The cheering surrounding me sounded just like white noise as the fight persisted. Corey's opponent was strong and every punch the man threw looked incredibly painful. Corey would have been in trouble if any of the punches landed, they were matched almost perfectly. Corey was fast and as time progressed his opponent began to move slower and slower. Corey's body glistened with sweat but still he flawlessly dodged every slow, heavy swing the opponent came at him with. Dripping with sweat the man came at Corey again but this time he wrapped his arms around him, restraining Corey's arms as he tried to catch his breath. The crowd erupted into protest and Reese laughed as one of his friends spoke into his ear. Whatever was said I couldn't hear but it was entertaining enough to cause Reese look at me with a smug grin. He thought Corey was going to lose but I knew Corey better than anyone in the audience.
Corey could break out of this hold and I was sure that for entertainment purposes is the reason he was letting it persist.
As my phone vibrated for the fourth time a loud bell suddenly rang and a big bulky referee pulled the two of them apart. Gently I tapped Reese's shoulder.
" I'm going to find the restroom " I stood to my feet.
" I'll walk you " he began to get up and I pushed against his shoulder in protest.
" Stay, I'll be fine"
Reese's eyebrows came together as he tried to read my face. " You sure?"
" If I get lost or something I'll call you" I reassured before squeezing through the aisle I glanced back towards the arena and as Corey sat to one side drinking from his water bottle his pale green eyes met mine. Just like if someone punched me in the stomach, it folded over as my pulse began to race. Turning away I hurried out of the room and into the wide hallway. The whole building resembled a warehouse with concrete floors, metal walls and industrial lighting. The hallways were busy with people crowding around vendors for a snack before the fight started up again. Unsurprisingly there wasn't very many women here but the few I did see came out of one of the many doors further down the hallway.
Hastily I pushed open the door and immediately paused at the disgusting mess. Wet and dry paper towels littered the dirty floor with the along with shards of glass from one of the broken mirrors. The stench of many perfumes and diarrhea was nauseating and as I pushed open the doors to the stalls, they were either on the verge of over flowing or offered no toilet paper. The very last stall's toilet seat was cracked but it was the cleanest by far and half a roll of toilet paper was left inside. With a sigh I stepped inside and fought with the rickety lock before laying toilet paper across the seat and then sat down. Digging into my purse I retrieved my phone to see what was so urgent, as I unlocked my phone I frowned at the unknown number.
010-000-0990- hey gorgeous
010-000-0990- how's your birthday going so far?
010-000-0990- are you enjoying yourself?
010-000-0990- do you have anything planned for later?
Me- who is this?
010-000-0990- an admirer, you look so beautiful tonight
Me- fuckin creep, I'm blocking this number
As I blocked it another one came through.
020-001-1000- i can do this all night
"020-001-1000- u know that better than anyone else
Blocked.
002-700-0120- Mia?
002-700-0120- I was just joking, I'm not trying to be creepy
002-700-0120- just talk to me
002-700-0120- please
Me- I don't even know who you are
002-700-0120- yes you do
002-700-0120- I'll give you a hint
002-700-0120- we used to date
002-700-0120- we got an apartment together
As a chill ran down my down I stared at the words waiting for them to change and say something else. But they didn't.
002-700-0120- Do you need another hint?
Me- no
002-700-0120- who am I?
Me- Dylan
002-700-0120- miss me? I've been missing you
Me- no
As the dots danced I waited for a reply just as the bathroom door creaked so loud it caused me to cringe. Slow foot steps entered the bathroom and my stomach tightened as I looked at the sneakers belonging to a man underneath my stall.
" Mia" Dylan's deep voice echoed off of the walls just as he let out a defeated sounded sigh.
" I know you're in here"
I didn't make a sound as I watched him stay in one place.
