Ryker
"Are you sure involving the girl won't cause us problems later on?" Ralph, my close friend and most trusted partner in the biker gang pointed out. I was standing by the window, gazing outside. The sky was dark and carried so many stars in it. I didn't expect the situation to escalate to this too. I just got my heart betrayed by the girl I thought would stand by my side. The same girl I pledged to love and protect with everything in me. The same girl that I did everything for. Only for me to catch her with my stepbrother in bed. That betrayal didn't stop there. It turned out they had been having an affair behind my back. I always knew Marcus didn't like me. He showed his dislikes the very first day father brought him and his mother into the family and introduced him as my brother. I never thought father had other family apart from me and mother. He never mentioned anything while she was alive. Until after her death. A few months after her passing, he brought them in. We were both the same age with a few months gap between us. Marcus would clock 19 before me. I didn't say much because it won't change anything. But Father knows how much that hurts me. My mother was the second woman. I was the second son despite the few months interval. My father Philip Oscar, leader of Black Raven, one of the biggest gang clubs in the city. Had won tons of awards for his ruling with an iron fist. Whenever you hear the name P. Oscar, in the bikers gang, know that my father isn't an easy target. And that was how we were being brought up. With power and ruthlessness. Black Ravens had made its name as the most feared gang in the world of bikers and we owned it. Recently Father wants Marcus and I to take control together. It had reached a stage where he wanted to step down and allow his two sons to take care of Black Raven. He wanted me to turn 18 before I join the gang officially. I thought everything was going to be easy but Marcus snatched my girl away. They both betrayed me. Everyone knew Hilda was my girlfriend in school because I am that bad boy because call me. I do whatever I want to in school without giving a damn. I attend classes whenever I feel like it. Despite that, I still come out with good results. Hilda was lucky I picked her among thousands of girls who are dying to find themselves in my arms. She didn't think twice before running into my brother's arms. Marcus always acts like a kind person. Punctual in school and behaves like a smart boy. Well, he's that smart. But I don't give a damn about what people say about him being more intelligent than me. I still have the most popularity in school. And I am not fake like him. I'm sure the news had gone all around the school by now. If I got a video of them kissing in the backyard of the school, it meant everyone had received it. And I was sure the red-haired Lily had gotten the news too. Marcus had never liked me and always find ways to frame me. "I am the first son. You will always be my shadow." These were the words that hit me deeply. Right then and there, I knew I needed to do whatever it takes to be the leader of Black Raven. It doesn't matter whether the gang gets divided. For the first time, I wanted to be at the top and not Marcus. Lily came at the right time and she seemed to be the perfect candidate for my plans. A smile found its way out of me as I recalled the stunts she pulled at my office earlier. The same stunts she pulled at the restaurant a few weeks ago. I was clearly shocked at the way she looked at me without fear when I told her to wipe my shoes by going down on her knees. I am the kind that doesn't tolerate shit but that day, I couldn't do anything to her. Until I found out she was my classmate and one of the inactive students. Just like me. "That girl is not okay in the head. She is crazy." I was brought back to reality by Ralph's words. He was right. The red-haired is too hot-headed for my liking. She has a big mouth, she's crazy but not bad in terms of physical appearance. I don't know whether her red hair was natural or she dyed it. Not my type but 6 months won't be that much for me to tolerate her. Did I just say tolerate her? She would be the one to tolerate me. Because I don't take shit. The betrayal from Hilda has opened my eyes. Never will I ever allow any girl to play around with my feelings. Maybe Hilda will think she had gotten away and chose my stepbrother over me. But I will make sure I burn the two of them. They will both regret messing up with me. I hired Lily so I could take my revenge on the two. Most especially Hilda for messing up with me. I gave her everything. I turned around to face Ralph. "That was the reason why I picked her. She looks crazy on the outside but she will make my job easier. Do you still have the ring?" Ralph fished the box from his pocket. Anger suddenly hit me at the memories of