[Rose]
I walk out the back door searching for a uber even though Carried lectured me about denying Kaden and being rude to him. She was right, It was rude of me to deny him.
I just didn't see him helping me, and I thought it was a hassle for him. Afterall. All the other girls never get a ride from him or Coby all the time. They go home on their own. I have to learn to do so too. I stood there was a minute before my eyes noticed someone at my preferable vision. He was right there, near his car. About to get and I look at him.
My lips curl inward as I desperately teach myself to apologize for my rude behavior. . And I see a visibly sigh walking over towards me.
"Get in, I'll drop you" I bite her lip and he speaks. Something I couldn't avoid looking at. I could tell he was genuine. I just never saw him as someone who would wanna help me. Not trying to be anymore frustrating I gave in.
And walked behind him towards his car as he opened the car door for me. There was a minute of silence before I spoke.
"Thank you Kaden" He didn't say anything making me uncomfortable.
"If I was being rude then I am sorry, I just thought it was a hassle for you to drop me. You aren't my friend. It just troubling" I babbled.
"It's not a trouble for me Rose" He finally spoke after two long minutes. I nodded looking out the window and playing with the sleeves of my jacket bringing them up to my fingers.
When we finally reached my building I opened the door saying goodbye. I did hear him say a faint goodbye but it was masked by something falling. I didn't pay attention to it since I thought it must be something of his.
I could feel his stare at my back as he waited for me to enter the building before pulling out the road.
I sigh in a sleepy state and made my way up to the apartment.
As soon as I walked in I was greeted with complete darkness. It was very unusual. I always insisted on keeping a lamp switched ON near the kitchen counter at night in case one of us needed any water.
I walked slowly and the only source flight in the hall was now the lights from the window. My eyes scanning the place and walked towards the lamp trying to turn it on but I failed.
"Hey Rose" I gasp looking back at David standing right behind me near the couch.
"I am sorry, I broke that lamp of yours" I gulp grabbing my bag. "Ya, no, It's alright. Good night" I said walking towards my room when his voice stopped me.
"Hey wait wait wait, I just am so curious" I stopped to look at him.
"Why do you work at a strip club when you are employed?" my mouth opened in utter shock.
I had no problem, with anyone finding out about what I did for a living. But something about his tone of the question made me uneasy.
"I don't think that's any of your concern David. It just like any other work for me" He laughed. He was drunk. I stepped back turning the knob of my room to get in but I couldn't.
I realized I had to hunt through my bag to get my key and I start looking through my handbag when his hand grabbed mine making me gasp and push it away.
"What's your problem ?" I asked, and before I could start searching for my key he suddenly reached out his hand to push my back towards the wall. It was so unexpected.
My mind froze and I heard him talk but I struggled to get out of his hold and do anything.
"Why be so shy when you strip for men anyway?" His words fell upon my ears, his hands reaching out from squeezing my neck badly to my chest when I kicked him in his balls and pushed him away.
Unfortunately, I wasn't rough enough as he stood up immediately grabbing my hair and I yelled in pain.
I started yelling as loud as I could to try to get people living beside my attention when he grabbed my neck pinning me to the ground.
I was going to die, wasn't I. I could feel my heart beating loud. My tears falling from my eyes as I struggled to get out of his hold. I saw him pick up something shiny from his back pocket and I yell for the last time before accepting my dead.
The sudden loud thump from the other side of the front grabbed his attention. And I trying stretching his face but he didn't budge.
The loud bang following the thump and the front door suddenly broke open.
But I was being choked by David badly, I couldn't see anything. I felt my airflow stop and he was suddenly off me
I wheezy turning on my side and I heard someone beating him as I heard my neighbors voice yelling.
"Hey! Hey!" I opened my eyes to see my neighbor who I never knew helping me sit up. And the sudden view of Kaden. Punching David in his face and he stopped to look at me. Throwing David down on the ground before coming towards me and helping me stand up.
I wince as he grabbed my chin and lifted my face observing it.
"The cops are on their way." I heard someone say as they held David down.
