Conrad's POVIt's already past midnight but she isn't home yet. I drive back to the club where I left her but she is already gone.I let out a deep breath and then dialled her number but she isn't picking up.I messed my hair out of frustration and get back to my car.When I am inside my car I called her number again but just like earlier, she refused to answer.I don't have her friend's number but I remembered that I once asked for Grace's address.I was about to leave when a familiar woman blocked my way.I decided to step out and when she saw me a wide smile appeared on her face."Hi, I'm Ruby Taylor, Atasha's friend. I don't know if you remember me but it's nice to see you again," she uttered with a smile."Are you looking for Atasha?" she asked."Yes, where is she?" I asked."She went home with Grace. I think she will spend a night at Grace's unit, she didn't tell you?" she asked and I can see the curiosity on her face."No," I simply responded."Atasha is a rebel sometimes. Did
Atasha's POVI headed back to my room with a heart filled with pain and anger not for him but for myself.It took me a lot of courage to say those words but it took him seconds to break me apart.I thought we had a chance but I was wrong. I just assumed things to the point that I forgot that Conrad is a cold and ruthless Mafia who isn't capable of loving someone or maybe he is, the only problem is that I am the person who will make him realize what love is.While I am in the middle of self-pity I heard my phone ring so I answered the call and the moment I did I heard Grace's voice filled with excitement."What happened?" she asked excitedly and I have no idea how I should respond."Atasha?" she called my name when I didn't answer."Atasha are you okay?" she asked and those words triggered the tears that I had been suppressing."He rejected me," I confessed in between my sobs."Who?" she asked with her voice filled with confusion."Conrad," I responded and after that, the other line fe
Conrad's POVMorning came. I saw Atasha coming out of her room pulling her luggage. I immediately stood up when I saw her. I offered to help her carry her things but she refused."I'm fine," she said and completely ignore me.I let out a deep breath and followed her outside. "We can use one car that's more convenient," I said but she ignored me again and stepped inside her car.I let out a deep breath as I watched her drive away. I headed towards my car as well and took the same path she take.After half an hour of driving we arrived at the airport.Atasha headed to the lounge so I followed her. I occupied the seat in front of her so she rolled her eyes and put on her earphones."Do you want to have breakfast first?" I asked but she didn't respond.I let out a deep breath and decided to stand up. She lifts her head looking at me, confused."Where are you going?" she asked with her eyebrows slightly furrowed."I will get us something to eat," I responded."I'm full," she simply respo
Atasha's POVI kept on walking until my feet got tired. I stopped at an unfamiliar park. I don't know how far it is to Peninsula Hotel all I know is that I am lost and I have no idea how to come back.I sat on the wooden bench to rest. I wiped the tears that fell from my eyes again. I looked at my phone to look for someone that could help me but I was left with two options, it's either I swallow my pride and call Conrad or forget my revenge for a while and ask for Sebastian's help.After a few minutes of thinking I chose the latter. It is much more tolerable to face Sebastian rather than face Conrad looking like a mess.I gather all my courage to dial Sebastian's number and after a few rings, he answered."Are you okay?" he asked because this is the first time that I called his number.Tears fell from my eyes upon hearing that question and after a while, a sob escaped from my mouth."Help me please," I begged in between my sobs."What happened?" Sebastian asked and I can hear the pani
Conrad's POVMorning came and just like what I promised Atasha, I book a flight back to Kansas.Before leaving Rome I talked to some of my men and ordered them to guard Atasha at a distance.I can't feel at ease knowing that she is alone with the Hudson but I have no choice because caging her will make everything worse...and she might hate me even more.When the plane landed in Kansas, I stepped out of the plane and the first person that welcome me is Veronica."Welcome back Conrad!" she happily uttered and even raised the little banner that says "welcome home"."You think I will give you a raise if you do this?" I asked teasing her."You won't?" she asked with her eyes widened which made me smile."I won't," I firmly responded then walked towards the car and occupied the driver seat. Veronica on the other hand occupied the shotgun seat and then faced me."How's Rome?" she asked looking at me intently."Same as before," I responded then put on my seat belt and started the engine."Did
Atasha's POVIt's our last day here in Rome and Rafael decided to visit the cemetery. I decided to come since Rafael needs proper monitoring but I promise to give them space once we arrived.Sebastian drives the car while Rafael is sitting in the backseat and I am in the passenger seat.I contented myself by looking at the view outside."It's been a decade since I last visited her grave," Rafael said."I'm sure Aunt Selene missed you Dad," Sebastian responded. I didn't bother to join their conversation as a sign of respect.After a while, the car stopped and we arrived at a huge cemetery.I get off from the car and Sebastian did the same. He open the door in the backseat and assisted his father from stepping outside the car."I'm not that weak Sebastian," Rafael uttered."I know Dad," Sebastian responded but continued guiding his father.I simply followed them and watched how Sebastian take care of his father. I can't help but to smile and be emotional at the same time because I rem
Conrad's POVI stared at Atasha's face and after a few minutes, I decided to carry her towards her room.I carefully laid her on her bed and removed the few strands of hair that covers her face.I can't help but smile while looking at her.After a while, I let out a deep breath then stood up and turn the lights off. I stepped out of her room and then quietly closed her door.I walked towards the living room to turn off the TV and clean the mess after that I headed back to my room and decided to rest.The next morning I woke up a little late so I immediately take a quick bath and wear my working clothes before stepping out of my room.I walked towards the kitchen to prepare breakfast for me Atasha but when I stepped inside the kitchen I saw food on the table and a small note attached to it.'Eat your breakfast before you leave.'I smiled upon reading the letter.Atasha made me toast and she also fried bacon and eggs. It's a simple breakfast but it feels special.That simple gesture lig
Atasha's POVI felt my body aching when the training ended. I cannot even take a step but I forced myself."Do you want me to carry you?" Conrad asked while we are walking in the hallway."I'm fine," I responded and continued walking but with every step, I felt pain surge in my whole body.I heard Conrad let out a deep breath then without any warning he carried me in bridal style."Put me down," I said but he acted like he didn't hear me at all.After a while, he stopped in front of his unit then pressed the code and after a few seconds the door opened.Conrad continued carrying me to my room. He carefully laid me on my bed and then looked at my face intently."Cold showers help numb the pain and reduce inflammation," he uttered which made me smile."You're a doctor now?" I asked teasing him."Learned by experience," he responded."How old are you when you started your training?" I asked without breaking off our gazes."Six," he responded and I instantly feel bad. I can imagine his fr