Violet POV
I woke up with my head pounding very hard.
Argh!
Holy f**k!How much did I drink last night? I thought as I held my head with my both hands.
I sat upright and scrutinize the whole room with keen attention.
Oh, my…
This isn't my room.I looked down at my body and thank goodness I still had my previous dress on.
I glanced at the nightstand next to me and saw a telephone line on it.
This place is definitely a hotel.
“But how did I get here?” I asked no one in particular.
Someone pushed the door open, and I crumbled my face as I tried to recall where I'd seen the face.
I tucked my hair behind my ear as I watch him approach me.
“You're awake?” He asked, I frowned. “Is that supposed to be a question?” I asked him with my arms folded.
“You don't talk to me like that… Understood?” He cautioned and I rolled m
THREE DAYS LATERFlora POV“Do you really have to leave?” I asked in a sad tone, she turned around to look at me. “Flora” She cooed and cupped my cheeks.“ Rider or whatever you said his name can never come back here, he wouldn't dare to cross parts with Zayn” Mrs Rosaline assured, and I smiled. “It's Ryder, Mrs Rosaline” I corrected.She rolled her eyes and I chuckled.I walked beside her as we both stepped out of the house. “You can go back, Flora” Mrs Rosaline says, and I shook my head sideways.“I want to watch you board a cab” I pouted my lips in a way she wouldn't say no, and she smiled. “Fine” She said and I smiled broadly.***“Take care of yourself dear” Mrs Rosaline said, I nodded. I watched as she hopped into the cab and I helped her shut the car door.“Don't worry, Zayn will be back soon” She assu
Flora POV;My cheeks are now aching from too much laugh.Seriously, David is indeed one funny guy.“What do you think?” He asked after the laugh had subsided, and I chuckled softly.“Of course the lady should return to her first love” I told him and his eyes widened which cause me to laugh again.“Just stop it already, you're making me laugh too…” I was saying, but the honk of a car interrupted me.David and I turned to the main gate direction and I froze instantly.Oh my goodness…It's Zayn's car.We both sprang to our feet as we watch him drive into the garage.Oh, lord…David and I glance at each other before taking our eyes back to the garage.He stepped out of the car and I could feel my heart leapt.Holy Jesus…Why do I have to feel this way because of him?I could feel David eyes on m
Zayn POVThe next day…I strolled out of my room and saw Flora shutting the door to her room. She peeked in my direction but looked away immediately.What the?I watched her back as she walked down the hallway. Really?Is she pissed at me or something? I mentally spoke within myself as I walked in steps after her. She descended the last stair and I watch as she saunters inside the kitchen. Seriously?“Yo man!” I heard Reid's voice behind me, I almost flinch but was quick to organize myself. I rolled my eyes while I got down from the stair and strode into the dinning room. I took my seat while Reid took his, opposing mine. “Okay, so tell me what's up with almighty Zayn mood this morning?” Reid lets out, I raised a brow at him.He rolled his eyes and I shrug. “I actually saw everything, Zayn” He says, and I folded my hands on my chest. He leaned closer. “Uhm, y
Flora POV“Can I stay with you?” I threw the question at him, and I watched as his eyes dilated in surprise. “Please” I pouted my lips.“Are you being serious now?” He laughed, softly. “Of course I am, Zayn is probably tired of me staying with him,” I said with an eye roll.“You're still offended about that?” He asked calmly then I breathe out deeply.He wiped his mouth with a napkin and rose to his feet. “Come with me,” he urged. I stood on my feet and we both walked out of the dining room together.“Zayn was once a happy guy,” Reid began as we both walked into the courtyard. He gestured me to sit, and I slowly sat on one of the wooden chairs across the table.“He'd a great family, his Dad was rated among the top businessmen in the whole USA back then,” he continued.I watched as he took his seat next to mine an
Flora POV“You stick out of the crowd, baby, it's a no-brainer, It ain't that hard to choose“Him or me, be for real, baby, it's a no-brainer“You got your mind unloose“Go hard and watch the sun rise“One night'll change your whole life“Off top, drop-top, baby it's a no-brainer“Put 'em up if you with meI watch as Reid sang aloud along with the music blaring from the stereo in his car.I smiled while looking outside the window as he drives as cool as ever, unlike Zayn.Furthermore, I watch people around as they got their selves busy with one thing or the other. I watched the stores, and even those people who were alighting from buses.Whoa…I feel so happy now.Reid was indeed one of a kind.He purchased the most beautiful dress in the best boutique in the city for me, I really felt like a princess. I actually wanted to reject it,