" Where are you hurt?" Kaden asked, his hand still holding mine with his other hand under my chin, I shook my head as pain shot up my throat and I bring my hand up to it.
"I-I didn't think he would do this, I -" My voice cracked as one of the boys living beside us gave me some water.
"We heard you yell and thank god this guy could break the door. It was locked" I nodded staring at Kaden who had not taken his gaze off my neck.
"I'm fine" I whispered looking at him and he looks back at David.
[Coby]
I opened the car door for her staring at her beautiful ginger hair. It was always my favorite thing about hair. Those beautiful locks.
"Here," I said pushing a box on her lap as soon as I got in the car. She looks up into my eyes confused. "What?" she asked making me almost pinch her bubbly cheeks.
" Well, open it" I said and she stared at me for a second before going for it.
She gave out a sweet chuckle. I had bought her a pair of comfortable shoes and a hoodie, she once told me she wanted to borrow mine. I thought she liked it, so I got the same one for her.
"But why Alex?" she asked. I leaned back on the seat folding my hands staring at her in disappointment. She thought I wouldn't do that for her?
There was so much more she deserved than just shoes and a hoodie.
"Hide them well. Next time you won't have to walk over the cold ground barefoot while getting out"
"Thank you so much. I love it" she said and I hummed staring at her pretty face.
She blushed, biting her lower lip ever so slowly and slowly and letting it go and I look away to make sure I don't overdo things.
"So, How was your day?" She asked as I took the pair of shoes out and removed the papers around them.
"It was Meh" She smiles as I put the shoes near her legs for her to wear.
"Yours?" I asked and every time She smiled I swear I felt better. "I planted some berries today. If I harvest them, I'll gift some to you"
"That's nice" she added looking at the shoes. There was a moment of good silence between us.
"And, is everything alright?" I asked feeling her fidget with herself and she shook her head.
"Why is that?" I ask.
"My parents are taking me to our town, for a wedding" I did not like that. With what happened years ago. I really did not like it. I sighed closing my eyes in frustration. I wish I could just stop her but I couldn't.
"How long?" I asked. I could see the tension in her eyes. She leaned back on the seat.
"Four days," She said. I took her soft hand in mine" I won't let anyone hurt you Lily" she smiled.
"I know Alex" She whispered squeezing my hand softly. "Can we go get some ice cream?" I chuckled in my head. And nodded.
"Sure, we can," I said pulling my car out the driveway and driving towards the nearest ice cream parlor.
She chuckled wearing the hoodie and the oversized sleeves dangling off her fingers. "Thank you so much Alex" I nodded.
I stare at her as she took bites of her strawberry ice cream, My hands clenching in a fist, and couldn't help but stand up and sit beside her. She didn't question it. Continued eating her ice cream.
"I should run away"
"No, you aren't" I immediately cut in as soon as she finished her sentence which made her chuckle.
"Okay Alex" I hated it every time she called me that but I never felt the need to force her to stop, after all, she was the only one who remembered the real me.
"What is this?" She asked as she saw a bandage peeking out from the shirt near my neck I lean back and stare at her. "What? Did you get hurt?" I laugh.
"It's a new tattoo" She rose her eyebrows, Her mouth forming an adorable 'Oh'shape. "What did you get?" I shrugged. "You'll see it soon" She bites her lip looking state at my neck, somehow making me kiss her.
I dropped her off at her house by one and went to my apartment. As always, greeted with the mess. And the stench of alcohol I had last night. The darkness and the cold air slapping me.
I Had everything I wanted back when I was a kid and yet, I am not satisfied. Because the person I did it for doesn't belong with me.
I closed my eyes falling asleep on the bed, Waking up late as always, and running around searching for another pair of clothes.
I see the newly folded clothes on my couch with a clean hall and sigh. The housekeeper must have sorted them herself.
"Late" I roll my eyes getting behind the counter and grabbing the checks I missed yesterday. "How's the work," I ask and he shrugged. "Normal. Where have you been? You hardly come by to see your own place" I chuckled taking some things and getting out.
Kaden and I were thinking of doing some stuff for the next race. We had to keep up with people from fighting all over the place ever since Kaden started taking over. That man attracted blood everywhere he went.
