A beat passed and he opened his arms, inviting me to hug him. He smiled a warm, shy smile. It was the very first time I saw Vince's shy smile, and it made my heart melt.
His dark eyes met mine and I could tell there was a raw emotion brimming the surface. I knew my eyes were a reflection of his at that moment.
Willingly, I complied and fell into his arms. It just felt so right, to be in the comfort of his embrace. Even though we were both sweaty and definitely exhausted, to say the least, I was grateful for his support.
It felt so right, comfortable like the feel of a home. The combination of the scent of him and his cologne created a deliciously eclectic mix that I was slowly getting accustomed to.
As always, my heart pounded in doub
In the confines of the car, my heartbeat sped up instantly, taking control of my mind. Blood pounded in my ears. Oh no, it must be turning red by now.The fact that Vince was here made it even more uncomfortable. I needed to be alone. This was such a rude shock. I can't believe he is back, and he never called.My shaking hand still held my phone. My fingers felt so weak, I could drop my phone anytime. Suddenly, I felt nauseous and wanted to throw up, my head feeling numb.I swallowed and glanced down, not wanting to alarm Vince. The car felt so small all of a sudden, almost suffocating. I shifted uncomfortably against the plush leather seats.'You okay, kitten?' Vince asked me, shooting me a worried glance, as he dro
Vince's POVAmanda looked at me, her hazel eyes questioning me silently. I signed, running a hand through my wild waves of bronze hair. I had changed too when Amanda was changing into my sister's clothes.Now, I was wearing a tight white T-shirt and some low-slung jeans. I would say I tried to look good for Amanda, but don't I always look good. I smirked silently to myself. Amanda hardly noticed as she was staring absently into the air.'Call your mom to tell her that you're staying.' I said, raising an eyebrow at her. Someone has got to be the responsible adult at times."Liz isn't my mom," she muttered under her breath but she complied. Interesting. I thought Liz was her mom. My eyebrows crinkled slightly at this. Perhaps she
Amanda's POVThe first thought that occurred to me was, why was Alex here? And Jerry in fact? This seemed hardly to be the place that good people like Jerry and Alex would be. My mind was spinning. Could there be a different side to them that I'd never known?Making my way past the throngs of people, ideas were running through my mind. Perhaps he was here to support Vince, but that was unlikely given his dislike to him.Why was he here then? There was an uncontrollable urge to find out, to get to the truth as to why strange things had been happening ever since I got close to Vince.'Alex!' I called loudly when I was a few meters away from him.Many faces turned to face me in irritati
Vince's POVMy insides were shaking. I couldn't tell if it was from rage, or fear, or pure desperation. Even in the toughest fights, I had never felt this way before. My mind went completely numb and I could not feel my hands for a few seconds.I couldn't believe it. Just when I thought I had Amanda, safe by my side, but now, Jerry had ruined it again. My teeth gritted together and I let out a huge agonizing sound that was a bit like an animal's snarl. My hands balled into fists and I was shaking.Nothing would stop me now. Amanda had been misled, terribly misled and it had been Jerry's fault. True, I was Amanda's tutor in the first place so that I could get closer to her and sneak in to get the file.However, things changed and
Unknown POVI watched as Amanda walked back home, dragging her feet. She didn't have a car, it seemed. It'll probably take her an hour to get back, especially in the pouring rain. Even better. My plan was executed flawlessly. I smirked to myself. Time for the finishing touch.I whipped out my phone and dialed a number that I knew almost by heart.At the other end of the line, Layla picked up. "Yes, boss?" She purred through the phone. I smirked again. She was on my every beck and call. Another one at my disposal.Things had to be done. Jerry could not afford to lose again. The price incurred would be too high to bear.Amanda's POV
Vince's POVI sat in the hospital bed, rubbing my eyes. My whole body still felt numb, the wires connecting my body to the metallic, beeping machine were still active. Across from me, Damien stood, leaning against the wall.To my surprise, my memory seemed to be coming back. Perhaps it was just the initial shock, after all. Besides, I remembered Amanda and her pretty face. How could I forget?Those light eyes pierced into mine, as she left me standing in the ring, already knowing that I had lost. I decided, if it's the last thing I do if I pass away, was to see her and explain everything.I hoped she was fine after she had run out so abruptly. The last thing I want is for her to be injured. I missed her, and whoever laid a finge
Amanda's POVPulling the red car into the driveway of my house, my hands still shook badly. God knows what could have happened. The dream that I had previously, and now almost happening in reality, definitely gave me a rude shock. What if the drug kicked in? Would I still be standing here alive now?I didn't even want to think of the possibility. These events that I had gone through in the last couple of days were some of the most difficult, but the most exciting as well.Never had I imagined that on that day I had been assigned Vince as my tutor, would my life change its course so dramatically. Just this month, I had been exposed to gang fights, strange behavior from my closest friends, and even an illegal fighting ring. It was so difficult to comprehend.
Amanda's POVDriving as fast as I can, I arrived at Vanessa's house with only fifteen minutes of driving. It was fortunate that by now, the sky had dimmed and there were almost no cars on the road. Even as I cruised easily through the downtown traffic, my mind was crowded with thoughts.What had happened to Vince after I left him? My mind raced with questions that I didn't have answers to. All the while, I had a strong feeling in my heart that it had something to do with me.When I reached Vanessa's house, I rang the doorbell immediately. Within a second, Vanessa was at the door. She looked terrible.Her usually bright and smiley face was replaced by downcast eyes that were red and swollen. When she saw me, she brightened up immediately."Oh no, Vanessa!" I cried and immediately took her into my arms. She sobbed into my shirt and hugged me really close. I returned her embrace. She must have been close to Vince. And now, having known the