"Do you think this is the right thing to do? Jayden proposing to Alexis? Alexis doesn't even seem to love his genuinely. She only seems to be interested in the cash." I hear Leah's voice through my laptop. 'So that's what this party is about.' I realize.
Sarah seems to be deep in thought. "I know. But he has to show me that he's serious about his life. And besides Alexis is so good at this business, Jayden wouldn't want to inherit a clothing line. It's a win-win." She seeps from her cup and Leah shakes her head. "I have a bad feeling about this. About her." Leah says lowly. "Leave it." Sarah says and they both stay in silent. I must say they have a good relationship. My phone vibrates next to my laptop and I see Cole's name. "Costa." I respond. "Hey, Jada. I've just seen a photo of Armstrong with Leonardo's teacher, that Shawn guy. They were in the same club Ivy works at but they weren't together. I'll just send it to you." He says and a ping follows immediately making me take the phone away from my ear and study the photo. It was a man looking behind and so only his dark brown hair is seen and Shawn is talking to a girl who places her hand on his bicep. On the corner is a lady with a neon pink wig and devil's attire looking over at Shawn. "Which one is Ivy?" I ask. "The hot one. I mean the pink hair... You know what I mean." I only hum. "Anything else you found interesting?" "No. Your cook Rita is clean. No criminal records. Studied in Paris for about eleven years. Works at the Hampton's then was hired by Jacob Williams." I take in all the information. "Fine." "Mike said he would want a meeting on Monday. Be there. At nine sharp." I hum again and know him being Cole will arrive twenty minutes later. I cut the call and throw the phone on the bed. I have to think fast. Alexa could be the person we're looking for or maybe an accomplice. Maybe it's time to let someone in on my undercover plan. With that I take out a black dress that reaches an inch above my knees. I start getting ready before going to Leo's room and find Jayden sitting idly with a fashion magazine. Perfect. "Where's Leo?" I ask and his eyes snap to my feet claded in black sandals. His eyes raise slowly taking in every inch of me as I stand unaffected. "He's preparing for the night. I'm waiting for him actually." He says and I nod. "Can we talk about something? Somewhere private like in my room? It's confidential." I add the last part when his eyebrows raise. He gets up without any answer and gets out of Leo's room. I take it that he wants me to follow him. He stops in front of mine and I open the door for him then follow him inside. He stands and looks around. "Nothing has changed. It's like no one stays here." He says and I look around too but I don't say anything. "You can sit wherever. I just have to show you something." I say and he moves to my big bed and sits on it. I go to my suitcase and take out whatever I need for proof. "Here." I hand him my badge. He looks at it frozen for about thirty seconds. Possibly trying to let it sink. "I'm not a nanny. I'm here undercover since you placed a notice showing us that Leonardo Williams' life is threatened. I've really been trying do this but everything seems to be moving at a slow pace. I need to get the micro chip before the bad guys do and at the same time protect your nephew." I look at him trying to decipher his emotions. "I need you to help me. I need to find that thing at the same time find Jacob and Lilian's killers." His eyes snap to mine immediately and I see slight traces of anger. Not towards me, but towards the killers. "Can I trust you to help me Jayden Ken Williams?" He nods at this. "I will. We have to find them." He says looking into my eyes anger, hurt and remorse clearly showing in his. I move closer to him and place my right hand on his left shoulder then lean lower. "I'll find them. I promise." I say without breaking our eye contact for almost a minute. And I mean it. "I don't break my promises." I say my voice low. Looking into his pale blue eyes. Hypnotized. I break the contact and raise up then move further away trying not to think about what just happened. I've lost my loved ones too and I understand his pain. Better than he knows. "Do you have any leading suspects?" I ask and he shakes his head not. He stands and starts pacing around running his hand through his blonde hair. "I'm not sure. Alexis gets these calls every nights and walks away before she can answer. I found her getting out of Leo's room one night but she played it off. Mum wants us to get together but I don't trust her. And I don't know what to do..." He stops talking realizing that he's saying too much. "Sorry for that. I just have too much on my plate. I let out on basketball and I haven't gone for practice with all the Leonardo's death threats." He says and I nod in understanding. "You have to propose to her." I say after a short spell of silence. "She has to think everything is normal." A scowl forms on Jayden's but he nods nonetheless. "I really hope you'll find something. If not, I don't know how to get rid of her." He says and I snicker. "Says the same man who lets her into his room at night." He glares at me as he extends his hand and hands over my badge. "You'll find a way to get of her. Maybe even an actress to act as your pretend whatever." I say the idea that I've seen on too many occasions. He starts walking towards the door muttering how he hate cliché moments and I smile even as he slips out of my room. "Oh, and Jada, never call my full names again." He says before shutting the door. He seem a little pleasant to talk to. And telling him about my plan also went pleasantly well. Now I just have to find the micro chip, protect Leonardo and somehow find his parents' killers. Easy. Not. What I truly hope, is that Jayden doesn't fuck me over with this knowledge."I've been looking for you everywhere. You need to give me your phone number." Jayden says just as I pick up another mismatched pair of socks in Leo's room. "Just state what you want." I say curtly, and he raises an eyebrow, but I pay no mind and continue with what I'm doing. "Okay." He says dragging the 'a', but I offer no reaction. "I just got a letter. No return address. It only has my name on it. But it's printed." This makes me move towards him, and he hands me the small opened envelope. My eyes drift to his face, which now shows anger and frustration. I see a folded note inside, and I take it out. 48 hours. The boy or the micro-chip. We're watching your every step.The note says. My eyes drift to Jayden once again, trying to look for any emotion, but I find that he's already looking at me. Suspiciously. "What?" I ask when his gaze doesn't move. "You could be one of them. Playing a good game of someo
