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It has been two weeks since Roman and I made up at Ian's birthday party in Seattle and since that day, we have spent nearly every hour of every day together. Robyn and Cassie have developed the habits of teasing us about being obsessed with each other but I’m not at all apologetic about it. I don't mind, I don't care. After those horrendous days apart, I don't even want to be separated from him. Roman feels the same way as I do, he has planned over six dates for us since then. A midnight drive around Seattle, a brunch date, another spa session at The Lux Spa where I was able to convince him to partake in the couple's massage with me, a movie date with Cassie and Case where we thankfully, watched an action movie as opposed to Cassie's first choice of a horror movie. During all these dates together I've gotten to know Roman more, his hobbies, likes, dislikes. Apart from the occasional billionaire related hobbies like sailing on his family's yacht, the rest are pretty much like every
"Oh my God!" The scream rips out from my throat and I don't even remember rushing down the bleacher stairs to the court. The coaches and players move to where Roman lays on the floor, still unmoving. The court has burst into an array of movements and loud voices. "Lin, wait!" I think I hear Cassie call from behind me but I'm not sure, I'm not sure of anything right now except from the loud pounding of my heart in my chest. I can barely breathe as I shuffle my feet through the crowd of people in an attempt to get to Roman. When I am finally able to break free from the crowd and I can see what I think is a passed out Roman on the floor with... Oh my God-- is that blood? "H-his head is bleeding..." I whisper the words. My palm coming to cover the sob that nearly breaks free. "It's not serious" i hear a voice calmly say from behind me. I turn to glare at whoever the uncaring intruder is and see Damon. I pause. "He is bleeding, Damon" I complain, stretching my neck to see beyond t
Roman blinks, then pauses and stays silent. What? Did he think I was going to ask for a kiss or what? Sorry, not sorry. "I concur" Someone- Damon- speaks from beside me before his arm comes up and around my shoulders. If it was anyone else, I know Roman would be ripping the hand out his body but he trusts his cousin and as annoying as Damon is, I trust him as well so I don't even bother moving away from his hold. Until he says, "You look sexy in my cousin's jersey, cookie. I'm tempted to get a girlfriend of my own so she can pull of the same look" I roll my eyes and move away from his arm and go to stand beside Roman who doesn't waste a second to wrap his hand possessively around my waist. The court is emptying out now, the celebrations are about over and with Roman conscious, standing, and smiling, the worrying for his wellbeing has diluted as well. “Cookie, I'll drive you home first. Let me go clean up and get changed in the locker rooms" Roman tells me, pulling his hand away
When we get to Roman's house he directs me to drive to the garage and park the car there. We get out and I hand the keys to him and bring out my phone to order my Uber. Roman stares at me intently, I don't even want to know what is going on through his head so I neither ask nor do I bother trying to figure it out. He speaks, "You know, you could stay here" I look at him for a moment to confirm he did indeed said what I just heard, he gives me a shrug. I guess I heard right. I shake my head, "I can't, Roman" Stay here? Like sleepover at his house? Like spend the full night sleeping at his house? I can't believe he just ask me that out of the blue. I continue on with my phone, ordering the Uber. Roman continues with his line of conversation, undeterred. "It's pretty late, they don't let Ubers in this late" He tells me. I narrow my eyes at him. That sounds like either a stupid rule or a lie, my money is on the latter. "You
Oh. My. God. This cannot be happening to me right now. I shut my eyes and count from one to five hoping and praying earnestly that when I open them again, the bed sheet would be perfect as it should be. I get to five and reluctantly open my eyes, unfortunately my prayers go unanswered. The stain which I am so sure is blood from the sharp pain of cramps I'm having in my abdomen all tells me what I need to know. My period came early. Thankfully Roman is not in the room right now, since I'm wearing Roman's shirt and a pair of dark joggers I had borrowed from Robyn, my yesterday's clothes are free from any stain and I can put them on while I hightail out of here. I also have spare tampons in my bag but what am I going to do about the stain on Roman's bed? An idea pops into my head. Robyn! I could call Robyn and ask that she gets me spare bed sheets. I could change the present one on Roman's bed and take the stained ones with me, get them laundered
I turn around to face the doorway so fast the towel loosens and nearly slips from my chest. Roman walks in with an expression of scary calm, he studies me from head to toe as I hurriedly rewrap the towel around my body. I force a smile, why didn't Damon delay him more? I haven't gotten my nerves under control yet. I look behind Roman at Damon to convey my displeasure and Roman follows my eye sight. He looks from me to Damon, he knows something is up. "Damon, get out. She's barely dressed" Roman calmly tells he's cousin, his gaze still fixed on me. Roman's eyes tells me I have some explaining to do. Damon doesn't complain but gives me one last glance before walking away and leaving. Now, it's just me and my scarily calm boyfriend who goes ahead to shut the door, leaving me nearly naked, absolutely nervous and with no escape route. "What was that about?" Roman asks me bluntly, walking closer to me in slow steps like a predator. And
