All Chapters of Riptide: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Jazmine's POVI scanned the crowded area, watching as they gazed at the different art pieces displayed on the walls, a level of anxiety mixing with the joy I felt. Even though it wasn't my first gallery showing I was still on edge, maybe it was because for the first time in a long time my own work would be on display.I looked down at my watch checking the time knowing my invited guests would be here soon, my eyes moved to the two paintings that I had paid Nia to do for the showing, both of them seemingly completing the room.I had spent the first thirty minutes greetings guests, accepting compliments and making business connections between my artists and investors."Ms Johnson," A voice called out and I turned around

Jazmine's POVI quickly removed my jacket watching as she entered the room, her heels in her hand as she walked over to me gracefully."Can you unzip me?" she asked leaving her back to face me and I did as asked, loving her scent that surrounded me."Thank you," she replied walking over to the closet."I really appreciate you coming out tonight," I told her as I took a hair tie from my pocket placing my hair into a bun on top of my head."I loved being there for you," she responded, her confession making me smile as she walked out of the closet completely bare stepping into the bathroom."Did you enjoy yourself?" I

Brittany's POVI turned off the stove before moving over to my phone to see that I had a missed call from her, the sight leaving my mind drift back to the memory of the text she had sent earlier a smile quickly greeting my face as I called her."Jaz," I greeted the moment the call connected as I leaned against the counter, my entire body coming alive since my mind was still focused on the text."Hey baby," she replied the raspiness of her voice leaving me to wonder if I woke her up."Were you sleeping?" I asked the sound of her voice turning me on slightly since the raspiness had mixed with the natural deep feminine sultry tone of her voice, creating a sound that had me in a memorized state.

Brittany's POVMy body froze as I watched them rush her down the hall and no matter how much my mind begged my legs to move they stayed planted onto the floor. I slowly began feeling disconnected from my surroundings as the sight of her laying there replyed in my mind, each time leaving me feeling even more distraught than before.I stood there not sure what to do since my world seemed to be falling apart around me, with nothing or no one to help me catch the pieces."What happened?" Renae asked and I looked up to see Spain not sure when he got this close, the heavy feeling on my chest continued to grow making it somewhat hard to breath as tears threatened to fall."Drive-by," he announced and I took a step back resti

Five Days LaterBrittany's POVI sat there patiently as the gate opened, Aria sitting in the backseat comfortably with Jazmine by her side both of them engaged in a conversation of their own. It had been seven days since Jazmine got shot and she was finally cleared to leave the hospital hence the three of us being in the car.Aria and I had also moved back into Jazmine's place yesterday which I could tell Aria loved. I began moving up the driveway leaving the gate to close behind me.For the past six days, I had been driving Jazmine's car, mine being bloody since that's what she was using the day she got shot.I still wasn't used to or comfort