It was a couple of days before she was released and that was under the strict conditions of a health plan. Grace was glad to get back to the mansion but, not as happy as Kitty or Mrs Farthing who would not let her lift a finger!
Grace could not help it but she was feeling low. She knew rehabilitation would be a slow process, but this did not stop her from being frustrated.
“You doing well Grace, but I don’t need to tell you that you have muscle wastage from been inactive. It will take time, so be patient!” The Physio said three weeks into treatment.
“I know, it is just I used to be able to move around and do things!” Grace said
“You be able to get back to do things soon enough!” The physio replied as she helped Grace into the wheelchair.
“Now remember, a high protein diet to help the Muscles develop!” The Physio reminded her as Kitty came to collect her.
“If I have
Grace has pretty much recovered from the beating and coma. It had taken a couple of months of intense rehabilitation, but she was now able to walk and run a substantial distance. This had meant that Grace had restarted her Gang Training. Grace loved the fact that she was now being trained in the use of Guns and Swords. What she did not like was the Dance lessons had also restarted. To be fair, Lucas had softened towards her since the beating. Well, he stopped calling her an uncoordinated Troll, anyway! However, it was with some apprehension that Lucas told her the news. “The Winter Ball is coming up!” Lucas said casually. “Yes, I know. Erin has been teaching me the rules of the Ball and who is attending, It is 3 months away right?” Grace said. “So, has Erin told you what you need to do?” Lucas said, hoping that Erin had broken the news to her. “Well, the American Syndicate is hosting it this year, so I have to be by my Grandpa’s side, gr
Xan watched the screen as he hung up. “Well, how did she take it?” Denug asked from the other side of Xan’s office. “How do you think?” Xan snapped Denug put his hands up in a sign of surrender and said “Look, I won’t pretend I understand what you just did. Surely, it is easier just to tell her?” “Kurt does not want to meet us for coffee and cakes, he is up to something. I can’t risk him finding out where she is at the moment!" Xan explained. Kurt was a genius when it came to technology, there was a slight chance he could trace from Xan’s phone. Kurt had managed to hack the Russian Gangs Network, well that what was presumed, as Kurt was canny enough to cover his electronic tracks. “It might be what he said - he wants to open trade between our Syndicates!" Denug said with a shrug. “Yes, but why now? We have been Syndicate Leaders for over half a decade!” Xan argued. “I suppose along with all spies with been catchin
Two weeks later Xan knew he was in trouble with Grace, big trouble. His visit to Kurt had gone fairly well, they had a draft trade agreement set out. Though as predicted, Kurt had hacked their phones and found nothing of use. The only annoying thing was Nancy; she kept touching him and giving him lustful stares. Xan has made it very clear he was not interested, but she kept trying. The whole situation had made him want Grace more. As soon as he was in the air he had called her, but it kept ringing. “She has blocked you Xan!” Denug said with a sigh. “She has done what?” Xan said shocked. “I warned you Mate, you broke up with her and have not talked to her for two weeks! She is not going to be easy to contact!” Denug said slowly like he was explaining to a small child. “I did not break up with her, we were on a break!” Xan said and Denug had just rolled his eyes. They had not talked about it for the rest of t
“Are you sure Xan? I won’t stand by and let her have her heartbroken again. If she accepts, there is no going back. You understand that?” Tony said firmly. Hank nodded in agreement, he wanted to protect Grace as well. They had both seen the mess Grace was in after the incident with Kurt. “My Chairman does not say these words lightly, he is an honest man!"Denug said bristling at Tony’s tone. “Denug stand down! Tony is perfectly in his right to question any man when it comes to his Granddaughter!” Xan said sharply. He did not want Denug’s loyalty to ruin the most important deal of his life. Denug nodded and looked down. “She is not just any Granddaughter, she is my only Grandchild and Heiress - even if she does not fully understand what that means yet!” Tony said and paused. Kitty had reported last week that Grace had asked for a needle and thread to fix a jumper. Grace never used a quarter of her monthly allowance, she spent more on
“Kitty, why are you making such a fuss? I am only having dinner Xan!” Grace complained as Kitty was forcefully brushing her hair into a fishtail.“Nothing wrong with looking nice for your man!” Mrs Farthing said. Kitty and Mrs Farthing made a formidable team when it came to preparing a Lady for an evening.“Do I need all this for a pizza and movie? I mean I was going in jeans and a nice top!” Grace moaned as she was squeezed into a knee-length black dress. She already had a corset and suspender belt with stockings.This had caused Grace to blush, but Mrs Farthing said “Every Lady deserved nice undergarments!”.“You need to look nice for your man!” Kitty said sternly.“We are talking about Xan here, right? He has seen me all sweaty and messy after a gym workout!” Grace argued.“Hush now child and hold your left wrist out!” Mrs Farthing ordered.
“Sorry, my Love can you repeat that?” Xan said softly“I want to spend the night with you Xan, we are engaged now so it is allowed. Even if Gang laws are really old fashioned!" Grace said rolling her eyes.“Are you sure?” Said Xan, purposely not touching her.He did not want to force the issue and he was more than happy to wait.“Don’t you want me or something?” Grace said suddenly nervous.Grace had never been with a man, but she had watched enough dating shows to know normally a man would jump at this chance! Xan must have seen her nervousness because he suddenly pulled her into a hug.“There is nothing, and I mean nothing, more than I want than to sleep with you. But, I want you to be sure, I will wait an eternity for you if needs be!” Xan said firmly.Grace lifted her head and kissed him hard on the lips, hoping she was communicating her desire.
Grace woke up with a jump as she heard the fire alarm go off. She looked around to find Xan and she jumped up to find him. She quickly slipped on a silk dressing gown and ran to find Xan.“Xan! Xan!” She Shouted desperately.Grace coughed as a plume of black smoke Was filling the penthouse."Had they been attacked? Is Xan hurt?" Grace thought as she made her way to the kitchen.Grace did not expect to see the apocalyptic scene that was in front of her! Xan was desperately shouting at Denug to put a pan of burnt scrambled eggs out. So badly burnt, the eggs were on fire along with some toast!Denug in his wisdom had put water on the situation, which made the oil in the pan explode into flames.“Nǐ zhè gāisǐ de bèndàn!” Xan snapped (You bloody fool!)“Wǒ shì shǎguā? Zhìshǎo wǒ kěyǐ zhǔ jīdàn hé kǎo miànbāo!” Denug retort
Bang! Bang! Bang!“Alright, I am coming!” Denug shouted as he walked to the door. He pressed a button and released the lock. Hank came barging in with A couple of security men and Tiboas.“Where is she?” Hank said sternly.“Slow down Hank, she is OK!” Denug said putting his hands up in a calming gesture.“Never presume you can tell me what to do Denug, especially in my Boss’s territory!” Hank growled.Hank and Denug were starting to square up to each other.“Hank!” Grace said shocked, she never seen Hank so aggressive. Grace’s voice must have snapped Hank out of it because he turned to look at her.“Grace, thank God you are here! Dr Stevens, please check her out now!” Hank said.One of the security guards came forward with yet another Doctor’s bag.“Miss, may I have permission to examine you?” Dr Stev