how foolish I was for giving Hilda everything. I even bought a ring to gift her on her birthday. She really got me on this. I was foolish not to see that all her beauty was fake. Another rule: Never fall for a beauty. "I can't believe Hilda would do such a thing to you." "Of course, Marcus has coaxed her with money. She's all for the money. " I realized now that Hilda was all for the money. I've spent a lot on her and gifted her a lot of luxury items. I spared my phone a look that was buzzing from the desk. A call from father. "Father." "Meet me at the house." His orders were short and direct. I dropped the phone and looked at Ralph who had his eyes on me already. Ralph is among one of the bikers of Black Raven. We train together. Ralph is the one who helps with my assignments. As a matter of fact, I hate school. Why would I go to school when I will be handling the gang in the end? And that doesn't need qualifications. But father wouldn't let me be. He wants me to get the certificate and even planning on sending me out of the country to further my studies. That is something I will never agree to. As soon as I'm done with high school, that would be the end. "Father wants me to meet him at the house. You know what to do." I had asked Ralph to pick up Lily and bring her to the house. Ralph nodded. "I will go pick her up." I have already explained things to Lily. What her roles would be. She just needed to put in her effort and act like a typical girlfriend. 6 months is enough to get things set and take control of Black Raven. My goal is to beat Marcus and I will do whatever to make that happen. I stepped on the veranda of our family house where father lives with his wife. My stepmother. "I thought you won't be able to make it." A familiar voice resonated to my eardrums. Marcus appeared beside me. The bruise from the blow I landed on his lips was visible. I bet he wanted another blow. This time around, I will make sure I make it deep. In such a way that he won't use his mouth for some days to blabber nonsense. "Mind your business, Marcus." I snarled. A smug smile curved up his lips. And for the life of me, the urge to blow his face kept on growing inside me. "Take it easy bro. I understand how heartbreaks are. I didn't expect you to show up here. I thought you would be in bed nursing your broken heart." "Shut it, Marcus!" I yanked his collar and seethed. "You're an annoying fool, Marcus. My heart is not weak if I might remind you. Hilda is my past now. I don't give a damn about the two of you." "Are you sure? How would you face the students now who are rooting for the two of you? The news has spread around you know." "Marcus!" My hand tightened around his neck. "Yes, Ryker. I will always be the good boy. Whether in school or our biker's club. After all, I am the first son." "A foolish first son right? You are just a few months older than me. And let me tell you something, I am never going to be someone without a second option. Why do you think I didn't say anything to Hilda? Because I have an option. She cheated and I cheated too." Marcus's expression changed to that of confusion. This was my chance to show him I was not affected by what they did. Yes, you are. You just don't want to accept it. I moved away from Marcus and stuffed my hands inside my pocket. "I have a girl too. I am going to introduce her to you soon. I knew all about your plans. So, let's see how you will come at me this time around, Marcus because I am going to burn you. Mark my words." With that, I turned the doorknob and stepped inside leaving Marcus in a dumbfounded state. Marcus came in a few minutes later. I was sure I had given him enough to get angry. Father was seated in his usual spot on the sofa while his wife was next to him. "You're here, Ryker." She said with a fake smile. I don't even give a damn about her. She is my father's wife and not my mother. Her smile faded when she realized I was in no mood for her pretense. "Good evening father." I greeted my father taking my seat. "Good evening Father," Marcus joined in and occupied the seat next to me. "Evening sons. Helen can you excuse us." "Sure, Philip." I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at the fake smile she put on her face as she picked up the cup of coffee from the table. Father dropped the newspaper he was reading by the side and fixed his eyes on us. "I'm sure both of you know why I called you here." "Yes, father." He nodded. "Good. You recalled the tournament I told you about right?" "The one you said I would be the team leader?" Marcus said with a smile I so much hated on his face. I threw him a glare. "Yes. The date of the tournament came out earlier. I'm very sure you guys know what that means." "Yes, father. We are going to play it with a new style this time around." I wanted to punch Marcus so badly for not allowing me to speak