Roman asserts that he will be driving me back home even though I suggested he rests. He tells me to wait for him by the house entrance while he gets the car from the garage. Just as he leaves, Damon drives pass in an Audi. I remember the car from the day Roman and he gave me a ride home after my car broke down at an abandoned gas station on my way back from the grocery store. I recall that that day was the first time Roman and I ever had a conversation where we weren't biting off each other's head. "I can see you are in one piece" Damon comment. He smirks and adds, "And clothed" I want to glare at him but I remember how he helped me delay Roman from unlocking the bedroom door, I owe him one. "Thanks for helping me out earlier" i send him a knowing expression to convey what I'm referring to. Damon winks, "Anything for my favorite cousin's girl" He grins before driving off. His favorite cousin's girl? Unless I've been wrongly informed, R
I'm Moody all through the next week. Cassie and Robyn notices but I keep telling them nothing is wrong whenever they ask. I mean, i want to talk about it but where do I start? Also, Roman's father is Robyn's uncle. I don't think it would be nice of me to blatantly bad mouth her uncle to her even if he more than deserves it. As for Roman, we barely hang out this week. Whenever he asks, I come up with an excuse to decline. I know he senses something is up with me but just doesn't want to push me. On Thursday evening, I'm home alone after declining an offer from Cassie to go shopping with her and Robyn. Apparently, Elijah is making up to Robyn for some offense by taking her on an all-expense paid shopping spree. Not one to forgive him that easily, Robyn invited Cassie who then invited me to go with them with the mission of spending as much of Elijah's money as possible. It sounds fun but I know I will only ruin their time with my solemn mood. I t
Roman’s POVI have decided to have the talk with my father today. No more postponing, no more hesitating. I’m damn tired of not being able to bring my girl over to my house because she is afraid of my father.I walk over to my father’s office and knock once, then twice. I’ll knock a million times until he lets me in, I know he is inside.“Come in, son” I hear him call out.I chuckle as I twist the handle and step in. He knows it was me just because no one else would ever interrupt him in his office. No one but me.My father sits behind his expensive mahogany desk in his huge as hell office. I hardly come here unless when absolutely necessary, like today. It reminds me of my future, that one day I will likely become a workaholic like him, spending nearly every hour, alone and working.“Father” I say in greeting. I always call him father, never dad for many years and we’re both used to it now.He points at the chair in front of his desk for me to take a seat and I do.I don’t waste a mom
Roman’s POVI search for Lindsey all around and everywhere on school grounds but I can’t find her. I ask our friends and her brother but none has seen her since classes before lunch and because I don’t want anyone being privy to our private business and I know how private Lindsey is, I don’t tell them what’s happened.I want to go straight to her house and console her and fix this problem but there is still one last thing for me to settle.It is time for Rixon High athletes to train so I know where he must be at, being captain of the basketball team. I walk straight to the basketball court and when I open the double doors and enter inside, I see him. Going about his life like he didn’t just play a major role in a pathetic plan to ruin my relationship. Like hell if I’ll let him get away with it.I walk over to Collins who doesn’t see me but is focused bouncing a basketball on the courts smooth floor while going over plays with our teammates.I ignore our coach calling my name.“Roman,
CHAPTERRoman’s POVI’m on my way to the cafeteria after class to meet up with Lindsey when one of the janitors walks up to me and tells me that my girlfriend instructed him to find me and tell me to come help her out in the library because she is not feeling well.I give him a look of suspicion but consider his words, although I texted Lindsey to meet me at the cafeteria after her test she never responded. While I had concluded it was because she was in class it could be something else.Maybe something went wrong and she went to the library instead.I’m filled with worry that I don’t interrogate the janitor further but instead take a different turn to lead me to the library.When I get to the library, I realize I don’t even know exactly where Lindsey is at because the library is so huge. I consider calling her to ask but decide to check the literature section first, she is likely to be there because it is her favorite section in the library.I get there and in fact there is a girl th
