LilyI kept rolling my eyes as if I was seen. The truth was, no one even knew I was there. I joined the crowd to watch the game but the people cheering for teams were blocking my view. And I did nothing about it. I nearly did though but kept my anger in check. Ryker’s team has won the first round and we’re getting ready to compete with another team. “Go Ryker!”“Damn, he’s so hot!” The young lady standing in front of me said to her friend. They had been shouting since rooting for Ryker and his team. It didn’t bother me because despite how pissed I was at him, I wanted them to win the game too. But for her to use another word to describe him made something hit my chest.“Of course, he’s the star of the team. Did you see how wide his broad shoulder is? I would die to see him shirtless.” The friend replied. “Come on, we can check him up when he gets to the dressing room. You know they’re going to change when they finish the game. We would be able to catch a glimpse.” The other young gir
RykerThere's one thing I noticed about Lily. Her behavior doesn't match who she is. She always does things recklessly. Fight with anyone who gets on her nerves and find it normal. The very mistake I made right from the start was not doing my research first before getting into the contract with her. I know I needed to pass through Hilda and Marcus's betrayal which was why I rushed into things. Lily isn't my type. I want a woman that is pretty and has a nice body. And a good sense of reasoning. Lily doesn't tick the boxes. Maybe she ticked one. She has a lovely hair. And a nice smile.Wait....How did I get here? I only saw her smile twice. Funny enough, it was when she was sleeping. Maybe she was having a nice dream. I could see the way her cheeks flushed last night when I caged her in between my arms. I knew then that I had affected her. The spitfire Lily was muted in my cage. I found myself chuckling recalling how she went over to my desk instead of her desk. The empty stool next t
LilyI was so close to melting into Ryker’s body before mustering up the strength in me and pushing him off my body. I jolted up to a standing position. The heat coursing through my body was still there. I said nothing and rushed out of the room. I didn't release a breath until I reached the kitchen. Marcus’s mother had started baking the meat pie already. I was going to do everything myself even without the need for the maids help but the woman offered to help. I lied when I said I made it for Ryker. Well, partly him and partly me. I was craving a meat pie and decided to bake since the ingredients were available. But since the woman believed I made it for my husband, so be it. “Thank you, Ma’am,” I said as I approached her. She took off the apron and set it aside on the counter before smiling at me. “You're welcome. And do call me mother. I'm your mother-in-law.” I don't know how I felt about that because, from the very first time, I noticed how Ryker looked at her. He doesn't cons
Ryker"Ah!" A wince left Lily's lips when I applied the ointment to the cut on her arm. I couldn't resist shaking my head with a light smile. "You do know you're overreacting right?" I said."I'm hurt as you can see. There's blood." she snapped pointing at her arm with a deep frown. That made her look like a child whining. I don't blame her. Blood is a sensitive liquid."But still. It's just a small cut. Nothing to cry over." I covered with spot with a plaster. Lily pulled her hand away. "I'm not crying." I closed off the lid of the first aid kit and took it back to its stop. I always make sure the first aid kit is up to date. "There's something called thank you, you know," I said returning my focus to her. Lily rolled her eyes and spared her arm a look before she muttered. "Thanks." I heard it but decided to play deaf to her words. "I didn't get you?" "I'm sure you have ears you heard what I said." I took a step towards her. Giving a reasonable space between us. "I have but I didn
LilyNo matter how much I tried to think about what Ryker said two days ago, I couldn't get what he meant by his words. Wasn't he the same person who said I'm crazy? Why do I feel like his words were hinting at something that I don't want anyone to know about me? The pain I always masked up by acting all brave. Even Harry doesn't know how much effort I put into turning us into who we are now. But he doesn't care. All he cares about is getting me in trouble. If Ryker hadn't interfered the other night, I would have broken Harry's arms. He had no reason to lie about Ryker. Someone he doesn't know that much for him to go as much as to take money from other people.The office door was pushed open and Ryker walked in. He dropped a brown paper bag on my desk. "What's this?" I asked eyeing the bag."Your lunch." His reply was short and a bit off too. First Ryker had never gotten me lunch at work. Second, it was my first time seeing a solemn expression on his face or should I say an expression