up. Father nodded. "That's great. I want you guys to lead the gang as soon as possible. You can't do it alone without some support. Both of you are still young. You have your studies and then the club. I don't want your attention to get divided. I will support you in whatever way I can as usual. Back then when I started, your mother had contributed a lot." There he goes again with talking about my mother. I hated how he talked about my mother as if she was the love of his life. I wished I had earplugs to block my ears from listening to his musical story about my mother. "So, I want you guys to follow my footsteps so that-" Father's words halted when the door was opened. Our eyes shifted to Ralph entering. A red-haired woman appeared behind Ralph. I recognized her from her hair color. Red. But her way of dressing was entirely what I wasn't expecting. She was dressed head to toe in a rugged biker's outfit, black leather hugging her curves like a second skin. Her jacket was scuffed and worn, with patches sewn. The heavy boots on her feet thudded against the floor with each step she took, her presence commanding the room. She surveyed the room with a sharp, calculating gaze—eyes that matched the intensity of her hair. There was something sharp in her eyes, an edge that warned she wasn't to be messed with. She moved further into the room, the soft jingle of metal from her belt the only sound cutting through the silence, as if daring anyone to challenge her right to be there. Up to the moment she approached us, our eyes didn't waver from her. She stopped in front of my father and pushed her hand forward. "Hello Sir, I'm Lily. Your son, Ryker's girlfriend and new manager." Right then and there, I realized I had gotten involved with the real gangster. A red-haired gangster.Lily All eyes were on me as I sat down on the seat offered to me by Ryker’s father. No one needed to tell me who he was because the resemblance was there. Ryker’s surprised feature was still there. I bet he wasn’t expecting me to come off like that. I was surprised at my new way of dressing.When Ralph came to pick me up, he had asked me to wear something professional yet classy since I would be meeting Ryker’s family as his fiancee. And from the clothes I have in my wardrobe, none would fit the classy theme he wanted. So, I asked him to take me to a shopping mall. An outfit caught my attention which was way professional and classy, that was what brought the idea to dress just like them. A gang member.The silence lingered in the room until Phillip Oscar, Ryker’s father spoke up, his deep voice resonating through the room. I could understand why he was a leader of a gang. The aura around him looked strong.Ralph had briefed me about Ryker’s family. Not much but enough for me to put u
RykerI should have known striking a deal with someone I know little about would cause me problems. I was so desperate to find a solution to my problems and didn't bother to do a background check on her first. Because why in hell would someone make up a lie like that? Firstly, she dressed up like a gangster baddie which was unexpected. Secondly, she fed all sorts of lies to my father about how we met. I was going to be the one to do the talking when she arrived. But I was shocked when she came in dressed like that. Although I would say the gangster outfit fits her red hair. Another thing that shocked me was how she told my father that I was attracted to her red hair. I didn't even pay much attention to that. She's too spiteful for my liking. And now that I am slowly getting what I want, I can't afford mistakes. Not with Marcus and Hilda making their way towards us. I took a step forward and circled my hand around Lily's waist taking her by surprise. Her eyes widened at my action. Sh
Lily"Harry!" "Get your ass out here!" I shouted raking my fingers through my hair in frustration. Its too early for my brother and I to start a fight but every time, he pissed me off, one way or the other. He doesn't even care about the mess he put me into. The mess I got into because of his reckless behavior. I had a slight bit of regret inside me last night as I saw the way Ryker's family are. For him to use me just to get back at his ex-girlfriend added more to my turmoil. I never bother about any man, I don't even give a damn but I wouldn't want someone to take advantage of me. "Why are you shouting my name as if I'm a thief." I didn't hesitate to smack his head. "Are you crazy? What is all this mess." I gestured to the unkempt pillows and snack bags."Oh is this why you're shouting? You can sort it out of course." he proceeded to walk pass me but I dragged him back. "I didn't ask you to leave. Where are you going?"I accessed his body from head down. He wasn't in his school