Zayn POVI couldn't help but stole glances at Flora from the front mirror.F**k,How could she look so pretty without any makeup?I almost cursed Reid for buying that kind of dress for her, it's too revealing and hugged every part of her body, which brought out her perfect curves.“Reid, many ladies will be attending the party, right?” I heard Flora's voice from the back seat.Reid laughed and looked at her from the front mirror. “Of course Flora, you'll meet a lot of them,” Reid replied as he turns on the radio with one hand.I wonder what made them so close.“Zayn” Reid called, I tilted my head to face him.He glanced at me and took his eyes back to the road.“You're silent” he says, I huffedFool,does he expect me to interrupt their chit-chat?I switched my eyes to the front mirror and caught Flora staring at me.Swears, I fel
Flora POVHe stares into my eyes, and I couldn't help but do the same.What's he doing here?“Uhm… Hi Ryder,” I pulled away from his grip.“What are you doing here?” I asked him as I adjusted my pink gown.He smiles, “I guess Zayn brought you here,” he says while looking elsewhere.A short silence fell in, I sighed before speaking up, “How's my mum doing?” I decided to break the silence.“She's doing pretty well,” He replied almost immediately.I stared at him for a short while.“You didn't inform her that you've found me already?” I bit out.He took one step closer.“I'm just trying to respect your decision Flora, I believe you'll come home anytime soon” He says and offered an uneasy smile.His gaze remains on my face and I gulped.He removed the loose strand of hair from my face and brought his fa
Ryder POV“Are you okay?” Sage asked, worriedly.I've been darting my eyes around looking for Zayn, but I can't find him.Then who brought Flora here?“Ryder?” I heard Sage voice again, I roll my eyes. “I'm okay, man” I turned to him and told him. “You don't seem so to me, you've been looking around like you're searching for someone here since you returned from the restroom,” he pressed on.I seriously don't want to tell him I've found Flora already, and I hope he won't bump into her here.I took my eyes back to the audience and something caught my attention.It's the young old man that sent me away earlier- whispering into someone's ear.Hold on…It's David.I scrutinized him for a while, so I wouldn't be mistaken.He's clad in blue tuxedo looking responsible as ever, although I was not really bother about the fact that he's here, he mi
Zayn POVAfter two weeks…“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.The judge pause to stare at William.“William Winters” The judge called.“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.Flora met my eyes and look away
Flora POV“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter.“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.I rolled my eyes.We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.It's really a great day, I must say.I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.I smile.“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.I'm sure some seco
Zayn POVI unfolded my hands on my chest and breathe out softly.Flora's mum just finished narrating everything in details and believe me, my heart became softened a bit towards William.He looked to my side and smile like he heard my thoughts.“I'm sorry about everything” I apologized sincerely, staring at the center table in the sitting room.“It's fine Zayn” William says, standing on his feet.“I'm sorry as well” He added as he stands close to me.I stood on my feet and we both shook hands.“Well… You really have to be sorry because it's not like you've any other choice” Reid said.“Except if you're letting Flora go” He added, flatly.“Don't even go there man” I cautioned.I took my eyes to where Flora is sitting.“Flora and I stuck together, so we're never letting each go”Flora cheeks flames and I w