Ryker15th October. This day is unforgettable in my life. It is a day I tend to feel all the weight of the world pressed onto me. My mother's death anniversary. I always buried myself with work so the day would move faster. So that I won't think about how much loneliness I felt whenever I remember she was no more. As usual, the family visits her grave. It was my father and I before. But since Marcus and his mother came into the family, we all visit together. It had become a tradition. I respect father for remembering his late wife despite how he pisses me off sometimes. It showed his wife is still in his heart.However, things were different now. Lily and Hilda tagged along. Lily had no idea where we were going. I only told her to wear formal black outfits we would be going out with the family. I could feel her gaze on me as we arrived at the cemetery. I know she’d attack me later on.The truth of the matter was, that whenever it's a day to the death anniversary, I tend to be curled
LilyI woke up with a headache banging my head. I slowly sat up, held my head with my hands, and allowed my eyes to clear from the sleep. I looked around the bed and then at my outfit. My head snapped towards a clearing of voice. And then I saw him. Ryker standing a few miles away from me, arms folded across his chest. "And what are you doing there staring at me?" I blurted the words out. I discarded the bed covers ready to get down the bed when I saw that my legs were bare. The baggy top I was wearing didn't cover my lap.Wait....Last night Bella and I went to downtown nightclub. We were enjoying our drinks before Ryker showed up and then...I covered my mouth with my palms and avoided eye contact with him. I heard his footsteps moving towards me. His foot was the first thing I saw because my eyes were cast down. "Are you back to your senses or do you need me to dip your head inside the water again." came his deep voice. Was I imagining or does his voice came out pissed.And what di
Lily My eyes kept on glancing over at Ryker who was busy looking at his desktop screen. I wonder if he was as restless as I was. Or was I the only one who found it difficult to fall asleep last night? The memories of how his hands felt on my skin didn't leave my head. I know it meant nothing but I felt like it meant everything. It's unlike me to get carried away like that but Ryker made it so. He made me feel as if all I needed was for him to touch and break me down. No one has ever looked at me so intensely like that. When he said he knows me better than I do, I felt it deep down. Like, how did he manage to see through me? To see the walls I've built around me. How? This week was going to be a busy one. The club would be attending two matches in the month. With two weeks interval. I haven't still gotten the hang of the club but I can say I know what to do as a manager. How to accomplish the tasks that I was supposed to.It was lunchtime. I planned to meet up with Bella. I picked
LilyMy heart didn't stop beating fast neither did my eyes diverted from Ryker. He likes me? As in he has feelings for me? I don't know why but I felt as If fireworks were happening in my stomach. The distance between our faces was just an inch. I could practically feel his breath on my face. “I do not want to think about anything else. But us,” He muttered through the thick silence. My eyes went down to his lips and back to his face. “Me too,” I slowly answered. We looked down at our lips back to our faces together. We knew exactly what we wanted. Ryker held the back of my head and covered my lips with his. The kiss started slow. I know it wasn't the first time but the case was different now. This is someone who confesses his love for me. A man who likes me. Should I let my heart loose and trust his words for once?I'm scared but I also want to experience the feeling of being loved for once. Yes. Every other thing will come later. I also cupped his face and parted my lips to give h
Lily"Aren't we going home? Why are you following a different direction?" I asked seeing that Ryker had followed another route. He looked at the rear mirror. "We are being followed," My blood quickened up. "What? Why? Who is that?" I bombarded all at once turning around. "I don't know. Maybe a reporter. But I don't want to go home so they won't end up bombarding the house. Let's go somewhere for now,""Where? Don't tell me we are leaving the city," "Are you crazy? Why would I leave the city for something like this? I just want to wear him down. When he gets tired, he'll stop following," I rolled my eyes when he glared at me. "Must you use the word crazy? Why am I even talking to you," I turned my face to the windows. "Don't talk to me," I don't know how long Ryker had been driving but the reporter or whoever he is, didn't stop following. "Why is he so persistent," Ryker hissed out hitting the steering wheel. We stopped at the traffic. Ryker stared at the rear mirror in thinking.