Lily“Where exactly are you going?” Harry asked me for a million times as I dragged my big box out of my room. I haven’t said a word to him neither did I attempt to. I wheeled it to the front door before going to the kitchen. “I’ve been talking to you answer me. I'm not a ghost.” He said as he followed me to the kitchen. I fetched myself a glass of water, gulped down, and steadied my racing heart before finally fixing my eyes on him.“I’m leaving.” Harry's eyes darted left to right in confusion. “To where?”“We find another way to fend for us. We can't stay here penniless and starve ourselves. Thanks to someone, I have lost my job and everything.”Harry heaved out a sharp breath realizing where my words were heading. “Listen, Lily, don't engage in anything bad just to get money.”“I am not like you fool!” I snarled pushing forward to smack him but he retreated back. “I might be crazy but I won't stoop so low for money.”You involved yourself with Ryker’s, don't you think that is also
Lily“Remember don’t do or say anything out of what we discussed. And most importantly, don’t get into a fight with anyone.” Ryker explained. Only if he knew. I wasn’t planning on following any of his requests. Just to show him how crazy I am, I would do things my way. “Are you listening to me?” He asked looking at me with annoyance. I was the reason behind his annoyance because I didn’t go for the slutty dresses he picked out for me. I went for a baddie. That will depict the gangster personality. I have never worn that kind of outfit before but it’s better than wearing revealing clothes that I’m not comfortable with. “I heard you. Everything you said. It’s stored in this head of mine.” I uttered forming my lips into a thin line. Ryker eyes didn’t waver from mine and I knew he had more to say.“There’s no way I would be convinced that you’re okay in the head. I’m sure you have hit your head somewhere before.”“Shut it! You keep saying I’m not mentally stable. Stop getting on my nerv
RykerFor the first time, I saw fear in the eyes of the woman who always acts tough and crazy. It’s easy to tame her type. They act all strong but when you dig, you will realize their heart is fragile. The fear in her eyes quickly turns to anger. It happened so fast and unexpectedly, I felt an intense pain in my groin. Lily pushed me away. “Get off me!” she spat. I held the spot with my hand. How can a woman be this strong?I managed my stance but I could still feel the pain down there. “Are you crazy? Do you want to dismantle my thing?”I expected to see regret in her eyes but she was smirking instead. Her eyes went down. “Your thing?” she repeated as if she didn't understand what was going on. “Oh, that?” She said. “Is it not strong enough? Or does it not work again.”If I say I wasn't shocked at her boldness I would be lying. The only thing I didn't do was show my reaction. The fact that she was saying all that to my face without even having any chills baffles me. “Looks like you
Lily“Are you crazy? Do you think marriage is a joke!” Where the words of Bella after I had told her everything. Bella is a very close friend more like a sister that I can’t hide things from. “Help me with my zipper,” I said instead ignoring her rant. It was finally the ceremony day of our wedding. My fake wedding to Ryker. The past two days had been quite hectic not what I was expecting. But I get to notice some of the habits of his family. I notice Ryker doesn’t get along with his stepmother. As for the woman, I wasn’t sure whether her smiles were genuine or she was only putting on a fake facade. Overall, I couldn’t care less. What mattered to me was the job. I had my first meeting with the gang members. It wasn’t what I expected but I can handle it. I was brought back from my trance by a smack on my back. “What the fuck!” I hissed out massaging the spot. “You’re too violent.” I threw her a glare.“I can never surpass you. What are you thinking exactly? How could you marry someone
Ryker"Sir, this is the rough budget for the charity event." Ralph placed his iPad in front of me. I scrolled through it. "Isn't this amount too much? You know we have to cut down for the sponsorship." "Due to the number of players, if we cut out from the amount, we might not be able to meet the goal. But we can negotiate with other gangs." Ralph explained. I scrolled down. "So the total number of players for the charity event are twenty?""Yes Sir. But we can-""Good morning gentlemen." Ralph's statement was cut short by the entrance of Lily. "Is this the time a manager is supposed to come to the office? And that on her first day?" I said intertwining my hands over the table."Is there a specific time for me to be here? I wasn't informed and besides I'm your wife, so I can come to the office any time I feel like it. How do I look?" She turned her body around. She was dressed in a black leather jacket and pants which hugged her body. Revealing her perfect curves. Did I just say perfe