could go talk with them, while I go shower” He nods and puts on his shirt before walking out of the room. I sigh and pack up my hair before leaving the room.
Sandy’s pov
My hand rests on the steering as I stare at the pizzeria across the street. We had stopped by the station and they had handed us the car, well not after installing a buzzer.
“Gosh Becky!, how do we go about our work normally, when we know who Nick truly is, I feel super scared!” I mumble and she sighs.
“Yeah me too Sandy, I’m just hoping he won’t notice that we know a thing” I nod and unstrap my belt. Liam had told us not to go back to the house till he says its safe, and had offered us a place in some hotel, which we declined. I can’t take advantage of the fact that he’s Emilia’s lover.
We would just stick to our boyfriend’s houses. That’s gonna be a lot better. I get out of the car and slam the door shut. Becky walks to my side.
“Do you think Dylan won’t be suspicious…. for all I know he’s really smart” She roll her eyes and I chuckle. We cross over to the other side.
“Don’t worry Becky, I know how to pull that off, just focus on convincing harry you’d be staying with him for a while alright” She nods as I swing the glass doors open and step in. The nice smell of freshly made pizza hit my nose and my stomach rumbles in protest. The customers were unusually much today and they seem really excited. I glance at Becky and her features says she’s just as surprised as I am. We walk to the changing room and Becky closes the door firmly behind her.
“Is it just me or do you notice something’s off today?… I mean the customers looks really excited like something is happening… and the workers too…” I shrug and strip off my clothes before putting on my work clothes.
“Yeah yeah… could be there’s news going around Boston…” I stuff my clothes away.
“I really need to speak with Madam Chloe once we are closed for the day, she’s been really kind to us and I don’t want her to think we’re taking advantage of it”.
I touch up my make-up before walking out of the changing room, Becky still inside. I walk into the kitchen and move to the serving counter. Another guy was replacing Nick. He had a doleful expression, seems he’s having a bad day. I smile in greeting and he nods. Thank goodness he isn’t around today!. I don’t care to know why. I sigh in relief and bring out the cash book and pen.
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I look around the almost empty pizzeria as Becky and the other girls close up for the day. Today we had more sales today, more customers were present today and I was too busy to wonder why. I close the book and slide down my seat before walking to Madam Chloe’s office. I open the door and step in. I blew out a breath, she’s out today. I drop the book on her table and the cash into the drawer before walking out. Becky was at the end of the stairs. she bounded up on seeing me.
“Sandy!” she rasped and grab my hand as we walk down hastily.
“what’s the issue Becky you look like you’ve seen a ghost!” I blurt out as she pulls me into the changing room. it was empty and I turn to see her face pale.
“What is it Becky you look so pale!” She brush her hand down her face as she try to steady her breath.
“Sandy!…. I just heard it from the other girls… that… Nick is dead!” I arch my brows.
“What the fuck are you talking about!” I stare at her in confusion.
“I’m not kidding!, the workers found him dead in his apartment!, he was trying to call for help!, but he couldn’t make it to the door, cos he was bleeding so bad!” Her voice falters in fear. My heart thumped against my chest as her words sinks in. I pictured Nick or bruise, dead in his apartment in his own pool of blood. No!, it can’t possibly be true!. But Becky’s face says otherwise. I move to a bench as I felt my legs weaken. Holy shit!. I don’t wanna believe it’s true, worse still I don’t wanna think of the person who did that.
“Beck!… come on let’s get out of here… we are going to the mansion now!” I sprang up the chair and hastily step out of my clothes. I put on my casuals and grab my clutch. Becky looks scared again and I mentally palm myself. She was done changing and I hold her arm as we both walk out of the pizzeria. Nick can’t be dead!, we saw him not too long, slept in his house, talked with him, and he helped in installing a buzzer alarm at the door. We get into the car and I ignite the engine, driving out immediately. Becky hugs herself as she stared at the road ahead. I could see she was thinking the same thing. Liam was the one behind it. I blink my eyes and focus on the road ahead. I drive for a while before looking through the rearview mirror. Something was off. I swerve right and look through the rear view mirror again. Fear settles in my stomach. I nudged Becky with my elbow.
“Becky… I think someone is tailing us!….”