“Fr-Francis?” I mutter under my breath. A sly smile spreads on his face.
“Hey sexy, I bought you a rose flower, it’s red and a symbol of love.” He walks slowly towards me. I stay rooted to my stop unable to move.
“And I bought you some tasty chocolates, you’d love them.” He is close to me now. He looks down at me. I hold the towel firmly.
“Did you receive all the presents I kept for you or you discarded them.” He leaned down to me and our face were inches apart.
“Francis what the hell are you doing here!.” I blurt out, more in fear than anger. water dribble down my chest. He narrows his eyes to slits as he glanced at my wet figure.
“I thought you were never gonna ask..” He smirks evily. Now I’m out to freak out. He lifts his hand with the flower and trail the flower down my wet face. I close my eyes and shiver in fear.
“what are you doing!.” I take a step back, heart pounding loudly. I know I should scream but I can’t find my voice.
He smirks and continue trailing the flower down my chest, smirking devilishly. I swat it away and bat my lashes. A frowns creases his brows and he threw the flower and chocolates to the floor.
He places his hand either side of me and leans close to me. Francis closes his eyes and sniff my face. He exhales slowly before fluttering his eyes open.
“You smell so nice, Gary is selfish for keeping you to himself alone. ” He raised his arms to cup the nape of my neck. I freeze ony spot, eyes widening in surprise..
“Let me go!, don’t do anything funny or I’d scream” I try to sound bold but my voice come out shaky. He chuckle and dip his hands into his pants pocket bringing out a pistol. I gasp as he place it against my cold thighs.
“Let’s make this quick sexy!, and don’t you dare squeak cos it ain’t gonna be good for you.” He grins and grab my butt with his left hand. I try pushing him off but it wasn’t helping. Tears burned the back of my eyes as his tough palm grazes my skin.
He bites my ear lobe roughly and began tugging at the towel.
“Get off me please!” I whimper fearfully. I hold the towel tightly against my chest. He grits his teeth in anger and reached for my neck. His fingers closed tightly around it. I let go off the towel and claw at my neck as I struggle to breath.
“I can’t wait to plunge into you, I’m sure your dickhead boyfriend would hang himself once he gets wind of it!” He cackle lowly and the tears run free. I resigned my self to fate as francis hastily tug the pistol back into his slacks pocket.
“What the fuck are you doing Francis!.” I shot my eyes open at the sound of that male strong voice. Gary is standing in the doorway. Francis pulls away and turns swiftly. He scoffs angrily and pulls out the gun, cocking it at Gary
“Get the fuck out a*shole! ” he growls. Gary walks in fully and I slide down the wall and try to catch my breath. Relief washes over me in huge waves.
“Pull the damn trigger Francis, what’s stopping you?.” Gary’s voice is calm but icy and his face is clouded. Francis moved uncertainly from one foot to the other. Gary stalks over to Francis and stopped inches away from him.
“You know I don’t share.” And with that he dealt him a hard punch to his face that sent him staggering backwards. I gasp out as blood trailed down his nose . Gary grabs him by the collar and snatched the gun from his hand. He shoved the nuzzle against his own head and my throat runs. dry. A chill run down my spine. What the fuck is Gary trying to do? kill himself?.
“Are you so much of a coward that you dare threaten a lady with a pistol?.” Gary pulls the trigger and I froze. it made clicking sound and he scoffs
“And an empty one at that” He grits before flinging to the couch. Francis tries to punch him but he held his hand midair and twists his arm hard. He punched him on his torso. Francis groans as he fell to the floor. He spat out blood.
Gary drags him up by the collar and stare dead straight into his eyes.
“The next time you come an inch close to her you’d never live to see daylight.” He sjoved him roughly and he landed on the glass table, it shattered and Francis groans out painfully.
“Gary, th– thats enough” My voice comes out squeaky. Gary is far gone, He pulls him up again and with one hand gripping his collar, collided his fist against his face, continuously. I shakily stand up and go over to him. I wrap my hands around his torso from the back.
“Let him go Gary please!.” I plea shakily. He paused and sent one last punch to his face. Francis collapsed to the ground, face covered in bruises and blood. I shiver in fear as Gary turns and pull me close to himself.
“Did he hurt you?” He say as he kisses my hair. I hug him tightly. He sounds caring now, different from what I had earlier heard. I shook my head, too shocked to speak. He leads me into the room and close the door behind him.