Flora POV“You really won't tell me what it is?” Zayn says.I covered him with the duvet properly and sit close to him on the bed.He just had his medicines and I changed his bandage. The Doctor had instructed we should always change it both in the morning and night and under no circumstances must he misses his medicines, so he would recover speedily.He stares at my eyes intensely, I blinked my eyes and look elsewhere.Reid had told me not to say anything to him about Violet's death yet and seriously, I don't know how to tell him things because I feel like Violet saved Zayn's life.“The doctor said you need excess rest, Zayn” I reminded, and he just scoffed softly.“Where's Violet?” He asked again.I sighed softly and smile down at him.“Reid will answer that” I told him and stood up from the bed.“Goodnight Zayn” I leaned down and pecked his cheek.He crumpl
Reid POVI pulled up in the hospital garage and stepped out of the car. I walk towards the hospital entrance but to my surprise, I saw William walking out of the hospital with a guy I recognize following behind him.He also stopped walking immediately he saw me.What's he doing here? I thought as we both stare at each other.Some seconds passed,He looks away from my figure and walk away with the guy following behind him.What was he doing here?I watch him until he hopped into his car and drove out of the garage.I shrugged and finally find my way into the hospital.****I walk into Zayn's ward and my lips curved to a little smile. Flora and her Mum are sitting very close to Zayn's bed.I must say Flora looks so happy as she stared directly at Zayn's face, I'm glad, though.I cleared my throat to announce my presence and they both look up with a bright smile on their faces.“Morning aunt”
Flora POVI paved the reception frantically with numerous thoughts running through my head.The doctor has been with Zayn for the past one hour, and he's yet to tell us something about his state.“Your worried state won't help Flora” Mum say as she walks after me.Dad and David already left for some urgent work.“Then what should I do?” I turned to her and asked, tears are forming in my eyes.“Let's just hope for a better result, I believe they'll be fine” Mum assures, tapping my back tenderly.I look at her and forced a short nod.“You need to go home and have your dress change” Mum said after a brief silence.I just shook my head sideways- I'm not leaving Zayn. “Your dress is stained Flora” She said again. Dad also said the same thing before he left, but I do not care.I placed my head on mum's shoulder,still waiting for the Doctor- I c
Flora POV“You still have some queries to answer Stella” Dad says from the back seat.“But I would like us to return from this trip first” He added, and I glance at them from the front mirror.Mum's face has turned sober already.Uh mmWe're going to resolve everything later but now, I'm feeling ecstatically happy.I really can't wait to see my good bad guy again. I chuckled softly.'Good bad guy'But I don't understand why I'm feeling a bit anxious, perhaps it's because it's been months I saw him.“You really like him, don't you?” I heard Dad's voice. I smile and turned to him from my seat beside the driver- David's is the one driving, though.I knew he's referring to Zayn.“Yes Dad” I answered truthfully.He smiled wryly.“But why don't you like him?” I questioned curiously. He laughs and leans his back on the seat.I sighed an
Violet POVI settled in my car and brought my phone out of my clutch.I dialed Zayn's number,it rings for some minutes, but he's not picking up. “Damn!”I redialed it and he's still not picking.What do I do?Yes!Reid.I quickly checked through my contacts and found his ID.GreatHe should know where Zayn is.I dialed his number and thank goodness he picks at the second ring.“Hi Reid”“Hello who's this?” He asked and I almost roll my eyes.He doesn't have my contact.“This is Violet” I told him.“Where's Zayn now?” I asked him impatiently.“Zayn clearly warned you to stay away from him, isn't it?”“You don't need to remind me, just answer my question” I half yelled.“And what if I don't?”“Zayn's life is in danger, you fool!&rdquo
William POV“I'm sorry, but I need some water,” She says, staring down.Suddenly, remorse started eating me up.Maybe I shouldn't have talked to her in such a manner, but I couldn't help my anger.My eyes were glued to the table with everything running through my head.“Mum” I heard Flora call out.I raised my head.“Flora” Stella also called and my eyes dilated.What's going on?Flora rose to her feet at once and I watch as Stella ran to where she's standing, checking every part of her body.“Oh, gracious Lord… it's really you” she exclaimed and snuggle Flora into her arms.“I missed you so much darling” Stella cries, stroking Flora's back.“I missed you too Mum, and I'm deeply sorry for causing you so much pain,” Flora says, tears rushing out from her eyes.Stella disengaged from the hug and smile widely at Flor