LandonI sat in my office, leaning back in my seat as I finally finished what I was doing. Looking up, I realized that it was already three in the morning and I stood up, walking out of my office.Walking through my house, I went into my garage and unlocked one of my cars, getting into it and shutting the door.Having this many cars was a waste of money. But it was necessary. I wouldn't want to make things easy for my enemies.Placing my hand on the steering wheel, the car instantly started and I drove through my garage, then I drove up and out.I sped out of the gates, using one hand to steer and massaging my temples with the other.Driving into the city, I pulled up to a building and got out, shutting the door and leaning against it.I pulled out a cigarette, lighting it up and taking a long drag. I watched as the end of it lit up, casting light onto my face in the darkness of the night.I started becoming impatient, not even waiting there for five minutes before I was ready to leav
LandonShe didn't say anything else after that, instantly falling back asleep and I looked down at her face.I didn't even know that this side of me existed. It never surfaced with anyone else and suddenly, I'm acting like a fucking whipped eight year old. Rolling my eyes, I placed my phone on her nightstand and adjusted the pillow under my head.Then I placed my hand on her back and shut my eyes, not going to sleep. At around seven in the morning she started stirring in her sleep, her grip becoming impossibly tighter. Then she slowly opened her eyes and they instantly landed on mine. She didn't say anything. But instead, her lips pulled themselves into a smile.She released me and sat upward, her back leaning against my side and I watched her silently. She stretched her arms and grabbed her phone, checking the time before flying off of the bed."I have to meet my friends at the mall in thirty minutes to go on the trip! I haven't even packed yet!" She exclaimed, running into the bath
Victoriå"There's our supermodel." Piper greeted playfully and I laughed, walking over to them.She hugged me, followed by Nathan and Mia, who had spent the night over at Piper's house."This is Amelia, Eva, Ace, Jason, Milo and Jordan." She introduced, pointing to the others that were joining us and I smiled at them."I'm Rhee." I introduced myself to them and they laughed."Trust me, we know who you are." Amelia said with a laugh and Milo stared at me."Is Slater your boyfriend?" He asked and I laughed, shaking my head."We're just f-""Friends." Mia, Piper and Nathan all said sarcastically in sync before laughing as they looked at eachother."It's true!" I defended and Piper shook her head."I haven't met a single person that looks at me, the way he looks at you." She said, placing a chip into her mouth."And he's so protective over her," Mia joined with a smirk. "I stand outside everyday, waiting for my mafia man to finally come kidnap me and it hasn't happened yet." Amelia choke
Victoria "Boss instructed that we stay out of your way. But we have this building secured. You're safe." He assured me and I smiled."I wasn't worried, Theo. You guys do such a great job already and I feel terrible that he made you come out here." I told him, sighing.I genuinely felt guilty that they had to sacrifice their time to always be around me. They had to sleep in their cars and that was if they even slept at all. "It's our duty, Miss." He said, giving me a nod and before he walked back over to the others.Milo came back down shortly after and Ace, Piper, Amelia and I stepped in with him. He pressed the button to a floor and I leaned against the back of the elevator, looking out at the city through the glass walls."So pretty." I said under my breath as I looked at what was in front of me."Like you." I heard from next to me, looking up to find Milo looking back at me with a soft smile.Milo had brown skin, light brown eyes and dark hair that was neatly cut. He had a very n
VictoriåI pulled my dress down a bit as I stared in the mirror, watching my reflection staring right back at me. My hair was pin-straight and flowed all the way down to my hips and tonight I wore a black, high-waist leather skirt and a spaghetti-strap, cropped lace top paired with black heels and a small, black purse."Ready?" Mia asked as she sat on the bed behind me and I nodded, turning and grabbing my phone from off of the dresser.We both went downstairs where the others waited and Nathan smiled at me."Damn!" He said loudly on purpose, drawing everyone's attention to me and my cheeks were beet-red. "Let's get going guys." Amelia said, already stepping into the elevator.Eva, Milo, Jason and Piper stepped into the elevator and I pulled my skirt down a bit as I waited for the lift to come back up.I checked my phone, just in case Landon had tried calling but there was nothing.The lift finally came back up and we got in. As the doors shut, Mia began adjusting her makeup using th
He used his grip on my neck to pull me closer, his lips moving against mine and I didn't even fight it before giving in. I hadn't experienced anything like this before. And I didn't want it to end.I kissed him back, everything around us seeming to stop as I did. The kiss was slow and our lips moved in sync with each other. I pulled away as I started running out of oxygen and I kept my eyes closed as he leaned his forehead against mine again.His tatted hand slipped back down to my waist again, pulling me impossibly closer. We still hadn't uttered a single word to each other after all of this time and there was still a heavy amount of intensity sitting in the air as my lips now tingled."Rhee! Have a drink with us!" Mia yelled, not quite seeing who I was with and I turned around.Her eyes widened when they landed on him, not expecting him to be here. She signaled us over and I took his large hand, dragging him through the crowd and over to them. There I found Damien, River and Ryder
