NileOur board meetings happen once a month. My dad and mom always host a short dinner party in one of our biggest hotels after the meeting. A short celebration for the company’s achievements.I was just about to give my key to the valet when Marshall Reed called. He was my friend who works in the police department with a high rank. I usually go to him whenever I feel like following the law.He knew about my problem with Jacob and suggested that he’d take care of him instead of me keeping him in a cell, torturing him until… he dies. He advised that the law should handle this since he played a huge part in underground businesses. This could lead them to other criminals who are under their wanted lists.I gave in to his idea once I was satisfied with how my men tortured him. I honestly wanted to destroy his face and cripple him myself but I couldn’t have the heart to leave Kura ever since she had that nightmare.It’s a

 I jolted awake right when I heard Colton’s voice.“Rose, you’re awake!” He exclaimed and went instantly to her side. He sat on the bed beside her.I was sitting on the chair by the window. I didn’t realize that I fell asleep despite my sitting position. I watched them from here and decided that I should let them be. I figured he had every right to be there for her. I resisted the urge to go to her and have her on my own. I have resisted the desire to be the first one she sees when she wakes up.I have been on edge for god knows how many hours until I fell asleep with it.Colton lunged at her for a hug, careful not to hit her wound. He was crying again like a kid. I saw the surprise on Kura’s face at how her best friend reacted.“God, Rose! You don’t know how I’m dying here waiting for you to wake up. You really gave me a heart attack when you took that bullet for me.” He spok

 I spent a week staying with my family after I got out of the hospital. My dad requested that I should stay for a bit and spend time with them.Silena was released more than a week ago. She was in a wheelchair for the meantime because of her leg.When Nile dropped me off at my dad’s house, before we got in, he told me the news that Jacob was dead. I didn’t ask him how or whatever the details were because I felt elated about it. It felt like my freedom was back and I was so so relieved about it. Not only that, my family and I are okay now.I was silent when he brought out the news because I was internally soaking it all in. After what he did to me, my friends and now my family, I wanted him gone badly. And this news was everything to me.Nile didn’t mind my reaction. He usually understands me a lot so I knew he felt my relief.We had a feast when I arrived home. They prepared a lot of delicious food to welcome me and a

 I woke up still exhausted and sore from last night. I took a bath before going down stairs for breakfast. I was absolutely starving.“Good morning, darling.” I froze when I met her downstairs. Her arms were crossed as she held a tiny knowing smirk in front of me.I was surprised to see Sara. I thought she was on a trip. She probably just got home then.“Good morning.” I responded shyly. And then I realized it was already noon and she was being sarcastic. “I’m sorry.”“No, no. You don’t need to apologize. I’m sure you are tired.”I blushed at her comment. I don’t know if she knew what I’ve been doing with her son the whole night.Sara only smiled before inviting me for lunch. “Come. I’m going to have lunch on the veranda. I’ve been feeling stuffy since I arrived home. I need some fresh air and delicious food.” She then whirls ar

 “Your mom will be crushed if she finds out the news.” There was a hint of amusement in her statement.“What do you want to do?”She was quiet before she replied. “I’m honestly surprised. I seriously thought she was only teasing me about it. I didn’t know it was actually this serious when she kept mentioning it to you.”I looked at her inquisitively. “Why would you think she was teasing you?”“Ugh, hello? Have you seen the way your mom looks at me? The way your mom talks to me? It’s as if she’s planning something ridiculous. It’s like she’s planning to have one hundred ways to embarrass me. She’s as mischievous as a brat.”“Good point.”She raises her eyebrow at me as if in disbelief that I agree with her. But she’s right. My mom is pretty mischievous. There’s always plans up in her head and execute it wh