"I promise this isn't some kind of trick, I just want to talk to you"
My heart thumped heavily in my chest as contemplated on what to do. I couldn't hide in here forever but Dylan was blocking the only way out. Cursing to myself I stood up, clutching my purse I kept one hand inside with my hand tight around the grip. Stepping out of the stall I stared back at him. A black sweater with a lime green stripe contrasted delightfully against his tan skin while adoring his broad shoulders, defined chest and arms. A pair of acid washed gray skinny jeans complimented his long legs and he flaunted his wealth with a custom pair of black and white Yeezys. His large hands cupped around the other as he fidgeted nervously with his eyes tracing the curves of my body.
Dad was right, too comfortable indeed.
" Wow, I mean I seen you earlier" he chuckled softly. " But wow, sheesh I don't know if I should hate your date or be glad I'm not him"
" What the hell are you doing Dylan?"
With a taken back expression Dylan began to look confused as he finally took notice of my hand in my purse.
"Why are you standing like that? You gonna shoot me?"
" If I have to"
"Calm down, I just wanted to see you"
" Why? So you can supervise while your goons try to snatch me again? "
" Mia-"
" I don't want to hear it Dylan, look I don't blame you for what your dad did but it's the blatant fact that you've been lying from the very beginning.-"
" I had to pretend Mia, how would you have felt if the first time I approached you I knew your name"
"It's not an excuse, did you ever intend on telling me?"
Dylan's shoulders slumped. " Eventually "
As my eyes rolled I scoffed. "Eventually? Or what about the fact you call me the same nickname my dad called me growing up? And don't you dare tell me it's coincidental"
" No it's not but if you really want me to be honest Mia.. from the day I was born my entire life was planned out for me. With everything from my education to the family business. When I was growing up my dad used to show me photos of a beautiful little girl and he would ask me, isn't she beautiful? Just like a little light. She's going to be your wife one day". As I got older I started to realize how beautiful you really were and I started calling you Mi Legkiy. You grew as I grew and as I got ready to leave for America he told me everything I needed to know about you. When you left Dyvercity to go on a vacation I knew it was the perfect opportunity for a chance encounter. You were everything I dreamt about but then I lost you and hockey was my only outlet now I don't even have that anymore. " He chuckled softly shaking his head to himself.
" I have an opportunity to get you back and as crazy as the circumstances surrounding the opportunity are. I'm not going to pass it up"
" You've completely lost your mind haven't you? Your cute little speech doesn't change anything"
" Mia, what do want me to say? That I'm sorry that I hid who I was? That I'm sorry that I fell so hard for you that I didn't hate the proposition your grandpa gave my dad. " He stepped forward.
" We were always good together, you know that."
" It doesn't matter"
I watched the anger ignite in the blue and brown of his eyes.
" It doesn't matter? Mia-"
" I'm not just a piece of property that my grandfather gets to just give away to fit his agenda. It's more than just not okay Dylan, it's fucked up and the fact that you haven't tried to stop it shows who you really are"
Letting out a sigh of frustration Dylan threw his hands up before linking his fingers behind his head.
" Are you really going to stand here and tell me you don't feel anything for me? "
As I stared back at his handsome face I clenched my jaw, silencing the voice inside of my head. .
"You need to leave" I gestured towards the door.
" You can't answer the question?"
" Dylan -"
" Come on Mia, I know I'm fucked up and so are you but together what we have is magical"
" Good bye Dylan"
" No, I'll see you later and no matter how you feel right now I'm glad I was able to see you today. When you cuddle with Teddy I do hope that you'll think of me. I genuinely didn't intend to ruin your birthday" stepping back Dylan turned on his heel and strode right out of the door. Taking my hand out of my purse my nails dug into my palms as I tried to calm my nerves.
Looking into the filthy mirror of my reflection tears pooled in my eyes as I tried to find what it was about that the chaos refused to stop. Nearing an hour passed before I managed to pull myself together and head back towards the fight but as I neared the room a roaring cheering erupted and others began to curse in anger and frustration.