Lindsey’s POVI am walking to the cafeteria alone after writing one of the most difficult tests I’ve ever written when Collins approaches me.“Hey pretty” He greets with his signature boyish smile.I smile back but my smile is a bit restrained. I know how Roman feels about Collins and I together, even though I don’t know why as I consider Collins a good friend, but I don’t want to do anything that’ll annoy Roman so I keep my distance.“Hey Collins” I respond and he comes and stands in front of me.“I need your help with something” He tells me.I’m confused as I don’t know what I could possibly help him with but I nod, urging him to go ahead and ask.He does, “I’ve been searching for an important textbook in the library for a while now and I’ve not been able to find it, can you come and help me check?”What? I give him a look of confusion. Is he joking? He must be. I laugh a bit just in case then reply, “There are librarians in the library, Collins” I mention the obvious.He grins but
On Monday after Christmas break, I drive my new new car to school. For the first time in months, I’m alone in a car. I’m driving myself rather than getting driven around like an invalid and it’s all thanks to Roman.Just like he had told me, he spoke to my mom and yesterday she even took me to shop for car accessories for my new car. Since I no longer have to worry about her feeling some type of way about Roman buying me a car, I enjoy the feeling of driving the sleekest car I have ever been in, except for Roman’s cars.When I get to school, I park my car and from the tinted glass of the windshield and windows, I can already see the students of Rixon High surrounding me, wondering who is in the car. Nearly everyone knows what everyone drives and so, a brand new expensive car such as this is bound to draw some attention.I should’ve made Roman come with me for the first day but I’m a big girl and I thought I could handle all the looks and whispers on my own.When I open my door and exi
My hand holding my phone shakes as I find Roman’s contact to call him. As my finger rests about an inch away from dialing Roman, I hesitate.I don’t know how to do it, not call him but tell him I’m refusing his gift. Even though I told mom that I’m not rejecting the gift because of her, I think I was lying. A brand new Mercedes Benz car that looks like that must cost a lot, too much. But, the thought of finally owning my own car after always having to beg Leo and ask Cassie for rides all the time feels so good. Sadly I can’t keep it. I harden my mind and call Roman. He answers on the first ring as if he has been waiting for me to call. “Do you like your car?” Is the first thing he says to me. He sounds so anxious like he can’t wait for my answer and hopes I say yes. “I… I do” I answer after a moment of hesitation. I hear Roman breath out with relief. “Thank God. I was getting worried that you didn’t like it, babe” My throat hurts as I force out the words I know he wouldn’t li
Lindsey’s POVOn the morning of my birthday, I wake up feeling all sorts of special. The night before, I had gotten both Christmas and birthday gifts from my mom, Leo and my friends. Leo had gotten his as well but I’m already used to sharing my birthdays with him. I gave him his gift as well. Last night, after I had unwrapped all my gifts, Roman had taken me out to dinner and while he didn’t say specifically that he was taking me out because of my birthday, I assume it was my birthday present. I loved it because the food was awesome and the company, his presence, was even better. I rise from my bed and do a little twirling on the floor, I’m just so happy. My mom yells my name from downstairs and when I quickly rush down, I see mine and Leo’s birthday cake ready with candles on the dinning table.I smile at the sight. It has always been a tradition for as long as I can remember. Mom always bakes a blue and a pink cake for Leo and I for our birthdays, the pink one for me and the blu
I turn to my cousin with a frustrated and doubt filled look. Damon raises an eyebrow at my facial expression. “Do you want my help or not?” I grunt, “Yeah I do. What type of car do you think I should get for her?” I ask him hopelessly. Damon shrugs, “A lambo or something” He replies. My jaw drops in shock, “A Lamborghini? Are you insane!?” My cousin snorts, “Don’t tell me you think it’s too expensive, she is your girlfriend whom I know you love so don’t tell me you’re deciding to be stingy with her gift” I ignore him saying I’m in love with Lindsey, I am but I’ve never told him or anyone, I haven’t even said the word to Lindsey and I should, I plan to tell her on her birthday, but that is not the point of my conversation with Damon right now. A lambo? I’m groan out, “Please where is Cassie and Robyn? I need them back.” I shake my head in exhaustion. Damon gives me a glare for doubting the reasonability of his idea which is an absolutely ridiculous idea. “Call Cassie and ask h
Roman’s POVIt is a few days to Christmas and even fewer to Lindsey’s eighteenth birthday. I have been in a bind all week contemplating a birthday gift for her. I have even brought in Damon, Robyn and Cassie to help me out with ideas and while they have tried by presenting me with numerous options, I’m not satisfied. I’m not very good at gift giving. Having so much money usually means I buy the most expensive things for my friends and family as gifts, but with Lindsey I can not exercise the same level of indifference or carefree attitude. I want to get her a birthday gift that… has meaning. Being with Lindsey Jordan has changed me. She has shown me that money isn’t everything, I mean I always knew that but now I have lived it. The picnic date she had organized for me the night before my birthday as my birthday gift sure didn’t cost anything close to a thousand dollars if I were to wager a guess, but I wasn’t lying when I told her it was the best birthday gift I’ve ever gotten. The