VictoriåThe sun started rising and we were still sitting out on that balcony. I listened as Landon spoke in Spanish to the person on the other end of the phone and I understood everything he said."Matarlos a todos." He responded coldly, making my skin crawl. He ended the call after a while, putting his phone on the small table next be to us before his hand landed on my thigh again. His thumb rubbed small circles there and I started getting tired all of a sudden.But our attentions were turned to the door as It opened and I watched as Piper stepped out, giving me an apologetic smile."I'm sorry, but can you help me with breakfast? You're the only one that isn't hungover." She asked kindly and I nodded.She left, shutting the door just as I stood up and turned to Landon. "Are you coming to Paris with us, too?" I asked as I stood directly in front of him.He leaned back, rubbing his hands together before he stood up, completely towering over me and I looked up. "Want me to?" He aske
VictoriåI got dressed into black jeans and a cropped, black top. I put a brown jacket over that and paired it with thigh boots that matched the jacket.I left my hair down and grabbed my black purse from at the edge of the bed. Landon hadn't come back since I last saw him early this morning and I was slightly disappointed. But I knew that he had other things to do.I walked downstairs and was greeted by an almost empty apartment. The last person that remained was Milo, who, was sitting on the couch rolling up some...stuff on the table."Have fun, Love." He winked, picking up the blunt and licking a straight line across it."Thank you." I replied, going over to the elevator and stepping in.As the doors closed, a hand stopped them just as they were almost fully closed and I was kind of uncomfortable as Eva stepped in next to me.It was awkward as the doors shut and the lift began moving. My heart raced as I waited for her to say something mean to me and she stared at me coldly from a
Landon"That's how I met her."His eyes glistened as they looked back at me, a look of curiosity washing across his face. His eyes drifted toward the water, then made their way back up to mine. "My mommy?" His little voice asked, a smile growing on his face as he thought about her and I nodded. "I miss her." He looked down and I rolled my eyes."What have I taught you?" I questioned, staring back at him emotionlessly and he nodded."No weakness." He said and I nodded, standing up. He got up as well, looking at me for a while before he hugged my legs tightly. He wasn't like me. No matter how much I tried training him to not show emotion, he always seemed to do the opposite. He was like her in every way. The excessive kindness, the everyday happiness and the random affection. He'd hug everyone and everything in his path and there was no stopping him. His eyes were a greenish grey and his hair was dark and he had most of my features"Come on." I told him, placing my hand on his head. H
LandonI stared at the painting in front of me, wondering how I got to this point. The house felt empty now. There was nothing to come home to other than our son. I couldn't even sleep in our bedroom anymore. Her things there had stayed the same. Her blanket was still in the same spot she left it and everything there smelled like her.Everytime I looked at the baby I saw her, hating the fact that she wasn't here to help me. I didn't get any sleep as he constantly needed to be fed or changed and I had to do this all on my own. I didn't trust anyone to care for him, knowing that he was the last thing I had gotten from her. No one knew what he looked like. I kept him hidden from people that were just looking for another story. I got off of the chair and walked up the stairs to his room. As I entered, I found that his big green eyes were now opened and he was just moments away from crying. His legs kicked the air as he laid on his stomach, his hands grabbing at the blanket. I watched her
Victoria The door opened again and I looked up to find Landon walking in, his eyebrows arched more than usual and I knew that he was angry. "What's wrong?" I asked, pulling the blanket further up onto my body and he looked at me."I can't do this." He shook his head almost frustratedly. I pointed to the chair next to my bed and he stood there for a while before sighing and running a hand through his hair. He came over and sat, crossing his arms over his chest and I knew he was trying to suppress his emotions.I motioned for him to lean closer before cupping his face in my hand, my arm too weak to even lift properly. I stroked his cheek with my thumb and gave him a small smile."You have your whole life ahead of you, Landon," I paused, another sharp pain hitting me in my chest. "You have to move on, okay? For me.""No." He replied curtly, his tone dark and I sighed, expecting nothing less from him."Landon, you can't hold onto this forever. You'll torture yourself." "No, Victoria."