I hurried to where Reese was now standing and what the uproar was about became clear. The fight appeared to be over and Corey was anxiously bouncing on the balls of his feet as the clock ticked down. Corey didn't have a single mark on him and his sap gloves were splattered with blood. His opponent laid limp on the mat as the referee desperately tried to get the man to respond. The timer hit zero and Corey rose his hands in triumph as his eyes scanned the crowd, he definitely seen me before and was looking for me now. Looking away from him I hurried over to Reese, approaching him, his worried gaze snapped to me and he swiftly wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me against his body.
" You okay? I sent all of my guys to look for you"
Avoiding his gaze I nodded. " I'm fine, I just wasn't feeling well "
Reese didn't believe me but nodded anyway and stroked my face gently.
" Let me collect this money then we'll get out of here"
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Reese clearly had been here before and knew exactly where to go to get the money he earned from the bet. It was the dingiest place out of the whole building and only half of the lights illuminated the hallway. Reese left me behind as he stepped inside of an creepily clean office with a man covered in jewelry. Minutes ticked by and I was left with nothing to do but look over the posters pitifully plastered to the walls. As another handful of people passed by behind me, my nerves steeled as someone's presence didn't leave.
" Happy Birthday!"
The voice screamed so loudly I flinched and spun around to face whoever thought it would be funny to give me a heart attack. My eyebrows came together as I stared back at the familiar face of Daniel McGillicuddy. His blue eyes were wide behind his black framed glasses as he smiled excited.
" Hey sexy, did I scare you?"
" Clearly, what are you doing here?"
" No the real question is what the fuck are you doing here Mia?"
As a scowl came over my face, I looked over at Corey who stood beside him. His hair was out of its ponytail and was damp and wavy as it hung over Corey's shoulders. His pale green eyes were narrow as he glared back at me.
" And that's my cue to get the fuck out of here, see you outside bro" Daniel patted Corey's shoulder before striding away.
Sighing I looked back at Corey. " It's my birthday and I'm on a date"
" With Reese? Do you even know who the fuck he is?"
" Do you? I wouldn't be here if I didn't at least have a clue as to who he was"
Corey let out a chuckle. " You're a fuckin fool Mia, I would tell you to keep your guard up because who you're running around with isn't who you think he is. But who gives a fuck about what I have to say? I'm crazy. " shaking his head he stepped around me. My shoulders slumped as I watched him walk away, I had questions and as I debated on going after him the door to the office opened. With a small smile on his face Reese now carried a briefcase that I was sure, was full of money.
He looked down the hallway just as Corey turned down the corner to the exit then looked back at me.
" Was he talking to you? Did something happen?" He asked cautiously.
" We talked but that's all"
" Huh" one of his eyebrows rose as he swung his arm around my shoulders. " I heard he isn't much for talking"
" We used to date"
With a hum he nodded understandingly. "Bad break up?"
" The worse"
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Neither of us spoke and I leaned back, enjoying the scene of the street lights as Reese drove past them. He didn't take me home but to a nearby park where the parking lot was empty. It would have been creepy but with the peacefulness of it I couldn't help but relax. With his hand against my thigh he gave me a little squeeze.
" Bae"
.
"Hmm?"
" Did you enjoy yourself tonight? I mean I know you saw your ex and everything but you've been quiet"
I nodded everything has been great Reese, I appreciate you taking me out tonight"
" It was nothing, I like seeing you smile and it felt real good having you on my arm. It's nice having a pretty girl on yo arm but it's completely different having the most beautiful woman in the room on yo arm" he grinned glancing over at and bit his bottom lip. "I appreciate you staying by my side too cause every mothafucka in there was trying to figure how to steal you away"
My eyes rolled but I couldn't help but smile. " Shut up "
Reese let out a laugh and my smile widened.
" I'm completely serious that's why I gotta ask somethin" his tone grew serious as his smile began to falter.
" What is it?"
Gently he squeezed my thigh again and rubbed his thumb back and forth.
" I know you and I haven't been seeing each other for very long but I've been feeling you since I met you. I want to make this a bit more serious you know? I want to make you my girl"
"You mean a side chic?"