[Lily]
"I should run away," I said and it didn't take him a second to reply
"No, you aren't" I chuckled walking to my room. He was an idiot.
I climbed into my room and closed my window, sitting on my bed and running my fingers over the soft hoodie. I wished I had his hoodie. But the little thought he put into getting me this made me cry.
It was tough. I wanted to walk with him, I wanted to go out and eat nice things with him. I wanted to spend time with him by having him run me home very time an hour past.
I hated it. I wish there was another way.
I stare at my painting. Taking a long breath I picked up my brush and continued painting. I had no desire of sleeping. All I thought was about him.
[Kaden] I was in hurry to her home, I didn't believe myself. I had worried about her. I never worried about anyone. I heard something falling as she got out, she didn't look back but I watched her back as she made her way inside. I pulled my car out the road and just five seconds later heard something rolling over the passenger seat's legroom. I glanced over and saw a bottle rolling back and forth. I sigh turning the car around. I could surely find which apartment she lived in. I was walking up the stairs as I once saw her through the large windows facing out of the building. My mind getting irritated as I remember I could've just given it to her tomorrow. "What the fuck am I doing?" I mutter to myself scratching my eyebrow when I suddenly heard a distinct bang over a door above me. I walked up to two people trying to break in a door. My question was dissolved when we all heard a distinct 'help' sound.
[Rose] "Thank you so much" I thanked the guys beside us and they nodded, just a minute later the cops came in taking David away before taking my and others' statement. I declined the mention of medical need and said I just needed rest. I didn't need people around me. I didn't need medical attention. I wanted space. I still was processing the situation. At a point, it was just us left at my apartment, At two in the morning, "Thank you so much, Kaden. I-I" he got closer. Just enough close to not burst my bubble. I pause and lick my lips.Pulling my hands around me "Don't, It was a coincidence" He said and I frown, "But how did you-" He answered before I asked. "You dropped your bottle in my car, I was coming up when I heard your voice" Oh..
[Kaden] "Thank you," she said again, there was a moment of silence between us as she plays with her fingers While I stared at her, trying to understand why she was being like that. Suddenly it dawned upon me. The door was unlockable She was going to be alone for the whole night, After being harassed by a lunatic. She looked up with her eyes getting wide as I walked straight towards me. I noticed something, my hands life up on their own in inspect the wound over her neck but she slightly move back, it was a reflex. I didn't blame her for that considering what had just happened So I let my hands fall back down staring at her bruised neck. She was going to bring her hand up to touch it and suddenly my hand grabbed it stopping her. Her eyes looked into mine, shocked and conf
[Rose] I stared at the door wondering who It might be, I walked towards the door but I couldn't open it. I was so scared. What if it was him? "Rose?" I hear Kaden'svoice, My hand immediately swung the door open. Because I was shocked he was here. Why? Why did I feel so relieved when I heard his voice through the door? Was It because he was the first person other than Carried who helped me? Was It because I was starting to trust him? "Did I scare you?" I shook my head opening the door all the way and holding onto it. I was surprised that he was here. I was surprised that I felt happy that he came. I couldn't really see why. Out of all the things, My nervous voice asked, "Um, Why are you here?".
[Kaden] I sat on the and glanched at her once before turning my head in my cell phone. She quickly cut some veggies, It was a second later that I got a call from my mate about the race tracks. Somone had reported, and there was possibility the cops would show up tonight or tomorrow. I had to call two of the hosts to call off the events and that we were moving to a new ground soon. I couldn't risk the cops finding out, I had put a lot of my own money in that. She set the bowl and plate of toasts on the table in front of us. As I hung up and sat in front of her. "How are you feeling? " I ask as she took my bowl of soup and glance at me once, "I am okay."