Victoria I laid on the bed, looking at the ceiling blankly. A tear rolled down my cheek as I finally allowed myself to cry because I was alone. There was no one around to be strong for. I was in so much pain. My brain screamed for it to just end and I sniffled as another tear fell. The surgery was scheduled just mere minutes away as they didn't want to risk me passing and the baby dying as well. I knew that this was it. It had to be.There was this bitter taste in my mouth as I laid there. The only sound heard was the beeping of the monitor and my breathing which was loud due to the oxygen mask. They had prepared me for surgery already and my friends were here. They'd be allowed to come in soon to say their final goodbyes and it was this moment that made me realize that I didn't want to go. I prayed and hoped that by some miracle I'd survive this but I knew better. There was no way.Landon was outside making a call and I wiped away my tears quickly as the door opened. Mia and the o
Victoria I was still strong despite my condition. My body was weak and my stomach was heavy but I still managed to build enough strength to walk. It was hard, but I didn't mind. At least I was still around for now. I was supposed to be moving around in a wheelchair but frankly, that just made me feel worse. I continued to do interviews and there were tons of articles covering my life. Even the news kept up with it because it was genuinely a really rare thing to happen. I wanted to see the ocean before I went to the hospital, knowing that this would be the last time I see the world.He walked back into the Living Room a while later and turned the TV on for me. Then he handed me the Jello Cup with a spoon and a napkin before he sat on the other couch and opened his laptop. He buried himself neck deep in work and I ate with my eyes shut, listening to the TV."Let's go to the park." I suggested randomly and he looked up from the screen.He shut his laptop and took it with him as he walk
VictoriåMonths laterToday was December 23rd, one day away from Landon's birthday. One day away from the end. I was surprised that I had made it this long. I laid in bed, my eyelids too heavy to lift. The oxygen mask on my face had been a constant thing since last month, as I couldn't really breathe on my own for more than an hour at a time.I was in more pain than I had ever been in, in my entire life. My stomach was huge now and my body was too weak to even handle its weight. I was already dealing with the pain of my cancer and the constant kicking and punching going on in there wasn't really helping.Tomorrow was the surgery. The baby would be here at just eight and a half months and that wasn't too bad. Definitely not preterm. I just prayed that everything went well. I knew the chances of me surviving this were literally zero and that was okay in my book. I knew that Landon was physically prepared.Over time he'd grown into a really great guy. He did everything for me before I ev
LandonI ran a hand through my hair as I sat in my bedroom, not knowing what anxiety felt like but if I had to make a guess, this would be it. She was out, spending time with her friends and I was on edge the entire time.The air around me smelled like Coconut and Vanilla, a scent I'd grown rather accustomed to. My dresser was now filled with her things; various different products which contributed to the room's scent. I got up, walking to the door and grabbing a shirt on the way out. I pulled it over my head as I descended the stairs, going to the kitchen. I sat behind the counter and checked my phone, seeing as there were still no calls or texts from her."Boss. Permission to speak?" Theo asked from behind me, staying where he was."Granted." I replied, taking a sip from my drink and listening as he approached."Mister Santos is outside." "My office." I got up, walking out of the kitchen and going into my office. I sat behind my desk just as they walked in. He hadn't changed much
She didn't need to tell me that. She made her decision a long time ago. I sighed, taking her hands off of my face and bringing them to my lips. "I want, what you want." I said and she smiled, smacking my cheek."Thank God. Because you didn't actually have a choice." She replied jokingly. She opened her arms, scooting to the edge of the bed and hugging me tightly. "What if I'm not a good father?" I asked nonchalantly as I placed my head in her neck and she breathed out a small laugh."Nobody's perfect." She tried reassuring me and I held her tightly, knowing what was to come in a few months."Would you hate me?" I questioned further and her arms around my neck tightened slightly."You're my wife, Landon. I can't hate you." She assured me and somehow, I felt better about everything. She managed to drag me into something new each month. Things I didn't think were possible for me suddenly began happening and I couldn't complain. "Now help me to the bathroom so I can let all of this hosp
LandonI sat, staring at her sleeping face as she laid on the hospital bed again. There was an oxygen mask on her face to help her breathe and even then her breathing was shallow. She had been asleep for a few hours and showed no signs of waking up any time soon.I took her hand, looking down at the ring on her finger. Her skin was pale now, every little scar she had turning purple. Her long eyelashes casted shadows on her cheeks. She looked peaceful as she slept and I sighed, leaning back in my seat.For the first time in my life, I felt hopeless. I could only watch as she got worse and I couldn't do anything about it. I was tired of seeing her in this room for weeks at a time. Tired of seeing her in pain everyday. She couldn't die. There was no way things would ever be the same without her. There'd be nothing to look forward to every day; nothing to look forward to in the future. No more excited smiles when I visited, no more late nights listening to her dreams, no more buying her