Reese snorted. " No, I don't do that shit. What the fuck I look like trying to juggle multiple women? Not a lot of women get my attention and if they do it's just to fuck." As his hand left my thigh he gently stroked my chin.
" You are something special and I want you for myself"
Leaning across the seat Reese gently kissed my lips sending a slow ache throughout my entire body. Grabbing ahold of his shoulders our kiss deepened and he slipped his tongue inside of my mouth. As his tongue entwined with mine he reached past me and grabbed ahold of the seat adjustment and it swiftly fell back and I giggled against his lips. With a devious grin his hand ran up my side and grasped the zipper of my jumpsuit. Slowly he pulled it down and I immediately became self conscious as he pulled the jumpsuit away revealing my bare breasts. My peaks hardened in the cool breeze and stayed hard as Reese's lips cupped around one of them and I let out a soft moan while his hand squeezed the other.
" So fuckin sexy" releasing my breasts he brushed his lips against my neck. I shivered under touch and his hand slipped farther down and inside of my panties. Then Corey's words replayed in my head and the pleasure of Reese's fingers between my legs began to feel wrong..
" Reese" I pushed against him but his hand pulunged deeper and his teased my wet entrance, gently suckling against my neck.
" Just relax baby, this little pussy is so wet for me and I'm going to take care of it"
My body betrayed me under the sound of his voice and my legs relaxed, opening wide, allowing him to have his way with me. It was like being hypnotized and my body shuddered as Reese's fingers acted just like a dick, thoroughly fucking me. Before I even realized it I was in the backseat and Reese was making his way on top of me.
As I felt my eyes roll back Corey's words raged inside of my head, screaming, pleading for me to listen. Just then I heard the zipper of Reese's jeans unzip.
" Reese" pushing against him again proved to be futile as I felt his hard dick pressing against me.
" You my girl right? That means this pussy is mine"
" Reese stop" I barked as I shifted underneath him, trying to force my legs closed.
" Fuck no, you're little fuckin tease, driving me crazy in those tight ass clothes. You've been wanting this"
" Get the fuck off of me" I shoved his face away.
..
" Oh, you want to get rough? I can be rough, you won't be able to walk for days" burying his face against my neck a panic flooded through me as I felt him at my entrance again. Tears pooled in my eyes as I pushed against him again, consistently shifting underneath him was the only thing stopping him from putting it in.
" No! Get off of me!"
A sudden knock against the window caused Reese to pause and he glanced upward.
"Get the fuck out of here"
As he leaned into me again the knocking sounded again, louder this time. Letting out a frustrated yell Reese lifted up and wiped at the foggy window. Just then the car shook from a ear shattering bang and I was sprayed with a distinctive, thick warm liquid. Reese's body fell limp on top of me, yelling out I tried to push him off of me when the back door suddenly opened and I almost fell onto the cold concrete. But a pair of strong hands pulled me to my feet as I staggered looking down at my bloody white jumpsuit.
Turning to my savior I didn't know if I should laugh, cry or plead for my life as I stared back at Corey.
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" What did you want me to do Mia?!" Corey barked slamming his hand against the steering wheel as he glanced over at me.
Mu lips stayed sealed as I stared back at him. My pulse still raced and my skin was moist, beading with a thin layer of sweat. It was taking all of my strength not to look in the backseat at Reese. He was dead, dark red blood was leaking from the side of his head and we were taking his car away from the scene.
" Would you have preferred if I let him rape you? Scar you for fuckin life?"
" Corey"-
" I know it's bad Mia" he sighed. " But my feelings for you still run deep even after you shot me in the foot. The thought of anyone hurting you pisses me off and I don't regret what I did.. but we do need to get rid of the body and his car. Any ideas?"
As I thought of where we were at the moment Corey suddenly pulled off the street and into the gas station.
" What the hell are you doing?" I hissed looking back at Reese's limp body again. Without a word Corey turned around in his seat and laid Reese down and then threw a jacket over his head. He looked as if he was sleeping.