“You’re safe now brunnie, no one is gonna hurt you.” He used his thumb pad to wipe my wet cheek. His hands is streaked with blood. These hands almost killed a guy not quite long. He sits me on the bed.
“Get dressed brunnie, and let’s get out of here. I’d wait for you in the living room. He pecks me and walk out. I try to steady my breath. I walk to my closet and threw on a pant and hoodie. I walk out of the room and my eyes settle on Francis unconscious body. Chills run down my body.
“Let’s get going brunnie” He says and wrap his arm around me. I relax into his body, liking the warmth he provided. We walk out of the room and step into the hallway. Two of his men were standing beside the door.
“Clean up the mess in there.” He jabs his thumb at my apartment before we walk into the lift. It slides open minutes later and we step into the lobby. We slide into the car and Gary drives out. . I lean my head back into the seat and shut my eyes. It’s like I’m running from one shit then right into another.
“I’m sorry brunnie.” I open my eyes to stare at him.
“You did nothing to me Gary” I sigh weakly and lean my head against the window. He used his palm to stroke my hair while the other steers the wheel..
“I knew he had his eyes on you ever since you danced with him. How dare he monitor your every move.” Anger flashed in his eyes and I bite down my lips. I never knew someone could be this possessive of me.
“You’re never staying away from me brunnie.” I nod almost immediately.. I don’t plan on going back to the apartment either, not after today’s scenario. The rest of the drive was in silence. I had a lot on my mind and same time I’m tired and exhausted. An hour later I step into Gary’s room. Immediately the door shuts behind us he leads me to the bed and I sit as he squats in front of me.
“No one’s ever gonna hurt you while I’m here brunnie okay?.” I blink and thread my hands in his hair.
“Thanks for saving me tonight Gary, I don’t know what would have happened if you didn’t come back for me.” I pull him close and dip my head to kiss him.. His arms snakes around my waist as he angled his head and returns the kids at once. Tears clung around my eyes as we pull away. hands down my back.
“Now get some rest, you’re exhausted. I’d just go freshen up.” He push to his feet and I nod. I watch him go into the bathroom before lying on my sides, I don’t sleep. Not until Gary slips in next to me several minutes later. His arms snakes around my waist and I melted into him. Right that moment, I knew breaking my rule and falling for Gary Gauthier wasn’t a mistake.
BRIE’S POV
I watch as francis press the icebag against his left eye, wincing in pain.
“How long have I been unconscious.” He asks through gritted teeth.
“Long enough for Gary’s men to drop you at your doorstep and long enough for me to tend your wounds all night. He lets out a groan.
“What exactly got into your damn head Francis! how could you think of trying to rape Gary’s own pussy, I guess you got what you deserved then. ” I spat out in annoyance.
“This time it’s not gonna end so quick, No!. I’d make sure I have her…” I cackle dryly. who the fuck is she that they want her so badly anyways.
“You already have me Francis so why do you want her!.” He shoots me a glare.
“I found you first years ago remember. We were friends!, I thought we could be a thing but what happened, Gary managed to snatch you from me. And what’s more? he put a damn ring on your finger and you bore him a child!.” I itch my hair and look away.
“Now I’m gonna do the same thing he did to me years ago. I’d take her away from him and he’s gonna watch helplessly and do nothing.”
“So what you gonna do?.” I arch my brows at him. He chuckled and pulls out his phone to dail a number.
“Watch me do this…”
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I pick up the phone the moment it rings and check the caller. Hmm… Francis.
“The devil finally decides to call.” I say once it connects. I hear him chuckle and then wince.
“What’s good oldie.” He asks and i lean back into my seat.
“Everything francis… everything.” He hums
“I’m sure you just finished banging a poor girl right” I chuckle lowly and run my hand through my hair.
“What can I do, they still find me young and handsome.” I hear him wince again.
“I need your help.” He says after sometime. I tap my finger on the table.
“What is it this time?.” He groans inaudibly.
“Ain’t something to discuss over the phone. Let’s meet”
“Hmmm, where should we meet boy?” He lets out a deep breath.
“Seraphin water falls.” I purse my lip.
“Orlando?” He sighs
“Yeah and it’s urgent…” I turn on my swivel chair. So urgent that I have to travel out of the country. Interesting.
“Alright… we meet in four days.”
“Fine by me” He says and hung up. I ring up the intercom and my PA steps in immediately.
“Prepare my flight for Orlando. we leave in four days.” He nods automatically.
“Business or pleasure?” He asks as he write on his pad. I chuckle and reach for my pack of cigarettes.
“Both..”
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