It was later in the day, Austin was in the kitchen cooking dinner while I was slowly starting to fix the house. I say slowly as my arms were still hurting, but I refused to stay in this house if it looked as though a tornado had gone through it. I walk over to the mantle piece, picking up the broken photo of Roman, Austin and me. It was taken around two years ago, we had just gone on a holiday up north and the weather was so nice. It was the first day Austin and I actually got along, which is why a photo was taken.With a tiny sigh, I take the photo out of the broken picture frame which goes in the bin. Before I could dwell more on the past, my phone that was sat on the counter makes a text noise. As Austin was closer, he picks it up thankfully, only able to see the name.“A text from Jacob” he tells me which instantly makes my eyes grow wide, I place the photo back down before making my way over to Austin. “Who’s Jacob?” He asks as he hands me over the phone, while I click on the mes

It’s been a week since I had that meeting with Jacob, it was finally time for me to get back to work. My face had somewhat healed, it wasn’t as bruised anymore but the cuts and gashes were still there. My boss did tell me I can have more time off, but honestly, I needed to get out the house and allow my mind to think about others things. Sitting in the house all day allowed thoughts of Markus, worrying about everything with Jacob but also, the memory of the attack to consume my mind.Austin was also somewhat against the idea, he told me I could quit my job all together and he’d take care of everything. I thanked him for his kind offer, but told him I definitely cannot quit my job and how would we explain that to Roman when he got back? He kept telling me he’d sort it but I still shook my head, I liked my job in a sense and I wasn’t about to just quit on the spot.Austin would have dropped me off to work but he told me he had to leave really early, he had some business to attend to tha

In no time, I was walking through the door finally arriving home. The walk this time around was a little bit more stressful, there were strong winds that nearly blew me into the road! But also, I couldn’t stop thinking about this meet up that Austin and I need to attend, what crazy situations is Markus planning for us this time?! But also, what is Jacob going to make me do when I get there? I know this is the right thing to do and it’ll free us from Markus in the end, but I can’t help but worry for what the future holds.I place my coat and bag by the door before walking into the main part of the apartment, where I spot Austin fast asleep on the sofa. A smile makes its way onto my lips looking over at him, this is a sight I haven’t saw for awhile. Back before all of this happened, whenever I’d come home I would find Austin asleep on the sofa. At the time, I’d think this was so annoying and complain how lazy he was. But now I know him better and know what he does in the day for Markus,

It was soon the weekend, the time where Austin and I need to head over to this meet up. I was still rather confused on what this event was supposed to be and how I would be involved in this, but I knew better than to tell Markus no. I was just getting ready in my rather fancy clothes, Austin told me Markus pulled him aside and told him he and I need to wear some fancy type clothes. At first, I didn’t know what he meant by fancy but I once I saw the outside of this meet up, it all became clear.I wore a black dress that went just below my knees, the top half was a corset like dress which was sheer, while the skirt flared out a tiny bit. I wore black heels while curling my hair at the button.I was trying to keep myself busy so I wouldn’t overthink what’s about to happen, it wasn’t just down to Markus but also worrying if they’ll find out I’m working with Jacob and what they’d do. I take one last look in the mirror at myself, I used as much makeup as I could to hide the cuts and bruises

I stare up at the men for a few seconds before looking away, I didn’t want them to see me looking at them, they might catch onto the fact that I knew what they were planning. I take a look to Austin once more, who was in deep conversation with Markus and that Mason man. I walk over to the side slightly where I pretend to cough.“Jacob, do you see those guys on that balcony?” I ask really quickly, this being the first time I was directly talking to Jacob this whole time.“Yeah I’ve got my eyes on them right now, why what’s happening I’ve lost sight of you?” He asks worriedly while I take a look back out to the guys, who were still scanning the crowd while the huge guns in their hands scared me.“Those look like the same guys that were at the party the night it got shot up, they’re doing exactly what they were right before, I’m worried that’s about to happen here” I whisper not wanting to draw any attention to myself, but I felt so trapped in this building with no way out.“We can’t let