Lily "Ryker! Get me the fuck out of here!" I screamed at the top of my lungs kicking the door continuously with my foot. I was angry–no seething. Ryker is so annoying. I was mistaken when I said he might be a nice man. No, he's not. He's too arrogant and full of himself. We have been arguing for the past two days. I haven't forgiven him yet. He knew it. He hadn't explained better. He might have said sorry but that doesn't mean it came from his heart. "I was such a fool for believing him!" I kicked the door once more. "You and your lover can go fuck up yourselves!" I banged on the door once more. I felt like my heart would rip apart from anger. At this rate, I didn't care whether the family would see through everything. Hilda dares to mock me in front of the family and all he did was drag me out of there. So, I wouldn't fight with his lover. An annoyed laugh left my lips. "Suit you well then. Staying in the bathroom isn't a big deal," I was sure he could hear me from the room. I
Lily"Who is that handsome man over there?" Stella, Bella's cousin gestured to Ryker with her eyes. Her question didn't bother me but the woman he was talking to. Who is she? She doesn't seem like a stranger to him because Ryker was smiling as he talked to her. "Oh him," Bella said, her eyes going to me. "Do you know him?" Stella's friend asked Bella twirling her hair while her eyes fixed on Ryker. There was no way anyone wouldn't notice she was interested in him. My eyes moved to Ryker then began walking towards our table. I felt my breathing hitch. The lady he was talking to hasn't taken her eyes off him "Damn, he's heading towards us," Stella nudged her friend. I wanted to roll my eyes but didn't get to do that as Ryker had already stopped in front of us. "Oh my God, he's right in front of us," They whispered to each other. "Hey ladies," He greeted, with a wave, his eyes shifting to me. "Hi Ryker," Bella waved back, forming a smile on her lips. But I didn't. "Hi, I'm Stella
RykerI ain't even going to lie. I have been thinking about Lily lately. She has occupied nearly every part of my brain. I can't seem to go a minute without stealing a glance at her. I don't know whether she has used something on me. But matter of fact, she had trapped me. I wasn't able to concentrate on my work, not that I had any work to do. The sound of a knock on the door followed by Ralph snapped my attention back.I noticed Ralph and Lily don't fight each other like they used it back then. Lily sure had gotten recognition from the club already. "Sir," Ralph said, dropping his iPad in front of me. "These are the questions that you will be answering for the interview," Lily seemed curious to know what Ralph and I were talking about. I scrolled down the twenty questions. "Reduce them to 15 or 10. I can't answer this much. Ralph nodded, taking the iPad back. "Alright, Sir. And the next match had been scheduled. Next week in Amsterdam,""No problem. This isn't anything new. We wi
Lily D-DayAnother match, another hope. In the last match that took place, I didn't give it much attention because I hadn't been used to the club yet. But now, all I can say is that I'm glad things are slowly working for me. Maybe. Just Maybe things will move steadily in the end.“Let's not forget guys! Our motto!” Marcus clapped his hands addressing the boys. I didn't expect him to get indulged in the affairs since he didn't take any lead last time. This time around, Ryker left everything in his hand. To be their leader. At some point, I understood why he did that. He wanted to know if Marcus would mess up the match. If he is in control, obviously he won't mess it up. If he wants to save his name. The boys began moving out of the garage one by one with my bikes. “All the best to us bro!” Marcus patted Ryker's shoulder before taking off too. Ryker rolled his eyes in response. “You know ... maybe he had started coming around,” I said, taking a step forward and folding my arms acro
LilyI don't know how Ryker was able to stay calm after saying what he said but my heart wasn't stable. I wanted to move away from him but lost the strength to. Ryker held my gaze with an unreadable expression on his face. And the truth of it was I liked how he looked at me. As if I was the only thing lookable in the world. His eyes then shifted down to my lips and lingered there for the longest time. I literally held my breathing when he whispered, "I want to kiss you," He repeated for the second time.I don't think he needed permission to do that. We might not know how exactly we ended up liking being close to each other like this but who cares? The moment is all that matters. "Do it then," I answered.His gaze held mine once more. For a brief second before he captured my lips into a sensational kiss. I responded with much intensity. Ryker pulled me to him and deepened the kiss. I like the taste of his lips on mine...I like how he held me in his arms and kissed me...I don't mind
Lily"Bella! What's taking you so long to finish cooking the noodles!" I frustratingly yelled out. Bella had been in the kitchen for over thirty minutes. I didn't know instant noodles take that much time. I tried to concentrate on the sport showing on the TV. Lately, I have taken a liking for sports–racing to be precise. Maybe because I've been liking how Ryker and his boy race around the club. Bella dropped a pot of the sizzling hot noodles on the table in front of me. "First of all, this is not your house. You can come and order me around. And lower down the TV volume!" Bella looked like a mother scolding her child. That only made me laugh. "Do you think this is funny?" She needed to know that acting arrogant didn't fit her. "No Ma'am. Thank you for the noodles," I was about to pick up the chopsticks when Bella blocked me. "You are not eating it now,"My eyes darted left to right. "Why though?"She picked up the remote control, lowered the volume, and crashed next to me. "Unless
RykerWe had barely three days left before the match, and I reminded the boys what's needed to do. A match with the Red Robin Club wasn't anything new but after following Lily’s idea, we found out they had trained their boys and even signed more skilled bikers. That doesn't bother me much because I know what I am capable of doing. My eyes shifted to Lily's desk. She had just gotten paid and left the office without a word. Well, I knew she had been looking forward to her first payment. And I won't be surprised if all will go to her brother. She told me that he had apologized. She doesn't have to say it for me to know how much she loves her brother. There's always this feeling when you have a supportive sibling or parents. I do not have any of that…Maybe my father but he can't fill up the empty void my mother left. I know for a fact that it will always sadden me whenever I think about how soon she left us.The room felt dull without Lily's presence or her glare at me. To be honest, m