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Chapter 38. Secrets
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HEARTBEAT Chapter 39. Results of my action
AELLA I woke up with a headache. I say a quick prayer for whoever kept the blinds closed. The room was dark, but I had a good feeling it was quite late, and I had lectures to attend. I moved too quickly in an attempt to stand up. I swear my head feels like it could split open anytime. I ignore the pain, moving blindly to turn the switch on. "Fucking hell!" I curse when I bump my knees on the chair. I finally found the switch after what felt like hours. I squint when the room becomes bright. I hate to admit this but Ace is always right. "What the fuck!" I scream alarmed when I get a good look at the time. It is past twelve, classes started at ten. Lord, save me because I smell carryovers in my future. I smile when I see the glass of water and aspirin on the bedside stool. Ace is always so thoughtful. I felt a thousand times better after taking the aspirin. I have little or no memories of last night. I hope I didn't embarrass myself in front of his fri
HEARTBEAT Chapter 40. Nothing would change
AELLA Now, I finally understand why he wanted me to take a sit beside him and not on his lap like I usually did. He knew I would aim for his face the minute he said what he just said. I don't bother aiming for his face, he would catch my hands before I do any damage. I laugh hysterically. "Please tell me you are joking" "I don't know how to, you know that." My eyes widen, I am waiting patiently for him to laugh and tell me he was joking. When he doesn't, I hit his desk, a big mistake because I end up hurting myself in the process. "You can't do that Ace, you said you forgive me." "I have." At that moment, Jake walks in with a tray of food. I guess he decided to bring it in himself. He places the food beside me winking at me. "Ryan and I will check the site. Ryker just called." Ace nods his head, looking at Jake who in turn nods too. Men and their secret signals. If I wasn't so pissed off with my new normal, I would have bitched about
HEARTBEAT Chapter 41. I need a friend.
AELLA Eva envelopes me in her warmth when she finally reaches me. I hold onto her too, God knows I need a friend, I want to tell her everything, I want to talk to someone about this thing going on between Ace and me. I am going out of my mind trying to understand my feelings. She finally lets me go, clearing her throat when Nina covers me with her body again. "Wow, hi sexy," Eva says with a laugh. "She doesn't like humans." I mouth to her. Eva waves to Lucas and then winks at Dan. The poor man clears his throat uncomfortably, maybe one day, when they all learned not to be so uptight, I might ask him if he liked Eva. He was a very handsome man, and honestly, they would look so good together. "You have so much explaining to do girl, and you better spill." I nod my head in response. I don't even need her to drill me for answers. I am so exhausted trying to keep secrets from my best friend. I stiffen my shoulders when Nina refuses to let me
HEARTBEAT Chapter 42. I know there is no turning back.
AELLA Eva stops chewing her food, holding my hands instead. "I am here for you." "I Know," I reply sniffing. "It turned out he took me because he wanted to find my father. I am glad he got to me first because a lot of people want me dead Eva." "I don't understand, you have lived a boring life. Why this all of a sudden?" "My father was accused of killing a very powerful man. Ace did business with him, and he thought he was betrayed when he didn't find my father for years. Turns out he was framed and had been in hiding since." "Okay wait, slow down girl... we have killings involved in your story?" That forces a laugh from me. "Well count me in bitch. I like me some mafia romance." I started explaining everything to Eva in detail. Down from watching my father die to how I had fallen in love with my abductor. "I am not trying to say you don't know how you feel babe. But I know how this thing works. You were alone, scared, and confused. Do you t
HEARTBEAT Chapter 43. Someone is watching.
AELLA If I had any doubts about Ace's wealth, the big building in front of me cleared them away. Nina rushes to open my door, she moves so fast, I hope she trips one day. It looks similar to the one Eva and I had gone to, the one Ace had kidnapped me in. Dan and Lucas assume their normal positions, one at my front, one at my back, and Nina, shielding me with her body. The hairs on the back of my neck start to rise, and I glance around uncomfortably. Someone is watching me. Mama always said I came from a line of witches; she was always pissed when I got alert about things like this. My instincts never lied, the hairs at the back of my neck always stood on alert when danger was near when something evil was lurking around when someone strange was watching. "We need to move" Nina sounds tired and irritated. I didn't even realize I had stopped moving. I move my hand to the back of my neck, rubbing it. I glance around again, almost jumping out of my skin when a litt
HEARTBEAT Chapter 44. The Flames await.
AELLA The three musketeers resume their positions the minute I come out of Ace's office. I am not offended, after all, I am a woman on a mission. I was calmer and my hands were no longer shaking. I take my time admiring the club. I would ask him for a tour after eating, maybe we can get freaky in one of the rooms. I blush, Ace has corrupted me, look at me thinking about sex. It is quite early, so I am mesmerised by the number of people around. I thought clubs were only supposed to be busy at night. I see Tom before he sees me. I don't know him, never met him before but I could bet my life that he was Tom. He was a very small man, with a bald head. He looked cute, like a baby, with his chubby cheeks that were very tempting. I wanted to touch it and pat it with my fingers. I quickly dismissed the thoughts of babies the moment it crossed my mind. I would not spoil my day by thinking about a child that might be growing in my belly right now. I pat my bag, trying to confirm that I sti
HEARTBEAT Chapter 45. I have died thrice.
ACE In the past few months since I met Aella, I have died thrice. First, when shots were suddenly fired in that cabin. second when she had left me. And today, when I saw her on that ground, motionless. It all started as a normal day for me. I was bone tired but still had to go over to the club to settle some pending issues. Stupid Jake stood head-to-head with me when I confronted him about spilling my business to Ryker. I fired him, but he insisted I had no right to. I kept my anger in check immediately, it wasn't the first time I fired him anyway, I would never be free of him, and I knew he would lay down his life for me. He was still Fuming when Aella came into the room, I ignored him. Who would miss an opportunity to admire someone as breathtaking as Aella? Ryker had advised that I let her go back to school, he insisted I was rushing Aella too much and would push her away before she even decided to open her heart to let me in
HEARTBEAT Chapter 46. I see red.
ACE It was a bloody scene outside. Whoever had done this came prepared, most of my men were dead, some injured but a majority of them stood their ground and fought back. I am not called venomous for nothing, I scare people with my breath alone. I sigh in disappointment when they start retreating, running back to their vans and driving off. I almost follow them, I am almost tempted to go after them and kill all of them slowly. But I resisted the urge, their time would come soon. I would give them false hope, I would give them a single moment of satisfaction and then, attack them. I never hide like a child; they will see me coming. They always saw me coming. I would become their worst nightmare. Even the devil would take a seat to learn, with his mouth wide open in shock as I torture them. "Bring one of them to me.!" I say calmly to no one in particular. I am far from calm, my hands have stopped shaking because I know Aella is in b
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