" We need gas, there's no telling how long this could take"
Corey then climbed out and strode to the store to pay for the gas. I pulled out my phone, we needed help and I didn't know the city well enough to just dump the body anywhere. Scrolling through my phone I stopped at Nick's number and swiftly tapped his name to call him.
Holding the phone to my ear I listened as it rang and just as it neared his voicemail the line connected. A loud rusting sound emitted with a subtle thumping noise. It sounded almost as if he had fallen down some steps.
" Oh God! Nick!" A girls voice moaned loud as the thumping sound grew louder.
"You love me? You love this dick?" Nick's deep voice growled as he released a groan.
" Yes, yes, yes" she moaned before gasping then let out a scream.
An insatiable anger flooded through my veins and swiftly hung up the phone. As I scrolled through my contacts again I stared at Kaleb's name in contemplation and glanced out of the window to see if Corey was coming back yet. There was a girl facing the wrong direction in the line to smile up in Corey's face. But I could tell from Corey's stand offish body language and way he kept his hands in his pockets. that he wasn't even slightly interested. Skipping Kaleb's name I scrolled down to Marco and tapped his name next. With every ring I anticipated him not answering and I would be forced to call Kaleb or my Dad.
Then the line connected and I could hear him clearing his throat.
"What's up?" His voice was low and groggy and I almost felt bad for waking him up.
" Marco, I need your help"
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Once I was back home, Dad went from mad to ballistic to incredibly caring, he ushered me upstairs to get a change of clothes and to take a hot shower. I stood underneath the stream until my skin felt tender and raw but once I finally finished I paused before heading to bed. I could hear voices from the floor below and creeped midway down the steps to peer into the living room and eavesdrop.
"Ireland?" Dad spat incredulously
Corey nodded, his green eyes were wide with clarific
" Who the hell does Raul know out there?"
Corey. " We didn't talk about that but he said if I was looking for work then I was to meet him at some old school pub in Ireland. I assumed that's where he's holding up until the heat dies down "
" The heat isn't going to die down" Tony spat harshly with a chuckle. " A lot of people want Raul Veta dead, snitch or not he's a snake and he can't be trusted. There are multiple hits out on his head and there are dozens of thirsty mercenaries just waiting for Raul to step back into the states or back into Brazil to collect that bounty"
With a nod Dad looked over at Tony. " Does Ghidorah even have any connections in Ireland?"
Tony's face twisted in compilation for a moment before he frowned. " No, Italians and the Irish don't exactly get along. I don't know anyone from Ireland except-" he stopped and his eyebrows furrowed together as he looked at Corey.
" Where in Ireland is the pub?"
Swiftly Corey began dig through his duffle bag and soon retrieved a folded piece of paper. Unfolding it he quickly skimmed through it then sat it on the table.
" North Haven"
Tony sighed tiredly. " The fuckin O'Learys"
" You're not talking about those crazy mother fuckers that used to terrorize the northern states right?"
" That's exactly who I'm talking about, if Ghidorah didn't push them out of their territory they would be running Dyvercity right now"
" I'm assuming there's none of them left in the states"
" If there is they're so low in numbers they're not even on our radar"
" Soo what now? Do we just fly to Ireland and ask for the O'Leary's?" Ellis asked cautiously.
Kaleb sighed disappointingly as Nick coughed trying not to laugh.
" No Ellis, son you shouldn't ever walk into a unknown place asking for anyone you don't know "- Dad sighed understandingly
" Unless you want to be killed" Nick chimed in.
" It's a rookie mistake, don't ever do that" Kaleb added glancing up from his slouched position. As his eyes met mine a heat began to bloom in my chest and I swiftly looked away and stepped out of sight.
" We need someone connected to them to vouch for us" Dad pondered for a moment then looked over at Kaleb and then Tony.
" What is it?"
" Ghidorah may not have connections to Ireland but I remember that the Amato's do" he looked at Kaleb.
" Call your dad"
" "
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