[Rose] I bite my lip as I see the men he brought take my stuff to the bedroom. "Are you going to the club today?" I nodded. "Ya, I'll leave by seven" He stared at his phone. "I'll drop you. Come down at seven I'll wait for you" "Oh-You don't have to" He glanced at me and his eyes shifted behind me. "You can leave now" His tone of voice changed for a second as the men nodded, I lick my lips staring at him as he watched them leave. He stared at his phone then looked at me, "I am going there anyway, I gotta go. Call me if you need anything" I nodded. "Thanks, Bye," I said as he nodded walking out, He did too much for me. I didn't know how I could repay him other than paying for the
[Kaden] I was looking through the area when I see Rose, Rose with Aiden Miller, They were talking. I walked towards them without any second thought, I couldn't stand watching her talk with him. I see his eyes lift from hers to mine and I go stand right behind her. Her back press lightly against my chest and she suddenly went stiff. "Back in the city so soon Aiden?" He smiled, "Rose, Carrie is looking for you" she nodded walking to the back room. I stare at him, my jaw clenched. "She's isn't one of your toys." He rose his hands up and smiled. "Alright. But give me a reason?" I held myself back from punching him right in his face," She belongs to me. You keep your eyes off that girl. Or you'll find yourself in the same position I put your brother in" He took a step back, this time his smile fading. "Then take care of her ," He said walking out. I looked around noticing some men following him. I stare at Coby as he n
[Kaden] "Rose!" I called her as I see her walking out, She didn't seem to hear and I forwn calling her again, louder and suddenly my phone rang I look down texting the guy back and asking him to call me back. "Rose" , She looked at me, but she somehow had this weird frown over her face, She seem tired. But we had to take her with us. I wasn't sure who exactly Aiden's men were after. But I couldn't risk him putting his hands on her. Not her. Anyone but her. "Hey. Why would you leave alone? You don't need to leave alone if you see one of us still here" Coby said walking near me. "I really don't need a ride. The place is ten minutes away. Plus I-
[Alex]Kaden pushed him aside careful shaking his chest off any broken glass pieces and asking if Rose was okay."Thanks" He said and I nodded."You brough them here?" Rose asked."Yes, but I had no choice. I gave him a heads up throught another phone incase Aiden took mine" Rose leaned back on the wall as we call the cops ad wait for them. I brough Lily in the house since I couldn't leave her in the car but we had to keep her in the bathroom.She couldn't be seen by the police. I only had to keep her hidden till I left with her to a town where I had a job to do.I ended up explaining why she was with m
[Lily] I sat on my bed exhausted after reaching home late at night thinking over and over about if my parents will ever have second thoughts about marrying me to that cruel man. I had given up on asking them to give it a thought. I had no say in this marriage which involve me Ironically. I look at my unpacked bag sitting in front of me and look at my phone. I shook my head almost slapping myself, tears leak down my cheeks. I would be back in that town next month as soon as my father is done with his work. I go downstairs, maybe to check if they were awake. Maybe to see if I could pull it off. Running away, I wanted to see if they were asleep. I gulp as I see my mother clearing the plates and grab a pack of chocolates we bought on the way home. "Why aren't you in bed yet Lily?" I looked down in fear, "I am just exhausted and wanted a little snack," I said causing her to roll her eyes. "Well get to bed" I nodded tu
[Kaden] As I walk back to the car Coby pulled his car out the narrow road, I opened the back door. My heart stopped as I didn't see Rose anywhere. "Rose!" I yelled slamming the door close. My eyes move back to the two guys over the ground and I moved around in search of her, The relief that washed over my heart when I saw her back towards me. I walked near her. "Rose?" I touched her hand. "I am sorry you had to see that" She bites her lip. "You just, I-I " I couldn't help myself. Grabbing her face and pressing my lip against hers. She whimpered at my roughness. Her hands stayed near my chest and I pressed her body on mine. She was shivering in the cold. Her lips moved only a bit. But I didn't stop. Grabbing her chin and giving her a deep kiss before letting go. She was quiet. Very quite. It made my hands itch. Her face was flushed red, I wonder what she was thinking when I kissed her. I chuckled to myself. How cou