"Hey Abby, how are the kids doing?" I say as I hug her. It's finally Friday night, and I had planned to surprise Ryan since he's expecting me tomorrow. "They're doing great. Well, apart from Ryan. You know how he is when you leave." Abby says with a chuckle, and I slightly smile. "Yeah. That's why I came here sooner. Where are they?" I ask "Homework. You know nothing has changed here, Jada." She chuckles a bit, but I only nod, then excuse myself. I greet the other two women who stay here. Kaely Potts and Skylar Saturday. I didn't see Conner. He's probably out with his friends. These people are my family. When I came here, I was cold and emotionless at first when I escaped from the Italians, but they took me in. My walls were so high and unbreakable, but they still nursed me. They tolerated me and helped me get on my feet once again. I would always protect each one of them. I would give my life for theirs. I walk towards the last ro
"We should do this more often. Like we used to." I turn around and continue putting on my clothes. I should hit the shower as soon as I can. I'm disgustingly sweaty and sticky. "I have other things to do." With that, I stand and leave the room without looking back. I walk to my room across the hall and see Ryan sleeping peacefully. I walk towards him and watch him for about ten minutes, then go to shower. Thirty minutes later, I walk to my side of the bed and lie next to him. Sleep doesn't come for the next ten minutes, but my phone's vibration makes me alert. I take it and look at the bright screen only to see Jayden's name! Why would he call me at one a.m? "Jada speaking." I answer. "Where are you? You're supposed to be here." He shouts, and I furrow my eyebrows in confusion. "Jayd..." He cuts me off. "Leo... Leonardo is gone." I can tell he's panicked through his voice. I stand immediately and place the phone b
"I think you should rest." I tell Jayden. He doesn't react. I move in front of him and look into his eyes. "Go home and shower, eat something then rest. I'll update you whenever anything comes up." I say and he glares at me. " You promised to take care of him. Where were you when he was taken?" He says his eyes turning into a deeper shade of blue. "I know and that's why I'm not going to rest until I find Leo." I say but he shakes his head. "He's my nephew. I have to find him." He says and moves away from me. His phone rings and he receives it in a flash. He stays silent for a few seconds and disconnects the call. "Alexis just arrived home with bruises." He says and we jog to his car. Mike shouts my name and I tell him the situation as I get into the car. "Let me drive." I say but Jayden starts the car and drives so fast. We arrive at the mansion ten minutes later instead of fifteen and leave the car immediately he stops it.
"Hey, Jada. Any news?" Jayden asks immediately when I step into the mansion. "No. All these have nothing. Cole's coming in an hour to check your car. Maybe they placed it somewhere in there." I say as I hand him a bag with the locket, watch, and Sarah's photo frame. "We have thirteen hours." Jayden whispers just as Alexis walks to us. "What if we give them something... counterfeit. We make a deal. Leo for the chip." She says, looking between us. "Alexis. I told you, we can't risk Le..." Jayden starts, but I cut him off. "Jayden, it seems we can't find it anywhere. Maybe your brother destroyed it or gave it to someone else. I think we should do what Alexis just said. We have no option." Alexis nods, and Jayden looks so conflicted. "And furthermore, that way I can catch them, and they'll go to jail." "No, you can't." Alexis says in alarm, and I turn to her with an eyebrow raised. "Those men are ruthless. What if they hav
Jayden has been silent since we left Sydney's base. I know he wants answers, but how can I just tell him. Should I be like; Hi, my real name is Candice Martins and I joined the American Mafia six years ago seeking revenge against the Italian Mafia after they fucked up my life. After I got my revenge I started my life from scratch and got into the FBI bla bla bla. I can't just tell him anything. In fact he shouldn't even know about the mafia. I'm not that evil to introduce him to it. I know how insane this sounds, I'm an FBI agent and a mafia member. No, I'm not a spy but I made a deal with Sydney Kings. After Marko Russo (the Italian mafia lord) would be killed, I could go away and do my own things. Sydney has changed the mafia and so it hasn't caused any problems since he and Isabella took over and for that I'm so thankful because the police have no issues with them as long as they don't cause chaos. Mike found me and gave me an opportunity to join the FBI. Mar
I raise my eyes towards a silent Jayden. He isn't moving or saying anything. His eyes are closed, and I can see tears dropping down to Leonardo's body. I look down to the body, but as every time I do, my heart skips, and I feel it clench in pain. I know people are around me, but I can't hear them. I'm sure Jayden can't, either. I see some men try to pick Leo from Jayden's arms, but he still clings on him. "Leave him alone. He's supposed to wake up." His lips say, and for the first time, a tear falls down my left cheek. The men say something, but Jayden doesn't let him go. Someone picks me up and hugs me. I don't hug the person back, but soon, I hear a whimper from me. Leonardo Williams is dead. I hit the person's chest as I cry. How could I let this happen? My mission was to protect him. A mission that I belittled. Leonardo is dead. I cry. The person hugs me, saying words that I don't understand. I stand in the person's arms until I can hear e
I look at Ryan's sleeping figure as I run my fingers through his hair. I've told him that I'll be gone for a longer time. Maybe weeks or even months. It depends on how creative and smart Leo's killers are. Earlier I had signed the adoption papers of Ryan so that when I'll be back, we would go away and start a new life together. I didn't tell him that I adopted him but I told him that I'd come with a beautiful surprise that he'll love. I bend down and kiss his right cheek then stand and walk to the room next door. I see a sleeping figure that stirrers immediately when I enter. "Do you have to go?" I nod knowing Abby can see me. I walk to her bed and sit beside her and she rises and hugs me. Abby has been my closest friend here and has helped me cope too apart from Ryan. "Take care of Ryan for me." I whisper and she nods still hugging me. "C.. Can I kiss you? For the last time?" She asks and I nod after a few seconds. She raises her head and kis