[Rose ] I made my way down the stage, I noticed the same man, right where he was, yesterday and a day before that. I was weird. We had regular people come every day but he just seemed weird. Ava was standing beside me commenting on a random funny incident when I realized these past few days I have been having at least one person around me when I was done with my dances. And carries only let my regular customers take a private dance. It didn't bother me as the money earned was not reduced. But It was weird. The bouncer grabbed my money taking it inside. I was standing in front of the bar when I gasp as I feel a hand on mine and I snapped my head back, relief washed over me as I saw who It was. "We need to talk," he said and I looked at Ava, Ava nodded walking away. "Get a dress, grab your stuff. We have to leave" I frowned. "But why-" He cuts me off "No questions Rose, Please trust me" I looked do
[Kaden] "Honey, if this will be going around I suggest you just pause coming here for some time till things cool off" Carried said and I roll my eyes. I look at the girls around before coming to a conclusion that Rose wasn't near before speaking. "I can't ask her to quit her job, Carrie. Even if I don't see myself liking it for her. I can't tell her what to do. I just have to make sure she is untouchable. I cannot take any chances" She chuckled. "Just tell me you fancy her" I clenched my jaw. Giving her a warning stare about never to speak about it again. Then walked out the door but feeling rather tied in my head. Was that the reason I wasn't to protect her at all cost ? Did I like Rose? I wanted no man near her and no women to be pulling her into any serious problems I just couldn't stop thinking about her. I wanted her, I wanted her all to myself. "Kaden, We have a problem" I look at Max. My eyes turning towards my men.
[Rose] "What did Aiden ask you?" I look at him, my gaze falling on my hand which was resting the table immediately. I never really looked him in the eye, I couldn't. Whenever I saw him look at me I did everything in my power to not let him bother me. "He just asked my name. Then told me he is the finance manager of the club? That everyone knows him" he nodded. "Ya, we know him well alright, That motherfucker" He curses. I creased my brows in confusion. "Rose, You need to be alert now. That man isn't good. You see him even looking at you, You come to me" Kaden said. I felt for the first time that someone cared for me, after a long time. "Or go to Coby" he continued after a pause. "He probably wants to talk to you now. Just don't talk to him. Remember. If you feel like you are been watching come to us" Coby explains making me more uncomfortable. Why couldn't the guy just be a random creep I meet at the strip club which I never se
[Kaden] "Rose!" I called her as I see her walking out, She didn't seem to hear and I forwn calling her again, louder and suddenly my phone rang I look down texting the guy back and asking him to call me back. "Rose" , She looked at me, but she somehow had this weird frown over her face, She seem tired. But we had to take her with us. I wasn't sure who exactly Aiden's men were after. But I couldn't risk him putting his hands on her. Not her. Anyone but her. "Hey. Why would you leave alone? You don't need to leave alone if you see one of us still here" Coby said walking near me. "I really don't need a ride. The place is ten minutes away. Plus I-
[Kaden] I was looking through the area when I see Rose, Rose with Aiden Miller, They were talking. I walked towards them without any second thought, I couldn't stand watching her talk with him. I see his eyes lift from hers to mine and I go stand right behind her. Her back press lightly against my chest and she suddenly went stiff. "Back in the city so soon Aiden?" He smiled, "Rose, Carrie is looking for you" she nodded walking to the back room. I stare at him, my jaw clenched. "She's isn't one of your toys." He rose his hands up and smiled. "Alright. But give me a reason?" I held myself back from punching him right in his face," She belongs to me. You keep your eyes off that girl. Or you'll find yourself in the same position I put your brother in" He took a step back, this time his smile fading. "Then take care of her ," He said walking out. I looked around noticing some men following him. I stare at Coby as he n
[Rose] I bite my lip as I see the men he brought take my stuff to the bedroom. "Are you going to the club today?" I nodded. "Ya, I'll leave by seven" He stared at his phone. "I'll drop you. Come down at seven I'll wait for you" "Oh-You don't have to" He glanced at me and his eyes shifted behind me. "You can leave now" His tone of voice changed for a second as the men nodded, I lick my lips staring at him as he watched them leave. He stared at his phone then looked at me, "I am going there anyway, I gotta go. Call me if you need anything" I nodded. "Thanks, Bye," I said as he nodded walking out, He did too much for me. I didn't know how I could repay him other than paying for the